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Home My WebLink About03-03-199334 Wednesday, March 03, 1993 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT - ROBERT H. MARTIN FITNESS CENTER - BLODGETT MILLS A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on March 03, 1993 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 1993. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Theodore Testa Others present were: Town Attorney, Philip Rumsey; CEO, Bruce Weber; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman; Patrick Hyde of Petr-All Corp. and Town Resident, Joe Kuck. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 7:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. CEO, Bruce Weber advised that the County Planning Dept. and the Town Planning Board have approved this project. Councilman O'Donnell stated that he was at the Planning Board meeting when they approved this Aquifer Permit and was impressed with the thoroughness of the Board. No other comments were heard. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 03, 1993 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT - PETR-ALL PETROLEUM CORP. MOBILE GAS STATION - RT. ##41 & 11 - POLKVILLE A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on March 03, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning Aquifer Protection Permit #1 of 1993. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Theodore Testa Others present were: Town Attorney, Philip Rumsey; CEO, Bruce Weber; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman; Patrick Hyde of Petr-All Corp and Town Resident, Joe Kuck. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 7:35 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. CEO, Bruce Weber stated that this application request has been reviewed, and approved, by the County and the Town Planning Boards and everything is in order. Mr. Patrick Hyde spoke to the Town Board about the proposed project. The existing buildings will be taken down, and replaced with a new retail petroleum and convenience store. New storage tanks will replace the old ones. Due to a dust problem in the area in the past, increased paving of the lot will occur. No other comments or questions were heard. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. M Wednesday, March 03, 1993 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT - JOE KUCK MACHINE SHOP - LUKER ROAD A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on March 03, 1993 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York for Aquifer Protection Permit #3 OF 1993. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Theodore Testa Others present were: Town Attorney, Philip Rumsey; CEO, Bruce Weber; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman and Town Resident, Joe Kuck. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the legal notice, as posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe offered those in attendance privilege of the floor. CEO, Bruce Weber stated that the County Planning Board recommended denial of this permit due to the location and oppose any manufacturing activity in that area. The Town Zoning Board of Appeals approved the Variance, with conditions. The Town Planning Board has approved the Conditional Permit and the Aquifer Permit. A discussion was held by Town Board members. It was noted that Town Sewer Service is available for this location. New and modern machine shops are run differently than in the past. No other comments were heard. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. j3 D Wednesday, March 03, 1993 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Town Board 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, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Theodore Testa Other present were: Town Attorney, Philip Rumsey; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Historian, Alice Blatchley; CEO, Bruce Weber; Mark Droege of Fleet Bank of Syracuse; Mr. Patrick Hyde of Petr-All Corp.; Town resident, Joe Kuck and Newsreporter, Skip Chapman. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 7:00 p.m. Town Historian, Alice Blatchley, presented her 1992 Historians report. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the 1992 Historian Report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A discussion was held concerning coverage of health insurance for Town Officials and employees. Costs of the current Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Plan has increased considerably. Cost of fees for prescription drugs has also increased. The Supervisor recommended the Town stay with the existing Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plan, but will continue reviewing the Empire Plan Health Insurance proposal. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of December 16, 1992. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #51 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS MARCH Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers # 90 - 106 $ 5,010.68 General Fund B 11 - 18 $ 7,188.18 Highway Fund 68 - 89 $13,537.53 Water Fund 28 - 32 $ 2,544.18 Sewer Fund 24 - 25 $ 378.00 Capital Projects 13 - 14 $ 535.25 M MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 2 Privilege of the floor was granted to Mr Mark C. Droege, a representative of Fleet Bank of Syracuse. He requested that Fleet Bank be considered in the Towns banking program. They have an office located in the Town near the Groton Ave. Plaza. RESOLUTION #52 AUTHORIZE FLEET BANK AS A DEPOSITORY FOR TOWN ACCOUNTS FOR 1993 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Fleet Bank, is hereby designated as an additional depository bank for the Town of Cortlandville, as needed, and further RESOLVED, that Resolution #13, adopted on January 6, 1993, is hereby amended. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to recess the regular meeting to hold three public hearings. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:50 p.m. 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 Rocco, to receive and file a letter from Sensus Technologies, Inc. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter acknowledged the request of the Town Water and Sewer Dept. for an extension of their bid for purchasing water meters, until February 25, 1994. RESOLUTION #53 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #2 OF 1993 FOR ROBERT MARTIN OF ITHACA FITNESS CENTER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Special Permit application was submitted by Robert Martin for Ithaca Fitness Center for property located at 3491 Kellogg Road, and WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended this project, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly heard by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Town Board, as Lead Agent, has reviewed the SEQRA, short Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Robert Martin shall have no significant impact on the environment. 1 F� 1 39 MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #54 APPROVE AQUIFER PERMIT #2 OF 1993 FOR ROBERT MARTIN - ITHACA FITNESS CENTER - KELLOGG ROAD Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the Aquifer Special Permit #2 of 1993 for Robert Martin of Ithaca Fitness Center to build a fitness center on the Kellogg Road, providing the capacity/design of the septic system, including potential for future expansion, should be carefully received and approved by the Cortland County Health Dept., and further RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application. RESOLUTION #55 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #1 OF 1993 - PETR-ALL PETROLEUM CORP. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Special Permit application was submitted by Petr-All Petroleum Corp for property located at the intersection of Route 41 and 11, and WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended this project, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Town Board, as Lead Agent of the SEQRA process, has reviewed the short Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Petr-All Petroleum Corp. shall have no significant impact on the environment. RESOLUTION #56 APPROVE AQUIFER PERMIT #1 of 1993 FOR PETR-ALL PETROLEUM CORP WITH CONDITIONS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the Aquifer Special Permit #1 of 1993 for Petr-All Petroleum Corp. to rebuild their existing lot with a new retail petroleum and convenience store with the following conditions as recommended by the County Planning Board: 1. All operations related to the abandoned gasoline station must be ceased. 2. The under and above ground storage tank capacity must not be increased beyond the existing capacity of the operating station. According to records on file with the Cortland County Health Department, the 11 MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 4 current capacity is approximately 38,000 gallons, which includes three unleaded gasoline tanks, one diesel fuel tank and one kerosene storage tank. 3. The car wash operations must meet all requirements of the Underground Injection Control section of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Floor drains may not be connected to drainfields, dry wells or storm drains. Discharge to the sanitary sewer may be possible in this area. Permission must be obtained from the Cortland Wastewater Treatment Plant. Pretreatment, especially for oil/grease removal, may be required. AND FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application. RESOLUTION #57 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF AQUIFER PERMIT #3 OF 1993 FOR JOE A. KUCK FOR A MACHINE SHOP ON LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Special Permit application was submitted by Joe A. Kuck to locate a machine shop business on Luker Road, and WHEREAS, the permit has been referred to the County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board for review and recommendation, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board, and WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Town Board, as Lead Agent, has reviewed the SEQRA, short Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Joe A. Kuck shall have no significant impact on the environment. RESOLUTION #58 APPROVE AQUIFER PERMIT #3 Of 1993 FOR JOE A. KUCK - MACHINE SHOP ON LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the Aquifer Special Permit #3 of 1993 for Joe A. Kuck to use the building on his property at 3838 Luker Road as a machine shop, and further RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application. Councilman O'Donnell made Councilman Rocco, to receive Charles Timmerman of Willowbrook aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that seasonal liquor license at their a motion, seconded by and file a letter from Golf Club. All voting they were renewing their business. r .l 41 MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 5 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a notice received from the Town of Virgil. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The notice advised that a Public Hearing will be held by the Virgil Planning Board, on March 08, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Virgil Town Hall, to consider the € proposal of Howard Sharpiro to create a 17 parcel subdivision bordering Sherman Road and the South Cortland -Virgil Road. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive an file a copy of the Cortlandville Fire District Annual Report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #59 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JULIENE K. RAY - DEPUTY TOWN CLERK Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Juliene K. Ray, from the office of Deputy Town Clerk is hereby accepted, with regret, and shall be effective February 19, 1993. RESOLUTION #60 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE 1993 CONTRACT WITH THE CORTLAND COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the 1993 contract with the Cortland County Economic Development Committee, and such contract shall be received and filed. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the information received from County Legislator, Ronald VanDee. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The information explained the factors involved regarding the cost of tipping fees at the Cortland County Landfill. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #61 ADOPT DEDICATED HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE FUNDING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, during the 1992 Legislative Session, the New York State Legislature passed, and the Governor approved, legislation creating Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund; and 42 MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 6 WHEREAS, this dedicated fund becomes "live" April 1, 1993 providing dedicated revenues desperately needed for the future operation, maintenance, and improvements to the local infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways has consistently supported the concept of a Dedicated Highway and Bridge Fund and applaud this responsible action of the legislature; and WHEREAS, this dedicated fund also contains a "lock Box" consisting of non mass transit Petroleum Business Taxes, totaling approximately $700 million, to be apportioned between mass transit and highway and bridges; and WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways has identified and presented to the Governor, the New York State Legislature and the Department of Transportation, local road and bridge dollar shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the Governor has proposed using funds from this "lock boy:", $516 million this coming year and $200 million the following year for state budget deficit reduction, using a portion of this funding to keep from raising bus and subway fares in New York City; and WHEREAS, this reduction represents a step backwards in the commitment made in 1991 when the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Fund was established; and WHEREAS, the preservation of the funds in the "lock box" is essential towards improving the safety, efficiency and structural quality of streets, highways, and bridges at the local level; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville supports the efforts of the New York State Association of the Town Superintendents of Highways, urging the Governor and the New York State Legislature to provide an equitable distribution of the funds within the "lock box" to the local highway and bridge system; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an equitable distribution of existing state transportation funds, existing and increased highway related revenues, and existing and any increased motor fuel taxes, within the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, be allocated to meet local road and bridge needs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be submitted to Governor Mario M. Cuomo and members of the New York State Legislature, as well to others deemed necessary and proper. RESOLUTION #62 AWARD BID FOR 10 WHEEL DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS TO STADIUM INTERNATIONAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,683.87 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Highway Department was authorized to let out bids on a 10 wheel dump truck chassis, and 43 MARCH 03, 1993 WHEREAS, two bids where received, as follows: Burr Truck & Trailer $64,350.00 3001 Vestal Road Vestal, New York 13850 Stadium Supply Truck $59,683.87 P.O. Box 2848 Syracuse, New York 13220 PAGE 7 BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder, Stadium International Trucks, Inc., Syracuse, New York, in the amount of $59,683.87. A discussion was held concerning the need for additional street lights. Residents of Katie Lane and Westmore Lane have requested lights. Street lights will be placed at the intersections in Walden Oaks. New lights have been installed on McLean Road. RESOLUTION #63 AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS FOR KATIE LANE AND WESTMORE LANE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Murdock Estates, Katie Lane is fully developed with only one lot left to build on, and residents have requested street lights, and WHEREAS, the residents on Westmore Lane have requested street lights, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize placing of four lights on Katie Lane and four lights on Westmore Lane. A discussion was held concerning the street name signs entering the Lamont Circle area. It is very confusing. Also discussed were the concerns of residents of Lamont Circle area relating to snow plowing. Councilman Pilato and the Highway Sup't. will review the situation. Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Town Board of the situation at the Town Highway Garage. The roof needs to be repaired now to prevent further problems and they need more room to house equipment and do repairs. RESOLUTION #64 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO CONTACT AN ENGINEER TO PURSUE INFORMATION FOR REPAIRS AND EXPANSION OF THE HIGHWAY GARAGE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Sup't., Carl Bush, is hereby authorized to contact an engineer to prepare plans for repairs and expansion of the Town Highway Garage, and submit for review. MARCH 03, 1993 PAGE 8 RESOLUTION #65 AUTHORIZE CASH ADVANCE FOR STARR ROAD SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to make a cash advance from Sewer Fund Surplus of $5.25 and transfer to the Starr Road Sewer Capital Project. RESOLUTION #66 AUTHORIZE 1993 BUDGET TRANSFER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $2,000.00 from A1990.4 (Contingency) to A3510.4 (Control of Dogs), due to the increase of the contract with the Cortland County SPCA. RESOLUTION #67 APPOINT JULIENE RAY AS SECRETARY TO THE CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, Juliene Ray is hereby appointed as secretary to the Cortlandville Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective immediately. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the regular meeting, and convene to an executive session relating to the purchase of property. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisors office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell,, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to 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 aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ;'Respedtfully submit ed, I Pauline H. Parker, CM Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville