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Home My WebLink About02-21-1990276 Wednesday, February 21, 1990 5:30 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 Melvin Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ronal Rocco Councilman Theodore Testa Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker Others present were Attorney, John Ryan; Town Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Groundwater Management Coordinator, Nancy Jarvis. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 5:30 o'clock p.m. following the pledge allegiance. RESOLUTION # 59 AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FEBRUARY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #70 - 91 $ 7,198.73 .General Fund B Highway Fund 21 - 35 8,397.35 Water Fund 10 - 16 4,697.40 Sewer Fund 11 - 14 416.91 Capital Projects 14 - 21 1,643.90 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a Statement of Fixed Assets of December 31, 1989. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the Federal Emergency Management Agency's letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was concerning the Town's revised local law of its floodplain management regulations. Supervisor Pierce will be writing a letter to the Cortland County Airport to be considered as participants in their meetings. Supervisor Pierce and Board Members believe that since the Cortland County Airport is located in the Town of Cortlandville they should be included in their meetings. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Governmental Insurance Disclosure Statement. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The statement was in regards the insurance coverage for the Town of Cortlandville, covered by the Denniston Agency, Inc. Wednesday, February 21, 1990 Page 2 RESOLUTION # 60 AMEND RESOLUTION #47 BID OPENING DATE FOR'THE LIME HOLLOW COMPLETION PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 2, NEW SOURCE CONNECTION AND PYRAMID MALL WATER IMPROVEMENTS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTE : . ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid opening date for the Lime Hollow Completion Project Contract No. 2, New Source Connection and Pyramid Mall, -Water Improvements is hereby amended to be opened on February 28, 1990 at 3:-00 p.m. instead of February-26, 1990.t RESOLUTION # 61 AUTHORIZATION TO SET UP NEW ACCOUNT A3189.41�LAW ENFORCEMENT OTHER Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE ALL AYES ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the} Budget' Officer is hereby authorized and directed to set up a new budget appropriation account�A3189,.4 for -Law Enforcement Other. RESOLUTION # 62 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED,, 'that the" Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to —transfer $1,320.00- from A1990.4 to A3189.4 to purchase radar equipment and maintenance for the State Police; to used in the Town of Cortlandville." Supervisor Pierce reported to the Board about the February, 19th Sewage Treatment Meeti'.ng: ..Supervisor Pierce discussed, the City.,wanting to purchase six TV Sewer Machines. These purchases' would be paid for through surplus monies, which are due to Cortlandville, Homer and McGraw debt service. Mayor of Homer, Mary Alice 'Bellardin'i and Supervisor Pierce -disagreed with the City!to use the-surplusfunds. Jack Ramsey, Acting Chairman of the Sewage Treatment Plant stated that the purchase of the TV Sewage Machines came to $59,000.00. The budget was for $47,000:00:' - The Towns debt service in•1984 was $2e,D00.00, in 1989 it went up to $68,000.00. Supervisor Pierce stated that the debt service has increased dramatically. The City finance office will be looking .into this+matter, following,up with a written letter to Supervisor- Pierce explaining the problem if any. Wednesday, February 21, 1990 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 63 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER TO NIAGARA MOHAWK TO INSTALL STREET LIGHTS - WEATHERVANE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Weathervane Subdivision has requested four street lights to be installed in their subdivision, located off Route 222, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to Niagara Mohawk to start the process to install four street lights in the Weathervane Subdivision. RESOLUTION # 64 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER TO NORSTAR BANK - GROTON AVE. PLAZA STREET LIGHT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the entrance and exit lanes of the Norstar Bank at night time can at times be very dangerous due to lack of lighting, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to Norstar Bank in regards to install lighting for their bank. RESOLUTION # 65 AUTHORIZE TO MAINTAIN ROAD - TEMPORARILY - WEATHERVANE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Cortlandville accepts temporary responsibility for plowing of snow until March 21., 1990, on Hedgemoore Drive, located in the Weathervane Subdivision. RESOLUTION # 66 AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS WATER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL RESERVE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer $12,111.00 from the Water Improvement Capital Reserve to increase Water Administration F8310.1 of $11,250.00 and Social Security F9030.8 of $861.00. Wednesday, February 21, 1990 Page 4 RESOLUTION # 67 AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS SEWER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL RESERVE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTE: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer $12,111.00 from Sewer Improvement I Capital Reserve to increase the Sewer Administration G8110.1 of $11,250.00 and Social Security G9030.8 of $861.00. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to Nancy Jarvis, Groundwater Management Coordinator. Ms. Jarvis, while in Washington, D.C. approached the United States Environmental Protection Agency, to request that a workshop be put together for local groundwater protection agencies in this area. They agreed with Ms. Jarvis. Representatives from the EPA, DEC, Cornell University will be conducting a two day workshop March 15 - 16th, 1990. Jarvis emphasized the importance for the Town Boards attendance. Jarvis stated the conference is targeted towards making local use decisions. As soon as Jarvis receives more information on this workshop she will forward the information on. Ms. Jarvis reported the findings of the polluted areas of Smith Corona, Pheasant Run and areas surrounding the Aquifer. She reported that those areas involved, the results have showed substantial improvements. The area involved around the Aquifer have been and will continue to be monitored by wells for pollution. Because the Otter Creek/Dry Creek Aquifer is a vital resource for the Town of Cortlandville and the City of Cortland, she stated that it is important that the individuals involved be totally involved in the importance of the protection of the Aquifer. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an Executive Session in the matter of a personnel problem. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office: A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, 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 O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40. Respectively submitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville