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It was suggested that complaints due to incidental uses of the area, not related
to athletes, continue to be reported to Cornell authorities and /or the Cayuga
® Heights Police.
Mr. Schults agreed to forward a formal request to the Board outlining the specific
changes and conditions of use.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
R.E. Anderson
Acting Secretary
MINUTES of a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Trustees held July 2, 1980,at 3:30 p.m.
in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Ronald Anderson; Trustees Shailer Philbrick, Jean Robinson,
Stanley Warren; Attorney Roger Sovocool.
ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees David Allee, David Pimentel; Treasurer
Wheeler; Engineer Jack Rogers.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kalter.
Deputy Mayor Anderson read a letter from the Kalters indicating an interest in
renting the space adjacent to the Village Hall which was formerly occupied by
Flavin's Jewelers. The Kalters wish to establish a word processing business in
this space and gave full description of what such a business would entail. The
Zoning Officer is instructed to examine the interior of the building and give his
recommendations regarding renovations which he feels the Village should make in
preparation for a new tenant. The Board will act on this at its next regular meeting.
The Attorney, in the meantime, will draft a proposed lease for approval of the
Zoning Officer.
Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3084 - PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
ISSUANCE OF A STATUTORY INSTALLMENT BOND FOR THE
- . AMOUNT OF $100,000 -
Copy will be attached in Minute Book. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Warren:
VOTED to approve the minutes of an informal public hearing regarding-renovation
and increased level of usage of Cornell Jessup intramural fields as read by
Deputy Mayor Anderson. Unanimously passed.
Deputy Mayor Anderson referred to a letter from Dick Schultz, Director of Athletics
at Cornell University dated June 30, 1980 in which Mr. Schultz requests permission
to expand and light Jessup Field.
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Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 3085 - TO GRANT THE REQUEST OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY TO
EXPAND AND LIGHT JESSUP FIELD IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS
VOTED that the Village of Cayuga. Heights allows the expansion and lighting of
Jessup Field per the request of Cornell (letter of June 30, 1980 and site plans
Trowbridge- Trowbridge June 1980, Sheets 1 and 2) with the following conditions and
understandings:
1. The grading and fill to extend the playing area shall be done such that a
shaped berm reduces visibility of the playing area from traffic on Triphammer
Road.
2. Lighting shall be from eight 50 -ft. and two 8 -ft. metal poles placed as on
the detail plans, each to hold no more than sixteen lamp units. The directed
beams shall not intersect adjoining public roadways or private properties.
3. The field area shall be used principally for the conduct of intramural
athletic contests under direct on -site supervision by personnel of the
Intramural Office; no intercollegiate varsity or club contests will be
scheduled for these playing areas. Hours of use are expected to be from
4:30 p.m. until 10: p.m. Monday through Friday; lighting will be used
as needed within the above hourly restrictions for a period of approximately
8 weeks in the fall and 7 weeks in the spring.
4. Parking will be restricted to existing Cornell parking lots. No parking
will be permitted on Triphammer and Jessup Roads adjacent to the fields.
To provide for reasonable safety and both athletes and traffic, a chain link
or similar fence, approximately 4 ft. high will be constructed on the street
frontage within four feet of the public right of way.
5. No permanent buildings will be erected under the terms of this agreement.
The Village Board hereby authorizes the Zoning Officer to issue the appropriate
permit.
Three Trustees voted yes; Trustee Anderson abstained.
Deputy Mayor Anderson referred to a telephone message he received from Mr. Backer
in which Mr. Backer requested a meeting between the Mayor and him regarding the
disposition of Cayuga Heights School. In his return call, Mr. Anderson asked if
the meeting could possibly wait until the Mayor's return from England. Attorney
Sovocool will write to the Commission of Education for copy of the order of con-
solidation forming the Ithaca Central School District.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
7/2/80
Anne Kro to
Village Clerk
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