HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 11/15/19932S VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a Public Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights duly published and posted, held November 15, 1993 7:15 PM to consider ,
the proposed Local Law No. 4 of the Year 1993 to amend Article IX, Section 1
of the Ordinances of the Village of Cayuga Heights pertaining to the description
of zoning districts of the Village of Cayuga Heights.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel;
Attorney Geldenhuys; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Treasurer Silber.
OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Niederkorn and Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing stating its purpose is to include in the
Zoning Ordinance the establishment of a PUD on property known as the Savage Farm
and located on N. Triphammer Road in the Village of Cayuga Heights. Except for
the establishment of the Planned Unit Development, all other zoning districts will
remain the same. Trustee Collyer questioned the source of the information contained
in the proposed language describing the boundaries of the PUD and the Attorney re-
sponded that she used a detailed survey map of the Village. There being no further
comments or questions, the Hearing was declared closed.
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights
immediately following the Public Hearing.
PRESENT: As above.
ABSENT: As above.
OTHERS PRESENT: Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson called the regular meeting to order.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4527. - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF THE YEAR 1993
VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 4 of the Year 1993 to amend Article IX, Section 1 of the
Zoning Ordinance of the VCH pertaining to the description of zoning districts of the
VCH. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held October 18, 1993 as previously
furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted
YES. Trustee Fleming ABSTAINED. * **
Report of the Mayor:
-Re the safety issue at the WWTP - response to NY DEC on October 26 outlining what
had been done relative.to correction of various safety problems. Re the question of
infiltration, this was studied again in the summer of 1993 and there are still major
problem areas in the NE area of the Town of Ithaca.
- Discussed briefly SCLIWC Back -Flow Prevention Agreement.
Motion by Trustee'Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 1528 - ACCEPT SCLIWC AGREEMENT RE BACK -FLOW PREVENTION
VOTED to accept SCLIWC Back -Flow Prevention Agreement to enforce the Cross- Connection
Control Law on the village's behalf and authorize the Mayor to sign same. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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- SCLIWC rate structure for 1994 - $2.50 flat rate applying to all customers.
- County appointments to be filled: Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board, 3 -year
term on EMC, County Youth Board,.and VCH 2oning.Board of Appeals Chairman Norberg
has submitted his resignation effective-December 31, 1993.
-Supt. of P.W. Rogers has submitted his resignation effective January 15, 1994.
T.C. Personnel Department is handling the advertising for the position and asks if
the Board wishes to advertise in more than the Ithaca Journal and, if so, which
publications they prefer. The Board wished ads to appear in Cortland Standard,
Syracuse Post Standard, Elmira Star Gazette and several trade magazines.
-Youth Bureau Questionnaire - Mayor to complete.
- Rental agreement document for 825 Hanshaw Road - Fire Supt. Leonhardt will review
with the Attorney.
- Luster to Cuomo re underground tanks.
- Branch Post Office - Mayor will investigate Convenient Mart as possible location.
There was no monthly report from the CHCA.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Re the new roof on 825 Hanshaw Road Village -owned property, Supt. of P.W. Rogers
was asked to contact the contractor and ask that he put in writing that if blow -ups
should occur, he will repair them at his cost.
Mayor Anderson presented the Treasurer's report in the latter's absence. Report is
on file.
Last.payment is made to T.G. Miller P.C. marking the completion of the Remington Rd.
project.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4529 - BOARD FORMALLY CLOSES REMINGTON ROAD PROJECT
VOTED to formally close the Remington Road project on the basis that construction of
the road is now complete. Future expenses in connection with the road will be paid
through the proper line items in the General Fund. Trustees Collyei, Fleming, Janis,
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
RESOLUTION 4530 - APPROVE'TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM
TO
AMOUNT
A5110.45 Streets Contract Exp
A5110.42 Streets Supply
$2,500
A5112.42 Cap Improv Supply
A5112.42 Streets Supply
6,500
A5110.2 Streets Equipment
A5110.46 Street Signs
233
A5110.2 Streets Equipment
A5110.47 Streets Equipment Rental
1,217
A5110.2 Streets Equipment
A5110.49 Streets Equipment Mainten
192
A9010.8 Employee Retirement Sys
A9015.8 'Police & Fire Retire Sys
11,945
A9010.8 Employee Retirement Sys
A1990.4 Contingency
71110
Unappropriated Fund Bal
H5112.41 Remington Road •
4,453
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira,
Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by
Trustee Perry:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited
Vouchers dated 11/15/93 in the following
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amounts: General Fund - $92,258.07; Sewer Fund - $26,277.09; Capital Fund - $1,176.05.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Attorney Geldenhuys reported as follows:
A request for Executive Session at
the end
of the meeting to discuss personnel matters.
Re, abstracts to be prepared for
private
roads, the Attorney contacted Tompkins
and Watkins Abstract Corp. and learned
it would
take from 4 to 6 weeks to complete a search at a rough estimate of $400 -$500.
She was
advised to proceed.
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Attorney Geldenhuys reported that O'Reilly's bill as of 9/30/93 amounts to $10,634.70.
She stated he was asked in the retainer letter dated May 20, 1993 to notify her when
his fees approached $5,000. This was not done.. The Board instructed the Attorney
to contact Mr. O'Reilly concerning the matter.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
There was discussion concerning replacement of street lighting with high pressure
sodium bulbs. Chief Wall stated he is willing to replace lighting on a need -be basis
except for immediate upgrading at two locations - Winthrop at N. Triphammer and the
intersection of Burleigh /Winthrop /Simsbury.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4331 - AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF STREET LIGHTS WITH HIGH
PRESSURE SODIUM
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to inform NYSEG to upgrade street lights at the following
two locations: Winthrop at N. Triphammer Road intersection and Burleigh /Winthrop/
Simsbury intersection; and further, to replace all lights that are over 15 years old
and the remainder to be replaced on a need -be basis with high pressure sodium at no
cost to the Village. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Supt. of P.W. Rogers submitted his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
Supt. Rogers submitted a request for Federal funding for two projects - Cayuga Heights
Road - paving two 10' lanes with 4' paved shoulders on each side; N. Triphammer Road -
rehabilitation - passing lanes at intersections and paved shoulders.
There was discussion concerning the current sewer.connection flat fee of $150 which
applies to both inside and outside connections and inspections. The Supt. of P.W.
explained the difference between the permits issued for connection and inspection
and advised that the rate should be one and one -half times the inside rate for outsid
Village connections and proposed a change in rates.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Janis:
RESOLUTION 4532 - ESTABLISH FEES FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS AND INSPECTIONS
VOTED to establish sewer connection fees as follows: Inspection Permit - Inside Village
Rate - $50.00; Outside Village Rate - $75.00; Connection Permit - Inside Village Rate -
$100.00; Outside Village Rate - $150.00 to take effect as soon as legally provided.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4533 - INCREASE COST IN TRASHTAGS
VOTED to increase the cost of trashtags, effective January 1, 1994 as follows:
Sheet of 12 6 -pound tags - from $4 to $5; sheet of 12 15 -pound tags - from $10 to $12
to be in effect until the County changes its fees. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis,
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion.by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Perry:
RESOLUTION 4534 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:56 PM for the purpose of discussing personnel '
matters. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Janis:
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RESOLUTION 4535 - BOARD UPHOLDS ORIGINAL DECISION RE SECOND REQUEST TO
• RECOGNIZE PBA TO Aft 'AS BARGAINING AGENT FOR POLICE CLERKS
® VOTED that in the matter of the second request for'recognition of the Cayuga Heights
Police Benevolent Association as exclusive bargaining agent for the Police Clerk and
part -time Police Clerk /Secretary of the Village of Caygua Heights Police Department,
the Board stands by its previous action (Resolution 4426 - 12/21/92) declining to
recognize same on the basis that there is no community of interest between police
officers of the VCH and the Police Clerk and'part -time Police Clerk /Secretary and
therefore cannot be included in the same bargaining unit. Mr. Mayo will be so
informed. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Perry, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4536 - RESTORE ACCRUALS TO LARRY COOPER'S RFA
VOTED to restore accruals to Larry Cooper's Retirement Fund Account consisting of
75 hours @ $20.67/hr. for a total of $1,550.25, and that this amount be paid to
Larry Cooper with subsequent request to General Accident for reimbursement for same.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, . Pimentel voted YES.
Reconvened to regular session at 10:06 PM
Meeting adjourned 10:06 PM
Anne Kro to
Clerk