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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 3/17/1980120 MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held March 17, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham Trustees David Allee Ronald Anderson Shailer S. Philbrick Jean Robinson. Stanley Warren Attorney Roger Sovocool Engineer /Z.O. John Rogers Police Chief Harlin Mc Ewen Fire Chief Lowell George ABSENT: Trustee David Pimentel Treasurer Gordon Wheeler OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Alfred Klaer and Mr. Fred Morris Mayor Marcham announced that since Chief Mc Ewen was feeling a bit "under the weather" there would be a slight change in the format of the meeting and asked the Police Chief to give his report, a copy of which is on file in the Village Office. Chief McEwen presented to the Board a map given to him by Village of Lansing Trustee Ann Furry, in connection with the continuin g discussions by that Planning Board regarding ways to improve the traffic flow on North Triphammer Road to the north of the Cayuga Heights line. It was suggested by the Village of Lansing that perhaps Cayuga Heights should consider a second northbound lane approaching Sheraton Drive to facilitate right turns onto Sheraton Drive. Mrs. Furry requested an informal opinion of the Village of Cayuga Heights Board regarding this suggestion, and after brief discussion it was agreed that this lane would be unnecessary at this time. Chief Mc Ewen reported that the necessary material had been furnished in connection with the contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Security and Engergy System, Inc., for the purpose.of housing electronic equipment in the Village Hall basement. The Village Attorney will check into the question of liability insurance. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED that the Attorney complete the lease agreemen in the form he feels appropri- ate and that the Mayor be authpri to sign it. nanimously passed. GAei'.�' ,daau-e�7' -t{ y. ly * ar Chief MCEwen left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 3/17/80 n r /01 / Mr. Fred Morris, of the County Housing Committee, spoke before the Board on the need for housing for senior citizens and, in particular, the feasible development of such housing in the area of the Community Corners; to wit, the land on East Upland Road owned by Mrs. Katharine Heasley and presently zoned residential. After dis- cussion regarding zoning restrictions, and so forth, the Board agreed to meet again with Mr. Morris after he has had an opportunity to meet with Hunt Bradley to see if he would be interested in such an undertaking and, if so, to return to the Board with proposals for review. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson: VOTED to approve the minutes.of a regular meeting held February 18, 1980 and the Annual Residents meeting held February 19, 1980 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. * * a Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Robinson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated March 17, 1980 in the following amounts: General Fund — $12,121.04; Sewer Fund - $13,463.36. Unanimously passed. Attorney Sovocool reported on the following: in regard to the title information for the Village -owned strip of land at the end of Cambridge Place - the abstract company has run into a snag and he will furnish the information as soon as it is available; he is still waiting for a reply to a letter to Richard Parmenter in connection with his lot on The Parkway which he wishes to relinquish to the Village. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor referred to a notice from Gowdy and Hunt, engineers to the Village of Lansing, of a Public Information Meeting on March 20, 1980 about the proposed sewer project for the Village of Lansing. Discussion arose regarding the interests of the Village of Cayuga Heights in this matter. The Attorney will review the contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing and contact the Mayor regarding its terms. In regard to a request from Northeast Transit for an increased contribution from this Village, the Police Department will attempt to monitor its use by Villagers after the Cornell vacation is over so as to determine how much of the service is used by students who live in the Village. Cornell University will stage an exhibition of the works of Louis Agassiz Fuertes in Olin Library beginning April 16 and has asked the Mayor if they may borrow for the exhibition the framed copy of the print of the Great Horned Owl. .jo.34 RESOLUTION 3034 - AUTHORIZE THE LOAN OF THE GREAT HORNED OWL TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY VOTED to authorize the loan of the Guertes print "The Great Horned Owl" to Cornell University for their exhibition of the works of Fuertes. Unanimously passed. e Mayor Marcham reported that on the Water Commission and he is still seeking a asked for suggestions person to represent the of qualified persons to Village whom he could write. Several names were offered, and the Mayor will make further attempts to fill this vacancy on the Commission. Attorney Sovocool reported on the following: in regard to the title information for the Village -owned strip of land at the end of Cambridge Place - the abstract company has run into a snag and he will furnish the information as soon as it is available; he is still waiting for a reply to a letter to Richard Parmenter in connection with his lot on The Parkway which he wishes to relinquish to the Village. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Mayor referred to a notice from Gowdy and Hunt, engineers to the Village of Lansing, of a Public Information Meeting on March 20, 1980 about the proposed sewer project for the Village of Lansing. Discussion arose regarding the interests of the Village of Cayuga Heights in this matter. The Attorney will review the contract between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing and contact the Mayor regarding its terms. In regard to a request from Northeast Transit for an increased contribution from this Village, the Police Department will attempt to monitor its use by Villagers after the Cornell vacation is over so as to determine how much of the service is used by students who live in the Village. Cornell University will stage an exhibition of the works of Louis Agassiz Fuertes in Olin Library beginning April 16 and has asked the Mayor if they may borrow for the exhibition the framed copy of the print of the Great Horned Owl. .jo.34 RESOLUTION 3034 - AUTHORIZE THE LOAN OF THE GREAT HORNED OWL TO CORNELL UNIVERSITY VOTED to authorize the loan of the Guertes print "The Great Horned Owl" to Cornell University for their exhibition of the works of Fuertes. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Elizabeth Mount in which she requests that the Board give some thought to constructing a sidewalk on East Upland Road between , Triphammer Road and the Community Corners. The Mayor is instructed to write to her stating that the sidewalk problems of the whole Village will be considered by the Board and that positive action will be taken as soon as it makes a determina- tion regarding the mode of approach. Fire Chief Lowell George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Fire Chief George advised the Board of the increasing costs incurred by the Fire Station for electricity and gas and presented a list of improvements for conserv- ing energy. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION.3G3y'- AUTHORIZE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXPERIMENT WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM VOTED to authorize the Fire Chief to go forward with his energy conservation pro- gram at the Fire Station; in particular, to experiment with Items 1, 2, and 4 in the list of improvements that he suggested, a copy of which is attached in the Minute Book. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: , 303 RESOLUTION g%6-- DOG CONTROL - LOCAL LAW NO. 1 of 1980 VOTED to adopt the following Local Law No. 1 of 1980 entitled Dog Control: (copy attached in Minute Book). Unanimously passed. it ** Motion made by Trustee Robinson, yyseconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3037 -- TENTATIVE BUDGET VOTED to recomment the 1980 -81 Tentative Budget to the new Board for adoption at the Organization Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 1980. Unanimously passed. Attorney Sovocool will contact Mr. William Seymour, of Flavin's Jewelry, to advise him of the Board's decision to renew his three -year lease which expires June 30, 1980 at a monthly rate of'$350 for an additional three -year period. Engineer /Zoning Officer John Rogers gave his report and filed it in the Village Office. i 1.23 Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: ® RESOLUTION .3038-- HIRE DAVID OWENS TO FULL -TIME POSITION VOTED to hire David Owens to full -time position of laborer effective April 1, 1980 at an annual salary of $7100. Unanimously passed. Engineer Rogers reported that he had received a letter from Mr. D.W. Singley of 2225 N. Triphammer Road in which he requested that the Village correct the problem in connection with his house foundation drain system which, prior to the construc- tion of the sidewalk on N. Triphammer Road, had drained into the road ditch. After discussion and consultation with the Attorney and Engineer, the Board decided that the matter was not one for which they could assume responsibility; and the Mayor was instructed to write to Mr. Singley to so inform him. Motion made by Trustee Philbrickk��,, seconded by Trustee Anderson: 3 ��- RESOLUTION 303 ANNUAL OEGANIZATION MEETING VOTED to set the Annual Organization Meeting for Wednesday, April 2, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed. * * r ® Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: dos-J' RESOLUTION 3047 - PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget for the fiscal year 1980 -81 in the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 1980. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 1 Anne Kroh -to Village Clerk