HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing minutes October 16, 1995- 2 proposals by SCLIWC to change water rate schedule & to amend the agreement with respect to establishment of .pdfVILLAGE OF CAYI]GA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of a Public Hearing of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights'
duly published and posted, held October 16, 1995 at 7:15 PM in the Village llall to
consider a proposal by SCLIWC to .change the Water Rate Schedule, effective January
2, 1996 and also, to consider a proposal- by SCLIWC to amend the Agreement with re-
spect to the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund.
PRESENT: Mayor Anderson;
Tyler; Treasurer Silber;
ABSENT: Trustee PimenteI.
OTHERS: u/M David Yeater,
Trustees Bisogni, Co]lyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozenl Attorney
Supt. of P.W. Cross; Police Chief Wall; Fire Supt. Day.
Robin Palmer, Kay Newman.
Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing statj-ng the purposes of both proposals from
SCLIWC. Attorney Tyler stated there appears to be no question by nunicipalities re-
garding the necessity for a Capital Reserve Fund, only of its irnplementation. Two
municipalities feel it is an improper delegation of power to the Commission. The
Attorney suggested seeklng an opinion from the Attorney General. Trustee Collyer
commented that the size of the reserve should be limited. Discussion ended with
consensus for adjournment of this portion of the Public Hearing until the next
meeting. The Hearing was declared closed' at 7:30 PM.
M.inutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights
held irnrnediately following the Public Ilearing.
PRESENT: As above.
ABSENT: As above.
OTIIERS: As above.
Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM opening it to comments from the
floor.
Mr. David Yeater appeared before the Board requesting subdivision of his property known
as 520 Cayuga Heights Road. Zoning Officer Cross sLated he had reviewed the Survey Map
dated 9lLl95 and found that the new Parcel I conforms to the required minimum lot size
and the remaining Parcel 2 conforms to the Village I s Zoning Ordinance. Regarding the
issue of the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Zoning 0fficer Cross reviewed it
with the Board and supplied answers.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Kozen:
RESOLUTION 4697 - APPROVE YEATER SUBDIVISION OF 520 CAYUGA IlGTS. RD.
VOTED to approve a subdivj-sion, as requested by David Yeater, of his proPerty at 520
Cayuga Heights Road, both parcels of which conform to the Villagers Zoning Ordinance.
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming' *tt3:**ozen voted YES.
I"lotion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a
furnished Trustees in copy form.
YES.
regular meeting held September 18, 1995 as previously
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted
Re complaints from neighbors in connection with the illuminated sign on the property
owned by Dr. Markowitz (see lulinutes of 9lLBl95) the Iuiayor was instrucLed t.o write to
Dr. Markowitz requesting that, in the interesL of neighborliness, he consider lowering
the wattage of the sign and also, turning :lt off during times when office hours are
not in session.
Mayor Anderson reported on the following:
-T.C. Dept. of Planning - request for resolution appointing representative.
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Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4698 - APPOINT BISOGNI TO T.C. PLANNING FEDEMTION
VOTED to appoint Trustee Bisogni to the Tornpkins County Planning Federation.Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira,*Kozen voted yES.
Motion by Trustee Flerning, seconded by Trustee K:Lra:
RESOLUTION 4699 _ AUTHORIZE P.I,il. SUPT. TO SIGN AGREEMENT RE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
VOTED to authorize Supt. of P.hr. Cross to sign the intermunicipal agreement withTompkins County, City of Ithaca and Towns an<l Villages of Tonpkins County relative tothe drug and alcohol testing of DPW employees. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,Kira, Kozen voted YES.
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-The Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Ithaca for Building Inspection Serviceswas reviewed with the Board by the Attorney and he pointed out the error in an add.resson Needham Place which should be "102." A new page showing this correction will besent from the City for insertion in the original document and the Mayorr%uthorized tosi-gn it
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kozen:
RESOLUTION 47OO - APPROVE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR BUILDING
INSPECTION SERVICES
VOTED to approve the Intermunj-cipal Agreement with the City of lthaca for BuildingInspection Services subject to a correction of address to r'102 Needham place."
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kirar*Kozen voted yES.
There was no monthly report from the CHCA.
Fire supt. Day presented his monthly report which is on file.
The new Rescue Truck is in service. The rroldtt is being ad.vertised for sale in fivetrade papers. Ilopefully, an offer can be accepted aL the next meeting. Bids forthe Rescue Pumper will be opened on November B.
Treasurer Silber distributed monthly financial re-ports which are on file.
The Treasurer reported that he has requested a bond rating from Moodyts InvestmentService. He briefly discussed a timetable for upcoming issuance of bonds for theRescue Pumper. He will request a resolution for same at the November meeting.
Motion by Trustee Fleml-ng, seconded by Trustee Bisogni:
RESOLUTION 4701 _ APPROVE TMNSFERS
VOTED t.o apProve the transfer as reconmended by the Treasurer as follows:
FROM: c1990.4 wwrP conri-ng. TO: G8130.48 purchased sewer serv. - g4,000
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, *tr.:*Iozen voted yES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
VOTED to approve the Abstracr of Warrants dated. LO/L6/95 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $33,631.06; sewer Fund - $L6,4.27.31; warer Fund - $2,234.6g.Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted yES.
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Attorney Tyler suggested inviting Kevin Kauffman ofmeeting in the event that other municipalities have
SCLIWC to attend the November
agreed to SCLIWCts proposal toestablish a Capital Reserve Fund.
Re the proposed Cable Franchise with Time-Warner
McTague of the Cable Cornmission will be in town
, Att.orney Tyler reported that Carol
on Monday, October 23 and hoped to
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meet with her. Trustee Kira was asked to attend in the Mayorts absence'
police Chief Wall subrnitted his monthly report which is on file in the Village Office '
Chief Wall reported receipt of $4,356 for the used 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car.
I"lotion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee tr'leming:
RESOLUTION 4702 - AUTHORIZE CHIEF I^IALL T0 ORDER POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize Chief Wall to order a new police car not to exceed $19'500 to be
funded from the L996-91 Budget. Trustees Biso$ni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen
voted YES ' ?k**
Motj-on by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4703 - AUTIIORIZE PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK
VOTED to authorize P.W. Supt. Cross to purchase a truck from Navistar International
to be appropriated from sources as follows:
A5142.200 Snow Removal Equipment $ 28,500
minus: Purchase of Material Spreader.<$ 3,750>
F8350.200 Water System Equipment $ 16,000
G8120.200 Sewer Lines Equipment $ 16.000
total $56,750
Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kit":_5ozen voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4704 - APPROVE T.C.T.C. BANKING OFFICE IN KENDAL
COMMUNITY CENTER
VOTED to approve the request by the Tompkins County Trust Company to establish a
lirnited banking office in the Kendal Community Center located at 2230 N. Triphammer
Road, subject to their following the necessary building perml-t process. Trustees
Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES.
Motion by Trustee Fleming, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 4705 - APPROVAL TO BOLTON POINT TO CONSTRUCT A
MASTER },IETER BUILDING
VOTED to approve the site plan submitted by Bolton Point Water Service to construct
a Master Meter Building on the S.W. corner of N. Triphammer Road for use as a public
utility and further, to extend the side facj-ng Spruce Lane and install lighting so
Lhat it can be used as a bus shelter. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, f'leming, Kira,
Kozen voted YES.
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Motion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4706 - AUTIIORIZE TRANSFER OF LIST OF OVERDUE TAXES
AND CERTIFICATION TO TIIE COUNTY FOR RELEVY
VOTED to authorLze t]ne Tax Collector to transfer the List of Overdue Taxes and
Certification to Tompkins County for relevy. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming,
Kira, Kozen voted YES. ***
Motion by Trustee Collyer, seconded by Trustee Fleming:
RESOLUTION 4707 - APPROVE WATER RATE SCHEDULE CHANGE
VOTED to approve a change in the Water Rate Schedule as recommended by SCLIWC,
effective January 2, L996. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES.
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Act,ion to consider the proposal by SCLIWC with respect to the establishment of
a capitat Reserve Fund was tabled until the November meeting, providing all other
Municipalities are in agreement with it.
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Mayor Anderson urged Trustees to suggest by the next meeting names of Villagers who
are interested in serving on two Youth Boards.
l'lotion by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Collyer:
RESOLUTION 4708 - ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
VOTED to enter into Executive Session at 9:55 PM for the purpose of discussing a
personnel matter. Trustees Bisogni, Collyer, Fleming, Kira, Kozen voted YES'
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Regular session reconvened at l0:55 PM
Meeting adjourned l0:56 PM
Anne Krohto
Clerk