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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 10/18/1976O VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES • MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held at 7:30 p.m. October 18, 1976 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Sheller S. Philbrick, Rana F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Sergeant Larry S. Cooper for Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustee David Pimentel. OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Heasley, Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall, Dr. and Mrs. Dale Pritchard, Salvatore Indelicato, and a few others. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held 9/20/76 and a special meeting of 9/28/76 with the following changes from the mimeographed copies furnished the Trustees: Change the name of the Trustee who seconded Resolution 2615 from Pimentel to Philbrick; change the name of Trustee who seconded Resolution No. 2620 from Philbrick to Anderson; instead of Resolution 2620 having unanimously passed, change to read - three Yes votes and Trustee Philbrick opposed; change the time of the Public Hearing In Resolution No. 2618 from October 18, 1976 at 7:OD p.m. to November 1, 1976 at 4:00 p.m. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated October 18, 1976 as pre- sented Trustees with the addition of the amount of $1,138.65 to Mid -State Electric Co., Inc., from the Capital Fund. The total fund amounts are: General Fund - $8,539.89; Sewer Fund - $15,871.88; Capital Fund - $102,913.97. Peggy Cornwall presented a request to use a sign temporarily until the Zoning Board of Appeals makes a decision at a meeting October 20, 1976, There was a discussion In which the Mayor stated for the record that Article IX, Section 17, subsection 2 paragraph (d) of the Village Ordinances is the part of the Ordinance under which this case is determined. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2621 - TEMPORARY SIGN PEF441T VOTED to authorize the re- installation of Mrs. Cornwall's sign on its original posts pending decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals at a meeting October 20, 1976 with the understanding that this temporary action is not to be considered as a pre- judgment of the independent decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Regular Meottng - October 18, 1976 page 2 Mrs. Pritchard asked If leaves and other debris could be cleared out of the culvert at 875 Highland Road. The Engineer assured her It would be taken care of. Mr. Indelicato asked questions concerning the water benefit charge as did Mrs. Heasley. Mrs. Heasley also spoke of the reasons for the erection of the signs she was recently asked to remove. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it Is on file In the Village Office. The Mayor asked the Attorney to explain a letter from the Attorney for Rosettl Associates In which an objection was raised concerning the wording of the restaurant permit recently granted to them. The Board discussed the matter. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Alles: RESOLUTION 7.622 - AMEND RESTAURANT PERMIT VOTED to amend the permit Issued to Rosetta Associates, Inc., and the Corners Com- munity Center, Inc., as of October 6, 1976 In the following way: strike out the words "or change of ownership of Corners Community Center, inc." of Item 4; and add a sentence, "This permit shall be in effect for five years; and at the end of that time, an application to renew wlII he reviewad.'r Unanimously passed. • After a discussion concerning sidewalks and the request of Mrs. Elizabeth Mount of 303 East Upland Road, the Mayor is instructed to answor the letter as advised. The Fire Chief gave his report and it is on file In the village Office. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2623 - FIRE CONTRACT VOTED to accept the recommendod sum of $23,000 as the Fire Protection Contract charge to the Town of Ithaca for the prrfod 1/1/77 - 12131/77. The Firo Council has approved It. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2624 - FIRE DENT. PURCHASE VOTED to approve the purchase of seven Bunker Ccats at a cost of $60.32 each from Lawless Fire Equipment, Inc., for the Fire Darartment out of budgsted•monles. Unanimously passed. �t +r is MINUTES of Regular Meeting - Ocfober IA, 1976 page 3 Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2625 - REVISE BUDGET VOTED to revise the total budget by receipts and disbursements in the amount of $12,324.29. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: n LJ G8120.51 Sewer Lines $IS 125.00 91.00 85.00 10.70 674.00 250.00 1,000.00 941.00 20.00 Supplies G1990.0 Contingency 3,500.00 Unanimously passed. at Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2G27 - ACCEPT AUDIT VOTED to accept the annual audit of Paul Bradford, C.P.A., for the fiscal year 1975 -76 as circulated among the Trustees. Unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 2626 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers of funds: GENERAL FUND TO FROM A1325.5 Treas.,•Other Expense A1990.0 Contingency A3120.53 Police, Ins. A1990.0 Contingency A3410.53 Fire Dept. Ins. A1990.0 Contingency A5110.2 Sts., Equipment A1990.0 Contingency A5110.22 Sts. Equip. Rental A1990.0 Contingency A5110.4 Sts. Cantract Serv. A1990.0 Contingency A5110.5; Sts. Supplies ( A1990.0 Contingency ) ( Added to Budget ) A5110.53 Sts. Ins. A1990.0 Contingency A8160.53 Refuse Ins. A1990.0 Contingency SSIER FUND n LJ G8120.51 Sewer Lines $IS 125.00 91.00 85.00 10.70 674.00 250.00 1,000.00 941.00 20.00 Supplies G1990.0 Contingency 3,500.00 Unanimously passed. at Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2G27 - ACCEPT AUDIT VOTED to accept the annual audit of Paul Bradford, C.P.A., for the fiscal year 1975 -76 as circulated among the Trustees. Unanimously passed. i MINUTES of Regular Meeting - October 18, 1976 page 4 Treasurer Wheeler stated figures concerning the Town Budget and the reasons why the Villagers will be paying more Town tax. Mayor Marcham explained the movement which is dealing with the television cable. At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to the Deputy Mayor, Rane F. Randolph and left. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and It is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2628 - ENGINEER TO D.E.C. MEETING VOTED to authorize Engineer Rogers to attend the meeting in Albany, New York on October 21, 1976, called by the Department of Environmental Conservation to discuss procedures for funding and additions to the Village Wastewater Treatment Facility to handle septic tank waste. Unanimously passed. The Engineer was asked to get an estimate on the roof at the Fire Station. Trustee Philbrick spoke of having white outside lines painted on certain roads in the Village. After a discussion, it was decided that the Engineer and Police Chief confer on the best road to use as a trial road. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Ailee: RESOLUTION 2629 - DENY SIGN - FIRST NATIONAL BANK VOTED to deny the application of the First National Bank for a sign which does not meet the sign ordinance of the Village. The Zoning Officer Is to notify the bank of this decision. Unanimously passed. There was a discussion on possible changes in the sign ordinance. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2630 - PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND SIGN ORDINANCE VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on November I, 1976 at 4:30 p.m. to consider an amendment of the sign ordinance to provide that an application for a sign be made to the Zoning Officer of the Village in place of the Board of Trustees. Unanimously passed. Engineer Rogers was commended on his letter to Mr. McHugh. A job well done. The Police Chief's report was submitted and placed on file In the Village Office. 0 MINUTES of Regular Meeting - October 18, 1976 page 5 Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2631 - ADVERTISE FOR BID - POLICE CAR VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids on a new police car when the Ch1eF of Police ascertains the best time to do so. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Ailee: RESOLUTION 2632 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES VOTED to approve the purchase of 2,000 government printed 13¢ stamped window envelopes at a cost of $287.40. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Ailee: RESOLUTION 2633 - ESTABLISH RATE - WATER BENEFIT DISTRICT • VOTED to establish rates for special assessment water benefit for the second bill- ing In the fiscal year 1976 -77 as follows :. 1,479.66 units Rate: $34.98 per unit. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2634 - LEVY AND EXTEND WATER BENEFIT CHARGES VOTED resolved that the amount of $51,758.51 be levied upon the benefited property of the Water Benefit District for the second billing for the period January 1, 1977 through May 31, 1977 and authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Water Benefit District Roil the amount to,be charged against each bene- fited property according to the total levy of $51,758.51. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk