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Adjourned 5:20 P.M. I
Vera W. Snyder
Village Clerk
MINUTES of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights held on Monday, March;18, 1968 at 7:30 P.M—in the Village Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor
Frederick G. Marcham
Trustees
Ronald E. Anderson
Verne A. Fogg
Mary T. Freeman
Rane F. Randolph
Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool
Clerk
Vera W. Snyder .
Engineer
John B. Rogers
Fire Chief
Richard A. Vorhis
Police Chief
Lowell T.,George
Treasurer
Gordon B. Wheeler
ABSENT: Trustees
Robert T. Dean
Carl H. Nelson
OTHERS PRESENT: Mrs. Patricia Nordheimer, Reporter, Ithaca Journal; Bill Groody
representing WTKO Radio Station.
A. Mayor Marcham called the PUBLIC HEARING to order at 7:30 P.M.,::held.for...the :purpose ,
of amending the Bicycle Ordinance by changing the expiration date to April 30 and
the effective date to May 1, 1968.
No residents other than above Village Officials 'attended the public hearing.
B. Public hearing closed and the meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Mayor Marcham read a letter from Professor Mackesey regarding the future use of
property owned by Cornell University north of Jessup Road, located in the Village,
formerly known as the old country club property. It is planned to stockpile soil
on this land from the excavation work for new dormitories on the south side of
Jessup Road, not in the village. They will later develop the area in the Village
for informal playing fields and develop a more adequate drainage system.
Mr. Roscoe from Mr. Mackesey's office presented a plan for the site for the
playing fields for the inspection of the Board. They also plan to use the playing
fields for intramural games. The following questions were raised: Drainage plan,
parking (Board also objected to parking on Triphammer and Jessup Roads), where
soil will be moved to, when moved, and how long it will be stockpiled. Mayor Marcham
to write to Professor Mackesey and raise the above questions.
After a brief discussion, the following action was taken on the amendments to the
Bicycle Ordinance:
RESOLUTION 1221 - ADOPT AMR04EN'PS TO BICYCLE ORDINANCE .
VOTED to adopt the following amendments to Article XV, RegistrAtion and Use of
Bicycles Ordinance, to wit:
"To amend Section 1 by changing the description of vehicles as 'having wheels any
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two of which are twenty inches in diameter or more.'
"To amend Section 4 by changing the expiration date to 'April 30.'
"To amend Section 7 by changing the effective date of ordinance to 'May 1, 1968.1"
VOTED to approve the minutes of meetings held February 19, 201 28,1968 and the
Annual Meeting minutes of February 26, 1968.
VOTED to pay attorney's bill after receipt of money for land take claim, and to
approve Abstract of Audited Vouchers dated March 18, 1968 in the following amounts:
General Fund $11,056.29
Sewer Fund 1,061.87
VOTED to approve the transfers requested by Treasurer Wheeler as follows:
Treasurer Wheeler presented the tentative 1968 -69 budget, which had been reviewed by
the Budget Committee, summarized as follows:
SUMMARY OF BUDGET
To
Sewer
From
Amount
Explanantion
General
A-TT-730
A—SIT
1.00
Added premium
Fund
A
82 -410
A
105 -440
11000.00
Overspent
23,498
A
82 -430
A
105 -440
326.00
Added premium
- more men
.A
101 -430
A
101 -440
11463.00
Added premium
- readjusted for
exposure
A
125 -410
A
125-430
323.00'
To cover more
supplies
G
123-410
G
290 -650
11000.00
More supplies
G
123 -430
G
123 -100
723.00
To cover insurance not in .budget
G
123 -44o
G
290 -650
707.27
To cover Teetor and Dobbins fees
G
123 -44o
G
123 -200
11000.00
Y "
It "
'
G
123 -44o
G
123 -400
500.00
" "
If "
G
123 -444
G
124 -100
3,520.65
" If
" it
Treasurer Wheeler presented the tentative 1968 -69 budget, which had been reviewed by
the Budget Committee, summarized as follows:
SUMMARY OF BUDGET
REVENUES 394,906 265,000 .97,000 241498 8,408
OTAL REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS - $23,227,229.0 7.8 mils.
Treasurer Wheeler reported that the State Board of Equalization and Assessment has
furnished us with unofficial figures for the assessment of Special Franchises based
on the 80% value for 1968 -69, which are as follows:
New York State.Electric & Gas Corporation 434,701
New York Telephone Company 71,798
Ceracche 28,431
If the concerns involved agree to accept the increased 80% valuation it would
increase our tax base by $148,611 or a total base of $23,3752840, and mean about
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Sewer
Sewer
Water
Total of
General
Plant
Lines
Imp.
all Funds
Fund
Fund
Fund
Fund
Revenues - Other than Taxes 170,936
•43,230
9MOO
23,498
8,308
Appropriated Surplus 42,200'
40,000
1,100
1,000
100
Real Estate Tax Levy 181,770
181,770
-0-
-0-
-0-
REVENUES 394,906 265,000 .97,000 241498 8,408
OTAL REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS - $23,227,229.0 7.8 mils.
Treasurer Wheeler reported that the State Board of Equalization and Assessment has
furnished us with unofficial figures for the assessment of Special Franchises based
on the 80% value for 1968 -69, which are as follows:
New York State.Electric & Gas Corporation 434,701
New York Telephone Company 71,798
Ceracche 28,431
If the concerns involved agree to accept the increased 80% valuation it would
increase our tax base by $148,611 or a total base of $23,3752840, and mean about
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$1160 more in tares. It was the consensus of opinion that we should use the
original base on the budget and change it only after the concerns involved had
been approached and agreed to accept the increase this year. Treasurer Wheeler
offered a proposed letter to the companies involved, and stated he would be willing
to contact personally the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and the New
York Telephone Company if it was felt desirable.
The Treasurer advised the Board that we still owe $95,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes
and that the banks had informed him that the interest would need to be increased
from the present 3-1% to 3 -3/4% on renewal and that we can only renew these notes
for one more year, according to Local Finance Law.
Police Chief George's report for the month of February is on file, having been
previously furnished to the Trustees in mimeographed form. He requested :permission
to advertise for bids for two new police cars and stated the specifications had
been prepared by the Police Department.
RESOLUTION 1222 - AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR POLICE
CARS
VOTED to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for the purchase of two new
police cars, specifications to be furnished by the Police Department, cars to be
available for use on or after June 1, 1968.
Mayor Marcham read a letter complimenting the Police force and Police Chief read
another. Letters on file. ,
Police Chief Lowell T. George submitted his resignation from this position effective
March 31, 1968. Mayor Marcham, speaking for the Board, expressed their gratitude
and complimented Mr. George on his services over the years, also their ddep
appreciation and regret that our formal relationship must be severed.
RESOLUTION 1223 - ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF
VOTED to accept with regret Police Chief George's resignation and offer him our
very best wishes in the work he is to undertake and hope he will'remain a resident
of the Village.
On Mr. George's recommendation the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION 1224 - APPOINT NEW ACTING POLICE CHIEF
VOTED resolved, to appoint Jack W. McGraw, Sr., to the position of Acting Chief
of Police full time effective April lst at an annual salary of $8,150.00, payable
bi- weekly.
Fire Chief Vorhis' report is on file having been previously furnished to Trustees
in timeographed form. Chief Vorhis requested that the stove in his apartment be '
replaced, since the oven has been causing trouble for several years and can no
longer be repaired without purchasing new elements.
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RESOLUTION 1225 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF STOVE
VOYED to authorize the purchase of a new electric stove for use in the Fire Chief's
quarters to replace the existing stove, now worn out, the coat of stove not to
exceed $245, to be charged to the Village Hall Equipment Account, and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED to authorize purchase of materials for painting the bunk room at a cost
of about $15.00.
Engineer Rogers' report is on file in the office, having been previously furnished
to Trustees in mimeographed form.
On recommendation of the Engineer, the following action was taken:
RESOLUTION 1226'- AUTHORIZE CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
ON TON CYLINDERS OF CHLORINE
VOTED, to authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids for supplying chlorine for the
next fiscal year in ton cylinders for the sewer plant.
Attorney Sovocool reported on past due taxes on properties at 213 and 219 North
Triphammer owned by John H. Arthur, bankrupt, stating Mr. Enos Pyle has agreed to
pay up these back taxes.
Attorney reported on the Route 13 land-- -tr#ko case and stated.that he wished to
recommend we accept the amount of $47,500 plus interest mentioned.in.the Judgment,
instead of appealing the judgment.
RESOLUTION 1227 - ACCEPT JUDGMENT IN COURT CASE
VOTED on the recommendation of Attorney Sovocool to accept judgment rendered by
Judge Young in the Court of Claims dated March 51 1968 in the case of State of
New York and Village of Cayuga Heights, in the amount of $47,500 plus interest.
Mayor Marcham read his report mentioning the parking situation at 104 Overlook Road
and it was felt that the Engineer should write a letter to the owner and state the
regulations for parking as set forth in the ordinances.
The Mayor also informed the Board of the illness of Judge Dean's wife and wished
to convey sympathy to Mrs. Dean.
The Mayor mentioned the retirement of Robert T. Dean from the position of Trustee
which he has filled since April 1960. He also served as Deputy Mayor during the
last four years. Mayor Marcham expressed his regret at his leaving'and wished to
extend his thanks for the many years of service he has given us, and it was agreed
to write him a letter to this effect.
` VOTED to approve the February overtime as follows:
Gardner '62 hrs., $14.95 Grover 10 hrs., $27.00
Garvin 20 hrs., $53.60 Oltz 392 hrs., $102.70
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RESOLUTION 1228 - ADOPT 1968 -69 REAL PROPERTY ROLL
VOTED resolved to adopt the 1968 -69 Real Property Roll as amended by Grievance Day
adjustments and Veterans' Exemptions from Real Property Taxes in the amount of
$23,227,229 and to file the same with the Clerk.
RESOLUTION 1229 - ADOPT THE SEWER ASSESSMENT ROLL
VOTED to adopt the 1968 Sewer Assessment Roll as amended by Grievance Day adjust-
ments and file same with the Clerk:
1216.5 units in Village of Cayuga Heights .
80,990 feet of average width of lots in Village
$2,043,800 land assessment of benefited properties in Village
1073 units outside the Village
718 average width outside the Village
$6,900 land assessment of benefited properties outside the Village
and file the some with the Clerk.
RESOLUTION 1230 - ADOPT 1968 WATER IMPROVRMTS ROLL
VOTED resolved to adopt 1968 Water Improvements Assessment Roll using 1968
assessments: ,
22,443 feet of average width, and
$5,013,430 - total assessment of benefited properties
and file the same with the Clerk.
RESOLUTION 1231 - ACCEPT TELEPHONE COMPANY ADJUSTMENT
VOTED to accept the payment for adjustment in service charges to the Fire
Department in the amount of $729.16 from the New York Telephone Company.
RESOLUTION 1232
RESOLUTION 1233 - DATE SET FOR ORGANIZATION,MEETING
VOTED to set date of Monday, April.l, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. for the Annual Organization
Meeting of the Board of Trustees. (VL Sec. 87) .
RESOLUTION 1234 - RECOMMEND BUDGET TO NEW BOARD_
VOTED to recommend tentative 1968 -69 Budget to.the new Board for adoption.
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* RESOLUTION 1232 - APPROVE PETITION TO REDUCE ASSESSMENT
VOTED to grgtify petition of Assessor and allow correction of roll as needed.
(Jr . �itteLean - parcel number 11 -5 -2 - reduce from $9,380 to $9,000.)
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RESOLUTION 1235 - PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
VOTED to set date for Public Hearing on the 1968 -69 Budget, on Monday,.April 10 1968
at 7:30 P.M-
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. U'�
Vera W. Snyder,
Village Clerk
MINUTES of the Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Cayuga Heights held in the.Village Office on Monday, April 1, 1968.
A. A PUBLIC HEARING on the 1968 -69 Budget was opened,at 7:30 P.M. No residents
appeared other than Village Officials. The Hearing was closed.
B. The ORGANIZATION MEETING was called to order by Mayor Marcham.
PRESENT: Mayor
Frederick G. Marcham
Trustees
Ronald E. Anderson
Harold R. Fisher
Verne A. Fogg
Mary T. Freeman
Carl H. Nelson
Rane F. Randolph
Attorney
Roger B. Sovocool
'
Clerk
Vera W. Snyder
Engineer
John B. Rogers
Police Chief
Jack W. McGraw, Sr.
Treasurer
Gordon B. Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT: 97owell T. George; Patricia Nordheimer, Reporter, Ithaca Journal;
Mitch Davis, WTKO Radio Station; Stephen Jacobs, resident;
Mayor Marcham introduced Professor Jacobs, stating he is now the owner of the
former Fleck property in the northwest section of the Village. Mt. Jacobs presented
plans for development and sewer lines for this area. There followed a discussion of
rendering services to properties in the new subdivision with no frontage. It is
planned that the area outside the Village will be included in the proposed Liberman
Sewer District. Attorney Sovocool to advise Professor Jacobs.regarding easement
for sewer lines. He stated he would submit our regular sewer easement form for
Professor Jacob's approval.`
Regarding unfinithed roads, Engineer John B. Rogers to furnish information to
Professor Jacobs regarding roads and sewers.
RESOLUTION 1236 - 'PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF JACOBS SUBDIVISION
PLAN
' VOTED to give preliminary approval to the property map, 1966,designed by Carl Crandall
for laying out roads in the lands of Stephen W. and Helen 0. Jacobs in the Village
of Cayuga Heights and Town of Ithaca, subject to the further approval of Attorney,
Engineer, and Planning Board.
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