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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec Mtg. Minutes 7/13/1953 (2)210• MINUTES of a special meeting of the Board'of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held on Monday, July 13, 1953 at .7 P.M. in the schoolhouse. PRESENT: Henry J. Shirey, Mayor Sanford S. Atwood, Trustee Frederick G. Maroham, Trustee A. W. Chamberlain, Trustee Carl Crandall, Engineer Frank B. Howe and Ralph C. Mandeville, Town Assessors Harry Gordon, Town Supervisor 1. Mayor Shirey presented and read a proposed new contract between the Village and the City of Ithaca outlining an agreement for the City to furnish water to the Village. He explained that this contract was identical with the one now in effect except that the amount of hydrant rental was increased to $75 per hydrant, and the purpose of drawing up the new contract was so that the entire Village including the annexed portion would be covered. He also presented written suggestions for changes regarding the ' contract as submitted by Engineer Crandall, who pointed out that there are two contracts in existence already and the new contract would supersede the old ones. After considerable discussion IT WAS VOTED that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to sign the contract when ready. 2. There was considerable discussion concerning complaints received from Villagers about Police Officer Van Zile. Engineer Crandall pointed out that the office of police patrolman was a civil service position and an incumbent could not be fired without following certain outlined procedures. The Board took note of the complaints and IT WAS VOTED that the Mayor and police Commissioner be ' authorized to investigate the situation and bring in recommendations to the Board. MU 3. Aft agreement was reached between the Village Board and the Town Assessors, using 50% of current market value as a guide to future assessments, on those properties lying within-the newly annexed portion of the Village starting with.the� letter °A^ through 4. A special meeting was called for Friday, July 17th, at 7 P.M. in the schoolhouse to complete the alphabet. 5. Adjourned at 10 P.M. Secretary pro tem. 7 L