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Wednesday, June 15, 1994 5:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
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: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Town
Typist, Edna Puzo; and Highway Superintendent, Carl
Bush.
The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Thorpe at 5:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION #106 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
JUNE
Motion by Councilman Testa
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 #228 -
240
$ 9,113.35
General Fund B
31 -
41
$ 2,731.91
Highway Fund DE
201 -
220
$77,000.44
Water Fund
139 -
146
$20,318.48
Sewer Fund
69 -
73
$18,003.69
Capital Project
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$ 350.00
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 Pilato, to receive and file a letter from Mr.
Leonard Warfle of 1497 1/2 Saunders Road, Cortland, NY.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter expressed concern about the dangerous
intersection of Starr Road and NYS Route 215. He
suggested the traffic signal be changed so that those
traveling on Route 215 would also stop.
Supervisor Thorpe reported that he discussed this
with Highway Supt., Carl Bush. He advised that he had
discussed this problem with NYS DOT and was advised that
they intend to make that a 4-way Stop intersection.
Mr. Warfle has been advised.
RESOLUTION #107 RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE
CHANGE DOUG STALEY ROUTE 11 SOUTH
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be
rescheduled for July 6, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. for a Zone
Change, requested by Douglas Staley.
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Attorney Folmer reported that he has received a
letter and video tape from Water and Sewer Supt., Carl
Bush in regards to the problems and concerns of the
sewer lines in the Renaissance Development.
After reviewing the tape, he will give them to
Attorney, William Pomeroy, who represents Dr. Ambrose.
Attorney Folmer requested Supervisor Thorpe to sign
the Response to Demand information requested from NYS
DOT, dated April 24, 1994, regarding South Hill Dump.
Copies of the information was distributed to Town
Board members.
The information will be sent to NYS DEC, as
requested.
Attorney Folmer reported the Permanent Easement
for the Richard Osborne property on Route 281 has been
recorded at the County Clerk's office.
The original easement was given to the Town Clerk.
Attorney Folmer has received the executed deed from
the Cortland City School District, necessary for the
Town to start construction of a pumping station. This
will be recorded within the next few days.
Attorney Folmer reported that he has talked with
the Attorney for First National Bank regarding the
renewal of the two Bond Anticipation Notes that will be
due June 23, 1994.
He will contact the Supervisor, for signatures,
when necessary.
The Town Clerk has received the statement of
interest charges.
Supervisor Thorpe reported that he has received a
letter from Senator Seward advising that State Aid
monies which are forthcoming to the Town and County,
will be increased by an additional $2,000.00.
RESOLUTION #108 AUTHORIZE ROAD PAVING OF FAIRGROUND
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush has received
requests from Tom Bell of the Cortland County Ag. Corp.
and Dan Weddle, Director of the Cortland County Holstein
Club for paving of Fairground Drive, and
WHEREAS, Fairground Drive is a Public Road and receives
a lot of traffic when activities are held at the
Fairgrounds, and paving of such would control a dust
problem for residents of the street, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Highway Superintendent is hereby
authorized to pave Fairground Drive.
Councilman Rocco asked the status concerning the
City of Cortland wanting to purchase the Gunzenhauser
property, located on Route 281.
A discussion was held concerning this. No action
was taken.
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Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush, reported of
complaints concerning the dust problem in the Polkville
area. This is very difficult for the residents of the
area. They cannot open their windows, nor be outside.
A discussion was held whereby the Town Attorney was
requested to check to see if an ordinance could be
adopted to control this problem.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Resp ctfully ubm tted,
Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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