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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec Mtg. Minutes 7/11/1956; 8/7/1956; 8/17/1956IT WAS VOTED RESOLVED, That the Village agrees to accept and does hereby accept as village property the parcel of land acquired from Cayuga Heights Land Corporation more particularly described in the minutes of the meeting of February,9,:1956, and ®by deed of April 25, 1956 and recorded in the Office of the Tompkins County Clerk on May 4, 1956 in Liber 987 of Deeds at page 77. 7.. Adjourned-at 5:50 P.M. W. S. Randel Clerk, Minutes. of a Special Meeting of the Village.Board held on July 11,1956 at 5 P.M. at the Village Office; 194 Pleasant GroveRoad, Ithgca;' New;York. PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham; Trustees, J. F. O'Connor, T. F. Sharp, J. R. Simpson and H. H. Williams. Minutes by Secretary Mrs. Vera Snyder in absence of Clerk Randal. 1. The following bills were approved for payment - See Schedule #2 and 2S. 2. Mayor Marcham noted that A. B. Gredle had resigned from.the Board of Fire Commissioners and the need to appoint a new commissidner,'to fill his unexpired term. Moved by Trustee Simpson and-seconded by Trustee Sharp that Fire Commissioner A. B. Credle's resignation be accepted with thanks £mr his services and that approval . be given to Mayor's appointment of Francis Quinlan as Fire Commissioner to fill the un expired term of A: B. Credle ending April 1958• 9. Trustee Williams stated that, Zoning Board of Appealewishes to bring to Trustees attention that there is no village ordinance that regulates lot size. .For example, the Carolyn Treman property is being sold and it'is felt it will be divided into lots and sold. Mr. Holt would be glad to come to a Trustees meeting and discuss the matter. Trustee Sharp suggested a general review of ordinances be made by hiring s qualified person to do it and make suggested changes and provisions. Trustee Williams felt, time was of the essence and we need much quicker action than possible if Sharp's suggestion was followed. It was decided the Board would consider the problem and draw up a list of ✓ what they would like to have discussed and meet with Zoning Board at our first meet- ing in the fall. Have this put on agenda. Mayor Marcham agreed to talk with Mr...Holt and Mr. Crandall regarding such a meeting. Another matter as to occupancy of the Sprole Laboratory....Believed permission was given to emplpY three persons, but they now have five or six. .There, have been com- plaints from neighbors. No action'taken, pending further information from Zoning'Board of Appeals. 4. After discussion of hours for office to be open, . IT WAS VOTED that the Mayor and Clerk should have responsibility to decide on.hours... 5. Community Planning Project was discussed at length and Mayor Marcham.received advice on several questions he had raised with the thought of entering the discussion at the meeting planned for July 12, 1956 of the informal committee relative.to the 31 Community Planning Project. 6. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M. W),qLu4t,"L W. S. Randel Clerk Minutes of a Special N.Aeting of the Village Board held on Wednesday, August 7, 1956 at 5 P.M. at the Village Hall. PRESENT: Mayor F. G.. Narcham; Trustees Louise Catherwood, N. A. Christensen, T. F.Sharp, J. R. Simpson and H. H. Williams; Engineer Carl Crandall and Treasurer F. 14. Upchurch. : 'r. 1. The following bills were approved for payment. 'See Schedule 3 and 3S. Trustees also approved refund of $5.25 to Mr. Romanoff for overcharge on mowing and refund of $0.30 to Mr. Albright for overpayment on 1956 Village Tax. 2. Clerk reported engineer's estimate of work completed on Plotzker contract as of August 1, 1956 of $88,821.60 equal to 19%'completion. For Attorney Newman, the Clerk reported Liberman condemnation award check for $18,663.20 had been tendered. Liberman has not accepted, and has advised Mr. Newman that he is returning the check with a letter requesting a conference with authorized village representatives for an undisclosed purpose. The Mayor, Engineer and Attorney were designated by the - Trustees to meet with Mr. Liberman. 3. Acting as Board of Assessors, an assessment of $1,000 was placed on.the A. M. bulks lot at 119 N. Sunset Drive. The Treasurer was directed to collect 1956 tax of'1112/12 of $9.00, Mr. Mulks having taken title on June 14, 1956. This action was taken by reason of this lot being omitted from the 1956 assessment roll. 4. The Mayor noted that Mx. Francis Quinlan was unable to accept appointment to the Board of Fire Commissioners as he is not a property owner of record in the Village. The Mayor will report on another nominee at the next meeting. 5. With approval of Trustees, Mayor established a Sewer Charge Committee, com- posed of Engineer Crandall and Cleric Randel as ,a subcommittee on average width of lot determinations, classification of improved property for sewer rent ratings and similar details, and Trustees O'Connor and Simpson as a subcommittee on charges•. The whole committee will report to and request action by the Board as needed. 6. Effective January 1, 1957 the City of Ithaca rate at the City Dump will be.,, •$2.00 per load, compared to current rate of $1.50. H 1 7. Clerk reported that Mr. William J. Foster, Jr., Clerk of the Zoning Board of Appeals, informally advised that Robert Sprole currently has one regular employee: Additional persons are present for conferences at frequent intervals. The Zoning. Board of Appeals order of August 10, 1954 permits 3 regular employees. With this ' answer to the previously raised question of compliance with the Zoning Board of Appeals order the Trustees made no recommendation for further action. :7 8. The Audit report of Mr. Paul Bradford covering the period July 15, 1955 to May 31, 1956 has been received and filed by the Clerk. Copies are being circulated among the Board members for their information. ® 9. Adjourned at 6:15 P.M. LA W. S. Randel Clark Minutes of a Special Meeting 'of the Village Board held on Friday, August 17, 1956. at 5 P.M. at the Village Office. PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham; Trustees'N.A.Christensen, James F. O'Connor, J.R. Simpson, H.H. Williams; Engineer Carl Crandall, Treasurer F.M.Upchurch, and Attorney. C.H. Newman. 1. The following bills were approved for payment - See Schedules, 3 - 3S - 2F. 2. It -was voted to appropriate from the General Fund and to transfer to the Capital Fund - Fire Department, the sum of $479.28, to provide the necessary funds to complete payment of the construction costs of the Village Office and Fire Station Building. 3. Attorney Newman reported on the 'Conference with Mr. Liberman which he had requested for the discussion of matters relating to the-condemnation award. These concerned screening of the plant from the road, extension of access road, possible filling over of the Village surface pipe, and the offer of a compromise settlement of $25,000. No promises were made to Mr. Liberman except to report to the Trustees for their consideration. ® Regardless of the risk of increased-award upon appeal, it was felt by the Trustees that they could not spend taxpayer's money for a compromise settlement that would open the way for a taxpayer's action, and that the law should take its course. Therefore,. IT WAS VOTED to decline Mr. Liberman's offer of compromise in the amount of'$25,000 and to authorize the Village attorney to take whatever legal action is required in this condemnation case, from this point on to bring it to a conclusion. IT WAS VOTED that the Treasurer immediately deposit a check with the County Treasurer for the condemnation award, plus interest according to instructions of Attorney Newman. This action also includes the voiding of the previous check for the award, made out and tendered to Ii:-. Liberman, which he has refused to accept. Attorney Newman also noted that Judge Stagg had in a letter, denied the extra 5% usually allowed under an award of this nature for Attorney fees, noting that he considered the award too liberal. Attorney Newman reported that the Town of Ithaca was seeking permission to hold a census with a view to receiving increased per capita aid. There was discussion of the question how the Village might behefit from a new census. Attorney Newman was requested to consider the legal issues involved and report to the Trustees. 4. Upon recommendation of the Engineer, IT WAS VOTEDto authorize Garrett Felton, 302 E. Upland Rd., & Leonard Elkins,305 E. Upland R., to immediately connect with the new sewer syatem at their properties, which joins the old system.at Triphammer Road. 5. The Treasurer submitted his report, showing balances of July 31, 1956 as follows- General Fund - $70,822.23 Capital Fund - 14,527;13 ( overdrawn due to.accounting for Liberman check of $18,663.20 in process of.tender.) Capital Fund -Fire Dept. 300.44 H 6. Adjourned at 6:35 P•M- r •. 1, W.S. Randel Village Clerk Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Village Board held on September 11, 1956 at 7:30 P.M.•at the Village Office. PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham; Trustees, J.F. O'Connor, James.R. Simpson and H. H. Williams; Engineer Carl Crandall; Treasurer Frederick Upchurch. s 1. Minutes of meetings of June 12, 22, July 11,August 7 and 17 previously submitted in mimeographed form, were approved Without reading. . 7 2. Following bills approved for payment:- See Schedule #4 and 4S. - 3. Trustees acted on a number of items as follows: a) VOTED that,Treasurer pay sewer project engineering note for $15,000 plus interest, due September 15. 1956, from Capital Fund - Sewer account funds realized,from sewer bond anticipation notes. b) VOTED that Treasurer pay. Fire Department capital note for $1,500 plus interest due October 1, 1956, from general funds as appro- priated for that purpose. , c) VOTED that Treasurer renew for one year, the Fire Department Bond Anticipation Note for $57,000 due October 1, 1956,.and pay the interest due on October 1, 1956, from general funds as appropriated for that purpose. d) VOTED approval of audit of Village books for period July 15, 1955 - May 31, 1956 made by Paul Bradford. e) Tabled until October meeting, action on vacancy onBoard of Fire Commissioners. ' f) Requested Clerk to include in the minutes of this meeting, the resolution adopted by Town of Ithaca Board consenting to construc- tion of sewer pipes in Texas Lane within the Town. "RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby gives its consent to the construction of sewer pipes under the portion of the extension of Texas.Iane which is in the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, same to connect with the Village sewer system." g) VOTED that it is the decision of the Board not to adopt the,State "Building Code for the present. h) VOTED to award tree service contract to Pond & Moyer, in the maximum ' amount of $2300, and for the Clerk.to so notify Pond & Moyer.' i) VOTED approval of'14ayor's appointment, effective 8/20/56 of Mrs. Verna Quinlan ae temporary typist part time at $1.50 per hour. .