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Home My WebLink About05-21-19841112 Monday, May 21, 1984 Page 1 SPECIAL MEETING A Special 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 -L-+adolski Councilman Melvin Pierce Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk,'Pauline Parker Others present were -Deputy Town -Clerk, June Bradshaw; Assessor, David Briggs; Engineer, Peter Novelli; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Attorney, Phil Rumsey; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush and Recreation chairman, Ken Andrews. Supervisor Nadolski called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. RESOLUTION # 102 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS audit of Motion by Councilman O'Donnell ouchers Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers #181 - 184 $ 4,991.92 Highway # 73 - 78 1,091.89 Water Fund # 73 - 76 2,728•71 Sewer Fund # 26 - 30 6,635.33 RESOLUTION # 103 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE NEW TRUCK - WATER & SEWER DEPT. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED new pick WHEREAS the purchase of a new pick-up truck for the water truck and sewer dep't. was authorized per Town Board Resolution water & sewer #51 on February 1, 1984, and the truck.has arrived, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that $5,739.96 shall be transferred from water surplus funds to F8340.2 and $2,869.97 shall be transferred from sewer surplus funds to G8120.2 to pay • for the new pick-up truck purchased for the water and sewer department. RESOLUTION # 104 AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF SUMMER RECREATION DIRECTOR Motion by Councilman Pierce appoint Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell summer VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED recreation WHEREAS applications have been received and reviewed by director the recreation committee for a part time summer recreation director, therefore, 9 3. 3 Monday, May 21, 1984 Page 2 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize hiring John Pilato, 21 Lamont Circle, Cortland, N.Y., as the part-time summer recreation director at a salary of $1,400.00, of which'$1,200. shall be paid from B7140.1 and the remainder from B7140.4 as the job description this year also includes minor maintenance work and mowing. RESOLUTION # 105 AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF GIRLS COACH FOR RECREATION ® Motion by Councilman Pierce appoint Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell girls VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED coach Recreatior BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize the hiring of Judy Bowers as coach for the girls, ages 8 - 13 teams, for a sum of $?0.00, to be paid from B7140.1 RESOLUTION # 106 AUTHORIZE DAVID BRIGGS TO CONDUCT A TRAINING COURSE AT PLATTSBURG Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Assessor, David Briggs, is hereby Assessor authorized to attend and conduct an assessors training training course on commercial property at Plattsburg, N.Y. on course May 17 - 18, 1984, at no expense to the town. RESOLUTION # 107 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR, ENGINEER & HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO ATTEND SCHOOL AT CORNELL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski, Engineer, Peter highway Novelli and Highway Sup't., Carl Bush are hereby authorized school at to attend a highway school at Cornell on June 4, 5, 6, 1984 Cornell at a cost of $25 each, and RESOLVED that the expense incurred.by same, be reimbursed., subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 108 AMEND RESOLUTION #92 OF MAY 2, 1984 ® Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution #92 adopted on May 2, 1984 correct i.s'hereby amended as follows: Abstract #5 shall be corrected,abstrac� as the voucher in the water fund for/postage, in the amount of $4.509shall be paid from General Fund A1670.4 Monday, May 21, 1984 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 109 ALL POSTAGE COST ASSIGNED TO A1670.4- Motion by Gouncilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED postage BE IT RESOLVED that all postage cost incurred by any A1670.4 department within the town shall assign that expense to General Fund A1670.4 and shall not be changed with- • out the written consent of the fiscal officer. Engineer, Peter Novelli, discussed his findings Allen Dr. relating to reconstruction of roads in the town. For road roads with a low level of traffic such as Allen Drive, it would be best to add a,gravel base and cover it with oil and stone. This would last for about a_five-year period, Engineer Novelli recommended that we postpone Allen Dr. installing sewers in the area of Allen Drive until sewers the residents of that area submit a request for such,: A discussion followed concerning the access lane fire lane at the end of Allen Drive which crosses over to Chelsea Allen Dr. Apts. This was supposed to be a dead end street with a fire lane and not to be used for general traffic. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to table the matter It was the consensus of the Town Board that the fireman and the managers of Village Terrace and Chelsea Apts. should be requested to attend a meeting to allow their input of the problem. It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain the fire lane. RESOLUTION # 110 FILE CERTIFICATE OF NO REQUEST FOR A REFERENDUM TO CREATE A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR WATER IMPROVEMENTS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Water Capital WHEREAS on January 5, 1983 the Town Board adopted a Reserve Fund resolution creating a Capital Reserve Fund to finance the certificate cost of construction, reconstruction and acquisition for water improvements, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that no request for a referendum was • petitioned by the residents of the Town and a certificate shall be filed stating such. RESOLUTION # 111 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR NEW AND USED ROAD ROLLER authorize Motion by Councilman Pierce bid for Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell road VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED roller WHEREAS it has been discovered that the cores did not compact properly on some roads in the town, which either the material cooled too quickly or the roller was not heavy enough, and Monday, May 21, 1984 page 4 WHEREAS the highway sup't. has reported that it would cost $2800 a month to rent a roller for road construction, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized to advertise for bid, both a new and used vibrating roller, to be used for road construction. ® Ken Andrews reported that he has inquired several places and found that it would cost about $300 each to recreation purchase new basketbalackboards, rims and nets for the recreation area at Blo gett Mills and Lamont Circle. He areas has ordered the rims'and nets and will make the backboards. He requested help from the highway dep't. to install them. He has also repaired the roof on the shelter at Lamont Circle. He reported that a low limb needs to be removed from a tree near the entrance at Lamont Circle Park. The Highway Sup't'. was requested to have his crew clean up remove the limb and also to clean up the debris in the debris at bushes at the Lamont Circle playground area. Upon Lamont completion, signs will be posted. Hopefully the signs will Circle put a stop to people dumping grass clipping etc. there. Park Supervisor Nadolski asked if our zoning ordinance unsafe covered a problem of unsafe or unsightly buildings. He bldgs. expressed concern about a barn located on Rt. #281. Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, reported that this could be enforced by the fire prevention code and maintenance code. He has mentioned this problem to a fire chief, but he will pursue it further. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell, to recess the regular meeting and convene to executive session to discuss a matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The fol3owi.ng information was received from the Supervisors office. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to adjourn the special meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. ® The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully ubmitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk