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Home My WebLink About05-17-1989Wednesday May 17, 19B9 5:30 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, with Supervisor Pierce presiding. 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 Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Town Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town CEO, Bruce Weber; Carl Ochs and Bob Risavi from BestWay Lumber; and Jon Haight. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 5:30 o'clock p.m. �He requested that all those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of April 11, 1989 and April 25, 1989. All voting aye, the motion was carried. - RESOLUTION #137 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - MAY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #170 - 195 $8,239.20 General Fund B 44 - 46 83.94 Highway Fund 129 - 146 7,697.44 Water Fund 52 - 60 1,696.15 Sewer Fund 30 - 36 8,016.30 Capital Projects .32 41.89 audit of bills The reports of the various departments are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerks office. reports Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. No comments or questions were made.' 106 Wednesday May 17, 1989 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a copy of the receive & file letter from Supervisor Pierce, regarding Don Beagell, of letter from Don's Auto Parts. All voting aye, the motion was Mel - carried. The letter was stating that the Town has no objection to Mr. Beagell obtaining a vehicle dismantlers dismantler's license for the property known as 475 Homer license Ave., which is presently being used as a junk yard. RESOLUTION #138 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL RUSTY NAIL accept notice liquor license Motion by Councilman O'Donnell renewal Rusty Nail Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from Timothy Phillips, co-owner of the Rusty Nail, 3993 West Road, Cortland, NY that they are renewing their liquor license in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION #139 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL HANDI HUT liquor license Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Handi Hut Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from F. E. Borer, d/b/a Handi Hut, 3609 S. Route 281, Cortland, NY that they are renewing their liquor license, in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION #140 REFERRAL TO TOWN PLANNING BOARD - SPECIAL PERMIT - TSC INDUSTRIES referral to Planning Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Board - TSC special permit Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request has been submitted by TSC Industries for a Aquifer Protection District Special Permit to develop over the Aquifer at Tax map parcel no. 86.17-01- 07, and WHEREAS, the next step in the process of acquiring a Special Permit is review by the Cortlandville Planning Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that said application for a Special Permit is hereby referred to the Cortlandville Planning Board for their review and recommendation. F-i 7, Wednesday May 17, 1989 Page 3 RESOLUTION #141 REFERRAL TO TOWN PLANNING BOARD - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL PERMIT - BESTWAY ENTERPRISES referral to Motion by Councilman O'Donnell town Planning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Board - Bestway VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS,a request has been submitted by Bestway Enterprises for a Aquifer Protection District Special Permit to develop over the Aquifer at Tax map parcel no. 95.00-01-20, and WHEREAS, the next step in the process of acquiring a Special Permit is review by the Cortlandville Planning Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that said application for a Special Permit is hereby referred to the Cortlandville Planning Board for their review and recommendation, and also RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held before this Town Board on July 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m., subject to Town Planning Board and County Planning Board recommendations. RESOLUTION #142 AUTHORIZE TO ADVERTISE FOR BID - GROTON AVE PLAZA WATER EXTENSION PROJECT let out to bid Motion by Councilman Rocco Groton Ave Plzawater Ext. Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith is hereby authorized to advertise by legal notice, letting of the bids for the Groton Ave Plaza Water Extension Project, and RESOLVED, that such bids shall be opened on June 09, 1989 at 3:00 P.M., and awarded on June 21, 1989. Councilman Rocco asked the Board where the business, The Wilkins Co. who make lens cleansers, was receiving it's water from. Supervisor Pierce apprised that they now receive Wilkins Co. water from the City of Cortland, but after the Groton water Ave Project is completed, water will be furnished for that area by the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #143 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR PIERCE TO WRITE LETTER TO TOWN OF VIRGIL - HOUSING PROJECT - NYE ROAD Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town of Virgil is in the process of reviewing a housing project request, located on Nye Road in the Town of Virgil, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Virgil is concerned that said project is located at the head end of the Aquifer and are concerned that it could pollute our Aquifer, therefore authorize Mel to write letter Town of Virgil Housing project Wednesday May 17, 1989 Page 4 BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to the Town of Virgil, with guidelines from the County Health Department, voicing the Town's position regarding the proposed project. RESOLUTION #144 APPOINT MICHAEL S. ANDREWS 1989 PARK RECREATION AND MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR Appoint M.Andrews 1pe-v R6:50k 'nor V1, op Park & recreation Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Director Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael S. Andrews is hereby appointed as summer Park Recreation and Maintenance Director for 1969, and also RESOLVED, that his salary shall be $3,000.00, starting with payroll no. 14 and ending with payroll no. 18. RESOLUTION #145 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO SET UP NEW BUDGET ACCOUNT - RECYCLING Authorize Bookkeeper to set up Budget account Motion by Councilman Thorpe recycling Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 127 of 1989, the Supervisor was authorized to contact Ralph Pittman and setup a recycling program in the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, this program has made it necessary to pay for supervision of the recycling bins, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper for the Town of Cortlandville is hereby authorized and directed to set up a new budget appropriation account A8160.0 to cover costs for the newly formed recycling program in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #146 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECYCLING transfer of funds recycling Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to transfer $1,200.00 from surplus monies and apply $1,000.00 to A8160.1 and $200.00 to A8160.4 to cover expenses for the recycling program for the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #147 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO SET UP NEW BUDGET APPROPRIATION - POLKVILLE FIRE authorize BKKpr set up Budget Motion by Councilman Thorpe appropriation _ Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell Polkville Fire VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to set up a new budget appropriation account A3410.0 for laying of water limes for additional fire hydrants in the Polkville area. 1 1 1 Wednesday May 17, 1989 Page 5 RESOLUTION #148 AUTHORIZE TO TRANSFER FUNDS - POLKVILLE FIRE - PUMPER CONNECTIONS transfer of funds Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Polkville Fire Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to transfer $251.33 from Sul -plus. to A3410.4 to cover expenses for laying water lines in the Polkville area for pumper connection. RESOLUTION #149 AUTHORIZE TO RAISE COST OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Motion by Councilman Thorpe raise cost of Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell marriage cent. VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the present cost of a marriage certificate which is purchased at the same time is $3.00 for the Town of Cortlandville and.$5.00 for surrounding areas in the County, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to raise the cost of a marriage certificate from $3.00 to $5.00, to keep the fee schedule comparable with others in the area. RESOLUTION #150 APPOINT PETER ALTERI DEPUTY WATER SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE TOWN OF C'VILLE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell appoint P.Alteri Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Deputy S'Int. VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED C' Ville WHEREAS, Town Water Superintendent, Fred Walker Sr. has been advised to take a medical leave of absence from his job, and WHEREAS, an assistant in the Water and Sewer Department has not been appointed, and WHEREAS, Peter Alteri Jr., an employee with the Town of Cortlandville Water and Sewer Department meets all requirements for a position as Deputy Water Superintendent, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Peter Alteri Jr. is hereby appointed Deputy Water and Sewer Superintendent for the Town of Cortlandville commencing on June 01, 1989. Councilman Rocco questioned the variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals to Dr. Potter for a lot on Luker Road. Town CEO, Bruce Weber apprised those present that Variance for every property owner within 300 ft. was notified of the Dr. cotter Public Hearing. No one appeared to oppose said variance, therefore after review, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the variance. Mr. Weber then directed Councilman Rocco to the Zoning Board, who granted the variance. 110 Wednesday May 17, 1989 Page 6 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an Executive Session in the matter of pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office: A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respe tfull 9submtted, , . Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville