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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 9/21/1981W ,: A, MINUTES of a PUBLIC HEARING,:duly published and posted, held September 21, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider adoption of a Local Law to supersede Traffic Ordinance Article IV enacted February 14, 1972. PRESENT: ABSENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham Trustees David Allee Ronald Anderson James Bennett Sheller Philbrick Jean Robinson Stanley Warren Attorney Treasurer Engineer /Z.O. Police Chief Fire Chief None Roger Sovocool Gordon Wheeler John Rogers Harlin McEwen Francis Miller Mayor Marcham opened the Public hearing citing the changes propesed by Police Chief McEven. Trustee Philbrick stated that he had not seen a copy of the proposed changes in the Traffic Ordinance due to his absence at the previous meeting; and, in view of this fact,'the Mayor stated that action would be deferred until the October meeting and noted a change in the proposed effective date of the Local Law from November 1 to December 1, 1981. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 7:10 P.M. MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held September 21, 1981 in the Village Hall immediately following the Public Hearing. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham Trustees David Allee Ronald Anderson James Bennett Shailer Philbrick Jean Robinson Stanley Warren Attorney Roger Sovocool Treasurer Gordon Wheeler Engineer /Z.O. John Rogers Police Chief Harlin McEwen Fire Chief Francis Miller ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Irving Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Schmitt, Katharine Newman, Joan Day, Julia Rogan, Mrs. Cosentini, Mary Call, WTKO representative. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Warren: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting dated August 17, 1981 as pre- viously furnished Trustees. Unanimously passed. In reviewing the Bastract of Audited Vouchers and in particular the one from Ithaca Agency, Trustee Philbrick suggested that sometime in the future the Treasurer con- sider obtaining comparative bids for Village liability insurance coverage. The Attorney stated that the Village is not subject to competitive bidding under state laws and stated further that the Village's approach is a legal one. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett: VOTED to approve the abstract of audited vouchers dated September 21, 1981 in the following amounts: General Fund - $54,960.75; Sewer Fund - $18,933.54. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3234 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COMMUNITY CENTER VOTED to authorize the payment of insurance coverage for the Cayuga Heights Community , Center for the period from June 1, 1981 to May 31, 1982, or such lesser time as may be appropriate when the fiscal affairs of the Community Center are in order. Unanimously passed. Residents of the 300 block of E. Upland Road expressed their views on the proposed sidewalk on E. Upland Road. Mr. Iry Lewis stated he was not in favor of the instal- lation of a sidewalk, but if there had to be one, he preferred it be located on the east side of the road. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt emphasized their opposition to install- ing a sidewalk on E. Upland Road at all, staing it would encourage more traffice and asked the Board to consider instead extending the existing sidewalk on Triphammer Road. Mr. Rogan pointed out that the placement of a sidewalk on the west side of the road, and in front of her property, would mean confiscation of a portion of her lawn and parking space. Mrs. Day spoke strongly in favor of a sidewalk - on either side. The engineer informed those present that the sidewalk would be installed on Village property and in response to questions rggarding funding of the project, he explained that a portion of the cost would be borne by a state grant under the Safer Roads Program. Mayor Marcham assured the residents they would be notified of Board decision on the matter. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham spoke briefly about the most recent happening on the Belcher property off Tyler Drive and stated a need to 1) have the property closed off to the public and 2) make an attempt to obtain a title to Tyler Drive which is presently owned by the Mtate. Fred Grout, of the New York State Department of Transporation, has given permission to the Village to erect a gate barrier, well marked, on State land which will close off the Belcher property. Mr. Belcher has agreed to this and has offered to pay the Village $65.00 toward the cost of the gate and lock. 9/21/81 51. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: IRESOLUTION 3235 - ATTORNEY TO SEEK TITLE TO TYLER DRIVE VOTED to authorize the Village Attorney to inquire of the State under what terms it will grant to the Village ownership of Tyler Drive within the Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham read a letter from Pvcf6ssor Roger Morse in which he recommends that a survey be made to determine how widespread the presnt gypsy moth infestation in the Village is and suggests further that if the problem is as serious as be thinks it is, the most efficient way to cope with it is to airspray the Village. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3236 - TREE WARDEN AUTHORIZED TO EXAMINE GYPSY MOTH INFESTATION PROBLEM IN VILLAGE VOTED to authorize the Village Tree Warden to inquire as to the mode of procedure for dealing with the gypsy moth infestation in the Village with the understanding that the Village Board is concerned and if he thinks it appropriate, to go forward with a survey of the gypsy moth situation in the Village. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham referred to a request from SCLIWC to sign a deed conveying title to the water tank on Sheldon Road. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Warren: RESOLUTION 3237 -MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN DEED CONVEYING TITLE TO WATER TANK TO TOWN OF ITHACE ACTING AS AGENT FOR SCLIWC VOTED to authorize then ayor to sign the deed conveying to the Town of Ithaca acting as agent for SCLIWC, title to the water tank and surrounding property on Sheldon Road in the Village of Cayuga Heights. Unanimously passed. Fire Chief Francis Miller gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Fire Chief Miller distributed pamphlets describing the Emergency Medical Services Progaam' and requested inclusion of the pamphlet in the Mayor's next mailing to Villagers.' Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: ' RESOLUTION 3238 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FOR RESCUE SQUAD VOTED to authorize the purchase of I.V. practice arm for the Rescue Squad at a cost of $130.00. Unanimously padsed. 9/21/81 r24 Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3239 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT VOTED to authorize the Fire Department to purchase the following: 2 Quartz lights for $400; 2 handlights for $240; 1 dozen gloves for $235.00; and 4 pairs of boots at a cost of $220.00. Unanimously passed. Treasurer Wheeler spoke briefly about the recent memo he sent to the Mayor, Board, and Engineer regarding a letter he received from the County Highway Department which included material regarding the consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program which allocates to the Village a total grant of $107,500 over a four -year period. He suggested that the Board begin to review priorities and projects for the use of the grant. Police Chief McEwen gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Police Chief McEwen stated that it had been reported at a recent Cayuga Heights School tenants' meeting which he recently attended that a custodian for the building had been hired between the hours of 5 p.m. and 2 a.m., Monday through Friday. Chief McEwen reported that he has met with the :ublic Safety Committee in connection with his request to purchase a telephone system for the Poliee Department and the Village Hall. , Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: RESOLUTION 3240 - AUTHORIZE POLICE CHIEF TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM VOTED to authorize the Police Chief to prepare preliminary specifications for a new telephone system to be purchased for the Police Department and the Village Hall, to conduct a pre- bidding conference to cover equipment and maintenance, and then to prepare final specifications which are to be submitted to the Village Clerk who is authorized to advertise for bids on the proposal. Unanimously passed. Chief McEwen reported that he has received a call from Gerald Mesmer of New York State Electric and Gas Corp. informing him that the equipment which was authorized by the Board in March, 1981 for street lighting has been ordered and will be in- stalled in December. In connection with the Public Officials Liability Insurance:trhlct: the Board is most eager to have resolved, Police Chief McEwen stated that he has consulted Bill Scott of Ithaca Agency who has prepared an application for quotation for Police Officers and Mr. Scott will obtain information regarding the Public Officials Liability Insurance which is being sponsored by the NY C &nference of Mayors and will inquire if this insurance is one which would cover Police Officers as well as Village , Officials under one policy. The Attorney suggested that since it will be necessary to adopt a Local Law in connection with the purchase of this insurance coverage which will require a Public Hearing, it would save time if such a hearing could be scheduled for the October meeting. The Attorney will draw up a Local Law and the Treasurer stated he will contabt Bill Scott regarding quotes. 53 Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3241 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PURCHASE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on October 19, 1981 at 7:00 p.m, to consider the adoption of a Local Law relating to the purchase of Public Officials Liability Insurance covering Village officials, Police Officers, and employees of the Village. Unanimously passed. Trustee Bennett requested more information concerning the lost and stollen property amount which appears in the monthly Police Chief's report. Chief McEwen explained that he could provide whatever information the Board wished, but that previously the Board had indicated they did not want a detailed report. Trustee Warren ex- pressed his satisfaction with the report as is. No Board action was taken on the subject. In connection with the proposed sidewalk on E. Upland Road, Mayor Marcham suggested that he and the Trustees look a t the area once again before a decision is made regarding the location of the sidewalk. Attorney Sovocool will prepare amemo in connection with the sidewalk situation and will distribute copies to Board members. Engineer Rogers gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Engineer Rogers reported that after reviewing the 'sewage disposal agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights and Town of Dryden dated November 9, 1966, he noted that in paragraph 5 the terms clearly spell out that no connection shall be made outside of said district. The Mayor is instructed to write to Mahlon Perkins, Attorney for Town of Dryden, informing him that under the present agreement, it is not possible for the Village of Cayuga Heights to accept the proposed Oriole Drive Water and Sewer District. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3242 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASEOF SPRAYER FOR PUBLIC WORKS VOTED to authorize the purchase of a sprayer to control the growth of weeds in the Village, the price of which is not to exceed $500. Unanimously passed. Mayor aarcham turned the meeting over to Deputy Mayor Anderson at 10 :10 p.m. Question arose as to the need for the Village of Lansing residents to continue to apply to the Village of Cayuga Heights for sewer connection permits and whether the Village of Cayuga Heights will still be responsible for inspecting subsequent hook- ups after such time as the Village of Lansing has completed installation of their trunk line to the sewer plant. It was suggested that the agreement between the two municipalities be reviewed. Trustee Allee expressed a need to have a monthly progress report of the Community Center stating he would be willing to do this and asked permission to give the pre- sentation during the early part of the meeting. Deputy Mayor Anderson suggested placing this on the Agenda after the Mayor's report. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Anne Krohto, Clerk