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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held February 14, 1972 at 7 :00 P.M. in the Village
Hall to consider amending and renumbering the Ordinances of the Village.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Carl H. Nelson and Claire C. Nulle;
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Jack W. McGraw,Sr.
and Acting Fire Chief Richard Vorhis.
ABSENT: Trustees David J. Allee, Harold R. Fisher, Verne A. Fogg and Bane F.
Randolph.
OTHERS PRESENT: Sergeant Harlin R. McEwen
Mayor Marcham read the Legal Notice as proof of advertising and asked for any
comments concerning the proposed amendments and renumbering of the Ordinances of
the Village of Cayuga Heights.
There being no comments the meeting was closed.
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Those listed above with the addition of Trustees Harold R. Fisher and
Bane F. Randolph.
ABSENT: Trustees David J. Allee, Verne A. Fogg.
OTHERS: Representative of Radio Station
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held January 17, 1972, mimeographed
copies having been previously sent Trustees.
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated February 14, 1972 including
a voucher from Teetor- Dobbins for $17,640.00 to be paid when money is available
from a Bond Anticipation Note. The amounts approved are as follows: General Fund -
$6,840.89; Sewer Fund - $1,925.04; Capital Fund - $45,183.30.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. He reported
that today the County Board of Representatives passed a resolution approving the
establishment of the Tompkins County Sewer District No. 1.
He also spoke of a meeting of an intermunicipal group to discuss the neighborhood
water problems. Representatives of the State Water program, City Council, City
Board of Public Works, Dept. of Health, Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing,
Village of Cayuga Heights and Cornell University exchanged views. They considered
sources of water, means of distributing water and the proper machinery for
developing policy in these and related subjects.
The Sewer Plant remodelling goes forward. One point is worth attention at this
time. The outfall pipe which now serves the plant and which carries the effluent
to a point 1500 feet from the shore line within the 50 foot right of way granted
by the State, will need to be supplemented by a second pipe within the same right
of way. We must apply to the State for a permit to install a second pipe. We
must also consider the technical problems that are related to the installation of
the pipe from the plant to the shore line of the lake.
Mayor Marcham stated that Trustee Allee had talked with him before the meeting
to ask to be excused from attending this meeting in order to attend a meeting
concerning water.
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RESOLUTION # 1917 - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
VOTED to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Mike McHugh, 101 West Upland Road,
. Chairman; Mrs. Jack Kiefer, 629 Highland Road, John Pitzer, 106 Warwick Place and
Harry Cornwall, 423 Cayuga Heights Road, to the Nominating Committee for the
forthcoming Village elections.
Mayor Marcham related he had recent requests for the Village to adopt a Dog
ordinance. It was decided to investigate all aspects concerning the enforcement
of a Dog Ordinance before undertaking such ordinance. Mayor Marcham said he would
check into the matter.
Fire Chief Boice's report was given by Acting Fire Chief Richard A. Vorhis and it
is on file in the Village Office.
After a discussion on the service of fire hydrants, the placement of new hydrants
and possible installation of new water lines, it was decided to look into the
matter further. Mr. Vorhis was instructed to take back to the Fire Council the
Board's view that a cost estimate for use of each hydrant be made considering the
number of fires, water used, etc. for a certain number of years. Before the
Board can determine whether the charge for hydrants we now pay the city is
reasonable or not, more information is needed.
Police Chief Jack W. McGraw, Sr. gave his report and it is on file in the Village
Office. He told the Board about the accident Patrolman Rabin had with a police
car on icy roads. It will take six to eight days just to get parts.
• Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported that Mr. Fellows is going to file his appraisal
soon of the lands of Liberman which the Village obtained through condemnation
proceedings.
The Attorney met with the attorney for Charles Smith and there is nothing to report
as they are accumulating facts.
RESOLUTION # 1918 - MR. DONUT PERMIT
VOTED to grant to the Village Green Shopping Center and, specifically, Mr. Donut,
to sell the items specified in Mr. Clynes' letter of July 20, 1971 subject to the
rule that the permit may be terminated if in the opinion of the Village Trustees,
the new operation produces a litter problem or traffic congestion, or if the owner
does not comply with the provisions of the Village Ordinance Article XI, Section 14,
for a period of three years beginning February 292 1972.
RESOLUTION # 1919 - ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS AND
VOTED to adopt the amendments and renumbering of the Village Ordinances as
presented at the Public Hearing as follows: (These will be typed in the Minute
Book.)
40 Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler's report will be sent Board members this week.
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RESOLUTION # 1920 - SEWER PLANT B.A.N.
VOTED to authorize the Attorney to draw up a Bond Anticipation Note for $125,000
for the Sewer Plant Expansion and the Treasurer and the Mayor to sign the note.
RESOLUTION # 1921 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the following transfers:
From To Amount
Fire Dept. Equip. Reserve Fund Fire Hall Project 128.65
Contingency (A1990.0) Garage -Other Exp. (A1640.5) 150.00
it ft Village Hall -Other Exp. (A1910.5) 350.00
to " Refuse - Equip. Main. (A8160.21) 500.00
Sewer Fund
Contingency (G1990.0) Sewer Plant -Eq. Min. (G8130.21 ) 12500.00
Sewer Plant Supplies (G8130.51 ) 13,000.00
Treasurer Wheeler reported on the Tax Sale held February 12, 1972 at 10:00 A.M.
All parcels were sold for a profit to the Village of 64 cents.
• Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. After
discussion conerning the right of way for the.NYSE&G Corp. mentioned in his report,
it was decided to table this matter until a later date.
Mr. Rogers reported that Giordano Construction has offered to reduce their bill by
$50 because through their error they did not fill all of the cement blocks used in
the construction of the fire proof vault room in the basement of this building.
RESOLUTION # 1922 - APPROVE PAYING GIORDANO
VOTED to approve payment of $730.00 instead of $780.00 as .agreed to V. Giordano
Construction and Supply Corporation for the construction of a fire proof vault
room in the basement, because some of the cement blocks had not been filled as
stipulated.
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The Engineer reported the digester at the sewer plant was plugged and steps are
being taken to correct the situation.
The Engineer said the plans and specifications for letting bids on the new Treatment
Plant will be ready about mid March and passed around a folder on VIN -COR Vinyl -
protected Metal siding that Teetor - Dobbins has suggested using on the new and
existing buildings over concrete block
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RESOLUTION # 1923 - APPROVE JACOBS
VOTED resolved to accept for filing the Final Map entitled "Jacobs Subdivision,
Located West of New York State Route 13, Town of Ithaca, Village of Cayuga Heights,
Tompkins County, New York" and dated August 31, 1970, submitted to the Village of
Cayuga Heights on February 14, 1972 and approved the Jacobs Subdivision with the
understanding that the provisions set forth on the map under the heading "Notes"
will be carried out with the further understanding that the Village will not be
responsible for any amount greater than the normal costs for overhead street
lighting service.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Board
deferred action on the matter of a refund for sewer rents for the properties of
Rocco P. Lucente located on Sapsuckerwoods Road until more information is available.
Attorney Sovocool made the Board aware of the request by Supervisor Schwan of the
Town of Ithaca that the Town wishes to start negotiations immediately for a long
term Fire Protection Contract as they want more security ttan they have at present
with a one year contract.
After discussion the Board requested Mayor Marcham to write to the Conference of
Mayors for further information on the use of a formula for this particular situation.
Treasurer Wheeler said Budget Worksheets would be mailed to Trustees in a day or
so and later budget meetings could be held.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk
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