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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/18/1986i t Minutes of Regular Meeting - 7/21/86 that until and unless the Board decides to chanEppolicy, Article III of the Village Ordinances -- "Mowing and Care of Property," must be enforced. Trustee Pimentel suggested that before considering policy change, the Board'should review the cost of having Village'crews perform the work. It was agreed that the Public Works Committee would take up the matter of the' possible purchase of a sidewalk snowplow. The Board agreed to adjourn into Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss the appointment of a Police Chief. The Attorney, Engineer and Clerk were.excused.1 Anne Krohto The Board reconvened into regular session.' Motion made by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3734 - APPOINTMENT OF LIEUT.-WALL AS POLICE CHIEF VOTED to recommend to the Mayor that he appoint Acting Police Chief David S. Wall, as Village Police Chief, to take effect 8/1/86. Unanimously passed: Trustee Anderson Trustee Camp Trustee Kira Adjourned 10:30 p.m. Voting Yea Voting Yes Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Trustee Fleming Trustee-Pimentel Voting Yes Voting Yes Voting Yes - F.G. Marcham Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held August 18, 1986 at 7:30 p.m: in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees "Anderson,'Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Attorney Sovocool; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT:-Julian Abele, Bill Pahs6n; M/M Michael Valentino, M/M Gerald Thornton, several' other Cambridge Place /Warwick Place residents; Peter Trowbricge, Cathy Wolf, Jay Washer and David Gersh. Construction Contracts Manager for Cornell University, Julian Abele, presented for Board consideration a proposal for the addition of a Commons Building to the Jessup Road Townhouse project. Discussion focused on questions of total land coverage, accessibility of fire apparatus to all buildings in the complex, details of a pathway to Lot A, numbers of parking spaces, etc. This informa- tion will be provided by Cornell officials for Board approval at the September meeting. 1 _ Michael Valentino of 118 Cambridge Place presented a petition signed-by 20+ -- residents of Cambridge Place, Warwick Place and Lexington Drive and made a plea for immediate Board action 'to remedy the serious drainage problem which, 'lie stated, exists in that area. He presented photographs showing a pond, 111001 MJ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 8/18/86 by 10' and a depth of 2 -3 feet, "which appeared on his property in the after- math of the August 15th heavy rainstorm, posing a threat to the safety of the children who reside in.that area. Mr. Valentino expressed his concern that the runoff area will double with further construction and also with the con- nection of Lexington East and West roadways. The Board recalled the history' of the drainage problems in that area and Michael King's involvement in it; to wit, his refusal to accept a swale on his property which; in the Board's view, is the best solution to the problem. Mr. Valentino and neighbors were urged to meet with Mr. King as soon as possible to try to persuade him to draw up a proposal - with the help of his attorney - agreeing to the installation of a swale on his property, and once such a document has been secured and has Board approval, those drainage problems which still exist and are clearly Village responsibility will be addressed by the Board. Peter Trowbridge and Cathy Wolf, of the architectural firm of Trowbridge 8 Trowbridge, representing Jay Washer and David Gersh, presented a proposal to rezone the property at 1002 Hanshaw Road; owned by Mr. and Mrs: Michael Mignano from residential to multiple housing in order to allow for the con- struction of 20 condominium units. They reasoned that such a development on this site would provide an "appropriate transition from the existing commer- cial district to -the residential district." After some discussion; Trowbridge et al were advised that the Board would take up the matter as a Planning Board - time permitting - prior to adjournment and that they would be notified of the Board's decision. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held July 21, 1986 as previ- ously furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated August 18,1986 in the following amounts: General Fund - $10,241.55; Sewer Fund— '$17,489.02.-' The Board authorized the transfer of $259.95 of the $500 annual rental fee for basement space'into the A1620.2 acct.'- "Village Hall Equipment" for the purchase of a dehumidifier 'for use 16 the basement of the Village Hall: I Unanimously passed. - Trustee Anderson 'Voting Yes, Trustee-Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes' Trustee 'Kira Voting-Yet Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read his monthly report and placed it on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham referred to correspondence from Hugh Hurlbut, Commissloner'of I i Personnel, 'in connection with the leave of absence policy - Tompkins County - Service Rule XIX = In whi'ch-he recommends Board action adopting'such Rule in i order to keep in force a uniform leave of absence Civil Service Rule through= ///// out the County. 10 i A (— MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 8/18/86 Motion by Trustee Kira; second by Trustee Camp: CIVIL SERVICE RULE XIX AS RECOMMENDED BY COMMISSIONER OF PERSONNEL RESOLUTION 3735 - ADOPT T.0 VOTED to adopt Tompkins County Civil Service Rule XIX - Leave of Absence - at the recommendation of Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel, in order to be in compliance with General Municipa'I Law and also to uphold the belief that the current leave of absence policy has been administered fairly and effectively. Unanimously passed. ' " ' i -. - Trustee Anderson Trustee Fleming Trustee Pimentel ,.. Voti "ng Yes Voting Yes Voting Yes Trustee Camp Trustee Kira -Voting Yes 'r'' - Noting Yes - In reference to th'e-questionnaire from NYCOM concerning the•'formatlon by Counties and Towns of a Joint reciprocal' i "nsurance' company to help address the continuing problems associated with municipal liability insurance, the Board did not wish to commit itself at this time-and instructed the Clerk to provide the informa- tion asked -for on the "questionnaire. Mayor Marcham read a'letter� from Village Historian,- Louise Boyle, i'n Which she expressed her dissatisfaction with the angle at which the bronze plaque at Sunset Park has been mounted on the stone wall, and asks Board permission to allow Mr. Tom Marchell, who has offered to'do so-free-of 'charge,-to remount the plaque at a "proper angle." It was the opinion of the Village Board that the plaque should-remain where it Is, as it is - "with' the level of the horizon." Mayor Marcham reported to the Board th'e willingness of Kenneth-Walker to accept the position of Village Treasurer.-under the terms as follows: 1) that the $2,000 offered per year for the first two years to compensate for the extra time necessary to reorganize the financial records of the Village be in addition to the annual salary of $8,000 and 2) permission to employ as an-account-clerk a person of his own choosing. Motion by Trustee Camp,'second by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3736 - APPOINT KENNETH WALKER VILLAGE TREASURER FOR TWO -YEAR TERM VOTED to appoint Kenneth Walker to a two -year term as Village Treasurer, effect- ive immediately and to run to April 1988, at a salary of $8,000 for the fiscal year 1986 -87 with an additional $2,000 per year,-per the terms set forth - above. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes' Trustee Camp Voting Yes! Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentei Voting Yes -Trustee Bennett" Voting No Mayor Marcham read a letter from Kristin Ayers of 131 Cambridge -Place express - Ing her satisfaction with the street light recently Installed near'her property. The fact was brought to light that the Ayers have placed playground equipment on the Village -owned property adjacent to their property and the Mayor was in- structed to infrom them that they are not allowed to use this property because the Village is liable for any injury or other misfortune that may occur to persons while on Village property. l L'S MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 8/18/86 Before leaving the meeting, Attorney Sovocool told the Board that after studying the matter, he will render a legal opinion on the Trowbridge proposal and will communicate with the Mayor regarding it. I Trustee Kira, reporting for the Community Association, noted that the Board, at its last meeting,- took up the question of the agreement between the Village and the Association and made a few minor changes. She said she will arrange to have copies distributed to Board members for appro'va'l at a future meeting and the Mayoristated that a copy of the agreement showing the Attorney's proposed changes, which he had recently received, will go along with it. Fire Chief Miller's report, on file in the Village office, was presented by Trustee Anderson in the former's absence. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file. The Mayor was instructed to write Laing Kennedy, Cornell University Athlatic Director, to'advise him that one of the.conditions unden which a permit was granted to the University-for the use of the playing fields along Triphammer Road has not been met; namely, the planting of a' shrub'screen on the bank between the fence and the road to provide a permanent, natura'i screen. The-' Mayor was also instructed to write the University in connection with the opera- tion of the new Townhouse complex as it relates toihe creation of noise and to state that a complaint of this 'nature will be cause for investigation by the--. Cayuga Heights Police Department: Engineer /ZO Rogers presented his reports which have been filed. Due to personal interest, the following was introduced by Deputy Mayor Anderson: Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Fleming: - RESOLUTION 3737 - AUTHORIZE ADDRESS CHANGE VOTED to authorize that the address formerly known as 120 Sheldon Road be changed to 1 Lowell Place. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Votl.ng Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel- Voting Yes i Motion by Trustee-Bennett, second by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3738 - AUTHORIZE JOB RECLASSIFICATION AND SALARY INCREASE FOR DOTY VOTED to authorize Job reclassification from Laborer to Motor Equipment Operator for Archie Doty III and that his salary be Increased from $5.00 per hour to $5.75 per hour, effective immediately. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp' Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira - Voting Yes - Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes- / / {(0, C L MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING - 8/18/86 The Engineer was authorized to.proceed with the rebuilding of W. Upland Road between Highland and the Parkway and also to check the erosion on the shoulder of Kline Road; In connection with the request from Novarr- Mackesey to construct a parking area at the corner of Wyckoff and Ridgewood Roads, the Board asked that they resubmit a drawing showing the.number of living spaces and the.number of proposed parking spaces loppted in the Village and also o,detailed landscape drawing for Board approval. Mayor Marcham was instructed of write Mr. Ali Hadi, who refuses to pay the penalty now due on his sewer rental bill on the basis that he did not receive the bill until mid -July due to property change In ownership, informing him that the penalty charges cannot be waived. Motion by Trustee Bennett, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3739 - APPROVE REFUNDS FOR OVERPAYMENT OF YIATER BILLS VOTED to approve the following refunds for overpayment of water bllls:- Robert Wilkinson, $122.63; Dr. Leonard Elkins, $15.26; Flower.Fashions, $3.48; and _ also Pi Beta Phi for sprinkler service fee of $84.00 erroneously billed of them. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes. Trustee Camp Voting.Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira,, _ Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes The Board, resuming their discussion of the Trowbridge proposal as a Planning Board, wished to go on record that they are unwitting to change the zoning status of the property at 1002 Hanshaw Road and agreed to seek advice from the Village Attorney as to the legal procedure to follow. In the meantime, the Mayor is instructed to write Peter.Trowbridge informing him that the issues that are in- volved have far - reaching significance for the Vllalge and Its Inhabitants and must be weighed carefully, and that they will be notified of the Planning Board's decision in -due course. Adjournment 11:10 p.m. Anne Kroht�ol " ;.Clerk MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held August 20,'1986 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Anderson, Bennett, Camp, Fleming, Kira, ;Pimentel; Engineer Rogers; and representatives from'Stearns-& Whaler. The purpbse of the new ordinance Is' to define the circumstances under which domestic and Industrial waste can come to'the Village Sewage Disposal Plant;:the definitions to be ' such that the waste shall not harm the plant. The persons present discussed at length', item by item, and page by page, the first 10 (Y7