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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes- 1/8/194547 MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Village Board held on Monday, January 8, 1945, at 7:30 P.M. at the home of Trustee Sayles. PRESENT: C. J. Kenerson, Mayor T. B. Maxfield, Trustee Sherwood Holt, Trustee C. I. Sayler, Trustee Henry J. Shirey, Trustee C. H. Guise, Treasurer Carl Crandall, Engineer' 1. The minutes of the regular and_epecial meetings held on November 21st were read and approved.' 2. The following bills paid on authority of the Mayor were approved: GENERAL Albert Force, Collector - State & County tax 2.73 WATER, FIRE & POLICE T. B. Maxfield, Justice fee 5.00 HEALTH Dr. H. H. Crum - Health officer Pee 97.•35 SANITATION W. D. Lyme - Gas & oil 22.03 College Chevrolet-Co. - Repairs 6.25 HIGHWAYS N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp'n - Nov, lights_ 143.79 Dec,. " 143.79 Mrs..Frank Haskins 28.00 Charles Collins 72.00 3. The following additional bills were approved: SANITATION W. D. Lyme - Gas & oil 23.78 College Chevrolet Co. - Repairs 135.95 4. The Treasurer reported a cash balance as of Dec: 31st of 010,172.49. He returned his warrant and tax roll and an account of uncollected taxes, interest, and other charges totalling $229.78. 5. IT WAS VOTED, RESOLVED: Whereas at a regular meeting.of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights, held .on Nov. 21, 1944 at the schoolhouse in the said village, the Treasurer of the said village was directed to return his warrant and tax roll 48 and an account of the taxes, assessments and charges remaining due, containing a description of the lands upon which such taxes were unpaid as the same were placed upon the tax list, together with the amount of the taxes, assessments or charges so assessed and the interest thereon, together with a sworn statement that the taxes, assessments and charges mentioned in such account remain ' unpaid, and that after diligent efforts he has been unable to collect the same, and WHEREAS at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held at 410 Triphammer Road in the said village on the 8th day of January 1945 the Treasurer did comply with the aforesaid directions, his said statement being attached hereto showing a balance unpaid of $229.78 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga.Heights do credit the Treasurer with the amount of $229.78 according to the provisions of Section 126 -a of the Village Law of the State of New York. 6. IT WAS VOTED, RESOLVED: that the properties on which the following.taxes and assessments are unpaid be advertised for sale on February 2, 9, and 16, and if still unpaid their sale be authorized on February 23, 1945 at 5:15 P.M. at the schoolhouse according to the provisions of Section 126 -d of the Village Law of the State of New York: 1. B. C. Perkins - Lot No. 7, bounded on north by lands of A. W. Chamberlain and C. E. Palm, on the east by Hanshaw Road, on the south by lands of R. S. Stevens, on the west by Devon Road. Residence. Property tax $105.00. Sewer tax 15.00 Interest charge 9.52 129.52 2. Karin A. White, 508 Highland Road, bounded on north by lands of Mrs. Katherine B. Cornell, on east by Highland Road, on south by C..E. Blood Estate, on west by Hanshaw Road. Residence. Property tax 72.50 Sewer tax 15.00 Mowing charge 6.00 Interest charge 6.76 100.26 7. The Treasurer reported that he had received a bill for $218.33 for repairs to the lateral sewer at Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity, and that this had been forwarded to the Auburn Savings Bank for payment. 8. The Engineer reported that he had granted the Gas & ' Electric Co. a permit to repair leaks in the gas lines within the Village, stating that such repair work would probably not interfere 49 with traffic as the lines were generally at the side of the road. 10. The Clerk read a letter received from Prof. E. L. Palmer regarding the swimming-pool on his property. After discussion It was decided that the Village had no particular interest in this pool and that Prof. Palmer was personally liable for any accidents that might happen there. The Clerk was instructed to so inform Prof. Palmer. The Clerk also read correspondence between E. J. Austin, owner of the property at 211 E. Upland Road and himself, having-to do ' with Mr. Berger infringing on his property. Trustee Shirey's opinion was obtained in this case and he decided it was a matter entirely between Mr. Austin and Mr. Berger, and the matter was considered closed. 11. IT WAS VOTED that at the next meeting of the Village Trustees the Trustees would sit as a Committee of the Whole to make up the proposed budget for the year 1945 -46. 12. Trustee Shirey read a memorandum regarding the application of the owners on Parkway Place to.have Parkway Place turned over to the Village as a village street. After discussion, IT WAS VOTED that, due to the fact that Parkway Place is only 16 feet wide � the Trustees of the Village could not assume ' the responsibility of taking over the street because of the liability on the part of the Village in case of accidents. 13. The matter of the traffic and parking ordinance came up for discussion, due to the fact that Justice of the Peace Maxfield 9. Police Commissioner Crandall said that Officer VanZile ' had brought up the question of how much bail he might collect, V' ,; • }o-u pwtw;-. and it was decided he might collects n In case 'of, aic ' parking on the wrong side of the road, warning only was to be given on the first offense. 10. The Clerk read a letter received from Prof. E. L. Palmer regarding the swimming-pool on his property. After discussion It was decided that the Village had no particular interest in this pool and that Prof. Palmer was personally liable for any accidents that might happen there. The Clerk was instructed to so inform Prof. Palmer. The Clerk also read correspondence between E. J. Austin, owner of the property at 211 E. Upland Road and himself, having-to do ' with Mr. Berger infringing on his property. Trustee Shirey's opinion was obtained in this case and he decided it was a matter entirely between Mr. Austin and Mr. Berger, and the matter was considered closed. 11. IT WAS VOTED that at the next meeting of the Village Trustees the Trustees would sit as a Committee of the Whole to make up the proposed budget for the year 1945 -46. 12. Trustee Shirey read a memorandum regarding the application of the owners on Parkway Place to.have Parkway Place turned over to the Village as a village street. After discussion, IT WAS VOTED that, due to the fact that Parkway Place is only 16 feet wide � the Trustees of the Village could not assume ' the responsibility of taking over the street because of the liability on the part of the Village in case of accidents. 13. The matter of the traffic and parking ordinance came up for discussion, due to the fact that Justice of the Peace Maxfield a had experienced some difficulty in properly interpreting the intention of the present ordinance together with its amendment. 1 It was decided that the present ordinance was not as clear as it should be in its present form, and therefore IT WAS VOTED that Trustee Shirey be requested to investigate the possible revision of the present Village Traffic and Parking Ordinance with a view toward improving it. 14. Trustee Shirey made a report of his investigation into the legal requirements of establishing poet war reserves for construction and for the purchase of special equipment: As there seemed to be advantages in setting-up reserves for post war use, IT WAS VOTED that Engineer Crandall be requested to make a survey to find out the amount that would be needed for post-war requirements with a view.toward Betting up street and sidewalk and sewer improvement capital reserve funds. ' 15. The next meeting was set for Feb. 5th at 7330 P.M. Upon-tnvitation of Trustee Maxfield the meeting will be held at his house. 16. Adjourned at 10345 P.M. Clerk.