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Wednesday December 16, 1987 5:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandville, was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Pierce
presiding.
Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce
Councilman Raymond Thorpe
Councilman Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk Pauline Parker
absent: Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Others present were Councilman Elect, Theodore
Testa; newsreporter, Kevin Conlon; Highway Sup't, Carl
Bush; and Town residents, Robert Moore, Michael Pace,
Richard Sadler, John Delvecchio, Mrs Lawrence Comboy,
Mrs Burman, and Mr. Place.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Pierce at 5:00 o'clock p.m. He requested that all
those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the
flag.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to approve as written the Town Board
Approve min. minutes of November 20, 1987. All voting aye, the motion
tb 11/20/87 was carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a "Certificate of
receive & file Insurance" from the Safety Council of Central New York.
cert of ins. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Safety Council
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from the
rec & file Safety council of Central New York. All voting aye, the
letter_ from motion was carried.
Safety Council The letter was extending appreciation and thanks to
the Board for allowing them to use our meeting room for
their Safety programs.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
course completicauncilman Rocco, to receive and file Verification of
Peter Alteri course Completion for Peter Alteri, Jr. for his Class D
Water License. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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RESOLUTION #223 ACCEPT OPTION AGREEMENT WITH
GUN7_ENHAUSER REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Accept Option
Agreement
Gunzenhauser
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to sign the purchase option agreement with
Gunzenhauser Real Estate Co., on property West of Luker
Road, as a potential new well site for the Town of
Cortlandville, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and
directed to initiate the construction of a test
municipal water well.
RESOLUTION #224 NOTIFY EMPIRE PLAN OF INTENT TO
CHANGE COMPANIES - HEALTH INSURANCE
Notify Empire of
Motion by Councilman Thorpe intent to change
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town was notified from Empire Plan of an
annual increase of 70.1% in premiums, and
WHEREAS, this increase was not allowed for in the
adopted 1986 budget for the Town, and
WHEREAS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield has submitted to the
Town Board a proposal which would save the Town an
estimated $45,000.00 for the year, and
WHEREAS, there is a 90 day notification requirement for
cancellation of the policy currently held by the Town,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and
directed to notify Empire Plan of our intent to change
companies for Health Insurance for Town Employees.
RESOLUTION #225 AUTHORIZATION TO CANCEL DECEMBER 29TH
SPECIAL MEETING OF TOWN BOARD
Motion by Councilman Thorpe Cancel Dec 29
Seconded by Councilman rocco Mtng.
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, it was determined by the Town Board that there
is no need to have a special meeting to close the books
of the Town, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the meeting scheduled -For December
29, 19B7 is hereby cancelled.
Audit of Bills
contaminated
wells
Wednesday December 21, 19B7
RESOLUTION #226 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
DECEMBER
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund Vouchers #652 - 672 $ 5,520.82
Highway Fund 342 - 366' 42,609.08
Water Fund 181 - 187 5,348.29
Sewer- Fund 100 - 108 798.88
There were many in attendance advising of new
findings of contaminated wells in the Town of
Cortlandville.
The area found to be contaminated is Blue Creek
Road, Alexander Drive, Hillside Drive, and Meadowlane.
The Health Department is doing random testing in
the area, and have found many private wells to be
contaminated.
Susan Malinger of 5 Alexandria Drive apprised the
Board that her family had been ill since they moved
there recently. She also reported that her neighbor has
been ill in the same manner
The Town Board listened to all of the concerns
presented to them.
Supervisor Pierce reported that he was aware of the
problem because concerned citizens had contacted him.
He has tried to communicate with Jim Feuss but has not
succeeded because of illness.
He had requested a member of the County Health
Department to attend this meeting, but no one came.
After a lengthy discussion, residents were advised
that it is impossible to extend water lines to them at
the present time, but would keep them apprised of any
actions for the future.
A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to recess the regular meeting and
convene to an executive session, regarding pending
litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The following information was received from the
Supervisors office:
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A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the executive session and
reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the meeting. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 P.M.
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{ Respe}tfu11 subm tted,
Pauline H. Parker CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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