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VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES of a Public Hearing duly published and posted held February 15, 1982 in
the Village Hall at 7:00 p.m, to consider installtion of sidewalk on E. Upland Rd.
PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett,
Jean Robinson, Stanley Warren; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler;
Engineer /ZO JohnRogers; Police Chief Harlin McEwen; Fire Chief Francis Miller.
ABSENT: Trustee Philbrick.
OTHERS PRESENT: Numerous residents from the 300 block of E. Upland Road, repre-
sentative from WTKO, Mary Call County Board of Reps.
Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing stating its purpose and calling attention to
a map drawn and posted by the Engineer which showed the proposed location of the
sidewalk on E. Upland Road. The majority of those who expressed their views were in
favor of the installation of a sidewalk on E. Upland Road. Dr. and Mrs. Elkins were
opposed to locatithe sidewalk on the east side because of a concern that the pine
trees which border their property would have to be removed. They cited the exist-
ence of two dangerous curves on the east side of the road where, they stated,
numerous accidents have occurred. Mr. Rector was also opposed to the installation
on the east side stating that a tremendous amount of water accumulates along the
front of his property after heavy .rains and would certainly create problems if a
sidewalk were located on that side. M@: Lee Day,twho resides on the west side of
E. Upland Road, was concerned about the effects it woul&have on.-property owners
if a sidewalk were built on the west side. Questions were raised concerning re-
sponsibility for maintenance of the sidewalk in regard to snowplowing and repair.
Attorney Sovocool stated that it is currently Village policy to maintain Village
sidewalks butcioned:thattthePBoard may decide at a future time to change this
policy. Attorney Robert Willianson, represently Mr. Sal Indelicato, Stated that
his client is opposed to the installation of a sidewalk on the east Side because
of possible damage to the pine trees which border his property. Mr. Richard Agard,
Mr., and Mrs. Ron Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs.. Timothy Mount, Katherine Newman all favored
installation on the east side of E. Upland Read. The Public Hearing was declared clrrr
closed at 7:45 p.m.
MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held February 15, 1982 in the Village Hall immediately following the Public
Hearing.
PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Manceam; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett,
Jean Robinson, Stanley Warren; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler;
Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin McEwen; Fire Chief Francis Miller.
ABSENT: Trustee Philbrick.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. & Mrs. Ron Schmitt, Katherine Newman, Nary Call, WTKO rep.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held Januaty 18, 1982 as previously
furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Bennett:
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VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated February 15, 1982 in the
following amounts: General Fund - $18,065.59; Sewer Fund - $17,987.20. Unanimously
passed.
Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
David Allee reported that a draft atreemert between the Vilaage and the Cayuga Heights
Community Association, Inc, has been prepared and also that a budget statement will
by available for Board of Trustees review in the near future.
Report of the Fire Chief is on file in the.Village Office.
Motion made by Turstee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3263 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
VOTED to authorize the Fire Department to transfer from within their funds $1200 to
meet the cost of a new generator. Unanimously passed.
Fire Chief Miller applauded the extensive work performed by John Patte on the fire
trucks after the,recent fire at the Group Home on Warren Road and stated that the
$250 bill submitted by him for this work is a nominal charge. Mayor Marcham will
write him a thank you note.
Treasurer Wheeler submitted the eight months' financial report and this was 'accepted
by the Board.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3264 - ACCEPT TRANSFERS
VOTED to accept the transfers as follows: (Will be inserted in official.Minute Book)
Unanimously passed.
Treasurer Wheeler announced he has reconsidered his decision to resign as Village
Treasurer at the end of the current fiscal year and will continue as Treasurer for
another term.
Police Chief McEwen presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
Nation made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Warren:
RESOLUTION 3265 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLICE CAR UNDER STATE CONTRACT
VOTED to authorize the Police Chief, after consulting with the Public Safety Committee,
to purchase a new police car under the Stare Contract bidding system. The purchase
it
price is not to exceed $7500.00. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Robinson:
RESOLUTION 3266 - AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE APPLICATION FOR STREET LIGHTING
VOTED to authorize the Mayor to execute the application for street lighting services
after the Attorney has reviewed and approved it. Unanimously passed.
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Engineer /ZO Rogers have his report and it is on file in the Village Office.
Engineer Rogers reported that he will meet with Mr. Landstrom tomorrow at which time
the latter is expected to sign'a statement allowing the Village to dispose of sludge
on his land.
Zoning Officer Rogers reported that he has received a letter from Gallagher Realtors
on behalf of Dr. David Davis, requesting approvalof a subdivision plan involving
land owned by Dr. Davis on Remington.Road, and asks Mr. Rogers' assistance in provid-
ing water to the property from the Bolton Point water lines. Discussion followed
concerning such'. issues as re- opening and improving of the road, possible annexation
of that portion of the road which lies in the Town, installation of water and sewer
lines, etc. The Engineer is instructed to answer the letter stating that the Village
grants permission for the subdivision.into two lots if it meets zoning requirements
and further, to say there are no plans at this time for water and sewer connections.
Mayor Marcham called for action on the E. Upland Road sidewalk proposal, and discus-
sion encued concerning questions of funding, material costs, placement of guardrails,
and so forth.
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Allee:
RESOLUTION 3267 - INSTALL SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OF E. UPLAND ROAD
VOTED that it is the Board's decision to locate the new sidewalk on the east side
of E. Upland Road between Triphammer Road and the Corners Community Center with the
understanding first, that the agreement on this point is justified because it is
a major Village pedestrian traffic route and second, that a portion of the cost will
be borne by the funds supplied by the Program for Safer Roads and Streets and the
remainder by Village funds. The Engineer is directed to begin negotiations to attempt
to find a route on that side which will save as many trees as possible. Unanimously
passed.
Motion made by Trustee Allee, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3268 - HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FDS.
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing to consider the use of Fereral Revenue Sharing funds on
March 8, 1982 at 4 p.m. in the Village Hall. Unanimously passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Anne Krohto
Village Clerk