HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Mtg. Minutes 3/17/1958; Reg Mtg. Minutes 3/17/1958•�
VOTED to pay the bills as read by Treasurer Upchurch - See Schedules 10 -A, 10 -G, and
VOTED to transfer following funds; '
General Ftmd
From A- 290 -650 Contingent Account $19150.00
To A-43 -100 50:00•
A-43 -110 350:00
A-43 -200 100000
A -82 -400 50.00
A- 74-200 250.00
A- 103 -440 350.00
Sewer Fund
From G- 290 -680 215.00
To G -290 -613 45.00
G -123 -200 170.00
Moved by Trustee Williams, seconded by Trustee O'Connor and
VOTED to refund the one -half unit sewer rental overpayment of $22.50 to the
Lakeland Homes Apartments.
The Treasurer discussed the expenditures to date,,the present budget, and
next year's budget.
2) Meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. '
$ohn B. Rogers, III
Clerk
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Residents of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held on Monday, March 179 1958 at 8:00 P.M. at the Schoolhouse Auditorium.
PRESENT: About 35 village residents and officials.
1) Duly nominated from the floor, Mayor Marcham and Clerk Rogers were named
Chairman and Secretary of the meeting. The Mayor opened the-meeting by introducing
the Village Trustees.
2) Leaving the recent problem of snow removal to the Village Engineer, the
Mayor discussed the outstanding matters of the past year.
a) Completion of the sewer project has been successful. Cost estimates
were close to actual costs. Sewer plant estimate was $4,000 over actual cost and
sewer mains estimate was $89000 under actual costs. The selling of the sewer bonds
is anticipated at a 3% interest rate. Details of-project caused many problems
well handled by Engineer Crandall, Clerk Randel and Mrs. Snyder. Although asked '
to continue his diligent and effective services, Mr.-Randel felt it necessary to
resign as clerk. The appreciation of the Village-residents for his fine work was
extended to Mr. Randel through the Trustees.
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b) The progress and growth of the Village has continued. The Village
Office is-located at 194 Pleasant Grove Road with office hours of 9:00 A.M. to
4 :00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
c) All real properties in the Village were reviewed and reassessed with
a general raise in appraised values.
d) Water service to the northeast section of the Village has waited
for action of neighbors to form a water district outside of thv.Village limits to
the.north and east. It has been decided to wait no. longer and whether a combined
project with a water district or separately, it is planned to proceed April 1, 1958
to get water to all Village residences by the first of the year.
3) Treasurer Upchurch presented the fiscal report of nine months of the
year showing a strong financial condition with an expected surplus of $18,000 for
the year. A reduction, effective March 7, 1958, was announced by the First
National Bank in our interest rate, reducing it from 3% to 22% on a $250,000 Bond
Anticipation Note, and similar reduction in interest on the $242,000 Bond Anticipation
Note held by the Tompkins County Trust Company was effective March 15, 1958.
4) Engineer Crandall reported the Village did not own snow plowing equip-
ment. As residents of the Town of Ithaca as well as the Village, we pay Town taxes
which make up 40 -50% of Town Capital Equipment Fund from which snow plowing equipment
is purchased. The Town in turn although not legally obligated to do so, plows
Village streets at no charge. 625,000 to $30,000 was estimated for snow removal
costs costs. if the Village purchased and manned its own equipment. A tax increase
of some 40% would result. The Engineer labeled this as an exceptionally heavy snow
year and recommended continuance under the present snow removal arrangement. The
Village does contract to have'sidewalks plowed and has purchased a snow plow blade
for the sewer truck for plowing around the Fire Hall, Village Office and Sewer Plant.
The Engineer explained that most roads in the Village are a light asphalt
treatment on a shallow gravel base with resurfacing generally on a three year program.
The sewer construction has caused postponement in-road maintenance. The sewer
contractor is being held responsible for damage to roads caused by him. Patching
with an asphalt mix is being done as a temporary measure to keep roads passable and
as free from holes as possible until the spring resurfacing program can get under way.
There is $15,000 in the proposed 1958 -59 budget for contract resurfacing: '
The northeastern sector's water problems are to be solved by pumping station
at the tank on Sheldon Road and a new stand pipe off Warren Road to connect to the
new distribution system. Mention was made that the Village Board has authorized
preparation of plans for a water system in the northeastern sector of the Village.
Plans are to include and are to be partially paid for by the Northeast'., Water
District residents(outside Village) if organized-by April 1, 1958.
The Engineer answered a question from the floor as to the status of Route 13
relocation by saying he felt-the program was stymied because of topography and
Village opposition.
5) Police Commissioner George reported in detail that from 3/1/57 to 3/1/58
there were-322 complaints received; 59 arrests made, and 173 tickets for traffic
violations. It was announced that the patrolman, Lester Fowler resigned•December
'1, 1957 and that Mr. Frederick Whiting, formeilyaa Deputy Sheriff, has been
appointed special patrolman until a Civil Service examination can be held. There
were several compliments from-the floor on the fine job Mr. Whiting is doing.
6) Police Justice Kent reported in detail that for the 12 monthly period:;
ending February 28, 1958, the Court handled 116 cases as compared to 45 cases the
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previous year. Two were found not guilty and $757 was collected in fines. He
added that the appointment of the new police officer on January 1, 1958 has. increased
court activity as has the increased size of the Village.
7) Fire Commissioner Hanselman reported that there were 17 fire calls
during 1957 and the Fire Company conducted 8 drills. The morale of the 60 active
and 2.10 associate members is high and the group has become a well knit and well
drilled organization. A fire police squad of 10 members has been organized. Three
fire hydrants were installed during the year. Eleven additional•Wdrants are
recommended to bring all properties within 600 feet of a hydrant. The purchase of
additional fire hose was reported.
8) There was no report of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Committee.
9) • Treasurer Upchurch presented the proposed budget in detail. The summary
shows an appropriation of
General Fund $110,592.
Sewer Fluid 40,000
Special Assessment Fund 32 000
Total Budget Appropriations 6182,592
The real estate tax levy of $78,832 will be raised with.a 8j mill rate on
the tax base of $93274,387.
10) Mr. Edgar Whiting reported for the Nominating Committee Chairman
Brigadier General Ralph Hospital. The slate of officers recommended for nomination
presented the incumbent mayor, Frederick G. Marcham; incumbent trustees, Mrs.
Louise Cstherwood and James R. Simpson for re-election: for trustee to replace
Theo F. Sharp, Thomas E. Norton; and incumbent police justice, Lindley C. Kent
for re- election.
11) The nominations as recommended by the Nominating Committee were
moved from the floor by Dr. Wright. There being no further nominations from the
floor, it was moved by Dr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Golayy, and
VOTED that the nominations be closed. The Clerk was instructed to prepare the
ballot accordingly for the election to be held Tuesday Marchl8, 1958 from 4:00 P.M.
to 8:00 P.M. at the Village Office. _
12) There was no further business.
13) The Mayor reminded the residents of the time and•place.of the election
and thanked the group for their attendance and interest in Village Affairs.
14) Adjournment at 9:45 P.M.
ZJB. Rogers,III
Clerk
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Village Board held on March 17, 1958
at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Schoolhouse Library.
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PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham;'Trustees M.E. Campbell, Louise M. • I
Catherwood; James F. O'Connor, Theo. F. Sharp, James R. Simpson, Harold H..Williams;
Engineer Carl Crandall, Treasurer F.M. Upchurch; Police Commissioner Lowell T. George.
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1) Minutes of meetings held on January 8,13 and February 12, 12, and 18,
previously submitted to the Trustees in mimeographed form were approved as written.
® 2) VOTED approval of payment of bills as per Schedule 10 -A, 10-0 and 10-S.
VOTED to transfer the following funds..
General Fund
;7om A- 290 -650 282.50
To A -43 -200 222,50
A -82 -1100 50.00.
" A- 103 -4110 10.00
3) The Mayor's report was given at meeting of the Annual Residents,
4) The Village Engineer presented plans for the landscaping.of the area
around the sewer plant. He recommended that this be done before June li 19586 ''
It was moved by Trustee Williams and seconded by Trustee O'Connor and
VOTED that the Clerk be authorized to prepare specifications for landscaping the "
area around the sewer plant. The work is to be completed by June 1, 1958, and carry
a guarantee of one year on the life of all'plants and trees. At least 3 bids are to
be obtained.
Efforts have been made to patch streets as a temporary measure..
Through Trustee Catherwood residents of Oak Hill Road registered complaints
about snow removal, pot holes, and need,for.a stop sign.at the corner of.Triphammer,
and Oak Hill Road. Police Commissioner was a sked to investigate,
The Village Engineer is to meet with Mr. Plotzker Friday, March 21,
concerning the sewer contract.
On the Engineer's recommendation, it was
VOTED to turn down sewer plant boiler and machinery insurance proposed by
McKinney Agency, Inc. '
The Clerk was instructed to get quotations on sewer plant fire insurance.
5) There was no attorneyls reoprt.
6)• On the recommendation of the Village Treasurer, it was moved by Trustee
Williams, seconded by Trustee Simpson,�and ,/
VOTED to borrow three thousand dollard($3,000) from the Water & Sewer Special Reserve
nd for the Water Improvement Fund.
q) The Clerk's report was delayed until after the Resident's Meeting.
(Resident's Meeting)
It was
VOTED that the Clerk increase the insurance on the Village office furniture to
cover new furniture equipment..
The Clerk reported a complaint of dangerous road conditions due to on -the -road parking
at 106 Cayuga Heights Road. The Police Commissioner was instructed to investigate.
A letter from-the Cayuga Heights Fire Company No.l Inc. of February 113' 1958''
concerning a plaque in the Fire Hall was tabled.
It was
VOTED that the Clerk ascertain if Atwater's is in violation of any ordinance in
burning trash in the field behind the Community Corners.
It Was
VOTED to send out revised Village information sheet to all residents with June
tax bill.
It was -
VOTED the Clerk-be authorized to set office hours as.he -sees fit but not close
before 4:00 P.M.- Monday through Friday.
We were notified by the First National Bank Vd the Tompkins County Trust Company
y that interest rates on the Bond Anticipation notes were reduced to 2J% as of
3/7 & 3115158 respectively.
•8) It was.
VOTED to accept the Police Commissioner's February 1958 report of
33 complaints received
8 arrests
49 tickets
9)• The Fire Commissioner's report was given at the Resident's Meeting.
10) It was
VOTED to set Monday. April 7, 1958 at 8:00 P.M. for the Annual Meeting of the
Trustees.
.11) It was
VOTED to recommend the tentative budget to the new board for adoption.
12) It was
VOTED to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget at 7:30 P.M. on April 7, 1958.
13) Adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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B. Rogers,III
Clerk
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