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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/19/1996VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held August 19, 1996 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse; Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; P.W. Supt. Cross; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustees Bisogni, Kozen, Police Chief Wall. OTHERS: Kay Newman. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:45 PM, opening it to comments from the public. Kay Newman inquired about why her brush had not been picked up on the scheduled day. Supt. Cross will look into it. The Board of Trustees, acting as Planning Board, viewed briefly the site plan submitted by Warren REal Estate for an addition to their building at 830 Renshaw Road. Attorney Tyler questioned whether Warren R.E. should be required to submit a short form EIS for Board review. It was agreed to postpone the matter until the September meeting and in the meantime, Supt. Cross will discuss this with Jim Warren.. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming: VOTED to approve the minutes of a• regular meeting of July 15, 1996 as previously furnished Trustees in photocopy form. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. The Mayor reported on the following: - Request from Bill Wendt of Cornell University Transportation Dept. for the erection of an 8- square -foot sign in front of the property known'as Hurlbut House (Ecology House), based on.the Village's supposed, prior approval to Cornell University for the placement of the same type of sign at the Africans Center. It was agreed that Cornell must apply for a variance unless they provide evidence that the Village indeed gave such approval. Zoning Officer Cross will investigate. - Letter from Ellen Harrison expressing appreciation to the Board for addressing the pedestrian issue and urged that the issue of bicycle access and safety along N. Trip- hammer Road from the Community Corners into the Village of Lansing be examined. -Re contract renewal survey for T.C. Drug & Alcohol Testing - the Board decided to continue its participation in the program. -The Mayor will contact Carol Sisler..to ask if she is willing to serve as Village Historian. There was no monthly report from the CHCA. Fire Supt. Day presented the monthly report which has been placed on file. Supt. Day reported on the following: the new engine is tentatively scheduled for delivery the third week in December (Treasurer Silber asked that he be kept apprised of the date); mechanical problems to 202 Sanford and 203 Seagraves - both have been repaired. Supt. Day asked for permission to advertise for bids for the used 202 Engine. This will be done by formal resolution at the September meeting. Treasurer Silber presented his report which has been placed on file in the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 8/19/96 in the following amounts: General Fund - $165,168.68; Sewer Fund - $71,105.38; Water Fund - $25,525.90. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES. Police Chief Wall's monthly report was presented by the Mayor in the Chief's absence and has been placed on file. Attorney Norma'Schwab arrived at.this point in the meeting. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 8/19/96 2 Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4775 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION ® VOTED to enter Executive Session at 8:58 PM to discuss personnel matters. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Returned to regular session at 9:48 PM. Attorney Tyler reported on the following: l/ he will review the Warren.Real Estate site plan relative to SEQR requirement, 2/ Intermunicipal Cable Commission approved the Model Franchise Agreement which has been sent to Time warner for review and comment, 3 /C.H. Community Association discussion concerning current status of the Association, and in particular, future publications of the Village Voices.. Trustees agreed that this should be done "in- house" two or three times a year with no advertis- ing. Attorney Tyler will inform Elizabeth Mount of-the Board's decision. Supt. of Public Works Cross submitted his written report which is on file. Supt. Cross explained that as part of the water system study being done by the City in conjunction with Bolton Point and Cornell, a hydraulic model of the Village's system is needed; and since the Town of Ithaca has .received a proposal from O'Brien b Gere Engineers to complete the Town of Ithaca model which includes a portion which lies within the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Town expects reimbursement for that portion from the Village. Motion by Trustee Kusse, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4776 - VILLAGE TO PARTICIPATE IN MODELING PROJECT AND WILL REIMBURSE TOWN FOR THEIR PORTION OF COST ® VOTED to engage O'Brien S Gere to develop a hydraulic model of the Village's Water System through the Town of Ithaca and to reimburse the Town from Water Systems funds at such time as the Town informs the Village of the exact amount due. Trustees Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Trustee Fleming voted NO. 'Supt. Cross reviewed the Draft of the Yard Refuse Collection Policy and accompanying informational sheet. Some revisions were made and action was taken as follows: Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming: RESOLUTION 4777 - ADOPT'NEW YARD REFUSE COLLECTION POLICY VOTED to adopt a new Yard Refuse Collection policy to take effect the first Monday in November. Trustees Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kusse voted-YES. Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer to adjourn the meeting. Adjournment 11:10 PM 1 Anne Krohto Clerk