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Home My WebLink About10-04-1995127 1 • 1 CJ 1 OCTOBER 04, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M. 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, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Engineer, Hayne Smith; Town typist, Edna Puzo; Town resident, Vicky Doyle of Page Green Rd.; Roy Susskind from J.M. Murray Center; and News Reporter, Lisa Hutchurson. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 7:00 p.m. RESOLUTION #171 AWARD BID FOR ONE NEW SIX WHEEL DUMP BODY AND SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT TO ROBERTS EQUIPMENT OF CAZENOVIA, NY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Highway Supt., Carl Bush was authorized per Resolution #158, adopted on September 06, 1995, to let out bids for one new six wheel dump body and snow plow equipment, and WHEREAS, three bids were returned and opened on October 02, 1995 as follows: Tracey Road Equipment $30,860.00 P.O. Box 489 E. Syracuse, New York 13057 Tracey Road Equipment $30,616.00 P.O. Box 489 E. Syracuse, New York 13057 Roberts Equipment $25,952.00 P.O. Box 328 Cazenovia, New York 13035 WHEREAS, Highway Supt., Carl Bush has reviewed the bids, and recommended approval of the lowest bid, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the bid is hereby awarded to Roberts Equipment of Cazenovia, NY in the amount of $25,952.00. RESOLUTION #172 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS OCTOBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited 128 OCTOBER 04, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers# 410 - 438 $11,530.01 General Fund B 134 - 141 $ 7,021.21 Highway Fund DB 371 - 389 $34,767.75 Water Fund 251 - 261 $24,214.94 Sewer Fund 125 - 133 $33,789.26 Capital Projects 55 - 56 $ 485.44 Reports for the month of September 1995 of the Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Officer, and the 4th Quarter Water & Sewer Dept. report, are on the table for review, and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the notice of Chapter 11 Proceeding received from Victory Markets, Inc., relating to Town Utilities. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #173 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING 1996 TENTATIVE BUDGET Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Clerk presented the 1996 Tentative Budget to members of the Cortlandville Town Board, in accordance with Town Law. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: Law Suit regarding the Cellular Tower: The Supreme Court has ordered the Cortlandville Planning Board to issue a conditional permit permitting the construction of a 138' cellular tower at the Locust Ave. location. The Court also directed Mr. Burgdorf, representing Cellular Tower, and Attorney Folmer, to work together with those involved; present acceptable conditions to be incorporated, if necessary, to comply with the courts decision. He has communicated the action of the Judge to the Town Planning Board. They have set four conditions relating to the project. These conditions have been forwarded to the phone company. No comments or objection has been received. Gerald Darling property: Attorney Folmer has visited the property and discussed this with CEO Bruce Weber and has negotiated with Mr. Darling's Attorney. The case has been adjourned until October 30, 1995 for Mr. Darling to bring his property in compliance with Town Zoning regulations. If at that time, he has demonstrated an attempt to comply with our regulations, a request will be made to the Court to have a continuing monitoring control for at least 6 months to be sure that compliance is maintained. If compliance does not occur, we would be required to charge a new violation, and reopen the present one. Zoning Violation of Junk Cars on Terrace Road: The Town CEO, Bruce Weber is reviewing which section of the ordinance is being violated. 1 o, 1 1. 1 1109 OCTOBER 04, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Purchase of property for construction of a new Water Tank: He has everything in order to accomplish, however he has been advised that this is to be paid from the Towns Capital Reserve Fund. The procedure was explained and a discussion was held. RESOLUTION #174 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXPEND FROM SAID CAPITOL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER TOWER, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, By Resolution duly adopted January 05, 1983, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville did establish a Capitol Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing all/part of Water Improvements to be constructed or acquired in the Town; and WHEREAS, it is now the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville to expend from said Capitol Reserve Fund a sum not to exceed $31,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring title to real property upon which to construct a Water Tower to improve and modernize the supply of water to the residents of the Town of Cortlandville; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that the Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town is authorized and directed to expend from said Capitol Reserve Fund a sum not to exceed $31,000.00 for the acquisition of real property from Robert B. Goodale for the purposes set forth above; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Resolution is adopted subject to Permissive Referendum as required by General Municipal Law Section 6-c. Mr. Roy Susskind addressed the Town Board regarding the situation of their current water system at their new location on NYS Route 13 in South Cortland. They are purchasing the former SCM Distribution Center. The current water system is a part of the Smith Corona operations, and his lenders are requiring that his operation have separate utilities. He requested the Town to consider extending their water lines to his facility. A discussion was held among those in attendance ® regarding cost factors, location of current lines, future expansion of the area and other factors. RESOLUTION #175 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TOWNS WATER LINE ON NYS ROUTE 13 BY THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the J.M. Murray Center, a not -for -profit organization, is in the process of purchasing a portion of property owned by SCM Corp, and the current water lines are a part of SCM, not a direct connection to Town lines, and must be separated, and 1W OCTOBER 04, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 WHEREAS, a request was submitted by the J.M. Murray Center on NYS Route 13, South Cortland, for an extension of Town water lines to accommodate their proposed facility, and WHEREAS, this request serves as it is the desire of the lines in that location for therefore as a multi -purpose factor Town to expand the water future growth of the Town, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the extension of the Towns water line from the Lime Hollow line to connect to the NYS Route 13 line and proceed in a southerly direction for 3500 feet, and further RESOLVED, the Town Engineer is authorized and directed to prepare the plans for such. RESOLUTION #176 AUTHORIZE USE OF TOWN HALL FOR THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES FOR THE YEAR OF 1996 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Safety Council of Central New York is hereby authorized to use the Town Hall to conduct their Defensive Drive Course for the year of 1996, per the schedule submitted. RESOLUTION #177 AUTHORIZE ADJUSTMENT OF CHARGES FOR 4TH QUARTER BILLING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, during the process of reading of water meters for the 4th Quarter billing of 1995, account #397 at 824 Lamont Circle was read and billed in error, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Water billing clerk is hereby authorized and directed to adjust Account #397 to'read a consumption of 37,000 gallons, allowing for a credit of $66.22 of the water account and a credit of $122.50 of the sewer account, and notify the property owner. RESOLUTION #178 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1996 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROVIDE COPIES FOR THE PUBLIC Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be held on November 01, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall to review -the 1996 Town of Cortlandville Preliminary Budget, and further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall prepare 20 copies of such preliminary budget, to have accessible for public review, no later than October 25, 1995. 131 1 OCTOBER 04, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #179 SET DATE OF NOVEMBER 15, 1995 TO ADOPT THE 1996 ANNUAL BUDGET Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board shall take action to adopt the 1996 Annual Budget on November 15, 1995, at the regular scheduled meeting. RESOLUTION #180 AUTHORIZE MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL TO USE TOWN'S VOTING MACHINE ON OCTOBER 20, 1995 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, McGraw Central School is hereby authorized to use the Town's voting machines for the election of their 1995-96 council officers on October 20, 1995. 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 7:40 p.m. Resp ctfulliy submi ted, auline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville