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Home My WebLink About02-16-19941:;8 5 . February, 16, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandv-lle was held 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, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Attorney; William Pomeroy; Town resident, Nancy Ambrose, and Patricia Riotto, representing Petrelia Auto Body Shop and other merchants of Luker Road; Cindy Bickford from Resource Associates; and Newsreporter, Skip Chapman. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of January 25, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 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 # 49 - 71 $ 11,197.14 General Fund B 9 $ 21.99 Highway Fund. 45 - 68 $ 26,248.81 Water Fund 25 - 43 $111,887.20 Sewer Fund 17 - 27 $1�8,6 Capital Projects 3 $ o00.00 OO The reports of various departments are on the table for review and are available in the Town Clerk's office upon request. Attorney Folmer reported that information has been received from NYS DOT in regards to the proposed Jim May Pontiac Project. They have advised the proposed project should not adversely impact traffic on Route 281. At the January 19, 1994 meeting, the SEQRA review and Aquifer Permit application action was deferred because NYS DOT requested more time to review the traffic study for this proposed project. Attorney Folmer requested that this matter be added to the agenda after the arrival of Cindy Bickford of Resource Assoc. FEBRUARY 16, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Water and Sewer Superintendent, Carl Bush, provided more information relating to fees charged by neighboring municipalities to their water and sewer users. The last increase for the Town was 1991. Many changes have occurred since then; new well, new tank, and additional pump stations. Supervisor Thorpe stated that it will be necessary to increase our rates to defray the cost of operation and maintenance of our program. Due to our preoccupation for the protection of the aquifer, it has been necessary to add additional pump stations. Supt. Bush asked if the Board wanted to review and adjust rates annually or attempt to predict in advance, as has been done in the past. A discussion as held whereby it was the consensus that this should be done annually. RESOLUTION #44 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO ESTABLISH A RATE INCREASE OF THE TOWN WATER AND SEWER USER FEES Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, information has been submitted that it will be necessary to increase the rates of the Town's Water and Sewer fees to keep up w-Lth the needs of the departments, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be held on March 2, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. to establish a rate increase of the water user fees, and FURTHER RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be held on March 2, 1994 at 7:15 p.m. to establish a rate increase of the Town Sewer user fees. Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Patricia Riotto, spoke on behalf of Petrella's Auto Body Shop and other merchants in attendance, that operate a business located on Luker Road. She expressed appreciation to the Town Board relating to extending sewer lines in their area. They have been advised by NYS DEC that they would be required to do this. Supervisor Thorpe stated that the Town Board has taken the position of extending the sewer lines to this area to protect the Aquifer, which is a critical area. This will preserve the business's there now and increase jobs available to the area. RESOLUTION #45 APPROVE AND RECEIVE THE 1994 TLC AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT^ Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the 1994 contract between TLC Ambulance Service and the Town of Cortlandville be approved for a cost of $6,377.00 for the year of 1994, and shall be received and filed. FEBRUARY 16, 1994 `1'Ot"7N BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman 'Vesta, to receive and file notification. received from Willow Brook Golf Club to renew their liquor license, for their business located at 3267 NYS Route 215. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded ly Councilman Testa, to receive and file letters from Senator Janes Seward, Senator Ralph Marino and Assemblyman Martin Luster, in regards to their support of the Sunset Provision which is the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #45 AUTHORIZE E9 DAY EXTENSION OF THE SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1993 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to request an additional 60 day extension from Audit'. and Control for filing of the 1993 Annual Financial Report. A request was submitted from Town bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks :_elating to adding an additional rider to the Town's Health Insurance Program for Mental Health Care. Cost information was also included. A discussion was held concerning this. It was suggested that all employees enrolled be allowed their input concerning this. Other riders might be more favorable. Supervisor Thorpe will discuss this with the `I'o,•dn Employees. No action was taken. RESOLUTION ;#47 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - AQUIFE'R PERMIT #1 OF 1994 - BENDERSON DEVELOPMENT CO. FOR JIM MAY PONTIAC DEALERSHIP - NYS ROUTE 231 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell. Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE'S: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer: Special Permit application was submitted by Benderson Development Co. allowing and permitting the location of a new car sales dealership with service and body shop for the Jim May Pontiac Dealership for property located on NYS Route 281, and WHEREAS, per Resolution #31 of January 19, 1994, such action was deferred per the request of NYS DOT, and WHEREAS, NYS DOT has advised the proposed project should not adversely impact traffic on Route 281, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agent, has reviewed the Full Environnontal Assessment form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the 'i'c-wn Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Benderson Development Co. for the Jim May Pontiac Dealership, shall have no significant impact on the environment, and further RESOLVED; the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA form. FEBRUARY 16, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #48 APPROVE AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #1 OF 1994 FOR BENDERSON DEVELOPMENT CO. FOR JIM MAY PONTIAC DEALERSHIP LOCATED ON ROUTE 281 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Special Permit #1 of 1994, submitted by Benderson Development Co. for the Jim May Pontiac Dealership, and RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the permit. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session in the matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to -the Regular Session. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #49 ACCEPT DEDICATION OF SEWER LINES WITHIN RENAISSANCE SUBDIVISION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the dedication and conveyance of the Ambrose Renaissance Sewer Line, from manhole 5 to manhole 9, subject to the terms of an agreement to be memorialized by writing, executed by William J. Pomeroy, Esq. on behalf of Nancy R. Ambrose and John B. Folmer, Town Attorney. Such agreement, when executed, is incorporated herein by reference, and FURTHER RESOLVED, this shall be effective upon the execution of the aforesaid agreement. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Resp ctfull subiittted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville