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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 9/18/1978,I . VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS �, BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held September 18, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees Ronald E. Anderson David J. Allee Shailer S. Philbrick David Pimentel Rene F. Randolph Stanley W. Warren Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler Attorney Engineer /7.oning Officer Police Chief Fire Chief Roger B. Sovocool John B. Rogers Harlin R. Mc Ewen Lowell T. George ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: John Gaines, Director of the Tompkins County Youth Bureau, Otto Schoenfeld, Theodore Penalver, Michael King, George Conneman. John Gaines talked about his recent appointment as Director of the Tompkins County Youth Bureau and explained briefly the functions of the Bureau and how the Village may participate in funding if it so desires. Mr. Otto Schoenfeld appeared before the Board requesting permission to substitute the installation of a swale across Michael King's property at 113 Warwick Place for the 34" culvert pipe which had been Included In the original Cambridge Place subdi- vision map in an effort to solve the water drainage problem in that area. The Clerk was Instructed to get together a copy of Resolution No. 2057 - Cambridge Place; a copy of the map entitled "Williamsburg Park Subdivision No. 4, dated October 7, 1969, which is on file in the Village Office; and a copy of Mr. King's deed.* Mr. Otto Schoenfeld has stated that he will make available to the Village drawings showing the drainage areas. The Attorney Is instructed to study these documents and will report his findings at the next meeting of the Board. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held August 21, 1978 as previous- ly furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. * * * O* Mr. Michael King objected to the Installation of a swale and requested that at least a 30" pipe be Installed so that his property would be the same In appearance as when he purchased it. MINUTES of Regular 14ociIng of Board of rruslues September 18, 1978 page 2 11otion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated September 18, 1978 in the following amounts: General Fund - $20,581.54; Sewer Fund - $11,860.50; Capital Fund - $41,840.00. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Clement Rosetti requesting permission to go beyond the 10:00 p.m. closing hour on New Year's Eve. Moved by Trustee Warren; seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2871 - APPROVE ROSETTI'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to write to Mr. Clement Rosettl granting him per- mission to hold a party on New Year's Eve with the following restrictions; namely, that the party cease no later than 2:00 a.m. and that he not advertise this party In the press, radio, or television. Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Allee voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes In the absence of Fire Chief Lowell T. George, Mayor Marcham presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTIOtJ 2872 - APPROVE FIRE COUNCIL PURCHASE VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Council of two additional monitors for the volunteer firemen at a cost not to exceed $300.00 Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Alles voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Pimentel voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes 0 is MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees page 3 September 18, 1978 Notion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the following transfers: TO FROM $'S A1620.51 V.H. Supplies A1990.0 Contingency 100.00 A1640.2 C.G. Equipment A1990.0 Contingency 600.00 A3120.2 P.D. Equipment A1990.0 Contingency 1,000.00 Unanimously passed. Treasurer Wheeler reported that at this time there is an uncollected amount of $11,000 in property taxes. He reported also that his quarterly report will be on the old basis and will be presented at the next meeting. Engineer /Zoning Officer John Rogers gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office. In regard to the Belcher proposal offered by Fred Thomas Associates at the August meeting, the Engineer reported that the road would be less than the 50 -ft. right - of -way required; and as such, would be considered a private road and would not be the Village's responsibility to maintain. He stated further that Insofar as the possibility of hooking up Into sewer and water mains is concerned, he could foresee no problem. The Attorney reported that from the standpoint of the Zoning Ordinance, the proposed duplex or semi- detached structures do not fit within the confines of the ordinance and, in fact, are contrary to it. Mr. Belcher will be required to obtain an "Environmental Impact Statement" if he plans to develop this property. Mayor Marcham was instructed to write to Mr. Fred Thomas informing him of the Board's action on the proposal. Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Randolph at 9:35 p.m. Otto Schoenfeld was given permission to apply for a single building permit based on the accessibility over his land to Burlelgh Drive. Engineer Rogers recommended that a committee be set up to look Into the implementa- tion by the Village of a sick leave policy. Engineer Rogers stated that the Brockway truck had been advertised for sale in the newspaper and that bids will be received in the Village Office on Wednesday, September 27, 1978. Engineer Rogers discussed a proposal for the purchase of a used ten -wheel truck with a 3000 - gallon tank to be used at the Sewage Treatment Plant for the disposal of sludge in a wet condition rather than a dry condition at a saving to the Village of $125 to $150 a week in the use of chemicals. MINUTES of Rogular Meeting of Board of Trustees page 4 September 18, 1978 SMoved by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Plmentel: RESOLUTION 2873 - PURCHASE OF CAB AND CHASSIS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT VOTED to authorize the purchase of a cab and chassis to be used at the Sewage Treat- ment Plant for the disposal of sludge in a wet condition at a cost of $2700. Trustee Anderson voting Yes Trustee Allee voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Plmentel voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes Moved by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2874 - PURCHASE OF A 3000 - GALLON TANK TO BE PLACED ON CHASSIS VOTED to authorize the purchase of a 3000 - gallon tank to be placed on the chassis at a cost not to exceed $1000. Trustee Anderson voting Yes • Trustee Aileo voting Yes Trustee Philbrick voting Yes Trustee Plmentel voting Yes Trustee Randolph voting Yes Trustee Warren voting Yes Sha)ler Philbrick, the Village representative to the S.C.L.I.W.C., reported that the Bolton Point Water Department, in cooperation with the Fire Department, will be flushing and testing hydrants and will notify the Clerk as to the schedule to be used for Cayuga Heights. Trustee Philbrick was Instructed to investigate the cost of the flow testing and to ask the Water Department to let the Village know when valves In the lines need replacing so that the Board can authorize necessary action. Trustee Philbrick was also Instructed to inform Bolton Point that they must have authorization from the Village before doing work on lateral lines. Attorney Sovocool reported that he has not as yet received a reply to his second letter to the New York State Public Service Commission protesting their ruling concerning the method of charging by utility companies for street lighting on streets with underground wiring. Attorney Sovocooi reported having received two notices of claims made against the Village of Cayuga Heights as follows: (1) CNA insurance Company for damages in- curred by George E. Treyz, Inc., to a 1968 International van on Devon Road, when it • collided with a tree limb, and (2) Leonard and Diana Dworsky, 8 Winthrop Drive, a claim in the amount of $1,000 for damages sustained when a sewer line owned and maintained by the Village became blocked causing sewage to back up and into their premises. Police Chief McEwen will supply the Attorney with additional information from police records to submit to the insurance carrier. MINUTES of Regular Meeting of Board of lrue5,,s September 18, 1978 page 5 Engineer Rogers was instructed to remove the remainder of the tree on Devon Road named in the notice of claim from the CNA Insurance Company. Otto Schoenfeld was denied his request to use the Village's sales tax exemption qualification in the purchase of materials for the construction of Cambridge Place roadway and services. Attorney Sovocool, after investigation of the matter, re- ported that the Village would be setting a precedent if it agreed to do this, and further, that the Village would appear to be involved in a tax evasion scheme. Chief McEwen read a letter from Joseph Walker, Division of the New York State Division for Youth. In his letter, Mr. Walker states that the Village is eligible for recreation reimbursement of $1600 and youth service reimbursement of $1400 for youth programs operated by the Village. Since these moneys have to be matched by' the Village and would entail a great deal of paperwork, Chief McEwen recommended that the Village decline to make application for these funds for 1979 programs. Consequently, the Village's state aid eligibility of these amounts becomes avail- able for the Town of Ithaca or the County. The Board agreed with Chief McEwen's recommendation, and he is to notify Mr. Gaines of the Board's decision. Chief McEwen reported that the signs at the entrance to Sunset Park are in need of replacing - one is missing and the other deteriorating. Chief McEwen will investi- gate the cost of replacement. He also brought up his concern about the deteriora- tion of the stone In masonry walls in Sunset Park and suggested that they needed repairing before winter. Engineer Rogers was Instructed to look into this matter and determine what needs to be done. Motion made by Trustee Pimentei, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 2874 - REFUND OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES VOTED to approve refund to Mrs. Jean A. Smith, 104 Berkshire Road (rear property). Error on tax bill for Cayuga Heights Sewer front feet - to delete 61 feet for front footage. Refund due - $13.36. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. • Anne M. Krohto Village Clerk