HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing on FYE Budget 1971-1972VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
PUBLIC HEARING on the Budget for the fiscal year 1971 -72 was held at 7:30 P.M. with
only one person other than Village officials attending.
• MINUTES of the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees held Monday,
April 5, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David Allee, Harold R. Fisher, Verne A. Fogg,
Carl H. Nelson, Claire Nulle, Rane F. Randolph; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool;
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Police Chief Jack W. McGraw, Sr.; Fire Chief Ned G.
Boice.
ABSENT: Engineer John B. Rogers
OTHERS: Representatives of the Radio Stations and the Ithaca Journal.
VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1971 previously
sent Trustees in mimeographed form.
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 5, 1971 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $6,105.55, Sewer Fund - $588.26, Trust and
Agency Account - $42290.86.
Mayor Marcham gave his report which is on file in the Village Office. He outlined
specifics in connection with the County Sewer Agency. Negotiations in the County
Sewer Agency have not dealt conclusively with who would bear the cost of trunk
sewers although all negotiations assumed that no costs for trunk sewers would come
to the Village. After discussions Mayor Marcham asked if the Board would make a
•commitment either by rejecting or accepting or provisionally agreeing to become a
part of the County Sewer District.
RESOLUTION # 1785 - COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
VOTED to support the proposal for forming a County Sewer District provisionally on
the understanding that when the Agency's recommendations have firmed up and prior
to conclusive action by the Agency, the Board may have opportunity for further
judgment.
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Blanpied which stated that the Villagers were
indeed fortunate to have Mr. Tyrrell and his crew ready to respond to off -hours
emergencies. The Trustees said Mr. Tyrrell was to be commended.
Mayor Marcham also read a letter from Mrs. Shailer S. Philbrick. She suggests the
Village have a separate paper collection - sell to recycling plants, reduce their
dumps and come out about even financially.
Two of our policemen took the examination for Village Police Chief and are on the
list of Certified Eligibles of the Tompkins County Civil Service Commission. Sergeant
McEwen's mark was 96.0 and Patrolman Darling's mark was 81.0. These men are to be
commended.
In reference to the matter tabled last meeting concerning the Cayuga Lake Basin
Board, it is learned that no action is now required.
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RESOLUTION # 1786 - DEATH BENEFITS
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RESOLVED that the Village of Cayuga Heights does hereby elect to provide the
benefits of Section 60 -b of the Retirement and Social Security Law as presently
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or hereafter amended; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this election shall become effective with the payroll
period beginning on first day of June 1971.
The Public Safety Committee was asked to have ready for the next meeting a
recommendation on the matter of bunkers laundry bills.
RESOLUTION # 1787 - JANITOR SERVICE
VOTED to authorize an increase to $142.00 monthly to Mr. Marion George for his
janitor services to the Village Hall effective May 11 1971.
If any officials wish to attend the In- Service Training and Orientaticn Workshops
in April or the Annual Conference of Mayors meeting in June they should talk to
the Mayor and arrangements can be made.
Fire Chief Ned G. Boice gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
He reported the progress of the contractor on the work of the addition to the
fire station. It is progressing nicely. The specifications for the sprinkler
• system are almost ready for the letting of bids. The Telephone Company is moving
a pole which we hope to be able to have and use to hold the radio antenna.
The report contained a request to purchase items to be paid for out of the next
year's budget. Trustee Fisher pointed out that officially the new budget has not
been adopted and therefore he requests the Fire Chief and also the Police Chief
now and in the future to withhold purchase requests until after the budget is
adopted. Trustee Fisher also requested the Fire Chief to obtain a schedule of
delivery of steel from the contractor for the addition to the fire station.
Police Chief McGraw gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. He
said he would be glad to hold off on his purchases until next meeting.
# 1788 - SCHOOL - DARLING
VOTED to authorize the attendance of Patrolman Darling to the 1971 spring semester
at Auburn Community College and the payment of $41.00 for tuition.
The Chief was requested to study the traffic conditions on Winthrop Drive and
possible solutions to reduce the speed of vehicles to the posted speed. He voiced
concern about putting in a stop sign on a through road. Trustee Allee asked why
the No Thru Traffic sign had been removed from the entrance to Kline road leading
into the City. Chief McGraw replied simply that the State se_i.d we could not make
a public road into a private road.
Attorney Sovocool reported on the progress of a settlement on the appraisal of the
land taken for the sewer plant expansion. He and the Treasurer have been working
together on Bonding resolutions concerning the finances of the Village and he
hoped to have one ready by May first.
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Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler asked for a Revenue Anticipation Note since Village
funds are tied up in a Certificate of Deposit until April 15th.
• RESOLUTION # 1789 - REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE
VOTED to authorize the Treasurer and Mayor, attested by the Clerk, to execute a
Revenue Anticipation Note with the First National Bank in the amount of $25,000
for the period April 1 through April 15, 1971.
Treasurer Wheeler related to the Board information obtained from a meeting in
Buffalo with officials of the Marine Midland Municipals Company concerning private
bond sales and the benefits to the Village of combining some of its indebtedness
and the advantage of holding a private sale before the end of this fiscal year for
funds connected with the purchase of the Village Hall, etc. Attorney Sovocool is
preparing a Bond Resolution which he will present to the Board when it is ready.
The Treasurer has also contacted the local banks and they have shown a willingness
to purchase the bonds.
The Engineer's report was given by the Mayor and it is on file in the Village Office.
A discussion about the proposed road in the Village just south of the Town of
Lansing line which would connect North Triphammer Road with Warren Road ended with
Attorney Sovocool advising the Board that a letter regarding the road be sent to
Mr. Schoenfeld to put him on notice that the Village does not at this time care
to approve the construction of this road. A study of traffic conditions on
Winthrop Drive is ordered to determine whether the flow of traffic there is
• excessive and at present dangerous. It is to be conducted by the Police Department
in conjunction with the Engineer.
It is requested that the short drive at the fire house which connects the parking
lots of the fire station and the Corners Community Center be closed. It was
determined that Fire Chief Boice just block it off.
When the question was raised as to what had been done in the way of communicating
with the Towns of Lansing and Ithaca about the surface water drainage problem
in the Williamsburg Park area, the Mayor told the Board that he was assured by
Mr. Schwan that the Town of Ithaca had a plan for dealing with this problem.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
RESOLUTION # 1790 - CORRECTION
VOTED to change the figures of the Sewer Rent Units in Resolution No. 1783 of
the minutes of March 15, 1971 from 1225 sewer units in the Village to 1226 and
the Sewer Rent units outside the Village from 1348 to 1359.
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Mayor Marcham with the Board's approval appointed Rene F. Randolph as Deputy Mayor
for the 1971 -72 fiscal year.
The Board of Trustees approved the following appointments:
40 John B. Rogers, Engineer for one official year at an annual salary of $42900.
John B. Rogers, Zoning Officer for one official year.
Roger B. Sovocool, Attorney for one official year at an annual salary of $2,800.
Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Clerk for one official year.
Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Treasurer for one official year.
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Carl H. Nelson, Acting Treasurer for one official year.
George G. Gillespie as Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three
official years.
Wayne D. Fleming as Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three official
years.
Orin J. VanDyk as Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three official
years.
David Pimentel, Tree Warden for one official ,year.
Paul Bradford, Auditor on a fee basis as authorized by the Board of Trustees.
Harry G. Henn, Acting Village Justice for one official year at a rate of
$12.50 per week of service.
RESOLUTION # 1791 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
VOTED that the First National Bank and Trust Company and the Tompkins County
Trust Company, both of Ithaca, New York be designated as official depositories of
the Village Funds for the 1971 -72 fiscal year.
RESOLUTION # 1792 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES
VOTED that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official banks of the following
names to be honored on checks for the year 1971 -72 (two signatures required):
F. G. Marcham, Mayor or Rane F. Randolph, Deputy Mayor
Gordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer or Carl H. Nelson, Acting Treasurer or
Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Treasurer
• Rose M. Tierney, Clerk or Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Clerk
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RESOLUTION # 1793 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
VOTED that the Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1971 -72
official year.
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RESOLUTION # 1794 - CLERK TO EXTEND TAXES
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the
amount to be levied against each parcel of real property shown thereon, according
to the total. levy of $270,757.99.
RESOLUTION # 1795 - LEVY FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - SEWER LINES
VOTED that the amount of $26,548.41 be levied upon the benefited properties in
the Village and Texas Lane Extension for the year 1971 -72 as special assessment
on sewer lines.
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RESOLUTION # 1796 - LEVY FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - WATER
IMPROVEMENT
VOTED that the amount of $8,713.85 be levied upon the benefited properties in the
Village for the year 1971 -72 as special assessment on water improvements.
RESOLUTION # 1797 - LEVY FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - SIDEWALK
VOTED that the amount of $5,744.60 be levied upon the benefited properties in the
Northeast Cayuga Heights Sidewalk District for the year 1971 -72 as special
assessment on sidewalk improvement.
RESOLUTION # 1798 - CLERK TO EXTEND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CHARGES
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Rolls the
amounts to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon according to
total levies as follows:
For Special Assessment - Sewer Lines $26,548.41
For Special Assessment - Water Improvements 8,713.85
For Special Assessment - Sidewalk District 5,744.60
RESOLUTION # 1799 - SEWER UNIT CHARGES EXTENDED
VOTED that the amount of $101,415.00 be levied as sewer rents upon the benefited
properties connected to the Village Sewer System for the year 1971 -72 as charge
for the operation and maintenance of the sewer plant and sewer system.
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RESOLUTION # 1800 - RATES ESTABLISHED
VOTED to establish rates for taxes and special assessment and sewer rent units for
the fiscal year 1971 -72 as follows:
Real Property Assessment $24,908,739
Special Assessment - Sewer Lines
$2,046,320 land assessment in Village
81,855 feet of average width of lot in Village
$6,900 land assessment outside Village at
rate of 1*% rate
718 feet of average width of lot outside
Village at rate of 1h% rate
Special Assessment - Water Improvements
$5,240)350 total assessment in Village
22,653 feet of average width of lot in Village
Special Assessment - Sidewalk District
130 sidewalk units assessed in district
$10.87 per M
$2.57 per M
$0.257 per foot
$3.21 per M
$0.321 per foot
$0.50 per M.
$0.269 per foot
$44.42 per unit
Minutes 4/5/71
Sewer Plant Die osal & Maintenance
1226. units in Village
1359 units outside Village (rate 1)
116 units for Cornell Research Park and
Tompkins County Airport at Village rate
RESOLUTION # 1801 - 1971 -72 BUDGET
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630.00 per unit
45.00 per unit
$30.00 per unit
VOTED to adopt the budget and appended salary and wage schedule for the fiscal year
June 1, 1971 - May 31, 1972 as incorporated in the minutes of this meeting.
RESOLUTION # 1802 - DATE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
VOTED to set the date for the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the
fiscal year as the third Monday of each month.
There will be a Special Meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, April 26, 1971.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk