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Exhibit No.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: April 6, 2015 2016-013
2. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle 2015-014
Submitted Report *
3. Privilege of the Floor – 30 minutes - SIGN-UP at 6:45 p.m. unrevised
a. Website – Privilege of the Floor Guidelines
4. Report of Mayor Supron
a. Silver Maples
b. Cornell Deer Population Report
c. Tax Cap Law - repeal
d. TC Solid Waste Food Scrap Recycling
i. Site Proposal 2016-015
ii. Resolution to approve Recycling Drop Spot
e. TCCOG Shared Services resolution
f. Ground Solar Installation
g. Procurement Policy
5. Report of the Trustees
6. Report of Chief Steinmetz - Submitted report * 2016-016 a, b, c
a. Updating/Exchange of department firearms
b. Quality Assessments
c. Officer resignation
d. CHES evacuation drill
e. Purchase approval (Ordering for delivery after June 1st)
f. Vehicle
g. Ammo
7. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross
a. Presentation of the Annual Stormwater Report
8. Report of Clerk & Treasurer 2016-017 a, b
a. Submitted reports*
9. Report of Attorney
10. Executive Session (as necessary)
11. Adjournment
* All Exhibits and Reports are located on http://www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us/Minutes Package unless otherwise noted
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Monthly Board Meeting
Marcham Hall
May 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
EXHIBIT 2016-013
Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, April 6, 2015
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:00p.m
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Present: Mayor Supron; Trustees: Biloski, Friend (joined the meeting at 7:40 p.m.), Robinson, Salton and Woodard; Fire
Superintendent Tamborelle; Superintendent of Public Works Cross; Police Chief Steinmetz; Clerk & Treasurer Mangione;
Attorney Marcus.
Absent: Trustee Crooker
Call to Order: Mayor Supron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. The following officials who were elected on March 18, 2015, affirmed their Oath of Office which was administered by
Village Clerk & Treasurer Mangione: Trustees Jennifer Biloski, Richard Robinson, and Peter Salton.
2. Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 2015-A: Override Tax Levy Cap for FYE2016 (Exhibit 2016-001)
No members of the public were in attendance. The Public Hearing ended at 7:02 p.m.
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Resolution #7576
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Minutes of the March 9, 2015 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting are
approved as written in Exhibit FYE2016-002.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Discussion:
Ayes: Trustees Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays: none
Abstention: Biloski
Motion carried
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Resolution #7577
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Minutes of the March 31, 2015 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting are
approved as written in Exhibit FYE2016-003.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Salton
Discussion:
Ayes: Trustees Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays: none
Abstention: Biloski
Motion carried
5. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle (Exhibit 2016-004)
Fire Company member #1 Fleet Morris’ memorial service was well attended; the family was very pleased.
Preparations for a Summer Movie Night at the Fire Station are moving along. In regards to Special Event permitting,
Chief Tamborelle requests that the Board approve a waiver from the requirement. Kendal at Ithaca made a donation to
the Fire Council which was used to purchase the necessary equipment making movie nights possible. The expectation is
that once school is out for summer recess, the weekly family friendly movies will be shown on Thursday evenings at
dusk.
Resolution #7578
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees waives the permitting requirement of
Local Law 2013-3: Regulation of Parades and Special Events to the Cayuga Heights Fire Council for the purpose of
holding weekly movie nights during the months of July and August 2015.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Woodard
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays or Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Replacement of the furnace at the village owned property at 825 Hanshaw Road is necessary. There is an odor that
circulates through the ductwork. Additionally there is mildew in the basement that will be reduced or eliminated by use
of a new furnace. A discussion on the method of accounting for expenditures associated with the 825 Hanshaw Road
rental took place. Halco Plumbing will be installing a Reem 95% efficiency furnace; HSC installs Lennox equipment.
Resolution #7579
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves a contract with Halco Plumbing
and Heating for replacement of the furnace and all ductwork for the low bid of $3,950. The funds will be allocated from
General Fund Contingency: A1990.400 in the current fiscal year 2015 budget.
Motion: Trustee Woodard
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays or Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7580
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves the following fire department
slate of officers as voted on by the fire company and approved by the Fire Council.
Chief George Tamborelle
Assistant Chief Joe Price
Assistant Chief Scott Martling
Assistant Chief John Putnam
Lieutenant David Openshaw
Lieutenant Blake Berger
Lieutenant Jaden Gladstone
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Salton
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays or Abstentions: none
Motion carried
The process of issuance and revocation of Operating Permits was revisited. Members of the Fire Department will be
attending Code Technician training in the coming months. Fraternity houses in the Village continue to generate calls to
Police and Fire for avoidable and/or malicious causes. Steps are planned to have Operating Permit policies and
procedures in place for the Fall of 2015.
Trustee Friend joined the meeting at this point.
6. Annual Appointments (Exhibit 2016-006)
Mayor Supron appoints Peter Salton as Acting Mayor for the 2016 Official Year.
Mayor Supron made the following appointments with a motion of approval for each:
Resolution #7581
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Joan Mangione as Records
Management Officer for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7582
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Barney, Grossman, et al as the
Official Village Municipal Law Firm for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7583
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Miller, Mayer, et al as the Official
Village Labor Law Firm for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7584
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Brent Cross as Building
Commissioner, Stormwater Mgmt. Officer, Engineer, and Zoning Officer for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7585
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Linda Woodard as Acting Treasurer
for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7586
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Beatrice Szekely as Historian for one
official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7587
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Andre Bensadoun as Forester for one
official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7588
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of David Klein as Active Village Judge
for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7589
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mark Eisner as Zoning Board of
Appeals Alternate for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7590
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Sue Manning as Zoning Board of
Appeals Alternate for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nay and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayoral appointments for Planning Board Alternate and Prosecuting Attorney will be announced at a later date.
Resolution #7591
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jennifer Biloski, Peter Salton, and
Linda Woodard to the Public Safety Committee for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7592
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Maryann Friend, Richard Robinson,
and Peter Salton to the Public Works Committee for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7593
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Jennifer Biloski, Richard Robinson,
and Linda Woodard to the Finance Committee for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7594
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Maryann Friend to the
Communications Committee for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7595
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Maryann Friend to the Human
Resources Committee for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayoral Appointments of a Planning Board Liaison and additional members of the Communications Committee
and the Human Resources Committee will be announced at a later date.
Resolution #7596
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Roy Staley and Mayor Kate Supron to
the Board of Directors of the Bolton Point Water Commission for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7597
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Mayor Kate Supron to the Board of
Directors of Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Mayoral Appointment of an alternate to the Board of Directors of Tompkins County Council of Governments
(TCCOG) will be announced at a later date.
Resolution #7598
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Peter Salton as a member of the Board
of Directors for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium and Mayor Kate Supron as
alternate for one official year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7599
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Clerk & Treasurer Joan M. Mangione
as member of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Joint Committee for one official
year. (4/2016)
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
7. Annual Resolutions (Exhibit 2016-007)
Resolution #7600
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That Tompkins Trust Company, Ithaca, NY is designated the official depository for
Village funds for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016, with a maximum deposit of $4,000,000.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7601
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the Clerk & Treasurer is authorized to notify Tompkins Trust Company of the
following names to be honored on checks for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 with two signatures required
for each check.
Kathryn D. Supron, Mayor or Peter Salton, Deputy Mayor
Joan M. Mangione, Clerk & Treasurer or Linda Woodard, Acting Treasurer
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7602
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: That the Ithaca Journal is designated the official newspaper of record for Official Year
beginning April 1, 2015.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7603
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The date and time for regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the Official Year 2016
is established as the 3rd Monday of each month at Marcham Hall starting at 7:00 p.m.: May 18th, June 15th, July 20th,
Aug 17th, Sept 21st, Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 21th, Jan 18th, Feb 15th, Mar 21st, Apr 4th – Organizational meeting
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7604
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The time and date for next regular Board of Trustees meeting is April 15, 2015 at
Marcham Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7605
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The date and time for regular meetings of the Planning Board for the Official Year 2016 is
established as the 4th Monday of the month: April 28nd, May 27th (Tuesday after Memorial Day - held at the CHFD), June
23th, July 28nd, Aug 25th, Sept 22rd, Oct 27th, Nov 24th, Dec 22nd, Jan 26th, Feb 23rd, Mar 23rd.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7606
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 the 1st Monday of the month).
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7607 (EXHIBIT 2016-008)
IN APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE BY STEVEN HAMILTON
WHEREAS, Steven Hamilton served the Village of Cayuga Heights as Trustee from October 2010 to April 2015, providing
the Village with exceptional stewardship in the areas of Planning, Human Resources, and due diligence in all matters; and
WHEREAS, Steven Hamilton has brought respect, honor and integrity to the office of Village Trustee leading by example,
exhibiting the highest level of ethics and maintaining excellent moral character; and
WHEREAS, Steven Hamilton volunteered numerous hours, exhibited outstanding community spirit in her service, acting as
an agent of change, while maintaining a demeanor that made working with him a pleasure; and
WHEREAS, Steven Hamilton ’s unwavering commitment, willingness and ability to understand and respond to the concerns
of the people of the Village of Cayuga Heights has made a substantial contribution to the betterment of our community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby commend Steven Hamilton for the
dedication, enthusiasm and outstanding public service given to the Cayuga Heights community for the past five years.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
8. Report of Mayor Supron:
a. The Village has once again earned the designation of Tree City USA for 2014 due primarily to the efforts of Andre
Bensadoun and the Shade Tree Committee. Mayor Supron will attend the annual Arbor Day Tree Planting to be held
at CHES.
b. The Historic Preservation Committee has changed the display in the Court Room. The photograph of Former Mayor
Marcham, for whom the building was renamed to honor, has been moved to a place of prominence over the
fireplace. Additional changes to the permanent displays will take place in preparation for the Village’s Centennial
Celebration.
c. Proposed Local Law 2015-A: Override Tax Levy Cap for FYE2016 (Exhibit 2016-001) The Board discussed the
reasons for and against passing a tax levy cap override provision again this year. It is unlikely that the budget under
review will exceed the tax levy cap.
Resolution #7608
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Proposed Local Law A of 2015: Override tax cap is passed.
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
LOCAL LAW 1 OF THE YEAR 2015
A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
Section 1 Legislative Intent: It is the intent of this local law to allow the Village of Cayuga Heights to adopt a budget
for the fiscal year commencing in 2014 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the tax levy limit as defined by
General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2 Authority: This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c which
expressly authorizes a local governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of
a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body.
Section 3 Tax Levy Limit Override: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, County of Tompkins, is
hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing in 2014 that requires a real property tax levy in
excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 4 Severability: If a court determines that any clause sentence paragraph subdivision or part of this local law or
the application thereof to any person firm or corporation or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional the court order or
judgment shall not affect impair or invalidate the remainder of this local law but shall be confined in its operation to the
clause sentence paragraph subdivision or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person individual firm or
corporation or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5 Effective Date: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Supron, and Woodard
Nays: Trustee Salton
Abstentions: none
Motion carried
9. Report of the Trustees:
No other topics to discuss this evening.
10. Report of Police Chief Steinmetz (Exhibit 2015-008a,b,c)
There were no questions for the Chief on his reports.
The 2014 Annual Report of the Village of Cayuga Heights Police Department will be completed and distributed in the
near future.
Chief Steinmetz was asked what discharge distance is necessary for a resident bow hunter to hunt on his own property.
It is 500’ which is defined by NYS law.
11. Report of Clerk & Treasurer Mangione (Exhibit FYE2016-009a,b)
The final examination report from the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) on Board Oversight was presented. The
complete report as well as the recently released, Fiscal Stress Monitoring results from the OSC are available on the
Village website. A follow on response from the Village will be prepared and forwarded to the OSC by July 2, 2015.
Resolution #7609
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #11 for FYE2015 consisting of TA vouchers 88 - 97 in the amount of $6,702.51
and Consolidated Fund vouchers 753 - 818 in the amount of $112,868.30 is approved and the Treasurer is instructed to
make payments thereon.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
12. Report of Attorney:
No report
13. Executive Session
Resolution # 7610
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Session of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is deemed
appropriate by virtue of §105 of the NYS Open Meeting Law subsection (f) 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.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 7611
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Session of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is ended and
returned to Open Session.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Friend, Hamilton, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees was adjourned by Mayor Supron at 9:40 p.m.
EXHIBIT 2016-014
Honorable Kate Supron
Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Monthly Report April 2015
We slowed down a bit in April with a total of 35 runs. There were 13 calls in the Village of Cayuga
Heights, 13 calls in the Town of Ithaca and 9 mutual aid requests. We had 16 EMS runs and 19 fire
calls. The increase in mutual aid calls in April was mainly a result of the Chapter House Fire. We were
requested to the cover Ithaca Fire Departments Central Station on the morning of the fire and then our
units were redirected to the scene of the fire. We assisted with fire suppression for several hours. As
the incident was winding down we were again requested to cover the city and responded to several calls
while standing by. Later in the month there was an incident at the Statler Hotel and we again covered
the city while their units were tied up at Cornell.
Our spring “Weekend Warrior” sessions are going well. We did the day long Live Burn training in the
middle of the month. We managed to get eight burn evolutions done at the training tower. Members of
all levels got to participate in every evolution. We used the day to get people through checklist skills so
they can move their status from exterior to interior. Training late in the month focused on EMS vehicle
extrication skills in preparation for an upcoming full evening of cutting up cars with the hydraulic tools.
We finished our annual SCBA recertification in April as well. All members are required to recertify on
gear donning and doffing. All interior firefighters have to show proficiency in negotiating several
obstacles, do a full building search and use of our escape system to bail out of a second story window in
full gear with an air pack on. This is a county requirement that all departments must meet to remain in
the mutual aid system.
As the school year winds down we are going to be graduating several members. We will have our
annual Graduates Dinner on the Friday before graduation. We invite members and their families to the
station for a BBQ. This gives us a chance to say thank you and farewell to those who dedicated so much
of their time to the department and to show the families how grateful we are for the service their child
provided to the department. We look forward to this event every year.
We held our Installation Dinner and had a fantastic night. All of the officers were installed for 2015 and
are now acting in their appointed roles. The bunker rooms are all full at this time with the potential for
one opening after June. We have had several members express interest in full time bunking. There are
two firefighters staying in the area for the summer and staying at the station. This is a great benefit to
the department through the summer months when we are historically low on staffing.
We are looking forward to bid opening for the new fire truck on June 4th. Several vendors have been in
contact with us to get clarifications on the spec. The hope is to present the best bid to the board at the
June meeting.
Sincerely,
George Tamborelle
Fire Chief/Fire Superintendent
Exhibit 2016-015
Food Scrap Recycling Drop Spot
Village of Cayuga Heights Site Proposal
Summary
Tompkins County Solid Waste (TCSW) in partnership with the Village of Cayuga Heights seeks to site a
food scrap recycling drop spot in Cayuga Heights, to expand food scrap recycling options for residents.
Time Frame & Staffing
The new drop spot will operate every Sunday beginning June 7, 2015. Hours of operation will be from 11
am to 3 pm, with staffing from 11:45 am to 3:15 pm for set-up and tear-down. Staffing for the site will
include one Drop Spot Attendant, funded by Tompkins County. TCSW will provide staff training to ensure
a consistent message across all drop spots.
Data Collection
To monitor program success, staff will count how many users drop off materials during operating hours.
Cayuga Compost will provide data on the weight of food scraps recycled per collection. Staff will also
collect and track information from users who receive free caddies and transportation containers from
TCSW.
Outreach
TCSW will provide outreach materials to be used at the site, and will promote the program through social
media and communication efforts to target users in the village. Kick-off promotion will be provided by the
County and will occur in advance of the first collection day. This will include reaching out through the
village newsletter, in addition to postings at Community Corners, the Triphammer Marketplace, and the
Village Hall. Written outreach could also be shared through applicable listservs and websites. The Village of
Cayuga Heights is welcome to further distribute this information.
Equipment
The following equipment will be supplied by TCSW for use at the drop spot. Ideally, these materials will be
stored on site in a shed in between events, though a location would need to be determined.
· Signs – could include a sandwich board(s) and banners
· Traffic cones
· Educational handouts
· Supply of caddies and transportation containers
· Compostable bags & dispenser
· Cayuga Compost totes- TCSW will contract for a collection bin(s) to be sited and serviced by
Tuesday
· Hand sanitizer & dispenser
· Canopy and chair(s)
Site Layout
A collection location will be sited in the parking lot of the Village Hall. During winter months, Cayuga
Heights will be responsible for snow removal, prior to the drop spot opening. Traffic flow, storage, and
access will be key considerations of site layout and will be taken into consideration during set-up. TCSW
staff and the Village of Cayuga Heights will coordinate in advance to agree upon a tentative site layout for
the initial collection.
Exhibit 2016-015
WHEREAS, Tompkins County Solid Waste (TCSW) in partnership with the Village of Cayuga Heights seeks to
site a food scrap recycling drop spot in Cayuga Heights , to expand food scrap recycling options for residents, and
WHEREAS, food scrap recycling is proven to reduce waste entering land fill sites, and
WHEREAS, the drop spot will operate every Sunday beginning June 7, 2015. Hours of operation will be from 11
am to 3 pm, with staffing from 11:45 am to 3:15 pm for set-up and tear-down. Staffing for the site will include
one Drop Spot Attendant, funded by Tompkins County. TCSW will provide staff training to ensure a consistent
message across all drop spots, and
WHEREAS, the program’s success will be monitored, staff will count how many users drop off materials during
operating hours. Cayuga Compost will provide data on the weight of food scraps recycled per collection. Staff
will also collect and track information from users who receive free caddies and transportation containers from
TCSW.
WHEREAS, TCSW will provide outreach materials to be used at the site, and will promote the program through
social media and communication efforts to target users in the village, and
WHEREAS, equipment will be supplied by TCSW for use at the drop spot. These materials will be stored on site
in a shed between events in a location to be determined.
WHEREAS, a collection location will be sited in the parking lot of Marcham Hall.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approves a
partnership with Tompkins County Solid Waste to site a food scrap recycling drop spot in Cayuga Heights to
expand food scrap recycling options for residents.
EXHIBIT 2016-015a
May 6, 2015
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for April, 2015
In the month of April the police department received 291 calls for service. In addition to these calls, 122 uniform
traffic tickets were issued and 4 parking violations were cited. A breakdown of the calls for service is as follows:
No felony complaints were reported within the village this month.
2 Misdemeanor complaints of Fraud were received. One complaint consisted of a resident receiving a phone call
from a State Police Agency requesting donations. Upon reporting to this department, the resident was informed
that police agencies do not solicit donations by phone. They were also advised to not send money when and if a
seemingly fraudulent call is received. The second incident involved a resident corresponding over email about
employment in which an exchange of money did occur. The fraudulent job opportunity was posted on the Cornell
Campus. The school was made aware of the posting and it was removed. A legitimate suspect has not been
identified.
4 Vehicle and Traffic stops led to 7 misdemeanor charges. 2 associated DWI charges, 3 charges of Aggravated
Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd and 2 for Suspended Registration.
4 Local Law violations for Dog Control were reported. 2 of the complaints were of loose dogs wandering in
various areas of the village. Upon officer response the dogs were not able to be located. In the 3rd complaint, a
resident stated that her dog had been bitten by a neighboring dog on its own property. Both dog owners observed
the interaction between the animals, however it was not known until a day later that the complainant’s dog had
been injured. No charges were sought. In the final complaint, a dog had been observed unleashed and wandering
the village. Once identified, the dog owner was contacted and issued a citation for violation of the Village’s Dog
Control Local Law.
There were 5 Motor vehicle accidents investigated none of which involved deer.
1 complaint involving deer was received. A resident reported that an injured deer was in their yard. Upon officer
arrival, the deer was observed to be in fair condition with possibly an old injury. The deer fled the property as
officer approached.
In summary, 5 persons were arrested and the following 8 charges were filed: 1-Driving While Intoxicated, 1-
Operate Motor Vehicle with .08 of 1% Alcohol in the Blood, 3-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor
Vehicle 3rd, 2- Suspended Registration, and 1-Dog Control-Unleashed Dog.
Over the course of this month police department members took part in the following trainings and events: Part
time officers completed the biannual firearms training on the 22nd while Full time officers conducted their training
on the 28th.
The full time officers worked a total of 48 hours of overtime and the part time officers worked a total of 166
hours.
Sincerely,
Chief James Steinmetz
EXHIBIT 2016-015 b & c
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT April 2015
Total Traffic Citation Report, by Violation
Violation Description Totals_
7D LL#1-96 OVERNIGHT PARKING 4
Report Totals 4
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT Uniform Traffic Tickets 4/01/15 to 4/30/15
Date Offense Location Mph/Mph Zone
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/30/15 Speed In Zone Hanshaw Rd 32 15
04/30/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Speed 45/ Triphammer Rd
04/30/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle Hanshaw Rd
04/30/15 No/Insufficient Tail Lamps (Right Out) North Triphammer Rd
04/30/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Exp 05/02/14) Hanshaw Rd
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle North Triphammer Rd
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/30/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Exp 03/18/15) Pleasant Grove Rd
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/30/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Hanshaw Rd
04/29/15 Operating While Registration Susp (As Of 10 Pleasant Grove Rd
04/29/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Speed 32/ Hanshaw Rd
04/29/15 Speed In Zone Hanshaw Rd 36 15
04/29/15 Operating Without Insurance Hanshaw Road
04/29/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/29/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/29/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Speed 32/ Hanshaw Rd
04/29/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/29/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/28/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/27/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Hanshaw Rd
04/26/15 Oper Mv While Using Portable Elec Dev (Bot Hanshaw Rd
04/26/15 Fld/Stp Frm Ally/Drwy/Privrd As Req Highland Rd
04/26/15 Operating Without Insurance (Exp 03/05/14) Hanshaw Rd
04/26/15 Op Mv- Mobile Phone (Right Ear) Hanshaw Rd
04/26/15 Fld To Stop @ Stop Sign Triphammer Rd
04/26/15 Failed To Change Address/Reg Triphammer Rd
04/26/15 Improper/No Signal Triphammer Rd
04/25/15 Operating Without Insurance Hanshaw Rd
04/25/15 No/Inadequate Lights Hanshaw Rd
04/24/15 Driv'g In Shoulder / Lmt Acess Hgwh Cayuga Heights Rd
04/24/15 Failed To Keep Right Cayuga Heights Rd
04/24/15 Speed Not Reasonable & Prudent Cayuga Heights Rd
04/24/15 Leaving/Scene Property Damage Acc. Cayuga Heights Rd
04/24/15 Aggravated Unlic Op 3rd (Misd) Cayuga Heights Rd
04/20/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Exp 11/21/14) Hanshaw Rd
04/20/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Exp 04/09/15) Hanshaw Rd
04/20/15 Operating Without Insurance (Exp 01/15/15) Hanshaw Rd
04/20/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle North Triphammer Rd
04/20/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Speed) Hanshaw Rd
04/20/15 Inadequate Or No Stop Lamps (Drivers Side) Hanshaw Rd
04/20/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (32/15) Hanshaw Rd
04/18/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Unlicensed Operator N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle Texas Lane
04/18/15 Operating Without Insurance Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Hanshaw Road
04/18/15 Operating Without Insurance Texas Lane
04/18/15 Aggravated Unlic Op 3rd (Misd) N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 No/Inadequate Lights N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Operating Without Insurance N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 Operating While Registration Susp/Revoked N. Triphammer Road
04/18/15 No/Inadequate Lights 836 Hanshaw Road
04/18/15 Unlicensed Operator 836 Hanshaw Road
04/17/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle (Aug.2014) N. Triphammer Road
04/17/15 Speed In Zone Hanshaw Road 48 30
04/17/15 Following Too Closely State Route 13
04/17/15 Speed In Zone Hanshaw Rd 39 15
04/17/15 Leaving/Scene Property Damage Acc. 903 Hanshaw Rd
04/16/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Triphammer Road
04/16/15 Driving While Intoxicated (Misd) Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Driving W/.08 Of 1% Or More Of Alc (Misd) Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Consumption/Alcohol In Motor Vehicle Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 No Hands On Wheel Or Steering Device Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Violation Of Restricted License Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Failed To Keep Right Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Aggravated Unlic Op 3rd (Misd) Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 Operating Without Insurance (Exp 03/30/15) Triphammer Rd
04/16/15 No/Inadequate Plate Lamps Triphammer Rd
04/15/15 Improper Plates St Rt 13
04/15/15 Operating Without Insurance St Rt 13
04/15/15 Inadequate Or No Stop Lamps St Rt 13
04/15/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/15/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/15/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/15/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/15/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle St Rt 13
04/15/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/14/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Hanshaw Road
04/14/15 No/Insufficient Tail Lamps Triphammer Road
04/14/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Pleasant Grove Rd
04/14/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle North Triphammer Rd
04/14/15 Oper Mv/Mc/Bic W/More 1 Earphone (Rt.ear North Triphammer Rd)
04/14/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle Hanshaw Rd
04/14/15 No/Insufficient Tail Lamps Pleasant Grove Road
04/14/15 No/Inadequate Lights Hanshaw Road
04/13/15 Operating Without Insurance Pleasant Grove Rd.
04/13/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/13/15 Improper/No Signal Pleasant Grove Rd.
04/13/15 Speed In Zone Pleasant Grove Rd. 50 30
04/13/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd.
04/13/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/12/15 Speed In Zone Pleasant Grove Road 45 30
04/12/15 Speed In Zone 800 Block Hanshaw Road 43 30
04/12/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle (Exp 04/04/15) Pleasant Grove Rd
04/12/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle North Triphammer Rd
04/12/15 Uninspected Motor Vehicle North Triphammer Rd
04/12/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/11/15 Speed In Zone 400 Triphammer Rd 45 30
04/10/15 Moved From Lane Unsafely N. Triphammer Rd
04/10/15 Speed In Zone Cayuga Heights Rd 55 30
04/09/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (49/30) Pleasant Grove Rd
04/09/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Speed) Hanshaw Rd
04/09/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (46/30) Triphammer Rd
04/08/15 Unregistered Motor Vehicle Triphammer Rd
04/08/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Triphammer Rd
04/07/15 No/Insufficient Tail Lamps Hanshaw Road
04/07/15 Aggravated Unlic Op 3rd (Misd) Hanshaw Road
04/07/15 Speed Not Reasonable & Prudent Parking Lot 709 Triphammer
04/07/15 Backing Unsafely Parking Lot 709 Triphammer
04/07/15 Leaving/Scene Property Damage Acc. Parking Lot 709 Triphammer
04/06/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/04/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Cayuga Heights Rd
04/04/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/04/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd
04/04/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Hanshaw Rd
04/03/15 Operating Without Insurance Pleasant Grove Rd
04/03/15 Disobeyed Traffic Control Device Pleasant Grove Rd