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Home My WebLink About04-01-1992211 1 1 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1992 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ENVIROSOUND RECOVERY INC, AQUIFER PERMIT A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on April 1, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. concerning an Aquifer Permit. Members present: Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Theodore Testa Edwin O'Donnell Pauline Parker Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; CEO, Bruce Weber; Town Attorney, John Ryan; Newsreporter, John Blackwell; Charles Seymour of Envirosound Recovery Inc., and several area residents. The Public Hearing was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 7:30 p.m. following the Regular Town Board Meeting. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe addressed the Town Board to say that Aquifer Permit for Envirosound Recovery, Inc. has been reviewed by the County Planning Board and also the Town Planning Board. Deputy Supervisor Raymond Thorpe offered the privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Attorney, John Ryan explained the required process of SEQRA requirements. Code Enforcement Office, Bruce Weber, reported that the Town Planning Board has reviewed the assessment form submitted to them, and have recommended that the Town Board request the NYS Regional DEC be named as Lead Agency for this project. It would be the responsibility of the Lead Agency to determine if the Environmental Impact Statement is necessary. Mr. Charles Seymour, of Envirosound Recovery, Inc. explained the process and how the mobile unit, which functions like a furnace, would work. No residue nor ash is left after processing. There are other similar facilities, and one is under construction near Albany, NY. They expect to be in operation in June of this year. Other operations are on permanent sites. This one is mobile. Mr. Seymour explained the strict requirements set forth by New York State. Public Hearing PAGE 02 Mr Seymour offered to answer questions of those in attendance. Many questions and concerns were heard. The main concern by those in attendance was how often, and who would be monitoring all factors involved of the operation. Code Enforcement Office, Bruce Weber, reported that during his discussions with the State Agencies, they have advised that NYS DEC will not be regulating or monitoring this project on a regular basis. They are required to adhere to the permit process. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:35 p.m. 1 1 Wednesday, April 1, 1992 7:00 P.M. 213 71 1 1 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 Deputy Supervisor Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present: Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Edwin O'Donnell Theodore Testa Pauline Parker Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; and Newsreporter, John Blackwell. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. RESOLUTION #66 AWARD BID FOR CRUSHED LIMESTONE DELIVERY TO CASE TRUCKING Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush was authorized to let out bids for delivery of crushed stone per Resolution #53 of March 4, 1992, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and read aloud on March 25, 1992 at 3:00 p.m. by the Town CLerk from the following: Mix Brothers, Freeville NY per schedule Suit-Kote Corp., Cortland, NY per schedule Don Ford Farms, Cortland, NY per schedule Case Trucking, Groton, NY per schedule Carter Trucking, Cincinnatus, NY per schedule WHEREAS, a certificate of non -collusion was attached to each bid submitted, and WHEREAS, all bids received were given to the Highway Sup't., Carl Bush for review, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid for crushed limestone materials to Case Trucking, 302 Pleasant Valley, Groton, New York, per submitted schedule. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve the Town Board Minutes of November 6, 1991, November 20, 1991, February 19, 1992, and March 4, 1992, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Test, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of February 25, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. APRIL 1, 1992 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION #67 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers# 138-152 $ 4,153.93 General Fund B 20- 22 $ 272.62 Highway Fund 79-102 $16,783.89 Water Fund 52- 67 $31,864.20 Sewer Fund 28- 34 $15,205.73 Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe read aloud the announcement from Mr Frank Barbieri inviting the Town Board and residents to attend a meeting on April 16, 1992 at 9:00 a.m., upstairs in the legislature room. The meeting is to discuss a Balloon Festival to be held on May 1, 2, and 3rd, which is being sponsored by the Rotary Club. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the announcement. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file response letters from Assemblyman Michael J. Bragman, Senator James L. Seward, Assemblyman Clarence D. Rappleyea, Senator Ralph J. Marino, and Assembly Speaker, Saul Weprin. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letters offered their comments relating to our concerns regarding cuts to the Highway Funding Program CHIPS. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the annual statement of the Cortland County Self Insurance Fund. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Mayor Bellardini of the Village of Homer concerning the water and sewer lines issue. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Cortland County Highway Sup't., Walter J. Tennant, Jr. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised of future road repaving of county roads within the Town. 2115 APRIL 1, 1992 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #68 AUTHORIZE MODIFICATION OF THE WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT TAX FORMULA Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Town Assessor, David Briggs prepared several different options for review for adjusting the formula of the Water and Sewer Benefit Tax, and WHEREAS, after Town Board review and discussion, option #3 of the proposal was determined to be acceptable, as the contractor would still pay the portion of debt for the water tank, well, and the main distribution lines, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the formula for determining the water and sewer benefit tax is hereby modified as follows: 8). When a developer has, at their cost, installed the water and sewer lines within an approved subdivision, and dedicated to the Town, the benefit charge shall be 50% of the normal benefit tax until such time as the parcel has been sold or a residence is built. FURTHER RESOLVED, that this shall be effective with the 1993 tax rolls and collections. A discussion was held concerning the requests heard from developers regarding full assessment value on vacant lots. Also discussed was changing the formula of water and sewer benefit taxes for those property owners that have a corner lot. It was suggested that the road frontage charge would apply to only the frontage that is the street address of their property. Attorney Ryan reported that a meeting is scheduled with Dr. Ambrose to discuss extending sewer lines within his subdivision. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a notification from the Dept. of State in regards to the 1990 Federal Census. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The population reported was 8,054. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the response from Senator James Seward regarding proposed taxing of public water systems. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #69 APPROVE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE VOTING MACHINE AND BUILDING FOR SCHOOL ELECTION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from the Cortland City School District to use the voting machine and the Town Hall for their election May 5, 1992, 216 APRIL 1, 1992 PAGE 4 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that approval is hereby granted for use of the Town voting machine and building for the elections of the Cortland City School District. RESOLUTION #70 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND TOWN CLERK CONFERENCES Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Town Clerk, Pauline H. Parker is hereby authorized to attend NYS Town Clerk Conference, April 26-29, 1992 and IIMC Town Clerk Conference May 17-21, 1992, and RESOLVED, that expenses of same shall be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a request from Mayor Walsh of the City of Cortland requesting the Town to adopt a resolution supporting the 50% of the 10 increased sales tax to be shared with the City, Towns and Villages. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #71 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 15, 1992 AT 5:30 P.M. FOR THE PROPOSED BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on April 15, 1992, at 5:30 p.m. for the proposed HUD Block Grant application. RESOLUTION #72 ADOPT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AS REQUIRED Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there were some revisions in the Community Development Plan, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt the Community Development Plan, and RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the necessary documents. RESOLUTION #73 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $565.20 from account #A1990.4 into account # A1650.2 for the new telephone systems. 2� 1 APRIL 1, 1992 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #74 AUTHORIZE CORTLAND FOREIGN MOTORS TO HOOK UP TO SEWER ON TERRACE ROAD AT OWNERS EXPENSE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr. Herbert Scherz, owner of Cortland Foreign Motors has requested that the Town connect his place of business into the Town Sewer System, and WHEREAS, Mr. Scherz has been advised by the Cortland County Health Department to hook into the sewer, and WHEREAS, the estimated cost to hook up to the sewer on Terrace Road would be $5,000 to $6,000., and WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville does not use public funds to benefit one business or individual, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Cortland Foreign Motors shall be allowed to connect into the Town Sewer Line on Terrace Road at the owners expense. RESOLUTION #75 AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH NEW ACCOUNT, G210 FOR WATER AND SEWER DEPT FOR SALE OF THE SHOWER HEADS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Department were authorized to purchase and sell water saving shower heads per Resolution #61 of March 18, 1992, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to establish a new account G210 and transfer $100.00 from G200 to G210 to establish the petty cash fund of $200.00 for the Water and Sewer Department for the sale of water saving shower heads. Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe discussed the request from the local Veterans to donate monies for the Veterans Memorial Park that is currently being constructed in the City of Cortland. Mr Thorpe reported that our Town Attorney has advised that it is permissible to give monies for a celebration, such as a Memorial Day Parade etc. but not for a memorial, however he is still researching the law. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the regular meeting, and conduct a Public Hearing for an Aquifer Permit. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was reconvened at 8:35 p.m., following the Aquifer Permit Public Hearing of Envirosound Recovery Inc. 218 APRIL 1, 1992 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #76 REQUEST NYS REGIONAL D.E.C. TO ACCEPT STATUS AS LEAD AGENCY IN THE AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF ENVIROSOUND RECOVERY INC. Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Aquifer Permit #1 of 1992 was submitted by Envirosound Discovery Inc., for their location on Rt #11 in Polkville,and WHEREAS, such request was forwarded to the County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board for their review and recommendation, and WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board has recommended that the NYS Regional D.E.C. be requested to be named as Lead Agency in this project, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby request that the NYS Regional D.E.C. be named as the Lead Agency. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. ResppctfullylSub m'tted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville L 1 1