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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/21/1973i Y VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on May 21, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Verne A. Fogg, Claire C. Nulle, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph, Robert VonBerg; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Ned G. Boice. OTHERS: Supervisor Charles Howell and Attorney Robert I. Williamson from the Town of Lansing and Mrs. Dooley Kiefer. Mayor Marcham asked Attorney Williamson and Supervisor Howell what we could do for them. They requested the Village to contract with the MacDonald's establishment for sewer service because they are outside a present sewer district. After a lengthy discussion it was decided that the Board wishes the request to be a written request. VOTED to approve the Minutes of the Organization Meeting of April 2, 1973 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated May 21, 1973 in the following amounts: General Fund - $37,982.97, Sewer Fund - $25,498.87, Capital Sewer Fund - $142,41o.87. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. First in his report was the retirement and death of Trustee Carl H. Nelson. RESOLUTION # 2095 - TO MRS. NELSON VOTED to authorize the Mayor to write to Mrs. Carl Nelson and express to her the condolences of the Board and their gratitude for the help he gave during his seven years of service. RESOLUTION # 2096 - TRUSTEE VACANCY VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to fill the vacant office of Trustee by approaching first David J. Allce, then Francis Saul. The term will expire March 3, 1974. Mrs. Dooley Kiefer wrote a letter to Commissioner Diamond of the State Environmental Department arguing that it is wrong to ban the use of phosphates in domestic.cleaning agents on June lat. Taxpayers in Villages such as Cayuga Heights are paying extra taxes to finance equipment for phosphate removal in their remodelled sewage plants so why penalize them further by denying them use of washing machines and dishwashers designed to work with detergents that include phosphates. Mayor Marcham was instructed to write to Commissioner Diamond and uphold the same views. Kenneth Morusty, Insurance Agent, requests a change in zoning. RESOLUTION # 2097 - DENY REQUEST - REZONE VOTED to deny the request of Mr. Morusty to extend the Commercial Zone to include the property located at 112 North Triphammer Road. The Zoning Officer is instructed to write to Mr. Morusty to convey this message. �t it Minutes 5/21/73 Page 2 Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Mackesey, Vice President for Planning at Cornell University regarding figures for water use projection. He wrote "We do have a sketch plan for the comprehensive development of the Savage Farm for faculty housing. There is at this time no approval of this plan by the University and no timetable for carrying it out. The plan exists only in my office and is regarded as a possibility rather than a definitive proposal. "It does show, however, the approximate capacity of the site for development in a comprehensive plan for single family detached houses, town houses, and some apart- ments which comes out at 278 units." After a discussion concerning the request for a contract for sewer service between the Village and Borg Warner, it was decided to alter the Sewer Ordinance. Mr. Wheeler reported that we should do a more complete overhaul to meet the demand of the State with regards to receiving State Aid for the Operation and Maintenance of the plant. RESOLUTION # 2098 - PUBLIC HEARING - SEWER ORDINANCE VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise to hold a Public Hearing on June 18, 1973 at 7:15 P.M. in the Village Hall to consider amending Article VIII - Sewers and Drains of the Ordinances of the Village of Cayuga Heights. Mrs. L. Morse of The Parkway seeks redress concerning some garbage cans that rolled into the street and were smashed. The Mayor was requested to answer her letter in • the negative. The Engineer was instructed to call attention to the workmen of the different situations spoke of at this meeting and ask their cooperation in doing a neater job of the garbage collection. The Mayor also reported that Mr. Frank Liguori, County Planning Commissioner has promoted meetings to secure cooperation between the Town of Ithaca, the City of Ithaca and Cornell University in making the Cornell Water supply available to the City in case of emergency during the period between now and the opening of the Bolton Point water plant. Should we endorse the agreement and support this concept? Trustee Philbrick pointed out some of the drawbacks to a total commitment at this time especially in the area of what it might cost the Village for proposed new water lines listed in this proposal. After a discussion of this matter it was decided that the Mayor might write to Mr. Liguori stating the Board's interest in and general support for the proposed plan for an interim water supply. The Board was not prepared to go beyond this point until one or two items have been cleared regarding the distribution of costs. RESOLUTION # 2099 - MCEWEN ATTEND FBI ACADEMY VOTED to approve the attendance of Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen to the 94th Session of the FBI National Academy, June 25 - September 14, 1973 by invitation of the Acting Director. Police Chief McEwen has stated his willingness to remain • in the employ of the Village for at least the next two years. The subject of sick leave has again come to our attention. Minutes 5/21/73 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 2100 - SICK LEAVE ANALYSIS VOTED to instruct Trustee Fogg to consider the questions relating to sick leave and equate various other plans and report his findings at the next meeting. Before the meeting Mayor Marcham obtained signatures on a letter he had written to Harold Fisher who recently resigned. This letter expressed the regret and thanks of the Board and best wishes for the future. Tabled until a new Trustee is appointed was the replacement of Mr. Fisher on the Sanitary Sewer District #1 Commission. Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler asked for approval of year end transfers. RESOLUTION # 2101 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers: (List attached) RESOLUTION # 2102 - BAN #3 RENEWAL - SEWER EXPANSION VOTED to approve the renewal of Bond Anticipation Note No. 3 of $500,000 with the Tompkins County Trust Company at the rate of 4.4% interest for one year in connection with the sewer plant expansion program. The Board gave approval for the Treasurer to file a planned use of the Revenue Sharing funds for approximately the following amounts: $6,000 for Police Equipment; $6,000 for Fire Truck; $4,000 for Public Works Equipment. Police Chief McEwen spoke of an earlier request for a three ban radio to service the public works department along with the Police Dept. and the Fire Dept..but had received no answer. Mr. Fogg said he would have an answer at the next meeting. The Board authorized the Treasurer to obtain Certificates of Deposit for the Revenue Sharing Account and the Trust and Agency Account. Treasurer Wheeler reported that we are not at present receiving any State Aid for Sewer Plant Operation and Maintenance because of an Audit and Control ruling of which we were never notified. This ruling was the cause of our receiving more State Aid monies than we were entitled to and have therefore deducted this amount from our usual payment leaving us a deductible balance of $3,847.37 before we will receive State Aid again. RESOLUTION # 2102 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE VOTED that Overdue Accounts Receivables be added to the Tax Roll for 1973 -74 in the • following amount: $9.50 mowing charges for Alexis L. Romanoff, 327 The Parkway. List attached in minute book. Minutes 5/21/73 Page 4 The Treasurer also asked if we should back charge the property of Mr. Morris for the charges accrued because of an illegal sewer connection from the former owner of the property at 210 Muriel Street. It was decided we should bill the present owner because the charges are against the property and the Treasurer to so write to Mr. Morris. Mayor Marcham left and turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office, Mr. Walter Schwan came in and asked how soon the Village would make a decision about signing a contract for Bolton Point Water. It is holding up the bonding process. There was a discussion on reopening Remington Road and how the present Ordinance effects the issuing of building permits, since the road is only a gravel road. Mr. Rogers was advised by the attorney to issue building permits on this road because it is a road of long standing and the ordinance which went into effect in 1565 does not include established roads. The Attorney and Engineer are to work out details concerning the repairing and resurfacing of Remington Road and who is responsible for such costs. They are to bring these decisions back to the Board at its next regular meeting. A color chart was passed around but no decision was reached on what color should be used for the expanded sewer plant. Perhaps next meeting. Attorney Sovocool reported that the commissioners on the Liberman condemnation • litigation for the land for the sewer plant expansion program should have a price decided upon for the land within a week or ten days. A temporary easement by condemnation has been granted for the use of Liberman land for laying the new outfall pipe for the construction program. A check for $500 as a deposit for this purpose is necessary. RESOLUTION # 2104 - LIBERMAN CONDEMNATION - OUTFALL VOTED to authorize the Attorney to offer Leonard Liberman $1,000 - an area of land approximately 163' by 30' wide - for a temporary easement for access to and pipe storage for the laying of the outfall pipe into Cayuga Lake. Also authorize a check of $500 as a security deposit which the Attorney will file with the County of Tompkins - Village vs. Liberman. We should be hearing soon the outcome of the hearing of May 163 1973 on the appeal of the General Contractors of New York for an injunction against the Village in regards to its bidding procedures when beginning the sewer plant expansion program. The Attorney and the Engineer are to have ready before the Public Hearing on June 18th, the necessary revision of the Sewer Ordinance which will satisfy the State in regards to our receiving State Aid and also to allow other than domestic sewage before we can sign a contract to allow Morse Chain to hookup to the Sewer System. The Engineer is also to get the approval of the Health Department before • we will sign the contract with Morse Chain. Fire Chief Ned G. Boice gave his reports for March and April and they are on file in the Village Office. Minutes g/21/73 Page 5 RESOLUTION # 2105 - FIRE DEPART14ENT OFFICERS • VOTED to approve the list of Officers as filed with the Clerk and attached herewith. Fire Chief Boice requested action be taken on the Fire Prevention Code. A public hearing has already been held so the Board needs to take action. Attorney is requested to have the revisions by the next Board meeting. RESOLUTION # 2106 - APPROVE FD PURCHASES VOTED to approve the following purchases by the Fire Department; 200' of lightweight lJ inch hose 20o 12 pair safety boots 1360 12 turnout coats - 42o Total $980 ar et Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. RESOLUTION # 2107 - APPROPRIATE $100 - P.D. DARK ROOM • VOTED to authorize the appropriation of $100 toward the purchase of materials to be used in the Police Department photographic dark room which Police Benevolent Assoc. is making in the basement of the Village Hall. RESOLUTION # 2108 - POLICE PATROLMEN VOTED to approve the appointment of Daniel J. Sheehan, 18 German Cross Road, Ithaca, N.Y, to the position Police Patrolman, permanent part time at the rate of $3.50 per hour and G. Thomas Hagin, Valley Manor Park, Newfield, N.Y. to the position of seasonal part time at a rate of $3.25 per hour. Both appointments to become effective June 1, 1973 subject to the approval of the Mayor. at * et Chief McEwen handed out sheets on traffic counts for consideration of traffic problems. RESOLUTION # 2108 - SELL POLICE CARS VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for the selling of the two -1972 Police cars at a minimum price of $1800 each. • RESOLUTION # 2110 - APPROVE PURCHASE P.D. VOTED to approve the purchase by the Police Department of a camera and flash attachment with the check to accompany the order in an amount not to exceed $210. at ** Minutes 5/21/73 Page 6 Police Chief discussed the problem at the intersection of North Triphammer Road • and Winthrop Drive and asked that thought be given concerning whether to have a passing zone or just a very good shoulder of the road. The Engineer is to have recommendations at the next meeting. Deputy Mayor Randolph said that it might be necessary to hold a special meeting very soon to make a decision on the Holton Point water contract. Meeting adjourned 11:15 P.M. Is n U Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk