MINUTES
of a meeting of the Board of
PRESENT:
Mayor Don Hartill;
Village Attorney Randy
Marcus
Mayor
Don Hartill called the meeting to order at
Pledge
of Allegiance
The
Mayor opened the public comment period. There were many high school students
present but no comments.
Motion- To Close Public Comment Period
Trustee
Trustee John Bailey seconded the motion. A vote was
taken:
Mayor
Donald Hartill - Aye Trustee
Frank Moore- Aye
Trustee
Next
on the agenda was to complete a SEQR on the proposed N. Triphammer Reconstruction
Project. A draft of the Full Environmental Assessment form was completed by
Attorney Randy Marcus and Engineer Dave Putnam with suggested answers. The Board
reviewed the form. The Mayor stated that since we were adding a turning lane we
had to do a SEQR review; if the project involved only reconstruction of the
existing road width the action would be entirely exempt from SEQR. We are
adding curbing and a bike lane also. It was explained that this form was used
to cover a broad number of issues and situations.
Part
1 was the Project Information. This section described the action as
reconstruction of N. Triphammer Rd. in order to improve traffic safety, improve
traffic flow, better provide for multimodal means of transportation, including
pedestrian and bicycle travel and enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the Village’s
primary thoroughfare, through repaving, restriping, identifying turning and
bicycle lanes, and adding sidewalks and greenspace. The Mayor then briefly
summarized the project information.
Motion- Part 1 of SEQR is an Accurate Assessment of
the Facts describing the N. Triphammer Reconstruction Project
Trustee
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
Part
2 of the SEQR addressed the project impacts and their magnitude. The Mayor went
through each question with the Board. The Mayor commented that construction
would extend over two construction seasons. The Board didn’t find any large
impacts therefore Part 3 did not have to be completed.
Motion- The N. Triphammer Reconstruction Project
Will Not Result in Any Large and Important Impacts and, Therefore, Is One Which
Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment, Therefore a Negative
Declaration will be Prepared.
Trustee
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
We
have a negative declaration. The Mayor explained that during construction there
are certain guidelines we will have to follow. With this project greenspace
will increase because the ditches on the side of the road now will be usable
space.
Jeff
Kurron from NEXTEL Partners Inc. was present to discuss the possibility of
taking down the water tank at the airport and putting up a cell tower in
exchange for rent abatement for a period of time on this site. The tank needs
to be removed because of structural issues. The first thing that needs to be
done is a drive test. This would take approximately 3 hours. It involves putting
an antenna on top of the water tank and driving around the area to see if this
is in fact a desirable site. If so, then they would proceed by surveying the
site, working up drawings, zoning and submitting to the FAA. Jeff had a
proposed contract to do this test which Randy looked over.
The
tank is about 130 feet high and the tower would be approximately 190 feet. The
exact height that would be needed will be known after the drive test. The tower
could be shared with 4-5 other carriers. We have a tower ordinance in the
Village and may need to revisit this. The tower would be a lattice tower, which
is built to collapse onto itself therefore no guidewires are needed. The base
of the tower would be approximately 25 feet. There would be a 9x16 sandstone equipment
shed at the base of the tower. If others occupied the tower then they would
have sheds as well. Larry was concerned with the number of equipment sheds that
would be located at the base of the tower. The whole area would be fenced off
and the Village would have a key. NEXTEL has someone else come in and manage
their towers.
With
a few adjustments, Randy approved the basic agreement to let NEXTEL enter the
site and do engineering, feasibility and environmental assessments. The Mayor
would first like to contact the County and Cornell and let them know what we
intend to do. Jeff will have the revised contract faxed to the Village Office
for Randy’s review and the Mayor’s signature.
Motion- To Permit NEXTEL to Continue Investigating
the Water Tower
Site for a Possible Tower Location.
Trustee John Bailey moved to accept this motion
Trustee
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
Jeff
will get the contract to Don for his signature.
Next
on the agenda was the approval of minutes. Since
Motion-Approval of Minutes for May15, 2000
Trustee
Mayor
Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee
Frank Moore- Aye
Trustee
Jodi
briefly explained the transfers to the Board. Total Contingency used $17,425 of
$50,000.
Resolution #3679-To Transfer Money in the 1999-2000 General,
Water & Sewer
Budgets
Be
it RESOLVED to transfer
$ 950.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Auditor,
Contractual, A1320.4
$ 3,700.00
from Employee benefits, Employee Invest. In., A9089.8, to Clerk, Personal
Services, A1410.1
$ 310.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Clerk, Contractual,
A1410.4
$
1,760.00 from Employee benefits,
Employee Invest. In., A9089.8, to Deputy Clerk,
Personal Services, A1415.1
$ 110.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Personnel,Contractual,
A1430.4
$ 1,915.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Engineer, Contractual,
A1440.4
$ 120.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Elections,Contractual,
A1450.4
$ 2,600.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Shared Services
Building, Utilities, A1620.42
$ 1,200.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to General Government
Support, Special
Items,Municipal Association Dues, A1920.4
$ 1940.00
from Employment Benefits, Employee Invest. In., A9089.8, to Public
Safety
Code Enforcement Officer, Personal
Services, A3620.11
$ 300.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer, Contractual,
A3620.4
$
3,700.00 from Employment Benefits,
Employee Invest. In., A9089.8, to Transportation
Street Maintenance & Improvement,
Personal Services, A5010.1
$ 2,090.00 from Employment Benefits, Employee Invest.
In., A9089.8, to Transportation
Street Maintenance &
Improvement, Personal Services, A5110.12
$ 130.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Transportation,
Street Maintenance &
Improvement, Personal Services, A5110.12
$ 4,750.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to Transportation,
Sidewalks, Equipment, A5410.2
$ 5,100.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Transportation,
Sidewalks, Greenway, A5410.41
$ 535.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to Economic Assistance
and Opportunity, Publicity,
Contractual, A6410.4
$
1,940.00 from Employee Benefits,Employee
Invest. In., A9089.8, to Home &
Community Services Zoning,
Personal Service, A8010.1
$ 2,100.00
from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4 to Home & Community
Services, Planning, Legal, A8020.41
$ 80.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4 to Home & Community
Services, Planning, Consultants,
A8020.45
$ 2,600.00 from Home & Community Services, Planning, Consultants,
A8020.45 to
Home & Community Services,
Planning, Legal, A8020.41
$ 2,770.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account,
A1990.4, to Employment Benefits,
Employee Invest. In.,
A9089.8
Be
it RESOLVED to transfer
$ 725.00
from Special Items,Contingenent Account, F1990.4, to Source of Supply,
Power & Pumping, electric,
F8320.41
$4,300.00 from Special Items,Contingenent Account,
F1990.4, to Source of Supply,
Power & Pumping, Purchases,
F8320.44
$ 100.00 from Special Items,Contingenent Account,
F1990.4, to Source of Supply,
Power & Pumping, Engineering,
F8320.45
Be
it RESOLVED to transfer
$3,750.00 from Home & Community Services, Sewer
Administration, Engineering,
G8110.42, to General
Government Support, Engineering, G1440.4
$ 50.00
from Special Items,Contingenent Account, G1990.4, to Home &
Community
Services, Sewer
Administration, Contractual, G8110.4
Trustee John Bailey moved to accept the 1999-2000 budget
transfers and Trustee Larry fresinski
seconded the motion. A vote was taken:
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
Jodi
stated that the Multi-Modal Funding which was received from the State for completed
Sheraton Drive Sidewalk was still in the Capital Projects Fund and needed to be
transferred to the General Fund to cover the expense of the project. Frank
asked for clarification. Don stated that when we received the money it went
into the Capital Projects Fund. Now the Capital Projects Fund needs to pay back
the General Fund, which has already paid for Sheraton Drive. The Village
receives funding after the project is completed.
Be it RESOLVED to transfer $100,000.00
from Capital Projects, Due to
Other Funds, H 630, to General Fund, Revenues, Interfund
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund-C, A5031-C.
Trustee John Bailey moved to transfer $100,000 and
Trustee
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
Next
on the agenda were the Mayor’s comments. He stated that we have no sewer units
left and have no response from the Village of Cayuga Heights on his request for
more units. The Village of Cayuga Heights is being monitored very closely by
the NYSDEC so they are being very cautious. This is a difficult situation for
everyone.
There
was an SJS meeting in mid-May. There was a joint concern regarding the funding
that was promised in the previous round. A letter was written and a copy sent
to Senator Seward. The Kline Road Bypass is designed and ready to go as soon as
the current partners workout their difficulties. The municipal water situation
is waiting on Cornell’s attorney’s response.
The
Joint Regional Planning Group is going forward with the Environmental Impact
Statement. They are currently discussing ideas for sales tax revenue. It’s a
useful meeting for informational exchange.
Frank
brought up the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (CLWIO) list,
which has come back to the Village. The Village previously completed a prioritized
list of 15 issues concerning the Village. The organization has sent a new list,
which is a collapsed and more concise version of the list previously presented.
This new list is to be given to the Planning Board to assign a point value to
indicate our concerns relative to a particular issue. The Mayor would like Ned
to go over this with the Planning Board at their next meeting so we may address
it at our June 19th meeting. This form will be collected at the June
IO Meeting and the technical Committee will tabulate the point value. The Mayor
stated the Cayuga Lake is unique in that it is lacking a management plan.
Larry
asked where we were with the codification. Randy explained that Carol completed
his revisions, but he has not completed his review of the revised draft yet. The
Mayor asked Randy if the N. Triphammer Rd. surveys were done yet. They were
not. Don asked Randy to call T.G. Miller again.
There
has still been no response from the property owner, on whom we have started
eminent domain proceedings on. Don stated we are ever hopeful.
John
Bailey announced that he would be closing on his condo on Monday therefore he
would no longer be residing in the Village and would no longer be able to be on
the Board of
Motion- To Adjourn
Trustee
Mayor Donald Hartill-
Aye Trustee Frank Moore-
Aye
Trustee
The
meeting adjourned at 9:38 P.M.
Village
Clerk