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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Organizational Mtg. Minutes 4/3/1978V THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA FIc i u4T'4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held April 3, 1978 at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Hall to consider the budget for the fiscal year 1978 -79. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, David Pimentel, Shailer S. Phllbrick, Rene F. Randolph, Stanley W. Warren; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: None. There being no one else present, the Board of Trustees discussed the budget for a short period; the hearing was declared closed at 7:40 p.m. Anne Krohto MINUTES of Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, April 3, 1978 PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, David Pimentel, Shailer S. Phllbrick, Rane F. Randolph, Stanley W. Warren; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Zoning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. OTHERS PRESENT: None. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held March 20, 1978 as previously furnished Trustees In mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Phllbrick: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated April 3, 1978 in the fol- lowing amounts: General Fund - $4,594.56; Sewer Fund - $7,455.82. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham read a letter from J. Richard Agard of 404 East Upland Road stating his concerns regarding Mrs. Heasley's request for a zoning change of her property on E. Upland Rd. from residential to multiple residential. He mentioned that the 200 -foot depth strip of land in question has been a buffer between his home and the commercial development which Is "almost in his backyard." He strongly urged the Board to refuse this request. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Frank Liguori regarding the Ithaca - Tompkins Trans- 40 portation Commission requestI6 the Board to adopt a resolution agreeing to parti- cipate In this Commission and to appoint members to serve• on the Commission. The correspondence made reference to the Memorandum of Understanding executed In November 1969 between the NYS Department of Transportation, the County of Tompkins, I.lty of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and the Village of Cayuga Heights. MINUTES of Organization Mea:ini. Aprii .*j, 1976 page 2 Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to authroize Mayor Marcham and Attorney Sovocool to inquire into the obliga- tions assumed by the Village when it entered Into this Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Mayor to appoint representatives if the Memorandum of Understand- ing obligated us to do so. Trustee Allee voting Yes Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Plwntel voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes Mayor Marcham re,,d a lefilar from the New York Conference of Mayors concern ing bills which are presently being considered by the Legislature. The Mayor read each of the five resolutions that relate to five separate proposals now before the Legis- lature and the Board acted on the Resolutions as follows: The first resolution requesting that the Governor and members of the Legislature support and approve legislation authorizing the permissive use of volunteer police was tabled by the Board. The second resolution relating to the continuation of the justice court • system was unanimously passed. Section I. We hereby Indicate our support of the present court system. § 2. We will support constructive proposals to Improve the existing court system In order to promote the best Interests of the people of the State. § 3. We will oppose proposals which will abolish the existing, tried and proven justice court system and replace such system with district courts on a mandatory basis. § 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The third resolution related to the Increasing of fees paid to cities, towns, and villages for various services rendered in relation to criminal actions and proceedings. Section I. We urge the Legislature and the Governor to act favorably on one of the proposals which would Increase the amount returned to munici- palities to either $10.00 or $15.00 instead of the present $5.00 limit as set by the present provisions of law. Such bills are Senate 1232, Assembly 893, and Senate 4329 -A, Assembly 6608. 9 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. • After some discussion, It was agreed to add to this resolution a rider to read as follows: "With the understanding that the increase in the amount returned to munici- palitles would apply to offenses under the traffic law." Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Organization Mestin;7, AprlI 1978 page 3 • The fourth resolution urged members of the legislature to support legisla- tion relating to the apportionment of town costs to village residents. Section I. Wo urge the State Legislature to support legislation supported I,y the Conference of Mayors and introduced by Assemblyman James McCabe, numbered 2396, and by Senator Jay Rollson, Jr., numbered 8009, which would amend the Municipal Home Rule Law to provide that towns may, by local law, apportion charGes between the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the town. §2. This resolution shall take effect immedlately. Unanimously passed. The fifth resolution urging members of the legislature to support legisla- tion relating to increased state aid for villages was tabled. Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office Treasurer Wheeler asked that the Board consider putting back into the Fire Dept. Other Expenses Account the $1500 partial payment to McCarthy Builders for the recent reroofing of the Fire Station. Treasurer Wheeler reported briefly on his attendance, in Syracuse, at the double - entry accounting school which is conducted by the Department of Audit and Control. He mentioned the changeover in assessing all fixed assets of the Village which must be completed by the end of 1978 -79 fiscal year and stated that all department heads will have to help to a small extent to accomplish this. Engineer Rogers gave his report and It is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers reported that the sewer lines, manholes, and pump station at the Pyramid Malt Shopping Center were inspected by personnel of the Village of Cayuga Heights and found to be in acceptable condition; they meet the standards of the Village of Cayuga Heights. A letter to this effect was written by the Engineer to Barbara Irish, Zoning Officer, Village of Lansing. Engineer Rogers reported on the numerous requests he has received from Villagers to do something about stream flow and surface water flow on private proporfy. He suggested that a statement be made, either by letter or newspaper article, to Villagers explaining the Village position In regard to stream flow and surface water flow on private property. Mayor Marcham was Instructed to draft a letter to meet with the Engineer's and Attorney's approval. Engineer Rogers was Instructed to examine the wing wall which has deteriorated at the northwest corner of Mrs. Ross's property on Winthrop Drive. She states the concrete wall was built by the Village and should, therefore, be replaced by the Village. The Engineer stated that to his knowledge the wall had been built either by Mrs. Ross herself or by a previous owner. Engineer Rogers reported that he has taken some elevation readings of the Locke property in relation to the culvert running under the road In front of the Locke property. He stated that he would like to take a few more readings in the near • future. Engineers Rogers reported that there is another person out sick in the Pubjjg W ®Fkg department and there is quite a backup of mechanical work. MINUTES of Organization Meeting, April 3, 1978 page 4 Motion made by Trustee Pimen'i-,I, sec,.mded by Trustee Philbrick: 1/01ED to authorize the Engineer tc oriploy, on a provisional basis for one month, a person to work as a mechanic at riot more than $6.00 per hour as a replacement for person-; in the work force temporarily absent because of Illness. Trustee Allee voting Yes Trust,:: Anderson voting Yes Trustee Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Philbrlck voting Yes Trustee. Randolph voting Yes Trustee 'darren voting Yes * rr Engineer Rogers reviewed the list of restrictions governing Lagrand Chasers permis- sion to develop a building lot on his property at 180 Pleasant Grove Road which all board members received a copy of prior to the meeting. After a discussion, it was decided that one more restriction should be added to the list. A copy of this list of restrictions ;•rill be inserted in the Minute Book. Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2819 - INCORPORATION INTO THE MINUTES OF LAGRAND CHASES'S RESTRICTIONS FOR BUILDING LOT AT 180 PLESANT GROVE ROAD 1101 VOTED to incorporate into the minutes the list of restrictions that are to be placed on Lagrand Chases's property at 180 Pleasant Grove Road. Trustee Allee voting Yes Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Plmentel voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes �t +t Engineer Rogers spoke about Harry Cornwall's proposal to trade a land strip on the east side of his property between his property and the property previously owned by James Hall for the strip of land owned by the Village on the north side of his property. Engineer Rogers will check into this futher and come back to the Board with an exact proposal. Attorney Sovocool reported that the matter of the Indelicate summons served on the Village is still pending. Attorney Sovocool reported that he Is still waiting to receive a written report from the attorneys in the case of Bishops vs. Village of Cayuga Heights. Attorney Sovocool also reported that the attorney in the Tom Davis claim will send him a written report on the case. P:.I;ce Chief Harlin 7. XcE..en gave his report and It Is on file in the Village Office. MINUTES of Organization Meeting, April 3, 1976 :•ag° 5 . i+loved by Trustee Phllbrlck, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2620 - AWARD BIB - POLICE CAR VOTED to award the bid for the police car to Murphy Chevrolet, Inc., Trumansbu.•g, New York, for the amount of $5,170.13. Truster Alice voting Yes Trustes Anderson voting Yes Trustee Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Philbrlck voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes Stanley W. Warren received 122 votes The oniv o•Ite:• bl:l for a police car came from Ray Stafford's Garage, Inc., of Dryden, New 'r':. k and was for an amount of $5,388.00. Moved by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2821 - PURCHASE FROM AGWAY PETROLEUM CORPORATION OF UNDERGROUND TANK AND PUMP VOTED to authorize spending of not more than $1,000 for the purchase from Agway Petroleum Corporation of a new 1,000- gallon underground tank with electric pump, pipe, and fittings, base for pump, and labor with the understanding that the Village will dig the necessary hole and trench. Trustee Alice Trustee Anderson Trustee Pimentel Trustee Phllbrlck Trustee Randolph Trustee Warren voting Yes voting Yes voting Yes voting Yes voting Yes voting Yes The Clark gave hor• repot I- and It is on file in ilia VII Inge Office. C:A!IVASS OF ELECTION: F. G. Marcham received 235 votes David J. Alice received 162 votes Ruth B. Fisher received 72 votes George R. Hanselman received 81 votes Carol Kammen received 101 votes Rane F. Randolph received 224 votes Stanley W. Warren received 122 votes • There were 45 blank votes. There were 280 votes cast on March 21, 1978. i;:i1 Marcham appolnted as his Deputy Mayor, Rane F. Randolph. !ilk' 'rS of Organ izaton t +,ae 7 T;' page 6 i1 ,)-,ed by Trustee Randolph, seconded by 'Irus'lee Anderson. RESOLUTION 2822 - Afl ")INi' -lU1TS ': =t) t!:-•t tho Board approve the fol I .•..ing appointments: a. Jo *iis B. Rogers, Enginner for one official year at an annual salary of $7000. b. Iohn B. Rogers, Zoning Officer for one official year. C. R.:ger B. Sovocool, Attorney for one official year at an annual salary of $4,300. d. Anne M. Krohto, Clerk for two official years at an annual salary of $9,750. e. Gordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer for two official years at an annual salary of $6,500. f. David J. Allee, Acting Treasurer for one official year. g. David Pimentel, Village Forester for one official year. r,. Warren A. Blye, Acting Village Justice for one official year at the rate of $15.00 per week of service. Unanilously passed. Notion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2823 - OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES • VOTED that the First National Bank and Trust Company and the Tompkins County Trust Company, both of Ithaca, New York, be designated as the official depositories for the Village of Cayuga Heights funds for the fiscal year 1978 -79. Unanimously passed. Moved by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Phllbrick: RESOLUTION 2824 - OFFICIAL CHECK SIGNATURES VOTED that the Clerk be authorized to notify the official banks of the following names to be honored on checks for the fiscal year 1978 -79 with two signatures required: 1) F. G. Marcham, Mayor, or Rane F. Randolph, Deputy Mayor. 2) Gordon B. Wheeler, Treasurer, or David J. n i •, Acting Treasurer. Y) Arne M. Krohto, Clerk Unanimousi! passed. �t �t Notion i.ade by T-••.I'ee AI!c• -n, ri -onded by Trustee Pimentel: • RESCLUTION 2825 - OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER VOTED that the Ithaca Journal News be designated the official newspaper for the 1978- 79.fiscal year. Unanimously passed. MINUTES of Organization Mooting, h;,-Ii S, page 7 4 Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Plmentei: RESOLUTION 2826 - LEVY AND EXTEND TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND SEWER RENTS VOTED resolved that the amount of $231,750.74 be levied upon the taxable real property of the Village for the 1978 -79 fiscal year as real property taxes. Also VOTED resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessmrnt Roil the arrount to be levied against each parcel of real property shown thereon, according to the total levy of $231,750.74. Also VOTED resolved that the amount of $22,422.63 be levied upon the benefited properties In the Village for the 1978 -79 fiscal year as special assessment on sewer lines. Also VOTED resolved that the amount of $7,582.41 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1978 -79 fiscal year as special assessment on water Improvements. Also VOTED resolved that the amount of $51,760.95 be levied upon the benefited properties in the Village for the 1978 -79 fiscal year as special assessments on the water district. Also VOTED resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Assessment Rolls the amount to be charged against each benefited property shown thereon to the total levies as follows: For Special Assessment - Sewer Lines $22,422.63 For Special Assessment - Water Improvements 7,582.41 For Special Assessment - Water District 51,760.95 Also VOTED resolved that the amount of $294,336.00 be levied upon the benefited properties connected to the Village Sewer System for the 1978 -79 fiscal year. Also VOTED resolved to authorize and direct the Clerk to extend and carry out upon the Sewer Rent Assessment Roll the amount to be charged against each benefited property acr:rding to the total levy of $294,336.00. Unanimously passed. x r --9 U MINUTES of Organization Meerino. April 3, 19"' K:0 -lon made by Trustee F'hl (brick, seconds:! c.v Trustoe Pimentel : R7SOLUTIOPI 2827 - ESTABLISH RATES page 8 VOTED to establish rates for taxes,, spEcIal assessments, and sewer rents for the fiscal year 1978 -79 p^ follows: Real Property 'lax Sewer Plant Disposal and Maintenance 1,25; Units 1i Village 2,604 Units Outside Village 99 Units for Cornell and Airport Special :Assessment - Sewer Lines $2,072,750 Land Assessment in Village 81,905 feet Average Width of Lot in Village Special Assessment - Water Improvements $5,750,400 Total Assessment in Village 22,794 feet Average Width of Lot in Village Special Assessment - Water District Unanimously passed. $8.74 per M $56.00 per unit 84.00 per unit 56.00 per unit Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2828 - ADOPT BUDGET $2.164 per M .219 per foot $.395 per M .233 per foot $34.95 per unit VOTED to adopt the budget and appended salary and wage schedule for the fiscal year 1978 -79 as incorporated in the minutes of this meeting. Unanimously passod. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2829 - ADD DELINQUENT WATER BILLS TO 1978 -79 TAX ROLL VICTIM to autho&tze the Clerk to add to the Village tax bills, the amount of delinquent water bills dated prior to December 31, 1977. Trustee Allee voting Yes Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Pimentel voting Yes • Trustee Trustee Phllbrick Randolph voting voting Yes Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes `J • E 14N!t,'=S of Organization Meetlna, April 3, I ifs Moved by Trushae Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2830 - REGULAR MEETING DATE pago "'o VOILD 10 set the date for the regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Village of C -yuga Heights for the 1978 -79 official year as the third Monday In each month, excep-t 1ho April Organizational Meeting, which is set by law. Unanimously passed. The Board decided the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be heck: on Monday, May 15, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Anne Krohto Village Clerk