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Minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Cayuga Heights held on September
20, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. in the Village
Office.
PRESENT: Mayor
Frederick G. Marcham
Trusteees
John Bebbington, Jr.
Taylor D. Lewis
David C. Weatherby
Leroy K. Young
Engineer
John B. Rogers
Treasurer
Gordon B. Wheeler
Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool
Police Commissioner
Lowell T. George
Fire Councilman
Roger Morse
Guests
0. E. Schoenfeld, Harry Hamilton,
Lagrand Chase, Frank Freeman and
Patricia Nordheimer
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Mr. Schoenfeld setting forth his plan for
the completion of Winthrop Drive and requesting the Village to accept
deposit of a sum of money in lieu of actual completion of the road this
fall, to enable Mr. Chase to secure building permits prior to the
completion of the road.
Mr. Schoenfeld's Attorney Mr. Hamilton submitted copies of a map
indicating subdivision of lots drawn to scale by Carl Crandall of the ,
area, dated July 16, 1965 and amended September 16, 1965.
Mr. Schoenfeld offered to deposit, say $3000 for road cost and agreed to
pay any sum over that amount which may be required by the Town of Ithaca
for completion of road.
Mayor introduced Mr. Frank Freeman and read his letter regarding zohing
in the Village. .He proposed that the Village Board consider abolishing all
multiple housing and commercial zones and convert them into residential
zones.
Questions as to legality of such a move were discussed briefly and the
Mayor assured Mr. Freeman the Board would look further into the matter.
Mr. Freeman stated he had made a study of multiple housing and he does not
believe the taxes collected on apartments compensates the village sufficiently,
especially in regard to school taxes.
Mr. Freeman also brought up matter regarding traffic situation on Triphammer
Road, stating he and Mx3,Preeman did a great deal of walking and it was
their observation that most cars travel at a speed exceeding 30 miles an
hour on that road.
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RESOLUTION 759 - ACCEPT WINTHROP DRIVE
VOTED to accept conditionally as a public road Winthrop Drive from Mr. 0.
Schoenfeld as shown on map dated July 16, 1965 amended September 12, 1965•
Conditions as follows:
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1) Mr. Schoenfeld to give the road at once a preliminary surface treatment
as defined by Village Engineer; 2) that he deposit with the Village a sum of
money in an amount which shall be determined by the Engineer sufficient to
cover the cost of making the road fit to be accepted by the Village in the
spring; and further that if the sum deposited by Mr. Schoenfeld shall not
be sufficient that he will make up the deficiency on demand of the Village,
if more than sufficient the surplus shall be returned to him; and 3) it is
required that Mr. Schoenfeld install an Additional hydrant in this neighbor- /
hood at the junction of Winthrop Drive and Warwick Place.
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Minutes approved of meetings of June 21, July 9 and 26 and August 12, 1965
as furnished Trustees in mimeographed form. May 17, 1965 minutes'to be
corrected.,as follows: Insert "VOTED to approve the transfer of $496.00 from
the Capital Reserve Fund, Fire Department, to the Fire Department Equipment
account A -81- 200." Insert in minutes of August 12, 1965 the following sentence,
at end of Resolution 750: "Cornell to be served with notice effective at time
of service."
Abstract of Audited Vouchers approved dated September 20, 1965 in the following
amounts: General Fund $9,611.69, Sewer Fund $4,524.97.
RESOLUTION 760 - APPOINT H. G. HENN - ACTING POLICE JUSTICE
VOTED approval of Mayor Marcham's recommendation to appoint Professor Harry G.
Henn 130 Sunset Drive, as Acting Police Justice, for the unexpired term of
Walter C. O'Connell whichis to April 1, 1966, effective date of appointment to
be September 20.. 1965 at a salary of $12.50 per week of service, payable monthly.
RESOLUTION 761 - APPOINT R. C. CURRAN - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS;_
VOTED approval of appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Richard C. Curran
of 135 North Sunset'Drive to fill the unexpired term of George Drenker which is
to April 1, 1967.
RESOLUTION 762 - SEWER QUESTIONNAIRE
VOTED to send out questionnaire, on occupancy, to villagers for sewer rent
information.
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RESOLUTION 763 - TRAILER PARKING LAW
VOTED to request Attorney to check the law on parking of trailere on private
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property and report back to the Board at the October meeting.-
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Mayor Mar cham reported on the meeting with New York State Department of
Public Works officials, Mr. Riley and Mr. Ahlstrand, held in the Village
Office on September 16, 1965 regarding their offer of $36,300 for the land
taken for Route 13.
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Towlson, New York State Department of Public
Works regarding the elimination of 34A Route signs on Cayuga Heights Road
and after a discussion the following resolution was passed:
RESOLUTION 764 - ROUTE 34A SIGNS - CAYUGA HEIGHTS ROAD
VOTED to instruct the Mayor to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Towlson's letter
regarding removal of route number signs on 34 -A, Cayuga Heights Road, and to
instruct the Attorney to look into the law relating to the abandonment of the
state of its roads as this relates to the Village.
The Mayor than called on Trustee Weatherby regarding his request for some
further action to enforce the speed limit on Triphammer Road where 10 accidents
have occurred during recent months. He suggested publicizing the hazard and perhaps
increasing the Ines for those arrested. Suggested cooperation of Village
Officials in a concentrated effort to slow drivers down.
Pblice Commissioner George read his memorandum on accidents to the Mayor and
Trustee Lewis passed out an interim report on the situation, stating further
study is to be made. After a discussion it was suggested that the Mayor,
Police Commissioner and Police Justice get together and plan appropriate publi-
city and what may be involved in '.changing the pattern of surveillance of
Village Poads.
Fire Councilman Morse gave his report covering the period June 21 to date
and it is on file in the Village Office.
He presented estimates to paint the Fire Department Garage and the exterior
of the Village Hall, and recommended that William M. Egan be employed to do
the work for $1070. This figure being the lowest submitted.
This is a public works item, therefore formal bids need not be secured since
the amount involved is less than $2500.
RESOLUTION 765 - AWARD - PAINTING VILLAGE HALL
VOTED to award the job of painting the exterior of the Village Hall and the
interior of the garage to William Egan for the sum of $1070.
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The Fire Chief reported on receiving a petition from Village residents on
burning. The Attorney presented a proposed ordinance to control- the outside burn-
ing of rubbish, trash and leaves.
RESOLUTION 766 - PUBLIC HEARING
VOTED to direct the Clerk to set up a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on
October 18, 1965 to consider a proposed ordinance coNeridg_ burning of rubbish,
trash and leaveso etc.
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Police Commissioner George gave his reports for Juno July and August on the
activities of the Police Department and they are on file in the Village Office.
He recommended payment of $27.00 each to Patrolmen McGraw and McEwen for
tuition costs for attending a police school of instruction at the Auburn
Community College.
RESOLUTION 767 - McGRAW AND McEWEN - SCHOOL AT AUBURN
VOTED to reimburse Patrolmen McGraw and McEwen for the tuition fees paid to
attend a School of Instruction at Auburn Community College inthe amount of
$27.00 each.
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Mr. George explained to the Board that a new entrance to the Village has been
created by the extension of Winthrop Drive on the east side of the Village
and therefore the required signs need to be erected. Appropriation for signs
is in Streets Supplies in the budget.
RESOLUTION 768 - VILLAGE ENTRANCE SIGNS
VOTED to authorize necessary purchase of signs for new Village entrance at
Winthrop Drive; expenditure not to exceed $200.
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Attorney Sovocool reported the Hilda Smith Route 13 case was heard on September
16th (the day Riley and Ahlstrand visited us) and that 95% of case was based
on comparables. The outcome of this case may set a precedent on which we can
base our claim for additional funds.
Mr. Sovocool advised the Board that the Northeast Sewer Contract had been passed
by the Town of Ithaca and is now ready for signing, Contract not to exceed
30 years.
He also reported that the Cornell Board will meet September 22nd and the Cornell
Sewer Contract is on the Agenda.
Mr. Sovocool explained the new village election law in detail and it is now
necessary to have registration of eligible- voters prior to election.
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Election inspectors need to ±:prepare registration book and may use records of
Commissioners of Elections under permanent personal registration and hold a
registration day 17 days before election day for those not already registered.
This would bring registration day for Village on Saturday, February 26,
1966. (March 151 1966 Election Day)
RESOLUTION 769 - PURCHASE REGISTRATION BOOKS - ELECTION
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to purchase necessary books.for registration of
voters as required by new Election Law procedure set forth in Article IV of
the Village Law, entitled Classification,: Officers and Elections, which
became effective as of April 1, 1965.
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Engineer Rogers stated he desires to put out bid.for 4 -wheel drive truck
including mounting of our plow and purchase of wing.
RESOLUTION 770 -BIDS- 4 -WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for a 4 -wheel drive truck
according to Engineer's specifications, including mounting of our snow I)low
on the truck.
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RESOLUTION 771 - BIDS FOR SNOWPLOW WING
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for a wing to supplement
the present snow plowing equipment.
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Mr. Rogers reported on summer road work, difficulties encountered on Oak Hill
Road, North Triphammer Road repair at end, and final topping to be. completed
this month. North Triphammer Road gravel walk -way sufficiently compacted for
finish. He had planned to have village workmen do work but due to overload,
do not have sufficient time this year.- 'It was suggested that the Engineer
find out what a 4" gravel base and 2" top would cost 4' wide. The sewer
lateral for tool shed is in, right -of -way having been granted by Cornell,
in letter from Mr. Buxton. Attorney advised we should have formal right -of-
way agreement executed and filed in the County Clerk's Office. .
As Zoning Officer, Mr. Rogers reported on the variance granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals.over,the past few months and expressed his concern over
granting of these variances, especially since they might set precedents. Also
advised the Board of negligence of owners in securing zoning permits prior
to construction and stated we needed better police cooperation in this respect.
After discussion it was suggested that a joint meeting with Zoning Board of
Appeals be held with the Board of Trustees in October.
Treasurer Wheeler referred to his quarterly report covering June 1- September ,
1, 1965 which had been mailed to the Trustees prior to the meeting and asked
if there were any questions. The report was approved and ordered filed in
the Village Office. Balances as of September 1, 1965 were as follows:
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General Fund $15,792.72; Sewer Fund $32,611.66; Capital Fund $10,383.69•
I The following transfers were approved:
General Fund
From A- 290 -650 Contingent Account To A- 290 -400 Misc. Expense - amount $110.00
From A- 290 -650 Contingent Account To A- 290 -622 Refund Taxes - amount $250.00
Mr. Wheeler informed the Board that the Corners Community Center had been
charged for 4 units more on their sewer charge than they should have been.
(Main building was charged 5.units3 but only 16,000 cu. ft. of water was
allowed or 1 unit and this should have been multiplied by 5 making a'-total
of 80,000 cu. ft. allowable.)
RESOLUTION 772 - REFUND SEWER RENTS - CORNERS CM40ITY CENTER
VOTED.to refund $200 to Corners Community Center, Inc., Welter C. Heasley,
President for four units charged in error to the main building at Corners,
after payment of charges on roll book.
Country Club requested refund of $250 on sewer rent charge. They were charged
for 10 units at the rate of outside users ($75) instead of at rate of inside
' users ($50) through clerical error. Examination of water meter readings
indicate they used 687,100 cu. ft. of water for period October 1, 1963 -
October 1, 1964, which if located in Commercial Zone would amount to 44 units.
It was decided after discussion that the number of units should be reviewed
at the time of assessing.
RESOLUTION 773 - REFUND SEWER RENT - COUNTRY CLUB
VOTED bo refund $250 to the Country Club for error in using outside sewer
rate instead of inside rate.on their.sewer charges for the fiscal year 1965 -66.
Clerk Snyder reported on bids for Bank Run Gravel, Crushed Bank Run Gravel
and Sand for ice control which were opened on August 27, 1965: Two bids
were rRceived, one from Carpenter's Backhoe and Dozer Service, Inc. 256
Hayts Road, Ithaca, New York and the other from Lanstrom< Gravel Company,
R. D. #1, Newfield, New York.
1) Carpenter's Backhoe and Dozer Service, Inc.
Bid only on bank run gravel - delivered on site @ $1.40 /yd
2) Landstrom Gravel Company
Clean bank run gravel @ .45 /yd
Crushed bank run gravel @ 1.25 /yd
' Sand for ice control @ .90 /yd
Prices f.o.b. pit, loaded in Village trucks
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RESOLUTION 774 - ACCEPT BANK RUN GRAVEL BIDS
VOTED to accept the bid on bank run gravel submitted by Ralph G. Carpenter
at a price of $1.40 delivered, as recommended by Engineer.
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RESOLUTION 775 - ACCEPT SAND AND CRUSHED BANK RUN GRAVEL BIDS
VOTED to accept on the recommendation of the Engineer, the bids on crushed
bank .run gravel at a price of $1.25 f.o.b. a cubic yard and sand for ice
control at $.90 cubic yard f.o.b. submitted by Mr. W. C. Landstrom,.all to
be loaded in our trucks at pit.
Clerk Snyder reported that the Village cannot receive State Aid on Youth
Funds unless we set up our own project. May partiaipate in City of Ithaca
Children's Theatre Work Shop by contributing the $150:to them but no State
Aid is available.
RESOLUTION 776 - YOUTH PROJECT SUPPORT
VOTED to send a check for $150 to the City of Ithaca Youth Project for
Village participation in the Children's Theatre Work Shop.
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RESOLUTION 777 - PURCHASE SOCKET SET
VOTED to approve purchase of socket set from Gulf 011 Corporation at a
price of $22.44, check to accompany order, price includes shipping charges.
RESOLUTION 778 - I. B. M. SERVICE CONTRACT
VOTED approval of Service Contract with I. B. M. for two electric typewriters
and dictating equipment in the amount of $111.45, which is an increase of
$7.45 over last year's contract, and covers servicing. three times a year.
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Meeting adjourned 11:40 P.M.
V ra W. r (/
Village Clerk
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