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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 11/12/195762 9. Clerk: - a) Noted that - 1. Fire Station Capital.Note due October 19 1957 for $19500.00 plus $75.00 interest had been paid as required. See General Fund Check. #1625 dated October 1, 1957. 2. Fire Station Bond Anticipation Note due October 19 1957 had been reduced in principal $39000.00, making net indebtedness $541000.00 and interest of $1,425.009 due also October 19 19579 had been paid. See General Fund Check #1626 dated October 1, 19570 b) Presented Septic Tank Permits, previously approved by the County Health Department and Engineer Crandall, for Henry B. Sutton, 12$ Sunset Drive, Madeleine G. Stagg, 114 Sunset Drive, William T. Miller, 100 Sunset Drive. Accordingly, the Trustees VOTED approval of the above- mentioned.Septio Tank Permits. c) VOTED to change Burr Ripley residence street number to 406 E. Upland Road. d) VOTED to refer to Clerk for study, County Tax Coordinator Paynes letter, iii regard —to-use of ;County Assessment Roll', tax extension and billing system.. 10. Set date for next regular meeting - November 120 1957. 11. Adjourned.at 11:30 P.M. W. S. Randal Clerk Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Village Board held on November 12, 1957 at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Office. • PRESENT:. Mayor Frederick G. Marcham Trustee M. E. Campbell Louise M. Catherwood James F. O'Connor T.F. Sharp James R. Simpson H. F. Williams Engineer Carl Crandall Fire Commissioner George Hanselman Police Commissioner Lowell T. George Treasurer F. M. Upchurch' Attorney Charles H. Newman A. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TV CABLE FRANCHISE HELD AT 7 :00 P.M. PRESENT: Above named Village Officers, except Fire and Police Commissioners: and Mr. Anthony.Ceracche, petitioner for the TV Cable Franchise. Mr. Ceracche stated he found the proposed franchise agreeable except for ' the proposed rates, iih'ich were satisfactory in Ithaca, but not in the Village.due . to great difference in'population density. Average in City is two subscribers per- utility pole, whereas in the Village it will probably average one subscriber per two poles. He stated a schedule of rates based on $135.00 installation and $3.50 ' 63' per month rental, against $100.00 and $2.75 in the City would be agreeable -to him. Mr. Cerrache also explained problems in the Village related to pole clearance as they bore on his ability to extend service and his plans for microwave relay from Connecticut Hill•to the City and from Bristol to Connecticut Hill to give im- proved service and wider program coverage. He also stated he would be agreeable to payment of 1% of gross income for:5ix month§ prior to December 19 1957 in lieu of $10.00 highway crossing permit charge of the 1955 TV Cable Permit under which he has been operating in the Village. Adjourned at 7:50 P -M- -D. PETITION OF TEXAS JANE RESIDENTS FOR PUBLIC WATER AND FIRE HYDRANT SERVICE. Messrs. Norton, Anderson, Kare, Conner and Gates requested and obtained pends- sion of the Mayor to address the Board on water for the Texas Lane area. This area, served by private wells for about 25 :properties, needs public water badly for drink- ing and.fire protection. Water is contaminated in some instances, requiring boiling or purchase of bottled water. Nearest fire hydrant is 1500 feet or more, giving the area lower grade fire protection and higher fire insurance rates than generally en- joyed'in the Village. Public water has been in the planning stage since 1954, with no action as yet. The delegation felt it was reasonable to nowr ask for a definite answer from the Village Board within four months. Engineer Crandall explained the history of the planning, starting first with the Village plans of 1954 for this area and the remainder of the Village not now served by water mains, expansion to the proposed Northeast Water District area, -financing and cooperation of the branches of government, Cornell University and C.A.A. involved in the project.. The petition for formation of .the Northeast Water District is being circulated but insufficient signatures have been obtained. The preliminary plans for the larger area were drawn in May 1957. Prompt action by the other interested areas could result in construction work in 1958 for the larger area but if this does not materialize, the Village should be prepared to go it alone to meet the suggested deadline of water by January 19 1959. Trustee OICOnnor suggested the Village serve notice on the outside areas that the Village was setting a date of January 19 1959. No formal action was taken, but it was informally agreed to so advise the other interested parties. 1. Minutes of October 80 1957, previously furnished to the Trustees in mimeo- graphed form were approved without reading, noting that on page 2, line 35 renewal note should read "payable March 159 1958 ". 2. Following bills were approved for payment - See Schedule'.&As 6 -0, 6 -S. a) To provide funds in--deficiency accounts the Trustees VOTED the following appropriations: General Fund To A- 290 -400 (Insurance - General) (Non- ownership I3ab.) 23.24 From A- 290 -650 (Contingent Account) Sewer Fund To G -123 -200 (Equipment) 44.77 From G- 290 -650 (Contingent Account) b) Also Trustees VOTED to:pay Hull Heating Company bill to Professor Hough for $48.00 from Capital Fund =Sewer and to bill this amount to A. Plotzker Company, if later approved by,the Engineer. 64 3. Mayor Marcham - a) Read letter from Blanchard Rideout, Midway Road requesting Village to assume portion of sewer lateral cost, because of great length 260 feet. It was VOTED'to explain to Mr. Rideout that others were in same situation and express regret but Board feels it cannot make exception in his case. b) Noted receipt of first annual report of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board which, being quite lengthy, he felt might better be assimilated by the Board members by getting additional copies so that.each member could look it over.at leisure. c) Reviewed the TV Cable Franchise Public Hearing with the Board, and on request for action,, it was M OVED by Trustee Simpson, seconded by Trustee Sharp and unanimously VOTED that 140ZEAS, the Ceracche Television Corporation, 518 West State Street, Ithaca, New York, did by letter dated September 9, 19571 petition the Village to grant a TV Cable Franchise, this petition reading as follows: "CERACCHE TELEVISION CORPORATION 518 West State Street, Ithaca, New York . September 9. 1957 Mr. Carl Crandall, Village Engineer Cayuga Heights 111 N. Tioga Street .Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Crandall: On January 4, 1955 a permit was granted to the CeracchelTelevision Corporation giving them the right to extend cable service into the Village of Cayuga Heights. Only about one and a half miles of Cayuga Heights has been wired thus far. Our plans are now to immediately make cable service available on at.least five more miles of the village streets. This will be accomplished within the next 60 days as many village residents have called requesting this service. This letter is a request asking that the $10.00 street crossing charge in the future be abolished and that section XVII Local Law No.2 Television Cable franchise, City ' of Ithaca which went into effect May 19 1956.be used in its place as:was done in the City of Ithaca. This requires a gross sum of one percent on all gross income from cable operations within the area. Along with this, property tax is also being paid on all cable .. equipment and.lines. Your granting of this request would make us. better able to make cable service available to Cayuga Heights residents. AC:TM Very truly yours, s /Anthony Ceracche Anthony Ceracche P.S. Attached is a copy of section XVII Local law No.2, Television Cable•Franchisef," IL it AND 1%1HEREAS, at a regular meet request was given consideration, and a voted to accept the recommendation of enacting a television cable franchise, November 12, 19579 following due public 6r, of the Village Board on September 109 1957 the t a regular meeting on October 81 the Trustees the Village Attorney on a proposed ordinance• and to hold a Public Hearing on the same on notice by the Clerk, AND IWREAS, the Clerk did cause a notice of Public Hearing to be published and did obtain proof of publication of such notice, AND WHEREAS, such Public Hearing was held on November 129 1957 at 7 :00 P.M. at the Village Office, and there were no objections to the proposed franchise as cor- rected to embody only the enactment of a franchise under subdivision 39 of Section 89 of the Village lair, with changes in rates as suggested by Mr. Anthony Ceracche, and the Trustees did duly consider the proposed corrected franchise, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: TELEVISION CA$LE FRANCHISE SECTION I Pursuant to Section 89.- 39 of the Village law of the State of New York Ceracche Television Corporation, of 518 West State Street, Ithaca, New York,here- inafter "referred to as the "Grantee", is hereby granted the right to erect, place, operate, repair and maintain poles, wires, transmission lines, distribution lines and service lines in and over, and the right to use, all public streets and grounds in the Village of Cayuga Heights, within its present limits or as it hereinafter may be extended, for the purpose of furnishing the said Village and its inhabitants with television or radio service, provided always that such poles, wires, transmis- sion lines, distribution lines and service lines shall not interfere with or obstruct the necessary or proper use of said streets and grounds. SECTION II In exercising its rights under this franchise the Grantee shall have the permis- sion of the Village of Cayuga Heights to use existing poles, wires, transmission lines and service lines now erected and in existence and o ned, controlled or operated by the New York Telephone Company or by the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation in said village, provided it shall first obtain written permission for such use from the New York Telephone Company or the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, as the case may be.. SECTION III, In exercising its rights under this franchise the Grantee shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Public Service Commission, the Federal Communications Comi ssion and other regulatory bodies of the State of New York or of the United States of America having jEirisdiction over its operations, as the same now are or as they may be amended from time to time; and shall be subject at all times to the ap- plicable laws of the State of New York and of the United States of America. If the approval of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York or of the Federal Communications Commission is required, or should hereafter be required for its oper- ations in the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Grantee will petition for such approval and upon obtaining such approval, it shall notify the Mayor of said village in writing. U MUM SECTION IV No poles are to be erected upon the public streets and grounds of the Village and no excavations of any type shall be done or caused to be done unless permission in writing is first obtained from the Village Engineer of the Village of Cayuga Heights. All work in any way necessitated by the business of the Grantee which may involve the opening, breaking or tearing up of a portion of a street, sidewalk or. other part of any Village -owned or Village- controlled property shall be done by theVillage at the expense of the Grantee. SECTION V In the event that a change is made in the grade of the village streets or grounds by authority of the Village which shall necessitate the removal of any poles, wires, transmission and distribution lines to conform to the change in grade, the Grantee shall make the necessary changes in its lines at its own expense upon due notice to do so from the Village Engineer. SECTION VI The Grantee shall save and keep the Village of Cayuga Heights harmil.ess against all loss or damage to person or property caused by the construction, laying, main- tenance or operation of any of its lines or by any other undertaking of the Grantee pursuant to the authority granted by this franchise. SECTION VII During the term of this franchise :the Grantee shall furnish to all persons desiring .the service offered and paying for the same a wire service capable of. producing as good a quality of television picture signal or reception as may be practicable from time to time, and shall make all reasonable and practicable betterments or improvements of said service as improvements in the science of the carrying of television signals shall warrant, as well as in the elimination of radio interference. SECTION VII:L This franchise does not in any manner grant to the Grantee, his successors_ or assigns, the exclusive right to the sale and service of television sets or'ac- cessories within the Village of Cayuga Heights or to its inhabitants, and it is expressly understood that the right to sell such sets or accessories is reserved to any and all legitimate dealers. Any person, individual or corporation may purchase television sets from any source without liability to the holder of the franchise herein granted. The Grantee of this franchise shall not directly or indirectly reflect the cost of installations in the price of sets sold by it. 1 SECTION IX The holder of this franchise shall be required to permit any individual or corporation in the Village to have access to the services of the holder.of this franchise, subject only to the payment of regular installation fee and monthly charges which are hereby established as follows: (1) Residential or Commercial establishments: , First installation charge - $ 135.00. Each additional installation - $25.00. If installation involves over 250 feet from main line; an'. additional reasonable installation charge may be made. Rental charge for first installation - $3.50 per month. Additional rental charge for each extra set at same establishment: Residential - $.50 per month per set. Commercial - $3.50 per month per set. • (2) Suspended Service: No charge for disconnecting and no rental charge while disconnected. Reconnecting charge $3.50. (3) .Multiple dwellings: Installations purchased by landlord: First installation $135.00. This installation shall be transferable. Each additional installation $25.00. Additional installations shall not be transferable to a different address or apartment,-but can be sold with the property. Rental charge for first installation and any additional installations - $3.50 per month. `,Subdivision (2) applies for suspended service. (4) In the event that the user shall cancel the service during.the first twelve months, 23% will be refunded for each complete un -used quarter of the first twelve months. (5) The user shall have the privilege of selling and transferring the service once only to a different party at a different address in the Village for a $10.00 transfer charge, where the service is ' available at the time. (6) Changing location of cable: $3.50 charge for moving to another location in same room; $5.00 charge for moving to a different room in same apartment or living quarters. (7) Any user that has:paid the regular established residential in- stallation fee:.who moves to another residence within the village where service is available may have this service transferred for a $10.00 charge. -(8) Cable service may be disconnected when rental or installation charge is sixty days past due. If service is disconnected be- cause of non - payment, a charge of $3.50 is made for reconnection after past -due account is paid. (9) Installations may be disconnected if user attempts to run more than one set at one time on each installation, or permits anyone else to do the sames or tampers with the lines in any way. (10) Any increase of the maximun charges must first be approved by the Village Board and will be permitted if increased costs show it to be reasonably necessary. (11) All installation and other charges include applicable Federal, State and Local taxes, if any. 67'k duftj SECTION X If the trees in the village streets interfere with'the erection of poles or the stringing of wires or cables, in accordance with the terms of this fran- chise, wrltten permission for removing such trees.or any part thereof must be obtained from the Village Engineer for trees on village property and from theowners for trees on private *property. SECTIOI4 XI In all street installations the cables or wires erected shall comply in all respects with the provisions of all codes pertaining to the extension of wires across streets. Co -axial cable shall be used to carry the television signal thru- out the street installations and messenger cables shall be used to carry the co- axial cable across the streets. SECTION XII The holder of this franchise shall at all times keep in effect the following types and amounts of insurance coverage, and furnish certificates showing that such coverage protects the Village: (1) Workmen's Compensation as required by law upon its employees engaged in any manner in the installation or servicing of its cables, wires and equipment within the Village of Cayuga Heights. (2) Public Liability insurance in a total over -all amount of not less than $50,000, insuring the holder of this franchise and the Village of Cayuga Heights against liability for.property damage and $1009000 , $300,000 for personal injury or death by reason of the installation, servicing or operation of its equipment and installations within the _Village of Cayuga Heights, SECTION XIII The term of this franchise shall be ten years from'the effective date of this franchise. SECTION XIV This franchise is personal to the Grantee and may be transferred only upon application to and approval by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights. No permit or grant of similar privileges and powers as are covered by this franchise'shall be allowed during the period'hereof except upon a franchise duly applied for and approved by the said Board of'Trustees. SECTION XV The Grantee shall pay to the Village Treasurer annually on or before June 25th, a sum equal to one per centum (1 %) of the gross income from its cable service operations within the village. With each such payment the Grantee shall file with the Village Treasurer a return stating the gross income or gross operating income derived from its services to the inhabitants of the Village of Cayuga Heights for , the twelve calendar months preceding eabh.such return, and the said returns shall contain such other data or information as-the Village Treasurer may require to be included therein. Every return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the owner or „of a principal officer of the corporation to the effect that the state- ments contained therein are true. Failure to make the required annual return or to pay the franchise fees as required by this section shall be grounds'fdr revoca- tion of the franchise. W SECTION XVI Violation of any section or provision of this franchise shall be an offense hunishable by a fine not exceeding $50.00 for the first offense and not exceeding 100 for the' second. or .. -any-subsequent offense, and continuous and wilful violation shall be grounds for cancellation of this franchise after due notice and a public hearing. The right is reserved to the grantee to prosecute in any lawful manner any stealing, pirating or unlawful uses of the services covered by this franchise. SECTION XVII If any section of this franchise or any clause or any phrase thereof shall be held to be unconstitutional or void, all other provisions not so held shall be and reinain in full force and effect. SECTION XVIII This franchise when.adopted shall supersede the resolution adopted by this board on-January 49 1955] as amended by resolution adopted on September l©, 19579 which granted certain rights in the streets of the Village to theCeracche Television Corporation, and the said resolution as so amended is hereby rescinded.- SECTION XIX This franchise shall take effect on December 1, 1957. 3. d) VOTED to charge the Ceracche Television Corporation 1% of its gross income in the-Village for the 6 months prior to December 19 1957 in lieu of any un- paid $10.00 street crossing permit fees. 4. Attorney Newman had no report and requested that he be excused. 5. . Fire Commissioner Hanse]man:- a) Spoke_ of need for additional fire hose, pointed up by the Savage farm barn fire, and accordingly the Trustees VOTED to authorize the Fire Commissioners to spend up to $1,000 on additional fire hose. b) On request by Pi Beta Phi Sorority for a street light on Triphammer Road north of Brook lane Apartment, the Trustees VOTED to refer same to the Board of Fire and Light Commissioners for action as recom- mended by the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. c) VOTED approval of erection of stair rail to fire chief's apartment. 6. Police Commissioner George had no written report, however did report that: a) Two 10 year old boys had admitted to playing with matches in a tunnel burrowed in the hay in the Savage farm barn, which burned to the ground November 11, 1957- b) Patrolman Fowler indicated his iritention to resign...If he does so, the Police Commissioner was authorized to make provisional appointment of a patrolman on authority of the Mayor, and to make arrangements for temporary police service by the Sheriff's Department,.if needed.. 7. Engineer Crandall stated there had been several zoning matters and odd jobs on the highways. At his request the Clerk read to the Board the reply to Mr. Sheldon Smith's letter on definition of "family" and occupancy under the Village Zoning Ordi- nance. On request, the Board . a) VOTED approval of the Septic Tank'Permits for Morris G. & Allison K. Bishops 903 WyccoT—`fi`-Road; Sherwood and Mildred G. Holt, 130 Sunset Drive; and Knight 70 and Camilla M. Biggerstaff, 102 N. Sunset Drive. b) VOTED approval of purchase of materials and erection costs of insulation .on cold water pipes at the Sewage Treatment Plant, chargeable to Capital Fund - Sewer, in the amount of approximately $600.00. 8. Treasurer Upchurch submitted his report, 'showing balances.on October 311 1957 of: General Fund $ 53078.13' Sewer Fund 3960906 Capital Fund —Sewer 10;272.83 ' a) Trustees VOTED to accept his'report. b) He reported that Bond Anticipation Note renewals previously'acted upon by the board had been carried out at an interest rate o£,•3 %. 9. C1erk'Randel:- a) Reported his bond had been rewritten as a nevi bond, the continuation certificate being cancelled as ordered by the Board.' There was-no charge by the . insuring agency. b) :Submitted the proposed schedule of Sewer Charges for fiscal year. June 1, 1957-May 31, 1958 as detailed in the Sewer Work Books and a summary thereof_ showing: Special Assessment Ftknd - Sewers (Sewers -Debt Costs).. Proposed Income from Assessments " Corresponding Budget'Needs land Assessment 60147.00 Average Width of Lot Assessment 27,644.75 Contribution from Deneral'FVnd 11600.00 Total 35.391.75 ` 329000.60' Contingency (Approx. 9.5 %) 39391.75 Sewer Fund (Plant and Lines Operating Costs - Plant Debt Costs) Proposed Income From Sewer Rents Corresponding Budget Needs Sewer Rentals 40,162.50 36,000.00 Contingency (Approx. 11.5,%) 4,162.50 This income would be derived from a proposed rate of 6•mills 'on an estimated $190239900 of land valuation of benefited properties, 35-cents-per-Toot. on.an estimated 78,910 feet of average width of lot of benefited properties, and $45.00 per unit on an estimated 892 units participating in use of'the sewer and treatment plant facilities.' The ratio of contingency-is rather- high,•_but considered desir- able since this is the first budget year of the Sewer Department and special as- sessment fund, and there is the possibility 'of imusual shrinkage due to errors and adjustment of grievances. Trustees VOTED approval of the:proposed charge's .an& postal card notices,thereof ' to'the Village property owners with•notice of .public hearing,to.'adjust, grievances, as previously authorized. Also VOTED approval of.the "Notice-of Public Hearing" on sewer charges on November 25, 1957 which contains some detail also•on budget requirements,' - individual prop - orty charges and method of determination oflproportioriate shares', as appended to the minutes of this meeting. c) On request 'of the'Treasurer.for. actibri on sewer, .chargd billing date and delinquent penalties,•the Trustees VOTED that sewer charge bills for fiscal year June It 1957 -May 319 1958:be dated December 20, 1957, to be payable without )penalty thro&i January 31, 1958, and ' r t IJ t t r VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS 194 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD ITHACA. N. Y. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: Property Owners of the Village of Cayuga Heights SUBJECT: Annual Sewer Charges for Fiscal Year June 1, 1957 - May 31, 1958 Sewer charge books and map of the newly sewered area have been filed with Ina and will be open for inspection during regular office hours at the Village Office, 194 Pleasant Grove Road until November 25, 1957,, on which date at 7:30 P.M. the Village Trustees will hear obie&tions to the proposed individual charges and make a'final determination of charges and rates needed to meet the 1957-58 annual budget requirements of the sewer department. Property owners will be mailed notice of pro- posed sewer charges on or about November 15, 1957• Sewer charges will be billed to property owners about December 15, 1957. BUDGET REQUIREMENTS: Special Assessment Fund- Sewers (To meet principal and interest Levy based on Land Assessmant Levy based on Average Width of Payment from General Fund TOTAL payments on cost of new sewers) 6,080.00 Lot Assessment 24,320.00 1.600.00 $ 32,000.00 Sewa a Disposal Plant Fund To meet principal and interest payments on cost of Disposal Plant, plus cost of maintenance and operation of Plant and complete sewer system) Levy based on sewer use rental 36.000.00 GRAND TOTAL $ 68,000.00 INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY CHARGES: Each property in the Village will be charged a proportionate share of the above items as applicable; a) properties in the newly sewered area, as benefited, will pay to the Special Assessment Fund- Sewers, and if benefited and occupied by buildings, will also pay to the Sewage Disposal Plant Fund; b) properties in the original sewered area will contribute to the Sewage Disposal Plant Fund, if benefit- ed and occupied by buildings. TE SHARES WILL Land Assessment - Land value as shown on the 1957 Assessment Roll, or as sub- sequently determined by-reason of sale or subdivision since the 1957 assessment. Average Width of Lot Assessment - Due to topography and manner in which Village lots and roads are laid out, sewers have been laid across private lands as well as along road frontages of property.. To recognize these features, the average width of any building lot shall be 100 feet or a figure determined by the Sewer Charge Committee as representing the average width of lot parallel with the main street frontage, whichever is the greater. Sewer Use Rental - Basic charge will be one unit for a single family residence; -two units for two family residence; one -half unit for one or two roomers, and one - half unit for each additional two roomers; one unit for each,apartment; one unit for every 5 occupants in a fraternity or sorority; one unit for each 15 of public school population; units as assigned by the Sewer Charge Committee for commercial us November 15, 1957 (Nov.15 -22) W. S, Handel Village Clerk that thereafter penalties £or delinquent payment be computed and added to the bill on the same basis as for Village taxes. 10. Date set for next regular.meeting - Tuesday, December 10, 1957- 11. Adjourned at 10:48 P.M. W. S. Handel Clerk Minutes of Special Meeting of the Village Board held at the Village, Office at 7 :30 P -M. on November 259 1957. PRESENT: Mayor • F. G. Marcham Trustee M. E. Campbell James F. O'Connor, - T. F. Sharp James R. Simpson H. H. Williams Engineer Carl Crandall Attorney Charles H. Newman Treasurer F. M. Upchurch Trustee Louise M.Catherwood (present 11/26/57 --7:30 - 11:05 PM) A. Public Hearing on proposed sewer charges. 1. Above village officials and about 25 village residents and several attorneys met in the Village Fire Station prior to individual hearings on specific complaints. At.this time, the Mayor reviewed the sewer program and stated that a general explanation of costs and proposed charges would be made, following which statements could be made from the floor regarding the general plan orlpolicy of sewer charges. The Engineer reviewed the proposed plan of charges as explained in the January 209 1956 Sewer Brochure, which outlined the.whole sewer project and - which was approved by an informal vote of the villagers on February 9, 1956. Con- struction and other costs were about in line with estimates, and while all costs are notin as yet, indicated final figure of about $20,000 under the combined approved bond resolution of $7509000. The proposed individual sewer charges will pay,the budgeted costsfbr the June 19 1957 -May 319 1958 period. The Engineer, attorney and clerk then answered several questions relating to computation of proposed charges, length of financing period, amount of money to be raised, contingency allowance for shrinkage by reason of adjustments be- fore final charges are determined, and tax features of the proposed levy. Several statements were made from the that that inequities existed in individual charges, on which the Mayor commented that they would be heard-and considered individually. .,Several statements were also made that the proposed charges for sewer use rental relating to small families and roomers were unfair,•and that distribution of sewer rental might be made on a more equitable basis by means of water use)or population. These were answered by the Engineer that there are several systems of j i