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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/6/1992P.H. and Organizational Meeting - 4/6/92 ® Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held April 6, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the budget for the fiscal year, 1992 -93. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis; Attorney Oesterle; Treasurer Silber; Police Chief Wall, Fire Chief Miller, Supt. of P.W. Rogers. "SENT:. Trustees Perry,. PimentelL. OTHERS;PRESENT: Marian Kira, Mariette Geldenhuys, Bill Camp,. Gary Leonhardt. „"�• Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the budget and asked Treasurer Silber to summarize the Tentative Budget. The Treasurer stated that the General Fund Budget will be $1,570,745; Water Fund - $289,370; Sewer Fund - $564,680; and Capital Fund - $500,000. He stated that the property tax rate will increase 182 over last year, noting that this portion of the budget carries the entire portion of any budget increase. The Treasurer distributed a graph showing percent revenue changes in the past year - per capita aid dropped by $26,000. Supt. of Public Works Rogers pointed out that the 1992 -93 DPW budget cutback may result in a limitation in services for 1992 -93. The Trustees agreed they would deal with this matter as Villager's complaints arise. There were no further comments or questions and the Public Hearing was declared:: closed. Minute6 : +of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held April 6, 1992 immediately following the Public Hearing. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. OTHERS PRESENT: As above. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order. Mayor Anderson appointed Marian Kira to the position of Trustee to fill the vacancy created by the death of Helen Searle. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 16 and a special meeting gh�eldinMarch 30, 19192 as tperevigogusly furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, ThemMa�or arepoitedron the following: -Tri -Party Agreement Regarding Sewer Unit Exchange (Rogers and Hartley /VCH /Town of Lansing) has been signed by all parties concerned. Mr. Rogers has requested that the 30 -day notice to the Village re the sale of property on Lisa Place be waived. The Attorney saw no problem with granting this request. - County Planned Housing questionnaire - determined that the VCH is not a good site for affordable housing. -NYS Revolving Fund -$9.5 million reserved for sewer plant purposes for fiscal year 1994. - Letter to Kevin Kauffman of SCLIWC (as directed at 3/30 meeting) has not been written but instead Mayor Anderson met with him recently and many of the issues of concern were discussed. - Meeting scheduled for Thursday a.m. with KendalCorp. re development of Savage Farm. Treasurer Silber reported that the Repurchase Agreement has been renewed at TCTC for .�„ 6'months at an interest rate of 4.37. He said he is still in the process of talking with insurers and hopes to have a package for the Village's insurance for the 1993 -4 fiscal year. Mindtes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/92 Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 4/6/92 in the following amounts: General Fund - $30,356.79; Sewer Fund - $22,917.34; Capital Fund - $68,512.21 Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Attorney Oesterle had no monthly report. Mayor Anderson thanked Attorney Oesterle, on this her last Board meeting, and stated that the Village had been extremely well - served during her tenure. He said the Board looked forward to working with Attorney Marietta Geldenhuys. Police Chief Wall reported that part -time Police Officer, Vince Monticello, has re- signed, effective April 15, and that he has chosen someone to take his place. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4354 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO HIRE PART -TIME OFFICER VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to hire Regan R. Roach to fill the position vacated by Police Officer Monticello. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Chief Wall reported that he is looking for a replacement for Edith Wanderstock who has resigned her post as School Crossing Guard, effective May 8 or before if a re- placement is found. Supt. of P.W. Rogers reported that a bid for a new backhoe was received from Five Star Equipment, Inc. at a price of $20,000 and recommended that it not be accepted. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4355 - REJECT BID FOR BACKHOE FrA FIVE STAR VOTED to reject the bid from Five Star Equipment, Inc. for a new backhoe at a bid price of $20,000 and to authorize the P.W. Supt. to rebid at a later time. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. P.W. Supt. Rogers reported that the State contract bid for a new Packer at $50,489 is in effect only until May 31, 1992. He was instructed to investigate which munici- palities have purchased a Packer recently, through State contract, and if they are satisfied with it. Engineer Rogers spoke of a need for the purchase of a flow meter at a cost of $3,192 which will measure flow from surrounding municipalities, as well as infiltration from VCH, and also the purchase of 71 lift rings at a cost of $6,900. These will be expended from the G8130.2 S.P. Equipment account. The Remington Road sewer line problem was explained by Engineer Rogers who was told he could contact David Herrick of T.G. Miller Assoc. P.E. in an attempt to resolve it. Zoning Officer Rogers reported that a question arose•concerning whether Parkway Place is Village - owned. Attorney Oesterle will arrange to have the parcel searched. It was agreed to hold a Special Meeting on April 21, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sutton Conference Room for the purpose of discussing matters concerning Bolton Point 6 zoning. The Canvass of Election for the March 1992 Election is as follows: Village Party: Ronald E. Anderson for Mayor - 89 votes; Glenn Galbreath for Village Justice - 90 votes; D. Wayne Fleming for Trustee - 83 votes; Ralph Janis for Trustee 87 votes; David Pimentel for Trustee — 82 votes. There were 85 votes on the Public Counter and 10 Absentee Ballots. Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/92 45 Mayor Anderson appointed Trustee Fleming as Deputy Mayor. Mayor Anderson appointed the following: ® Public Works Committee: Trustee Pimentel, Chairman; Trustees Fleming and Perry. Public Safety Committee: Trustee Kira, Chairman; Trustees Collyer and Janis. Mayor Anderson stated that he will represent the Village on the SCLIWC. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4356 - APPOINTMENTS VOTED to approve the following appointments: a. Anne Krohto, Clerk for two official years at 1992 -93 salary of $25,400. b. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer for two official years at 1992 -93 salary of $8,360. c. Sovocool, Pfann, Tyler 3 Oesterle Law Firm for one official year at a fee'of $11,800. d. John B. Rogers, Build�pg Commissioner.for one official year. e. Jdhn B. Rogers, Engineer for one official year. f. John B. Rogers, Zoning Officer for one official year. g. drank Collyer, Acting Treasurer for one official year. h. David Pimentel, Village Forester for one official year. i. Warren A. Blye, Acting Village Justice for one official year -$25 /court sitting. J. Carl Norberg, Chairman, ZBA for three -year term. (Expires 1995) k. Robin Cisne, ZBA Member for two -year term. (Expires 1994) 1. Peter Minotti, ZBA Member for five -year term. (Expires 1997) Trustees Collyer, Fleming ,,,Janis, Kira voted YES. / Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4357 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY VOTED resolved that the Tompkins County Trust Co., Ithaca, NY be designated as the official depository for the Village funds for the 1992 -93 fiscal year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Motionhby Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4358 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES' VOTED resolved that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official bank of the following names to be honored on checks for the 1992 -93 official year,.with two signatures required: 1. Ronald E. Anderson, Mayor or D. Wayne Fleming, Deputy Mayor. 2. Jeffrey A. Silber, Treasurer, or Frank Collyer, Acting Treasurer. 3. Anne M. Krohto, Clerk. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4359 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER VOTED resolved that the Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1992 -93 official year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. 1 THere were modifications as noted by Treasurer Silber in the Tentative Budget re- garding Fire Department insurance and principal and intgrest for Debt Service and new line item - H8160.2 - Refuse Equipment - $51,000. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyert RESOLUTION 4360 - ADOPT BUDGET AND APPENDED SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE VOTED to adopt the 1992 -93 Budget and Appended Salary and Wage Schedule for the fiscal year June 1, 1992 - May 31, 1993.• Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. .� Minutes of Organizational Meeting - 4/6/92 Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4361 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND SEWER RENTS VOTED resolved, that the amount of $801,120 be levied upon the taxable real prop - erty of the Village for the 1992 -93 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 prop- erty shown thereon, according to the total levy of $801,120. Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $30',170.be levied upon the benefited,'ppop -• parties in the Village for the 1992 -93 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 $30,170. Also VOTED resolved, that the amount of $532,208 be levied upon the benefited prop- erties connected to the VCH sewer system for the 1992 -93 fiscal year. Also VOTED resolved, to authorize and directr.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 $532,208. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4361 - ESTABLISH RATES VOTED to establish rates for taxes, special assessments and sewer rents for the I fiscal year 1992 -93 as follows: Real Property Tax $ 3.60/M Sewer Plant Disposal & Maint. 1405.2 Units Inside Village $77.50/U 98 Units for Cornell Business & Tech. Park - Inside Rate $77.50/U 3576 Units Outside Village $116.25/U Special Assessment - Water District $ 18.00 /U Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4362 - ADD DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO 1992 -93 TAX ROLL VOTED to authorize the Clerk to add to the Village Tax Roll for 1992 -93, the amount of $3,527.12 due for delinquent water use bills for the calendar year 1991; there are no general overdue accounts receivable to be added to the Tax Roll. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4363 - SET DATE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS FOR 1992 -93 OFFICIAL YEAR VOTED resolved that regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the 1992 -93 official year will be held on the third Mondays in each month, except the Annual Organizational Meeting which is held on the first Monday in April each year. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira voted YES. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be Monday, May 18, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Trustee Fleming moved and Trustee Collyer seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Anne Krohto