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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg Mtg. Minutes 10/21/196320 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held in the Village Office at 7:30 P.M. October 21, 1963. PRESENT: Mayor Trustees Treasurer Engineer Attorney Guests Frederick G. Marcham John B. Bebbington Orval C. French David C. Weatherby Gordon B. Wheeler Frederic M. Upchurch John B. Rogers Roger B. Sovocool Dr. Vanleeuwen Manley Thaler Mayor Marcham opened the meeting and introduced our new Village Attorneyp Mr. Sovocool to those present. He then called on Dr. Vanleeuwen to state his problem. Dr. VanLeeuwen expressed his concern regarding children boarding the school bus at corner of North Triphammer Road and Winthrop Drive. He has requested school authorities to have the bus enter Winthrop Drive and turn around at first intersection in order to keep children off North Triphammer Road with its heavy traffic, with no success. Mayor explained plans for widening North Triphammer Road and for possible sidewalk along east side of road. Dr. Vanleeuwen brought up hazard.of dogs traveling in packs and attacking the children. Suggested Village adopt an ordinance to confine dogs on owner's property. Mayor informed him of past history of dog problem emphasizing difficulty of enforcement.and how similar situations had been handled i.e. by ascertaining ownership of dog and /or dogs and then contacting and bearing down on owners. Mr. Thaler wished to assist Board with any problems or questions regarding the contract he had drawn up for fire protection to area in the Town of Lansing. Mayor explained the Board would turn the proposed contract over to Village Attorney for his review and therefore would have no questions this evening. Dr. Van Iseuwen and Mr. Thaler left. VOTED to approve minutes of September 16 and to correct minutes of September 30 to read, in last paragraph on page one of mimeographed sheet,. "Instruct Mayor to reply to Mr. Mason's letter regarding approach to proposed north- east school." Minutes of September 30 approved as revised. VOTED to approve Abstract of Audited Voucher dated October 219 1963 in the following amounts: General Fund $69831.31; Sewer Fund $49026.97; CaP&tal Fund $319882.1$. l� r t IF, A� VOTED to approve the following transfers of appropriations as requested by Treasurer: GENERAL FUND AMOUNT TO AMOUNT ' FRO14 A- 290 -65o $3,54o.00 A -43 -43o $ 62.00 A -58 -400 185.00 A -81 -430 178.00 A- 82 -43o 528.00 A- 101 -430 93.00 A- lol -44o 2,43o.00 A- 125 -430 64.00 SEWEPR6FUND FRO M AMOUNT TO AMOUNT G- 290 -65o $400.00 0- 123 -400 $ 400.00 Mayor Marcham presented situation on Zoning Board of Appeals members as stated on Agenda and requested Board Approval of his actions. RESOLUTION 372 - APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF JOHN C. GEBHARD AS ACTING CHAIRMAN VOTED to approve Mayor's appointment of John C. Gebhard as Acting Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals during absence of Chairman Holt. RESOLUTION 373 - ACCEPT FIETCHER WOODCOCK "S October 219 1963 VOTED resolved to accept resignation of Fletcher Woodcock and instruct Mayor to write letter of appreciation to him. RESOLUTION 374 - APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE DRENKER TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VOTED resolved to confirm Mayor's appointment of George Drenker as member of Zoning Board of Appeals to fill unexpired term of Fletcher Woodcock which is to March 31, 1964. .Since Mr. Nilson will be in California for two years and his appointment expires March 3, 19659 the Mayor asked for suggestions to fill the vacancy created by his leaving the area. The names of Mr. Krumhansel, Dr. VanDykj and Dr. Baker were suggested as being from neighborhood Nilson represented. Mayor read letter from James Mason, Superintendent of Schools regarding approach to proposed northeast school. After discussion of the matter as well as problem of loading school busses, the Board instructed Police Commissioner to check the school bus problem and make recommendations to the Board. The Mayor then to discuss both matters with Superintendent Mason. 22 Mayor presented proposed fire protection contract between Village and Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 375 - FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT.AREA IN TOWN OF LANSING VOTED resolved to refer the proposed contract to Village Attorney Sovocool for review and recommendations. Mayor presented City of Ithaca Water Contract for review. RESOLUTION 376 - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY WATER CONTRACT VOTED resolved to appoint a committee composed of Mayor Marcham, Engineer of —gars and Attorney Sovocool to meet with Ben Boynton and other interested parties to discuss this contract and report back to the Board. RESOLUTION 377 - BOND ISSUE VOTED to instruct Mayor to write to Bonding Attorney's that Board desires to proceed with Bond Anticipation Notes. In the next few months we would be able to fix a firm figure and a time schedule could then be arranged. Mayor informed Board of letter from Harris Dates regarding extension of sewer service to Town of Lansing north of Village Line. After discussion the following resolution was passed: RESOLUTION 378 - SEWER SERVICE TO TOWN OF LANSING VOTED to request Mayor to reply to Supervisor Dates' letter and provide him with pertinent information as to number of persons we could serve limited by the capacity of our plant. RESOLUTION 379 - APPOINTMENT OF NED G. BOICE AS FIRE CHIEF VOTED to approve recommendation of Fire Council to appoint Ned G. Boice as Fire Chief, effective October 22, 1963. Attorney Sovocool stated it is not possible to grant a variance to an ordinance unless the ordinance is set up to do so; for instance, the Zoning Ordinance. Attorney reported on situation existing on Winthrop Place and it was determined that Winthrop Place was not in condition required by Engineer Rogers for acceptance by the Village on effective date of new ordinance, i.e., the 18" of compacted gravel was not in place by August 159 19631, therefore the following resolution was adopted: 1 23 RESOLUTION 380 - WINTHROP PIACE NOT ACCEPTED AS VILLAGE STI'T ® VOTED resolved that the Village Board is not willing to accept Winthrop Place except on the conditions of the Village Ordinance Article XIII - Acceptance of Streets - which was effective August 15, 1963 after Public Hearing on July 29, 1963 and publication on August 19 1963. The final statement on cost of outfall break was presented showing a total of $5,187.94 which includes 20% for overhead. These figures were sent to Attorney Adams, October 17, 19639 in accordance with instructions from Board at September 169 1963 meeting. Engineer reported gasoline pump is installed at rear of Village Hall and will be in operation as soon as tickets are received. Engineer Rogers reported approximately 35% of construction completed on sewer plant. He presented a plan of additional work required to extend the 72" x 44" C. M. Pipe Culvert at a proposed cost of $316 ?19 which had been approved by Consulting Engineer Miller. RESOLUTION 381 - APPROVAL OF EXTRA WORK ON SEWER PLANT VOTED resolved to approve proposal for extra necessary work by Contractor Bongiovanni at cost of $3,621 as one of the contingencies in the total cost of plant additions and alterations. Engineer Rogers presented the third estimate for payment to Contractor Bongiovanni. approved by Consulting Engineer Miller in the amount of $33x551, 10� to be retained or $39355.10 - amount to be paid $30,195.90. RESOLUTION 382 - THIRD PAM ENT ON SEWER PIANT VOTED resolved to pay third estimate to contractor M. A. Bongiovanni, Inc. in the amount of $309195.90 subject to submission of'proper payrolls. Engineer reported.on widening of North Triphammer Road by County stating work is expected to start in week or so. In this connection he also reported on meeting of residents who objected,to removing certain trees along Village right of way. However, he is still convinced it is necessary to do this for safety reasons. He suggested any trees removed be replaced either by the Village or by property owners sharing the cost. Mr. Bebbington stated everything possible should be done to keep road as far to the west as possible, in order to save the trees. After discussion the Board voted ' RESOLUTION 383 - REPLY TO PETITIONERS VOTED resolved Mayor Marcham to write a letter to itgners of petition regarding 24 widening of road and removal of trees on North Triphammer Road, to explain the Boards actions and its intention to do everything possible to safeguard the interests of property owners. Engineer reported on Zoning variance granted to Mr. William Iyneh, 614 Wyckoff Road to build a four foot addition to his garage which would be less than 25 feet from property line. He reported that 24 building permits had been issued since July 19 1963, eight of which were for new houses. New construction in the Village Since July 19 1963 amounts to about $3509000. Police Commissioner George gave his report for the month of September and it is on file in Clerk's Office. He then read the car bids which were opened October 219 1963 at noon by the Village Clerk. Bids received were as follows: . BIDS ON 1964 POLICE CAR DEALER MAKE MODEL BID TRADE PRICE ALLOWANCE 1. Jack Townsend, Chevrolet Chevrolet 1211 $2,046 $900 2. William T. Pritchard Dodge Pol Pursuit 29200 600 3. Cutting Motors, Inc. Pontiac Catalina 29582 0 No. 1 - Delivery date 60 days from date of purchase order. No. 3 - Delivery date 4 weeks from date of purchase order. RESOLUTION 384 - AWARD OF POLICE CAR CONTRACT VOTED to purchase 1964 Chevrolet Model 1211 from Jack Townsend Chevrolet at bid price of $290469 with delivery 60 days from date of order, not accepting trade allowance for 1962 car. RESOLUTION 385 - DISPOSITION.OF 1962 CHEVROLET VOTED to authorize Police Commissioner to arrange for disposition of 1962 Chevrolet at better price than offered for trade allowance. RESOLUTION 386 - SEWER RENT REFUND VOTED to refund one half of his sewer tent in amount of $74.96 to Mr. A. C. Ti—Giacomo of 323 The Parkway since apartment is occupied by his mother -in -law rent free, and reduce units from two to one. RESOLUTION 387 - DISPOSITION OF RECORDS RESOLVED, By the Board of Trustees of Cayuga Heights that Vera W. Snyder,. Clerk hereby is authorized to dispose of record item numbers 1, 3, 49 59 69 9. lo, 119 139 15. 16, 18, 229 239 24. 259 260 279 319 329 339 359 449 4.5, 539 55, 56, 609 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 74, 75, 99, 100, 102, 103, 104, 1059 106, 110, 113, 1509 1519 1539 1589 160, 1619 1659 1669 1679 1689 169, 172, 1769 177, 1789 1799 180;•1829 1839 1899 1919 1939 240 and 241 on Records Disposition Request List Number 157 -VC -11 issued pursuant to section 114 of Cl NEV PRICE $1,146 1,600 2,582 25� the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board be, and hereby is, directed to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to s/ Vera W. Snyder, Clerk to be forwarded to the Commissioner of Education. I certify that the above is a true copy of the Resolution passed by the Board at a meeting on October 21, 1963. s /Vera W. Snyder, Clerk Date set for next regular meeting Monday, November 1��ZV n ,��J�/ Adjourned 12:05 P.M. �U �{YL'� /! Vera W. Snyder Village Clerk MINUTES of a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights held at the Village Office on November 49 1963 at 5 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham Trustees John B. Bebbington Orval C. French David C. Weatherby Engineer John B. Rogers Attorney Roger B. Sovocool The bid on the 1962 police car in the amount of $950 from Walter C. Hurst, of Ithaca, New York was read and after a brief discussion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION 388- ACCEPTANCE OF BID ON 1962 POLICE CAR VOTED resolved to accept the bid of $950 from Walter C. Hurst for the 1962 police car on delivery to the Village of our 1964 model. The Mayor presented the revised contract on fire protection for Triphammer Shopping Center and Attorney Sovocool pointed out certain changes he had made. RESOLUTION 389 - APPROVAL OF FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT WITH LANSING FIRE COMMISSIONERS VOTED resolved to approve agreement for fire protection to the Triphammer Shopping Center with the Town of Lansing Fire Commissioners as submitted by the Village Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract for the Village. There was a discussion on widening and leveling North Triphammer Road and consequent removal of certain trees. ' RESOLUTION 390 - APPROVAL OF WIDENING AND LEVELING OF NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD VOTED resolved to proceed to widen and level North Triphammer Road according to M