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RESOLUTION 3918 - ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR SIDEWALDK CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZE
® ENGINEER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
VOTED to accept the following proposal for the installation of new sidewalks and
repair and replacement of others, as so noted, for 1988 -89 and further, to
authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for same. COMPLETE WORK UNDER 1987 -88
CONTRACT: A. Triphammer Road Extension (new); B. Hanshaw Rd. at Corners (new);
C. Highland Rd. (Kline to E. Upland) (repair /replace); D.W. Upland Rd. (repair/
replace). REPAIR - REPACE: A. Northway Rd. (north side); B. N. Triphammer Rd.
NEW: A. Hanshaw Rd. (school north to Highgate Rd.); B. Cayuga Heights Rd.
(north to Devon Rd.); C. The Parkway (Klinewoods to Hanshaw Rd.). DO IF�TIME AND
MONEY ARE AVAILABLE: Bid As Alternates: A. Hanshaw Rd. (Highgate to The
Parkway) (new); B. Hanshaw Rd. (The Parkway to Forest Drive) (new); C. Hnashaw Rd.
(Forest Drive to Triphammer) (new). Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
Trustee Pimentel reported that a survey had been made of the dying maple trees
between the Zelko property on Cayuga Heights Road and the property on the corner
of Cayuga Heights Raod and Devon, and it had been determined that 5 trees will be
removed and 6 trees planted as replacements. Trustee Pimentel stated that a
letter (with the Attorney's approval of wording) will be sent to residents in the
area.
Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the minutes of the Organizational Meeting, April 4, 1988 with
the following correction: that in the matter relating to the appearance of Mrs.
Joan Turcott in connection with the query from Mr. Shepherd, the Board did not
make the statement that the road would be opened, and this should be so noted in
the appropriate place in the minutes of the meeting in the official minute book.
Unanimously passed.
Trustee Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.
Anne oh o
Clerk
MINUTES OF A Public Hearing - 5/16/88
Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held May 16, 1988 at
7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of the Proposed Local Law
#1 of 1988 entitled "Prior Written Notice."
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler;
Attorney Sovocool; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall;
Fire Chief Miller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Nick Hatala, Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing referring to the text of the Prior
Written Notice law, copies of which Trustees had before them. Attorney Sovocool
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explained that the matter was brought to his attention by Bob Reeder of an
insurance firm in Binghamton which is used by the Ithaca Agency. Mr. Reeder
advised that it would be to the Village's benefit to broaden this ordinance
in order to cut backon claims submitted without prior written notification.
After some discussion, the hearing was declared closed at 7:15 p.m.
In the interim between the Public Hearing and the regular meeting, scheduled for
7:30, discussion ensued concerning sewer plant related issues. Attorney Sovocool
stated that he had talked with Village of Lansing Attorney Dubow and the latter
stated that the Village of Lansing wondered whether they could get a commitment
from the Village Board for additional sewer units if they solved their infiltration
problem. The problem with Borg - Warner was brought up in their conversation also
and Attorney Dubow stated he had reviewed the contract to determine what authority,
if any, the Village of Lansing had over the Borg - Warner plant. Question arose
as to whether DEC would take direct action against Borg - Warner if they are
violating DEC requirements. Question arose also as to whether Borg- Warner had
a permit from the Village and when it was stated they do not, it was suggested
they be denied a permit if they don't meet certain standards. Trustees asked if
Borg - Warner has been notified that they are in violation. It was suggested that
the Attorney and Engineer lay the groundwork for such action and also to get some
of these things in writing to them. The Attorney and Engineer will come up with a
complete course of action - fees, penalties, notices, permits, etc. The Board
agreed that after the Attorney and Engineer reviewed the ordinance and set up
a procedure, they will take whatever action is needed to get the ordinance in '
effect.
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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held May 16, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: As above.
Mayor Anderson opened the regular meeting commenting briefly on the Cornelian-
Cherry tree planting ceremony which took place at 6:30 p.m. on Village grounds
prior to the Public Hearing, in which he, Mayor Gutenberger and Mayor Emeritus
Marcham turned the first spade.
There was discussion concerning the various agreements drawn up by Stearns &
Wheler in connection with the wastewater treatment plant and the Borg - Warner
effluent.
Moved by Trustee Fleming, second by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 3919 - ACCEPT GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
VOTED to accept the General Engineering - Services Agreement between the Village
of Cayuga Heights and Stearns & Wheler, subject to the approval of the Village
Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor to execute same. Unanimously passed. '
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Wheeler:
RESOLUTION 3920 - ACCEPT MONITORING STATION DESIGN AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
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VOTED to accept Authorization No. 2 - Industrial Monitoring Station - Design,
for services under agreement for General Engineering Services between the Village
of Cayuga Heights and Stearns & Wheler, Dated April 4, 1988, which does not include
a final inspection, at a cost to be borne by Borg - Warner, not to exceed $8,000,
and to authorize Mayor Anderson to execute same. Unanimously passed.
`Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
In regard to the "Preliminary" Written Authorization No. 3 described as "Industrial
Monitoring Station - Construction," the Board wished copies distributed to the
Mayor, Trustees, Attorney and Engineer for review and possible action at the June
meeting.
Engineer Rogers presented his report on design and permit levels and average monthly
data from the plant for flow, BOD and suspended solids, influent and effluent.
Based on these alarming figures, the Board advised that Borg - Warner be sent legal
notice that they could be held accountable, and it was suggested that the contract
should contain a requirement for notification by them when they have a major
problem and things are out of control at their plant. The Attorney and Engineer
were instructed to study the problem and inform Borg - Warner in a letter that
DEC permit levels were exceeded and that it is directly attributable to
Borg - Warner effluent.
Mayor Anderson reproted the month's communications as follows:
1. Letter from Supervisor Desch in which he questions the sewer rate increase
for 1988 -89.
2. Memo from Dooley Kiefer (copies of which were distributed at the April
meeting) requesting the adoption of an ordinance to regulate pesticide use in
the Village. It was suggested that the next issue of Village Voices contain an
article by Forester Pimentel calling residents' attention to this matter of concern
and advising that anyone planning to have spraying done should notify his /her
neighbors beforehand.
3. Re the application concerning the Pilot REcycling Program, permission was
given Mayor Anderson to complete the forms stating that the Village is willing
to participate.
4. Re Sun Downs Farm Environmental Impact Statement which several Board members
have reviewed, Mayor Anderson stated he will write to the Village of Lansing
Board expressing the Village Board's concerns relative to traffic, sewer capacity,
etc., and will include a copy of Trustee Wheeler's letter to the Board in which
he lists his comments.
Trustee Kira left the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
5. Mayor Anderson reported that he and Engineer Rogers had met with Supervisor
Desch and Town Engineer Flumerfelt concerning an interconnection between the
Town /City sewer plant and the Village to take some of the flow from Cayuga
Heights for an interim of 4 -5 years.
6. Mayor Anderson commented briefly on "Marcham Day" event, thanking those who
were instrumental in making it a success. It was suggested that a letter of thanks
be sent to Robert and Terry Cullen for the use of their tent and also to all those
who helped out.
7. Re the plan for Sunset Park plantings, the Mayor will name a committee to
work with Trustee Pimentel. Betty Miller and Jane McCarthy were two names mentioned.
Trustee Searle reproted on the affairs of the Community Center. She stated that
the annual membership dues have been reduced from $10 to $5. She said the new
principal of Cayuga Heights School will be consulted concerning the use of space
by the Center for the coming year.
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Fire Chief Miller presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village
office.
The Fire Chief reported that all bids for the Large Diameter Hose System had
been rejected by the Fire Council because none had met all specifications. He
stated that each bidder was sent a letter listing the reasons why their bid had
been rejected. He referred to a letter from Sanford Fire Apparatus Corp., in
Which they complain, in essence, about the fact that the Fire Department chose
not to accept any of the bids submitted. Fire Chief Miller stated that they
will rebid separately for hose and all other fittings. A point was made by
Trustees that whenever a bidder talks to a member of the Fire council before
submitting a bid, all other bidders should be informed of whatever was discussed.
Motion by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 3921 - APPROVE LIST OF OFFICERS-EEECTED=BY-FIRE :COMPANY
VOTED to approve the list of officers elected by the Fire Company for one
official year and approved by the Fire Council at its meeting in April as
follows: Francis Miller - Fire Chief; 1st Asst. Chief - C. Boissonnas; 2nd
Asst. Chief - John Millier; 3rd Asst. Chief - William Thompson; 1st Lieut.
Jeff Silber; 2nd Lieut. - Paul Sarakwash; 4th Lieut. - Gary Leonhardt; 3rd
Lieut. - Vacant. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
Treasurer Walker distributed copies of the Budget Status Report for April.
He stated that it is unnecessary to hold another meeting the end of May to pay
year -end bills. He explained the bookkeeping procedure for May -i.e., trial
balance, series of adjustments and the final budget status report at the end of
May which will be available at the June meeting. He noted that adjustments to
the 1988 -89 budget will be made as follows: $3000 for Fire Inspector's salary
will come out of Fire Department Budget, leaving a $1000 balance to come from
Engineer's Other Expense. Regarding the Court Clerk's salary for 1988 -89,
the Trustees agreed to $7.50 per hour.
Attorney Sovocool reported (1) he had received a request from Mac Travis to
convert his existing apartments to condominiums. There was some discussion
regarding the problem of increased density and traffic control and the Trustees
wished to go on record as disapproving the concept. Attorney Sovocool will convey
this when he meets with attorneys for Travis. (2) In regard to the Board's
position on the paving of Tyler Road, Attorney Sovocool said he had a letter °rr.
from Attorney Ruswick (Belcher's attorney) concerning this matter and wished
verification that it was still the Board's position that the owners of the
property will be responsible for the cost of paving. The point was raised that
a note of warning should be attached to all building /zoning permits issued for
this parcel. It is the Board's wish that a subdivision plan be submitted
for their approval for thia site rather than a piecemeal plan. (3) In connection
with the reopening of lower Remington Road, per inquiry raised by Mr. Dennis '
Shepherd who owns property on that road, Attorney Sovocool stated he will lay
out in writing for Board review, the options open to the Village and will have
it available at the next meeting. (4) Re the point raised by Attorney Dubow
in connection with the proposed new building at Cornell University REsearch
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Park, and specifically, the University's claim that they are under separate
® contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights for sewerage service, the Attorney,
after reviewing this from a legal standpoint, is instructed to write the
University to say that this contract addresses the issue of sewer rates for this
area (inside Village rate) and does not indicate in any way that the allocation
of sewer units assigned tothe Village of Lansing does not apply to them, and
further to advise them not to build at Research Park until the question of
sewer units has been resolved.
Police chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village
Office -
Police Chief Wall reported that the used polide car has been sold for $3600.
Chief Wall reported that he is in the process of looking into a lighted sign for
installation in front of the Village Hall which will designate offices
therein.
Chief Wall and Engineer Rogers were instructed to call a meeting with Joe
Ciaschi to review a plan for driveway locations at Community Corners.
Engineer/70 Rogers presented his monthly report and placed it on file.
Engineer Rogers reported that it has been five months since the sewer moratorium
was imposed and there has been no apparent progress by the connecting municipalities
toward solving this problem. He recommended that the Board consider
writing to the contracting municipalities reaffirming their present position
that, based on the last three months' plant reports, the Village will not
accept any additional sewage at this time and that without changes at the sewer
plant, no additional sewage can be accepted from outside the Village in the
foreseeable future. Mayor.Anderson is instructed to write such a letter
and to add that the Village will consider expanding the sewer plant with the
understanding that it would be at the expense of the contracting municipalities
and to state that the Board is awaiting their response. Re the information
currently being sought from Albany officials on sewer related items, Attorney
Sovocool stated that Attorney Oesterle is in the process of reviewing this
information and will put out a memo to Trustees.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, second by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 3923 - AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE LINES IN
VILLAGE OFFICE
VOTED to authorize the installation of additional telephone lines in the Clerk's
office and /or Engineer's office with final approval by the Mayor. Unanimously
passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
' Regarding the request from William D. Meils for permission to change his mailing
address from 300 Comstock Road to 601 The Parkway so that he does not have to
move his mailbox per request from the Post Office, the Board took action as
follows:
Moved by Trustee Wheeler, second by Trustee Fleming:
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RESOLUTION 3922 - PERMISSION GRANTED FOR CHANGE IN MAILING ADDRESS
VOTED to grant permission to Mr. William Meils to change his mailing address
and his legal address as noted in Village files from 300 Comstock Road to
601 The Parkway, and to notify him 6f':this action. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
In regard to the request from Cornell University for the addition of outdoor
basketball courts next to the tennis court on Jessup Road, the Board authorized
Engineer Rogers to inform Cornell University to proceed with their plans for same.
Moved by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 3924 - APPROVE REFUNDS
VOTED to approve the following refunds for overpayment of water bills: Meinwald
$316.94; Srb - $134.58. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voted yes.
Reporting on Water Commission activities, Trustee Wheeler commented on the
resignation of Don Terrell as Chief of Operations. He reported also that Noel
Desch has agreed to schedule hydrant flushing in the Village on a regular basis
Meeting adjourned 11:10 p.m. a-t 4�
Anne Krohto
Clerk
MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 6/20/88
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held June 20, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Fleming, Kira, Searle, Wheeler; Attorney
Sovocool; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Trustees Camp, Pimentel, Treasurer Walker.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Call, Lee TEichthesen, Mr. & Mrs. Alan Wheeler; Donald
Belcher; Kay Newman, Carol Schmitt.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Donald Belcher left the meeting after being advised that he would be informed
of upcoming discussions concerning Tyler Road.
Lee Teichthesen brought to the Board's attention the fact that, according to his
measurements, the edge of Triphammer Road has through the years, as
maintenance work has been performed on it, slowly encroached upon his property.
It was agreed that the Village would have a survey done to establish the curve
of the road and this will be compared with Mr. Teichthesen's survey. Mayor
Anderson spoke of a possibility of moving the road to the east if, indeed,