HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing/Reg Mtg. Minutes 2/15/1985MINUTES of Regular Meeting _ 1/21/85
Motion made by Trustee Philbrick, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
RESOLUTION 3565 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF,POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize the Police Chiei to.order a new palice car, a 1985 Plymouth Fury,
4 -door sedan for $11,321.55 on State Contract from Utica Chrysler Plymouth.
Unanimously passed.
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Philbrick:
RESOLUTION 3566 - APPROVE REFUND FOR WATER USE OVERPAYMENT
VOTED to approve a refund of $46.63 to Mr. Gordon Bruno for overpayment of his water
bill. Unanimously passed.
Meeting Adjourned 10:30 p.m.n�uw
Village Clerk
MINUTES of a Public Hearing, duly published and posted, held February 15, 1985 at 7:15p.m.
in the Village Hall to consider a proposal to amend Article IX, Section 7 of the Village '
Ordinances by adding subsection b.. Frontage on Public Street.
PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald Anderson, James.Bennett, Marian Kira,
David Pimentel; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; Engineer /Zoning
Officer:'John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin Mc Ewen; Fire Chief Francis Miller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Professor Kenneth Wing, Fred Thomas, Anton Egner, Joe Ciaschi, Bill
Camp, Jane McCarthy, Bart Conta, Mary Wilson.
ABSENT: Trustee Philbrick.
Mayor Marcham opened the Public Hearing to consider a proposal to amend Article IX,
Section 7 of the Village Ordinances by adding subsection b. Frontage on Public Street,
stating that its intent is to prevent the practice of developing interior lots by setting
a minimum frontage on a public street of 75 feet except any frontage on a cul de sac in a
subdivision approved by Trustees. The Engineet called to the Board's attention the
several existing interior lots which conform to the Zoning Ordinance in average width and
depth but have frontage of less than 75 feet. Discussion followed and the,Hearing was
declared closed at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights
held February 15, 1985 immediately following the Public Hearing.
PRESENT: Mayor F.G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald Anderson, James Bennett, Marian Kira,
David Pimentel-; Attorney Roger Sovocool; Treasurer Gordon Wheeler; EngineerB.oning Office
John Rogers; Police Chief Harlin McEwen; Fire Chief Francis Miller.
OTHERS PRESENT: Professor Kenneth Wing, Fred Thomas, Anton Egner, Joe Ciaschi, Bill
Camp, Jane McCarthy, Bart Conta, Mary Wilson.
ABSENT: Trustee Philbrick.
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Professor Wing appeared before the Board to express his views regarding the $90 bill
sent him by the Village for culvert relocation and suggested resolving the dilemma by agreeing
to share the bill equally. After discussion the Board held to the decision it had made
on earlier occasions, that Mr. Wing be required to pay the full $90.
Anton Egner and Fred Thomas, architects for TCTC and Community Corners respectively,
presented a proposed site plan to the Board for the comstruction of a drive -in bank at
the Community Corners. Questions arose concerning traffic patterns, available parking
and fire safety. It was suggested that the Village Engineer and Fire Chief meet with
the architects to work out proposals for water lines and fire hydrants.
Motion made by Trustee Kira, seconded by Trustee Anderson:
VOTED to approve minutes of the regular meeting held January 21 subject to correction
of Resolution 3557 - Election Date - March 19, 1985; and to approve the minutes of a
Public Hearing held February 4, 1985 as previously furnished Trustees in Xerox form.
Unanimously passed.
Trustee'Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
VOTED to approve the Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated 2/15/85 in the following amounts:
General Fund - $10,519.59; Sewer Fund - $17,149.30. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Mayor Marcham presented his report and placed it on file in the Village Office.
The Mayor referred to a letter from Raymond Van Houtte, President of the Tompkins County
Area Development, Inc, requesting a monetary pledge from the Village in connection with
their fund raising drive. Copies of his letter and accompanying literature will be
distributed to Trustees for their perusal pending action at a future meeting.
Mayor Marcham "announced the resignation of David Allee from the Board of Trustees.
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Bennett:
RESOLUTION 3567 - RECOGNITION OF ALLEE'S YEARS OF SERVICE TO VILLAGE
VOTED to thank David Allee for his past years of service to the Village and, in particular,
his leadership in helping to bring about the organization of bf the Cayuga Heights
Community Center. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes
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Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Mayor Marcham appointed D. Wayne Fleming to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of David Allee for the balance of the official year.
Mayor Pbarcham was instructed to write to Gary Lindenbaum regarding the issues raised in
Gertrude Shepherd's letter relative to the Broome Developmental program's unauthorized
use of the space occupied by the Community association. The Mayor, in his letter, will
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address also the issues raised by Trustee Kira concerning traffic flow and parking
problems which exist at the school.
Motion made by Trustre Bennett, seconded by Trustee Andersnn:
RESOLUTION 3568 - AUTHORIZE FIRE INSPECTOR'S ATTENDANCE AT BUILDING OFFICIALS
CONFERENCE
VOTED to authorize Gene Dymek to attend the Finger Lakes Building Officials Educational
Conference to be held at the Holiday Inn :n Rochester, New York on April 22, 23, 24, 1985 for
a fee of $232. Unanimously pa -.sed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett .Voting Yes
Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Pimentel Voting.Yes
The Board confirmed its previous action taken at the December meeting to permit J.J.
Solomon to operate a sandwich shop at tht Corners Community Center.
The Mayor referred to a memo from the Office of the Mayor, City of New York, urging
Village support and participation in an effort to reform municipal tort liability in
New York State.
Motion made by Trustee Bennett, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3569 - ENDORSE PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO REFORM MUNICIPAL
TORT LIABILITY
VOTED to authorize the Mayor to write a letter endorsing the proposed legislation to
reform municipal tort liability in New York State as set forth in Mr. Robert McGrath's
memorandum. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yea
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes
Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
In connection with the sidewalk resurfacing and rebuilding. district, Mayor Marcham
reported that the Engineer has prepared a map of the proposed sidewalk district for
Board approval at an upcoming meeting.
In reporting for the Cayuga Heights Community Association, Trustee Bennett announced
that the annual meeting of the Association will be held May 18, 1985• He reported that the
Association is attempting to devise a scheme.by which the Village Police force will .,,
be kept informed of future scheduling of activities at the Center. "Meet the Candidates"
is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 1985 at 4 p.m. at the Community Center.
Fire Chief Miller Presented his report and placed it on file in the Village.Office.
Motion made by Trustee Pimintel, seconded by Trustee Bennett:
RESOLUTION'3570 - APPROVE TRANSFERS
VOTED to approve transfers as recommended by the Treasurer as follows:
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TRANSFERS
for Village Board Mtng.
February 15, 1985
Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting'Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3571 - ACCEPT BLUE CROSS /BLUE SHIELD CONTRACT FOR 185 -186
VOTED to accept the contract with Blue Cross /Blue'Shield of Central New York to run for
the period April 1, 1985 to March 31, 1986 at the same rates and to authorize the Treasurer
to sign said contract. Unanimously passed.
Trustee%Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Police Chief McDwen presented his written report and placed it on file.
Engineer /Zoning Officer Rogers gave his report which is on file in the Village Office.
Notion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
TO
FROM
$
A1640.1
Central Gar. Salary
A5110.53
Sts. - Ins.
500.00
A1640.52
Central Gar. Util.
A5110.53
Sts. - Ins.
1,500.00
A1950.0
Taxes & Assments. on Vil. Prop'.
A1990.0
Conting:
67.20
A5142.5
Snow Removal -other Exp.
A5110.53
Sts. - Ins
1,001.00
A1620.51
Village Hall - Sup.
A1990.0:
Conting:
200.00
A3410.22
Fire Dept. - Eq. under $100
A341o.21 _
F.D.Eq. over $100
500.00
A5110.51
Sts. - Supplies
A1990.0
Conting.
1,000.00
A5142.21
Snow Remov. Eq. Main.
A1990.0
"
300.00
A510.4
Street Lighting
A1990.0
"
5,000.00
F8352
Water Use Refunds
F8320.2
SCLIWC
100.00
Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting'Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Motion made by Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3571 - ACCEPT BLUE CROSS /BLUE SHIELD CONTRACT FOR 185 -186
VOTED to accept the contract with Blue Cross /Blue'Shield of Central New York to run for
the period April 1, 1985 to March 31, 1986 at the same rates and to authorize the Treasurer
to sign said contract. Unanimously passed.
Trustee%Anderson Voting Yes Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
Police Chief McDwen presented his written report and placed it on file.
Engineer /Zoning Officer Rogers gave his report which is on file in the Village Office.
Notion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
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RESOLUTION 3570 AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO PROCEED WITH PLAN TO EXPAND VAULT
VOTED to authorize the Engineer to accept the proposal of Paolangeli Contractors to of I
additional space to the fire -proof storage in the basement of the Village Hall for
storage of Village records at a cost of $750.00. Unanimously passed.
Trustee Anderson Voting Yes
Trustee Bennett Voting Yes
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Trustee Kira Voting Yes
Trustee Pimentel Voting Yes
The Engineer and Police Chief are instructed to investigate the cost of construction of
a small roof over the front entrance of the Village. Hall and also to try to find a
solution to the hazardous entrance into the Police Department.
There was further discussion concerning the subject of the Public Hearing.Trustees
reiterated their concern to control the density of the Village by preventing the.
development of interior lots.
Motion made by Trustee Pimentel, seconded by Trustee Kira:
RESOLUTION 3573 - AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 7 BY ADDING SUBSECTION
VOTED to amend Article IX, Zoning, Section 7 by adding subsection b.FY:ontage on Public
Street: Each lot shall have a minimum frontage on a public street of seventy -five (75)
feet, except any frontage on a cul de sac in a subdivision approved by Trustees shall
have such frontage as shown on the approved subdivision;plan.This ordinance shall apply
to any lots hereinafter subdivided or developed by placing a building thereon.
Effective 2/15/85. Trustee Bennett voted Aye, Trustee Kira Voted Aye, Trustee Pimentel
voted Aye, Trustee Anderson abstained.
Meeting adjourned 10:10 p,m.
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Anne;.Xrohto
Village Clerk
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