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Home My WebLink About09-05-198425' :. 1 • 1 • 1 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW # 2 FOR 1984 SEWER ORDINANCE 7:30 P.M. A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of Cortlandville at 7:30 P.M. concerning proposed Local Law # 2 for 1984, providing for a Wastewater Discharge Law and further providing for the repeal of the Town of Cortland- ville Sewer District Ordinance enacted July 13, 1960 and all the amendments, thereto, as of the effective date of the new law. Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski Councilman Melvin Pierce Councilman!Ray Thorpe Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Justice, Donald Eaton; Assessor, David Briggs; Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo and Brian Newman from the Cortland Standard. Also present was Kenneth Andrews. The Public Hearing was opened by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M. The Town Clerk read the legal notice as follows: LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE LOCAL LAW NO. 2 FOR 1984 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held" before the Super- visor and Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, Cort- land County, New York at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Town of Cort- landville, New York on September 5, 1984 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. concerning proposed Local Law No. 2 for the Year 1984, providing for a Wastewater Discharge Law and further providing for the repeal of the Town of Cortlandville Sewer District Ordinance enacted July 13, 1960 and all the amendments thereto, as of the effective date of the new law. Dated: August 28, 1984 PAULINE PARKER, Clerk Town of Cortlandville 15 Terrace Road Cortland, New York 13045 204-1t Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 2 Supervisor Nadolski asked all board members if they had received and reviewed the material relating to this local law. All responded, yes. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the EPA requires that all towns that utitize the Sewer Treat- ment Plant should adopt the Wastewater Discharge Law which has been adopted by the City of Cortland. This local law would also include our present sewer ordinance. The supervisor stated that the Town Board may pass a resolution to set or change fees, rules or regulations in the future. The Attorney advised that a public hearing should be held before any changes are made. Present sewer rates will remain the same. A discussion was held regarding how many copies would be needed now to be available for the public, or if a fee would be charged. The decision will be made during the regular meeting. There being no further questions or comments from -those in attendance. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce to close the public hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The hearing was closed at 7:40 P.M.. • • 1 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 7:40 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 Stanley Nadolski presiding. Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski Councilman Melvin Pierce Councilman Ray Thorpe Councilman Warren Manning ® Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney Phillip Rumsey; Justice, Donald Eaton; Assessor, David Briggs; Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo and Newsreporter Brian Newman from the Cortland Standard. Also present was Kenneth Andrews. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:40 P.M.. Supervisor Nadolski gave the privilege of the floor to Councilman Pierce. privilege of floor to Councilman Pierce presented a plaque to Kenneth M. Pierce Andrews for the work and the true dedication he has given to'make the Cortlandville Citizens Park a reality and a continued success1Mr. Andrews expressed his thanks. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting adjourn reg. meeting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski opened the'Public Hearing regarding open Local Law # 2 for 1984 concerning the sewer ordinance. P. Hearing (sewer ordin) Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to reopen the regular meeting. All voting reopen aye, the motion was carried. meeting Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman file Thorpe to receive and file the minutes of August 1, 1984 and minutes August 20, 1984, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 954 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 2 Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council - file man Thorpe to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Planning Bd. Board minutes of July 31, 1984, as received. All voting minutes aye, the motion was carried. pay vouchers RESOLUTION # 158 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell 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 # 333 - 364 $ 10,640.75 Highway if# 136 - 149 5,695.05 Water Fund # 126 - 132 2,179.34 Sewer Fund # 55 - 61 17,808.18 Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the )rivile e of privilege of the floor. g Mr. Kenneth Andrews was given the privilege of the floor floor. He understood that William Porter was going to add K. Andrews more buildings to his Plaza on Groton Ave. If this was true could something be done about the road behind the Groton Ave. Shopping Plaza. Supervisor Nadolski explained that the road was privately owned and the -town couldn't do anything about it. It was suggested that if enough customers complained to the store owners about the condition of the road, maybe something would be done. A discussion was held regarding the conditions etc. at the Groton Ave. Plaza. Tax payments are not paid in a timely manner, nor are the water bills. Supervisor Nadolski reported that he recently discussed with the Mayor of the City of Cortland the matter of billing of water and sewer customers located in the Town but are now using City of Cortland services. If the city billed us in one sum, and we -billed -and collected from the customers, we now have provisions to collect, via taxes, for bills that are not paid. The city cannot'do this. The matter will be reviewed further. RESOLUTION # 159 AUTHORIZE KEN ANDREWS PERMISSION TO clean up MAINTAIN THE TRIANGLE ..AT ROUTE # 281 corner of 281 & 13 AND ROUTE # 13 AND GET PERMISSION FROM THE STATE FOR SAME Motion by Councilman Manning, Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS Ken Andrews has requested permission to spruce up the triangle at Route # 281 and Route # 13 as part of the park and recreation project, and 1 • 1 • 1 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 3 WHEREAS the Town.Board of the Town of Cortlandville, does approve the request, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Ken Andrews is hereby authorized to request permission from the state DOT to allow him to maintain t'fle triangle at the intersection of Route # 281 and Route # 13 for the future. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that he was contacted by the DPW from the City of Cortland. Their sewer cleaner needs repairs and is expected to be down for awhile. They requested permission to borrow ours in the case of an emergency. He told them yes bLt one of our men would go with the machine,if needed. A discussion followed whereby the Town Board requested the supervisor to contact Mayor Quinlan to make arrange- ments to adopt a mutual aid program between us. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man Thorpe to receive and file the August cable commission report from Jack Buttino. 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. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board as of January 1, 1985 Governor Cuomo signed into legislation that the installation of wood stoves and coal -burning stoves will require a permit and inspection. Discussion was held regarding who will issue the permits -and do inspections. Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, stated that Atlantic Inland will -be issuing the permits and making the inspections. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to table the discussion for further invest- igation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the notice of petition from New York Telephone Company. All voting aye, the motion was carried. City us e our sewer cleaner file Aug. cable report reports legislation regarding wood stoves file petition NY Telephone f'i) I 4 D Wednesday, September 5, 1984 ;Page 4 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by file Councilman Manning to receive and file the notice of petition petition from Downing Street, Ltd. All voting aye, the motion was Downing St. Lttarried. A letter was received from Mrs. Elizabeth Hannon regarding traffic conjestion at the Cortland County Air- • port. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by at airport Air- traffic conjestCouncilman Manning to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Two letters were received from Senator Alfonse D'Amato D'Amato stating his support to the Economic Development Administra- support tion for the water sy.6tem_improvements. Th4application EDA is presently undergoing legal review. Councilman O'Donnell made -� motion seconded by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the fetters. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council - file audit man O'Donnell to receive and file the audit report of report '83 examination for the year ending December 31, 1983 from the Office of State Comptroller. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce to receive and file the Certificate of Insurance file cert. from New York Atlantic Inland in the amount of $ 5 million. of ins. All voting aye, the motion was carried. NY Atlantic In. A short discussion was held regarding a letter received from Attorney Francis A. D.iscenza relating to unmowed grass and weeds on Bowling Green owned.by Niederhofer.There weeds is nothing in the Zoning ordinance to cover such a matter. Bowling Green The owner has been contacted with no action taken. Council- man Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file Mr. Discenza's letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. • Supervisor Nadolski stated he would answer Mr. Discenza's letter. r__7 A memo was read from Justice Donald Eaton advising of new working hours for his office. The new hours are 9:00 A.M. Justice to 5:00 P.M., subject to change at the convenience of the new hours Department head because each girl works at court. 25 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 5 A letter was received from State of New York Depart- new laws ment of Motor Vehicles Office of the Commissioner listing new amendments to the Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding Parking lots parking lots. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that on September 26, 1984, at 7:30 P.M: and 8:00 P.M., two (2) 2 Public public hearings will be held in the meeting room at Town Hearings Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York regarding the abandonment qualified abandonment of Kinney Hill Road and Hoxie Gorge of roads Road located in the Town of Cortlandville. Supervisor Nadolski would appreciate the Councilmen attending. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that the Cortland County Self -Insurance program will be increased Increase from $ 10,000 to $ 20,000. He has met i rith John Larkin Self -Ins . regarding this matter. Mr. Larkin explained the increase is because almost every community has had a serious accident or death in the volunteer fire departments, which the program covers. Mr. Nadolski has contacted the New York Self -Insurance program and they have all the information regarding each employee and they will get back to him in two weeks. RESOLUTION # 160 APFOIINT--LL'1.1_`_Ra;: alit_IIH;,1�S__;pOCz_:F�1�3Ut�-T TOR appoint FOR!J984,,,-- dog enumerat Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Laura Smith, be and she hereby is appointed as Dog Enumerator for 1984 at $ 1.00 per dog. RESOLUTION # 161 SIGN THE AGREEMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF sign HIGHWAY MONIES highway agreement Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the agreement for the expenditures of Highway monies in accordance of Section 284, Highway Law, was signed,by Acting Town Highway Sup't., DudleyHenry, for the year 1984, and WHEREAS, DudlEy Henry is no longer Acting Highway Sup't, and Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 6 WHEREAS the new agreement has been reviewed by all members of the Cortlandville Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Expenditure agreement be signed, by the Supervisor and Highway Sup't., Carl Bush, Jr. and also the Councilmen. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that Assesor Assessor, David Briggs attended the American Institute attend course of Real Estate Appraiser's :Course 1-B .at Dartmouth .College, at no cost to the Town. Karen Seibert has made a request for two sign._ to be erected on Route # 281 at the intersection of Route SPCA signs # 281 and McLean Road to show people where the SPCA shelter is. After much discussion, Supervisor Nadolski will contact Mrs. Seibert and discuss the matter further. No action was taken. RESOLUTION # 162 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM PETER A. resignation MORENUS FOR THE CORTLANDVILLE Peter Morenus ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the resignation from Peter A. Morenus, member of the Cortlandville Environmental Commission, is hereby accepted. (n1'2T,gAA0 C0a1L)7y R1VtlrRo10A1eQr1& /711t)�11Jq6ew-eiv7— eoaWC,,l j Don Fowler RESOLUTION # 163 AUTHORIZE DON -FOWLER TO ATTEND TWO CONFERENCES attend 2 meetings Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, is hereby authorized to attend the New York Planning Federation Annual Planning and Zoning Institute in Liberty, New York on September 30 October 2, 1984, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, is hereby authorized'to attend the New York State -Bldg. Official Conference,in Ellenville, New York on October 3, 1984- October 5, 1984, and 1 • L_J • I Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 7 254 .. RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 164 AUTHORIZE PHYSICAL FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES physical HIRED for new employees ® Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 1 BE IT RESOLVED that all new town employees shall be required to take a physical, and RESOLVED that all physicals shall be taken at Dr. Hayes office in Cortland, N.Y., at the expense of the town, to be effective immediately. A discussion was held regarding the lease agreement between the Town and the Cortlandville Fire Commissioners lease agree for the Municipal Bldg. Attorney Rumsey requested that the C'Ville Fir matter be tabled -for further investigation. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to table the matter for further study. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 165 ADOPTING LOCAL LAW # 2 FOR 1984 - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LAW adopt Local # 2 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe ROLL CALL VOTES: Supervisor Nadolski AYE Councilman Thorpe AYE Councilman Pierce AYE Councilman O'Donnell AYE Councilman Manning AYE ADOPTED SEE COPY OF LAW IN CODE BOOK AND ON FILE IN TOWN CLERK FILES. 2,60 Wednesday, September 5, 1984 Page 8 A discussion was held regarding the N.Y.S. Retirement Retirement Incentive Program. Supervisor Nadolski was approached program by one of the highway employees regarding this. The Town Board has to pass a Local Law or Resolution following the law of the state. Councilman Manning explained the program. The state has to designate who is.eligible. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council- man Thorpe to table the discussion for further study. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man Manning to recess the regular meeting and convene to recess executive session in the matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by adjourn Councilman Thorpe to adjourn the executive session and executive reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. ' NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the meeting. All voting adjourn meeting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.. R)tfuly submi ted, Pauline H. Parker, Town Clerk • F,1 0 1