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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/21/1980147 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held July 21, 1980 at 7:30 p.m, in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees Ronald Anderson David Allee Shailer Philbrick David Pimentel Jean Robinson Stanley Warren ABSENT: Attorney Treasurer Engineer /Z.O. Police Chief Fire Chief Roger Sovocool Gordon Wheeler John Rogers Harlin McEwen Lowell George OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. A. Egner, Mrs. Sisler, Dr. and Mrs. Salerno, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kalter, Otto Schoenfeld Mr. Anton Egner, Arthitect, presented drawings in connection with a proposal to en- large the apartment capacity of the Westview Apartments. After some discussion, the Board encouraged Mr. Egner and the owners of Westview Apartments to proceed with their plans for expansion and to return before the Board at a future time with an updated presentation. Dr. Richard Salerno appeared before the Board to express his concerns in regard to the closing of Cayuga Heights School. He stated that it was his belief that the community "had been dealt an unfair judgment" in the school closing, that the School Board had no intention of doing anything with the building, and further, he urged the Board to take a stand in the matter to seek new information regarding the reasons for closing, and inquire of the District what plans it may have for the future use of the building. Dr. Salerno referred to a letter written by .Deputy Mayor Anderson to the School Board in June requesting further information and asked if there had been a response to this letter. Mayor Marcham stated that he and Trustee Robinson had met with Mr. Backer and was told that the School Board was prepared to lease the Ceytga Heights play space and he reiterated the Board's commitment to the position that it should not involve itself in school policy and that the Village representatives on the School Board are responsible for seeking information from the school administration. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the minutes of a Public Hearing and the regular meeting held June 16, 1980 and also of a Special Meeting held July 2, 1980, as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. Unanimously passed. s 7/21/80 li Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated July 21, 1980 in the fol- lowing amounts: General Fund - $150,623.64; Sewer Fund - $20,743.84. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham reported that he and Trustee Robinson met with Mr. Backer and Mr. Banner to discuss questions that might arise regarding the use of. the Cayuga Heights School property now that the School Board has decided to close the school. The notes on this meeting will be distributed to Board members. A letter was read from Noel Desch, Town Supervisor, requesting permission by the Town Board for the use of the Village Hall for Election District N7 should it become necessary to move the poling place from the Cayuga Heights School. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3086 - BOARD TO FIND SPACE IF NECESSARY TO MOVE POLLING PLACE VOTED to authorize the Mayor to write to Noel Desch, Town Supervisor, advising that the Board will undertake to find adequate space for Election District No. 7, should it become necessary to move the polling place, and the exact location will be decided by the Board of Trustees. • Unanimously passed. r Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from the Tompkins County Office for the Aging re- garding the changes in the law which would permit municipalities to set income eligi- bility at the $9200 level for homeowners aged 65 and up who qualify in other respects. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3087 - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CHANGE IN THE LAW ON EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY VOTED to hold a Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m., August 18, 1980, in the Village Hall to consider the changes in the Law on Real Property Tax Exemption for the Elderly. Unanimously passed. ear* In the absence of Fire Chief Lowell George, Trustee Anderson gave a report and it is on file in the Village Office. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3088 - APPROVE FIRE COUNCIL PURCHASES VOTED to approve the purchase by the Fire Council of 15 leather cases for radio I pagers at a cost of $11.00 each. Unanimously passed. /Ile 149 Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3089 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF PAGER TO REPLACE ONE WHICH WAS DESTROYED VOTED to authorize the Fire Chief to purchase a new pager to replace the one which was destroyed during a recent fire, at a cost of $231.50. Unanimously passed. it *e Treasurer Wheeler reported that the Annual Report is completed and is presently in the typing stage and that he will use this report as a basis for preparing the report which will be distributed to Trustees at next month's meeting. The Treasurer reported that there is still $25,800.00 in uncollected taxes and sewer rents. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Allee: RESOLUTION 3090 - CONFIRM ATTENDANCE BY TREASURER AT MEETING IN HOMER, N.Y. VOTED to confirm the attendance by the Treasurer at a meeting in Homer, New York, sponsored by NYS Audit and Control on June 26, 1980. Unanimously passed. In connection with the request from Ceracche Television for increased rates, the ITreasurer, after having studied the financial report provided by that firm, advised the Board that no action be taken at this time. He stated that he will write a memo to the Mayor regarding recommendations to be sent to Ceracche Television with a copy to be forwarded to New York State Commission on Cable TV. In connection with the leasing to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kalter of the Village -owned property formerly occupied by Flavin's Jewelry, the Board agreed that the Village would be responsible for the following: (1) remove the existing exterior signs; (2) inspect, clean, and adjust the furnace located over the ceiling; (3) fix the roof, particularly over the bathroom; (4) fix the ceiling in the bathroom and either replace or rennovate the washbowl; (5) re- fasten the floor molding around the walls; (6) scrub and refinish the floors; (7) remove part of the westerly partition, but not that part in which the cold air heating duct is located; (8) build a cabinet around the electrical meter boxes at the rear of the building; (9) remove the dis- play cases by the front windows. Mr. Kalter will do the following: (1) inside painting, redecorating; (2) electrical work; (3) new lighting system; (4) paint or replace ceiling tiles. Further, it was agreed that the tenant would be granted an option to lease the premises for one additional year on the same terms and condi- tions except that the rent may be adjusted upward at the landlord's discretion, but not to exceed $385 per month. It was also agreed that the tenant would have possession jointly with the landlord on execution of the lease. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3091 - APTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO DRAW UP AND MAYOR TO SIGN RENTAL LEASE FOR VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTY VOTED to authorize the Attorney to'draw up a one -year lease, with option to lease for one additional year, for the rental of the Village property formerly occupied by Flavin Is Jewelry, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kalter, at a rental fee of $350 per month for the first year and a 10% increase for the second year, the Mayor to 150 execute same under the terms and conditions described above. The lease will commence on September 1, 1980. Unanimously passed. e The Attorney reported that he is in receipt of the title to the deed from Otto Schoenfeld to the strip of land along the southeast part of the Cornwall property and asks if the Board is willing to accept this title. Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION.3092 - ACCEPT TITLE TO DEED TO VILLAGE WALKWAY. VOTED to accept as a gift the land described in the deed dated July 16, 1980, from Otto Schoenfeld to bhe Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. x�+e Attorney Sovocool reported that he has obtained the background title information for the Village -owned parcel on Cambridge Place. Examination of said title indicates that it is in the name of Lansing Townhouses, Inc. and that the Village gained title through tax sale. The Attorney suggested that the Board not take action until the end of the year in order that he may have time to locate Roger Friedbauer, sole stockholder, to ask if he would be willing to give the Village an additional deed. In connection with the two Cornell students who were injured while working for the Village on Saturday, May 3, 1980, medical bills have been submitted to the Village by them accompanied by letters indicating there are no further medical expenses. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3093 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT IN FULL OF MEDICAL EXPENSES TO BOYS INJURED WHILE WORKING IN VILLAGE VOTED to authorize the payment in full of all claims against the Village to the two boys injured while working for the Village on May 3, 1980 and to accept their letters as a release from possible claims. Unanimously passed. x�t* Chief McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Chief McEwen reported that he will contact Mr. Michael Ouckama, principal of Northeast School to discuss the possible transfer of the safety program given by the Police Department to that school for the next school year since the Cayuga Heights School has been closed. He stated further that he is working with Mrs. Kenerson of the school district transportation office concerning the school bus routes for next year. Engineer /Zoning Officer John Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the I Village Office. Engineer Rogers informed the Board that while investigating a sewer obstruction problem in the Texas Lane area, he discovered that the newly constructed house in the Ivar Jonson subdivision, at the end of the cul de sac, will not be able to 7/21/80 sewer by gravity into the end manhole as was previously agreed to. The Engineer is instructed to write to Larry Fabbroni, Engineer for the Town of Ithac, to remind him of the early agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Town of Ithaca that all of the houses constructed by Ivar Jonson would sewer by gravity and not by pumping. In reference to a letter from Leo Geier concerning his water drainage problem, the Mayor is instructed to write to Mr. Geier informing him that the Village does not have drainage easements over private property as Mr. geier seems to believe, and that he must settle problems of this nature which he feels relate to the drainage from Michael King's property with Mr. King. Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3094 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF ENVELOPES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT VOTED to approve the purchase by the Police Department of 500 regular envelopes at a cost of $83.00 and 500 size 6 -3/4 in, envelopes at a cost of $82.00. Unanimously passed. Trustee Anderson reported that the Bureau of Census figures for the Village of Cayuga Heights are up by 15% for housing units and down by 2.8% for population. Since the population figures provided by the Bureau appear too low, he feels a letter of protest should be sent before the Local Review Program deadline date. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3095 - MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO WRITE CENSUS BUREAU PROTESTING POPULATION FIGURES VOTED to authorize the Mayor to communicate with the Bureau of Census office in Binghamton, N.Y. to register a complaint regarding their population figures for the Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 1 r r � QT"" 701 Anne Krohto Village Clerk 1.5.1