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Home My WebLink About01-03-1990Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PANE 1 TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandviile was held at the Town Hall., 1.5 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor, Melvin Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, Theodore Testa Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman; and Town residents Eugene Schepker, Robert Moore,Steve Terwilliger and John Del.Vecchio. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor- Pierce at 8:00 p.m. -Following the salute to the -flag and a Public Hearing for the Rt 281 and Groton Ave. Plaza Sewer Project. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and -file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of November 28, 1989. All. voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #01 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FINAL FOR 1989 Motion by Councilman Thorpe 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 to finalize payment for 1989: General. Fund A Voucher #448 - 461 $ 11,339.70 General. Fund B 148 - 163 14,161.67 Highway Fund 382 - 398 197346.05 Sewer Fund 100 -- 102 522.85 Capital Projects 103 - 107 53,220.30 Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. No comments were heard. The reports of the various departments are on the table for review, or available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerks office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by CUunCilmal--I Thorpe to receive and file the 1990 agreement with Ryan and Rumsey. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and -file the 1990 contract with the Cortland County S.P.C.A. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councili-iian O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the 1990 contract with the Lamont Memorial Library in McGraw. Al.l voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and Pile the 1990 contract with the Cortland Free Library. All. voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 1 ; 31 Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE 2 Resolution #02 TABLE THOMPSONS MOTEL 1.990 TRAILER PARi�: RENEWAL PERMIT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has received the Trailer Park. Renewal for - Mt. Vista, however, the Zoning Officer has not reviewed it, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that approval of the Trailer- Park. Renewal. for Mt. Vista is hereby tabled. RESOLUTION #03 APPROVE JULIENE RAY AS TEMPORARY POSITION IN TOWN CLERKS OFFICE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES; ALL, AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to hire JuIiene a<. Ray, 920 Blue Creek Road, Cortland, New York as a Temporary Position at an hourly rate of $5.75 per hour RESOLUTION #04 ADOPT SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RT. 281 AND GROTON AVE. PLAZA SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there was filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandvil.le, Cortland County, New York, general plans, map and engineering report -relating to the establishment of a sewer- improvement project for Rt. 281 northerly from the City of Cortland Waterworks to the Groton Avenue Plaza and Groton Avenue, as required by Section 209-q and 209-c of the Town Law, and are available for public inspection, and WHEREAS, an Order was duly adopted by the Town Board on December F-0, 1989 reciting the -FiIing 0f said general plans, the construction proposed, and the estimated expense thereof and specifying Ja;-Iuary 2, 1990 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. as the time and the said Town Hall in the said Town of Cortlandville as the place where the said Board would meet to consider the documents -filed as aforesaid and to hear a1.1 persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same, and WHEREAS, such Order was duly posted and published as required by law, and WHEREAS, a hearing in the matter was duly held by the Board on the 3rd day of January, 1990 commencing at 7.30 p.m. at the Town Hall. in the said Town arrd discussion upon the matter having been had and all persons desiring to be heard having been duly heard including r}iembers of the Board and various other person=, and NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing and upon the motion of Raymond G. Thorpe, Councilman, seconded by Ronal L. Rocco, Councilman, and unanimously passed, it is 232 Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE 3 RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the plans heretofore filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville are in compliance with Section 209-c of the Town Law of the State of New York and are otherwise sufficient, and that to establish the aforesaid sewer improvement is in the public interest, and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, all costs, including the principal and interest on said bonds or other obligations authorized to be issued shall be borne by the lands benefited by such improvement and such costs shall be assessed, .levied and collected from the several lots or parcels of land within said Town of Cortlandville in just proportion to the amount of benefit which the improvement shall confer upon such lots or parcels; it is further hereby determined that all lots or parcels in the Town of Cortlandville outside of Villages, capable of being serviced by the "Article 12-C" Sevier Improvement heretofore and hereafter provided, are lots or parcels benefited by the proposed sewer project and all previous improvements shall be spread upon and over the enlarged benefited area, all of such improvements constituting one sewer system, such system being described by and including the areas set forth in the "Bel1. Drive Sewer Improvement" Resolution adopted November 8, 1989 and the following parcels designated on the 1989 Cortland County Real Property Tax Maps as Cortlandville- tax parcels: Tax Map 86.1.3-01: Parcels: 47, 55.11, 55.12, 55.21., 55.22, 56, 57.2, 58.2, 60, 625 6S, 64, 65.1 and 65.2. Tax Map 86.1.7-01: Parcels: 041 05, 06, 0.7, 08.2, 09, �10.22, 10.211 and 10.212. RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the establishment of a sewer - improvement as proposed in said plans be authorized pursuant to Section 209-q (6) (c) of the Town Law; that the improvement therein mentioned be constructed and the service therein mentioned be provided for upon the required funds being made available or provided -for; and that such improvement shall be designated and known as "Rt. 281/Groton Avenue Plaza Sewer Project-1990", and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the proposed improvement, including costs or rights of way, construction costs, legal fees, engineering and consultant fees, and all other expenses approximated to be a maximum of $360,000.00 shall be financed by Contribution from owners of benefited property in at least the amount of $55,000.00 and the balance in the maximum amount of $305,000.00 -from the Sewer Fund Surplus Account of the Town of Cortlandville, and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the costs of management, maintenance, operation and repair of said improvement or services shall be a charge upon the area of the Town of Cortlandville outside of Villages and shall be levied and collected in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, provided that it is the intention of the Town Board that such costs will be raised in the first instance from sewer rates, charges and fees upon all lots or parcels heretofore and hereafter serviced by Town Law Article 12-C Sewer Improvements, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall within ten (10) days after the adoption of this Resolution file a certified copy thereof in the Office of the Cortland County Clerk as provided for by the Town Law, Section 209-q (6) (c). �� . �� Wednesday, January 03, 1990 RESOLUTION #05 APPOINT DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING - NEW _YOR.V CITY PAGE 4 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Pauline H. Parker, is hereby appointed as delegate, and the Town Justice, Mardis F. Kelsen, is hereby appointed alternate to represent the Town of Cortland*iIle at the Association of Towns Annual Meeting, to be held in New York City February 16 - 21, 1990. RESOLUTION #06 APPROVE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 1.990 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Holiday Schedule for the year 1990 is hereby approved as follows: New Years Day Monday January 01, 1990 Martin Luther King Monday January 15, 1990 3r.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Good Friday (Easter) Monday Friday February 19, April 13, 1990 1990 Memorial Day Monday May 28, 1990 Independence Day Wednesday July 04, 1990 Labor Day Monday September 03, 1990 Columbus Day Monday October OB, 1990 Election Day Tuesday November 06, 1990 Veterans Day Monday November 12, 1990 Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 22/ 1990 Friday November 23, 1990 Christmas Monday December 24, 1990 Tuesday December 25, 1990 New Years Monday December 31, 1990 RESOLUTION #07 REAPPOINT ROBERT KELLY TO CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert Kelly be, and hereby is reappointed to the CortIandville Planning Board for a five year term commencing January 01, 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1994 234 RESOLUTION #OB REAPPOINT 3OHN FINN TO CORTLANDVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that John Finn be, and hereby is reappointed to the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term commencing January 01, 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1994. RESOLUTION #09 REAPPOINT RAYMOND THORPE AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: TESTA, O"DONNELL, ROCCO AYE ABSTAIN: THORPE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Raymond Thorpe is hereby appointed Deputy Supervisor of the Town of CortIandville for a two year term commencing January 01/ 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1991, and further RESOLVED, that he shall be compensated $25.00 each time he acts in stead of the Supervisor. RESOLUTION #10 REAPPOINT ALICE BLATCHLEY CORTLANDVILLE TOWN HISTORIAN Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Alice BIatchley is hereby reappointed as Town Historian for the Town of Cortlsndville, for a two year term commencing January OI, 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1991. RESOLUTION 411 REAPPOINT PAULINE H. PARKER AS REGISTRAR FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Pauline H. parker is hereby reappointed Registrar for the Town of CortlandvilIe for a two year period commencing January 01, 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1991. RESOLUTION 412 REAPPOINT MELVIN H. PIERCE AS CUSTODIAN OF THE CORTLANDVILLE TOWN HALL Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Melvin H. Pierce is hereby reappointed Custodian of the Cortlandville Town Hall for two years commencing January OI, 1990 and shall expire December 31, 1991. , �� Wednesday, January 03, 1990 RESOLUTION #13 ADOPT SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 1990 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'DonnelI VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED PAGE 6 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following salary schedule for elected, appointed and employees of the Town of Cortlandvillep for the year of 1990 is hereby adopted: Edwin O'Donnell Councilman $ 2,750.00 Raymond D. Thorpe Councilman 2,750.00 Ronal L. Rocco CounciIman 2r750.00 Theodore V. Testa Councilman 2,750.00 Mardis F. Kelsen Town Justice 22,342.85 Mary C. Caufield Court Clerk 14,000.00 Margaret Capps Court Clerk 13'0O0.00 Melvin H. Pierce Supervisor 16,6B2.37 Melvin H. Pierce Budget Officer 2,000.00 David W. Briggs Assessor 1B,633.25 Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk 22,422.12 Pauline H. Parker SeV-Jer 1,000.00 Pauline H. Parker Water 1,000.00 Deputy Town CLerk #1 12,979.50 Lonna L. Maxson Deputy Town CLerk #2 14,000.00 Karen Betters Deputy Town CLerk #3 13,500.00 Marcia M. Hicks Bookkeeper to Supervisor 15,000.00 Edna P. Puzo Typist 16,529.49 Hayne W. Smith Engineer 36,064.35 Carl W. Bush Jr. Town Highway Sup't. 29025.00 Frederick Walker Sr. Water/Sewer Supt. 26,567.40 David P. Thomas Wastewater 'Jr. Pl- Op' 20,556.68 Peter Alteri Jr. Acting Sup't Water/Sewer 21,717.79 Bruce A. Weber Code Enforcement Officer 25,680.00 Clay J. Walker Building & Grounds Worker 11,781.02 Alice BIatchley Town Historian 2,750.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman 40.00/mtg Secretary 50.00/mtg Members 35.00/mtg Planning Board Chairman 60.00/mtg. Secretary 50.00/mtg. Members 50.00/mtg. Custodian 500.00 Mike Andrews Recreation Dir PT 2,600.00 Ken/Jeff Andrews Main. Helper 2,200.00 Highway Department NAME TITLE STEP WAGE/HOUR Glen D. Bassett, Jr. James E. Cogswell MEO MEO D E 8,52 B'72 3ames M. Grant MEO E 9.15 Darby G. Humphrey Auto Mech Helper E 9.47 Roger A. Karn MEO E 8.72 Frederick M. Little MEO E 8.72 WiIliam R, Morse IV, EO E 9.15 Richard D. Phillips MEO E 8.72 Gregory L. Schmidt MEO E 8.72 John T. Stafford HEO D 8.95 Frederick G. Walker Jr Dep Hwy Supt E 10.I1 Steven Wyant Head Auto Mech. C 9.44 BE& A, R ONAL Robert C. Atkins Laborer A 5.90 Paul Leet Laborer A 5.90 Summer Help Laborer Hire 4.90 (New Hire Part -Time) NIGHT RATE: Richard Phillips $8.72 plus $.50 plus $'30 P/T W. Bupv. Glenn Bassett $8.52 plus $.50 111 RESOLUTION #14 DESIGNATE THE CORTLAND STANDARD AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE FOR THE YEAR 1990 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cortland Standard is hereby designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Cortlandville for the year of 1990. RESOLUTION #15 ESTABLISH MILEAGE RATE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES USED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR OF 1990 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the mileage rate to be paid by the Town for personal vehicles, used for Town business, is hereby established at twenty five cents per mile commencing January 01, 1990 and for the remainder of the year. RESOLUTION 416 SET PAY SCALE FOR ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE YEAR 1990 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Election Inspectors appointed by the County Board of Elections for the year 1990 shall be paid an hourly rate of $4.50; $5.00 for attending school and the chairman shall receive an additional $5.00 per day. RESOLUTION #17 AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY IN REGARDS TO THE HOURLY BASE PAY SCHEDULE OF THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Personnel Policy of the Town of CortlandviIle is hereby amended by changing the Hourly Base Pay Schedule for the Highway Department as follows: Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE B TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE HIGHWAY D.EPARTMENT 1990 HOURLY BASE PAY SCHEDULE TITLE _'A_B_- _1�_ Dep Hwy Sup't 9.11 9.31 9.51 9.71 _Ii_ 9.91 _1E_ 10.11 Head Auto Mech. 0.54 9.04 9.24 9.44 9.64 9.84 Auto Mech Helper 8.17 8.67 8.87 9.07 9.27 9.47 Work Supervisor 8^17 e.67 e.e7 9.07 9.27 9.47 (or $.30 per hour added to regular base wage) Heavy Equip Op 7.85 8.35 2.55 9.75 3^95 9.15 Motor Equip Op 7.42 7.92 8.12 8.32 e.52 3.72 Laborer 4.90 5.90 6.15 6.40 6.65 6.90 Summer Help 4^90 5.90 6.15 - - - Laborer Part/Time Night Shift Rate = $.50 per hour added to hourly base wage RESOLUTION 418 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR TOWN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 1990 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES- ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the First National Bank of Cortland is hereby designated as the depository for 'the various accounts as follows: General Account (WhoIe Town) General Account (Town Outside) Town Clerk Account Tax Collectors Account Highway Account Justice Account Water Fund Account Sewer Fund Account RESOLUTION #19 SET DATES FOR TOWN BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE YEAR OF 1990 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of CortlandviIle shall be held the first Wednesday of each month at 7i30 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York. If such day falls on A holiday, the meeting shall be held the next business day. Wednesday, January 03r 1990 PAGE 9 RESOLUTION 420 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF THE SUPERVISORS ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1989 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to accept the Supervisor's Annual Financial Report to the State Comptroller, 60 days after the close of the fiscal year 19B9, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a notice to be published within ten (10) days after receipt thereof, stating that a copy of such report is on file in the Town Clerk's Office and available for public inspection and copying, in accordance with Town Law, Section 29, Article 10-A, amended June 29, 1979. RESOLUTION #21 DELEGATE 1Q9 RECORDS OF TOWN OFFICIALS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilmen Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the records of Town Officials and employees for the year 1989 shall be audited by Town Board members by January 20, 1990 as follows: Supervisor's Office Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk's Office Raymond Thorpe Justice Office Ronal Rocco Highway` Water & Sewer Theodore Testa RESOLUTION #22 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF HIGHWAY MONIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1990 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the agreement for the expenditures of highway monies in accordance with Section 284, Highway Law, was submitted for signature for the year 1990, and WHEREAS, such agreement has been reviewed by all members of the CortlandviIle Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Agreement of Expenditures of Highway Monies be signed by the Supervisor and Town Highway Superintendent, and also the councilmen. RESOLUTION #23 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR YOUTH STATE AID RECREATION PROGRAM Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the applications for the Youth State Aid Recreation Program, for the Town of Cortlandville and the Village of McGraw for the year 1990. Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION #24 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES TO BALANCE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 1989 BUDGET Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES. ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED. that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer monies to adjust the accounts of the Town of Cortlandville for 1999 as follows: 1) GENERAL. FUND A - TOWN WIDE: FROM A1990.4 TO A1620.4 A5l82.4 A8l6O.1 AB16D.4 Transfer $3,938.08 AMOUNT $ 395.04 3,367.89 128.75 46.40 $3,938.08 OUTSIDE: Transfer $5,614.BO FROM TO AMO1NT. B1990.4 D7140.2 $2,306.00 37310.4 37140.2 402.00 B7140.1 B7140.2 27.99 B7140.1 B7140.4 398.1.5 97140.1 BI91O.4 97.336 BB010.1 B19l0-4 394.64 B80I0.1 B8020.1 11165.00 B8010.1 138020.4 81.3.66 B8010.1 88030.1 20.00 $5,614.80 Transfer $10,628.55 FROM TO AMDUNT. DB5130.1 D95142.1 $ 9,563.00 D95l38.2 D95130.4 1,065.55 $10,628.55 Transfer $6,769.09 FRD11 TO AMOUNT_ FB340'4 FB320.4 $ 708.84 F9710.6 1,7Bo.o0 F9710.7 4,280.25 $ 6,769.09 Transfer $7,862,78 Surplus Funds 65,071.36 FROM AMOUNT -_ TO AMOUNT G1990.4 $1,700.00 G8120,201 $ 57.51 G8110'2 1,10B'39 G9130'4 60,149'53 G8110'4 1,461'00 G9030.B 125.B2 GB120.1 .01 G9710.6 6,600.00 BB120.2 1,176.50 G9710.7 6,{X}2.30 G9120.4 F-,4l4.I3 G9055.B 2.75 7,862.78 65,071.38 The above amended the Sewer Fund (B) Budget to appropriate Surplus Funds as follows: Debit 599 and Credit 960 for a total of $65,071.39 to balance accounts for 1989. 240 Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE 11 A discussion was held concerning the proposal received from M. J. Walter Co. Inc.. For a cost of $580.00, they would install isolated ground, surge suppressor, receptacles -for those areas that have a computer. This would eliminate any problem should a "brown out" occur. All computer locations now have surge protectors. It was requested that the Supervisor investigate this matter further. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #25 AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE NORTHWEST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted the Northwest Water Improvement Project on April 05, 1989, and WHEREAS, such project did exceed the state limit and required State approval which has been submitted and received on June 1.95 1989, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to advertise for bids to proceed with the Northwest Water Improvement Project. RESOLUTION #26 AMEND BID OPENING DATE_ FOR HIGHWAY 6-WHEEL DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL- AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid opening date for the new 6-wheel Dump Truck Chassis is hereby amended to be opened on January 16, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. as the Town Offices will be closed on the advertised date of January 15, 1990 due to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. RESOLUTION #27 AUTHORIZE EXTRA HELP IN! TOWN CLERK'S Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Clerk's office is also responsible for the collection of taxes, which is occurring now, and there is a vacancy in that office at the present time, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to hire extra help to handle the workload there at an hourly rate of $5.'75. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the regular meeting and recess to an executive session to discuss acquisition of property. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 I - Wednesday, January 03, 1990 PAGE 12 The following information was received from the Supervisors Office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene to the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. Councilman Thorpe made a motionr seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. R: e S p) C t f LI (I y d, / � Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of CortlandvilIe Wednesday, January 03, 1990 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING RT. #281 AND GROTON AVE. PLAZA SEWER PROJECT - 1990 A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, at 7:30 p.m., concerning the Rt. #281 and Groton Ave. Plaza Sewer Project for 1990. Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman. Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, Theodore Testa Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman; and Town residents Robert Moore, Jamie Dangler and son, Eugene Schepker, Steve Terwilliger and John DelVecchio. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Pierce. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Eugene Schepker asked where the lines would be located. Robert Moore asked if this was intended for the student housing project. Jamie Dangler also expressed concern about this project benefiting the Glenn St. project. Sup'v. pierce explained that this project would serve businesses along Rt #281 and also the Groton Ave. Plaza. This project will be beneficial for future use along Luker Road. Eugene Schepker, as e representative of the Cortland County Clean Water Committee, read a letter opposing any action by this Board which would allow the new housing project, located near the Glenn St. area, to continue. A discussion followed regarding this, however, it was explained that this Public Hearing was called for the sewer Project. No further comments were heard. Councilman Rocco �ade a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m. Il