HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-1985Wednesday, August 7, 1985 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 FOR 1985
A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of
Cortlandville, at 7:30 p.m. concerning proposed Local Law
No. 3 for 1985,providing for the appointment instead of
election of the Superintendent of Highways of the Town of
Cortlandville.
Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Councilman Ray Thorpe
Town Clerk Pauline Parker
Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Deputy
Town Cler,,;,Barbara Falso; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo;
Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Justice, Mary Fowler; Legislator,
Fred Compagni; Newsreporter, Garry VanGorder; and Town
residents, Ken Andrews, Robert Moore and Ronal Rocco.
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.3 for 1985
Notice is hereby given
that a public hearing will be
held before the Supervisor
hnd the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville, Cort-
land County, New York at
the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Road, Town of Cortland-
ville, New York on August 7,
1985 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
concerning proposed Local
Law No. 3 for the year 1985,
providing for the appoint-
ment instead of election of
the Superintendent of High-
ways of the Town of Cort-
landville.
Dated: July 25, 1985
Pauline Parker, Clerk
Town of Cortlandville_
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York
13045
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Councilman Thorpe explained that this was presented
to the voters of the town last year, but it was defeated.
The Town Board has decided to submit this to the! electors
of the Town again. They plan to better inform the residents
thru news media etc. this year. This action is subject to
mandatory referundum.
The new law, if passed, would allow the Town Board
to select a fully -qualified person to run the highway
dep't. rather than to leave it to the political process.
The Highway Dep't. accounts for more than 50% of the towns
entire budget and the Town Board has no other control of
the highway dep't.
Robert Moore asked if this job would be classified
as civil service. Supervisor Nadolski responded. that it
could be or the job description could be written- as such
that it would not come under civil service.
Concern was expressed regarding the duplication of
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services between the County and Towns. It could save the
taxpayers money if working arrangements could be made.
There is a large investment of monies for equipment alone.
There being no further comments or questions,
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Pierce, to adjourn the public hearing. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
0 The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 P.M-
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REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of
of Cortlandville was held at
Cortland, New York, following
Law No. 3 of the year 1985.
Members present:
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the Town Board of the Town
the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road
the Public Hearing for Local
Supervisor Stanley Nadolski
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Councilman Ray Thorpe
Town Clerk Pauline Parker
Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Deputy
Town Clerk, Barbara Falso; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo;
Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Justice Mary Fowler; Legislator,
Fred Compagni; Newsreporter, Garry VanGorder and town
residents Ken Andrews, Robert Moore and Ronal Rocco.
The Regular meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Nadolski at 7:45 p.m.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to receive and file the Planning Board minutes
of July 30, 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 142 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman
Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE
ADOPTED
audit of BE IT RESOLVED
that the vouchers submitted
have
been
vouchers audited by the
Town Board and shall be paid as
follows:
General Fund
Vouchers #307
- 345
$38,292.76
Highway Fund
#160
- 184
11,441.78
Water Fund
# 99
- 106
137,522•98
Sewer Fund
# 39
- 45
37,608.36
Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the
privilege of the floor.
Legislator, Fred Compagni, requested the Town Board
tour county to arrange a tour of the county jail and forward their
jail opinion of such to the County Legislature. They want our
input as to which alternative route would be best - to
renovate or new construction of the county jail„ He also
requested that they review the facts and figures, which
have been presented, and judge for themselves.
The Town Board set a date for Wednesday, August 14,
1985 at 8:30 a.m. to tour the county jail.
Supervisor Nadolski the Town Board that Sherry
Cable TV Tillema., manager df Sammons Cable TV, had requested to
be placed on the agenda but could not attend.
Our representative, Jack Buttino, has been very
active on this commission and has faithfully reported
their activities to us.
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RESOLUTION # 143 ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1985 -
PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
INSTEAD OF ELECTION OF THE aUP�T
OF HIGHWAYS OF THE TOWN OF V VILLE
Motion by Councilman -Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville as follows:
® SECTION 1. The elective office of Superintendent of
Highways of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby abolished
and a Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Cortland-
ville shall hereafter be appointed by the Cortlandville
Town Board.
SECTION 2. This local law shall supersede in its
application to the Town of Cortlandville paragraph (b)
of subdivision one of Section Twenty of the Town Law with
respect to the mode of selection of the Superintendent of
Highways in the Town of Cortlandville.
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Local Law
No. 3
SECTION 3. This local law shall take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State and after approval by
a majority of the electors voting thereon in accordance
with the requirements of Section Twenty-three of the
Municipal Home Rule Law.
Supervisor Nadolski reviewed the May and June monthly
reports of Justice Mary Fowler with the Town Board.
Compliments were made to Justice Fowler.
A discussion was held relating to the results of the
dog enumeration recently completed and the effects of it.
Councilman Manning reported that he has received
complaints -concerning a new resident located on Rte #281
that has a dog kennel. This has created a neighborhood
nuisance.
Supervisor Nadolski advised that this complaint
has been referred to the zoning officer.
Councilman Manning made a
motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file the
June and
July Cable TV Commission reports.
All voting
aye, the
motion was carried.
The reports of various department heads
are on the
table for review and may be seen
upon request.
at the Clerk's
office,
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the report
regarding the first Defensive Driving Course class. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Instructor, Howard king, reported that there were
13 applicants. He was encouraged by such and is confident
that the class will increase in number.
justice
reports
Rt #281
DogKennel
Cable TV
reports
defensive
driving
class
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;Councilman Manning made a
insurance Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
cancellation cancellation, upon renewal date
insurance policy of the Highway
carrier, Utica Mutual Insurance
the motion was carried.
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motion, seconded by
and file the notice of
of 9/15/85, of -the
Hauling Permit by the
Co. All voting aye,
Supervisor Nadolski stated that our cost of
insurance coverage for this year is expected to increase
by 30%.
Attorney Rumsey stated that the State Legislature
is considering action to assist municipalities of this
dilema.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Cortland Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter written
FreeLibrary by Councilman Manning to Mr. Warren Eddy, Library Director
of the Cortland Free Library. All voting aye, -the motion
was carried.
Town resident, Ronal Rocco, encouraged the Town to
respond to the financial needs of the library. Youth of
today are receiving encouragement in schools toward better
reading habits, and they are responding. More and more
town residents are taking advantage of the services
offered by the 'Cortland Free Library. Any mone-y spent
there is for the best interest of the towns future.
RESOLUTION # 144 RECEIVE DENIAL OF GRANT - A:PPLICATION
FOR SINGLE PURPOSE SMALL CITIES BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
Denial VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
HudGrant WHEREAS the town submitted an application for a grant
Economic to assist businesses with Economic Development :Loans,
Loans therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby .acknowledge
receiving the denial of the application for Single Purpose
Fiscal Year 1985 Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant Program, Project Number B-85—DH-36-0097
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by
election Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter receeved
inspectors from George Palmer of the NYS Board of Elections. All
fees or voting aye, the motion was carried.
salaries The letter advised that the State Comptroller has
received an opinion from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
that payments to election inspectors are in the nature of
fees and not salaries, therefore not subject to withholding
taxes, or W-2 forms unless payment is more that $600 in a
calendar year.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by
safety Councilman O'Donnell; to receive and file correspondence
devices received from County Safety Officer, John Larkin. All
construction voting aye, the motion was carried.
sites Received was information involving recent court
decisions on safety devices at construction sites and its
impact to municipalities as owners of construction work
site projects.
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Supervisor Nadolski, with great pleasure, read a
letter from Paul Mazzone from the Cortland Savings Bank. Cortland
Their bank held a clambake for their employees at our Savings
Park and was enjoyed by all. Also accompanying the letter Bank -
was a donation to the park. Both were given to recreation park for
chairman, Ken Andrews. clambake
Pleasure was expressed by the Town Board.
Town resident, Ron Rocco expressed gratitude to
John Pilato for doing a fine job as our recreation
® director for this year.
Supervisor Nadolski congratulated town resident, Service
Ken Andrews for having been chosen the Syracuse area Award
winner of the Community Service Recognition Award sponsored KenAndrews
by the{Postal Service. He is now a candidate for the
Eastern Regional Award, which will be presented in
Washington.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Dep't. of
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the information State
received from NYS Dept. of State. All voting aye, the Local Law
motion was carried. No. 2
The State Dept. has received our Local Law No. 2
for year 1985 providing for written notification of defects
and obstructions on town highways and sidewalks in the
Town of Cortlandville.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion,
seconded by 1985-86
Councilman Thorpe,
to receive and file the
list of newly election
appointed election
inspectors for the Town.
They will inspectors
serve from July 15,
1985 to July 14, 1986.
All voting
aye, the motion was
carried.
RESOLUTION # 145 RESCIND RESOLUTION #93 ADOPTED MAY
1985 - UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Town Board Resolution #93, adopted rescind
by this Town Board regarding the Underground Facilities underground
Protective Organization Program is hereby rescinded facilities
resolution
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the information 1986
regarding the Cortland County Self Insurance 1986 budget. County Self
All voting aye, the motion was carried. Insurance
RESOLUTION #146 AUTHORIZE McGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL TO
USE VOTING MACHINE
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the McGraw Central School District McGraw
is hereby authorized to use the towns voting machine voting
for their special election to be held on August 20,1985. machine
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RESOLUTION # 147 AUTHORIZE TOWN HIGHWAY DEPT. TO
PROCEED AS VEHICLE IWECTION AGENT
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED -
WHEREAS the highway Dep't. has many vehicles which need
annual inspections and this process has become very
costly, and
WHEREAS the extra equipment needed to accomplish this
would offset the cost of inspections, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized
to proceed as necessary as a vehicle inspection agent.
A discussion was held concerning the speed limits
speed limits established by the State for short streets and/or town
Tn roads & roads that go nowhere, such as Lamont Circle. Town
streets residents are continually contacting the Supervisor and
Highway Sup't. wanting the,speed limits lowered. We have
sent many requests through the legal process, but usually
they are not honored.
The Supervisor and Councilman will attempt to
discuss this matter with Assemblyman Rappleyea the next
time he is in town.
RESOLUTION# 148 AUTHORIZE PAY INCREASE TO HIGHWAY
EMPLOYEE - DENNIS BILODEAU
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
pay increase BE IT RESOLVED that Dennis Bilodeau, an employee of the
D. Bilodeau highway Dep't. is hereby granted a salary increase, effective
immediately.
RESOLUTION # 149 AMEND TOWN PERSONNEL POLICY
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
amend town VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
personnel BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Personnel Policy is hereby
policy amended as follows:
ADD: the provisionary period may be shortened
for exceptional cases, upon recommendation
of the Department Head, and approval by
the Towh Board.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Manning, to recess the -regular meeting and
convene to an executive session to discuss a matter of
litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The following information was received from the
Supervisors office.
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Councilman Thorpe 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.
RESOLUTION # 150 AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO DESIGN A
SALT STORAGE BUILDING
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Engineer is hereby authorized
to design plans for a salt storage building and submit
the proposal, including costs, to the Town Board.
Councilman O'Donnell made *otion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the regular meeting.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
design salt
storage
building
R spectfully itted,
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk