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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 September 20, 1993, 7:15 PM to consider
the proposed Local Law No. 3 of 1993 entitled, "Traffic Control — Amending and
Superseding Local Law No. 3 of 1991."
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel;
Attorney Geldenhuys; Treasurer Silber; P.W. Supt. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire
Supt. Leonhardt.
OTHERS: Kay Newman, Barbara Blanchard.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing stating its purpose and Chief Wall explained
that the reason for the proposal to establish further regulations for the restriction
of parking on Highland Road, The Parkway and Northway Road was due to violations com-
mitted by C.U. students who are using Village streets for parking which, in turn,
creates numerous problems. There was some discussion and the Public Hearing was
declared closed at 7:25 PM. I '
Minutes.of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights
held September 20, 1993 in the Village Hall at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT: As Above
OTHERS: Kay Newman,,Barbara Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherry.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sherry requested permission to divide their property at 1002 Hanshaw
Road into two parcels. Zoning Officer Rogers confirmed that, as'shown on the Survey
Map,dated August 13, 1993, both lots would comply.with all Village regulations.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4505 — APPROVE DIVISION OF 1002 HANSHAW ROAD INTO TWO PARCELS
VOTED to.grant permission, acting as a Planning Board, to Mr. and Mrs. John Sherry to
divide their property at 1002 Hanshaw Road into two parcels since the Survey Map dated
8/13/93 shows both parcels will meet zoning regulations. 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 August 16 and a special meeting
held August 20, 1993 as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Collyer,
Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry „ Pimentel voted YES.
The Mayor reported on the following:
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— Letter from David Herrick of T.G. Miller re final application for payment on Reming-
ton Road reconstruction.
— Examination of Audit — several points covered. The Treasurer will provide detail.
— Request from Northeast Senior Citizens via CHCA for annual grant of $1000.
— Request from Dr. John Costello to reduce the number of sewer and water units for
his property at 8 Winthrop Place from two to one since his:•apartment is no longer rented.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4506 — CHANGE VILLAGE RECORDS TO SHOW SINGLE UNITS '
FOR 8 WINTHROP PLACE
VOTED to grant the request of Dr. John Costello of 8 Winthrop Drive to reduce the
sewer and water units as itemized on Village records from two to one unit. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
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CHCA — No monthly report.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file.
The.Treasurer distributed copies of the Abstract of Audited Vouchers and also his
monthly report,which is on file'in the Village Office. He stated that the Financial
Report will be available next week.
The Treasurer reported-that the Public Officials Liability Insurance will not be re-
newed. He is exploring other sources.
The Treasurer reviewed the 'State Comptroller''s Audit for the 1991 -92 Fiscal Year and
explained in detail the major areas of concern:
— 'Water'Fund balance is high'— this balance will be worked down by reducing the amount
of the Benefit Levy that is passed on to homeowners and also by added work on water lines.
— Sewer Fund — plans to improve the Plant and increase capacity needs to be documented
and that the surplus is there to build'reserves'for improvements.
— Investment Policy — this has been modified. Board approved third party Custody
Agreement -at' August meeting.
—Fixed Assets — Board has approved engagement of.a company to do Fixed Assets appraisal.
Fuel Inventories — Treasurer will work with the three departments involved to see
what. can be done on a manual record — keeping basis.
— Capital Projects — need finance plan approval and keep separate accounts for acqui-
sitions and finance.
Treasurer Silberrstated he will'outline, point by point, a response to the State which
he will bring to the Board• €occomment. The Annual Financial Report has been filed
with the-Clerk.
Motion by'Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee'Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4507 — APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED.to apprbve the transfer of $2112 from Fire Equipment Reserve to General Fund for
payment of fire Bose, and also, to transfer $26,000 from the Capital Fund Surplus to
Capital Fund — H5112.41 to cover Remington 'Road expense. Trustees Collyer, Fleming,
Janie, ,Yira, ,P,erry., Pimentel..voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee.Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4508 — APPROVE ABSTRACT'O� AUDITED VOUCHERS
VOTED to.approve the Abstract of.Audited Vouchers dated 9/20/93 in the following amounts:
General.Eund — $37,697..21; Sewer Fund — $31,861.29; Water— $5,011.00; Capital — $25,803.30,
with' the' addition'of 'the;followingi'`A7140.4 - '$1;000 to CHCA; H5112.41 — $25,803.30 to
Orchard'EartW and•Pipe; and A1620:45'— an additional $60.00 to AA Cleaning. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming; Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Three'new accounts have been added'.per State request: A3620.4 — Code Enforcement;
G8010.4 — Attorney Fees;. A7140.41 - CHCA.
Attorney Geldenhuys presented her report.
There was discussion concerning the proposed change in the Bolton Point water rate
schedule.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION'4509 — AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN SCLIWC AGREEMENT
VOTED to autliorize the Mayor to sign the Bolton Point Water System Agreement to Change
Water Rate-Schedule. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Re Cable.,Commission, Attorney'Geldenhuys reported.that the municipality has the right to
regulate, rates,or opt to have the State do it for them. She recommends the latter but
.suggested deferment of Board action until the October meeting.
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There was discussion regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement in connection
with the Kendal application for a PUD on the Savage Farm, copies of which were dis-
tributed by Attorney Geldenhuys.
® Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4510 - ACCEPT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
FINDINGS BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES VCH
VOTED to accept the Final EIS; Kendal Communities Development Corporation Application
For A Planned Unit Development On The Savage.Farm, Village of Cayuga Heights,
Tompkins County, New York - with minor changes. Trustees Collyer,.Janis,.
Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES. Trustee Fleming ABSTAINED.
The Attorney distributed copies of a Draft resolution granting preliminary approval
of the PUD application submitted by Kendal and also copies of a Draft Agreement between
the Village of Caygua Heights and Kendal. The Board agreed to hold a special meeting
on Monday, September 27, 1993 at 3:40 PM for further discussion of these documents.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4511 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1993 - "TRAFFIC CONTROL"
VOTED to adopt Local Law No. 3.of 1993 entitled "Traffic Control - Amending and
Superseding Local Law No. 3 of 1991." Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry,
Pimentel voted YES.
Chief Wall spoke of a need for a School Crossing Guard to fill the vacancy created by
Kathleen Patte at the Parkway /Northway entrance to the CH School. Trustees will try
to find someone.
P.W. Supt. Rogers submitted his monthly report and it has been placed on file.
P.W. Supt. Rogers made reference to a request from Mr. Arthur Shull for conveyance from
the VCH of "Former Turn - Around on Highgate Place."
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4512 -.SALE OF UNUSED LAND LOCATED AT HIGHGATE PLACE
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights as successor in
interest to the. Town of Ithaca. with respect to certain
streets and highways is the owner.in fee of certain lands
located .on the north-side of.Highgate Place and shown as a
portion of a former "turn- around circle" or cul -de -sac on a
certain "boundary and topographic map for Stanley and
Charlotte Shull, 110 Highgate Place, Village of Cayuga
Heights, Tompkins County, New York ",dated April 28, 1993 and
made by T.G. Miller P.C. Engineers and-Surveyors, Allen T.
Fulkerson, L.S.; and
WHEREAS, said cul-de-sac was acquired by the Town of
Ithaca by deed of Martin P. Catherwood and Louise E.
i Catherwood dated March 16,' 1953 and recorded in the office of
the Tompkins County Clerk in Liber 356 of Deeds at Page 286,
which conveyance was for highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, said "turn- around cirele..or,cul- de -sacil was
never constructed or used for highway purposes because
i Highgate Place was ultimately.constructed as a through street
and not as a cul -de -sac; and
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WHEREAS, the Village now has and in future shall have no
purpose for that portion of said cul -de -sac lying north of
and outside the confines of the right -of -way of said Highgate
Place; and
WHEREAS ,• the owners of property adjoining said former
cul -de -sac, Stanley Arthur Shull and Charlotte Ann Shull,
have offered to acquire the remains of said cul -de -sac in
consideration of the sum $100.00,
NOW, it is hereby
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RESOLVED, that the Village declares that said former
cul -de -sac is not presently and shall not in.future be,of use
to the Village; and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village pursuant to the
provisions of Village Law Section 1- 102(2) is hereby
authorized and directed to convey title to that portion of
the former cul -de -sac lying north of and outside the bounds
of said Highgate Place to the adjoining land owners, namely
Stanley Arthur Shull and Charlotte Ann Shull by Quit -claim
Deed, in consideration of the sum of one Hundred and no /100's
Dollars ($100.00) paid in hand.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Supt. of.P.W. Rogers reported that the new DPW pickup truck had been delivered from
Dave Ball Chevrolet at State Contract price of $12,317.53; this will replace the
1980 Ford pickup.
Motion by,Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Perry:
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RESOLUTION 4513 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 11:22 PM to discuss personnel matters. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Janis, Kira, Perry, Pimentel voted YES.
Reconvened into regular session at 11:35 PM
Meeting adjourned at 11:37 PM
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Anne Krohto
Clerk
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