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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-19921 1 Wednesday, April 15, 1992 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR BLODGETT MILLS AREA - HUD A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on April 15, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York for a Small Cities Community Development Grant Application for the Blodgett Mills Area. Members present: Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Edwin O'Donnell Theodore Testa Ronal Rocco Pauline Parker Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Town Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Assessor, David Briggs; Linda Armstrong of Thoma Developments and Newsreporter, Jon Blackwell. The Public Hearing was called to order by Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 5:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Linda Armstrong of Thoma Developments Inc, Cortland, NY explained the process and intent of the application that they are submitting to HUD for approval. They are resubmitting the same application that was turned down last year. A few minor changes have been made. At one time HUD wanted actual figures, now they would prefer estimated figures. The purpose of the grant, if approved, is to improve substandard buildings in the Blodgett Mills area. The intent is to assist those that are elderly, and low -to -moderate income. The application also includes a request of $12,500.00, by the Town, to build sidewalks in the area. The Town has dedicated $22,000.00 of in -kind services, which would include labor and equipment, to accomplish the project. There being no further questions, 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 closed at 5:40 p.m. 220 Wednesday, April 15, 1992 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 Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Edwin O'Donnell Theodore Testa Ronal Rocco Pauline Parker Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Others present were: Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Assessor, David Briggs; Newsreporter, Jon Blackwell, Resident, Kenneth Alberts; Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey and Linda Armstrong of Thoma Development. The Meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve, as written, the March 18, 1992 Town Board Minutes. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of March 24, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #77 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS APRIL 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 Voucher #153 - 171 $11,187.00 General Fund B 23 - 26 $ 6,298.19 Highway Fund 103 - 117 $ 7,757.82 Water Fund 68 - 83 $ 7,222.78 Sewer Fund 35 - 39 $ 680.51 Capital Projects 14 - 19 $ 6,304.73 Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file "News Items Record 1991" report from Town Historian, Alice Blatchley. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The reports of the various departments are on the table for review and are available for inspection, upon request, in the Town Clerk's Office. �1 1 1 221 APRIL 15, 1992 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION #78 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION FOR MCLEAN ROAD SEWER PROJECT - 1990 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Statement of Completion for the McLean Road Sewer Project - 1990, in the amount of $330,358.98, is hereby accepted and shall be received and filed. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file correspondence from Richard J. Elliott, Director of the Cortland County IDA. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The correspondence is in reference to a request for state funding for repairs to a number of railroad grade crossings in Cortland Co., specifically Route 281 in the vicinity of Pall Trinity Micro Corporation. It was announced that an invitation for the Town Board was received from the J.M.Murray Center, for their 25th Annual Meeting, which will be held on April 22, 1992 at Labrador Mountain Ski Area, Truxton, NY. Anyone interested may contact them for reservations. RESOLUTION #79 AUTHORIZE CONTRIBUTION TO VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK WITH IN -KIND SERVICES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was heard from several area veterans for contributions for the construction of a Veterans Memorial Park, and WHEREAS, after researching Town Law, it is not permissible to contribute taxpayers monies for such project, however it was the consensus that it is important to support our many veterans, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does herebv authorize the Highway Dept. of the Town to contribute - in -kind services to assist in the construction of the Veterans Memorial Park, for a total value of $1500.00. Deputy Supervisor Thorpe reported that he had requested the Assessor, David Briggs, to review our assessment program in regards to values of vacant lots owned by contractors, as requested by the Town Board. What would the impact be on property owners if those lots were assessed at 70%. Assessor, David Briggs advised that he has researched the request, and has looked for advice from those at the state level. The State has established programs of exemptions to property owners such as elderly and veteran exemptions etc, but there is no avenue for the Town to institute a program to grant relief for one class of property. Changing the benefit tax was permissible because it would only effect a district. Changing assessments would affect the whole Town. 2 �i 2 (J APRIL 15, 1992 PAGE 3 The Town Board cannot act or adopt procedures for schools or the County. This change would affect their tax levy. State Officials have advised that they would send information if there was another method. To date, he has received nothing. Assessor Briggs reported that he had reviewed the tax liability of several of the newer subdivisions in the Town. Their total tax liability on the whole development equaled 50 to 60 percent of the value that they are receiving for the sale of one lot. It was the intent of the Town Board to encourage development which would enlarge our water and sewer services in the Town. No action was taken. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file two letters received from Senator Ralph Marino, and Assemblyman Clarence D. Rappleyea in regards to the State Water Tax. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #80 APPROVE WATER & SEWER PLUMBER'S APPLICATION OF HAROLD MAYBURY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted from Harold Maybury, 270 Strong Road, Preble, New York to be allowed to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, such application included references and previous experience, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by Harold Maybury is hereby approved for both water and sewer connections, and further RESOLVED, that his name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #81 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW NO. 2 FOR THE YEAR 1992 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on May 6, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. for Local Law No. 2 for the year 1992 to provide new requirements for the size, placement and location of mobile homes. RESOLUTION #82 APPROVE MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE VOTING MACHINE FOR THE ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, McGraw Central School District sent a letter to 1 1 1 223 APRIL 15, 1992 PAGE 4 Town Supervisor, Melvin Pierce, requesting the use of the Cortlandville voting machine for their annual Budget Vote, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that approval is hereby granted for the McGraw Central School District to use the Cortlandville voting machine for Wednesday May 1, 1192 and allow the custodians to pick up the machine on May 5, 1992 to have it prepared for voting. RESOLUTION #83 APPOINT RONAL ROCCO AS AD HOC MEMBER TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY ADVISORY BOARD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request has been received from Douglas F. Jones, Chief Operator of the City of Cortland Wastewater Treatment Facility, for an appointment of an alternative person to serve on their Advisory Board, due to the absence of the Town Supervisor, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Councilman Ronal Rocco is hereby appointed as an Alternate ad hoc member, to represent the Town of Cortlandville on the Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board, effective immediately, with their next meeting scheduled April 20, 1992. RESOLUTION #84 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO WITHHOLD FICA AND MEDICARE FROM ELECTION INSPECTORS. PER IRS RULING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, NYS Audit and Control, NYS Social Security and the IRS have advised of a new ruling in regards to withholding taxes for anyone receiving monies over the limit of $100.00, and WHEREAS, those election inspectors who work more than one day during the year exceed the $100 limit on the monies paid to them, and because this year is a Presidential Election, more sittings are required of election inspectors, therefore BE IT RESOLVEd, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to withhold FICA and Medicare taxes from the monies paid to election inspectors, and process their payments through the Town payroll system. Councilman Rocco asked about the status of Tax Collection this year. Pauline Parker, Tax Collector, reported that this years collections compare to that in the past. Most bills are paid. A letter will be sent to every one that has an unpaid tax bill the beginning of next month. The law was changed last year concerning this. Taxes will be collected until the end of May. All unpaid bills are returned to the County Treasurers Office the first week of June. 224 APRIL 15, 1992 PAGE 5 The regular meeting was recessed to hold a Public Hearing concerning the Proposed Small Cities Community Development Grant Application for the Blodgett Mills Area. The regular meeting was reconvened following the Public Hearing. RESOLUTION #85 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN $392,918 SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR BLODGETT MILLS AREA Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Thoma Development Consultants was authorized to investigate and prepare a Small Cities Community Development Grant Application for housing rehabilitation in the Blodgett Mills area, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by the Cortlandville Town Board on April 15, 1992, and WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Town Board has reviewed that submitted from Thoma Development Consultants, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby approve the $392,918 Small Cities Community Development Grant Application presented for housing rehabilitation in the Blodgett Mills area, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Grant application to be submitted to HUD Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting and convene to an executive session to discuss possible litigation. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #86 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT REGARDING WATER LINES ON HIGHLAND ROAD AND RELEASE SECURITY CHECK TO WM. MCDERMOTT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, this Board adopted Resolutions No. 233 and 234 September 21, 1988 and Resolution No. 317 on December 20, 1989 resolving to hold a check in the amount of $35,000.00 from William McDermott relating to water lines and water pumps at the location of Highland Road and "Wood Edge" Subdivision, and APRIL 15, 1992 PAGE 6 225 1 1 WHEREAS, there currently exists no town -owned or serviced water lines from Highland Road to Wood Edge Subdivision, but a privately owned 6 or 8 inch line runs from the Highland Road Town water line to the William McDermott home (the only currently constructed home in Wood Edge Subdivision), and WHEREAS, said privately -owned 6 or 8 inch water line has insufficient pressure for water service for additional homes to be constructed in the "Wood Edge" Subdivision without an appropriate pump station being designed and constructed for such service, and WHEREAS, said privately -owned 6 or 8 inch water line is believed to be located within the right-of-way of a proposed road conditionally dedicated to the Town, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Supervisor is authorized to execute an easement, in form approved by the Town Attorney, to the appropriate owner, to maintain the existing private water line outside the proposed pavement area and within the right-of-way of the conditionally accepted road dedication running from Highland Road into the Wood Edge Subdivision, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to return to William McDermott the check #2396 payable to the Town of Cortlandville in the amount of $35,000.00 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Regular meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. t �Res`ectfully sub ►fitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville