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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 10/20/199724S VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held October 20, 1997 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Anderson; Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse; Attorney Tyler; Treasurer Silber; Supt. of Public Works Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day. ABSENT: Trustees Fleming, Meinhardt. OTHERS: Bob Mitchell,David Pacheco, William Evans and Karen MacDonald. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM opening it to comments from the floor. Bob Mitchell of Mitchell /Ross Associates, Architects, P.C. (Fire Station Special- ists) presented a proposal for feasibility analysis of the existing fire station. Mr. Mitchell showed samples of work his firm has done in the past. It was made clear, through discussion, exactly what the scope of work would entail. It was determined there would be no expansion of the service area for the purpose of serving the Town of Ithaca, except as is presently provided by the C.H.F.D. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: RESOLUTION 4858 - HIRE MITCHELL /ROSS ASSOCIATES FOR FIRE STATION FEASIBILITY STUDY VOTED to hire Mitchell /Ross Associates, Architects, P.C., to do a feasibility analysis of the existing Fire Station per their proposal dated October 16, 1997 for a fee of $4,000 plus expenses not to exceed $1,000 - said amount to be trans- ferred from Contingency. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted'YES. Karen MacDonald, Republican /Independent candidate for T.C. Board of Reps, appeared before the Board to express her views on some of the issues of her campaign. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer: 1 VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and regular meeting held September 15, 1997, as previously furnished Trustees in copy form. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Mayor Anderson reported on the following: - Review of the draft report entitled, "Comprehensive Water System Evaluation" which concerns improvements needed in the City of Ithaca, Cornell University and Bolton Point water supply systems and how such improvement projects can be made coopera- tively to result in less cost /more benefit. -Re VCR water and sewer unit charges for parcels on E. Shore Drive located in the Town of Ithaca, the Attorney advised he will attend the meeting of the Town Board on November 6 to explain the situation in the hope that charges can be removed from the Town Roll; thereby obviating the expensive and time- consuming alternative of annexation of the two parcels in question. - Letters: Patty Davis, relative to the design of N. Triphammer Road, asks that overhead wires be placed underground; J. Earl Thomas, Kendal resident, requesting the provision by the Village of a new sidewalk in front of the Kendal property on N. Triphammer Road; Attorney Tyler - re implementation of training and policies with respect to the issue of violence in the workplace and also sexual harassment. Supt. of P.W. Cross presented his monthly report which has been placed on file. ' Motion by Trustee Kusse, seconded by Trustee Collyer: RESOLUTION 4859 - AUTHORIZE SUPT. CROSS TO ADVERTISE FOR BID FOR PURCHASE OF DUMP TRUCK VOTED to authorize Supt. Cross to prepare specifications and advertise for bid for purchase of a new dump truck. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Minutes of Regular Meeting - 10J20J97 2 249 Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4860 - NYS DEC 1996 CLEAN WATER /CLEAN AIR BOND ACT - TITLE 3 • SECTION 56 -0303 WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1 VOTED to authorize the items listed below pursuant to the Clean Water /Clean Air Bond Act of 1996. WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights herein called the "Municipality," after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of avail- able data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its applica- tion and attachments, herein called the "Project," is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project; and WHEREAS, Article 56 of the Environmental Conservation Law authorizes State assist- ance to municipalities for enivronmental restoration projects by means of a .contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Trustees 1. That Superintendent of Public Works is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3. The representative is also author- ized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 2. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation; 3. That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together with the Application for State Assistance Payments; 4. That this resolution take effect immediately. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Fire Supt. Day presented hsiatistical report and it has been placed on file. Treasurer Silber presented his monthly report which has been placed on file. The Treasurer discussed the need fora new telephone system and action was taken as follows: Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: RESOLUTION 4861 - AUTHORIZE TREASURER TO ADVERTISE FOR BID FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM VOTED to authorize Treasurer Silber to draw up specs and advertise for bid for a new telephone system for Village offices. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kusse: RESOLUTION 4862 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following Transfers as recommended by the Treasurer: FROM TO Amount A1990.4 Contingency A1620.43 Village Hall Insurance $ 330 A1640.41 Central Garage Other A1640.45 Central Garage Cent Exp 500 A1990.4 Contingency A3410.41 Fire Department Other 4,200 A1990.4 Contingency A3410.43 Fire Department Insurance 10 A1990.4 Contingency A5110.43 Streets Insurance 800 A5110.42 Street Supply A5110.45 Streets Contr Expense 11000 250 Minutes of Regular Meeting - 10/20/97 3 A1990.4 Contingency A8160.43 Refuse Insurance 70 A8160.46 Refuse Tipping Fees A8160.49 Refuse Equipment Maint 1,600 A9040.8 Workers Comp Insur A1990.4 Contingency 10,000 new 'revenue A2665 Equipment Sale 14,500 VOTED to authorize Police Chief Wall to purchase new 40 caliber Clock firearms and F2665 " " 14,500 Kira, Kusse voted YES. G2665 " " 14,500 RESOLUTION 4865 - AU'T'HORIZE TRANSFER OF LIST OF OVERDUE TAXES AND A5110.2 Streets Equipment 14,500 Certification to Tompkins County for relevy. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse F8350.2 Water Equipment 14,500 Moved by Trustee Collyer and seconded by Trustee Kira to adjourn the meeting. G8120.2 Sewer Lines Equipment 14,500 ADD: (For Architects'Feasibility Study) FROM TO A1990.4 Contingency A3410.45 F.D. Contractual Exp. 5,000 Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Motion by Trustee Bisogni, seconded by Trustee Kira: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Warrants dated 10/20/97 in the following amounts: General Fund - $30,855.18; Sewer Fund - $30,733.69; Water Fund - $18.00. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Attorney Tyler reported on the following: 1 /Memo addressed to him from Elena Flash concerning the status of the Time Warner Cable Franchise Agreement listing five options available to the Village to get to the "finished product.of a franchise agreement." These were reviewed and the Attorney.will ask for Trustees' opinions at the November meeting. Strategy will be determined at the December 10 meeting of the Intermunicipal Cable Commission and the Board is asked to decide whether ' Robin Palmer or Elena Flash will represent the Village. 2/ Response from the Office of the State Comptroller regarding the Senior Citizens'issue indicates there appears to be a way to support the organization on a contractual basis, so long as it is payment in return for a tangible benefit provided to the Village and its resi- dents. The question of finding something that will fit will be decided upon at the November meeting. Police Chief Wall presented his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Bisogni: RESOLUTION 4863 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO SELL USED POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to advertise for the sale of the used, 1995 Chevy Caprice at a minimum price of $8500, with the right to reject any /all bids. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. Chief Wall announced the receipt of a $5,000 donation to the Police Department. Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kusse: RESOLUTION 4864 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO PURCHASE WEAPONS WITH GIFT MONEY AND TO TRADE EXISTING WEAPONS s VOTED to authorize Police Chief Wall to purchase new 40 caliber Clock firearms and associated equipment using the $5,000 gift donation and further, to trade the existing Smith & Wesson 9 mm firearms to Glock Corp. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. ' Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira: RESOLUTION 4865 - AU'T'HORIZE TRANSFER OF LIST OF OVERDUE TAXES AND CERTIFICATION TO THE COUNTY FOR RELEVY VOTED to authorize the Tax Collector to transfer the List of Overdue Taxes and Certification to Tompkins County for relevy. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Kira, Kusse voted YES. * ** Moved by Trustee Collyer and seconded by Trustee Kira to adjourn the meeting.