HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/19/1975VILLAGE OIL CAXUCA h::iGNIS
836 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca NY 14850
• MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of .Trustees held May 299 1975 at 7:30 P.M.
in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley S. Kiefer,
Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R.
Mcituen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George.
ADST!,NT: Trustees David J. Allee; Rane F. Randolph.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Elledge, of 107 Overlook Road; Walter J.
Wiggins, Attorney for Ceracche TV Corp.; and Mr. Jack Carpenter, also from Ceracche
TV Corp.
Mayor Marcham called upon Mr. and Mrs. Elledge to state their concern in regard to
the possible zoning violation on their street at 106 Overlook Road and informed
them that the Village Attorney and Village Zoning Officer have it under study and
will take care of it.
Mr. Wiggins was called upon to put forth his statements on behalf of Ceracche TV
Corp. Mr. Wiggins's main request was for the Village to hold a Public Hearing as
scon as possible. The Board will discuss the matter and determine what further
material it needs to study and then call for a Public Hearing.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve the minutes of the Organizational Meeting held April 7, 1975 and a
Special Meeting held April 23, 1975 and to amend the minutes of a Special Meeting
held May 7, 1975 to show that Trustee Kiefer abstained from voting on Resolution
No. 2440 - Peter Minotti - Member of Zoning Board of Appeals. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 5/20/75 in the following
amounts: General Fund - $35,022.69; Sewer Fund - $7,364.83; Capital Fund -
$48,258.78. Unanimously passed.
Mayor F. G. Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. There
was a discussion of recent developments concerning the County Sewer District No. 1
and a mention of a study as to Whether to make a change in the structure of the
intermunicipal body to make it similar to the water program. Trustee Philbrick
mentioned that a combined Water and Sewer Commission should be considered. Further
developments vill be forthcoming. A copy of Gordon Wheeler's memorandum to the
Mayor shall be distributed to all Trustees.
In regard to Mr. Courtney Crawford's suggestion of a possible paved walk on the
west side of Triphammer Road between Iroquois Road and White Park Road, it was
decided that the Village Engineer have a talk with him and work out a solution.
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MIPRITES of Regular Meeting - May 19, 1975
• Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2442 - COOPERATION - VILLAGE Or LANSING
VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to write in reply to Mr. Foss saying that the
Village Board does not wish to perform the services requested in his letter of
April 20, 1975 on a regular basis and to say that the Village will be ready to
offer emergency service on a reimbursable basis and to give advice in matters con-
cerning organization of necessary public works in their Village. Unanimously pa ,-sea.
The Mayor acknowledged a letter from Mr. Harry Kerr, County Board of Representatives,
in behalf of the County Environmental Management Council. The letter is on file in
the Village Office.
Action on Local Laws was discussed and put over for later consideration.
After a lengthy discussion concerning Tyler Road and the return of the Bond held by
the Village, it was determined that, although the road is satisfactory to the
Engineer, there are still questions concerning lighting and sewer rights of way, etc,
to be settled. Attorney Sovocool is to write to Mr. Jacobs and his lawyer and try
to get things settled so that the Village may accept the Deed to the Road and
return the Bond as soon as possible.
• Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler reported that,after more calculations, the Village will
only be responsible for approximately 12% of the total funding for the sewer plant
expansion and conversion to secondary and tertiary treatment. His figures include
the recent increase in federal monies to the Village.
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Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION PK 3 - SPJCIAL MEETING
VOTED to set the date of May 272 1975 at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, as the time for a
special meeting of the Board to pay year -end bills and any other matters on the
agenda. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2444 - RETLA B.A.N.
VOTED to renew Bond Aliticipation Note No. 7,dated 5/21/75, in the amount of
$500,000.00 at interest of 6yo; to pay $17,000 on the principal; the renewed B.A.N.
to be No. 11 for the sum of $483,000.00 for one year at 5-21% of interest per annum
in connection with the construction of additions to and reconstruction of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant pursuant to Section 5 of Bond Resolution No. 1876, dated
9/20/71. Unanimously passed.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting - May 19, 1975
Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
S A discussion on street lights for North Sunset Drive, Tyler Road, and Spruce Lana
ended with instructions to the Engineer to get together with the New York State
Electric and Gas Corporation and report back.
It was decided that, in regard to the question of a sidewalk to be replaced on
Iroquois Road, the base should be allowed to settle for at least a year.
On the matter of the possible zoning violation at 106 Overlook Road, the Zoning
Officer will meet with the Attorney and report back to the Board.
The Engineer told of his meeting and discussions concerning Challenge Industries'
options for glass pickup in the Village. After a discussion, there was a motion
by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 24!45 - CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES GLASS RECYCLING
VOTED to notify Mr. Gilmore of Challenge Industries that the Village Board ieter-
mined it not appropriate to collect glass in the Village and to suggest that a
more voluntary solution be worked out. Passed with three yes votes. Trustee.
Kiefer voting no.
Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Offic:,
• Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2446 - SALE OF USED FIRE TRUCK
VOTED to authorize the sale of the 1954 Ford Pumper Fire Truck to the Etna Fire
Department for $1,225.00. Unanimousli passed.
After a discussion for the need for a cab on the 1968 American LaFrance Fire Truck,
it was decided that the Chief get cost figures from American LaFrance and present
them at the May 27th Special Meeting.
RESOLUTION 2447 - TO SUPPORT PURCHASE OF RECORDER
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fire and Ambulance Dispatch Center are receiving
all calls for emergency Fire and Ambulance from the nine towns, six villages, and
the City of Ithaca and
WHEREAS, they have the ability to activate the three commercial Ambulances,
four Fire Department Ambulances, and the Fire Departments of Brooktondale, Cayuga
Heights, Danby, West Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Etna, Freeville, Groton, Lansingville,
Ludlowville, Lansing #5, N. Lansing, S. Lansing, McLean, Trumansburg, Slaterville
Springs, Speedsville, Newfield, Ithaca, Varna, and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2447 -
TO SU ?COXI!
PURCifAf,'r1 i`o _VXXID?3i (cont'd)
WHEREAS, this Dispatch Center has direct link by telephone and Radio with
Tompkins County Hospital, Cortland Memorial Hospital, Terapkins County Sheriff,
New York State Police, Ithaca City Police, Cornell Safety Division, Ithaca College
Safety Division, Tor.phins County Highway Department, and each of the Counties of
the State of New York Fire Control Centers; and
W11KiEAS, this Dispatch Center needs a 10- channel recording system to keep a
permanent record for the Federal Communications Commission, and
W1UREAS, the Insu: ^ance Service Office of New York recommends in their gradirg
of Municipal Fire Service of every city, town and village that all ca113 will be
automatically recorded and
WIiEREAS. this rating ;,ffects the Fire Insurance cost to every home owner and
business in Tompkins County and
WHEREAS, there are many times the Dispatcher needs to verify iriformatien they
have received or clarify this information; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Cayuga Heights of Ithaca, New York
14850 recommends that the tiard of Represelitatives of Tompkins County provide the
funds for purchase of the recorder Near York State Contract P- 56571, expiring
June 30, 1975, for a total cost of $11,180.12 and
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is suggested the funds come from Tompkins County
Revenue Sharing Funds as provided under guidelines for use in Public Safety and
BE IT FURTHER F?SOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights, Ithaca, Ncwr York, on a motion by Shailer Philbrick and second by Ronald
E. Anderson that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights on May 19,
1975 unanimously passed this Resolution.
Police Chief Harlin R. McL%aen gave his report and it is on file in the Village
Office. He reported having trouble with the police cars, and he and Mr. Wheeler
are writing to try and get some better results from the company. Police Chief
wishes to have the School Crossing Guard's salary to be considered on an hourly
basis and to hire Richard Vorhis as a substitute at the same rate, when the
regular employee is unable to perform his duty for any reason. Chief McEwen will
figure the rate and report back to the Board.
The Police Department has just recovered $5,000 in stolen property.
Attorney Roger B. Savocool reported that, concerning the matter of the duties of the
Safety Inspector and an equitable salary, there has been no determination as yet.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
• Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 2448 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES - FIRE DEPARTMENT
VOTED to authorize the purchase of 500 government printed, 10¢, stamped envelopes
for the Fire Department for the sum of $56.45. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Anderson; sc.,:ondod by Trustee t�!:i' :�ic•k:
mmommoir 2449 - PUBLIC woAm COMMITTEE
VOTED to appoint David Pimentel to replace Verne A. Pogg on the Public Works Com-
mittee. Unanimously passed.
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Meeting adjourned at 10 :58 p.m.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk