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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Caygua
Heights held July 17, 1995 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
Pimentel; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt.
Day.
ABSENT: Attorney Tyler
OTHERS PRESENT: Brian Brooks
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
The Board discussed the proposal from the New England Security Group, agent for
Fleet Bank, requesting the construction of a Fleet Bank Drive -up ATM. The Board
reviewed the Site Plan submitted and questioned,the need for an "escape" lane to
allow overflow customers to get out of line without stopping at the ATM. It was
noted that the pedestrian walk -thru will be blocked off.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
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RESOLUTION 4688 - APPROVE FLEET BANK DRIVE -UP ATM
VOTED to approve the site plan submitted by Fleet Bank and prepared by T.G. Miller,
P.C. dated 6/13/95 to construct a Drive -up ATM with the following changes and
condition: to delete the "escape" lane and to widen the entrance to the ATM, and
further, the Board may, at some future time, require the Fleet Bank to provide
an "escape" lane if deemed warranted. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 19, 1995 and Public
Hearing held July 3, 1995 as previously furnished'Trustees in copy form with a
correction to an item in the Mayor's report of June 19 to read, "...Country Club
Golf Course." Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
The Mayor reported on the following:
- Letter from T.C. Personnel Dept. re formation of a consortium for the purposes of
handling the Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers License Holders.
-T.C. Planning Federation - need a Trustee to volunteer (appointed official).
-Re the Mayor's recent letter to neighbors of the Group Home at 2229 N. Triphammer
Rd., regarding the number of vehicles in the front yard, it was noted that,
although there.has been some improvement, the Mayor should contact the Groton
Health Care Manager to request further improvement.
- Discussion re abandoned /unlicensed vehicles and motor homes standing for long
periods of time on private property. The prospect of adopting a Local Law for
this purpose was considered. Police Chief Wall was instructed to draft appropri-
ate language for consideration at the next meeting.
- Enormous quantities of brush for pick -up on first and third Fridays continues to be
a problem for DPW crews - collection oftentimes spills over into Monday and Tuesday.
It was suggested that because of the unsightliness of brush remaining at the curb-
side over the weekend and occasionally at times when pick -up is not scheduled, the
problem must be addressed, and it will be in the next issue of Village Voices.
No monthly report from CHCA.
Fire Supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office.
Supt. Day reported that John Patte has begun the summer maintenance of vehicles.
He reported also that 825 Hanshaw Road is being.prepared for a repainting. There
were no bids received for the sale of the Rescue Vehicle.
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Treasurer Silber's report has been placed on file.
Financial Reports and Abstract of Warrants were distributed. The Treasurer
reported that he is currently working on the 1994 -95 Financial Report to the
State to meet the July 31 deadline.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4689 - APPROVE REAPPROPRIATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE TREASURER
VOTED to approve reappropriations as follows: $16,735 from Contingency to A3120.2,
$2,729.74 from Fund Balance in the Capital Fund and $2,580.22 from General Fund
Contingency to H1640.2, Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen,
Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4690 - APPROVE INCREASE IN REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR
825 HANSHAW ROAD PROPERTY
VOTED, that, at the recommendation of the Treasurer, the reimbursement rate for
825 Hanshaw Road, Village -owned property, be increased from $325 /month to $340/
month effective at the time of the September payment. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer,
Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel-voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4691 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the following Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer:
Transfers for FY94 -95 requested, to accomodate accounting entries.
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From:
A1990.4
Contingency
To:
A1410.1
Clerk Personal Services
Amount
$ 180
A3410.46
FD Rescue
A3410.42
FD Supply
440
F8320.41
Water Purchase /SCLIWC
F9710.6
Principal /Bonds
16,425
F8320.41'Water
Purchase /SCLIWC
F9710.7
Interest /Bonds
2,865
G1990.4
WWTP Contingency
G8130.42
WWTP Supply
1,940
G1990.4
WWTP Contingecy
G8130.45
WWTP Contractual Exp
300
G1990.4
WWTP Contingency
G8130.47
WWTP Tipping Fees
2,310
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From:
A1990.4
A1990.4
A1990.4
G8130.45
insfers for FY95 -96
Contingency
Contingency
Contingency
WWTP Contr Exp
To: Amount
A1620.2 Village Hall'Equipment 600
A1620.43 Village Hall Insurance 350
A1964.4 Refund Property Tax 115
G8130.41 WWTP Other 550
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 7/17/95 in the following amounts;
General Fund - $63,389.43; Sewer Fund - $25,136.90; Water Fund - $1,273.60;
Capital Fund - $789.94. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel
voted YES.
Question arose as to how to proceed in the matter of the F.D. rescue vehicle due to
the fact that24L rescue vehicle has not sold (see Res. 4679). The Treasurer
offered the following suggestions: 1 /keep trying to find a buyer for 241 and keep
the new Jeep on "hold," 2/ give the Jeep to the Police Department and keep looking
for a buyer of "vehicle 241' while continuing to use it, 3 /go ahead with the) Jeep
renovation and find a buyer "whenever."
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Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 4692 - PROCEED WITH JEEP RENOVATION FOR USE AS F.D. RESCUE VEHICLE
® VOTED to renovate the 1995 Jeep to be used as a rescue vehicle by the Fire
Department and to authorize F.D. Supt. Day to form a committee to agressively
promote the sale of 241 for $20,000. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
There was no monthly report from the Attorney. It was noted that the firm of
Sovocool, Pfann and Tyler is now defunct and Village Attorney Tyler has joined
the firm of True, Walsh b Miller.
Motion by Trustee Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4693 - DESIGNATE FIRM OF TRUE, WALSH S MILLER AND RETAIN
VILLAGE ATTORNEY TYLER
VOTED to designate the firm of True, Walsh & Miller for the remainder of the
official year and to continue to retain Attorney David Tyler of that firm as
Village Attorney for that same period. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,
Kozen, Pimentel voted YES.
Police Chief Wall submitted his monthly report which is on file.
Trustee Bisogni left the meeting at 9:05 PM.
Supt. of P.W. Cross submitted his report which is on file in the Village Office.
Supt. Cross reported that Working Supervisor Zona has resigned from his position
with the Town of Varick and also, that it is the consensus of the P.W. Committee,
after reconsideration, that Mr. Zona be given the use of a vehicle for a 9 -month
period when it is expected he will move closer to the Village of Cayuga Heights.
The issue will be evaluated at that time.
Michael Champion has been hired as seasonal laborer, effective 7/17/95 at an hourly
rate of $7.50.
Trustee Pimentel inquired about the progress regarding the matter of metal stakes
removal from certain Village properties. No action has been taken, as yet.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer to adjour the meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk