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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-2-10minutes Minutes VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Monday, February 10, 2014 Marcham Hall BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 7:00p.m Present: Mayor Supron; Trustees: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton; Attorney Marcus; Asst. Superintendent of Public Works Frisbee; Police Chief Steinmetz; Clerk & Treasurer Mangione. Absent: Trustee Karns, Fire Superintendent Tamborelle, and Superintendent of Public Works Cross. Call to Order: Mayor Supron called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes: Resolution #7415 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Minutes of the January 13, 2013 Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees Meeting be approved as written in Exhibit FYE2014-59. Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Salton Ayes: Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: Crooker Motion carried 2. Annual Report of the Village of Cayuga Heights Court for 2013: Justice Galbreath (Exhibit FYE2014-60) There was virtually no change this year; there were about 1000 cases with about 4% of them criminal. The big news is completion of the addition which was partially funded and initiated by a grant from the court system. He extended an invitation to anyone who would like to witness the working of the court to attend on any Tuesday. 3. Report of Fire Superintendent Tamborelle: No report was submitted but Fire Superintendent Tamborelle had previously communicated that it was a routine month. 4. Report of Asst. Superintendent of Public Works Frisbie: (Exhibit FYE2014-61) Submitted report (website – contained in Meeting Packet February 10, 2014) Renovation in the police department has continued to progress. The new door has arrived and will be installed in coordination with the locksmith and as weather allows. As far as regular Public Works items, the crews may be spreading less salt on the roads during storms in order to stay within the budget for the year. Trustee Crooker acknowledged the excellent work of the DPW. Snow plowing is an important dividend to Villagers. Managing the process is complex and the Board expressed their appreciation 5. Privilege of the Floor (PoF): Bea Szekely expressed her appreciation to Clerk and Treasurer Mangione for her husbanding of the renovations to the Clerk’s office as well as other public spaces in Marcham Hall. 6. Historic Preservation Committee: The History Project Launch Introduction by Village Historian: Bea Szekely Full text of the introduction follows as submitted. It is my pleasure as Village Historian to introduce Carole Schiffman this evening for the official launch of the History Project website. As we gear up to celebrate the Centennial of Cayuga Heights in June 2015, The History Project provides a special, on-line vehicle for gathering information about our past in keeping with the major goal of the Village’s recently adopted comprehensive plan to preserve the Village’s built and natural environments. Carole is the principal author of the site working with Randi Kepecs on the Historic Preservation Committee. I know you will find The History Project attractive; I believe it is highly innovative, if not unique, in the field of local history collection. And I hope that you will find it interactive and want to take part in it. Ms. Schiffman then projected the website and highlighted ways to use the site for learning and sharing. 7. Report of Mayor Supron: a. Since its formation in 2009 the Planning Board has been chaired by Martin Harms. Mr. Harms has informed the Mayor that he feels it is time for him to move on. Resolution #7416 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The resignation of Martin Harms as Chair of the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board be accepted with gratitude for his years of service to the Village. Motion: Trustee Hamilton Second: Trustee Riesman Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: none Motion carried b. The next change to the Planning Board is appointment of a new Chair. Mayor Supron has asked, and Fred Cowett, who has been on the Planning Board since 2010, has agreed to accept her appointment of him as the new Chair. Mayor Supron appointed Fred Cowett as Chair of the Planning Board. Resolution #7417 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Fred Cowett is approved as Chair of the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board. Motion: Trustee Crooker Second: Trustee Salton Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: Riesman Motion carried c. In order to fill the seat vacated by Martin Harms, Planning Board Alternate Deirdre Hay has been asked and has accepted appointment as a full member of the Planning Board. Mayor Supron appointed Deirdre Hay as a member of the Planning Board. Resolution #7418 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Deirdre Hay is approved as full member of the Village of Cayuga Heights Planning Board. Motion: Trustee Hamilton Second: Trustee Robinson Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: none Motion carried Mayor Supron mentioned that some meetings have already taken place on issues important to Deirdre such as walkability in the Village. d. Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan: At its January 27, 2014 meeting the Planning Board passed Resolution No. 134 To Recommend that the Board of Trustees begin Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. This resolution includes reference to implementation of zoning changes and consideration of creation of a zoning task force. Resolution #7419 WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of Cayuga Heights has resolved to make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees that implementation presented in th e Comprehensive Plan especially with respect to zoning changes and including consideration of creating a zoning task force which will review zoning code and make recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the recommendation of the Planning Board be adopted. Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Crooker Discussion: Zoning Code contains some outdated language could be removed and/or updated. The Comprehensive Plan is not prescriptive; it mentions areas that need attention. It would be ideal to have members from different parts of the Village. There is no defined structure for a committee so it is not problematic to create the committee at this time in name only. Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: none Motion carried Discussion of a mission statement for the Zoning Task Force took place. Recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan, both long and short term, can be reviewed. Two options for changes to zoning exist. It can all be changed at once or it can be piecemeal. Any one local law cannot, however, include more than one topic. Recommendations of a mission statement and appointees will be presented at the March meeting. e. The Deer Population Study data analysis will likely be completed in early March, so results may be available by April. f. The Town of Caroline has been awarded a Cleaner, Greener Southern Tier grant to develop a home energy rating system. It would be a template for other municipalities. A resident volunteer can be appointed to attend meetings and report to the Board of Trustees. David Filiberto has agreed to participate on the committee. Mayor Supron will distribute information that she received at a previous TCCOG meeting. g. TCCOG’s subcommittee on negotiations with Time Warner Cable is ready to write a letter to them. 8. Report of the Trustees: Trustee Riesman asked if it would be appropriate to have signs announcing the upcoming election produced. These signs would not support any particular candidate, but would inform Villagers of the election times and location. Resolution #7420 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Signs announcing the Village election will be printed with an expenditure not to exceed $300.00 to be charged to Public Information (A1480.410) transferring funds from Contingency (A1990.400) Motion: Trustee Riesman Second: Trustee Robinson Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays: none Abstentions: none Motion carried 9. Report of Chief Steinmetz: (Exhibit FYE2014-62a,b,c) Submitted report (website – contained in Meeting Packet February 10, 2013) a. Appreciation to the DPW for the fine work they are doing in the police department. Tiles have been selected for the flooring; the tiles are similar to ones used at the fire station. b. The vests are in and there is has been a problem with the color which is being addressed. c. The old vehicle is current listed for sale on internet auction. 10. Report of Superintendent of Public Works Cross: All topics had been covered in previous reports. 10. Report of Clerk & Treasurer Mangione (Exhibit FYE2014-63a,b) Submitted report(s) (website – contained in Meeting Packet February 10, 2013) A Villager has requested a reduction on their water/sewer bill due to an unusually high bill caused by a pipe leak. A discussion surrounding under which situations the Board should entertain relief, if at all, took place. The resident will be asked to provide additional documentation prior to a decision. A Budget Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. to work on the Proposed Village Budget for Fiscal Year June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015. Resolution #7421 BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Abstract #9 for FYE2014 consisting of Trust and Agency Vouchers 92 – 102 in the amount of $18,250.93 and General Fund vouchers 603 - 687 in the amount of $244,480.42 is approved and instruction is given to the Treasurer for payment thereon. Motion: Trustee Salton Second: Trustee Riesman Ayes: Crooker, Hamilton, Riesman, Robinson, and Salton Nays or abstentions: none Motion carried 11. Report of Attorney Marcus: Attorney Marcus will not be in attendance at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 10, 2014. If the Board feels that an attorney should be present, he will arrange, with sufficient notice for one of his partners to attend. Meeting of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees was adjourned by Mayor Supron at 8:38 p.m.