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Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Monthly Board Meeting
Marcham Hall
Monday, November 19, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
EXHIBIT/PAGE
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. October 15, 2018 2019-076 pgs. 3-9
3. Report of the Fire Superintendent Tamborelle- Submitted Report 2019-077 pgs. 10-11
a. Tahoe Resolution 2019-078 pg. 12
4. Privilege of the Floor: - 30 minutes unrevised
5. Report of Mayor Woodard
a. W. VanLeuken Resolution- Access Oversight Committee
b. Sunset Park Update
c. CHFD Cancer Policy Update 2019-079 pg. 13
d. LED Update
e. Water Rate 2019-080 pg. 13
f. Proposed Local Law I – Sewer Rates 2019-081 pg. 14
g. Tree Inventory Grant
h. Cayuga Heights WWTP Grant
I. New Crossing Guard
6. Report of the Trustees
a. Salt Usage
b. The Parkway Bike Boulevard
7. Report of Police Chief Wright- Submitted Report 2019-082 pgs. 15-16
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8. Report of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Wiese
a. Training
b. Vehicle Sale
9. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross
a. T.G Miller – Cayuga Heights Rd.
b. Bergmann
10. Report of Treasurer Mangione
a. Report and Fund Revenue 2019-083 pgs. 17-25
11. Report of Clerk Walker
a. Re-levy Tax Report 2019-084 pg. 26
b. 1 Highgate Circle Sewer Charge 2019-085 pg. 27
12. Report of Attorney Marcus
13. Executive Session
14. Adjournment
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EXHIBIT 2019-076
Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, October 15, 2018
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:00 p.m.
MONTHLY MEETING
Present: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, and Salton; Police Chief Wright;
Superintendent of Public Work Cross; Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Wiese; Treasurer Mangione;
Clerk Walker; Attorney Marcus
Call to Order: Mayor Woodard calls the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Approval of Meeting Minutes: September 17, 2018 (Exhibit 2019-066)
RESOLUTION # 8306
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves the September 17, 2018
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes as presented.
motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Approval of Meeting Minutes: September 25, 2018 (Exhibit 2019-067)
RESOLUTION # 8307
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves the September 25, 2018
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes as presented.
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle – Submitted Report
The fall recruitment class yielded 17 new volunteers, and training will begin on October 13, 2018.
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Trustee Robinson arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Privilege of the Floor:
David Gludish, a Village resident, expressed concerns regarding the safety of the intersection and pedestrian
crossing at Hanshaw, Highland, and Upland Road. The speed of the downhill traffic from Hanshaw Road is his
main concern with pedestrian crossing at the two peak times 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mayor Woodard informed
the public that the Board is going to address this topic later tonight.
Trustee Friend arrived at 7:32 p.m.
Report of Mayor
A. Adam Langlois Resolution
The Cayuga Heights Police Department interviewed 7 individuals for a full-time patrol position and have
recommended Officer Langlois for the position. Officer Langlois has worked for the Village part-time for the last
3 years and as a Tompkins County Deputy Sherriff for the past 12 years.
RESOLUTION # 8308
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees authorizes Mayor Woodard to
offer Adam Langlois the position of full-time Patrol Officer with the Village of Cayuga Heights Police
Department. This position will start on October 21, 2018 at the step 2 level with a salary of $66,750.00
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
B. Sergeant Candidates
Police Chief Wright stated that the Sergeant’s exam list expired in August 2018. Therefore, the three candidates
for the Sergeant position need to re-take the exam before the position can be filled. While Chief Wright is looking
into the Civil Service Law to see if there is another option, it is most likely that the Sergeant’s position will
remain open until the next exam is administered, and the results are received. At that point, interviews for the
position will proceed.
C. Hanshaw, Highland and Upland Road Intersection
In addressing the idea of a stop sign on Hanshaw Road, Village Engineer B. Cross stated that the Department of
Transportation defines Hanshaw Road as a “major” street and connecting streets as “minor” streets. NYSDOT
and general engineering practice dictate that traffic should not be stopped along major roadways. B. Cross further
feels that the accident history at this intersection does not warrant a traffic control device.
Police Chief Wright stated he was only aware of one accident in the last year. Trustee Robinson recently drove
through the intersection of Highland Rd. He pointed out the stop sign line is too far back that it is hard to see
oncoming traffic.
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Trustee McMurry walks this area with her children and pointed out that many drivers are not obeying the 15-mph
school zone speed limit. Her first choice for traffic control would be a stop sign on Hanshaw Rd. and having a
police officer down there at key times could be helpful.
Trustee Salton suggested that the Village place speed signs on both sides of Hanshaw Rd. Village Engineer B.
Cross offered to research a traffic control device that the crossing guards could activate during peak times to
caution drivers.
Mayor Woodard suggested that the Village Board look in to a type of traffic control device or increase safety
training for the crossing guards.
D. Leaf Season:
The Village needs to be more affective with dealing with leaves in the streets. This is a safety issue and drainage
issue. Mayor Woodard is looking for ideas to inform residences that they have to the leaves out of the road. One
suggestion is door signs to inform the residents of the proper procedures for leaf pickup.
E. Fred Cowett Resloution # 8309
RECOGNITION OF THE PAST AND CONTINUED OUTSTANDING
PUBLIC SERVICE OF FRED D. COWETT
WHEREAS, Fred D. Cowett has served the Village of Cayuga Heights with honor and distinction over many
years, providing the Village with exceptional stewardship in the areas of Planning and Public Policy; and
WHEREAS, Fred has brought respect, honor, and integrity to his role as the Chair of the Village Planning Board,
a position he has held since April 2014; and
WHEREAS, Fred previously served with distinction as a member of the Planning Board from April 2010 until
April 2015; and
WHEREAS, Fred has also served as the Chair of the Zoning Review Committee which, over the course of four
years, developed and drafted the Village’s new Zoning Law; and
WHEREAS, Fred previously served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from April 2008 until April
2011; and
WHEREAS, Fred significantly contributed to the drafting of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, Fred is a member of the Shade Tree Advisory Committee, which ensured that the Village was
designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Fred is also a member of the Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee, which works to create a more
pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment in the Village; and
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WHEREAS, Fred has consistently applied his considerable intellect, meticulous attention to detail, creative
thinking, utmost professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the various roles he has played in Village
government; and
WHEREAS, Fred has made a substantial contribution to the betterment of our community and the Village has
received significant benefits from his exemplary service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees does hereby commend
Fred D. Cowett for his dedication, commitment, and outstanding past and continued public service to the Village
of Cayuga Heights; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees that the Village commits to plant a
tree of a species and in a location on Village property of Fred’s choosing as a token of our appreciation.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
F. Bolton Point Update
Bolton Point water rates will increase by 4% in 2019. Mayor Woodard informed the Board that data shows water
consumption is down throughout the County largely as a result of conservation efforts started as a result of the
2017 drought. The new water meters Bolton Point installed last year can take readings every 15 minutes, and
Bolton Point has been proactive in informing customers of any increases in water consumption.
G. Traffic Study
The Board selected Bergman & Associates to do a traffic study, but would like to wait until mid-April 2019,
when the Cayuga Medical Office building is complete. Bergman will honor the current quote if we sign the
contract before the end of the year. Attorney Marcus will work up the contract with the Board’s support.
Report of the Trustees
Trustee Biloski reported that General Code should be mailing the draft code back to us anytime.
Report of Police Chief Wright- Submitted Report
Emergency Response Training was conducted with Kendal of Ithaca. Safety training is scheduled for next month
at Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
The 2013 Ford Taurus police vehicle will go to auction later this month. DPW also has a vehicle they will send to
action later this month.
RESOLUTION # 8310
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees declares the 2013 Ford Taurus
V#1FAHP2M89DG148810 as surplus and furthermore authorizes Mayor Woordard to approve the auction bid for
this vehicle once it has been received.
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Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
RESOLUTION # 8311
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees declares the 2001 Ford F450, V#
1FDXF47F51EB98363 as surplus and furthermore authorizes Mayor Woordard to approve the auction bid for
this vehicle once it has been received.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Report of ASPW Wiese
Water valve services on East Upland Road were connected to the Upland Rd. main line. The two new 1- ton
pickup trucks are having snow plows installed.
Report of Engineer Cross
A. CMC Address Resolution
Board approval is required to add a new address to establish a 911 designation. The new Cayuga Medical Office
building is requesting the designation 905 Hanshaw Rd. Zoning Code Officer B. Cross informed the Board that
Cayuga Medical might want to seek a variance on signage for the new building.
RESOLUTION # 8312
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response (DoER) oversees emergency dispatch
and communications systems that allow residents to dial 911, and;
WHEREAS, 911 is the number to report a police, fire, or medical emergency that requires the immediate
presence of police officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel, and;
WHEREAS, new address designations are approved by a municipality’s governing body;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves
905 Hanshaw Rd. as the designated address for the Cayuga Medical Building located in the Corners Community
shopping center.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Superintendent of Public Works B. Cross stated that the Infiltration and Inflows study from GHD is complete, and
as part of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 WWTP projects we have to submit this data to N.Y.S. D.E.C.
B. T.G. Miller Proposal
The upper Cayuga Heights Road was last reconstructed in 1995 and has been at the top of our list for re-paving
since 2015. We have delayed taking action on this road since there is a desire to for a pedestrian facility on that
roadway. Drainage has become such an issue that B. Cross reached out to T.G. Miller to do some field survey
work of drainage and feasibility of constructing sidewalks on the East side of the Cayuga Heights Road.
Two years ago, the Village Hired Barton & Loguidice for a conceptional study which allowed us to calculate the
cost for the pedestrian facilities on the Cayuga Heights Road in anticipation of our application for a TAP grant.
Trustee McMurry stated Cayuga Heights Road could be eligible for a TIP grant but it could be 3-5 years before a
grant is approved, and feels the options are narrowing for a pedestrian facility on Cayuga Heights Road. There
was a discussion of whether we could address the drainage now and add the sidewalk in the future.
Trustee Marshall points out the T.G. Miller quote doesn’t not mention drainage, B. Cross confirmed that drainage
was a majority of the conversation with T.G. Miller’s David Herrick.
RESOLUTION # 8313
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees authorizes Mayor Woodard to
sign a revised contract with T.G. Miller for $14,500.00 to conduct a survey and provide a conceptual design for
drainage and pedestrian facilities on Cayuga Heights Road.
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Report of the Treasurer - Submitted Report
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The annual Village audit with INSERO took place this week. Their recommendations will be sent to us towards
the end of November.
Abstract # 5
RESOLUTION # 8314
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves Abstract #5 for
FYE2019 consisting of TA vouchers 33-42 in the amount of $17852.00 and Consolidated Fund vouchers 260-352
in the amount of $452,887.48 and the Treasurer is instructed to make payments thereon.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Report of the Clerk
A. NYMIR – Sexual Harassment Update
Training will be available through NYMIR Training University and Clerk Walker will review the policy and take
the training.
A Village resident has submitted a letter to the Board, requesting a waiver of the quarterly water and sewer late
fee charges. The Board confirms that, as a matter of policy, such fees cannot be waived.
Executive Session
Resolution # 8315
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Trustees enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the
medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the
appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular
person or corporation and discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 8316
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Trustees exit from Executive Session and return to the open session
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Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Adjournment
Mayor Woodard adjourns the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
EXHIBIT 2019-077
November 19, 2018
Honorable Linda Woodard
Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Monthly Report October 2018
The pace continued to increase through October with 48 calls for the month. We had 31 calls in the
Village of Cayuga Heights, 9 calls in the Town of Ithaca and 8 requests for mutual aid. There were 24
EMS calls and 24 fire runs. One third of our fire calls last month were mutual aid requests with six of
those being requests to the Lansing Fire Department. We did have several requests for assistance with
flooded basements after the nonstop rain through the month. Late in the month we responded to a call at
the intersection of Cayuga Heights Road and Hanshaw Road for an arcing wire in a tree. We responded
and found that a large tree had shifted slightly in the wet ground and was leaning against one of the
primary wires at the top of the pole. It was burning through the tree and we were not sure if the wire
would burn through before NYSEG arrive. NYSEG did eventually arrive and had to shut down power
to a portion of the village in order to run an insulator over the wire as a temporary solution.
October was a very busy month for training. We ran all three of our fall recruit classes in October. The
class started with 17 new members and by the third day of training five of the new members decided
that the fire department was more of a commitment then they had anticipated. We always make it very
clear through the entire recruiting process that the department requires a major commitment of time and
effort. The 12 new members who completed the 24 hours of recruit training are working hard on
checklists with many of them almost being done with the first sign offs. It has been nice that the
weather has cooperated through October allowing the recruits to get many of the sign offs done that
require them to be outside. Lt. Devin Savoy is running weekly trainings at the station and keeping the
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department very engaged. She has taken over as training officer and is doing an amazing job of keeping
the training fresh and involving members of all skill levels.
In 2019 New York State is requiring a cancer benefit for all volunteer firefighters. The cancer benefit
has been in place for career firefighters for many years but has not covered volunteers. There will be a
cost associated with this benefit, but we are unsure of the final dollar amount. The benefit covers
firefighters who have been qualified as interior for five years and also requires physicals and fit testing
which we do. Out of our 54 members there are eight of us who qualify to be insured under this rule.
Two of the eight are career firefighters with the City of Ithaca and we believe that we would not cover
them as they are covered by the firefighter’s union. We are waiting to hear from the insurance company
to make sure we are not responsible. The five years as an interior firefighter ruling will always limit the
number of members we will inure because of our transient nature. We are supposed to do annual fit
testing for our SCBA. The problem with fit testing is that the county owns the fit test machine that is
shared between all departments. It has always been difficult to get annual fit testing done as there is
only one machine in the county. The machine the county has taken approx. 15 minutes per person for
the test and with 50 members requires an incredible amount of time to work through. We are looking at
purchasing a machine for our department. The machine we are looking at is on state contract and is
approved for fit testing with our equipment and only takes three minutes per test. The representative for
this equipment is going to bring a demo model to the station sometime in the next month. Purchasing
this machine would make it much easier for us to stay compliant.
We had a great month of community engagement in October. Early in the month we had our annual
open house. It was a rainy and cold day and we were not sure that anyone would brave the day to attend
but we were busy all day. We started at 11:00 and we had a full house until we closed at 2:00.
Everyone was sad that there was no helicopter and we had to explain that we would not be able to get
the helicopter anymore because of the large new building that sits on the landing zone. On Halloween
we took the trucks out into the community to hand out candy. This is an annual event and many
families told us their kids have come to expect the trucks and get excited about it.
We would like to replace U243 using funds from the Hanselman Trust. U243 is a 2009 Dodge Durango
and has been a great vehicle for the department but it is starting to rust through and has over 80,000
miles on it. We are planning to replace it with a 2019 Chevy Tahoe on NYS contract pricing through
the McGuire Fleet office. The current plan is to sell the Durango and auction and apply the proceeds
from auction to the balance on the new vehicle to help pay it down more quickly.
The mood at the station is great. As always, the busier we are with calls and training, the better the
mood of the members.
Sincerely,
George Tamborelle
Fire Chief/Fire Superintendent
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EXHIBIT 2019-078
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department is the beneficiary of the Hanselman
Family Trusts; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department has determined that there exists a need to
replace U243 which was originally purchased with funds from the Hanselman Trust; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department has determined that it would best benefit
the fire department and Hanselman Trust to sell at auction the existing vehicle apply monies received for
U243 directly to decreasing the end cost of the new vehicle; and
WHEREAS, The Cayuga Heights Fire Department has received quotes for the purchase of the vehicle at
NYS Contract Pricing and for outfitting the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Village of Cayuga Heights Public Safety committee recommends the purchase of a 2019
Tahoe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Approval is granted to purchase a 2019 Tahoe at NYS contract pricing plus the cost of outfitting the
vehicle for service not to exceed $48,000, the expenditure will be reimbursed to the Village of Cayuga
Heights from the Hanselman Fund proceeds.
EXHIBIT 2019-079
Schedule of Benefits Chubb Accident & Health is pleased to offer a proposal for cancer
insurance underwritten by ACE American Insurance Company.
This proposal is valid until the earlier of the proposed effective date or 90 days after the date it is issued. If by
that date you have not accepted the terms we have offered in this proposal, it will no longer be valid. If you
accept the terms of this proposal, coverage is subject to Chubb’s determination that trade or economic
sanctions or regulations do not prohibit us from binding coverage.
The U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, commonly known as “FATCA”, became the law in the U.S. in
March of 2010 and becomes effective July 1, 2014. Pursuant to FATCA, brokers, producers, agents and/or clients
may need to obtain withholding certificates from insurance companies. For information on how to obtain the
applicable withholding certificate from Chubb U.S. insurance companies, please go to
https://www2.chubb.com/us-en/tax-informationreporting-withholding.aspx.
Date Issued November 14, 2018 Proposed Effective Date January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020 Eligibility
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Class 1
All active volunteer firefighters of the {Policyholder/Participating Organization} as provided on the annual
roster, and for whom the required premium has been paid. Active volunteer firefighters must meet the
eligibility criteria set forth in 9 NYCRR 210.
Class 2
All former insured volunteer firefighters of the {Policyholder/Participating Organization}, as provided on the
annual roster, for whom the required premium has been paid. Former insured volunteer firefighters must meet
the eligibility criteria set forth in 9 NYCRR 210, and shall remain eligible for Lump Sum Enhanced Cancer Benefits
and Enhanced Cancer Death Benefits for 60 months after the formal cessation of the insured volunteer
firefighter’s status as an active volunteer firefighter.
Exposure Class 1 # of active volunteer firefighters meeting the criteria set forth in 9 NYCRR 210 8
Class 2 # of former volunteer firefighters that are not employed with another New York Entity N/A
Annual Premium $1,096
EXHIBIT 2019-080
ESTABLISHING NEW WATER RATE
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights is served by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights has entered into an amended, supplemental, restated, and
consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction, financing and operation of an
intermunicipal water supply and transmission system dated as of June 5, 1979 as the same has been
amended from time to time (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement, the Village of Cayuga Heights agreed to pay to the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (hereinafter referred to as “Commission”), water
revenues based upon, in part, a water rate billing structure based on a quarterly 5,000 gallon minimum;
and Bolton Point rate is $5.16 per 1000 gallons, and the Village of Cayuga Heights surcharge is $10.32
per 1000 gallons.
WHEREAS, in consideration of the premises and the mutual undertakings of the parties pursuant to the
Agreement, the parties agreed to amend the Agreement effective January 1, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees
approves the new increase of 100 percent.
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EXHIBIT 2019-081
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
DRAFT
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW I OF THE YEAR 2018
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ANNUAL SEWER RATES, AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE
XII, SEWER RENTS, OF THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ARTICLES
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
Section I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Local Law is to establish annual sewer rates of $2.76/1000 gallons consumed for inside
users and a rate of $4.14/1000 gallons used for outside users, as defined in articles XII, Sewer Rents, of the
Village of Cayuga Heights Articles.
Section II. AUTHORITY
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the grant of powers of local governments provided for in (i) Section
10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law to adopt and amend local laws not inconsistent with the provisions of
the New York State Constitution or not inconsistent with any general law relating to its property, affairs,
government or other subjects provided for in said Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, (ii) General
Municipal Law Article 14-F, (iii) General Municipal Law Sections 451 and 452, and (iv) Village Law Article
14.
Section III. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER RATES
As of January 1, 2019, annual sewer rates shall be established at a rate of $2.76/1000 gallons used for
treatment of waste water originating from properties located within the Village and a rate of $4.14/1000
gallons used for treatment of waste water originating from properties located outside of the Village.
Section IV. SUPERSEDING EFFECT
All Local Laws, resolutions, rules, regulations and other enactments of the Village of Cayuga Heights in
conflict with the provisions of this Local Law are hereby superseded to the extent necessary to give this
Local Law full force and effect.
Section V. VALIDITY
The invalidity of any provision of this Local Law shall not affect the validity of any other provision of this
Local Law that can be given effect without such invalid provision.
Section VI. EFFECTIVE DATE
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This Local Law shall be effective immediately upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of
State, except that it shall be effective from the date of its service as against a person served with a copy
thereof, certified by the Village Clerk, and showing the date of its passage and entry in the Minutes of the
Village Board of Trustees.
EXHIBIT 2019-082
Village of Cayuga Heights
Police Department
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11/7/2018
To: The Honorable Mayor Woodard
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for October 2018
In the month of October, the police department received 334 calls for service. In addition to these calls
61 uniform traffic tickets were issued and 4 parking violations were cited. A breakdown of the calls for
service is as follows:
1 Felony Burglary complaint was received. Officers responded to a report of an unknown subject
entering an unsecured garage and taking a bicycle. There are no suspects or leads currently.
1 Penal Law Misdemeanor incident of Fraud was reported. A resident stated that they had received a
phone call from the Social Security Administration saying that information was needed, or the resident
would be arrested. The resident did disclose some personal information to the subject before suspecting
that the call was fraudulent. The officer advised the complainant of all immediate precautions to take,
including advising their bank and monitoring all accounts. No exchange of money had taken place and
no further reports have been received from this resident.
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There were 6 Misdemeanor Vehicle and Traffic Arrests made during traffic stops. 4-Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd and 2-Suspended Registration.
1 Penal Law Violation Incidents was handled 1 for Drugs. While conducting a traffic stop, the on-duty
officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Upon further investigation the officer
found the driver to be in possession of marijuana and was charged with Unlawful Possession of
Marijuana.
There were 7 calls for service for Local Law Violations. 6 of these complaints were reported as loud
parties and/or music in the area. The origin of the noise was located, and subjects were notified of the
Villages Noise Ordinance. In one instance, an individual was cited under the Local Law section for
loud parties. The remaining Local Law complaint was for an unleashed dog. The officer contacted the
owner of the unleashed dogs and recognized them to be new residents of the Village of Cayuga Heights.
The owners were informed of the Village’s Ordinance for Dog Control and advised that this incident
would serve as a warning.
There were 4 motor vehicle accidents reported, neither involving deer.
2 Bench Warrant Arrests were made. In one incident, CHPD was notified that a warrant suspect was set
to be released from Jail. Cayuga Heights police took the suspect into custody and arraigned them before
CH Court. The suspect was ROR’d and scheduled to reappear at a later date. A second warrant incident
involved a subject who was incarcerated in another county for unrelated charges. The subject was
picked up by CHPD to be arraigned in Cayuga Heights Court. The subject was then remanded to
Tompkins County Jail.
In summary 7 persons were arrested and the following 10 charges were filed: 4-AUO 3rd, 2-Suspended
Registration, 1-Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, 2-Officer Execute a Warrant and 1-Local Law-Noise.
Over the course of the month the following trainings and events took place: On the 9th Chief Wright
visited Cayuga Heights Elementary School to take part in Safe School. On the 17th Officer Lansing
represented CHPD at a meet and greet for the new County Medical Examiner. On the 24th Police Clerk
Jackie Carr attended the annual Laserfiche User Workshop hosted by TSSERR (County Shared
Services) On the 31st Officers Manning and Manheim assisted with traffic control as students walked
along the sidewalks during the Northeast Elementary School Halloween Parade.
The full-time officers worked a total of 28.5 hours of overtime and the part-time officers worked a total
of 187.5 hours.
Sincerely,
Chief Jerry Wright
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EXHIBIT 2019-083
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS TREASURER’S REPORT
November 19, 2018
Administration:
Audit:
Budget:
Finance Committee:
Two meetings were held to discuss Water and Sewer Fund Balances with the goal of a recommendation
on water and sewer rates commencing in calendar year 2019. Cash Flow Reports were prepared to
support the Committee’s fund balance analysis.
Local Law Codification:
General Code will be presenting the manuscript draft of the Village’s Local Laws soon.
Debt and Financing:
November 15, 2018 a Fire Station bond payment of $75,000 was made. An interest payment of $4,650
on the bond was debited from the General fund. The same amounts will be due on December 15,
2018. With completion of these payments the Village has two outstanding bonds due during the
FYE2020 to retire financing of the Fire Station.
Policies and Employee Handbook Review:
Revenues & Expenditures:
August 2018 Bank to Book Reconciliations and General Journal entry review was completed by Trustee
& Deputy Treasurer Biloski.
August and September Cash Receipts Summary reports for the General, Water, and Sewer Funds are
provided with this report.
Sales Tax Revenue:
June 2018 $81,486.14 up $6,939.47 (9.3%) from $74,546.67.
July 2018 $64,379.94 up $5,156.88 (8.7%) from $59,223.06.
August 2018 $85,073.56 up $30,456.65 (55.8%) from $54,616.65.
Mortgage Tax:
$24,185.81 down $2,395.62 (9.0%) from $26,591.43.
Current Expenses:
Abstract #6, dated November 19, 2018 for expenditures incurred during Fiscal Year End May 31, 2019.
Approval of November Abstract:
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves Abstract #6 for
FYE2019 consisting of TA vouchers 43 - 52 in the amount of $17,618.32 and Consolidated Fund
vouchers 353 - 452 in the amount of $630,621.92 and the Treasurer is instructed to make payments
thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Mangione
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EXHIBIT 2019-084
WHEREAS, Diligent efforts to collect unpaid taxes by the Village of Cayuga Heights of the Town of Ithaca
in the County of Tompkins have been made; and
WHEREAS, The Collector of Taxes has certified a list consisting of the taxes remaining unpaid upon the Village
Tax Roll; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York Section 1442, an alternative
method for collection of delinquent village taxes exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees requests the collection of delinquent
Village of Cayuga Heights real property tax in the amount of $21282.67 on (9) properties with $1702.62 in
penalties, totaling $22985.29 to be submitted to Tompkins County.
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EXHIBIT 2019-085