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Exhibit No.
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 16, 2015 2016-085
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes: November 18, 2015 2016-086
3. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle – Submitted Report* 2016-087
4. Privilege of the Floor – 30 minutes - SIGN-UP at 6:45 p.m. unrevised
Website – Privilege of the Floor Guidelines
5. New Website Presentation
6. Report of the Mayor
a. Local Law 2015-D Solar Installations: Updated 2016-088
b. 511 Kline Road: Introduction
7. Report of the Trustees
IT Committee – Trustee Woodard: FLTG Proposal
8. Report of Police Chief Steinmetz - Submitted reports * 2016-089 a, b, c
9. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross - Submitted report * 2016-090
10. Report of Clerk & Treasurer - Submitted reports * 2016-091 a, b
11. Report of Attorney
12. Executive Session (as necessary)
13. Adjournment
* All Exhibits and Reports are located on http://www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us/Minutes Package unless otherwise noted
* All Exhibits and Reports are located on http://www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us/Minutes Package unless otherwise noted
* All Exhibits and Reports are located on http://www.Cayuga-Heights.ny.us/Minutes Package unless otherwise noted
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Monthly Board Meeting
Marcham Hall
December 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
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Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, November 16, 2015
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONTHLY MEETING 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Supron; Trustees: Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard; Police Chief Steinmetz;
Superintendent of Public Works Cross; Clerk & Treasurer Mangione; Attorney Marcus.
Not in attendance: Fire Superintendent Tamborelle
Call to Order: Mayor Supron called the meeting and the public hearing to order at 7:07 p.m.
1. Public Hearing: LonaCakes Cake Café and Bakery
The hearing was opened and closed since no members of the public indicated they wished to speak.
2. Public Hearing: Hope’s Events & Catering
The hearing was opened. Carole Schiffman expressed her appreciation to Lona and Hope for their interest in opening their
food service businesses in the Village. No other members of the public wished to speak and the hearing was closed at 7:10
p.m.
Due to attendees’ interest, the Board agrees to move forward with matters pertaining to permitting for LonaCakes and Hope’s
Events & Catering. Superintendent Cross has determined that these applications are not subject to NYS General Municipal Law
239 regulating Coordinated Review and therefore has not forwarded these applications to Tompkins County.
In New York State all discretionary approvals (permits) from a unit of local government, require an environmental impact
assessment as prescribed by NYCRR Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR). Environmental assessments are
standardized through use of the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). The following are included on subsequent pages: Part 1
– Project Information of the EAF submitted for the LonaCakes project by Anna Isenberg; Part 2 – Impact Assessment completed
by the Board of Trustees with assistance from Attorney Marcus; Part 3 – Determination of Significance signed by Mayor
Supron. Based upon the findings of Part 2, the following action is taken.
Resolution #7712
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees has determined that the LonaCakes proposed
action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and authorizes Mayor Supron to sign as Responsible
Officer in the Lead Agency.
Motion: Trustee Woodard
Second: Trustee Friend
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Attorney Marcus advises the Trustees that having completed the SEQR, the Board is bound to consider Zoning Law Section
4.2.c in regard to the following use “Restaurant or dairy bar for the serving of food and beverages, but only on special approval
of the Board of Trustees. In granting approval, the Board of Trustees shall determine, after a public hearing, that a need for such
use exists for the convenience of the neighborhood and that the general welfare of the Village will be served and that there will
be no excessive noise in connections with the use.”
Resolution #7713:
WHEREAS, the Village has received an permit application from Lona Gutchess (as agent of owner) to operate a cake bakery
and café at 907 Hanshaw Road, and
WHEREAS, the Village Zoning Officer has determined that a restaurant for food service type business is specifically allowed in
the Commercial Zoning District, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance Section 4.2.c. requires such food service business is subject to
Special Approval by the Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees have conducted a public hearing to receive comments from the applicant and general public,
and
WHEREAS, such request is considered an unlisted action under SEQRA NYCRR 617.5, for which a Short Environmental
Assessment Form has been completed and has made a negative declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights Trustees have determined that “the need for such use exists for the convenience of
the neighborhood and that the general welfare of the Village will be served and that there will be no excessive noise in
conjunction with the use”, and
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby grants Special Approval
to LonaCakes Café and Bakery to operate at 907 Hanshaw Road, subject to the following conditions:
The menu will be related to cake bakery and café items.
Indoor and outdoor seating will be provided for no more than fifteen (15) persons.
The business will be open to the public Monday through Saturday between seven a.m. and seven p.m.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Friend
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Next on the agenda is consideration of a special permit application by Hope Rich for Hope’s Events & Catering. The following
are included on subsequent pages: Part 1 – Project Information of the EAF submitted for the Hope’s Events & Catering project
by Hope Rich; Part 2 – Impact Assessment completed by the Board of Trustees with assistance from Attorney Marcus; Part 3 –
Determination of Significance signed by Mayor Supron. Based upon the findings of Part 2, the following action is taken.
Resolution #7714
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees has determined that the Hope’s Events and
Catering proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and authorizes Mayor Supron to sign
as Responsible Officer in the Lead Agency.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
As in the previous special permit action, having completed the SEQR, the Board is bound to consider Zoning Law Section 4.2.c.
Resolution #7715:
WHEREAS, the Village has received an permit application from Hope Rich to operate a food preparation/catering and food
sales business at 200 Pleasant Grove Road, and
WHEREAS, the Village Zoning Officer has determined that a restaurant for food service type business is specifically allowed in
the Commercial Zoning District, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights Zoning Ordinance Section 4.2.c. requires such food service business is subject to
Special Approval by the Board of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees have conducted a public hearing to receive comments from the applicant and general public,
and
WHEREAS, such request is considered an unlisted action under SEQRA NYCRR 617.5, for which a Short Environmental
Assessment Form has been completed and has made a negative declaration, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights Trustees have determined that “the need for such use exists for the convenience of
the neighborhood and that the general welfare of the Village will be served and that there will be no excessive noise in
conjunction with the use”, and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees hereby grants Special Approval
to Hope’s Events & Catering to operate at 200 Pleasant Grove Road, subject to the following conditions:
The menu will be related to event catering, breakfast and lunch retail operation both eat-in and take-out.
Seating will be provided for no more than twelve (12) persons indoors and sixteen (16) persons outdoors.
The business will be open to the public Monday through Saturday between seven a.m. and three p.m.
Motion: Trustee Marshall
Second: Trustee Biloski
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
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3. Approval of Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes:
Resolution #7716
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Minutes of the October 19, 2015 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting are
approved as written in Exhibit FYE2016-076.
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton; and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
4. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle: (Exhibit 2016-077)
Trustee Robinson posed a question regarding whether any charges apply when EMS responds to a call in the covered fire
districts. It was confirmed that no charge to the individual or their health insurance provider is made.
This year’s Town and Gown Awards Ceremony took place over the past week-end. Both Fire Superintendent Tamborelle
and Police Chief Steinmetz attended to represent the Village and receive recognition for cooperation with Cornell.
5. Privilege of the Floor (PoF):
Dooley Kiefer, who is a county legislator representing Cayuga Heights, spoke in support of solar installations. She hopes
that solar panels will not be viewed negatively.
6. Report of the Mayor:
a. Appointment of Meloney McMurry as an Alternate to the Planning Board:
Mayor Supron is pleased to appoint Meloney McMurry as an Alternate to the Planning Board. Ms. McMurry is
supremely qualified to serve on the Planning Board with a Master ’s Degree in Planning and Urban Development from
NYU, a Law Degree from Columbia University and a decade of experience in planning and urban development in New
York City.
Resolution #7717
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights approves the appointment of Meloney
McMurry as an Alternate on the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
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b. Discussion of a Draft of Proposed Local Law 2015-D A Local Law to Establish Solar Energy Collector Requirements:
(Exhibit 2016-066)
A copy of the draft proposed law has been shared with Brian Eden, the Village’s representative to the Environmental
Management Council and Village resident Alex Kagan, a solar energy business representative, for their feedback. Mr.
Eden shared his opinion, information on other local laws, and experience with solar installations throughout the
discussion. Mayor Supron had attended a public information session presented by Renovus, a local solar energy
provider. She explained the option of residents’ purchasing solar collectors at a Solar Farm which provides a higher
percentage of productivity than panels constructed at a residence. Recommendations for revisions to the draft were
presented, discussed, and incorporated.
Mr. Eden pointed out that the Village’s Comprehensive Plan does not have a section on energy production and
reduction. As a member of the Energy Roadmap Committee, he endorses having an energy use reduction plan.
The state, county, and town have a goal of 80% reduction by 2050. Solar is a major component of achieving that goal.
c. Community Choice Aggregation: (Exhibit 2016-078)
Brian Eden familiarized the Board with the concept of demand aggregation. The Municipal Electric and Gas
Association (MEGA) began in 1998 and became fully active 2001. The Village of Cayuga Heights is a member. There
are now approximately 35 counties and 200 towns and villages in the association. A lower price from suppliers has
been realized by aggregating all the demand and bidding it out through the request for proposal (RFP) process. It is now
proposed that all residents could benefit from demand aggregation as well. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has
not set the rules yet. Proceedings began in December of 2014; it is believed that rules will be established by early in
2016. There are other states that allow for this, but it is not legal in NY. In Illinois, 74% of electric consumers purchase
through these consumer choice aggregations. The benefit of this not only provides lower pricing, but can also provide a
choice of renewable source such as hydropower or solar.
Mayor Supron has distributed a sample of a non-binding letter to be sent to MEGA President and CEO, Mr. Ron
Feldstein. It expresses interest in this new municipal option for group purchasing of electricity.
Resolution #7718
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes Mayor Supron to send a non-
binding letter to Municipal Electric and Gas Association President and CEO, Mr. Ron Feldstein expressing interest in pursuing
municipal consumer choice aggregation.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nay & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
d. Deer Population Survey Update:
Dr. Paul Curtis reports to the Mayor that due to the warm weather and abundant acorn crop, deer are not coming to bait
sites set out for the purpose of population analysis. The population survey has been postponed until January.
e. Water Rate Restructure:
A new proposal has been presented to the Bolton Point Water Commission which will be voted on at the December
meeting. The rate structure doesn’t change, however the minimum gallon limit would change from 10,000 to 5,000.
7. Report of the Trustees:
Trustee Woodard presented the revised proposal from Finger Lakes Technology Group (FLTG). Both the phone system and
internet would be improved from the service that the Village has currently. The combined monthly fee would be more than is
currently budgeted.
Other potential providers have not responded to requests for pricing after the Village’s requirements were shared with them.
Prior to a determination, additional bids will be sought and references will be checked.
8. Report of Chief Steinmetz: (Exhibit FYE2016-079a, b, c)
During a recent interview, the Mayor was asked about deer/vehicle accident statistics over the last several years. Chief
Steinmetz will compile the numbers and distribute them.
The Police Department was represented at the Annual Open House at the fire station.
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Chief Steinmetz referred to federal law regarding retired officers and their right to carry a concealed weapon. The following
is a synopsis of the laws to which he referenced. On 22 July 2004, President George W. Bush signed H.R. 218, the “Law
Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act,” into law. The Act, now Public Law 108-277 exempts qualified active and retired law
enforcement officers from local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms. On 12 October 2010, President
Barack H. Obama II signed S. 1132, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act Improvements Act,” into law. The Act,
now Public Law 111-272l improves the ability of retired officers to comply with the documents required by existing Federal
law when carrying a firearm under 18 USC 926C and makes other modifications to existing law. On 2 January 2013,
President Barack H. Obama II signed H.R. 4310, the “National Defense Authorization Act,” into law. The Act, now Public
Law 112-239, went into effect immediately. The Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act (LEOSA) as amended can be cited
as 18 USC 926B (for active duty law enforcement officers) and 18 USC 926C (for retired or separated officers).
Retired Village officers were invited to the shooting range to qualify under these requirements in order to carry a concealed
firearm within the United States. Next year the qualifying event will be held at a time when it can also serve as a reunion of
former members of the department.
Bids for the surplus police vehicle, a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria were read by Clerk & Treasurer Mangione. Following a
brief discussion a resolution was moved.
Resolution # 7719
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees accepts the bid of $2,735 from Mr. Donald
Todd LaLonde for the purchase of one police surplus vehicle, a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Salton
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
9. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross: (Exhibit FYE2016-80)
Following completion of road paving and patching for the season, submission of the Consolidated Local Street and Highway
Improvement Program (CHIPS) documentation for reimbursement was prepared and submitted. Approximately $250,000
will be forthcoming.
Mayor Supron reported on the outcome of recent Zoning Board matters. The application for approval of a sorority house
conversion was denied. Approval was granted for the affinity house application to increase occupancy.
10. Report of Clerk & Treasurer Mangione (Exhibits 2016-081a, b and 2016-082)
a. Unpaid Village Taxes:
A list of Village of Cayuga Heights taxes which remain unpaid as of November 2, 2015 is presented to the Board.
Resolution #7720
WHEREAS, Diligent efforts to collect unpaid taxes by the Village of Cayuga Heights of the Town of Ithaca in the County of
Tompkins have been made; and,
WHEREAS, The Collector of Taxes has certified a list consisting of the taxes remaining unpaid upon the Village Tax Roll; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York § 1442, an alternative method for collection of
delinquent village taxes exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
This Board of Trustees requests the collection of delinquent Village of Cayuga Heights tax in the amount of $13,238.63 on seven
(7) properties with $1,059.08 in penalties and $14.00 in late fees totaling $14,311.71 be submitted to Tompkins County.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Biloski
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
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b. New York Heritage Copyright and Right to Use Agreement: (Exhibit FYE2016-083)
Resolution #7721
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees authorizes Clerk Mangione to sign the New
York Heritage Copyright and Right to Use Agreement and forward it to the South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC)
granting permission to use digital copies of maps in their database and in future collaborative digital projects as approved by
SCRLC.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution #7722
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #6 for FYE2016 consisting of TA vouchers 48 - 55 in the amount of $16,144.27 and
Consolidated Fund vouchers 364 - 457 in the amount of $472,485.09 is approved and the Treasurer is instructed to make
payments thereon.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Woodard
Discussion: Trustee Salton asked about $1,170 on Voucher 407 for coins and coin shields. Chief Steinmetz explained that
they are used as a motivational and management tool and are frequently made available by law enforcement
agencies. The coin image was designed specifically for the Cayuga Heights Police Department. The Board
agrees that the Chief has the prerogative to make decisions of this nature. However, the Chief will present
expenditures of this nature to the Public Safety Committee in the future before he commits to the expense.
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays & Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 7723
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Session of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is deemed appropriate
by virtue of §105 of the NYS Open Meeting Law subsection (f) the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a
particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline,
suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation.
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 7724
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: An Executive Session of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is ended and returned
to Open Session.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Robinson
Discussion: none
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 7725
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approve the assignment of Senior Motor
Equipment Operator Timothy Eighmey as Working Supervisor of the Department of Public Works for a period of three (3)
months. He will receive Out of Title Pay as stipulated in the Village’s contract with Teamsters Local 317 effective November
23, 2015.
Motion: Trustee Robinson
Second: Trustee Friend
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
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Resolution # 7726
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approve a revision to the salary range for
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to sixty-nine thousand dollars ($69,000).
Motion: Trustee Biloski
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
Resolution # 7727
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees approve promotion of Richard Arsenault to
Senior Machine Equipment Operator – Mechanic at the “after 1 year” rate specified in the Village’s contract with Teamsters
Local 317 contingent on his acceptance of the responsibilities of Mechanic for Department of Public Works.
Motion: Trustee Friend
Second: Trustee Robinson
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Friend, Marshall, Robinson, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
11. Report of the Attorney:
No additional topics to discuss.
The meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is adjourned by Mayor Supron at 9:40 p.m.
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Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING 9:15 a.m.
Present: Mayor Supron; Trustees: Biloski, Marshall, Salton, and Woodard; Clerk & Treasurer Mangione.
Call to Order: Mayor Supron called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.
A Special Meeting of the Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees was held to discuss receipt of a bid for the surplus police
vehicle that was not considered with other bids during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, November 16th.
Resolution # 7727
WHEREAS, The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees authorized the sale of a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria P.I.,
surplus police vehicle; and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and opened on Monday, November 16, 2015 and Resolution #7719 was passed to
award the bid; and
WHEREAS, an additional bid had been received by a police clerk by the bid deadline, but was not processed on that date;
and
WHEREAS, the unprocessed bid was the highest bid received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees accepts a bid from
Chicago Motors Inc. in the amount of $3,507 in return for title and ownership of a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria P.I., surplus police
vehicle and rescinds Resolution #7719.
Motion: Trustee Salton
Second: Trustee Woodard
Ayes: Trustees Biloski, Marshall, Salton, and Woodard
Nays and Abstentions: none
Motion carried
The meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees is adjourned by Mayor Supron at 9:18 a.m.
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December 21, 2015
Honorable Kate Supron
Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Monthly Report November 2015
November was a pretty busy month for the department with 58 runs. There were 25 calls in the Village of Cayuga
Heights, 21 calls in the Town of Ithaca and 12 mutual aid requests. We had 31 EMS responses and 27 fire calls.
There was a good mix of fire and EMS calls for the month. The 12 mutual aid requests were spread between the
Ithaca Fire Department and the Lansing Fire Department.
We managed to get in a lot of training through the month of November. We purchased a demo unit rescue tool from
Tyler Fire Equipment early in the month using 2% money from fire council. We picked this tool up so we will have
two rescue tools when we put the new engine in service. The new tool has the “core” system for the hydraulic hose.
This is a one hose hydraulic system that is far superior to the old two hose system that our current tool uses. We
have ordered the parts to convert the old tool to the core system. We did chainsaw training on a stand of downed
trees at Asst. Chief Joe Price’s home. This was a great opportunity for our new members to use the saws to cut
something other than pallets. Late in the month we did a road rally. At road rally we take the trucks to various spots
around the district and perform skills at each stop. The members take turns sitting in the officer’s seat and directing
the driver to the location and the crews on the task to be performed. This is excellent area orientation. The FAST
team went to Cortland in November to train with other area teams on several acquired structures in the Cortland area.
All of our EMS personnel were required to complete their annual continuing medical education skills session on
November with the deadline for skills and CME hours to be done by the end of December.
The station played host once again to the Cayuga Heights Elementary School PTA auction. The event went very
well for the PTA. We held a work party before the event to make sure the station was clean for the auction and after
the auction the bunkers came down and helped clean the place up and get the truck bays back in order. The station
has really become a meeting place for community organizations. Almost every weekend we are hosting birthday
parties in the training room. Kids and parents love the opportunity to spend an afternoon at the station. We have a
group of members who have made this a great program. There were several outside groups looking for CPR training
and our instructors have been very accommodating and work hard to make sure every group looking for CPR
training is able to get it.
The repair work on L231 is complete and the truck is recertified. All other apparatus is currently in great shape.
Rick Arsenault from the DPW has been performing all scheduled village level maintenance on the trucks and it is
greatly appreciated. He has been getting the trucks in for regular oil changes and he ensures the schedule
lubrications and any other services that are able to be done at the barn are getting done. This is a great cost savings
to us and greatly appreciated.
As we move into December we are preparing for our student members to depart for break. Luckily, this year, we
have a bunch of senior members who are only planning to leave for a brief period of time and several others who are
planning to stay in the area through the entire break. We have encouraged anybody who wants to stay at the station
to do so and many of those staying in the area have said that they would love to stay as winter bunkers. This should
keep the district covered very well.
Sincerely,
George Tamborelle
Fire Chief/Fire Superintendent
EXHIBIT 2016-088
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
DRAFT
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW D OF THE YEAR 2015
A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH
SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR REQUIREMENTS
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows:
SECTION I PURPOSE AND INTENT
It is the intent of this Local Law to facilitate the use of solar energy collectors to encourage the
development of renewable energy sources, but also to recognize that regulation of the installation, location
maintenance and operation of solar collectors are matters of public importance involving issues of safety,
neighborhood character, and possible depreciated property values by reason of improperly installed,
located, maintained or operated collectors. The purpose of this Local Law is to establish requirements for
the installation, location, maintenance and operation of solar collectors on properties in the Village of
Cayuga Heights (the “Village”).
SECTION II AUTHORITY
This Local Law is enacted pursuant to the grant of powers to local governments provided in Section 10 of
the Municipal Home Rule Law to adopt and amend local laws not inconsistent with the provision of the
New York State Constitution and not inconsistent with any general law relating to its property, affairs,
government or other subjects provided for in said Section 10 of the Municipal home Rule Law.
SECTION III GENERALLY APPLICABLE STANDARDS
A. All solar energy collectors installed in the Village shall be subject to the following requirements:
1. Solar energy collectors shall be permitted only to provide power for use by owners, lessees, tenants,
residents, or other occupants of the premises on which they are erected, but nothing contained in this
provisio n shall be construed to prohibit the sale of excess power through “net metering” or “net billing” or
a similar program in accordance with New York Public Service Law 66-J or similar State or federal statute;
2. Solar collectors shall be designed, located, and tilted to prevent reflective glare toward inhabited
buildings on adjacent properties and vehicles on adjacent roads;
3. Solar energy collectors shall be located in locations and configurations that mitigate their visibility from
surrounding properties without hindering energy production; and
4. Solar energy collectors shall be considered structures for the purpose of compliance with Village
laws and ordinances, shall require a building permit and certificate of occupancy issued by the
Village’s Code Enforcement Officer, and shall comply in their design, construction, and operation
with all other Village laws and ordinances, unless specifically excluded by this Local Law.
B. Roof mounted solar collectors are permitted in all zoning districts in the Village, subject to the
following requirements:
1. The area covered by collectors shall not exceed eighty (80%) percent of the entire roof area;
2. There shall be a minimum set back from all roof edges in accordance with New York State
Building Code;
3. On a pitched roof, collectors shall be mounted no more than twelve (12) inches above the
roofing surface to which they are affixed and shall not extend beyond the highest point of
the roof; and
4. On a flat roof, collectors shall be installed in a manner and to a height that minimizes their visibility from
surrounding properties and roads, without hindering energy production.
C. Ground-mounted solar collectors are permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts of the
Village, subject to the following requirements:
1. Collectors shall be located in side or rear yards;
2. Collector locations shall meet all applicable setback requirements of the zoning district in which
they are located;
3. The height of any collector and any mount shall not exceed 15 feet from ground elevation at any
point when oriented at maximum tilt;
4. The total surface area of all such collectors on any one lot shall not exceed 500 square feet; (in
question)
5. The area beneath any collector shall be included in the calculation of lot area coverage;
6. No collector may be sited within a riparian streamside buffer or any buffer required for some other
conservation purpose;
7. Such installations should employ where practicable vegetative landscape screening and man-made
screening methods which harmonize with the character of the property and surrounding
neighborhood to minimize collector and mount visibility from adjacent properties and roads;
8. Installations should minimize view blockage from and shadow impacts on neighboring properties;
9. Installations must be performed by a qualified solar installer;
10. When solar storage batteries are included as part of the solar collector system, they must be placed
in a secure container or enclosure meeting the requirements of the New York State Building Code
when in use and, when no longer used, shall be disposed of in accordance with the laws and
regulations of Tompkins County and other applicable laws and regulations;
11. If a collector ceases to perform its originally intended function for more than twelve (12)
consecutive months, the property owner shall remove the collector, mount, and associated
equipment and facilities by no later than ninety (90) days after the end of the twelve (12) month
period; and
12. For a project that requires site plan approval, and which also includes the installation of ground-
mounted solar collectors, the site plan review shall include review of the adequacy, location,
arrangement, size, design, and general site compatibility of any proposed collector.
SECTION IV APPEAL
In the event that any owner of any property located in the Village determines that they are aggrieved by the
requirements of this Local Law, said owner may apply to the Village’s Board of Zoning Appeals to seek an
area variance for the construction of a solar collecting facility on their property, and the Board of Zoning
Appeals shall review such appeal in accordance with the procedural and substantive requirements of an
area variance appeal.
SECTION V PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES AND ENFORCEMENT
Any person who, themselves or by an agent or employee, shall violate any of the provisions of this Local
Law, shall be guilty of a violation and subject to a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 per
offense. Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense. The terms of this Local Law will be
enforced by the Village’s Code Enforcement Officer.
SECTION VI SUPERSEDING EFFECT
All Local Laws, Articles, resolutions, rules, regulations and other enactments of the Village of Cayuga
Heights in conflict with the provisions of this Local Law are hereby superseded to the extent necessary to
give this Local Law full force and effect. Without limiting the foregoing, to any extent that the terms of the
Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Cayuga Heights are deemed to be in conflict with the requirements of
this Local Law, the terms of this Local Law shall govern and control.
SECTION VII PARTIAL INVALIDITY.
In the event that any portion of this Local Law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity.
SECTION VIII EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Local Law shall be effective immediately upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of
State, except that it shall be effective from the date of its service as against a person served with a copy
thereof, certified by the Village Clerk, and showing the date of its passage and entry in the Minutes of the
Village Board of Trustees.
EXHIBIT 2016-089a page 1 of 2
November 9, 2015
To: The Honorable Mayor Supron
Members of the Board of Trustees
Village of Cayuga Heights
Re: Report of the Police Department for November, 2015
In the month of November the police department received 276 calls for service. In addition to these calls 126
uniform traffic tickets were issued and 11 parking violation was cited. A breakdown of the calls for service is as
follows:
1 felony Drug complaint was handled. During a vehicle and traffic stop a subject was found to be in possession of a
controlled substance. After investigation it was determined that the suspect was in possession of the drugs and had
intent to sell them. The suspect was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th, along with
other associated charges of unlawful possession of marijuana and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor
Vehicle 3rd, and remanded to Tompkins County Jail.
15 penal law misdemeanor offenses were handled. Of these offenses, 1 Criminal Impersonation 2nd, 1 Criminal
Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, 1 Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument all stemmed from the Drug
complaint handled above. 9 incidents of theft were reported. Of these incidents 8 were for theft from a motor
vehicle. Residents stated that their unsecured vehicles had been entered in the overnight hours and items were
reported missing. There are no suspects or leads and the investigation is ongoing. The last theft complaint consisted
of an area sorority reporting that the Letters of their sorority had been stolen from the outside of the house. No
suspects or leads. 3 reports of fraud were received. 2 of these involved residents receiving phone calls from
companies seeking private information regarding credit consolidation. The residents only wanted to advise the
department of the scams. The final fraud complaint came in as a add put on Craig’s list going bad. This is still under
investigation.
7 vehicle and traffic stops led to 10 misdemeanor charges. 2-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a MV 2nd, 4-
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd, and 4-Suspended Registration.
5 Penal Law violations were handled, 2 for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, 2 for Trespass and 1 for Disorderly
Conduct. The 2 charges of Unlawful Possession of Marijuana originated with the traffic stop arrests mentioned
above. The 2 trespass complaints consisted of residents reporting that their unlocked vehicles had been gone through
overnight. No items were reported missing. The disorderly conduct came is as a subject refusing to pay cab fare.
Upon officer arrival it was determined that the subject was intoxicated and was using profanity however did finally
pay the cab fare.
5 Local Law violations control were reported, 2 for Dog Control and 3 for Noise. The first dog complaint consisted
of a resident stating that the neighbors 2 dogs were constantly barking in the morning hours. After officer
investigation, the barking of the dogs only occurred when people walked by with another dog and there was no
violation of the village’s local law. The second complaint was for a loose dog wandering the area. The officer was
unable to locate the dog. The first 2 noise complaints were for loud music, upon officers arrival residents were asked
to turn the music down and advised of the village’s local law. The final noise complaint was due to a party of about
20 people. The officer issued a verbal warning to keep the noise down or a citation would be issued.
EXHIBIT 2016-089a page 2 of 2
There were 9 Motor vehicle accidents investigated, four of which involved deer.
There were no other incidents reported involving deer.
In summary, 11 persons were arrested and the following 17 charges were filed: 1-Criminal Possession of a
Controlled Substance 5th, 1-Criminal Impersonation, 2-Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, 1-
Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, 2- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, 2 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
of a Motor Vehicle 2nd, 4-Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd, 2-Suspended Registration.
Over the course of this month police department members took part in the following trainings and events: On the 4th
Sergeant Jerry Wright conducted an in service at Kendal of Ithaca, informing residents of the potential threat of
scams and fraudulent activities.
The full time officers worked a total of 35 hours of overtime and the part time officers worked a total of 133.5 hours.
Sincerely,
Chief James Steinmetz
EXHIBIT 2016-089b
CAYUGA HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
November, 2015
Total Traffic Citation Report, by Violation
Violation Description Totals_
7C LL#1-96 WRONG SIDE TO CURB OR EDGE 2
7D LL#1-96 OVERNIGHT PARKING 9
Report Totals 11
EXHIBIT 2016-089c page 1 of 3
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Uniform TRAF Tickets 11/01/15 to 11/30/15
DATE OFFENSE LOCATION MPH/MPH ZONE
11/01/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/01/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/01/15 3752A3 NO/INSUFFICIENT TAIL LAMPS 3 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 37540 INADEQUATE OR NO STOP LAMPS 7 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HANSHAW RD
11/03/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/03/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 10/15 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/03/15 1129A FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY 7 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 ST RT 13
11/03/15 37540 INADEQUATE OR NO STOP LAMPS 7 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 512 OPERATING WHILE REGISTRATION SUSP/REVOKED 7 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE 7 N TRIP RD
11/03/15 4021 NO DISTINCTIVE PLATE/INSECURE/DIRTY 7 N TRIP RD
11/04/15 37524A OPER MV/MC/BIC W/MORE 1 EARPHONE (2 WHITE) 7 N TRIP RD
11/04/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC(SPEED 49/30) 7 CHRD
11/05/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/05/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HANSHAW RD
11/05/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/05/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/05/15 1180D SPEED IN ZONE 7 CHRD
11/06/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE (EXP PROOF) 7 RT 13 SOUTH
11/06/15 1225C2A OP MV- MOBILE PHONE 7 PLEAS GRV
11/06/15 1180D SPEED IN ZONE 7 TRIP ROAD
11/06/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (EXP PROOF) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/07/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 TRIP RD
11/07/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 49/30) 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/07/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 45/30) 7 N TRIP RD
11/07/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE (EXP 02/08/13) 7 N TRIP ROAD
11/07/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (EXP 08/09/15) 7 N TRIP ROAD
11/07/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (STOP SIGN) 7 KLINE ROAD
11/07/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HANSHAW RD
11/08/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 TRIP RD
11/10/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE 7 N TRIP RD
11/10/15 1180B SPEED OVER 55 ZONE 7 ST RT 13
11/11/15 DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/11/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/11/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 RT 13 N
11/12/15 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR 7 ST RT 13
11/12/15 512 OPERATING WHILE REGISTRATION SUSP/REVOKED 7 ST RT 13
11/12/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE 7 ST RT 13
11/12/15 5112A2 AGG UNLIC OPER-2ND DEG. 7 ST RT 13
11/13/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 46/30) 7 TRIP RD
11/13/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (43 / 30) 7 TRIP RD
11/13/15 5112AA AGG UNLIC OPER-2ND DEG-ALC 7 TRIP RD
11/13/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 46/30) 7 TRIP RD
11/14/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 44/30) 7 TRIP RD
11/14/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 44/30) 7 TRIP RD
11/14/15 37540 INADEQUATE OR NO STOP LAMPS 7 TRIP RD
11/14/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED 44/30) 7 TRIP RD
11/14/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 TRIP RD
EXHIBIT 2016-089c page 2 of 3
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Uniform TRAF Tickets 11/01/15 to 11/30/15
11/14/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 CHRD
11/15/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/15/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 47 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/15/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEED 48 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/15/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEEDING 44 IN 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/15/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 3 PLEAS GRV RD
11/15/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 TRIP ROAD
11/16/15 C12550X3XD 1180D SPEED IN ZONE 7 N TRIP RD
11/16/15 C12550X45X 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR 7 N TRIP RD
11/16/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 TRIP RD
11/16/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 N TRIP RD
11/16/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE (EXP 08/21/15) 7 N TRIP RD
11/16/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE (EXP 02/17/14) 7 N TRIP RD
11/16/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HANSHAW RD
11/16/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/16/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 TRIP ROAD
11/17/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 CAYUGA HEIGHTS ROAD
11/19/15 1172A FLD TO STOP @ STOP SIGN 7 SUNSET DR
11/19/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 SUNSET DR
11/19/15 5111A AGG UNLIC OP 3RD (MISD) 7
11/19/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 N TRIP RD
11/19/15 512 OPERATING WHILE REGISTRATION SUSP/REVOKED 7 N TRIP RD
11/20/15 3752A3 NO/INSUFFICIENT TAIL LAMPS 7 PLEAS GRV ROAD
11/20/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 N. TRIP ROAD
11/20/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 WHITE PARK RD
11/20/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 PLEAS GRV ROAD
11/21/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HIGHLAND RD
11/22/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEED 44 IN A 30 7 TRIP RD.
11/22/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEED 45 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/22/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEED 45 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/22/15 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR (NY ID ONLY) 7 N TRIP RD
11/22/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 N TRIP RD
11/23/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE EXP 11/20/15 7 COMSTOCK RD
11/23/15 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR 7 COMSTOCK RD
11/23/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE 7 COMSTOCK RD
11/23/15 5112AA AGG UNLIC OPER-2ND DEG-ALC 7 COMSTOCK RD
11/24/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE (EXP 11/11/15) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/24/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/24/15 5111A AGG UNLIC OP 3RD (MISD) 7 190 PLEAS GRV RD
11/25/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 TRIP RD
11/25/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 HANSHAW RD
11/25/15 5111A AGG UNLIC OP 3RD (MISD) (SUSP 11/05/15) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/25/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC (SPEED) 7 N TRIP RD
11/25/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE (10 DAY EXP) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/26/15 3752A1 NO/INADEQUATE LIGHTS 7 N. TRIP ROAD
11/28/15 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR-NO LIC ON PERSON 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/28/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/28/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE-EXP 10 DAY 08/29/15 7 N TRIP RD
11/28/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 43/30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/28/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 44/30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/28/15 1225D OPER MV WHILE USING PORTABLE ELEC DEV-TEXTING 7 TRIP RD
11/28/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE-AS OF MAY 15 7 TRIP RD
EXHIBIT 2016-089c page 3 of 3
CAYUGA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Uniform TRAF Tickets 11/01/15 to 11/30/15
11/28/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE-NO PROOF IN VEH 7 TRIP RD
11/28/15 5111A AGG UNLIC OP 3RD (MISD) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/28/15 5091 UNLICENSED OPERATOR 7 HANSHAW RD
11/28/15 306B UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE 7 HANSHAW RD
11/28/15 1180D SPEED IN ZONE 7 N TRIP RD
11/28/15 37524A OPER MV/MC/BIC W/MORE 1 EARPHONE (2-WHITE) 7 HANSHAW RD
11/28/15 4011A UNREG MOTOR VEHICLE (EXP 11/21/15) 7 WINTHROP DRIVE
11/28/15 1180D SPEED IN ZONE 7 TRIP RD
11/29/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 46/30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/29/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 46/30 7 TRIP RD
11/29/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE-EPIR PROOF GIVEN 7 TRIP RD
11/29/15 1163D IMPROPER/NO SIGNAL-L TURN ONTO HANSHAW RD 7 N TRIP RD
11/29/15 512 OPERATING WHILE REGISTRATION SUSP/REVOKED 7 N TRIP RD
11/29/15 3191U OPERATING WITHOUT INSURANCE 7 N TRIP RD
11/29/15 1142A FLD TO YLD RT-OF-WAY @ STOP SIGN 7 HIGHLAND AT HANSHAW
11/29/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC SPEED/ 45 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/29/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC/ SPEED 45 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/29/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC/ SPEED 45 IN A 30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/30/15 4031 NO/MORE THAN ONE STICKER 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/30/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 45/30 7 TRIP RD
11/30/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 45/30 7 PLEAS GRV RD
11/30/15 1110A DISOBEY TRAF CNTRL DVC-SPEED 45/30 7 CHRD
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Superintendent of Public Works – November Report
The DPW has been busy with the seasonal leaf pick-up. There were a couple of days lost due to equipment
malfunctions. The electronic circuit board that controls the vacuum trailer burned out. Since the manufacturer
(company name ODB) is the only dealer of their products, we had to have one shipped in from the factory. In
the meantime, the crew was able to pull out the older back-up machine and continue to pick up leaves, only at
a slower pace. Another day was lost when the rear spring on the dump truck broke. Again, the local dealer did
not have one in stock and we had to wait a couple of days for one to be sent from the factory.
Cornell Plantations has not made their facility available as a drop off location, so we have continued to dump
the leaves on the Village property next to the WWTP. The guys think there is enough room to finish out the
season, but we will have to make arrangements to dispose of the leaf/mulch before next Fall’s pick-up season.
Sometimes we can find a contractor who will haul it away for free if he has a project site that can use the
material. Other times, we have had to either haul it away ourselves, or pay for trucking to move it.
With the seasonally warm temperatures, we have been able to work in some extra projects that we didn’t
expect to complete until next Spring. This includes some paving on lower Remington Road to address some
pot holes, some paving on Cayuga Heights Road to address some drainage, installation of 2 driveway culverts
on Sheldon Road, a driveway culvert on Spruce Lane, a sidewalk repair on N. Triphammer, curb/gutter repair
on E. Upland, culvert repair near Country Club Road, and working on the final configuration of the new
culvert pipe under Warwick Place.
The DPW also installed 10 new English Oak trees for the Village Shade Tree Committee.
The latest report from the dump truck dealer is that the box/plow subcontractor will have their equipment
installed within the next 2 weeks. Therefore, I expect that we will take delivery of the truck by the end of the
month. In the meantime, will still have 2 full size plow trucks to do the snow removal. It has been suggested by
the DPW that we might want to do a financial evaluation of how much we would get for selling the current
plow truck versus keeping it as a back-up. Since the revenue from the truck sale is budgeted for this fiscal year,
we have until Springtime to make that decision.
I have continued to be extremely busy with zoning related activity. Since the last Trustee meeting, there has
been a Planning Board meeting to review the minor subdivision at 105 Berkshire Road. Due to some unique
concerns about the project, the Planning Board opted to use the “full review” process instead of the “short
review” that is typical of a minor subdivision. The project was approved with the condition that the existing
trees in the front yard will only be cut upon consultation with the Village Forester.
There was also a ZBA meeting which looked at the encroachment of the front door roof at 511 Kline Road
and the non-compliant fence location at 206 Oak Hill Road. Both cases were approved. In the case of the roof
overhang at 511 Kline Road, this will next be presented to the Trustees for consideration of granting of a
license to the property owner to allow the encroachment to remain at the discretion of the Village. A separate
report will be provided with all of the details.
If any of these topics need further discussion, please let me know so I can provide additional information as
needed.
Sincerely,
Brent
EXHIBIT 2015-091a
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
CLERK & TREASURER’S REPORT
DECEMBER 21, 2015
1. Meeting Schedule:
The January meeting was scheduled on the 18th, Martin Luther King Day.
The February meeting was scheduled on President’s Day.
2. Reporting
CDLM external auditor’s report has been finalized.
3. Budget:
The Office of the State Comptroller announced that the allowable levy growth factor (tax cap) for those local
governments with fiscal years beginning on June 1, 2016, will be 0.12%. This is due to the fact that pursuant to
the tax cap law, the allowable levy growth factor is 2% or the CPI, whichever is less.
4. Debt:
A Firestation principal payment of $65,000 was made on December 14, 2015. The remaining principal balance
on the original $1,000,000 bond is $300,000.
5. Insurance:
Village’s revised building valuations will be sent to NYMIR as soon as it is completed by GHD Consulting.
GHD prepared their valuations by process and not by structure. Further discussions are necessary to finalize
replacement cost coverage.
6. Revenues & Expenditures: Exhibit 2016-091b
Fund account reporting through November 30, 2015 is available; reconciliation has been reviewed and approved
by Deputy Treasurer Woodard.
7. Current Expenses - Unaudited Abstract #7 dated December 21, 2015 as distributed.
8. Approval of December Abstract –
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #7 for FYE2016 consisting of TA vouchers 56 - 63 in the amount of
$16,031.06 and Consolidated Fund vouchers 458 - 551 in the amount of $160,291.14 is approved and the
Treasurer is instructed to make payments thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan M. Mangione
EXHIBIT 2016-091b