HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/2/1973VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall to consider the
Budget for the fiscal year 1973 -74. There being no public in attendance the Mayor
called the Public Hearing closed at 7:45 P.M.
MINUTES of a regular Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Cayuga Heights held Monday, April 2, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. according to Village Law
Section 87;
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Harold R. Fisher, Verne A. Fogg, Claire C.
Nulle, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Engineer
John B. Rogers; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen.
ABSENT: Trustee Carl H. Nelson; Fire Chief Ned G. Boice
OTHERS: Judith Horstman, representative of The Ithaca Journal
Mayor Marcham greeted our newly elected Trustee, Shailer Philbrick, and asked him
to state his views concerning the student presentation of the Evaluation and Design
of the Bolton Water Treatment Plant. This presentation was held in Hollister Hall,
Cornell University today April 2, 1973 with consultants being Arthur H. Adams and
Greeley and Hansen Engineers of Chicago.
Trustee Philbrick said he thought attending this presentation gave him some back-
ground for the Bolton Point Water project in which the Village is involved, and
thanked the Mayor for suggesting he attend.
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on
March 18, 1973 copies of which were sent Trustees in mimeographed form.
S VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 2, 1973 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $1,595.23, Sewer Fund - $1,431.08.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
"The only item I have to present to you concerns the sales tax, specifically a
proposal to alter the formula under which the Village receives its share of the
tax from the Town of Ithaca. Under the present State Law the County distributes
the Sales Tax collected in the County outside the City of Tthaca, on the basis of
the population of the Towns. According to the population the Town of Ithaca receives
its share. If a Village in Tompkins County asks for its share of the sales tax, as
we did last fall, the Town must calculate the Village share in terms of the Village's
assessed valuation, as compared to the Town's.
The Torn of Ithaca has asked Mrs. Cook to introduce a bill with the following
provisions:
"Section 1262 -a. Sales Tax: Tompkins County outside the City of Ithaca.
In the event that the County of Tompkins and the city of Ithaca both impose the
same taxes described in sections twelve hundred two, three and ten of this chapter
the county shall have power to impose or continue to impose such taxes on the area
of the county outside such city up to the maximum rate authorized therefor. In
such event, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding section, the portion of
the net collections received by the county by reason of its additional rate on such
area, shall be allocated quarterly to the towns in such area in proportion to their
• respective populations, and allocated between the towns and villages, if any villag
el�ets to take its share in cash, in proportion to their respective populations,
determined in accordance with the latest decennial federal census or special
population census taken pursuant to section twenty of the general municipal law
completed and published prior to the end of the quarter for which the allocation is
made."
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No legal or other justification is offered for this change. The practical
consideration, not mentioned at any point, is that in the eyes of the Torn of
Ithaca, the Village gets too much money from the Sales Tax, alternately that the
Town gets too little.
Mrs. Cook has asked me to offer comments on the proposed change in the law. As
the text now stands it appears that a section of the law applies solely to Tompkins
County. I assume that the law which has been amended at least once since its
original passage - allotted the Villages of Tompkins County their share of the
sales tax on the basis of assessed valuation for a good reason. The Villages had
no part in framing the law; the law conformed to the wishes of Tompkins County
legislators or other local officials. My opinion is that the Board should recommend
opposition to the proposed amendment.
My opinion is that this proposal aims only at the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Nothing is said of the effects on the other Villages in the County such as
Trumansburg and Groton. The amendment seeks a single change for reasons not
specified in a particular place, this Village."
After a discussion the Board requested the Mayor to call Mrs. Cook immediately
and request no action until the Attorney has researched the history of the law
and has had time to give his recommendation to the Board.
Robert I. Williamson, Attorney for the Torn of Lansing, came in with a request
for sewer hookup of the proposed Borg Warner - "Morse Chain" - manufacturing plant
which will be located outside the present Sewer District No. 2 of the Town of
Lansing. His request is for a contract to service the plant the same as the
Holiday Inn has a contract for sewer service.
Engineer Rogers and T. G. Miller, Engineer for Lansing are to have a conference
and formulate recommendations to bring before the Board as soon as possible.
Lee Naegley appeared and confirmed Mr. Williamson's request. They both left the
meeting.
Trustee Randolph requested the Mayor to urge the Tompkins County Planning Department
to present plans to solve the traffic problem facing the Village not only now but
when the new Morse Chain plant is in operation. We are to invite Mr. Liguori to
a Board meeting soon.
Police Chief McEwen quoted statistics on traffic counts and said he was ready to
make another. He will report his findings to the:Board soon.
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler asked for approval of certain transfers.
RESOLUTION # 2077 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the following transfers:
FROM
A3120.5 Police -Other Exp.
A3120.53 Police - Insurance ($169)
A1.990.0 Contingency ($206)
A3120.2 Police- Equipment
A3120.52 Police - Utilities
A5110.53 Sts. -Ins. ($491) A53-10.51 Streets - Supplies
A5142.21 Snow Remov. -Eq. Maint.($509)
$ 192.00
375.00
1,000.00
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Transfers Cont.
From Surplus
A1990.0 Contingency
A1910.53 Village Hall -Ins.
A3410.4 Fire Dept. -Supp. ($300)
A1990.0 Contingency ($300)
A5142.5 Snow Rem. -Other Exp.
A8160.51 Refuse - Supplies
A1990.0 Contingency
Surplus
G1990.0 Contingency
G1990.0 Contingency
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A8160.2 Refuse Collec.- Equip. 8,800.00
A9995.52 Misc. 105.41
A1910.52 Village Hall - Utilities 265.00
A3410.52 Fire Dept. - Utilities 600.00
A5142.51 Snow Rem. - Supplies 325.00
A8160.21 Refuse -Eq. Maint. 350.00
A8160.4 Refuse- Contracts 575.00
A8760.0 Flood Damage 13,000.00
G8120.2 Sewer Lines- Equip. 250.00
G8120.51 Sewer Lines - Supplies 6,000.00
01990.0 Contingency G8130.52 Sewer Plant - Utilities 900.00
Police Chief McEwen reported on the only bid for the Moving Radar and suggested
we purchase same.
RESOLUTION •# 2078 - PURCHASE RADAR
VOTED to authorize the award of the bid on the moving radar to Kustom Signals, Inc.,
Chanute, Kansas according to bid dated 3/23/73 as follows: 1 - MR -7 Radar System
11,970.14 less trade in for present Village system, $300 making a net price of
1,670.14. This price includes carrying case, tuning forks, mounting brackets,
power cords and a guarantee for two years covering everything except abuse.
In the absence of the Fire Chief no report was made.
Engineer John B. Rogers presented a request from Frank Hanshaw on his formerly
approved subdivision known as 112 North Triphammer Road. (Resolution No. 425 of
the meeting of January 20, 1964.)
# 2079 - HANSHAW SUBDIVISION
VOTED to approve Frank Hanshaw - Spruce Lane Tract in the form now presented, as
shown on a map dated 8/7/72 by F. Donald McKee, P.L.S., Walter J. Tennant, Jr. P.E.
of Cortland, New York with the understanding that the sewer line be located off the
pa,.ament of the road and that easements be obtained for access to the sewer line
and that the cul de sac be enlarged to accommodate snowplowing and fire equipment
for safe operation. Also to consult with the Fire Chief on the location of fire
ln;:trant, and that the sight distance be approved by the Engineer.
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Discussions took place concerning traffic, sight distances, etc. Trustee Fisher
suggested thought should be given to setting a time limit on future approval of
subdivisions.
40 RESOLUTION # 2080 - SPRUCE LANE - ESCROW
VOTED that an escrow agreement be entered into between the Village and Frank Hanshaw
whereby Mr. Hanshaw deposits with the Village a certified check in an amount to be
approved by the Village Engineer for the final paving of Spruce Lane, the final
paving to be completed within 18 months or such time as approved by the Board of
Trustees. The escrow agreement to be prepared by the Village Attorney and executed
by the Mayor.
RESOLUTION # 2081 - REQUEST WATER SERVICE
VOTED to authorize the Mayor to request the Ithaca Board of Public Works to grant
a sufficient amount of water to serve the proposed main for Spruce Lane and the
fire hydrant to be located there.
The Engineer was instructed to have advertised in the trade journals etc. an ad
for applicants for a sewer plant operator.
Bolton Point Water source was a topic of much discussion. Mayor Marcham said we
will have an informal meeting to look again at the proposed contract. Mr. Philbrick
• said April 12 and 13th would be best for him.
Engineer Rogers reported on the trouble Lawrence Marshall, Motor Equipment Operator,
has been having with his back and the time he has had to be off work. The Engineer
was told to write to the Mayor and get his recommendations along with a doctor's
report.
Attorney Sovocool reported on the status of the Lehigh Valley contract and the
Liberman litigation. The appeal of the General Contractors of New York will be
Argued on Ploy 14, 1973.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
The report of the canvass for the elections held March 20, 1973 is as follows:
David J. Allee
102
votes
Verne A. Fogg
166
votes
Claire C. Nullee
189
votes
Shailer S. Philbrick
192
votes
Francis W. Saul
84
votes
Robert L. Von Berg
138
votes
The three Trustees elected were notified within three days.
VOTED to approve the appointment of Rane F. Randolph as Deputy Mayor for the 1973 -74
official year by Mayor Marcham.
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VOTED to approve the following appointments by the Board of Trustees:
John B. Rogers, Engineer for one official year at an annual salary of $5,355.
John B. Rogers, Zoning Officer for one official year.
Roger B. Sovocool, Attorney for one official year at an annual salary of $3,200.
Rane F. Randolph, Acting Treasurer for one official year.
David Pimentel, Village Forester 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 the rate of $15.00
per week of service.
Carl B. Norberg, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three years. (Carl B.
Norberg's term expires.)
Ronald E. Anderson, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for three years.
(Ronald E. Anderson's term expires.)
Ann McLaughlin, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for one year. (Fill vacancy
created by the resignation of Orrin J. VanDyk.)
RESOLUTION # 2082 - 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 1973 -74 fiscal year.
RESOLUTION # 2083 - 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 fiscal year 1973 -74 (two signatures required).
40 1. F. G. Marcham, Mayor or Rane F. Randolph, Deputy Mayor
2. Gordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer or Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Treasurer, or
Rane F. Randolph, Acting Treasurer.
3. Rose M. Tierney, Clerk, or Helen B. Thomas, Deputy Clerk.
RESOLUTION # 2084 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
VOTED that the Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1973 -74
fiscal year.
RESOLUTION # 2085 - CLERK TO EXTEND AND LEVY 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 $161,814.22.
RESOLUTION # 2086 - LEVY - SEWER LINES
Vt7PED that the amount of $25,472.40 be levied upon the benefited properties in the
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RESOLUTION # 2087 - LEVY - WATER IMPROVEMENTS
• VOTED that the amount of $8,476.24 be levied upon the benefited properties in the
Village for the 1973 -74 fiscal year as special assessment on water improvements.
RESOLUTION # 2088 - LEVY - SIDEWALK
VOTED that the amount of $5,725.65 be levied upon the benefited properties in the
village for the 1973 -74 fiscal year as special assessment on the sidewalk district.
RESOLUTION # 2089 - CLERK TO EXTEND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CHARGES
VOTED to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment
Roll as the amount to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon
according to the total levies as follows:
For Special Assessment - Sewer Lines $25,472.40
For Special Assessment - Water Improvements 8,476.24
For Special Assessment - Sidewalk District 5,725.65
RESOLUTION # 2090 - LEVY SEWER RENTS
• VOTED that the amount of $115,972.50 be levied upon the benefited properties
connected to the Village Sewer System for the 1973 -74 fiscal year.
RESOLUTION # 2091 - CLERK TO EXTEND SEWER RENTS
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Sewer Assessment
Roll the amounts to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon
according to the levy of 115,972.50.
RESOLUTION # 2092 - ESTABLISH RATES
VOTED to establish rates for taxes and special assessments and sewer rents for
the 1973 -74 fiscal year as follows:
Sewer Plant Disposal and Maintenance
1205 Units in Village 30.00 per unit
16962 Units outside Village 45.00 per unit
116 Units for Cornell & Airport (Vill. rate) 30.00 per unit
Special Assessment - Sewer Lines
2,049,740
Land
Assessment in Village
2.47 per M
81,980
feet
Average Width of lot in Vill.
0.246 per foot
• 6,900
Land
Assessment outside Village (rate 14%)
3.09 per M
718
feet
Average Width of lot outside Village
(rate 1i)
$ 0.308 per foot
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S ecial Assessment - Water Improvements
5,3 ,700 Total Assessment in Village
22,653 feet Average Width of lot in Vill.
Special Assessment - Sidewalk District
133 Units assessed to Sidewalk District
RESOLUTION # 2093 - ADOPT BUDGET
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0.47 per M
0,262 per foot
$43.05 per unit
VOTED to adopt the budget and appended salary and wage schedules for the fiscal
year June 1, 1973 - May 31, 1974 as incorporated in the minutes of this meeting.
RESOLUTION # 2094 - REGULAR moriNG DATE
VOTED to set the date for the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the
1973 -74 official year as the third Monday of each month.
The next regular meeting will be May 21, 1973 with the Mayor calling a special
meeting if the need arises.
Trustee Fisher tendered his resignation due to his changing jobs and leaving the
Village. He voiced his regrets and the Mayor and Board Members in turn said they
were sorry to see him go.
The Board decided Mayor Marcham should approach Mr. Robert L. VonBerg to succeed
Trustee Fisher since he had the next highest vote count in the past election.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk