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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 6/21/1976A• VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS • MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held at 7:30 p.m. on June 21, 1976 In the Village hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Sheller S. Pnlibrlck, Rana F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Fire Chief Lowell T. George; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen. ABESNT: Trustee David Pimantel; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Enginoor /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall Motion made by Trustee Phtlbrick; seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held May 17, 1976 and a special meeting held June 3, 1976 as previously -ant Trustees In mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated June 21, 1976 in the follow - ing amounts: General Fund - $7,726.51; Sewer Fund - $12,505.41; Fedoral Revenue Sharing Fund - $150.00; Cap1•ial Fund - $1,942.83. The payment of invoices for Mid -State Electric Company and Hull Heating and Plumbing Co., Inc., will be deferred to later. Unanimously passed. 49 Mayor F. G. Marcham gave his report and It was a discussion of the Cornwall proposal property at 830 Hanshaw Road. 1s on file in the Village Office. There concerning the location of a driveway for Motion made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Phtlbrick: RESOLUTION 2571 - CORNWALL PROPOSAL APPROVAL VOTED lo approve the proposal regarding ingress and egress to the Cornwall property at 830 Hanshaw Road, as described In the sketch map dated June 1 and revised June 21, 1976; with the understanding that Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall will consult with the Police Chief and the Engineer regarding -the removal of trees and the trimming of other ple;nts so as to assure a maximum of visual safety for cars entering and leaving the property. Unanimously passed. Mayor Xarcham said we have had no further communication from the Village of Lansing. After a discussion concerning the request by Robert J. Hurd and Charles V. Warren to use residential land to grva nurser,/ stock and sell It on Commercial property, the M�:.yor was Instructed -to virite to them and explain that their proposal is not a permitted use and to get in -''ouch with the Zoning Officer. Thero was a discussion concerning the use of tennis courts by Mr. Durland and his gues•is. It was decidod to hold In abeyance any decision until Mrs. Saul brings in a written statement of more exact information on time and usage and how many people are using it. The Mayor Is to write to Mr. Durland setting forth the matters rinsed by the Board as to the relationship of the lot to the house, etc. Thy natter of the Tompkins County Municipal Officlalms Association was tabled. MINUTES of Regular Moel-ing of June 21, 1976 page 2 • Motion was made by Trustee Randolph; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2572 - SEVIER DEBT EXCLUSION APPLICATION VOTf.D to authorize the Mayor and the Treasurer to execute an application to the New York State Comptroller to exempt the Village sewer debt from the Village debt limit. Unanimously passed. There was a discussion concerning the request of Mr. Rosettl, President of Rosettl Associates, Inc., to have a service bar for the serving of alcoholic beverages. After much debate and advico from Attorney Sovocool, it was decided that the Mayor should contact Mrs. I-basley, President of the Corners Community Center, Inc., con- cerning the lease of Mr. Rosettl in regard to his request concerning the liquor license and closing hours. The Attorney is to review wording for an ordinance in regard to Village closing hours for businesses. Motion made by Trusteo Phllbrick; seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2572 - WATER COMMISSION - WATER METERS WHEREAS, it is imperative t:Iat tha Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunlcipal Water Com- mission purchase water moters as soon as possible for installation in the area covered by the intermunicipal water project, it being understood that sufficient commission funds are avallable for the purchase of said water meters. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the Village of Cayuga Heights authorizes the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunlcipal Water Commission to purchase water meters, new or used, at a cost now being negotiated by the Commission and the Commission is hereby authorized to use funds available to the Commission for such purpose. Section 2. This resolution is contingent upon the other participating municlpaii- ties adopting a similar resolution. Unanimously passed. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office. Motion by Trustee Rnndolph; A—..conded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION) 2573 - APPROVE PURCHASE FOR FIRE DEPT. VOTED to approve the purchase of two 10 -foot lengths of 5" 2osflex Red Star hard - suction hose with lightweight couplings for $250 each; two hose troughs of alumi- num tread plate with mount!ng for 10 -foot hard suction hose; one Motorola combina- tion pager and monitor with self charger; not to exceed $1,075.00 out of the • 1976 -77 Fire Department budget. Unanimously passed. 0 r1 LJ r MINUTES of Regular Meeting of June 21, r976 Motion made by Trustee Philbrick; seconded by Trustee Anderson: page 3 RESOLUTION 2574 - APPROVAL OF A STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT VOTED to approve a survey o'r the Fire Department to be made by Mr. Proper to pro- vide us with the following Guidelines, but the survey should not be limited to: 1) Organization 2) Administration 3) Resources 4) Training 5) Operations 6) Equipment needs for 5, 10, and 15 years 7) Manpower 8) Water System 9) Overall Operations 10) Station replacements and expansions II) Communication 12) Fire Codes and Building Construction Codes 13) What County can and should supply Unanimously passed. The Engineer's report was presented by the Mayor and it is on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham explalnud the ed-l- erations In the language of the Certificate of Substantial Completion and 1he Board gave its approval. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Rene F. Randolph at 9:55 p.m. Motion made by Trustee Ai:es; seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2575 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. IP VOTED to approve Change Oreior No. IP, dated June 7, 1976 for Contract No. 4 - J 8 K Plumbing and Heatiri,l Co., Inc., for a credit for unused portion of a contract allowance for water cony. _-c'l:.n charges by the City of Ithaca in the amount of $689.24. Unanimously passer. Motion made by Trustee Allso; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2576 - CHANGE ORDER - STEWART $ BENNETT - CLEANOUT PLUG IN MANHOLE NO. 6. VOTED to approve a change or&jr in the amount of $1,103.00 from Stewart and Bennett • to provido the cleanout plug in Manhole No. 6 as presented by Teetor- Dobbins, Consu;ting Engineers. Trustpo Philbrick abstained;all others voted yes. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of June 21, 1976 Motion made by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Phllbrick: RESOLUTION 2577 - APPROVE PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS page 4 VOTED to approve paymont to Mid -State Electric Company of $13,503.79 and Hull Heating and Plumbing Co., Inc., of $5,857.96 after the Certificates of Substantial Completion are exocutod for these contractors. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Robinson; seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2578 - BIDS FOR ROOF REPAIR - PAINTING AND FLOOR REFINISHING FOR VILLAGE HALL VOTED to authorize the Engineer to draw up specifications and the Clerk to adver- tise for bids for rcof repair, painting of specific rooms, and floor refinishing of specific rooms in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed. * * * The Board decided to ho;d io abnyance any action on the proposal of Mr. Catherwood. Motion made by Trustee Allec.; seconded by Trustee Anderson: • RESOLUTION 2579 - BID ON STREET SWEEPER VOTED to authorize the Engineer to draw up specifications for a used four - wheel, self - propelled, pickup, street sweeper and the Clerk to advertise for bids on same. Unanimously passed. * * * Attorney Sovocool presented a draft of a Freedom of Information Law, but action was tabled until a larer tima. There was a discussion on attorney fees for the Intermunicipal Water Commission, and the Attorney will prepare a L:II for work done on this project. Police Chief hlcEwen gave his report and It is on file in the Village Office. He spoke on the problem cf emer!jency calls for sewer trouble, and the Public Works Committee is to study and roc':Immend a solution to this and other concerns such as a proc9dure for maintaining a perpetual Invantory in the Public Works Department. Police Chief Mc Ewen also spoke of being alerted to the problem of protective fencing for swimming pools. EIa gave a few tentative figures concerning street signs but will have more dei•all at the next meeting. The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion mada by Trustee Anderson; seconded by Trustee Phllbrick: RESOLUTION 2560 - ABOLISH LABORER POSITIONS VOTED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights does hereby reso!ve to abolish the three laborer positions formerly held by Thomas Hlerl, Jew-,:,s Myers, and Coral Reaves. Unanimously passed. 3r * * MINUTES of Regular Meeting of June 21, 1976 page 5 OMotion made by Trustee Allee; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2581 - CETA EMPLOYMENT VOTED to eliminate the Civiliam Employment Training Act Title VI position of Clerk In the Police Department effective June 30, 1976 and to continue the CETA Title VI laborer position for the Department of Public Works for the duration of the program. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Allea; seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2582 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES VOTED to approve the purchase of 500 government printed 130 stamped envelopes in the amount of $71.45 for the Police Department. Unanimously passed. Motion by Trustee Alice; soconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESULUTION 2583 - REFUND SEWER RENT VOTED To refund the amount of $52.50 for one sewer rent unit to Prudence L. Allen, 301 Roat Street, for the 14716 year and to record one unit in the future or until the apartment is again usod for rental purposes. Unanimously passed. '• ing adjourned at 10:55 p.m. • Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk