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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/21/1975VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held Monday, July 21, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees: David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Dooley S. Kiefer, David Pimentel, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Larry S. Cooper, Police Sergeant, sitting in for Police Chief McEwen. ABSENT: Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: Ithaca Journal representative and Professor Kirkwood and Mr. Jack Gilroy of Challenge Industries. Mayor Marcham asked Mr. Gilroy for his presentation and comments on the request of Challenge Industries for instituting a glass recycling program in the Village of Cayuga Heights. There was a discussion concerning the merits of three types of collection, i.e.: 1. collect same day as our refuse crew; 2) barrels situated at various sites in the Village for individuals to deposit their glass; and 3) Village collections of glass which would be brought to the recycling plant on Third Street in Ithaca. Mayor Marcham suggested we give the matter more consideration. SMotion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2560 - GLASS RECYCLING - PW COMMITTEE VOTED to instruct the Public Works Committee to consider and present to the Board the problem of glass pickup in the Village for the purpose of recycling by Challenge Industries. Unanimously passed. Trustee Kiefer had changes she wished made in connection with: RESOLUTION 2453 - LETTER TO CERACCHE TV (of the Jane 16, 1975 meeting of the Board) Trustee Randolph withdrew during this discussion. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel; seconded by Trustee Anderson: 2461 - ADDENDUM TO RESOLUTION 2453 VOTED to amend Resolution 2453 by adding an addendum as follows: In issuing these instructions to the Mayor, the Board had in mind the fact that the Village awaits arrival of further information which it has requested from the Corporation and was of the opinion that there can be no final discussion of rate changes without more • detailed and timely information. Passed with 5 yes votes. Trustee Philbrick voted no. i page 2 0 Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 21, 1975 Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2462 - CHANGE MIPn1TES OF 6/21/75 VOTED to amend the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1975 as previously sent to Trast.ees in mimeographed form by omitting the sentence, "Wa 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," from the second paragraph after the point at which the meeting was turned over to Deputy Mayor Randolph. Also, to add the words "and bikeway" after the word "walkway" which appears twice in the paragraph concerning the discussion of Pleasant Grove Road. Also, add the word, 'bounty ", before the words "ad hoc Rcreation Committee" in the first sentence after Resolution 2458. Unanimously passed. VOTED to approve the Abst +:act of Audited Vouchers dated July 21, 1975 in the follow- ing amounts: General Find - $6,727.$9; Sewer Fund - $5,148.33; Capital Fund - $$2,004.20; Federal Revenri= Sharing Fund - $5,000.00; Trust and Agency Fund - $5, 65.51. Mayor M•arcbem gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. • Moved by T;:ustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2463 - APPOINTMENT OF HARLAN BRUMSTED VOiLD to a_op?:ove the appointment by Mayor Murcham of Harlan Brumsted as a represen- ta:,ive of the Ville.ge of C•aynga Heights on the Tompkins County Environmental Manage - mect Colu:cil. Unanimously :passed. After riscussion concerning the Stat.7=ent Regarding County Road Policies as adopted May 26, 1975 by the Vill: -- of Laasing, it was determined that the Mayor go forward with Mayor Smidt and talk oit tbe. ma-4tar to find out what he has in mind. Mayor Nlarcbam read a lettsr fr= SuAly Giob, 509 Warren Road, which requests a refund of one sewer rent unit. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2464 - REQUEST -FOR SEWER REND REFUND...: VOTED to request of Mrs.•Sally Gibb a statement which.gives the precise date thef­ dwelling was converted to a one - family use. Unanimously passed. • The report of the Police Chief is on file -in the Village Office. Sergeant Cooper attended the meeting for Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen. Sergeant Cooper announced the marriage of Chief McEwen. The Trustees asked questions concerning the police car which needs extensive repairs and is out of action. , page 3 • • • MINUTES of Regular Meeting of July 21, 1975 Motion by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2465 - ACCEPT 12 MONTHS REPORT VOTED to accept the final Treasurer's Financial Report for the fiscal year 6 -1 -74 thru 5-31 -75 in the following amounts: General Fund Sewer Fund (Plant) Special Assessment Fund - Sewer Lines Special Assessment Fund - Water Improvements Special Assessment Fund - Sidewalk District Federal Revenue Sharing Account Tax Stabilization Fund Capital Reserve Fund - Streets Capital Reserve Fund - Water and Sewer Lines Capital Fund - Fire Dept. Equip. Fund Unanimously passed. * .\'. * Motion made by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2466 - APPROVE PAYMENT - FIRE TRUCK w 3,082.80 229703.05 464.3.% 51.31 -0- 16,876.73 1,324.48 8,350.11 4,858.20 21,445.31 VOTED to approve payment for the new Seagrave 1975 Model PB24068 custom pumping engine on one chassis E73400 Fire Truck in the amount of $67,066.00 as follows: Federal Revenue Sharing Account - $15,000; Fire Department Equipment Fund - 1 },0{IG; up to $2,000 from General Fund as a temporary advtnce, and a Capital Equipment Fund Note with the First National Bank for $36,000. Unanimously passed. * * RESOLUTION 2467 - APPROVE CAPITAL NOTE VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to negotiate with the First National Bank for a Capital Equipment Note in the amount of $36,000 for the purpose of funding part of the cost of the 1975 Fire Truck. The note to be in three annual installments of $12,000 each to be paid out of the Fire Department Fund. Unanimously passed. Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers gyve his report and it is on file in the Village office. Trustee Allee mentioned certain areas -which he wished the Engineer to check out with regard to water drainage problems. The Engineer wrote them down. Trustee Philbrick raised the question of having an inspector for routine check of the machinery used at the sewer plant to ensure proper maintenance. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 9:45 p.m. 0 FJ • page 4 MINWES OF Regular Meeting of July 21, 1975 After a discussion concerning policies on sidewalk installation and maintenance, the Clerk was instructed to send the Trustees a copy of a resolution on the side- walk policy which is now effective for review at the next meeting. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2468 - GRIT CHAMBER - WINTERIZE VOTED to instruct the Engineer to refer to the consulting Engineers for their rec:ord- .endations regarding the design, possible change order, and extra construction relative to winterization of the grit chamber at the sewer plant. Unanimously passed. Many questions were raised and discussed such as control of the decibel level., street lighting, map of the Village, safety of apartments below ground lev ?l. No action was taken. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported on the status of Tyler Road. He has been negotiating in regard to utilities under Tyler Road. The Board agreed that because as yet there is no clarification of location for the Trunk sewer which is to be laid, it was prepared to assume the obligation for the short extension of sewer pipe needed for final hookup from the sewer line installed by Mr. Jacobs to the Trunk sewer. As to the other condition concerning possible future use of this Trunk sewer line by Pyramid and future payment therefor to Mr. Jacobs of $10,000, pursuant to an alleged agreement between he and Mr. Craig of Pyramid, it was de- termined that Attorney Sovocool go back to Mr. Jacobs for information of the existence of such an agreement. The Clerk reported rnrertime paid in June as follows: Marshall 4 hours $23.92 Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk Taken from the Minutes of April 19, 1965. RESOLUTION - APPORTIONMENT OF SIDEWALK COSTS VOTED resolved that the entire cost of installing the sidewalk be apportioned as follows: Village to pay 25% of the cost and adjacent property owners to pay 75,% of the cost.