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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 12/10/1957; Spec Mtg. Minutes 12/19/195775� Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Village Board held at the Village Office on December 10, 1957 at 7 :30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees Louise M. Catherwood M. E. Campbell James F. O'Connor James R. Simpson H. H. Williams Engineer Carl Crandall Attorney Charles H. Newman Police Commissioner Lowell T. George Fire Commissioner George R. Hanselman (A) Messrs. Burton and Stamp, Jr. appearing for Cornell University in the interest of the average width of lot for Savage Farm sewer charge, requested this figure be reduced to 29000 feet, against 49000 feet as set by Sewer Charge Committee and finally approved after grievance 11/25/57. Basis was that the internal cross lot figure of 2,000 feet did not benefit the property and was solely for the convenience of the down hill flow of the sewer system. The matter was carefully considered by the Board members, who felt that the property was benefited and increased in value by the cross lot sewer. Moved by Trustee O'Connor, seconded by Trustee Catherwood, it was unanimous- ly VOTED that the request of Cornell University for reconsideration of the-apportion- ment of average width of lot for the Savage Farm - request for 2,000 feet rather than 49000 feet - be denied. ® (B) Mr. H. J. Shirey, by letter, on behalf of Westview Terrace, Triphammer Road requested sewer rental units of 18 rather than a.6 as it appears on the completed sewer charge roll. Upon consideration, it was Moved by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee Simpson and unanimously VOTED that the request of WestvieW'Terrac6. for reconsideration of the sewer= 'rental• uhits,.to be'18'rather'.than 21.6 be denied. (C) Mr. H. J. Shirey, by letter, on behalf of Trebloc Realty for the Cornell Heights Residential Club, Country Club Road, requested sewer rental units of 25 rather than 45 as it appears on the sewer roll. Upon consideration, it was VOTED that the request of Trebloc Realty for reconsideration of the sewer rental units to be 25 in place of 45 be denied. (D) Presented by the Clerk on behalf of Miss Hilda Smith, 206 North Sunset Drive by her attorney Mr. Harold Simpson, that the sewer was inaccessible to her improved property, it was Moved by Trustee O'Connor, seconded by Trustee Williams and unanimously VOTED that the sewer use rental of 2 units - $90.00 be stricken from the roll. Sewage service for this property, will presumably be by approved Septic Tank and tile field, and it is the expressed intention of the Engineer to grant such a permit if approved by the County Health Department. (E) Presented by the Mayor on behalf of Richard Bradfield, 711 Triphammer Road a request that they be permitted continued use of septic tank, the Engineer noted that sewer was av#Uble, making connection mandatory under the Village ordinance. Moved by Trustee Catherwood, seconded by Trustee Simpson it was VOTED that the Clerk so advise Mr. Bradfield. 76 1. Minutes of the meetings of 11/12 and 11/25 previously furnished to the Board of Trustees in mimeographed form were approved without reading. 2. Following bills approved for payment - See Schedule 7 -A, 7 -G & 7 -S. a) Following deficiency appropriations were approved: General Fund From A- 290 -650 24.05 To A- 43 -100 2.00 A -81- 450 22605 3- Mayor Marcham - a) Read to Board letter of resignation of Clerk Randel, effective December 31 1957- Set aside for later discussion. bj In reference to a letter from Prof. Heinicke on tree cutting on his property by Pond & Moyer, it was VOTED that the Clerk send copies of the letter to Pond & Moyer and C. H. Guise, with a request to Pond & Moyer for a letter of explanation. 4. Attorney Newman - a) Reported on the matter of proposed annexation of the sewage plant site, particularly the water district legal angles, and upon dismission, it was VOTED that with the Mayor and Engineer, the Attorney approach the Town Board informally for a discussion of this matter. 5- Fire Commissioner Hanselman - Noted that Commissioner French would be absent for some time. He was ad- vised that the Board of Fire Commissioners could act with a majority as quorum. 6. Police Commissioner George - I a) Gave the Police Department reports for October and November which were accepted. b) Reported on approval by State Civil Service Department of several candidates for Police Patrolman and on his recommendation the Trustees VOTED approval of the Mayor's action in the provisional appointment of Frederick J. Whiting, Jr., 339 Spencer Road, Ithaca, New York as police patrolman effective 1/1/589 subject to Civil Service examination for permanent appointment, at an an- nual salary rate of $3900.002 payable semi - monthly. 7- Engineer Crandall noted that the Village officials were invited to a joint meeting on December 18, 1957 with the Ithaca and Lansing Town Board to hear the Lozier Company present a preliminary study of water from Cayuga lake. Trustees VOTED to authorize Clerk to order a hydrant pump at about $60.00 cost to be shared e-q—pailly by General Fund - Fire Department and Sewer Fund. 8. Treasurer Upchurch being absent, presented his monthly report through the Wor - a) Balances on November 30, 1957 were: General Fund 481595.64 Sewer Fund 2,067.97 Capital Fund - Sewer 7038.20 b) Treasurer's report shmred delinquent items amounting to $91.00 Accordingly, it was VOTED RESOLVED, That pursuant to the Village Lay-of the State of New York, Sec- tions 111(l) and 114(2)9 that the Treasurer is hereby required to return his warrant and the tax roll to the Board of Trustees at their next meeting or at 77 least before February 1, 19589 together with an account of the taxes remaining due, containing a description of the lands upon iihi.ch such taxes were unpaid as the same were placed upon the tax list together with the amount of tax so assessed and the interest thereon, verified by oath before-any justice of the peace or judge of a court of record or notary public or any other officer authorized to a oaths, that the taxes mentioned in any such account remain unpaid and that�%�ent efforts he has been unable to -collect the same. 9. Clerk Randel noted receipt of letter of acceptance of the TV cable franchise from the Ceracche Television Corporation. It was ordered filed. 10. Date set for Special Meeting of the Board sitting as Assessors - Janvary 23, 1958 - 7 P.M. 11. . Date set for next Regular Meeting of the Village Board - January 149 1958. 12. Adjourned at 10:10 P.M. W. S. Randel Clerk Minutes of a Special. Meeting of the Village Board held at the Village Office on December 19s 1957 at 4:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustees M. E. Campbell James F. O'Connor T. F. Sharp James R. Simpson H. H. Williams Engineer Carl Crandall The Trustees VOTED that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to'execute a contract with the City of Ithaca on the existing terms to cover sewer service to village properties for the calendar year 1958 or for such terms as the City of Ithaca may desire. It was VOTED to approve the permanent appointment of Harold B. Cornelius as Sewage Plant Operator at his existing salary. It was VOT ED to accept the resignation of Village Clerk Wilbur S. Randel as of December 31, 1957 with deep regret, and it was RESOLVED that the Mayor prepare a letter thanking Village Clerk Randel for his services and submit it to the Board for their signatures. It was VOTED to create the office of Deputy Clerk and to ask Village Clerk Randel to appoint a Deputy Clerk prior to December 31, 1957. After discussion of the matter of the office of village clerk and after consid- eration of some potential candidates the Board adjourned at 5 :30 P.M. F. G. Marcham, Mayor