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Home My WebLink About09-04-1991Wednesday, September 4, 1991 7:30 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 September 4, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. with Supervisor Melvin Pierce presiding. Members presents: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Theodore Testa Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Cortland Standard Newsreporter, Laura Jones; Douglas Staley, Fire Commissioner of the Cortlandville Fire Dept., and Mr. Angelo Cincotta of Blodgett Mills. The Town Board Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Melvin Pierce, at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of June 5, 1991 and June 19, 1991. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of July 30, 1991 and August 6, 1991. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #176 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers 287-295 $ 1,412.76 General Fund B 101-107 $ 3,948.31 Highway Fund 278-293 $53,293.77 Water Fund 171-178 $ 7,608.93 Capital Projects 99-106 $60,792.75 Supervisor Melvin Pierce gave privilege of the floor to Councilman Edwin O'Donnell. Councilman O'Donnell reported that he had received a telephone call from Angelo Cincotta from Blodgett Mills. He was concerned about the unsightly property located across the road from him, which is owned by Kris Larsen. Mr. Larsen owns the Plastic and Metal Recycling plant which employees 8 to 10 people. Mr. Larsen had agreed to clear his property of debris, and it has not been done. Councilman O'Donnell reported that he has driven down to the area, and agrees that the problem still exists. A discussion was held concerning the problem. 128 Wednesday, September 4, 1991 PAGE 2 Councilman O'Donnell requested Supervisor Pierce to write a letter to Mr. Larsen to praise his accomplishments to date, but advise him that it will be necessary -to clear his property of debris so that it would be more appealing to neighbors and others who happen to drive into the area. Privilege of the floor was also granted to Doug Staley, Commissioner of the Cortlandville Fire District. He informed the Town Board that they were recently inspected by the Federal EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, and have been cited by them for possible contamination of the Aquifer because of the floor drains at the Fire Station. Their Board has determined that the only solution to the problem is to be allowed to connect into the Town's sewer system, if possible. They have been given 30 days to correct this. A discussion was held concerning the request. The Town's sewer lines are on the other side of the road at that location. Sewer lines have been installed by the contractor at the new student housing project, but the lines have not been dedicated to the Town. It would be very costly to run lines from the other direction. It will be the responsibility of the Fireman to install laterals. The Fireman are no longer washing their vehicles inside the station because of the problem. This must be corrected before bad weather arrives. McNeill Engineering and Buck Environmental Labs. are performing studies of their dry well to see if there are any contaminates. Commissioner Staley requested permission to have the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, assist them to solve the problem. RESOLUTION ##177 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO ASSIST FIREMAN WITH POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO HOOK INTO TOWN SEWER LINES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, is hereby authorized and directed to assist the Fire Commissioners for the best possible plan of hooking their building into the Town Sewer System and report his findings back to the Town Board for review. Councilman O'Donnell referred to the letter received from Town Engineer, Hayne Smith regarding the Groton Avenue Plaza/Luker Road Sewer Project. Has his concerns of the contractors not starting the job been satisfied? Supervisor Pierce reported that the Town will carry out the threat of a $2,500.00 a day penalty if the job is not completed on schedule. A meeting has been scheduled with the contractor and Town Engineer to address these concerns. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file an appreciation letter to Ken Andrews from NYS Parks and Recreation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was to recognize Ken Andrews for his contribution in assisting with the 1991 NYS Parks Senior Games which was a great success. Wednesday, September 4, 1991 PAGE 3 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file correspondence from Congressman Sherwood Boehiert to Councilman Thorpe in regards to 'the 1991 Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant for Blodgett Mills. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Announcements to award the Grants are expected to be made early September. Any information about the Grant awards, Congressman Boehlert will contact Councilman Thorpe immediately. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file information received from US Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato in regards to the 1991 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant for Blodgett Mills. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from Friendly's Ice Cream in regards to the status of an easement with them. All voting aye, the motion was carried. They have not received the Easement Agreement executed by them at the request of Roger Branchini which was needed for installing sewer lines on his property. They requested assistance from the Town regarding this as it appears that the sewer lines are in. RESOLUTION #178 ACKNOWLEDGE AQUIFER PERMIT REQUEST FROM MASONIC LODGE NO 470, AND SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request for an Aquifer Special Permit has been received from Masonic, Lodge No 470 to construct a building on Rt 13 in the Town, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the request shall be forwarded to the proper agencies for review and recommendation, and further RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for October 2, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. on the matter. RESOLUTION 0179 APPROVE PLUMBER REQUEST OF JON HAMMOND FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Jon Hammond of Hammond Heating & Plumbing Systems, Inc. to install water and sewer connection in the town is hereby approved, and RESOLVED , that his name shall be added to the approved plumber list. Wednesday, September 4, 1991 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #180 AUTHORIZATION FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS - CAPITAL PROJECTS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $687.50 from the General Fund A Surplus, and $1,3581.53 from the Water Fund Surplus into the Capital Project Fund. This is for the following projects which have not been bonded: Town Hall Expansion = $ 687.50 Blue Creek Water Tank= $1,3581.53 Total $1,4269.03 RESOLUTION #181 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FAX MACHINE FOR TOWN HALL IN 1991 BUDGET Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Town Justice Mardis Kelsen provided information regarding cost and needs of a fax machine for the offices of the Town, and WHEREAS, other departments have expressed needs of these services, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that approval was granted to purchase a fax machine for -the Town Hall and funds shall be included in the 1992 budget to include a fax machine and operating expenses. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting, and convene to an executive session to discuss pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisors office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the executive session, and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. ,,."Respectful 1 y/ mi tted , Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville