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Home My WebLink About07-20-1994as• Wednesday, July 20, 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, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Deputy Supervisor, Theodore Testa presiding. Members present: Deputy Supervisor, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Attorney, Dave Hartnett; Tim Buhl, of Resource Associates and Bill McDermott, and Newsreporter, Trish Hansen. The Meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor, Theodore Testa at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of June 1, and June 15, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of May 31, and June 28, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #120 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS JULY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #271 - 289 $33,878.66 General Fund B 57 - 61 $34,396.14 Highway Fund DB 257 - 289 $68,753.09 Water Fund 160 - 173 $ 3,616.85 Sewer Fund 79 - 87 $ 6,393.86 Capital Projects 16 $ 1,800.00 RESOLUTION #121 AUTHORIZE WATER AND SEWER PLUMBER'S APPLICATION FOR REGGIE B. BROWN Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Reggie B. Brown of 116 North St, P.O. Box 1095, Dryden, NY 13053, for authorization to install water and sewer services in the Town, and WHEREAS, such application included references and previous experience, as required, and has been approved by Carl Bush, therefore 1 I. JULY 20, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 BE IT RESOLVED, the application submitted by Reggie B. Brown is hereby approved and his name shall be added to the approved plumber's list of the Town. RESOLUTION #122 SET BID OPENING DATE FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT - PHASE ONE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Highway Supt. was authorized per Resolution #117, adopted July 6, 1994 to let out for bid, Phase One for Highway Garage Improvements, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Bid Opening shall be held on August 11, 1994 at 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, and shall be awarded on August 17, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Pilato reported that he attended the meeting announcing the plans for building a new Youth Center on Port Watson St. in the City of Cortland. It will be a multi -purpose use facility, and a true asset to the community. For sure, Cortlandville Youth will also be using this facility and requested the Town Board to consider some funding from the Town. A discussion was held whereby this would need to be accomplished with the 1995 budget process. Councilman Rocco requested the Highway Supt. to clean out the debris in the ditches on Lighthouse Hill. Because this is a County road, it will be referred to Mr. Tennant. He also requested the Highway Supt. to accomplish what is necessary to satisfy a resident on MacBean Lane whose solar lights were damaged by on of our Highway Trucks. 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 Rocco, to receive and file a letter from NYS DEC regarding Smith Corona property. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised of a change in classification on their Registry where hazardous waste disposal has occurred. It is now Code 4 which means the site is p-roperly closed - requires continued management. Deputy Supervisor Testa distributed copies of a memo from Town Engineer, Hayne Smith relating to anticipated water and sewer improvement projects for the Town, as requested of him. A discussion was held concerning this. No action was taken. A discussion was held by board members relating to notification to residents when a construction project occurs. It was determined that notice by mail should occur, as well as a notice in the paper. 240 JULY 20, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #123 REQUEST TOWN ATTORNEY TO REVIEW COMPLIANCE OF A FENCE AT CORTLAND'S COUNTRY MUSIC PARK CAMPGROUND Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, information was received from Attorney John Fitzgerald regarding compliance of a fence between properties of Cortland Country Music Park Campground and Michael Colasurdo, and WHEREAS, also included was a copy of action taken by the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals dated July 17, 1974, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Attorney is hereby requested and directed to review this complaint and report back to the Town Board, and further RESOLVED, the information received shall be received and filed. A discussion was held concerning the difference between camping trailers and/or house trailer within a campground. No action was taken. Another discussion was held concerning a house trailer located on Lighthouse Hill Road. Deputy Supervisor Testa will discuss this with CEO, Bruce Weber. Attorney Folmer introduced his law partner, Attorney David Hartnett. As agreed, he will attend the mid -month meeting in August, as Attorney Folmer will be on vacation. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: It will be necessary to reschedule the Public Hearings of United Methodist Church and Top's Supermarket. Time restraints for submission of Legal Notices can be trying. Attorney Pomeroy has advised him that repairs of sewer lines on Raphael Dr. have been completed. Carl Bush can now inspect these. A letter has been drafted, and will be left with the Supervisor for signatures, of the concerns of the Polkville area. Certiorari proceedings have been filed with the Town from Friendly's and Niagara Mohawk in regards to their assessments. Loope Road Railroad Crossing: the railroad has responded to the questions asked of them. We should receive something soon from Judge Loomis. Information has been prepared.for signatures of the deed from the Cortland City School District. 1 1 1 i I JULY 20, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #124 SET DATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING AND RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Special Meeting will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on July 27, 1994 at 5:00 p.m., and further RESOLVED, Public Hearing's will be rescheduled for July 27, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Special Permit applications of United Methodist Church and Benderson Development Co. (Top's Supermarket). RESOLUTION #125 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $2,880.00 from Sewer Surplus Funds, and transfer $1,080.00 into Luker Road Sewer Extension Project and transfer $1,800.00 into Mid Town Sewer Improvement Project. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the regular meeting and hold an Executive Session to discuss matters of pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information Supervisor's office. Councilman Rocco made Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn and reconvene the Regular Meeting motion was carried. No action was taken. was received from the amotion, seconded by the Executive Session All voting aye, the Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Respe tfu ly ?subitted, Pauline H. Parke Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville