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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-199520 FEBRUARY 15, 1995 .5:OO-P.M. PUBLIC HEARING LYNCORT DRIVE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1995 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town Cortlandville on February 15, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. at the Cortlandville Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning the " Lyncort Drive Water Improvement Project". Members Present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Supt., Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Resident of Lyncort Drive, Diane Tennant; and News reporter, Lisa Hutcherson. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order 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. Diane Tennant of Lyncort Drive, stated that they recently installed a new pump on her well, and asked if she would be required to hook up to the new water line. Supervisor Thorpe advised her that it is not mandatory that residents hook into the new water line. If they choose to hook into the town water lines, they would make application and pay a quarterly usage fee. Upon completion of the project, another charge will appear on their future tax bills called a Water Benefit Tax. This charge is used to pay the bonding debt. Having the water lines available to the property, increases the value of their property. Mrs. Tennant also asked where the lines will be placed. Because she was pleased with the new road put in last fall, she did not want it tore up. Highway Supt., Carl Bush stated that he thought the new lines would be placed beside the road, but could not confirm that. Supervisor Thorpe reported that NYS DOT has advised us that they were replacing NYS Route 222 this summer. Because of this, the Town chose to extend our water lines now, to reduce the cost to us. Many residents of Route 222 have polluted water and have requested an extension of our lines. We have included the area of Lyncort Dr. to accomplish looping of our lines, which is a benefit to residents and necessary for improved fire protection. No other comments or question were heard. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 0 C • The Public Hearing was closed at 5:12 p.m. 21 fl 1 11 1 FEBRUARY 15, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. 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 Supervisor Raymond Thorpe presiding, following a Public Hearing concerning Lyncort Dr. Water Improvement Project. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, John-Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; and Newsreporter, Lisa Hutcherson. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Thorpe at 5:12 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of January 31, 1995. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #40 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FOR FEBRUARY 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 # 59 - 86 $14,004.94 Highway Fund DB 43 - 58 $ 9,132.59 Water Fund 21 - 38 $ 5,249.41 Sewer Fund 16 - 24 $50,190.28 Capital Projects 2 - 3 $ 136.20 Councilman O'Donnell requested privilege of the floor to voice various concerns of dust and noise at truck stops in the Polkville area. He had distributed and referred to a "letter to the editor" article that was in the "Cortland Standard" on Feb. 10, 1995. The article expressed the same concerns about an expansion of Express Mart in Homer. Noise, dust and trucks parked with engines running all night. Councilman O'Donnell reported that he went to all the truck stops in the Polkville area to verify compliance of DEC Code regulations relating to idling of trucks. Some are, some are not. A discussion was held concerning enforcement of the many rules and regulations. Attorney Folmer reminded Board members to consider these concerns when Aquifer Permits are presented and the SEQRA process is reviewed. Other Boards, such as our Planning Board and ZBA can also make stipulations for the permit. Councilman O'Donnell also reported concerns of dust in the area when summer comes. All businesses do not have paved parking lots. Dirt and mud are transferred easily. 22 FEBRUARY 15, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman Pilato reviewed the contents of a letter sent to the County Public Safety Committee written by Mr. Henry Chaplin of Lamont Circle, relating to concerns and problems of the 911 House numbering system. A discussion was held whether additional Stop Signs should be placed at the other end of Lamont Circle. Doing this would better identify where one street stops and the other begins. Confusion has occurred with the residents when reporting an emergency. Highway Supt., Carl Bush, reported that County Departments have questioned this as a liability issue. He asked the Town Board to consider this. Supervisor Thorpe stated that the Highway Supt. should review the situation and place signs where they are needed. . The reports of the Justice and Town Clerk for January 1995, were submitted, and available for review, upon request, in the Town Clerk's Office. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file a notification from the NYS DEC, from the registry of Hazardous Waste Sites. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The notice reported that property at 4057 West Road, owned by J.M. Murray Center, is being removed from their Registry list. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, informed Board members of advice received from the State Auditors when they were here concerning reporting of the monthly reports received. All departments are required to submit monthly reports and should be named in the minute process. This change is now being done, as suggested. Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Pauline Parker, asked the Town Board if they have made a decision to change the procedure for payment of Tax Collection interest and penalties to the Supervisor. The Town Board advised that there has been no change at this point. RESOLUTION #41 REFER ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION OF JOHN MCGEE TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell • VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for a zone change, from Agricultural to Business, was submitted by John McGee for property located on NYS Route 13, and WHEREAS, such property is located both in the Town of Virgil, Webb Road, and the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby refer this zone change application to the Cortland County Planning and the Town Planing Boards for their review and recommendations. `FEBRUARY 15, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #42 SET DATE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL HEARING FOR THE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CENTER - COMMUNITY RESIDENCE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a proposal was received from the Special Children's Center, Inc. to develop and operate a ® community residence, for four people with developmental disabilities, on property located at 37 Levydale Park, and WHEREAS, Supervisor Thorpe has provided names of area property owners to Roger Sibley, Executive Director,"and has requested that explanatory material be sent to them concerning his proposal, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, an informational hearing is hereby scheduled for March 01, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. to allow residents of the area to be informed of the proposed purchase and project. RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO TO INSTALL THREE STOP SIGNS AT THE END INTERSECTIONS OF LAMONT CIRCLE, NORTH LAMONT AND SOUTH LAMONT Motion by Councilman Pilato Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, many meetings have been held at the County level to discuss and review the house numbering system adopted by the Cortland County Legislature, and used by the recently installed 911 for emergency situations, and WHEREAS, confusion has occurred several times in the Lamont Circle area for agencies to locate an emergency situation, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to further identify the intersections located at the end of the Lamont Circle area, as a Safety Factor and a Liability Factor, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized, and directed, to install three stop signs at the end intersections of Lamont Circle, North Lamont and ® South Lamont. RESOLUTION #44 APPROVE RESOLUTION AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AUTHORIZING LYNCORT WATER IMPROVEMENT - 1994 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York has heretofore caused a map and plan of proposed improvements in and for Lyncort Drive in said Town together with an estimate of costs thereof, to be prepared by a competent engineer licensed by the State of New Yorks and FEBRUARY 15, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 WHEREAS, upon completion of said map and plan and estimate of cost and the filing thereof in the office of the Town Clerk, the Town Board of said Town adopted an order calling a public hearing thereon and caused a notice of such hearing to be published and posted in the manner provided in Section 193 of the Town Law of the State of New York, describing in general terms the proposed improvements, being the construction of new water mains and services for residential owners in the area of Lyncort Drive in the Town of Cortlandville for a distance of approximately 2,000 feet, and specifying the estimated expense thereof to be $74,000 and stating that the Town Board would meet to here all persons interested in the subject matter thereof on February 15, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held at the time and place aforesaid in the matter described at which time all persons interested in the subject matter were given an opportunity to be heard, NOW, THEREFORE, upon the evidence given at the public hearing described herein, it is hereby determined as follows: 1.) The notice of the public hearing described in the preambles hereof was posted and published as required by law and is in all respects satisfactory; 2.) The construction of the improvements hereinabove described is in the public interest; 3.) Preparatory to solicitation of competitive bids relative to such construction, the Town's engineer is hereby directed to prepare definite plans and specifications and to make a careful estimate of the expense of the aforesaid improvements and, with the assistance of the Town Attorney, to prepare a proposed contract for the execution of the work; and 4.) The Town Clerk shall record a copy of this resolution in the office of the County Clerk of the County of Cortland as required under Section 195 of the Town Law of the State of New York. 5.) This resolution shall take effect immediately. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted, all present voting "Aye". Attorney Folmer asked the Board to advise if they wanted the Bond Anticipation Notes for water and sewer improvement projects, that expire in June 1995, renewed or proceed with the necessary process of the issuance of ordinary bonds. A discussion was held whereby the Attorney will check rates, etc and report his findings to the Board. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, -to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Respe tfull , submi ted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville Is 1 • 1