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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 7/18/1983n_`LV 6/20/83 continued construct and maintain a so- called "blow off pipe" running from the Sheldon Road line southerly to a brook which exists approximately 100 yards south of Sheldon Road. He stated he had been informed by Don Terrell of Bolton Point that their maps do not indicate that such a blow off pipe was ever constructed and it is doubtful that there would be any reason to construct it in the future. Mayor Marcham was instructed to write to Mr. Tyrrell to ask if there would be cause for concern!.to the Commission if the Village were to grant a release of the right_of -way in question, and further, if they are willing to go along with Mr. Shaw's request, to write a letter to this effect for Village files. There was discussion concerning improvement and maintenance df the Texas Lane walkway. No action was taken. Meeting adjourned 10 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS - -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held July 18, 1983 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, Shailer Philbrick, David Pimentel, Jean Robinson; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Me Ewen. ABSENT: Trustee David Allee, Fire Chief Francil Miller. OTHERS PRESENT: Warren Buck, John Millier, Mr.. & Mrs. Goodman, Mr. & Mrs. Hanselman, Mr. & Mrs. Kalter, Thomas Niederkorn,. John Majeroni, Marilyn Trotter, Mr. & Mrs. Currey. The Goodmans and Hanselmans of White Park Road appeared before the Board to complain that the asphalt sidewalk patching which was recently done in front -of their properties is unsatisfactory in that the asphalt is breaking away and it is also unsightly in its "checkerboard" appearance. Mr. Hanselman suggested that consideration be given to removing the sidewalk completely on the south side of the road since there is already a sidewalk on the north side. The Board will consider the problem. Mr. Thomas Niederkorn of Planning /Environmental Research Consultants presented to the Board background information and supporting documentation in connection with his request, on behalf of Cornell University, for an amendment to the Village Ordinance which would permit occupancy of a parcel at 168 Pleasant Grove Road, owned by Cornell University and zoned residential, by the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. After long .`.discussion concerning such issues as traffic and safety problems, parking facilities, numbers of occupants - both living on the premises and visiting,- accessibility for fire equipment, etc., the Board advised Mr. Niederkorn that a list of concerns would be made and submitted to him in the near future. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held May 16, 1983 and an informal meeting held June 20, 1983 as previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed.. 7/18/83 7/18/83 continueda Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett: VOTED to confirm the following: Approval of Audited Vouchers dated 6/20/83 with ® addition of Hey's Enterprises bill for $15,478.54 and also the final list of Transfers for 1982 -83 fiscal year. Unanimously passed. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated July 18, 1983 in the following amounts: General Fund - $50,964.92; Sewer Fund - $17,341.52. Unanimously passed. Mayor Marcham gave his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Mayor Marcham referred to a letter from Don Terrell of S.C.L.I.W.C, in which he states that the Commission has agreed that the right -of -way for the purpose of a blow -off pipe on the south side of Sheldon Road will never be used and therefore the Commission has no objection to the release of the right -of -way by the Village. The Mayor is instructed to so notify Attorney Walsh of this action and to request that he prepare the necessary papers for final consideration by the Board. Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3393 - CONTINUE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AT RENT INCREASE BOTED to continue rental agreement with the Ithaca City School District for rental of space by the Cayuga Heights,Community Center at a rate of $112.75 monthly rental fee for 1983 -84. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes *■r Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Mayor lfarcham announced that in a letter from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, the Village was informed that the County Administrator is authorized to make grant awards to municipalities for projects to reduce impact of flooding. The Village of Cayuga Heights will receive a grant award of $1000. Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3394 - MARY LU McPHERON APPOINTED TO TOMPKINS COUNTY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED to appoint Mary Lu McPheron of 101 Simsbury Drive to represent the Village on the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Board of Directors. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Mayor Marcham read a letter from Anthony Taber is which he requests permission to study certain details of the construction of the Village Hall so that he might incorporate "elements of its design" in his future plan to build an elementary school on the Coddington Road. The Mayor is instructed to write to Mr. Taber to ask him to prepare an account of what he wishes to study and on what time schedule. Motiom made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick: 7/18/83 �� 7/18/83 continued Gr RESOLUTION 3395 - APPROVE REFUND -MAPES VOTED to approve a refund of $75.00 Sewer REntal charge for a second unit which has been converted to provate living quarters, to Mr. and Mrs. B. ' Mapes of 120 Kay St. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3396 - APPROVE REFUND -Lin VOTED to approve _a refund of $75.00 Sewer REntal Charge for a second unit which has been converted to private living quarters, to Mr. Herbert Lin of 108 Brook Drive. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Robinson: RESOLUTION 3397 - APPROVE REFUND - CHEN VOTED to approve a refund of $10.34, penalty paid by Mr. Joseph Chen of 122 Randolph Rd. on a recent water bill because he states the bill had been sent to the previous owner and he had not received it in time to pay the net amount due. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes Motion made by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Anderson: RESOLUTION 3398 - APPROVE REFUND - LEATHERS VOTED to approve a refund of $32.39 Bolton Unit charge plus penalty for a second.:unit charged in error to Mr. Robert Leathers of 909 Wyckoff Rd. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes * *r Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3399 - APPROVE REFUNDS - WOOD, CORSON. STANTON VOTED to approve refunds as follows Mrs. V. Wood - $18.58 for duplicate payment of water bill; David Corson - $54.00 overpayment of Village Taxes for 1983 -84; Myron Stanton - $30.85 for second Bolton Point Unit charged in error. Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes 7/18/83 T/18/83 continued 7 43 Warren Buck, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief, presented the written report of the Fire Chief in the latter's absense. ® Treasurer Wheeler had no report. In the matter of the JFJ Enterprises against the Village of Cayuga Heights State Supreme Court Hearing; Attorney Sovocool reported that the Court found in the Village's favor saying the action taken by the Village Board was not in excess of its authority. Attorney Sovocool suggested that the Zoning Officer visit the premises of the Mobil Station for the purpose of taking inventory of items offered for sale to determine possible violation of the ordinance and to proceed with a special meeting to review the permit. Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett: RESOLUTION 3400 - SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER REVIEW OF JFJ PERMIT TO OPERATE MOBIL STATION VOTED to hold a Special Meeting on August 22, 1983 at 7:30 p*.m. in the Village Hall for the purpose of considering a review of the permit granted to JFJ Enterprises for the operation of the Mobil Station and any further action by the Board regarding this permit: Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes ' Attorney Sovocool, speaking to the Board, not in his capacity as Village Attorney but as a resident and neighbor of�the Villagers who appeared in connection with the sidewalk patching on White Park Road, reiterated the arguments presented by Messrs. Goodman and Hanselman and encouraged the Board to consider a firm sidewalk policy in regard to 1) streets which have parallel sidewalks and 2) firm commitment to use either concrete or asphalt for construction new sieewalks and also for patching existing ones in need of repair. Police Chief Mc Ewen presented his written report and it is on file in the Village Office. In connection with the space presently occupied by The Wordpro, Chief Mc Ewen recommended that the Board consider the need by the Village to use this space after it has been vacated by The Wordpro in early fall. The Safety Committee will meet with the Chief toy-review the matter and Mr. Kalter will be:7informed of their decision. Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Pimentel: RESOLUTION 3401 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO: TRAFFIC CONTROL LOCAL LAW NO 2 OF THE YEAR 1982 AND OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROHIBITION LOCAL LAW NO 1 OF THE YEAR 1982. VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on August 15, 1983 at 7:00 p.m, to consider 1) the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede Local Law No. 2 of the Year 1982 entitles "Traffic Control "; and 2) the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1982 entitled, 'Open Alcoholic Beverage Container Prohibition ". Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Robinson Voting Yes Trustee Philbrick Voting Yes * ** 7/18/83 7/18/83 continued Engineer /ZO Rogers presented his report and it is on file in the Village Office. Ttustee Anderson presented the report of the Committee assigned to consider, the added benefit to Village employees of personal leave and also the need for I a policy statement regarding funeral leave. After discussion, the Board agreed to table the matter until the August Meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. Anne Krohto Clerk VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS - BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES of a Public Hearing duly Published and posted held August 15, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede Local Law No. 2 of::the Year 1982 entitles, "Traffic Control ". PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marchem; Trustees David Allee, Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, David Pimentel, Jean Robinson; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Francis Miller. ABSENT: Trustee Shailer Philbrick. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. & Mrs. 0. Rothaus, Mr. & Mrs. C. Hibbett, Mr. & Mrs . G. Mc Hugh, Nancy Zahler, Mary Grainger, Jeff Wetzler, Mike Schwartz, Sharon Petrillose, Mr. & Mrs. R. Schmitt. Mayor Marcham opened the Publiq Hearing and asked Chief Mc Even to read the proposed changes to the Traffic Control Ordinance as follows: SEction 7. Parking, Standing, and Stopping. b. Parking, Standing or Stopping in Designated Locations. (2) The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited in any of the following locations: (y) On the South side of Oak Hill Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 114 feet. (z) On the North side of Oak Hill Road within the right =of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 103 feet. (aa) On the South side of White Park Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 115 feet. (bb) On.. the North side of White Park Road within the right -of -way line from the intersection of Triphammer Road West for 137 feet. (cc) On the South and East side df Devon Road withinf- the right - of -way line from the intersection of Renshaw Road for 423 feet. (dd) On the North and West side of Devon Road within�;the right -of -way line from the intersection of Hanshaw Road West and South for 482 feet. Residents who will be affected by the No Parking zone on Devon Road presented a petition in favor of thd-A change. Ms. Rabinowitz was opposed. After discussion the Public Hearing was declared closed. MINUTES if a Public Hearing duly published and posted held August 15, 1983 at 7:15 P.M. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend , and supersede Local Law No. 1 of the Year 1982 entitled, "Open Alcoholic :. Beverage Container Prohibition ". PRESENT: As above. ABSENT: As above. 8/15/83