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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1996288 SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 5:00 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, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Town Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna Puzo; Town Engineer, Hayne Smith; Attorney, William Pomeroy representing Lee Ambrose; and News Reporter, Sarah Fulmer. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of August 07, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of August 14, 1996. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #177 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SEPTEMBER 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 General Fund B Highway Fund DA Highway Fund DB Water Fund Sewer Fund Capital Projects Reports of August, 1996, are the Town Clerk's Vouchers #481-503 129-134 13- 17 374-395 204-223 142-151 18- 23 $11,104.50 $ 1,302.00 $ 4,374.15 $48,208.52 $ 8,788.43 $ 1,085.81 $90,231.63 the Zoning Officer for the month of on the table for review, and filed in Office. NYS Police Sgt. Tom Nable contacted Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, to continue the contact with Town Officials and requested we advise them of any problems or concerns. She requested him to document the continued problems along the Route 281 corridor and report them to state agencies as our requests and concerns are not honored. Town Board members discussed continued traffic concerns. • F-� 1 t 1' SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Privilege of the floor was given to Attorney William Pomeroy, representing Lee Ambrose, to discuss the expansion of the area of Commons Ave. He advised that his client wishes to expand and has submitted subdivision plans to our Planning Board. The preliminary plans have been approved. Mr. Ambrose wants to expand and construct more buildings to the east, to the top of the hill. A map of the area was shown. Mr. Ambrose is requesting the Town, at its cost, to extend the water and sewer services to • accommodate the additional lots. A discussion was held whereby Supervisor Thorpe cautioned the Town Board not to approve any additional funding, for any purpose of the Town, because of the following: In 1996, a great deal of money has been used from the Highway Fund to repair roads. He recommended the Town Board put a freeze on all Capital Projects until the 1997 budget process is completed. Then we can review the budget to see what monies are available, if any, for any Capital Projects which includes extension of water and sewer lines. He questions what will happen with the Sales Tax issue, which could have an impact on the Town. He reported that information has been received which reports a definite increase of water and sewer benefit taxes for next year. All of these concerns need to be addressed. The budget process has started and the Tentative Budget, which is the "wish list" of all departments, will be due and distributed the end of this month. This always has a higher rate. A discussion was held whereby it was the consensus of those in attendance that the request of Dr. Ambrose will be kept for future review and consideration. No action was taken. Supervisor Thorpe addressed the Town Board of a request from Roger Maniccia, whom requested to be placed on the agenda, but is not in attendance. A religious group has purchased property on the North side of NYS Route 41, in the Polkville area, 1/2 mile past the over pass of NYS Route 81. They have requested the Town, at Town expense, to provide sewer service to them. The sewer line, at that location is on the south side of NYS Route 41. To service them would require drilling under the road, with an estimated cost of $25,000 to $50,000. Engineer, Hayne Smith, reported that other cost factors would be involved because it is a pressure line at that location. Supervisor Thorpe has advised him that the cost is prohibitive. A discussion was held concerning the many requests received for extension of utility lines. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a notification from William L. Baker, d/b/a/ Night Owls, located at 3840 US Route 11, of his intent to renew their liquor license. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney Folmer reported on the following: Opinion letter from Bond Council: Has received the required Opinion letter from Bond Council in NY for the Bond Anticipation Note that was renewed in August 1996. 200 SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 This information has been provided to John Shehadi of Fiscal Advisors to prepare for the proposed bond sale before the end of the year. SHAPE Patrol Meeting: A meeting was held on 9/11/96 with the SHAPE Patrol, and all other local involved agencies, regarding current Town Regulations for Handicap Parking. It was agreed by those in attendance that the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law does define Handicap Parking and related functions. Our • Ordinance, as amended, does cover all situations appropriately. A minor revision to the traffic citation currently used will satisfy the concerns heard from the SHAPE Petrol, No further action is required by the Town at this time. RESOLUTION #178 AUTHORIZE USE OF TOWN HALL FOR THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES FOR THE YEAR OF 1997 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the! Safety Council of Central New York is hereby authorized to use the Town Hall to conduct their Defensive Driving Course for the year of 1997, per the schedule submitted. RESOLUTION #179 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE MID -TOWN SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Change Order No. 3 has been submitted by the Town Engineer for the Mid -Town Sewer Improvement Project, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $7,190.60 and the contract with Masciarelli Construction is hereby amended. Highway Supt, Carl Bush, reported to the Town Board of his concerns of the speed limit on Clinton St. Ext. and South Hill as they enter the Village of McGraw. At the present time it is 55 m.p.h. as nothing has been done to request a change. A discussion was held concerning this. RESOLUTION #180 AUTHORIZE REQUEST AND FORWARD TO NYS DOT TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON CLINTON STREET EXT. AND SOUTH HILL ROAD UPON ENTERING THE VILLAGE OF MCGRAW Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the speed limit on Clinton St. Extension and South Hill Road is 55 m.p.h. until entering the Village of McGraw limits, and north bound traffic on both roads 291 SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 are declining a hill, and WHEREAS, Town Highway Supt, Carl Bush, has requested these speed limits be reduced and signs posted, as both roads are Town Roads, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the request and does hereby direct the request to be sent to the County and NYS DOT for approval. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter from Attorney William Pomeroy concerning a request from J. Lee Ambrose, for extension of sewer and water services on the Commons Avenue Subdivision. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Thorpe reported that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, has advised him of septic system failure in the Hillside Drive and Meadow Lane area. There are 19 homes that would be serviced if our sewer lines were extended, at an estimated cost of $200,000. This is another example of what has happened in the past and why we need to require that any new development at their cost, shall install these services to protect the aquifer. A discussion was held relating to current bond issues and factors involved. It was the consensus of the Board that these continued requests, as received, will be reviewed and request the Town Engineer to prepare an estimated cost factor. We need to establish a policy for priorities, after the completion of the 1997 budget. Another discussion was held regarding a letter received from Town of Homer Supervisor, William Wright, requesting an extension of Town Water to the Cosmos Heights area, within the Town of Homer. Engineer Hayne Smith sent a letter back to the Homer Town Supervisor, stating that the Town of Cortlandville would not assume the expense. He also explained other factors that would need to be upgraded to honor their request. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the correspondence relating to the request from the Town of Homer. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #181 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER PERMIT REQUEST OF GEORGE HASKELL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for an Aquifer Special Permit, submitted by George Haskell, has been reviewed by the Town and County Planning Boards, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 02, 7:00 p.m. for an Aquifer Permit review. 202 SEPTEMBER 18, 1996 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 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 5:40 p.m. i` Respe tful y submitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1 • I