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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 10/20/1975VILIAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held at 7:30 p.m, on October 202 1975 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwren; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustee David Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Professor and Mrs. Holdheim, a reporter from the Ithaca Journal, and Mr. Ralph Marvin, an observer. There was a discussion concerning the request of Mrs. Holdheim to join with another person to teach foreign languages in her residence at 706 Cayuga Heights Road. Motion made by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2488 - ZONING REQUEST - HOLDHEIM VOTED to refer the request of Mrs. Holdheim regarding the holding of a school in the residential zone of the Village, as defined in a letter of September 30, 1975 from Mrs. Weisberg to the Zoning Officer, to the Attorney and Fire Inspector for a determination and report at the next regular meeting. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held September 15, 1975, as pre- viously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated October 20, 1975 in the following amounts: General Fund - $6,876.30; Sewer Fund - $9,774.78; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $5,000.00; Capital Fund $7.07. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2489 - PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - SICK LEAVE POLICY VOTED to authorize the Mayor to appoint a committee to study and recommend a policy on sick leave for Village employees. Unanimously passed. • page 2 MTNUTES of Regular Meeting - October 20, 1975 • Mayor Marcham asked Trustee Robinson to look over the Preliminary Report on a County Wide Youth Bureau in Tompkins County, dated October 1, 1975, by the ad hoc Youth and Recreational Services Committee; report back to the Board at the next meeting. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2490 - TREE PLANTING POLICY VOTED to adopt the following Tree Planting Policy: The Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights do hereby adopt a POLICY OF PLANTING TREES on the Village right of way along certain roads in the Village. The purpose is to add to the beauty of neighborhoods which lack roadside trees and to provide property owners some protection from traffic noise. On recommendation by the Vii =- lage Forester and the Village Engineer, the Board will from time to time authorize the planting of trees in specified areas, will contribute labor, soil, and organic mulch, and will pay half the price of the tree. In choosing locations for individual trees, the Village will consult with the owners of adjacent property and will suggest that the owners bear half the expense of trees in front of their property and accept responsibility for watering and otherwise caring for the trees. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Alleo; seconded by'T"iastaa Andsaaom: RESOLUTION 2491 - TREE PLANTING THIS FALL VOTED to authorize the Engineer to proceed with negotiations with a view to plant- ing no more than fifteen t;?ees in the present planting season at a cost not to exceed $300. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham reported on the status of the Tompkins County Sewer District #1 and a new report by O'Brien and Gere. He requested the Engineer and Treasurer to study the report and comment on it at the next meeting. Mayor Marcham explained the correspondence received from Mr. Shepherd concerning the temporary blocking of Remington Road. Motion made by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2492 - KEY FOR REMINGTON ROAD VOTED to authorize the issuance of a key to Dr. D. G. Shepherd for one of the pad- locks on a chain blocking the lower entrance to Remington Road and to lay out his responsibilities in connection with the use of the key for entrance to his property. Unanimously passed. page 3 • MINUTES of Regular Meeting - October 20, 1975 Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to the Deputy Mayor, Rane Randolph at 8 :37 p.m. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. He commented on the pumping of water from reaidences during the recent heavy rains. Everyone thought this action was good public relations. Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler asked for the approval of transfer of funds. Motion made by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2493 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS VOTED to approve the following transfer of funds: FROM TO _ $ A1990.0 Contingency A1950.5• - taxes and assess on V. property 550.00 A1990.0 Contingency A3410.2 - Fire Dept. Equip. 1,600.00 RESOLUTION 2494 - REmw NOTE VOTED to approve the payment of $4,000 on a Pump Truck Purchase Note of 11/7/74 and renew the note for $4,000 on 11/7/76 at an interest rate of 6 -3/4%. Unanimously passed. Treasurer ?•Theeler :reported on his findings concerning the 15% water surcharge of the Town cf Ithaca on water consumption at the Village Treatment Plant on East Shore Drive. It was agreed that the Treasurer should pursue his inquiries with Mr. Schwan and ask for his comments on Town water transmission through Village water lines. RESOLURION 2495 - APZWVEi PAYMENT VOTED to approve the payment of the 1516 water surcharge of the Town of Ithaca in the amount of $226.95. Unanimously passed. Treasurer Wheeler commented on the Village financing of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Project (Bolton Point). He favored using a rater unit for raising the money for either the principal or the principal and interest payments • on the bonding needed. Ile also suggested the operation and maintenance monies should be raised by a useage charge. There will have to be serious study to arrive at a definition of a water unit. Attorney Sovocool said he would find out what information we need to have with re- spect to a public hearing or money figures in connection with the water program. page 4 • MINUTES of Regular Meeting - October 20, 1975 Motion made by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2496 - COMMITTEE - WATER PROJECT VOTED to appoint a Committee consisting of Trustee Allee, Chairman; Treasurer Wheeler; Attorney Sovocool; and Trustee Philbrick to study and recommend methods of allocations for financing the Bolton Water Program. Unanimously passed. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers was instructed to go over the proposal of Gary Gleason's for the operation of the expanded treatment plant and report his recommendations at the next meeting. There was a .long discussion concerning the Remington Road sewer line, and Engineer Rogers advised that conditions now justified installation of a larger line. Motion made by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2497 - REPLACE SEWER LINE - REMINGTON ROAD VOTED to notify the Town of Lansing that pursuant to the Agreement dated August 31, • 1973 as an Addendum to the Lansing Sewer District No. 2, the Village of Cayuga Heights hereby resolves to put in effect the provisions contained in Section 3 of that agreement, as follows: In the event that the Village lines, mains, or system shall not be adequate to carry the sewage from the said parcel taken together with other sewage from Lansing Sewer District No. 2, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, then the Town shall construct at its own expense, sewer lines or mains with, within, or without the Village of Cayuga Heights to handle such sewage. In no event shall any of such expense be imposed on the Village. The Village makes no representation as to the adequacy or size of its sewer lines or mains in order to handle the sewage from the parcel hereinafter described. There is a need to enlarge a 346 -foot section of 10 -inch pipe to 12 -inch pipe be- tween manhole number 220 and manhole number 221 and to reconstruct manhole number 223 to more easily carry the 90- degree angle. Unanimously passed. Engineer Rogers said that since Tompkins County has now been declared elibible for Flood Aid, the Village should turn in for $400 damage for the replacement of the culvert on North Triphammer Road. The Attorney told the Engineer that the drainage problems of Mr. Schoenfeld, as presented in the Engineer's report, were between private property owners and of no concern to the Village. Mr. Rogers, he advised, should get documented evidence on former water flows before seeking from the Village of Lansing a change in the flow of water from east to treat on Uptown Road. Mr. Yarnell, who is handling some of the property planning at Cornell, wishes to meet with the Public Works Committee of the Village for some discussions. page 5 Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported that differencea concerning the condemnation of certain lands of Liberman are settled, and he will get the right of way action dismissed, which the Village had begun in connection with a portion of Liberman lands. The Attorney will look into the Village's being eligible for flood insurance. The Village is not a flood -prone area. He also stated he would work on a Local Law concerning the Freedom of Information Law. Police Chief Harlin R. McBwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Ile spoke of the speeding problems which occur each fall with the influx of new students. He cited the problem of parking in a few places where there is a business or office in the home. It was decided that these should be handled individually. The Police Chief commented on a new law which may make it possible to charge exempt properties for fire and police protection, and Attorney Sovocool is to research the law and report back. The, Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office. RESOLUTION 2498 - TREASURER'S REPORT VOTED to accept the Treasurer's three months report ending August 31, 1975 in the following amounts: General Fund $186,044.83 Sewer Fund 210,383.47 Special Assessment Fund - Sewer Lines 21,208.35 Special Assessment Fund - Water Lines 1,429.33 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 13826.58 Tax Stabilization Fund 1,849.69 Capital Reserve Fund - Streets 8,465.39 Capital Reserve Fund - Water and Sewer Lines 4,917.53 Capital Fund - F.D. Equip. Fund 21,745.68 Capital Fund 783,786.47 Trust and Agency Account 9,508.30 Unanimou:;_y passed. * �x- RESOLUTION 2499 - ANNUAL AUDIT VOTED to accept the Annual Audit for the fiscal year 6 -1 -74 through 5 -31 -75 made by Mr. Paul Bradford, the audit having been circulated among the Trustees prior to this date. Unanimously passed. • Meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk