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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held at 7:30 P.M. on March 21, 1977 in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, David
Pimentel, Rane F. Randolph, Joan 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.
ABSENT: Trustee Shaller S. Philbrick.
OTHERS PRESENT: None.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held February 21, 1977 and the
Annual Residents Meeting held February 22, 1977 as furnished Trustees in mimeo-
graphed form. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated March 21, 1977 in the fol-
lowing amounts: General Fund - $8,387.45; Sewer Fund - $5,978.12; Federal Revenue
Sharing Fund - $21.76; Capital Fund - $9.44.
Unanimously passed.
Mayor Marcham said he had no report except a letter from Mr. Paul Bradford who
wished to resign as Village Auditor.
Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2687 - ACCEPT RESIGNATION - BRADFORD
VOTED to authorize the Mayor to write a letter accepting Mr. Paul Bradford's resig-
nation and thanking him for his many years of service to the Village. Unanimously
passed.
Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
There was a discussion concerning the purchase of another pump for the purpose of
pumping water from basements. The Fire Chief will look into different kinds of
pumps and approach the Fire Company about their participation.
Treasurer Wheeler asked for approval of Transfers.
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Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph:
RESOLUTION 2688 - APPROVE TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
VOTED to approve the following transfer of funds:
TO FROM $IS
AIIIO.5 Justice Other Expense AII10.1 Justice Salary (100.00) 400.00
A1420.5 Attorney Other Exp (300.00)
A1410.52
Clerk Utilities
A1990.0
Contingency
75.00
A1640.2
Central Garage Equip.
A1640.1
Central Garage Salary
50.68
A1640.5
Central Garage Other Exp.
A1640.1
Central Garage Salary
400.00
A1640.52
Central Garage Utilities
A1440.2
Engineer Equipment
400.00
A3410.51
Fire Dept. Supplies
A3410.21
.Fire Dept. Equip. Maint.
1,000.00
A3410.53
Fire Dept. Insurance
A3410.21
Fire Dept. Equip. Maint.
320.00
A5142.21
Snow Rem Equip. Maint.
A5110.21
Streets Equip. Maint.
650.00
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A8010.5
Zoning Board
A1990.0
Contingency
10.00
A8160.21
Refuse Equip. Maint.
A5110.21
Streets Equip. Maint.
600.00
A8160.51
Refuse Supplies
A8510.1
Community Beautification
200.00
G9060.0
Health Insurance
G1990.0
Contingency
150.00
Unanimously passed.
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Treasurer Wheeler explained to the Board about the State Aid Program for 0 d M of
Sewer Plants. After this year there will be no more State Aid. The Village was
getting very little, so it will not be too great a loss.
Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office.
Moved by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2589 - APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 18
VOTED to approve Change Order No. 18 for the enclosure of the grit chamber at the
Wastewater Treatment Facility of the Village of Cayuga Heights at a cost of $14,296.
The work to be accomplished by Stewart and Bennett, Inc., under Contract No. 2 as
recommended by Consulting Engineers Teetor - Dobbins. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 2690 - APPROVE FLAME SHIELD
VOTED to approve the Installation of a flame shield and inspection door for the
stack at the Treatment Plant by S&P Welding of Ithaca for a sum of $458.48, to
shield from view the open flame which has been the cause of false fire alarms.
Unanimously passed.
There was discussion concerning the use of the Methane gas which is burned off and
the possibility of installing a storage tank to store the gas for possible use.
Gary Gleason has requested an additional $18,000 annually to be added to his con-
tract sum. After discussion, it was decided that Engineer Rogers return with more
detailed data of what this amount would be used for.
The Attorney was asked to study the proposed right of way agreement with the New
York State Electric 8 Gas Corp. for a right of way across property at the Sewer
Plant and bring his recommendations back to the Board.
Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 8:37 p.m.
The Board and the Engineer discussed the report of Engineer Tom Miller concerning
the study of sewer lines in Lansing and especially near the property of Mr. Tucker.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 2691 - REPLACE SIDEWALK
VOTED to authorize -the replacement of a sidewalk in front of 208 Iroquois Road sub-
ject to the recommendation of the Engineer and after an estimated cost has been made.
Unanimously passed.
FRUWA
Mayor Marcham is requested to write to the appropriate persons at EPA and DEC to
urge the approval of a change order for the extension of time for Stewart and
Bennett, contractor for construction at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The
payment of $104,846.41 is being held up and has been for some eight months because
of this one change order. The Board desires to pay this outstanding debt but is
not subject to pay It until this change order has been approved by EPA.
Attorney Roger B. Sovocool spoke of continuing to work toward the dissolution of
County Sewer District No. I and the purchase of the Lansing Towne Houses, Inc., by
Tax Sale Deed.
• After a discussion concerning Flood Insurance, the Attorney was instructed to draft
the necessary resolutions and bring them to the Board for study and action.
The Attorney also had a draft of a revised agreement In connection with the Inter -
municipal Water Commission. it was decided that the Attorney should note all
revisions in the margin; then it is to be copied and sent to the Trustees for study.
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Police Chief McEwen gave his report and It Is on file in the Village Office.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 2692 - APPROVE EXPENDITURE - POLICE DEPT. -
REVISED TELEPHONE SYSTEM
VOTED to approve the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2500 from the Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund for the revision of the telephone system for the Police Dept.
and equipment to provide backup response for the Cardio - Pulmonary Resuscitation
Program. The detailed description of the work and material was given Trustees and
Mayor in a memo dated March 11, 1977. Unanimously passed.
Police Chief McEwen asked for advice in connection with a meeting he will attend
regarding signs along Route 13. The Board agreed that it would be better if the
designated sign "Cayuga Heights" could be placed at North Triphammer Road exit
instead of at Cayuga Heights Road exit.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
CANVASS OF ELECTION:
Ronald E. Anderson received 260 votes
Kathleen R. Forker received 97 votes
Ellis P. Leonard received 59 votes
Shailer S. Philbrick received 293 votes
David Pimentel received 218 votes
Patricia W. Seitz received 216 votes
There were 60 blank votes. There are 1760 registered voters in the Village. There
were 401 people who voted on March 15, 1977.
The Board discussed -the placing of delinquent water bills on the tax roll and
decided that, for this year, we would try to collect them directly.
The Annual Organization: Meeting Is set for Monday, April 4, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. in
the Village Hall.
Moved by Trustee Allse, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2693 - PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget for the fiscal year 1977 -78
in the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 1977. Unanimously passed.
Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 2694 - BUDGET
VOTED to recommend the 1977 -78 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption at
the Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 4, 1977. Unanimously passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk