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Home My WebLink About04-19-19955� APRIL 19, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. The Regular Town Board 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 Thorpe presiding. 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; Vicky Boyle; and News reporter, Lisa Hutchurson. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. RESOLUTION #79 AWARD BID FOR ONE NEW COMPACT TRACTOR TO LUCAS CORTLAND INC. WITH TRADE IN, FOR $6,200.00 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Highway Supt., Carl Bush, was authorized per Resolution # 60, adopted March 15, 1995 to let out bids for one new compact tractor with rear mount mower & front loader attachment, with trade in, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on April 17, 1995 and referred for review -to the Highway Supt., as follows: Ford New Holland Route 11 South Cortland, New York 13045 Lucas Cortland Inc. 26 River Street Cortland, New York 13045 Cazenovia Equipment Co. 3892 US Route 11 South Cortland, New York 13045 New - $18,500.00 Trade in - $ 9,000.00 New - $16,200.00 Trade in - $10,000.00 New - $17,200.00 Trade in - $ 7,825.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, per low bid submitted, the bid is hereby awarded to Lucas Cortland, Inc., in the amount of $16,200.00 new, with a trade in of $10,000.00. RESOLUTION #80 AWARD BID FOR ONE NEW SIX WHEEL DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS TO STADIUM ROAD EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,997.00 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 • 11 WHEREAS, Highway Supt., Carl Bush was authorized per resolution #60, adopted March 15, 1995 to let out bids for one new six wheel dump truck chassis, and 57 L n CJ 1 APRIL 19, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on April 17, 1995 and referred for review to the Highway Supt., as follows: Stadium International 105 7th North Street Syracuse, New York 13220 $43,997.00 Tracey Road Equipment $45,959.00 6803 Manlius Center Road East Syracuse, New York 13057 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid is hereby awarded to Stadium International, in the amount of $43,997.00. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the Town Board minutes of February 23, 1995 and March 01, 1995. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of March 09, 1995, March 16, 1995 and March 28, 1995. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #81 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS MARCH Motion by COuncilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #166 - 188 $12,695.85 General Fund B 28 - 33 $ 780.24 Highway Fund DB 138 - 158 $10,958.81 Water Fund 89 - 105 $ 3,407.41 Sewer Fund 50 - 57 $ 4,137.02 Capital Projects 7 $ 33.00 Mrs. Vicky Boyle of Page Green Road in the Town, requested the status of the review of the problem with her neighbors property, Gerald Darling. The property is piled with junk cars, tires and garbage. Attorney Folmer addressed the issue to apologize for not dealing with the code violation due to the fact that his office has been very busy dealing with Suit - Rote issues. Mr. Folmer stated that he would take care of this matter as soon as possible and would be in contact with her. Mrs. Boyle related that she understood and offered her assistance if needed. The two Justice Reports for the month of March, 1995 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 Pilato, to receive and file the notice received from the Town Clerk of Groton, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The notice advised of the revision of the Land Use and Development Code of the Town of Groton. There will be a Public Hearing May 08, 1995 at 8:00 p.m. at Groton Town Hall. 53 APRIL 19, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the notice received from the Town Clerk of Virgil, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The notice advised of a Public Hearing the Town Board of Virgil will hold regarding the Limited Business Special Permit request of Robert Carpenter to operate an Auction Barn on his Sherman Road property. The Public Hearing will be held April 27, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by 40 Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the notice received from Express Mart, Inc., concerning their business located at 3609 S. Route 281, in the Town, are renewing their beer and wine license. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the notice received from Express Mart, Inc., concerning their business located at Route 11, Polkville, in the Town, are renewing their beer and wine license. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #82 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DOROTHY DRACH AS PART TIME DEPUTY TOWN CLERK Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the resignation of Dorothy Drach as part time, Deputy Town Clerk #3, is hereby accepted, with regret, and shall be effective April 21, 1995. RESOLUTION #83 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR BESTWAY ENTERPRISES, INC. AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT Motion by Councilman Seconded by Councilman VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for an Aquifer Special Permit has been submitted by Bestway Enterprises, Inc. for their property located at 3877 Luker Road, and referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for • May 03, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., for Bestway Enterprises Inc., as required. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: The Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals have granted approval, with conditions, of the permits submitted by Suit-Kote, Corp. Within those conditions, both Boards directed him to advise the Town Board of their recommendations for consideration as follows: Request the Town Board to contact the NYS Dept. of Transportation and :request a traffic study, and review the traffic flow at the intersection of Route 13 and Lorings Crossing to determine if some traffic control measure could be taken at that point. 59 APRIL 19, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 The Town Planning Board has recommended rezoning of the area of Lorings Crossings where the Suit-Kote business is located. This action must be taken by the Town Board. If this should be considered, they requested it to be referred to the Town Planning Board for their review and recommendation. Supervisor Thorpe stated that he feels that any rezoning in the Town should be referred to the Town Planning Board for their review before any action is taken by the Town Board. No action was taken. There was some discussion concerning the purchasing of two cellular phones for the Town CEO and Engineer. This will allow better service to the residents. Cost factors were presented. Supervisor Thorpe will obtain more information, and report back to the Board, before any action is taken. RESOLUTION #84 AUTHORIZE HIRING OF PART TIME SUMMER HELP TO ASSIST THE TOWN ENGINEER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES; ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, has requested summer help to assist him with the many projects of his department,and in the Engineering field, and WHEREAS, a town resident and a Civil Engineer college student, home for the summer, has requested employment, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Engineer is hereby authorized to hire a part time person for the summer, and further RESOLVED, that the salary shall be in accordance with the Highway Wage schedule, paid from the budget of the Water and Sewer Dept., and retroactive to April 1, 1995. RESOLUTION #85 AUTHORIZE CASH ADVANCE FOR THE NYS ROUTE 222 WATER IMPROVEMENT 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 $416.79 from Water Surplus Funds into the NYS Route 222 Water Improvement Project. Attorney Folmer advised that two Bond Anticipation Notes will expire on June 23, 1995. The projects for these BAN's have been completed therefore he will start the process with Bond Council in NY to convert these to Bonds. Attorney Folmer reported that he has had several discussions with NYS DEC, and correspondence, regarding the permits for Suit-Kote. All seems to be in order. G0 APRIL 19, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 Supervisor Thorpe discussed the passing of Mr. Dexter Paddock who was a Zoning Board Member for many years when Supervisor Thorpe was also a ZBA Member. He also served on our Grievance Review Board. Supervisor Thorpe asked Town Board members to authorize a resolution, in memory of Mr. Paddock, and have it forwarded to his wife. RESOLUTION #86 ADJOURN MEETING IN MEMORY OF DEXTER PADDOCK - VOLUNTEER FOR SEVERAL BOARDS FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Members of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, have learned of the recent passing of Dexter Paddock, former volunteer of several Boards of the Town of Cortlandville; and WHEREAS, his devotion to people and their well being was exhibited each day as he worked among his many friends in our community; and WHEREAS, during his tenure of volunteering his services and expertise, his actions, decisions and response to the problems, inherent in a changing municipal entity were at all times guided by his sense of integrity and propriety as well as his desire to serve his fellow man to the utmost of his abilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 11 RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville do hereby express their deepest sorrow at the passing of their friend and colleague, Dexter Paddock, and it is further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of the official proceedings of the Town Board and a copy thereof forwarded to the family of Dexter Paddock. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. espe tfully sub itted, 4auline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville