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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Hearing 4/7/1975VILLAGE OF CAYUGA IEIGHTS MINUTES of a Public.Hearing to consider the Village budget for the fiscal year 1975- 1976 held at 7:30 p.m., April 7, 1975 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley S. Kiefer, Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rane F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustee David J. Allee and Attorney Roger B. Sovocool. OTHERS PRESENT: Rick Jensen representing The Ithaca.Journal. Mayor Marcham opened the public hearing which had been duly advertised. After a few comments the meeting was closed. ----------------------------------------------------- -- -- ------ --- ---- ---- ----- - -- - -- MINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held April 7; 1975 "in the Village Hall at 8:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley S. Kiefer, Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rene F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief N_arlin R. McDien; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustee David J. Allee and Attorney Roger B. Sovoccol. • Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held March 17, 1975 as furulehed Trustees in mimeographed form. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 17, 1975 in the following amounts: General Fund - $3,284.21; Sevier Fund - $836.03; Federal Revenue Sharing - $37.13. Mayor F. G. Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. There was a short discussion of the situation concerning the contract by the Tompkins County Sewer District No. 1, Lansing Seger District No. 4, and Pyramid Mall. Mr. Wheeler, one of our Commissioners OT the TCSD #1, said he had received no agenda for what must have been a special meeting of the Commissioners; and since he was out of torn, had no knowledge of the proceedings. He said he did have a copy of the contract and would bring it to the office for duplication and file. Mayor Marcham read a letter received from the New York State Executive Department, John J. Corrigan, Deputy Director, which explained the status of the Office for Local Government, in answer to a letter written by the Mayor. Both are on file in the Village Office. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. • MTN[UTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting April 7, 1975 page 2 • Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2424 - ACCEPT FIRE DEPT. APPOINTMENTS VOTED to accept the following as Officers of the Fire Department for one official year: Chief Lowell T. George 1st Asst Chief . Edward C. Collins 2nd Asst Chief Gary R. Moravec 3rd Asst Chief Robert F. Bensin 1st Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Lieutenant 4th Lieutenant Unanimously passed. Robert D. Day Francis L. Miller Richard A. Klipstein Richard A. Vorhis Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2425 - FIRE DEPARTDLNT PURCHASE VOTED to approve the purchase of two portable hand -held radios by the Fire Department with delivery in 2 or 3 months. The purchase price of approximately $525 each to be • paid out of the 1975 -76 budget account, Fire Department Equipment. Unanimously passed. The Fire Chief remarked that the new fire truck which is on order is in the paint shop and should be delivered in May. He asked the Board for suggestions on adver- tising the 500 - gallon pumper, Engine No. 203, 1954 Ford, for sale. He was advised to try to sell the pumper and advertise as much as needed. After a discussion on the salary of the Safety Inspector and his responsibilities, it was determined that more study on the terms of the Village contract with the Fire District and of instructions from the Attorney was needed before the language of these points can be firmed up. The Treasurer had no report. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2426 - APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT T. LEONARD VOTED to confirm the provisional appointment of Robert T. Ieonard as laborer in the Department of Public 17orks on Septe^ber 9, 1n7)t and pernanent appointment on December • 1, 1 074. Unanimously passed. After discussion regarding the Department of Public Works salary budget which will exceed that budgeted, it was decided that since the Treasurer has already transfer- red $4,000 from the Spruce Lane escrow account to the General Fund, there will be no need to lay off the two part -time laborers now on the payroll. MINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting April 7, 1975 page 3 ® Trustee Kiefer mentioned the erosion and danger from stumps in Sunset Park and asked the Yngineer if snow fence or something could be placed so as to block the path and keep people out of these areas. Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2427 - AWARD BID - POLICE CAR VOTED to award the bid of a new police car at a price of $4,178.49 to Newport Chevrolet, Inc., of Trumansburg, New York; and to instruct the Clerk to issue a purchase order on April 8, 1975. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2428 - TRANSFER FUNDS VOTED to authorize transfer of up to $175.00 for wiring. in the Village Hall for a switch and use of an emergency generator and to transfer $70 for a tone for the tone encoder in the Police Office. The transfers to come from the $300 received from the sale of used police radio equipment. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2429 - CONTRACT FOR CETA TITLE VI VCITED to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Tompkins County to provide for employment by the Village of Cayuga Heights for one laborer under the Comprehensive Employment and Train_ng Act Title VI program for the year 1975 -76, subject to prior approval of the contract by the Village Attorney. Unanimously passed. -� as Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2430 - LABOR POSITION - CETA TITLE VI VOTED to create a laborer position for the CTTA Title VI program under terms of Tompkins County Civil Service regulations for the year 1975 -76. Unanimously passed. • 0 MINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting April 7, 1975 page 4 The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.. The report of canvass of the Election held March 18, 1975 is as follows: There were 921 votes canvassed for the election of three Trustees: Ronald E. Anderson 165 votes Sara R. T. Elkins 103 votes John L. Munschaur 125 votes Shailer S. Philbrick 231 votes David Pimentel 145 votes Jean R. Robinson 107 votes There were 45 blank votes. The bids opened at 12:00 noon on April 4, 1975 for the police care were: Ray Stafford's Garage, Inc., Dryden, New York $4,295.00 One new 1975 NOVA four -door sedan with police package Delivery 30 to 60 days Dates Chevrolet -Olds, Inc., Groton, New York $4,295.00 One new 1975 NOVA four -door sedan Delivery 9 to 12 weeks Newport Chevrolet, Inc., Trumansburg, New York $4,178.49 One new 1975 NOVA four-door sedan Model 1 # 1XX69 Delivery approximately 60 days Mayor F. G. Marcham appointed Trustee Rane F. Randolph as Deputy Mayor for one official year. Motion by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2431 - APPOINTMENTS VOTED to make the following appointments: John B. Rogers Engineer for one official year at an nnnual'salary of $5,950. John B. Rogers Zoning Officer for one official year. Roger B. Sovocool Attorney for one official year at an annual salary of $3,600. David J. Allee Acting Treasurer for one official year. David Pimentel Village Forester for one official year. Paul Bradford Auditor on a fee basis as authorized by the Board. Warren A. Blye Acting Village Justice for one official yzat at the rate of $15 per sleek of service. Unanimously passed. 0 MINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting April 7, 1975 pge 5 • Motion made by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Kiefer: RESOLUTION 2432 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES VOTED that the First National Bank and Trust Company and the Tompkins County Trust Company, both of Ithaca, New York, be designated as official depositories of the Village funds for the 1975 -76 fiscal year. Motion by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2433 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES VOTED that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official banks of the following names to be honored on checks for the fiscal year 1975 -76 (two signatures required). 1) F. G. Marcham, Mayor, or Bane F. Randolph, Deputy Mayor 2) Gordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer, or David J. Allee, Acting Treasurer 3) Rose M. Tierney, Clerk Unanimously passed. * * e> Motion made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: * * * Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson RESOLUTION 2435 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - SEWER RENTS VOTED resolved that the amount of $201,477.91 be levied upon the taxable real. property of the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as real property taxes and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real property thereon according to the total levy of $201,477.91. ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $24,364.53 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as special assessment on sewer lines and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon according to the total levy of $24,364.53. ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $8,099.24 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as special assessment on • water improvements and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property accord- ing to the total levy of $8,099.24. RESOLUTION 2434 - OFFICIAL NEwsPAPER VOTED that the The Ithaca Journal be designated the official newspaper for the 1975-76 fiscal year. Unanimously passed. * * * Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson RESOLUTION 2435 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS - SEWER RENTS VOTED resolved that the amount of $201,477.91 be levied upon the taxable real. property of the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as real property taxes and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real property thereon according to the total levy of $201,477.91. ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $24,364.53 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as special assessment on sewer lines and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon according to the total levy of $24,364.53. ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $8,099.24 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1975 -76 fiscal year as special assessment on • water improvements and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property accord- ing to the total levy of $8,099.24. HINUTES of the Annual Organizational Meeting held April 7, 1975 page 6 ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $166,993.75 be levied upon the benefited properties connected to the Village Sewer System for the 1975 -76 fiscal year and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Sewer Rent Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property according to the total levy of $166,993.75. Unanimously passed. d:s:s.: Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2436 - ESTABLISH RATES VOTED to establish rates for taxes, special assessments, and sewer rents for the fiscal year 1975 -76 as follows: Real Property Tax Sewer Disvosal and Maintenance 1260 units in Village 22512 units outside Village 134 units for Cornell and Airport (Village rate) Special Assessment - Sewer Lines 2,0530 land assessment in Village 81,894 feet average width of lot in Village 6,900 land assessment outside Village (144%) 718 feet average width of lot (outside Village) S ecial Assessment -Water Improvement 5,5 1,910 total assessment 22,753 feet average width of lot Unanimously passed. ::ssa $7.79 per M 35.00 per snit 52.50 per unit $35.00 per'unit $ 2.34 per M $ .0236 per foot $ 2.93 per M $ .0295 per fact 0.436 per M 0.249 per foot Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2437 - ADOPT BUDGET VOTED to adopt the budget and appended salary wage schedules for the fiscal year 1975 -76 as incorporated in the minutes of this meeting, with following.-conditions: a) the Safety Inspector's salary is open for further consideration; b) on page 8, Salaries and Wages, Schedule 8, change: A5110.1 - Summer extra help from $5,000 to $4,900 and Laborer - sewer lines from $6,200 to $6,300. Unanimously passed. • Moved by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2438 - REGULAR MEETING DATE VOTED to set the date for the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees for the 1975 -76 official year as the third Monday of each month. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Annual organizational Meeting held April 7, 1975 page 7 Moved by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2439 - NExT REGULAR MEETING VOTED to hold the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 19, 1975• Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. 0 Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk