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Mayor Marcham briefed the Trustees on the contents of a report to the Town of
® Lansing, dated April 1964, by O'Brien & Gere, Consulting Engineers of Syracuse,
New York which report among other suggestions, proposed the formation of a County
Sewer District,.made up of part of the Town of Lansing, part of the Town of
Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights, and the purchase by such new district
of the Village Sewage Disposal Plant, as well as refinancing of same. Pertinent
excerpts from the report had been furnished to the Trustees prior to the meet-
ing.
After consideration of the proposals set forth in the report, and Village plans
for use of its Sewage Plant which contemplated providing service to meet the
growing needs of the Village and neighboring territories, the Board is satisfied
that the plant adequately serves these purposes and will continue to do so,
therefore the following action was taken:
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RESOLUTION 505 - COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT
VOTED resolved that the proposals of O'Brien & Gere for forming a County Sewer
District, do not as now submitted, offer reason for the Village to abandon its
present program.
Engineer Rogers distributed a report on preliminary plans and cost of sidewalk
along North Triphammer Road.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.
Vera W. Snyder �jZ I,;
Village Clerk
A. PUBLIC HEARING on Amendment to Village Ordinance Article VI, regarding
traffic signs was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M., May ll. 1964. The
proposed ordinance amendment was 'read. No residents appeard other than Village
Officials.
B MINUTES of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 11, 1964 at
the Village Office at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor
Frederick G. Marcham
Trustees
John B. Bebbington, Jr.
Robert T. Dean
Orval .C. French
David C. Weatherby
Gordon B. Wheeler
Treasurer
Frederic M. Upchurch
Engineer
John B. Rogers
Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool
Police Commissioner - Lowell T. George
Fire Councilman
Roger Morse and Richard Vorhis
Guests
Armand Adams, Thomas G. Miller,
Otto Schoenfeld and His, Attorney,
Harry Hamilton.
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VOTED to approve minutes of April 6 and 28, 1964 as previously furnished
Trustees in mimeographed form.
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VOTED approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers, dated:May 11, 1964 in the
following amounts: General Fund $4,624.07, Sewer Fund $173.13, Capital
Fund $148.00.
After Mayor:..Marcham and Attorney Sovocool reported on meeting.with City
Officials regarding Water Contract there ensued a discussionp of a clause
therein, on future extension of water service'to areas that might possibly,
be annexed to.the.Village, which:resulted'in the following action: .
RESOLUTION 506 - POSSIBLE FUTURE EXTENSION BF WATER SERVICE
VOTED resolved that the only area to which water service might need to be
extended in the foreseeable future if annexed to the Village, would be the
area in the Town of Lansing directly north of the Village line and south of
Route 13.
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Mayor Marcham reported on a meeting held May 5, 1964 with County Board of
Health Officials, Dr. Broad and Dr. Moore; Town of Ithaca Supervisor Kerr; Town
of Lansing Supervisor Dates and a Lansing resident; City of Ithaca Superintendent
of Public Works Prank Laverty, and City Councilman Conley, in regard to sewage
disposal in the area.
Dr. Broad reported sewer conditions in South Lansing are becoming so urgent ,
it may be necessary to close down some of the commercial or residential
facilities and urged an early agreement to solve this problem.
Town Supervisor Kerr rejected the O'Brien & Gere proposal for a 3 party
county sewer district and urged a 4 party district to include City of Ithaca,
Town of Ithaca, Cayuga Heights and South Lansing.
The Mayor informed them negotiations for such a plan would likely be long and
drawn out.
Town Supervisor Kerr urged that the Village of Cayuga Heights reduce its rate
to outside areas to approximately $60. Northeast•distrk t wants'action now
on whether we will accept their sewage. Mayor agreed to present the matter to
the Board and stated Board would probably expect Town of Ithaca to bear any
capital costs necessary if new trunk lines would be involved in extending
service. Mr. Kerr felt the $60 charge should cover any such capital expense
if required.
An early decision is necessary since Northeast Elementary School will open
wit #in 10 months as well as some dwelling units. Lansing.problem even more
urgent and complicated by Mr. Dates' apparent resistance to any action.
At this point Mayor Marcham,called on Consulting Engineer Thomas G. Miller
who presented his report on hydraulic survey of sewer lines as requested by
the Board. Copy of "Report on Adequacy of Village Sanitary Sewer System to
Service Northeast Area of Town of Ithaca" is on file in Village Office and in
Minute Book, along with a copy of "General Information Pertaining to Sewer
System and Sewage Treatment Plant of Village of Cayuga Heights, New York ",
both reports being dated May 11, 1964.
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After reports were discussed the following action was taken.
IRESOLUTION 507 - STUDY OF SEWER RATE
VOTED resolved that the Village Engineer be requested to consult with the
Treasurer to study possible plans for estimating costs of operating the Village
Sewage System with a view to taking in new sewer districts, such estimate to
consider additional units in terms of the present populaltion of possible
additional districts and future population as projected in periods of 5 years.
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Mr. Otto Schoenfeld had written a letter dated May 7, 1964 to the Village
regarding problems involved in complying with Village decision on the cul -de-
sac road named Winthrop Place. Mr. Schoenfeld maintains his subdivision plan
was on file before adoption of ordinance on acceptance of streets by Village,
hence he should not be required to comply with it. He also raised a point of
conflict between Village and City requirements, in that the City requires a
building permit before water tap is made and Village requires a finished road
before a building permit is issued.
He then stated his problem in forming a Sewer District in the Town of Ithaca,
caused by Town Supervisor Kerr's determination to consolidate the entire
Northeast Water District into a sewer district, and not permitting smaller
districts to be formed in that area. Mr. Schoenfeld has a contract with the
School District to have sewer connectinns available by July 1st for the new
Northeast Elementary School.
The Mayor reported on insurance program for next year, having met with
Mr. Scott, insurance representative and Mr. Wheeler and thoroughly discussed
needs of Village. Mr. Scott to secure value of items added to sewer plant
before submission of final recommendations.
The Mayor presented a letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding action
taken by them in granting a limited permit to Sheldon Smith to keep a pony on
his property, and a request for legal advice on the matter.
On advice of Attorney, the Board requested the Mayor to write a letter to
Zoning Board of Appeals informing them that they have no right to grant a
permit for any use unless such procedure is covered in the Zoning Ordinance.
However, if a problem arises frequently enough to justify the issuance of
permits, the Board of Trustees would consider what might be done to alter
the procedure.
VOTED approval of request by Treasurer for the following-transfers of funds:
In General Fund from A- 290 -650 $2,455.00 to A -82 -200 $ 90.00
A- 101 -100 11000.00
A- lol -400 16o.00
A- lol -44o 1,120.00
A- 103 -410 15.00
A- 125 -410• 70.00
In Sewer Fund from G- 290 -650 $687.00 to G -123 -100 400.00
G- 123 -200 172.00
G- 123 -4GG 105.00
G -123 -420 10.00
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RESOLUTION 508 - OVERDUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
VOTED resolved that overdue accounts receivable be placed on 1964 -65 Assessment
Roll in the amount of $177.98.
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Treasurer Upchurch reported a surplus of $25,000 in the General Fund which
has not been appropriated at this time, and recommended that the Board establish
a Capital Reserve Fund.
RESOLUTION 509 - SURPLUS FUNDS
VOTED to postpone decision on surplus funds until last meeting before end of
fiscal year.
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RESOLUTION 510 - DATE SET FOR SPECIAL MEETING
VOTED to hold a Special Meeting at 4 P.M. on May 29, 1964, to consider end of
year bills and any other business that may be legally set forth in Agenda for
the meeting.
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RESOLUTION 511 _ APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CHIEF
VOTED to confirm appointment made by Fire Council on April 14, 1964 or Roger
Morse, 425 Hanshaw Road as Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.
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RESOLUTION 512 -
OF FIRE INSPECTOR
VOTED to appointment Roger Morse as Fire Inspector effective as of May 1, 1964
at a salary of $150 annually payable monthly.
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RESOLUTION 513 - APPROVAL OF OVERTIME FOR APRIL
VOTED to approve April overtime for Ralph Garvin - 5 hours at $10.95, Delbert
Grover - 3 hours at $6.45.
The Cierk reported that only one bid was received at Bid Opening at noon 5/11/64
for a 1964 Police Car. Bid submitted by Townsend Chevrolet in the amount of
$2,046 without trade -in on 1962 car. Note from Plymouth Dealer that Plymouth
does not have 118" wheel base. .
RESOLUTION 514 - ACCEPT BID FOR NEW PDLICE CAR
VOTED to accept the bid of Townsend Chevrolet for purchase of 1964 police car
in the amount of $2,o46.00 without trade -in of old car.
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RESOLUTION 515 - DISPOSITION OF 1962 POLICE CAR
VOTED to authorize the Mayor to sell the 1962 police car at the best price
obtainable.
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The Clerk reported all oaths of office have been executed and are on file for
all newly elected and appointed officials.
The.Clerk reported Assessment Roll was completed as of May 11, 1964 and together
with Warrant turned over to Treasurer for collection summarized as follows:
Real Property Taxes $ 148,461.70
Water Improvement Charges 8,794.40
Sewer Rent 51,474.66
Special Assessment - Sewer 24,985.20
Outside Village Sewer Rent 5,592.00
Outside Village Special Assessment
Sewer _2.80
Total $ 239,560.-76
The Clerk reported no residents appeared at the Public Hearing on the Amendment
to Traffic Ordinance other than Village Officials and the following action
was taken.
RESOLUTION 516 - AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
VOTED resolved to adopt amendment to the Traffic Ordinance as presented at the
Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on May 11, 1964 which reads as follows:
AMENDMENT TO
ARTICLE VI
OF THE VILLAGE ORDINANCE
SECTION 60 - Through Highways
Change Bubdivision 10 to read: "The Parkway is hereby designated
as a through highway from its intersection with K1lnewoods Road and Hanshaw
Road and stop signs shall be erected on the following entrances thereto:
Comstock Road from the east and west and yield signs shall be
erected on the following entrance:.-thereto:
Forest Drive from the east."
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RESOLUTION 517 - FLOWER PLANTING 1964
VOTED to permit Mrs. Cosentini and her Girl Scout Troop to plant the flower
box in front of the Village Office, the Village to purchase plants and extend
their appreciation to Mrs. Cosentini and the Troop for this thoughtful service.
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Fire Councilman Roger Morse presented monthly report on the activities of the
'Council and Fire Company for the month of Apri 1964 and it is on file in the
Village Office.
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The Board after consulting the Clerk, expressed its willingness to cooperate
with the Fire Company in regard to utilizing the Village staff, between k1ours
of 9 -4 Monday through Friday, in operating a telephone alert system on an
experimental basis until a more permanent system may be installed.
Police Commissioner Lowell George presented his April monthly report on the
Police Department and it is on file in the Village Office.
Mr. George reported on Patrolman Darling's graduation from the Basic Training
Course held in Binghamton at the head of his class of 40 and recommended his
immediate permanent appointment to the position of Police Patrolman.
RESOLUTION 518 - PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF FLOYD DARLING
VOTED to make Floyd Darling's provisional appointment permanent':effective as
of May 11, 1964 and to compliment him on his success in the Training program.
Mr. George advised the Board he wishes Jack McGraw to attend the New York
State Division of Youth School of Instruction on juvenile delinquency to be
held at Canton, New York July 12 -17, 1964, this being the second year for
advance training required in dealing with problems on juvenile delinquency.
There is a charge of $75.00 involved to pay for tuition, room and board.
RESOLUTION $10 - McGRAW AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND STATE
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
VOTED resolved that Jack McGraw be authorized to attend the New York State
Division of Youth school of instruction at Canton, New York July 12 -17, 1964
and to advance payment of $75 to him for tuition, room and board and on his
return, transportation costs to be,paid.
Mr. George requested permission to employ a local architect to make a space
and cost survey for a possible addition to the Village Hall for the police
and fire department requirements.
RESOLUTION 520 - SPACE SURVEY OF :VILLAGE HALL ADDITION
VOTED to authorize Engineer Rogers to make a preliminary space and cost study
for possible addition to the Village Hall to accommodate needs of Police
Department, Police Justice and Fire Department and enjoin such persons as
may be necessary for advice.
RESOLUTION 521 - CORRECT CONDITIONS ON SCOTT PROPERTY
AT 830 HANSHAW ROAD '
VOTED to authorize Attorney to write to Lawrence and Alice Scott, ownersof
property at 830 Hanshaw Road presenting complaint on unsightly and unsanitary
conditions on property and request them to conform to the prescribed standards
in the Village Ordinance.
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On reviewing the recommended Rules and Regulations for the Police Department it
was suggested that on Page 6, Paragraph 11, the first four words .0 be eliminated-
RESOLUTION 522 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
VOTED to approve Rules and Regulations for operation of Police Department as
presented to the Board.: of Trustees by the Police Commissioner with above
mentioned omissions. ;
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Attorney Armand Adams informed the Board that he started actions against
both Leonard B. Liberman and DeFelice Construction Company on May 7, 1964 for
damages in the amount of $5,000 for breaking our outfall pipe in Cayuga Lake.
They have 20 days to answer action for trespass. Action of negligence in
way fill was placed on pipe was turned down by the insurance company. In
first place insurance company had stated they would pay it if reasonable,
later told Mr. Sovocool they wouldn't pay it. In complaint, sum spent was
rounded off to $5,000. Mr. Adams thinks we should not claim for time
spent there by Village Engineer or the 20% overhead for Village handling of
details and office work so about $4,323 would be nearer actual amount possible
to collect.
Engineer Rogers reported on traffic count taken on North Triphammer Road for
5 days amounted to 24,757 cars. He outlined procedure and schedule for
resurfacing North Triphammer Road.
After discussion on infiltration in sewer lines, the Board took the following
action:
RESOLUTION 523 - INFILTRATION LETTER TO VILLAGERS
REGARDING STUDY
VOTED to authorize Mayor Marcham to write a letter to villagers that over the
next year and a half we shall make a thorough study of infiltration problem
which will save money by controlling infiltration: we seek their cooperation.
Attorney Sovocool read reply from State Department of Agriculture and Markets
regarding their assistance with control of Dutch Elm in which they stated they
had no funds for control and this was reason for the adoption of Section 169
of the Agriculture and Markets Law seeking cooperation of municipalities.
No action, without funds can be taken on the state level to require removal,
or remove and collect the costs therefore if the property owner does not
voluntarily cooperate.
RESOLUTION 524 - CONTROL OF DUTCH ELM ORDINANCE
VOTED that the proposed Ordinance on Control of Dutch Elm Disease in the
Village be tabled.
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Attorney Sovocool presented proposed contract with Cornell University covering
contribution of $40,000 toward capital expense of sewer plant additions and
alterations, which is preliminary step toward securing a contract satisfactory
to both parties, for their assistance in financing the construction in
return for sewer services from the Village.
RESOLUTION 525 - SE`MEMENT OF CLAIM FOR BLASTING DAMAGE
TO SEWER PLANT
VOTED TO authorize the Mayor to sign release and settle claim for blasting
damage to sewer plant in amount of $550.00.
RESOLUTION 526 - CLAIM FILED - ROUTE 13 LAND
VOTED to authorize Attorney Sovocool to file a claim against State of New York
in the matter oc condemnation of Village property.
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Attorney reported he had not received a letter yet from Attorney Neal Stamp
regarding settlement of case against the Village on sewer charges.
Attorney Sovocool presented contract for services of janitor for fiscal year
June 1, 1964 - May 31, 1965 and Board suggested that certain changes be made.,
main ones being to change annual payment to monthly payment and written
notice from 90 days before end of fiscal year to.thirty day written notice
at any time.
After discussing paving of Winthrop Place, the Board took the following
action:
RESOLUTION 527 - WINTRROP PLACE
VOTED that the Village Board of Trustees affirms the ordinance on road
requirements in regard to Winthrop Place and its policy on road building in
general.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 A.M. on May 12, 1964.
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Vera W. Snyder
Village Clerk
MINUTES of a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees held May 29, 1964 at
4:00 P.M. in the Village Office.
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PRESENT: Mayor
Frederick G. Marcham
Trustees
John B. Bebbington, Jr.
Robert T. Dean
Orval C. French
David C. Weatherby
Gordon B. Wheeler
Leroy K. Young
Engineer
John B. Rogers
Guest
Mr. Thomas Davis
Reporter
Mrs. Nordheimer