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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 2/19/1995166 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 February 19, 1996 at 7:15 PM in the Village Hall to consider adoption of a Local Law #1 of 1996 entitled, "Amend and Supplement Local Law U3 of.1993 - TRAFFIC LAW." PRESENT:-Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel, Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall. ABSENT: Fire' Supt. Day. OTHERS: Brian Brooks, Robin Palmer, M/M William Downing, Greg Rosati, Ithaca High School students. Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Local Law to amend and supplement the Traffic Law and asked Chief Wall to define the Section to be changed. Chief Wall stated that a letter from a resident of 100 Ridgewood Road expressing his concerns for the hazardous conditions that exist along the portion of Ridgewood Road that lies in the VCH prompted the Board to consider this change to Section 7 - Parking, Standing and Stopping. Chief Wall stated there is currently no parking on one side of Ridgewood and adoption of this Local Law will prohibit parking on both sides. There were no comments or questions and the Hearing was declared closed. Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights following the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM. PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. 1 OTHERS: As above. Robin.Palmer, Village representative to the Intermunicipal Cable Commission reported tot the group met on February 8. Carol McTague of the NYS Department of Public Service was in attendance. Items discussed: rate regulations /competition from tele- phone company, development of a device which will make it possible to block out offensive programs, institution of a rating system similar to that used to rate movies, restriction to nighttime hours for the viewing of adult progams. Mr. and Mrs. William Downing, owners and residents of an apartment house at 107 Cayuga Heights Road, appeared to express their concern regarding the excessive noise level emanating from the Sigma Chi Fraternity ,located directly across the street, during the latter's social activities. The Downings urged the Board to adopt a Noise Ordinance, believing that peer pressure is the solution and such vehicle would serve as leverage to the President of the Fraternity in dealing with disorderly guests. Attorney Tyler stated'he will research the criminal law pertaining to the matter and he and Chief Wall will review the language of the noise ordinance adopted by the Village of Dryden and City of Ithaca. The Downings withdrew from the meeting. The Mayor reported on the following: - Revised agreement from SCLIWC for Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4724 - APPROVE TRANSMISSION MAIN MASTER METER AGREEMENT TO SUPERSEDE-RESOLUTION .. 4715.. -_12/.18/_9.5_..ON THE SAME MATTER WHEREAS, a plan for the installation of master meters on the Southern Cayuga Lake• Intermunicipal Water Commission (SCLIWC) Transmission Main has been proposed; and WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights (Village) has considered said plan and acknowledges its cost responsibilities as described in the draft "Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement" :4•t,.,., 2/8/96; and Minutes of Regular Meeting - 2/19/96 2 -1 G WHEREAS,'SCLIWC proposes to provide bidding and construction management services for the Village in connection with this project; and WHEREAS, the Village may authorize the Town of Ithaca to sign contracts on the Village's behalf particularly when, as is the case in the Transmission Main Master Meter Project, time is of the essence and further review of the project by the Village after bids are received and found to be within the engineer's estimate would add no value. to the project; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights hereby agrees to the terms of the draft "Transmission Main Master Meter Agreement" dated 2/8/96, approves the contract documents, authorizes bid proposals to be solicited by the SCLIWC, and grants authority to the Town of Ithaca to enter into a contract on the Village's behalf to construct the Village's share of site improvements to the existing Transmission Main connection to the Christopher Circle and Sheldon Road tank distribution system including the installation of master meters, with the lowest responsive bidder; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes the expenditure of up to $25,213 for the aforesaid improvement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes the expenditure of up to $50,648 of funds held by SCLIWC for the Commission's portion of the project as set forth in such agreement. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. - Report from SCLIWC re possibilities of having the Commission staff collect water payments in the future at a cost to the Commission of $5,300 /yr. - Relrequest from Elizabeth Bolgiano that the Village reimburse her for the plumber's bill ($162.97) incurred when the Village's sewer main plugged during the storm of January 19, 1996. Supt. Cross will investigate the matter. -Town of Ithaca Town Board requesting authorization to install in the Village a historical marker as depicted in their.drawing, in celebration of its 175th anni- versary. The marker would be the property of the Town of Ithaca and they will be responsible for its upkeep. Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4725 - AUTHORIZE TOWN OF ITHACA TO INSTALL HISTORICAL MARKER VOTED to authorize the Town of Ithaca Town Board, in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the.establishment of the Town of Ithaca, to install on the front lawn of the Village Hall, a historical marker commemorating the origins of Cayuga Heights. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. - Letter from Dr. Agostini commenting favorably on the DARE program. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4726 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1996 VOTED to adopt Local Law O1 of 1996 entitled, "Amend and Supplement Local Law 1/3 of 1993 - TRAFFIC LAW." Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. Trustee Bisogni reported that the CHCA has decided to dissolve due to a lack of interest. The Fun Run will be held this year as usual. Discussion ensued concern- ing the continuation of the publication of Village Voices. It was the consensus that it would continue. 168 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 2/19/96 Fire Supt. Day's report was presented in his absence by Brian Brooks and filed. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4727 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF CUSTOM RESCUE PUMPER VOTED to authorize the acquisition of a custom Seagrave Rescue Pumper, through Halpin, the cost of which is not to exceed $267,000 and financing of said vehicle is to be in accordance with the plan distributed at the January meeting. This resolution is to take effect on February 21, pending approval from the Treasurer. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozpn, Pimentel voted YES. 3 Treasurer Silber submitted his financial and monthly reports which have been placed on file. The Treasurer reviewed the comments made by the State Examiners who have recently concluded their audit of the Village. Their concerns relate to Village investment policy, repurchase document, proper authorization re travel, establishment of sewer rates by local law which requires a public hearing. Treasurer Silber stated he will not produce an annual report and gave a brief commentary on the Village's financial position stating that it is good but the Village has more debt (albeit at a comfort- able level) and smaller surplus than it did five to six years ago. . Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4728 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows with one change: FROM TO AMOUNT A5110.45 Street Contracts A5110.46 Street Signs $ 170 A1990.4 Contingency A5142.1 Snow Personnel 6,000 A5142.2 Snow Equipment A5142.49 Snow Equipment Maint 1,500 F1990.4 Water Contingency F8352.4 Water Refunds 100 Change: A5110.43 - Streets Ins. rather than Snow Equipment. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 2119196 in the following amounts: General Fund - $29,922.15; Sewer Fund - $19,086.23; Water Fund - $82.67 with changes as follows: Ciaschi, Dietershagen - A1320.41, West Publishing - A1620.42, Mobil - (split) A3120.42 - $4.72 and A1640.42 - $11.10. Trustees'Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. The Attorney made reference to a letter he distributed from NYS Workers' Compensa- tion Board regarding the issuance of permits by the Village (or when the Village enters into a contract) to be sure that the applicant or individuals involved prove that the required workers comp benefits coverage has been obtained. Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file. Chief Wall prepared an annual report which he distributed to the Board. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4729 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO ?TIRE PART TIME OFFICER VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to hire Daniel Drew to fill the position vacated by Officer Regan Roach, effective immediately, and to notify the T.C. Personnel Department. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 2/19/96 41CJ Supt. of P.W. Cross submitted his monthly report which is on file. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: ® RESOLUTION 4730 - AUTHORIZE SUPT. OF P.W. TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNTY CONTRACT VOTED to authorize Supt. Cross to participate in the current County contract for highway purchases. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. t rj Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen: RESOLUTION 4731 - AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF THE BC /BS CONTRACT FOR 1996 -97 VOTED to renew the BC /BS Contract, Regionwide II coverage, at monthly premiums of $265.56 for Individual rate and $645.10 for Family rate, for the year April 1, 1996 through March 31, 1997. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Pimentel voted YES. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM ' 1 Anne Krohto Clerk