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MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held October 20, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor
F.G. Marcham
Trustees Ronald Anderson
Shailer Philbrick
Jean Robinson
Stanley Warren
Attorney Roger Sovocool
Engineer /Zoning Officer John Rogers
Police Chief Harlin McEwen
ABSENT: Trustees David Allee
David Pimentel
Treasurer Gordon Wheeler
Fire Chief Lowell George
OTHERS PRESENT: Lawrence O'Neil, Ralph Bacon, Roger Branchini
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trust -e Robinson:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a Regular Meeting held September 15, 1980 and a
Special Meeting held September 23, 1980 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeo-
graphed form. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated October 20, 1980 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $10,132.42; Sewer Fund - $24,567.19.
Unanimously passed.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Professor Milton Esman in which he refers to the
spruce trees he has planted in front of his property at 903 Triphammer Road in
the Village right of way. Discussion followed relative to hazards created by
these trees in connection with motorista'field of view as they cross the Trip-
hammer Road - E. Upland Rd. intersection as well as north and southbound traffic
on Triphammer Road.
Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3115 - ESMAN SPRUCE TREES OBSTRUCT VIEW
VOTED to authorize the Engineer and Chief of Police to inform Professor and Mrs.
Esman that there is a field of view which they must recognize and which the Village
officers will point out for them back so that they do not obstruct
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In regard to a letter from Noel Desch, Town Supervisor, in which Mr. Desch asks to
be apprised of the status of the contract disucssions between the Village of
Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing in connection with the latter's plans
to start construction of a new collector system, the Mayor is instructed to in-
form Mr. Desch that the Village of Cayuga Heights has not been involved in new
contract discussions with the Village of Lansing and to send to him a copy of the
original contract.
Mr. Lawrence O'Neil, of the Developmental Disabilities Services, appeared before
the Board in connection with an application submitted by that agency to rent space
in the Cayuga Heights School. He explained the program in full, giving details
relative to number of professional staff, nature of disabilities of persons partic-
ipating in the program, nature of treatment or training, and so forth.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3116 - AUTHORIZE USE OF PART OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS SCHOOL
BY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
VOTED to authorize the use of part of the Cayuga Heights School building by the
Developmental Disabilities Services, a unit of Broome Developmental Services, on
the terms as set forth on their original application and in an accompanying letter
dated 9/30/80 for a period of 2 years from the date of the lease between the
Developmental Disabilities Services and the Ithaca City School District, subject
to examination by the Village Board of the lease. .Unanimously passed.
The application from Mrs. Anne Gatti, who wishes to rent space in the Cayuga Heights
School for an aerobic dancing class has been tabled until next month's meeting so
as to permit time to write to Mr. Lindenbaum for additional information regarding
maintenance of the building, schedule showing times the buildings are in use, and
what demands are made for parking spaces.
Mr. Roger Branchini presented to the Board a.proposal to build offices on the lot
owned by Gerald Hill at 410 E. Upland Road.
Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 3117 - AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE BUILDING PERMIT UPON
APPROVAL OF FOUNDATION TO ROGER BRANCHINI
TO BUILD OFFICES
VOTED to authorize the Village Engineer to issue a building permit to Roger Branchini
for the construction of a two -story office building at 410 E. Upland Road subject
to examination of the site and .the elevation plans and, further, subject to the
inspection and approval of'tle' foundation by the,Villag a Engineer. Unanimously
passed.
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Mr. Ralph Bacon of the Department of Design and Project Management of Cornell
University, appeared before the Board to answer questions relative to the Board's
concern that the view of the Jessup Playing Fields is not adequately obscured from
motorists' view over the distance where Triphammer Road rises to nearly the level
of the fields. Mr. Bacon proposed the construction of a 5 -foot chain link -fence
on the crest of the slope, with vegetation in front of it, and hoped the Board would
consider this an acceptable alternative to the construction of a berm along that
stretch, as was originally proposed and approved by the Village Board. Mr. Bacon
stated that Cornell will submit a plan showing this proposed alternative as well as
suggestions for plantings they proposed to use along the fence.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3118 - BOARD APPROVES MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF
JESSUP PLAYING FIELDS
VOTED to approve the modification of the development of Jessup Playing Fields with
the elimination of the berm for substituion of a 6 -foot fence located sufficiently
East of the top of the slope to permit plantings of appropriate vegetation to
provide a permanent visual barrier, the work to be finished as soon as possible.
Unanimously passed.'
The report of the Fire Chief was presented by Trustee Anderson in the absence of
Fire Chief George.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3119 - APPROVE PURCHASE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
VOTED to authorize the purchase by the Fire Department of 110 -volt Motorola charger,
12 -volt charger, and charger calbe, nickel- cadmium batteries at a cost not to exceed
$330.00. Unanimously passed. �11
Bids for the 1960 Ford, Americal LaFrance used fire truck which was advertised once
again in the October 10, 1980 issue of The Ithaca Journal are as follows:
Robert J. Makela, Newfield, N.Y. - $600.00 and Speedsville Volunteer Fire Department
$1500. The Board suggested that the fire truck be given to the Public Works Dept.
to determine if it can be successfully used for flushing culverts.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3120 - REJECT BIDS FOR USED FIRE TRUCK
VOTED to reject both bids for the used 1960 Ford, American LaFrance fire truck and
1 allow the Public Works Department to use it for their needs. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3121 - APPROVE TRANSFER
VOTED to approve the following transfer:
TO FROM $'S
A1620.5 - V.H. Other Expense A1990.0 - Contingency 500.00
Unanimously passed.
The Treasurer's Three Months' Report which wen distributed to Trustees and officials
will be accepted at next month's meeting when the Treasurer will be present to review
it orally.
Police Chief Harlin McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
The Police Chief reported that the part -time Police Clerk position has been approved
by 'the County Personnel Department and the Personnel Commissioner has ruled the
position must be a competitive civil service position. Chief McEwen reported further
that he has begun an inquiry to determine if this decision can be appealed. NOTE:
Since the October 20 meeting, Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel, has written
to Chief McEwen stating that he will agree to petition the State Civil Service Com-
mission for non - competitive status for the part -time Village Police Clerk under the
condition that the non - competitive status remain in effect only as lnng as the
position remains as a part -time position defined under the Civil Service Law, to wit:
"less than one -half the standard work week or wherein the individual earns less than
$3500 per yer."
Motion made by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3122 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS
AND TO ADVERTISE FOR NEW POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize Police Chief McEwen to prepare specifications and to advertise
for bids for a new police car which will be available for consideration by the
Board at the November meeting. Unanimously passed.
Mayor Marcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Anderson at 10:30.
Engineer /Zoning Officer John Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the
Village Office.
Engineer Rogers reported having received a letter from Albert Zangrilli of Gowdy
and Hunt regarding the Village of Lansing's proposal to install curbs on a
portion of North Triphammer Road to extend into the Village of Cayuga Heights.
The Engineer is instructed to contact Gowdy and Hunt for further information
before Board action is taken.
Engineer Rogers will instruct Gary Gleason to go forward with plans to hire two
divers to inspect a suspected obstruction in the outfall pipe.
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One bid for the 1940 Austin Western grader was received in the amount of $234.56. Before
® accepting or rejecting the bid, the Board has requested that the Engineer investigate
its value in terms of scrap and tires.
Motion made by brustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 3123 - APPROVE PURCHASE OF ENGINE FOR MOTORIZED BROOM
VOTED to authorize the purchase by the Public Works Department of a rear engine for
the motorized broom. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 3124 - APPROVE REFUND TO FRANK HASKINS FOR OVERPAYMENT
OF HEALTH INSURANCE
VOTED to authorize a refund of $37.33 to Frank Haskins for overpayment of his
health insurance reimbursement to the Village for the coverage months October,
November, and December, 1980. Unanimously passed.
Meeting adjourned 11:10 p.m.
Anne ho �o
Village Clerk