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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg Minutes 12/19/1988M1 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Attorney Oesterle; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Hatcher, Carol Holland, M/M David Blanpied, Brian Chabot, Kay Newman, Mr. Teichthesen, Jeffrey Cox, Mrs. Katz. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 1 of 1988 - Prior Written Notice. Mayor Anderson briefly explained the purpose of the law and a short discussion followed. Attorney Oesterle was asked to investigate the point brought up by Police Chief Wall concerning the inclusion of Police Department Personnel in the list of Village officials named in the text of the ® law. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:15 p.m. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:15 p.m. to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of 1988 - Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Section 20.. Mayor Anderson cited the wording to be deleted. There were no comments and the Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:20 p.m. to consider the disposition of the Village -owned parcel on Tyler Drive. The Board considered the adjacent property owner, DonaldC. and Nancy G. Robbins, in its discussion concerning the quitclaim deed of Village -owned portion of Tyler Drive to William Wilcox whose property adjoins said roadway. It was suggested that Mr, and Mrs. Robbins be requested to put in writing their acceptance of the Board's action to offer quitclaim deed to Mr. Wilcox. The Hearing was declared closed at 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- - - - - -- Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: As noted above. OTHERS PRESENT: As noted above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion byTrustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3971 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO 1 OF 1988 - PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/21/88 In connection with the Savage Farm issue, Attorney Oesterle will examine the information and she will which Mr. Shiffrin report on same at stated he has accumulated regarding state funding, next month's meeting. Adjournment 11:50 p.m. //'� l 1[ Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Attorney Oesterle; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Hatcher, Carol Holland, M/M David Blanpied, Brian Chabot, Kay Newman, Mr. Teichthesen, Jeffrey Cox, Mrs. Katz. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 1 of 1988 - Prior Written Notice. Mayor Anderson briefly explained the purpose of the law and a short discussion followed. Attorney Oesterle was asked to investigate the point brought up by Police Chief Wall concerning the inclusion of Police Department Personnel in the list of Village officials named in the text of the ® law. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:15 p.m. Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:15 p.m. to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of 1988 - Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance - Section 20.. Mayor Anderson cited the wording to be deleted. There were no comments and the Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held December 19, 1988, 7:20 p.m. to consider the disposition of the Village -owned parcel on Tyler Drive. The Board considered the adjacent property owner, DonaldC. and Nancy G. Robbins, in its discussion concerning the quitclaim deed of Village -owned portion of Tyler Drive to William Wilcox whose property adjoins said roadway. It was suggested that Mr, and Mrs. Robbins be requested to put in writing their acceptance of the Board's action to offer quitclaim deed to Mr. Wilcox. The Hearing was declared closed at 7:30 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- - - - - -- Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 19, 1988, 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: As noted above. OTHERS PRESENT: As noted above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Motion byTrustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3971 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO 1 OF 1988 - PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE :: MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 1 of 1988 - Prior Written Notice with the insertion of the words "or bodies" - third line from the bottom of page one and to correct the typo error on page two in the word "Municipal." Copy of Local Law to be attached to Official Minute Book. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Wheeler, second by'Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 3972 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1988 - AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - SECTION 20 VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 2 of 1988 - Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Section 20 with the deletion of the words following "Zoning Officer" in the first paragraph. Copy of Local Law to be attached to Official Minute Book. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3973 -OFFER QUITCLAIM DEED TO WILLIAM WILCOX FOR VILLAGE -OWNED PORTION VOTED to quitclaim the Village -owned OF TYLER DRIVE portion of Tyler Drive to William Wilcox , with the restriction that the square footage is not to be used to add to the allowable building space for lots or land coverage. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Mr. Brian Chabot presented a petition to the Board of Trustees protesting the proposal by Mr. Randy Hatcher to build multi -unit housing on his lot at Kline and Wyckoff Roads, copies of which will be distributed to Board members. The Board discussed Mr. Hatcher's recent letter and accompanying map showing use in terms of occupancy of the properties surrounding his said lot. Several residents of the area voiced their objections to Mr. Hatcher's proposal and the Mayor informed Mr. Hatcher that the Board will need more time to review his proposal and also the petition before taking action. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 21, 1988 as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 12/19/88 in the following amounts: General Fund - $16,759.42; Sewer Fund - $19,061.31 and to add to the list the bill from S &W for work accomplished in October on the Interim Industrial MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Monitoring Station Design No. 2 in the amount of $1,477.68. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. * ** Mayor Anderson reported as follows: - Attended Village of Lansing public hearing on revised ordinance re sewers and also attended NYS Planning Conference on land use, zoning, etc. Engineer Rogers attended Rt. 96 DOT hearing on December 14. - Letter fromTrustee Searle re need for additional meetings per month and also, a list from Trustee Wheeler of items needing attention. Motion by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 3974 - SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL MONTHLY BOARD MEETING VOTED to continue to hold a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and to hold an additional regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on the first Monday of each month, unless it falls on a holiday, at 4:30 p.m. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Letter from Jeffrey Cox asking that permission be granted to him and his wife to operate a publishing business in his home at 26 Spruce Lane with a third person, not in residence. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3975 - GRANT PERMISSION TO OPERATE BUSINESS IN HOME VOTED to approve the operation of a publishing business to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cox in their home at 26 Spruce Lane and to recognize their occupation as a "recognized profession" from the standpoint of the Village Zoning Ordinance but to restrict it to people in residence. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel Searle and Wheeler voted yes. * ** - Request from-Fred Weeman -to change his address of 110 Highgate Road (as it appears on Village records) to 108 Highgate Road. Attorney Oesterle was instructed to look at the deed. - Mayor Anderson will write to Tompkins County Youth Bur the Village of Cayuga Heights wishes to turn over its to the Town of Ithaca. - Mayor Anderson will write to Tompkins County Board of that the Board has named Arthur Shull to serve on the himself to serve on the Planning Board, and asked the someone to serve on the Economic Advisory Board. - eauinforming them that allocated DFY funding Reps informing them Traffic Commission and Board to recommend Y e$ MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 - Copy of the revised Guidelines relating to Water Drainage and subsequent letter to Charles Smith of Committee's findings. - Letter from Paul Brainard proposing two solutions to the traffic problem in the area of the Corners Community Center. The Engineer was instructed to investigate the "gigantic bush" referred to in Mr. Brainard's letter at the location where the driveway at the Corners enters Hanshaw Road. Mayor Anderson will respond to Mr. Brainard. - Several*resum& submitted for Treasurer's position - these to be handed over to -the Committee for their review and subsequent interviews. - Report from T.G. Miller Associates re Remington Road Improvements - to be taken up at the January 9 Board meeting. - Announcement of Tipping Fee of $6 /cubic yard for construction and demolition material and non - putrescible solid waste dumped at the County Landfill. Mayor.Anderson stated that since this is a municipal operation, the Village should not be charged. Engineer Rogers was asked to investigate. - Sidewalk BAN duel2/22/88: Motion.by Trustee Camp, seconded byrTrustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3976 - RENEW B.A.N. FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION VOTED to renew the Bond Anticipation Note No. 1, 1987 in the amount of $95,000 for , the construction of sidewalks in the Village of Cayuga Heights, for one year, at an interest rate of 6.70 %. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Community Center - No Report. Fire Chief Miller presented his written report for December which is on file. Attorney Oesterle commented briefly on the closing of the purchase of land. She reported that she hadreviewed the information provided her by Mr. Shiffrin re environmental regulations that could be used by the Board in connection with Savage Farm development, plus information concerning park acquisition and State monies for same, etc. Question was raised as to whether Cornell University would be willing to sellthe land to the Village and if so, for how much. Mayor Anderson responded that no one has asked them for a selling price nor have they come to the Village with a figure, but that the question will be pursued. Police Chief Wall presented his monthly :ttatittical.repbrt'which2is ,-on `.file. Chief Wall expressed his concern about State cuts for police training. Supt. of Public Works Rogers submitted his report which has been placed on file. ' Engineer Rogers was authorized to purchase as much plastic chain and steel chain from Gary Gleason as available bugget money will allow this year and to purchase additional chain next year. 99 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 12/19/88 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded byTrustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3977 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TRACKS FOR SIDEWALK PLOW VOTED to authorize the purchase of new tracks for the sidewalk plow at a cost of $4200.00. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, SEarle and Wheeler voted yes. Zoning Officer Rogers reported the existence of an illegally- operated business at the property owned by Mrs. Ethel Raney, 301 Forest Drive. He referred to a letter he had written her concerning the matter and was instructed to write her once again advising her that a deadline for bringing her property into compliance with the Village Zoning Ordinance was extended from January 1 to January 15, 1989 and to send the letter Registered Mail - Return Receipt Requested. Zoning Officer Rogers reported that the Mobil Station is in violation of tfie Sign Ordinance and he has informed the owner that a summons will be issued if they do not comply by January 1, 1989. Trustee Searle commented that a group of residents concerned with the Savage Farm development has formed a committee which meets every Tuesday evening in the Cayuga Heights School. She stated that this committee is interested in conducting a survey of Villagers to get attitudes toward the Savage Farm development and asked if the Board wished to appoint themselves as an advisory committee. Trustee Kira suggested that the Board, instead, could reguest a report from the committee of their findings. Trustee Pimentel left the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 3978 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION VOTED to enter Executive Session at 10:40 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3979 - INCREASE SALARY OF ACCOUNT CLERK VOTED to increase the annuarl salary of Beverly Besemer, Account Clerk, from $13,250 t o $15,000, effective January 1, 1989. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes. Adjourned Executive Session 10:55 p.m. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10:56 p.m. Anne Krohto