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Home My WebLink About11-18-1992�av Wednesday, November 18, 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 Supervisor Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Donald Beard Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Engineer, Hayne Smith; David Compagni of F.G.Compagni Const.Co, Tim Buhl of Resource Assoc., Eric Johnson of the County Health Dept.; and Newsreporter, Jon Blackwell. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Councilman Beard made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the October 07, 1992 Town Board Minutes. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Beard, to receive and file the August 25, 1992 Planning Board Minutes. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #227 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS NOVEMBER 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 Voucher # 416-444 $14,636.11 General Fund B 105-108 $ 1,656.78 Highway Fund 374-399 $54,377.82 Water Fund 216-226 $ 6,222.75 Sewer Fund 111-121 $71,495.78 Capital Projects 86- 91 $ 8,243.90 RESOLUTION #228 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE GROTON AVENUE PLAZA, ROUTE 281 AND LUKER ROAD SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Beard Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 1 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following changes are hereby 3�5 NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 2 approved, and shall amend the Contract for the Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 and Luker Road Sewer Project. 6" Sewer Laterals at Plaza + $1,324.40 Electric Repair at Plaza + 336.15 Extra Stone Material Extra Manhole Risers + + 578.60 600.00 Lateral Cut -In at MH #5 + 391.23 Lateral at Newcomb + 462.98 Purchase Manhole Material + 677.60 TOTAL ADDITIONAL COST = $4,370.96 Privilege of the floor was granted to Rachel A. Mayer of Health Services Medical Corp of Central New York Inc of Baldwinsville, NY. Ms. Mayer distributed a packet of information relating to PHP, (Prepaid Health Plan). Their program is designed to maintain good health, and offer preventative coverage. This would provide an alternative to the current health insurance program employers are now offering to their employees. This would not replace the Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage currently being used. They are affiliated with the Cortland Health Center located on Fisher Ave., which is the primary health care provider in this area. Many alternatives were explained. Information relating to our current health insurance program will be provided PHP as they want to propose a plan, if possible, to group all municipalities within the County to offer better rates. There would be no additional cost to employers. If a employee chooses to broaden their coverage, they would pay the additional fee. Mr. David Compagni, of F.G. Compagni Const. Co, of Cortland was given the privilege of the floor. He attended the meeting to see if there were any questions by this Board or answers to the information and concerns submitted to this Town Board on October 21, 1992, by his company, relating to the Lamont Circle and 281 Sewer and Water Projects. A discussion followed concerning this. A written response to their questions was requested. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the correspondence received from F. G. Compagni Const. Co, dated October 29, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Reports from various departments are on the table for review and are available for inspection, upon request, in the Town Clerk's Office. Supervisor Thorpe responded that the Town Engineer, who has been an employee of the Town for a long time, and the manner that he conducts his duties, and the many accomplished projects for the Town, should be carefully considered. 32tr NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 3 Councilman Beard made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter from Attorneys Bryant, O'Dell & Basso of Syracuse, NY. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards to the concerns of F. G. Compagni Const. Co for the Lamont Circle and 281 Sewer and Water Project. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Mayor of Homer, Mary Alice Bellardini. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that a presentation of PHP will be held at their Town Hall for anyone interested on December 16, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.. RESOLUTION #229 RECEIVE A PETITION REQUESTING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF LUKER ROAD AND NYS ROUTE 281 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a petition of an estimated 2500 signatures of area residents were presented to Supervisor Thorpe, requesting a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Luker Road and NYS Route 281, and WHEREAS, Supervisor Thorpe stated he will be going to the State DOT to discuss problem areas in the Town, therefore he will be taking these petitions to Albany with him, and WHEREAS, proposed development in the Luker Road area are pending because of the dangerous intersection, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, Supervisor Thorpe is hereby authorized and requested to take the concerns and the petition of the community directly to Albany to accomplish, and RESOLVED, that the petitions shall be received and filed. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from the New York Susquehanna and Western Railway Corp. of Cooperstown, N.Y. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that the railroad crossing at North Loope Road will be permanently removed from service, effective December 1, 1992. A discussion followed whereby it was questioned whether -the railroad could close a public road. The Town Attorney will investigate further. 1 1 NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #230 RECEIVE THE SIGNED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa BE IT RESOLVED, VOTES: that ALL AYE ADOPTED the signed contract between the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cortlandville, for the year 1992, has been signed by both parties, and returned, and shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #231 ADOPT THE TOWN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, on the 4th day of November, 1992, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, held a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget and proposed amounts to be raised by the benefit tax on the benefited properties in the Town Sewer Improvements District, approved by the Town Board, and filed with the Town Clerk, for the fiscal year commencing January 01, 1993, and having heard all persons in favor of, or against any items therein contained, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the preliminary budgets approved, filed and amended, and the same is hereby adopted and established as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning January 01, 1993, and such annual budget, as so adopted, is filed with the Town Clerk, and RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify, as provided by law, duplicate copies of the annual budgets hereby amended and adopted, together with the assessment rolls for the benefit of improvement for the Water Fund and the Sewer Fund, adopted pursuant to Section 202-a of the Town Law within five days thereof, deliver two copies to the Supervisor of the Town and the Supervisor shall present the copies of the annual budget to the Legislature of Cortland County within ten days after his receipt thereof from the Clerk. A discussion was held concerning commencing the procedures for the Starr Road Sewer Improvement Project. Engineer, Hayne Smith, requested a delay because he needs to confirm dates with the County. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #232 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A ZONING CHANGE REQUEST AND ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 FOR THE YEAR 1992 Motion by Councilman Beard Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held on December 2, 1992 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 3 for the year 1992, providing for a zone change on Route 281 from "Residential R-1" to "Business" zone designation. 3� k NOVEMBER 18, 1992 RESOLUTION #233 DENY REQUEST TO FOR THE VILLAGE WATER AND SEWER PAGE 5 REFUND LATE CHARGES PARK 3RD QUARTER BILLS Motion by Councilman Beard Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr Sol Neuman, President of the Village Park Board of Managers has written a letter requesting the late charges of the 3rd Quarter water and sewer bills, in the amount of $165.33 be forgiven because of confusion in the billing process, and WHEREAS, there are 15 meters at the Village Park complex to be read and billed quarterly, which has not changed, and an incorrect number was on only one bill, and the correction was made, and verbally confirmed, and WHEREAS, they chose not to pay any of the bills during the 30 day penalty free period, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the request to waive the late charges for the Village Park accounts is hereby denied. RESOLUTION #234 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO PICIRILLI BROS FOR THE GROTON AVE. PLAZA, RT. 281 LUKER ROAD SEWER PROJECT PER AGREEMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that approval be granted to pre -approve an application for payment to Picirilli Bros. in the amounts of $64,050.72 and $11,000.00, per agreement with those involved for payment of the Groton Ave. Plaza, Rt. 281 and Luker Road Sewer Project. RESOLUTION #235 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN CLERK TO CONTACT CORTLANDVILLE GRANGE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR TELEPHONE FOR ELECTION PURPOSES Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, it is necessary for Election Inspectors to have access to a telephone to perform their duties, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to write a letter to the Cortlandville Grange to request the Election Inspectors be allowed to use their telephone and submit the bill for such to the Town. Councilman Beard made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at-5:45 p.m. Respe� tf lly \s � tted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville