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Home My WebLink About10-02-1985Wednesday, October 2, 1985 7:30 P.M,.. BUBL3; -HEARING RENEW FRANCHISE - SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of Cortlandville, at 7:30 p.m. concerning renewing of the franchise for Cable TV services in the Town with Sammons Communications. • 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; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Confidential.Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Newsreporter, Michelle Catz; Sammons General Manaiger-:_„ Sherry Tillema; Cable Commissioner, Jack Buttino; Mr. Lee Schaff from Cortland Madison BOLES and town residents, Ken Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Edlund, Anthony DeSanta, Mrs. Patricia Casey and Robert Rainbow. The Public Hearing was opened by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M. The Town Clerk read the legal notice as follows: LEGAL NOTICE TOwNOF Supervisor Nadolski allowed those CORTLANDVILLE in attendance the privilege of the floor. Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Mr. Lee Schaff, a representative of T,nwn ofndvicorn- land Coountynty,, New York, at Cortland Madison BOCES presented a formal � She Town Hall, 15 Terrace written request to provide the McEvoy 'Road, Cortland, New York, on October 2, 1985 at 7:30 Educational Center located on Rt . #13 in o'clock p.m. upon the ap- plication of Sammons the Town with live origination capabilities' Communications, Inc. to renew its franchise to con - when the modernized cable television system struct, operate and main- is installed. tain a cable television system in the Town of Cort- , said renewaltobe for aterm often years. for a t � , Ken Andrews Lamont Circle asked if All parties in interest and persons may attend and there would be a rate increase or an y shall have an opportunity to major changes. be heard at said public hearing. General Manager, Sherry Tillema, Dated: September PAULINEH. PARKER responded that they want to expand the Clerk town capacity and add more channels to Town of Cortlandvi Ile 15Terrace Road viewers. They anticipated a basic rate Cortland, New York 13045 223-1t of $10 - $12 for the next five years. The current rate is $7.35• Cable Commissioner, Jack Buttino reported that a lot of time and study has been put forth for this contract. He felt the contract was in order, as presented. This contract is the same as that accepted by the City of Cortland, with the exception of the request from BOCES. He state that he was willing to review the request with Sammons. General Manager, Sherry Tillema, advised that it is not economically desirable to run a line to BOCES at this time. A discussion followed whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that our representative, Jack Buttino, should continue to I I G Wednesday, October 2, 1985 Public Hearing page 2 negotiate with Sammons Communications in regards to the request received from BOCES, and report back to the Town Board. There being no further comments or questions, Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. • 1 0 1 1 Wednesday, October 2, 1985 REGULAR MEETING Page 1 The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortla.ndville was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York; following the Public Hearing concerning renewing of the franchise of Sammons Communications Inc. 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; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; News - reporter, Michelle Catz; Cable Commissioner, Jack Butti no and Town residents Ken Andrews, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Edlund, Anthony DeSanta, Patricia Casey and Robert Rainbow. Supervisor Nadolski called the meeting to order. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning, to approve the minutes of September 4, 1985; September 16, 1985 and September 23, 1985, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of September 24, 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 170 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers #389 - 433 $42,231.03 Highway 204 - 217 3,366.52 Water Fund 113 - 119 2,486.91 Sewer Fund 153 - 61 1,14? .?9 Supervisor Nadolski allowed those in attendance the privilege of the floor. No comments were received. audit vouchers Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Justice Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file Justice Fowlers report report for August,1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday, October 2, 1985 page 2 Councilman Pierce made a.motion, seconded by SPCA Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the SPCA report report for August 1985. 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. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Highway Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the Highway report report for August 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Cable TV Councilman Manning, to receive and file the report report from Cable Commissioner, -,Jack Buttino . All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter from the principal of Barry School. All voting aye, the motion was carried. They enjoyed our facilities at the Cortlandville Park. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce,�to receive and file the letter from James Sherrill of Smith Corona. All voting aye, the motion was carried. - They enjoyed our facilities at the Cortlandville Park. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by lower Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letters speed from Assemblyman Rappleyea. All voting aye, the motion limits was carried. He has forwarded our request to lower speed limits in populated areas of the Town to Mr. James Connors, Regional Director of NYS Dept. of Transportation. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by County Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the report from Self -Insurance the County Self -Insurance Plan for work related injuries Plan as of September 3, 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. There were 8 reported injuries for the Town. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by County Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the letter from Planning the Cortland County Planning Dept. relating to the Certificate issuance of a Certificate of Compliance for the new of Occupancy proposed Town Zoning law. All voting aye, the! motion was carried 40 1 0 11 I19 Wednesday, October 2, 1985 Page 3 Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file information received from Cortland County CAPCO. All voting aye, the motion was CAPCO carried. CCRRC Their letter advised that the Cortland County Residential Resource Co mpanyy-are making application for funding of housing services for: the rural, isolated elderly and poor in the County. Councilnan Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to receive and file a letter from Richard Teichman Ultrapower Jr . , Cortland County Economic Development Committee D.ir.ector:, polkville in regards to the status of Ultrapower's project for a Polkville site. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter from Richard Teichman County Jr. of the Cortland County Economic Committee. All voting Loan Fund aye, the motion was carried. Program We were advised that they have been selected as an agency to establish a revolving Loan Fund Program for the county. RESOLUTION # 171 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS FOR A LOAN . FUND PROGRAM Motion by Councilman'.Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the Cortland County Economic Development Committee has been selected by the State of New York as an agency to establish a revolving Loan Fund Program for county wide involvement in the amount of $333,000, and WHEREAS we had submitted a request to H.U.D. recently for a similar program, and was denied, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to contact all of the participants of the Town that applied for our loan program and advise them to contact the Cortland County Economic Development Committee, if they are still interested in a loan. Councilman O'Donnell made a.motion,'seconded by Councilman Pierce, to receive and file a letter from Mr. Economic Philip Shager, chairman of the Development Committee. All voting Cortland aye, County Economic the motion was Development Committee carried . Report The letter explained what they have accomplished ® this year with economic growth for the area. RESOLUTION-# 172 RECEIVE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR�1986 . Motion by Councilman O'Donnell 1985 Budget Seconded by Councilman Manning Tentative VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Cort- landville presented to the Town Board the 1986 Tentative Budget. 1)d Wednesday, October 2, 1985 Page 4 RESOLUTION # 173 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - McGRAW AMERICAN LEGION Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED McGraw BE IT RESOLVED that notice -has been received from the .American Milo C. Neely Post 775, American Legion, located at Legion 2933 Rt. #41, RD #1, McGraw., New York, that they are renew liquor renewing their liquor license in accordance with the license Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION # 174 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO PURCHASE A PLAQUE FOR THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND FORM COMMITTEE FOR SUCH Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby Fire authorized to purchase a plaque to commemorate the Commissioner original Fire Commissioners of the Cortlandville Fire plaque Department, and RESOLVED that a committee consisting of the Town Board, the chairman of the fire commissioners and the fire chief, shall meet to accomplish the project. dog A discussion was held concerning the issuance of kennel a dog kennel license by the Town Clerk. These licenses licenses are issued for purebred dogs only, in accordance with the rules and regulations of NYS Ag & Markets. Because a person obtains a kennel license does not allow them to establish a "Dog Kennel". For that purpose, they must adhere to the zoning regulations of the Town. The matter was tabled for further review. RESOLUTION # 175 TABLE SIGNING OF FRANCHISE WITH SAMMONS COMMUNICATIONS INC. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED table renew WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held regarding the renewal franchise of the franchise with Sammons Communications Inc., and Sammons WHEREAS a request was received from Cortland Madison BOCES to extend the line to service them, and such matter will be negotiated further, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that signing of the renewal franchise with Sammons Communications Inc. is hereby tabled for further negotiation. RESOLUTION #176 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUND Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held on October 21, 1985, at the Town Hall,at 4:30 p.m., for G T 11 Wednesday, October 2, 1985 Page 5 the matter of establishing a Sewer Capital Reserve Fund, retroactive from January 5, 1983. RESOLUTION # 177 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MASSIMO S. SAMMONS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED resignation Massimo BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby accept Sammons the resignation of Massimo S. Sammons, as Code Enforcement Officer, effective October 4, 1985. RESOLUTION # 178 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO MAKE DRAWINGS FOR ENLARGING THE FIRE STATION Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED drawings enlarge WHEREAS a request has been received from Benny Gunzenhauser,fire Chairman of the Cortlandville Fire Commissioners, to enlarge station the present fire station, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town, Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the drawings for enlargement of the Cortlandville Fire Station. Councilman Pierce reported that a Town resident of the Groton Rd. complained to him about a neighbor who parks his diesel tractor trailer near his residence and leaves it running for many hours. This happens day or night. Because the Town does not have an noise ordinance, he suggested that he contact the Sheriffs Dep't. or get a signed petetion from those in the neighborhood. The same person also requested that the speed limit be lowered near his residence as they have a handicapped child. Councilman Fierce advised him to get a petition signed from area residents for that matter also. There being no further business to come before the board, Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Res ectful� subm tted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville