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The Engineer explained the two bids and recommended purchase of F. W. D.
truck submitted by Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. After much technical discussion
the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION 795 - BIDS REJECTED
VOTED to reject bids submitted and to readvertise on November 4, 1965 for
new bids on 4 -wheel drive truck to be opened November 10, 1965 at 4 P.M.
RESOLUTION 796 -
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VOTED to request Engineer, after opening of bids November 10, 1965 to
examine them and present his recommendations to the Board at the next regular
meeting November 15, 1965.
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RESOLUTION 797 - APPROVAL OF MILEAGE CHARGE
VOTED to confirm verbal approval of paying mileage at the rate of 10 cents
per mile to Patrolman McEwen for use of his car to patrol Village for the
following two week -ends October 29 -31 (Halloween) and November 5 -7, 1965
(Fall Week End).
Meeting adjourned 5:35 P.M.
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11/1/65 Village Clerk
MINUTES of.a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights held Monday, November 15, 1965'at 7:30 P.M. in the Village Office.
PRESENT: Mayor
Trustees
Engineer
Treasurer
Attorney
Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief
Police Commissioner
Reporter
Guests:
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Frederick G. Marcham
John Bebbington, Jr.
Robert T. Dean
Katherine Ensworth
Taylor D. Lewis
David C. Weatherby
Leroy Young
John B. Rogers
Gordon B. Wheeler
Roger B. Sovocool
Roger Morse
Richard Vorhis
Lowell T. George
Patricia Nordheimer
Mr. Shull from Howard Johnson's; four students
from a Fraternity; Resident David Call and
Elfrieda P. Bestelmyer
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Mayor Marcham reported receiving a number of letters and telephone calls ,
regarding the recently adopted amendment to Article III — Fumigation and Fires.
He read some of the letters and called on the guests to present their problems.
The students, representing a fraternity, desired permission to burn papers,
trash, etc. They were advised to' present their request for a permit in
writing to the Fire Chief and they left.
VOTED to approve minutes of October 18 and November 1, 1965 previously
provided the trustees in mimeographed form.
VOTED to approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated November 15, 1965 in the
following amounts: General Fund-$4,997.60, Sewer Fund $4,071.53 and Capital
Fund $1,570.00. (Note: Check further on the City of Ithaca bill for water
line repairs - Oak Hill Road, before releasing check.)
Mr. Shull requested an extension of time on the temporary hook -up for the
Howard Johnson Complex to December 15th or January lst and explained progress
on installation of permanent sewer line. '(Note: Outside of Lansing Sewer
District #1)
RESOLUTION 798 - ITHACA ASSOCIATES, INC.
VOTED to extend permission to Ithaca Associates; Inc. to continue use of
temporary sewer line or use of permanent sewer line connection to Village
main to January 1, 1966.
The Board instructed Mayor Marebam and Attorney Sovocool in the meantime, to
negotiate a contract with the Town of Lansing and /or Howard Johnson's Motor
Lodge covering past and :.future use of Village sewage disposal system by
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge.
Mayor Marcham in submitting his report read Mr. Kerr's letter in which he
offered the Village use of the Town Assessor's services free of charge provided
the "Village adopt the same valuations as used by the Town...." and "that the
same percentage of assessment be used ". Mr. David Call of 108 Comstock Road
wanted to know the Boards decision on Mr. Kerr's offer of Town Assessor's
services and intended use of County Appniis;al figures. A discussion followed
during which certain points were brought out:
1) In former years we had noted town assessment figures on our work
books.
2) Town Assessor used our records, building permits and assessment
work books.
3) Village now classified third Class Village. No change in assessment
procedure anticipated prior to January 1, 1966 which is our taxable
status date.
4) Cleminshaw Company report on appraisals in County, not available in
time for our use.
The Mayor presented the bill from Attorney Williamson in the amount of
$516.45 for.his services and expenses in connection with the action taken
by the Shell Oil Company against the Board of Trustees.
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PREN9 approve payment of the bill of. Attorney Williamson in the amount of
Police Commissioner George submitted his monthly report and the trustees
noted the increased activity of.the Police Patrolmen. Mr. George explained
the night men had been putting in extra time, the 4 to midnight man reporting
for duty at 3 P.M. instead of 4 P.M. and the midnight to 8 A.M. man working
until 9 A.M.. instead of 8 A.M. The report is on.file in.the Village Office.
Fire Chief Morse read his report for the period October 18 - November 15,
1965. During the electrical black -out period on November 9th from 5:15 to .
7 :19 P.M.. the siren and gas pumps were inoperative. He has ordered an inquiry
into the cost of an emergency electrical system in the Village Hall. The
report of Fire Chief is on file in the Village Office.
RESOLUTION 799 - FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES
VOTED to authorize the following purchases for the Fire Department:
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6
pair boots
@ $20.50
$123.00
2
6
coats
@ 19.50
117.00
3)
6
helmets
@ 16.50
99.00
4)
12
sweatshirts
(estimate)
36:00
5)
24
pair cotton
gloves (estimate)
12.00
6)
12
pair wool socks (estimate)
9.00
T396.00
Summarizing a further discussion of the new fire ordinance, the Board felt
the Fire Chief should be free to issue spot permits in individual instances
to property owners for special.purposes, and long term permits to property
owners of multiple residences only if the equipment is satisfactory and the
conditions of burning are safe and sanitary.
RESOLUTION 800 - BURNING PERMITS
VOTED to authorize the1Mayor. to convey to the Fire Chief the general feeling
of the Board regarding the interpretation of the ordinance as to issuance of
permits.
The engineer presented his report which contained a summary of bids received
on 4 -wheel drive truck. Bids were opened and read by the Clerk at 4 P.M.,
November 10, 1965.
Basic Unit Alt. #1 Alt.#2 Alt. #3 Alt.#4
Flasher Alter- Snowplow Snowplow
nator 'Frame 101 Wing
G.M.C. (Longs Motor
Sales) $7,495.90 $48.00 $139 O $530.00 $2,985.00
Ford
(Cayuga Motors) .10,788.00 50.00 115.00 550.00 3,425.00
F.W.D. 14,391:00 55.00 265.00 . 495.00 3,435.00
(Chas.J. Blackwell,Inc..
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RESOLUTION 801 - ACCEPT LONG'S MOTOR SALES BID
VOTED to accept bid of Long's Motor Sales on the GMC truck together with
four alternates at a total cost of $111198.90.;
The Engineer explained the weight of wing attachment would necbssitate
installation of springs to.counter balance this,,'which was not'.included'in
bid price
RESOLUTION 802 DUMP CONTRACT
VOTED to revise dump contract.at $1500 a year for one year, automatically
renewable unless 90 day.notifieation by eithelyarty," and to remove'wording
on.sludge,and contractors doing work for Village residents. .
RESOLUTION 803 — DISPOSAL OF SLUDGE
VOTED to authorize the Engineer to make arrangements for disposal of surplus
sludge.at his discretion.
The Engineer reported that the County Board of Health has notified us.that
Village sewage will have to undergo secondary treatment - no date was set
as to when this must take: place:
The Engineer's report is,on file in the Village Office.
The Clerk read her report and sought advice of Board on disposition of check
for partial payment of bill rendered to former owner of property at-346 Warren
Road (Hanshaw Road Sewer District) to cover cost of .illegal sewer use from
January 1, 1961 - June 1, 1966. The Clerk was directed to return the check
and bill the Town of.Ithaca in accordance with Contract.
The bills to Cornell and Tompkins County for sewer use from January 1, 1965
to June 1, 1966 were $3,140.00 and $616.00 respectively.
The Clerk's report is on file in the Village Office.
RESOLUTION 804 - DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
VOTED RESOLVED, By the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga Heights that
Vera W. Snyder, Clerk be, and hereby is authorized to dispose of record item
numbers 1,3,4,5 ,6,8,9,11,12,13,15,16,22,23,24, 25,26,31,32,33,34,35,49,50,51,
53,55,56,58,60,61 ,63,65,66,67,68,69,74;75,76,79 ,80,90,99,100,101,102,103,104,
105,106, 110, 113 ,115,150,151,158,159,160,162, 165 ,166,167,169,172,173,180,182,
183,243, on Records Disposition Request List Number 194 -VC -13 issued pursuant
to section 114 of 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 Vera W. Snyder, Clerk'to be 1
forwarded to the Commissioner of Education.
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RESOLUTION 805 - POLICE RADIO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
' VOTED to approve police radio maintenance contract with Motorola Communications
and Electronics, Inc. effective January 1, 1966 in compliance with a new
method of billing for radio maintenance by Communications Engineering Company,
and at the rate of $9.00 per unit or $18.00 for the two units per month.
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The Clerk advised the Board of receipt of $4500 deposit from Otto B. Schoenfeld
to be held in escrow for the completion of Winthrop Drive within the Village
as well as the unrecorded deed of the street and map. Check has been deposited
in the Trust and Agency account.
RESOLUTION 806 - ZONING PERMITS
VOTED to authorize the Zoning Officer to issue zoning permits along Winthrop
Drive as requested by the owner.
The Clerk presented the resolution of the County Board of Supervisors
transferring the Workmen's Compensation from the County to private carrier.
After discussion the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION 807 - PARTICIPATION IN WORD EN'S COMPENSATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins by Resolution No. 234 adopted on October 14, 1965)
a plan to discontinue its Mutual Workmen's Compensation Self - Insurance Plan and
transfer compensation coverage to a private carrier namely;,the -Glens Falls
Insurance Company, and
WHEREAS, by Local Law No. 2, adopted June 11, 1956, participating municipalities
may withdraw from the plan by filing with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
a certified copy of a resolution of its governing booby electing to withdraw,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Board hereby elects to withdraw from the Tompkins County
Mutual Workmen's Compensation Plan effective December 31, 1965, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That this Board elects to participate in the over -all Workmen's
Compensation Plan as proposed by the Glens Falls Insurance Company the cost
of which will be based on payroll and experience and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this municipality forward a certified copy of this
resolution to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
RESOLUTION 808 - ENVELOPES
VOTED to approve issuance of check to the Ithaca Postmaster in the amount of
$248.80 for the purchase of 4000 government printed and stamphd: envelopes for
use of the Village Office.
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At the request
of the Treasurer
the following transfers were presented by the
Clerk and approved by the Board:
From
To
Amount
Reason
A -101 -430
A -81 -430
85.00
Insurance premium re-
A- 82 -430
A -81 -430
80.00
allocation (additional for
A- 290 -650
A -81 -430
26.00
fire department)
/ A -290 -650
A -101 -441
20.00
Additional Mowing charges
A- 290 -650
A -290 -622
200.00
Refund sewer rent - Heasley
A -290 -650
A -290 -628
100.00
Additional retirement funds
G- 290 -650
G- 123 -410
12500.00
Supplies for sewer plant
A -290 -650
A- 54 -4o0
200.00
Additional legal fees
There was a discussion of the sidewalk problem
in the area east of North
Triphammer Road and north of Hanshaw Road where
children will be required
to walk to the
Northeast Elementary School.
RESOLUTION 809 - SIDEWALKS
VOTED to authorize Trustee Lewis, Engineer Rogers and Mayor Marcham to
make a study and suggestions as to preferred kinds of sidewalk development
for North Triphammer Road and rough estimate of cost of installation and
report at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 A.M., November 16, 1965.
Vera W. Snyder, Vi age Clerk
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MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights held Monday, December 20, 1965 at 7:,30 P.M. in the Village
Office.
PRESENT: Vayor
Trustees
Engineer
Treasurer
Attorney
Fire Councilman
Reporter
Guests
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Frederick G. Marcham
John Bebbington, Jr.
Robert T. Dean
Katherine Ensworth
David C. Weatherby
Leroy K. Young
John B. Rogers
Gordon B. Wheeler
Roger B. Sovocool
Roger Morse
Patricia Nordheimer
Paul Riley and his Attorney Mr. Gersh
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