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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1990Wednesday, August 1, 1990 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING GROTON AVENUE PLAZA, ROUTE 281 AND LUKER ROAD AREA SEWER PROJECT A Public Hearing was held on August 1, 1990 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. regarding a sewer project for "Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 and Luker Road Area Sewer Project." Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Philip Rumseyg Newsreporter, Connie Nogus and Patricia Breed, Pauline Pettit and David Quail of the Blodgett Mills area. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice posted and filed. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to those present. No comments or question were heard. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. I_7 L--j 1 1 �S 3 Wednesday, August 1, 1990 7:30 P.H. 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 Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Philip Rumsey; Newsreporter Connie Nogus; Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development Consultants; Blodgett Mills residents, Patricia Breed, Pauline Pettit and David Quail; Dr. Lee Ambrose and Attorney, William Pomeroy; George Haskell; and Cynthia Bickford of Resource Engineering. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 5:30 o'clock P.M. Following the .pledge of allegiance, a Public Hearing was held for a sewer project known as "Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 and Luker Road Area Sewer Project." Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the minutes of July 5, 1990 . RESOLUTION #196 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - AUGUST Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers 265 - 280 $46,529.47 General Fund B 63 - 69 41,732.17 Highway Fund 214 - 225 22,194.02 Water Fund 92 - 97 3,075.70 Sewer Fund 52 - 53 56.24 Capital Projects 110 - 126 521,347.28 The reports of the various departments are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a state mining permit. All voting aye, the motion was carried. An annual NYS Mining Permit has been issued to Mr. Joseph Gunzenhauser for Cortlandville Sand and Gravel, Inc. located on Rt. #13 in the Town, by the NYS D.E.C.. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a copy of a letter sent to the County Legislature from Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter encouraged the County to provide a dump truck and driver to assist welfare workers to clean up the roads in the county. A discussion followed expressing their concern and thoughts of the problems caused by people leaving items along the roadside in the area. No action was taken. Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of a letter sent to Senator Seward. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was from NYS DOT Regional Director, Richard Simberg, advising that they are reviewing the dangerous intersection of Route 2B'1 at McLean and Luker Roads. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to Cynthia Bickford of Resource Assoc.. All voting aye the motion was carried. The letter was sent from Cortland County Health Dept. Director, James Feuss, advising that their plans for Renaissance II Subdivision has been denied unless it is their intent to install sewers at the time of construction. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the information received from NYS D.O.H.. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that the Town of Cortlandville, as winner of the county 1990 best tasting drinking water, is invited to participate in a regional contest. RESOLUTION #197 AUTHORIZE WATER DEPT. TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE WATER DRINKING CONTEST Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Water Dept of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby authorized to participate in the best tasting drinking water contests conducted by the state, and further RESOLVED, that such costs incurred shall be paid, subject to audit of the Town Board. RESOLUTION #198 REFERRAL TO TOWN PLANNING BOARD AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #6 OF 1990 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, application has been made by Schwans of Rt #13 and Lorings Crossing to develop over the aquifer in the Town, and WHEREAS, the next step in the process is review by the County Planning Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application for an Aquifer Special Permit #4 of 1990 is hereby referred to the County Planning Dept. and the Cortlandville Planning Board for their review and recommendation. Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 3 RESOLUTION #199 APPROVE CONCEPT OF AMBROSE SEWER AND WATER EXTENSIONS RENAISSANCE II - SUBDIVISION Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Dr. Lee Ambrose has advised that it will be necessary for him to install water and sewer lines in his project known as Renaissance to get approval from the County Health Dept., and WHEREAS, future expansion needs of the Town could be accomplished if such extension is done at this time, which could allow for cost sharing, and WHEREAS, plans have been made by Dr. Ambrose to proceed and accomplish, and because of a time element it would appear feasible for Dr. Ambrose to proceed with the project and have the Town reimburse him, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the concept of allowing Renaissance to install water and sewer lines to their project, subject to the process usual to extending an improvement projects. A discussion was held concerning the requirements needed to establish a lighting district for the same area. This action is forthcoming. RESOLUTION #200 REFER TO TOWN PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL PERMIT #2 OF 1990 GEORGE HASKELL - RTS 222 & 281 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, application has been made by George Haskell to develop over the aquifer, near the intersection of Rt. #281 an Rt. #222, and WHEREAS, Mr. Haskell was in attendance and explained that his project would be in three phases and the overall cost could exceed $150,000, and would require a Aquifer Special Permit, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application for a Aquifer Special Permit is hereby referred to the Cortlandville Planning Board and the County Planning Board for their review and recommendation. Mr. Bernie Thoma, of Thoma Developments Consultants, had been invited to the meeting to discuss and review information with the Town Board and residents of the Blodgett Mills area in regards to HUD Grants and how the process works. A discussion followed in which Mr. Thoma explained the different type of grants which may be applied for, and also different methods of repayment. The many options available could be reviewed again after a survey was taken. It will be necessary to complete the survey to determine the many factors involved with the process. Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 4 It was also reported that Jeff Ten Eyck, of the Cortland County Soil and Conservation Dept. has met with Jeff Wheaton of Blodgett Mills, to discuss completing an application for funding to help with flooding problems in that area. The Town Board encouraged the Citizens Committee from Blodgett Mills to inform the residents there that a survey would be done, and explain how it will work, so that co-operation will be given those taking the survey. It was decided that Mr. Thoma would attend a committee meeting on August 20, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Blodgett Mills to discuss this with them, and proceed from there. A discussion followed concerning purchasing some property in Blodgett Mills for -the purpose of a ball park. Said property is located near the river, and Sup'v. Pierce plans to ask Mr. Ten Eyck to go and look at this with him, to get his opinion. RESOLUTION #201 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO RESEARCH PROPERTY FOR FUTURE BALL PARK Motion by Supervisor Pierce Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to research purchasing property located in Blodgett Mills for a site for a ball park and report back to the Town Board, and further RESOLVED, that contingent upon approval from Mr. Ten Eyck for ground conditions, that a purchase offer be made for such property. A discussion was held concerning plans initiated by the citizens committee to improve the equipment at the playground. A creative playground is being considered. It was stated that a concern was mentioned about liability insurance. We are properly covered for all property owned by the Town. RESOLUTION #202 ACCEPT PETITION RECEIVED TO REDUCE SPEED LIMIT FOR KELLOGG ROAD AND CLUTE ROAD AND FORWARD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a petition has been received from the residents of the Blodgett Mills area requesting that the speed limit be reduced on the Kellogg Road and the Clute Road, to 30 m.p.h.,and WHEREAS, the Kellogg Road is a County Highway and the Clute Road is a Town Road, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the petition shall hereby be received and filed and further RESOLVED, that such request shall be forwarded to the County Highway Sup't for the necessary process for approval to lower the speed limit on Kellogg Road and Clute Road Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 5 Councilman Rocco reported that he had contacted the County Sheriff's Dept. regarding people being in the park area late at night. He was advised that it would be necessary to have signs posted etc. to enforce it. Supervisor Pierce will investigate our current laws regarding this and also will investigate about having a chain length fence erected there. Councilman our existing laws Rocco reported that someone regarding junk cars, is reviewing at the present time. RESOLUTION #203 REFER DONALD OSBECK ZONING CHANGE TO PLANNING BOARD Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that a request received from Donald Osbeck of Route #13 So. for a zoning change is hereby referred to the Cortlandville Planning Board. RESOLUTION #204 ACKNOWLEDGE SPEED PETITION FROM YOUTH'S - MCDONALD ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ...ADOPTED WHEREAS, a petition was received from future citizens and taxpayers of our community in regards to a request for speed limit signs to be placed on MacDonald Road, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Pierce shall contact the youth and advise them of procedures, and. RESOLVED, that such petition shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #205 PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 209-Q (b) (c) "GROTON AVENUE PLAZA, ROUTE 281 & LUKER ROAD AREA SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, there was filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, general plans, map and engineering report relating to the establishment of a sewer improvement project for Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 & Luker Road Area and designated "Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 & Luker Road Area Sewer Project", as required by Section 209-q and 209-c of the Town Law, and are available for public inspection, and Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 6 WHEREAS, an Order was duly adopted by the Town Board on July 5, 1990 reciting the filing of said general plans, the construction proposed, and the estimated expense thereof and specifying August 1, 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 all 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 1st day of August, 1990 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall in the said Town and discussion upon the matter having been had and all persons desiring to be heard having been duly heard including members of the Board and various other persons, and NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing and upon the motion of Raymond Thorpe, Councilman, seconded by Ted Testa, Councilman, and unanimously passed, it is 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" Sewer 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 "Maryland Avenue Sewer Project-1990" Resolution adopted February 7, 1990 and the following parcels designated on the 1990 Cortland County Real Property Tax Maps as Cortlandville tax parcels: Tax Mao 86.13-01: Parcels: 45.1, 45.2, 46, 47, 55.11, 55.12, 55.21, 55.22, 56, 57.2, 56.2, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65.1 and 65.2. Tax Map 86.17-01: Parcels: 01, 02, 03.1, 04, 05, 06, 07.1, 07.2, 08.2, 09, 10.211, 10.212 and 10.22. Tax Map 86.17-02: Parcels: 03 and 04. Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 7 WHEREAS, it is further proposed that the costs of management, maintenance, operation and repair of said 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 know as "Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 & Luker Road Area Sewer Project", and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the proposed improvement, including costs and rights of way, construction costs, legal'fees, engineering and consultant fees, and all other expenses' approximated to be a maximum of $525,000.00 the proposed method of financing of said improvement is expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Sewer Fund Surplus Account of the Town of Cortlandville and the balance of a maximum of $325,000.00 by the issuance of bonds by the Town of Cortlandville for a maximum term of forty years at prevailing interest, 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 of this Resolution in the Cortland County Clerk's Office as provided for by the Town Law Section 209-q (6) (c). RESOLUTION #206 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: -ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer $52,273.36 from the Water Fund Surplus into the Capital Project Fund for the Pyramid Mall Water Improvement Project and $21,641.82 from the Sewer Fund Surplus and $21,566.91 shall 'go into the Capital Project Fund for the Rt 13/281 Tompkins Street Sewer Improvement Project and $74.91 shall go into the Maryland Ave. Sewer Improvement Project. Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Page 8 RESOLUTION #207 APPOINT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE FUTURE BONDING PROCEDURES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, past practice for bonding has been to bond each project, as needed, and WHEREAS, we have been advised that it could be to our advantage to offer our bonds for public sale, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor has hereby appointed Councilman Thorpe and Councilman O'Donnell, as a committee to investigate the future bonding procedures of the Town. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session to discuss 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 Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #208 AUTHORIZE LEGAL SERVICES FOR TOWN PLANNING BOARD CONCERNING CORTLAND HOUSING GROUP Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the firm of Costello, Cooney and Feron of Syracuse, New York be engaged to provide legal services, not to exceed the amount of $3,000.00 on behalf of the Town Planning Board concerning the application for a conditional permit by Cortland Housing Group of Groton Ave. Plaza. A motion was made by Councilman Testa, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respe tfu ly submitted, l Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1 C� 1