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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/19/1990MINUTES of Special Meeting - 10/29/90 session to consider personnel benefits per motion of Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 4193 APPROVE BENEFITS FOR FULL -TIME, NON -UNION EMPLOYEES VOTED that health insurance for all full -time, non -union employees be fully paid by the Village retroactive to June 1, 1990 and to authorize a refund to those employees with family coverage who have contributed since June 1, 1990. Effective immediately. It will also include the additional benefit of the dental basic supplement as described by BC /BS. Beginning in the fiscal year 1991 -92; an optical-benefit of not more than $100 per year per employee will be added. The motion also included adding two holidays to the presently authorized nine. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voting yes. Cost of the added health benefits was estimated at ca $810 for family coverage and $216 for individual coverage (per year at present rates). There was consensus that more information was needed before designating the additional holidays, considering any change in sick leave, and considering requiring of uniforms by public works personnel. Trustee Searle moved, seconded by Trustee Wheeler that the executive session be ended. Unanimously approved. Trustees Camp, Pimentel, Searle and Wheeler voting yes. The special meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m. Ronald E. Anderson Mayor MINUTES of.a Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights at 7:30 p.m. on November 19, 1990 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss. Wheeler; Acting Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS: Attorney Winn, Mrs. G. Banfield, Noel Desch, Ted Wixom, Marc Cramer. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order and opened it to privilege of the floor. Attorney Philip Winn, representing Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Banfield of 110 Iroquois Road appeared to discuss the latters' request relative to purchase of a strip of land from abutting landowner, Dr. Salerno, in order to bring their pre- existing, non - conforming lot size into compliance with the current Village Zoning Ordinance, thereby enabling subsequent construction of a garage. Question arose as to whether the addition of this strip would be of benefit and, ,;�3 6 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 more importantly, whether it would detrimentally affect the grandfather status. The matter will be referred to the Village Attorneys and Zoning Officer and their determination will be forwarded in a letter to Me. Winn and the Banfields. Noel Desch and Ted Wixom appeared to discuss the SCLIWC demand -side management project and to cite many of the advantages that it would have for the Water Commission. After some discussion of savings on electrical bills and the projects that would need to be taken care of in order to improve the whole system, the Board discussed the draft resolution and adopted it with the addition of the fourth "Whereas" prepared by Attorney Oesterle. Moved by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4194 - ACCEPT DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY FIVE VILLAGE AND TOWN BOARDS O &M PROJECT WHEREAS the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission on August 1, 1990 filed a notice of intent to submit a Demand Side Management Project to NYSEG involbing the construction of aff -peak water production and transmission facilities that would.be necessary to enable the commission to utilize 900kw demand and 3,116,600 KWH of annual energy during off peak periods for a nominal contract period of 15 years and WHEREAS the SCLIWC retained the firm of Lozier Engineers and Architects to prepare an engineering report defining the cost of facilities required and among other things assessing the risks of operating production and /or Transmission ' facilities during off peak periods and WHEREAS the SCLIWC has received the engineering report and evaluated its findings and by resolution adopted at its regular meeting on November 8, 1990 recommends that the parties to the intermunicipal agreement authorize the commission to submit a bid in accordance with the project description specified in Appendix A and WHEREAS THE SCLIWC has informed the Village of Cayuga Heights that participation in this project, if funded by NYSE &G, shall result in substantial cost savings to the citizens of the Village of Cayuga Heights, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Village of Cayuga Heights hereby authorizes the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission to submit a bid for 900 KW of Demand Side Management in accordance with the description in Appendix A subject to the following conditions: The bid shall state as one of its conditions the following: Negotiations and arrangements for commission member cost sharing will occur following initial award group notification by NYSE &G including public hearings to consider the specific amendments to the intermunicipal agreement. The Commission will be the lead agency for the preparation of such amendments. Unanimously passed. ' Trustees Camp, Fleming. Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Marc Cramer of 300 Cayuga Heights Road, who served in recent years as Chairman of the Finance Committee on Town of Ithaca Board, appeared before the Board with an overview of how the Town budget works, explaining the differences between the two major funds - Townwide (includes VCH) and Parttown. He spoke G� MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 of his concerns regarding the function of both - but unethical." His suggestion of th@ formation 3 or 4 people to study the issue (he would be wi so desired) met with full Board endorsement and also. which he described as "legal of a task force consisting of [ling to serve if the Board Trustee Wheeler agreed to serve 5 Moved by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1990 with a correction per Trustee Wheeler on page 4, para. beginning "Treasurer Silber ......fifth line - strike the word "first ". Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Moved by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the minutes of the special meeting of October 29, 1990 with the understanding that the total cost of benefits as referenced in Resolution 4193 will be computed and made available at the next meeting. Further, that the words "Full- Time" precede the words "Non- Union" in the title of Resolution 4193 and also in the first sentence and to extent the first sentence to read "retroactive to June 1, 1990 and to authorize a refund to those employees with family coverage who have contributed since June 1, 1990. Add: "Effective immediately." Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel,`Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Searle: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 11/19/90 in the following amounts: General Fund - $33,029.99; Sewer Fund - $20,479.80; Capital Fund #131.84 with a correction on page 2 - Fire Department Other Expense - County Wide Appl. should be for 33.00. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming. Pimentel. Searle. Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Mayor Anderson reported on the month's correspondence: - Verlee Wood - re her costs relative to re- opening of Remington Road. Attorney Oesterle made reference at this point to her "Remington Road Timeline." The Mayor will respond to Ms. Wood. - Judith Ashcroft - questions whether people who continue to walk in the roadway where there is an adequate sidewalk alongside be required to use the sidewalk. - The-Police-Chief:ttated'it_is illegal for piople-to walk in the road where there is a sidewalk unless they walk against traffic. The Chief will communicate with her on the pedestrian issue. - John Homa - re his unpaid bill for water line repair - he states he is applying for a court hearing to resolve this dispute. The Attorney stated that as a matter of principle, the Village should suQ him.becdu�e_be is unfairly impinging on other taxpayers by refusing to pay it and - making everyone efse pay it. She thought it could be done in small claims court without an -attorney. -She will investigate. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 Moved by Trustee Searle, seconded by Trustee Camp: RESOLUTION 4195 - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS TO PROCEED WITH JUDGEMENT AGAINST ® HOMA VOTED to authorize Attorney Oesterle to proceed in the Village of Cayuga Heights' behalf with a judgment against John Homa in small claims court in the amount of $1005.38 for repairs to his water lateral. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Trustee Searle left the meeting. In an effort to prevent such disputes in the future (Roma), it was suggested that homeowners sign a form before such work is accomplished (in non - emergency situations) stating they agree to pay costs. The Attorney stated she will design a one -page form with a "deposit" clause on it. - Marvin Levine - credit to Police Chief for personal help and professional manner re situation involving his son. - Vacancies to appointive bodies at the County level - Mayor will get full list so Board will know where openings are and can submit names. - Division for Youth - changes in procedures, i.e., individual municipalities can put in for programs rather than County Youth Board. Trustee Searle will be asked to follow through. -Leo Meltzer -.re Omniride and service to Cayuga Heights. He complains that the area in which he lives (Northwest corner of Cayuga Heights) is poorly serviced by the bus system while "virtually every street in the Norhteast is covered." He asks if the Board can persuade a bus company to service his area, "in the interest of ecology if not for profit." Discussion ensued; there was no Board action. - Reference to a letter from Dept. of State dated July 10, 1979 addressed to Att. Sovocool (Trustees requested a copy) listing procedures for creating a coterminous town /village. Mayor Anderson was instructed to write to the State for an update of information relative to the number of coterminous town/ villages in New York State at present and whether the procedures have changed. Fire Chief Miller reported that the Seagrave Engine has been repaired at a cost of $5738 - $2000 less than the estimate. It has passed the pump test and is back in service and the Fire Council has suggested that it be sent to the Seagrave dealer for annual inspections. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4196 - ACCEPT SAULSBURY BID FOR TURN OUT GEAR VOTED to accept the bid from Saulsbury Fire Apparatus for fifteen sets of Protective Jacket & Bib Overalls for Structural Fire Fighting in the amount of $7245.75. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel. Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Chief Miller recommended that the old Engine 201, 1968 American LaFrance be given to Rick Dobson since no one else is eilling to buy it or take it free of charge. �J I MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4197 - VILLAGE TO GIVE AMERICAN LAFRANCE ENGINE 201 TO DOBSON OF DANBY MOTORS VOTED that since the Village has not been able to find a buyer for the 1968 American LaFrance Engine 201, nor anyone else willing to take it free of charge except Rick Dobson of Danby Motors, that it be given to him. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Treasurer Silber distributed copies of the Budget Status Report as of 10/31/90 and the Treasurer's Report for November which has been placed on file in the office. The Treasurer reviewed the proposed Town of Ithaca Fire contract. Moved by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION - 4198 APPROVE PROPOSED TOWN OF ITHACA FIRE CONTRACT VOTED to approve the proposed Town of Ithaca Fire Contract and to forward same to the Town Supervisor for signature. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. The Treasurer reported that the Village now has an extended discovery period on the Public Officials Liability insurance from National Casualty at a cost of $480 per year for up to three years. New insurance has been purchased from Jefferson Ins. Co., effective November 17, 1990, at a cost of $3,000 for 1 year, with a $2500 deductible. Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4199 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows: To: From: $ A8160.47 Refuse Equip. Rental DPW Reserve 3200.00 G8160.47 SP Other Expenses S.P. Supplies 100.00 H5410.42 Sidewalk Supplies Sidewalk Contract 150.00 Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. 1 Motion by Trustee Camp, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: ' RESOLUTION 4200 - AUTHORIZE FUND TRANSFERS VOTED to authorize 50% of the Water to General, Sewer to General, General to Capital Fund transfers. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. ,� 140 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 Motion by Trsutee Camp, seconded by Trustee Fleming: ® RESOLUTION 4201 - RENEW $95,000 BAN VOTED to authorize the renewal of the 95,000 BAN from last year at an interest rate to be yet determined ans also to authorize payment of $25,000 on the $50,000 BAN remaining from previous years. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trsutee Camp: RESOLUTION 4202 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS TO RETIREMENT SYSTEM IN BUDGETED AMOUNTS VOTED to authorize the payments in the budgeted amounts of $14,126 and $16,841 respectively to the State and Police Retirements Funds. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Re the State of New York revenue reductions, the Treasurer stated he will present a more detailed report at the next meeting. Attorney Oesterle reported that she had investigated the County's authority ® concerning the method used by the Village for charging the fee for tags to its residents and found that the County has the power to tell the Village how to collect. The Attorney reviewed the points of the "Remington Road Timeline" which she prepared and distributed. In summary: - Public Hearing has already been held for Highway. -Set hearing for Remington Road Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Special Districts. -Pass resolutions noted above (4). -As a courtesy, send letters to those property owners affected. - Complete entineering. -Bid. - Hearing re apportionment amounts. The Attorney reported that she had talked to Attorney Barney relative to the Town's portion of Remington Road and he told her the Town Board has no problem with transferring the road to the Village - the problem is how to do it legally (they would prefer that the Vilalge Board tell them how to do it). She said she will continue to work out the legal aspects of quitclaim. The other issue of annexation of the sewer plant parcel was not discussed by the Town Board. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4203 - HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS VOTED to hold a public hearing on December 17, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider resolutions for setting up special assessment districts for Remington Roadway Fire Protection, Sewer System, and Water System. Unanimously passed. Trustees Camp, Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4205 - AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. TO SEEK BIDS FOR TOW- BEHIND LEAF VACUUM VOTED to authorize Supt. of Public Works Rogers to advertise for bids for a used, tow - behind leaf vacuum similar to the one that is presently being tested by the DPW crew. Unanimously passed. Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Moved By Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel to adjoueeting. Adjournment 10:54 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a Public Hearing 12/17/90 Minutes of a public hearing, duly published and posted, held December 17, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vilalge Hall, to consider resolutions for setting up special assessment districts for Remington Roadway fire protection, sewer system, and water system. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Wheeler; Acting Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustees Camp, Searle, Weiss. OTHERS: Jack Rogers, Dennis Shepherd, Bruce Kusse, David Donner, Tom McCarthy, Sharon Petrillose. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - 11/19/90 Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. Chief Wall reported that he has received the signs for posting on Iroquois Road and White Park Road. Regarding the request from a Village resident for a stop sign at the end of Sunset Drive (onto Wyckoff), he stated he will post a stop sign on a temporary basis at that location - making Wyckoff Road from Cayuga Heights Road west to the Village line a through- street. A public hearing regarding all temporary signs will be scheduled for the same date. Trustee Camp and Attorney Oesterle left the meeting. Supt. of Public Works Rogers presented his monthly report which is on file. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4204 - ACCEPT SECODYNE INC. BID VOTED to accept the bid from Secodyne Inc., the lowest bidder on a cost per pound basis, for Conditioning Dry Polymers. Unanimously passed. Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4205 - AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. TO SEEK BIDS FOR TOW- BEHIND LEAF VACUUM VOTED to authorize Supt. of Public Works Rogers to advertise for bids for a used, tow - behind leaf vacuum similar to the one that is presently being tested by the DPW crew. Unanimously passed. Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Searle, Weiss and Wheeler voting yes. Moved By Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel to adjoueeting. Adjournment 10:54 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk MINUTES of a Public Hearing 12/17/90 Minutes of a public hearing, duly published and posted, held December 17, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. in the Vilalge Hall, to consider resolutions for setting up special assessment districts for Remington Roadway fire protection, sewer system, and water system. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Fleming, Pimentel, Wheeler; Acting Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. ABSENT: Trustees Camp, Searle, Weiss. OTHERS: Jack Rogers, Dennis Shepherd, Bruce Kusse, David Donner, Tom McCarthy, Sharon Petrillose.