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Wednesday, Seotember 18, 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, with Supervisor Melvin Pierce
Presiding.
Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce
Councilman Raymond Thorpe
Councilman Theodore Testa
Town Clerk Pauline Parker
Absent: Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Ronal Rocco
Others Present were: CEO, Bruce Weber; Town
Justice, Mardis Kelsen; Highway Superintendent, Carl
Bush; Town Attorney, Phillip P,umsey; Newsreporter, Laura
Jones, and several residents of the Blodgett Mills area.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Melvin Pierce at 5:00 p.m. He requested all those in
attendance to raise and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.
RESOLUTION 1182 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
SEPTEMBER
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A.
Vouchers 29+6-323 -
$12,41t .4S
General Fund B
108-110 =
362.36
Highway Fund
294--315 =
21 .3S6.47
Water- Fund
179-190 =
6,847.09
Sewer Fund
81- 88 =
27843.50
Capital Projects
107-111 =
5,648.76
Supervisor- !Melvin Pierce offered the privilege of
the floor- to Town Justice, Mardis Kelsen.
Ms. Kelsen was asked by the Town Board Members to
do some research on Fax Machines. The Board Members
have a proposal for a Panasonic Plain Paper Fax Machine
to be purchased by the Town of Cortlandville. After
reviewing State Bids for numerous Fax Machines, Mardis
felt strongly that the Panasonic would be the best
option. The Panasonic can take plain paper, it has all
the memory in going and outgoing, automatic redial.
There is a package to upgrade the memory from 12 to 30
pages, with a cost of $112.00. The Cost for the machine
alone is $1 2 , 0+6 . 00 , there is a 12 month warrantee after
12 months the service contract is $220.00 a year for a
service contract. There should not be any problems, but
Panasonic has an 800 number if there should be'any
problems or questions. There is a computer that will
hook up to the fax machine ne to find the problem if it
should brake down, 24 hour a day service. The machine
would be slit up, and maintained by a Panasonic
representative. The Representative would also teach us
how to use the Fax.
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RESOLUTION #183 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PANASONIC FAX
MACHINE FOR TOWN HALL
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Town Justice Mardis Kelsen is
hereby authorized to purchase a Panasonic Fax Machine to
be used by the employees of Town Hall.
Many Blodgett Mills residents voiced their concerns
about a single family home that was converted into a
four -Family home on Main Street in Blodgett Mills. Was
this approved by the Town Zoning process?
Town CEO, Bruce Weber spoke of the single family
home being converted without a permit and without being
approved by -the Town Planning Board. The Original owner
was Mr. Thomas Grassi. The house was purchased by
Bancorp Trust, Ltd., signed by Lowell Craft of DeRuyter,
and is the current landlord. He applied for a variance
to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which was denied. He
proceeded to rent the apartments, and has been notified
that he was in violation of the Town Regulations.
Attorney Rumsey explained that this matter may be
something that can be taken into local Civil Court.
Because the property is owned by a Corporation, any
action taken would have to be with the Corporation.
The Blodgett Mills Residents also concerned about
the possibility of contamination of neighboring wells
due to the fact that so many people are using the septic
system for the converted house. They contacted the
County Health Department but they stated they can not do
anything unless the system fails. They would need to be
contacted at that time, however they have no
jurisdiction to intervene now.
Judy Stone is currently living in one of the
apartments, along with her husband and three children,
in the four unit house. There are only two apartments
rented at the present time.
Mrs. Stone apparently is paying the electrical bill
for her apartment and part of the apartment above hers.
Mrs. Stone spoke to a representative from Niagara Mohawk
about the bill and was told that the tenant above her is
paying a low bill. Charles Wilcox did inspect the
electrical system and it passed inspection for the
interior wiring.
There were concerns about parking expressed.
Tenants are parking on the lawn and in the street.
The Blodgett Mills residents are also concerned
about junk cars and tires starting to pile up at the
location of -the old store on Main Street. This has
recently been purchased by someone else and they are
hoping that this problem can be taken care of now,
before it becomes a big problem. An old truck has also
been setting there for a long time.
The residents also requested that a four way stop
sign be placed at the intersection there.
Supervisor Pierce advised that because those roads
were County Roads, it would be necessary to present a
petition, forward the request to the County and the
State. The State will make the final discission, and
direct the County to place the sign, if approved.
Supervisor Pierce reported that improvements to the
Ball Park in Blodgett Mills are happening. Local
industries are contributing, which is appreciated.
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Mr. Richard Elliott. Executive Director, of Cortland
County Economic Development Committee, was granted
privilege of the floor.
Ile informed the Town Board Members that he was
seeking financial support for the County's Economical
Development Program. Part of their program is the
Cortland County Industrial Development Agency, or the
IDA. For several years they have received monies from
the City of Cortland for the Town's contribution tc
their program. This was an agreement, with all parties
concerned, due to the loans between the City of Cortland
and Pali Trinity Micro Corp. Because this loan shall
soon; expire, it is :,,ecessary to ask the Town to continue
to contribute to their program.
He discussed past accomplishments and some projects
they are working on now. A discussion period followed.
The new di rectory of the IDA was given to Town
Board members for their future use.
RESOLUTION #184 AUTHORIZE TOWN CONTRIBUTION TO THE
CORTLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PROGRAM FOR 1992 _
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town has contributed to the Cortland County
Economic Development Agency program in the past, per an
agreement ,,,, i th the C i of Cortland and their loan wit; r
Pall Trinity Micro Corp.; and
WHEREAS, such loan shall soon expire, and a request has
been heard that, the Town continue to contribute, as we
have received many benefits from their program,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby,
authorize coritr,ibuting $15,000.00, annually to thie
Cortland County Economic Development Agency, and further
RESOLVED, that such funds will be assigned to the 1992
Budget of the Town of Cortiandvilie.
RESOLUTION! #185 ACCEPT DEED AND ABSTRACT FOR
BLODGETT MILLS PARK LAND
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT
RESOLVED,
that the deed and abstract dated
November
16, '1990
from James P. Byrnes Jr. and Ramona M.
Byrnes,
conveying
the property on Kellogg Road to the
Town for
purposes
of park land and topsoil, has been
filed in
the County
Clerk's Office and shall hereby be
received
and filed
in the Town Clerk's Office.
RES: LUTIGiJ
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ACCEPT DEED FOR ROADS FOR QUAIL
RIDGE
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the deed and abstract dated July
29, 1990 conveying the roads for Quail Ridge of the
Quail Ridge Subdivision, owned by David J. Yaman,
William F. Coati and Michael R. Stokoe. and Has been filed
in the County Clerk's Office and shall hereby be
received and filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
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Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to receive and file a letter from
Senator James L. Seward. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
The letter advised that the request for a Grant on
behalf of the Polkville Fire hydrants has not been
included in the State's 1991-92 Budget.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter received
from Frederick Beck Jr, Attorney for Friendly's Ice
Cream Corp.. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter was regarding an easement and Right -of -
Way Agreement for the sewer project of the owner of the
Student Housing project.
A discussion was held concerning this matter.
Attorney Rumse_v advised the Town Board that the delay of
this matter has occurred because of the complexity of
it. He could not proceed until he received an
indemnification agreement, which he now has. As soon as
he has received a map, the easement process shall be
completed.
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush, reported that
the owner of the Student Housing Project will soon
dedicate the sewer line, along the road only, to the
Town. They will be checking the pumping station and
make a determination later.
A discussion was held concerning the current status
of -the Alternative Veteran Exemption. A request had
been received to review it and hopefully change it so
that the Vietnam Veterans would be eligible. Information
was received from Assessor David Briggs, explaining the
program. The matter was referred to the Town Attorney
for his review. No action was taken.
A motion was made Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Testa to receive and file a letter from Earl
and Betty Wild, owners of the Golden Lunch Restaurant,
West Road, in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
The letter advised that they were renewing their
beer and wine license at that location.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Testa to receive and file a correspondence
from Bruce Weber to Mr. Kenneth Burnham, Manager- of
Cortland Estates Mobile Home Park. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The letter is in regards to the consolidation of
lots 8, 9, and 25 in the mobil park.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Testa to receive and file correspondence from
Edith Carrier, of 31 Locust Ave., Cortlandville, to CEO
Bruce Weber. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter is in regards to Zoning regulation
violations in her neighborhood.
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A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Testa to receive and file a letter from
Raymond D. Franco, of SUNY Cortland College. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The letter expressed concern about a gate located
near the Pineview Apartments on a steep graded hillside.
They requested that the gate be relocated.
A discussion was held whereby it was determined
that the gate is not an access gate. It was put there
for those playing ball, only. Mr. Pierce stated that he
has discussed this matter with Mr. Franco.
No action was taken.
RESOLUTION 1137 APPROVE MONIES TO BE BUDGETED FOR
NEW PHONE SYSTEM - 1992
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, information has been received from our current
telephone supplier to update the current system, which
is completely filled with; no room for expansion, and
WHEREAS, when necessary, such process shall be let out
for bid purposes, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that monies shall be budgeted in the
1992 budget, not to exceed $10,000, for a new telephone
system for the Town Hall.
RESOLUTION 088 APPOINT KAREN BETTERS AS SECRETARY
TO THE CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BARD
AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS _
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED; Karen Betters is hereby appointed
secretary to the Cortlandville Planning Board and Zoning
Board of Appeals due to the death of Mildred Brookins.
Councilman Testa asked if something was being done
for Mrs. Brookins.
Supervisor Pierce reported that a plaque will be
purchased to coincide with the one for Lelan Brookins.
More information will be forthcoming.
Supervisor Pierce reported that he had received a
recommendation from David Plew, Chairman of the Town
ZBA. He reported that a recommendation was also
received from past member, Oscar Taylor.
A discussion was held whereby it was the consen&us
of the Board that Supv. Pierce will discuss the matter
further with Mr. P1ew.
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RESOLUTION #189 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer from the following
accounts:
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1990.4 A1910.4 $466.00
87310.2 B7310.4 $108.85
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting and
ad.iourn to an executive to discuss a matter of
litigation. All voting ave, the motion was carried.
The following information was received from the
Supervisor's office.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and
reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting ave, the
motion was carried.
No action was taken.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to adjourn the regular meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
-R se ctf u l l y Subm ' tted ,
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Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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