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Home My WebLink About03-07-1990280 Wednesdav, March 7. 1990 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING The Reaular 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, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk. Pauline Parker Others present were: CEO, Bruce Weber; Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Hartley of Gunzen Drive: Mr. & Mrs. John Murdock; Cindy Briggs of Resource Associates; Mr. Leslie Sandman of Pall Trinity and fVewsreporter, Connie NoQus. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p.m.. He requested all those in attendance to rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the December 20, 1989 Town Board Minutes. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #68 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - MARCH Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers 92 - 114 $15,548.14 General Fund B 9 - 13 3.546.64 Highway Fund 36 - 48 14,424.40 Water Fund 17 - 23 3,258.01 Sewer Fund 15 - 17 69,897.72 Capital Projects 22 - 31 2040.11 Councilman Rocco expressed concern about the possibility of overdevelopment in the area of the McLean Road and Fairview Drive. A developer has expressed a desire to subdivide land which would allow for a large housing development. He stated that we must be careful as we must take the necessary steps to protect our aquifer. He stated that he is strongly opposed to this. Councilman Rocco requested that the Town Board change the zoning of the area between McLean Road and Bowling Green to R-1. CEO, Bruce Weber explained the process for a cone change. It must be submitted to both the County Planning and Town Planning for review and then the Town Board must hold a Public Hearing. A discussion was held whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that we should take a close look at our current zonina classifications. As we continue to expand our water and sewer lines, we will be getting more requests for more development. 1 I M Wednesday. March 7, 1990 Page E A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the letter received from New York Atlantic -Inland Inc. All voting_ aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards. to renewing their contract for fire inspections for the year4199O. A motion was made by Councilman Testa, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a letter from John A. Casey. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that he had fields available for recreation purpose if.desired. RESOLUTION #69 ACCEPT LETTER OF CREDIT AND DEEDED ROADS -WITHIN WEATHERVANE DEVELOPMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded.by Councilman Testa, VOTES: ALL AYE "ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby accept the Letter of Credit from Marine.Midland Bank pertaining to the roads in the Weathervane Develooment and also.the deed to such roads as presented, and RESOLVED, that.such records shall be received and filed.. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman 4'esta.,. to. receive and. file the notice received from the Groton Ave. Plaza Liquor Store that they are renewing their license. .,All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #70 SET DATE FOR A P.UBLIC.,HEARING FOR AN AQUIFER SPECIAL PERM;IT PALL TRINITY MICRO Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman!O'Donnell VOTES:. ALL AYE ADOPTED. BE -IT RESOLVED that a Public. Hearino shall. be held on April 4, 1990 at.7:30 p.m-. for an Aquifer Special Permit for Pall Trinity Micro. RESOLUTION #71 FORWARD ZONING CHANGE REQUEST - 0OHN MURDOCK SUBDIVISION - MC LEAN ROAD AND�.FAIRVIEW DRIVE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded: by Councilman - Thorpe. VOTES: ALL :AYE ADOPTED, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board shall forward a request for a Zoning Change to the County Planning Board and the Town Planninq Board for review regarding a proposed subdivision by John Murdock located on McLean Road and Fairview Drive, and further RESOLVED, that the Town Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber, shall send a letter with the request explaining the concerns of the Town Board. Wednesday. March 7. 1990 Page 3 A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter received from Jim May, President of Jim May Pontiac - Buick -Olds. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that they were relocating their waste oil tank outside of their building and explained the method to accomplish this. RESOLUTION #72 AUTHORIZE SUPPORT LETTER TO BE SENT TO STATE REPRESENTATIVES TO CONTINUE STATE AID FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM _ Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to forward a letter to State Represent- atives to request their support in the efforts of the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to obtain funding for the Cortland County Flood Control Program. RESOLUTION #73 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH COMPUTEL CONSULTANTS TELEPHONE OVERBILLING 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 Overbilling Agreement with Computel Consultants to analyze our service and equipment records with AT&T. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter received from Joan D. Guard of the County Health Dept. Ail voting aye, the motion was carried. 'The letter was in regards to the Clean Indoor Air Act and regulating smoking in the Town Hall. RESOLUTION #74 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $300.B4 from A1990.4, Contingency Fund to A3410.4, a new account, to pay for the pumper connection in Polkville for fire safety. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Page 4 RESOLUTION #75 AUTHORIZE HIRING HEATH CONSULTANTS FOR A LEAK DETECTION SURVEY Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED _ WHEREAS, Engineer, Hayne Smith has recommended that it would be feasible to have ourwater lines,surveyed for a leak detection,/and . . WHEREAS, such survey would require about one week, therefore ` ' BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize hiring Heath Consultants for a Leak -Detection Survey at a cost not to exceed $450.00 per day. ^ RESOLUTION #76 REQUEST BRUCE CADMAN TO RETURN TO ' DISCUSS INFORMATIONFOR PROPOSAL' FROM GENERAL,-CODE.PUBLISHERS,CORP. Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell , VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that -the Supervisor isihereby authorized to contact Bruce Cadman 'and request him�to'.return and discuss his proposal from General'Code'Publishers-Corp for reviewing all Town Laws and Ordinances with the Town Board. RESOLUTION #77 APPOINT CARL BUSH AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Motion by`Councilman Thorpe ' Seconded,by'Oouncilman'Rooco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED. that the Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush is hereby appointed to the position of Administrator of �the Water and Sewer Department, effective April 1, 1990. ' . . . RESOLUTION #78 APPOINT FREDERICK WALKER JR AS CHIEF OPERATOR OF THE'WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Q'Donnell ' Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Highway Superintendent, Frederick Walker Jr. is hereby appointed to the position of Chief Operator of the Water and Sewer Department.. �� effective April 1, 1990. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Page 5 RESOLUTION #79 ADJOURN MEETING.. IN MEMORY OF ROBERT WELLS - FORMER ASSESSOR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, have learned of the: recent passing of Robert Wells, former Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, his devotion to people and their well being was exhibited each day as he worked among his many friends in our community; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville his actions, decisions and response to the problems inherent in a changing municipality entity were at all times guided by his sense of integrity and propriety as well as his desire to serve his fellow man to the utmost of his abilities; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville do hereby express their deepest sorrow at the passing of their friend and colleague, Robert Wells, and it is further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of the official proceedings of the Town Board and a copy thereof forwarded to the family of Robert Wells. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the Regular Meeting and convene to an executive session for a matter of pending litigation. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, 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 motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye. The motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. i Respettfull subm'tted, Pauline H . Parker, C11C Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville