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Home My WebLink AboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/20/1996( 6t) VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held May 20, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse; Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Sdpt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; 1st Asst. Fire Chief Willie Evans. OTHERS: Sid Saltzman, Kay Newman, two high school students. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order,opening it to privilege of the floor. Mr. Sid Saltzman of 412 Hanshaw'Road appeared to inquire as to what is being done to repair damage from the recent storm. He and Supt. of P.W. Cross will meet to discuss the issue. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 18, 1996, Organiza- tional Meeting held April 1, 1996 and special meeting held April 12, 1996 as pre- viously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: Kevin Kauffman, Exec. Director of SCLIWC is scheduled to appear before the Board to discuss the revised bid results for the Master Meter 5 Control Valve Improve- ment Project and how the change could affect the Village. It was agreed to discuss the matter after Mr. Kauffman's arrival. -List of Village residents who called or wrote regarding complaints relative to recent storm. Letters are on file. - Report of Examination prepared by the Office of the State Comptroller for the period from 6/1/94 through 12/19/95. A summary of recommendations was reviewed, to wit: Repurchase Agreements, Fuel Inventory Records, Imposition 6 Billing of Sewer Rents, Water and Sewer Rents Receivable Control Records, Fixed Assets .Records. A written response to the audit findings will be prepared and filed with the State Comptroller within 90 days. A copy of the Report is available in the Clerk's office for Trustees' perusal. -There will not be a 1997 Bolton Point Benefit Levy. It is suggested that those funds be used for improvement and enhancement of the Village's water system. - Proposal from the CHCA for the Village of Cayuga Heights to resume the Village Voices newsletter. See minutes of 2/19/96 - bottom of page 2. Attorney Tyler has advised that the use of advertising by the Village would be illegal. It was agreed that the task of keeping an updated mailing list could be eliminated if "Resident" were used on address labels. - Mayors of Southern Tier - also Police Chiefs - will meet on May 21 from 1 to 3 PM. Topic: Drug Trafficking In and Between Communites. -Dick Thaler has offered space in his parking lot at Cinema Theater to the Village for the purpose of storing recycled asphalt pavement until such time as it is rejuvenated. The Attorney advised that the Village pay for the use of the site. Supt. Cross will determine a rental value. - Survey re interest in Tompkins County self- funded Workers Compensation - passed on to the Treasurer. - Volunteers still needed for County Youth Commission and Joint Youth Commission. Fire Supt. Day's monthly report was presented by Willie Evans in the former's absence. Re incident of EMS responses to Kendal at Ithaca, the Mayor will investigate as to its propriety. The accident involving Ladder Truck #231 was reported. Treasurer Silber distributed monthly reports.which are on file in the Village Office. Minutes of regular meeting - 5/20/96 yn 2 1. 1 The Treasurer reported that he is currently receiving insurance quotes for Village liability coverage and will make a decision by the end of the month. Regarding the Bond Issue to pay for the Rescue Pumper (Resolution 4718), Treasurer Silber reported that this will be accomplished before the end of the month; Tompkins County Trust Company has quoted a rate of 5.57. (M&T's rate was significantly higher) for a ten -year bond. The Village has an A rating by Moody's. A special meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 31 at 4:30 PM for the purpose of paying year -end bills. Treasurer Silber commented that he will prepare a response to the State Auditor's Examination for Board approval. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4757 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the List of Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows: FROM TO AMOUNT A1325.2 Treasurer Equipment A1325.41 Treasurer Contr Exp $ 500 A1990.4 Contingency A1420.42 Attorney Other 200 A1620.45 Village Hall Contr Exp A1620.44 Village Hall Utilities 670 A1990.4 Contingency A1640.42 Central Garage Supplies 320 A1990.4 Contingency A3120.2 Police Dept Equipment 19,200 A1990.4 Contingency A3410.43 F.D. Insurance 430 A1990.4 Contingency A3410.44 F.D. Utilities 1,050 A1990.4 Contingency A8160.1 Refuse Salaries 11,000 A8510.4 Comm Env Contr Exp A8560.4 Shade Tree Contr Exp 250 G1990.4 Sewer Contingency G8130.44 Sewer Plant Utilities 10,000 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Kusse, seconded by Trustust ee Fleming: ® VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated.5 /20/96 in the following amounts: General Fund - $48,083.39; Sewer Fund - $33,245.44; Water Fund - $1,177.65. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Kevin Kauffman arrived to explain to the Board the change to the Village's contribu- tion in connection with the Master Meter 6 Control Valve Improvement Project. Since there appeared to be a question regarding the correct interpretation of same, Mr. Kauffman said he will review the minutes of the Commission's meeting and report back to the Village Board. Attorney Tyler reported on the following: -He and Supt. Cross are working on a Comprehensive Personnel Policy which eventually will be forwarded to the P..W. Committee for review. -T.G. Miller is conducting a survey on the Frank Hanshaw title for property on N. Triphammer Road for use by Bolton Point. He will have a description shortly. -Time Warner Cable Franchise is going slowly. Brief history: Time Warner Cable requested a draft of the Intermunicipal Cable Commission's agreement at the January 10, 1996 meeting. At that time the Commission urged the Village not to break ranks but to remain part of the negotiating entity. On February 2, 1996, the negotiating committee was designated, with a target to finalize the draft to give to Time Warner Cable by April. Elena Flash's memo to Attorney Tyler of 5/15 shows progress is dragging. Motion by Trustee Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4758 - VILLAGE BOARD EXPECTS DRAFT FROM COUNTY CABLE COMMISSION BY MID -JUNE VOTED Resolved, that given the Village's representation to Time Warner Cable of commitment to complete the matter promptly, the Village expects a completed draft 1 82Minutes of regular meeting - 5120196 3 of the Agreement to be ready by June 15 for approval by the entire Intermunicipal Cable Commission and prompt delivery to Time Warner Cable; otherwise the Village of Cayuga Heights may feel constrained to proceed alone to conclude an Agreement with Time Warner Cable. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen: RESOLUTION 4759 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO PURCHASE FORD EXPLORER VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to order the Ford Explorer at a cost not to exceed $24,000 to be expended from F.Y. 1996 -97 Budget. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Supt. of P.W. Cross distributed his monthly report (on file) and reviewed it with the Board. Relative to possible changes in brush pick -up policy, Supt. Cross stated the P.W. Committee will meet to discuss the matter and will offer recommendations in the near future. ' Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4760 - ACCEPT BID FROM SAWYER /HITACHI FOR PLASTIC CHAIN FOR USE AT WWTP VOTED to accept the bid of $24,142 ($55.54 higher than the lowest bidder) from Sawyer Industries for plastic chain parts for the intermediate settling tanks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, based on the fact that Hitachi is a superior product. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen, Kusse voted YES. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM Anne Krohto Clerk