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Home My WebLink About06-01-1994,2 3 Wednesday, June 1, 1994 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, 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; Gary Keller and Nena Carpenter, representing United First Methodist Church, and Newsreporter, Alexia Herbowy. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of April 20, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of April 26, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #98 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Pilato Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #214 - 227 $ 4,426.32 General Fund B 26 - 30 $ 4,362.54 Highway Fund DB 181 - 200 $14,868.26 Water Fund 131 - 138 $ 6,236.48 Sewer Fund 66 - 68 $ 199.98 Privilege of the floor was granted to Councilman Pilato. He reported that he has had several complaints from constituents concerning the unsightly property and business owned by Donald Hart, located near the intersection of Route 13 and Route 281. A discussion was held by the Town Board whereby it was reported this business has been an ongoing problem at this location. The Town Planning Board approved a Conditional Permit, with conditions, at this property. Supervisor Thorpe will contact Chairperson, Kathy Wickwire to discuss this matter to see what can be done. A discussion was held concerning problems of this sort. Because the residents of the Blodgett Mills area were concerned, spoke up and brought their concerns to us, the conditions on the property in question has improved. Complaints are being heard about another property owner in that area. 224 JUNE 01, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 There was some discussion regarding mowing of vacant lots in the Town of Cortlandville, noise ordinance and an ordinance relating to automobiles. A City or Village may have ordinances of these kinds, the Town does not. With large Agricultural Districts in the Town, these type ordinances are not feasible. RESOLUTION #99 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION FOR WEST ROAD PHASE I WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Statement of Completion for the West Road Phase I Water Improvement Project is hereby accepted in the amount of $89,977.93, and shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #100 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION FOR WEST ROAD PHASE I SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Statement of Completion for the' West Road Phase I Sewer Improvement Project is hereby accepted in the amount of $117,182.12, and shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #101. ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION FOR LAMONT CIRCLE AREA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by COuncilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Statement of Completion for the Lamont Circle Area Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is hereby accepted in the amount of $658,530.88, and shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #102 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE CHANGE REQUEST OF DOUGLAS STALEY ON ROUTE 11 SOUTH Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for a zone change from Agriculture to Industrial was submitted by Douglas Staley for property located on Route 11 South, and WHEREAS, the Town and County Planning Boards have reviewed and recommended approval, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be scheduled for June 15, 1994 at 5:15 p.m. for a zone change from Agriculture to Industrial, requested by Douglas Staley. JUNE 01, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the information concerning a check in the amount of $839.00, received from Tunison Laboratories, of the Gracie Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried. This is due to monies received from a Federal Grant Program. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, advised the deadline for the registration for the seminar relating to the cable television service and regulations has been extended to June 9, 1994. The seminar will be held on June 14, 1994 at SUNY Cortland. Attorney Folmer reported that he received information from the Town Clerk relating to the expiration of bond anticipation notes for Starr Road Water Project in the amount of $210,000 and Starr Road Sewer Project in the amount of $222,000.00, both of which expire on June 23, 1994. He explained the renewal process and will proceed with renewing these, as requested by the Town Board. Attorney Folmer informed the Town Board of the status relating to property which the Cortland City School District is deeding over to the Town to be used for a pumping station. He expects to receive that necessary, to accomplish filing of the deed, soon. Attorney Folmer reported that approval from the State to proceed with proposed sewer projects has not happened. RESOLUTION #103 APPROVE THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature adopted a State Emergency Assistance Program, (SEAP) into law as Chapter 603 of the Laws of 1993, and WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville has prepared and reviewed, an Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Emergency Preparedness Plan, as submitted is hereby adopted, and further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall forward a certified copy to the Cortland County Emergency Management, as required. RESOLUTION #104 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized 226 JUNE 01, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 and directed to transfer $65.16 from the Water Surplus Funds into the Kingsley Ave. Water Capital Project, and transfer $1,860.12 from the Sewer Surplus funds and transfer $967.62 into the Luker Road Sewer Extension Capital Project and $892.50 into the Mid Town Sewer Capital Project. Supervisor Thorpe announced a short recess to allow time for Tim Buhl of Resource Associates, to arrive to discuss the remaining agenda items. Mr. Gary Keller and Nena Carpenter, representing the United Methodist Church, explained the proposed project for building of a new church near the intersection of Fairview Drive and NYS Route 222. They have made application, including an Aquifer Permit for the new construction. RESOLUTION #105 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT FOR UNITED FIRST METHODIST CHURCH TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Aquifer Permit, submitted by the United First Methodist Church to construct a church, to be located near the intersection of Fairview Drive and NYS Route 222, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards, for review and recommendations. The remaining items were meant for the Town Planning Board. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The regular Town Board Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectful y ubmitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1