HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-1983Wednesday, February 2, 1983 7:30 P.M. Page 1
The regular meeting of the Town of Cortlandville
Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road,
Cortland, New York with Supervisor Nadolski presiding.
Board members present were Councilman Manning;
Councilman O'Donnell; Councilman Pierce; Councilman Thorpe
and Town Clerk, Pauline Parker.
Others present were Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw;
Justice, Don Eaton; Engineer, Peter Novelli; Zoning Officer,
Don Fowler; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Historian,
Alice Blatchley; Highway Sup't., Carl Eaton; Legislator,
Richard Tupper; Newsreporters Dick Camerano and Peter
Iglinski.
Also present were Ken Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter
Paddock and guest.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski
at 7:30 P.M..
Letter RESOLUTION # 42 LETTER TO - E. DEXTER PADDOCK
E. Dexter Paddock
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the attached resolution shall be
presented to E. Dexter Paddock in plaque form, who has
resigned from the Zoning Board of Appeals after 21 years
of dedicated service.
Reading of the minutes were dispensed with as all
board members had received copies prior to the meeting.
minutes Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pierce to accept, as written, the minutes of
January 5, 1983 and January 17, 1983. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 43 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
vouchers
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that
the vouchers submitted
have been
audited and shall be
paid as
follows:
GENERAL FUND Vouchers
#
17-36
$ 6,716.98
HIGHWAY
#
- 28
5,069.99
WATER FUND
#
�-14
2,591.82
SEWER FUND
#
3-7
26,592.81
FIRE DISTRICT
#
10-20
7,301.01
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TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
STANLEY T. NADOLSKI, SUPERVISOR
15 TERRACE RD.
CORTLAND. NEW YORK 13045
9 (607) 756.6091
CORTLANDVILLE TOWN BOARD. RESOLUTION
THE CORTLANDVILLE TOWN BOARD AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 2, 1983.,-UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTI'ON.
WHEREAS, E. DEXTER PADDOCK HAS SERVED AS A DEDICATED
MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FROM ,JANUARY
3, 1962 TO JANUARY 1, 1983, NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE
RESOLVED, THAT THE CORTLANDVILLE TOWN BOARD DOES
HEREBY EXPRESS ITS SINCERE AND DEEP GRATITUDE FOR
HIS CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORTS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE
SPREAD UPON THE MINUTES OF THE CORTLANDVILLE TOWN
BOARD AND THAT A COPY BE GIVEN TO E. DEXTER PADDOCK.
STANLEY Ti NADOLSKI, SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
SIGNED THIS SECOND DAY OF FEBRUARY 1983
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Those in attendance were given the privilege of the
floor. No comments were offered.
Alice Blatchley presented the Historian's Annual
Report for 1982. Also presented was a slide show on Historian's
"Cortlandville, Then and Now" which has been accomplished Annual
recently by Mrs. Blatchley. Report
RESOLUTION # 44 ACCEPTANCE OF JOHN FOLMER'S RESIGNATION
AS TOWN ATTORNEY
J. Folmer
Motion by Councilman Thorpe Resign.
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that thb 'rbsiknation from John Folmer,
Town Attorney, is hereby accepted, with regret and shall
be effective on the date a successor is appointed by the
Town Board.
RESOLUTION # 45 RESCIND RESOLUTION ADOPTED FEBRUARY
3, 1960 - TOWN ATTORNEY Rescind
Motion by Councilman Thorpe Res.
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville established and
currently maintains the office of Town Attorney, and
WHEREAS, consideration has been given to the advantages
of discontinuing said office and contracting for legal
services, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Resolution of this Board dated February
3, 1960, establishing the office of Town Attorney pursuant
to Town Law Section 20 (2) is hereby rescinded and repealed,
and the office of Town Attorney hereby abolished.
RESOLUTION # 46 APPROVAL OF RETAINING PHILLIP R.
RUMSEY - LEGAL COUNSEL
Motion by Councilman Thorpe Retain
® Seconded by Councilman Manning P. Rumsey
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, this Board has abolished the office of Town
Attorney, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law Section 20 (2) (b)
this Board hereby employs and retains the services of
Phillip R. Rumsey, with offices at 25 So. Main Street,
Homer, New York, to provide such professional services
and advice as this Board may require for the balance of
the year 1983, on a basis not to exceed the total amount
of $ 12,037.50 for the balance of calendar year 1983, and
to be paid from A1420.1, and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized
to execute a contract with said Phillip R. Rumsey for
said services effective February 4, 1983.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by
file Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the Historian's
Historian's Annual Report for the year 1982. All voting aye, the
report motion was carried.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by
file Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the Cortlandville
fire report Fire Department Annual Report for 1982. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the Justice Depart -
file ment Annual Report for 1982. All voting aye, the motion
Justice report was carried.
Supervisor Nadolski asked for a report on auditing of
Town Records. Councilman O'Donnell stated the Fire
auditing Department records have been audited and are in order.
records Councilman Pierce stated the Water, Sewer and Highway
records have been audited and are in order. Councilmen
Thorpe and Manning still have to audit the Town Clerk's
and Justice records which will be done shortly.
Reports of various departments are on the table or
reports are available, upon request, in the Clerk's office.
A letter was received from Assemblyman Clarence
D. Rappleyea, Jr., regarding legislation that would
permit permit local governments to give preference to domestic
local govern. bidders. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded
to domestic by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All
bidders voting aye, the motion was carried.
A copy
Director of
letter to Mr. Bill
From M. Snyder steel sleeve
at the end o
Manning made
to receive a
was carried.
of a letter was received from E. Mayo Snyder,
Cortland County Planning Department, addressed
Lloyd, D & 0 System, regarding installing a
on a cattle pass on the Shortline Railroad
f Joseph Street and Vernon Drive. Councilman
a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
nd file the letter. All voting aye, the motion
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to receive and file an easement agree-
ment for a drainage ditch between (3) three Cortlandville drainage
residents to correct a flooding problem in the South ditch
Cortland area. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by
® Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the sewer
agreement with the City of Cortland and the Town of sewer
Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. agreement
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A letter was received from Assemblyman Clarence D.
Rappleyea, Jr., in regards to collecting the state and
local tax on gasoline. The situation has been rectified
to insure equitable distribution of these tax recepits toll tax
for rural communities. Councilman Pierce made a motion, on gas
seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the
letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A letter was received from N:Y.S.E. and Gas listing
employees to be called in case of an emergency involving
natural gas service in Cortlandville. Supervisor Nadolski
apprised the Board he had distributed the list to emergenc3
department heads and personnel. Councilman Pierce made NYSE & G
a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive numbers
and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council-
man Pierce to receive and file a legal notice from the
Cortland County Legislature relating to a quarantine quarantine
on dogs in Cortland County which is in effect now until dogs
April 15, 1983. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A letter was received from the New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic -Preservation informing
the Town that the Cortland County Poor Farm is listed Cort co
on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council- poor
man Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, farm
the motion was carried.
A letter was received from.E. Mayo Snyder, Director
of Planning, regarding a letter he received_fom Gertrude
Goldner, Director of Cortland Housing Authority. The letter
was in regards to the availability of funding for new funding
construction for rental housing for the elderly and moderate for new
income families. constr.
Legislator, Richard Tupper, advised that because of
the economy at the present time, there are many vacant
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apartments in the area. It was the consensus of the
Town Board that the program was not feasible and requested
the Supervisor to advise Mr. Snyder of such.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the letter. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
A notice of order was received from New York State-
30 MPH Department of Transportation regarding the 30 MPH within
Bowling Green the Bowling Green, Winkle. -Way and Sleepy Hollow Road
area area. When the signs arrive the Highway Sup'.t. will put
them up. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the notice. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Town Clerk received a letter from the State of
New York Office of the Sate Comptroller advising that
Local Law # 1 of 1982 regarding summarizing of ordinances
summ. was received and filed on October 12, 1982. Councilman
ordinances Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
A letter was received from the State of New York
Department of Motor Vehicles office of the Commissioner
amend regarding amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Law,on
V & T Laws abandoned vehicles. Councilman Manning made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the
letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A discussion was held regarding the New York State
Fire Prevention Code, which was adopted by the Board
on December 14, 1981. State law mandates that an enforce -
Fire Prev. ment officer must be appointed by March 1984. This can
Code be done at the Town level, the cost shared with other
Towns, or the appointment made at the County level. If
nothing is done, the state will take action.
An enforcement officer has not been appointed by
the Town as funds have not been set aside in the budget.
An appication has been made to the state for assistance
with funding. No action has been taken at the County level.
The chiefs of the Cortlandville Fire Department have
written letters and voiced their concern about instances
that have occurred relating to fire prevention problems -
They could not take any,action nor could the Sheriffs
Department as we do not have enforcement means. Three
letters received from Cortlandville Fire Chief, Randy
Oaks were read.
Further discussion was held whereby it was the consensus
of the Town Board that the Supervisor should contact the
attorney at'the state level and request more information
regarding the State Fire Code and enforcement of.
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Manning, to receive and file the three letters file sett.
received from Cortlandville Fire Chief, Randy Oaks. All Oaks
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Ken Andrews, Lamont Circle, asked if the Town would
be required to make many costly changes to comply with
the state code, as the schools in the area are. State Cod(
Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, advised that this is the
® result of the,state "Assembly Code" which will take effect
in 1985.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to table.the matter for further study. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
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The County Health Department recently advised Thomas
Keane, 9 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York that he should
have connected his septic system into the Cortlandville
sewer system. Upon contacting the County Health Depart-
ment, he was advised to contact the Town. A letter
written by Mr. Keane was read. He advised that financially
he could not afford the added cost of connecting to the
system.
Engineer Novelli advised that Mr. Keane has been
paying a quarterly fee charged him based on his water
consumption. He also advised that it is the responsibility
of the County Health Department to enforce this situation.
A discussion followed whereby it was the consensus
of the Town Board that an exception could not be allowed
and the responsibility belongs to the County.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to receive and file Mr. Keane's letter.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
letter
T.Keane
A letter received from Carl S. Eaton, Highway Sup't.,
was read, advising the Town Board that Robert C. Atkins is advising
no longer the Deputy Sup't. effective January 14, 1983.
He will be classified as MEO and Mechanic at an hourly Atkins no
rate of $ 6.50. longer Dep.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Sup't
Councilmen Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All
voting aye', the motion was carried.
A letter was received from Carl S. Eaton, Highway
Sup't., stating the appointment of Dudly F. Henry to the
position of Deputy Sup't., as of January 28, 1983. His
established pay rate will be $ 6.82 per hour. Appoint
D. Henry
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council-
Dep Sup't
man Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
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RESOLUTION # 47 AUTHORIZE SUSAN WEATHERBY TO ENROLL
S . Weatherby AT TC 3 AND REIMBURSE FOR COURSE
course Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL.AYE ..ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Bookkeeper, Susan Weatherby, is
hereby authorized to enroll at TC3 taking Accounting
Principal II - Financial Statements Course, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon completion of the course,
if her grades are B or better, the cost shall be reimbursed,
subject to audit.
Engineer, Peter Novelli reported that he has been
working on the plans for the reconstruction of Lime Hollow
Lime Hollow Road, which is scheduled for this year. He would like to
remove the dip in the road and also remove the S curve.
To accomplish this the Town will need to purchase some
rights -of -way in the area. He suggested a price limit
per acre be established.
He will present drawings of his proposal at the
Special Meeting and also request the Attorney to perpare
a resolution regarding cost.
A discussion followed whereby concern was expressed
regarding the road becoming a speedway upon completion.
RESOLUTION # 48 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT THE
STATE TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON LIME
Lower Speed Limit HOLLOW ROAD
Lime Hollow
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS upon completion of the Lime Hollow Road project,
concern has been expressed of excessive speed, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to contact NYS Department of Transportation
and request a reduction of the speed limit on Lime Hollow
Road to 45 MPH, upon Completion of the Lime Hollow Road
project.
RESOLUTION # 49 AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO DRAW UP WATER
SOURCE PROTECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS
rules & reg. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Engineer Peter Novelli be, and he hereby
is, authorized and directed to draw up rules and regulations
on the Water Source Protection and present them to the Town
Board upon completion. This pertains to the County Ground-
water Study and they encourage zoning to restrict develop-
ment on the acquifer.
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A discussion was held concerning the storage of toxic
waste in our area and also underground and above ground
gas tanks. No one is checking these at the County level toxic
now, as that position has been vacated at the present waste
time. The Town does not have the manpower or the equip-
ment at the present time. The Supervisor has received
letters from Jim Feuss and Dr. Jacobus relating to this.
® RESOLUTION # 50 AUTHORIZE.ENGINEER TO PREPARE REGULATIONS
REGARDING OUR ACQUIFER
Motion by Councilman Pierce acquifer
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the engineer is hereby authorized
and directed to prepare regulations concerning the storage
of toxic waste and hazardous waste in the Town of Cortland-
ville to protect our acquifer.
RESOLUTION # 51 AUTHORIZE REFUND WATER UNIT CHARGE-
GLADYS TERMINE
Lotion by Councilman Thorpe refund
Seconded by Councilman Pierce water chr.
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS Gladys Termine has been charged, via tax collection,
the water unit charge on two separate parcels, and
WHEREAS it was so determined that there is only one deed,
so it should be on one tax bill not two, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that a refund shall be issued to Gladys
Termine of $ 31.00, one water unit charge.
Supervisor Nadolski stated that all information was
given to Audit and Control, also Rappely,e9knd Riford on the Fire
Fire District. Hopefully we will become A Fire District Dist.
soon.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, adjourn
the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M..
R_ezpectfull Submitted,
Pauline H. Parker,
Town Clerk