HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/20/1995VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held March 20, 1995
® at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel;
Treasurer Silber; Attorney Tyler; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day; Supt. of
P.W. Cross.
ABSENT: Trustee Kozen.
OTHERS: Susan Lustick, Lucy Missirian, Kay Newman, Mike Scleid of Photo USA,
James Alexander, Sarah How, Joseph Rogers, David Sagan.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30.
Ms. Lustick. requested Village approval of a minor subdivision on Klinewoods
Road. At an earlier meeting, the Board had assured Ms. Lustick and Ms.
Missirian that the lot dimensions would allow for division into two legal
lots with the present house on the eastern portion. Neighboring owners
questioned the drainage on the northwestern part of the property and were
concerned as to the placement of a second residence. There was also a
question as to the status of a 6 foot wide strip at the eastern edge of the
lot. It was variously described as owned by the Village, as an easement to
the Village, and as possibly incorporated into the lot as one parcel.
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Motion by Pimentel, seconded by Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4646 - APPROVE REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE PARCEL 5 -4 -15
VOTED to grant approval to subdivide parcel 5 -4 -15, 408 Klinewoods Road, into
two lots. Approval is contingent on the following conditions: l/ Submission of
® a final subdivision map. 2/ Village Attorney's approval of Proof of Title and
description as submitted by applicants or their attorney. 3/ Zoning and build-
ing permit to meet Village approval of site plan and drainage details. Trustees
Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Request to consider adoption of the Town Assessment roll as the basis for Village
Assessments was discussed by the Board: A sample resolution, already passed by
the other five villages, was studied. There was general agreement with the con-
cept, but a specific problem arises in Cayuga Heights regarding the 1996 -97 tax
roll when it is anticipated that Kendal may complete Phase I of their develop-
ment by December, 1995, and thus add a major assessment to the Village roll on
January 1, 1996. With the adoption of the County request, the increased
assessment might be postponed to the March date for towns, and thus be lost to
the Village for tax year, 1996 -97. Additional information is needed from
Kendal and the County Assessor. There was consensus to table the matter.
Photo USA is seeking approval for use of village sewerage facilities for their
operation when they move from Pyramid to Cayuga Mall in the near future.
Approval will depend on analysis of their chemicals by Yaw Environmental and
amounts used. Supt. Cross will write to Ben Curtis, Village of Lansing, re
letting us know and approve of new rentals in the Malls that might produce
non- residential sewage.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
VOTED to approve minutes of a Public Hearing and a regular meeting held February
20, 1995 as furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,
Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
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The Mayor reported on the following:
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-Local Gov't Leaders meeting will be on March 23.
- Request by NYCOM an favor - disfavor of Casino Gambling in N.Y. Trustees were
unanimous in opposition. Survey form will be sent in.
- Request to support proposed amendment to Civil Service Law to expansion of
Rule of 3 to Rule of 10. Chief Wall spoke in favor.
- Received "Field Guide for Local Officials" in dealing with emergencies.
Brief - good -glove box size.
- Changes of address requested by Post Office - 8 in all, 4 agreed to by 3/18.
CHCA - no report.
Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file.
Treasurer Silber distributed transfers, abstracts and end of February budget
update; also the audit report'of the Village Court. All reports are on file
in the Village Office.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4647 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM TO AMUUNI
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A5142.1
Snow Removal
Salary
A1640.1
Central Garage Salary
$2,000
A1990.4
Contingency
A1640.2
Central Garage Equipment
900
A5142.49
Snow Removal
Eqpt Maint
A1640.42
Central Garage Supplies
800
A5110.45
Street Contract
Expense
A5110.42
Street Supply
100
A5142.49
Snow Removal
Eqpt Maint
A5142.42
Snow Removal Supplies
400
F8320.41
Water Purchase
SCLIWC
F8320.42
Water Purchase /Ithaca
1,500
G8130.42
Sewer Plant
Supply
G8130.48
Sewer Plant Purchased Svc
3,700
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated March 20, 1995 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $11,971.59; Sewer Fund - $21,107.11; Water Fund -
$2,168.64; Capital Fund - $475.50. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Pimentel voted YES. * **
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4648 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter Executive Session at 9:25 PM to discuss personnel, insurance and
other union negotiation matters. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Pimentel voted YES.
Regular Session reconvened at 9:51 PM
The Treasurer reviewed changes in the budget from proposals by department heads,
and presented copies of the proposed budget, which entails a tax rate increase of
4 -1 /2R. This proposal is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees.
Attorney: The Intermunicipal Agreement for Bldg. Inspection Services for bisected
properties on the Ithaca - CH boundary is moving toward approval by the City. No
progress on the Time - Warner Cable Agreement. Tyler and /or Geldenhuys will press
for the new contract.
Police Chief Wall presented his report which is on file.
Supt. of P.W. Cross presented his monthly report which has been placed on file.
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Supt. of P.W. Cross reviewed highlights of his report. There are more than
40 applicants for the Working Supervisor position. Larry Marshall, the current
Working Foreman, is retiring at the end of this month. A retirement lunch on
March 30 is planned; Trustees and all Village personnel are invited.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4649 - HIGHWAY SERVICES BIDS
VOTED to participate in the County Purchasing and Central Services bid process
for procurement of Highway Materials and Services. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4650 - SET DATE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
VOTED to set the date for the Organizational Meeting for April 3, 1995 at 7:30 PM.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4651 - RECOMMEND 1995 -96 TENTATIVE BUDGET TO THE NEW BOARD
VOTED to recommend the 1995 -96 Tentative Budget, including sewer and water rates,
to the Village Board for their consideration and adoption at the Organizational
Meeting. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4652 - PUBLIC HEARING RE TENTATIVE BUDGET
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the 1995 -96 Tentative Budget on the same evening
as.the Organizational Meeting - April 3, 1995 at 7:00 PM. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4653 - APPOINT CLARENCE LARKIN AS ACTING VILLAGE JUSTICE
VOTED to appoint Clarence Larkin, Town of Ithaca Justice, to the position of
Acting Village Justice, VCR and to notify the proper authorities of this action.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Pimentel voted YES.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 PM
Trustee Marian Kira
Acting Clerk