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Home My WebLink About08-05-1992273 Wednesday, August 5, 1992 7:00 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 Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members Present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Donald Beard Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; and Newsreporter, Jon Blackwell. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Thorpe at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beard, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of April 1, April 15, May 6, and May 20, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Beard made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of May 26, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of June 23, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried.. RESOLUTION #152 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS AUGUST Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Beard VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #277-305 $ 29,058.73 General Fund B 69- 81 38,031.84 Highway Fund 229-250 5,172.88 Water Fund 143-152 130,126.26 Sewer Fund 80- 89 77,072.07 Capital Projects 47- 51 355,972.63 Reports are on the table for review and may seen, upon request, in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a report of the activities for 1991 from Warren Eddy of the Cortland Free Library. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 27- AUGUST 5, 1992 PAGE 2 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter received from David P. Verostko, Corporate Vice President of Smith Corona Corporation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter informed the Town Board that they will be reducing their work force, with mass layoffs occurring, at their Smith Corona Plants in the Cortland area. The letter is for compliance with the provisions of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Senator Daniel P. Moynihan. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter is in regards to Small Cities Hud Grant for Blodgett Mills. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beard, to receive and file a letter from Mr. Barry A. Stevens, Regional Traffic Engineer of NYS DOT in Syracuse. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that they have initiated a new procedure to expedite completion of speed zone requests on local roads. The letter was in reference to our request to lower the speed limit on Sears Road. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file an Extension of Notice under Mechanic's Lien Law for Public Improvement. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Vellano Bros., Inc. has extended their lien against Piccirilli Bros., the contractor that was awarded the bid for our Groton Ave./ 281 Sewer Project. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beard, to receive and file a Notice of Petition in regards to the assessment for Smith Corona Corp. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a Notice of Claim on behalf of Arthur Dayton against the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The claim is a result of injury to Mr. Dayton when the vehicle he was a passenger in struck the Towns sweeper truck on April 29, 1992. RESOLUTION #153 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR BLUE CREEK WATER STORAGE TANK FOR SUBGRADE LEVELING BY SUBCONTRACTOR Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there was a change order submitted for the Blue Creek Water Storage Tank, Contract No. 2, for the furnishing and placing subgrade leveling course by subcontractor on a 'time and materials basis in accordance with the extra work order no.1., therefore :.2'7 5 AUGUST 5, 1992 PAGE 3 BE IT RESOLVED, that approval be granted for change order no.1 for the Blue Creek Water Storage Tank, Contract No. 2 in the amount of $520.26. RESOLUTION 0114 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO.2 FOR BLUE CREEK WATER STORAGE TANK TO APPLY THOROSEAL AND THOROCOAT SYSTEM TO TANK WALLS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there was a change order submitted for the Blue Creek Water Storage Tank to apply thoroseal and thorocoat system to the tank walls, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that approval be granted for change order no.2 for the Blue Creek Water Storage Tank in the amount of $4,800.00. walls RESOLUTION #155 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH PROCESS FOR A LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR THE WALDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Beard VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there was a letter received from Barden & Robeson Corp. requesting a special lighting district for the Walden Oaks Subdivision, and WHEREAS, the Town Board discussed the request and the need for a special lighting district for the area requested, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the process to establish a Lighting District for the Walden Oaks Subdivision. A discussion was held concerning contractors and developers submitting a "letter of credit" to us when a monetary security is required. In the past it was required to deposit monies in an account or issue a certified check in the name of the Town. The process was explained by the Town Attorney. RESOLUTION #156 ACCEPT DEDICATION OF LANDS OF ROAD REFERRED TO AS COMMONS AVENUE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: AYE Councilman Testa, O'Donnell and Beard OPPOSED: Councilman Rocco ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville Highway Superintendent has conditionally approved the road currently referred to as "Common Avenue1° approximately 375 feet in length (extended from a portion additionally proposed as a road section in the City of Cortland) as shown on an "as -built" survey map of lands of Lee Ambrose dated June 8, 1992 and certified July 30, 1992 by John S. MacNeill, Jr., P.C., and AUGUST 5, 1992 PAGE 4 WHEREAS, certain items such as completion of the surface course and adequate "turnaround" area and Town water and sewer construction are among the specifics required for completion of the road, now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville hereby accepts the dedication of the lands referred to on the above referenced map for road and highway purposes, subject to the approval by the Town Attorney of the title, deed and related necessary documents and further subject to the approval of the town Superintendent of Highways, with any conditions either or both deem appropriate, and further subject to the placing of monetary security (which may include and acceptable letter of credit from a local bank) with the town of Cortlandville to assure completion of the road, said security to be in an adequate amount as determined by the Town Superintendent of Highways. Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Town Board of a recent letter received from Cortland County Health Director, James V. Feuss. The letter was his response and concerns for a proposed subdivision to be located east of the Walden Oaks Project. Water and sewer concerns need to be addressed. RESOLUTION #157 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ADVISE TOWN PLANNING BOARD OF CONCERNS WITH NEW SUBDIVISIONS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to write a letter to the Cortlandville Planning Board and request that all future subdivisions be required to install water and sewer lines within their proposed developments, if at all feasible, to prevent further contamination of wells due to septic tank failure. Councilman Testa addressed the Town Board concerning a call he received from a Town resident. They asked where to dispose of leaves, brush or branches. A discussion followed. The Town nor County has an area for compost materials. It would be necessary to make arrangements with their private hauler. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Resp,'"ectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville