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Home My WebLink About02-20-1991Wednesday, February 20r 1991 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL PERMIT - BERGMAN ASSOCIATES A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on February 20, 1991 at 5:00 o'clock p.m. concerning a Aquifer Special Permit. Members present: Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilmen, Theodore Testa Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Others present were: Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; CEO, Bruce Weber; Nancy Jarvis, County Planning Department; David Yemen, Kevin Woodman, Bergman Associates; Niagara Mohawk, Charles Tucker; Jim Yemen, Lois Schmeider, Eugene Schepker, Kathy Wickwire and her mother. Deputy Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order. The Town Clerk read the legal notice as was posted and filed. Nancy Jarvis recommended that the Town Board make the same recommendations as did the Cortland County Planning Department, which have been submitted. No other comments or questions were heard. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the public hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. 22 Wednesday, February 20, 1991 5:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on February 20, 1991 at 5:00 p,m. with Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present: Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, Theodore Testa Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Others present were: Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; CEO, Bruce Weber; Nancy Jarvis, County Planning Department; David Yaman, Kevin Woodman, Bergman Associates; Niagara Mohawk, Charles Tucker; Jim Yaman, Lois Schmei.der, Eugene Schepker, Kathy Wickwire and her mother. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a Public Hearing for a Aquifer Special Permit for Bergman Associates. RESOLUTION 439 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FEBRUARY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #60-85 $26,816.74 General. Fund B 13-18 14,78B.21 Highway Fund 55-72 5,508.12 Water- Fund 30-39 10,521.2E Sewer Fund 16-22 39,406.44 Capital Projects 5-8 2,899.20 Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe gave privilege of the floor- to Nancy Jarvis. Isis. Jarvis stated that a call came from the DEC to her yesterday in regards to the former South Hill Landfill. The former landfill is Officially on the inactive hazardous waste state list. She stated that the inactive list means individuals are not currently dumping there. Ms. Jarvis stated that a meeting will be held on Monday, the 25th of February, in regards to Water Quality, in the County Office building. She stated she would like to see individuals from the Town Board attend. Councilman O'Donnell reported to the Town Board that he audited the Town Clerks books and found everything to be in order. He stated the Town Clerk has a large responsibility dealing with large amounts of money. Deputy Supervisor- Thorpe stated he had recently audited the Justice Department books. 1 1 C M, Wednesday, February 20, 1991 PAGE 2 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to •receive and file a letter from the NYS Department of Transportation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Letter was in regards to a request to lower the speed limit on McDonald Road, which was denied. A copy of this letter- wi11 be sent to thE- petitioners from McDonald Road. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Howard & Dorothy Benjamin, D/B/A Buff & Wills. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was notification that they have applied for an off premises Renewal Retail Beer Licence. RESOLUTION #40 REFER NIAGARA MOHAWK - AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT TO COUNTY PLANNING Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell. VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Niagara Mohawk has submitted a request for a Special Permit to build a new electric substation, and WHEREAS, the next process of acquiring a Special Permit for developing over the Aquifer- is review by other Boards, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application for a Special Permit submitted by Niagara Mohawk is referred to the Cortland County Planning Beard and the Town Planning Board for review, Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco to receive and file a notice -from NYSDEC Division of Regulatory Affairs. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The notice is concerning a new positive declaration for Cortland Housing Group. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco to receive and file a letter from the Tuniso•n Laboratory Located on Gracie Road. All Voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was an appreciation letter- to Carl Bush, Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Board for their exceptional Help in consultation of the service road and parking lot at the Tunison Laboratory. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file a letter from Senator Seward. All votirig aye, the• motion was carried. The letter was in regards to a reduction in the grant for Lamont Circle Project. Because of New York States financial difficulty the grant will be reduced to $95,000. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file -the 1991 agreement between Atlantic Inland. All voting aye, 'the motion was carried. Wednesday, February 20, 1991 PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file a letter from Francis Casullo of the law office of Fitzgerald, Taylor, Pomeroy and Armstrong. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Letter was in regards to John Murdock's Excavation, Inc. The Town Board reviewed Part II of the Environmental Assessment Form relating to an application for a Special Permit received from Bergman Associates. RESOLUTION #41 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - SPECIAL PERMIT #9 OF 1990 BERGMAN ASSOCIATES Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, application was made by Bergman Associates for an Aquifer Protection Special Permit and a Public hearing was duly held by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency, for this project has reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form required per the State Environmental Quality Review Act, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby declare that the proposed project of Bergman Associates will have no significant impact on the environment, and RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign a Negative Declaration regarding this application. RESOLUTION #42 APPROVE SPECIAL PERMIT #9 OF 1990 - BERGMAN ASSOCIATES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTE: ALL AYE/ ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize approval of an Aquifer Protection Special Permit #9 of 1990 to Bergman Associates. RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes such permit with the conditions the Cortland County Planning Department has set forth. RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE LETTER TO NIAGARA MOHAWN TO INSTALL STREET Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE, ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to Niagara Mohawk to start the process for installing e street light on pole #39, on the Mclean Rd. near Deerfield Heights. 25 Wednesday, February 20, 1991 PAGE '4 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file a letter from Farmers Home Administration. All aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards to the availability of loans through Farmers Home Administration for the Town. RESOLUTION 444 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF STEVEN MARONEY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from Steven Maroney to be approved to make water and sewer connections within the Town. and WHEREAS, such application has been reviewed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve Steven Maroney to install water and sewer- connections within the Town. RESOLUTION #k45 AUTHORIZATION TO SET UP NEW ACCOUNT JUDGEMENT AND CLAIMS - A1930.4 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to set up a new budget appropriation account A1930.4 for Judgments and Claims. RESOLUTION 446 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $206.11 from Contingent A1990.4 to A1930.4, Judgement and Claims for a judgement owed to Robert Witty. RESOLUTION 447 AUTHORIZE TO TRANSFER MONIES (''lotion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer- $2,400.00 from the Sewer Fund G Surplus into the Capital Project Fund. This is fo•r the Groton Ave. Plaza\Route 281 & Luker Road Area Sewer Project. 26 Wednesday, February 20, 1991 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #48 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT NOVELLI & CO. TO COMPLETE THE PLANS FOR TOWN HALL EXPANSION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor- is hereby authorized and directed to contact Novelli & Co. to authorize them to complete the plans for the Town Hall expansion that were commenced by them. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Testa., to recess the Regular Meeting and convene to an Executive Session in the mater of a personnel problem. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office: A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Meeting and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was Taken. A motion was made by Counilcman Testa, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. all voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Respec ively -iubmitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville