HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-1992Wednesday, October 21, 1992
5:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandville was held at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall,
15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor,
Raymond Thorpe presiding.
Members present: Supervisor,
Raymond Thorpe
Councilman,
Theodore Testa
Councilman,
Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman,
Donald Beard
Councilman,
Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk,
Pauline Parker
Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey;
Town Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Sup't, Carl Bush;
Code Enforcement Officer, Bruce Weber; Legislator, Frank
Barberi; many residents of Polkville, and Newsreporter-,
Jenna Bair.
The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Raymond Thorpe following the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to approve as written, the September
2, 1992 Town Board Minutes. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION #211 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS -
SEPTEMBER
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 #387 -
398
$
22,616.55
General Fund B
99 -
100
$
79.59
Highway Fund B
326 -
353
$191,739.20
Water Fund
196 -
205
$
4,916.43
Sewer Fund
104 -
107
$
1,041.46
Capital Projects
75 -
81
$
91,668.31
The reports of various departments are on the table
for review and may be seen, upon request, in the Town
Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION #212 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING 1993
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Beard
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk presented the 1993
Preliminary Budget to all members of the Cortlandville
Town Board, in accordance with Town Law, with copies on
file.
OCTOBER 21, 1992
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RESOLUTION #213 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO PROCEED
WITH PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
EXTENSIONS TO STARR ROAD,LEVYDALE,
ABDALLAH, ISABEL, LOUISE,
DELAWARE ALLEN AND PARTI DRIVE
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has submitted a proposal
containing cost figures of three options to extend sewer
lines in the Town as follows:
1. Starr Road, and Levydale at an estimated
cost of $450,000.00, and
2. Starr Road, Levydale, Abdallah Ave., Isabel
Dr., Louise St., and Delaware Ave., at an
estimated cost of $765,000.00, and
3. Starr Road, Levydale, Abdallah Ave., Isabel Dr.,
Louise St., Delaware, Allen Drive and Parti
Drive at an estimated cost of $885,000.00, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Town Board to extend
town sewer lines to those areas that could have faulty
septic systems, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize the Town Engineer to proceed with the plans to
extend the Town sewer lines to those named in option 3.
County Legislator, Frank Barberi, introduced Ms.
Pat Race, a spokesman for the residents of the
Polkville area.
Ms. Race presented the Town Board with a petition
signed by many residents of the Polkville area. They
are opposing the proposed Envirosound Recovery Inc. Soil
Burning Incinerator Project in the Polkville area, and
the effect it may have on the environment.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised those in attendance that
a scoping session, like a Public Hearing, will be held
by New York State E.P.A. concerning this. He was
advised that E.R.I. has requested an extension of time
for the hearing. The public will be advised via the
local newspaper when the scoping session will be
scheduled.
RESOLUTION #214 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING A PETITION
FROM POLKVILLE RESIDENTS OBJECTING
TO THE E.R.I. PROJECT
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Beard
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
acknowledge receiving the petition signed by many
residents of the Polkville area, and shall be received
and filed.
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RESOLUTION #215 REFER ZONE CHANGE REQUEST AND
SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 4285 ROUTE 281
Motion by
Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded
by Councilman Beard
VOTES:
ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS,
John Lafian
and Jeffrey Fredrickson have
submitted
a request for
a Zone Change on parcel #76.18-
01-23.000
from R-1 to Business,
to develop the property
for professional
offices
on property located on the west
side of
Route 281 and
to the south of Blue Creek Road,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Zoning Change request shall be
forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for
their review and recommendation, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held
by this Board on December 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Town Hall, for a zoning change request for property
located at 4285 Route 281.
RESOLUTION #216 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT REQUEST OF
LAFIAN AND FREDRICKSON TO THE
TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Beard
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, John Lafian & Jeffrey Fredrickson have
submitted a request for an Aquifer Permit concerning
property located west side of Route 281 and to the south
of Blue Creek Road, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Permit request be referred
to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review
and recommendation.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Town Board of the
status of the 1993 Preliminary Budget.
After the Town Board reviewed and revised the
Tentative budget, the rate for the Town has been reduced
by 21 cents, the Village rate has been reduced by 01
cent, and the Fireman's Budget, shows an increase of 53
cents.
RESOLUTION #217 AUTHORIZE WATER DEPARTMENT TO
CONVERT CITY METERS TO TOWN METERS
AT TOWNS EXPENSE
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, water meters that were installed, and serviced,
by the City of Cortland are metered by cubic feet and
were installed many years ago, and
WHEREAS, water meters installed in the Town are metered
by gallons, and
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WHEREAS, due to extension of water lines in the Town we
are now supplying water to the customers, once served by
the City, and it would be a benefit to install new
meters, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Water Department is hereby
authorized to replace meters installed by the City of
Cortland, and install new Town meters at the Town's
expense.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to recess the Regular Meeting and
convene to an executive session to discuss a matter of a
personnel problem. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
The following information was received from the
Supervisor's Office.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and
reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
No action was taken.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the regular meeting. All
voting ave, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Reectfullysubmi tied,
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Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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