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Home My WebLink About05-01-1996131 MAY 01, 1996 7:00 P.M. 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. 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; Jim Kieb and Robert Banuski of Amtek Management Services Corp. and News Reporter, Sarah Fulmer. Supervisor Raymond Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of March 06, 1996, March 20, 1996 and March 25, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of March 26, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of March 26, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #97 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS MAY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: • General Fund A Vouchers# 276 - 297 $ 9,705.62 General Fund B 32 - 38 $10,383.05 Highway Fund DB 167 - 184 $ 9,707.32 Water Fund 99 - 109 $ 9,120.53 Sewer Fund 74 - 77 $ 550.11 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Robert Banuski of Amtek Management Services Corp., located in East Syracuse, NY. He stated Amtek has been acting as Human Resource Consultants for the Association of Towns, and has presented their employees relation program at the Association of Towns annual meeting for the past few years. He discussed their program and advised of other local Towns that have chosen to use their services. They have set up an employee hand book for other Towns. 232 MAY 01, 1996 TOWNBOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Upon reviewing the Town of Cortlandville's personnel policy hand book, they found many issues not addressed in the Town's hand book. He explained -.heir process. They would meet with a the Supervisor and Department Heads to interview and work together with them to set up a draft for an updated personnel policy hand book for the Town. After a review, and approval, one book will be issued and a disk to make any updates. They do not provide extra copies. Included in their contract, Amtek will also service the Town for a one year period. The minimum cost is $2,000.00. The above cost does not include salary figures. They have another service which does this, if desired, which was discussed. RESOLUTION #98 AUTHORIZE AMTEK MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORP. TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE PERSONNEL POLICY AT A FEE OF $2,000.00 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Banuski of Amtek Management Services Corp. has met with the Town Board and discussed their services as Human Resource Consultants, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize Amtek to review the Town of Cortlandville Personnel Policy and set up a new hand book at a minimum cost of $2,000.00, and RESOLVED, -the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the contract. Supervisor Thorpe addressed the Town Board concerning the recent action taken by our County Legislature regarding the issue of allowing local municipalities to govern the speed limits on their Town roads. We and other Towns have initiated this change. It was presented to The Association of Towns, which drafted a resolution to have the State Legislature address this issue. Senator Seward has supported this legislation change. Assemblymen Luster and Fessenden, have not supported this change. We addressed this issue to our representatives of the County, however it was not approved. More and more residents are building homes in rural areas and the current speed limits on these roads are too high to accommodate their concerns of public safety. We continue to receive petitions from our residents to have speed limits reduced. The only way the Town has succeeded in lowering a speed limit on a Town road, was to request the State Police to also forward a report to the State. Supervisor Thorpe requested permission to write letters to Senator Seward to thank him for his support, and letters to Assemblymen Luster and Fessenden, expressing concern that the matter was not seriously considered. 1 0 E • u 233 MAY 01, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #99 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SEND LETTERS TO STATE LEGISLATORS REGARDING THE ISSUE OF REGULATING SPEED LIMITS ON TOWN ROADS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Supervisor Thorpe to send the appropriate letters to State Legislators to express this Town Boards concerns relating to the current procedure of regulating speed limits on Town roads. Reports for the month of April 1996 from the departments of Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Tax Collector are on the table for review, and are filed in the Town Clerks office. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: An apology was expressed to the Town Board regarding the public hearing notice for the Route 215 Water Storage Tank Connection Project. It was not sent to the Cortland Standard to meet the proper time requirements for the meeting tonight. Transfer of ownership of cable TV: He has reviewed the information submitted but recommended any action be delayed until Manager Tom Casey, and our representative, Jack Buttino, attend our meeting and discuss this. Bond Anticipation Notes: He has started the process to arrange for about $500,000.00 in Bond Anticipation Notes for current improvement projects. He will arrange this to be done by Bond Council, to be prepared to accomplish a Public Issue Bond, as there are two Bond Anticipation Notes which come due June 23, 1996. He reported that he has had discussions with Town personnel regarding the issuance of the Certificate of Completion for named improvement projects. He will write an opinion letter concerning this issue, which should clarify this for all departments involved. There was a discussion regarding an agreement submitted, between the City of Cortland and the Town of Cortlandville, for Recreation/Youth Services. There was a question concerning the Indemnification clause in the contract. Attorney Folmer will review and report back. RESOLUTION #100 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF SCOTT STEVE BUILDERS FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Pilato Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Scott Steve, for Scott Steve Builders, 52 Madison Street, Cortland, NY, for approval to install water and sewer services in the Town, and WHEREAS, such application included references and previous experience, as required, and reviewed and recommended by Water Supt, Carl Bush, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the application submitted for Scott Steve Builders is hereby approved, and shall be added to the approved Plumbers List of the Town. 234 MAY 01, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #101 SET DATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING FOR MAY 21, 1996 AT 4:00 P.M. TO AWARD BID FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Motion by Councilman Pilato Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board shall hold a Special Meeting on May 21, 1996 at 4:00 p.m. to award the bid for the NYS Route 13-SCM, Tompkins Street & Pleasantview Street, and Route 215 Water Tank Connection Projects. 0 RESOLUTION #102 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION FROM PIERCE HARDY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR AN 84 LUMBER STORE TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted by Pierce Hardy Limited Partnership for an 84 Lumber Store to be located on NYS Route 13, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Board for their review and approval. RESOLUTION #103 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION FROM REX TELEVISION & APPLIANCES TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted by Rex Television and Appliances to be located on NYS Route 281 in the Town, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. RESOLUTION #104 REFER CODE VIOLATION OF PETER BERARDI, ROCCI'S RESTAURANT/OTB TO TOWN ATTORNEY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby refer the code violation of Peter Berardi, Rocci's Restaurant/OTB, regarding a satellite dish, on his property located at 294 Tompkins Street, to the Town Attorney to investigate and report his findings. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Town Board meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. qRpectf Plyubmitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville