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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 6/16/1975VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEICHTS MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held Monday, June 16, 1975, at 7 :30 p.m. in the Village Hall. • PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley 8: Kiefer, Shailer S. Philbrick, Bane F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Myers, representative of the Ithaca Journal; Otto B. Schoen- feld; Peter Sarkus, and Peg and Mike Kimball. Mayor Marcham called upon the three persons representing Kimball Realty to present their request for acceptance of a proposal to use the Mosher Medical building as a Real Estate Office and other professional office and to make two apartments in the basement of the building. There would be no outside alterations, and there is more than adequate parking. After a few questions concerning whether the sewer line is low enough to-allow bathroom facilities in a basement apartment or if a lift pump would be necessary, Mayor Marcham stated that a decision would be reached later in the evening and that Kimball Realty would be so notified in the morning of the decision reached. The Zoning Officer asked this to be off the record for publication because of business reasons. Mr. Otto B. Schoenfeld filed with the Village a letter and a subdivision map en- titled "Topographic Map - a portion of Williamsburg Park Subdivision, Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Ithaca, dated 12/31/71 - Section No. 5, Plan C - amended • June 3, 1975 and June 10, 1975. R. L. MacDowell, Jr. E.E.G. Land Surveyor. NYS Lic. 35421•" Mr. Rogers will be given a detailed map of the sewer and water lines a little later. Upon discussion of the minutes of the regular meeting concerning two amendments, a motion was made by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2452 - APPROVE AMENDED MINUTES VOTED to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 199 1975 by amending the paragraph after the Engineer's report to read as follows: The Board wished the Engineer to go forward with the installation of three street lights on North Sunset Drive; and the Board agreed to take up the matter of under- ground lighting on Tyler Road and Spruce Lane at a later time. Also, to change the last paragraph in Resolution 2447 to read: RE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that on a motion by Shailer S. Philbrick, seconded by Ronald E. Anderson, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights on May 19, 1975, unanimously passed this Resolution. The minutes of the Special Meeting held May 27, 1975 are also approved as furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. ' MINUTES of Regular Board Meeting - June 16, 1975 page 2 Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Mee: e VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated June 16, 1975 in the following amounts: General Fund - $9,512.50; Sewer Fund - $1,653.62; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $4,146.49•- Capital Fund - $2,590.48 T & A - $100,00. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. He reed a letter from Mrs. Cady who resides outside the Village at 131 Salem Drive. She cannot understand why she moat pay for two sewer rent units since she is a widaa and has an apartment which houses one more person. After a discussion, it was decided the Mayor should write to Mrs. Cady and explain the reason for the charges and that,when the County Sewer District is formed, she may have some recourse for a change in determining the sewer use unit through the Town of Ithaca. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2453 - LErTER TO CERACCHE TV VOTED to instruct the Mayor to write to Ceracche TV Cable Corp, that the Board and Officers wish to continue the examination of the information given to them. The Board does not feel it can make a fair judgment until they have an opportunity to study the figures for the fiscal year ending 4/3075. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham explained an on -going affair concerning Cornell Safety Division and • their jurisdiction and proposed legislation which is of concern to us. He read a letter from Neal Stamp. After a lengthy discussion, Police Chief McEwen has the approval of the Board to explore with Mr. McDaniels of Cornell University and work up a written policy which is specific and clearly defined on the rights and duties of all concerned and inform the Board from time to time of any progress. • The Engineer reported that Resolution 2267 of the May 20th meeting in 1974 clearly defines the Village policy on underground street lighting in new subdivisions. The Engineer is to bring back to the Board descriptions and alternatives of poles and street light fixtures which may be used in these subdivisions. Engineer Rogers is requested to seek the opinion of Mr. Jacobs on the question of light fixtures and poles for the Tyler Road Subdivision. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2454 - FIRE DEPT - MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT VOTED to authorize a maintenance agreement between O'Donnell and Quigley of Syra- cuse and the Village Fire Department for $100 per year to service the diesel engine of the new fire truck twice annually without additional charge, except for the oil. The contract to call for a complete checkup and tuneup of the engine and an inspection of the automatic transmission and to make any adjustments that may be needed. Unanimously passed. it ** rMINUTES of Regular Board Meeting - June 16, 1975 Moved by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Pimentel: ® RESOLUTION 2455 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers: TO FROM A3120.1 Police - Salaries A3120.53 Police - Insurance A1410.52 Clerk - Utilities G8120.1 Sewer Lines - Salaries G8120.2 S.L. Equip 127.10 G8120.51 S.L. Supp 206.89 G8120.53 S.L. Ins 328.22 G9030.0 Social Sec 231.46 G9060.0 NY Health Ins 139.08 * a: * Motion by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2456 - RENW BAN - FIRE STATION page 3 0.211 45.Co $1,032.75 VOTED to renew Bond Anticipation Note #4 in the amount of $48,000 as BAN #5 for $48,000 together with interest thereon from the date of 4/30/75 to 4/30/76 at the • rate of 5.50% per annum in connection with an addition to the Village Fire Station of the Village of Cayuga Heights and pursuant to the provisions of a resolution duly adopted by the Village on 12/21/70, which resolution contained an authoriza- tion to the Village Treasurer to issue and sell Bond Anticipation Notes and renewals thereof. Unanimously passed. * * * Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler reported that he had all the paper work completed for the Construction Grants Program for the new sewer plant ending May 31, 1975. He mentioned there will be an inspection at 9:30 a.m. at the new plant on Wednesday, June 18, 1975. He read off some figures which were of interest and, since most were interested, the Clerk will mail copies of the reconciliation sheet to the Trustees. Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Engineer and Board discussed at length the problems of sewer gas odor in the vicinity of Berkshire Road and possible causes. The Engineer said that the only line with this problem is the one which has the lift station between Howard Johnson and the Holiday Inn. It is possible that when the pump is not operating, the odor surfaces. There was a suggestion that the pump be adjusted to run for longer intervals and lift smaller amounts at a time. Treasurer Wheeler suggested we look into locked manhole covers. • Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Rene F. Randolph and left at 9t30 p.m. MINUTES of a Regular Meeting - June 15, 1975 page 4 Engineer Rogers said that after the new intermunicipal water line is underground at • the intersection of. E. Upland and Triphammer Roads, he gill proceed to eliminate the sharp grade at the intersection irhen approaching from the west in accordance with prior Board action. Attorney Roger B. Sovac:ool suggested the Village appoint a committee to study the method of accepting roads in new subdivisions. We need a more specific ordinance (now Local Law) to avoid the posting of a Bond before a road is accepted and dedicated to the Village. Deputy Mayor Randolph appointed the Engineer, Attorney; and Trustees Philbrick and Allen. Trustee Allee will be chairman for this Road Acceptance Committee. The Attorney said that we do not have a contract with the New York State Electric. and Gas Corporation because it has run out. The Village should have a contract for protection, and he was instructed to begin negotiations for a new contract. The Attorney said the present franchise contract with Ceracche TV Corporation for cable service covers about 90% of the new requirements of the State. After s uggested insertions into the contract such as method of handling emergency situa- tions, complaints, etc., the Attorney was instructed to draft a new contract and report back to the Board. The Engineer vas questioned on the subject of the leveling and a walktray for Pleasant Grove Road. After a discussion concerning the probable cost of regrading, it was determined this would be too costly. More study is needed before an answer to a walkway is ready. The Engineer explained a problem with the outfa]1 pipe, why•it again surfaced, and what is now being done to remedy the situation. There will be an inspection by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at 9:30 a.m, on Wednesday, June 18, 1975, at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2457 - CREATE NE:J POSITION VOTED to create two new positions with the Civil Service Commission titled School Crossing Guard - part time - at the rate of $7.50 per day of service, effective immediately. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Anderson: REOOLUTION 2458 - SELL USED POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize the Police Chief and Treasurer to advertise and sell the used 1974 police car for the best price of $1800 or over. Unanimously passed. `J , PJ • MINUTES of Regular Board Meeting - June 16, 1975 page 5 Trustee Allee commented on the activities of the ad hoc Recreation Committee and suggested that the Advisory Committee be reactivated. Trustee Philbrick left at 10:10 p.m. The Clerk reported that no overtime was paid in May. Moved by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2459 - ACCEPT ZONING REQUEST VOTED to approve a Zoning request by Kimball Rhalty Company regarding the property at 186 Pleasant Grove Road to permit the lower floor to be utilized for two apartments and one -half of the upper floor to be utilized for the offices of Kimball Realty subject to the following conditions: 1. Separate Zoning approval must be obtained prior to utilization of the remaining half of the upper floor 2. Adequate refuse storage must be provided 3. Prior to occupancy, a Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained evidencing compliance with the Multiple Housing Law Passed by four votes. Trustee Kiefer abstained. Meeting adjourned at 10.30 P.M. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk e