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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 8/16/1976VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 21z� MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on August 16, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rane F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen. ABSENT: Trustee David J. Allee and Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: Three representatives of the news media and eight to ten other concerned persons. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held July 19, 1976 and a special meeting held August 3, 1976 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated August 16, 1976 in the following amounts: General Fund - $43,300.95; Sewer Fund - $13,805.00; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $23.80. • Mayor Marcham had no written report but spoke of the request of Mr. Rosettl to remodel his restaurant and obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Pimento[: RESOLUTION 2591 - PUBLIC HEARING - RESTAURANT VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. September 20, 1976 to consider a re- quest to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant at the Corners Community Center, subject to a formal request on or before September I, 1976 from Mrs. Heasley, President of the Corners Community Center. Unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 2592 - WATER RATE SCHEDULE - EXHIBIT 1 VOTED to adopt the Water Rate Schedule for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission as follows: 0 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 16, 1976 • EXHIBIT I WATER RATE SCHEDULE Gallons Min. Water Unit Cost Cu. ft. Allowed) Allowed Charge per Meter Min. Charge per) =Min. Charge Per 1,000 Size Quarter ) Per Quarter Quarter Gallons Small 1,200 8,977 $ 16.59 $ 1.85 1" 3,200 23,940 39.57 1.65 I -I}" 5,500 41,146 65.99 1.60 2" 11,200 83,787 127.91 1.53 3" 16,000 119,696 168.76 1.41 4" 24,000 179,544 237.69 1.32 6" 42,100 314,950 390.87 1.24 First 1.200 cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at 1.383 = 16.59 1.85 Next 8,000 cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at 1.147 = 101.10 1.54 Over 10.000 cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at .851 1.14 page 2 Multiple Housing and mobile home parks of over 2 units, using a master meter, will be computed as follows: The quarterly master meter reading will be di- vided by the number of dwelling units and the water charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered. The water charge will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master meter and this will be the billing rendered. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham explained the Village position on the sewer situation and the need to protect the Village residents' Interest. The capacity of the lines Involved must be ascertained. There followed much discussion concerning the urgency for a connection by the Pyramid Mall company. It was suggested that the Engineers from the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing D.E.C., and the County Board of Health meet and determine the capacity of the sewer lines and associated problems relating to sewer service for the Village of Lansing. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2593 - MEETING OF ENGINEERS VOTED to instruct the Village Engineer to call in for consultation on the overall problem of capacity and function of the sewer lines and pumping stations, the • Engineers of the Village of Lansing, the Department of Health, and the Department of Environmental Conservation, to meet at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17, 1976, at the Village Hall. Unanimously passed. • MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 16, 1976 page 3 The Village Board of Trustees and Officers will meet In a closed session at 4:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17, 1976. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Rane F. Randolph at 9:06 p.m. The report of the Fire Chief was placed on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Phlibrick, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2594 - RENEW BAN VOTED to renew Bond Anticipation Note #12 dated 9/15/75, In the amount of $466,000 and to pay $17,000 on the principal; the renewed B.A.N. to be number 16 for the sum of $449,000 for one year 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. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and It is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2595 - RESCIND RESOLUTION - CHANGE ORDER VOTED to rescind the resolution numbered 2586 to approve a change order because the last sentence was objectionable. Passed with three Yes votes and one No vote by Trustee Pimentel. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2596 - CHANGE ORDER VOTED to approve the Change Order recommended by the Village Engineer and the Con- sulting Engineers in connection with the proposal by Stewart and Bennett to pro- vide a vent pipe extension and cap for the outfall chamber at the lake shore which serves the Village Sewer Plant at a cost of $3,417.00. Passed with three Yes votes and one No vote by Trustee Phlibrick. There was a short discussion on the Village's insistence that property owners keep all streams clear of debris which caused blockage in times of heavy rainfall. It was suggested that our streets have a stripe on the road edges. Also suggested was the fact that the heavy foliage this year hangs over sidewalks and roads not • only obstructing the view from a safety standpoint but being a general nuisance. The Engineer will have this cut by the Village work force. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 16, 1976 page 4 Bids were received for the repair of the roof on the Fire Station as follows: 1) Allan J. Porter, 135 Brown Road, Spencer N.Y. Remove old roof and install new roof $2,566 without insulation 2,301 Repair old roof and leave as a vapor barrier 2,151 without insulation 1,886 With 84% reflectant surface add 65 Start - Ist week September Completion date - end of September 2) GUARANTEED SERVICES, 121 E. Seneca St., Ithaca Reroof northern flat roof for Fire Station In compliance with specifications: Begin on or before 9/6/76 Complete by 9/24/76 3,629 3) Chas. F. Evans Co., Inc., 800 -8 Canal St., Elmira Reroofing per specifications Begin: within 10 days Completion: three days 3,786 4) McCarthy Builders, 413 N. Tioga St., Ithaca Roof replacement - Fire Station Begin: within 10 days Completion: one week 4,220 Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2597 - AWARD BID ON FIRE STATION ROOF VOTED to award the bid for repair of the Fire Station roof to Allan J. Porter, 135 Brown Road, Spencer, N.Y., as specified in the amount of $2,566 subject to approval of the Engineer after an examination of other work done by Mr. Porter. Unanimously passed. * ** Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrlck: RESOLUTION 2590 - WATER BENEFIT DISTRICT REFUND • VOTED for the Engineer to verify that the property of Bata Theta Phi, 100 Ridge- wood Road, uses City of Ithaca water and determine whet the parcel of land situa- ted in the Village should be assessed for water units. The Board approved a refund to Beta Theta Phi for the difference between what they paid and what should be paid according to the new assessment* * Unanlmously passed. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 16, 1976 page 5 Engineer Rogers was given permission by the Board to have.the roof of the Village Hall repaired. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool had no written report but mentioned a few Items the Board should be considering soon. One is the Freedom of Information Law; second Is Flood Insurance; third Is recodlfying the Village Ordinances into Local Law. He stated that the County has purchased the Lansing Towne Houses, Inc. for taxes; and since the proper time has elapsed now, we should be able to acquire It soon. Police Chief Hariln R. Mc Ewen gave his report and it Is on file in the Village Office. He is still concerned about the emergency callout situation. it was suggested that he and Mr. Rogers get together and work something out. The Clerk gave her report and It Is on file In the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2599 - CONFIRM FORMER RESOLUTIONS VOTED to confirm resolutions numbered 2587, 2589, and 2590 of the meeting of July 19, 1976 which were adopted after Mayor Marcham left and there were only two Trustees left when Trustee Randolph became Deputy Mayor. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: • RESOLUTION 2600 - REFUND SEWER RENT AND WATER UNiT VOTED to reduce the sewer rent and the water unit from 21 units to 2 units and to refund } sewer rent unit ($17.50) and } water unit ($17.40) or a total of $34.90 to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dluhosch for their property at 104 Overlook Road. This re- fund to be sent after the payment of their tax bill. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2601 - PURCHASE OF TABLES VOTED to approve a check for $135.00 to be made out to the Clerk and used as cash for the purchase of four used tables for the sewer plant from surplus materials at Cornell. Unanimously passed. �r �r Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2602 - ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING SCHOOL VOTED to approve the attendance of the Treasurer at the Annual Training School for Fiscal Officers and Municipal Clerks from September 28 to October I, 1976 at Grossinger's Hotel. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 16, 1976 0 Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2603 - PURCHASE STAMPS page 6 VOTED to approve the purchase of 1000 government printed, 13¢ stamped regular envelopes for the Clerk's Office at a cost of $142.40. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. r`I Rose M. Tierney Village Clerl: