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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 6/16/1980138 MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING held June 16, 1980 at 7:15 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider amendments to Article IV, of the Cayuga Heights Ordinances as follows: Article IV, Section 5, c. Through Highways Designated (to add a new subdivision (16) Forest Drive from its intersection with The Parkway to its intersection with Hanshaw Road; and also Article IV, Section 5. d. (2) (to add a new subdivision (d) The Parkway from the south at its intersection with Highgate Road. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Ronald Anderson Trustees David Allee Jean Robinson Stanley Warren Attorney Roger Sovocool Treasurer Gordon Wheeler Engineer /Z.O. John Rogers Police Chief Harlin McEwen Fire Chief Lowell George ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham Trustees David Pimentel Shailer Philbrick OTHERS PRESENT: Al Gantert, Tim Martin, and numerous Village residents. Deputy Mayor Anderson opened the Public Hearing stating the intent of the hearing and that due notice had been published in the Ithaca Journal. After several comments, the Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:20 p.m. MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held June 16, 1980 at 7:30 in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Ronald Anderson Trustees David Allee Jean Robinson Stanley Warren Attorney Roger Sovocool Treasurer Gordon Wheeler Engineer /Z.O. John Rogers Police Chief Harlin McEwen Fire Chief Lowell George 6/16/8o 1341) ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham Trustees David Pimentel Shailer Philbrick OTHERS PRESENT: Al Gantert, Tim Martin, Mrs. Matyas, Mrs. Shoemaker, Messrs. Paleen, Cramer, Widding, Shull, MacDougall, Drs. Salerno and Sobel, and numerous others. Al Gantert, Director of Intramurals at Cornell, and Tim Martin, of Electrical Design of Buildings and Grounds, Cornell, presented to the Board plans of the proposed construction and lighting for Jessup Field. Mr. Gantert highlighted the proposed 1980 -81 schedule for fall and spring intramural sports, stating that the maximum time needed each evening would be the 5 -1/2 hours from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. He stated that parking will be allowed only at the existing parking lots. They were told that the Board would decide on a date for an informal public hearing and they would be notified. Deputy Mayor Anderson mentioned that Mayor Marcham and Trustee Robinson had met with Mr. Richard Backer on June 6 in an effort to find out what cost considerations were governing the School Board's discussions regarding the possible closing of Cayuga Heights School. He stated that copies of that report had been distributed to Trustees and that others who were interested obtained a copy at the Village Office; and further, that some of the statements in that report regarding figures were cited by concerned Villagers as possibly being in error. Numerous Villagers voiced their concerns regarding criteria, enrollment figures, energy costs, etc. After long discussion, the Board assured those present that they would try to seek information from the School Board relative to criteria being applied to the closings of elementary schools. Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held May 19, 1980 but to add to the Treasurer's report at the bottom of page 2 the following: "Payment of over $69,000 is still due from the Federal Government ", and to approve also the minutes of a Special Meeting held May 30, 1980 as furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. �t it Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Allee: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated June 16, 1980 in the fol- lowing amounts: General Fund - $6930.09; Sewer Fund - $12,447.63. Unanimously passed. Regarding the question of the Town's joint responsibility to regrade the unpaved portion of Remington Road, it was the Board's decision to negotiate with the Town regarding this at such time.as the Davis lot on that road is developed. Fire Chief Lowell George gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. 6/16/80 t40 Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3074 - APPROVE FIRE COUNCIL PURCHASES VOTED to authorize the Fire Council to make the following purchases: VOTED to authorize the Fire Council to make the fol lowing purchases: 400 ft. of 1 -3/411 fire hose at approximately $500.00. 400 ft. of 3 -in. fire hose at approximately $950.00. New floor covering for the bunk room bathroom at approximately $150.00. New floor covering for the main bathroom at approximately $110.00. New floor covering for the station rear entrance at approximately $185.00 Unanimously passed. s * � Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3075 - APPROVE SALE OF USED FIRE TRUCK fl VOTED to authorize the Fire Council to arrange for the sale of the used 1960 Ford, American LaFrance fire truck, and the Village Clerk to advertise for sealed bids with a minimum price of•$3,000. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Mee: RESOLUTION 3076 - APPROVE TRANSFERS TO FROM A14lo.1 A14lo.5 A1620.1 A1620.51 A164o.52 A3120.1 A3120.5 A3120.51 A341o.52 A5110.1 A5110.54 A816o.21 A8510.1 Clerk /Staff Salary Clerk Other Expense Village Salary V.H. Supplies C.G. Utilities Police Salaries Police - Other Expense Police Supplies F.D. Utilities Streets - Salaries Streets Signs Ref Coll Equip Maint Comm Beaut Salary 68120.1 S.L. Salaries C8120.21 S.L. Equip Maint G9030.0 6/16/80 Social Security A1410.2 A144o.5 A1620.4 A1620.5 A164o.1 A9010.0 A3120.52 A3120.52 A341o.5 A5142.51 A5142.51 A8160.1 A816o.53 SEWER FUND Clerk Equipment Engineer Other Expense V.H. Contract Service V.H. Other Expense C.G. Salary State Retirement Police Utilities Police Utilities F.D. Other Expense Snow Removal Supplies Snow Removal Supplies Ref Coll Salaries Ref Coll Insurance G8120.2 S.L. Equip (29000) G8130.51 S.P. Supplies (1,400) G8120.51 S.L. Supplies (250) 68120.53 S.L. Insurance (20) 68130.1 S.P. Salaries .. $'S 425.00 110.00 30.00 1.00 30.00 3,600.00 21.00 5.00 61.00 425.00 2.00 30.00 300.00 3,400.00� 270.00 425.00 I L 0 WATER USE FUND FROM 141 $'S P8320.0 Source of Water Supply Surplus 24,753.99 P8320.1 Source of Wtr Supp (city) Surplus 1,276.77 P8352.0 Water -Repay Overcharges Surplus 338.27 it ** Treasurer Wheeler reported that he had negotiated with two banks for a Capital Equipment Note of $100,000 and that the Tompkins County Trust Co., with a 6.5% interest rate, will issue the $100,000 note for five years. Police Chief Harlin McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3077 - AMEND ARTICLE IV, SECTION 5 of VILLAGEORDINANCES VOTED to amend Article IV, Section 5.c. Through Highways Designated (to add a new subdivision (16) Forest Drive from its intersection with The Parkway to its inter- section with'Hanshaw Road; and also Article IV, Section 5. d. (2) (to add anew subdivision (d) The Parkway from the south at its intersection with Highgate Road. Unanimously passed. s Attorney Sovocool reported that Mr. William Seymour, of Flavin's Jewelry Store, felt the increase in rent was too much and decided not to renew his lease. The Board will consider alternate uses for this property at the next meeting. Attorney Sovocool reported that in the Morusty and French zoning matters, he is still gathering data and stated that they both will ultimately be taken to court and cited for zoning violations unless they agree to conform. The Attorney will notify each of them to comply immediately. The Attorney will investigate the possibility of gaining access to the sewer out - fall pipe without having to trespass on Liberman's land and will report his findings at the next meeting. Engineer /Zoning Officer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. The Engineer reported that Mr. and Mrs. Michael King would not accept responsibili- ty for future maintenance of the swale drainage on their property and, therefore, refused to sign the Village's proposed agreement. The Board has instructed the Engineer to contact Harry Cornwall in connection with obtaining a license for the public use of his portion of the pathway between Texas Lane and the Village Green. If Mr. Cornwall is in agreement with this, the Attorney will then contact the Bernards for same. 6/16/$0 1.42 Engineer Rogers reported having attended a County meeting on June 5, 1980 in connection with the Safer Local Roads and Streets Program and stated that the Village will receive $31,212 in state bond funds with municipal participation in the costs of the program. The deadline for submitting application is October, 1980. The Attorney will review the Program Guidelines. Notion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3078 - APPROVE PARTICIPATION BY THE VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS IN A SAFER LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS PROGRAM VOTED to approve the participation by the Village of Cayuga Heights in a Safer Local Roads and Streets Program, and to authorize the construction of the Program by municipal forces or by a competitively let contract, with oversight of the Pro- gram by the County of Tompkins as provided for in the Program Guidelines and the State - County Agreement,w ith municipal participation in the costs of the program, and municipal maintenance of the completed improvements. WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1979, the Energy Conservation Through'Improved Transportation Bond Act, and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 1980, the New York State Legislature authorized and appropriated funds for a statewide Safer Local Roads and Streets Program, and WHEREAS, pursuant to these statues, the New York State Department of Transporta- tion has apportioned program funds to the municipality as follows: $31,212.00 (State Bond Funds) plus $10,404 (local match) = $41,616.00 (Total Program) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the municipality shall participate in the Safer Local Roads and Streets Program, pursuant to the terms of the Bond Act, the Program Guidelines and the State - County Agreement, and it is further RESOLVED that construction of the Program shall be by municipal foces or by com- petitive bid letting, with oversight by the County Superintendent; and it is further RESOLVED, that the municipality shall participate in the costs of the Program, with 75% reimbursement by State bond funds; and it is further RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Program, the Village of Cayuga Heights shall at its own expense properly maintain the completed project(s). IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Engineer, John B. Rogers be and he hereby is authorized to sign all project applications (TE215). Unanimously passed. Engineer Rogers reported that two bids had been received for a used truck from Cayuga Leasing, Inc.; however, he recommended that no action be taken on the bids at this time since he felt that more study. should be made regarding cost of leasing vs. purchasing a truck for removal of sludge at the sewer plant. 6/16/80 J-43 Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3079 - APPROVE ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMIT FOR IGA VOTED to confirm approval for a sign permit for S.M. Flickinger Co., Inc., for an IGA sign with outside dimensions of 61 in. x 42 in. Unanimously passed. * r RESOLUTION 3080 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF STAMPS VOTED to approve the purchase of 1000 window envelopes @ $167.00 and 1000 regular envelopes @ $166.00 for the Clerk's office. Unanimously passed. Notion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Warren: RESOLUTION 3081 - APPROVE REFUND TO MYRON STANTON VOTED to approve the refund of $34.02, Bolton Point Water Unit, to Mr. YTron Stanton of 105 W. Remington Road per his letter dated 6/2/80 in which he states he has only one living unit at this address. Unaninously passed. x � Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Warren: RESOLUTION 3082 - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE CONNEMAN AS REPRESENTATIVE TO S.C.L.I.W.C. VOTED to confirm the appointment of George Conneman as the Village representative to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. Unanimously passed. r Deputy Mayor Anderson will contact Noel Desch regarding the feasibility of collec- ing data which would indicate how many participants of the Youth Bureau program are from the Cayuga Heights area. The Board set the date June 27, 1980 at 4:00 p.m. for an informal public hearing in connection with the Cornell playing fields on Triphammer and Jessup Roads. The Clerk is instructed to send notice of this meeting to residents in that neighborhood. After further discussion concerning the school closing issue, Deputy Mayor Anderson was authorized to write to Mrs. Mary McGinnis, Chairman of the Board of Education, with a copy to Mr. Richard Backer, reiterating the Village Board's commitment to the position that it should not offer any suggestions on educational policy as it relates to the Ithaca School Distruct but that it does feel responsible to the Villagers in their roles as taxpayers, to seek answers to questions that arise from the School Board's financial discussions, and to include in his statement a copy of the following resolution: 6/16/80 4 4 Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Robinson: I RESOLUTION 3083 - SCHOOL DISTRICT URGED BY VILLAGE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND MAKE AVAILABLE EXPLICIT CRITERIA RE SCHOOL CLOSING VOTED to authorize Deputy Mayor Anderson to write to the School Board and to state that at a regular meeting of the Village Board on June 16,1980, the basds for closing elementary schools were contested by a number of Village residents. The Village Board urges the School District to develop explicit criteria for school closings and give evidence that these criteria are being applied evenhandedly. The Village Board respectfully suggests to the School Board that these criteria be made available for study and comment by this and other school communities, and that no final decisions be made regarding the closing of schools until there has been opportunity for timely reaction by concerned taxpayers. Trustees Allee and Robinson voted yes; Trustee Warren abstained. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m. Anne Krohto Village Clerk ---------------------------------------^---------------------------- MINUTES of an informal public hearing regarding renovation and increased level of usage of Cornell- Jessup intramural fields. Village Hall- June 27, 1980. 4:00 p.m. Attendance: Deputy Mayor Anderson; Trustees Robinson, Philbrick, Warren; Treasurer Wheeler. For Cornell: Athletic Director Schultz, Ralph Bacon, Kathy Frye. Press: Matt Leone. Public: Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Laux, Mrs. Bethe. The Deputy Mayor declared a probable conflict of interest and asked Trustee Robinson to chair the meeting. Mrs. Schultz outlined the general plans for renovation, including increased field area, lighting, parking. Information relative to numbers of teams and participants was used to justify need to use the area until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday for a 2 -month period in the fall and shorter period in the spring semester. Mr. Bacon demonstrated one of the light fixtures to be used, a metal Halide directed beam unit. Questions were raised relative to noise levels, use as a band practice area, parking, and types of fence which might be installed. It was determined that a somewhat noisy group the previous evening had been incidental to a 4 -H conference , held on campus, and that the Athletic Department was not involved. 6/27/80