Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 6/18/1979A Moved by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 2945 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the transfer of funds recommended by Treasurer Wheeler. List to be inserted in Minute Book. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the abstract of audited vouchers as submitted by the Treasurer. Unanimously passed. * * a Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. 5/29/79 F. G. Marcham, Mayor MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held June 18, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider proposals for a new method of assessing sewer rents. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees Ronald E. Anderson Shailer S. Philbrick Rane F. Randolph Stanley W. Warren Attorney Roger B. Sovocool Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen ABSENT: Trustees David J. Allee David Pimentel Engineer /Z.O. John B. Rogers Fire Chief Lowell T. George OTHERS PRESENT: William Batt, William Paleen, Dr. Richard Salerno, WHCU representative. Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing by declaring the intent of the hearing and that due notice had been published. William Batt, Village resident who is not presently connected to the Village sewer system but maintains his own septic system, asked questions regarding possible future cost of his eventual connection to the sewer system. Mayor Marcham read a statement of the conclusions of the Committee to study sewer rent charges which met on June 15, 1979. The Board is reconsidering the present system for calculating sewer rents which gives rise to difficulties in applying the concept of the family. 6/18/79 66 The Board regards, as an alternative to the present system, the possibility of tying sewer rents to water use. If the Board were to take this course it would have in its policy a plan for a charge for minimal use; i.e., a paid nominal charge which would apply to each living unit served by the sewer system, to each store in a commercial complex, and according to a formula to be devised, to schools, churches, and fraternity and sorority houses. In the case of apartment houses, commercial complexes, schools, churches, and fraternity and sorority houses there would be an additional charge to the charges mentioned above, a minimal charge for each'building. In the 50 or so instances where, in the area served by the Village sewer system, persons do not use Bolton Point water, the Board will devise a formula appropriate to their use of the sewer system. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of tying rents to water use, thereby providing a more equitable method of charge for sewer rents. The meeting was closed at 7:45 p.m. Anne Kr to 6/18/79 Village Clerk MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights I held June 18, 1979 at 7:40 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees Ronald E. Anderson Sheller S. Philbrick Bane F. Randolph Stanley W. Warren Attorney Roger B. Sovocool Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler Police Chief Harlin R. McEwen Supervisor of Public Works Robert T. Tyrrell ABSENT: Trustees David J. Allee David Pimentel Engineer /Z.O. John B.'Rogers Fire Chief Lowell T. George ' OTHERS PRESENT: William Paleen, Dr. Richard Salerno, WHCU representative. 6/18/79 6 Mayor Marcham stated that he had received a telephone call from Fred Widding, School Board member, and others in relation to the Cayuga Heights School closing. Mr. William Paleen and Dr. Richard Salerno gave their views regarding the school closing and urged the Board to take action once again in the matter. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Randolph: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held May 21, 1979 and the minutes of a special meeting held May 29, 1979 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeograph form. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated June 18, 1979 in the following amounts: General Fund - $25,727.42 ($18,105.97 payment of bills as of June 1, 1979 and $7,621.45 in payment of bills as of May 31, 1979): Sewer Fund - $29,397.80 ($6,621.51 in payment of bills as of June 1, 1979 and $22,776.29 in payment of bills as of May 31, 1979)• Unanimously passed. * e • Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from the Tompkins County Office for the Aging regarding the changes in the Law on Real Property Tax Exemption for the Elderly which would permit municipalities to set income eligibility at any level between $3000 and $8000 for homeowners aged 65 and up who qualify. Mayor Marcham was in- structed to inquire of the Assessment Office how many Village homeowners have applied for this exemption on Town, County, and school taxes. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mayor Smidt in which he states that the Village of Lansing expects to submit an application in the near future for a grant which in- cludes funds for the design and construction of an interceptor sewer to the Cayuga Heights Sewer Treatment Plant. Mayor Marcham is instructed to write Mayor Smidt requesting that the attorneys and engineers from both municipalities arrange to meet to discuss the legal questions which might arise in the matter and also to inquire about the dimensions of the interceptor sewer at the point where'ttienters the Village. Mayor Marcham reported that he has not received a reply to his letter to Noel Desch in which he requested information regarding the funds from which the Town will pay its contribution to the Northeast Transportation Program. Mayor Marcham reported also that, according to information provided by the Assessment Office, the Village of Cayuga Heights pays 31% of the Town's General Fund. It was the opinion of the Board that the Village will continue to pay a survivor's portion of the health insurance for Martha Haskins (Mrs. Frank Haskins) in the event of Frank's death prior to hers, since upon his retirement the Village agreed to his ' participation in the health insurance program in lieu of his participation in the Village retirement plan. Report of the Fire Chief was presented in his absence and is on file in the Village Office. 6/18/ -9 68 Mayor Merchant asked if there was discussion about the report, and Trustee Anderson stated the Fire Council will soon begin preparation for specifications for bid for • new fire engine to replace Engine No.'202. Trustee Philbrick questioned the need for • new truck and raised the issue of how the Fire Underwriters arrive at their require- ments for the number of trucks, etc. Trustee Anderson agreed to obtain the most recent Underwriter's report and to discuss with the Fire Council the feasibility of possibly reconditioning the old truck. ' Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2943 - APPROVE TRANSFERS VOTED to approve the following transfers: P8397.61 Note Repayment- Principal P8397.7 Note Repayment- Interest 133.00 , Unanimously passed. x * x Treasurer Wheeler referred to letters he had received from Congressman McHugh and Robert F. Beery of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in regard to his request for information regarding final grant payment for sewer plant construction project. The letter from Mr. Berry stated that he anticipated that the audit will be completed in late summer, 1979, and the final State payment will be made four to six weeks after the final audit. It was the decision of the Board to negotiate a new contract with Gary Gleason, Village sewer plant operator, as requested by Mr. Gleason. Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it is. on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2944 - APPROVE INCREASE IN HOURLY RATES FOR PART -TIME POLICE OFFICERS VOTED to authorize raising the part -time police officers' pay rate effective June 15, 1979 as follows: Robert D. Day from $4.25/hr. to $4.50 /hr; David P. Barnes from $4.00 /hr. to $4.25/hr; and Dale A. Johnson'from $4.00 /hr. to $4.25/hr. I Unanimously passed. 6/18/79 To! FROM $'S A1620.1 Vil lage Hall Salaries A1420.5 Attorney Other Expense 33.60 A1620.5 Village Hall Other Exp A1420.5 Attorney Other Expense 4.43 A1410.5 Clerk Other Expense A1420.5 Attorney Other Expense 20.38 A5110.1 Streets Salaries A5110.22 Streets Equip Rental 384.46 P8397.61 Note Repayment- Principal P8397.7 Note Repayment- Interest 133.00 , Unanimously passed. x * x Treasurer Wheeler referred to letters he had received from Congressman McHugh and Robert F. Beery of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in regard to his request for information regarding final grant payment for sewer plant construction project. The letter from Mr. Berry stated that he anticipated that the audit will be completed in late summer, 1979, and the final State payment will be made four to six weeks after the final audit. It was the decision of the Board to negotiate a new contract with Gary Gleason, Village sewer plant operator, as requested by Mr. Gleason. Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it is. on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2944 - APPROVE INCREASE IN HOURLY RATES FOR PART -TIME POLICE OFFICERS VOTED to authorize raising the part -time police officers' pay rate effective June 15, 1979 as follows: Robert D. Day from $4.25/hr. to $4.50 /hr; David P. Barnes from $4.00 /hr. to $4.25/hr; and Dale A. Johnson'from $4.00 /hr. to $4.25/hr. I Unanimously passed. 6/18/79 W11 Chief McEwen asked for the Board's permission to allow Richard Young to use the Police darkroom in return for his taking photographs of accidents and crime scenes and doing their processing without cost to the Village. The Board agreed to this arrangement, and Chief McEwen will work out the details. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2945 - PURCHASE ENVELOPES VOTED to approve purchase of 2000 window envelopes at a cost of $334.00 for the Clerk's office. Unanimously passed. x Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 2946 - APPROVE REFUND ON VILLAGE TAX VOTED to authorize the refund to Mrs. Helen E. Swank, 205 Cayuga Heights Road, $48.00 for sewer rent and $34.51 for Bolton Point Water units charged in error by the Assessment Department. Unanimously passed. e Mayor Marcham read a letter from F,`red H. Thomas Associates, P.C., in which Mr. Thomas on behalf of Mr. Donald Belcher, requests a change in zoning on the Belcher property to allow for the development of owner- occupied, attached housing units with common land ownership. After discussion, the Mayor was instructed to write to Mr. Thomas informing him that the Board wished the property owner, himself, to initiate action regarding rezoning. Also, to state that if the Board is to continue consideration of this matter, it will be necessary for them to know what kind of rezoning Mr. Thomas has in mind. Note: Trustee Randolph absented himself from the discussion regarding the Belcher matter. Supervisor of Public Works, Robert Tyreell, presented to the Board the proposal of Hanna and Hamilton, Inc., regarding the sand and salt spreader. Motion made by Trustee Randolph, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2947 - AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SALT SPREADER IN EXCHANGE FOR CHEVROLET TRUCK WITH SAND SPREADER VOTED to authorize the acquisition of a 10 -foot Air -Flo, Model AF Engine -drive sand and salt spreader from Hanna and Hamilton, Inc., in exchange for one C /50 Chevrolet truck chassis complete with used "Air -Flo" 9 -foot hopper type sand spreader, less plow equipment, for a total allowance of $4,461.00 and at no cost to the Village. ' Unanimously passed. 6/18/79 71 In regard to the handling of the school closing issue, Mayor Marcham was instructed to write to the School Board requesting a copy of the document in which the Commis- sioner of Education originally authorized the consolidation of the Cayuga Heights School with the others in the District and, further, a request for a copy of the opinion rendered by the School's attorney in connection with the disposition of the land on which C.H.S. stands in case of its closing. The Board also instructdd the Mayor to make the School Board aware of the problem created for small children who would have to cross heavy patterns of traffic on foot if they had to go from the Village to the Northeast School. The Engineer /Z.O.'s report is on file in the Village Office. In the Engineer's absence, the Mayor instructed the Board to review the report and state any question they might have in regard to it. In regard to the Engineer's recommendation that the Village and Schoenfeld proceed with a plan to build a system of ditches and earth berms to protect Mr. Conneman's property from water run -off from the Cambridge Place sub - division and also to direct water flow across Mr. King's property, the Board judged that the basic agree- ment should be between Schoenfeld and King; the Village involvement should be limited to the participation in an agreement on an easement. In regard to the Engineer's question as to whether theBoard prefers a written agreement with Dr. Rubenstein rather than a lease in regard to Village parking privileges on the property owned by him in exchange for the Village's absorbing one -half of the paving costs of these parking areas and also absorbing the cost of snow removal on the common drive and the adjoining parking areas, it was the Attorney's opinion that a written agreement would suffice and he will meet the Engineer to go over this and work it out. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 2948 - REMOVE ROBERT LEONARD FROM FULL -PAY STATUS AND TO RECEIVE WORMEN'S COMPENSATION IN LIEU OF SALARY VOTED to remove Robert Leonard from full -pay status to that of receiving New York State Workmen's Compensation at the earliest possible date. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Anne Kroh o Village Clerk 6/18/79