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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 5/18/19925/18/92 filaw W Minutes of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held May 18, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider proposed Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1992 entitled, "Establishment of Planning Board." PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis; Attorney Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Leonhardt. ABSENT: Trustees Kira, Perry, Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Robert Nicholas, Charles King, Joe Ciaschi, Kay Newman, Shailer Philbrick, Bill Camp, Mrs. Rockcastle, Mary Call, several members of the Ithaca High School Gov.'t Class. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider adoption of proposed Local Law No. 2 of "1992:- "Establishment of Planning Board" and asked Attorney Geldenhuys to review the several minor changes made to the final copy. She summarized the basic purpose and functions of a Planning Board as proposed. She noted that the Local Law clarifies rather than outlines some of the measures that a Planning Board should consider in any of the various site plan reviews which will come to its attention. Trustee Collyer expressed concern in the matter of the development of the Savage Farm issue and recommended that any change in the proposed Planning Board make -up be deferred until after a decision has been made in connection with the issue. He recommended that a detailed analysis of the Savage Farm proposal be made available to Villagers and that they be given opportunity to vote on it. Attorney Geldenhuys responded that these are two distinct and separate issues - what is being considered for the Savage Farm would require a separate legislative change which would have to ' be approved by Trustees and not a Planning Board. She went on to say that there should be something in place so that Trustees could act as a Planning Board in the interim. In response to Bill Camp's question relative to options for subdividing a lot into two parcels, Attorney Geldenhuys said that the basic requirements are the same as they have been - this new legislation gives the Planning Board discretion over and above numbers, i.e., environmental concerns. There were no further comments and the Public Hearing was declared closed. Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 18, 1992 immediately following the Public Hearing. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. OTHERS: As above. Mayor Anderson called the regular meeting to order and opened it to privilege of the floor. Mr. Robert Nicholas, Tompkins County Airport Manager, appeared before the Board to request approval for the transfer of the sewer unit at the present terminal to the proposed new terminal site (construction to begin in October, 1992), and also the transfer of the sewer unit at the old hangar complex (which will be used for storage purposes only) to the present terminal which will be occupied by Taughannock Aviation Corp. He assured the Board there will be no increase in sewer usage in either the old or new terminals. He was advised that the Board would consider his request later in the meeting. Mr. Nicholas withdrew. Mr. Charles King, Architect for Talbots Womens' Apparel Company, submitted a proposal to open a retail store in the space formerly occupied by Connie Lewis Real Estate at the Corners Community Center. Trustee Collyer voiced concern over what he believed to be an inadequate number of parking spaces. Discussion focused on the proposed signage which is more than the Zoning Ordinance allows. Mr. King agreed to submit complete drawings and withdrew from the meeting. g1' CJ b Minutes of Regular Meeting - 5/18/92 Shailer Philbrick, Village resident, expressed his feelings relative to the develop- ment of the Savage Farm as a Continuing Care Community and urged the Board to make whatever zoning changes are necessary to ensure approval of the Kendal proposal as submitted, when submitted. He withdrew from the meeting. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and Organizational Meeting held April 6, 1992 and Special Meeting held April 21, 1992 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: - CHS - Fourth grade class visited Marcham Hall for discussion by Mayor on its history. - Metropolitan Planning Organization - problems re policy committee. - Proposed Ice Skating Rink in Village of Lansing - Mayor will keep the Board updated. - Fun Run - Held May 9 - proceeds to go to Police Dept. for youth activities. - E.M.C. document - First Twenty Years - copy in Village Office for those interested. - Reapportionment plans - additional set "R -43" which incorporates most of the VCH. - Most recent figure for State Revenue Sharing - $12,149. - Village Historian, Louise Boyle, has resigned. Suggestions for replacement welcomed. There was no report from the CHCA. Fire Chief Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file. Treasurer Silber distributed his May report, Abstract of Warrants, and pages 13 and 14 to be substituted for those same pages in the 1992 -93 Budget - correction to the Capital Fund Budget to include Packer. The Treasurer requested a meeting Por. the end „of May to pay year -end bills.' The Treasurer distributed draft copies of "Procurement Policies and Procedures” (formalization of existing purchasing policy) for Board review and approval at yea end meeting. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4369 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve List of Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer. (Copy attached to Official Minute Book). Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4370 - APPROVE ABSTRACT OF WARRANTS VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated May 18, 1992 in the following amounts: General Fund - $20,416.73; Sewer Fund - $22,785; Capital Fund - $32,911.17. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Relative to the question of ownership of Parkway Place (minutes of 4/6/92), Attorney Geldenhuys reported that the parcel had never formally been dedicated to the Village and asked if the Village has maintained it over the years. After some discussion, the Board determined that the parcel is privately owned. In the matter of the agree- ment between adjacent property owners who have a right -of -way on Parkway Place, Attorney Geldenhuys advised that the Village's position is that it has no legal interest between private property owners. ' Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4371 - PARKWAY PLACE DETERMINED TO BE PRIVATE RIGHT -OF -WAY VOTED determined that Parkway Place is a private right -of -way and the Village in- tends that it remain so. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 5/18/92 Mm Referring to the draft of the P.U.D. which had been circulated at the April 21st meeting, Attorney Geldenhuys reported that the committee will meet again to incor- porate suggestions from Tustees and the revised draft will be presented for full Board consideration at the next meeting. Police Chief Wall presented his written report which has been placed on file. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4372 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO HIRE PART- TIME,OFFICER VOTED to authorize Police Chief Wall to hire Derek Barr for the position of the seventh part -time Police Officer, effective immediately. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Chief Wall reported that Kathleen Patte will take Mrs. Wanderstock's position as School Crossing,-.Guard, effective Tuesday, May 19. Supt. of Public Works Rogers submitted his written report which is on file. Supt. Rogers reported that the Sewer Plant has installed a flow meter at the Town of Ithaca border in the northeast where a major sewer line comes into the Village. It will now be possible to measure flow amount, particularly in relation to- rainfall. Zoning Officer Rogers brought to the Board's attention the request for a zoning deter- mination from Jonathan Albanese for division of his land located east of E. Shore Dr. in the Town of Ithaca and west of Tyler Rd. in the Village of Cayuga Heights. The Board:of Trustees;. acting:: asiiPlanning ..Board;:_rdviewed:theiproposal and agreed that the division of the land as indicated on the sketch map entitled, "Proposed Sub - division of Lands of Albanese ".dated 4/10/92 is acceptable to the.Zoning Officer and the Village Planning Board. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4373 - APPROVE REFUND VOTED to approve a refund in the amount of $11.93 to Ken Davis for overpayment of a water bill. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. There was brief discussion of the request from Robert Nicholas for transfer of two sewer units and the Board took action as follows: Moved by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4374 - AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF SEWER UNITS AT T.C. AIRPORT VOTED to approve in concept the request from Mr. Robert Nicholas, Airport Manager of T.C. Airport, per agreement to be drawn up by t1*Village Attorney in draft form for subsequent approval by the Board. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4375 - APPROVE PLANS FOR CHANGE OF USE AT CORNERS COMMUNITY CENTER VOTED to approve the plans submitted by Architect, Charles King, for a change in use of the space formerly occupied by Connie Lewis Real Estate to Talbots, a womens' apparel shop located at the Corners Community Center. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. There was further discussion concerning-the proposed Local Law and Trustee Collyer reiterated his concern that the Savage Farm issue be settled before the establishment of a Planning Board. Attorney Geldenhuys stated she will look into the question of a 'referendum in terms of whether it is binding. Motion'tby Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Janis: RESOLUTION 4376 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1992 VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 2 of 1992 entitled, "Establishment of Planning Board" effective upon filing with the State. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis voted YES. L Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.