HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec Mtg. Minutes 10/28/1968VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS
MINUTES of a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
•Heights held in the Village Office, 194 Pleasant Grove Road, Ithaca, New York on
Monday, October 28, 1968 at 7:30 P.M.
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PRESENT: Mayor Frederick G. Marcham; Trustees Ronald E: Anderson, Harold R. Fisher,
Verne A. Fogg, Mary T. Freeman, Carl H. Nelson, Bane F. Randolph; Attorney Roger B.
Sovocool; Clerk Vera W. Snyder; Engineer John B. Rogers; Fire Chief Richard Vorhis;
Sgt. Harlin R. McEwen; Treasurer Gordon B. Wheeler.
OTHERS PRESENT: Peter Walsh, Ithaca Journal; Gary Girard, WHCU; William Kopald,
WTKO; Otto B. Schoenfeld, Thomas Norton and Bert Jewell.
Mayor Marcham asked the Board to consider the matter of approval of the plan for
proposed roads and road connections in Williamsburg Park area in the new subdivision
development of 0. B. Schoenfeld. Mr. Schoenfeld stated the Town of Ithaca had
approved proposed roads in the town, shown on the map.
RESOLUTION 1341 - APPROVE PROPOSED ROAD PLANS
VOTED to approve the proposed plan for roads and road connections in Williamsburg
Park area for new subdivision development of 0. B. Schoenfeld in the Village.
Map date 10/14/68.
Clerk Snyder reported 4 bids were received on truck chassis as follows:
Lincoln - Mercury Delivery not stated.
New truck chassis $5,215
Transfer of spreader to new truck 300
Allowance 11045
Net $4,470
Cayuga Motors Delivery 30 -40 days
New truck chassis $4,455
Transfer of spreader to new truck 150
Allowance 1,016
Net $3,589
Jack Townsend Chevrolet Delivery 4 weeks
New truck chassis $3,345
Transfer of spreader to new truck 170
Allowance 50
Net
Dates Chevrolet
New truck chassis $32233
Transfer of spreader to new truck 200
Allowance 100
Net
$3,465
$3,333 (Does not meet
specifications.)
Engineer recommended we retain used truck and accept Townsend bid if he would
include certain specifications which were omitted.
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RESOLUTION 1342 - AWARD CONTRACT TO TOWNSEND CHEVROLET INC.
• VOTED to award contract for truck chassis to Townsend Chevrolet Inc. but to retain
the 1959 chassis, the allowance to be'added to bid price making a total of $3,515,
subject to meeting of specifications by including the following:
1. Fresh air heater and defroster
2. 5 ICC Cab and Clearance lights
3. Horn
4. Revolving flasher, reinforced cab roof is necessary
5. Petroleum base undercoat
Clerk Snyder read the 3 bids received on the 8" sewer pipe listed below:
Robert D. Spence, Inc., Syracuse
1800' 10' lgs. 1.05 per ft.
200' 5' lgs. 1.05 per ft.
or
2400' above plus 000' in 5' lgs. $1.04 per ft.
Wyes 7.92 ea.
Tee Wyes 7.92 ea.
Delivery 2 weeks
Haverstick - Ithaca
200' 5' lgs.
1.16
per ft.
1800' 10' lgs.
1.07
per ft.
Wyes
8.35
ea.
Tee Wyes
6.90
ea.
Delivery Friday or
Monday
11 /1 or 11/4/68
LeVelley McLeod, Elmira
200' 616" lgs. 1.15 per ft.
1800' 1311gs. 1.00 per ft.
Wyes 7.80 ea.
Tee Wyes 6.66 ea.
Delivery November 7, 1968
(Length does not meet specifications.)
Engineer Rogers recommended accepting the bid of Robert Spence, Inc.
RESOLUTION 1343 - AWARD CONTRACT TO ROBERT D. SPENCE, INC.
VOTED to award contract to Robert D. Spence, Inc. for 8" sewer pipe, etc. provided
delivery can be made in part by November 7. 1968.
Mayor N,archam reported that 83 Village residents have signed petitions for operating
a restaurant -bar in the Village Green recommending a midnight closing hour. The
number of petitioners who wish a 10 o'clock closing time is 113.
Attorney Sovocool had drawn up a suggested permit to both tenant and landowner which
was discussed.
RESOLUTION 1344 - PERIOD OF PERMIT
VOTED if the permit is granted, the period of the permit shall be 10 years.
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RESOLUTION 1345 - 10:00 P.M. CLOSING
VOTED if the permit is granted, the restaurant shall be closed no later than
10:00 P.M. and all services shall cease no later than 10:30 P.M. (5 yes and 2 no).
RESOLUTION 1346 - REQUEST MAP OF LAYOUT
VOTED to instruct the Mayor to convey our decisions to Mr. Underwood, that the Board
has discussed the granting of a permit for operation of a restaurant -bar in the
Stone House and has resolved one or two questions:
1. Regarding the period for which such a permit may be granted, and
2. Regarding the closing hour if a permit is granted.
The Board now wishes to receive from him and the Village Green a formal application
with an appropriate map indicating the physical layout of the restaurant.
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RESOLUTION 1347 - APPROVE PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
VOTED to approve the amount of $42.62 to reimburse Petty Cash for the Clerk.
(Formalize at regular meeting.)
Trustee Nelson reported for the Building Committee and presented preliminary plans
dated October 2, 1968, drawn by Tallman and Tallman, Architects. The architect's
estimate for construction and reconstruction is $103,000, which includes 10% for
contingencies and architect's fees. This figure does not include landscaping,
insurance or equipment, if any.
Attorney Sovocool was requested to research procedure and prepare Bond Resolution
for yreoentation at the November meeting.
RESOLUTION 1348 - ADOPT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI, SECTION 2.
VOTED to adopt amendment to Article XI Zoning. Section 2, Residence District as
follows:
SECTION 2. Residence District. In the Residence District, no building
shall be erected or extended and no land or building shall be used for
other than any of the following purposes:
1. a. Residence for not more than two families with a total of
not more than two other occupants residing in the residence, or
b. Residence for not more than one family with a total of
not more than three other occupants residing in the residence, or
c. Residence in which there is no family and a total of
not more than four occupants residing in the residence.
• Note: Underlining indicates proposed changes.
Attorney Sovocool presented amendments to the Town of Dryden Sewer Contract, District
No. 1 which were discussed.
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RESOLUTION 1349 - APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO DRYDEN SEWER
0 DISTRICT NO. 1 CONTRACT
VOTED to approve and incorporate amendments into the Town of Dryden Sewer District
No. 1 contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract as amended.
There was a discussion on Fire Truck bide relative to a bid received after opening
date from the Fire Equipment Placement Service in the amount of $3,611.00. Clerk
to check on procedure.
Adjourned 10:25 P.M.
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Vera W. Snyder
Village Clerk