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Home My WebLink About02-03-1993Wednesday, February 03, 1993 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at 7:00 p.m. 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, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey and Newsreporter, Skip Chapman. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Thorpe following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. RESOLUTION #33 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FEBRUARY 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 # 39 - 57 $12,215.08 General Fund B 6 - 10 $ 3,907.64 Highway Fund 16 - 37 $ 6,752.78 Water Fund 13 - 16 $53,529.78 Sewer Fund 10 - 17 $58,454.89 Capital Projects 6 - 8 $ 1,566.45 Reports of various departments are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerks Office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a copy of a letter from James V. Feuss, P.E., Public Health Director, sent to the City of Cortland Water Board. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter states that he does not recommend the extension of the railroad spur near the Luker Road because of the location of the aquifer there. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the 1993 Agreement with the SPCA. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter of intent to apply for an off -premises beer/wine license at the Convenience Store at exit 10, Route 11 at I-81, in the Town. All voting ave, the motion was carried. FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PAGE 2 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter of intent to apply for a New York State Grocery Store beer retail sales permit at the Quick Stop Beverage & Grocery Store at 126 West Road, Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #34 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TAX COLLECTION TO JUNE 1, 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and forward the request for extension of the tax collection until June 1, 1993, to the County Treasurer in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Estate Property Tax Law. RESOLUTION 4135 ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR NEW YORK STATE HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE FUNDING Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, new infusions of funding for highways and bridges from Federal and State government can provide needed relief to the Town of Cortlandville deficient highways and bridges; and WHEREAS, the Federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) provides New York State $6 Billion in Highway and Bridge Funding over a period of six years; and WHEREAS, Federal law requires New York State to spend a minimum of 15% ($31 Million) to maximum of 35% ($72 Million) of the ISTEA's Bridge Program on the classified "off system" local system. In the past the New York State Department of Transportation has classified State bridges as "off system" eligible for local portion; and WHEREAS, New York State Transportation Commissioner, Franklin E. White, has indicated the infusion of Federal ISTEA funding will provide little to no increase to local governments over what they receive under the expired Federal Program - 15%; and WHEREAS, during the 1991 Legislative Session, the New York State Legislature passed, and the Governor approved, legislation creating a Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund; and WHEREAS, this dedication fund becomes operative April 1, 1993 and contains over $1 billion in dedicated revenues desperately needed for the further operation, maintenance, and improvements to the local infrastructure; and WHEREAS, New York's 8,980 locally owned and maintained bridges make up approximately 50% of the total 110,064 road miles in New York and carry an estimated 42 billion vehicle miles traveled statewide; and 1 1 2 7' FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PAGE 3 WHEREAS, New York's 8,980 locally owned and maintained bridges make up approximately 50% of the total 18,829 bridges in New York State, of which 55% are rated deficient in need of major structural repair; and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) currently funded at $220 million expires March, 1993 leaving a gaping hole in local government capital highway and bridge budgets; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville goes on record strongly urging State Transportation Commissioner, Franklin E. White, to appropriate the maximum 35% (72 million) of ISTEA's Bridge Program to local governments; and BE IT RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be submitted to Governor Mario M. Cuomo and all the members of the New York State Legislature, as well as others deemed necessary and proper. RESOLUTION #36 AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF SERVICE CLUB SIGN AT ROUTE 13 AND ROUTE 281 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce has requested permission to erect a sign at the median located at the intersection of Route 13 and Route 281, identifying the service clubs of the area, and WHEREAS, the roads involved are State Roads, and would require final authorization from them, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize placing a service club sign on the median at the intersection of Route 13 and Route 281 subject to approval from the NYS DOT and approved permits. RESOLUTION #37 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT OF ROBERT H. MARTIN TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 03, 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aquifer Permit of Robert H. Martin, of the Ithaca Fitness Center, to develop a nature fitness preserve in the Blodgett Mills area, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards, for review and recommendations, and RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on March 03, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #38 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT OF PETR-ALL PETROLEUM CORP. TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 3, 1993 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aquifer Permit of Petr-All Petroleum Corp., to build a new gas station in Polkville, be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards, for review and recommendations, and RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be' held on March 03, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.. RESOLUTION #39 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT OF JOE A.KUCK TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 03, 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aquifer Permit of Joe A. Kuck, Kinney Gulf Rd., Cortland, NY, to conduct a machine shop business on the Luker Road, be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards, for their review and recommendation, and RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on March 03,, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.. RESOLUTION #40 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A PICK-UP TRUCK USING STATE BID PRICE LIST Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization be granted for the Highway Department to purchase a pick-up truck using the State bid list. RESOLUTION #41 AUTHORIZE WATER DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE DUMP TRUCK USING STATE BID PRICE LIST Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization be granted for the Water Department to purchase a Dump Truck using the State bid list. 1 FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #42 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM KAREN SNYDER AS SECRETARY TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Karen Snyder as Secretary to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, be accepted, with regret, effective March 1, 1993. RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES 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 make a cash advance from the Water Fund Surplus in the amount of $1,580.97 and transferred to the Stupke Water Improvement Project, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that $ 56.45 shall be advanced from the Sewer Fund Surplus and transferred to the Starr Road Sewer Project. RESOLUTION #44 AUTHORIZE 30 DAY EXTENSION OF THE SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1992 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to request an additional 30 day extension from Audit and Control for filing of the 1992 Annual Financial Report. RESOLUTION #45 ACCEPT AMBULANCE CONTRACT FOR 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE Councilman O'Donnell Councilman Testa Supervisor Thorpe NAY Councilman Rocco ADOPTED WHEREAS, a revised Ambulance Contract has been received from TLC, which included new verbiage for insurance coverage, and payments have been changed from annual to quarterly, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the ambulance contract between TLC Ambulance Service and the Town of Cortlandville is hereby accepted for the year 1993 at the same cost as 1992, subject to Town Attorney approval. W, FEBRUARY 3, 1993 PAGE 6 Supervisor Thorpe reported that he received a complaint from a resident on Route 222 concerning a tractor trailer running their engine all night. This is disturbing to the residents there. A sample of the Ordinance of the Village of Homer relating to Idling was distributed. He requested that the Board consider whether this is something that should be included in our Zoning Ordinance. This problem occurs from time to time in other areas of the Town. A discussion was held whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that our ordinance should be changed. They requested the Attorney to review it further, and perhaps it could be included in other changes that have been requested. Supervisor Thorpe reported that he had been contacted by General Codes. They would like to meet with us and accomplish their project. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Resp ctful y su -mitted, Pauline H. Parker,CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1