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Home My WebLink AboutSept 12 2011 BOT minutes.pdfVillage of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 1 Present: Mayor Supron, Trustees: Karns, Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Szekely, Attorney Gutenberger, Police Chief Boyce, Sergeant Steinmetz, Treasurer Greenberg, Superintendent Cross, Asst. Superintendent Frisbie, Fire Superintendent Tamborelle, Deputy Clerk Korbel Planning Board Members: Acting Chair Gillespie, Cowett, Cunningham, Chair Harms via Skype Planning Board Consultant Frantz Absent: Trustee Andolina, Attorney Marcus, Clerk Mills Mayor Supron called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM Planning Board acting Chair Gillespie, consultant George Frantz along with members of the Planning Board gave a Power Point Presentation providing an update on the Comprehensive Plan (including Chair Martin Harms by SKYPE). The Comprehensive Plan has been a work in progress for two years and a draft has been completed. Mayor Supron read the Privilege of the Floor (PoF) guidelines Mayor Supron opened the PoF at 7:45 PM L. Ungberg- Spoke about the reoccurring flooding issues in her yard. (See written stmt – Appendix A). R. Bors - Would like the board to keep in mind a petition which was signed by several residents who wish the current ordinance regarding fences to stay in place. S. Grubb - Provided a statement that the deer pose a safety threat. (See written stmt - Appendix A). D. Fernandez - Favors a lenient fencing ordinance which allows protection from deer eating plants. (See written stmt - Appendix A). A. Baker - indicated she was upset as a trustee interrupted her during PoF during the last Board meeting and spoke in support of deer fencing. J. Stein - Stated there are no fencing restrictions in the City of Ithaca with a few exceptions. J. LaVeck – indicated he was upset as a trustee interrupted a speaker during PoF at the last board meeting. A. Serling - Spoke in support of new a fence ordinance. C. Temple – Spoke in favor of a fencing ordinance. Tax payers deserve the right to have fencing. Mayor Supron closed PoF at 8:05 PM Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 2 Approval of Minutes – August 8, 2011 Motion: Trustee Szekely Second: Trustee Riesman Resolution #6943 to approve August 8th minutes as submitted. Discussion: none All approve – no nays; Trustee Karns abstained - Motion carried Approval of Minutes – August 16, 2011 Motion: Trustee Karns Second: Trustee Crooker Resolution #6944 to approve August 16th minutes as submitted. Discussion: none All approve – no nays; Trustee Hamilton abstained - Motion carried Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle  Submitted report  Informed the board many members of the Fire Department have helped out in areas devastated by the recent weather disasters.  Fire Dept. is hosting CHES auction.  Open House on October 8th Report of Asst. Superintendent DPW Frisbie –  Submitted report  DPW crews were on call at all hours during recent storm to handle any issues caused by heavy rainfall Report of the Mayor –  Proposed Local Law “I” version 3 and version 4 will not be discussed so Board members will have time to review. Proposed laws will be posted to the website for the public to view.  Williamson Law Book Accounting & Budgeting software- Williamson provided a demonstration to the Mayor, Clerk’s office, and treasurer on Friday. Treasurer Greenberg discussed waiting on starting new software until after the year has been closed in the current software. Board discussed the many benefits of switching to the Williamson software. Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 3 Motion: Trustee Szekely Second: Trustee Karns Resolution #6945 to approve the purchase of the Williamson Law Book Accounting & Budgeting software at the quoted price of $3,850 along with the annual maintenance agreement of $875 with two users with the recommendation of the Mayor and Treasurer. All approve – no nays or abstains - Motion carried  Municipal Resolution to recognize UAW Union- Proposed Resolution #6946 to Recognize United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2300 as Exclusive Representative for the Non-Management Technical, Office and Clerical Staff of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission WHEREAS, Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission received a letter requesting the Commission recognize the UAW Local 2300 as the exclusive representative of the non-management technical, office and clerical staff of the Commission for the purposes of collective bargaining on August 2, 2011, and WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that it is in the best interests of the Commission, and the goodwill of its employees, to recognize the UAW Local 2300 instead of rejecting the request, for the titles of Account Clerk Typist and Technical Services Coordinator, excluding any seasonal or temporary office or clerical staff; and WHEREAS, the Commission on August 4, 2011 unanimously approved the recognition of the UAW Local 2300 as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes of all Account Clerk Typist(s) and Technical Services Coordinator, excluding all seasonal or temporary employees; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights does hereby approve the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission’s recognition of UAW Local 2300 as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes of all Account Clerk Typist(s) and Technical Services Coordinator, excluding all seasonal or temporary employees; and be it further RESOLVED, that in accordance with the requirements of Section 201.6 of the New York Civil Service Rules and Regulations, the Village Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights is hereby authorized and directed to publish a written notice of this recognition of UAW Local 2300 in the Ithaca Journal published in the City of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York, for not less than one (1) day, and to post a copy of same on the Clerk’s signboard for not less than five (5) working days. Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 4 Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Crooker Discussion: none All approve – no nays or abstains – Motion carried Report of Police Chief Boyce -  Submitted report  Overtime hours are more than usual due to a full time police officer being out on account of illness Report of Superintendent Cross –  Submitted report  Renewal Hess Contract for Natural Gas supply- Contract price may be locked in now for the February 1, 2012-January 31, 2013 term. Currently offering $5.58/DTH variable rate or $6.13/DTH fixed rate. Motion: Trustee Karns Second: Trustee Hamilton Resolution #6947 to renew the Hess Contract at a fixed rate of $6.13/DTH.. Discussion: none All approve – no nays or abstains – Motion carried  ZBA approved variance request to Community Corners Center to increase their number of signs and the amount of square footage. New proposed signs will provide a business directory making it easier for visitors at the Center to find businesses.  Fine tuning performance of phosphorus treatment at the WWTP. There has been improvement, but numbers vary. DEC allowing another year to work with vendor to achieve stability. The Village is still in compliance with the current DEC regulations.  Responded to L. Ungberg comment about a yard that was over grown with vegetation and was alleged to be blocking a stream flow of water - the property owner had been cited for not maintaining the stream area on their property. When called to court, the property owners argues saying they were growing wildflowers and it would be against their rights to be forced to mow them. Village Council advised to not pursue the matter. Report of (Clerk Mills - absent) Deputy Clerk Korbel –  Submitted report  Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc service contract proposal Deputy Clerk Korbel read to the Board comments supporting the company from current customers by Clerk Mills and explained the cost savings of switching to Finger Lakes. The Board decided they would like more information before making a decision. Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 5 Report of the Treasurer Greenberg –  Submitted report Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Szekely Resolution #6948 to approve the abstract. Discussion: none All approve – no nays or abstains – Motion carried Report of Attorney Gutenberger -  Attorney Gutenberger had nothing to report  Trustee Szekely asked about the status on the TCAT easement. No change in status. Mayor Supron will follow up with TCAT directly. Trustee Privilege of the Floor –  Trustee Szekely would like the board to receive copies of the full Comprehensive Plan  Trustee Szekely stated the damage caused by deer is worse than ever. Szekely asked Attorney Gutenberger whether the Village had any recourse against the judge who has failed to give his ruling after 60 days. There is no re-course to Attorney Gutenberger’s knowledge; however she will look into it. Motion: Trustee Karns Second: Trustee Hamilton Resolution #6949 to enter into executive session at 9:03 PM to discuss a personnel issue. Discussion: none All approve – no nays or abstains – Motion carried Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Szekely Resolution #6950 exit executive session at 9:38 PM Discussion: none All approve – no nays or abstains – Motion carried No actions taken in executive session Meeting adjourned at 9:39 PM Submitted by: Deputy Clerk Korbel Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees September 12, 2011 Page 6