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Home My WebLink About01-02-1985Wednesday, January 2, 1985 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 Ray Thorpe Councilman Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Assessor, David Briggs; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Justice, Donald Eaton; Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Water and Sewer Sup't., Fred Walker, Sr.; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush, Jr. and newsreporter Brian Newman from the Cortland Standard. Also present was Town resident Richard Tupper. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M.. Councilman O'Donnell made a -motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce to approve the minutes of December 5, 1984 and December 17, 1984, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 1 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FINAL 1984 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted shall be the final payments of the 1984 budget, and have been audited and shall be paid as follows: GENERAL FUND Vouchers # 598-607 $ 2,456.46 ® HIGHWAY " # 228-235 8,619.71 WATER FUND Ij# 178-182 1,960.82 SEWER FUND # 91 4,881.26 i Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to recbive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of November 27, 1984, as received. All voting aye, the motion was carried. audit of vouchers Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 2 - Supervisor Nadolski gave those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Water and Sewer Sup't., Fred Walker, Sr. apprised the Polk:ville Town Board that he has had to have the company that install - sewer ed the sewer pump at Polkville return to make :repairs. This preventative was covered under warranty. maintenance They have a preventative maintenance program in which they would come twice a year and pull the pumps and check everything out. The cost is $ 300.00 per year. He recommended that this be done. Mr. Walker also requested that the town purchase an electric electric hoist to install on the back of his pick-up truck hoist so that he would have a way to pull the pump if necessary. sewer dept. A discussion followed whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that we buy the maintenance contract. Supervisor Nadolski will discuss this with the company representative. Reports of various departments are on the table or are available, upon request, in the Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by T.V. Comm. Councilman Pierce to receive and file the Cable TV Commiss- reports ion reports for October and November that were received from Jack Buttino. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 2 APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR - 1985 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce 1985 Salary VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED schedule BE IT RESOLVED that the following salary schedule of elected and appointed employees.for the year 1985 is hereby approved as follows: Warren Manning Edwin O'Donnell Raymond Thorpe Melvin Pierce Donald Eaton Mardis Kelsen Stanley Nadolski ,f ,f Pauline Parker TITLE Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Justice Court Clerk Supervisor Budget Officer Town Clerk SALARY 2037.76 2037.76 2037.76 2037.76 20127.84, 10102.30 14990.99 1364.99 15298.31 RT -TATT WVT.V 78.37 78.37 78.37 78.37 774.14 388.55 576.57 52.50 588•39 1 1 • Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 3 1985 SALARY SCHEDULE CON'T. NAME TITLE SALARY BI-WEEKLY June Bradshaw Dep.T.Clerk 9918.57 381.48 Susan Weatherby Bookkeeper 10602.06 407.77 Edna Puzo Secretary 10618.04 408.38 Don Fowler Zoning 12493.00 480.50 Carl Bush Jr. Hwy Supt. 20997•00 807.57 Fred Walker Sr. Water Supt. 19056.15 732.92 Alice Blatchley His 936.00 78.00/mo. Sherry Davenport PT Court Clerk 4.76/hr. Carole Stehm PT Town Clerk 3.84/hr. David Briggs Assessor 20766.00 798.69 HIGHWAY NAME TITLE BI-WEEKLY HOUR OT Moses Abdallah MEO 523.49 6.54 9.81 Jody Button MEO 523.49 6.54 9.81 Paul Leet MEO 523.49 6.54 9.81 Leslie Smith MEO 523.49 6.54 9.81 Robert Atkins MECH 562.43 7.03 10.65 William Hayes MECH 590.00 7.37 11.06 James Grant MEO 445.18 5.56 8. 4 Rondell Hurlbert Fred Walker Jr. MECH MEO 480.00 590.00 6.00 7.37 9.00 11.06 MISCELLANEOUS Grievance Review 20.00/Meeting Zoning Board of Appeals 18.36/Chairman 15.75/Secretary 12.24/Board Planning Board 24.49/Chairman 24.49/Secretary 18.36/Board RESOLUTION # 3 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES TO BALANCE ACCOUNTS OF THE 1984 BUDGET ® Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the budget officer is hereby authorized balance and directed to transfer monies to balance the accounts of 1984 the Town of Cortlandville for 1984 as follows: accounts Transfer a total of $ 11,518.51 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus balance in General Fund A: A1990.4 (Contingent) $ 11,518.51 41 Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 4 TO the following appropriation accounts having a deficit balance in General Fund A: A1410.2 (Town Clerk -equipment) $ 35.00 A1420.4 (Attorney -contractual) 49.66 A1440.1 (Engineer -salary) 1,322.84 A1440.4 (Engineer -contractual) 109.78 A1910.4 (Insurance -contractual) 8,897.00 A3020.4 (Public Safety) 307.98 A9060.8 (Health Ins.) 747.37 A5010.4 (Hwy Supt-contractual) 48.88 $ '11., 518.51 Transfer a total of $ 4,877.76 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus balance in General Fund B: B1990.4 (Contractual) $ 4,877.76 TO the following appropriation accounts having a deficit balance in General Fund B: B1910.4 (Insurance) $ 3,061.00 B7140.4 (Playgrounds -Recreation) 827.34 B7310.4 (Youth Programs) 900.00 B8021.1 (Zoning Commission -Salary) 73.37 B9030.8 (Social Security) 16.05 $ ,877.7 Transfer a total of $ 4,333.07 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus in Highway Machinery (DM): DM5130.1 (Hwy Machinery -Salary) $ 4,333.07 TO the following appropriation accounts having; a deficit balance in Highway Machinery (DM): DM5130.2 (Hwy Machinery -Equipment) $ 4,200.00 DM9030.8 (Hwy Machinery -Social Security) 133.07 $ 4,333.07 Transfer a total of $ 2,697.67 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus balance in Highway Snow (DS): DS5142.1 (Hwy Snow -Salary) 2,697.67 TO the following account having a deficit balance in Highway Snow tDS): DS5142.4 (Hwy Snow -Contractual) L 2,697.67 0 1 1 Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 5 1 Transfer a total of $ 6,021.66 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus balance in the Water Fund: F8320.4 (Supply Power Pumping- $ 6,021.66 Contractual) TO the following appropriation accounts having a deficit balance in the Water Fund: F8320.2 (Supply Power Pumping- $ 1,338.17 Equipment) F8340.2 (Transmission, Distribution- 2,919.97 Equipment) F8340.4 (Transmission, Distribution- 1,354.82 Contractual) F906o.8 (Health Ins.) 351.32 F9710.7 (Bond Interest) 57.38 $ 6,021.66 Transfer a total of $ 2,209.45 from the following appropria- tion account having a surplus balance in the Sewer Fund: G8130.4 (Treatment & Disposal- $ 2,209.45 Contractual) TO the following accounts having a deficit balance in the Sewer Fund: G9710.7 (Bond Interest) $ 2,209.45 A letter received from Leon Reed of EDA was reviewed. It was decided that in accordance with the time schedule approved for the Water System Inprovement project, the next step would require a public hearing. RESOLUTION # 4 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING -WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE McLEAN ROAD LUKER ROAD INDUSTRIAL AREA OF THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning ® VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on January 21, 1985 at 4:30 P.M. to discuss the Water System Improve- ment Project for the McLean RoadAuker Road Industrial Area. water improvemen project 6 Wednesday, January 2;, 1985 Page 6 RESOLUTION # 5 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN DCO CONTRACT FOR 1985 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED approve BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized 1985 DCO to sign the DCO contract with the SPCA for 1985. Contract is RESOLUTION # 6 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF THOMPSON'S MOTEL AND TRAILER PARK PERMIT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Renew BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized Thompsons and directed to issue a trailer park renewal permit for Trailer one year, to Melvin I.and Philip D. Simon for Thompson'.s Park Motel and Trailer Park, as they have submitted the proper fee, contingent upon receiving an approved certificate from the Board of Health. RESOLUTION # 7 REAPPOINT CHARLES FINN TO CORTLANDVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED appoint BE IT RESOLVED that Charles Finn be, and he hereby is, Charles Finn reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year Z.B.A. term commencing January 1, 1985 and expiring December 31, 1989. RESOLUTION # 8 REAPPOINT ROBERT KELLY TO CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED appoint BE IT RESOLVED that Robert Kelly be, and he hereby is, Robert Kelly reappointed to the Cortlandville Planning Board for a five C'ville year term commencing January 1, 1985 and expiring December Ping. Bd. 31, 1989. RESOLUTION # 9 REAPPOINT MELVIN PIERCE AS DEPUTE' SUPER- VISOR AND ADOPT SALARY Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED appoint BE IT RESOLVED that Melvin H. Pierce be, and he hereby is, deputy reappointed as Deputy Supervisor for one year commencing supervisor January 1, 1985 and expiring December 31, 198>, and 1 Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he shall be compensated $ 10.00 for each time he acts in the stead of the supervisor, which compensation shall be in addition to any other compensation he may have received as town officer, town official or town employee. (Town Law Article 3, Section 42) ® RESOLUTION # 10 REAPPOINT ALICE BLATCHLEY AS TOWN HISTORIAN Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Alice Blatchley.be, and she hereby is, appoint reappointed as Town Historian for one year commencing historian January 1, 1985 and expiring December 31, 1985. RESOLUTION # 11 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN PHILLIP R. RUMSEY-LEGAL COUNSEL Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Town Law Section 20 (2) (b) this Board hereby employs and retain the services of Phillip R. Rumsey, with offices at 25 South Main Street, Homer, New York, to provide such professional services and advice as this Board may require for the year 1985, on a basis not to exceed the total amount of $ 14,000.00, and shall be paid from A1420.1, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with said Phillip R. Rumsey for said services effective January 1, 1985. RESOLUTION # 12 APPOINT STANLEY NADOLSKI AS CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Stanley Nadolski is hereby appointed custodian of the Town Hall for the year 1985, and shall be paid from A 1620.4, not to exceed $ 425.72. RESOLUTION # 13 REAPPOINT DON FOWLER AS TOWN OF CORTLAND- VILLE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER appoint attorney appoint custodian 6. Wednesday, January 2, 1985 ■ 3 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED appoint BE IT RESOLVED that Don Fowler be, and he hereby is, code enforce- reappointed Code Enforcement Officer for one year ment officer commencing January 1, 1985 and expiring December 31, 1985. • A discussion was held regarding a barn located at barn-Rt #281 Route 281 which has partially falle.n down. This is very falling unsightly and also hazardous. down Zoning Officer, Don Fowler said he contacted the County Health Department concerning this. They suggested that a letter be sent to the owner, who is Edward Phalen, stating that something must be done with the structure. It must be proven that the structure is unsafe and unsanitary. He could be ordered to remove or demolish the structure as stated in the uniform building code. RESOLUTION # 14 AUTHORIZE ZONING OFFICER, DON FOWLER TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION ON ROUTE 281 STRUCTURE Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Ed Phalen BE IT RESOLVED that Zoning Officer, Don Fowler is hereby Barn authorized and directed to take immediate action by writing a letter to Edward Phalen and instruct him to remove or demolish the structure which has partially fallen down, as it is unsafe, within a limited time period. RESOLUTION # 15 AUTHORIZE FRED WALKER, JR. SALARY BE BASED ON AN(IHDNRLY RATE Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Fred Walker JrWHEREAS Frederick Walker, Jr. was an employee of the Water hourly Department and was paid a -yearly salary, and ra to WHEREAS he is now working as an employee of the Highway Department, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that commencing January 1, 1985, Frederick Walker, Jr"s. salary shall be based at an hourly rate. Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 9 C7 E C RESOLUTION # 16 ESTABLISH MILEAGE RATE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES USED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR 1985 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage rate to be paid by the 1985 Town for pe7-sonal vehicles used for Town business is mileage rate hereby established at .230 per mile commencing January 1, 1985 and expiring December 31, 1985. RESOLUTION # 17 SETTING ELECTION INSPECTORS RATE FOR 198 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Election Inspectors appointed for election 1985 shall be paid an hourly rate of $ 3.35; $ 5.00 for inspectors attending school and the chairman an additional $ 5.00 rate for 1985 per day. RESOLUTION # 18 AUTHORIZE REGULAR MEETINGS TO BE HELD THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Town Board regular of the Town of Cortlandville shall be held the first meetings Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 �985 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if such day falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day. RESOLUTION # 19 AUTHORIZE THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH FOR SPECIAL MEETING Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the third Monday of each month, a special special meeting will be held at 4:30-p.m. at the Town Hall, meetings 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with the exception of meemeet June, July and August, and the time is at 4:00 p.m., for 1985 the sole purpose of taking advantage of early payment discounts given by some vendors, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if such day falls on a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day, and I U Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 10 Co r tl and S t andard 1985 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED all bills shall be submitted to the Town Clerk prior to the 10.th of each month for processing. RESOLUTION # 20 DESIGNATE THE CORTLAND STANDARD AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Co»tland Standard be, and it hereby is, designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Cortlandville for the year 1985. RESOLUTION # 21 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR THE YEAR 1985 AND AUTHORIZE INVESTMENTS OF TOWN MONIES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED depositories BE IT RESOLVED that the following banks be, and they hereby for 1985 are, designated as the depositories for the various accounts as follows: First National Bank of Cortland General Account (Whole Town) General Account (Town Outside) Town Clerk Account Highway Account Trust and Agency Account Tax Collection Account Justice Account Water Fund Sewer Fund Marine Midland Bank Federal Revenue Sharing Account AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following banking institutio.ns,,if authorized by law, shall be designated as depositories of Town funds and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to deposit Town funds in any or all of the banking institutions in accordance with Section 29 (2) of the Town Law: 1. First National of Cortland 2. Marine Midland. Bank 3. Key Bank of Central New York 4. Lincoln Bank and Trust Company 5. Cortland Savings Bank 6. Merchants National Bank 7. Dime Savings and Loan Association 8. Citizens Savings Bank Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 11 RESOLUTION # 22 AUTHORIZE, EXTENSION OF THE SUPERVISOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 60 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1984 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize extend the Town Clerk to accept the Supervisor's Annual Financial annual Report to the State Comptroller, 60 days after the close of report the fiscal year 1984, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall cause a notice tub be published within ten (10)_ days after receipt thereof, stating that a copy of such report is on file in the Town Clerk's office and available for public inspection and copying, in accordance with Town .Law, Section 29, Article 10-A, amended June 29,, 1979. RESOLUTION # 23 DESIGNATE TOWN BOARD TO AUDIT BOOKS FOR 1984 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED the records of Town Officials and employees audit for 1984, shall be audited by Town Board members, by books January 20, 1985. The Board members will audit the records for 1984- as follows: Supervisor's office - Warren Manning Town Clerk's office - Edwin O'Donnell Justice's office - Melvin Pierce Highway, Water & Sewer Fund - Raymond Thorpe RESOLUTION # 24 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF HIGHWAY MONIES .FOR 198 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the agreement for the expenditures of Highway Highway monies in accordance of Section 284, Highway Law, was Monies submitted for signature for the year 1985, Agreement for 1985 WHEREAS such agreement has been reviewed by all members of the Cortlandville Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that such agreement be signed by the Super- visor and Town Highway Superintendent and also the Council- men. Wednesday, January 2, 1985 Page 12 Supervisor Nadolski advised that we need a delegate Assoc of Towns and alternate to attend the Association of Towns Annual delegate Meeting.Th(Erupervisor stated he was not going. Unless some- one should change their mind, it appears that no one is going. No action was taken. RESOLUTION # 25 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN LIBRARY CONTRACTS FOR THE YEAR 1985 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Library BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized Contracts and directed to .sign the contract with the McGraw Lamont for 1985 Memorial Library for the year 1985, and BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the Cortland Free Library contract for 1985, contingent upon the possibility of having a Cortlandville representative on the Cortland Free Library Board, and RESOLVED that the total fee for Cortland Free Library shall be in the amount of $ 29,400.00, to be paid in. monthly payments from B7410.4, and the McGraw Lamont Library shall be in the amount of $ 2,960.00 to be paid in quarterly payments from B7410.4, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Attorney is hereby requested to prepare the 1985 Library contracts. RESOLUTION # 26 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS IN LIVERPOOL Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED monthly BE IT RESOLVED that Code Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, meetings is hereby authorized to attend the monthly meetings of the zoning officer New York State Building Officials, Central Chapter at Liverpool, New York, the third Thursday of each month, as time permits, for the year 1985, and RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed subject to audit by the Town Board. Ll • 1 • 1 i3 Wednesday, January 2, 1985 1 - Page 13 RESOLUTION # 27 REAPPOINT MEMBERS TO THE CORTLANDVILLE RECREATION COMMITTEE Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the following members are hereby • reappointed to the Recreation Committee of the Town of 1985 Cortlandville for the year 1985 as follows: Recreation committee Kenneth Andrews Jane Zogg Ron Rocco Gary Decker Warren Bartholomew Carl Leach John Catalano RESOLUTION # 28 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO GO OUT FOR BID - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and bidding directed to go out for bid on the Water System Improvements water Project. improvement project RESOLUTION # 29 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH STATE AID RECREATION PROGRAM FOR TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE AND VILLAGE OF McGRAW Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and sign youth directed to sign the applications for the NYS Division for programs Youth to apply for State Aid for Youth Programs for 1985 for Town of Cortlandville and Village of McGraw, and forward to the necessary agencies. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.. /Resp ctfull subm'tted, Pauline H. Parker, Town Clerk