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Home My WebLink About09-16-1989157 Wednesday September 6, 1989 7:30 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 -Assessor -David Briggs; Town Engineer, Hayne Smith; Newsreporter,,Skip�Chapman and Resident, Diane Demeree —, .. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 o'clock p.m. He requested that all those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Testa; to approve,,,as written,-the-Cortlandville Town Board minutes of August 2, 1989 and August 16, 1989. All voting aye, the motion was carried A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recei-ve and,file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of August 8, 1989 and August 15, 1989. All voting aye,.the..motion was carried. Audit of bills RESOLUTION #218 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman Thorpe 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.#270 - 289 $ 9,806.10 General -Fund B 100.- 105 3,829.27 Highway Fund 253 - 263 22,214.01 Water Fund 118 - 128 10,816.37 Sewer Fund , , , 58 - 60 1,930.03 Capital Projects 68 - 81. .601.38 The reports of the.various departments are on the table for review ,-and:are available for inspection, on request, in the Town Clerks.office. Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. No comments or questions were made. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Lead Agent Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter sent to AmbroseProject Homer Mayor Bellardini from Supervisor Pierce stating that Town of Cortlandville will be the Lead Agent on the Ambrose project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday September 6, 1969 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by NYS-DEC Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter received from Lead AgentJerome W. Jensen, Chief, NYS DEC, advising that NYS-DEC is being named the Lead Agent for Nanam Corp. for the Renaissance Development Project. All voting aye, the notion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Easement Councilman Rocco. to receive and file the letter received from Groton AveWilliam Porter regarding easements needed to complete the Groton Ave. Water Project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter served as notice of Mr. Porters intent to sign the necessary easements and that they are forthcoming. RESOLUTION #219 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Liquor License COACH LITE FAMILY RESTAURANT - 3899 RT. 281 Coach Lite Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from Coach Lite Family Restaurant of 3899 Rt. 281, advising that they are renewing their liquor license in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. Liquor License #220 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Cortland CORTLAND TERRACE INCORPORATED - RT. 13 Terrace Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from Cortland Terrace Incorporated of Rt. 13, advising that they are renewing their liquor license in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION #221 ACCEPT LETTER FROM CORTLAND SAVING BANK ACCOUNT OF MURDOCK - ROUTE #215 PROJECT Cortland Saving Rt. 215 Project Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Robert Goodale has been approved for a Subdivision on Rt #215, contingent upon installation of water lines in the project, and WHEREAS, he has contracted with John Murdock for the installation of such lines and a performance bond is required, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the letter received from Cortland Saving Bank, Cortland, NY, showing that they have deposited funds in the amount of $5000.00 in an account in the name of John Murdock and the Town of Cortlandville to cover the project at Route #215 Cortland, NY., is received and filed, and FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Bd. does hereby approve and accept the information received. Wednesday September 6, 1989 Page 3 RESOLUTION #222 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO REVIEW COST WATER & SEWER - MCLEAN RD Review Cost Motion by Councilman O'Donnell McLean Rd. Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a letter was received from Walt Tenant County Highway Superintendent advising that the County plans to replace the existing McLean Rd., with a new road next year and if the Town had intended to extend water or sewer lines in that area, it could be considered now, WHEREAS, following a discussion by the Town Board it was their consensus that the Town Engineer Mr. Smith should review this area, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Town Engineer, Hayne Smith shall review the cost factor and feasibility of such, and report back to the Town Board at their next meeting. RESOLUTION #223 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO RECEIVE BIDS FROM OTHER ENGINEERS FOR SEWER ALONG ROUTE 13, Bids _ TOMPK I NS STREET Tompkins St. Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request has been received for extending our sewer lines on Tompkins St. Ext. and the Town Board has expressed concern that this area should have sewer lines as it is located over the Aquifer, and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has many projects going on at the present time, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Bd. does hereby authorize Town Engineer, Hayne Smith to receive bids from an outside source to design the project to extend the sewer lines on Tompkins St. Ext. by easements. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the need of a new Water Tank water tank on Highland road. It would be a major cost so state Highland Rd. approval is needed. Also, we would need to acquire the property. It was the consensus of the Town Board that this must be done and requested the Town Attorney to review the necessary proceedings and report back at the next meeting: - A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Branchini sewer Branchini project. Supervisor Pierce was requested to contact Mr. Sewer Branchini, Mr. Porter and Cortland Housing Group, and set up a Project meeting. He will report back to the Board at the next meeting. A discussion was held in regards to a letter received from Cathodic Wallace & Tiernan about repairs,or replacement of the Cathodic Protection Protection System on the existing water tank. It was decided to System hold off for now until the new tank is installed. 160 Wednesday September 6, 1989 Page 4 RESOLUTION #224 TABLE PLUMBER REQUEST - RICHARD WILEY Richard Wi ey Plumber_ Request Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from Richard Wiley, Marathon, NY to have his name added to the approved plumbers list and was lacking complete information to make a decision, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Wiley will be allowed to install the sewer for Mr, Russell Culver, on Rte #13, only, but name will not be added to the list until more information regarding his qualifications is submitted. David BriggfSOLUTION #225 REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID BRIGGS - SOLE ASSESSOR Assessor FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDV I LLE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that David Briggs is hereby reappointed as Sole Assessor for the Town of Cortlandville for a six year term commencing October 1, 1989 and expiring September 30, 1995. Charles RESOLUTION #226 REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES PROCTOR TO THE BOARD Proctor ASSESSMENT REVIEW Reappointment Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Charles Proctor is hereby reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a five year term commencing October 1, 1989 and expiring September 30, 1994. RESOLUTION #227 AUTHORIZE JUSTICE MARDIS KELSEN TO ATTEND Authorize M. Kelsen NYS MAGISTRATES' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING to attend annual meeting Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Mardis Kelsen is hereby authorized to attend the NYS Magistrates' Association Annual meeting in Lake Kiamesha, NY on October 22, 1989 thur October 26, 1989, and RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred shall be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. Petition or�ESOLUT I ON #228 AUTHORIZATION TO PETITION THE COUNTY HIGHWAY McLean Rd. DEPARTMENT TO REDUCE SPEED ON MCLEAN ROAD Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS numerous complaints have been received from the public regarding the speed limit on the McLean Road, and such road is a County Road, therefore Wednesday September 6, 1989 Page 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize that we petition the County Highway Department to reduce the speed on McLean Road. RESOLUTION #229 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO PROCEED TO GET LIGHTS INSTALLED - LUKER & MCLEAN RD. Lights for Motion by Councilman Rocco Luker & Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell McLean Rd. VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the County Highway Dept. will be reconstructing the McLean Road next year, and the corner of McLean Road - Luker Road is very dark and installation of lights should be done, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to contact Niagara Mohawk to start the process to get four street lights installed at the intersection of Luker Road and McLean Road. RESOLUTION #230 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM CONTINGENCY F1990.4 INTO F8310.2 Transfer of Motion by Councilman Thorpe Money Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer $4251.02 from Contingency F1990.4 into F8310.2 for water meters, to cover the cost of purchasing new water meters. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an Executive Session, regarding the purchase of real estate. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisors office: A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, 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 Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.. Res p ctf lly sub itted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville