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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 12/18/19784- AA VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHT: BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held December 18, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. In the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham; Trustees David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson, Shaller S. Philbrick, David Plmentel, Rane F. Randolph, Stanley W. Warren; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sovocool; Engineer /Toning Officer John B. Rogers; Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen; Fire Chief Lowell T. George. ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: None. Motion made by Trustee Plmentel, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held November 20, 1978 and a special meeting held December I, 1978 with the following change from the mimeo- graphed coplss furnished the Trustees of the regular meeting held November 20, 1978 in the P.esclui• ion No. 2887, second sentence to be amended as follows: "Any portion of the $2,000 which exceeds one -half of the total cost of the project is to be refunded to Otto Schoenfeld." Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated December 18, 1978 in the following amounts: General Fund - $7,442.19; Sewer Fund - $7,479.99. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham read his report and it is on file In the Village Office. After a lengthy discussion regarding Ivar Johnson's plans for development of the Texas Lane area, Trustee Phlibrick stated that he will get in touch with Noel Desch Town Supervisor, to discuss matters relating to this and will attend the meeting of the Town Planning Board scheduled for Tuesday evening, December 19, 1978 in order to present the Village's position. Mayor Marcham reported that he had received word from the Mayor of Lansing that there was the prospect that the Hi -Speed Checkwelgher Co. of Ithaca might move into the Cornell Research Park area and call on the Village of Cayuga Heights for sewer service. The Board agreed that the original sewer agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Cornell University with respect to University Research Park should be looked Into to determine to what degree this contract can be interpreted to Include activity of this kind. The Mayor mentioned receiving a proposed new Dog volve the County, the City of Ithaca, and the Tow Villages an option to participate. Chief McEwen with the Mayor toward a recommendation for futur e eliminate our present contract for dog control s e arrangerpents, probably contractually, with the T Control contract which would In- ns of the County, and gives the will review the contract and work Board action. The proposal would rvice with the S.P.C.A.; different own of Ithaca would be necessary. / M WTES of Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees... page 2 1978 Oe<- lff Fire Chief Lowell T. George gave his report and'lt is on file in the Village Office. Fire Chief George reported that the resident driver, John Patte, will be moving out of the apartment above the Fire Station In the Spring of 1979. He stated that the Fire Council will endeavor to find a replacement for Mr. Patte, and he will report to the Board at a future meeting. Treasurer Wheeler reported that he will send a memo to Mayor Marcham regarding disability Insurance plans which might, in due course, go out for bid to agencies. He will report on this at the next meeting. Attorney Sovocool reported having received from Harry Hamilton, Attorney for Otto Schoenfeld the deed to Cambridge Place and also the Letter of Credit for $2,000 which is to be filed in the Clerk's Office. Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Randolph: RESOLUTION 2890 - ACCEPT DEED TO CAMBRIDGE PLACE VOTED to accept the deed to Cambridge Place roadway and to direct the Attorney to record the deed at the County Clerk's Office. Unanimously passed. After reviewing the latest correspondence from Wlmsatt and Briggs, Attorney Sovocool stated that their letter contained no new information, and he still believes this to be a private water Iine. After some discussion, the Mayor was instructed to issue an Invitation to Mr. Wlmsatt and Mr. Briggs to attend the next Board meeting In January and to explain to them that we have consulted with the Attorney, and he does not find In their statement anything new but they can come and present their case orally. Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2891 - ABOLISH MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION - CREATE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC POSITION VOTED to abolish a Motor Equipment Operator position and create in its place an Automotive Mechanic position. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2892 - HIRE BRUCE HOYT TO FILL NEW POSITION • VOTED to hire Mr. Bruce Hoyt to the new position of Automotive Mechanic, effective December Ii, 1978, at an annual salary of $10,400. Unanimously passed. MINUTES OF Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees page 3 -- Nevember 20x-19 ° s.�e�ei / ,f/ll X / 40 Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION'2893 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH GARY GLEASON VOTED to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Mr. Gary Gleason, Sewer Plant Operator, after Attorney has approved the contract. The contract is to run from June I, 1978 to May 31, 1979, with provisions for automatic renewal. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2894 - PURCHASE STAMPED ENVELOPES VOTED to approve the purchase of 500 stamped, printed envelopes for the Police Dept. and 2000 stamped, printed envelopes for the Village Justice. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 0 0 Anne Krohto Village Clerk