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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 9/18/1989/S� MINUTES of a Special Meeting - 9/12/89 ments. He noted that the drainage structures will require extensive work and that all of the steel culverts have deteriorated and will need to be replaced. In his discussion re the sewer extension for the four parcels at the lower end, he stated they may not be able to flow bygravity to the plant and suggested that they could possibly flow by gravity to a pumping station and then back up to tie into the Village main (cost estimate of pumping station, $35,000 with additional $25,000 for lines). He believed this to be an impractical plan and advised that the Board, instead, begin negotiation with Town of Ithaca to tie into the Renwick Heights line. The Board requested a breakdown of cost alternatives and also more detailed information concerning the ten drainage pipes and culverts. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 4072 - REQUEST BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR TASKS OUTLINED IN REPORT VOTED that David Herrick be asked to provide the Board with itemized detail of his working data relating to categories 1 through 7 in reconstruction of the roadway, and also for a breaksown of culverts and box culverts costs by culvert number. The cost shall not exceed $300. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. rmza Mr. Herrick left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The Board continued their discussion focusing on the legal aspects of the matter, and Attorney Oesterle said she will review the law and will then prepare a memo on how costs can be legally allocated. Question arose as to whether the deeds for the parcels specify that a road must be provided - the Attorney will investigate. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. G Anne Kroh Clerk MINUTES of a Regular Meeting 9/18/89 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held September 18, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss; Att. Oesterle, TReasurer Silber, Police Chief Wall, Fire Chief Millier. ABSENT: Trustee Wheeler, Supt. of Public Works Rogers. OTHERS: M/M Ben Ginsberg, Alan Euvard, M/M Bill Wilcox, Pat Mutkoski, Kay Newman, Wies Van Leuken, Andrew Neuwirth. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Ben Ginsberg, of 212 Hanshaw Road, appeared seeking Board permission to allow 'the arborvitae shrubs to remain where he has planted them along the front of his property within the Village right -of -way, seven feet from the edge of Hanshaw Rd. He stated that neither he nor his landscaper was aware the shrubs were planted within the Village right -of -way and that he would have consulted with Jack Rogers had he realized it was an issue. He said he intended to hold the shrubs at 5 ft. and keep them trimmed. Mr. Ginsberg left the meeting after being told the Boare would make its decision later in the meeting. /6o MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 9/18/89 Mr. Alan Euvard, builder representing M/M Bill Wilcox, presented a new proposal for a house the latter hope to build on their property on Tyler Drive. Mr. Euvard explained that the new plan is a scaled -down version (in square footage and eleva- tion) of the plan approved a year ago. Motion byTrustee Fleming, seconded byTrustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4073 - APPROVE NEW, SCALED -DOWN PLAN FOR WILCOX VOTED to approve the new set of plans to construct a house for M/M William Wilcox on Tyler Drive with the same conditions as outlined in REsolution 3952, dated 9/19/88. The mazumum vertical height shall be less than in the earlier plan and is to be indicated on the construction plan. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Motion byTrustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held August 21, 1989 as previ- ously furnished Trustees in copy form. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 9/18/89 in the following amounts: General Fund - $23,938.24; Sewer Fund - $36,749.01; Capital Fund - $17,943.27, with correction of the typographical error on page 3 - "Eng. Other" (mileage) should read $177.60. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to add to the Abstract of Audited Vouchers, reimbursement of $670 to the Fire Company for a refrigerator purchased in an emergency situation for the Village -owned property at 825 Hanshaw Road. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Mayor Anderson reported on the month's correspondence as follows: -Memo from Chemung ValleyARts Council announcing that it has been awarded $55,000 by NYS to regrant to local organizations in 6 counties, including Tompkins -Memo and accompanying draft of Recycling Emblems Regulations from NYS DEC Schedule for Public meetings and public hearings- Rochester, Nov. 14, 1989. - Letter from T.C. Board of REps re waste disposal fee of $40 per ton to cover the anticipated 1990 solid waste costs. Meeting scheduled for Oct. 4 - 3 p.m. - Letter from Barbara Lukens, Gen. Mgr. ACC, regarding changes in rate structure; to wit, fee for installation of multiple additional outlets, increase in pay channel to iclude franchise fees, also, no longer will there be a discount for 1 MINUTES of a Regular Meeing - 9/18/89 ;6( choosing to take more that one pay service. -Memo from David Stewart of Cornell University - meeting on planning issues ®scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, Schoellkopf House. -Memo from Central NY Emergency Medical Services Council announcing public hearing relative to air ambulance (helicopter) service. - Letter re "Hands Across New York" - outgrowth of "Hands Across America" (problem of hunger and homelessness) asking that the Village: 1/ proclaim Oct. HANDS ACROSS NEW YORK MONTH, 2/ plan an activity in honor of the month. The Board elected not to join the effort. - Letter from City Controller re distribution of costs for youth development and recreation services. Trustee Searle and Brian Pitzer have copies. Trustee Searle, reporting for the CHCA, told of upcoming meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Annual Fall picnic is scheduled for October 15, at the CHES. Fire Chief Millier presented his written report which is on file. Fire Chief Millier reported that the 168 pumper is inoperable due to major engine problems and that the Fire Council decided not to proceed with repairs. The Public Safety Committee will meet with the Truck Committee on October 12 . and will report its findings tothe Board. In the meantime, a time will be set up for interested Trustees to meet at the Fire Station to look at the equipment. Open House at Fire Station scheduled for Saturday, October 14 -12 noon - 5 p.m. Treasurer Silber distributed copies of the end -of -month financial statement. He stated that he will proceed with the purchase of computer software from William- son Law for a price of $3500. He proposed that the Board consider instituting a 'policy of an annual audit and received immediate Board approval to investigate firms which perform this work. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 4074 - AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY AND TREASURER TO DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR OBTAINING BAN VOTED to authorize the Attorney and Treasurer to draft the necessary resolution for obtaining a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $95,000 for the further construction of sidewalks in the Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. The Attorney had no monthly report. Police Chief Wall presented his statistical report which is on file. Andy Neuwirth, President of Sigma Chi, appeared to answer Board concerns relative to Villagers' complaints of noise and parties at his fraternity and also to ad- dress the question of the illegal rental of their premises as a business venture. Chief Wall reported that he had received several complaints of cars parking on Oak Hill Road. He stated that some of the residents object to parking, altogether; and others have no objection to the parking but, however, have specific requests. In discussing the issue; the Board rejected the proposal of a "2 -Hour Zone" due to time restraints and cost, and the Police Department will continue to monitor the parking /complaints. Chief Wall showed Trustees the 43" McGruff puppet he is intreested in purchasing l6,�_ MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 9/18/89 which he believes will enhance his prisentations in the schools relative to crime prevention and safety issues. Moved by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 4075 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MCGRUFF PUPPET VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to buy the 43" McGruff puppet and a sound system for the cassettes at a cost not to exceed $375, to be expended from the Sutton Account. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Report of the Supt. of Public Works is on file in the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Searle: RESOLUTION 4076 - INSTRUCT ENGINEER TO PATCH SIDEWALKS VOTED to instruct the Engineer to patch the sidewalks on the west side of Over- look Road and the south side of Hillside Drive with asphalt, so as to make them safe, for the short run, for pedestrian traffic. Unanimously.passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. Discussion resumed re Ginsberg's request and action was taken as follows: Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: .RESOLUTION 4077-= DENY GINSBERG REQUEST TO RETAIN ARBORVITAE HEDGEROW IN VILLAGE RIGHT -OF -WAY VOTED to deny Mr. Ben Ginsberg's request to allow the arborvitae hedge to remain within the Village right -of -way and to direct him to move it a full eight feet so that the line of planting is on his property. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle and Weiss voting yes. It was suggested that notices be mailed to 1 building /zoning applicants informing them of trees in Village right -of -way. It was noted the Village which are overgrown and badly in Mayor Anderson distributed material received Meeting adjourned 10:40 p.m. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 10/16/89 andscape gardeners and /or handed out to Village policy regarding planting also that there are many areas in need of trimming or removal. from David Herrick. Anne Krohto Clerk Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga