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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 5/16/1977VILLAGE OF CAYUGA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Village Hall on Nbnday, May 16, 1977. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Rane F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Poiico Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustees Shal ter S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, and Attorney Roger B. SovoC6gl. urwr4tS PRESENT: Seventeen persons including some residents were assembled. Mayor Marcham discovered that the appearance of the people was to find out about flood insurance, water meter size, and delegation concerning the recreational park program which is proposed for DeWitt Junior High School. Mayor Marcham assured those concerned that no action can be taken until the Village holds a Public Hearing in connection with a flood insurance program. The size of water meters and how it relates -to charges was explained. Mr. Donald Culligan asked to present a proposal to the Board of Trustees for a recreational park at DeWitt Junior High School. Mayor Marcham told him that since the Board had received no rltten information which could be used as a basis for discussion, he did not wish to have the presentation made at this time. After a • long discussion, it was decided to hold a Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednes- day, June I, 1977, with the stipulation that Mr. Culligan must see that all possible written material is at the Village Office early enough for the Clerk to distribute it to the Board of Trustees for study before the Special Meeting. Mayor Marcham stressed the seriousness of a program such as this and feels the Board must give it great consideration and must have all the information necessary to become knowledgable enough to make a decision. The delegation concerning the park left around 8:10 p.m. Mr. Wiggins, Attorney for Ceracche Television Corporation asked if we would schedule a Public Hoarino concerning the sale of the cable. Mayor Marcham assured him we intended to do Just that. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve "lie minutes of the Organization Meeting held April 4, 1977 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated May 16, 1977 in the fol- lowing amounts: General Fund - $43,255.59; Sewer Fund - $14,344.06; Water Use 1101 Fund - $34,197.44; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $750.00; Capital Fund - $147,694.59. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Regular Moeting May 16, 1977 page 2 Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2709 - PUBLIC HEARING - TV CABLE SALE VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. on June 20, 1977 In the Village Hall to consider the sale of the Ceracche Television Cable to the American Television and Communications Corporation. Unanimously passed. Thore was a discussion concerning the easement to grant to the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation a right of way across Village property at the Waste- water Treatment Plant at 951 East Shore Drive. Thera was a discussion concerning a possible future right of the Village to have a pole or poles moved if the need arises and who would bear the cost of such moves. Action was tabled until such time as this question can be noted. Mayor Marcham said that the final draft of the I ntermun I c I pa I Water Agreement is forthcoming from Mr. Buyoucos, Attorney for the SCLIWC. Mayor Marcham explained what he.had learned from Attorney Sovocool regarding flood Insurance. Others offered their information. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION - APPLICATION - FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM • VOTED to submit an Application for Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Insurance Administration for the purpose of making available to Village residents an option to buy flood insurance for their properties. Unanimously passed. A copy of the Village Zoning Ordinances should be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devolopment. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2711 - PUBLIC HEARING - FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 20, 1977 in the Village Hall to consider a local Law No. 3 of 1977 regarding Village participation in the Flood Insurance Program. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham presented a letter from Lovell Randolph concerning his water bill and said, with the acceptance of the Board, he would write to him stating that policy for a situation of this kind lies with the Water Commission. • Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report. It is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Allee: MINUTES of Regular Meeting - May 16, 1977 page 3 RESOLUTION 2712 - FiRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Department of the following: Some 850 ft of different size and lengths of fire hose for a total of $1,587.50, as described in the Fire Chief's report; also, $150 for a slide projector; and, material to build a storage area at a cost not to exceed $250. Unanimously passed. RESOLUTION 2713 - ACCEPT FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENTS VOTED to accept the following as Officers of the Fire Department for one official year as follows: Fire Chief Lowell T. George Ist Asst. Fire Chief Edward C. Collins 2nd Asst. Fire Chief Gary R. Moravec 3rd Asst. Fire Chief Francis L. Miller Ist Lieutenant Daniel R. Rogers 2nd Lieutenant Michael J. Carver 3rd Lieutenant Robert J. Hults 4th Lieutenant Richard A. Vorhis Unanimously passed. • Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler presented a mimeographed set of transfers. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2714 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the transfer of funds as attached in Minute Book. Unanimously passed. tt *� Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2715 - RENEW BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE VOTED to renew Bond Anticipation Note No. 15, dated 5/21/76, in the amount of $466,000 at Interest of 5.75, and to pay $17,000 on the principal; the renewed B.A.N. to be No. 19 in the sum of $449,000 for one year at 4.50% interest in con- nection 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. • The Treasurer talked of progress toward bonding for the sewer plant, sales tax recovery from the City of Ithaca, unemployment Insurance for the Village, and an error In the State Audit for Revenue Sharing Funds. On page three of the report, the expenditure of $15,000 in the year ending 5/31/76, the money was for the Fire Department pumper truck and not for the ladder truck. He will proceed to gather MINUTES of Regular Meeting - May 16, 1977 page 4 Information concerning these matters and report back. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and It Is on file in the Village Office. In answer to the question concerning a request from the City of Ithaca to build a bus shelter on the southeast corner of Triphammer and East Upland Roads facing Triphammer Road, the Police Chief said that corner has the very worst accident record in the Village, Trustees agreed that it would not be possible to grant such a request. The Engineer was directed to write to the City and deny the request with an explanation. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2716 - PAINT HOUSE - 825 HANSHAW ROAD VOTED to approve the painting of the house at 825 Hanshaw Road by Hubert Landgraf for the estimated price of $765.00 to include sanding off loose paint and removing old vines; all trim, walls, and shutters to be painted two coats. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph and left at 9:40 p.m. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson: • RESOLUTION 2717 - STAIN OUTSIDE OF 836 HANSHAW ROAD VOTED to approve the estimate of Hubert Landgraf to stain the outside of the Village Hall building, including the portion used by Flavin's Jewelry, at 836 Hanshaw Road for a price not to exceed $520. The Engineer is to verify that the stain will be insect repellent and that the holes will be caulked before staining begins. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2718 - REFINISH FLOORS - PAINT WALLS 836 HANSHAW ROAD VOTED to approve the sanding and application of three coats of polyurethane on all wooden floors in the building by Hubert Landgraf for the estimated price of $1,750.00. Also, approve the painting of one coat of paint on all walls inside the building at 836 Hanshaw Road by Hubert Landgraf, at a cost of $1,050. The Engineer is to call attention to the treatment of the walls before painting to make sure the painter is aware of the possibility that calcimine needs removing If it exists. Unanimously passed. • The Board of Trustees agreed that the water meter in the Village Hall should be reduced from a I -inch meter to a 3/4 -inch meter. The Engineer was instructed to write to Mr. Rothschild denying his request for the Village to install curbing because the Board felt It was a resident benefit only. MINUTLS of Regular Maullny - 4$ay IG, 1977 page 5 Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson; RESOLUTION 2719 - REFUSE SIGN - FIRST NATIONAL BANK VOTED to deny the request of the First National Bank to erect a free - standing sign near the Corners branch of the bank because it does not meet the requirements of Section 17, Signs, of Article IX of the Ordinances of the Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. The Engineer is directed to find out what happened and who is responsible for the valve malfunction on May 22, 1977 which caused considerable damage to many resi- dents because of extreme high pressure in the water line. What warrantee does the Commission have on valves or other provisions for accepting the responsibility? The Village will keep records of all expenses incurred during that period. It was decided that when a house is built on that section of Remington Road which does not have Slater lines, it would be the responsibility of the individual to pay for his water line. The Zoning Officer gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers told the Trustees he would have copies of the Village map ready by the next meeting. Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2720 - PURC14ASE SIGNS VOTED to approve the purchase from Eastern Metal of Elmira of 43 green Scotchllte on aluminum street name signs with brackets for $725.41. The Engineer is to approve the type of posts to be used. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2721 - APPROVE SALE OF POLICE CAR VOTED to approve the sale of the used 1975 Nova police car for a minimum price of $1525.00. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m. 0 Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk