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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/17/1975a.. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA UVIGUS MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held March 17, 1975 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marebam; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley S. Kiefer, Sheller S. Philbrick, Bane 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. ABSENT: Trustee Verne A. Fogg. OTHERS PRESENT: Radio Station WVBR representative, Bob Mandzi and WTKO Radio Station representative, Bob Lynch; Rick Jensen of the Ithaca Journal; Trustee Edl Foss of the Village of Lansing; Supervisor Wesley McDermott of the Town of Lansing, and James Showacre, Chairman of the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for the Town of Lansing; Mr. Craig, representative of the Pyramid Co. Mayor Marcham asked Mr. Showacre to address the Board. He gave a lengthy disserta- tion concerning the sewer line to serve Pyramid Mall and reasons for the necessity of this line. He requested from the Vilinge - of Cayuga* Heights a contract with the Town of Lansing for use of the Berkshire sewer line. Mayor Marcham said that the issues Mr. Showacre raised were a matter to be presented to the Village of Lansing. He stated that the Village of Cayuga Heights feels restrained in its relation with the Town of Lansing without the consent of the Village of Lansing. The Mayor believes it unwise to commit the Village of Cayuga Heights to the Town of Lansing in connection with sewer lines which lie within the • Village of Lansing. Mr. Showacre left at 8 :30 p.m., along with Mr. McDermott. Moved by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2412 - COOnRATIOI? - LANSING VILLAGE VOTED to respond to a resolution passed by the Village of Lansing on 2/11/75 request- ing all governments to consult with the Village of Lansing and seek to obtain con- sent from their government before taking actions in areas that vitally affect their interests by reporting to the Village of Lansing that at the present meeting, Mr. Showacre and Supervisor McDermott have asked the Village of Cayuga Heights to grant a permit for the connection of Sewer District No. 4 to the Village of Cayuga Heights Sewage Treatment Plant; and that, accordingly, the Village of Cayuga Heights wishes to have from the Village of Lansing such information as it can give, at its conven- ience, concerning the Sewer policies and programs the Village of Lansing intends to favor. Passed by three YES votes and one NO vote cast by Trustee Philbrick. Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 17, 1975 and the Annual Residents Meeting held February 25, 1975, as furnished in mimeographed • corm to the Trustees. -lotion made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Allee: 70TED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 3/17/75 in the following amounts: General Fund - $31,596.89; Sewer Fund - $5,696.30; Capital Fund - 662499.96. - 1 - M MnU of Regular Neetin& - March 17, 1975 page 2 • Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. He noted that the final equalization rate is set at 64% for the Village. He mentioned the Resolution received from the Village of Lansing which is on file. Mayor Mareham told the Board of his progress toward obtaining more information in the matter of the TV Cable increased rate request. He has, as yet, not received all the information requested but will pursue the matter further. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2413 - WATER COMMISSION - CLERK OF THE WORKS VOTED to approve the appointment by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission as Clerk of the Works, Mr. Edward LaVigne, effective March 1, 1975, at a salary of $18,000 with certain fringe benefits. Passed by three votes, Trustee Kiefer abstaining. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is filed in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2414 - FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASE VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Department of three air tanks at $150 each • from Lawless Fire Equipment Company for a total amount of $450 to be paid after June 1, 1975. Unanimously passed. • Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2415 - RELTEW BANS - SEWER PROJECT VOTED to approve the renewal of Bond Anticipation Note #5 dated 2/25/74 for $125,000.00 to BAN #9 dated 2/25/75 in the amount of $120,500.00 at 5J% interest in the amount of $483,000.00 with the interest negotiated at time of renewal. Unanimously passed. x�t* Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2416 - TENTPTIVE BUDGET VOTED to file the tentative budget with the Village Clerk with an increase of approximately 10% on the Real Property Tax from $7.08 to $7.79 per thousand of assessment and the Sewer Rent from $30 per unit to $35 per unit. Unanimously passed. Pt11i = of Regulrr Meeting - March 17, 1975 page 3 Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 9:15 p.m. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is filed in the Village Office. In regard to a request for a change of name for Tyler Road, the Engineer said we have not accepted the road as yet; and therefore, we can take no action. The Engineer will so notify the Attorney who requested the change. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool said he had returned the deed to Tyler Road to Mr. Jacobs because it did not contain information pertaining to the conveyance of the sewer lines and another sewer line over private property with an easement for the Village to maintain the line. The law firm of Thaler and Thaler has not responded to his suggestions. Moved by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2417 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER VOTED to"approve the change orders for installation of a time clock. for -the grit chamber operation for $334.27 and the installation of Type C fixtures for $216, both by biid -State Electric, as recommended by our Consulting Engineers Teetor- Dobbins and the Village Engineer. Unanimously passed. It was determined that since Masciarelli, Contractor for the installation of the water transmission lines, has already made four street opening deposits that the money will be returned after inspection of the cuts are found to be in satisfactory condition. Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Kiefer: RESOLUTION 2418 - APPROVE SIGN FOR SCS VOTED to approve a sign to be attached to the side of a building at the Village Green as requested by the Soil Conservation Service. The permit is on file. Unanimously passed. In regard to the unmetered water connection at the fire station for the filling of the fire tank trucks, it was thought that this connection has prior approval because of the charge for fire hydrants in the Village. The Engineer is instructed to have a talk with Mr. Pat Hannon and get a ruling on this matter. The 0&M Manual is not completed as yet, and the Engineer is instructed to write to the Engineers urging a speedy completion of this manual. When asked about the glass recycling, the Engineer said he would have a talk with Hugh Corrigan. Trustee Kiefer inquired of the Engineer if it might be possible to have a bikeway • on Pleasant Grove Road over the water transmission lines that are going in? The Engineer said that it is a difficult job to survey in the winter, and he intends to start as soon as the weather breaks. He will then have recommendations for the Board. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - March 17, 1975 page 4 Attorney Roger B. Sovocool in giving his report, stated that he had written to Mrs. Taber concerning the 100 deposit on the rental of 825 Hanshaw Road house owned by the Village. The release has been sent to the Travelers Insurance Company, and a check for the police car damage incurred by an accident should be forthcoming. The title search is in progress concerning the ownership of certain parcels of le:0 mentioned in previous minutes. In regard to obtaining a Tax Sale Deed to the 50 -foot strip of land known as Lansing Towne Houses, Inc., which the Village has been purchasing at Tax Sales for the past three years, the Attorney said that we would have to pay the County under $350 for clearing the Title with them. The Board instructed the Attorney to proceed with obtaining the Tax Sale Deed. Attorney Sovocool cautioned the Board that there are certain clauses in the deeds of parcels of land surrounding Sunset Park that contain restrictions which may prohibit plantings in Sunset Park, and the matter should be investigated. Police Chief McLtaen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2419 - RADIO MAINMZWCE AGREEMENT • VOTED to authorize the Mayor to sign a two -year agreement with Motorola. Inc., for radio maintenance for the period April 11 1975 through March 31, 19779 in the amount of $547.20 for the first year, billed monthly, and $684.00 for the second year, also billed monthly. Unanimously passed. • Moved by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2420 - POLICE CAR BID VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for one police car with specifica- tions to be provided by the Police Chief as approved by the Public Safety Committee. Unanimously passed. The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee All.ee; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2421 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES VOTED to approve the purchase of 2000 government printed, 10 cent stamped envelopes at a cost of $224.80. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - March 17, 1975 page 5 It was decided to table any discussion on the Personnel Handbook at this time. Trustee Kiefer said she had contacted Mr. Coon of the NYSEW Corporation again, and it is true that we may use their printouts if we pick them up and return them. After a discussion, it was decided to be a feasible proposition to get these printouts and use them for the purpose of obtaining names of new residents moving into the Village for the purpose of sending them the annual Information Leaflet. It was not decided just how the printouts were to be picked up and returned. Motion by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2422 - PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget for the fiscal year 1975 -76 in the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, 1975. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Pnilbric:.; seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2423 - BUDGET VOTED to recommend the tentative budget to the new Board for adoption. Unanimously passed. The Organizational Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 1975 in the Village Hall. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. 0 Rope M. Tierney Village Clerk