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Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, April 1, 2019
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:00p.m
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Present: Mayor Woodard; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton; Superintendent
of Public Works Cross; Clerk Walker; Attorney Marcus.
Call to Order: Mayor Woodard calls the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1. Oath of Office: The following officials who were elected on March 19, 2019, affirmed their Oath of Office
which was administered by Village Clerk Walker: Trustees, Jennifer Biloski, Richard Robinson, and Peter
Salton.
2. Mayor Woodard opens the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
• No members of the public wished to speak
Mayor Woodard closes the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Resolution # 8372
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees adopts Proposed Local Law -A of 2019 as Local Law #1 of
2019
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
DRAFT
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW A OF THE YEAR 2019
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS ZONING LAW
ARTICLE 8, “PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE,”
TO CLARIFY CERTAIN TERMS OF THIS ARTICLE
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I PURPOSE AND INTENT
It is the intent of this Local Law to clarify and resolve potential ambiguity in certain terms of Article 8, “Planned
Development Zone,” of the Zoning Law (the “Zoning Law”) of the Village of Cayuga Heights (the “Village”).
The Village’s Board of Trustees has determined that certain terms of this Article could be stated more clearly or
to eliminate possible inconsistencies. The purpose of this Local Law is to modify some of the text of Zoning Law
Article 8 as stated below.
SECTION II AUTHORITY
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the grant of powers to local governments provided in Section 10 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law to adopt and amend local laws not inconsistent with the provision of the New York
State Constitution and 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.
SECTION III AMENDMENT OF ZONING LAW ARTICLE 8, “PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONE”
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The following text of Zoning Law Article 8, “Planned Development Zone,” shall wholly replace the former text of
said Article. In the text below, words that are being deleted from the former text are stricken, and words that are
being added are underlined, for ease of reference to the revisions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the text of Article
8 shall hereafter appear in the Village’s laws with these revisions incorporated, without words stricken or
underlined.
Article 8. Planned Development Zone
§ 8.1. Purpose.
A. The purpose of the Planned Development Zone (sometimes referred to in this Zoning Law as a “PDZ”) is
to permit, where appropriate, a degree of flexibility in conventional land use and zoning district regulations which
will encourage development in an imaginative and innovative way in order to facilitate development or uses, now
or in the future, which are not expressly permitted by the other terms of this Zoning Law, but which would
promote the objectives or recommendations of the Village's Comprehensive Plan if such development or uses
adhere to specific predetermined performance and design standards and conditions.
B. A Planned Development Zone may be utilized for both residential and nonresidential development, as
well as for mixed use development (as such term is defined in Section 3.3 of this Zoning Law).
C. A Planned Development Zone shall modify the underlying zoning district regulations of this Zoning Law
for the area proposed for the PDZ to the minimum extent possible in order to achieve the benefits of the PDZ, and
the PDZ shall not be utilized to circumvent the requirements of this Zoning Law.
D. A Planned Development Zone shall not be utilized where the objectives or recommendations of the
Village's Comprehensive Plan can otherwise be accomplished in accordance with the zoning district regulations
of this Zoning Law.
§ 8.2. Establishment and location.
A. A Planned Development Zone may be established by the Village’s Board of Trustees in any zoning
district and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in this Article and to any special conditions imposed by
the Village’s Board of Trustees which shall supersede any requirements set forth in this Article.
B. Factors to be considered by the Board of Trustees in its decision to establish a Planned Development
Zone may include but are not be limited to the following:
1. Preserving and enhancing neighborhood character;
2. Compatibility with adjacent development and land uses;
3. Mitigating negative impacts on traffic, parking, and stormwater management;
4. Avoidance of an undue burden on the Village’s infrastructure;
5. Protection of natural resources;
6. Promoting environmental sustainability;
7. Provision of safe and convenient vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian circulation;
8. Provision of space for recreation and other public use;
9. Coordination with the requirements of County, State, and federal statutes; and
10. Consistency with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan.
C. The ability of the Board of Trustees to establish a Planned Development Zone imposes no obligation on
the Board of Trustees to approve a specific project proposed for an approved Planned Development Zone.
§ 8.3. Requirements.
A. A minimum tract of five (5) acres is required for the establishment of a Planned Development Zone.
B. Permitted land uses:
1. Residential land use.
2. Non-residential and non-commercial land use, such as recreational space, community facilities, parkland,
etc., if:
a. Such use will contribute to the quality of the proposed development for the area;
b. Such use will enhance the surrounding neighborhood, including but not limited to by preservation of open
space, by providing enhancements to vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, by the addition of landscaping,
by conservation of natural features, or by some combination of such components.
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3. Commercial land use if the area proposed for a PDZ is not in the Commercial Zone if such commercial
use is integral with, but clearly ancillary to, residential use of the area within the Planned Development Zone,
such as in mixed use development that includes two or more land uses.
4. Commercial land use if the area proposed for a PDZ is in the Commercial Zone.
C. Density. The number of dwelling units provided in a Planned Development Zone shall not exceed the
number of units that would ordinarily be permitted in the PDZ's area in accordance with the regulations of the
underlying zone or district, unless the Village’s Board of Trustees determines in accordance with Section 8.12
below that an exception to this requirement is justified and the Board specifies the nature and scope of such
exception in its approval of a PDZ.
§ 8.4. Size of Lots.
Lot size shall be specified in the Board of Trustees’ approval of a Planned Development Zone.
§ 8.5. Yards.
Buildings in a Planned Development Zone shall be located not less than seventy-five (75) feet from any public
road right-of-way line existing at the time of the PDZ application, or one hundred (100) feet from any other
existing property line bordering the PDZ, unless the Village’s Board of Trustees determines in accordance with
Section 8.12 below that an exception to this requirement is justified and the Board specifies the nature and scope
of such exception in its approval of a PDZ.
§ 8.6. Height of Buildings.
A. No building in a Planned Development Zone shall be more than two (2) stories high, and no building shall
exceed a height of thirty-five (35) feet from the average finished grade to the average height between the eaves
and ridgeline of a pitched roof or the highest point of a flat roof as measured from the average finished grade to
the highest point of the building, unless the Village’s Board of Trustees determines in accordance with Section
8.12 below that an exception to this requirement is justified and the Board specifies the nature and scope of such
exception in its approval of a PDZ.
B. In cases where the proposed finished grade is higher than the existing grade, the change must be approved
by the Code Enforcement Officer at the time of issuance of the building permit.
C. The height limitations of this Section § 8.6 shall not apply to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, or other
necessary features ordinarily extending above roofs nor to spires of churches or other buildings if such features
are in no way used or usable for living purposes.
§ 8.7. Lot Coverage. The total lot coverage for all buildings in the Planned Development Zone shall not exceed
the lot coverage requirements of the underlying zoning district, unless the Village’s Board of Trustees determines
in accordance with Section 8.12 below that an exception to this requirement is justified and the Board specifies
the nature and scope of such exception in its approval of a PDZ.
§ 8.8. Natural Features.
Existing natural features within a Planned Development Zone shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible
and incorporated into the site design.
§ 8.9. Stormwater Runoff.
The rate of stormwater runoff from a Planned Development Zone after development is complete shall not exceed
the rate that would occur under a natural undeveloped condition as calculated for a one hundred (100) year storm
and is in compliance with the Village’s Stormwater Local Law and applicable State law and regulations.
§ 8.10. Site Planning Requirements.
A. Roads. All proposed roads in a Planned Development Zone shall be designed and constructed to meet
Village standards and specifications and shall be approved by the Village Engineer.
B. Service Areas. Loading and service areas that face or are visible from a public road, including areas for
the storage of solid waste and trash, shall be screened from public view by a vertical screen at least six (6) feet
high. A landscaped buffer strip or a combination of landscaping and fencing may be used to provide the required
screening.
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C. Public Transit and Parking. Appropriate provisions shall be made for public transit and an adequate
amount of off-street parking will be provided for the proposed use. No off-street parking space shall be located
less than twenty-five (25) feet from any existing property line. All parking areas containing more than four (4)
spaces shall be landscaped and shall be otherwise in compliance with Article 12 of this Zoning Law.
D. Underground services. All electric, telephone, and television lines and cables shall be installed
underground. All access points shall be landscaped in a manner approved by the Village’s Planning Board during
the site plan approval process for the PDZ.
E. Lighting. Adequate site lighting shall be provided and shall be designed and located so that it does not
produce glare on adjacent properties, does not impede the vision of traffic on adjacent roads, and shall be
otherwise in compliance with Article 11 of this Zoning Law.
F. Access Drives. Multiple and extra-wide driveways shall be avoided. Access drives that do not provide
safe sight distances shall not be permitted. Access drives shall intersect existing roads at a ninety (90) degree
angle and shall not have a slope of greater than five percent (5%) for a distance of sixty (60) feet from the
intersection of centerlines.
G. Intersections. On- and off-site intersections shall be designed to accommodate traffic safely. Turning
lanes, deceleration lanes, by-pass lanes, and other safety measures shall be provided as required by the Village’s
Planning Board during the site plan approval process for the PDZ.
H. Signs. One (1) identification sign shall be permitted. Such sign may be two-sided but shall have a total
area of no greater than sixteen (16) square feet per side and shall be otherwise in compliance with Article 10 of
this Zoning Law.
I. Operation. No offensive noise, traffic, odor, smoke, dust, heat, glare, electrical disturbance, or other
pollutants shall be produced by the normal operating conditions of the proposed PDZ.
J. Landscaping. The number of trees to be planted in the PDZ shall be at least equal to the number of trees
removed for development purposes and shall comply with standards set by the Village’s Shade Tree Advisory
Committee.
§ 8.11. Site plan approval.
Site plan approval for a Planned Development Zone shall follow the same review procedures as set forth in
Article 17 of this Zoning Law and shall have the same plan requirements as specified for major subdivisions in
Article 18 of this Zoning Law. Notwithstanding the application of such review procedures, the Planning Board’s
site plan approval for a PDZ shall be conditioned on the Village's Board of Trustees granting final approval of the
PDZ. Following the Planning Board’s grant of conditional site plan approval, but before the approved site plan
has been signed by the Planning Board chairperson, the Village's Board of Trustees must grant its final approval
of the PDZ.
§ 8.12. Special Circumstances.
Notwithstanding any of the requirements set forth in this Article, the Village’s Board of Trustees shall have the
authority to make exceptions to certain requirements of this Article in accordance with the following conditions.
A. If the Board determines (1) that (a) the physical features, location or proposed use or uses of the site
proposed for a Planned Development Zone, or (b) such site’s relationship to other sites in the vicinity of the
proposed PDZ site or the physical features or uses of those other sites, warrant that an exception be made to the
requirements set forth in Sections 8.3(C), 8.5, 8.6 or 8.7 of this Article, and (2) that such exception is justified (a)
by achieving a specific objective or recommendation of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan or (b) by promoting
the public health, safety and general welfare of the Village and its residents, in either case to an extent greater than
could be achieved or promoted if the proposed PDZ site were developed in accordance with the underlying zoning
district requirements for such site, then the Board of Trustees may modify the requirements set forth in Sections
8.3(C), 8.5, 8.6 or 8.7 of this Article subject to any conditions the Board may wish to impose.
B. In order for the Board to grant an exception to the requirements set forth in Sections 8.3(C), 8.5, 8.6 or 8.7
of this Article, the Board must identify in the record (1) the specific objective or recommendation of the Village’s
Comprehensive Plan that will be achieved, or the specific aspect of the public health, safety and general welfare
of the Village and its residents that will be promoted, and (2) how the PDZ will achieve or promote such result to
an extent greater than could be achieved or promoted if the proposed PDZ site were developed in accordance with
the underlying zoning district requirements for such site.
SECTION V SUPERSEDING EFFECT
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All Local Laws, Articles, 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. Without limiting the foregoing, to any extent that the terms of the Zoning Law of the Village
of Cayuga Heights are deemed to be in conflict with the requirements of this Local Law, the terms of this Local
Law shall govern and control.
SECTION VI PARTIAL INVALIDITY.
In the event that any portion of this Local Law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity.
SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE.
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.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
3. Schedule a Public Hearing on Village Budget June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Resolution # 8373
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public
Hearing on April 15, 2019 at 7:05 p.m. to take comments on the proposed
Village Budget for the fiscal year June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020.
Discussion: Trustee McMurry asked if the topic of increasing garbage tag fees affected the budget, it will not and
the Board will discuss cost and possible increases in tag fees at the April 15, 2019 regular Board of Trustees
Meeting.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees, Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
4. Appointments and Approvals (Exhibit 2020-002)
Mayor Woodard appoints Meloney McMurry as Deputy Mayor for the 2020 official year.
Mayor Woodard makes the following appointments with a motion of approval by the Board of Trustees for
each:
Mayor Woodard appoints Jeffrey D. Walker as Clerk for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8374
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jeffrey D. Walker as Clerk for
one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Penny Rich as Deputy Clerk for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8375
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Penny Rich as Deputy Clerk
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees, Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Lisa Skrubis as Deputy Clerk for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8376
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Lisa Skrubis as Deputy Clerk
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees, Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Joan M. Mangione, Treasurer for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8377
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Joan M. Mangione, Treasurer
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Jennifer Biloski, Deputy Treasurer for one official year. (4/2020)
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Resolution # 8378
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jennifer Biloski, Deputy
Treasurer for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Biloski
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Jeffrey D. Walker as Records Management Officer for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8379
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jeffrey D. Walker as Records
Management Officer for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brent Cross as Building Commissioner for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8380
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross as Building
Commissioner for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brent Cross as Stormwater Management Officer for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8381
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross as Stormwater
Management Officer for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brent Cross as Engineer for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8382
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross as Engineer for
one official year. (4/2020)
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Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brent Cross as Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8383
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross as Zoning Officer
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Randall Marcus with the law firm of Marcus, Orkin, Tesi LLP as the Village
Municipal Law Attorney for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8384
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Randall Marcus with the law
firm of Marcus, Orkin, Tesi LLP as the Village Municipal Law Attorney for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints David Klein as Acting Village Judge for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8385
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of David Klein as Acting Village
Judge for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints the firm of Coughlin & Gerhardt, LLP to act as Village Labor Law Attorneys
for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8386
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of the firm of Coughlin &
Gerhardt, LLP to act as Village Labor Law Attorneys for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
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Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Attorney Thomas Kramer to act as Village Prosecutor for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8387
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Attorney Thomas Kramer to act
as Village Prosecutor for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Beatrice Szekely as Historian for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8388
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Beatrice Szekely as Historian
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Andre Bensadoun as Forester for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8389
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Andre Bensadoun as Forester
for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints George Tamborelle as Fire Superintendent for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution #8390
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of George Tamborelle as Fire
Superintendent for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Jack Young as Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals for five official years.
(4/2024)
Resolution # 8391
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jack Young as Chair of the
Zoning Board of Appeals for five official years. (4/2024)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Mark Eisner as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8392
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mark Eisner as an alternate on
the Zoning Board of Appeals for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Jenny Leijonhufvud as a member of the Planning Board for five official years.
(4/2024)
Resolution # 8393
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jenny Leijonhufvud as a
member of the Planning Board for five official years. (4/2024)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Wies Van Leuken as its representative on the Access Oversight Committee for
one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8394
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves the appointment of
Wies Van Leuken as its representative on the Access Oversight Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Roy Staley and herself to the Board of Directors of the Bolton Point Water
Commission for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8395
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Roy Staley to the Board of
Directors of the Bolton Point Water Commission for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 8396
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Board of Directors of the Bolton Point Water Commission for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brian Eden to the Environmental Management Council for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8397
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brian Eden to the
Environmental Management Council for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Board of Directors of the Tompkins County Council of
Governments (TCCOG) for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8398
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Board of Directors of Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry as an Alternate to the Board of Directors of the
Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8399
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry as
Alternate to the Board of Directors of Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) for one official year.
(4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
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Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Maryann Friend to the Tompkins County Council of Governments
(TCCOG) subcommittee on Energy Smart for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8400
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Maryann Friend to the
Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) subcommittee on Energy Smart for one official year.
(4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Friend
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Clerk Jeffrey Walker as a member of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal
Health Insurance Consortium Joint Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8401
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Clerk Jeffrey D. Walker as a
member of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Joint Committee for one
official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Peter Salton as a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater
Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8402
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Peter Salton as a
member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium for
one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, and Robinson
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Salton
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself as an Alternate on the Board of Directors for the Greater Tompkins
County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium for one official year. (4/2020)
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Resolution # 8403
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard as
Alternate on the Board of Directors for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium for
one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays and Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Maryann Friend to the Communications Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8404
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Maryann Friend to the
Communications Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Friend
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Clerk Jeffrey D. Walker to the Communications Committee for one official
year. 4/2020)
Resolution # 8405
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jeffrey D. Walker to the
Communications Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Jennifer Biloski to the Administration Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8406
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Jennifer Biloski to the
Administration Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Biloksi
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry to the Administration Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8407
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry to
the Administration Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Administration Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8408
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Administration Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Clerk Jeffrey D. Walker to the Administration Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8409
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Clerk Jeffrey D. Walker to the
Administration Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Maryann Friend to the Human Resources Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8410
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Maryann Friend to the
Human Resources Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Friend
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry to the Human Resources Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8411
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry to
the Human Resources Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Human Resources Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8412
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Human Resources Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays:
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Jennifer Biloski to the Public Safety Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8413
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Jennifer Biloski to the
Public Safety Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Biloski
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Maryann Friend to the Public Safety Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8414
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Maryann Friend to the
Public Safety Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Friend
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Peter Salton to the Public Safety Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8415
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Peter Salton to the Public
Safety Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, and Robinson
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Salton
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee James Marshall to the Public Works Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8416
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee James Marshall to the
Public Works Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Marshall
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Richard Robinson to the Public Works Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8417
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Richard Robinson to the Public
Works Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Robinson
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Public Works Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8418
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Public Works Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Jennifer Biloski to the Finance Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8419
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jennifer Biloski to the Finance
Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Biloski
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Richard Robinson to the Finance Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8420
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Richard Robinson to the
Finance Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees, Biloski, Friend, Marshall, and McMurry
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Robinson
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Finance Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8421
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Finance Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Information Technology Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8422
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Information Technology Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Richard Robinson to the Information Technology Committee for one
official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8423
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Richard Robinson to the
Information Technology Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Robinson
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Peter Salton to the Information Technology Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8424
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Peter Salton to the
Information Technology Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, and Robinson
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Salton
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Brent Cross to the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Counsel Planning
Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8425
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross to the Ithaca
Tompkins County Transportation Counsel Planning Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Counsel Policy
Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8426
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Counsel Policy Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
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Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry as an Alternate to the Ithaca Tompkins County
Transportation Counsel Policy Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8427
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry as
an Alternate to the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Counsel Policy Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Fred Cowett,to the Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8428
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Fred Cowett to the Bicycle –
Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Jenny Leijonhufvud to the Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one
official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8429
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jenny Leijonhufvud, to the
Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry to the Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee
for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8430
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry, to
the Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
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Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Maryann Friend to the Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for
one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8431
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Maryann Friend, to the
Bicycle – Pedestrian (Bike-Ped) Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Marshall, McMurry, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Friend
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee Meloney McMurry as Planning Board Liaison for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8432
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee Meloney McMurry as
Planning Board Liaison for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee McMurry
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Village Historian Bea Szekely to the Historic Preservation Committee for one
official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8433
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Village Historian Bea Szekely,
to the Historic Preservation Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Randi Kepecs to the Historic Preservation Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8434
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Randi Kepecs to the Historic
Preservation Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee McMurry
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Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Carole Schiffman to the Historic Preservation Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8435
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Carole Schiffman to the
Historic Preservation Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Trustee James Marshall to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official
year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8436
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Trustee James Marshall to the
Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Trustee Marshall
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Fred Cowett to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8437
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Fred Cowett to the Shade Tree
Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Andre Bensadoun to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8438
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Andre Bensadoun to the Shade
Tree Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
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Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints herself to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Resolution # 8439
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Linda Woodard to the
Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: Mayor Woodard
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard appoints Scott Howard to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee for one official year.
(4/2020)
Resolution # 8440
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Scott Howard to the Shade
Tree Advisory Committee for one official year. (4/2020)
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
5. Annual Resolutions: (EXHIBIT 2020-003)
a. DESIGNATION OF THE VILLAGE’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
Resolution # 8441
WHEREAS: The Ithaca Journal has general circulation within the Village; and
WHEREAS: The Ithaca Journal is not published in the village, but the Board of Trustees determines that it is
broadly distributed with in the Village; and
WHEREAS: Designation of an official newspaper is generally effective for one year.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the Ithaca Journal is designated the official newspaper of
record for the Village of Cayuga Heights Official Year beginning April 1, 2019.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
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B. RULES OF PROCEDURE:
Resolution # 8442
WHEREAS: New York State law does not establish meeting procedures for village boards of trustees; and
WHEREAS: Village Law § 4-412 provides that the Board of Trustees may determine its own rules of
procedure.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees establishes the
following Meeting Rules of Procedure:
I. REGULAR MEETINGS: The date, location, and time for regular meetings of the Board of Trustees
is established as the 3rd Monday of each month at Marcham Hall starting at 7:00 p.m. as follows:
April 15th, May 20th , June 17th, July 15th, Aug 19th, Sept. 16th, Oct.21st , Nov.18th , Dec. 16th; 2020;
Jan. 21st, (Tuesday after Martin Luther King Day - held at the CHFD), Feb. 17th, (Tuesday after
President’s Day - held at the CHFD), Mar.16th and Apr.1st– Organizational meeting.
II. SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings of the Board of Trustees are all Board meetings other
than Regular Meetings. A Special Meeting may be called by the Mayor or any Trustee member of
the Board of Trustees by telephone, in person, or email at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting
unless an emergency requires the meeting to be held on less than 24-hours’ notice.
III. QUORUM: A quorum of the Board of Trustees must be physically present to conduct business. A
quorum is a majority of the total legally authorized membership of the body, regardless of
vacancies or absences. Although a quorum is required to conduct a meeting, a majority vote of the
total legally authorized membership of the body is still required to pass most measures.
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: Executive sessions must be held in accordance with NYS Public
Officers Law § 105. All executive sessions must be entered by a motion made from a properly
noticed and conducted open meeting.
V. AGENDAS: The agenda is to be prepared by the Clerk at the direction of the Mayor. The Mayor or
any Trustee may have an item placed on the agenda. When possible, items for the agenda must be
provided to the Clerk in writing or via email at least 48 hours before the meeting’s start time. The
agenda must be prepared by noon on the day of the meeting. However, items may be placed on the
agenda at any time. If necessary, a supplemental agenda may be distributed at the beginning of the
meeting.
VI. VOTING: Pursuant to the New York State Village Law and General Construction Law, each
member of the Board has one vote. The Mayor may vote on any matter but must vote in case of a
tie. A majority of the totally authorized voting power is necessary to pass a matter unless otherwise
specified by State law. A vote upon any question must be taken by ayes and nays, and the names of
the members present, and their votes must be entered in the minutes.
VII. GENERAL RULES:
a. The Mayor presides at the meeting. In the Mayor’s absence, the Deputy Mayor presides at
meetings of the Board. The presiding officer may debate, move, and take any action that may
be taken by other members of the Board. Board members are not required to rise but must be
recognized by the presiding officer before making motions and speaking.
b. Every motion must be seconded before being put to a vote: all motions must be recorded in
their entirety in the Board’s minutes.
c. Once recognized, a member may not be interrupted when speaking unless it is to call him/her
to order. If a member is called to order, they must stop speaking until the question of order is
determined, and, if in order, they must be permitted to proceed. There is no limit to the
number of times a member may speak on a question. Motions to close or limit debate may be
entertained and require a two-thirds vote to pass.
VIII GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Privilege of the Floor guidelines are as established at
January 9, 2012 Board of Trustee meeting as follows.
Meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights take place in accordance with New York
State law, for the purpose of Village governance. Meetings are convened by the Mayor or by an appointed deputy.
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Discussion takes place among the members of the Board with the Village professional staff. Minutes are recorded
by the Clerk. As provided in the New York State Open Meetings Law, all Board meetings are open to the public,
and members of the public are very welcome to attend.
Although not required by law, the Mayor and the Trustees of Cayuga Heights offer Privilege of the Floor in order
to provide individuals in the audience with the opportunity to voice their opinion on Village affairs.
In the interest of expediting the flow of Village business during its lengthy meetings, Privilege of the Floor is
open for 30 minutes only, ordinarily following any scheduled Public Hearings.
Fifteen (15) minutes prior to the commencement of any regularly scheduled Board of Trustee’s meeting, a sign-in
sheet will be placed on a table inside the meeting room. Upon arrival, all attendees are requested to sign in,
indicating if they wish to speak. The speakers may give their name and address if they choose. If a speaker does
not want to provide their name, they must sign in as “Anonymous Speaker” and then they are responsible for
remembering the number associated with their place on the list.
Attendees will be called to speak in the order shown on the sign-in sheet on a first come, first to speak basis.
Speakers are asked to stand unless prevented by a disability, to give their name and address if they so choose and
must limit their remarks to two minutes of time. Please note that a speaker’s time may not be yielded to other
speakers.
Speakers are requested to observe standards of courtesy and good taste and may be asked to terminate remarks at
any time by the Mayor or another presiding officer. Audience members are asked not to engage with the speaker,
or with each other.
The Village Clerk keeps time and gives notice when 30 seconds are remaining. Occasionally, Board members
may ask a speaker for clarification.
Speakers are very welcome to submit their comments to the Board in writing for consideration and attachment to
the meeting minutes. The minutes will include all the speakers’ names, if provided by the speaker, with a brief
statement of their positions.
Although the public is only invited to speak during Privilege of the Floor, the Board may, at its discretion, allow
the public to speak at other times. Speakers must be recognized by the Mayor or by another presiding officer.
Anyone with an interest in any facet of Village government is encouraged to contact the Mayor, the Board of
Trustees and the Village staff through email addresses found on the
Village of Cayuga Heights web site (www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us).
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, Village of Cayuga Heights, December 12th, 2011
IX MINUTES:
a. The Clerk is responsible for taking the minutes of the board. Minutes must consist of a record or
summary of all motions, proposals, resolution and any other matter formally voted upon and the
vote thereon. Minutes must be taken for an executive session of any action that is taken by formal
vote. Executive session minutes must consist of a record or summary of the final determination of
such action, and the date and vote thereon; provided, however, that such summary need not
include any matter which is not required to be made public by the NYS Freedom of Information
Law (FOIL).
b. Minutes must also include the following:
i. Name of the Board;
ii. Date, place, and time of the meeting;
iii. Notation of the presence or absence of Board members and time of arrival or departure if
different from time of call to order and adjournment;
iv. Name and title of other village officials and employees present and the approximate
number of attendees;
v. Record of communications presented to the Board;
vi. Record of reports made by Board or other village personnel; and
vii. Time of adjournment; and signature of Clerk or person who took the minutes if not the
Clerk.
c. Minutes may contain a summary of the discussion leading to action taken but should not include
verbatim comments unless a majority of the Board resolves to have the Clerk do so.
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d. The Clerk is responsible for creating a draft of the minutes within the timeframe provided for
under the New York State Open Meetings Law. The Board of Trustees approves the minutes at
the next board meeting. Amendments to the Clerk’s minutes require approval of the Board of
Trustees by a majority vote.
X ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
a. Call to order;
b. Approval of minutes of previous meeting(s);
c. Public comment period;
d. Report of officers and committees (Fire, Mayor, Trustees, Police, Public Works, Treasurer,
Clerk;
e. Report of the Attorney;
f. Adjournment
XI GUIDELINES FOR USE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT: All members of the public and all public
officials are allowed to tape or video record public meetings. Recording is not allowed during executive
sessions. Recording should be done in a manner which does not interfere with the meeting. The mayor
may determine whether the recording is being done in an intrusive manner taking into consideration, but
not limited to, brightness of lights, distance from the deliberations of the village board, size of the
equipment, and the ability of the public to participate in the meeting. If the recording is determined to be
intrusive and interferes with the meeting, the mayor may direct that the recording be stopped or
undertaken in a different manner or location.
XII ADJORNMENT: Meeting may be adjourned by motion.
XIII AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE: The forgoing procedure may be amended from
time to time by a majority vote of the Board.
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee McMurry
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
C. DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY:
Resolution # 8443
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees has determined that Village Law § 4-412 (3)(2) requires the designation of
banks or trust companies for the deposit of all village monies;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. That the Board of Trustees designates the Tompkins Trust Company, Ithaca, NY as official depository
for all Village funds received by the Village Clerk and receiver of taxes for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2019 – May
31, 2020, with a maximum deposit of $4,500,000.
Sections 2. That the Clerk is authorized to notify Tompkins Trust Company of the following names to be honored
on checks for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020 with two signatures required for each check.
Mayor: Linda Woodard, Deputy Treasurer: Jennifer Biloski, Clerk: Jeffrey D. Walker, Treasurer: Joan M.
Mangione
Section 3. That this resolution is effective immediately.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
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D. DESIGNATING MEETIND DATES:
Resolution # 8444
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The date, location, and time for next regular Board of Trustees meeting is April 15,
2019 at Marcham Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Resolution # 8445
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The date, location, and time for regular meetings of the Planning Board is
established as the 4th Monday of the month at Marcham Hall starting at 7:00 p.m.: April 22nd, Thursday (Holiday
Change)-May 23th, June 24th, July 22nd, Aug 26th, Sept 23rd, Oct 28th, Nov 25th, Dec 23rd, 2020; Jan 27th, Feb 24th,
Mar 23rd, April 27th,2020.
Motion: Trustee McMurry
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
Resolution # 8446
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The date and time for regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals is
scheduled on an as needed basis (historically held the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.).
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
E. CODE OF ETHICS:
Resolution # 8447
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Mayor must insure that a copy of the Code of Ethics is distributed to each
officer and employee of the village. In addition, the Village Mayor must insure that a copy of General Municipal
Law §§ 800-809 is posted in each public building under the Village’s jurisdiction. Failure to either distribute or
receive a copy of the local Code of Ethics does not affect an officer’s/employee’s duty to comply with the code,
nor does it affect the enforcement of provisions of the code.
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
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F. ADVANCE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
Resolution # 8448
WHEREAS: The Board of Trustees has determined to authorize payment in advance of audit of claims for public
utility services, postage, freight and express charges; and
WHEREAS: all such claims must be presented at the next regular meeting for audit; and
WHEREAS: this resolution is consistent with the Village of Cayuga Heights Procurement Policy; and
WHEREAS: the claimant and the officer incurring or approving the claim are jointly and severally liable for any
amount of Board of Trustees disallows.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Section 1. That the Board of Trustees authorized payment in
advance of audit of claims for public utility services, postage, freights and express charges. All such claims must
be presented at the next regular meeting for audit and the claimant and the officer incurring or approving the
claim are jointly and severally liable for any amount of Board of Trustees disallows.
Section 2. That this resolution is effective immediately.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions:
Motion carried
6. GHD: Services for the design phase of the WWTP are completed. The Village will now enter into a new
service contract for phase one of the construction phase. GHD has submitted on the Villages behalf a letter to
NYSDEC requesting a response if they are in objection to starting the construction bidding process.
The total cost for the bidding and construction phase is $310,000, and all construction costs are still within the
original proposal.
Resolution # 8449
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves and authorizes the
Mayor to sign a contract with GHD for the bidding and construction administration phase of the WWTP, not to
exceed $310,000.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayor Woodard breaks down the funding for the WWTP
•The first 12.5% of the project cost (11.1 or 11.2 million) will be a grant.
•The next 37.% of the project cost will be a 0% interest loan.
•The next 37.5% of the project cost will be a market rate loan.
•The last 12.5% of the project cost will be a grant.
After all project costs are reimbursed to us, the total amount of the loans (and interest accrued during
construction) will be added together and converted to a long-term loan (or village obtain third party financing to
pay-off).
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7. Schedule a Public Hearing General Code: Tabled until next month
8. Bergmann & Associates: During the March 2019 Board of Trustees meeting the Board agreed to start the
traffic study this fall. Due to the increased attention of the North Campus Residential Expansion (NCRE) the
Board would like to issue a notice to proceed this month.
Resolution # 8450
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves and authorizes Mayor
Woodard to issue a notice to proceed with the traffic study in April 2019 to Bergmann & Associates.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Marshall
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Discussion: B. Cross informs the Board that he has had a conversation with Corners Community owner, T.
Ciaschi about a possible future expansion of Hanshaw Rd. There is also the property at 825 Hanshaw Road and
the Patrick property that might be part of any traffic changes based on Village traffic study results.
9. Bonding Resolution: Preparing for the grant application the Board passed a bond resolution of estimating
costs up to $10,000,000. The true costs are $11,400,000 and a new resolution is required.
Resolution # 8451
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves the additions to and
rehabilitation and reconstruction to the Village of Cayuga Heights Sewer Treatment Plant and the other users of
the system, as a Type 2 action under SEQRA 6.17.5.C #2
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO AND RECONSTRUCTION
OF THE VILLAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE CAYUGA HEIGHTS,
TOMPKINS COUNTY,
NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $11,400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $11,400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 8452
WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described has been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, it has been
determined will not result in any significant environmental effects and SEQRA compliance materials are available
in the office of the Village Clerk where they may be inspected during regular business hours;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County, New York (the "Village"),
as follows:
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Section 1. The construction of additions to and reconstruction of the Village sewage treatment plant in and for the
Village of Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery,
apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, is hereby
authorized, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, at a maximum estimated cost of $11,400,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $11,400,000
serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local
Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of serial bonds ultimately to be issued shall be reduced dollar
for dollar by the amount of any federal and/or rebate grant monies received therefore.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or
purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is
hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Village of Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively
become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell
bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including
renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of
such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Village Treasurer,
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds herein authorized including the
date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the
manner of execution of the same, including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial
bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the Village Treasurer, the
chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided
for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in
addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer shall determine
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The Village Treasurer is hereby further authorized, at her sole discretion, to execute a project finance
and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation,
including amendments thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof,
in order to affect the financing or refinancing of the object or purpose described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion
thereof, by a bond or note issue of said Village in the event of the sale of same to the New York State
Environmental Facilities Corporation.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Village is not authorized to expend
money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not
substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within thirty
(30) days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations
Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be,
reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object
or purpose described herein.
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Section 10. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in summary form in the official
newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form
provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Mayor Woodard, Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, McMurry Robinson, and Salton
Nays: none
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Discussion: B. Cross states that within the Proposed Local Law C of 2019- Road Preservation, there is some
recommendations he would like to incorporate. 1) Change the gross vehicle weights (GVW) from 30 to 15 ton. 2)
Change the number truck trips from 1000 to 500. The Board agrees and Attorney Marcus will incorporate the
changes and recirculate the draft to the Board.
11 .Adjournment: Mayor Woodard adjourns the meeting at 9:10 p.m.