MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Wheeler, Trustee Amy Mann, Trustee Dave Porter, Trustee Jim

6:55PM - PUBLIC HEARING - TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE VILLAGE ECONOMIC HEALTH & HERITAGE COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO POSSIBLE ZONING REVISIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE VILLAGE EDGE SOUTH ZONING DISTRICT December 2, 2013

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Wheeler, Trustee Amy Mann, Trustee Dave Porter, Trustee Jim Joseph, Trustee Fritz Koennecke

ALSO PRESENT: Bill Carr, Mike Hayes, Ted Bartlett, Jason Emerson, Dan Kuper, R. Shain Emerson, Bob & Susie Lucas, Katie O’Brien, Vicky Sokolowski, Kathy Bice, Bill Hall, Susan Light, Lauren Lines, Dennis Gregg, A.B. Ferguson

Mayor Kurt Wheeler opened the public hearing at 6:55pm to discuss the preliminary draft recommendations of the Village Economic Health & Heritage Committee with respect to possible zoning revisions and design guidelines for future development in the Village Edge South zoning district. Mayor Wheeler introduced Dan Kwasnowski who is a professional planner the Village has hired to help write design guidelines and zoning for the Village Edge South zone. Mr. Kwasnowski gave a brief presentation of what has been done to date. (see file) Mr. Kwasnowski is hoping to have a finished draft of the design guidelines by the end of the week. The draft zoning amendments will be related to and supported by the design guidelines. There will be another work session of the committee on December 10th at 6:30 pm at the Municipal Building.

Mayor Wheeler asked the Village Board if they had any comments and there were none.

Someone from the public asked if the committee was still collecting the Visual Preference Surveys. Mayor Wheeler stated they have collected over 100 surveys and the data is now being compiled. Mayor Wheeler reported there would be two opportunities in January for the public to comment.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Amy Mann to close the public hearing.

Vote taken. All aye. Approved.

Respectfully submitted,

Katherine A. Burns Village Clerk

7:17 – PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 119 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA, WHICH WOULD DELETE THE PROVISIONS IN SECTIONS 119-2 and 119-3 LIMITING USE OF VILLAGE PARKS TO RESIDENTS OF THE CAZENOVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THEIR GUESTS. SECTION 119-3 WOULD ALSO BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THE VILLAGE RESIDENTS SHALL HAVE PREFERENCE OVER NON-RESIDENTS IN RESERVING THE USE OF PARK FACILITIES. December 2, 2013

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Wheeler, Trustee Amy Mann, Trustee Dave Porter, Trustee Jim Joseph, Trustee Fritz Koennecke

ALSO PRESENT: Bill Carr, Mike Hayes, Ted Bartlett, Jason Emerson, Dan Kuper, R. Shain Emerson, Bob & Susie Lucas, Katie O’Brien, Vicky Sokolowski, Kathy Bice, Bill Hall, Susan Light, Lauren Lines, Dennis Gregg, A.B. Ferguson

Trustee Fritz Koennecke reported that the goal of making the change to the Village Code regarding the use of the Village parks is to promote the use of the Village outdoor facilities as stated in the comprehensive plan.

There were no comments.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Fritz Koennecke to close the public hearing at 7:20pm..

DECEMBER 2, 2013 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kurt Wheeler, Trustee Amy Mann, Trustee Dave Porter, Trustee Jim Joseph, Trustee Fritz Koennecke ALSO PRESENT: Bill Carr, Mike Hayes, Ted Bartlett, Jason Emerson, Dan Kuper, R. Shain Emerson, Bob & Susie Lucas, Katie O’Brien, Vicky Sokolowski, Kathy Bice, Bill Hall, Susan Light, Lauren Lines, Dennis Gregg, A.B. Ferguson

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The Village Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2013 Public Hearing to Authorize the Sale of Water to an Outside User and the November 4, 2013 Village Board meeting.

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Fire Chief Nick Enders introduced Mike White from McNeill & Company, Inc. out of Cortland who gave a brief presentation regarding a Length of Service Award Proposal (LO-SAP) for the Cazenovia Fire Department (see attached). This type of program helps with retention and recruitment of volunteer firefighters. This is a 401 program that would credit $700 for every year of service and a firefighter can only be in the program for a maximum of 40 years. The program also allows credit for up to five years of previous service to be credited after the first year. In order to receive the $700 credit, a firefighter would have to earn a minimum of 50 credits or points per year by attending calls, meetings and practices. This point system has been set up by NY State. Any member of this program will have a lump sum benefit when they reach the entitlement age of 65.

To get this program started, the Village Board would have to authorize it and then would have to have a referendum. The Village residents would vote on this proposal. In order to receive the five year credit for past service, a firefighter would have to earn at least 50 points in the first year of the program. The five year credit is only available the first year. This program will be owned by the Village who would be the sponsor of the program. The program runs from January 1 to December 31st. The program has to be running for one year before anyone can be in the program so there will be no payout until 2015.

Mayor Wheeler pointed out this program would not come into effect for any monies to be spent until two additional fiscal years.

Mr. White pointed out this program is a retention tool that would help to hold the core and also bring some young people in with some benefit

Trustee Dave Porter pointed out how lucky the Village is to have a volunteer fire department and the money that the Village saves by doing so. He added the Length of Service Award Program would be a proactive move by the Village.

Pringle Symonds asked Mayor Wheeler if Cazenovia College contributed to the Cazenovia Fire Dept. Mayor Wheeler said they have contributed a number of good firefighters throughout the years, but financially they do not contribute.

Motion made by Mayor Kurt Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Amy Mann to schedule a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 6:55 pm to consider a Service Award Program for the Cazenovia Fire Department.

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Motion made by Mayor Kurt Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Amy Mann to schedule a public hearing on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard to review the design guidelines and proposed zoning for the Village Edge South Zone.

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Mayor Wheeler reported the Board had received a request from a resident to consider adjusting the senior citizen property tax program. Seniors with a limited income can receive a break in their village taxes. Attorney for the Village Jim Stokes reported the tax reduction in the assessed value was based on a sliding scale. If the income is not over $18,500 you would qualify for the maximum exemption which is 50% reduction and goes as low as 10% for $26,000 under the current statute. This pertains to property owned by someone who is 65 years of age. Mayor Wheeler asked the Board if they were willing to consider an increase of the minimum income. At this time there are only 6 residents registered in this program. The Board had a brief discussion. The Board agreed to do research over the next month to come to a level to start the sliding scale. Mayor Wheeler would like to be able to have a proposed local law at the January meeting.

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The Board discussed the rezoning of the 6 Farnham St. property which is owned by the Village and the Fire Department from R-6 to B-1.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Dave Porter to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 45 OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA

A RESOLUTION MAKING A DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL NON-SIGNIFICANCE UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE IN REGARD TO THE PROPERTY AT 6 FARNHAM STREET

WHEREAS, the Village of Cazenovia, as owner of the property located at 6 Farnham Street, being Tax Parcel Number 95.45-1-8 (“the Premises”), has proposed the re-zoning of the Premises from R-6 Residential District to B-1 Business District, and

WHEREAS, the Village plans to demolish the existing house on the Premises and construct a parking lot for the adjoining Cazenovia Fire Department, and

WHEREAS, there are no other involved agencies with respect to this Action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and

WHEREAS, a short form environmental assessment form was prepared with respect to this Action and has been reviewed by this Board, and

WHEREAS, this Board is in receipt of a recommendation letter from the Madison County Planning Agency, which, on its review of the Application pursuant to General Municipal Law sections 239-l and m, returned the Action for local determination (“County Referral Report”), and

WHEREAS, upon notice duly given, this Board held a public hearing on this Action, which public hearing has been, or is hereby closed, and

WHEREAS, the Board is mindful of the criteria set forth in Section 617.7 of the SEQRA regulations for determining the environmental significance of an action, and

WHEREAS, this Board has also considered the Village Comprehensive Plan adopted July 7, 2008 and the current Village Zoning Code in determining the environmental significance of the Action and conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, and

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that this Board makes and adopts the following findings with respect to SEQRA:

a) That the Action is subject to SEQRA; b) That the Action is an unlisted action; c) That there are no other involved agencies with respect to this Action; d) That the Action is not located in an agricultural district as certified under Article 25AA of the Agricultural and Markets Law; e) That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cazenovia shall act, and has duly acted as lead agency with respect to the Action, and

IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and that a “negative declaration” shall be prepared, filed and published pursuant to SEQRA. The reasons supporting this determination are that the Premises are bounded on two sides (south side and east rear) by the Village of Cazenovia Fire Department building, which has long been zoned B-1, and the conversion of the empty existing house to a small parking area for the Fire Department will not have any adverse environmental impacts, and

IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board of Trustees makes and adopts the following findings:

A. The Premises are presently zoned R-6 and are presently improved by a vacant single family house. The house fronts on Farnham Street and is bounded on the south and east sides by the Village of Cazenovia Fire Department property, which has long been zoned B-1 Business District.

B. The subject premises are contemplated to be converted into a parking lot for use by the Village Fire Department, which use is appropriate in the B-1 District and will not adversely affect the adjoining established residential neighborhood.

C. The amendment of the Zoning Map contemplated herein is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Cazenovia.

D. The amendment of the zoning map contemplated herein will promote and preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the Village of Cazenovia.

AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that the Premises known as 6 Farnham Street, Tax Parcel Number 95.45-1-8, shall be, and hereby are re-zoned from R-6 Residential District to B-1 Business District. AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached local law, entitled, “A local law to amend the Village of Cazenovia Zoning Map” shall be, and hereby is approved, adopted and enacted. AND IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Clerk is directed to enter said local law in the minutes of this meeting and in the local law book of the Village of Cazenovia, and to give due notice of the adoption of said local laws to the public and to the Secretary of State.

Dated: December 2, 2013

By vote of the Board – Mayor Kurt Wheeler – aye, Trustee Amy Mann – aye, Trustee Dave Porter – aye, Trustee Jim Joseph – aye, Trustee Fritz Koennecke – aye

Five in favor. Approved.

R. Shain Emerson reported he did not agree with this zone change as he felt by doing so, it would make it easier for 8 Farnham St. zone change to B-1. Mr. Emerson added the Village does not need a zone change if the 6 Farnham St. was for municipal use.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Fritz Koennecke to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 46 OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF CAZENOVIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 119 OF THE VILLAGE CODE

WHEREAS, at the request of Board of Trustees, the attorney for the Village has prepared and presented a proposed local law entitled, “A local law to amend Chapter 119 of the Village of Cazenovia Code with respect to use of Village parks”, and

WHEREAS, upon notice duly published and posted as required, a public hearing on this local law was held on December 2, 2013, which public hearing was, or is hereby closed, and

WHEREAS, the adoption of this local law is not an action that may have an effect on the environment as defined by the implementing regulations of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and is therefore not an action subject to SEQRA.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED as follows:

After due deliberation, the Board finds it in the best interest of the Village of Cazenovia to adopt this local law, and does hereby adopt this local law entitled, “A local law to amend Chapter 119 of the Village of Cazenovia Code with respect to use of Village parks.” The Village Clerk is hereby directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting, and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State.

Dated: December 2, 2013

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Bill Danehy of Lincklaen Drive voiced his concern over “Town & Gown” relations during 2013. He wondered if a committee or forum still existed. He suggests a committee be formed if there is not one. He would like to see the Town & Gown approach taken.

Mayor Wheeler updated the community regarding the court’s split ruling on the college fence. The court ruled the college does have to submit to the planning process for the fence and news came out a week ago that the college has filed a right to appeal the court’s decision. Mayor Wheeler added the next day he had met with President Tierno and was assured the college would be going to the Village Planning Board for the site plan process for the fence. Mayor Wheeler added that he meets once a month with President Tierno along with the VP for Marketing & Communications, Wayne Westervelt to let each know what is going on. Mayor Wheeler noted that he has tried this approach for the past couple years rather than the public forms that had been attempted previously in the hope of having more candid communication. The Mayor noted that he served on a Town and Gown committee about ten years ago and is open to any new ideas about the best way to cultivate good relations with the college. He also noted that members of the college and village community work together at the grass roots level very effectively to do many positive things. The board agreed to consider the issue and new approaches in 2014.

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Parks: Checking on plans and dates for Burton St rink.

Boat Launch:  2013 Data has been tabulated- copies of the draft report emailed to the board. Will post the results on the website with Board concurrence.  Budget status: 1. Approximately $15K spent of $22K in personnel budget expended, remainder available for early next season. Increased use of local stewards resulted in savings that could be significant by the end of the fiscal year. 2. $0 of $1,300 printing and mailing expended (will be used for next year’s permits)

Lake Association and Lake Watershed Council  Lake Association met on 18 October, Trustee Koennecke attended. o Presented the Lake Patrol Report. Association was pleased with the results of this year’s patrols. I explained that the remaining budget will be used for the first part of next year. $4,130 of $8,000 expended. Expect future budget needs to be in the range of $6,000. Town is putting in $3K, Lake Association does not expect to have funds available to support the patrol next year due to cost of lake treatment. Note: Chief Hayes later reported that it is unlikely that we will be able to get a grant next year since the Sheriff’s Dept is expecting to get one. o There was a lot of discussion about weed control costs and methods. The Lake Association plans to support chemical treatment as the preferred method- targeting $200K in donations this year. o Liz Moran briefed a summary of the Rake Toss results. Eurasian Milfoil has increased since last year. It was clear that Milfoil was less prevalent in years when chemical treatment was done, but it is doubtful that it will be eradicated using this method. o Planning an outreach night sometime in February. They would like to present recent studies for sportsmen and other lake users. o Requested the Non-Resident Boat Launch email list for 1) Fundraising and 2) Lake Study Survey to be conducted by SUNY Oneonta students. Checking with attorney Stokes on limitations.

 Lake Watershed Council: Met 20 November (Report given by Trustee Porter) o Town reps discussed a potential grant for improving runoff control. The county decided to wait on fixing Wright Rd until next year when efforts may be combined to provide a more robust solution. o Rake toss results were briefed. Milfoil has increased since last year, but the lake’s plant diversity seems healthy and stable with 32 distinct species identified. o Pat Race briefed his investigation into reinstating harvesting as a part of an integrated Lake Management Plan. For about $70K per year, we could have 2 harvesters. Latest techniques could be more effective than in the past and this is potentially a less expensive option to chemical treatment. o The council agreed to a two prong weed approach for next year: . 1) Proceed with planning for chemical treatment . 2) Develop an integrated approach that may incorporate harvesting, chemical, and biological methods while keeping costs reasonable for the town and lake users alike. Village Health Insurance:  Met on 27 November with Charlie Sovic and current village employees to review new insurance plans. 2014 plans are ACA compliant and offer better coverage. Family plans are a little more expensive, but other options are less expensive than before. Plans were well received even by the people who would end up paying more. Enrollment is under way for 1 January effective date.

Village Court:  November 2013 court revenues were: Judge Moore- $11,073, Judge O’Sullivan- $1,668  Trustee Koennecke conducted the annual examination of the village court records. The examination was performed using the “Annual Checklist for Review of Justice Court Records.” No discrepancies were noted and the records appeared to be very well organized and thoroughly documented. Recommend the board approve a resolution to forward the results to the NYS Office of Court Administration per the OCA’s request dated September 30, 2013.  Exploring options for a CPA to perform a complete audit next year.  Discussed using the village courtroom facility for both town and village courts with Kristi Anderson and Fred Palmer. Gothic Cottage construction will require at least some form of temporary arrangement.

The Village Board agreed to use their boat launch e-mail list to distribute the Lake Study Survey to be conducted by SUNY Oneonta students and a message giving the Lake Association’s e-mail for people who would like to help with the weed control costs in 2014.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Mann to pass the following resolution: RESOLUTION # 47 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body, the Board of Trustees, hereby accepts the review of the Village Court records done by Trustee Fritz Koennecke and Court Clerk Kerry Bishal to comply with Section 2019-A of the Uniform Justice Court Act for the year ending December, 2013.

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Lauren Lines of CACDA reported she had reviewed a draft of the auditor’s report for Carpenter’s Barn which showed no deficiencies and we should have a final report soon. The final payment request will be submitted once the final audit report is received and Parks completes their site visit.

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Ms. Lines reported there is an opportunity to apply for a National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grant which has a deadline of January 13th. A project that includes an arts-based strategy for enhancing community development would be eligible. Ms. Lines had met with Jack Rooney from the Village Arts & Heritage Committee. Mr. Rooney will keep Ms. Lines updated on priorities and project ideas from the newly formed commission. Ms. Lines recommended this coalition decide if they are going to be not for profit or a loose coalition of organizations. This would be very helpful for applying for this grant next year. Ms. Lines will follow up on this over the summer.

Trustee Jim Joseph added David St. John has stepped forward to drive this project and has many good ideas.

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Lauren Lines reported CACDA continues to work on their Signature Project, the GoCaz.com website.

CACDA Had received an additional grant from the Gifford Foundation that was contingent on raising additional funds which was done by the CACDA board members and the Lions Club.

CACDA has a SUNY ESF student working on signage. The signature project committee will consult with the Village on the design of signs/kiosks proposed for within the village.

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Trustee Jim Joseph gave his monthly

Buildings New Heaters have been installed in the bays at Carpenter’s Barn.

Reconstruction of the wall at Carpenter’s Barn has stop for the winter.

Painting of the interior of Carpenter’s Barn will continue as time permits

LL Bean still outside Streets Brush pickup has ended for the year

PLOWING / SALTING

Maintenance on equipment continues when time prevails. Cemetery Cemetery has close for the winter.

1 burial this month

Trustee Joseph reported the parking tickets were down 15%. He will continue to monitor.

Trustee Joseph reported Ladies Night Out was held on November 21st and Men’s Night Out will be December 19th and the Christmas Walk is Friday, December 6th.

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Trustee Amy Mann gave her monthly report:

1. TREES

Tree Commission met on November 17. We set dates of March 22, 2014 and April 12, 2014 for our annual educational seminar and Arbor Day observance. Next meeting is January 11, 2014 and we will start working on the programs for both of these and also planning our 2014 projects. National Grid is going to be doing a risk reduction project on Forman Street in the next few weeks along the sidewalk outside the high school track. These trees have been on our watch list for some time, they are mostly Norway maples with fairly major structural issues. These overhang primary lines that feed Ridge Road. Grid will be removing 11 trees. Bill Carr, Mark Stinson, and I reviewed each tree with the Grid arborist and agree with their assessment. Tree Commission will make re-planting that section a priority for 2014.

2. CARPENTER’S BARN

Wall workers have pretty much wrapped up for now. When they remove the remains of their gear, we will get the Bean trailer stored in the barn. Ted Bartlett met with the Eagle Scout candidate on November 17 and organized all the parts of the hose cart for his re-assembly project. Finally, LL Bean has found a location for their snowshoeing school this winter. They will be entering into an agreement with NYS Parks to use the grounds of Lorenzo. This is a terrific solution for this year and the result of continued collaboration between partners.

3. POLICE

We received clearance to order the Safe Routes to School speed monitoring equipment and have done that since the last meeting. The speed trailer is due to be delivered tomorrow and will be set up asap. Full time officer Jim Kazmirski has resigned to take a position closer to his home in Cicero. We wish him well and thank him for his service. We will be working on hiring decisions for this position and also that vacated by Chris Manion in the near future.

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Motion made by Mayor Kurt Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Amy Mann to schedule a special meeting of the Village Board for Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. to continue the public hearing to discuss and review the proposed design guidelines and recommended zoning changes for Village Edge South Zone

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Motion made by Trustee Porter and seconded by Mayor Wheeler to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION # 48 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body, the Board of Trustees, hereby accepts Paige M. Biviano as a full member of the Cazenovia Fire Department.

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Trustee Dave Porter gave his monthly report:

Sewer/Water:  Bill Carr received a letter from Madison County Dept. of Health regarding extension of water service to Sean Googin Complex (for use in food preparation, irrigation?). The Dept. is encouraging the use of Village water for food service operations – currently there would only be about 20 psi delivery pressure and a booster pump would need to be installed. If installed, an engineered booster pump station would need to be installed by the Village. Irrigation could be handled by the existing well, thereby resulting in a smaller booster pump station for the food service/toilet use only.  The Village will be looking to replace Fenner Rd. line next year; it is an old 2” galvanized line.  Total water pumped this month is 6,892,000 gal. Daily average is 229,773  Storm Water Separation Project: Is In Progress  Smoke testing continues on Village sewer lines and should be completed this month. Currently on Hold Until Spring.  Concerns by Mad Cty Sewer District that there might be a cross connection from the storm sewer to the sanitary sewer as evidenced by record high flow rates recorded at the WWTP during July heavy rain events. Smoke testing of sewers has been conducted and some cross connections have been found. Smoke testing continues. After completion, a plan to remediate problem portions of the storm sewer collection system will be formulated.  From Jim Cunningham: The plant and sewer system is designed for an average flow of 0.9 MGD with a max peak hourly flow of 3 MGD. We experienced 5.3 MGD, which is a new record for the MCSD facility!

Fire Dept:  Presentation by Mike White on Service Award Program for Cazenovia Fire Department, including timeline for implementing program.  New member: Paige Biviano, Rte 13 Cazenovia

Lake Watershed Council:  Last meeting Wed, Nov 20thth, at Village Hall. Bob Johnson from Cornell was in attendance as well as Jim Cunningham. Mr. Johnson gave the results from 2013 rake toss that was performed.  Next Mtng: 7 PM, Dec 30th, 2013 at Village Hall (upstairs).  Town will ask DEC if benthic mats can be installed without permit (worth asking). Will also ask if mats can be installed in north end of lake.  SUNY Oneonta Study: Study will update phosphorous budget for the lake. Piezometers will be installed soon – this will help in accessing flows of groundwater into the lake.  Pat Race discussed his preference for reintroducing weed harvesting as a sustainable option for controlling weed growth. Estimated cost to Town of $70K vs. $1000/acre for herbicide treatment.  Town will also be using a brine ice control treatment for Town highways – this will greatly reduce sediment entering the lake associated with spreading sand/gravel/solid salt.  State funding is being pursued for E. Lake Road drainage (this is a County road)  Eric Burrell allowed Town to install storm water control structures on his property. He is very happy with the work that the Town performed. Additional property owners are encouraged to allow the Town to take similar measures with small streams that feed the lake. The intent is to reduce sediment loading to the lake. Bob Johnson Report  Based on results of recent rake toss data rake toss data gathered in 2013 (302 rake toss sites), with the exception of Eurasian Milfoil, most of the many species in the lake are very stable.  Bob thinks that weed harvesting should be considered as one of several tools for controlling weeds, especially in areas that haven’t been treated with herbicide recently. Jim Cunningham added that in his experience, harvesting in late summer or early fall has been successful in other lakes he has monitored.  Use of herbivore insects has been successfully used in some lakes (moths, weevils) as well as fishery management. Pan fish such as sunfish, bluegills, etc. tend to feed on the moth and weevil larvae. Introducing walleye, who feed on the fan fish, may make use of herbivore insects more effective.  Results of Bob Johnson report to be posted on Town website. http://townofcazenovia.org/content/Generic/View/28:field=documents;/content/Documents/File/727.pdf

Cazenovia Lake Association: Last mtng Oct 18th at Brae Loch (Fritz attended – see his notes)

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Mr. Stokes reported Gregg Development was moving forward with the infrastructure at South Meadows and there is a request to approve the standard Street and Utilities Construction and Dedication Agreement.

Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Joseph to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION # 49 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body, the Board of Trustees, hereby approves the standard Street and Utilities Construction and Dedication Agreement with Gregg Development Corp. regarding South Meadows.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Mann to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION # 50 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body, the Board of Trustees, hereby approves the standard Developer’s Fee of an initial amount of $2,500 from Cazenovia College to be used for legal and engineering costs

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The Board approved the request by Cazenovia College Campus Activities Board to have horse drawn wagon rides on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

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R. Shain Emerson spoke regarding the 6” water line extension up Fenner Rd. Mr. Emerson pointed out one of the agreements when the property located on Fenner Road was annexed in to the Village the developer at the time, Mr. Bob DeForest agreed to provide a water line. The annexation took place in the 1970’s. Mr. Emerson felt as a taxpayer, he should not have to pay for a water line extension up Fenner Rd. Public Works Administrator pointed out the Village spends much time and money repairing the existing line.

There was a brief discussion regarding this and Bill Carr agreed to research the issue and inform the board if there were any agreements in place which could benefit the village.

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The Board approved the request from Boy Scout Troop 18 to hold a Klondike Derby on February 1, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting at the Scout Lodge and ending at the Legion Hall. <<<<<<<<

The Board approved the request from Friends of Lorenzo to put a banner on Lakeland fence from December 2nd – December 8th for their annual “Christmas at Lorenzo.”

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The Board approved a sign request from Dave’s Diner to put a sign on the Lakeland fence from December 3rd – December 10th for a benefit dinner for Charlie Thompson and his family.

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The Board approved the request from the Presbyterian Church to put a series of signs on their fence throughout the Advent/Christmas season.

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The Board approved a sign request from Project Café for their annual Toy Shop event from December 4th – December 14th.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Koennecke to pass the following resolution:

RESOLUTION #51 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cazenovia through its governing body, the Board of Trustees, hereby authorizes the budget transfers as shown below:

1) To: A-9010.8 $ 7,218.29 (State Retirement) From: A-9015.8 $ 7,218.29 (Police Retirement)

2) To: A-3120.118 $ .03 (Police – Part Time Clerk) From: A-3120.105 $ .03

3) To: A-3410.4 $ 319.82 (Fire Protection/Dept. – Contractual) From: A-3410.429 $ 319.82 (Fire Protection – Repairs/Painting)

By vote of the Board – Mayor Kurt Wheeler – aye, Trustee Amy Mann – aye, Trustee Dave Porter – aye, Trustee Jim Joseph – aye, Trustee Fritz Koennecke – aye.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Koennecke to approve the Village bills for the month (see attached list).

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Joseph to approve the Village Clerk to pay the following additional bills during the month of December.

Oneida Savings $27,040.00 payment for Riverside Drive BAN Oneida Savings in the amount of $11,118.75 which is an interest payment for the bond which was refinanced.

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Motion made by Mayor Wheeler and seconded by Trustee Mann to adjourn the meeting at 9:38 p.m. All aye. Approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.