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Home My WebLink About06-02-1993®+ Wednesday, June 02, 1993 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, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline H. Parker Absent: Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Town residents, Don and Sheila Williams, of Pendleton St. Ext.; James & Deborah McBride of Allen Drive, and Newsreporter, John Heid. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 7:00 p.m. Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to James and Deborah McBride of 3728 Allen Drive. They reported their concerns of cars being driven over a grass area next to homes with children, and using it as a shortcut to Homestead Road. They expressed concern for the safety of the residents and many children living in the area. A request to have the speed limit reduced was also heard. A petition for their request was received. RESOLUTION #98 RECEIVE PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF ALLEN DRIVE TO ERECT A BARRIER AT ALLEN DRIVE TO REDUCE SPEED LIMIT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a petition has been received from the residents of Allen Drive requesting a permanent barrier at the end of Allen Drive to prevent automobile traffic from driving across the grass from Allen Drive to Homestead Road, and WHEREAS they have also requested the speed limit to be reduced on Allen Drive for the safety of the residents there, and WHEREAS, the area driven on to cross to Homestead Road is privately owned by Attica Development/Barden Homes and they have advised they will erect a barrier at that location to deter traffic other than authorized emergency vehicles, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and requested to contact the property owners requesting they erect the barrier, and further RESOLVED, the Highway Supt. is authorized and requested to erect signs on Allen Drive, as such road is a Town road, to reduce the speed limit at that location, and further RESOLVED, the petition and request shall be received and Bled. 77 JUNE 2, 1093 TOWN nUARD PAGE 2 RESOLUTION 099 AWARD BID FOR STUPKE ROAD WATER PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS AND STARR ROAD WATER AND SEWER PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS TO YACRI CONSTRUCTION IN THE AM07NT OF 1509,000.00 Motion by Councilman Rocco Secondea by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES. ALL AYE ADOPTED, WHEREAS, authorization was granted to the Town Engineer per Resolution 482 cn April 27, 1993, to let out for bid O.J. the Stuphe Road Water improvements and Starr Road Water and Sewer improveman2s Projects, and WHEREAS, tha following bids were opened on June 01, 1993 at 12:00 p.m. and given to the Town Engineer for revleK, K Coppola Const. Co. $684,907.50 1788 Union Center Highway Endicott, NY 13760 G. Devincentis & Son Const, co. $654,787.00 7 Belden Street Binghamton, NY 13903 Masciarelli const. Co. $553,624.25 784 Conklin Road Binghamton, NY 13903 F.G. Compagni Const. Co. $648,000.00 48 Grant Stre"t Cortland, NY i3045 Lafayette Pipeline $523,663,00 Route 11 Lafayette, NY 1300t Vacrf Const. Co. $509,000.GG One Brick Avenue Binghamton, NY 1390i De Ninis Const Co. $694,328.75 3 Pierce Street Binghamton, NY 1390,�,- R.L. Stever fir. Associates $650,039.75 319 Chaumont Drive Endwell, NY 13760 Altec Const. Ca, Inc $771,055.00 319 Sixth North Street Syracuse, NY 13203 THEREFORE, SE VT ZENOLVED, that the bit for the Stuy!G Road Water improvement and Starr Road Water and Sewer Improvement. Projact is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder, Vacri Const. Cc. in the amount of $509,o0o.00. RESOLUTION 0 C O AWARD 31D FOR ON NEW ALUMINUM PLhT"-U'---R-02-K —CUL-VIRT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconced ly Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALI AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, authorization was granted to the Kighway Superintendent per Resolution #89 on May 51 1993,to jet out for bid fcr one new aluminum structural plate bo:.-_ culvert, anfl JUNE 2, 1993 TOWN BOARD PAGE 3 WHEREAS, the following bid for the new aluminum structural plate box culvert was opened on June 01, 1993 at 3:00 p.m. and given to the Highway Superintendent for review, Capital Highway Materials $50,303.60 Route 6 Baldwin Place, NY 10505 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid for the aluminum structural plate box culvert is hereby accepted and awarded to Capital Highway Materials in the amount of $50,303.60. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve as written, the Town Board Minutes of March 17, 1993. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of April 27, 1993. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #101 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 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 #236 - 251 $ 6,147.38 General Fund B 31 - 39 $ 6,606.15 Highway Fund 188 - 209 $29,762.96 Water Fund 96 - 103 $ 3,161.37 Sewer Fund 53 - 58 $ 2,619.90 Capital Projects 34 - 36 $ 505.35 Supervisor Thorpe gave privilege of the floor to Shelia Williams of S. Pendleton St. She presented a petition from the residents in her area and explained her concerns. RESOLUTION #102 RECEIVE PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF S. PENDLETON ST. FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF SPEED LIMIT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a petition was submitted by the residents of Pendleton Street Extension requesting the monitoring and enforcement of the 35 m.p.h. speed limit on South Pendleton St. from the City of Cortland line to Saunders Road, and, WHEREAS, there are children walking the side of the road therefore the excessive speed of vehicles through this area is a hazard to the children, and WHEREAS, a school is located in this area, therefore jUNE 2, 109E TOWN ZCRRD PAGE -,. BE IT RESOIV7D, Supervisor Thorpe is hereby authn__ized and requestso to fwrAarl this rsquest to the Cor2land County ShErnif's Dept., aDd further RESOLVED, 21mL Zhc petitioner send this same request to the Mayor o.he City of Cortland an? also the Cortland City Suhncl Toard. Supervisor Thorpe gave privilege of the floo7 no Bill McDermott of Woodeedge Rd. He a2viAnd tAo`_ &V Engineer hat not arrived and asked fni a Celay, Reports � k vari�as fepartments are on the tahle fo--- review, and Are available for inspection, upon requesz, in the Tcwr Clarks Office. RESOLUTION #10? ACCETT STATEMENT OF COMPLETIO!',' ?OR BLUE CREEK ROAE WATER STORAG7,'' `TANK Motion by Cauucilman O'Donnell lacondej by Councilman Testa VOTNI, AOL AYE ADOPTED BF IT RFSOIVEj, that the Statement of Completion for the Blue Creek R-ad Wat>7 Storage Tank Project is terehy accepted in the amount of $742, 353.4S, and shall be raceive& and filed. Cuuncilman Testa made a motion, seconded by CouncilmaA U'Donnall, to receivs and file a letter Mr Albert E. Rnilb... �11 voLing aye, the motion was carried. The lat vsr adviqej that residants of the Ridge load and South Street Extension are concerned about the sal( -- of over SOC acrss V far� land, known as Heller,Yarms property. Thay queytioned the proper laws in effect tu protect prappr une a" the land. They advised that thay will bs na a _ .endancE an tne ToNn Board Meeting on Fune 1G, 1993. Conn alivan FDw Cale a motion, seconded by Councilman W2u2lno1l, to zecsive and file a letter froi,,i Congressman jame6 T. Walsh regarding funds to upgrade the Net York Susquehanna and Western Railway. All voting ayN, the motVn was carried. RESOLUTION 4101 SUPPORT CHANGING OF STATE LAWS TO ZOMELESS PEOPLE Motion by Councilman Rocco Secondod by Councilman O'Donnell VOTYS: Aii AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, zne City of Now York operates a facility for homeless people in the Town of Chester, New York, an,� WHEREAS, the Town of Chester has and is experiencing difficulties with indiviauals who reside at the facility causing puhDia safety and health concerns, and WHEREAS, the Town satisfaction that the facility arE warrants, anu, of Chester has ascertained to its a 2ertain number of the residents at the subject of outstanding crimina-1 JUNE 2, 1993 TOWN BOARD PAGE 5 WHEREAS, no screening of criminal records for outstanding warrants, etc. is performed by the City of New York prior to placing the residents at this facility, and WHEREAS, the Town of Chester has requested the help of other municipalities in the state to help insure passage of legislation designed to require criminal record checks prior to admission to this non -secure residential facility (5-2150 and A-2526), NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville supports the Town of Chester in its desire to have the above bills enacted into law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the State Senator and State Assemblyman representing the Town of Cortlandville, with our request to support said bill(s), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the.Town Supervisor of the Town of Chester. Supervisor Thorpe stated the Water and Sewer Dept. have requested the Town Board to consider means to require new developers to install a generator when a pumping station is required within their development. This has not been a requirement, however, when a power failure occurs, we have no means of getting water to the area for residential use, or a fire. Also recommended was a requirement for the installation of "back flow control" on a pump station. This is needed to protect the homeowner. The Town Board requested the Water Administrator to discuss this matter with the Town Attorney to have this included in the regulations in the proper manner, RESOLUTION #105 AUTHORIZE CASH ADVANCE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to make a cash advance from the sewer fund surplus in the amount of $545.25, and transfer to the Starr Road Sewer Project and further RESOLVED, that $546.18 be transferred from the water fund surplus and transfer $273.09 into the Starr Road Water Project and transfer $273.09 into Stupke Road Water Project. A discussion was held concerning the status of enacting a local law relating to locations of house trailers in the Town. Supervisor Thorpe will discuss this with the Town Attorney. There being no further business Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Res ectfully su mitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville