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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-1984Wednesday, May 2, 1984 7:30 P.M. 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 Warren Manning ® Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney Phillip Rumsey; Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Engineer, Peter Novelli; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush, Jr.; Justice, Donald Eaton and Newsreporter Dick Camerano. Also present were Christine Eaton and Ken Andrews. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Stanley Nadolski at 7:30 P.M.'. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- accept man Pierce to accept the minutes of April 4, 1984 and April minutes 16, 1984, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a -motion, seconded by Councilman Planning Pierceto receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Bd. minutes minutes of March 27, 1984, as received. All voting aye, the motion was carried. ESOLUTION # 92 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: ® General Fund Vouchers # 144-180 $ 9,102.46 Highway # 57-72 3,563.63 Water Fund Sewer Fund # # 59-72 22-25 15,511.29 12,862.44 Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the privilege of the floor. audit of vouchers Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 2 Recreation Director, Ken Andrews apprised the Town Board that 4 applications for the summer director have Recreation been received. He stated that the job description has Summer been changed to include some minor maintance work at the Director park. Softball leagues are now forming. A sponsor has been found for a Babe Ruth team, which is new for the boys. Mr. Andrews expressed pleasure as many people have already made arrangements to utilize the park this summer, and has received many compliments regarding the park. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the Blodgett trees have been planted at the Blodgett Mills playground Mills and look ve ice. They have also requested that new playground. backboards h put up at the basketball court. Ken Andrews advised that Lamont Circle also needs new basketball backboards. It was agreed that both places would have new basketball backboards installed. The Blodgett Mills group also requested that the lawn be mowed. Supervisor Nadolski made a commitment to pay $ 10.00 per mowing and they will furnish the mower. Zoning Officer, Don Fowler reported on the following violations of the Town Zoning Ordiance. reports Louis Pierce -Gallagher Road. He wrote them a letter zoning regarding the junk vehicles on their property and they violations have complied. Kenneth Wood -Corner of McLean Road and Gracie Road - discussed with them the problem of junk cars and used snowmobiles. Zoning Officer read a letter from Mr. Wood stating that be would comply in regards to junk cars - no more than two unlicensed cars. The letter stated that hewas advised by Lelan Brookins, previous Town Clerk, that his small engine and sales service business existed before the Town zoning ordinance and was classified "grandfather" but he would not be allowed to expand, which he has not. The Zoning Officer reported that he has requested them to' clean it up to make it more sightly. Lawrence Aldrich -Corner of Lime Hollow and Gracie Road - discussed problem with junk cars. The have agreed to comply with the ordinance. A discussion followed whereby the Town Board expressed concern of other sites in the Town that have junk vehicles. They want our area to look attractive to people passing through and also to encourage new industry to locate in this area. The Town Board requested Attorney Rumsey to investigate the town ordinances and the vehicle and traffic law and report his findings at the special meeting on May 21, 1984. 1 • 1 • 1 1 • 1 Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 3 Reports were received from John L. Buttino of the March and April meetings with Cable TV Commission and Sammons Communications. Supervisor Nadolski has requested Mr. Buttino to check to see if residents of Blue Creek Road and Route 41 east of McGraw would be able to hook into the cable system..He has had many requests for cable hook up in that area. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the reports. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Reports of various departments are on the table or are available, upon request, in the` Clerk's office. S ammo ns Communications report Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Water Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the Appalachian System Regional Commission formal application for Water System Application Improvements. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski received information from Sec'y of State, Gail Shaffer, in regards to administration and enforcement regulations of the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Enforcement regulations will not be available until 1985. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Gouncil- man Thorpe, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the voting machine located at the Fire Station was damaged after the last voting took place. The Town Glerk notified those involved by letter. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 93 APPOINT 'ENGINEER AS CHAIRMAN OF UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION CODE COMMITTEE Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Gouncilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS a committee was appointed to receive all reports of inspectionsdone by Atlantic Inland in respect to the Uniform Fire Prevention Code, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the engineer is hereby authorized and directed to b6 the chairman of the committee named to review reports regarding the Uniform Fire Prevention Code. Fire Prevention code voting machine damaged appoint chairman f ire prevention code committee A letter was read expressing "thanks" from David Falso Recreation of the`Palm Gardens, Cortland, New York in regards to using Thank You the new recreation fields. Gouncilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 4 increase Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the bidding New York State Legislature recently increased the formal limits bidding limits. The limit for contract purchase is now increased from $ 3,000 to $ 5,000. Public Works contracts were increased from $ 5,000 to $ 7,000. Supervisor Nadolski advised that we have received polling notification that our revenue sharing could be affected places - if we did not provide some means for handicap people to • handicap enter into our polling places. It would be impossible to put a ramp at the site in Blodgett Mills because it is too close to the road, and they do not want the poll site changed. Supervisor Nadolski suggested that a survey be taken of those residents that are required to vote in Blodgett Mills to find out if there is a handicap voter there. If so, we could supply them with an absentee ballot. RESOLUTION # 94 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO DEVELOP PROGRAM FOR HANDICAP VOTERS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to develop the necessary interaction with those people who do not have access to a polling place, and see that they receive an absentee ballot. RESOLUTION # 95 AUTHORIZE JUSTICE DEPT. TO KEEP LAW BOOKS UPDATED Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ' ADOPTED justice BE IT RESOLVED that Justice is hereby authorized to purchase update law books for his department, and keep them updated for law books a cost of $ 35.00 per month, and RESOLVED that the cost of the books shall be paid from his contractual portion of the budget. RESOLUTION # 96 AUTHORIZE FUNDING OF PHASE 2 POLKVILLE • SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED authorize WHEREAS the contractor has completed the Polkville Sewer funding Project, and Phase II Polkville WHEREAS Phase 1 of the project shall be paid with funds Sewer received thru bonding with the First National Bank, therefore 209 Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 5 BE IT RESOLVED that Phase 2 of the'Polkville Sewer Project, with an approximate cost of $ 45,000, shall be paid from the sewer surplus fund, of which funds are available. RESOLUTION # 97 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POLKVILLE SEWAGE METERING SYSTEM ® Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS as a result of .-Didding for a sewage metering Polkville system for the Polkville Sewer, the lowest bid received was Sewage determined to be too high, and Metering System WHEREAS the engineer has .located a firm with the needed equipment at a lower price, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board_ does hereby authorize the purchase of a sewage metering system from Afta Controls, the cost not to exceed $ 3,600, of which will be a hydrosonic model. Engineer, Peter Novelli, reported that the sewage McLean meter system is now functioning properly at the McLean Trunk Line Trunk Line Sewer. The flow has come up apparently due to Sewer the Pall Trinity expansion. The City of Cortland Consultant has now approved this, so no change will be necessary. The motel at Polkville is now open. There are problems there between the developer and the franchise, but the town.is not involved. Engineer Novelli reported that Allen Drive was reconstructs scheduled for road reconstruction this year. Asphalt Allen Dr. recycling can be done for that area but he does not want to reconstruct the road now if the Town is going to install sewers in the near future. A discussion was held concerning adding a sewer line in that area. The engineer estimated that it would cost about $ 30,000 to extend the sewer lines about 1100 feet. This would tie into the McLean Road trunk line sewer and would also eliminate the private pumping station in that area. ® It was the consensus of the Town Board to proceed with a public hearing etc. to allow those residents to express their feelings and not to reconstruct the road until then. Supervisor Nadolski advised that the traffic to and fire from the apartments at. Chelsea are using the fire lame as an lanes access road. The developer was responsible to do the necessary for marking the road for emergency use only, and it was never completed. , 2,0 Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 6 A discussion followed concerning the responsibility of developers in regards'to fire lanes. The new fire prevention code will be reviewed for further imformation. The matter was tabled until the May 21, 1984 meeting for further investigation. RESOLUTION # 98 AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS FOR A SEWER EXTENSION ON OWEGO ST. EXT. Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED sewer WHEREAS Bernie Thoma and James,Valenti.ne have received extension approval from the Cortlandville Planning Board to construct Owego St. Ext. a nine unit rental building on Owego St. Ext., and WHEREAS they have requested an extension of the sewer line to accomodate their building, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that'the engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare plans for a sewer extension on Owego St. Ext., which shall include a cost sharing plan with the developer, and present to the Town Board for review. RESOLUTION # 99 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED transfer BE IT RESOLVED that the_Town Board does hereby authorize of funds the transfer of $ 239.95 from A1220 .4, Supervisor contractual, to A1220.2, Supervisor equipment, for the purchase of a chair. Supervisor Nadolski reviewed the new cross -training employee program. An employee of both the highway dep't. and the cross -training water and sewer dep't . have exchanged daily duties. If an program emergency situation should occur, both departments could have additional manpower. 1 n U RESOLUTION # 100 AUTHORIZE CARL BUSH TO ATTEND MEETING IN COOPERSTOWN • Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Highway Sup't. BE IT RESOLVED that Carl Bush, Highway Sup't., is hereby meeting authorized to attend a meeting on Short Span Bridges and Pavement Management in Cooperstown}on May 7,'1984, and RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed subject to audit by the Town Board. Wednesday, May 2, 1984 Page 7 Supervisor Nadolski reported on a discussion with dog Justice Eaton regarding whether a dog owner with a summons for an unlicensed dog should get his license before he summons appears before the Justice or after. Justice Eaton stated that it is important that they get the license first. Otherwise, they could pay the fine and still not license the dog. ® Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to adjourn the Town Board meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.. The following was received from the Supervisors office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council- man Thorpe, to reopen the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 101 AUTHORIZE PROPOSED 1984 DCO CONTRACT FORWARDED TO SPCA Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED proposed BE IT RESOLVED that the letter prepared by Attorney Rumsey 1984- regarding the proposed 1984 DCO contract is hereby approved, DCO and contract RESOLVED that the letter shall be sent to the SPCA and the SPCA Board of Directors. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. ® Respectfully su mitt ed, Pauline H. Parker, Town Clerk