HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1995SEPTEMBER 06, 1995
TOWN BOARD MEETING
7:00 P.M.
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
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna
Puzo; Town resident, Vicky Doyle of Page Green Road and
Town resident, Lewis Homer of Saunders Road.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Cortlandville
Planning Board Minutes of July 25, 1995. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #157 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
SEPTEMBER
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
General
Fund
A Vouchers# 349-394
$
8,388.06
General
Fund
B 114-122
$
8,435.45
Highway
Fund
DB 319-351
$122,216.60
Water Fund
217-237
$
21,991.53
Sewer Fund
105-112
$
10,641.78
Capital
Projects 45- 47
$
6,223.24
Privilege of the floor was granted to Ms. Vicky
Doyle of Page Green Road. She requested an update of
the status regarding the code violation on Mr. Darling's
property.
The Town Attorney stated that he is scheduled to
appear in front of Judge Kelsen on September 18, 1995.
Mr. Darling has hired an Attorney to represent him. He
will not permit CEO, Bruce Weber, or himself as Town
Attorney, to inspect the property. He may have to get a
search warrant to inspect the area.
A discussion was held concerning this matter. It
was reported that collection and accumulation on this
property has occurred after Mr. Darling moved there,
which is approximately 10 years ago. The date of the
Town Zoning Ordinance is being questioned.
Mr. Lewis Homer of Saunders Road, asked the Town
Board of the time schedule to bring water to his
property. He made this request about two or three years
ago, and was advised then, about one year. Mr. Homer
stated that the current water line on Starr Road is
approximately 1,000 feet from his property, but there
are no signs of extending it to him.
He reported that his well water is not usable. All
drinking water is brought in, and he has to take his
laundry out.
Supervisor Thorpe stated that he would need to
review the situation with the Town Engineer. The
problem may be solved when the new water tank is built
on Saunders Road.
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Supervisor Thorpe read aloud a letter sent to
Councilman Rocco from Beth Van Deusen of Gwen Lane,
regarding the problems a bicyclist has while riding on
country roads while passing over sections used as a cow
crossings. Also read was the response to her.
It is amazing the many requests or responsibilities
endured while being a member of a Town Board.
Reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Zoning
Officer for the month of August, 1995, and the Justice
for the month of July, 1995, are on the table for
review, and are available for inspection, upon request,
in the Town Clerks office.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter of
thanks and donation from Mr. Peter Rogati II, of the
Cortland County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. for using the
Cortlandville Citizens Park for their Family Fun Days.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter of thanks
and donation from Doreen Quinn, on behalf of the Knights
of Columbus for using Cortlandville Citizens Park. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter from
NYSDOT regarding the denial to lower the speed limit on
Highland Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #158 AMEND RESOLUTION #141 AND RESCHEDULE
DATES FOR HIGHWAY BID
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, Resolution #141, adopted on July 19,
1995 is hereby amended by rescheduling the dates as
follows: sealed bids will be opened on October 02, 1995
at 3:00 p.m., and awarded on October 04, 1995 at 7:00
p.m.
RESOLUTION #159 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AQUIFER PERMIT REQUEST OF CORTLAND
HEALTH CENTER - FISHER AVE.
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an application for an Aquifer Special Permit
has been submitted by the Cortland Health Center, Fisher
Avenue, for construction of a 2-story addition to the
existing building, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for
October 04, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., as required
is
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Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to receive and file the 1995 list of
Election Inspectors, appointed by the Cortland County
Board of Elections. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a Notice of
Petition from the New York RSA No. 4 Cellular
® Partnership. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer stated that the court date for the
above will be changed because Judge Rumsey has
disqualified himself and another will be appointed.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a notice from
Cort-Lanes Inc., advising of their intent to renew
their liquor license. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a notice from
Coach Lite Family Restaurant, advising of their intent
to renew their liquor license. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a notice from
281 Bowl, Inc., advising of their intent to renew their
liquor license. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #160 AUTHORIZE DISPOSING OF TOWN CLERK
EQUIPMENT AND TAKE TO AUCTION IN
_ LANSING AS REQUIRED
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's office has updated the
computer equipment in the office, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the following shall be removed from the
Towns Fixed Asset Program and taken to the auction in
Lansing, for disposal, as required:
1211-1-WSD1.0 K104 IBM Computer Base - S/N4300758
® 2001-1-WSD - IBM Key Board - SIN 2089246
2207-1-WSD - IBM Monitor - SIN 6172414
Councilman Rocco reported that he received a phone
call from the Good Year Tire Dealership in the City of
Cortland with interest to purchase the old Firestone
Tire Dealership on NYS Route 281 near the new Top's
building.
He also reported that he spent several hours with
the residents of Isabel area, listening to their
concerns caused by the construction of sewer lines.
Supervisor Thorpe reminded those in attendance that
Water & Sewer Supt., Carl Bush, is the contact person
for these projects and advised that all board members
have been contacted. These should be referred to Carl,
to eliminate confusion for everyone. He requested Carl
to give a report.
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Carl Bush reported that he met with the residents
of Isabel Dr. and the area regarding the installation of
the sewer lines. The residents appeared to be satisfied
after learning the facts.
The contractor is not scheduled to be finished
until the end of October. He is keeping within the
schedule.
The Contractor will be digging out, and widening,
one side of the road, the side with the pump station,
and pave it. This should be finished by the end of
October. Next year the Town will do the other side.
This will not take long, as all lines will be in and in
operation. Upon completion, Isabel Dr. will be widened
to twenty eight feet..
Abdallah Avenue cannot be finished until all
connections are made and the pump station is operable.
A chain link fence will be installed around the pump
station.
A discussion was held whereby it was mentioned that
similar concerns are heard whenever these projects
occur. Because of septic tank failures, residents
request these services, and installation of them takes
time and patience. Except for the dust, the weather has
been a cooperative factor this year to comply with the
schedule. This year other streets have been torn up for
repaving for other projects, which has compounded the
concerns of the residents.
Town Attorney Folmer reported on the following:
He has received the notice of Claim of Bankruptcy
from Smith Corona which have to be filed by October 31,
1995. Attorney Folmer will bring paperwork to
Supervisor for his review.
An action has been commenced, based upon the
denial of the permit. for the location on Locust Avenue
for the Cellular Tower. This case will go to court.
The Town Planning Board has done an excellent job of
review for this application.
Reihlman, Shafer & Shafer are still awaiting the
Abstract and Title for the property owned by Mr. Goodale
which the new water tank will be constructed on. As
soon as Mr. Folmer receives that information, the
closing will occur.
Supervisor Thorpe should be receiving a letter soon
from the attorneys representing John Buck, regarding his
property on Route 11 in Polkville.
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A letter was received from a property owner •
regarding sewer line hook up procedure. The Water and
Sewer Dept. will respond to the letter.
The Town Clerk informed the Town Board that a
request was received regarding Bingo. She informed them
of the process required, and advised them of the time
element as it would be required to be on the ballot for
voter approval.
It was stated, no other contact has been made.
Attorney Folmer requested a request of this nature
be referred to him.
The Cortlandville Planning Board has scheduled a
Public Hearing for September 26, 1995, at 7:30 p.m.
regrading the Site Plan application from Roger Simpson
and A dy Mantella for the Quinlin Bros. building off
Route 3.
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Councilman Pilato suggested that an Information
Hearing be held for the concerned residents dealing with
the installation of water and sewer lines.
A discussion was held whereby if further concerns
are heard, this will be considered.
Councilman O'Donnell asked of the
status of the
Bennett Street
Bridge. A discussion was held whereby
the wording of
some communication was misunderstood
by
some, but does
not seem to be a problem.
Highway Supt.,
Carl Bush, has
talked with those involved,
and they are
reviewing the
alternatives.
RESOLUTION #161 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR NYS ROUTE
222 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Change Order No. One has been submitted by the
Town Engineer for the NYS Route 222 Water Improvement
Project, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve
Change Order No. One in the amount of $6,163.24 and the
contract with Lafayette Pipeline Inc. is hereby amended.
Water & Sewer Supt., Carl Bush, apprised the Town
Board of a leak with a section of the water lines which
runs through Fairfield and Halstead Road. The Health
Dept. has recommended replacement of the pipe. No money
has been budgeted for the replacement of this pipe, nor
does the Town Engineer have the time to draw the specs
for the project.
Alternatives were discussed and the Town Board
requested Mr. Bush to return with further information.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned :00 P.M.
(: Respe tful (/yub
tted,
auline H. Parker, CMC
iTown Clerk
Town of Cortlandville