HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/18/1977VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Cayuga Heights held
July 18, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. In the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees: Ronald E. Anderson, Shaller S. Philbrick,
David Pimontel, Rane F. Randolph, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler;
Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R.
McEwen.
ABSENT: Trustee David .1. Ailee and Fire Chief Lowell T. George.
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Jarrett, WTKO Radio Station.
Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held June 20, 1977 and a Public
Hearing and Special Meeting held July 7, 1977 as previously furnished Trustees in
mimeographed form. Unanimously passed.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated July 18, 1977 in the fol-
lowing amounts: General Fund -$17 080.00; Sewer Fund - $15,230.57; Capital Fund -
$3.60; Federal Revenue Sharing - $270.00
S Also, approved payment of an invoice from Mix's Auto Center for $2,797.95 when the
repairs to the Police car are completed to Chief McEwen's satisfaction. Unanimously
passed.
Mayor Marcham had no written report. He read a letter from Mr. Collins in regard
to the language of the resolution passed at the July 7th special meeting. After a
discussion, it was decided the Mayor should write to Ian Macnel-1 and submit to him
the language as the Board suggests and obtain his opinion. During the discussion,
Trustee Randolph refrained from participation.
Mayor Marcham is to write a letter to Mr. Collins of ATC stating the approved
language as discussed by the Board.
Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Randolph:
RESOLUTION 27A2 - REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR WATER
Copy of resolution will be inserted in Minute Book.
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Kay Hanna concerning sewer. After a discussion, It
was turned over to the Engineer. Mayor Marcham will write to her of the Board's
action.
• The Public Safety Commission deferred a report concerning the driveway paving at
the Fire Station until the next meeting.
MINUTES Of Regular Meeting 7/18/77
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• The report of the Fire Chief was noted and fl led in the Village Office.
Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler spoke of the coming bond sale and the procedures neces-
sary as spelled out In a letter from our investment conselors.
Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it Is filed in the Village Office.
Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 2743 - AWARD BID - DUMP TRUCK
VOTED to award the bid on a 1976 Dump Truck for the Sewer Plant to the only bidder,
Cayuga Ford of Ithaca, for an amount of $9,153 as specified in the bid which is on
file in the Village Office. Unanimously passed.
The Engineer told the Board of the complaint of Mrs. Alpheus Smith of 705 The
Parkway, that the Village is responsible for much of the silting In the pond at
this location. He also said that she has sold the property. After a long discus-
sion it was decided to instruct the Mayor to write to her stating the views of the
Board and to send copies of the letter to the Trustees, Engineer, and Attorney.
Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
is RESOLUTION 2744 - BID FOR CURBING
VOTED to authorize the Engineer to prepare specifications and the Clerk to advertise
for bids for the necessary curbing to fill in the gap at the property of James
Rothschild, 401 Highland Road, who has agreed to pay 75% of the cost if the bid is
accepted. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson reported that Mr. Hartnett, 1002 Triphammer Road, wishes a curb in
front of his property. The Engineer is to inform him that we cannot contribute to
the cost of such a curb; but if he wishes to install one himself, we would not ob-
ject.
Trustee Philbrick asked about the reproduction of the Village map. The Engineer is
exploring ways of reproducing the map and will proceed with having the reproduction
made, possibly In quadrants, with borders and titles. It can later be put together.
The Engineer was advised to examine the property of Mr. Kinoshito and have a talk
with him concerning his water problem.
The Engineer was informed that it would be agreeable to let a property owner on the
border of the Village connect to a Village water line.
• Mayor Marcham was instructed to write a letter to Mayor Smidt to inform him of
responsibilities in connection with the contract and other obligations.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting - July 18, 1977
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• Attorney Sovocool said that ho had contau•led Ilia NYSEBG Corporation, and the next
move toward an oasomont on the property of the Village at the site of the Waste-
water Treatment Facility is up to them.
The Attorney had looked over the wording in a contract with Gleason Environmental
Processes for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility
and approved It with a few minor changes in the wording.
The Attorney will wait for a discussion on "septage" until Trustee Allee is
present.
Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village
Office.
On the question of what posts to order for the new street name signs, it was decided
to use heavy pipe because of the longer life of the pipe.
The Clerk gave her report and it is on file in the Village Office.
The Clerk was advised to obtain from Mr. Sandman a statement as to the time that
his home at 196 Tareton Drive in the Town of Ithaca changed from a two - family house
to a one - family house before the Board decides whether to refund one sewer rent unit.
The Mayor said he would get together with the Deputy Mayor and Trustee Robinson
to discuss staffing of the Village Office when the Clerk retires.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
Rose M. Tierney
Village Clerk
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