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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 4/4/1977• THE V I LLAGE OF CAYUGA HE I U ITS BOARD Or TRUSTEES MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held April 4, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the budget for the fiscal year 1977 -78. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Sheller S. Philbrick, Rana F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. ^ovocooi; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen. ABSENT: Trustees David J. Aliee and David Pimentel; Fire Chief Lowell T. George OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Lynch of radio station WTKO There being no one else present, the Board of Trustees discussed the budget for a short period; and the hearing was declared closed at 7:45 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk MINUTES of Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of • Cayuga Heights at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, April 4, 1977. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrfck, Rana F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen. ABSENT: Trustees David J. Al lee and David Pimentel; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Lynch of radio station WTKO. Mr. Wiggins appeared as Counsel for the Ceracche Television Corporation and told the Board that his client was about to sell its assets to the American Television a Communications Corporation. He said that this action would raise questions regard - ing the franchise granted by the Village of Cayuga Heights to the Ceracche Corp. He hoped the Village would grant a franchise on the same terms to the American Television and Cormnunications Corporation. The iayor said that a public hearing would be necessary. He said that a proposed intermuniclpal Television Cable Commission would, if It came into being, serve to make preliminary study of the new franchise holder and give advice to the Village regarding a new franchise. Trustee Shaller Philbrick raised questions regarding ti governing body of A.T.C., especially the number of attorneys on the Board of Direc- tors. The Mayor asked what the structure of the organization was; would there be e local unit and a local manager to whom questions could be addressed? The answer was yes; for the present, he would be in direct communication with A.T.C. head- quarters at Denver, Colorado. Later he would come under the Jurisdiction of the • Company branch at Albany, New York. Mr. Collins of A.T.C. gave answers to this effect. The Mayor said he would try to arrange a public hearing in mid May. Those who represented the two TV Cable Companinies then withdrew. r MINUTES of Annual Organization Moeting - April 4, 1977 page 2 Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trusloo Andorson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 21, 1977, as previous- ly furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Potion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 4, 1977 in the follow- ing amounts: General Fund: $3,672.04; Sewer Fund: $12,746.63; Federal Revenue Shoring Fund: $4.08; Trust and Agency: $6.383.54. Unanimously passed. Mayor F. G. Marcham said he had no written report. Just today, he received papers concerning the formation of an Intermunicipal Commission on Cable TV. There was a discussion concerning the formation of this Commission for Cable TV and the Village's possible participation. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION] 2695 - INTERMUNICIPAL CABLE COMMISSION • VOTED that the Village of Cayuga Heights agrees to become a member of the Tompkins County, New York, Cable Television Commission on the terms set forth in the Third Draft of the Agreement proposed for this purpose by the Tompkins County Intergovern- mental Relations Study Committee Cable Television Task Force, including Provisions I to' 19; and the Village Board authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement in behalf of the Village. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2696 - REPRESENTATIVE TO CABLE COMMISSION - IAN MACNEIL VOTED to appoint Ian Macneil -to represent the Village of Cayuga Heights on the Tompkins County, New York Cable Television Commission for a period of two years. Unanimously passed. * * it The Board discussed problems concerning billing for water charges. The primary problems arose from incorrect meter reading. Another had to do with the ract that the billing system used by the Commission was a carryover from the system previous- ly used by the City of Ithaca. In consequence, it was not adapted to certain practices: e.g., a minimum unit consumption, which the Commission wished to intro- duce. • In discussing these and similar matters, the Board expressed the wish that Trustee Philbrick present to the Commission a statement concerning the need for change in performance by the Commission's personnel and for the study In depth of the use of the computer in billing. The Board also took Into account the considerable extra work for the Clerk's staff in consequence of the many errors in billing. In view of r MINUTES of Annual Organization Meeting - April 4, 1977 page 3 the fact that some verbal changes were necessary in the original agreement, the Board stated that particular attention should be given to need for new language to make clear the responsibility of the Commission for gathering information necessary for drawing up water bills and for the preparation and issuance of those bills. Motion made by Trustee Philbrlck, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2697 - INTERMUNICIPAL WATER AGREEMENT VOTED that the Village is to become a party to the revised agreement between the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing and the Towns of Dryden, Ithaca, and Lansing. The Mayor is authorized to sign the revised agreement In behalf of the Village of Cayuga Heights when the final draft includes the discussed modifications. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrlck, seconded by Trustee Philbrlck: RESOLUTION 2698 - LETTER OF THANKS - KENNETH MYERS VOTED to instruct the Mayor to write a letter to Kenneth Myers and express the thanks of the Board of Trustees for his four years of gratifying service and his willingness to serve another two years on the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. Unanimously passed. In the absence of the Fire Chief, Lowell T. George, his report was noted and placed on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2699 - RENEW BAN NO. 14 VOTED to renew Bond Anricipaiion Note No. 14, dated 4/15/77, in the amount of $466,000 and to pay $17,000 on the principal; the renewed B.A.N. to be No. 17 for the sum of $449,000 for one year to expire 4/15/78. This B.A.N. is in connection with the construction of additions to and reconstruction of the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant pursuant to Section 5 of Bond Resolution 1867, dated 9/20/71. Unanimously passed. �t �t Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler reported that the Management Risk Seminar he had Just attended had been the best session he had attended for many years. Mayor Marcham appointed as his Deputy Mayor, Rane F. Randolph, and turned the meeting over to him and departed at 9:38 p.m. Engineer John B. Rogers spoke of a telephone conversation with the D.E.C. in con- • nw,:i•lon with a change order. After a discussion, It was decided that the Village oouid no-` pay Stewart end Bennett a final payment until this change order had been approved by the D.E.C. MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING - April 4, 1977 page 4 Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2700 - APPROVE INCREASE TO GLEASON VOTED to approve the payment of an additional $1,500 a month to Gary Gleason for his services for operation and maintenance of the Village Wastewater Treatment Facility until such time as this operation is rebid and a bid is let. Unanimously passed. There was a discussion concerning the report of T.G. Miller, P.E., and the sewer line near Mr. Tucker's property. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2701 - ACCEPT T. G. MILLER REPORT VOTED to approve the report of T. G. Miller, P.E., dated March 21, 1977, and file in the Office of the Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights. The Mayor is instruc- ted to act according to the terms of the contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing signed last August. Unanimously passed. • Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported that due to a coming meeting on flood insurance tie thought it best to wait to draft the necessary resolution which will allow the Village residents to purchase flood insurance. This meeting should be most help- ful and informative. Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and it Is on file in the Village Office. He spoke briefly on a meeting he attended concerning signs on Route 13. He asked the Board what they wished to do about selling the used police car because we had received no bids at the last advertising. The Board said to advertise it more thoroughly and at the same minimum price of $2,300. The Clerk reported the following overtime paid in March: Truax 22 hrs $155.76 Marshall 23 hrs 147.11 Quick - 17 hrs 89.60 McKinney 22 hrs 140.85 Leonard 17 hrs 88.20 0 11 MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING - April 4, 1977 page 5 Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2701 - APPOINTMENTS VOTED that the Board approve the following appointments: a. John B. Rogers Engineer for one official year at an annual salary of $6,600. b. John B. Rogers Zoning Officer for one official year. c. Roger B. Sovocooi Attorney for one official year at an annual salary of $4,000. d. David J. Allee Acting Treasurer for one official year. e. David Pimentel Village Forester for one official year. f. Warren A. Blye Acting Village Justice for one official year at the rate of $15.00 per week of service. g. D. Wayne Fleming Member of Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 years. h. George Gillespie Member of Zonino Board of Appeals for 3 years. i. Ann G. McLaughlin Member of Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 years. Unanimously passed. * ** i,iotion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: • RESOLUTION 2702 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES VOTED that the First National Bank and Trust Company and the Tompkins County Trust Company, both of Ithaca, New York, be designated as the official depositories for the Village of Cayuga Heights Funds for the fiscal year 1977 -78. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick RESOLUTION 2703 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES VOTED that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official banks of the following names to be honored on checks for the fiscal year 1977 -78 with two signatures required: 1. F. G. Marcham, Mayor or Rane F. Randolph, Deputy Mayor 2. Cordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer or David J. Allee, Acting sTreasurer 3. Rose M. Tierney, Clerk Unanimously passed. • Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2704 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER VOTED that the Ithaca Jorunal News be designated the official newspaper for the 1977 -78 fiscal year. Unanimously passeq.* * 0 9 n U MINUTES OF ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING - Aprl1 4, 1977 page 6 Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2705 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SEWER RENTS OR% resolved that the amount of $218,751.67 be levied upon the taxable real property of the Village for the 1977 -78 fiscal year as real property taxes: 021) resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real property shown thereon, according to the total levy of $218,751.67: ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $23,110.95 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1977 -78 fiscal year as special assessment on sewer lines: ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $7,758.90 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1977 -78 fiscal year as special assessment on water Improve- ments: ALSO VOTED resolved that the amount of $52,008.81 be levied upon the benefited propert- ies in the Village for the 1977 -78 fiscal year as special assessments on the water district: ALSO VOTED resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Rolls the amount to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon to the total levies as follows: ALSO For Special Assessment - Sewer Lines $23,110.95 For Special Assessment - Water Improvements 7,758.90 For Special Assessment - Water District 52,008.81 VOTED resolved that the amount of $182,043.75 be levied upon the benefited proper - ties connected to the Village Sewer System for the 1977 -78 fiscal year: %WD resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Sewer Rent Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property according to the total levy of $182,043.75. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2707 .. ADOPT BUDGET VOTED to adopt the budget and appended salary and wage schedule for the fiscal year 1977 -78 as incorporated In the minutes of this meeting, with the following changes from the proposed salary and wage schedule: Increase the salary of the Fire Super- intendent from $2,800 to $3,000. Unanimously passed. ��tx is • MINUTES OF ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING - April 4, 1977 page 7 Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2708 - REGULAR MEETING DATE VOTED to set the date for the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Holglils for the 1977 -78 official year as the third Monday in nacl, month, except the April Organizational Meeting which is set by law. Unanimously passed. The Board decided the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held on Monday, May 16, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk