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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 12/20/1976VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a Public Hearing held at 7:15 p.m. on December 20, 1976 in the Village Hall by the Board of Trustees to consider an amendment to Article IV, Section 7, Parking, Standing, and Stopping, sub - section b. (2) (r). PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rane F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. Mayor lAarcham read the duly published notice; and after a brief discussion, the public hearing was closed. MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held at 7:30 p.m. on December 20, 1976 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rene F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon 0. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Messmer of the New York State Electric 8 Gas Corporation. • Mr. Messmer presented printed material concerning the street lights and answered questions. Mayor Marcham appointed a committee to study the proposal and bring back to the Boari their recommendations for street Ilphting and a new contract. The Committee shall be Ronald E. Anderson, Chairman; David Pimentel, Rane F. Randolph, and Police Chief idcEwen. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held November 15, 1976 and a special meeting held November 16, 1976 as previously furnished Trustees In mimeo- graphed form. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2657 - ABSTRACT OF AUDITED VOUCHERS VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers in the following amounts: General Fund - $12,926.10; Sewer Fund - $9,289.76; Capital Fund - $23,108.14. Prior to the vote Trustee Philbrick said he opposed the Item in the Abstract con- cerning moneys owed to l'eetor•- Dobbins, Engineering Consultants for the Sewer Plant Reconstruction. • Trustees Anderson, Philbrick, and Randolph voted No; Trustees Allee, Pimentel, and Robinson voted Yes; there being a tie, the Mayor voted Yes and the resolution was passed. MINUTES of Regular Board of Trustees Meeting - December 20, 1976 page 2 • Mayor F. G. Marcham gave his report and it Is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor was Instructed to write to Gary Lee, Member of the New York Assembly, listing as our first problem with "mandates" the Civil Service Commission. There were other mandates mentioned. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION NO. 2658 - PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL LAW 3 of 1976 VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on December 28, 1976 at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a local law to establish rules and regulations for the Village of Cayuga Heights in regard to Business Investment Exemptions as authorized under Secilon 485 -b of -the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2659 - EXCUSE MR. BRADFORD - JUSTICE AUDIT VOTED to excuse Mr Bradford from the yearly audit of the Village Justice books for the period June I, 1975 through May 31, 1976 for the reason that the State Auditors are now doing an audit, and it would be a duplication of work. Unanimously passed. is The Committee to study the request for "first alarm response" from Lansing Fire District, reported that the Village Fire Department is willing to cooperate and respond on a first alarm basis but wondered if there are any plans for the pur- chase of a ladder truck by Lansing in the near future. The Mayor was asked to write for an answer to this question. The Board discussed the legislative change a few years ago which altered the formula for distribution of sales tax to the Village of Cayuga Heights. The Attorney will seek an opinion from the Attorney General of the State and Treasurer Wheeler will determine the dollar value which was altered for the Village before any decision for action is made. Mayor Marcham appointed Trustee Philbrick, Chairman; Trustee Randolph, Treasurer Wheeler, and himself to a Committee to decide If a now approach is needed for the Water Benefit Charge, Local Law Number I of 1976. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and 'it is on file in the Village Office. U • • A MINUTES of Regular Board of Trustees Meeting - December 20, 1976 Motion made by Trustee Plmentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION NO. 2660 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers of funds: GENERAL FUND TO FROM A9995.5 - Other Insurance G9040.0 - Workmens Comp Unanimously passed. A1990.0 - Contingency SEWER FUND G1990.0 - Contingency page 3 $Is 64.00 1,200.00 The Clerk was instructed to write to Mutual Life Insurance in regard to the sewer rent charges pertaining to 100 Graham Road, Lakeview Meadows Apartments, asking for a notarized statement verifying the number of sewer rent units. Deputy Mayor Randolph took over for Mayor Marcham who left at 9:30 p.m. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Engineer was instructed to contract for the screening of the stack at the sewer plant to obscure the flame from the burning of unneeded Methane gas which causes false fire alarms. The charge should be around $400. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Plmentel: RESOLUTION 2661 - CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS VOTED to establish with the Civil Service Commission three labor part -time positions and three laborer - seasonal - positions to be effective as soon as possible. Unanimously passed. Trustee Allee gave a report on the meetings he has attended as the Village represen- tative on the septic tanks waste disposal system for the Village Sewer Plant. He brought the Trustees up to date on proceedings. Treasurer Wheeler reported that Mr. Schwan will get going on the possible forming of an Intermunicipal Sewer Commission right after the first of the year. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2662 - OVERRUN PAYMENT VOTED to pay Guaranteed Services the sum of $150 as payment for the overrun of $290.25 on the fixing of the Fire Station roof. The original bid was for a top charge of $900. There were two YES votes and three NO votes. The resolution was not passed. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees - December 20, 1976 page 4 The Vlllage Forester, David PImenteI, explained about the tree planting and what • had happened so far. Notion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2663 - PURCHASE TREES VOTED to replace the six trees on Berkshire Road with salt - resisting qualities and purchase twelve additional trees in the $20 per tree price range. The residents are to be contacted and appraised of the cost to them of } the price of the trees which will be located In front of their property. Unanimously passed. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool had no report. Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and It Is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2664 - PETTY CASH - POLICE DEPT. VOTED to establish a revolving petty cash account for the Police Department In the amount of $35.00 as provided in Section 5 -526 of the Village Law and to designate the Police Chief as the Officer responsible for the use of such petty cash accoun•i. • Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2665 - ADOPT AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC ORDINANCE VOTED to adopt an amendment to the traffic ordinance as follows: ARTICLE IV SECTION 7. PARKING, STANDING, AND STOPPING b. V) (2) � X�' On the east side of North Triphammer Road within the right of way lines from the Intersection of Hanshaw Road north for 150 feet. (effective I/I/77). Unanimously passed. Trustee Allee gave a report on the Youth Activities Program. • Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk