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Home My WebLink About06-01-19833M Wednesday, June 1, 1983 7:30 P.M. • 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. Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski Councilman Melvin Pierce Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Raymond Thorpe Deputy Town Clerk June Bradshaw Absent Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Assessor, Robert Wells; Engineer, Peter Novelli; Justice, Donald Eaton;.Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Legi.slator;Richard Tupper; Newsreporter Dick Camerano and town resident Ken Andrews. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M.. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce to accept the minutes of May 4, 1983 and May 16, 1983, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 118 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS pay vouchers Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers # 164-194 $ 23,260•99 Highway # 119-144 41,417.53 Water Fund # 62-63 3,544.00 Sewer Fund # 38-42 8,736.32 Fire District # 73-83 8,419.98 Supervisor Nadolski gave those in attendance the privilege of the floor. invited • Legislator Richard Tupper, formally invited Supervisor to Park Nadolski and the Town Board members to the grand opening of the Cortlandville Park on June 25th from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M.. There are many activities scheduled. Councilman Melvin Pierce stated that even though letters have been received from town residents suggesting that the naming park be named in his honor, he requested this not be done. Park G8 Wednesday, June 1, 1983 Page 2 "Accomplishment of the park has been a community naming effort by the citizens of Cortlandville," stated Mr. Park Pierce. He suggested the new park be named either "Cortlandville Community Park" or "Cortlandville Citizens Park," with the stipulation that once named, it shall never be changed. Supervisor Nadolski will forward this information to the Recreation Committee for them to review. Ken Andrews, Recreation Chairman, apprised the Town • Jaycees Board that the Cortland County Jaycees have donated its trailer trailer to be used at the park. The plans are to use the trailer for the storage of small equipment and a small office. The only stipulation from the Jaycees is that they would like first option of having the trailer back should the town decide they no longer need it. A discussion followed whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that a document should be written to show ownership of the Jaycees and the first option clause. Supervisor Nadolski read the reports of the S.P.C.A. He stated the dog program was in the arrears $ 1,012.12. S.P.C.A. He also stated that as of June -1,1983 the license fees and seizure fees are increasing which should help the program. Reports of various departments are on the table or are reports available, upon request, in the Town Clerk's office. A notice of determination of non-significane (SEAR) regarding Praise Tabernacle Church expansion was received. SEQR Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the notice. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A notice was received from NYS Public Service Commission regarding rate increases requested by Niagara Mohawk Power Nia. Mohawk Corporation. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the notice. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Included was the listing of dates and locations where public hearing3will be held by the commission. r-I LJ A disclosure statement was received from the Cortland Agency, Inc. stating that there is no collusion, as required Cortland by the state. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded Agency by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the statement. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday, June 1, 1983 Page 3 9. • 11 A notice was received from the Cortland County Plan- ning Department regarding public landscaping grants avail- able. The Supervisor stated the Town has applied for the grant. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the notice. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Correspondence was received from Sammons Communications regarding the renewal of their franchise or Certificate of Confirmation. Supervisor Nadolski stated that copies have been given to John L. Buttino, representative of Cortlandville to the cable commission. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the correspondence. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 ands capE grant Sammons A letter was received from John L. Buttino addressed to Sammons Communications regarding restoring WTBS Channel 12. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by WTBS Char Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell requested information if now was the proper time for town residents to petition the town to initiate new hook ups to the cable television. Many residents in his area cannot hook into the cable at the present time without paying a very costly hook up fee. Supervisor Nadolski will discuss this with Mr. Buttino. A letter was received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the Flood Insurance Rate Study. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the required information has been sent in and we should be hearing back shortly. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. C abl e Hook Up Flood Study A notice was received from the N..vS. Department of Audit and Control advising that Local Law # 1 of 1983 was received and filed on May 10, 1983. Councilman Pierce Local Law # made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive 1,1983 and file the notice. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A memo was received from the Cortland County Treasurers office tabulating the bids from the recent Tax Sale. A meeting will be held June 8, 1983, in which the Legislature Tax Sale will approve the sale to the highest bidder. 7C) J Wednesday, June 1, 1983 Page 4 set public hearing RESOLTUION # 119 SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING - LOCAL LAW # 2 OF 1983 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED: WHEREAS we have been advised that we must adopt a program in regards to the Flood Insurance Pro ram for our area, as required by Section 44 CFR 60.3 (d� of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held on July 6, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. to adopt Local Law # 2 for 1983. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council - recess man O'Donnell to recess the regular meeting and convene to executive session to discuss the matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Thorpe made a -motion, seconded by Council - reconvene man Pierce to adjourn executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 120 AUTHORIZE HALL AND STEARNS TO DO excavation Stearns HallEXCAVATION WORK ON LIME HOLLOW ROAD Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Hall and Stearns are hereby authorized and directed to do excavation work on Lime Hollow Road, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the scrapers and bulldozers rates are not to exceed State :rates. RESOLUTION # 121 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO CONTACT attorney contact Audit & AUDIT AND CONTROL Control Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Attorney, Phillip Rumsey, is hereby authorized and directed to contact Audit and Control in the legality of the Justice Department to overdraw the budget for salary when money is not in the adopted budget. I n U 1 • 1 Wednesday, June 1, 1983 Page 5 71 RESOLUTION # 122 HIRING OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE -JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: hire Tem help Justice Councilmen Manning and O'Donnell YES Councilman Thorpe and Supervisor N4dolski NO Councilman Pierce Abstained TIE VOTE NO ACTION ® WHEREAS authorization to hire a temporary employee for the Justice Department not to exceed $ 2,800.00 for 1983, to work a maximum of 19 hours per week with no fringebenefits was requested, and RESOLVED that due to a tie vote, no action shall be taken. i 1 RESOLUTION # 123 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TYPEWRITER - JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Justice Department is hereby authorized to purchase a typewriter, and RESOLVED that the cost shall not exceed $ 708.00. purchase typewriter Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man Manning, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the adjourn motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw