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Home My WebLink About05-16-1990Wednesday, May 16, 1990 5:30 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 5:30 p.m. .. 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: Atty. John Ryan; Engineer, Hayne Smith; Highway Supt., Carl Bush; Newsreporter, Laura Jones Sammons Communications Manager, Tom Casey and town residents,.Jack Buttino, Richard Crozier, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Tupper, Mr. ..John Finn, Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Miller, and Mr. John Germain.. RESOLUTION #138 AWARD BID FOR NYS ROUTE 13 / NYS ROUTE 281 SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL.AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, authorization was given per Resolution #129 adopted on May 2, 1990 to let.out for bid the NYS Route 13 / NYS Route 281 Sewer Improvement Project, and WHEREAS, the following bids were received on May 15, 1990, opened and given to Consulting Engineer, Peter Novelli to -review: R. De. Vincentis $ 35,000.00 Randsco Pipeline 26,650.00 F. G. Compagni Co 22,000.00 L.R.S. Excavating Inc. 21,000.00 Adhan Piping 21,400.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid for NYS Route 13 /NYS Route 281 Sewer Improvement Project is hereby awarded to L.R.S. Excavating, 24 Ross Rd., Lansing, NY in the amount.of $21,000.00. RESOLUTION #139 AWARD BID FOR MCLEAN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND FAIRVIEW DR. AND MCLEAN.ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Motion by.Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman-O'Donne.11 VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, authorization was given per by the Town Board to let out for bid the McLean Road.Sewer Improvement Project and the Fairview Dr. and McLean Road Water Improvement Project, and WHEREAS, the following bids were received on May 8,1990, opened and given to.Resource Associates of.Cortland, NY for review, 2/z Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 2 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid for the McLean Road Sewer Improvement Project and the Fairview Dr./McLean Road water Improvement Project is hereby awarded to Vacri Construction Co., One Brick Ave., Binghamton, NY in the amount of $486,000.00., subject to the approval of Audit and Control for the bonding of such project. RESOLUTION #140 DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY FOR CORTLANDVILLE NORTHWEST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, this Town Board has contacted 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 whether any of those agencies desires to be Lead Agency in regards to the SEQRA consideration of the Cortlandville Northwest Water Project, and WHEREAS, none of those agencies have indicated a desire to be Lead Agency, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does declare itself to be the Lead Agency for the Northwest Water Improvement Project. RESOLUTION #141 DETERMINATION ON IMPACT AND APPROVAL OF FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM - SEQRA - CORTLANDVILLE NORTHWEST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, this Town Board as Lead Agency of the SEQRA Consultation of the approval of the Cortlandville Northwest Water Improvement Project has considered a "Full Environmental Assessment Form" in regard to said project prepared by the Cortlandville Town Engineer, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that said form as presented is complete and sufficient and after consideration of the same, it is determined that the proposed action will benefit the environment and there will be no detrimental effects therefrom and no further studies or actions are required and it is further RESOLVED, that Resolution No 111 for the year 1989 be and the same hereby is ratified and affirmed with the one change that the action is Type 1 rather than Type II. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting of May 4, 1990. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 3 Supervisor Pierce gave the privilege of the floor to residents of the Lyncourt Dr. area. Mr, Gerald Miller, read and presented a petition signed by the residents of his area opposing the recommendation of this Board to remove some of the street lights at Councilman Lyncort Dr.. Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the petition. all voting aye, the motion was carried. . Town,Board members explained that a committee has been working on the street lighting program of the Town. It is the intent.of this board to have them available at all intersections and areas ,where,safety concerns have been proven. The Highway Supt, has also submitted a list, as. -he travels all areas of the -Town. Because the cost of the program ...is now in -the area , ,of $60, 000 annually, it is .necessary to.review carefully as all residents pay for this. It is,important. that.,all areas are properly covered. The Town. Board will .review and consider the information received from residents of the Lyncort Dr. area. Supervisor Pierce .offered the privilege of the floor to those involved with Sammons Communications. A discussion was held with Richard Crozier, Jack Buttino and Tom Casey. Richard Crozier offered to serve as an added liaison on -the Cable TV committee. The.Boar.•ds involved have not.had problems or.requested, this, however, input and involvement from •interested citizens. -are always welcome. Jack. Buttino explained the process,-. and his involvement of many years. RESOLUTION #142 AUTHORIZE . RICHARD CROZIER AS TEMPORARY LIAISON TO THE CABLE TV COMMISSION, Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Richard Crozier is hereby authorized to serve as an additional temporary member of the Cable TV Commission until -.December 31, 1990, to assist Jack Buttino, as needed. Councilman. O'Donnell made, a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the "Thank You" letter received from_,Mrs..Robert,Wells. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the "Thank You" received from Mary Bush of Carr Hill Road. All voting aye, the motion.was.carried.. Residents.. of the. .Ames Road, Carr.Hill Road and Hobart Hill Road got .together on, .,Earth Day. and cleaned up the. debris..alonq the roadside. They contacted the Town to see what could.be, done with it. The highway crew went up and hauled it away. 3N Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 4 A discussion was held concerning trash, tires etc. being left on the roadside out in the country. Attorney Ryan advised that the County Legislature is working on a Local Law that would apply to the whole County. This law would prohibit this. Hopefully, this will help. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter received from Ashford Management Group, Inc. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that they are anxious to resolve the problem of completed and approved park permits. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to Mr. Phil Cortese. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that it would be necessary to clean up his property located on Homestead Road. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the County Highway Permit for water and sewer lines and services of the McLean Rd. area. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to Mr Richard Durant of Niagara Mohawk. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter authorized installing new street lights on Groton Ave., Oakcrest and the Weathervane Subdivision. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file correspondence of May 7, 1990 and May 9, 1990 regarding the purchasing of water lines from J. Lee Ambrose. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #143 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SEND LETTER TO CORTLAND ASPHALT REGARDING RIVERBANK EROSION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a letter has been received from the Department of the Army, Corp of Engineers regarding streambank erosion along the Tioughnioga River in the Town near Lorings Crossings, and WHEREAS, the letter stated that because the eroded areas are entirely on private properties, they are not allowed to proceed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and requested to send copies of this letter to Cortland Asphalt and request them to accept some responsibility for this as the erosion of private property has occurred since they have placed fill on their property, and RESOLVED, that the letter is to be received and filed. Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #144 REFER PALL TRINITY MICRO AQUIFER ' SPECIAL PERMIT TO TOWN PLANNING 'BOARD AND COUNTY PLANNING Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded -by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ^ ADOPTED WHEREAS, Pall Trinity Micro has submitted a request for a Special permit to build a two story addition on the Southeast corner of the plant, and ' WHEREAS, the next process of acquiring a Special Permit for developing over the Aquifer is review by other boards, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application for a Special Permit submitted by pall Trinity Micro is referred to the Town Planning Board and the County Planning Board for their reviewand recommendation. . .' RESOLUTION #145 APPROVE HIRING JULIENE RAY AS DEPUTY TOWN CLERK NO E . Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by -Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: 'ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town -Clerk is hereby authorized to hire Juliene K� Rey,'920 Blue Creek Road, Cortland, NY as Deputy�Town Clerk-No.1-2 at an hourly rate of $5.75 per hour, as a part time employee. . RESOLUTION #146 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 to transfer $2,777.25 from General Fund B B8010.1 to B1420.4,, to cover- the cost of zoning law suits for Lower, Stupke'and'Fezza. '` RESOLUTION #147 RESCIND RESOLUTION NO 165 OF AUGUST 3,- 1983 REGARDING PETTY CASH Motion by�Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution #165 adopted on August 3, 1983 allowing for petty cash for the Town Clerk for water and sewer collection is hereby rescinded. ' ` 316 Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #148 ESTABLISH NEW ACCOUNT FOR PETTY CASH FOR WATER AND SEWER COLLECTIONS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to establish a new account F210 and transfer $100.00 from F200 to F210 to establish a petty cash fund for water and sewer collection for the Administrator of that department. RESOLUTION #149 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COLLECTOR OF WATER AND SEWER BILLS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on June 6, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. for Local Law No 1 of 1990 regarding the collector of water and sewer bills. RESOLUTION #150 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTERS TO STATE AGENCIES - MCLEAN ROAD AND NYS 281 AND LUKER ROAD AND NYS 281 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to write letters to NYS DOT and State Legislatures concerning the intersections of McLean Road and NYS 281 and also NYS 281 and Luker Road, and request more lanes to accommodate the heavy traffic there. Councilman Rocco asked if the driveway has been repaired at the Eagan residence on Lamont Circle. Highway Supt., Carl Bush advised that it has been fixed temporarily as a new road will be put in after the sewer lines go in on Lamont Circle. RESOLUTION #151 AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFERS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer $350.00 from the Water Fund into the Pyramid Mall Capital Project Fund, and RESOLVED that $242.96 be transferred from the Sewer Fund into the following Capital Projects: Rt 281/Groton Ave. Sewer $200.00 Tompkins Street Sewer Ext. 42.96 1 1 11 Wednesday, May 16, 1990 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION #152 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO RECEIVE QUOTES FOR TOWN INSURANCE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to receive quotations in regards to the Town Insurance. Attorney, John Ryan reviewed a request from Attorney, Thomas Meldrim- regarding an easement for property at 232 McLean Road which is being sold. He suggested that no action be taken tonight until the Highway Supt and Attorney Rumsey have the opportunity research it further. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #153 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - MAY 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: General Fund A General Fund B Highway Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Capital Projects Vouchers #173 - 193 $ 7,507.63 31 - 35 3,294.71 116 - 146 41,731.62 52 - 59 1,862.46 35 - 40 62,563.46 73 - 91 7,525.17 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. rp 'ctful l sub fitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville C