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Home My WebLink About08-17-19942.5 2 Wednesday, August 17, 1994 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER PERMIT - GUTCHESS INTERNATIONAL INC. A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on August 17, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor 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: Attorney, Dave Hartnett; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Architect, Karl Wendt, representing Gutchess Intl, and Newsreporter, Trish Hansen. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Raymond Thorpe at 5:00 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Mr. Karl Wendt, Architect, for Gutchess Int'l. explained that this will be an additional one story building, which will include an exercise room, indoor tennis court and misc. office space. Mr. Wendt presented the plans for the facility, and explained the project. The facility will only be used by employees and visitors of Gutchess International Inc. The construction of this new building will in no way effect the Aquifer. The Town Board explained that they would not take action on this permit tonight as they do not have the approval or recommendations from the Town and County Planning Boards. No further comments or questions were heard. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 1994 5:15 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, 1517 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor 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: Attorney, Dave Hartnett; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Architect, Karl Wendt, and Newsreporter, Trish Hansen. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Thorpe at 5:15 p.m. following a Public Hearing for am Aquifer Special Permit submitted by Gutchess Intl Inc. RESOLUTION #139 AWARD BID FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE ADDITION PHASE I TO ABL CONTRACTING INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,051.00 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by COuncilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, authorization was granted to the Town Highway Superintendent, per Resolution #122 on July 20, 1994, to let out for bid on the Highway Garage Addition Phase I, and WHEREAS, the following bids were opened on August 11, 1994 and referred for review to the Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush, as follows: Farr Construction BASE - $88,614.00 132 Moss Hill Road Option A - $16,527.00 Horseheads, NY 14845 Option B - $11,985.00 Finger Lake Construction BASE - $64,463.00 10269 Old Route 13 West Option A - $13,691.00 Clyde, NY 14433 Option B - $ 7,360.00 Paul Yaman, Inc. BASE - $65,616.00 1875 Lorings Crossings Rd. Option A - $23,279.00 Cortland, NY 13045 Option B - $11,273.00 ABL Contracting Inc. BASE - $56,505.00 P.O. Box 5702 Option A - $13 379.00 Cortland, NY 13045 Option B - $ 9,167.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid is hereby awarded to ABL Contracting Inc. for a total amount with option A, B and Base of $79,051.00. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of July 20, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 254 AUGUST 17, 1994 RESOLUTION #140 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 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 #305 - 318 $ 8,059.02 General Fund B 66 - 67 $ 200.15 Highway Fund DE 318 - 344 $31,121.80 Water Fund 187 - 201 $ 6,775.18 Sewer Fund 92 - 99 $44,828.69 Councilman Pilato reported that he had a discussion with Mr. Parsons relating to the stop sign at the entrance of Lamont Circle. Any questions or concerns have been answered. Councilman Rocco asked if the matter had been resolved with a resident on Highland Road with a drainage pipe. Could we purchase and get reimbursed? Supervisor Thorpe stated that the Town can not purchase materials from the State bid list for private use. He had discussed this with Highway Supt., Carl Bush. He tries not to disturb the natural flow of water. If a resident places drainage pipe on their property, the Town would not be involved. Councilman Rocco asked if complaints have been heard regarding the condition of the ball fields at the Cortlandville Park. Supervisor Thorpe will discuss this with Mike Andrews to see what needs to be done. Reports from Justice Dept, Supervisor, and Zoning are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, upon request, in the Town Clerk's office. A "Thank You" note received from the Cortland County Ag.Board, was read. They appreciated Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush's cooperation for the improvements at the fairground roadway. It made a big difference for control of dust and mud. RESOLUTION #141 ACKNOWLEDGE APPROVAL FROM NYS COMPTROLLER FOR THE MID -TOWN SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, this Town Board does hereby acknowledge the approval from NYS Comptroller for the Mid -Town Sewer Improvement Project. 1 1 AUGUST 17, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #142 AUTHORIZE CHANGING TOWN HALL MAILING ADDRESS TO 3577 TERRACE ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the mailing address of the Cortlandville Town Hall has been 15 Terrace Road, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature has approved a different house numbering system and also approved the 9tl program for the County, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the mailing address of Cortlandville Town Hall is hereby corrected to 3577 Terrace Road, and further RESOLVED, that departments of the Town shall change this, effective immediately, and also when ordering new supplies for their department. Attorney Hartnett reported that Attorney Folmer has been working on the order for the new water project, and will have it prepared for the next meeting. Town Assessor, David Briggs, spoke to the Town Board in regards to a letter the Supervisor received from Cortland County agencies relating to an increase of the income level for Aged Exemptions. He advised that this would not have a large impact to the Town. RESOLUTION #143 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF INCOME LEVEL FOR TOWN AGED EXEMPTION FORMULA Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby adjust the Aged Exemption base limit to $10,500, with the sliding scale remaining in effect. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Resp ctfully subm't�,ed, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville