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Home My WebLink About11-15-1989Wednesday, November 15, 1989 5:30 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Town Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandvill.e was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor, Melvin Pierce presiding. Members Present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Thordore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Philip Rumsey; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Town Engineer, Hayne Smith; ' Fire Commissioners, Benny Gunzenhauser, Jack Harvey, Robert Payne; Fire Chief, Mike Maxwell; Newsreporter, Ship Chapman; Local Contractors, John Murdock, Tim Murdock, Robert Goodale, Scott Flatt and Brent Cross; Town residents, Victor Loomis and Bell Drive residents, John Bishop, Wm. Pauldine, Henrietta Williams, Barbara Kuhlman, Mary Fowler and Jack Fitzgerald. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce following the salute to the flag at 5:30 p, m. RESOLUTION #289 AUTHORII.E PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - NOVEMBER 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 #364 - 402 2,999.69 Highway Fund 344 - 347 22,524.51 Sewer Fund 84 - 87 6,267.1 RESOLUTION #290 RECEIVE STATEMENT OF COMPLETION - McLEAN ROAD / LUKER ROAD SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Statement of Completion for the McLean Road / Luker Road Sewer Project in -the amount of $152,935.67 is hereby accepted, as submitted, and shall be received and filed. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter written to Cortland County Highway Sup't., Walter- Tennant, by Supervisor- Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards to tractor trailers parked near the intersection of Lighthouse Hill Road and Locust Ave. RE Wednesday, November 15, 19B9 Page 2 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the letter sent to Jay Cobb, Fire Chief of the McGraw Fire Department, by Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter- was relating to the pumper connections to be installed in the Polkville area. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter sent to the Cortland County Sheriff, Duane Whitman, from Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regards to the tractor trailers parked near- the intersection of Lighthouse Hill Rd. and Locust Ave., and also a copy of the request submitted by County Legislator, Frank Barbieri, of concerns of Town residents on Loope Rd. Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Councilman Testa requested Town Engineer, Hayne Smith to give a report on the water project an. Cosmos Hill. He advised that the project should be started next spring. A discussion followed regarding the need to reroute the lines for the project due to a property owner not signing an easement. Mr. Victor Loomis, requested an explanation of the comments in the newspaper relating to the Fire District's 1990 budget, and also the large increase. Fire Commissioner Chairman, Benny Gunzenhauser, explained that the increase is mainly due to having to purchase two trucks, which had been voter approved. He also explained what had happened when they attempted to repair old trucks. Also, extra monies were put in the budget to accommodate for training programs. Fire Chief„ Mike Maxwell, apprised that their department have averaged over 300 calls per year. The new 911 program was discussed. It is not available here at the present time. Appreciation was expressed by Supervisor Pierce for those coming to the meeting to explain their program. He explained that the Town Board has no involvement with the Fire District's budget, so we cannot answer the questions. RESOLUTION 1291 AMEND 1990 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1990 Preliminary Budget is hereby amended by decreasing the following for a total of $60,000.00: DB5110.1 - $13,972.00 DB5130.1 - $26,02e.00 DB5142.1 - $251000.00 AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Revenue Account D91120 in hereby increased by $75,000.00, due to underestimating sales tax. �� x Wednesday, November 15, 19B9 Page 3 RESOLUTION #292 ADOPT THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1990 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, on the 8th day of November, 1989, the Town Board of the Town of CortIandville, held a Public Hearing on the preliminary budgets and the proposed amounts to be raised by benefit tax on benefited properties in the Town Water Improvement District and the benefit tax on benefited properties in the Town Sewer Improvement District, approved by the Town Board, and filed with the Town Clerk. for the fiscal year commencing January 01, 1990, and having heard all persons in favor of or against any items therein contained, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the preliminary budgets approved and fiIed, and amended, and the same is hereby adopted and established as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning January 01, 1990, and such annual budget, as so adopted, is filed with the Town Clerk, and RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify, as provided by law, duplicate copies of the annual budgets hereby amended and adopted, together with the assessment rolls for the benefit of improvement for the Water Fund and the Sewer Fund, adopted pursuan± to Section 202-a of the Town Law, and within five days thereof, deliver two copies to the Supervisor of the Town, and the Supervisor shall present the copies of the annual budgets to the Legislature of Cortland County within ten days, after his receipt thereof from the Clerk Supervisor Pierce apprised the Town Board that next years budget will have a 6 cent increase over last year. He stated that the Town of Cortlandville has the lowest tax rate in the county. Councilman O'Donnell expressed pleasure of the increase in assessments for this last year for the Town. This is very helpfuI. Attorney Rumsey discussed with the Town Board the different mays that an Order can be adopted to extend Water and Sewer lines in the Town. In the past, they have been adopted, subject to Pei -missive referendum. He advised that this is permissibIer however it also can be just adopted, or it can be adopted subject to referendum by petition, or it can be adopted by mandatory referendum. Because the vote was not unanimous for the Bell Drive Sewer, he wanted everyone to be informed. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, Pierce, that the Bell Drive Sewer Project to permissive referendum. See below A lengthy discussion followed. existence of the Town Masterplan for se opinions as to where new projects were number of votes necessary for bonding of not to use surplus monies. The existing the Town Subdivision Ordinance. seconded by Supervisor will be adopted subject Questioned was the wers. The difference of to occur. The required a project or whether or rules and regulations of Wednesday, November 15, 1989 Page 4 RESOLUTION #293 ADOPT BELL DRIVE SEWER ORDER SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Supervisor Pierce Roll Call Vote: Councilman Testa - no Councilman O'Donnell - no Supervisor Pierce - yes Councilman Thorpe - yes Councilman Rocco, - no NOT APPROVED RESOLUTION #294 ADOPT BELL DRIVE SEWER ORDER WITH NO REFERENDUM AND AMEND RESOLUTION #281 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco Roll Call Vote: Councilman Testa - yes Councilman, O'Donnell - yes Supervisor Pierce - no Councilman Thorpe - no Councilman Rocco - yes APPROVED WHEREAS, in the past, this Town Board has made a practice of adopting all Water and Sewer Orders for extension of lines, adopted subject to permissive referendum, and WHEREAS, after discussion with the Town Attorney and Town Board members, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution's No. 281, adopted by this Town Board on November 8, 1989 is hereby amended by removing the last paragraph. Local Developers, John Murdock, Robert Goodale, Brent Cross and Scott F1att asked many questions in regards as to what they could expect for future developments. Different opinions were heard from Town Board members and also residents in attendance. RESOLUTION #295 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the following monies in the 1989 Budget to balance the retirement billing per Audit & Control for a total transfer of $47,641.00: a. transfer $16,452.00 from A1990.4 to A9010.8 h. transfer $2,694.00 from B1990.4 to 99010.9 C. transfer $3,300.00 from G1990.4 to G9010.8 d. transfer 120,426.00 as follows: Debit Highway 599 Credit 960 = Transfer to DB9010.9 Wednesday, November- 15, 19e9 Page 5 e. transfer $4,769.00 as follows: Debit Water 599 Credit 960 = Transfer to F9010.8 Bell. Drive resident, William Pauldine, requested more information regarding the delays for the Northwest water project. It was explained again, the problems with getting one of the necessary property owners to sign an easement. Developer, Brent Cross, asked if -the Town Masterplan made mention of what area would receive funding, if funding should become available. Will there be a new Masterplan or will the Board continue to follow the present one? He was advised that it would be the Boards decision at the time that a project is proposed. Developer, Robert Goodale, asked what he needed to do to request sewer- for his subdivision. He has just installed water, as the Town required. He requested the Board to provide direction for himself, and others. Concern was expressed, but was told that he must convince the Town Board and obtain a majority vote. A lengthy discussion followed mentioning concerns for the aquifer, Health Department regulations, how much additional cost can taxpayers absorb, and how fast and where do we expand. Sewers have now become an important issue, and has been ignored in the past. Monies were available in the past and residents turned it down. 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 7:00 p.m.. Resp-ectfully sub fitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville