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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 2/18/1974,• - - ^'� VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held Monday, February 18, .1974 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Village Hall. • PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Verne A. Fogg, Claire C. Nulle, Bane 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. ASSENT: Trustee Sheller S. Philbrick CIPHERS PRESENT: Mr. Joseph Stone, Principal of Cayuga Heights School and other members of the ETA; one student who was observing; Mrs. Dooley Kiefer and Mrs. Fleisig of the Women's League of Voters. Mayor Marcham asked Mrs. Kiefer to state her concerns. She spoke first of her distress that the Village Board reversed their first opinion on the North Triphammer Road, Route 13 overpass intersection. After a lengthy discussion the Mayor put to vote a resolution that the Board reverse its last decision giving our support of the State plan for an interchange at North Triphammer Road and Route 13. This resolution was unanimously rejected. Mrs. Fleisig spoke on the merits of recycling. A discussion on the proposed Youth Program presented by Sam Cohen was held but because Mr. Cohen was unable to attend the consensus was that more study and research was needed. Trustee Fogg suggested more specific information was needed such as individual cases of need, etc. VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held January 21, 1974 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 2/18/74 in the following amounts: General Fund - $18,175.49, Sewer Fund - $4,926.96, Capital $ewer-Fund - $166,34o.33. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor reported that on February 11th the officers of the Village met with Vice President Mackesey of Cornell University and other persons to learn what Cornell wished to do concerning its housing project on Triphammer Road. Mr. Mackesey said that the University had a new plan to construct 2 four story dormitories in place of the many town house type buildings previously described. The Mayor said that the new plan seemed to be in conflict with the standards the Village Board would have to apply under the appropriate section of the ordinances. Mayor Marcham also said he had written to President Corson to explain that the new plan presents grave difficulties to the Village and President Corson was asked to inform the University Board of Trustees of this. The Mayor will send a letter to Villagers:' this will explain the issues in detail and show why the general principle involved is important to all Villagers. The proposed sale of Village property, 211 Forest Drive, has called forth a protest • in behalf of Professor Kent,owner of adjoining property. The question is whether there is a limitation of use on this particular piece of property. 4 "4 Minutes 2/18/74 RESOLUTION # 2204 - 211 FOREST DRIVE Page 2 'VOTED to instruct Attorney Sovocool to examine deeds of the properties which adjoin the Village owned parcel known as 211 Forest Drive to determine if there are existing limitations, rights -of -way, or any incumbrances placed upon the property and report back to the Board. RESOLUTION # 2205 - CONFIRM NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOTED to confirm the appointment by Mayor Marcham of the following persons for the Nominating Committee: Chairman, Robert Kane, Mrs. Ellen Humphrey, Mrs. Robert Plane, Mr. Burr Ripley. RESOLUTION # 2206 - ALTERNATE INSPECTORS OF ELECTION VOTED to appoint as Alternate Inspector of Election, Mrs. Marian Gillespie, 116 Warwick Place and Mrs. Edith Weatherby, 208 Texas Lane. �t �t RESOLUTION # 2207 - ANNUAL MEETING VOTED to set 7:30 P.M. February 26, 1974 as the date of the Annual Meeting and to obtain the Cayuga Heights School for a meeting place. Treasurer Wheeler reported he has the 8 month's report and Annual Meeting Financial Statement ready for duplication by the Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION # 2208 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfer of funds: TO FROM $ GG&120.51 Sewer Lines Supplies G1990.0 Contingency 1,000.00 A9995.52 Misc. A1990.0 Contingency 100.00 A1640.1 Garage - Salaries A5110.1 Streets - Salaries 400.00 A5142.1 Snow Removal - Salaries A5110.1 Streets - Salaries 1,000.00 G9710.5 Bond Coupon Expense G1990.0 Contingency 50.00 RESOLUTION # 2209 - RENEW BAN. VOTED to approve the renewal at Tompkins County Trust Co. of PAN No. 2 in the amount of $125,000 dated 2/25/74 in connection with the Construction of Additions To and the Reconstruction Of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at 5N interest rate pursuant to Section 5 of Bond Resolution No. 1876 dated September 20, 1971. Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler also reported that he wished the Tompkins County Planning Department to be asked to investigate and study the situation of Solid Waste Disposal. Minutes 2/38/74 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 2210 - STUDY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL VOTED to request the County Planning Department to study solid waste disposal ® and investigate alternate means of reclamation and report its finding to the Village Board. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. RESOLUTION # 2211 - BID - SALT SPREADER VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for a salt and cinder spreader under specifications drawn up by the Engineer. RESOLUTION # 2212 - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOTED to approve the preparation of an Operation and Maintenance Manual for the new treatment plant as dictated by the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Operator Training Program by Teetor- Dobbins, Consulting Engineers for an amount of $25,000. Five copies of the accepted Manual will be forwarded to the two governmental agencies and two copies will be retained by the Village. This approval is subject to Engineer Rogers consulting with someone from the State on how the amount quoted by Teetor- Dobbins compares throughout the State. 40 Zoning Officer John B. Rogers showed the Board a plot plan for 50 apartments to be built on 316 Highland Road by Salvatore Indelicato who purchased an abandoned fraternity. He had already issued a building permit before realizing he should bring the matter before the Board. After discussion it was decided the Zoning Officer should act to deter the start of construction and ask for detailed information concerning parking and perhaps the provision for a fire lane and bring the information back at the next meeting. The Board will defer action until then. Attorney Sovocool reported that court actions had been filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. One by Dr. Patrick and one by Dr. Sobel. The Attorney will meet and discuss these cases with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Officer. The Order to Show Cause re Dr. H. J. Peter Patrick will be held at a Special Term of the Supreme Court, Tompkins County, at the Court House at Ithaca, New York on Febraary 28, 1974 at 10:00 A.M. The date, time and place of a hearing petitioned by Dr. Michael V. Sobel zriil be March 21, 1974 at Tompkins County Court House, Ithaca, New York. Attorney Sovocool reported that he had thoroughly gone over the Water Contract and recommended the Board take action to give the Mayor authority to sign the agreement. All municipalities have only 90 days after the signing to complete the legalities or the agreement becomes null and void. • Minutes 2/18/74 RESOLUTION # 2213 - BOLTON POINT WATER Page 4 VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to execute on behalf of the Village the Bolton Point lister Contract as soon as all Towns are ready. The agreement is entitled, S "Agreement of Municipal Cooperation for Construction, Financing and Operation of an Inter - Municipal Water Supply and Transmission System" and dated June 13, 1973, as amended August 29, 1973 and January 7, 1974. Trustee Allee referred to the Dog Ordinance question and said that as a thesis a student had made a very good study of this matter and he would try to get more information about it. Attorney Sovocool also reported that he would request a Memorandum of Understanding from the Town of Lansing concerning the Interim Water Program to supply the Town of Lansing with water through Village water mains until the Municipal water supply is ready. Fire Chief Ned G. Boice gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. One item of concern is that the City of Ithaca is converting their fire fighting equipment and hydrants from an "Ithaca" thread to the National Standard Thread. This will mean an expense of perhaps $10,000 for the Village in also converting to the standard thread. Chief Boice will make a study and report back. RESOLUTION # 2214 - FIRE DEPT. PURCHASE VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Department of one Quickie Electric Rescue Saw and one Motorola Pocket Pager for an amount not to exceed $305.00. Also authorized the purchase of a module of ten circuits for the Flexalarm System and the necessary other equipment for one more connection to the system, in an amount not to exceed $300. The new fire engine has been repaired and is now in service. Chief Boice said it was one of the best repair jobs he has seen. Police Chief Marlin R. McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. RESOLUTION # 2215 - POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE VOTED to authorize the Police Department to purchase one Federal Model PA15A Electronic Siren from Precision Tool and Gun, Ithaca, New York in the amount of $150.00. Chief McEwen said the law student who was assinged the task to study the solicitors and peddlers ordinance and assemble a good workable ordinance has gone beyond expectations and will have ready for Judge Dean's scrutiny the final draft within two or three weeks. 0 The Clerk's report is filed in the Village Office. Meeting adjourned at 10:03 P.M. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk .