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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/20/199233 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4383 - AUTHORIZE COUNTY TO CONDUCT VILLAGE ELECTIONS VOTED that pursuant to Paragraph c of Subdivision one of Section 15 -104 of the New York State Election Law, all Village elections for the Village of Cayuga Heights occurring after the date of the adoption of this resolution shall be conducted by the Board of Elections of Tompkins County; and further, that this resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum. Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry: VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:57 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Trustees Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Reconvened to regular session at 10:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned 10:21 p.m. 4 Anne Kroht Clerk 14inutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held July 20, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel; Attorney Geldenhuys, Public Works Supt. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Chief Leonhardt. ABSENT: Trustee Janis, Treasurer Silber. OTHERS: Mayor Ted Wixom, Andy Sciarabba, Kay Newman, Pam Camp. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor. Mayor Ted Wixom presented the Village of Lansing's-proposal for a Cultural and Recreational Center, the design of which is expected to meet a variety of community and recreational interests. He reviewed several of the points listed in the "Demand and Financial Analysis" prepared by the University of Michigan Sport Facilities Lab - copies of which had been distributed to Trustees the week prior to the meeting. Andy;:Sciarabba presented the financing options and private funding scenarios, ex- pressing the hope that five municipalities - Towns of Ithaca, Lansing and Dryden; Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights - will pledge a sum of $15,000 per year for ten years as a financial commitment on the insurance policy. He stated that an advisory committee should be formed immediately, After a short question /answer period, both men withdrew. The Board discussed the proposal briefly, raising the point that the Village is currently involved in expensive projects; e.g., Remington Road, sidewalks, fire truck; and Trustee Fleming cited a need for a D.P.W. facility' In conclusion, the Trustees . lapprdved. -thei. concept (land::state3.-.theyuwouldl:like to see copies of the positive replies from the other municipalities. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to.approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 15, 1992 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry,.Pimentel vbted YES. 1/20/92 94L There was no report from the CHCA. The Mayor reported on the following: - Pµblic Hearing re Rules and Regulations and the law regarding Mandatory Recycling - The Sheraton, July 22, 1992 at 7 p.m. per letter dated July 14 from Solid Waste Div. -T.G. Miller - Letter re sewer and water connections for abutting property owners on Remington Road prior..-to road paving. The Board action as follows: Motion by Trustee Pimentel, ~seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4384 - APPROVE ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS VOTED to authorize the Mayor to write to abutting property owners on Remington Road ^.;. to'inform them that,because it is advantageous to the Village not to have to cut into Remington Road at a future time, the Village approves an alternative method of reimbursement, in ten yearly installments plus bond interest, for the installation ^•r' of water and sewer connectiosn (stubbed in) prior to paving of Remington Road. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. �•�' -Re Draft of Planned Unit Development * - Environmental Impact Statement and comments from County Planning Board are required prior to a public hearing on the matter. The Board tentatively set early September for discussion. -T.C. Youth Bureau - questions relating to services they provide, is Village inter- ested in workshops for newly - elected officials, etc. -T.C. Chamber of Commerce - re the concern of the County Tax Committee (group of con- earned Tompkins County business persons) relative to the proposed increase in the sales tax and urging Board action opposing such increase. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4385 - OPPOSE INCREASE IN COUNTY SALES TAX VOTED to oppose•the proposed increase to a local sales tax by the County Legislat;ire. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. In response to Trustee Collyer's question relative to the co- terminous issue, the Mayor stated he will follow -up in the near future. Fire Chief Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file. The Treasurer's report was presented in his absence. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4386 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer: FROM TO AMOUNT A5110.1 Street Salary A5410.1 Sidewalk Salary $2500 G8120.43 SewertLinei.Insv.• G8130.43 Sewer Plant Ins. 100 Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. ^.; Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 7/20/92 in the following-amounts: General Fund - $114,318.32; Sewer.Fund - $15,980.81; Capital Fund - $975.55 and to add to the Capital Fund, the bill;.from Orchard Earth 6 Pipe for $58,964.99. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Attorney Geldenhuys reported on the following: -ACC Franchise - renewal deadline has been extended to September 1. The Attorney stated she will examine the City of Ithaca's franchise. Trustee Kira agreed to work with her on this. -Memo re Conflict of Interest relative to Trustees entering into •a priority reser- vation agreement with Kendal who is expected to make a formal proposal to the Board of Trustees to develop a Retirement Community on the Savage Farm property;in•the .• near future. It was suggested she.contact the Attorney General for an opinion. 7/20/92 Trustee Pimentel commented that at some stage in future discussions concerning �)c) Kendal's proposal, he will ask Department Heads to submit estimates of Village costs relative to the proposed development in contrast to costs in connection with the Cornell proposal several years ago. of,•a.126- unit,developmerit.•.. Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file. The Chief reported that only one bid had been received for the used police car. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming; RESOLUTION 4387 - ACCEPT BID FOR USED POLICE CAR VOTED to accept the bid of $4126 for the 1990 Ford Ltd. police Car. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,•Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Supt, of Public Works Rogers submitted his monthly report which is on file. Public Works Supt: Rogers reviewed the estimates submitted for the Fire Station roof repair and action was taken as follows: Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 4388 - HIRE HOUSE MEDICS TO REPAIR PITCHED ROOF AT FIRE HOUSE. VOTED to hire House Medics to repair the pitched roof at the Fire House at an estimated price of $2,685 with the understanding thatthey will complete the job by the end of August. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4389 - AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO DRAW UP SPECS AND ADVERTISE FOR BID FOR ROOF REPAIR VOTED to authorize the Engineer to draw up specifications and advertise-for bid for the repair of flat roof over old bays at the Fire House and also, flat roof over new bays. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Engineer Rogers reported that the average daily flow at the WWTP for the past two months was 1.4 MGD. Trustee Collyer moved to adjourn the meeting; Trustee Fleming seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 10:50 p.m. ' A ht ,4 Clerk . -..