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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Respe tful y submitted,
Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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