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V I LLAGE OF CAYIIGA I iE i :Mil IS
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board cf Trustees of -the Village of Cayuga
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Heights held in the Fire Station on August 15, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Rano F. Randolph; Trustees Ronald E. Anderson, Sheller S.
Philbrick, David Piroentel, Jean R. Robinson; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire
Chief Lowell T. George.
ABSENT: Mayor F. G. 43rcham; Trustee David J. Al lee.
OTHERS PRESENT: One member of the news media.
Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
VOTED to approve the mlrites of a regular meeting held July 19, 1977 as previously
furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed.
Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve -the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated August 15, 1977 in the fol-
lowing amounts: General Fund - $61,545.29; Sewer Fund - $19,429.26; Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund - $450.00, Unanimousely passed.
Deputy Mayor Randolph referred to the Mayor's written report which has been placed
on file in the Village Office.
There was a discussion concerning the SCLIWC policies on billing municipalities for
certain work and concerning other policies followed by the Commission.
tbved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 2745 - POLICY TO APPROVE WORK OF SCLIWC
The Board of Trustees of -the Village of Cayuga Heights finds reason to request the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermlinicipal Water Commission to assure the Village that,
where the Commission recomirends that a significant amount of work be undertaken Mn
-the Village by the Commission or its agents, the proposal first be communicated to
the Board for their approval, except in an emergency. Unanimously passed.
There was more discussion concerning a hill for work in the Village from the Com-
mission. The Engineer was asked to study the bills and suggest what work the
Village should be responsible for and what work the Commission should be responsible
for.
Deputy Mayor Randolph suggested a Special Meeting to discuss in full all aspects
• pertaining to policy and procedures connected with our relationship with the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermuniclpal Water Commission. It was decided to hold a
Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m., September 6, 1977, on Tuesday, to be held at the
Fire Station.
MINUTES of Rogular Moefing - August 15, 1977 page 2
After a discussion concerning VII lags rolationz alth the Village of Lansing on
sewer service, etc., the Board requested the Mayor to write a follow -up letter to
Mayor Smidt of the ViIlago of Lansing after consulting with the Attorney.
Deputy Mayor Randolph refrained from a discussion concerning the letter dated
8/3/77 to Mayor Marcham Prom Mr. Joseph J. Collins of the ATC Corporation in con-
nection with the language of Resolution No. 2740 by the Village. The Board wishes
the Mayor to answer the letter stating that the Board of Trustees continues to
support the original wording.
Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
Moved by Trustee Philbr•lck, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 2746 - FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES
VOTED to approve the purchase of a scoop stretcher for $158.25 and two yoke -type
oxygen regulators e•t $76.85 each, or a total purchase price of $311.95 for all,
by the Fire Department. Unanimously passed.
Moved by Trustee Plmentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2747 - AGREEMENT - DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
VOTED to authorize the Treasurer to execute an agreement, subject to review by the
Attorney, between the New York State Department of Civil Service and the Village
of Cayuga Heights for the distribution from the Health Insurance Reserve Receipts
Fund to the Viilagetof a share in the amount of $4,744.00 Unanimously passed.
Roved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 2748 - APPROVE ATTENDANCE TO TRAINING SCHOOL
VOTED to approve the attendance of the Treasurer at the 22nd Annual Traintng.Schooi
for Fiscal Officers and Municipat Clerks from September 27th through September 30th,
1977 to be held at I,trtsher's Resort Hotel, Monticeito, New York, sponsored by the
New York State Conference of Mayors and the State Comptroller's Office.
Unanimously passed.
Treasurer I•lheeler asked if the Beard wished to contribute $250 toward a lobby at
the Federal Government level to try to get Municipalities exempted from the
mandated enrollment in the unemployment insurance program, which will begin
January 1978. The Board declined.
Engineer John B. Rogers gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office.
• The Forester was asked to respond to a letter received from Donald Cranz, 154 N.
Sunset Drive, which asked permission to cut trees.
MINUTES of Regular Meeting - August 15, 1977 page 3
Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Triisiec Anderson:
• RESOLUTION 2749 - BIDS ON GRATE WORK AT FIRE STATION
VOTED to authorize the advertising of bids for a grate - covered trench in front of
the Fire Station doors according to specifications drawn up by the Village Engineer.
Unanimously passed.
Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 2750 - BID ON LIME
VOTED to authorize the advertising of bids for hydrated lime to be used at the Waste-
water treatment Facility of the Village according to specifications drawn up by the
Village Engineer. Unanimously passed.
The Engineer read a letter from Mr. Perry who asked If a better method of patching
the streets could be used than the one now In practice. The Board told the Engineer
to continue with the process now used but -to try to remove the loose gravel as soon
as possible.
The Attorney had no report to make.
® Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave an oral report but said the written one will be
filed and copies sent to the Trustees with the mimeographed copies of the minutes
of this meeting.
The Police Chief asked the Engineer's advice on some vegetation growth along various
roads in the Village which constitute a possible traffic hazard. The Engineer will
inspect the places in question and will order action where necessary to improve
conditions.
Chief McEwen showed the Board a new Radar Speed Gun he obtained from the Federal
Highway Safety Grant. The Speed Gun would cost $3,000 but we have it for no cost
to the Village. The maintenance will be paid for as well. The Board commended
Chief McEwen for acquiring the speed gun for the Village.
The Clerk's report is on file in the Village Office. She mentioned that In addition
to the deed recorded for the 50 -foot strip of land bordering the boundary of the
Village of Lansing, the deed for Spruce Lane is also filed in the safe at
the Office.
The Clerk was instructed to Inform Mr. Leslie A. Sandman that his unit assessment
for sewer charges will be reduced to one unit for the next year; but since the
status date for assessing is January Ist and his dwelling was a two - family residence
until July 1, 1977, we cannot refund him for the one unit as he requested.
Moved by Trustee Phlibrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
• RESOLUTION 2751 - REFUND WATER CHARGE
VOTED to refund $83.73 to Robert Boothroyd, 107 Sheldon Road, Account Number
268- 014874 for an overpayment on his water bill for the period 411/77 to Vim
Unanimously passed. * # ��S�aM. ��er�ey
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. 9e