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Home My WebLink About05-01-1985Wednesday, May 1, 1985 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville 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 Deputy Town Clerk June Bradshaw Absent: Town Clerk Pauline Parker Employees present were Attorney Phillip R. Rumsey; Assessor, David Briggs; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Highway Sup''t, Carl Bush and Justice;Donald Eaton. Others present were Town resid-ents, Ken Andrews; Joseph Di Lucci; Joseph Rosato; Bruno Yacovone; Christine Eaton, Ron Rocco and Newsreporter Brian Newman. Supervisor Nadolski called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council - approve man Manning, to approve the minutes of April 3, 1985, April minutes 15, 1985 and April 16, 1985, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of April 23, 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council - SEQUIN man Pierce to receive and file a letter to Dr. Michael letter Dillon, Director of Syracuse Development Center from Mr. William Clemens, as Chairman of the Cortlandville Planning Board, regarding the site of the SEQUIN facility. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to receive and file a letter to Dr. Michael SEQUIN Dillon, Director of Syracuse Development Center from Super - letter visor Stanley Nadolski recommending five (5) alternate sites for the SEQUIN facility. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 • 11 Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 2 bt3' i FL 1 L_I Councilman Pierce made.a motion, seconded by Council- man Manning to receive and file the March 1985 SPCA report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. SPCA Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council- SPCA man Thorpe to receive and file the April 1985 SPCA report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Pierce to receive and file the Sammons Communication reports for March 1985 from Jack Buttino.,All voting aye, the motion was carried. Reports of various departments are on the table for review, or are available upon request in the Clerk's office. RESOLUTION # 87 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 # 162 - 203 $ 8,272.90 Highway to# 79 - 99 13,175.12 Water Fund # 51 - 67 15,722.91 Sewer Fund # 20 - 22 27,611.86 Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Sammons report audit bills Ron Rocco of Bowling Green, wanted to publicly thank Ron Rocco Justice Donald Eaton, on behalf of himself and the citizens justice of the Town of Cortlandville for the fine service he has presented to the Town, particularly the DWI program. Joseph Rosato, Bruno Yacovone and Joseph Di Lucci of Vernon Drive, brought to the attention of the Town Board that the condition of the road on Vernon Drive is in need of repairs. Supervisor Nadolski asked Highway Sup't., Carl Bush to respond to the complaint. Mr. Bush stated that the road will be patched this year. The gentlemen also stated the sides of the road need something done because of the drain- age problems. Vernon Dr. road conditions 6, Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 3 Councilman Pierce suggested that Carl Bush, Cortland- ville Highway Sup't. and Robert Spada, Sup't.,of City of Cortland Public Works, get together and check the problem out and report back at the next meeting. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council - insurance man O'Donnell to receive and file the certificate of Hayes Ambl. insurance from Richard F. Purdy D/B/A Hayes Amublance Service. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by SCM Councilman Pierce to receive and file a letter from S.C.M. Foreign thanking the town for assistance in getting the formal Trade Zone application. approved for Foreign Trade Sub Zone. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file a letter from William Porter- W. Porter suggesting that the Town purchase a parcel of Groton Ave land from him at the Groton Avenue Plaza,to Plaza � give the town more operating room. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council - Assoc. of man Thorpe to receive and file a letter from the Associa- Towns - tion of Towns regarding the results of the 1980 Federal Revenue Dicennial Census, therefore increasing state aid. All voting Sharing aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 88 AUTHORIZE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE VOTING MACHINE AND MEETING ROOM FOR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED school bd. BE IT RESOLVED that the Cortland City School District is elections hereby authorized to use -the Towns voting machine 'and the meeting room for their school board elections to be held May 7, 1985 from 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.. RESOLUTION # 89 APPOINT DEXTER PADDOCK TO C;ORTLANDVILLE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 is Is 1 h-5 Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 4 BE IT RESOLVED that Dexter Paddock, R.D.# 1, 3907 Hobart ?' Hill Road, Cortland, New York, be, and he"hereby is, Appoint appointed to the Board of Assessment Review, to fill the Dexter Paddock unexpired term of Robert Edmonds, with the term expiring Bd. of Ass mt April 30, 1987• review RESOLUTION # 90 AUTHORIZE'�NYS DOT TO INSTALL RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING PAVEMENT MARKINGS.AND ADVANCED -WARNING SIGNS • Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation N1YS DOT has proposed the renewal of life expired pavement markings railroad and advanced warning signs, and crossings WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has made known its intention to advertise a contract for the renewal of life expired pavement marking and advanced warning signs, and has requested an agreement from the Town Board to the effect that it will permit the State, its agents and employees to enter upon the highways, roads and/or streets under the jurisdiction of the municipality for the purpose of performing the above mentioned improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville duly convened in legal session held on the lst. day of May 1985, does hereby approve of the above mentioned improvements to be performed on the highways, roads and/or streets of this municipality and does hereby agree with the State Department of Transportation that the authorities will permit the State, its agents and employees to enter upon the highways, roads and/or streets of the municipality for the purposes of carrying out the above - described improvement project, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town Board of this municipality does hereby agree with the State Department of Transportation that the municipality shall retain jurisdiction over the highways, roads and/or streets affected by the project and hold harmless the State of New York for any damage to the property or persons of others due to the performance of any of the employees or agents of the municipality,: and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED: That upon.cample-cionof the above -described improvements, the Municipality will maintain the improvements and the highways, roads and/or streets in accordance with the New York Highway Law and the Federal Highway Safety Acts of 1973 and 1976 and Federal Standards and criteria in connection with such improvements. Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 5 RESOLVED: That for the grade crossing locations, the municipality will give its paving schedule to the Depart- ment of Transporation so as to ensure that, except as necessitated by emergency situations, newly laid pavement markings are not paved over. RESOLVED: That this agreement shall remain in effect for future improvements of this same type unless written notice to the contrary is provided by the Municipality to the New York State Department of Transportation. • RESOLVED: That the clerk of this Town is hereby directed, within ten days after the adoption of this resolution, to transmit 5 (five) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the New York State Department of Transportation. RESOLUTION # 91 APPOINT DAVID BRIGGS AS TEMPORARY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE . ADOPTED Temporary BE IT RESOLVED that David Briggs be, and he hereby is, Zoning appointed temporary code enforcement officer for the Town Officer of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 92 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING - SEWER CHARGES Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED P.H. amend BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing shall he :held on sewer May 20, 1985 at 4:30 P.M. at the Town Hall to allow citizens ordinance input regarding sewer charges. RESOLUTION # 93 AUTHORIZE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE TO JOIN THE UNDER GROUND FACILITIES PROTECTIVE ORGANIZATION �1IuD Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED join undergrounJBE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Cortlandville :is hereby facilities authorized to join the Underground Facilities Protective program Organization at a cost of $ 200.00. Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 6 b� RESOLUTION # 94 AMEND RESOLUTION # 85 ADOPTED APRIL 16, 1985 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution # 85, adopted April 16, amend 1985 is hereby amended by changing the starting date of Res #85 April 19, 1985 set forth therein to read June 1, 1985. ® RESOLUTION # 95 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR COURT CLERK SERVICES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Cortlandville contract with Mary D. Fowler for Court Clerk services provided by her from April 19, 1985 to June 1, 1985 at a cost not to exceed $ 611.53 every two weeks. RESOLUTION # 96 DESIGNATE STOP DWI REIMBURSEMENT FROM COUNTY FOR JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND TOWN CLERK TO PREPARE CERTIFIED COPY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED contract court clerk BE IT RESOLVED that the reimbursement funds from the County DWI STOP DWI are hereby designated for the Town Justice Depart- reimbursemer ment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall prepare a certified copy of this resolution to be sent to the STOP DWI program and the county legislators. RESOLUTION # 97 AUTHORIZE HOWARD J. KING USE OF MEETING ROOM ONE SATURDAY A MONTH STARTING IN JULY Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED ® BE IT RESOLVED that Howard J. King, Manager of the Safety Safety Council of Central N.Y. Inc., be, and he hereby is authorized Council use of the meeting room one Saturday a month starting in meetings July for a Defense Driving Course. RESOLUTION # 98 AUTHORIZE HIRING OF JAMES E. COGSWELL- HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE IS Wednesday, May 1, 1985 Page 7 Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Hire James BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized Cogswell to hire James E. Cogswell as a full time employee of the Highway Dept highway department at$5.81 per hour as a Machinery Equip- ment Operator. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Manning, to recess the regular meeting and convene to executive session to discuss a matter of litigation. All voting ayp, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 99 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREE- MENT WITH DOWNING ST. LTD. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is given to allow Town Downing St. Attorney Phillip Rumsey to enter into a stipulation of LTD settlement with Attorney Matthew J. Cronin who represents settlement Downing Street LTD. The stipulation of settlement is in regards to the pending review of a tax assessment under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law for the years 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Council- man Thorpe, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.. Respectfully submitted, Ine P. Bradshaw, Deputy Town Clerk 1 n U 1 n �J 1