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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing 3/16/1964RESOLUTION 466 - PRESENT TENTATIVE BUDGET 1964 -65 VOTED to present tentative budget at the Annual Residents Meeting., March 16, 1964. jt• it � it RESOLUTION 467 - ELECTION VOTED to hold Village Election on Mar­ ch 17,'1964 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the Village Office to elect a Mayor, a Police Justice :.and three Trustees. Mayor Marcham's and Police Justice Dean's terms expire March 31, 1964 also Trustee Dean�.Norton and Weatherby.: . iF �• aF �• RESOLUTION 468 - SET REGULAR MEETING DATE FOR MARCH VOTED to set date of•March meeting at 7 :00 P.M.,March 16; 1964 in the School Library preceeding the Annual Residents Meeting. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 A.M. n Vera W. Snyder Village Clerk PUBLIC HEARING was held at Cayuga Heights School, 110 East Upland Road at 6:45 P.M.0 March 16, 1964 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons for or against a proposed addition to Article V Section 3 in regard to the control of Dutch Elm Disease. PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham Trustees John B. Bebbingtono Jr. Orval C. French David C. Weatherby Gordon B. Wheeler Tree Warden David Pimentel Zoning Officer John B. Rogers Attorney Roger B. Sovocool Treasurer Frederic M. Upchurch, Police.Commissioner Lowell T. George Fire Chief Ned Boice and 13 residents of the Village and two Tpwn of Ithaca residents. Mayor Marcham explained the proposed ordinance and called on Tree Warden Pimentel for facts regarding the spread of.Dutch Elm Disease by the Elm'tree beetle and the necessity to remove and burn_.diseased elmwood prior to breeding season of these bettles which begins the first part of April.' . The spokesman) for the delegation of village residents,.objected to:the ordinance because she claimed it was an invasion of privacy to have persons checking their trees for disease. 53 54 Attorney Sovocool explained that the Commissioner of Agriculture had requested enactment of an ordinance in villages maid other municipalities to assist in the control of .the Dutch Elm Disease. The main reason for having such an , ordinance is that it would.lenable the enforcement of control, since the state does not have the right to do the work and..charge the cost back to the owner. The attorney explained that if the ordinance were inacted, the Village would have to do the work itself if the owner did not follow the advice of the Village Officers. The Village would then have the right to sue the owner to recover its expense. It is understood in no circumstances will officials or employees go on private property in connection with the enforcement of this Ordinance without notification of the owner. Mr. Pimentel stated the program would be continued as at present but report would be made to Commissioner of.Agriculture at Albany of diseased trees and' then .a' followup report that diseased trees have been removed. If residents do not comply then Commissioners will appeal to Village for action. Engineer Rogers explained about removal of village diseased elms in the right - of -way as well as the village program for hauling away dead wood for proper disposition. Mayor summed up the hearing, mentioning the "invasion of privacy" brought out by those objecting to the ordinance and also the advantages of having such an ordinance. Hearing adjourned at 7:45 P.M. B MINUTES of a regular meeting held at the Cayuga Heights School, 110 East Upland Road on March 16, 1964 at 7:45 P.M. VOTED to approve the minutes of February 17 and 18, 1964 as previously furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. . VOTED to approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers, dated March 16, 1964 in the following amounts: General Fund $5,361.42; Sewer Fund $1,096.80; Capital Fund $1,070.00. Mayor reported on status of land - taking by state for Route 13 By -pass and on his request for $20,000 for.loss of right -of -way for second approach to sewer plant. Map being prepared by.Engineer Rogers on new approach as well as origin- ally planned approach. Mayor informed the Board that Cornell University had approved an initial cash payment of $40,000 toward the cost of our sewage plant additions and alterations increasing the original amount in the contract by $10,000, and increasing the amount payable over the next 30 years from $30,000 to $40,000, making a total increase in their contribution of $20,000., T¢ayor advised that we have received the first payment on the Federal Grant of $44,900. A request has been made for the next payment since the construction is approximately 90% completed. \k3\�A 55 RESOLUTION - 469 - INSPECTORS OF ELECTION - CONFIRMATION VOTED resolved to confirm the appointment by the MgLyor of the following Inspectors of Election: Mrs. Hazel Hanselman, Mrs. Marion Wilcox and Mrs. Pauline Tisdale. *9E 9FdF Mayor Marcham read the resignation of -Ned Boice as Fire Chief, to become effective as of April 21$ 1964, due to ill health. RESOLUTION 470 - ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF FIRE CHIEF VOTED resolved that the resignation of Fire Chief Boice be accepted) with regret effective as of April 21, 1964. Fire Chief Boice reported that the Fire Council have selected Mr. Ralph A. Morsey 425 Hanshaw Road to succeed him and at the proper time will recommend his appointment to the Board of Trustees. RESOLUTION 471 - GRANT - _TRANSFER OF FUNDS VOTED resolved to appropriate the sum of $44,900 received from Federal Grant from the General Fund to the Capital Fund., jE iF aF ' Recessed at 7:55 P.M. to attend Annual Residents' Meeting in the gymnasium. Board of Trustees reconvened at 10:40 P.M. in the Library. RESOLUTION 472 - HYDRAULIC SURVEY VOTED resolved to confirm telephone approval of Trustees of conducting a Hydraulic Survey of the capacity of the sewer lines which are to take the proposed sewage flow from the northeast district. Survey to be made by Thomas G. Miller, Jr.j Engineer., for a sum not to exceed $500.00. iF * aF eE Engineer Rogers explained a new method of surveying sewer lines by inspecting sanitary sewer system with Closed - Circuit Televisin and the repairing by use of a sealing fluid called Plastic - Injection. This method would be a considerable saving compared to digging up lines in vicinity of leaks, especially under roadways. The Penetryn System,,Inc., of 424 Old Niskayuna Road of Latham, New York has offered to show a film to the Board and discuss the use of their services at Board's convenience. Engineer to present additional facts at next Board Meeting. Treasurer Upchurch presented his nine months report showing the following bank balances as of February 29, 1964: General Fund $39,594.65; Sewer Fund -Plant $12,983.87; Sewer Fund -Lines $4,526.56; Water Improvement Fund $486.37; Capital Fund $41,747.06; Trust & Agency Account $685.20. 56` RESOLUTION 473 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS VOTED resolved that the following appropriation transfers be approved: TO FROM AMOUNT GENERAL FUND A- 2-8 200 — A- 290 -650 52.00 A- 101 -400 " " 100.00 A- 103-100 it n 200.00 SEWER FUND G- 123 -200 G- 123 -400 G- 290 -650 u n 50.00 30.00 Police Commissioner George gave his report for the month of January and it is on file in the Village Office. Patrolman Allen resigned effective March 15, 1964. Mrs. Elda Faye Douglas, School Crossing Guard resigned effective February 29, 1964 to accept a full time position. Commissioner George recommended that we not fill this position, since very few children use the crossing at The Parkway add Renshaw Road any more. Sergeant Whiting is watching the area to see if.the situation changes and informing the children who do cross that a Guard will no': longer be stationed at this place. If it is found at any time this service should be resumed, action on appoint= ing a guard will be taken. ' ' RESOLUTION 474 - BASIC TRAINING SCHOOL EXPENSE VOTED resolved to pay the registration fee for Police Patrolman Floyd Darling to attend the Basic Training School in April'1964, in the amount of $15.75. * * * * Fire Chief Ned Boice gave a report from the Fire Council, pertaining to various problems.. main one being lack of personnel in answering day time alarms. The " present response is well below Fire Underwriters Recommendation of 15 men. In view of this situation and after thorough investigation, the Fire Council recommends the purchase of an alerting system for volunteers, at a cost not to exceed $5,300. Financing to come from the Fire Equipment Reserve Fund which now has a balance of $3,326.84 plus anticipated 1965 payment from the Town of Ithaca Fire Protection District and Town of Lansing Fire Protection District. It was the consensus of opinion that this matter be dealt with at the next meeting of the Board. RESOLUTION 475 - SEWER CHARGE - MRS. THOMAS GOLD VOTED resolved that Clerk reply to Mrs. Gold's letter regarding sewer charge requesting sworn statements that they do not intend to rent the apartment during the future and if they do they will notify the Village Office. \ \4\ �3\` 1 M RESOLUTION 476 - ADOPTION AND FILING OF 1964 REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ROLL VOTED resolved to adopt 1964 Real Property Assessment Roll as amended by Grievance Day adjustments and Veterans' Exemptions from Real Property Taxes in the amount of $12054,269 and to file the same with the Clerk. *iF *aF RESOLUTION 477 - ADOPTION AND FILING OF 1964 SEWER ASSESSMENT ROLL VOTED resolved to adopt 1964 Sewer Assessment Roll as amended by Grievance Day adjustments as follows: 1054 units in Village of Cayuga Heights 79,841 feet of average width of lots in Village and $1,435,700 land assessment of benefited properties in Village 71 units outside Village 718 feet of average width outside Village and $6,900 land assessment of benefited properties outside Village and file the same with the Clerk. iFit�* �t iF aF at RESOLUTION 479 - OVERTIME VOTED resolved to approve the following overtime for February snow plowing: Garvin - 30 hours - $65.70 and Grover - 41 hours - $88.15. *iF *� RESOLUTION 480 - DATE SET FOR ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING VOTED resolved to set April 6, 1964 as date for Annual Organization Meeting at 8:00 P.M. as required by Village Law Section 87. RESOLUTION 481 - RECOMMEND BUDGET TO NEW BOARD VOTED resolved to recommend the tentative budget for 1964 -65 to the new Board for adoption. RESOLUTION 482 - BUDGET HEARING VOTED resolved to set date for Public Hearing on the Budget as April 6, 1964 at 7:30 P.M, in accordance with Village Law Section 109. RESOLUTION 478 - ADOPTION AND FILING OF 1964 WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL VOTED resolved to adopt 1964 Water Improvement Assessment Roll as follows: 21,752 feet of average width and $21o69,48o amount of total assessment of benefited properties and to file same with the Clerk. �t iF aF at RESOLUTION 479 - OVERTIME VOTED resolved to approve the following overtime for February snow plowing: Garvin - 30 hours - $65.70 and Grover - 41 hours - $88.15. *iF *� RESOLUTION 480 - DATE SET FOR ANNUAL ORGANIZATION MEETING VOTED resolved to set April 6, 1964 as date for Annual Organization Meeting at 8:00 P.M. as required by Village Law Section 87. RESOLUTION 481 - RECOMMEND BUDGET TO NEW BOARD VOTED resolved to recommend the tentative budget for 1964 -65 to the new Board for adoption. RESOLUTION 482 - BUDGET HEARING VOTED resolved to set date for Public Hearing on the Budget as April 6, 1964 at 7:30 P.M, in accordance with Village Law Section 109. There ensued a discussion of the sidewalk problem and Mayor Marcham appointed the Village Engineer, J. B. Rogers, Village Attorney Sovocool and himself to further study the problem and present facts to the Board of Trustees at their next regular meeting. Adjourned 11:40 P.M. Vera W. Sny r / Village Clerk C ANNUAL RESIDENTS MEETING MINUTES of the Annual Residents Meeting held on March 16, 1964 in the Cayuga Heights School Auditorium at 8:00 P.M. There were about 45 residents present including the Village officers. Mayor Marcham called the meeting to order and.asked for nominations. from the floor for a Chairman and Secretary, stating that by custom the Mayor and Clerk served in these capacities. Mayor Marcham and Clerk Snyder were duly nominated. and elected by the, residents to act as Chairman and Secretary of the meeting. The Mayor reported briefly on highlights of the year, mentioning the financing of the additions and alterations to the sewer plant. We were able to secure ' funds from a Federal Grant for 30% of the total cost of.the improvement, plus 2% of the cost of the plans from the State of New York, and are negotiating with the State for a settlement on the taking of Village owned land for.the Route 13 by -pass around the sewer plant, as well as with officials of other muni- cipalities interested in using our enlarged facilities at the plant. He also informed the residents of discussions held by representatives of the city, town and village in regard to consolidation plans. Presently each municipality is operating to individual advantage. The Village would not benefit as things stand at present by such consolidation. No.recommendations came out of these discussions. This is not to say there is no cooperation at all. Almost every week there are discussions on various matters. At present. we are involved in making a comprehensive survey of sewer needs for eight municipalities in neighborhood by a Joint Municipal Survey Committee, financed by the State. Treasurer Upchurch presented his report for nine months period from June 1,1963 through February 29, 1964. Copy attached. Village Engineer Rogers reported on the road work that has been done in the Village this past year, which involved light topping of some roads to complete resurfacing of others. There was 3.6 miles of road work at a cost of $18,800 or $5,200 per mjle. Our snow removal work is being done with a.1957 truck which is equipped with a snow plow and spreadef, for salt and cinders. We had an equipment failure at the beginning of the winter but it was'`straightened away and snow removal has proceeded normally. However, there was some difficulty with sidewalk snowplow- ing; the contractor has removed sod along the edge of some walks. The plow is �X\\