HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-1983Wednesday, July 6, 1983
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PUBLIC HEARING
LOCAL LAW # 2 FOR 1983
A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of
Cortlandville at 7:30 P.M. concerning proposed Local Law
# 2 for 1983, to provide for the rights and responsibili-
ties of owners and users of land located in areas associa-
ted with flooding or in established special flood hazard
areas.
Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Raymond Thorpe
Town Clerk Pauline Parker
Absent: Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Others present were Attorney Phillip Rumsey; Deputy
Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Assessor, Robert Wells, Justice,
Donald Eaton; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Legislator,
Richard Tupper; Newsreporters Peter Iglinski and Paul
LaDolce and town residents Ken Andrews and Wayne Currie.
Also attending was Engineer, Peter Novelli.
The Public Hearing was opened by Supervisor Nadolski.
The Town Clerk read the legal notice as follows:
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
LOCAL LAW NO.2
FOR 1983 '
Notice is hereby given that,
a Public Hearing will be held
before the Supervisor and the
Town Board of the Town of
,Cortlandville, Cortland Coun-
ty, New York at the. Town
Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cort-
land, New York on July 6,-
1983 at 3:30 O'clock p.m. con-
cerning proposed Local Law -
No. 2 for the Year 1983, to pro-
vide for the rights and,
responsibilities of owners and
users of land in the Town of
Cortlandvi Ile which is located'
in areas associated with
.flooding or in established
special flood hazard areas.
'Dated: June21, 1983
FIAULINE PARKER,
Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York'
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Attorney Phillip Rumsey advised the Town Board that
this law provides for various regulations that residents
have to comply with in regards to use of their land in
special flood hazards areas as designated by the Federal
(government. The basic reason for adopting this local
law is so that residents in the flood hazards areas can
obtain flood insurance. Many financial institutions
will not lend money if there are no flood hazard regulations.
No further comments were offered by those in
attendance.
Councilman 0-'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman ThbrPe e :to-::clo e . the publ.i:c -hearing, �Al voting
ayes:. the motion, waB:. carried .
The hearing was closed at 7:35 P-M..
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The regular meeting of the the Town of Cortlandvi.11e
Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road,
Cortland, New York with Supervisor Nadolski presiding.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor Stanley Nadolski
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Raymond Thorpe
Town Clerk -Pauline Parker
Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Deputy
Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Assessor, Robert Wells; -Justice,
Donald Eaton; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Court Clerk,
Mardis Kelsen; Legislator, Richard Tupper; Newsreporters
Peter Iglinski and Paul LaDolce and town residents Ken
Andrews and Wayne Currie. Also attending was Engineer,
Peter Novelli.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski
at 7:30 P.M..
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- approve
man O'Donnell to accept the minutes of June 1, 1983, as minutes
written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by table
Councilman Thorpe to table any action of the June 20, 1983
minutes until they are completed. The resolutiors were not minutes
received by the clerk in time to pass out for reviewing.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Supervisor Nadolski stated that two Town Board members
were ill.. Councilman Warren Manning had a heart attack
and is in the hospital and Councilman Melvin Pierce had
an operation, but will return next week.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council-
man Thorpe to accept the Cortlandville Planning Board planning
minutes of May 24, 1983 and'June 21, 1983, as received. board
All voting aye, the motion was carried. minutes
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RESOLUTION # 130 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
audit of BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers
submitted
have been
bills audited and shall be paid
as
follows:
General Fund Vouchers
#
201
- 252
$ 15,527•02
Highway
#
148
- 183
52,695.02
Water Fund
#
66
- 81
3,666.53
Sewer Fund
#
44
- 49
1,465.18
Fire District
#
84
- 102
4,345.36
Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the
privilege of the floor.
Ken Andrews, Lamont Circle, on behalf of the Cortland-
ville Park Committee presented the Town Board, the new park.
RESOLUTION # 131 ACCEPTANCE OF CORTLANDVILLE CITIZENS
PARK
acceptance Motion by Councilman Thorpe
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of Park Seconded by Councilman O Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS the "Cortlandville Citizens Park" had its dedication
service on June 25, 1983, and
WHEREAS the Cortlandville Park Committee consisting of
Melvin H. Pierce, Park Project Chairman; Kenneth J. Andrews,
Park Project Vice Chairman and Fund Raising Vice Chairman;
and Richard C. Tupper, Fund Raising Chairman, presented
the Cortlandville Town Board, by letter, the Cortlandville
Citizens Park, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville does hereby accept the "Cortlandville Citizens Park"
with great pride, and appreciation of the community effort
put forth for this project to become a reality.
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Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- •
man O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter from the
park committee.. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
(see attached)
park - Ken Andrews advised that an historical booklet of
historical the park is almost completed and shall be given to the
booklet Town Historian.
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Mr Stanley Nadolski
Cortlandville Town.
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York
Dear Mr Nadolski:
Supervisor
13045
Cortlandville Park. Committee
Town of Cortlandville
Cortland, iq o v York 13045
It is with a great sense of pride, that the Cortlandville Park
Committee turns the Cortlandville Citizens Park over to the
Town of Cortlandville® We are extremely proud of the work that
has been accomplished. This park project has been a total
community effort, and I`m sure the community shares our feeling
of pride in what has been accomplished.
Since the beginning of this project early in 1982, a great deal
of work has been.accomplished. We are giving the Town of
Cortlandville a facility that contains two ball fields, playground
area, picnic shelter, restrooms, parking lot,trailer for
recreation office and storage,storage shed, scoreboards, and
some tools to help with maintenance® All of this has been made
possible, due to the fine support of the businesses,organizations,
and citizens of Cortland County® That support has raised over
$25,000 in cash,approximately $10,000 in materials, and well over
1800 hours in labor.
There is still some work to be done, and the committee will work
to see that the work is completed. We hope to have the basketball
courts in by fall. We feel that this facility will help meet the
needs of the 2400 youth in Cortlandville, and will also be a facility
that every one will use. We trust that the Town Of Cortlandville
will accept this facility with the same feeling of pride in which
they are given. Je also hope that the Town of Cortlandville will
make every effort to maintain these facilities in the years to come.
File
TOV N OF CO2TLANDVILLE
CO ;TLAND COUNTY
15 ERR . ROAD
ORT .AND N. Y.
TOWN CLERK
4espectfully,
Melvin Pierce
Park Project Chairman
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Kenneth Andrews
Park Project Vice Chairman
Fund Raising Vice Chairman
Richard Tupper
Fund Raising Chairman
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RESOLUTION # 132 AUTHORIZE GARBAGE REMOVAL SYSTEM
AT PARK
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the recreation committee is hereby
® authorized to contract with Leach (Custom Trash Service),
for his garbage removal system at a cost of.$ 28.00 per
month, and shall be paid from the recreation budget.
RESOLUTION # 133 AUTHORIZE REPAIRS AT LAMONT CIRCLE PARK
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe.
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the recreation committee is hereby
authorized to purchase materials for repairs of the benchs
and the shelter at Lamont Circle Park and shall be paid
from the recreation budget.
RESOLUTION # 134 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LAWN MOWER -
RECREATION
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman 0,'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the recreation committee is hereby
authorized to purchase a lawn mower for trimming purposes,
and shall be paid from the recreation equipment fund.
Legislator, Richard Tupper, reported that he has
received several calls from residents of Kingsley Drive
and Halstead in regards to skunks in their area. Also
residents of the Lime Hollow area have called expressing
concern that the road project may not be completed this
year and also the dust problem it has caused.
Engineer Novelli reported that the dust problem
occurred when they were excavating and bringing in fill.
This is no longer happening and the dust is now controllable.
The project is somewhat behind schedule. He will submit
a report to the Town Board of the Highway Department
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schedule!, as other work also needs to be done.
A discussion followed regarding skunks in the area.
Councilman O'Donnell advised that studies show this problem
is a result of the Japanses beetle. The Extension Service
is attempting to provide an educational program concerning
this. Proper care of removing the grubs in the lawns
should eliminate the skunks coming in.residential area.
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Reports of various departments are on the Table
or are available, upon request, in the Town Clerk's office.
A report was received from Mr. John Buttino regarding
commission a meeting he had with Sammon's Communications on June
2, 1983. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
report Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the report. All
voting aye, the motion was carried. •
A letter was received from the Department of Trans-
portation informing the Town they will continue to receive
CHIPS funds next year under the Consolidated Local Street and
state Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS)' with quarterly
payments of approxiately $ 9,040.50. Councilman Thorpe
program made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive
and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A list of election inspectors for 1983-1984 has been
election received by the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell
inspectors made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive
and file the list. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 135 AMEND RESOLUTION # 125 ADOPTED JUNE
-20, 1983
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Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution # 125, adopted June 20, 1983
is hereby amended by adding the following:
lease BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor, be and he
agreement hereby is authorized and directed to sign the agreement
fireman between the Town and the Board of Commissioners of
the Cortlandville Fire District.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the lease agreement
of the Municipal Building, between the Town and the Board
of Commissioners -of the Cortlandville Fire District. All
voting aye, the motion was carried. •
RESOLUTION # 136 AMEND RESOLUTION # 126 ADOPTED JUNE
20, 1983
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
naming of BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution # 126, adopted June 20, 1983
park is hereby amended by adding the following:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name of the Park
shall never be changed.
Correspondence has been received from TC3 regarding
a one day seminar which is scheduled for October 1983)
which is designed specifically for unemployed workers.
They have requested support and assistance for the program.
Councilman O'Donnell volunteered to attend their
meeting on July 13 and represent the Town.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the correspond-
ence. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Correspondence was recently received from James Feuss
of the Cortland County Health Dept. regarding Small City
Grants,to assist municipalities for installation of
water services.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, that the letter be received and
filed. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
seminar
TC-3 for
unemployed
Small City
Grants
RESOLUTION # 137 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR ARC GRANT
FOR SEWER AND WATER IMPR_QVEMENTS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED ARC Grant
water &
BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given to the sewer
Engineer to prepare an application for an ARC grant for improveme7
sewer and water improvements in the Town, and
FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given to
hire Ken Griffen to assist the engineer in writing the
ARC grant application at a fee of $ 20.00 per hour,not
to exceed $ 500.00 and shall be paid from A1440.4, Engineers
Contractual, and
RESOLVED that upon completion of such application, the
Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the application
and forward to the necessary agency.
RESOLUTION # 138 AUTHORIZE REFUND OF WATER BENEFIT
TAX TO MARTIN GIBSON
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell Martin
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Gibson -
WHEREAS Mr. Martin Gibson, 1104 Halstead Road, Cortland, refund
New York has been charged the water benefit tax of $ 31.00 water
benefit
for parcel # 96.05-01-25.000, which has-been collected tax
via tax collection, and
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WHEREAS such parcel does not have water available.and the
parcel is not large enough for a building lot, but is
adjacent to residence and is a separate deeded parcel,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Water Benefit Tax of $ 31.00
shall be refunded to Martin Gibson by the fiscal officer. -
RESOLUTION # 139 AUTHORIZE ROBERT SCHERMERHORN TO •
INSTALL NEW CONTROLS ON WATER TANK
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
Water VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Tank BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Engineer is hereby authorized''
install new controls to hire Mr. Robert Schermerhorn to replace and install
a water level transmitter, recorder, and pump controls.on
the water tank, and
RESOLVED that the cost shall not exceed $ 4,000.00 and
shall be paid from surplus monies which were transferred
per Resolution # 110 of May 4, 1983.
RESOLUTION # 140 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT
;TO ELMER STOUGHTON
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman 0i',Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Trailer WHEREAS an application for a trailer permit has been
Permit - received, and the premises have been inspected by the Zoning
Elmer Officer, and approved, therefore
Stoughton
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a house trailer permit to Elmer
Stoughton, upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer
to be located on 1737 Rte. 13 North, R.D.# l; Cortland,
New York in the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION # 141 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT
TO DALE G. HEDRICK
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thoope •
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Trailer WHEREAS an application for a trailer permit has been
Permit - received-, and the premises have been inspected by the
Dale Hedrick Zoning Officer', and approved, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a house trailer permit to Dale G.
Hedrick, upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer to be
located on 3082 Gracie Road, R.D.# 3, Cortland, New York in
the Town of Cortlandville.
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RESOLUTION # 142 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT
TO LEAH J. GALE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WFIEREAS an application for a trailer permit has been
® received', and the premises have been inspected by the
Zoning Officer, and approved, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a house trailer _permit to Leah J.
Gale, upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer to be
located on 4201 Carr Hill Road, R.D.# 1, Cortland, New York
in the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION # 143 AUTHORIZE TRAILER PERMIT RENEWAL TO
JAMES F. SEARS
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
trailer
permit -
Leah Gale
Trailer
Permit
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and Renewal
James F.
directed to issue a trailer permit renewal to James F.
Sears, upon payment of the proper feel, to park a.house trailer, Sears
located in the Town -of Cortlandvillei, at 311 Sears Road, R.D.
# 4, Cortland, New' -York.
RESOLUTION # 144 AUTHORIZE TRAILER PERMIT RENEWAL TO
EDWARD DUNN
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL.AYE ADOPTED
BE I'T RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and Trailer
directed to issue a trailer permit renewal to Edward Dunn, permit
upon payment of the proper fee-, to park a house trailer,- Renewal
located in the Town of Gortlandville, at 2155 Ames Road, Edward
Box 93A, R.D. # 1, Cortland, New York. Dunn
RESOLUTION # 145 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES -RECREATION
® Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS the purchase of.recreation equipment and supplies
were orginally budgeted in 1982, but received and billed in transfer
19831, therefore of funds
recreatic
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget officer is;hereby authorized
and directed to transfer $ 5,032.80 from surplus - General
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transfer
of funds
Justice Dept.
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B recreation monies of 1982 to 1983 appropriations
B7310.2 in the amount of $ 4,,641.00 and B7140.4 in the
amount of $ 391.80 to pay for the recreation equipment
and supplies.
RESOLUTION # 146 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF MONIES -JUSTICE
OFFICE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget officer�i.s hereby authorized
and directed to transfer $ 216.00 from Contingency Account
01990.4 to #A1110.2 to cover the purchase of a type-
writer for the Justice office.
A discussion was held regarding the cost of renovating
renovate the house on the Wright property. Supervisor Nadolski
Wright received an estimate of $ 18,,600 which only included
property materials. He has estimated between $ 25,000 to $ 30i, 000
for labor. It has not been decided as to what the building
will be used for. It was.the consensus of the Town Board
that a final decision should be made with the full board
present.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to table the matter. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
f ireman
auction
use of
Wright
house
computer
Justice Dept.
RESOLUTION # 147 AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO STORE
ARTICLES IN WRIGHT HOUSE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'.Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS the Cortlandville Fire Department has requested to
use the Wright house to store articles in preparation for
their annual auction coming soon, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Cortlandville Fire Department are
hereby authorized to store articles in the Wright house
with the stipulation, they are responsible for their own
things and they are to provide their own security.
RESOLUTION # 148 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO INVESTIGATE
COST AND FEASIBILITY OF A COMPUTER -
JUSTICE OFFICE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor', be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to investi.Zate the cost and
feasibility of a computer for the Justice's office and
report on it at the August 31, 1983 meeting.
RESOLUTION # 149 AUTHORIZE PART TIME HELP FOR JUSTICE
OFFICE (NO VOTE)
® Motion by Councilman 0,'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
NO VOTE TAKEN
As motion was made and seconded as follows:
The justice department may hire temporary help for
3 hours per day - 5 days per week at $ 4.00 per hour for
eight weeks or until Labor Day.
A discussion followed of which additional time was
requested if a regular employee was on vacation.
Mr. Eaton was requested to submit a detailed proposal
at the July 18th special meeting.
No action was taken.
no vo t e
part-time
help for
Justice
Dept.
A letter was received from Helga R. Idselis in regards
to a garage and body shop existing in the residential Gunzen Driv
area of Gunzen Drive, garage &
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- body shop
man O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter.. All voting
aye!, the motion was carried.
Supervisor Nadolski advised that this condition should
be resolved soon, as all information has been given to the
Attorney.
RESOLUTION # 150 AUTHORIZE ATTENDANCE TO JUSTICE AND
-COURT CLERK SEMINAR
Motion by Councilman 0.'Donnell
Seconded by -Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Donald -Eaton and Cheri Hubbard are Justice
hereby authorized to attend the Annual Justice and Court Dept. to
Clerk Seminar', from July 26th - 29th, 1983 at St: Lawrence seminar
University at Canton, New Yorke, and
® RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same', be reimbursed,
subject to -audit by the -Town Board.
RESOLUTION # 151 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR 1983 RECREATION
FUND
Motion -by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES. ALL AYE ADOPTED
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apply for BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized -
recreation and directed to make application for 1.983 recreation
funding funds from the state!, sign them and forward to the
necessary agency.
RESOLUTION # 152
NAMING OF LEAD AGENCY-SEQRA-POLKVILLE
SEWER PROJECT
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Motion
by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded
by. Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES:
ALL AYE ADOPTED
SEQRA
Polkville
BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Town of Cortlandville Town Board
Sewer
will be Lead Agency
for determining significance of
Project
environmental impact
of proposed Polkville sewer project,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, sigr_ifi;dand6 will be determined
at the regular meeting of the Town Board, to be held on
Wednesdays; August 3, 1983 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Town Hall
and the Town Clerk is directed to send a certified copy
of this resolution to the affected parties.
Supervisor Nadolski reported that he has not received
S.P.C.A. a monthly report from the SPCA since April!, 1983.
monthly The clerk reported she does not have the 1983 contract
reporting for dog control. on file. It was reported that it was
coming soon. I
Justice Eaton asked if the information reported on
the dog control monthly reports coincide with his reports
relating to dog control. He was advised that all reports
from dog control are cros<s referenced - clerks report,
SPCA report and justice report.
RESOLUTION # 153 REQUEST SUPERVISOR TO WRITE TO>SFGA
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski is hereby requested
to correspond with the SPCA in regards to a monthly report
for dog control.
RESOLUTION #'154 ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 FOR THE
YEAR 1983
Local Law Motion by Councilman Tharpq
#2 of 1983 Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Flood VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Insurance
Program WHEREAS, Local Law No. 2 for the Year 1983, providing for
the rights and responsibilities of owners and users of
land in the Town of Cortlandville which is located in areas
associated with flooding or in established special flood
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FLOOD DWACE PREVENTICN LAW
SECTICN 1.0
1.1 - STATUTCRY AUITMI ZATICN
The Legislature of the State of New York has in the Municipal Hcme
Rule Law delegated the responsibility to governmental units to adopt
laws and regulations designed to prarote the public health, safety,
and general welfare of its citizens.
1.2 FINDINGS OF FACT
(1) The flood hazard areas of Town of Cor t I andv i 11 e are
subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and
property, health and safety hazards, disruption of conmerce and
governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood
protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which
adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(2) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect
of obstructions in areas of special flood hazards.which increase
flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately anchored, damage
uses in other areas. Uses that are inadequately floodproofed,
elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to
the flood loss.
1.3 STATBVFNT OF PLRFOSE
It is the purpose of this law to promote the public health, safety,
and general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due
to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed:
(1) To.protect human life and health;
(2) To minimize expenditure of public money for costly
flood control projects;
(3) To minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts
associated with flooding and generally undertaken at the expense of
the general public;
(4) To minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities
such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines,
streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
(6) To help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the
second use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to
minimize future flood blight areas;
(7) To insure that potential buyers are notified that property is
in an area of special flood hazard; and,
(8) To ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood
hazard assume responsibility for their actions.
1.4 METHODS OF REDUCING FLOOD LOSSES
In order to accomplish its purposes, this law includes methods and pro-
visions for:
(1) Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health,
safety, and property due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in
damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities;
(2) Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities
which serve such .uses, be protected _against flood damage.. at the time of
initial construction;
(3) Controlling the alteration of natural flood plains, stream chan-
nels, and natural .protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel
flood waters;
(4) Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and other development
which may increase flood damage; and,
(5) Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers
Which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood haz-
ards in other areas.
SECTION 2.0
DEFINITIONS
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases 'used in this law shall
be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage.
and to give this law its most reasonable application.
"Area of special flood hazard" means the land in the flood plain within a
community subject to a one percent or .greater chance of flooding in any
given year.
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of
being equalled or exceeded in any given year.
"Development" means any man-made change to improved or unimproved
real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other
structures, mining dredging, filling, grading, paving excavation or drilling
operations located within the area of special flood hazard.
"Existing mobile home ark or mobile home subdivision" means
a parcel or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more mobile
home lots for rent or sale for which the construction of facilites for
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servicing the lot on which the mobile home is to be affixed (including, at
a minimum, the installation of utilities, either final site grading or the
pouring of concrete pads, and the construction of streets) is completed be-
fore the effective date of this law.
"Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the ad-
jacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge
the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface
elevation more than one foot.
"Expansion to an existing mobile home park or mobile home
subdivision" means the preparation of additional sites by the construction
of facilities for servicing the lots on which the mobile homes are to be
affixed (including the installation utilities, either final site grading or
pouring of concrete or the construction of streets).
"Flood Insurance Rate Map" (FIRM) means the .official map on which the
Federal Insurance Administration has delineated both the areas of special
flood hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
"Flood Insurance Study" means official report provided in which
the Federal Insurance Administration has provided flood profiles, as well
as the Flood Hazard Boundary-Floodway Map and the water surface
elevation of the base flood.
"Lowest Floor":. Lowest level (including basement, crawl space, or garage)
of the lowest enclosed area.
"Mobile home" means a structure that is transportable in one or more sec-
tions, built . on a permanent chasis, and designed to be used with
or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required
utilities. It does not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers.
"New construction" means structures for which the "start of construction"
commenced on or after the effective date of this law.
"New mobile home park or mobile home subdivision" means a parcel (or
contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more mobile home lots for
rent or sale for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lot
(including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, either final site grad-
ing or the ' pouring of concrete pads, and the construction of streets) is
completed on or after the effective date of this law.
"Start of construction" means the first placement of permanent construc-
tion of a structure other than a mobile home) on a site, such as the pour-
ing of slabs or footings or any work beyond the stage of excavation. Perm-
anent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing,
grading, and filling, nor does it include the installation of streets and or
walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers
or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it
include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such a's
garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not as part of the main
structure. For footings, the "start of construction" includes the first
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piling Or YOiirdC�a'i :3ii. For mobile homes nG2 within a mobl park or
mobile home subdivision, "start of construction°' means the affixing of the
mobile home to its permanent site. For mobile homes within mobile home
parks or mobile home subdivisions, "start of construction" is the date on
which the construction of facilities for servicing the site on which the
mobile home is to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the construction of
streets, either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads, and in-
stallation of utilities) is completed.
"Structure" means a walled and roofed building or mobile home that is prin-
cipally above ground.
"Substantial improvement" means any repair, reconstruction, or
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the structure either:
(1) .before the improvement or repair is started, or
(2) if the structure has been damaged and is being .restored, before:,
the damage occurred. For the purposes of this .definition "substan-
tial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of
Any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building .
commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the structure.
The'term does not,' however, include either:
(1) any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing
state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are
solely necessary to assure safe living conditions, or
(2) any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of
Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places.
"Variance" . means.a grant of relief from the requirements of this law which
permits construction in a manner, that would otherwise be prohibited by
this law:
SECTION 3.0
3.1 LANDS TO WHICH THIS LAW APPLIES
This law shall apply to all" areas of special flood hazards . within
the Town of Cortlandville.
3.2 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL
FLOOD HAZARD
The areas of special flood hazard identified by , the Federal
Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled
"The Flood Insurance Study for the Town of Cortlandville", dated February
15, 1983, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps is hereby adopted
by reference and declared to be a part of this law. The Flood Insurance
Study is on file at the Cortlandville Town Hail, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland,
N. Y. 13045.
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3.3 PENALTIES FOR NONCOM PLltio,% Z
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this law
and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this law by
failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of
conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall
constitute a violation. Any person who violates this law or fails to comply
with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not
more than $250.00 or imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both, for
each violation, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in
the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town of Cortlandville
from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy
any violation.
3.4 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The degree of flood protection required by this law is considered reason-
able for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and
engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare
occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes.
This law does not imply that land outside the area of special flood hazards
or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood
damages. This law shall not create liability on the part of Town of
Cortlandville, any officer or employee thereof or the Federal Insurance
Administration, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this law
or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
SECTION 4.0
ADMINISTRATION
4.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
A Development Permit shall be obtained before ,construction or development
begins within any area of special flood hazard established in Section 3.2.
Application for a Development permit shall be made on forms furnished by
the. Zoning Officer of the Town of Cortlandville and may include, but not
be limited to; plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, lo-
cation, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question; existing or pro-
posed structures, fill, storage of material, drainage facilities; and the lo-
cation of the foregoing.
4.2 DESIGNATION OF THE ZONING OFFICER.
The Zoning Officer of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby appointed to ad-
minister and implement this law by granting or denying development permit
applications in accordance with its provisions.
4.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ZONING OFFICER
Duties of the Zoning Officer shall include, but not limited to:
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4.3-1 Permit Review
(1) Review all development permits to determine that the permit
requirements of this law have been satisfied.
(2) Review all development permits to determine that all neces-
sary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local govern-
mental agencies from which prior approval is required.
,(3) Review all development 'permits in the area of special flood
hazard except. in the coastal high hazard area to determine if the proposed
development adversely affects the flood carrying capacity of the area of
special flood hazard. For the purposes of this law, "adversely affects"
means that 'the cumulative effect of."the proposed development when com-
. biped with all other existing and anticipated development will not increase
the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one (1) foot at any
point.
4.3-2 Use Of Other Base Flood Data
When base flood elevation data has not been provided in accordance with
Section 3.2, BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD
HAZARDS. the, Zoning Officer shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize
any, base 'flood elevation data available . from . a federal, state or other
source, in order to administer Sections 5.2-1, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, Resi-
dential Construction, and 5.2-2, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, Nonresidential Con-
struction.
4.3=3 Information To Be Obtained And Maintained
(1) Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean
sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substan-
tially. improved structures.
(2). For all new substantially improved floodproofed structures:
(i) verify and record the actual, elevation ,(in relation to
mean sea level), .and
(ii) maintain the floodproofing. certifications required in
Section 4.1 (3).
4.3-4 Alteration of Watercourses
(1) Notify _adjacent communities and the New York State De-
partment of Environmental Conservation prior to any altet ation or relo-
cation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the
Federal Insurance Administration.
(2) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or
relocated portion of said watercourse so . that the flood carrying capability
is not diminished.
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4.3-5 Interpretation of FIRM Boundaries
Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the bound-
aries. of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there ap-
pears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field con-
ditions).
The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a rea-
sonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in Section 4.4.
4.4 VARIANCE PROCEDURE
(1) The Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and de-
cide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this law
consistent with the standards of Section 60.6 of the Rules and Regulations
of the National Flood Insurance Program 44 CFR 60.
SECTION 5.0
PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
5.1 GENERAL STANDARDS
In all areas of special flood hazards the following standards are required:
5.1-1 Anchoring
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the struc- -
ture.
(2) All mobile homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, col-
lapse, or lateral movement by providing over -the -top and frame ties to
ground anchors. Specific requirements shall be that:
(i) over -the -top ties be provided at each of the four corners
of the mobile home, with two additional ties per side at
intermediate locations, with mobile homes less than 50 feet
long requiring only one additional over -the -top tie per side;
(ii) frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with
five additional ties per side at intermediate points, with mo-
bile homes less than 50 feet long requiring only four addi-
tional ties per side;
(iii) all components of the anchoring system be capable of
carrying a force of 4,800 pounds; and,
(iv) any additions to the mobile home be similarly anchored
5.1-2 Construction Materials and Methods
(1) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
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(2) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be
constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage. .
5.1-3 Utilities
(1) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be de-
signed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(2) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be de-
signed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into
the systems and discharge from the systems into flood waters; and
(3) On -site waste ' disposal systems shall be located to avoid im-
pairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
5.1-4 Subdivision Proposals
(1) All subdivision proposals shall be consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage;
(2) All subdivision proposals shall; have public utilities and fa-
cilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water ' systems located and con-
structed to minimize flood damage;
(3) All subdivision proposals shall have adequate drainage pro-
vided to reduce exposure to flood damage; and,
(4) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision
proposals and other proposed development which contain at least 50 lots or
5 acres (whichever is less).
5.2-1 Residential Construction
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential
structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or
above base flood elevation.
5.2-2 Nonresidential Construction
New construction and substantial improvement of any commer-
cial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall either have
the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of the base
flood elevation; or, together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities,
shall:
(1) be floodproofed so that below the base flood level the struc-
ture is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of
water;
(2) have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic
and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and
(3) be certified by a registered professional engineer or archi-
tect that the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Such certifications
shall be provided to the official as set forth in Section 4.3-3(2).
5.2-3 Mobile Homes
5.142). (1) Mobile homes shall be anchored in accordance with Section
(2) For new mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions;
for expansions to existing mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions;
for existing mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions where the re-
pair, reconstruction or improvement of the streets, utilities and pads equals
or exceeds 50 percent of value of the streets, utilities and pads before the
repairs, reconstruction or improvement has commenced; and for mobile
homes not placed in a mobile home park or mobile home subdivision, require
that:
(i) stands or lots are elevated on compacted fill or on pil-
ings so that the lowest floor of the mobile home will be at
or above the base flood level;
(ii) adequate surface drainage and access for a hauler are
provided; and,
(iii) in the instance of elevation on pilings, that:
-lots are large enough to permit steps,
-piling foundations are placed in stable soil nor more
than ten feet apart, and
-reinforcement is provided for pilings more than six
feet above the ground level.
(3) No mobile home shall be placed in a floodway, except in an
existing mobile home park or an existing mobile home subdivision.
5.3 FLOODWAYS
Located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 3.0 are
areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely haz-
ardous area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, poten-
tial projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply:
(1) Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, sub-
stantial improvements, and other development unless a technical evaluation
demonstrates that encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood
levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
(2) If Section 5.3(1) is satisfied, all new construction and sub-
stantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduc-
tion provisions of Section 5.0 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUC-
TION.
(3) Prohibit the placement of any mobile homes, except in an
existing mobile home park or existing mobile home subdivision.
(4) In all areas of special flood hazard in which base flood ele-
vation data has been provided and no floodway has been designated, the
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cumulative effect of any proposed development, when combined with all
other existing and anticipated development, shall not increase the Ovate
surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.
SECTION 6.0
6.1 This Local Law shall take effect in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law. h thi
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hazard areas', was introduced at the June 19, 1983 meeting of
the Town.Board, and
WHEREAS, said Local Law has been in its final form upon
the desks of the members at least seven days exclusive
of Sunday prior to this date, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing thereon has been held before this
Town Board', after publication of notice thereof as required
by law, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 2 for the Year 1983 is hereby
passed and enacted in the following form:
Wednesday, July 61, 1983
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A discussion was held reviewing the status of the
trailer used at the park and donated by the Jaycees. No
action was taken.
RESOLUTION # 155 AUTHORIZED ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS
ETC. FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR POLKVILLE AREA
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman 0:'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
prepare RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is hereby authorized and
plans for directed to prepare a general plan', report and map for
Polkville providing a sewer improvement in the Polkville area for
Sewer the proposed Polkville Motel project and to submit
Project the same to this Board and to the State Department of
Health for approval', all in accordance with Sections
209-Q (2) and 209-C of the Town Law.
Wayne Currie reported that the motel project in
Polkville has been started and is beyond the proposed level.
Ken Andrews asked if the new ag exemption would have
new an impact on residential owners in regards to taxes.
exemptions Supervisor Nadolski reported in the affirmative
and this will be addressed at the next meeting.
There being no further business, Councilman 0,'Donnell
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to adjourn
the meeting. All voting aye!, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
IFes ctfully lubmi ted,
Pauline H. Parker',
Town Clerk, Town of
Cortlandville
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