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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Trustees Mtg. Minutes 4/15/1974Y, VILLAGE OF CAYUGA Ri:IGX4"S 11 6�41a 64zllz tiINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees held Monday,-.July 15, 1974 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Rene F. Randolph; Trustees Verne A Fogg, Dooley S. Refer, Claire C. Nulle; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Fire Chief Lowell T. George; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen. A N3ENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee and Shailer S. Philbrick. OrHMS PRESENT: Fay Hewitt, Neil H. McLain and Mr. Henry Theisen, of the SPCA, Mrs. Herbert Dieckmann, Assistant Fire Chief Edward C. Collins, and Rick Jensen representative of The Ithaca Journal. VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 17, 1974 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouncers in the following amounts: General Fund 24,323.98; Sewer Fund $5,850.71; Capital Fund $110,025.77; plus Requisiti ^n;; #5 from J & K Plumbing and Htg. Co., Inc. in the amount of $3,077.10 to pay when approved by Consulting Engineers Teetor- Dobbins. The Deputy Mayor read Mayor Marcham's report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor's report stated that the University formally withdrew its application for student housing and gave assurance that the exchange of views in these and similar matters would keep abreast of events and would be profitable to all wncerneO. ;•,ldunderstandings as to the meaning of terms and requirements for the construe= tion by Sal Indelicato at 316 Highland Road now seem to be cleared and a permit will be is:;ued. Oar Villa =e Justice, Mr. Dean, has recommended that Town Justice Warren Blye be &yproar-hed to fill our vacancy for Acting Village Justice. RNSOL D'21ON 2284 - ACTING VILLAGE JUSTICE VOTED to authorise Mayor Marcham to approach Warren Blye, Town Justice to accept an appointment in the Village as Acting Village Justice. Zs. Theisen and Mr. McLain were called upon to discuss how they might participate is the enforcement of a Dog Ordinance. E Minutes of 7/15/74 Meeting Page 2 • RESOLUTION 2285 - SPCA AGREEMENP VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to negotiate and execute a short -term agreement of about 2 months with the SPCA for the enforcement of a Dog Ordinance to serve as a trial basis preliminary to a longer term contract. *at* RESOLUTION 2286 - DOG ORDINANCE VOTED to adopt the following Dog Ordinance effective upon publication in The Ithaca Journal subject to Mayor Marcham's negotiation and execution of the agreement with the SPCA: (A copy of the Dog Ordinance will be recorded in the Minute Book with the following change: SECTION 2. d. when not on the owners property, chases or otherwise harasses any person in such a manner as reasonably to cause intimidation or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury; Mrs. Herbert Dieckmann was called upon,and she presented a petition concerning Cornell University's proposal to build student housing on the "Old Country Club;' circulated in April 1974 and having 409 signatures. This is to be placed on file • in the Village Office. Deputy Mayor Randolph acknowledged receipt of the petition for file. Fay Hewitt related the wishes of his deceased mother to give the Village first choice for the purchase of the property located at 825 Renshaw Road which forms a triangle at the intersection of five roads. Attorney Sovocool inquired about the asking price. Mr. Hewitt said the Estate was appraised by Paul Kiley for a figure of $33,900. After discussion, Mr. Hewitt was thanked on behalf of his Mother and himself for the offer and asked if the Estate would consider an option to give the Village time for consideration of the matter. Before he left, Mr. Hewitt responded that he thought it possible to grant a short -term option. Talk continued along these lines that it seemed to be advantageous at this time for the Village to pursue the purchase of this property for traffic purposes. Mr. Wheeler favors a traffic circle; other, suggestion were mentioned. Deputy Mayor Randolph asked Trustee Fogg to work with Engineer Rogers and Police Chief McEeren on consideration of a solution to the traffic problem at this intersection in light of the availability of the Hewitt property. RESOLUTION 2287 - OPTION ON HEWITT PROPERTY VOTED to authorize Attorney Sovocool to negotiate and the Mayor to execute an • option for the purchase of the Hewitt property known as 825 Hanshaw Road. n LJ Minutes of 7/15/74 Meeting Page 3 Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report, and it is on file in the Village Office. He reported that there was a fire in the boiler room at the fire station caused by the gas pilot light of the furnace going out. When the gas hot water heater flame came on, it caused an explosion. He requested the purchase of two storage cabinets to store items which previously had been stored in the boiler room. RESOLUTION 2288 - APPROVE PURCHASE FOR FIRE DEPARTmsoT. VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Department of two steel storage cabinets at $123.00 each. asp* The Fire Chief reminded the Village of the need to convert the Ithaca thread on all the fire department hoses, etc., and the fire hydrants to stendard thread. After a discussion, it was determined that the Fire Chief and the Engineer get together and develop a plan to implement this change. Treasurer Wheeler said the cost of the conversion is provided for in the budget. Fire Chief quoted prices and delivery dates on a neir 750 - gallon tank pumper truck. He is prepared with specifications for putting such a truck out for bid. RESOLUTION 2289 - BID ON FIRE TPUCK • VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids on one new 750 - gallon tank, 1250 gpm, Pumper Fire Truck. The bid to be advertised for 10 days prior to the opening and upon the specifications of the Fire Chief after his consultation with the Fire Council and review by the County Fire Coordinator. iF iF it Chief George said he would be on vacation next month, and Assistant Chief Collins would attend the meeting in his place. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report, and it is cn file in the Village Office. RESCLL°TION 2290 - DID - EQUIPI+IENT AND LABOR FOR HIRE VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids according to specifications by the Engineer for the hire of contract labor and equipment,on an hourly basis as needed. it * * RESOLUTION 2291 - APPROVE CHANGE & EXTRA - ShyJER PLANT VOTED to approve the change and extra for an outfall structure on a time and material basis with an upset pr3ce of $45,000 to alleviate the problem of air in the outfall pipe for effluent • from the wastewater treatment facility with the Village's rights reserved to negotiate on contingencies with the Consulting Engineers before final payment is made. ae � ae Minutes of 7/15/74 Meeting Page 4 • After a discussion concerning the issuance of a permit to the Town of Lansing for a pump station and bus stop, it was decided to issue the permit with conditions. RESOLUTION 2292 - PUMPHOUSE PERMIT VOTED to authorize the Zoning Officer to issue a temporary permit to the Town of Lansing for a municipal purpose to construct a temporary Pumphouse and Bus Shelter at the intersection of Jessup and Triphemmer Roads as shown on drawings by the Planning Office of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, dated 227%73 and revised 7/8/74, for a period of no more than three years; after which time, it must be dismantled and removed. ar �t Trustee Randolph reported on a meeting held today concerning Tompkins County Sewer Distict nl. Treasurer Wheeler and Engineer Rogers were also present at this meeting. Attorney Sovocool was instructed to contact County Attorney Williamson and discuss the legality of the Village entering into a contract for the sale of the facility to the County prior to the final acceptance for the new construction. The Village equity in the plant and trunk sewers reported to the County District is as follows: Existing Plant - 1957 and 1964 expansion $410,000 Ithaca tram: sewer 90,000 $500,000 0 There was one more BAN to be paid off in late 1970. The interest on this was $2,763, and this figure should be added to the total: $500,000 2 763 $502 -; 7r The Village will still owe $125,000 in bonds and $23,000 in bond interest on the 1957 plant as of early 1975. These will be paid out of the purchase price. Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler reported investments of $1,240,000 in Certificates of Deposit with interest rates of 10%, 8 %, and 5% depending on the amount of the Certificate. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool suggested he be given time to study the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and how it affects the Village. He will report beck to the Board at the next meeting because there seems to be a deadline for action by the Village. Trustee Kiefer asked the status of the Village owned property on Forest Drive. After discussion, Attorney Sovocool was asked to check titles of adjoining pro- perty oemers and give his opinion on our legal right to sell this property. Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report, and it is on file in the Village Office. n U Minutes of 7/15/74 Meeting Page 5 RESOLUTION 2293 - POLICE SCHOOL AND CONFERENCE VOTED to approve sending Sergeant Cooper to an Advanced Firearms School instructed by the F.B.I. at Camp Smith, Peekskill, New York from July 29, 1974 to August 2, 1974 and for the attendance of Police Chief McEwen to attend the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Conference at The Pines, South Fallsburgh, New York from August 11, 1974 through August 15, 1974, since the charges for this are already a budgeted item. The Chief reported that the Youth Program has not been as successful as planned, but he thought more progress would be forthcoming. The Police Chief commented on the new flag and flag pole. All expressed their satisfaction. RESOLUTION 2294 - SELL USED RADIO VOTED to authorize the Police'Chief to negotiate and sell the used radio equip- ment at the best possible price . This equipment is surplus now that the County program is functioning. 9F 1E iE RESOLUTION 2295 - SELL USED POLICE CARS VOTED to authorize the Treasurer and the Police Chief to negotiate and sell the two used Police cars after the new ones are ready for use. 3F iF iF RESOLUTION 2296 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES VOTED to authorize the purchase of 2000 government 10¢ stamped and •printed envelopes at a cost of $224.80. iE ?F iF RESOLUTION 2297 - SEWER RENT REFUND VOTED to authorize the refund of $45 to Clinton Baker of 126 Burleigh Drive for one sewer rent unit charged erroneously. Also, to refund $30 for one sewer rent unit to John B. Rogers according to his statement that the apartment has not been rented and will not be rented. ;F 9E iF Trustee Kiefer inquired about the status of various things. She was answered by Deputy Mayor Randolph on some. On the matter of The Learning Web, it was thought that Mayor Marcham would report on this at the next meeting. Trustee Kiefer asked if the minutes had been approved before she arrived. They had, since she was a little late. Deputy Mayor Randolph asked if she had corrections, to which she answered that she did. He requested that she present them at the next regular meeting for action at that time. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Cleric