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Home My WebLink About10-03-1990398 Wednesday, October 3, 1990 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT CORTLAND WOOD PRODUCTS A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on October 31 1990 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. concerning a Aquifer Special Permit. 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: Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Ms. Diana Cash, Donald and Charlotte Osbeck, Mr. John L. Tinkham, Mr. Donald Westcott, Mr.Robert Moore, Mr. Karl Wendt, John and Catherine Murdock, and Newsreporter, Laura Jones. The Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor Pierce. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as posted and filed. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No questions or comments were heard. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. 1 1 1 1 Wednesday, October 3, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING GROTON AVENUE PLAZA, ROUTE 281 & LUKER ROAD AREA SEWER PROJECT A Public was announced this hearing financing. 7:35 P.M. Hearing was scheduled for the above. It that the Board would like to reschedule as they would like to change the method of Supervisor Pierce explained the change. Surplus monies had been planned for this project, however those monies were used for the Bell Drive project. If we continue with this project, as proposed, it will be necessary to increase rates to accomplish. Supervisor Pierce asked if anyone in attendance had any questions or comments. None were heard. you Wednesday, October 3, 1990 7:45 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 following two Public Hearings. 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: Attorney, Phillip Rumsey, Donald and Charlotte Osbeck, John Tinkham, Donald Westcott, Robert Moore, Karl Wendt, Diana Cash, John and Catherine Murdock and Newsreporter, Laura Jones. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce. Following the pledge of allegiance, two Public Hearings were held, which were an Aquifer Special Permit for Cortland Wood Products and a Sewer Project for Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 & Luker Road Area which will be rescheduled. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of August 15, 1990. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #255 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS OCTOBER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouches submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #331 - 346 $ 4,595.31 General Fund B 87 - 99 5,454.12 Highway Fund 258 - 282 78,528.05 Water Fund 117 - 130 37,938.86 Sewer Fund 64 - 72 38,563.81 Capital Projects 144 - 153 145,779.88 RESOLUTION #256 AUTHORIZE SECURITY DEPOSIT - JOHN MURDOCK - ROADS IN SUBDIVISION AT MCLEAN ROAD / FAIRVIEW DRIVE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized to execute the proper agreement to authorize the escrow deposit for security of completion of the roads in the Subdivision of John Murdock at McLean Road and Fairview Drive, contingent upon the approval of the Town Attorney. 1 1 1 Wednesday, October 3,1990 Page 2 The reports of various departments are on the table for review, and are available, upon request, for inspection in the Town Clerk's Office. Councilman Rocco expressed concern about receiving cooperation from requests that he has made from the Supervisor's office. He issued his protest by vacating the meeting. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter sent to Nancy Ambrose. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards to the Renaissance 1 Subdivision water line. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of the letter from Syracuse Attorneys relating to the law suit regarding Cortland Housing Group. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a copy of the Purchase Agreement to purchase property owned by James P Byrnes and Ramona M. Byrnes in Blodgett Mills. All voting aye, the motion was carried. This Purchase Agreement is for property of 14+ acres to used as a ballpark. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter received from Thomas J. Casey, General Manager of Sammons Communications. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that there will be a rate increase effective November 1, 1990 for Basic Cable Service. RESOLUTION #257 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - SPECIAL PERMIT - CORTLAND WOOD PRODUCTS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby declare the proposed project of Cortland Wood Products will have no significant impact on the environment, and RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign a Negative Declaration regarding this application. RESOLUTION #258 APPROVE SPECIAL PERMIT #5 OF 1990 TO CORTLAND WOOD PRODUCTS - MCLEAN RD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa Votes: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, application #5 of 1990 was made by Cortland Wood Products for an Aquifer Protection Special permit and a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board, and Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Page 3 WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Board and the Town Planning Board have reviewed the request and have recommended approval, and WHEREAS, this Town Board has declared a Negative Impact therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve an Aquifer Protection Special permit, No 5 of 1990 to Cortland Wood Products located on the McLean Road, pursuant to the Town Zoning Law. RESOLUTION #259 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING 1991 TENTATIVE BUDGET _ Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk has presented the 1991 Tentative Budget to all members of the Cortlandville Town Board in accordance with Town Law. RESOLUTION #260 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF STATE FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO 2 OF 1990 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notification has been received from NYS Dept. of State for the filing of Local Law No. 2 of 1990, and such receipt shall be received and filed. A discussion was held with Mr. John Tinkham, Mr. Westcott and the Town Board regarding changing of the Zoning on Rt. 13 across from Monarch to allow Yellow Freight Co. to build a truck terminal there. RESOLUTION #261 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING DONALD OSBECK - ZONE CHANGE - R Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for October 17, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. to review a zone change from Ag to Business as requested by Donald Osbeck of Rt. #13 which will also be Local Law No. 3 of 1990. RESOLUTION #262 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #4 OF 1990 DONALD WESTCOT - RT. #13 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for October 17, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. for an Aquifer Special Permit Application, #4 of 1990, for Donald Westcott on Rt. #13. yoy Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Page 4 RESOLUTION ##263 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE WATER RATES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for November 7, 1990 at 7;30 P.M. to increase the water rates of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #264 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE -SEWER RATES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for November 7, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. to increase the sewer rates,of the Town of Cor.tlandville.. RESOLUTION #265 AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF COST OF WATER METERS PURCHASED BY CUSTOMERS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the cost to customers for purchasing a water meter to receive Town water shall be changed from $85.00 to $70.00, effective immediately. RESOLUTION #266 AUTHORIZE JUSTICE TO ATTEND MEETING OCT. 14. - OCT 17, 1990 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Town Justice, Mardis F. Kelsen, is hereby authorized to attend the New York State Magistrates Association Annual Meeting in Ellenville, NY from October 14th to 17th, 1,990, and further RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #267 AUTHORIZE REQUEST FROM MCGRAW SCHOOL TO USE TOWN VOTING MACHINE Motion .by +Councilman -O.' Donnel l Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES, ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the McGraw Central School District shall be allowed to use -the Town's voting machine for their special District.Vote on October 3, 1990. Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Page 5 RESOLUTION #268 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION FOR JOHN ACKLEY - WATER & SEWER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted from John Ackley of Ackley Construction for approval to make water and sewer connections in the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, such application is found to be in proper order, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by John Ackley is hereby approved for both water and sewer connections, and be it further RESOLVED, that his name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #269 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION FOR WILLIAM J. TIERNEY - WATER & SEWER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted from William J. Tierney for approval to make water and sewer connections in the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, such application is found to be in proper order, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by William J. Tierney is hereby approved for both water and sewer connections, and be it further RESOLVED, that his name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #270 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED. that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer the following monies to balance accounts of 1990: Transfer $124.90 from Contingent A1990.4 to A8810.4 Transfer $762.76 from Contingent B1990.4 to: 91420.4 - $659.70 87140.4 - 84.80 B7146.4 - 18.26 Transfer $8,007.06 from Water Surplus Funds to: to: F8340.4 - $5,895.06 F9710.6 - 2,112.00 Transfer $6.00 from Contingent G1990.4 to: G9055.8 - $ 6.00 Transfer $94.21 from Water Fund Surplus to: Renaissance NYS/Rt 281 $ 94.21 Homer Connection project �06 Wednesday, October 3, 1990 Page 6 Transfer $75.95 from Sewer Fund Surplus to: Rt 281/Groton Ave. $ 75.95 Sewer Project RESOLUTION #271 RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ORDER OF "GROTON AVENUE PLAZA, ROUTE 281 & LUKER ROAD SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the order setting of the date for a Public Hearing of,the "Groton Avenue Plaza, Route 281 & Luker Road Sewer project is hereby rescheduled to October 17, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. rResp)etfully�s;bmitt d Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1