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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/21/1977. . % V I LLAGE OF CAf UGn MC i.9F T S MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees or ilia Vllloge of Cayuga • Heights held November 21, 1977, in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shaller S. Philbrick, David Pimentel, Rana Randolph, 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: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Oscar S. Rothaus, Kevin Rorke, Representatives of the news media; Dan Bateson of radio station WHCU. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustea Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular mooting of the Board of Trustees held October 17, 1977 as previously furnished Trustees In mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated II/ 21/77, with the exception of the voucher for Ithaca Glass Company, Inc. in the amount of $125.07. Amounts of Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 11/21/77: General Fund - $11,970.03; Sewer Fund - $10,885,79. Unaninously passed. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2775 - DESIGNATING OFFICES TO BE FILLED AND TERMS OF OFFICE FOR MARCH 1978 ELECTIONS Copy of Resolution will be inserted in Minute Book. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaller S. Philbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Mayor Marcham read a letter from Joseph Collins of ATC with new phraseology avoid- ing use of the word "cost" and focussing on present value. The Village Attorney was Instructod to meet with IA -. Macnall before the matter of accepting new language is settled. mayor Marcham read a letter from Ann Furry, Chairman of the Sewer Commission of the Village of Lansing, requesting 680 sewer units. After a long discussion, It was decided that the Village of Cayuga Heights cannot satisfy the needs of the Village of Lansing for additional sewer units. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of tho Board of Tru5lej . - Novwlfbor :•'I, 1977 page 2 Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2776 - REQUEST DENIED VILLAGE OF LANSING FOR ADDITIONAL SEWER UNITS VOTED that the Village of Cayuga Heights has fuifiiled its contract with the ViII- age of Lansing and cannot grant any further requests over and above those guaranteed in the original contract. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shailer S. Philbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Mayor Marcham read fetters from Mr. Rothaus and from Mr. Gillespie concerning his examination and findings of a recent accident on Devon Road. After a lengthy dis- cussion by the Board, permission was granted to Mr. Rothaus to restore the portion of the stone wall adjacent to his property that was damaged in the accident. The Board did not approve Mr. Rothaus's request to square off the intersection of Devon Road and Hanshaw Road, stating it would be more dangerous than leaving it the way it Is. The Mayor was instructed to write to Mir. Rothaus advising him of the Board's decision. The Mayor was also instructed to answer Mr. Gillespie's letter indicating that a sign will be Installed at the above - mentioned location • and denying that the mortared section of the wall presents a safety hazard but, instead, constitutes a measure of protection for motorists. Moved by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2777 - SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED ON DEVON ROAD VOTED to approve installation of two signs on Devon Road at an approximate cost of $40.00; one sign to indicate "curve" and the other to Indicate 1110 mlles /hour." Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaller S. Philbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting* * t Yes Moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by 'trustee Phllbrick: RESOLUTION 2778 - SHELDON ROAD STANDPIPE INCLUDING LAND SITE TAX EXEMPT AND TITLE CHANGE VOTED to declare the Sheldon Road standpipe and the land it sits on as tax exempt property and to remove it from the assessment rolls, and that the title to•said standpipe now rests in the names of the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden, and Lansing and 40 the Village of Cayuga Heights. 'MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trur+r - t*.+u..bc: z1. .vif page 3 Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes ® Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaller S. Phllbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentei voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Joan R. Robinson voting Yes Mayor Marcham read a letter from Robert 1. Williamson, County Attorney, regarding the Federal Unemployment Insurance Law insofar as it applies to municipalities. Attorney Sovocool was asked to check on this. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Roy McCartney requesting permission to open a food service facility to be housed in the Village Green, In the former Brooks Pharmacy store. The Mayor was instructed to write to him advising that he provide adequate evidence of the need for the service he offers, and that he make a formal request for a public hearing on the matter. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Phllbrick: RESOLUTION 2779 - AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF $6500000 SERIAL BONDS VOTED to authorize the consolidation and sale of $0550,000 serial bonds of the Village of Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County, Now York, in connection with the construction of additions to and the reconstruction of the wastewater treatment is plant in and for said Village. Original copy on file in Village Office. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Sheller S. Phllbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Attorney Sovocool reported on his findings regarding protection from liability for representatives of the Village on the Southern Cayuga Lake intermunlcipal Water Commission. Attorney Sovocool raised the question whether the S.C.L.I.W.C. could purchase insurance to protect its membF-s. if the Commission could look Into the cost as a group of all five municipallties, the Board would contribute its share of the cost. Trustee Phllbrick will check on •this. After meeting with Helen Amdur, Trustee Phllbrick reported that the Village of Lansing refuses responsibility to enter into contract with the Water Commission to pay their share of bonds as the other `our municipalities are doing at the present time. The Board raised the ques-!Ion as to how they can be a member of the Commission without sharing In the liability, and It was suggested they should be charged a rate plus one -half If they choose not to be a full - fledged member. It was also Trustee Philbrickrs opinion that Mrs. Amdur was still discussing with Mr. Marshlow, questions concerning the status of the Village of Lansing In relation to the Commission. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mrs. Dale Pritchard stating her concern as to a crosswalk across Hanshaw Road near the Village Office. The Engineer and the Police Chief will investigate the matter of crosswalks and make a report at the next meeting. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Thus o; - t: YC.rvy, 210 1977 page 4 Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 9:35 p.m. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it Is on file In the Village Office. Relative to the recent serious fire at 1107 Triphammer Road, Chief Georgo discussed the confusion resulting from the three different series of house numbers on Trip- hammer Road and North Triphammer In the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Village of Lansing, and the Town of Lansing. Chief McEwen and Trustee Anderson also spoke of the concern for this problem and Trustee Anderson suggested that possibly the numboring on North Triphammer Raod could be changed to add a 112" in front of all the existing numbers and also that the Village of Lansing could be encouraged to change the number of Lansing West Apartments. , which doesn't fit any numbering scheme at the present time. The Mayor was requested to communicate with Mayor Smidt of the Village of Lansing to determine if a Joint committee could be appointed to deal with the question. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2760 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers: TO FROM S'S A1620.5 Village Hall Other Exp A1990.0 Contingency 200.00 G8120.21 Sewer Lines Equip Malnt A1990.0 Contingency 1,000.00 G8120.51 Sewer Lines Supplies A1990.0 Contingency 2,000.00 G8130.21 Sewer Plant Equip Maint 61990.0 Contingency 1,000.00 Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaffer S. Philbrick voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes *at* Attorney Sovocool reported that communication from the Department of Transportation regarding Fleck Road Indicates the road is owned by the State, and the Village must get permission to work on water and sewer finals, although t$-, Village has the responsibility for maintenance in accordance with Section 10, Article 25 of the Highway Law of the State of New York. Attorney Covua f reported that he had met with Trustee Al fee and they have pre- paved a Septage Agreement with the County of Tompkins and the matter has been sub- mitted to Frank Liguori, County Planning Office, for his approval and comments. The Village Attorney reported that he has filed a memorandum report regarding • three maps on file in the Village Office concerning the south end of Winthorp Place. The maps show the house was built In the natural drainage basin. The builder was told to raise the house but elected not to, but Instead set it in a low drainage area. MINUTES OF Regular Meeting of Board of Triis•rres - ivuvember 21, 077 page 5 Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 2781 - RENEWAL OF LEASE VOTED to authorize the Mayor to execute rental lease with Daniel Rogers, 826 Hanshaw Road for $185.00 per month to run from November 14, 1977 to August 30, 1978. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shailer S. Phllbrick voting Yes Trustee David Plmentei voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Engineer Rogers reported on streets where there is underground wiring, namely Spruce Lane and Tyler Road. We have no ordinance required; however, it Is the Engineer's opinion that it Is possible to have agreements in the future for these types of subdivisions. Police Chief McEwen then mentioned the request from Mrs. Hablcht for street lighting on Spruce Lane. He and Trustee Anderson, who are on the Street Lighting Committee, had done some preliminary investigation of types of fixtures and distributed photos to the Board. After further discussion, Chief McEwen was requested to consult with NYSEdG as to the possibility of separating the installation cost of these special -type fixtures from the annual maintenance costs charged to the Village and also to inquire if there Is any regulation which prohibits the Village from Installing Its own fixtures. Chief McEwen Is Instruc- ted to also Investigate the purchase of such fixtures. Moved by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2782 - VACATION PAY FOR WALTER HAYES VOTED to grant Walter Hayes one month's pay in lieu of vacation for fiscal year 1976 -77. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E.Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shailer S. Phllbrick voting Yes Trustee David Plmentel voting Yes Trustee Rane F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Engineer Rogers was Instructed to write to Donald Belcher advising him that the Board grants him permission to sewer his property as he requested provided he adhere to the zoning laws for residential districts and with the understanding that when a trunk sewer line becomes available to the West, he will tie Into It. Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it Is on file in the Village Office. �J MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees - November 21, 1977 page 6 Moved by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2783 - PATROLMAN GRANTED YEAR'S LEAVE VOTED to approve a one -year leave of absence, without pay, for Merton J. Walienbeck effective November 9, 1977. Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaller S. Philbrlck voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rana F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Police Chief McEwen presented a check in the amount of $300.00 from the Griffis Foundation which was sent to him by Lewis Durland as a donatlon to the Village. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2784 - REFUND DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF WATER BILLS VOTED to refund duplicate payment of water bills as follows: Harold Pratt 203 Cayuga Heights Road 259 - 010738 $16.59 Oliver H. French 508 Highland Road 259 - 010650 19.51 Frederick W. Schweizer 616 Cayuga - Heights Rd. 259 - 010524 47.27 Edward Andrews 2817 Kenbury Rd., 283 - 019644 31.50 Richmond VA 23225 Trustee David J. Allee voting Yes Trustee Ronald E. Anderson voting Yes Trustee Shaller S. Philbrlck voting Yes Trustee David Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Rana F. Randolph voting Yes Trustee Jean R. Robinson voting Yes Attorney Sovocool announced that a letter had been received from HUD approving the Village's application to participate in the National flood Insurance Program, effective November 25, 1977. He Instructed the Clerk to send a story to the Ithaca Journal for publication. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. i Anne M. Krohto Village Clerk I