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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 1/14/1958J Adjourned at 10 :45 P.M. F. G. Marcham, Mayor ' Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Village-Board held January 149 1958 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Village Office. PRESENT: Mayor F. G. Marcham Trustee Louise M. Catherwood James R.-Simpson T. F. Sharp H. H. Williams Engineer Carl Crandall Attorney Charles H. Newman Clerk John B. Rogersspa (A) -Mr, Salvatore Indelicatop Jr., appeared before the Board in behalf of Lakeland Homes apartments and contended that the sewer use charge should be based on something less than 331 units. The Mayor stated that'Mr. Indelioato -is conten- tion would be looked i.ntop a decision made and he would hear from the Village Board before the end of the month. 1) Minutes were not yet available. 2). The following bills were approved for.payment - See Schedule 8-Ap 8 -G and 8-S. A question on the Town of Ithaca bill for $286.00 was answered by Mr. Newman who said that it was a water and fire district assessments not a town and coOnty tax. It was VOTED that the bill be paid. It was VOTED to transfer the following funds: GENERAL FUND To - A-43 -200 $120.00 To A- 81-441 100.00 From A- 290- 650(Contingent Account) $220.00 3) Police Commissioner's Report - Lowell T. George reported that there was no regular report of the Police Department for the month of December as Mr. Lester A. Fowler resigned as of November 309 1957. The Village was policed during the period December 1 -319 1957 by the Sheriff's Department, Mr. Frederick J. Whiting, Jr. assumed his duties as police patrolman on January 2p 1958. At the request of the Police Commissioner it was . VOTED that Police Patrolman Whiting be paid at his regular.rate of salary for attending a first aid course given for patrolmen. The Police Commissioner asked for an interpretation of the Village Park- ing Ordinance covering between the curb and sidewalks — Section 3.and Section 9 , of the minutes of the Village Board meeting held April 19 1957 on revised ordi- nances was read by the Village Engineer. It was expressly stated that the word "street" meant the full 50' right of way and all night parking therefore was illegal between the curb and sidewalk. o 4) Re ort of Villa a Attorne - Mr. Nezcnan stated February 259 1958 has been set'as the da a for a hearing of Cornell University's appeal on sewer charge appor- tionment assessed to the land known as the Savage Farm. The Village Attorney stated he would file the maps and proper documents with the.Secretary of State necessary to comply with the statutes covering the annexation of sewer plant property. 5) There was no Fire Commissioners' report. A letter from T. D. Lewis to the Commissioners on placement of new fire hydrants was brought up but tabled until the budget would be considered. 6) Report of Mayor - On the Mayor's recommendation, it was VOTED that John B. Rogers, III be appointed to the position of Village Clerk as of January 1, 1958 at an annual salary of $2500. It was also VOTED that Clerk Rogers and Deputy Clerk Snyder be bonded for $1000 each. The Mayor reported on plans for reorganizing the village work and on the over - lapping of duties of the treasurer and clerk. Copies of excerpts from the Village law on the duties of the Village Clerk and Treasurer were distributed to the Trustees. It was VOTED that the Clerk make the necessary arrangements in work schedules so that the Village Office would be open to the public from 9 -5 P.M. Monday through Friday. It was VOTED that the Clerk look into the purchase of a desk, chair and typewriter for ad- ' dit oral clerical help and an electric computor for general use. It was reported that the Deputy Clerk and Police Patrolman have been sworn into office on December 319 1957 and January 2, 1958 respectively. After deliberation on Mr. Louis Cramer's letter, it was VOTED that $45.00 be refunded to Mr. Cramer of 607 Hanshaw Road for overpayment of sewer use charge for the 1957 -58 fiscal year. In connection with a letter from past Clerk Rarxlel, it was VOTED that the Clerk explore.the possibilities of purchasing an Air Purifier for the Village Office. It was ` VOTED that the Mayor have the authority to appoint a Budget Committee, a Nominating Committee for elections in March, and Inspectors for this election. Trustee Simpson stated that the Board of Assessors had met on several occa- sions and had complet ed the work of assessing all the properties in the village. 7) Village Engineer's Report - Mr. Crandall reported that Thursday, January, 16th had been set for a meeting with Idr. Plotzker. Progress has been made in locat- ing sewer leaks and it was thought that considerable leakage occurs in the old sewer system. ' The Clerk was designated to contact Mr. Harry Gordon, Town of Ithaca Supervisor, on the status of the Northeast Water District the first part of March 1958- OA is 8) Treasurer's Report:- In the absence of the Treasurer a mimeographed copy of'his re port was distributed to the Board of Trustees, and it was VOTED that the Treasurer's•report be accepted. follows: The balances on hand in the various funds as of December 319 1957 areas General Fund Sewer Fund Capital Fund - Sewer $ 489372.52 4,514.49 7,31,5.85 An application for Veteran's Exemption from real property was received from Mr. John Homa, 176 Pleasant Grove Road, and it was VOTED that the Clerk look over this application and all previous applications for man's Exemptions from real property tax that had been submitted to the Village. Trustee Sharp announced that the Mayor and two of his representatives would be invited to attend a Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board forum, to be held January 28th at 4 :45 P.M. at Bibbins Hall. It was VOTED that the next meeting of the Village Board be held Tuesday, February 119 1958 at 7:30 PM. Meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. .John B. Rogers, III Clerk Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 119 1958 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Office. PRESENT: Mayor, Trustee Engineer Treasurer. Fire Commissioner Police Commissioner F. G. Marcham Louise M. Catherwood James F. O'Connor T. F. Sharp Carl Crandall F. M. Upchurch George Hanselman Lowell T. George Mr. Indelicato representing Lakeland Homes Apartments, stated definitely that there were no students living in his apartment and that there were just 33 apart- ments. The Board indicated that it would further consider the case. 1) VOTED to approve minutes of meetings held December 10, 199 1957 and - January 29 —3 and 14, 1958 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed.form. 2) VOTED to pay the following bills as read by the Treasurer. See Schedule 9 -A9 9 -G and 9 -8. 3) Mayor Marcham announced the appointment of the Nominating Committee: Brig. General Ralph Hospital; Chairman Dr. Dale Pritchard Mr. Neal Stamp - Mr. Edgar Whiting J 1