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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Minutes 3/21/1988MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 2/15/88 The Board adjourned to regular session at 9:55 p.m. ® Attorney Oesterle stressed the importance of establishing a logging procedure for all correspondence dealing with sewer matters and asked that all such correspondence be approved by her before being sent. Meeting adjourned 9:55 p.m. CccvC el-cr Anne.Krohto Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held March 21, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G.Marcham; Trustees Anderson, Camp, Fleming, Kira; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel; Fire Chief Miller. 1 OTHERS PRESENT: Helen Searle, Tibby McLafferty, Kay Newman, Carol Schmitt, Prof. Blanpied, a Boy Scout. Mayor Marcham called the meeting to order at 7 :30 p.m. Motion by Trustee Anderson, second by Trustee Camp: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 15, 1988 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Moved by Trustee Camp, second by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated March 21, 1988 in the following amounts: General Fund - $19,342.05; Sewer Jund - $22,481.21. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read his report and placed it on file. Mayor Marcham mentioned a few words in memory of Trustee James Bennett with respect to the latter's devotion to the Village and in particular, the courage with which he faced his last days. Mayor Marcham read to the Board the letter from City Mayor Gutenberger concerning the City of Ithaca's 100th birthday and its offer of a gift to the Village of C.H. of a Cornelian- Cherry tree, to be planted between Arbor Day weekend and June 1st by the City's Mayor in a place of the Village's choosing. The Mayor's response indicated.that Ronald Anderson will be Mayor at that time and he will write Mr. Gutenberger concerning the Village's wishes. Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from Supervisor Desch concerning the Town's AJ 42 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 3/21/88 allocation of 15 sewer units and Mr. Desch's comment that, in accordance with the agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Northeast Sewer District, the Town will continue to allow connections to the Town of Ithaca sewer system without limitation to the number of units set forth by the Village. A copy of his letter has been forwarded to the Attorney. Mayor Marcham made a brief statement on this, the occasion of the last meeting at which he will preside as Mayor-of the Village, concerning his 32 years on the Board. Motion by Trustee Fleming, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3895 - APPOINT KIRA TO FILL VACANCY VOTED to appoint Marian Kira to fill the vacancy created by the death of Trustee Bennett, to run to March, 1989. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes There was no monthly report from the Community Association. The report of the Fire Chief was presented and has been placed on file. The Treasurer distributed copies of the budget status report and reviewed with the Board, the tentative budget, giving recommendations concerning financing of the sidewalk program for the next fiscal year. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 3896 - TENTATIVE BUDGET VOTED to recommend the 1988 -89 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption at the Organizational Meeting on April 4, 1988. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Attorney Oesterle reported that she has spent the last month deep in sewer issues: An agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Lansing was finally signed after some negotiation. The Cornell University (REsearch Park) contract issue and the issue raised by Superintendent Desch's letter (referred to earlier in the Mayor's report) are items which will be. discussed at a meeting scheduled for Thursday, 2 p.m., March 24th between Attorney Sovocool, Attorney Oesterle, Engineer, Trustee Anderson and anyone else interested in attending. Attorney Oesterle stated she will review with Attorney Sovocool the language regarding the Prior Written Notice Statute and will have it for Board approval at the next meeting. The Attorney reported that she and the Zoning Officer had met and have established a set of procedures concerning violations of the Sign Ordinance. She reported that she will next meet with Chief Wall and Judge Dean to work out procedures for citing individuals who are not in compliance. Police Chief Wall presented his written report and has placed it on file. 0 43 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 3/21/88 Chief Wall reported that he had met with school officials, Gordon Bruno, ® Bill Gaffney and Joe Storne with respect to the sidewalk safety in connection with the reopening of Cayuga Heights School. The Police Chief requested that sidewalks be continued north on the east side of Hanshaw Road and north on The Parkway from Klinewoods to Hanshaw. The school officials indicated that children from Hanshaw Road north will be bussed to avoid crossing Hanshaw in the area of The Parkway. Engineer /ZO Rogers submitted his monthly report and placed it on file. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3897 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FERRIC SULPHATE VOTED to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for a year's supply of ferric sulphate for the Village of Cayuga Heights Sewage Treatment Plant. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Engineer Rogers discussed 1) the proposal by Stearns & Wheler for design of a permantent monitoring station to be constructed on the sewer lateral from the Borg - Warner facility located on Warren Road in the Town of Lansing, at an estimated cost of $8000; and 2) the scope of work and associated costs to perform an interim monitoring program. Stearns & Wheler presented, for Board consideration, two options, as outlined in their letter dated March 15, 1988, involving different costs and participation by Village personnel. Moved by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3898 - INTERIM MONITORING PROGRAM VOTED to engage Stearns & Wheler to perform an interim monitoring program to evaluate the status of compliance for the Borg - Warner discharge with the proposed Village sewer use ordinance, Option 2, as outlined in their letter dated March 15, 1988, for an estimated cost of $6200, to be fully reimbursed by Borg - Warner Automotive. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Anderson, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3899 - ACCEPT S &W PROPOSAL FOR MONITORING STATION DESIGN VOTED to accept the proposal by Stearns & Wheler for design of a permanent monitoring station to be constructed on the sewer lateral from the Borg - Warner facility located on Warren Raod in the Town of Lansing, and to include surveying of the proposed site, design and preparation of Contract Documents, at a cost of $8000, with the conditions that it include both Borg - Warner plants and also, a final inspection by S &W when completed. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 3/21/88 Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes There was some discussion concerning a by -pass between the Village's plant and the City /Town of Ithaca plant to be used for an interim period of 4 -5 years. Trustee Anderson volunteered to contact the connecting municipalities to determine whether there is sufficient interest in such a venture (cost to be borne by them), after obtaining, from Stearns & Wheler, an estimated cost of the project. The Clerk presented the Canvass of Election for the March 1988 Village Election as follows: Villaoe Part Ronald E. Anderson for Mayor 339 D. Wayne Fleming for Trustee 206 Marian M. Kira for Trustee 195 David Pimentel for Trustee 229 W. Tucker Dean for V1g. Justice 322 Cayuga Heights Party Helen Searle for Trustee 192 Gordon Wheeler for Trustee 209 There-were 358 votes on the public counter and 17 absentee ballots. One write -in plus 1 absentee vote for Dooley Kiefer for Mayor. Two write -ins for Betty Barker for Mayor and 1 for Village Justice. Motion by Trustee Fleming, second by Trustee'Kira: RESOLUTION 3900 - RENEW BC /BS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN. VOTED to renew the Blue Cross /Blue Shield Central New York REgionwide Health Insurance Plan for Village employees, with rate increases as outlined in the contract dated 3/10/88, effective April 1, 1988. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Camp: Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes RESOLUTION 3901 - SET DATE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING VOTED to hold the Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 4, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes w 0 s M MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 3/21/88 Motion by Trustee Kira, second by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 3902 - SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE TENTATIVE BUDGET VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the 1988 -89 Tentative Budget for the same evening as the Organizational Meeting, April 4, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Fleming Voting Yes Trustee Camp Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes Trustee Anderson mentioned that he had receiveda notice from ACC of an upcoming meeting on April 7, at 7:15 p.m. regarding several issues concerning cablevision. Engineer Rogers was asked to attend the meeting. Adjournment 9:15 p.m. Anne Kroht6 Clerk MINUTES of a Public Hearing - 4/4/88 Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 4, 1988 at 7:00 p.m, in the Village Hall to consider the budget for the fiscal year, 1988 -89. PRESENT; Mayor R.E. Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Wheeler; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Call, Helen Searle, M/M McCarthy, Kay Newman, M/M Balliett, Tibby McLafferty, Mrs. Turcott, Tom Maskulinski - WTKO Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 1988 -89 Budget and asked the Treasurer to give a brief recap of the totals for the General Fund and Sewer Fund Budgets. Treasurer Walker noted a 6% increase in the General Fund with the tax rate set at $5.16/M of assessed valuation and a 20% increase in the Sewer Fund Budget. He spoke briefly of the plan to fund the sidewalk program through the issuance of BAN's to be renewed over 8 years with a payment on principal of $50,000 /yr. In response to a Villager's question concerning the Village's contribution to the Senior Citizens, the Mayor stated that the amount of $1000 would be channeled again this year through the CHCA. Changes were made to the Tentative Budget in the following line items: CHCCenter - from $4,000 to $2,000 and Community Beautification - from $8,000 to $6,000. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. MINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held April 4, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT : Mayor R.E. Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Wheeler; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Walker; Engineer /ZO Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller.