HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 12/17/1984Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held December 17, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, Marian Kira,
Shailer Philbrick, David Pimentel; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler,
Engineer /ZO John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Francis Miller;
ABSENT: Trustee Allee.
OTHERS PRESENT: D.Wayne Fleming, Bill Camp, David Donner, J.J. Solomon.
J.J. Solomon presented his proposal to open a cookie and sandwich shoppe in the
Community Corners in the space previously occupied by Connie::11ewis Realty. Questions
were raised concerning days and hours of operation, nature of food and drink to be
served and seating accomodations. The Board granted permission to Mr. "Solomon and
instructed the Mayor, Attorney and Zoning Officer to work out the terms of the permit.
ZBA Chairman, D.Wayne Fleming, appeared before the Board in connection with a recent
variance request from Harry Missirian for his property at 4 Highland Park Lane.
Chairman Fleming cited Resolution 3536 - "Planning Board Approves Division of Missirian
Property," expressing his concern that this resolution did not include language stating
the Board's apparent intent to deny construction on the property either in its present
state or as a separate parcel. Chairman Fleming stated further that the ZBA
determination in the case had been postponed pending inclusion of specific language in
the resolution.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 3544 - AMEND RESOLUTION 3536 TO INCLUDE BOARD ACTION TO DENY
CONSTRUCTION ON MISSIRIAN PROPERTY
VOTED that no building shall be built on the property owned by Harry Missirian at
4 Highland Park Lane wethbr in its presjEnt size or if enlarged by the addition of
surrounding parcels now or in the future. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Bennett:
RESOLUTION 3545 - INSTRUCT ATTORNEY TO DRAFT LEGISLATION TO BAN
ON LOTS WITH NO FRONTAGE
VOTED'.to instruct Attorney Sovocool to draft legislation to ban construction
on lots that do not have frontage on a Village road. Unanimously passed.
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Mayor Marcham-called the regular meeting to order.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Bennett;
VOTED to approve the minutes of a regular meeting held November 19, 1984 as
previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form. Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 12/17/84 in the following
amounts - General Fund - $20,576.82; Sewer Fund - $17,677.61. Unanimously passed:
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Mayor Marcham gave his monthly report and placed it on file in the Village Office.
Mayor Marcham reported on the Cornell University student presdntations of a pos-
sible plan for the use of the Savage Farm site for a retirement community. After
lengthy discussion, the Mayor was instructed to write to Byron Saunders requesting
from him•a specific proposal concerning the retirement housing on the Savage Farm so
that the Board could determine what zoning changes may be necessary.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3546 _ MAYOR INSTRUCTED TO EXECUTE NET CONTRACT AT SAME SUBSIDY
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1985.
VOTED to empower the Mayor;to exfcute the Net contract for bus service once the
details have been worked out (per memo fron Larry Fabbroni) and also to authorize
the budgeting of the maximum subsidy amount of $1800 for the calendar year 1985.
Unanimously passed.
During discussion of the Village's commitment of $1800 annually for the NET program,
question arose concerning the fund from which is drawn the Town of Ithaca's annual
contribution. The Mayorhvas asked to write Mr. Desch for this information.
In regard to a request from the Town of Ithaca for a Cayuga Heights representative
to the Northeast Transit Committee, the Board will search for an appropriate person
for the appointment.
The Board considered the issues raised in Mr. Kenneth Wing's most recent letter
concerning the $90 bill he received for culvert work.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3547 - WING'S BILL RULED JUST AND TO BE PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS
VOTED�o accept the judgment of the Engineer regarding the $90 charge for culvert
work on Mr. Kenneth Wing's propert*s a just one and further, the Mayor is
instructed to write Mir. Wing informing him that if the bill is not paid within
30 days, a penalty. charge will be added. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson was excused from the meeting at 8:55 P.M.
In connection with upcoming activities at the Community Center, Trustee Kira
announced that the alternate Sunday afternoon talks will resume on January 13 at
3:30 p.m.
Fire Chief Miller presented his written report and placed it on file in the
Village Office. "
Notion made by Trustee Philbriek, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3548 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve the transfers as submitted by the Treasurer. (Copy to be attached
to Minute Book). Unanimously passed.
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Police Chief McEwen presented his statistical report which is on file in the Village
Office.
Engineer /ZO Rogers gave his report and placed it on file.
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Pimentel;
RESOLUTION 3549 - APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES ADDICOTT
VOTED;to approve the appointment of James Addicott as a permanent, full -time laborer;
to fill-the vacancy created by the resignation of Stephen Roco, at an annual salary
of 11,440, effective immediately. Unanimously passed.
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Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 3550 - AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR OVERHEAD DOORS
VOTED to authorize the Engineer to advertise for bids for insulated overhead doors
for the Fire House. Unanimously passed.
Engineer Rogers reported that the Town of Ithaca wished Board decision regarding
their proposal to build a 4' wide walk /bikeway on both sides of Pleasant Grove
Road. After reviewing the Town's proposal and the one submitted by Trustee Philbrick,
it was the Board's decision to approve a 6' wide walk on the west side of the entire
length of-Pleasant Grove'Road whick Would require road relocation in front of the
Petrillose property. The town is prepared to finance the walkwayin the amount of $12,000
per year for four years.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Pimentel:
RESOLUTION 3551 - GRANT PERMISSION TO DR. JANAS TO SELL PORTION OF HIS PROPERTY
VOTED to permit Dr. Janas of 110 Highgate Road to sell the back 20' of his property
to his neighbor, Joseph Moresco. Unanimously passed.
Zoning Officer Rogers explained to the Board the nature of a request from Frank
Hanshaw to change the division line for the property at 2112 N. Triphammer Road
which he recently purchased from Ken Morusty. A sub - division for this property
had been approved by the Board on 1/20/64. It was the Board's decision that Mr.
Hanshaw should appear at a future meeting to explain fully what he wishes to do
with this property.
Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m.
Anne Krohto
Clerk
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