HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-1994Wednesday, Mach 16, 1994 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDIMIENTS TO THE C0I<TLA11,_'DV1LLE WATER ORDINANCE AND
AMENDMENTS TO T"'1E CORTLANDVILLE SEWER ORDINANCE AND
ESTABLISHMEitlT OY NEW WATER AND SEWER RATES.
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville. on March 16, 1994 at 5:30 rn. at
the Town Hall; 15 Terrace Road; Cortland New York,
concerning increasing of Town Water rates and Town Sewer
rates.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorne
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman:, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
`Down Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others :resent were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist Edna
Puzo; Towr.. Residents, Jeff Hering and Mr. and Mrs.
Donald McClor_v, and News reporter, Dan McDonald.
Supervisor Thorne called the Public Hearing to
orde _ at. 5; 30 p.m.
The 1'own Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as
posted and filed.
Supervisor Thorne stated it is necessary to have a
rate increase at this time because the Town has been
absorbing the maintenance and operating cos .from
surplus funds. This cannot continue.
We have needed to construct additional pumping
stations due to extansion of lines. The cost of
operating these continue to -increase because power costs
continue 41--o rise. We must take the necessary steps to
operate these syste:ris at a break-even level.
The proposer' increase of rate; should allow us to
accomplish this.
Supervisor Thorpe offered the floor for questions
or comment:..
Jeff He- inr1 of > amont. Circle, stated that the
percentage rates of 26.9% fo_ ;rater and 16.7% for sewer
increases are unconscionahle. These are higher than the
both; the cost of living and the inflation rate. In his
area, with tho- recent sewer line extension, there wil ll
be a sewer cost to them as well as a water increase.
Supervisor Thorpe explained that a rate increase
has not occurred in several vears. It is the intent of
this Board to review this annually to keep any increases
a.t a minimus-�i. It is necessary to keep expenditures and
receipts in
An explanation :_�f the benefit tax collected via
tax collection was explains:-d. Property taxes rates were
reduced -i:hi_s v'c--ar .
With the proposed increases, our charges are still
below average rates of surr-ouindlnu communities.
It was s ated that' Smith Corolla used an estimated
300,000 gallons of water a day. This usage has been cut
dramatically.
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Councilman Pilato reported that he also must
pay for installation of a sewer hookup to his residence.
This does add to their financial burden, however this
Board has used surplus monies to keep the rates down
for the past several years. The time has come for an
adjustment of rates.
Mr. John McCloy of Starr Road, also voiced his
opposition of the rate increases. It would be easier to
have smaller increases charged. This causes a hardship
for those on fixed incomes.
The Board explained that the proposed rate could be
lowered, but cannot be raised higher than that proposed.
It is the intent of this Board to increase annually, if
necessary. Action will not be taken on this matter
tonight. It will happen at a future meeting.
No other comments or questions were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to close the Public Hearing. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:50 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 16, 1994 5:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandville was held at 5:00 p.m. 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, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others present .were; Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna
Puzo, and Newsreporte_, Dan McDonald.
The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Thorpe at 5:00 p.m.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Plato, to approve as Written, the Town Board
Minutes of January 19, 1994 and February 2, 1994. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Mato, to receive and file the Planning
Board Minutes of February 23, 1993 and February 22,
1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #60 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
MARCH
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
MOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited anc`.', shall be paid as follows:
General Fund. A
VoucAers # 97
- 115
$13,063.23
General Fund B
11
- 12
$
30.40
Highway Fund
80
- 98
$55,463.12
Water Fund
57
- 69
$
2,583.08
Sewer Fund
30
- 34
$
2,455.3_
Capital Projects
5
v
50.00
Privilege of the Floor was offered to those in
attendance. Ho comments were heard.
Reports of various departments are on the table for
review, a_n_O are available for inspection, upon request,
in the Town Clerk's Office.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file correspondence
received from Daniel K. Greene, Gen. Mgr., Bestway of
New England, concerning Bestway Enterprises, Inc. at
3877 Luker Road, Cortland, NY. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Included was a Tier Two - Emergency and Hazardous
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Chemical Inventory form for 1993, as required, in
accordance with Federal Register Notice, dated October
15, 1987.
RESOLUTION #61 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF BID PRICES
SUBMITTED FROM SENSUS TECHNOLOGIES
INC. FOR WATER METERS FOR THE TOWN
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, per Resolution #35, adopted January 22, 1992
the bid schedule submitted by Sensus Technologies was
awarded and approved, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize an
extension of the bid until February 25, 1995, per letter
dated March 7, 1994, and such shall be received and
filed.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a notification
from Mohawk Valley Oil, Inc. at 3947 West Road,
Cortlandville, in regards to renewing their liquor
license. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #62 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MARY H. SAYRE
AS PART TIME DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the resignation of Mary H. Sayre, as
Deputy Town Clerk, part time, is hereby accepted, with
regrets, and shall be effective March 16, 1994.
Attorney Fulmer reported that he has investigated
the status Df the Mid -Town Sewer Improvement Project
after receiving a call from Engineer, Hayne Smith asking
for short term financing of this project.
The approval from the State Comptroller's office
should be coming in April or May. They have advised
that this process takes about four months.
Attorney Folmer advised that he was notified the
Cortland City School Board has approved the conveyance
of property to the Town of Cortlandville. The Town will
be responsible for filings, so he has ordered an update
of the abstract and title, and will proceed with filing
of a deed as soon as he receives the necessary documents
RESOLUTION #63 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 5, 1994
CONCERNING SOUTH LOOPE ROAD RAIL
ROAD CROSSING
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, The New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Corp. closed the railroad crossing on Loope Road on
December 1, 1992, which has caused concern for residents
of the area, and
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WHEREAS, the
Commissioner of
rehabilitaticz
therefore
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Town petitioned the State of New York
Transportation for an alteration and
of the grade crossing on Loope Road,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board -does hereby acknowledge
notification from NYS DOT that a Public Hearing shall be
held, by them, on April 5, 1994 at 7:00 p.m., at the
Cortlandvilin Town Hall to determine whether South loope
Road should be made a public crossing and how it should
cross the tracts of New York, Susquehanna and Western
Railroad.
Attorney Folmar .eported that Town Justice, Mardis
Kelsen has contacted him concerning outstanding parking
violations. Those named on the summons have not
appeared before her, and as a follow up, they have been
notified by letter that the matter is still pending.
There has been no response from the parties involved,
and has forwarded the information to him.
RESOLUTION #64 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PROCEED
AS REQUIRED REGARDING OUTSTANDING
PARKING VIOLATIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that Town Attorney, John Folmer, is
hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the
required action to execute the outstanding parking
violations of the Town's Justice Department.
RESOLUTION #65 AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR ADJUSTMENT OF
SEWER CHARGES FOR QUARTERLY BILLING
OF VACANT RESIDENCE AT WALDEN OA7Q
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a request was received from Mr. David Olp, of
Barden & Robeson Corp. to have the sewer charge relieved
due to the bursting of a heating pipe in an unfinished
Town House at Walden Oaks, and
WHEREAS, none of the water went into the sewer lines
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, the sewer bill for the this quarter be
forgiven at the named location, and further
RESOLVED, that the letter from Mr. Olp be received and
filed.
RESOLUTION #66 APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE
CORTLAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SUB .,CT TO TOWN P VAr,
-,-------ATTORNEY APPROVAL_
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1994 Contract between the Town
of Cortlaniviiie and the Chamber of Commerce is hereby
approved, subject to Town Attorney approval.
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Attorney Folmer explained the process he would use
for filing of deeds for laud conveyed to the Town. He
will. have -the deed recorded with the County Clerk and
request the original deeds be returned to him. He will
make copies for his records and send the originals to
the Town Clerk's office for filing.
Supervisor Thorpe received today, a letter and
suggested resolution, from the NYS DOT in regards to the
resurfacing of McLean and Starr Road. The resolution
needs to be adopted by the Town and forwarded to the NYS
DOT. The attorney has not reviewed it.
RESOLUTION #67 AUTHORIZE UTILITY WORK AGREEMENT
WITH_ NYS DOT FOR RESURFACING STARR
ROAD AND MCLEAN ROAD SUBJECT TO TOWN
ATTORNEY REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, information was received from NYS DOT regarding
a Utility Work Agreement which would authorize proposed
work on the water valves, appurtenances, and sanitary
sewer manholes on the McLean Road and Starr Road,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor is
authorized to enter into any and all agreements with the
State of New York Department of Transportation for the
States's resurfacing of McLean and Starr Roads, subject
to Town Attorney review and approval.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
A Public Hearing was held concerning amending the
Town of Cortlandville Water and Sewer Ordinances for an
increase of water and sewer .rates.
Respe tf- lly, sub itted,
au1ine H. Parke , CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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