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Home My WebLink About06-21-1989Wednesday June 21, 1989 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:Par_ker Others present were Town attorney, Phillip Rumsey; newsreporters, Lily Woods from the Post Standard and Mike Middlestadt from the Cortland Standard; Town Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; and -Town CEO, Bruce Weber. RESOLUTION #161 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - JUNE 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 #206 - 220 $ 7,504.89 General Fund B 56 - 64 4,349.05 Highway Fund 170 - 186 26,738.60 Water Fund 68 - 76 68,460.25 Sewer Fund 40 - 43 15,627.34 Capital Projects 40 - 51 15,711.24 Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. No comments or questions were made. The reports of the various departments are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerks office. RESOLUTION #162 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER RICHARD OSBECK - DAIRY OF DISTINCTION Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, three Cortland County farms have received the prestigious Dairy of Distinction awards for their -well - maintained farmsteads, and WHEREAS, one of these recipients, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Osbeck, is located in the Town of Cortlandville and is the first farm in the Town to be recognized for such, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to the Osbecks of 715 Route 13 in Cortlandville to convey the Board's commendation for a job well done. Audit of Bills Authorize Mel tc write letter Osbeck - dairy of distinction 120 Wednesday June 21, 1989 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file a copy of the letter_ to letter to James_Condron, from Supervisor, Pierce., All James Condron voting aye, the motion was carried. telephone cable The letter was in regards to the telephone cable along sewer linechat Smith Corona wants to bury along the Town's sewer line to the new building on Benny Road. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the petition from residents on Kinney Gulf Road. All voting aye, the rec & file motion was carried. petition from The petition was supporting the resolution passed Kinney Gulf in April 1989, which would allow for supplying that area water with Town water. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the letter from letter from CEO Town CEO, Bruce Weber to the Town Board. All voting mileage inc. aye, the motion was carried. The letter was requesting an increase in the mileage reimbursement to employees who use their personal vehicle for business use. A discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Board that an increase in the mileage rate would be considered when the 1990 budget for the Town is formatted. RESOLUTION #163 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT FROM STATE - LOCAL LAW NO. 1 FOR 1989 receipt from ST. Local Law No.1 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, notice was received from New York Department of State on June 14, 1989 apprising that they had received Local Law No. i for 1989, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 1 for 1989, providing for the recovery of attorney fees in zoning cases, became effective June 13, 1999. RESOLUTION #164 AUTHORIZE TO ADVERTISE FOR BID - NEW go to bid PUMPHOUSE CONSTRUCTION New Pumphouse Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa 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 New Pumphouse Construction of the Limehollow Well Completion Project on or after July 03, 1989. I L�J 1 11 1 1 Wednesday June 21, 1989 Page 3 RESOLUTION #165 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO CONTACT TOWN ATTORNEY - ACCEPT PRIVATE ROADWAY BETWEEN CARROLL STREET AND FISHER AVE. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a letter was received from the Cortland County Holstein Club by Supervisor Pierce, granting permission to the Town of Cortlandville, use of the private road between Fisher Ave. and Carroll Street, in return for maintaining said roadway, and WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed said proposal and has expressed concern of liability, therefore Authorize Carl to contact lawyer roadway between Carroll St. & Fisher BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to refer this matter to the Town Attorney for his reccommendation, and also RESOLVED, that said letter shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #166 AMEND RESOLUTION #295 FOR 1988 - SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR BENN I E ROAD Amend Res . 295 a Motion by Councilman O'Donnell of 8 Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 295 of 198E shall be amended as follows: Paragraph 8 shall read as follows: RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including costs or rights of way, construction costs, legal fees, engineering and consultant fees, and all other expenses approximated to be a maximum of $166,000.00 shall be financed as follows: Gutchess Timberlands, Inc® agrees to contribute 37% of the construction cost of said sewer or a total of $58,000.00, whichever is less and the balance will be financed with bonds issued by the Town of Cortlandville for a term of a maximum of 15 years and at the interest rate prevailing at the time of sale, said bonds to be retired by payments received from the users and benefitors of the sewer improvement through sewer rates, charges and fees in the first instance, and only if necessary by Town charges, and it is further RESOLUTION #167 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO SET UP NEW BUDGET APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFERS - F9901 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Set up new Fund Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell Interfund trans. VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to set up a new budget appropriation account F9901 for Interfund Transfers Other Funds and appropriate $50,000.00 from Surplus Funds to F9901.9 to reimburse sewer fund for repayment of loan for the well project. nm Wednesday June 21, 1989 Page 4 RESOLUTION,#168 AWARD RT. 281 AND GROTON AVE PLAZA WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO R. DEVINCENTIS. INC. Award Rt 281/Groton Motion by Councilman Thorpe Ave to DeVincentis Seconded ,by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, on May 17, 1989, the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith was authorized to let out bids for the Rt 281/Groton Ave. Water Improvement Project, and WHEREAS, on June 8, 1989, submitted sealed bids were opened, read aloud, and given to the Town Engineer for review, and WHEREAS, the lowest bid submitted was received from R. DeVincentis, Inc. from Binghamton, NY, for the total sum of $135,000.00 and such bidder has met all requirements, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the Rt 281/Groton Ave Plaza Water Improvement Project to R. DeVincentis, Inc. for the amount of $135,000.00 at such time as appropriate easements are obtained. RESOLUTION #169 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO WRITE A LETTER TO DR. AMBROSE - NORTHWEST WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Engineer write letter to Ambrose Motion by Councilman Thorpe Northwest Water Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Informational Meeting was held on June 07, 1989 to apprise concerned Town residents of the proposed project to provide that area Northwest of the City of Cortland with water from the Town of Cortlandville, and WHEREAS, at that time an alternate plan was presented by Dr. Ambrose to furnish water for the same area at a different price, and the Board agreed to consider said project, and WHEREAS, Town Engineer, Hayne Smith has advised that Dr. Ambrose's proposal was never received, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby authorize and direct Town Engineer, Hayne Smith to write a letter to Dr. Ambrose, apprising him that the Town will proceed with their original plan to provide water for the area Northwest of the City of Cortland. Supervisor Pierce apprised the Town Board that Attorney Rumsey has reported that approval of the Lime Hollow Project and the Northwest Water Improvement Project has occurred and the paperwork is forthcoming. 23 Wednesday June 21, 1989 Page 5 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter from Roger Branchini to Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was concerning municipal sewer for his proposed Cortland Student Housing on West Road. He was also requesting an extension of his building permit from July 25, 1989 to August 15, 1989. A discussion followed regarding the Town's request for a stoplight at the intersection of Rt 281 and Luker Road and also a reduction of speed in the Lighthouse Hill Road and Locust Ave area. Supervisor Pierce apprised that we have received notification from the State that they are investigating the situations. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 P.M. Resp ctful y sub itted, Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 11 Roger Branchin_ minicipal sewer stoplight at Luker & 281