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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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