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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/1/19911 Minutes of Special Meeting - 3/19/91 Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Ronald E. Anderson Mayor 13 Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 1, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 3 of 1991 - Traffic Control, amending and superseding Local Law No. 2 of 1991. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Miller. OTHERS: Mr. George Gibian, M/M Ken Myers, Bill Camp, Mrs. Rockcastle, Pete Scala. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the proposed Local Law and asked Chief Wall to describe the lcoation for placement of the NO PARKING signs. Chief Wall pointed out that there are no abutting property owners who will be affected by the NO PARKING regulation during the daytime. There were no further comments and the Public Hearin was_declared_closed at 7:05 P m___ -___ -_ Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 1, 1991 at 7:05 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the budget for the fiscal year, 1991 -92. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Truatees Collyer, Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Supt. Chief Miller. OTHERS: As above. Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler; of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the budget and asked Treasurer Silber to review the preliminary alterations in the Tentative Budget. The Treasurer noted that the real property tax levy of $682,312 represents a 24% in- crease over last year's. There were changes to several salary line items and the total for the General Fund Budget is $1,435,062. Because there is a surplus in the Water Fund, the Treasurer reported that $10,118 of the surplus is appropriated to reduce the Water Benefit Levy for 1991 -92. The Treasurer noted several adjustments in the Sewer Fund for a total amount in that budget of $559,801. The Treasurer dis- tributed copies of the revised Salary and Wage Schedule which prompted discussion initiated by Trustee Collyer who asked why salary increased appear to be 7% across the board when the cost of living is projected to be 5.5 - 6% and asked if a salary survey was done. He was told that merit is also a consideration when salary increases are being determined and yes, a salary survey had been done of the surrounding munici- palities. There were no further questiosn or comments and the Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:40 - g^ m_-^------------------------- ^--- ------ ---- ---- ------- - - - - -^ - --- ----- --- --- --- - --- - Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Caygua Heights held April 1, 1991 immediately following the Public Hearing. PRESENT: As above. OTHERS: As above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 18 and a special meeting held March 19, 1991 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Mayor Anderson presented his monthly report as follows: -Copy in hand of Paula Bensadoun's resume for Tompkins County Youth Board. RESOLUTION 4244 - APPROVE OF PAULA BENSADOUN TO YOUTH BOARD VOTED to approve the appointment of Paula Bensadoun as the Cayuga Heights representative to the tompkins County Youth Board for a two -year term, to run to 1993 and to forward her resume to the Tompkins County Baord of Representatives. Trustees Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Trustee Collyer ABSTAINED 1 4 hinutes of Orgaaizatioaal Meeting - 4/1/91 - Letters re Remington Road - from McCarthy, Shepherds, Rogers and other property owners saying they do not want the road widened, trees cut down, etc. - Letter from Attorney Laura Holmberg, lawyer for the Shepherds, asking for a copy of the map of Remington Road which was to be filed.per resolution adopted in January and also, related questions. - Notice that DOT has closed its Ithaca office and moved to Cortland. -17 -page report entitled NO STRINGS ATTACHED: The Fiscal Necessity of Mandate Relief - copy in Village Office for those interested. - Request from George Gibian of 311 Rost Street that an exception be made in his case to allow him to connect to the VCH WWTP because of the failure of his septic system. Mr. Gibian submitted a written statement which is on file in the Village Office. In light of the pending litigation between the Village and Town of Ithaca, the Attorney advised the Baord to take up the matter in executive session. -Met with two members of the NYS Cable Commission to discuss the status of the Village's contract with ACC. They recommend the formation of a small advisory com- mittee consisting of 2 Board members and 2 Villagers to begin work on a new contract with ACC to be in place by 1993 and offered to provide copies of contracts with Village of Dryden and Village of Trumansburg for the committee's perusal. The Mayor asked for names of people interested in serving. -Re trashtag operation - committee is needed to work out the details for implementa- tion and for input at the May 2 public meeting at the Cayuga Heights Elementary School when issues relating to trashtags, recycling and other solid waste matters will be discussed. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4245 - AUTHORIZE COMMITTEE TO IMPLEMENT TRASHTAG OPERATION VOTED that a committee consisting of Mayor Anderson, Supt. of P.W. Rogers and Trustee Pimentel be authorized to work out the details of the trashtag operation and proceed with its implementation. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. * ** , Bill Camp of 203 Cayuga Heights Road noted that he was one of several Cayuga Heights Road residents present who wished the Cayuga Heights Road improvement issue addressed at that point in the meeting. Mayor Anderson, varying the sequence of the meeting's agenda, asked Supt. of P.W. Rogers to present his report. Mr. Rogers reported that it is the recommendation of the P.W. Committee to provide for: 3' gravel shoulders on the east and west sides of the road, leveling of the "dip" just north of Remington Road and spray patching to prevent excessive deterioration of the asphalt surface. The point was stressed that there is no intention of widening the road; the blacktop will remain 10' from the center of the road plus a 3' gravel shoulder. Engineer Rogers reported that the March WWTP flow was 2 MGD and the average for the last 6 months was 1.95 MGD. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4246 - AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN SERVICE CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF WWTP VOTED to authorize a 5% increase in the service contract with Yaw's Environmental Processes Control, INc. for oeration of the VCH WWTP for one year, effective June 1, 1991. Trustees Callyer, Fleming, Perry, P4Wtel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Zoning Officer Rogers brought to the attention of the Board the fact that there are several unsightly properties in the Village for which there are no governing zoning regulations enabling him as Zoning Officer to enforce clean -up. The Board will decide on a proper and reasonable approach to the problem at a later time. Reporting for the CHCA, Trustee Searle said that 4 or 5 volunteers are needed to help with the upcoming walk /run in May. Fire Chief Miller presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. Treasurer Silber distributed copies of his report and Abstract of Warrants for approval. Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/1/91 15 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated April 1, 1991 in the following amounts: General Fund - $9,053.26; Sewer Fund - $8,002.65. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, ®Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. The Treasurer requested that first payment on the new ladder truck be added to the above in the amount of $106,599 to Pierce Mfg. Incorp. to be paid out of the Capital Fund (H3410.20). He explained that by paying this amount at this time $7,009 will be deducted from the final invoice. Motion by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4247 - AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF BAN #1 OF 1991 VOTED to authorize the issuance of Bond Anticipation Note No. 1 of 1991 with Tompkins County Trust Company for one year in the amount of $100,000 at a rate not to exceed 6.5% toward purchase of a fire truck. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4248 - AUTHORIZE FIRST PAYMENT TO PIERCE MFG. FOR FIRE TRUCK VOTED to authorize the first payment on the new ladder truck to Pierce Mfg. Incorp. in the amount of $106,599. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4249 - AUTHORIZE INTERFUND TRANSFERS VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to make interfund transfers as outlined in the 1990 -91 budget. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Attorney Oesterle reported that Town Attorney Barney, after reconsideration, approved the legal descriptions spelled out in the fire contract which she will send to the Mayor for his signature. Also, the Town of Ithaca has agreed to deed its portion of Remington Road to the Village and, together with the sewer plant property, will be annexed to the Village. Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. The Canvass of Election for the March 1992 Election is as follows: Cayuga Heights Party: Helen M. Searle for Trustee - 116 votes. Independent Cayuga Heights Party: Frank F. Collyer for Trustee - 131 votes. Village party: Hope C. Perry for Trustee - 125 votes. There were 141 votes on the public counter and 16 absentee ballots; 99 blanks. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4250 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1992 VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 3 of 1991 - "Traffic Control Law" which amends and super- sedes Local Law No. 2 of 1991. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Mayor Anderson appointed Trustee Fleming as Deputy Mayor. Motion by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4251 - APPOINTMENTS VOTED to approve the following appointments: a. John B. Rogers, Building Commissioner for one official year. b. John B. Rogers, Engineer for one official year. c. John B. Rogers, Zoning Officer for one official year. d. Patricia M. Oesterle, Attorney for one official year at a salary of $11,800. e. Gordon B. Wheeler, Acting Treasurer for one official year. 3-6 Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/1/91 f. David Pimentel, Village Forester for one official year. g. Warren A. Blye, Acting Village Justice for one official year, $25 per court sitting. h. Ronald Minor, ZBA Member for a two -year term. (Expires 1993). i. Kenneth Robinson, ZBA Member for a five -year term. (Expires 1996). ' Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4252 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY VOTED resolved that the Tompkins County Trust Co., Ithaca, NY be designated as the official depository for the Village funds for the 1991 -92 fiscal year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4253 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES VOTED resolved that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official bank of the follow- ing names to be honored on checks for the 1991 -92 official year, with two signatures required: 1. Ronald E. Anderson, Mayor or D. Wayne Fleming, Deputy Mayor. 2. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer, or Gordon B. Wheeler, Acting Treasurer. 3. Anne M. Krohto, Clerk. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeelr voted YES. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4254 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER VOTED resolved that the Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1991 -92 official year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. * ** Motion by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by Trustee Fleming: , RESOLUTION 4255 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND SEWER RENTS VOTED resolved, that the amount of $682,312 be levied upon the taxable real property of the Village for the 1991 -92 fiscal year as real property taxes. Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real property shown thereon, according to the total levy of $682,312. Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $20,104 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1991 -92 fiscal year as special assessment on the water district. Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the assessment roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property for special assessment in the water district shown thereon, according to the total levy of $20,104. Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $527,016 be levied upon the benefited properties connected to the VCH sewer system for the 1991 -92 fiscal year. Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Sewer Rent Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property according to the total levy of $527,016. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4256 - ESTABLISH RATES VOTED to establish rates for taxes, special assessments, and sewer rents for the fiscal eyar 1991 -92 as follows: Real Property Tax $ 3.05/M Sewer Plant Disposal & Maint. $77.50 /Uni 1404.2 Units in Village 110 Units for Cornell Business & Tech. Park - Inside Rate $77.50 /Unit 3524 Units Outside Village $116.25 /Unit Special Assessment - Water District $ 12.00 /Unit Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/1/91 17 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4257 - ADOPT BUDGET AND APPENDED SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE VOTED to adopt the 1991 -92 Budget and Appended Salary and Wage Schedule for the fiscal year June 1, 1991 - May 31, 1992. Trustees Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. Trustee Collyer ABSTAINED. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Wheeler: RESOLUTION 4258 - ADD DELINQUENT WATER BILLS AND A/R TO 1991 -92 ROLL VOTED to authorize the Clerk to add to the Village Tax Roll for 1991 -92, the amount of $3,339.97 due for delinquent water use bills for the calendar year 1990; there are no general overdue accounts receivable. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. * ** Motion by Trustee Wheeler, seconded by trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4259 - SET DATE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS FOR 1991 -92 OFFICIAL YEAR VOTED resolved that regular meetings of the Board of Trustees fear the 1991 -92 ofcicial year'will be held "on the'third,Mondays ' iriieach month, except the Annual Organizational Meeting which is held on the first Monday in April each year. Trustees Collyer, Flaming, Perry; Pimentel, Searle, Wheeler voted YES. ' The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be Monday, May 20, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Mayor Anderson named Trustees to committees as follows: Public Works: Trustee Pimentel, Chairman; Trustees.Fleming and Perry. Public Safety: Trustee Wheeler, Chairman; Trustees Searle and Collyer, Surface Water Drainage: Trustee Fleming, Chairman; others to be named if issue arises. by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: 'Motion VOTED to enter into Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss a matter relating to the sewer moratorium, to wit: Mr. Gibian's request for permission to connect to the VCH WWTP. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel to reconvene into regular session at 9:50 p.m. There was 'further -discussion' concerning the sale , of'trashtags -- who�will sell -and where? Are we required io-collect`- sales'tix?: The•'Treasurer, will investigate the question're� sales tax.- . Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Perry to adjourn.(., .I._ I Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. '� Anne Krohto Clerk Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held April 29, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Perry, Pimentel; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Rogers. ABSENT: Trustees Searle and Wheeler, Attorney Oesterle. OTHERS: Bill Camp. Mayor Anderson, called the meeting .to order,stating;that,its, main purpose was to pay bills. 1. Treasurer.Silbert distributed " @opies:�of his ieporti dated -April:28;"1991�and'also'the• list of Abstract of Warrants for Board approval. There was discussion regarding the List of Transfers. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: