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Home My WebLink About03-02-198330 Wednesday, March 2, 1983 7:30 P.M. Ipage 1 The regular meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, commencing at 7:30 p.m. with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Stanley Nadollki Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Warren Manning Councilman, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Philip Rumsey; High- way Sup't., Carl Eaton; Engineer, Peter Novelli; Justice, Donald Eaton; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Assessor, Robert Wells; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Legislator, Richard Tupper; Newsreporter, Peter Oglinski and Paul LaDolce. Also Town residents, Ken Andrews and Joe Puzo. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski. Ken Andrews, Recreation Committee Chairman, presented Recreation two plaques to the Town Board. A recognition plaque was Plaques Presented which has the names of all donors that have made the project a realty. Over $40,000 has been received through donations. The second plaque is a picture display of the creation of the Cortlandville Park. Supervisor Nadolski and Councilman Pierce accepted the plaqueswith pride, on behalf of the Town Board. Supervisor Nadolski introduced Mr. Philip Rumsey, new attorney for the Town. RESOLUTION # 56 ACCEPT RECREATION PLAQUES Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Votes: All AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS two plaques have been presented to the Town Board by the Park Committee, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the plaques are hereby accepted and such plaques shall be temporarily hung in the Town Hall until the Recreation Commission determines where they shall be placed permanently. Reading of the minutes were dispensed with as all board members had received copies prior to the meeting. Councilman Manning made a motion, :seconded by Council - minutes man O'Donnell to accept, as written, the minutes of February 2, 1983 and February 22, 1983. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council - Ping Bd. man Thorpe, to receive and file the Planning Board minutes Minutes of January 25, 1983 and February 22, 1983. All voting aye, the motion was carried. • 1 • 1 31"r, Wednesday, March 2, 1983 page 2 RESOLUTION # 57 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman 0 Donnell Votes: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers # 41 - 73 $ 7,939.96 • Highway 31 - 55 11,691.78 Water Fund 19 - 28 465.00 Sewer Fund 8 - 12 583.32 Fireman 21 - 31 2,030.86 vouchers Supervisor Nadolski allowed the privilege of the floor to Mr. Wayne Currie, developer of Polkville Motel Developments. Wayne Currie reported that construction of the proposed motel is expected to commence soon. They plan to apply Polkville for a building permit near April 1st. Construction is Motel & expected to take about 32 months. sewer Mr. Currie introduced Engineer, John MacNeill. He discussed with the Town Board the proposed sewer development for the motel project. Mr. MacNeill explained that the sewer project is in the planning stage, but they plan to install sewer lines across Route 11, then proceed eastward to connect to the existing Trunk Line Sewer. A discussion followed whereby Mr. MacNeill advised he would be working closely with the Town Engineer concerning the project. The Town Board expressed the desire to co- operate with them to serve the best interest of Cortlandville. Supervisor Nadolski reviewed with the Town Board the Engineer list of completed projects for 1982, submitted by Engineer, projects Peter Novelli. Also submitted were projects for 1983. Reports of various departments are on the table for viewing, or are available, upon request, in the Clerk's office. Councilman Manning reported that he has audited the audit Justice's books for 1982 and that all was found, -to be in Justice f excellent and meticulous order. He encouraged others to 'books review the statistics and caseload of that office. A memo from Assessor Wells was read regarding the fire ® changing of fire coding on the assessment records. He has coding requested the County to make the change. The annual report of 1982 for the Cortland County Self -Ins. Self -Insurance Fund was received from the County Treasurer fund and reviewed. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 32 Wednesday, March 2, 1983 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 58 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TAX COLLECTION extension Motion by Councilman Manning of tax Seconded by Councilman Thorpe collection VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and forward, the request for extension of Tax Collection until June 1, 1983, to the County Treasurer in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law. • RESOLUTION # 59 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND BUILDING OFFICIALS SCHOOL Motion by Councilman Thorpe zoning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell officer VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED school BE IT RESOLVED that Zoning.Officer, Don Fowler, is hereby authorized to attend Finger Lakes Binding Officials school, April 24th - 27th, 1983, at Rochester, N.Y., and RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 60 AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell dispose of Seconded by Councilman Thorpe office equip, VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to dispose of obselete equipment: typewriter, adding machine and camera, which is stored in his office. RESOLUTION # 61 AUTHORIZE WATER BENEFIT TAX REFUND TO MRS. KENNETH TICE Tice refund Motion by Councilman Pierce water benefit Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell tax VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS Mrs. Kenneth Tice owns property located at 10 Westfield Park, and a small portion of her property is located in the Town of Cortlandville and the larger portion is located in the City of Cortland, and WHEREAS Mrs. Tice uses water from the City of Cortland and pays her tax share, and usage -charge, in regards to is to the City, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that a refund for the charge of the 1982 and 1983 water benefit tax, charged via tax collection, shall be refunded to.Mrs. Kenneth Tice, 10 Westfield Park, Cortland, New York. RESOLUTION # 62 AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR road ASPHALT SPRAYER - ROAD REPAIR KETTLE repair kettle Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized to purchase an asphalt sprayer, through bidding procedure, with an estimated cost of $4,000. 33 . Wednesday, March 2, 1983 page 4 RESOLUTION # 63 AUTHORIZATION FOR RECEIVING OF BIDS FOR ASPHALT SPRAYER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED bids road BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized repair and directed to receive the bids for one new asphalt kettle sprayer, and ® RESOLVED that such bids received shall be opened and awarded on March 21, 1983 at 4:30 p.m. RESOLUTION # 64 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY DEPT. TO PURCHASE AIR HAMMER V Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning purchase VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED air hammer BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Dept. is hereby authorized to purchase one new air hammer and accessories. No cost was stated. RESOLUTION # 65 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY CROSSING PERMIT - FRED COMPAGNI _ CARR HILL RD. Motion by Councilman Thorpe Highway Seconded by Councilman Pierce Crossing VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Permit - BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized Compagni and directed to issue a highway crossing permit to Fred Compagni Sr., to install a TV cable, on the east side of Carr Hill Road. RESOLUTION # 66 AUTHORIZE PETER NOVELLI AS MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMERICAN PUBLIC Engineer WORKS ASSOCIATION Bd. of Directors Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Engineer, Peter Novelli, is hereby authorized to participate as a member of the Board of Directors for the Upstate New York Section of the American Public Works Association. RESOLUTION # 67 AUTHORIZE G.M.L. FORWARDED TO COUNTY - LUKER ROAD - ZONING CHANGE REQUEST Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS a request has been received from the owners of Bestway Lumber Co. to change the zoning classification on Luker Road from commercial to industrial, and WHEREAS other landowners in the area expressed no objection to the change, therefore Luker Rd. Zoning Change BE IT RESOLVED that Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, is hereby authorized and directed to forward the GML, in regards to the request from Bestway Lumber Co., to the Cortland Wednesday, March 2, 1983 page 5 County Planning Department for their review. RESOLUTION # 68 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CARL M BURNHAM Resignation Motion by Councilman Manning Carl Burnham Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the resignation from.Carl M. Burnham, member of the Board of Assessment Review, is hereby accepted, with regret. RESOLUTION # 69 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO PURCHASE purchase HOT WATER HIGH PRESSURE WASHER high pressure Motion by Councilman Thorpe washer Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the existing hot water high pressure washer, which was purchased in 1976, is in need of costly repair, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized to purchase one, new, hot water high pressure washer for a cost not to exceed $1,115.00. RESOLUTION # 70 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN RECREATION Recreation APPLICATIONS FOR 198 applications Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the recreation applications for 1983 for the Village of McGraw and the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 71 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF INSURANCE FOR TOWN BUILDINGS _ Fire Insurance Motion by Councilman Manning Town Bldgs Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS our insurance carrier and broker have suggested we review our existing coverage on all Town owned buildings, and update the limits, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to contact Mr. Barth, and raise the fire coverage for the following Town Buildings as follows: Location Town Hall Fire Station. Highway Bldgs. Water Present Limits 60,000. 60,000. 65,000. 25,000. Increase To 80,000. 70,000. 85,000. same 1 • 1 • W Wednesday, March 2, 1983 page 6 RESOLUTION # 72 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND DOG ORDINANCE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the state Dep't. of Ag and Markets advise that the cost of our dog control program should not exceed the revenues received, and should not be-suppl'emQnted by tax dollars, and ® WHEREAS revenues from the program have declined in all areas, and the cost has increased, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held on April 6, 1983 at 8:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, regarding the Cortlandville Dog Ordinance. Public Hearing Dog Ordinance Supervisor Nadolski reported that he and Engineer Novelli have met with the Village of McGraw officials in McGraw regards to a proposed sewer agreement with them. Future Sewer meetings are forthcoming in which the supervisor requested Agreement the full board to attend the meetings. Supervisor Nadolski met recently with the County Judicial and Public Safety Committee to discuss the STOP -DWI STOP -DWI program. He reported that they are considering a reimbursement of $15 per case to the Towns. This does not cover the cost to the Town. Our Supervisor had suggested a reimbursement of $50 per case to the Towns. The County does not have a completed program in place yet. Supervisor Nadolski will request another session with them. He requested that some board.members and the justice also attend, for imput from the Town. A discussion was held concerning the house numbering system. Rural roads which have a four digit number assigned is no problem. Confusion still applies to those streets House which have previously been numbered with two digit numbers. Numbering The Cortland County Planning Dep't., the Cortland Post Office and other agencies are working on the program. A letter received from the County Planning Dep't. was read in regards to house numbers. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Ken Andrews, town resident and Delivery Supervisor at the Cortland Post Office, reviewed the program with the Town Board relating to mail delivery. A letter received from Town Att'y., Philip Rumsey, concerning John T. conflict of interest,was read. Ryan Jr., serves as attorney for His law partner, the Village of Att'y. McGraw. On occasion, such as the sewer agreement with conflict McGraw, a conflict of interest may occur. of intereE Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 3 Fi Wednesday, March 2, 1983 1 page 7 RESOLUTION # 73 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO FORWARD LIME HOLLOW SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION REQUEST Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED speed limit BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized" Lime and directed to forward the request and explanation Hollow to the necessary agencies to lower the speed limit on Lime Hollow Road, upon completion of the road improvement • project. Supervisor Nadolski sent a letter to Mr. Joe Powers, bridge Regional Director, NYS DOT,,,,in regards to State inspection inspection of Town bridges, and the fee they were charging. No reply has been received yet. RESOLUTION # 74 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION OF McLEAN ROAD TRUNK LINE SEWER Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED McLean BE IT RESOLVED that the statement of completion in regards Trunk to the McLean Road Trunk Sewer is hereby accepted. Line Sewer copy attached to minutes Supervisor Nadolski received a letter from Roger Robinson in regards to legislation to form a district for hydro electric power. hydro- A discussion followed whereby Legislator, Richard power Tupper, advised that the County is investigating this district program and are considering a county wide district. He suggested that we contact the County Attorney for more information. Att'y. Rumsey reported that in regards to the approval of our Fire District at the State level,'the request has Fire been submitted to the Senate and Assembly. Copies of the Distract bills were distributed. The next step is for the Town Home Rule Board to adopt a Home Rule Request. Request RESOLUUION # 75 AUTHORIZE HOME RULE REQUEST - FIRE DISTRICT - NYS LEGISLATURE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce ROLL CALL VOTE ADOPTED Councilman O'Donnell AYE Councilman Manning AYE Councilman Pierce AYE Supervisor Nadolski AYE Councilman Thorpe AYE BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Article 1X of the New York Constitution and Section 40 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town of Cortlandville shall make a home rule request of the New York State Legislature to pass Senate bill No. 2976, introduced by Senator Riford, and Assembly Bill No. 3709, introduced by Assemblyman Rappleyea, for the purpose of legalizing, ratifying and validating certain proceedings of this Town Board establishing the Town of Cortlandville Fire District, and 1 • it I ) In the Matter of ) TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE ) McLean Road Trunk Sewer ) STATEMENT OF COMPLETION I, STANLEY T. NADOLSKI, Supervisor of the Town of Cort,la.nd.= ville, Cortland County, New York, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, pursuant to .Section 236 of the Town Law., that the actual and complete cost`'o- constructing the McLean Road, Trunk Sewer referred to and describes in Resolution No. 95 dated June 6, 1979 was as follows: Construction Costs F. G. Compagni Construction Co., Inc. $492,166.88 Engineering costs $ 33,408.21 Bond Attorney's Fees and Disbursements, (L. Deming) $ 1,000.00 Lands and Rights -of -Way $ 29,970.57 First National Bank of Cortland (Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes) $ 97,918.40 Miscellaneous Expenses (Recordings, Notices, Advertising, and Transcript) $ 749.03 $655,213.09 IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Cortland.ville this S? day of February, 1983.' ervis.or STATE OF NEW YORK SS: .COUNTY OF CORTLAND On this. � — day, of ��f 1983, before me personally came ; and appeared . �..� .",�_� ' to me known, who, being duly sworn did depose and0sav that he resides in the Town of Cortland ville, New York, that[ re is. the Supervisor of the Town of Cortland• ville, and he duet/ a,�know edged to me that he executed the same. , Notary Public ' i:ui';. P. PJZO Notary POI:C, ;'Au 0 "k', Qualified h Cc flan d CaL_ty I'y Corrnisciou ExpirE; Mstch 30. t9 In the Matter of ) TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE ) McLean Road Trunk Sewer ) STATEMENT OF COMPLETION I, Peter D. Novelli, P. E., Engineer of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, pursuant to Section 236 of the Town Law, that the actuAil, and complete cost of constructing the McLean Road Trunk Sewer re- ferred to and described in Resolution No. 95 dated June 6, 1979 was as follows. Construction Costs F. G. Compagni Construction Co., Inc. $492,166.88 Engineering Costs $ 33,408.21 Bond Attorneys Fees and DisbuY,,ernents (L. Deming) $ 1,000.00 Lands and Rights -of -Way $.29,970..57 First National Bank of Cortland (Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes) $ 97,918.40 Miscellaneous Expenses ('Recordings, Notices, Advertising, and Transcript) $ 749.03 $655,213.09 DATE: February 8, 1983 1 • 0 PETER D. NOVELLI, P. E. Town Engineer i I 3 Wednesday, March 2, 1983 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and the Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the approp�-iatehome rule request forms to be forwarded to the Legislature. RESOLUTION # 76 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING REZONING OF LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell ® Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held on Public April 6; 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, regarding Hearing a change of zoning classification on Luker Road from Zoning Commercial to Industrial, pending approval of the Change Cortland County Planning Board. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ectfully s itted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk 1