HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 10/15/1973VILLAGE OF CAYUGA ID;IGHTe.
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held Monday, October 15, 1973 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Claire C. Nulls, Shailer S.
Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph, Robert L. VonBerg; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler;
Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Fire Chief Ned G. Boice;
Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen.
ABSENT: Trustee Verne A. Fogg
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Warren, Dr. & Mrs. Patrick and a news representative.
Mayor Marcham asked the Attorney to report his findings on research into the pros
and cons of forming a new zone, possibly a professional zone, for addition to
existing zones as described in the Ordinances of the Village. He introduced this
matter first because the Patrick's and Mrs. Warren are interested parties.
Attorney Sovocool reported that the Village may designate an area as a zone for
Medical, Surgical and Dental purposes. In doing so it would have to consider
whether to change the residential zone to different types such as A and B or 'call
it professional zone. Also the Board would have to give consideration to needs of
residents, to determination of an area, whether to limit the number of doctors in
a building, number of employees, and whether the Board should issue a special permit
on each application. It is a major change and will need to be defined explicitly.
The Attorney suggested we purchase the two volumes on Zoning by Anderson.
Mayor Marcham asked the Board what they wished to do at this time and it was decided
that in the absence of a fu11 Board, this matter should be taken up when the Board
• can take a more positive position.
VOTED.to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held September 17, 1973 as
previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form.
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated October 15, 1973 in the
following amounts: General Fund $11,516.87; Sewer Fund $8,991.64; Capital Sewer
Fund - 152,510.51; Trust and Agency Fund - $6,138.88; federal Revenue Sharing
Fund - 33.00.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor
remarked that he had not assigned a Board Member as a liaison between the Board
and Cornell in regard to their proposed student housing on the old Country Club
property which lies within the Village because their committee is holding frequent,
sometimes daily sessions. He suggested to Mr. Mackesey to keep us informed as
frequently as possible and in as much detail as possible regarding the development
of the program, that he raise with us any questions that might arise over interpre-
tation of the Village Ordinances. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Mackesey of
which the following is a part: "The Board of Trustees of the University have
instructed us to have some additional housing available by September 15, 1975.
That is now our target.
"We have been interviewing architects and running cost estimates. We expect by'the
end of next week to commission an architect to prepare schematic designs and
preliminary cost estimates. I will discuss with you and the Board schematic designs
• when we have them.
Tie have made a tentative decision with respect to off - street parking. Instead of
having parking interspersed among the houses, we are now contemplating concentrating
the parking in a single area so as to reduce the movement of vehicles through the
development."
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The Mayor read another letter concerning the possible sale of a piece of Village
property known as 211 Forest Drive. Former decision by the Attorney grants the
• Village the privilege of selling this since there are no encumbrances specified
in the deed. .
After a discussion the Board asked the Attorney to take a look at the new Village
Lair to see what the procedure is the Village must adhere to in order to sell a
piece of property.
Mayor Marcham reported the settlement of a Claim against the Village by Brian O'Neil
who alleged the Village to be responsible for the condition of a sidewalk situated
in the Town of Ithaca upon which he fell and injured himself. Village insurance
paid $2,350.
RESOLUTION # 2157 - RESIDMU ENGINEER
VOTED to accept the recommendation of Teetor - Dobbins that William Gassman become
the new Resident Inspector at the Village Sewer Plant and that his salary expenses
be at the same level as it is presently for Robert Rood who is no longer Resident
Inspector at the Plant as of October 12, 1973.
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Robert I. Williamson, Attorney for the Town of
Lansing in which he asked the Village to sign an Agreement of Memorandum for the
transportation of water through Village water lines from the City of Ithaca to the
Town of Lansing on an interim basis until the Bolton Point Water Program has been
put into operation. This document was turned over to Attorney Sovocool for
• examination.
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler asked for a renewal of a Bond Anticipation Note.
RESOLUTION # 2158 - RENEV BAN - SIDENIALY,
VOTED to renew Bond Anticipation Note No. 5 dated November 12, 1973 for one year in
the amount of $5,305 for the final payment for the sidewalk district bond resolution.
Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Board
discussed the proposal received for the operation and maintenance of the Village
Sewage Treatment Plant from Gary Gleason and opened at noon on Friday, October 72,
1973 in which his price for one year's operation was $33,000.
The final decision was that Mayor Marcham write the acceptance letter and specify
the Board's intent on the matters of inventory, procedure of purchasing, insurance,
sludge, etc.
RESOLUTION # 2159 - CONT_RACT FOR 0 & M OP SLWER PLANT
VOTED to accept the proposal of Gary Gleason to operate and maintain the present
Village Sewage Treatment Plant along with time contributed to becoming familiar
with the expansion program as it relates to the operation of the enlarged plant
•in the amount of $33,000 for a one year period. Mayor Marcham is to write a letter
of intent and acceptance of the proposal and is authorized to sign the Agreement
in behalf of the Village.
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RESOLUTION # 2160 - BID ON DUMP TRUCK
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VOTED to accept the one bid received for a 1974 Truck Chassis from Cayuga Motors
Sales Co oration for $16,380.00 less trade in of 1966 GMC truck for a net bid
price ofI14,880.00.
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Trustee Philbrick referred to the question of the Village right of way between
Texas Lane and North Triphammer Road and asked the Engineer if any part of this
right of way was presently being mowed as lawn by the owners of the property known
as 107 North Triphammer Road. The Engineer said it was. Trustee Philbrick suggested
the Engineer so inform the owners of 107 North Triphammer Road because they.were
unaware of this and thought people who use this right of way should not do so.
The Engineer agreed to do this.
Trustee Allee wished to inform the Engineer that a bicyclist was very impressed
with the prompt action taken to paint a white line and arrows on North Triphammer
Road near its intersection with Hanshaw Road.
As Zoning Officer John B. Rogers reported on the action taken by the Zoning Board
of Appeals in granting a setback variance to Dr. Sobel of 511 Kline Road by
allowing a garage to have a 15 foot setback instead of the required 25 feet.
Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported that he had a Street Lighting Contract ready
to be entered into by the Village and the N.Y. State Electric & Gas Corp.
RESOLUTION # 2161 - STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT
41 VOTED to authorize Mayor F. G. Marcham to sign a contract with the New York State
Electric and Gas Corporation as read by the Attorney except paragraph six (6) to
be changed to read "at company expense for maintenance costs ". The completed
contract will be filed in the Clerk's Office.
The Attorney reported on the progress of the Bolton Point Water Agreement. He
said that the agreement had been sent to the Office of Local Government and comments
have been received. Their concern was the cost of a connection charge, defining
each district, and a limit on the expense one municipality should bear. These
will be worked out and he wished the Board to know we cannot be accused of dragging
our feet.
A discussion was held on the procurement of maps showing the location of present
water main lines in all municipalities, and the Board feels it is essential to
have these maps.
Mayor Marcham left and turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Rane F. Randolph.
(10:05 P.M.)
Fire Chief Ned G. Boice gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
The main topic was that the five year old tanker truck is springing leaks. He
was instructed to contact the company to see if any recompense is available.
• Police Chief Harlin R. MCEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village
Office. His main report was of the homicide of September 30, 1973.
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RESOLUTION # 2162 - OVERTIME PAY - POLICE
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• VOTED to pay overtime to the regular policemen in the emergency situation caused
by a homicide on September 30, 1973. The overtime amounted to a total of 72 hours
as follows: Sergeant Darling, 41 hours; Patrolman Cooper, 17 hours; Patrolman
Rabin, 8 hours; Patrolman Day, 6 hours, for a total amount of $372.37.
RESOLUTION # 2163 - COMMEND PATROLMEN
VOTED to instruct the Mayor to write to each regular policeman and convey the
feeling of the Board of Trustees their thanks for a job well done in connection
with their investigation and handling of the case of the homicide which occurred
September 30, 1973.
Police Chief asked the Board to recall that a sixth patrolman had been approved
at one time but since one could not be found at that particular time the next
budget did not provide money for a sixth man for the department. He wishes at
this time to bring the matter before the Board to refresh the idea and perhaps
have plans made for a sixth man in the next budget year.
A review is needed on the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance.
RESOLUTION # 2164 - PURCHASE PILE CABINET
VOTED to authorize the purchase by the Police Department of a file cabinet at a
cost not to exceed $150.00
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Ordinance.
RESOLUTION # 2165 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to purchase 500 government printed, 8¢ stamped
envelopes at a cost of $47.10.
Deputy Mayor wished a record made that it is time the Board took a good look at
the Zoning Ordinance to include a business closing time for the Commercial District
in the Ordinance.
Meeting adjourned at 10 :45 P.M.
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Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk