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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-1995149 .• • 1 DECEMBER 06, 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, 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; and Town resident, Vicky Boyle. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of October 18, 1995 and November 01, 1995. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #200 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS DECEMBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #547 - 579 $18,380.75 General Fund B 163 - 168 $ 3,990.80 Highway Fund DB 456 - 482 $59,186.41 Water Fund 304 - 315 $ 2,110.15 Sewer Fund 169 - 184 $ 3,853.44 Capital Projects 64 - 67 $ 5,621.27 Privilege of the floor was granted to Highway Supt, Carl Bush. He reported that Harvey Davis of the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cortland has advised that he would be pleased to conduct a tour of their facility. He suggested this be scheduled in the Spring due to the construction there as most of the tour would be outdoor. Mr. Bush also discussed the idea of charging a fee to customers when it is necessary to have their water turned back on, for whatever reason. Attorney Folmer advised that this would require amending the ordinance. A discussion was held whereby the matter was referred to the Attorney for review. Attorney Folmer reported that he has the draft prepared to submit to General Codes to accomplish that project. Once Carl Bush has reviewed and approved those sections pertaining to him, it will be sent to General Codes for a print review. 150 DECEMBER 06, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman Pilato asked of the status regarding the two State Troopers who reviewed the concerns in the Town regarding traffic problems. The State Troopers have made recommendations, to the State, as reported at the November 1st meeting. Councilman Pilato complimented the Highway Dept. for the job well done for clearing Town roads when we had the first big snow fall of the season. Reports for the Month of October 1995 from the Supervisor and the month of November 1995 from the Town Clerk and Code Enforcement, are on the table for review, and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a notice received from Niagara Mohawk of their intent to terminate service to The Yellow Lantern, Route 13, due to non payment of the bill. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Certificate of Births and Death,, for the year of 1994, from the NYS Department of Health. All voting ave, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter from Nancy Mueller, Cortland County Groundwater Management Coordinator. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter expressed her thanks to the Town for their support in the past and to inform us that she is leaving this position. The County Legislature is undecided about filling the position. Supervisor Thorpe expressed appreciation of the many necessary services provided to the Town by Nancy during her tenure. He also expressed concern that the position is not being filled. He has contacted County Legislators to advise them of his concern. A large area of the County needs to be monitored as water supplies for the city and the area needs to be protected. Had they informed us of their intent, we could have included funds in our budget for consulting fees. Attorney Folmer discussed the draft regarding Adult Entertainment Establishments in the Town, which was been sent out for review.. This draft deals with only live entertainment, not print material. This was a result • of consulting with the Town's CEO. Nothing will be finalized until other Town boards have reviewed and made recommendations. The draft does not include penalties. RESOLUTION #201 AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, records stored within the files of the Town Clerk have been received and determined eligible for disposal in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition schedule MU-1, therefore DECEMBER 06, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize disposal of records, per list submitted, dated November 29, 1995. RESOLUTION #202 AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW ACCOUNT FOR DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE BLODGETT MILLS PARK Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Bookkeeper of the Town to establish a new Trust & Agency account for the gifts and donations received for the Blodgett Mills Park. RESOLUTION #203 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AND ACCEPT THE 1996 CONTRACT WITH THE CORTLAND COUNTY S.P.C.A. Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the 1996 contract with the Cortland County SPCA in the amount of $15,500.00, and RESOLVED, such contract shall be received and filed. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: Drug and Alcohol Testing policy: He has reviewed the proposed agreement provided to him by our Highway Supt, Carl Bush. This was prepared by Cortland County Towns and Villages, who have formed a Consortium called "T.V.-D.A.T.A." to accomplish a regulation for testing for Highway employees. He found it to be in order. Suit-Kote Ground Water wells: Representatives of Suit-Kote attended the last Town Planning Board meeting and questioned the dates of March 1996, set by that Board, for the installation of ground water wells at their facility on Lorings Crossing. After discussion, it was agreed that the date set was to their advantage, as opposed to leaving it open/ended. Their approval was conditioned upon DEC informing them of the placement of the monitoring wells. If this does not happen, come back to them and ask for an extension at that time. No • other changes of the conditions occurred Assessment reduction request by Mark Masler: He recently purchased property on East River Rd. through an auction process. The assessment was set at $57,000. The major portion of the property is located in the Town of Cortlandville and the smaller portion in the Town of Homer. Legal action has been commenced by Mr. Masler to reduce the assessed value of this property. He would like the assessment reduced to $30,000. Per discussion with Town Assessor, David Briggs, he has suggested that we compromise and reduce it to $40,000, with the condition that the assessment will remain at $40,000, until such time the Town reassesses all properties, or alterations or new construction occurs. The assessment would be reviewed at that time. this. Per discussion with fir. Masler, he has agreed to 152 DECEMBER 06, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #204 AUTHORIZE TOWN ASSESSOR TO REDUCE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON EAST RIVER ROAD UPON RECEIPT OF SUPREME COURT ORDER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, legal action was commenced by Mark Masler regarding the assessed value of his property located on East River Road, and WHEREAS, a compromise has been accomplished with Mark Masler, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, Assessor, David Briggs, is hereby authorized and directed to reduce the assessment for property owned by Mark Masler, East River Road, Parcel #77.00-09-14.000 to $40,000, upon receipt of the Order of Stipulation from the Supreme Court. Zoning Violations at Gerald Darling property: this has been adjourned by Judge Kelsen, in contemplation of dismissal, conditioned upon continued compliance with the ordinance. Attorney Folmer has not received the compliance reports from the Town's CEO. Zoning Violations on Terrace Road: This matter is still pending. Blodgett Mills Railroad Crossing was questioned: Attorney Folmer has heard nothing from Judge Loomis regarding the rail road crossing in Blodgett Mills. He will make contact with them to request the status and report back to the Town Board. RESOLUTION #205 RECEIVE AND REFER PETITION TO NYS DOT TO ESTABLISH LOWER SPEED LIMITS WITHIN WALDEN OAKS DEVELOPMENT Motion by Councilman Pilato Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, upon investigating complaints of speeding within the Walden Oaks Development, a hazard report was issued by the local NYS police, and forwarded to this Town Board, and WHEREAS a petition has been received from the residents of the Walden Oaks Development requesting a 25 MPH speed limit, and WHEREAS, the roads within the development are Town Roads, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby receive and authorize the petition to be forwarded, using the required process, to the NYS DOT to establish a lower speed limit on the roads within the Walden Oaks Development. 1 • • 153 1 Ei • DECEMBER 06, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #206 APPROVE 1996 CLEANING PROPOSAL OF THE FLOOR DOCTOR FOR CLEANING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the 1996 cleaning proposal from The Floor Doctor for the Town Hall building, in the amount of $15,000.00, to paid monthly. RESOLUTION #207 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF SHOE ALLOWANCE FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES AND AMEND TOWN'S PERSONNEL POLICY Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby increase the shoe allowance to $75.00 per year, to purchase steel toe work shoes, and further RESOLVED, the Town's Personnel Policy is hereby amended. RESOLUTION #208 AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE CHIPS PROGRAM Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Transportation Industry Committee has formed to provide a foundation to promote to the New York State Legislature the need to secure funding for local transportation; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Industry Committee meets with the Senate and Assembly Transportation Committee to discuss concerns about transportation funding and to recommend alternative sources of future revenue; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Industry Committee plans to continue meeting with senators and assemblymen to .further emphasize our mission of adequate and dependable local transportation funding; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Industry Committee supports all agencies, businesses and organizations in the transportation industry; and WHEREAS, the transportation issues affect every New Yorker daily; the need for secure funding for local transportation in 1996-97 and beyond is immense; and WHEREAS, local governments are responsible for 9,000 bridges and 95,000 miles of road (85o of New York State roads); and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) ends in 1996; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that goes on record strongly supporting the Transportation Industry Committee's efforts promoting to the New York State Legislature the need for secure and adequate funding for local transportation; and 15 DECEMBER 06, 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be submitted to Governor George Pataki and all members of the New York State Legislature, as well as other deemed necessary and proper. RESOLUTION #209 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF PALL TRINITY MICRO CORP. TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted by Pall Trinity Micro Corp. to construct a 1000 square foot addition on to -the south exterior wall of the existing building located at 3643 Route 281, to be used for grit blasting and painting products built at the plant, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. RESOLUTION #210 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER PERMIT REQUEST OF PALL TRINITY MICRO. CORP. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for January 03, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Permit application of Pall Trinity Micro Corp. RESOLUTION #211 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE NYS ROUTE 222 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Change order No. 2 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. 2 in the amount of $1,500.00 and the contract with LaFayette Pipeline is hereby amended. RESOLUTION #212 AUTHORIZATION TO RELEVY DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS TO THE 1996 TAX ROLL FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, information was submitted by the Water and Sewer Department of the Town of Cortlandville providing the list of delinquent accounts, as required, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the list of delinquent water and sewer accounts of the Town of Cortlandville be forwarded to the Cortland County Real. Property Tax Office, to be relevved onto the 1996 tax roll of the Town. 1 1 • 155 DECEMBER 06. 1995 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 7 There was a discussion regarding an ordinance to facilitate the SHAPE Program. This would allow them to come into the Town and ticket those persons illegally parked in a handicap parking space. Supervisor Thorpe reported that he has discussed the procedures adopted by the County. Mrs. Francis Pizzola will meet with him next week to discuss this program, relating to the Town. Attorney Folmer was requested to review the Law adopted by -the County. ® RESOLUTION #213 AUTHORIZE DEDICATION OF BUCK DRIVE AND DEDICATION OF SEWER LINES FROM JOHN BUCK IN POLKVILLE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, John Buck of Buck Engineering in Polkville has advised that the road to Buck Engineering from NYS Route 11 in Polkville, named Buck Drive, has been completed in accordance with Town Specifications, and WHEREAS, John Buck also wishes to dedicate his sewer lines to the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to accept the dedication of Buck Drive and the dedication of sewer lines, contingent upon review and approval by the Town Attorney and Town Highway Supt. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m Re­sp ctfu y su mitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville