HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/19/19934 VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held July 19, 1993 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel; Treasurer
Silber; Supt. of P.W. Rogers; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Leonhardt.
ABSENT: Trustees Janis, Perry, Attorney Geldenhuys.
OTHERS: Mayor Ted Wixom, David Herrick, Supervisor Kirby, Donald Hartill, Mr. and
Mrs. Widding, Bill Camp.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order, opening it to privilege of the floor.
The proposed Kline Road Bypass Project was submitted and David Herrick explained
that its purpose was to divert alflow of 250,000 gallons Per day from VCH WWTP to
the Ithaca Plant. He urged support stating that adoption by the Cayuga Heights
Board of the draft resolution, copies of which had been distributed to Trustees prior
to the meeting, would provide leverage in presenting the proposal to the Joint Sewer
Board. The Mayor stated the matter would be considered later.•in.the meeting and the
group withdrew.
Mr. and Mrs. Widding appeared to protest the installation of a Cor -ten steel guiderail
between Remington Road and the entrance to their property at 204 N. Sunset Drive,
stating its appearance (rusted steel) is esthetically "hideous." Discussion followed
during which it was agreed that safety measures should be taken at that location and
the Widdings were agreeable to a timber guiderail.
Bill Camp appeared to complain about the situation which exists at 107 Cayuga Heights
Road, where a boat on a trailer has been parked for the past two weeks. He wondere
if this constituted a zoning violation. He raised also the question of the excessive
number of cars parked at Sigma Chi. Zoning Officer Rogers responded that no violati
exists in either case but he will speak to parties concerned in an effort to correct
the situation.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
- Myron Stanton wishes advice on how to install a turn - around on his property in ex-
change for an earlier request for the replacement of two shrubs.damaged during the
grading of Remington Road.
- Receipt from Steven Gayle of tha..Traffic Study Report - Trustees have copies.
There was no report.from CHCA.
Fire Supt. Leonhardt presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
Treasurer Silber reported that the Auditor for the Village's Workmen's Compensation
premiums has uncovered errors in overcharges for overtime hours - approximately $1000
per year over a 3 -year period. The firm is due $730 at this time.
Repurchase Agreement has been renewed for 1.2 million $ for three months at 3.05%.
The Marcham Garden Fund has a balance of $14.00
Treasurer Silber apprised the Board of the situation in which a limited number of
Cayuga Heights households which are connected to the City's sewer system have been
billed by Bolton Point at a lesser rate than the City charges' the Village in their
quarterly billing for those affected households. The grand total paid the City over
a three -year period is $9,000 +. The Treasurer will follow through on this.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4492 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
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Trustees!Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel,voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
® VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 7/19/93 with the following
two changes:
1) pay to TMC for PRemium Analysis for W.C. Audit - A9040.8 - $730.00 and 2) to with-
hold $740.25 from OE&P's bill of $31,561.94 and to pay that amount to VCH Water Fund
to defray their invoice dated 3/26/93 from the Village for repair to water line
damage at 105 Remington Road by Chemung Supply Corp. General Fund - $27,965.84;
Sewer Fund - $28,175.37; Water Fund - $21.44; Capital Fund - $30,821.69. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
It was agreed to hold a special meeting.on Tuesday, July 27, 1993 at 4:30 PM to-
discuss the Kendal Preliminary Plan application and also the Final EIS, if available.
The Mayor asked Trustees to submit their comments on the Traffic Study Report.
Police Chief Wall submitted his statistical report which is on file.
Chief Wall reported that the candidate authorized to fill the vacancy in the Police
Department, namely, Robert Geohner (Res. 4443, 2/15/93) cannot be hired because he
is 32 years of age and does not meet the age requirement of the present Civil Service
guidelines. Chief Wall has selected Jerry L. Cain, Jr. from the Civil Service
canvass and Mr Cain has been offered the position pending fulfillment of psychologi-
cal and physical requirements and the approval of the Public Safety Committee.
Supt. of P.W. Rogers submitted his monthly report which has been filed.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4493 - REJECT BID FOR i -TON DUMP TRUCK
® VOTED to reject the single bid received from Seneca Supply for a 1 -ton dump truck
and to rebid it in September, 1993, when the 1994 models become available. Trustees
Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Zoning Officer Rogers reported that requests for renewal of permits have been received
from Rosetti's and Mobil Stop 'N Shop.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4494 - RENEW ROSETTI PERMIT TO OPERATE RESTAURANT
VOTED to authorize the Zoning Officer to issue a renewal permit to Rosetti's to
operate a restaurant at Corners Community Center under the same terms of the current
agreement dated October 6, 1976. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Re the request from Mobil, the Board instructed the Zoning Officer to provide more
information
There was brief discussion relative to the Draft Resolution submitted by the "Sewer
Group" and Board action was taken as follows"
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4495 - APPROVE KLINE ROAD BYPASS PROJECT IN CONCEPT
VOTED that the proposed Kline Road Bypass Project be approved, in+•concept, as pre-
sented to the Board of Trustees at a meeting on July 19, 1993 in draft form as
follows:
WHEREAS, certain municipalities in the North East suburban area are
currently without treatment capacity that would allow additional
sewer hookups and
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WHEREAS, a project, known as the Kline Road Bypass Project, is being
developed by the staff and consultants of the involved
municipalities, such project diverting flow from the Cayuga Heights
Waste Water Treatment Plant to the Ithaca Waste Water Treatment
Plant and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project, following further agreements
among the involved municipalities, would allow up to 250,000
gallons per day of replacement capacity within the Cayuga Heights
Waste Water Treatment Plant for use by the Town of Lansing, the
Village of Lansing, the Town of Dryden. and Town of Ithaca, be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the governing board of the Village of Cayuga Heights
supports the purpose of the Kline Road Bypass Project and
encourages the further development of plans and agreements that
will rueet that purpose.
Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4496 — INSTALL TIMBERED GUIDERAIL ON N. SUNSET DRIVE
VOTED to install a timbered guiderail between 204.N. Sunset Drive and butting it
directly into the guiderail at Remington Road. ,Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Pimentel voted YES.
Trustee.Fleming moved and Trustee Pimentel seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned 10:40 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk
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