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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-1991H6 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1992 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on November 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., in regards to the 1992 Preliminary Budget. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Theodore Testa Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Fire Commissioners, Bob Payne, Tom Honour, Angelo Cincotta, Doug Staley, & Jack Harvey; Newsreporter, Laura Jones; and many residents from the Town. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Melvin Pierce at 7:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Supervisor Pierce reported that the Preliminary Budget for 1992, at present, shows a 50 cent increase in the tax rate. Many hours have gone into preparing this budget due to reductions of State Aid from the State also the Sales Tax revenue is down. Supervisor Pierce has held discussions with the Highway Superintendent today, together they have made cuts in that area which would lower the rate to a 21 cent increase. Supervisor Melvin Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to those present, for comments or question. A discussion was held between the Councilman regarding removing the funds allocated for building a salt shed for the Highway Department. Questions were heard from residents in attendance for several line items within the budget such as Libraries, Recreation funds, cost of employee benefits, an explanation of Contingency funds, and others. Assessor David Briggs, explained the process of allowed exemptions for industry. He advised that the In -Lieu -of -Tax involving Pall Trinity has expired. Supervisor Pierce and Deputy Supervisor Thorpe forewarned that cutting the budget too much may cause the Town to be in a deficit situation next year. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 0 L- J • 1 The Public Hearing was closed at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 1981 7:30 P.N. PUBLIC HEARING PALL TRINITY - AQUIFER PERMIT A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on November 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., concerning the Aquifer Permit application for Pall Trinity Micro Corporation. Memberspresent: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Theodore Testa Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Runosey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Fire Commissioners, Bob Payne, Tom Honour, Angelo Cincotta, Doug Staley, & Jack Harvey; Newsreporter, Laura Jones; and many residents from the Town. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Melvin Pierce at 8:30 p.m. following the Public Hearing of the 1982 Budget. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Supervisor Pierce state that Pall Trinity desires to build a 20' x 20' addition to provide for tooling storage. The project has been recommended for approYal by the County and Town Planning Boards. Supervisor Melvin Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to those present for comments or questiona. No comments were heard. Councilman Thorpe made o motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. 148 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 7:30 P.M. REGULAR 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 Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Theodore Testa Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Fire Commissioners, Bob Payne, Tom Honour, Angelo Cincotta, Doug Staley, & Jack Harvey; Newsreporter, Laura Jones; and many residents from the Town. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor Melvin Pierce at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by two Public Hearings. RESOLUTION #206 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT - PALL TRINITY Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Pall Trinity for property located on Route 281, for an Aquifer Special Permit, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Cortland county Planning Board and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended this project, therefore BE IT RESOLVED. the Town Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Pall Trinity, will have no significant impact on the environment. RESOLUTION ##207 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT -PALL TRINITY Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize approval of an application for an Aquifer Special Permit, submitted by Pall Trinity, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of September 24, 1991. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 1 1 14- Wednesday, November 6, 1991 PAGE 2 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'DOnrleil, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of October 16, 1991 and October 22, 1991. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #208 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FOR NOVEMBErt ;lotion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows, with the exception of voucher 41';�4 from the Capital Projects, for the amount. of $87,O(_")2.92, as requested by Town Engineer, Havne Smith. General Fund A Voucher # 354-:3)62 $ 3,811.59 General Fund B 121-127 $ 3,987.05 Highway Fund 350-370 $52,790.42 Water Fund 213-225 $ 3,625.55 Sewer Fund 99-101 $ 239.51 Capital Pro -sects 122-123 $257310.46 A Town resident had requested to be placed on the agenda, but did not. attend. He would like a drop box available at the Town Hall for residents. A discussion was 'veld concerning this. No action was taken. councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a copy of a letter from Dr. Ambrose to Mrs. L. Barber Leach, to remove a fence which i s interfering with the access to the sewer line. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a copy of a letter sent to Mr. James V. Feuss of the Cortland County Health Department fr-c>rn Dr. Lee Ambrose's attorney, Mr. W1 11 lam Pomeroy in regards to the Ambroses selling 'lots in violation of she Public Health Law and also the concerns with the drainage. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman t.)'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter received from James V. Feuss of the Cortland County Health Department to Town Supervisor Melvin Pierce, concerning the On -Site individual Sewage Treatment Systems, Individual Wells, and inspections and Permits. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The County Health Department is considering raising their permit .Fees. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Mr. J. Robert Messinger of Cortland County Department of Solid Waste. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter asked if the Town was going to continue with the Recycling Drop Sites in 1992. 150 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #209 APPROVE TWO NEW STREET LIGHTS ON MCLEAN ROAD BY FAIRVIEW DRIVE AND STUPKE ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from Harold Jeffery who resides at 612 McLean Road, Cortlandville, for a street light, and WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush has reviewed the situation and has written a report in favor of the request, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does approve the placement of two new street lights in the Town at the intersection of Fairview Drive and McLean Road and one past Stupke Road and McLean Road between houses #628 and #612. Mr. August Corsivo proposed a plan concerning the drainage problem on Bell Drive. A solution must occur to allow him to receive approval from the Town Planning Board to continue his project. A discussion was held whereby it was explained that the Town is not allowed to perform on private property. Mr. Corsivo and Kathy Pierce agreed to have meetings with the neighbors involved and attempt to get the matter solved. If they can succeed, they will return. RESOLUTION #210 AUTHORIZE USE OF MEETING ROOM FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY NYS D.E.C. - "LUKER ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING" Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request has been received from NYS D.E.C. for the use of the Town's meeting room to conduct an Administrative Public Hearing in regards to the proposed "Railroad Crossing on Luker Road, and WHEREAS, it was explained to them that employees of the Town or residents could be passing through the area at the time. therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the NYS D.E.C. use of the meeting room on Wednesday, December 4, 1991 at 10:00 A.M. to conduct an Administrative Public Law Hearing for the proposed Railroad Crossing on Luker Road. A. motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file an official notice from Milo C. Neely -Post 775, American Legion Dept. of New York, -to renew its liquor license. The American Legion is located at 2933 Route 41, McGraw, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 1 1 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 PAGE 4 A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a letter from United Refining Company of Pennsylvania with the intent to renew their liquor license for the Kwik Fill MO311, West & McLean.Road, Cortland, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #211 AUTHORIZE FEE INCREASE FOR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATION IN THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Thorpe • Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYES ADOPTED WHEREAS, NYS Dept. of Health has increased its fee for certified copies of Birth and Death records, and WHEREAS, the fee schedule for Marriage Licenses is set by the local municipality for certified copies, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a fee increase from $5.00 to $10.00 per copy for each Certification of Marriage Registration, certified copy, or certified transcript of marriage, effective immediately. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a Petition opposing the Special Franchise Assessment for the 1991 Tax Roll, for New York Telephone. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Leslie L. Shepard, owner of Automotive Enterprises, LTD, in regards to hooking into the Village of Homer sewer line. The EPA has notified Mr. Shepard that he can no longer use his property to dispose of garage waste water. All voting aye, the motion was carried RESOLUTION #212 FORWARD LETTER TO COUNTY LEGISLATURE OPPOSING BUDGETARY RESTRICTIONS OF 1992 BUDGET OF SHERIFF'S PATROL Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED • WHEREAS, the members of the Gortlandviile Town Board are fully aware of the financial problems currently being faced by the County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Town Board realizes that one of the primary functions of any legislative body is to protect the lives and property of the citizenry within its jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandvilie has no law enforcement capability other than the State Police and the County Sheriff's Department, and WHEREAS, the State Police manpower is seriously depleted, with no indication that the local barracks will be brought up to full complement, and WHEREAS, over half of the responses by the Sheriff's highway patrol result from activity in the Town of Cortlandville, Wednesday, November 6, 1991 PAGE 5 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Board, in the strongest possible terms, encourages the County Legislature to refrain from imposing - budgetary restrictions on the Sheriff's Department which would clearly reduce the extent of law enforcement in the Town of Cortlandville, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is directed to forward -his resolution to the clerk of the Cortland County Legislature, with copies going to Richard Tupper, George Poole and Sheriff Duane Whiteman. The Town Attorney addressed the Town Board regarding the dedication of the roads within the Walden Oaks subdivision. Mr. Rumsey stated these roads are close to completion and he would like to review the documents and titles regarding these roads before they are dedicated to the Town. There are specifications set for the building of roads within the Town. One of which the final top coat needs to be placed on the road, which has not been done at this time. The Town Attorney stated a developer usually deposits into an account monies in an approved bank for security towards the road. In this case a "Letter of Credit" has been proposed to the Town Board. This "Letter of Credit" is from a sister corporation of Barden -Robeson Corp. Mr. Rumseyy stated the Town Board would need to make a decision regarding what they would except. Councilman Rocco stated he would prefer the roads to be totally completed, per the specifications of the Town before the roads are dedicated. Highway Superintendent Carl Bush stated it would be to the benefit of the Town if the Walden Oaks development placed the final top coat on the road. It was stated there are a number of homes under construction at this time. Some banks do not concede to loaning of monies for mortgages until a road is dedicated to that municipality. Dave Olp, representing Barden -Robeson stated the ditches will be hydro seeded in the spring. The roads have been topped with two surfaces. Barden -Robeson will be delaying the third top coat for approximately three years. Mr. Olp believes the roads are ready to be dedicated. Councilman Thorpe stated the dedication of a road should be a clear cut ordeal. When the road is completed according to the Towns specifications, then it should at that time be dedicated. When there are loose ends, dedication should not occur. Mr. Thorpe added he does not believe the Town should be encouraged to accept a proposition of a somewhat completed road nor a "Letter • of Credit". Mr. Olp stated the Milo Corp. has given out over $80,000. in letters of credit to Niagara Mohawk, NYSEG and others. The letter of credit should not have any bearing, if the funds are located in a bank account or with a corporation. It was stated it has been the policy of the Town in the past to accept roads based upon necessary funds from the developer deposited within a bank account. 153 Wednesday, November 6, 1991 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #213 ACCEPT DEDICATION OF WALDEN OAKS ROADS SUBJECT TO: TOWN ATTORNEY REVIEW AND SUFFICIENT FUNDS BEING HELD IN BANK Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr. David Olp, representing Barden -Robeson, requested approval from the Town Board to dedicate the roads within the Walden Oaks Subdivision, and WHEREAS, a Letter of Credit was proposed, and was not accepted by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, it has been the policy of this Town to accept unfinished roads within a development, upon a deposit of funds within a bank account, and proof of such is provided to the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board will accept the dedication of the roads of the Walden Oaks Subdivision, subject to the Town Attorney's review and approval, and provided the necessary funds are deposited. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session in the matter of obtaining a right-of-way. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office: A motion was made by Councilman Testa, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, 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 Councilman Rocco, seconded &-i Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. RpIsActivel ubm0ted... Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville