HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-1992Wednesday, June 3, 1992 7:30 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 at 7:30 P.M. with Supervisor
Raymond Thorpe presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip
Rumsey; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush and Newsreporter,
Jon Blackwell.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Raymond Thorpe at 7:30 p.m.. He requested those in
attendance to rise and Pledge Allegiance to the flag.
RESOLUTION #111 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
JUNE
Motion 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:
General Fund A
Vouchers #216 -
222
$2,570.62
General Fund B
37 -
41
3,911.20
Highway Fund
166 -
177
2,969.74
Water Fund
110 -
115
3,062.86
Sewer Fund
63 -
64
784.90
Capital Projects
25
750.00
Supervisor Thorpe gave those in attendance the
privilege of the floor. No comments were heard.
The reports of various departments are on the table
for review and are available for inspection, upon
request, in the Town Clerk's Office.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to receive and file the report
received from Nancy Jarvis, Ground Water Management
Coordinator of the Cortland County Planning Dept. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The report was a result of sampling of surface
water at the former Town of Cortlandville landfill on
South Hill in the Town.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter
received from the Secretary of the New York State Town
Clerks Association, Inc.. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
The letter apprised the Town Board that Pauline
Parker, Town Clerk, has been elected to serve a three
year term as a District Director of their Association.
Congratulations were expressed by the Town Board.
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Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter
received from Assemblyman Sheldon Silver. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The letter was to advise of continued funding of
the NYS Office of Rent Administration in next years
budget,
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the letter
received from Congressman Sherwood Boehlert. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter commended the Town Board for their
efforts of applying for the HUD Grant to assist those
of low to moderate income in the Blodgett Mills area
for repair and upgrading their homes.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter received
from US Senator Alfonse D'Amato. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The letter advised that he was supporting our HUD
Grant Application.
Councilman O'Donnell made amotion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the letter
received from Michael Merrill of U.S. Dept. of HUD.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter advised that they have received our
application for the Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant.
Supervisor Thorpe reported that the new building
has been completed at the Cortlandville Park. This
replaces the trailer that was there.
The new building is larger and is being used to
store the lawn mowing equipment and supplies, as well
as an office, as before.
A discussion was held concerning the gate on the
fencing near the student housing. The gate was put.
there to retrieve a ball if it went over the fence, not
for another entrance to the park. Because they are
climbing the fence and damaging it, the decision was
made to unlock the gate.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the
notification received from the Rusty Nail, 3993 West
Road, Cortland, NY. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
They advised of their intent to renew their liquor
license with the State.
RESOLUTION #112 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE CURRENT
ANTI -RABIES CERTIFICATE FROM DOG
OWNERS DUE TO THE HEALTH THREAT OF
RABIES
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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WHEREAS, due to a possible health threat of the spread
of rabies within New York State, and
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature adopted a
resolution on May 3, 1991 that effective June 1, 1991,
the health and welfare of the people of Cortland County
require compulsory anti -rabies vaccination of all dogs
six months of age or over within the County under
Section 2145, Title 1V, Article 21 of the Public Health
Law, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville does hereby require that a current anti-
rabies certificate is hereby required for the licensing
and/or renewal of all dogs within the Town, in
accordance with Section 2145, Title 1V, Article 21 of
the Public Health Law.
RESOLUTION #113 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
CONTEGRA CORP. (FASHION BUG) AQUIFER
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on
Wednesday, June 17, 1992 at 5:00 p.m. for the Aquifer
Permit application of Contegra Corp. (Fashion Bug.)
RESOLUTION #114 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT OF WENDCUSE
CORP. TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING
BOARDS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Permit application has been
received from Wendcuse Corp. to build on NYS Rt. 13,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aquifer Permit of Wendcuse
Corp shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning
Boards for their review and recommendation.
RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZE SALARY CHANGE FOR THE
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Supervisor Thorpe is in attendance at his
office part time, and the Deputy Supervisor is
requested to assist more often than in the past,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor shall be
paid an annual salary of $500.00,for his services and
shall be pro -rated from May 20, 1992.
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RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION PROCEEDINGS
OF FASHION BUG
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Code Enforcement Officer,
Bruce Weber, is hereby authorized to allow the
contractors of the Fashion Bug Project to commence
construction when their building plans have been
approved, and
RESOLVED, that any construction prior to the issuance
of their Aquifer Permit will be at the builders risk.
RESOLUTION ##117 AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND ADOPT ORDER PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW
SECTION 209-q (3) "CORTLANDVILLE
STATION SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT"
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, there was filed in the Office of the Town
Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County,
New York, general plans relating to the establishment
of a sewer improvement project for the Cortlandville
Fire Station area and designated "Cortlandville Fire
Station Sanitary Sewer Improvement," as required by
Section 209-q and 209-c of the Town Law, and are
available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvement consists of the
extension of sewer lines from the area of North Lamont
Circle to the Cortlandville Fire Station to include
approximately 800 feet of sewer pipe in accordance with
the said plans now on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for
said improvement is $60,000.00, and
WHEREAS, the proposed method of financing of said
improvement is by the issuance of bonds by the Town of
,Cortlandville in the maximum amount of $60,000.00 for a
maximum term of forty years at prevailing interest; all
costs, shall be borne by the lands benefited by such
improvement and such costs shall be assessed, levied and
collected from the several lots or parcel of land within
said Town of Cortlandville in just proportion to the
amount of benefit which the improvement shall confer
upon such lots or parcels: it is further hereby proposed
that all lots or parcels in the Town of Cortlandville
outside of Villages, capable of being serviced by the
"Article 12-C" Sewer Improvements heretofore and
hereafter provided, are lots or parcels benefited by the
proposed sewer improvement; and the cost of the proposed
sewer project and all previous improvements shall be
spread upon and over the enlarged benefited area all of
such improvements constituting one sewer system, such
system being described by and including the areas set
forth in the "Lamont Circle Area Sanitary Sewer
Improvement" Resolution adopted April 3, 1991 and the
following parcels designated on the 1992 Cortland
County real property tax maps as Cortlandville tax
parcels:
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Tax Map 95.16-01:
Parcels: 4.210, 4.220 and 07.
WHEREAS, it is further proposed that the costs of
management, maintenance, operation and repair of said
improvement or services shall be a charge upon the area
of the Town of Cortlandville outside of Villages and
shall be levied and collected in the same manner and at
the same time as other Town charges, provided that it is
the intention of the Town Board that such costs will be
raised in the first instance from sewer rates, charges
and fees upon all lots or parcels heretofore and
hereafter serviced by Town Law Article 12-C Sewer
Improvements, and
WHEREAS, a short Environmental Assessment Form has been
prepared pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, and is available for review by the public at
the Cortlandville Town Hall,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board
of the said Town of Cortlandville shall be held at the
Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on the
17th day of June, 1992 at 5:30 o'clock p.m. of that day
to hear all persons interested in the proposed sewer
improvement, and for such other action of said Town
Board with relation to the said sewer improvement as may
be required by law or be deemed proper.
RESOLUTION #118 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer $750.00 from Water
Fund F Surplus to the Capital Project, West Road Water
Improvement - Phase 1 Project.
RESOLUTION #119 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES OF
THE 1992 BUDGET
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer monies in the
following manner of the 1992 Town of Cortlandville
budget:
FROM TO AMOUNT
General Fund A A1990.4 A1650.2 $ 85.00
Water Fund F F8310.4 F8310.2 $ 854.58
Sewer Fund G G8110.4 G8110.2 $1909.57
RESOLUTION #120 ADOPT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE TOWN AND NYS DEC
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Conservation
of the State of New York is responsible for the
protection of certain classified waters in New York
State as set forth in Title 5 of Article 15 of the
Conservation Law and,
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WHEREAS, this Memorandum of Understanding between the
Department of Environmental Conservation of the State
of New York and the Town of Cortlandville establishes
an agreement of cooperation between the parties
hereinafter mentioned for the administration of this
responsibility insofar as the Town of Cortlandville is
concerned, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that Carl Bush, Highway Superintendent,
is hereby empowered to sign the attached Memorandum of
Understanding in behalf of the Town of Cortlandville,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Memorandum of
Understanding shall take effect immediately upon its
acceptance by the Department of Environmental
Conservation, for the period of January 1, 1992 to
December 31, 1992.
RESOLUTION #121 DETERMINE THAT THE CORTLANDVILLE
TOWN BOARD SHALL NOT BE LEAD
AGENT FOR THE LUKER ROAD TEAM
TRACK PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS,
an Aquifer Permit request
has been received
from New
York Susquenanna and Western Railroad for a
proposed
Lead and Team Track Project
for the Luker Road
area in
WHEREAS,
the Town, and
the process requires that
someone be declared
as "Lead
Agent" in accordance for
the SEQRA process,
and
WHEREAS, it was the consensus of this Town Board that
we do not have the expertise available that is needed
for this project, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville does hereby determine that they shall not
act as the "Lead Agent" for the Luker Road Team Track
Project.
A discussion was held concerning requests for
aquifer permits for new construction at the
Cortlandville Crossing area.
It was the consensus of the Board that it will be
necessary to strike a balance between bringing revenues
and jobs into the Town and also continue to protect our
water supply and the aquifer. Retail stores and light
installations are not as risky as industry.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the meeting. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully ubmit ed,
Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville