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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Village Board held on Tues-
day, Feb 99 1954-at 7:30 PiM. at the home of Trustee Whiting, 115 North -
way Road, Ithaca, N.Y.
PRESENT: H.J.Shirey, Mayor
A.W.Chamberlain, Trustee;
E.A.Whiting, it
S.S.Atwood, "
F.G.Marcham, "
Carl Crandall, Engineer
C.H.Guise, Treasurer
Lowell George, Police Commissioner
C.I.Sayles, Ohm. Comm. on Fire Contract
Theo F. Sharp, Resident,
Dr. R.C.Farrow, it
Mr. Sharp and Dr. Farrow spoke-of various aspects of the so-
called "Federal "•route proposed for State Roube 13 cut -off, and asked
the Trustees to pass a resolution objecting to the "Federal" route.
1•Iayor Shirey read a letter from Prof Mackesey citing objections to this
route and the favorable aspects of the so- called "State" route. Engineer
Crandall cited the advantages of a road along the old Short Line right
of way, particularly in relation to the Village Sewage line problems.
Vollcnving discussion Mr. Sharp and Dr. Farrow wrre excused, and,
IT WAS VOTFL : RESOLVED that the Village Board is opposed to
any new State Highway going through the Village except on the westerly
edge along or in the near vicinity of Lthe old Short Line Railroad right
of way. Finrther, -the Village Engineer and IGayor are hereby instructed
to present this resolution to Lsr. William._Robinson, District Engineer,
State Lept. of Public Works. X
1. Minutes of the meeting of Jan 5th were read and approved,
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correction noted page 8'; "large resurfacing jobs would be
0 I.Sayles, as Ohm, of the Fire Contract Comm., asked for and
received the Trustees approval to study the possibilities of the Village
having their own fire department, with equipment located at the Corners.
Lowell George, Polbe Commissioner, submitted reports for Dec.
and 4an. The Board approved the location and authorized the purchase of
Stop Signs on Ridgewood Rd at intersection with Wyckoff Rd., and on
Klinewood Rd at intersection with Triphammer Rd. The Clerk was instructed
to keep a record of the placing of these and future stop signs.
2. IT WAS VOTED that the Trustees constitute themselves a
committee -of- the -whole to make mp the 1954 -55 budget. They considered the
receipts and expenses for the past year (fiscal), and made up a tentative
budget for the coming year of 17-3- 910, based'on a 7-11- Idill tax rate.
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3. IT WAS VOTED that the committee -of- the -whole adjourn to sit
again as trustees.
a, IT WAS VOTED that the budget as submitted by the committee -of-
the -whole be presented to the Village residents for discussion.
5. The following bills paid on authority of the Mayor were
approved:
GL1eRAL
T.G.I�Tiller's Sons raper Co 7.70
Edith E. Schoel 37.50
Ithaca Journal 2.08
C.H.Guise, Arent Soc aec Fund 32.64
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POLICE WATER & FIRE
J.M.Mulligan, Radio Service Contr. 24.00
Miro -flex Co . .24.33
SANITATION
W.D.Lyme
27.39
HIGIiWAYS
Pond & Moyer
65.00
James Stark
40.50
W.D.Lyme
27.38
Cayuga Rock Salt Co
27.60
McKinney Agency - Fire Ins Tool
House, 37.50
6. The following additional bills
were approved:
GENERAL
Lithoprint Cc of N.Y.
275.92
Carl Crandall
550.00
T:G.Miller, Jr.
75.00
POLICE WATER & FIRE
R.S.Boothroyd Agency Inc
5.59
SANITATION
W.D.Lyme
64.63
HIGHWAYS
W.D.Lyme
64.63
New York State Elec & Gas Corp
189.23 -
City of Ithaca
2.45 .
James Stark
112.50
Highway Materials Cc
21.70
Cornall University
4.80
Cayuga Rock Salt Co
24.80
own of Ithaca 146.30
Cayuga Rock Salt Cc 24.80
71 The Mayor stated that he had examined the Fire Contract'sub-
mitted by the City of Ithaca in the amount of $6,000 and had found itl
in order, and with the comment by the Engineer that the total received
by the City from the Village would be the $6,000 plus the hydrant
rental of §3,375,
IT WAS VOTED'to approve the contract, and the Mayor and Clerk
were authorized to sign as required.
The Mayor explained the need for change in plans for.the.Village Office
location accasioried by the fire at the Corners, and submitted for action
a supplement to the lease previously approved, in which the location
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as changed to the former dentist's office, and
IT WAS VOTED to approve the lease supplement, other terms as
previously approved.
The Mayor asked for consideration of an increase in the number of...
Trustees, as being desirable with the increased size of the Village,
IT WAS VOTED that the number of Trustees be ifiA axed to six
in total, effective immediately, and that the vacancies be filled at
the next annual election, one Trustee for a term of two years, aiid
one Trustee for a term of one year.
Due to.nressure of other matters, consideration of letters
reeuesting regulation of dogs bybordinance, or otherwise,.was tabled.
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by the Mayor, with the approval of the Trustees, until a later date.
A letter signed by Mrs. Vim. F. Occhler and others, requesting SLOW
CHILDREN signs on Highland Rd at Lakeland homes, was referred to the
;Police Commissioner for study and report.
The Board indicated their approval of the Treasurer's letter to Mr.
Stewart Clare, clarifying the assessment and levying of tax on his*
property for 1953 -54.
8. The Treasurer reported all taxes paid and a balance on
Jan 313 1954 of ;x24,387.18 in the General Account,
9. Upon receiving the account of unpaid takes from the Treasurer,
comparing it with the original tax roll of the Village, and finding it
to be a true transcript thereof, the Board of Trustees voted to sign the
certification, in accordance with Section 126 -b of the VilIgge Law.
10. The Engineer was thanked for the very excellent job that he had
done in preparation of the new Village map, which will not only be
valuable in making the assessment roll, but also in later work on water
and sewer development. Present water and sewer lines are shown on the map.
IT WAS VOTED to approve the name of Highgate Place for the short
road running northeasterly from the IiI.P.Catherwood property to the
Village line, as shown on the Village map dated Jan 1, 1954.
11. See p. 11 for report of Police Comm.
1 12. The Clerk reported that quotations from three suppliers were
being considered for office equipment, and that some changes would be
advisable to properly furnish the dentist'd room, which was some larger,
and would have a storage room and lavatory.
13. Idayor Shirey appointed the following to
committee to fill vacancies on the Board caused
of the Mayor, Trustees Chamberlain and Whiting,
resolution increasing the number of trustees to
nake nomination for a Police Justice, caused by
Justice Lindley hent.i C. I.Sayles, Chm., H.C.Fle
serve as a nominating
by the expiring terms
and by reason of the
six, and also to
the expiring term of
ck; G.R.Pfann, R.C.Farrow,Alt
14. IT WAS VOTED RESOLVED: That according to the provisions of-
Section 52 of the Village Law of the State of 1 °ct,v York a Village
election will be held on !..larch 16, 1954 at the schoolhouse in the
Village of Cayuga Heights, the polls to be open between 4 P.I:I. and
a P.Ia., at which time a Police Justice, a I:iayor and two Trustees will
be elected in place of Police Justice Kent, Mayor Shirey and Trustees
Chamberlain and Whiting, whose terms expire, and one new Trustee will
be elected for two years, and one new Trustee will be elected for one
year to fill the vacancies caused by resolution of the Board of this
date, in which the total number of Trustess was increased from four
to sir..
15. Mayor Shirey appointed the following persons as inspectors of
election to serve at the Village election on March 16, 1954 :
Therlsirs. Edith $choel, Ray Ensworth, Esther Freeman and
Mr. Fred Bryant, with authorization to appoint alternates
gten by the Board if any were not available.
16. The date set for the annual meeting of the residents of the
Village was D4arch 15, 1954 at 8 P.M. at the schoolhouse..
! 17. IT WAS VOTED RESOLVED: That in accordance with Section 102 of
the Village Law of the State of 1Vew York, the Treasurer be instructed
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to publish and post his annual report or a summary thereof at least
one week prior to the annual election.
18. Paul Bradford wa' appointed auditor -of the Village records for
the fiscal year 1953 -54.
19: IT WAS VOTED RESOLVED: Thatzin accordance -with Section 101 -b of
the Village Law of the State of New York those appropriations showing
overdrafts be financed by transfers from unexpended balances of other
appropriations as set up in the budget.
20. The next regular meeting of the Board was set for Monday,
I.,arch 15, 1954 at 7 P.M. at the schoolhouse.
21. A special meeting was called by the Mayor for the purpose of
studying the report of the Zoning Board of Appeals on the Uornell
Residential Olub, and at the invitation of Trustee Whiting; it will
bc.held on Tuesday, Feb 16, 1954 at 4 P.M. at Willard Straight.Hall.
22. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 P.M.
VILLAGE'CLERK.
ADDENDUM TO THE MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEB 9,•1954.
23. IT WAS VOTED that ,$3,$00, of the balance in the:general fund at
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the end of the fiscal year e transferred to the Water and Sewer
Oapital xeserve Fund.
24. IT WAS .VOTED to increase the salary of Police Officers Fowler for
the coming fiscal,year to x$3,400. A tentative car allowance of.$1,000
was approved, based on substantiating figures on car expense'to be
submitted by Fowler,
25. IT l•9AS VOTED to increase the salary of Police Justice for the
coming fiscal year to $360.
VILLAGE CLERIC.
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