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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Mtg. Minutes 2/20/1979M MINUTES of the Annual Residents Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held February 20, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Trustees i Engineer /Z.0 Police Chief F. G. Marcham David J. Allee, Ronald E. Anderson Sheller S. Philbrick David Pimentel Rane F. Randolph John B. Rogers Harlin R. McEwen Village Justice ' William Tucker Dean ABSENT: Trustee Stanley W. Warren; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler; Attorney Roger B. Sov0000l; Fire Chief Lowell T. George t OTHERS PRESENT: Numerous Village residents, representatives from the Ithaca Journal and WTKO radio station. i' Motion was made'and seconded from the floor that the Mayor and Clerk serve as Chairman and Secretary of the meeting. The motion carried. Mayor "Marcham gave his annual report and it is on file in the Village Office. In the opening remarks, Mayor Marcham stated that the affairs of the Village have pursued a normal pattern of development through the past year. He commented on the special problems that have come before the Board recently - concerns regarding water and sewer matters in connection with the proposed 'de ve I opment of the Texas Lane area. The proposed closing of Cayuga Heights School has led to much discus- sion, and the Mayor commented on the action taken by the Village Board In connection with this matter. The Mayor commented also, on the present system of charging for sewer rents and stated the Board will be examining possible ways of changing the manner in which these charges are calculated. There were numerous questions concerning the Cayuga Heights School closing and several residents asked about sewer rent charges and if an increase in rates could be expected for the coming year. The Treasurer's Report to Taxpayers showing receipts and expenditures is filed in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham referred to this report and state d that in the Treasurer's absence, Trustee Randolph would be happy to answer questions relating to this report. Engineer Rogers reported on the procedures used by the Village Department of Public Works in regard to snowplowing and'the use of salt and sand only on curves, hillls, and intersections. He reported on the success of the Sewage Treatment Plant in the tertiary treatment of sewage and of the fact that the plant far surpasses the re- quirements of the State.- Engineer Rogers answered questions from the floor regarding the paving of streets, snowplowing procedures, as well as operation of the sewage treatment plant. Zoning Officer Rogers listed those residents who had been granted and those who had been denied zoning variances in the past year. 2/20/79 1 I 45 Village Justice William Tucker Dean gave his report and placed it on file in the Village Office. He "reported that convictions for driving with varying degrees of impairment by alcohol have reached a chew high, and told of the manner In which these cases were disposed of. Police Chief Harlin R. Mc Ewen gave his report and it is on file In the Village Office. Chief McEwen gave a brief summary of the activities of'the Police Dept. during the past year and reported that in conjunction with the Cayuga Heights Fire Dept., they have-instituted a more comprehensive response for emergency medical cases. - J In the,absence of Fire Chief Lowell T. George, Trustee Anderson presented the annual report and it is on file in the Village Office. Trustee Anderson spoke briefly about the Village's fire inspection system and stated that Eugene Dymek, Fire Inspector, would be happy to advise with any householder In the Village regarding 'fire prevention. He referred to the first aid squad, stating that fifteen members have recently completed the course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Village Forester, David Pimentel, presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. '' Forester Pimentel reported that the number of diseased elms is down to 47 this year as compared to 1,650 in 1974. He remarked that hundreds of small elms are growing in various sections of the Village. The report of the Nominating Committee was presented by Chairman Verne A. Fogg. The following is a list of those nominated for a two -year term as Trustee and who wlll be candidates In the next election to be held on March 20, 1979. Ronald E. Anderson Seth Burchard ` Nelson Greer Martha Oberrender !! Shailer Philbrick David Pimentel There being no nominations from the floor, it was moved and seconded that the nomi- nations be closed. Wnanimously passed. i Dooley Kiefer, a Village resident, raised a question concerning glass collection throughout the Village. The Mayor responded saying there is difficulty In estab- lishing a collection system that would fit Into the Village refuse collection pattern. Carol Kammen, a Village resident, stated that "perhaps Villagers should have a say In this matter; and further, that perhaps paper could be added to glass collection. The Mayor questioned1the audience as to other topics that might be included in a letter to Villagers. The matter of sewer rents units was suggested, and the Mayor stated he w661d 'consider sending such a letter. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ! ! OAn4n4e Village Clerk II i 2/20/79