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Home My WebLink About11-17-1990Wednesday, November 7, 1990 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 1991 BUDGET HEARING A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Co'rtlandville on November 7, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York for the 1991 Budget of the Town of Cortlandville. Members present: Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Edwin O'Donnell Ronal Rocco Theodore Testa Pauline Parker Supervisor,Melvin Pierce Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Assessor, David Briggs; Justice, Mardis Kelsen; Highway Supt., Carl Bush; Newsreporter, Laura Jones; employees of the Town Highway Dept and many residents of the Town. Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. He explained that the proposed budget for next year will have a 79 cent increase, or a total rate of $4.00 per 1,000 of assessed value. For a house assessed at 50,000, this will be a $10.00 increase from last year. This is a 22% increase from last year, not the increase of 55°% as reported in the paper. The figures used, were taken from the Tentative Budget, or Department Head Wish List, not the Preliminary Budget, which is presented tonight. He explained that 30% of this budget applies to the Highway Dept., 27% to Fire Protection, 22% to Water and Sewer Indebtedness, and the remainder for salaries of employees of the Town and operating expenses. Cuts have been made wherever possible. The Town Clerk read the legal notice as posted and filed. Many comments were heard because there were not enough copies of the budget to be passed around to everyone. Questions were asked about the large increase of the Justice Department. Justice Kelsen explained her budget. Many requested the budget to be reviewed item by item. Salaries of elected officials were questioned. Tax abatements were questioned. Questions were asked about the cost of the Fire Dept.,of which it was explained that the Town Board has no involvement in that budget or operation. Comments regarding announcements of meetings and the reporting to the news media were discussed. Comments were heard to review the budget again and make further cuts. Concern was expressed if another hearing would be held. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:15 p.m. I- F1 U I - Wednesday, November 7, 1990 7:30 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held on November 7, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York,.with Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe presiding. Members present: Absent: Deputy Supervisor, Councilman, Councilman, Councilman, Town Clerk, Raymond Thorpe Edwin O'Donnell Ronal Rocco Theodore Testa Pauline Parker Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Supt., Carl,Bush; Mr. Donald Westcott, Mr.. John Tinkham, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Osbeck, Yellow Freight Branch Manager, James Whidden; Charles Feiszli, of Resource Engineering; Newsreporter; Laura Jones, Lois Schneider and many residents�of the Town. The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe at 7:30 p.m. He asked those in attendance to pledge allegiance to the flag, followed by a Public Hearing for the 1991 Town Budget. The regular meeting commenced at 9:15 p.m. Councilman 0,'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve, as written, the Town Board Minutes of September 5, 1990 and September 13, 1990. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded.by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Planning Board minutes. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #283 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS OF NOVEMBER 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 Voucher #365 - 380 $3,684.94 General Fund B 105 - 109 4,442.00 Highway Fund 302 - 327 92,313.92 Water Fund 138 - 144 1,681.41 Sewer Fund 75 - 80 715.72 Capital Projects 160 - 164 189,084.87 Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 2 The privilege of the floor was given to Ms. Lois Schneider. A letter was read, and presented by her, objecting to the request for a zone change for land on Route 13, owned by Donald Osbeck. Many people in attendance expressed their opinions. Those parties involved with the zone change request explained their project in detail. No action was taken. . Mr. Lou Valenti, of Ames Chevrolet, asked what the status was for installing the sewer lines by his property. He continued with the purchase of the Ames property because he had been advised by a Town Official that a sewer line would be in this fall, but it is not there. Because of DEC regulations he cannot wash his cars on site, nor use his septic system only for the johns. The same applies to the business next door. A discussion was held with the Town Engineer about the time table. He stated it would be impossible to have it started until late February. This project also needs state comptroller approval, and we can not proceed the bid process until then. It will be accomplished as soon as possible, as everyone is concerned about the business's involved and also the need to protect the aquifer. Mr. James Heath of Lamont Circle asked what the status was for sewers of that area. It was explained to him that it is our intent to proceed with that area next because of the failure of existing septic systems there. Other questions were asked regarding how the homeowner would connect to the system. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the agreement between the Town and the City of Cortland Water Board. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The agreement was in regards to the City Water Board supplying water to a private developer on North Homer Ave. (N.Y.S. Rt. 11). Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a mining permit. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The mining permit was issued to Dale & Ella Barber by the NYS DEC for the Barber Gravel Pit located on Page Green Road in the Town. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from our insurance company, Crum & Forster Managers Corp. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was sent to Bond, Schoeneck & King denying their claim for legal fees in regards to the law suit with Stupke. Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 3 1 C RESOLUTION #284 AUTHORIZE SERVICES OF FISCAL ADVISORS, INC FOR CAPITAL PROJECT FINANCING Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Board to finance approximately $3,000,000.00 for various capital projects instead of bonding each one individually, as has been done in the past, and WHEREAS, a committee has met and reviewed the program with Fiscal Advisors, Inc, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby authorize the services of Fiscal Advisors, Inc., at a fee not to exceed $6,800.00, to act on behalf of the Town of Cortlandville for the Capital Project Financing. The reports of various departments are on the table for review, and may be seen, upon request, in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made Councilman Testa, to receive received from NYS DOT regarding speed limit on Mcdonald Road. motion was carried. An investigation will be the state. a motion, seconded by and file the letter the request to lower the All voting aye, the made at that location by Councilman O'.Donnel.l made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, _to receive and file the information received from the state for lowering the speed limit on Clute Road to 40 mph; Kinney Gulf Road to 40 MPH and Kellogg Road to 40 MPH. All voting aye,.the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #285 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT TO PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FRED KRAFT, PERMIT #7 OF 1990 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES:. ALL .AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from Fred Kraft for an Aquifer Special Permit #7 of 1990 to build an office building on the Luker Road, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the request shall be forwarded to the Town Planning Board and the County Planning Board for review and approval, and RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for December 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #286 TABLE COLLECTION OF TAXES BY A BANK Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that collection of taxes by a bank is hereby tabled. RESOLUTION #287 SCHEDULE INFORMATION SESSION FOR PROPOSED APARTMENT PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that an Informational Session shall be held on December 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. to allow public input for the proposed project of the Cortland County Chapter of the New York State Association for Retarded Children, Inc, for an apartment program for six adults who are developmentally disabled to be located at 4295 North Homer Ave., and RESOLVED, that the Supervisor shall contact them to supply the proper personnel for the hearing, and RESOLVED, that the correspondence regarding this shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #288 AUTHORIZE SAFETY COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NY USE OF MEETING ROOM TO CONDUCT THEIR DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Safety Council of Central NY is hereby authorized use of the meeting room at the Town Hall to conduct their Defensive Driving Course, per the schedule submitted by Charles E. Paul. RESOLUTION #289 ACCEPT DEDICATION OF DEMEREE DRIVE TO THE TOWN SUBJECT TO APPROVAL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, notification was received from Kenneth and Diane Demeree to dedicate their road known as Demeree Drive within their subdivision off Lighthouse Hill Road, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the offer of dedication of Demeree Drive subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney. Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #290 RESCHEDULE NOVEMBER 21, 1990 TOWN BOARD MEETING Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the regularly scheduled meeting of Wednesday, November 21, 1990 is hereby rescheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 20, 1990 at 5:00 p.m. RESOLUTION #291 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE WATER RATES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on December 5, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. to- increase the water rates of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #292 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE SEWER RATES Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on December 5, 1990 at• 7:30 p.m. to increase the sewer rates of the Town of Cortlandville, RESOLUTION #293 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF DAVID LAPOINT & SON INC. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES. ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from David LaPoint & Son Inc to be approved to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, such application has been reviewed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve David LaPoint & Son Inc to install water and sewer connections within the Town and RESOLVED, that their name shall be added to the approved plumbers list. 40 Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #294 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF NUDAY CONSTRUCTION CO INC Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from NuDay Construction Co., Inc to be approved to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, such application has been reviewed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the application submitted by James Reeners for NuDay Construction Co. Inc to install water and sewer connections within the Town and RESOLVED, that their name shall be added to the approved plumbers list. Deputy Supervisor Thorpe reported to the Town Board that Newell Wilcox, new owner of the former Farm Line property, is obliged to install a sprinkler system in his building. To accomplish this, he needs another fire hydrant installed closer to his property. The information has been turned over to the Town Engineer for his review. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #295 AUTHORIZE SIGNING OF THE DENTAL CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the dental contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield for 1990. Deputy Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Town Board that he has received notification from the Village of Homer that they will allow the Town to connect the completed Bell Drive Sewer system to the Village of Homer system. This will be good news for those residents of Bell Drive that are anxious to connect into the system. The Village and the Town have not agreed on a price for the purchasing of the Homer Avenue Collector Sewer from the Village pump station to Carroll Street. The information was given to the Town Attorney for his review. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #296 ACKNOWLEDGE LISTING OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the listing of the delinquent accounts of the water and sewer department of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby received and filed in accordance with Town Law. y1�-3 Wednesday, November 7, 1990 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION #297 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF JOHN C. WOODWARD AS MEMBER OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the resignation of John C. Woodward, with regret, as a member of the Cortlandville Planning Board, to be effective December 31, 1990, and RESOLVED that the Supervisor is requested to send an appreciation letter to John Woodward. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session to discuss a matter of purchasing property. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the regular meeting.. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. RespectfuI l (s bmi ted, t / _ Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1