HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/16/1973VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday,
• July 16, 1973 at the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Claire C. Nulle, Bane F.
Randolph, Robert L. VonBerg; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool;
Engineer John B. Rogers; Acting Police Chief Floyd L. Darling, Jr.; Fire Chief
Ned G. Boice.
ABSENT: Trustees Verne A. Fogg and Shailer S. Philbrick
OTHERS PRESENT: None
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 18, 1973 and a Special
Meeting held June 30, 1973 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form.
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated July 162 1973 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $9,343.53, Sewer Fund - $2,626.10, Capital
Sewer Fund - $80,004.60.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. His report
mentioned the many informal and formal meetings which have been held in regard to
the Bolton Point Water Program and reminded the Board that there will be a Public
Hearing at 7:30 P.M. on July 30, 1973 in connection with the possible bonding and
the terms of an intermunicipal contract on this project.
RESOLUTION # 2127 - ATTORNEY EXAMINE CONTRACTS
VOTED to pass to the Attorney for his examination and comments, the form for a
resolution to be adopted by the Board as evidence of the Board's agreement to
enter into a contract with the State for a 30% basic state grant for the sewer
plant expansion and the terms under which the Mayor would be authorized to sign
for the Village and the Treasurer would be designated financial officer for the
Village.
Following the meeting on July 13, 1973, the Mayor reported that he had talked by
long distance telephone with Trustee Philbrick and described to him in detail
the discussion that had taken place and the questions that had been raised prior
to the Board's decision to hold a Public Hearing on the Bolton Point Water Program.
He mentioned in particular the discrepancy between the opinion Trustee Philbrick
had offered regarding the cost of the Bolton Point Program and the information
supplied by the Treasurer. On the latter Trustee Philbrick said he would accept
the evidence of the "market place ", as he put it. On the decision to hold a
public hearing he said he thought we had done the right thing.
RESOLUTION # 2128 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the 1972 -73 Final Transfers for the General Fund and Sewer Fund
as attached in mimeographed form:
• Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler reported that as of July 3rd the unpaid taxes amounted
to less than $8,000 which is very good. For the first time the Village has invested
one half a million dollars in Certificates of Deposit which are earning good
interest.
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The Treasurer also reported that Stuart and Ruth Lewis, 105 Winthrop Drive were
® granted a Tax Abatement of 3% on their real property damaged as a result of
Hurricane Agnes.
RESOLUTION # 2129 - TAX ABATEMENT ROLL
VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to amend the Village Tax Roll for 1973 -74 to
reflect the 3% abatement of taxes on the property of Stuart and Ruth Lewis,
105 Winthrop Drive as granted by the State for damage which resulted from
Hurricane Agnes last June. The 3% is $4.85 which will be refunded to him.
Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
There was only one bid received on the 3/4 ton pickup truck from Cayuga Motors
Sales and Service for $3,139.56. After a discussion the Board requested the
Engineer to check and report back his findings on the bid with respect to
amount, etc.
There was a discussion on the fate of the elm trees with the observation that
there are again many to be removed this year.
The Engineer talked of a resolution regulating to some extent the installation
of underground street lights in new housing tracts. After a discussion it was
decided that more study was needed before passing a resolution. The Engineer
is to have more details for the next meeting.
• The Attorney said he had nothing to report, the Liberman case decision is being
redrafted and he will report the decision of the commissioners as soon as possible.
An informal proposal on the conditions of a contract to operate, maintain and
administer the wastewater treatment facility of the Village by Gary Gleason was
presented to the Board. After review, the Mayor appointed Robert L. VonBerg
and David J. Allee to look into the duties, cost, etc. of a contract and also
the individual person and make a report within 10 days. The Mayor suggested
that they might obtain important information from Rane F. Randolph and the
Engineer.
The Attorney will report on the Street Lighting Contract and the Sewer Service
Contract with Morse -Borg Warner at the next meeting.
Acting Police Chief Floyd L. Darling, Jr. gave his report and it is on file in
the Village Office. Besides the report he noted that due to vacations and other
situations he and Patrolman Day would be working more extra time than usual
during this month.
The Mayor expressed the thanks of the Board for all those who had contributed
to completing the police darkroom by giving labor or materials. The Mayor then
asked the Board for their opinion on the use of the darkroom by persons other
than police personnel. He was advised not to permit it.
Fire Chief Ned G. Boice gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
• After a discussion concerning the personnel situation it was decided that some
study was needed before steps be taken to endorse a three way split of the present
job.
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RESOLUTION # 2130 - FIRE DEFT. CLERK
VOTED to authorize the Fire Chief to employ for a period of one month on a
limited basis for clerical work, Joyce Day at the rate of $2.75 an hour.
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Attorney Sovocool said he would have the wording of the Fire Prevention Code
ready for adoption at the next meeting.
The Clerk reported overtime of 8 hours - Larison - $30 - sewer plant work.
Meeting adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk