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Home My WebLink About09-04-1996SEPTEMBER 04, 1996 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 Supt, Carl Bush; and News Reporter, Sarah Fulmer. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of July 23, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of July 15, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #174 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers# 468 - 480 $ 2,851.17 General Fund B 122 - 128 $ 4,696.86 Highway Fund DA 11 - 12 $ 4,563.00 Highway Fund DB 356 - 373 $12,356.77 Water Fund 198 - 203 $ 6,318.14 Sewer Fund 135 - 141 $ 1,774.98 Capital Projects 17 $ 1.93 Privilege of the floor was offered to Councilman O'Donnell. He reported of his attendance at a meeting of the County Legislator Highway Committee for the discussion relating to the Bennett Street Bridge in the Village of McGraw. As Town Councilman, he gave a letter to Ted Law, County Legislator and Chairman of the Highway Committee, requesting prompt action to be taken for the replacement of a bridge in the McGraw area. Also in attendance was Donald Niver, Highway Supt. of the Village of McGraw. He advised those in attendance of the conditions of the bridges in McGraw. Of the five bridges, two are closed: Bennett Street and Highland Ave. South Street bridge is scheduled to be closed next year for repairs, of which was confirmed by County Highway Supt, Walt Tennant. Due to the flood, the other SEPTEMBER 04, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 two are in bad shape. The creeks and streams need to be cleared of debris. Councilman O'Donnell was advised that the County has the monies designated for a bridge project in the McGraw area. It was a good meeting, and hopefully action will be taken by them soon. A discussion was held concerning this and ways of funding for this project. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the letter from Councilman O'Donnell to County Legislator, Ted Law, regarding the bridge replacement. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Reports of August, 1996 from the Town Clerk and Supervisor, are on the table for review and are available upon request, in the Town Clerk's Office. Supervisor Thorpe addressed the Town Board regarding a letter he received from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regarding their intent to do testing at the South Hill Dump Site this month. A discussion was held concerning who was to pay for this. We paid the state a large sum a few years ago. About a year ago a questionnaire was completed and sent to NYS DEC regarding this site. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the letter received from the NYS DEC. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #175 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE STATE FOR FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1996 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, NYS Dept of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 1 of 1996, filed August 14, 1996, which amended the Town Zoning Law to include an Adult Entertainment Law. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, -to receive and file a notice of intent to renew their wine and beer license from the Golden Lunch, at 3590 West Rd/Rte 281. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a notice received from the State of New York Public Service Commission. All voting aye, the motion was carried. They approved the transfer of Fanch Communications to Time Warner Entertainment Co. with conditions. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: BAN renewal: The BAN of Aug 2nd was renewed until February 1997. An opinion letter from Bond Council in New York is soon forthcoming and then he will contact John Shehadi to prepare for the bonding of several projects. 1 LJ 1 • I. 287 SEPTEMBER 04, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #176 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION FROM GEORGE HASKELL TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted by George Haskell for construction of a 14,000 sq. ft. addition to the west of an existing 6,400 sq. ft. retail building, plus construction of two 5,000 sq. ft. out buildings and associated parking to be located at the northwest corner of NYS Routes 281 and 222, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. Ms. Francis Pizzola and several people involved with Cortland County SHAPE program arrived and were given privilege of the floor. Ms. Pizzola explained the intent of their program and patrols. First, they want to make people aware and accept the program established for a handicap person. As a follow-up, tickets can also be issued. She explained the differences between fire lanes, curb cuts or access isles. These rules are included in the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law, and requested our ordinance be amended to allow their patrol to issue tickets for these infractions. Attorney Folmer requested a meeting be held of everyone involved with this program, including the County Sheriff's Dept. He wants clarification of existing laws and to prevent continued amendments to our Ordinance. A meeting will be scheduled. Ms. Pizzola explained their program and what they have accomplished in the City of Cortland. Questions of the Town Board were answered. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting and convene to and executive session concerning pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisors Office. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive meeting and reconvene to the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action taken. 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 7:50 p.m. �' Resp ctful y sub fitted, Ze- Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville