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Home My WebLink About05-20-1992231 Wednesday, May 20,1992 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: Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Ronal Rocco Deputy Clerk, Patty O'Mara Absent: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town resident, Mr. William Pauldine with Attorney, James Baranello, and Newsreporter, Trish Prospero. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. He requested those in attendance to rise and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. RESOLUTION # 94 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS MAY 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 193-215 $12,883.99 General Fund B 31- 36 2,750.11 Highway Fund 146-165 11,809.08 Water Fund 98-109 10,797.22 Sewer Fund 49- 62 88,190.12 Capital Projects 21- 24 1,804.61 Deputy Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No comments were heard. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from Senator James L. Seward concerning the Chips program. All Voting aye, the motion was carried. He reported that monies were kept in the new state budget for the Chips Program. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter from Senator Alfonse D'Amato concerning the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 23; MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION # 95 AUTHORIZE PREPARATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR PAULDINE PROPERTY ON BELL DRIVE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr. William Pauldine is attempting to sell his property on Bell Drive and has requested the Town Board to accept a drainage easement to complete the necessary process, and WHEREAS, the drainage situation has been reviewed by many with expertise and experience of such, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the preparation of a drainage easement for the property of William Pauldine on Bell Drive on the east side of Lot #4, with conditions as required by the Town Highway Sup't., and FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of such easement is subject to approval of the Town Highway Sup't. and the Town Attorney. RESOLUTION # 96 RECEIVE PETITION TO REDUCE SPEED LIMIT ON SEARS ROAD AND FORWARD TO COUNTY AND NECESSARY AGENCIES Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Town residents appeared before the Town Board and requested the speed limit be reduced on the Sears Road and were advised to present a petition, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the petition of the residents of the Sears Road is hereby received and filed, and further RESOLVED, that the petition and request is forwarded to the County Highway Sup't. as the Sears Road is a County Road. RESOLUTION # 97 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF HUD APPLICATION FOR "BLODGETT MILLS REVITALIZATION AREA." Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby acknowledge receiving a copy of the application from Thoma Development Consultants for the Blodgett Mills Revitalization Area which was submitted to HUD. 1 1 1 233 MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION # 98 ACKNOWLEDGE REQUEST FROM TOWN ZONING BD. OF APPEALS REGARDING ILLUMINATED SIGNS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from the Town Zoning Bd. of Appeals asking the Town Board to review the Town Zoning Law regarding illuminated building mounted signs because all variance request to date have been granted, and WHEREAS, concern was expressed by the Town Board of changing the regulations because without reviewing the variance requests, undesirable signs could be erected, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the request is hereby acknowledged and shall be received and filed, and RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney will contact General Codes for sample codes on the matter, and report back to the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 99 AUTHORIZE PICCIRILLI BROS.TO MAKE WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was received from Piccirilli Bros. General Contractors, Inc. of Binghamton, NY, to be allowed to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, approval was recommended by the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the plumbers approval by Contractors, Inc. is hereby sewer connections within the application submitted for Piccirilli Bros. General approved for both water and Town, and RESOLVED, that their name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 100 AUTHORIZE TOWN JUSTICE TO HIRE MRS VIRGINIA A. LANG AS TEMPORARY CLERK Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Justice is hereby authorized to hire Virginia A. Lang, as temporary Deputy Court Clerk, for the maternity leave of Deputy Court Clerk Margaret A. Capps, effective May 18, 1992, as per requested and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary be set at $6.50 per hour. 234 MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION # 101 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MELVIN H. PIERCE AS TOWN SUPERVISOR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, due to illness, Melvin H. Pierce , has advised that he is no longer able to discharge his duties to the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the resignation of Melvin H. Pierce as Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, with sincere regret, effective May 20, 1992, and further RESOLVED, that the resignation is hereby received and filed. RESOLUTION # 102 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF RAYMOND G. THORPE AS TOWN COUNCILMAN Motion By Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Raymond G. Thorpe was elected as a Town Councilman and also appointed as the Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, the resignation of Town Supervisor , Melvin H. Pierce has been received and accepted, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept a letter of resignation from Raymond G. Thorpe as Town Councilman, and RESOLVED, that the resignation is hereby received and filed. RESOLUTION # 103 APPOINT RAYMOND G. THORPE AS TOWN SUPERVISOR Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Melvin H. Pierce as Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, Raymond G. Thorpe was appointed the Deputy Supervisor and has conducted the business of the Town in the absence of the Supervisor, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby appoint Raymond G. Thorpe as Town Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, effective immediately. MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION # 104 APPOINT THEODORE TESTA AS DEPUTY TOWN SUPERVISOR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Supervisor Raymond Thorpe has requested the appointment of Theodore Testa as Deputy Supervisor because as an independent business man he is more accessible to the Town Hall, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Theodore Testa is hereby appointed Deputy Town Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, effective immediately. RESOLUTION # 105 AUTHORIZE LOWERING OF THE SUPERVISOR'S SALARY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, newly appointed Town Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe reported that the experience during his tenure as Deputy Supervisor, and partial retirement status,he has found that the Department Heads and employees of the Town have conducted the Town's business properly, and WHEREAS, the duties of a Town Supervisor is the administrative office of the Town Board and does not warrant a full time Supervisor, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that, as requested, the annual salary of the Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville shall be lowered to $5,000.00, effective immediately, and BE IT RESOLVED, that hours established by Supervisor Thorpe are hereby approved and are as follows: Monday and Friday Available Tues, Wed, Thurs. One hour per day BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Thorpe will continue as the Budget Officer, with no change. RESOLUTION # 106 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO PREPARE MAP, PLANS AND REPORT FOR THE WEST ROAD PHASE I AND II WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, is hereby authorized to prepare maps, plans and reports for the West Road Phase I and II Water Improvement Project. 236 MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION # 107 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO PREPARE MAP, PLANS AND REPORT FOR THE WEST ROAD PHASE I AND II SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, is hereby authorized to prepare maps, plans and reports for the West Road Phase I and II Sewer Improvement Project. RESOLUTION # 108 AWARD BID FOR GUIDE RAIL AND BRIDGE RAIL TO ELDERLEE, INC. Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent was authorized to let out bids for guide rails and bridge rails for two bridges on Hoxie Gorge Road on May 6, 1992, and WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were opened, and read aloud on May 18, 1992 and given to the Highway Sup't. for review and recommendation: Pavilion Drainage Supply Pavilion, New York Elderlee Inc Oaks Corners, New York Chemung Supply Elmira, New York LaCross Devel. Cortland, New York 1) $28,556.25 2) no bid 1) $28,043.05 2) $21,177.30 1) $ no bid 2) $21,905.72 1) $22,927.00 2) $20,728.00 WHEREAS, the lowest bid submitted for option #2 was incomplete, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid for guide rails and bridge rails is hereby awarded to Elderlee, Inc. 729 Cross Road, Oaks Corners, NY in the amount $21,177.30 for option #2 which is to supply all the components and install the post RESOLUTION # 109 AWARD BID FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION TO KHM INC. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent was authorized to let out bids for the bridge rehabilitation project on Hoxie Gorge Road, and WHEREAS, the following sealed bids were opened and read aloud on May 18, 1992 and given to the Highway Sup't. for review and recommendation: Pressure Concrete Const. $ 61, 946.50 East Syracuse, NY Albany Bridge $ 68,601.60 Albany, New York L 1 1 217 MAY 20, 1992 PAGE 7 Standard Bridge Corp Albany, New York F. G. Compagni Co. Cortland, New York $60,011.60 $ 64,720.00 KHM Inc. $55,900.00 Binghamton, New York THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid for Bridge Rehabilitation on Hoxie Gorge Road is hereby awarded to KHM, Inc of Binghamton, New York in the amount of $55,900.00, subject to approval of the Town Highway Sup't. and the Town Supervisor. Due to a request of a Town resident, Councilman O'Donnell asked for a clarification of our Zoning Law in regards to size of building lots. In some zoning areas, lot size requirements are larger if municipal water and sewer are not available. What needs to be done when the lot receives municipal services. The Town Attorney reported that the language in our Zoning Law already includes such wording. No change is necessary. RESOLUTION # 110 REQUEST SUPERVISOR TO REVIEW IDEAS OF HONORING MELVIN H. PIERCE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE adopted BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has requested the Supervisor to review ideas to honor Melvin H. Pierce for the many years of dedicated service that he has given to the Town. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting and convene to an executive session to discuss a matter relating to personnel. All voting aye, the motion was carried The following information was received from the Supervisors office: A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. A motion was made by Councilman Testa, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. all voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. 'Respectfully S bmit ed, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville