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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. 11 1 JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 2 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 240 JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 3 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. 1 1 1 241 JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 4 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: 2 4 rr- � JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 5 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, 1 1 1 '' 2 J JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE b 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