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MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 1/9/89
A letter from Noel Desch, Treas. SCLIWC, in which he refers to policy recently
enacted concerning the prompt filing with the Commission of "as built drawings"
® for all water and sanitary sewer systems, led to discussion of the Town's stand
relative to issuance by Village of Cayuga Heights of sewer permits for connections
in the Northeast Sewer District Area. (See Minutes of March 21, 1988 - page 1)
Attorney Oesterle was instructed to write Mr. Desch concerning this matter.
There was brief discussion concerning the Village -owned B25 Hanshaw Road and
Trustee Kira mentioned that Fire Chief Miller and Jeff Silber will go through
the house to see what is needed prior to its occupancy. Trustee Fleming said
he will follow up.
Adjournment 6:25 p.m.
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Clerk
MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 1/16/89
T.G. Miller appeared before the Board immediately preceding the regular meeting
to discuss with members his engineering proposal for the improvement of
Remington Road. Questions were raised concerning possible input from Village
labor force, alternatives relative to utilities, road surface, etc. It was
suggested that the Town of Ithaca, in which a portion of the road lies, be
contacted to seek their participation.
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights held January 16, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle,
Wheeler; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller.
ABSENT: Attorney Sovocool /Oesterle, Supt. of Public Works Rogers.
OTHERS: John Dennis, Steve Shiffrin, Randy Hatcher, Att. Bixler, John Majeroni,
Pat Mutkoski, 50 -60 Villegers, TV Channel 7 Rep.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
John Dennis reported the results of the Village survey recently conducted
by the Savage Farm Alternatives Committee relative to Cornell's development
plan for Savage Farm. Copies of same distributed to Board members. Mr. Steve
Shiffrin addressed his comments to the legal aspects in the matter, to wit:
he urged the immediate hiring of an environmental law expert; he advised the
Board to reject the proposal, stating that an environmental review process
would be a waste of time; the Village, he said, should seek an appraisal of the
land while continuing discussions with DEC. He said further that the Village
should ask Cornell to be more forthcoming in its information concerning costs
and benefits of the proposal and better still, to submit what he called a more
reasonable proposal. Mrs. Caroline Spicer, Pres. of the Board of Managers of
Sevanna Park Condominiums read her letter to Trustees in which she calls attention
to the fact that the proposals for this site have shown provisions for access
to the development through Sevanna Park Drive, for which no easement has been
requested by Cornell and further, there is no intention to grant such an
easement by Sevanna Park, owner of the road. She urged the Board to be mindful
of this when evaluating the Savage Farm proposal.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Wheeler:
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VOTED to approve minutes of regular meetings held December 19, 1988 and January
9, 1989, as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
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Motion byTrustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the List of Audited Vouchers dated 1/16/89 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $57,269.30; Sewer Fund - $17,309.71. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
Motion by Trustee Se:.rle, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 3980 - APPOINT KATHERINE NEWMAN TO SERVE ON LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD
VOTED to approve the appointment of Katherine Newman to serve on the Local Advisory
Board of Review which is scheduled to meet from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. on February
14, 1989 in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
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Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 3981 - INSPECTORS OF ELECTION
VOTED to approve Inspectors of Election as follows: Ruth Story, Chairman and
Lucille Minotte. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 3982 - REGISTRATION AND ELECTION TIMES AND DATES
VOTED to hold Registration on Saturday, March 11, 1989 between the hours of
12:00 noon and 9:00 P.M. in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
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The Annual REsidents' Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 1989
7:30 P.M.
Mayor Anderson presented his monthly report.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
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RESOLUTION 3983 - APPOINT ARTHUR SHULL TO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
® VOTED to appoint Arthur Shull as Village of Cayuga Heights representative to the
County Transportation Commission for a term of two years. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, SEarle, Wheeler voted yes.
As the Village's representative to the Water Commission, Trustee Wheeler was
asked to inquire at the next meeting of the Commission if they really meant
to include sanitary sewer as -built drawings in their request - see Minutes
1/9/89, page 1. Also, Trustee Wheeler was asked to urge,them to do necessary
work on the Sheldon Road water tank.
Mayor Anderson read to the Board the memo from Attorneys Oesterle and Sovocool
regarding the Hatcher proposal. Attorney Bixler, representing Mr. Hatcher, made
several comments concerning her client's proposal stating that it met all
Zoning Ordinance requirements including setback distances, adequate parking,
etc. She was told that a decision would be made at the February 6 regular
meeting, after such time as the Board had opportunity to clear up a few points
with the Zoning Officer and Attorney.
In response to the request by the Board for a written report on Savage Farm
alternatives, Attorney Oesterle in her letter to the Board stated this is
forthcoming and urged the Board to take immediate action to obtain the advice
of an attorney who is a specialist in environmental law.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 3984 - HIRE SERVICES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SPECIALIST
VOTED to authorize Attorneys Oesterle and Sovocool to select an attorney who
specializes in environmental law to plan legal strategy in connection with
Savage Farm alternatives, the fee not to exceed $1000, and to confer with Mayor
Anderson before making a final selection. Unanimously; passed:.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
The Board wished to thank the Savage Farm Alternatives Committee and all others
involved, for their efforts in putting together the survey regarding Cornell's
plan for the Savage Farm development.
Trustee Wheeler, as representative to SCLIWC, prompted the following Board
action and the Mayor is instructed to write George Conneman:
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 3985 - WATER COMMISSION ASKED TO CONSIDER PROCESSING OF PAYMENTS
VOTED to ask SCLIWC to consider the possibility of their processing all water
use payments which is currently being done by municipalities. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
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Community Center - no report.
Fire Chief Miller presented his written report which is on file.
Chief Miller spoke of a need for a radiator for the 1975 Seagrave at a cost of
$2300.
Chief Miller commented on the desire of the Fire Council for a survey to assess
fire-f.ighti'ng capabilities and ways to maintain the rating of the VCH Fire
Department.
Moved by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3986 - AUTHORIZE FIRE COUNCIL TO HIRE CONSULTANT FOR SURVEY
VOTED to authorize the Fire Council to hire George Proper, formerly of the
NYS Dept. of Fire Prevention and Control, to conduct a survey and assessment
of fire - fighting capabilities and projected needs. He would examine amoung
other things, structure types in the Village, the current status of equipment,
water supply, and personnel, and projected growth and changes in the Village
that might affect the C.H.F.D. The cost of this service is not to exceed
$3,000. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
Re the Village -owned house on Hanshaw Road, Chief Miller reported that he and
Jeff Silber, in the near future, will determine what furnishings are needed
and Trustee Kira stated that contributions for same could be requested through
Village Voices, CHCA, and PTA. It is the recommendation of the Fire Council
that the house be rented for $300 /month, to cover the cost of utilities, to
two or three new, volunteer firefighters.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Camp:
RESOLUTION 3987 - ACCEPT PROPOSAL OF FIRE COUNCIL FOR USE OF 825 HANSHAW ROAD
VOTED to accept the proposal by the Fire Council to rent the Village -owned property
at 825 Hanshaw Road for $300 per month, to cover the cost of utilities, and
to advertise for, interview and choose two or three volunteer members to occupy
said property. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, SEarle, Wheeler voted yes.
The Board instructed the Mayor, as Attorney.0esteftesuggested in her letter,
to write the County in the hope theywill accept responsibility for repair.of the
culvert on Cayuga Heights Road.
Re the Borg - Warner outflow problem in late December, the Mayor is instructed to
write Mr. Ruzic informing him of this happening. Trustee Camp, as Acting
Treasurer requested that all future bills to the Borg - Warner plant for their
special treatment be rendered the first day of each month, with excesses to be
billed at the time of occurrence. He suggested that they be billed also for
S &W costs in relation to the Monitoring Station.
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The Board tentatively set Wednesday, January 25th at 7:30 P.M. as a working
session to discuss the Savage Farm proposal.
®Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which has been filed in the Clerk's
office.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 3988 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize the purchase of a State Contract, 1989 police car not to
exceed $14,086. Undhiioously:'pas"sed:-
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
VOTED to enter executive session to discuss the report of the committee which
interviewed five candidates for the position of Treasurer. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 3990 - APPOINT JEFF SILBER TO TREASURER POSITION
VOTED to appoint Jeff Silber-to the position of TReasurer to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of J. Kenneth Walker, at an annual salary of $6,000,
to run to April, 1990. His duties are as outlined in the job description.
Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, SEarle, Wheeler voted yes.
Adjourn Executive Session - 9:55 P.M.
Meeting adjourned 10:12 P.M.
Anne Kroh o
Clerk
The
report of the Supt. of Public Works was presented
in his absence by the Mayor
and
placed on file.
John
Homa's request for an extension of time to vacate
his business operation
at
the Raney property was approved by the Board with a
deadline of March
15,
1989. The Mayor will so inform him.
In
reviewing the December maintenance report from John
Yaw of the treatment plant,
the
Mayor was instructed to write Mr. Yaw expressing the
Board's appreciation
for
Motion
same.
by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 3989 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter executive session to discuss the report of the committee which
interviewed five candidates for the position of Treasurer. Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted yes.
Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Searle:
RESOLUTION 3990 - APPOINT JEFF SILBER TO TREASURER POSITION
VOTED to appoint Jeff Silber-to the position of TReasurer to fill the vacancy
created by the resignation of J. Kenneth Walker, at an annual salary of $6,000,
to run to April, 1990. His duties are as outlined in the job description.
Unanimously passed.
Trustees Camp, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel, SEarle, Wheeler voted yes.
Adjourn Executive Session - 9:55 P.M.
Meeting adjourned 10:12 P.M.
Anne Kroh o
Clerk