HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 1/20/1974VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
• MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held in the Village Hall at 7 :00 p.m. on January 20,1975
to consider amendments to ARTICLE IV - Traffic Ordinance.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Verne A. Fogg, Dooley S.
Kiefer, Rene F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool;
Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Gilligan of 819 Triphammer Road.
Mayor Marcham read the duly published notice of the Public Hearing and explained the
purpose of the amendments to Article IV, Section 7, was to ban parking 100 feet on
either side of Triphammer Road in both direction from the intersection of Triphammer
and East Upland Roads and opened the meeting for discussion.
Mr. Gilligan said he had no objections, but he had never considered parking to be a
problem on Triphammer Road.
Mayor Marebam closed the public hearing at 7 :15 P.M.
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held at 7:30 p.m. January 20, 1975 in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Verne A.
Fogg, Dooley S. Kiefer, Ghailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B.
Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police
Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George.
• OTHERS PRESENT: Gary Craig, Project Manager of Pyramid; Wesley McDermott, Super-
visor of the Town of Lansing; Rick Jensen of the Ithaca Journal; and a couple who
only stayed a few minutes.
Mayor Marcham called upon Mr. McDermott to speak. Mr. McDermott spoke on the Town
of Lansing's meeting to be held the next evening and that we were all welcome. It
is hoped that Sewer District #3 for the Town of Lansing will be finalized as to
boundaries. He looks forward to holding a Public Hearing next month and to have the
formation completed soon thereafter. Mr. McDermott also explained that the Town is
responsible for any special districts until June 1, 1975 when the newly formed
Village will take over. After more talk of this nature, Mayor Marcham explained the
views that the Village is not ready at this time to accept a contract for Sewer
District #4 and is waiting to learn the boundaries of the Sewer District #3. After
Mr. McDermott left, board members thought it a good idea to have the boundaries of
the newly incorporated Village, the boundaries of Sewer District #3, and the
boundaries of Sewer District #4 available in map form.
Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2383 - APPROVE AMENDED MINUTES
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held December 16, 1974 with the
following changes in the mimeographed copies previously furnished to Trustees.
Under OTHERS PRESENT, identify Mr. Craig as the project manager of Pyramid.
Reword the paragraph beginning, "Professor Lynn asked to have a word," as follows:
• Professor Lynn asked to have a word. His concerns were for Wan administrative
structure that would keep separate policy making and business management; (b) the
problem of water pressure in the lines now; and (c) the quality of Cayuga Lake.
Trustee Philbrick assured Professor Lynn that the pressure in the new system would
be better than the present pressure. Professor Lynn presented the Board with a copy
of a PUBLIC NOTICE which appeared in the Ithaca Journal, December 11, 1974, as
follows:
MINUTES of Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975
page 2
• State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation - NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR CERTIFICATION UNDER PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS
OF 1972. It is on file in the Village Office. $'o members of the Village Board it
it appeared that he raised the question whether the Village should express a veiw
regarding the discharge of water into the Lake by New York State Electric and Gas
Corporation.
Also change the last sentence before the Clerk's Report to read: "Trustee Anderson
reported on the Tompkins County Planning 'Coalition' (not department) of which he
is a member." Unanimously approved.
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VOTED to approve the Atstract of Audited Vouchers dated January 20, 1975, in the
following amounts: General Fund - $38,502.83; Sewer Fund - $17,245.50; Capital
Fund - $19,134.38; Trust and Agency Account - $53228.37.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. During the
discussion with Mr. McDermott, Mayor Marcham stated that the County Health Depart-
ment has on record a resolution that the Village is not ready to accept sewage from
McDonald's. Mr. McDermott related the details which led to this assumption by the
Health Department and suggested that it was an error of the Health Department or a
misunderstanding. Mayor Marcham explained the position the Board has taken now that
a Village of Lansing has been incorporated. The Village of Cayuga Heights wishes to
wait and see what the opinion of the new Village of Lansing Board of Trustees may be
concerning the sewer districts; therefore, we are not ready to sign a contract in
connection with Lansing Sewer District A.
The Mayor reported that Mrs. Allee has accepted his invitation to serve as a repre-
sentative for the Village on an ad hoc Youth and Recreation Committee of the County.
A copy of a letter to Mrs. Ethel Nichols from Ian Macneil concerning the proposed
cable rate increase was given to each Trustee. During a discussion of cable TV
and rates, Mr. V"neeler remarked that it is not a utility. He recommends going along
with the City; and if the need arises, to pay our share of a complete audit. Trus-
tee Kiefer asked if the Trustees had received the copies which she requested the
Clerk to send them. She also spoke of writing to Mr. Ceracche. Trustee Philbrick
asked if she wrote as a Trustee or an individual. She answered as a Trustee, repre-
senting the Village. He suggested, since the Mayor would be the straight line com-
munication for the Board of Trustees, maybe it would be better if Mr. Ceracche
was approached in this manner.
Trustee Randolph absented himself during the discussions and voting on the following
resolution pertaining to TV cable rates.
Attorney Sovocool stated he would like to study the present franchise agreement and
pull together a revised contract including all new rulesi since the last contract
is dated February 1, 1967. He was instructed to do so.
Moved by Trustee Fogg and seconded by Trustee Allee:
2384 - TV CABLE RATES
• VOTED that, in regard to the application of the Ceracche TV Cable Company for in-
creased rates within the Village, the Board feels it necessary to collect and
assemble for study more information and co- operate with the City of Ithaca in any
manner necessary before malting a decision on this matter. The Mayor is authorized
to proceed along these lines.
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MINUTES of a Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975
• Motion made by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Randolph:
RESOLUTION 2385 - PUBLIC HEARING
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VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 17, 1975, in the
Village Hall to consider amendments to ARTICLE XV - DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE.
Moved by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2386 - HOLD HARMLESS - CAYUGA CRUSHED STONE
VOTED to confirm the following resolution read over the telephone to Trustees on
December 31, 1974: VOTED resolved that in the consideration of Cayuga Crushed Stone
Co., Inc., supplying, itithout charge, fill material to the Village of Cayuga Heights
for the construction of a roadway at Bolton Point for the Southern Cayuga Lake Inter -
municipal Water Commission, the Village hereby holds harmless Cayuga Crushed Stone,
Inc., from any and all claims by any parties arising out of or in connection with
the furnishing, transporting, loading, or unloading of said fill; and further assumes
any and all risk and liability to the Village's employees, agents, or Village trucks
or equipment during the progress of such work.
Trustees Allee, Anderson, and Fogg vo ing YES.
• Trustee Kiefer vGtiig=M0. A-01 &,
Trustees Philbrick�nd Randolph were out of town.
Trustee Randolph abstained from voting at this time.
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RESOLUTION 2387 - IN THE MATTER OF THE SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INPERMUNICIPAL
WATER SUPPLY PROJECT (BOLTON POINT)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS OF SALE
OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
WHEREAS, by previous resolutions of this Board and the Town Boards of the Town
of Dryden, the Town of Ithaca, and the Town of Lansing, Walter J. Schwan, as Treas-
urer of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, was authorized to
sell the joint notes or obligations of the Towns of Dryden, Ithaca, Lansing, and
the Village of Cayuga Heights, in anticipation of the sale of serial bonds in accor-
dance with all proceedings previously had and in accordance with all previous resolu-
tions, and
WHEREAS, such sale is about to take place the proceeds of which will amount to
$7,800,000.00, and
WHEREAS, said proceeds are to be received, held, and applied solely for the pay-
ment of the cost of construction, engineering, legal, and similar expenses of the
Southei'Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Project (Bolton Point), as authorized by
the previous resolutions adopted by the governing boards of the said four municipali-
ties authorizing the project and the sale of serial bonds and notes, and
WHEREAS, said proceeds will be disbursed in varying amounts and at various times
until the completion of the project now estimated to be about January 1, 1977,
MINUTES of Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975 page 4
• NOW, THEREFORE, in order to provide for the deposit and availability of said
proceeds for project purposes and to earn interest thereon, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ( "Commis-
sion" in consultation with the Project Engineer, shall establish a Project Schedule
of the approximate dates at which funds will be disbursed for the purposes of the
project.
Section 2. The Treasurer of the Commission is authorized to deposit project
funds in varying amounts in checking accounts or savings accounts or to purchase
Certificates of Deposit or deposit such funds in such other forms of account as are
permitted by law, which will provide readily available funds as nearly as can be done
in accordance with the Project Schedule.
Section 3. Walter J. Schwan as Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town of Ithaca and
as Treasurer of the Commission is authorized to (1) advertise for or otherwise
solicit bids for Certificates of Deposit or, other obligations or forms of deposit
which are legal for deposits of municipal funds and (ii) to purchase Certificates
of Deposit from the bank offering the highest yield provided that (a) the proceeds
of said Certificates of Deposit or other forms of deposit shall mature or be pay-
able as nearly as now can be estimated in accordance with the requirements of the
Project Schedule and (b) the availability of said funds shall be governed or secured
in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the Local Finance Law or
other provisions of law.
Section 4. Project funds shall be dposited or held in the name of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and may be withdrawn by Walter J. Schwan
(the chief fiscal officer of the Town of Ithaca) as Treasurer of the Commission or
in his absence or inability, by the chief fiscal officer (or his deputy) of the
other municipalities participating in the project who may be authorized by the
Commission.
Section 5. Any checking accounts shall be established in the bank offering
the lowest interest on BAN's or in any other bank or banks designated by the
Commission.
Section 6. The Commission shall furnish to each participating municipality a
monthly statement showing (i) funds on hand, (ii) yields on such funds, (iii) form
and place of account, (iv) disbursements including amounts and payees and any parti-
cipant may audit the books on demand.
Section 7. The authority of the Treasurer to disburse the aforesaid funds
shall be subject to the order and authorization of the Commission and on audit of
Town of Ithaca Town Board, in accordance with the provisions of the Intermunicipal
Water Agreement and such resolutions as have been and may hereinafter be adopted
by the Commission and the participating municipalities.
Unanimously passed.
The Mayor was instructed to write to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
• Commission and inquire about the bonding of the Treasurer of the Commission in con-
nection with the funds for the project.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975 page 5
Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Fogg:
RESOLUTION 2388 - APPOINT INSPECTORS OF ELECTION
VOTED to approve the Mayor's appointments of Inspectors of Election as follows:
Irene Home as Chairman "and Shirley Gates as the other Inspector of Election.
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Motion made by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Allee:
RESOLUTION 2389 - REGISTRATION - ELECTION TIME AND DATES
VOTED that the Village of Cayuga Heights will hold a Registration Day on Saturday,
March 1, 1975 in the Village Hall from noon to 9:00 p.m. and Election Day on Tuesday
March 18, 1975 in the Village Hall from noon to 9:00 p.m.
Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 2390 - NOMINATING COMMITTEE
VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to appoint a Nominating Committee.
eMayor Marcham asked all Trustees to give him names of people he might approach to
serve on a nominating committee or who might be interested in running for Trustee.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Randolph:
RESOLUTION 2391 - ANNUAL MEETING DATE
VOTED to hold the Annual Residents Meeting on February 25, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Village Hall to hear the annual reports of the various departments of the Village.
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Trustee Kiefer asked Mayor Marcham what he had accomplished in connection with the
Beautification Committee, to which he answered that more study was needed to sort
out from the file of suggestions he has and find the right type of programs to
pursue. A member of the Board suggested this be brought up at budget preparation
time.
Trustee Fogg said that he wished to make an informal statement in view of the fact
this might be the last meeting he would attend prior to his retirement from the
Board. He stated that in his years of service he had faced frustrations and satis-
factions. The frustrations came from the occasions in intermunicipal and County
affairs when some last- minute intervention, usually by persons who were uninformed,
caused postponement if not stoppage of a project long in preparation.
• He spoke with satisfaction about many aspects of Village affairs which he thought
were the consequences of firm and wise policy. He congratulated the Village
Officers, the Board of Trustees, and the Mayor on their devotion to duty.
Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 9:45 p.m.
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MINUTES OF Regular Meeting held January 20,, 1975 page 6
Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
Moved by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 2392 - PURCHASE REMOTE UNIT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Department of a remote unit to increase
the output for the monitors alerting system in an amount up to $15C , and the
$16.00 a month for the telephone line.
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler presented his six months report and made a few comments.
No questions were forwarded.
Moved by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee-Al-
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RESOLUTION 2393 - APPROVE SIX MONTHS TREASURER'S REPORT
VOTED to approve and accept the six months report of the Treasurer.
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There were no transfers requested this month.
Motion made by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Allee:
RESOLUTION 2394 - 1974 TAX WARRANT
VOTED that the Treasurer has returned his 1974 Tax Warrant and Account of Uncollected
Taxes filed with the Clerk as required by Real Property Tax Law. The Trustees have
certified the list of unpaid taxes as presented by the Certificate of the Treasurer
and filed the same with the Clerk showing a balance of $1,026.92 without penalties.
The Trustees returned the account of unpaid taxes to the Treasurer for collection
as required by Real Property Tax Law in the amount of $1,026.92.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2395 - TAX SALE
VOTED that the unpaid taxes on properties on LIST OF OVERDUE TAXES AS OF
JANUARY 1, 1975 be advertised for sale in issues of the official newspaper on
January 30, February 6 and 13, 1975 to recover unpaid taxes in the amount of
$1,026.92 as listed. The Tax Sale to be held at 10:00 a.m, on Saturday, February
15, 1975 at the Village Hall.
The Treasurer reported he has been studying the procedures for arriving at the
Equalization Rate by the New York State Board of Equalization'and Assessment and
will continue to do so.
After receiving a budget from the Town of Ithaca, the Treasurer has determined that
the reason for the increase in the Village portion of the Town Tax came from a jump
in their budget in the General Government accounts, especially increased salaries
and the almost double amount budgeted for Youth Programs. Mr. Wheeler will get
more details.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975 page 7
Engineer John B. Rogers III gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
He estimated a cost of $700 to rebuild East Upland Road at its intersection with
Triphammer Road to reduce the uphill grade for cars stopped at the Stop Sign before
entering into Triphammer Road. This work will not be able to be accomplished until
Spring; therefore, the cost of this should be included in the new budget.
After a discussion on policy for salting, it was determined for the Engineer to
experiment with a leaner mixture of salt.
As for the Jeffrey Company chain needed to complete the Wastewater Treatment Facili-
ty, many suggestions were made; and Mr. Rogers was encouraged to do all he could.
Any Trustee who will be able to help will do so.
The Engineer was instructed to continue to try and work out a solution with Challenge
Industries for the collection of glass within the Village.
The Engineer was asked to convey the Board's appreciation to the work crew for their
being called upon for snow removal work on the Holidays.
Trustee Philbrick congratulated the Engineer on the fine job being done on the
retaining wall on Iroquois Road.
Attorney Sovocool reported that in dealing with Mr. Jacobs as to ownership of sewer
lines within his sub - division, questions arose. He will continue to negotiate and
report back.
Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
He stated he had a meeting arranged with the new director of the SPCA at 10:00 a.m.
in the morning (1/21/75) to work out details for their service in connection with
our dog control.
He also asked people to spread by word of mouth that because of the high unemployment
and conditions today, we should all be more alert to burglaries.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
As regards the selling of the chandeliers, Trustee Fogg said he would like them to
be rehung in the Village Hall; but if we do consider their being sold, we should
have them appraised because they are valuable. The Board decided they were not
for sale.
Moved by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2396 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES
VOTED to approve the purchase of 500 government printed, 10¢ stamped plain envelopes
for the Village Justice at a cost of $56.45 and 2500 government printed, 10¢ stamped
window envelopes for the Clerk's Office at $284.50.
Moved by Trustee Fogg; seconded by Trustee Allee:
is RESOLUTION 2397 - NEGOTIATE FLAVIN LEASE
VOTED to instruct the Attorney to re- negotiate a lease with Flavin's Jewelry for
up to three years at an increase which shall be determined by the Attorney and the
Treasurer.
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MINUTES of Regular Meeting held January 20, 1975. page 8
Moved by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Fogg:
RESOLUTION 2398 - ACCEPT JUSTICE AUDIT
VOTED to accept the Audit of the Village Justice and Acting Village Justice books
by Mr. Paul Bradford.
RESOLUTION 2399 - AMEND TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
VOWED to amend the Traffic Ordinance as proposed and attached to these minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk
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