HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-1996FEBRUARY 21, 1996 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMONS AVENUE WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION - 1996
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville on February 21, 1996 at 5:00 p.m.
at the Cortlandville Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road,
® Cortland, New York, concerning the Commons Avenue Water
and Sewer Extension - 1996.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John Pilato
j Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks;
Town Resident, Vicky Boyle; and News reporter, Keith
Doherty.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to
order at 5:00 p.m.
The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice, as
posted and filed.
Supervisor Thorpe offered those in attendance
privilege of the floor.
No questions or comments were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:05 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 21, 1996 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
ROUTE 13 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1996
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville on February 21, 1996 at 5:05 p.m.
at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York
concerning the Route 13 Water Improvement Project.
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 Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks;
Town resident; Vicky Boyle; ,and News reporter, Keith
Doherty.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to
order at 5:05 p.m.
The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as
posted and filed.
No questions or comments were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to close the Public Hearing. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:10 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 21, 1996
TOWN BOARD MEETING
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, following two Public Hearings.
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 Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks;
Town resident, Vicky Boyle; and News Reporter, Keith
Doherty.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Planning
Board Minutes of January 30, 1996. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #52 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
FEBRUARY
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers # 72
- 100
$ 21,131.65
General Fund B
15
- 16
$ 9,067.50
Highway Fund DB
52
- 77
$ 17,888.07
Water Fund
30
- 46
$130,125.61
Sewer Fund
22
- 31
$ 99,503.07
Councilman O'Donnell reported that he, Highway
Supt, Carl Bush, County Highway Supt, Walt Tennant, and
County Engineer, Joe Eggleston, attended the last Board
meeting of the Village of McGraw, to be involved in the
discussion regarding the Bennett Street Bridge.
County Highway Supt, Walt Tennant, provided a map
of the area and presented their ideas of replacing the
bridge down stream from the present location. He
reviewed the history of the bridge, which was rebuilt
22 years ago. He suggested that .everyone needs to think
about future planning. If. the suggested site is chosen,
purchase of land, placement of roads and protection of
the well -head area need to be considered. Only then,
can an estimated cost be determined.
.Review of the map and suggested location occurred.
County Highway Supt, Walt Tennant, reported that he
chose this tentative site to make it safer for area
travelers. School and resident travel would be routed
away from the Main St. entrances, which have been very
congested and dangerous. The concerns of the recent
flood were heard. Because the bridges in the Village
were closed, the school could not get the students out.
Thoughts were given to where a street would be placed on
Bennett St, keeping it away from the Village wells.
He would apply for Federal Funding to help with the
cost of the project.
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FEBRUARY 21, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2
Reports for the month of January 1996, from the
Justice Department, are on the table for review, and
filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
Councilman O'Do:nnell reported that he has inspected
the Justice records for the year of 1995. All reports
are in order.
Councilman Pilato reported that he has inspected
the Town Clerk/Tax Collector records for the year of
1995, All are in order
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by It
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter from Mr.
Warren Eddy, Library Director for the Cortland Free
Library. All voting aye, the motion is carried.
The letter expressed appreciation of understanding
and support of their program.
RESOLUTION #53 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR LEE AMBROSE, COMMONS AVENUE
LOT #5, TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING
130ARDS FOR THEIR REVIEW
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES; ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application
submitted by Lee Ambrose for Commons Avenue, Lot #5,
shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards
for their review and recommendations.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
COuncilman Pilato, to receive and file a notification
from NYS DEC of their renewal of the mining permit for
Polkville Crushed Stone, Division of Suit-Kote, located
in Polkville. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, reported that it has
been a requirement of the NYS ABC (Alcoholic Beverage
Control) for every business that is applying or renewing
their license to sell alcoholic beverages, to send a
certified letter to the local municipality advising them
of their intent. She received a call from a local
business advising that they also need a certificate of
occupancy to send to NYS ABC. This information was
received and referred to the Town Code Enforcement
Officer, whom was not aware of this. He contacted NYS
ABC: and explained that a Certificate of Occupancy can
only be issued for new construction. He was advised
that documentation from the local municipality to report
that they are in compliance with zoning was sufficient.
Every State Agency appears to require more. in
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a notification
from the Willow Brook Golf Club, 3267 NYS Route 215, in
regards to renewing their seasonal liquor license. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a notification
from Joyce Burk regarding her recent purchase of Buff
and Wills at 3303 Route 11, McGraw. She will apply for
a license and plans to change the name to Bears Place.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Attorney Folmer reported on the following:
Water and Sewer Improvement Projects: The Commons
Ave. projects do not require Comptroller approval. The
next step is to adopt a resolution for each one. This
cannot be done tonight because he has received the total
cost, but not the breakdown of each one. There must be
two resolutions adopted. He will prepare these and
perhaps a Special Meeting can be held, if necessary, to
adopt these. There is a concern of the time limit, as
• they are adopted subject to permissive referendum. We
have taken steps which says the awarding of the bid
cannot occur until after April 1st.
The same rule applies for the Route 13 Water
Project.
He has had conversations with Tom Johnson, from
Audit and Control, regarding new procedures, and the
interpretation of them. He received a fax late today
from him, but needs more time to review it.
Comptroller approval procedure has delayed some
projects for six months or more. This is a concern of
the Town Engineer, and he will keep him advised.
Attorney Folmer explained the necessary process
when projects are to be paid from towns funds. When he
is advised that a project is to be paid from surplus
funds, he would think it to mean, an operational
surplus. This can be mistaken when it is meant to be
paid from Reserve Funds, which requires more procedures.
Because there are so many projects, and because so many
departments are involved, caution needs to be taken. A
project protocol is needed, and hopefully this can be
accomplished, to prevent further confusion for everyone.
SHAPE PATROL: The County Sheriffs Dept. has
reported that a Local Handicap Parking Ordinance is
required to allow their SHAPE Patrol the provision to
enforce tickets they may issue. He has drafted an
ordinance which prohibits parking in handicap marked
spots without a proper handicap parking permit. This
will be consistent with the State's Vehicle and Traffic
Law. A copy will be given to Judge Kelsen, for her
review.
Deed for Buck Road: Deed for Buck Road, Polkville,
was given to the Town Clerk, for Town files and a copy
was left with the Town Assessor.
• Purchase property on Oakcrest: The County Attorney
has advised that the property on Oakcrest is ready to
be transferred to the Town. Upon receipt of a check in
the amount of $157.27, payable to the County Treasurer,
he will record the deed, as required.
Purchase of Alexander property on Hoxie Gorge: Has
received the survey from James MacNamara, for the .72
acres on Hoxie Gorge Road. Bill for the survey, in the
amount of $290.00, was submitted.
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, provided a copy of the
information received from Resource Assoc. relating to
bidding of the Commons Avenue Water and Sewer Project.
Is it permissible for them to handle the bid process,
and collect the required fees?
The Town Attorney will review the information.
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Supervisor Thorpe reported that a letter has been
received from Aetna Insurance Company reporting that
they have denied payment of a claim received from Robert
Condi of Lamont Circle, in the amount of $3,095.00. It
was denied because the claim was not reported to them in
a timely manner.
This claim was :not reported because we were taking
steps to prevent litigation, such as working with the
property owner and correcting the problem.
Attorney Folmer reviewed the measures of the
situation. Because the Town was working with the
Condi's with the problem, there was no indication that a
claim would be presented.
Attorney Folmer will write a letter to Aetna
Insurance Co., explaining the situation.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
COuncilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
lr Resp ctfully submitted,
auline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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