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Home My WebLink About10-19-1994Wednesday October 19, 1994 5:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held 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, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia O'Mara Absent: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; and Newsreporter, Trish Hansen. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of July 26, 1994 and August 30, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of August 30, 1994 and September 27, 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #165 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS OCTOBER 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 Voucher # 385 - 397 $ 35,600.69 General Fund 3 83 - 86 $ 3,785.65 Highway Fund DA 2 $ 18,266.70 Highway Fund DB 387 - 405 $145,046.68 Water Fund 248 - 263 $ 5,248.54 Sewer Fund 117 -.125 $ 3,000.51 Capital Project 26 - 27 $ 344.40 Supervisor Thorpe informed Board Members that news reporter, Trish Hansen will be leaving the Cortland Standard for another job. Supervisor Thorpe stated that Ms. Hansen has been fair and accurate when reporting Town Board meetings. Supervisor Thorpe wished her well in her new job. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Justice Report for October 1994. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Y '6 OCTOBER 19, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a copy of the letter, and list of names, that Councilmen Testa and O'Donnell sent to residents of the Polkville area. A1.1 voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter is in regards to the -recent fire at Exit 10 Truck. Stop in Polkville, and advising residents, of their intent to rebuild. RESOLUTION #166 AUTHORIZE INCREASE FOR THE 1995 CONTRACT WITH THE S.P C A Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Supervisor Thorpe received a letter from Jon Horn, President of the Cortland County SPCA, and WHEREAS, Mr. Horn is requesting an increase in the 1995 contract for an additional $500.00, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that an increase of $500.00 for the 1995 Contract with the Cortland County SPCA, for a total of $15,000, is hereby authorized. RESOLUTION #167 ACKNOWLEDGE JUDGE'S OPINION RELATING TO LOOPE ROAD RAILROAD CROSSING Motion made by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville made application to NYS DEC concerning the railroad crossing on the Loope Road in Blodgett Mills, and WHEREAS, a hearing was held by NYS DEC and Judge Peter S. Loomis presided at such hearing, and a determination has been received concerning this, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Decision of the NYS Dept. of Trans- portation is hereby received and filed, which states the southern crossing of the railroad tracks on Loope Road is a public crossing. RESOLUTION #168 APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH NEW YORK STATE ATLANTIC INLAND INC Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a proposal has been submitted by New York Atlantic - Inland, Inc. for the 1995 contract renewal, with their firm for fire inspections, and reviewed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the 1995 contract renewal, and authorize the Supervisor to sign the contract, and receive and file the contract. OCTOBER 19, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Supervisor Thorpe informed the Town Board that requests have been received to purchase surplus equipment from the Town. He explained the procedure for disposing of surplus equipment. Our equipment is carried on inventory, or Fixed Assets, at the purchase price, and values are not depreciated. Surplus equipment can be taken to auction, as our Highway Supt. does, as an auction is held in Lansing annually for this program. Surplus equipment that is not auctionable can be sold at a reasonable price. We have taken bids on major items in the past and have sold minor items at a reasonable price. To other municipal entity's, or non-profit organizations, we have sold for One Dollar. RESOLUTION #169 AUTHORIZE SELLING OF SURPLUS CHAIRS TO DAVID BRIGGS FOR $5.00 PER CHAIR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, David Briggs has established a new office and has requested to purchase chairs that were used by the Town Board in the past and are now surplus equipment and have been removed from the Town's Fixed Asset Program, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, David Briggs is hereby authorized to purchase, as requested, at a cost $5.00 per chair. Attorney Folmer arrived. RESOLUTION #170 AUTHORIZE SELLING OUTDATED COMPUTER SETUP TO THE CORTLANDVILL•E FIRE DISTRICT FOR A COST OF $1.00 PER COMPONENT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the following computer equipment is no longer in use at the Town Hall offices: Fixed Assets Year Make Serial # # 1211-2-Ti 1989 IBM Hard Drive 231476090 # 2001-2-TJ 1989 IBM Keyboard 2781991 # 2207-2-TJ 1989 IBM Monitor 0481276 # 25122-2-TJ 1986 IBM Printer 470062901 WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Fire District advised of the need of a computer system, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Cortlandville Fire District is hereby authorized to purchase the surplus computer setup for $1.00 per item, for a total of $4.00. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: Loope Road Railroad Crossing: He discussed the contents of the decision received concerning the southern Loope Road railroad crossing being declared a Public Crossing. 2 a"2 OCTOBER 19, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 The decision pointed out a suggestion for our Highway Dept., as to what might be done prior to the formal rehabilitation process, that might be available, in advance of the Federal Funding program. He also suggested that such a proceeding might be successful at the North end of Loope Road, and should follow through with it. Exit 10 Truckstop: He received a copy of the letter sent to area residents. At such time the new plans for rebuilding are received, perhaps it would be best to consider the relocation of the island area. We cannot enforce the DOT regulations. We can only bring it to their attention. Requested the Town Board to hold an Executive Session following the meeting to discuss pending litigation, Interest - Bonding of Capital Projects for next years budget: Discussed concern with Town Bookkeeper. The current Bond Anticipation Notes are set for one year and will expire June 23, 1995. If the project is completed, and the Town is prepared to go to permanent bonding for that project sooner than expiration, there could be some savings, in interest paid, if the B.A.N.'s are turned into long term bonds. If this is the case, there is no need to wait until June 23, 1995 to pay the B.A.N.'s notes off. All of this will effect what is needed to budget for the 1995 budget. A discussion was held concerning this. It takes from 50 -90 days to accomplish for permanent bonding. The bookkeeper also expressed concern about the extra work involved for the Clerk's office, if this should occur during tax collection or a busy time. He explained the process. Student Intern: a former student is studying Public Policies, and has requested if she could intern with him. He has granted this request, and with no cost to the Town, he plans to involve her for the reviewing and completion of the Town Ordinance Project with General Codes. The student will receive college credit for the intern period. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session to discuss pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office: Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #171 AUTHORIZE TOWN ASSESSOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY" TO PROCEED WITH CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS REGARDING NYNEX Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED I 11 OCTOBER 19, 1994 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 WHEREAS, NYNEX has filed a petition with the Town concerning their assessment, which will involve certiorari action, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Assessor and Town Attorney are hereby authorized and directed, to execute on behalf of the Town, a stipulation concluding tax assessment proceedings pending regarding NYNEX. k Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The regular Town Board meeting was adjourned at 5.35 p.m. Respctful I ubm'tted, Vi)/ 6linParker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville I