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Home My WebLink About05-02-1990boy 0 LvJ Wednesday, May 2, 1990 7:30 P.M. TOWN -BOARD 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 at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Others present were Attorney, John Ryan; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Nancy Jarvis of the County Planning Dept.; Newsreporter, Connie Nogus; Tom Casey, General Manager of Sammons Communications and Town residents, Karen Bush and Richard Crozier. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce following the pledge of allegiance to the flag. RESOLUTION #120 AWARD BID FOR NORTHWEST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, BELL DRIVE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND MARYLAND AVE. SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Engineer was authorized per Resolution #25 on January 3, 1990 to let out for bid for the Northwest Water Improvement Project, and on May 2, 1990 per Resolution #85 for the Bell Drive Sewer Project and per Resolution #B6 for the Maryland Ave. Sewer Improvement Project, and WHEREAS,the following sealed bids were received on April 27, 1990, opened and read aloud and given to the Town Engineer for review: LaFayette Pipeline $ 838,405.50 J. Coppola Const. 1,095,402.00 Bat Con Inc. 1,160,470.00 Avon & Fowler 990,486.25 Vacri Const. 895,000.00 Mendon Pipeline 1,034,722.00 Randsco Pipeline 1,020,705.00 Suburban Pipeline 1,058,396.50 F. Rizzo Const. 1,109,915.00 Stan Payne Const. 1,077,412.00 F.G. Compagni Cbnst. 1,048,000.00 John E. Fisher 1,182,598.00 DiVeronica Bros. 1,458,163.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that -.the bid for the Northwest Water Improvement Project;. the Bell Drive Sewer Improvement Project and the Maryland Ave. Sewer Improvement Project is hereby awarded. to LaFayette Pipeline, Inc in the amount of $8387405.50. Supervisor Pierce reported that the bid came in about $400,000. under the estimated price. RESOLUTION #121 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS -MAY - 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 #161 - 172 $ 4,072.30 General Fund B 28 - 38 489.67 Highway Fund 102 - 115 15,372.11 Water Fund 44 - 51 14,983.73 �mr Sewer Fund 34 - 118.15 Capital projects 66 - 72 14,687.15 Supervisor Pierce gave the privilege of the floor to Richard Crozier of Tompkins St. He reviewed with the Town Board of his concerns with the current contract the Town has with Sammons Communications which provides cable service to the area. Switching of channels has occurred recently, which has been very controversial. He reported that his main concern, which prompted him to come tonight, was the intent of changing the Public Programming Channel. He would like to see the t i i which the general public studio se up n a manner n c e g may come in and use it. Mr. Crozier volunteered to be a Co -Access Coordinator for the Town. Mr. Tom Casey, General Manager of Sammons Communications explained their public access program, and changes that have occurred, and why. The Town Board suggested that Mr. Jack Buttino, the Town's representative of the cable commission come and share his views. All parties involved were invited to attend the next Town Board Meeting of May 16, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. Supervisor Pierce will contact Jack Buttino. Nancy Jarvis of the Cortland County planning Dept. was requested to attend the meeting and discuss with the Town Board our current Aquifer Protection Law and Zoning Law. She expressed pleasure that some members of the Town Board were able to attend the meetings held at Cornell. It was a good program. It is anticipated that the State EPA will soon be changing the law. It is a concern state-wide where jurisdictional boundaries cross Aquifer Boundaries, that all municipalities must work together. It was reported that the Otter Creek/Dry Creek remedial investigation is continuing to monitor wells. The USGSv the County Health Dept. and the County Planning Dept. are assisting with this. There are other facts surfacing due to this. A discussion was held concerning the many monitoring wells, location of and the results accomplished. The process required to approve an Aquifer Special Permit was reviewed. Concern was expressed by Ms. Jarvis, that we have vacant land over the aquifer that is now zoned Industrial. A Town sewer system will take care of problems of failed septic systems, but it will not take care of industrial chemicals. This could occur because of spills, improper storage or improper handling. There are plans to meet with Planning Boards to inform them of concerns and the process. Wednesday, May 2, 1990 PAGE 3 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the report "News Items Record 1989" from Town Historian, Alice Blatchley. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #122 ACCEPT AGREEMENT WITH HEALTH SERVICES MEDICAL CORPORATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the agreement with Health Services Medical Corporation of Central New York in regards to connecting to the Town Sewer lines if available, and RESOLVED, that such agreement shall be received and filed. Councilman Rocco made, a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Disclosure Statement received from. Lawrence United Corp. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter received from Atty. William Pomeroy. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter explained the rejection of the proposal from the Town to purchase water lines from Nancy Ambrose and Nanam Corp. in the amount of $75,000. RESOLUTION ##123 ACKNOWLEDGE LETTER FROM AMBROSE ACCEPTING TOWNS OFFER TO PURCHASE WATER LINE FROM RENAISSANCE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: AYE: Rocco,-0'Donnell, Pierce NO: Testa ADOPTED WHEREAS, an offer was sent to J. Lee Ambrose in the amount of $80,000.00 to purchase his water lines on Route 281, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the letter, received from J. Lee Ambrose accepting. the offer of $BO,OOO.is hereby acknowledged, and RESOLVED, that the Town does not wish to purchase the pump originally offered for an additional $20,000, and RESOLVED, that the acceptance letter shall be received and filed. '3o 7 Wednesday, May 2, 1990 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #124 SET DATE FOR WORKSHOP MEETING REGARDING CALCULUS OF WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT TAX Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a workshop shall be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 23, 1990 at the Town Hall to discuss the manner of charging water and sewer benefit tax. RESOLUTION #125 DETERMINING TYPE ONE ACTION FOR NORTHWEST CORTLANDVILLE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - SEQRA Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Resolution No. III for the year 19e9 entitled "Adopt Northwest Cortlandville Water Improvement Project" did list said project as a Type II action which does not require an environmental impact statement or any other determination or procedure pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and Regulations, and WHEREAS, it has now been determined that said project is a Type 1 Project and therefore, it being the intent of this Board to comply with the requirements of the S.E.Q.R.A. Law, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board contact the N.Y.S.D.E.C., the Cortland County Planning Board and the U.S.D.A. Soil and Water Conservation Committee to determine their intent in regard to being Lead Agency, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer prepare a full environmental assessment form. RESOLUTION #126 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PREPARE INFORMATION FOR FORMING A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request has been received from J. Lee Ambrose to have street lights installed in his development, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to prepare the necessary information for forming a Street Lighting District. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to Ashford Management Group Inc. concerning code violations in the Cortland Estates Mobile Home Park. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Cl 0 1 0 I ,W Wednesday, May 2, 1990 PAGE 5 A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file copies of the documents from the closing of the $1,000,000.00 BAN for the Northwest Water Project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #127 REQUEST HIGHWAY SUPT. TO LOOK AT NEED FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTS ON RT,13 SOUTH Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received for additional street lights from a resident of the So. Cortland area. on Rt. 13, So, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Supt. is hereby requested to investigate the concern and make a recommendation on such. RESOLUTION #128 AUTHORIZE NEW STREET LIGHTS PER PROPOSAL Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a list has been submitted by the Highway Supt., Carl Bush of street lighting recommendations, and WHEREAS, such list has been reviewed by the Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to contact Niagara Mohawk and request new street lights to be installed on Highland Road, Hillside Dr. and Owego St. as recommended and RESOLVED, that two lights be removed on Lyncort Dr. as recommended. RESOLUTION #129 AUTHORIZATION TO LET OUT BID FOR THE NYS ROUTE 13 SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion -by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to let out for bidding for the NYS Route 13 Sewer Improvement Project, (Tompkins St. Ext.) and RESOLVED, that such bids shall be opened on May 15, 1990 at 3:00 and the bid shall be awarded on May 16, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 1990 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #130 AUTHORIZE COUNTY AND STATE PRICES AND RENTAL RATES FOR TOWN USE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize to accept County and State prices and rental rates for Town use. RESOLUTION #131 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF CASE TRUCKING FOR CRUSHED LIMESTONE MATERIALS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize an extension to Case Trucking for the delivered prices of crushed limestone materials, to remain in effect until March 30, 1991 RESOLUTION #132 TABLE ACTION FOR ZONE CHANGE ON RIDGEVIEW AVE. EXTENSION Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the request for a zone change of Ridgeview Ave. Extension from Agriculture to R-2 is hereby tabled. RESOLUTION #133 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 $243.86 from B1990.4, Contingency to B1420.4 for the law suit against the Town Planning Board. RESOLUTION #134 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS 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 $29.54 from water to the Capital Project Fund for McLean Road/Fairview Drive Water Project and transfer $14,645.42 from sewer to Capital Project Fund for Route 281/Groton Ave. Sewer and McLean Road Sewer Project. • t F- I L LJ Wednesday, May 2, 1990 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION #135 APPOINT SCOTT SNYDER TO BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Scott Snyder, 799 Pheasant Run, Cortland, NY to the Town of Cortlandville Board of Assessment Review to fill the unexpired term of Edward H. Stiles which shall expire September 30, 1991. p.m. 1 Supervisor Pierce adjourned the meeting at 9.25 Resp ctfu ly subm'tted, Pauline H, Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville