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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 6/20/1977i- - • VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 836 Hanshaw Road MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held June 20, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider a Local Law #3 of 1977 to permit the Village residents to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rune F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler, Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustees David Pimenfol and Jean R. Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Representative of local news media, and about seven residents. Mayor Marcham real the Local Law and a discussion followed. A few residents urged the passage of the law because they wished to obtain flood insurance. Public Hearing closed at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING hold June 20, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the sale of the Cer•acche Television Cable to the American Television Communications Corporation. • PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rane F. Randolph; Treasurer'bordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustees David Pimentel and Jean R. Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Representative of 4he local news media. Mayor Marcham explained what the County Cable Commission had already done and that they will hold a Public Hearing on June 28th and afterwards draw up recommendations for the municipalities to consider. The Mayor suggested we hold a Public Hearing and meeting to consider their recommendations. After a discussion, It was decided to hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m. on July 7, 1977 to consider the recommendations of the Tompkins County Cable Commission on the sale of the Ceracche Television Cable to the American Television Communications Corporation. The report of the Commission is to be ob- tained, duplicated, and distributed to the Board before the meeting of July 7,1977. Public hearing closed at 7:40 p.m. �J . 1 MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees - June 21, 1977 page 2 S MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held June 20, 1977 in the Village Hall at 7:40 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Ailee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shailer S. Philbrick, Rana F. Randolph; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: Trustees David Pimontel and Jean R. Robinson. OTHERS PRESENT: Representative of the local news media, Mayor flarcham asked the Board to consider the proposed easement for NYSEBG for their power lines across property of the Village at the Wastewater Treatment Facility on East Shore Drive. iloved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2722 - EASEMENT - NYSE$G VOTED to request the Attorney to Inform NYSEBG that the Village stands ready to grant the easement provided it contains language that assures the cost of moving poles and lines will be borne by the company should it become necessary to alter or enlarge the Village Wastewater facility. Unanimously passed. is Potion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 16, 1977 and a Special Meeting held June 1, 1977 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. iF iF it hbved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated June 20, 1977 in the following amounts: General Fund - $34,859.77; Sewer Fund - $21,167.44; Capital Fund - $38.89; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund - $4,355.15. The Board agreed that bids should be sought for chlorine and lime; that the Sewer Plant Operator should supply a list of materials needed on a yearly basis so they may be bid; and that there should be a study on the need for other bidding. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham had no written report. He spoke of a fetter from Mrs. Babcock con- cerning water. Trustee Philbrick, a representative of the Village on the "Bolton Point" Water Commission, was given the letter to study and advise the Mayor before • an answer can be written. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees June 21, 1977 page 3 The Mayor also noted a letter from Dr. Helen Blauvelt requesting four -way stop signs be installed at the intersection of East Upland Road and Triphammer Road. There was a long discussion concerning this intersection and safety in the Village along with signs and their value as opposed to the esthetic values. The Mayor is to await recommendations from the Chief of Police before he answers the ietter. Mayor i4archam said he had written to Mr. Culligan but had received no reply con- cerning the Youth Recreation Park project. Firs_ Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and that of the Safety Inspector. They are on file in the Village Office. The Fire Chief brought up the subject of paving driveways at the Fire Station. After lengthy discussion, the matter was turned over tb the Public Safety Commit- tee to study and bring back to the Board its recommendations. Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler gave his 12 -month report and asked for its acceptance. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2723 - ACCEPT TREASURER'S REPORT VOTED to accept the Treasurer's 12 -month report which covers the fiscal year 6/1/76 through 5/31/77. It is to be noted that this Is the first time in many years that the final budget exceeded the original budget. The original budget was $447,490.00 and the final budget amounted ro $470,317.26. The Village exceeded the original budget by $22,827.26, but there was a surplus of $63,718.31. Unanimously passed. *x�r Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2724 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS VOTED to approve the following transfer of funds for the fiscal year ending May 31, 1977: (List to be inserted in minute book). Unanimously passed. The Treasurer discussed with the Board aspects of the Bonding for the amount needed for the sewer plant alterations and enlargement. He was instructed to get statements from Mr. Marshlow and Mr. Allardice which will detail what their fees will be for the duties they will perform. Trustee Allee was calved upon to explain the proposed resolution In connection with septage. After a discussion, the Attorney was asked to go over the proposed resolution and bring it back to the Board for further study and perhaps passage. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees June 21, 1977 page 4 • Mr. Wiggins, Mr, Ceracche, and Mr. Collins of A.T.C. appeared earlier. Mayor Marcham told them of thu Public Hearing and a special meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. on July 7, 1977 and they left. Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it Is on file in the Village Office. there was only one bid for the contract to operate and maintain the Sewer Plant. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2725 - ACCEPT BID ON 08M OF SEWER PLANT VOTED to accept the bid of Gleason Environmental Process Company for the personal services and labor to administer, supervise, operate, and maintain, including necessary record keeping and equipment repair, the Wastewater Treatment Facility or the Village of Cayuga Heights located at 951 East Shore Drive, for an annual sum of $72,000 to be made in twelve equal installments of $6,000 each on the 25th day of each month. This acceptance is subject to the approval by the Attorney of the language. Also, authorized Mayor Marcham to execute the said contract after the Attorney gives his approval. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Phiibrick: RESOLUTION 2726 - LOCAL LAW NO. 3 of 1977 Copy of Local Law to be attached in minute book. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Rana F. Randolph at 9:45 p.m. and left. The Engineer continued his report. There was a discussion concerning the closing of roads for paving. rived by Trustee Alle, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2727 - INSTALLATION OF CURBING VOTED that, after consideration of the curbing conditions at the property of James Rothschild, 401 Highland Road, it was decided that since it appears that curbing had been in place once and in order to replace the gap now, the Village would install curbing with the owner paying 75% of the cost and the Village picking up the other 25% of the cost. Unanimously passed. After a discussion on trimming of brush, etc., the Board Instructed the Engineer to trim the brush on Village .right of way. J , MINUTES of Rogular Mooting of Board of Trustees Juna 21, 1977 page 5 Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2728 - STREET MARKING VOTED to approve engaging the Brooks PMarking Service to paint traffic control lanes on the Village streets for approximately four miles at a cost of $681.95. Unanimously approved. RESOLUTION 2729 - SIGN FOR SIMSBURY DRIVE CURVE VOTED -to approve -the purchase and installation of a sign on Simsbury Drive not to exceed $140 for the purpose of marking a dangerous curve. Unanimously passed. The Engineer explained about putting out to bid for a dump truck for the sewer plant. He also stated that Mr. Landgraf said he would reglaze the greenhouse for $170. The Board asked the Engineer to ask Mr. Landgraf for a quote on using a polyvinyl to replace the glass. RESOLUTION 2730 - REGLAZE GREENHOUSE VOTED to approve the reglazing of the greenhouse by Hubert Landgraf for a cost of not over $170. Unanimously passed. Zoning Officer's report is placed on file in the Village Office. Attorney Roger B. Sovocool reported that we are recording the deeds to two parcels of property in the Village's name; one is the 50 -strip of land known as the Lansing Town Houses, Inc., and Spruce Lane. Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office. After a discussion concerning signs, posts, etc., the Board agreed to purchase two signs "Stop Sign Ahead ". One sign to be installed on East Upland Road Just east of its intersection with Triphammer Road. The second sign to be placed on North Triphammer Just before its intersection with Hanshaw Road. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 273! - PURCHASE ROUND POSTS VOTED to authorize the purchase of 2 -inch round steel posts for installing the street name signs which were approved at an earlier meeting. Unanimously passed. 0 The Clerk gave her report and it is on file In the Village Office. .. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees June 21,1977 page 6 0 Moved by Trustee Allea, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2732 - ACCEPT STATE AUDIT - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND VOTED to accept the State Audit of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for the period June I, 1972 through May 31, 1976, the Audit having been circulated among the Trustees. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2733 - REFUND WATER UNIT VOTED to -efund $11.92 to David M. Lee for a 1/3 unit for the Water District Charge because he was charged for a 25 -foot strip of land which Is not a buildable lot. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2734 - REFUND SEWER RENT VOTED to refund one sewer rent at the rate of $35.00 per unit and to change the record for assessing the units from two units to one unit for Karl Berkleman, 380 The Parkway. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2735 - REFUND PROPERTY TAX VOTED to refund $3.41 to Frank Hanshaw for taxes for Parcel No. 5 -1 -1.2 known as Spruce Lane, which is now deeded to the Village. Mr. Hanshaw paid this tax but asked for a refund because he is paying for the year In advance. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Al lee, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2736 - REFUND OVERCHARGE WATER BILLS VOTED to refund Florence Burger, 102 Northway Road, $18.35 and Mrs.'T. Milllman, 203 North Triphammer Road, $84.88. These amounts are overcharges on water consum- ption bills which they have already paid. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:13 p.m. Rose M. Tierney Village Clerk