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Home My WebLink About09-07-1994256 Wednesday, September 07, 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, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, John Pilato Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; and News reporter, Trish Hansen. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to approve, as written, the Town Board Special Meeting Minutes of July 27, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of June 22, and July 26, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #144 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #319 - 345 $ 4,885.97 General Fund B 68 - 73 $ 5,132.65 Highway Fund DB 345 - 367 $64,759.00 Water Fund 202 - 219 $19,170.29 Sewer Fund 100 - 102 $ 69.90 Capital Projects 21 $ 2,450.00 RESOLUTION #145 DECLARE TOWN BOARD AS LEAD AGENT AND DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #5 OF 1994 FOR GUTCHESS INTERNATIONAL INC. Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Special Permit, #5 of 1994 was submitted by Gutchess International Inc. to construct additional office space and an indoor tennis court on their property located at 100 McLean Road in the Town, and WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended approval of this project, subject to conditions, and 1 1 I WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board on August 17, 1994, therefore SEPTEMBER 07, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board is hereby declared as Lead Agent, and has completed the Short Environmental Assessment Form, and hereby declared the proposed project shall have no significant impact on the environment. RESOLUTION #146 APPROVE AQUIFER PERMIT #5 OF 1994 FOR GUTCHESS INTERNATIONAL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Permit #5 of 1994, submitted by Gutchess International Inc., with the following conditions as set forth by the Town Planning Board: 1. Roof runoff from new buildings will be directly infiltrated and will not mix with parking lot runoff. 2. Parking lot runoff will be directed to grass filter strips rather than directly infiltrated. AND FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from the Golden Lunch located at 3590 West Road, Cortlandville. The letter advised they will be renewing their wine and beer license. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a copy of the Petition of the Special Franchise Assessment for the 1994 Tax Roll, filed with the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment, from NYNEX, with index #501694. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the list of the Election Inspectors for 1994, appointed by the County Board of Elections. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, informed the Town Board that the Auditors are here to review Town Records. Supervisor Thorpe reported that the ruling for the deduction limit of Social Security has been changed from $100 to $1,000, effective January 1, 1995. This has affected our election inspectors. This is a welcome change. Town Attorney, John Folmer reported on the following to the Town Board: Loope Road Crossing: No further information has been received relating to the Judge's decision. NYS regulations concerning the idling of trucks at truck stops: He has contacted NYS DEC and NYS DOT. Information is forthcoming. SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell reported that he has received a complaint from a resident near the Mobile Station in Polkville. She had called NYS Police and they responded, but the truck had left. Attempting to find out more, it was stated that NYS DEC has a five-minute idling law. Most businesses selling diesel fuel have a sign posted in their window concerning this. A discussion was held concerning this. Attorney Folmer reported: Adopt order for Rt 222 Water Project. It has been prepared and sent to Engineer Smith for review. It will be submitted for approval at the next meeting. 1995 Proposed Contract with Atlantic Inland: Is reviewing and has questions for them. Should be accomplished by next meeting. Aged Exemption Program: A discussion was held at the last meeting concerning this. He advised that a Public Hearing would be necessary to accomplish. Deed and Abstract: Delivered to Town Clerk for the property deeded to the Town from the Cortland Enlarged City School District on Isabell Drive. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Abstract and Deed for the property that the Cortland City School District has given to the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #147 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT OF MOHAWK VALLEY OIL TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for an Aquifer Permit was submitted by Mohawk Valley Oil, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby refer this Aquifer Permit application to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for October 05, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.. RESOLUTION ##148 DENY REFUND OF PENALTY CHARGE ON JULY WATER BILL FOR MR. WILLIAM WOOD 3752 WESTVALE DRIVE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: O'Donnell, Testa, Pilato: AYE Rocco NAY ADOPTED WHEREAS, a letter from Mr. William Wood of 3752 Westvale Drive was submitted to the Town Board requesting the penalty charged to his July water bill be forgiven due to the fact that he did not receive his water bill, and 2 579 SEPTEMBER 07, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 WHEREAS, such customer request have not been honored in the past, and was advised against setting such precedent for the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the penalty charged shall not be refunded to Mr. William Wood, and RESOLVED, the Supervisor shall send a letter to advise him. RESOLUTION #149 AUTHORIZE BUDGET OFFICER TO ESTABLISH NEW REVENUE ACCOUNT IN WATER FUND Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed, to set up a new account #F2680 in the water fund to record the compensation received from the insurance company, for the damage to the water tank that was hit by lightning. RESOLUTION #150 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $2,450.00 from Water Surplus Funds, and transfer into the Route 222 Water Improvement Capital Project. Councilman Testa informed the Board members of a concern of residents of Bell Drive relating to the sign at the entrance of Bell Dr. It has been damaged and they are requesting the Town to repair it. Supervisor Thorpe reported that he was advised that our snow plow pushed snow into the planter during our heavy snow season and damaged one corner. This was discussed with the Highway Supt. The sign is close to the Town's right-of-way, and ultimately, the planter has been damaged by the freezing and thawing over the years. It has been estimated that reconstruction would cost about $500.00. A discussion was held concerning responsibility. RESOLUTION #151 TABLE REQUEST FOR REPAIR OF PLANTER ON BELL DRIVE AND REFER TO TOWN ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the request to repair the planter located at the entrance of Bell Drive is hereby tabled and referred to the Town Attorney for review. SEPTEMBER 07, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 Attorney Folmer will meet soon with Attorney Pomeroy and Lee Ambrose concerning Renaissance Development concerns. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. f' Respebtfullly sub fitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1