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Wednesday, December 4, 1985 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
`SEWER CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
A Public Hearing was held at the Town of Cortlandville
Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, at 7:30-p'.m.
to establish a Sewer Improvement Capital Reserve Fund.
Members present: Supervisor Stanley Nadolski
Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Councilman Ray Thrope
Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker
Others present wdr-e Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Confi-
dential Secretary, Edna Puzo; Assessor, David Briggs;
Engineer, Hayne Smith; Newsreporter, Michele Catz;and
Town Resident Pat Casey.
The Public Hearing was opined by Supervisor Nadolski
at 700 p.m.
The Town Clerk read
the legal notice as follows:
Supervisor Nadolski explained
that, two years ago a water improve-
meet capital reserve fund was estab-
lished to finance the expenses of
LEGALNOTICE
water improvements. At that time
TOWNOF
the establishment of a sewer capital
CORTLANDVILLE
reserve fund was overlooked. This
Please take notice that a
Public Hearing will be held
needs . t o be done now.
before the Supervisor and
Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville on December
There being no further comments
4, 1985 at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
atthe Town Hall,'15 Terrace
from those. in attendence, Councilman
Road in the Town Co-
landville, New York, conn-
Pi erce :mad.e a, motion , seconded by
cerning the establishment
Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the
P J
of a Sewer Improvement
Capital Reserve Fund to
public hearing. All voting aye,
finance the cost ofsewer
improvements, thea max-
the motion was carried.
imum cost of which is
estimated to be $500,000.00.
At said hearing all in-
terested persons may be
heard.
Dated: November 26, 1985
PAULINE H. PARKER,
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York 13045
n�� 280-1t
Wednesday, December 4, 1985 Page 1
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 Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman Warren Manning
Councilman Melvin Pierce
Councilman Ray Thorpe
Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker
Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Confi-
dential Secretary, Edna Puzo; Assessor, David Briggs;
Engineer, Hayne Smith; Newsreporter, Michele Catz; Town
Reisdents Pat Casey and Jack Buttino,
Supervisor Nadolski called the meeting to order at
7:35 p.m.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council -
approve man Manning, .to approve the minutes of October 10, 1985,
minutes November 6, 1985, and November 18, 1985, as written..
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded
by Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the Cortlandville
Planning Board minutes of November 26, 1985. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #202 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
audit of BE IT RESOLVED
that the vouchers
submitted
have been
vouchers audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund
Vouchers #543
- 571
$11,620.64
Highway
#245
- 263
23,830.45
Water Fund
#132
- 136
1,529.19
Sewer Fund
# 76 -
83
11,282.19
Supervisor Nadolski offered those in attendence the
privilege of the floor. No comments were made.
Cable TV Councilmmn O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
report Councilman Manning,to receive and file the report from
Jack Buttino for the Cable Television Commission.
Reports of various departments are on the table for
review, and are available on request in the Clerk's office.
S.E.Q.R.A A motion was made by Councilaan O'Donnell„ seconded
County by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the Long Form
Landfill Environment Assessment.`Impact Study on the proposed
Cortland County landfill site. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
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A motion was made by Counci.lms.n-'O'Donnell, seconded
by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter from
Richard Teichman, Cortland County Economic Development Cortland
Committee. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Hotel Site
The letter informed that a developer has been found
for the Cortland Hotel Site. Included were copies of
highly competative advertisements for areas seeking new
industries. He stressed that Board support is vital to
economic development.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by dog
Councilman ,O'Donnell, to receive an5 file the Dog enumeration
Enumeration Survey Results conducted by New York State survey
Agriculture and Markets.
Supervisor Nadolski reviewed the survey taken by the
state and that at the town level. He advised that $9,817.00
has thus far been raised from the dog program, and that
estimated December income figures will bring the total
very close to the desired $10,000.00, which is paid to
the S.P.C.A. as Dog Control Officer for the Town.
RESOLUTION #203 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR NADOLSKI TO
SIGN THE CONTRACT WITH SAMMONS
COMMUNICATIONS INC., TO RENEW THE
FRANCHISE WITH THEM.
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held on October 2, 1985,
concerning the renewal of cable television service
through Sammons Communications Inc., for the Town of
Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS a request was heard at that time from the McEvoy
Educational Center (B.O.C.E.S.) for a line to their loca-
tion, and Sammons has agreed to honor their request, and
WHEREAS Jack Buttino, our representative to the Cortland
Cable Television Commission, has recommendedsign.ing of the
contract, therefore
renew
franchise
Sammons
Communication:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign the contract to renew the franchise with
Sammons Communications for a period -of ten years.
The Town Board expressed their sincere appreciation
to Jack Buttino for his assistance in negotiating the renewal
of the cable television franchise.
RESOLUTION #204 AUTHORIZE TOWN OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Town
been authorized by their
authorized to attend the
Association of Towns, to
February 16th, 17th, 18th
Officers and employees, who have
department heads, are hereby
1980"' Annual Metting of the
be held in New York City,
and 19th, 1985, and
Assoc. of
Towns
meeting
Wednesday, December 4, 1985
Page 3
RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION #205 AUTHORIZE USE OF MEETING ROOM
FOR 1986 - DEFENSIVE DRIVING
COURSES.
Motion by Councilman,Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED •
Defensive BE IT RESOLVED that"the Safty Council of Central
Driving New York is hereby authorized to use the meeting room
Course one Saturday each month for the Defensive Driving Course.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED t4at the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized,and directed to forward a copy of the
scheduled course dates to the Cortland County Motor
Vechicle Department.for informational purposes.
RESOLUTION #206 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
WALLACE AND TIERMAN CONTRACT
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Wallace & BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
Tiernan and directed to sign the contract with Wallace and
Contract Tierman, covering the Towns Cathodic Protection Service,
and
RESOLVED that the cost is $428.00 for the year of 1986.
RESOLUTION #207 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
HAYES AMBULANCE CONTRACT FOR 1986
Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Hayes BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
Ambulance and directed to sign the 1986 contract with Hayes Ambul-
Contract ance Service, and
RESOLVED that the contract shall be in the amount of
$6034.00 and such payment shall be made in one install-
ment from account A4540.4.
Sewer RESOLUTION #208 ADOPT SEWER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL
Capital RESERVE FUND
Reserve
Fund Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Wednesday, December 4, 1985 Page 4
RESOLVED, that pukrsuant to Section 6-C of the General
Municipal Law,.as amended, this Cortlandville Town Board
does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund fo finance
the cost of construction, reconstruction, acquisition
for sewer improvements.
It is the intent of this Board to accumulate all/
part of the cost of sewer improvements, the maximum
cost of which is estimated to be $500,000.00.
The Supervisor is hereby directed to deposit moneys
of this reserve fund in a &operate bank to be known as the
"Sewer Improvement Capital Reserve'.
The Supervisor is authorized to invest, from time
to time, the moneys of this fund pursuant to.Section
6-F,of .the.General Municipal Law.
No expenditure shall be made except upon authori-
zation of this Board.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to a
permissive referendum as provided by Section 6-C of the
General Municipal Law — _
Assessor, David Briggs, presented information and
approximate cost figures on three r;1.i pr®computer systems computers
which could be purchased for use in the, Town Hall. Town Hall
A discussion followed whereby concern was expressed
that any system purchased should have -the capibility to
grow with the Towns needs and be accessible to all
offices. The importance of an organized approach to
purchase was stressed.
The Town Board requested David Briggs to contact
Jim Buttino and ask him to attend the December 16th,
1985, meeting to provide more information.
A discussion was held concerning the need for water water
service at the corner of Route 281 and 222 prior to the improvement
state road improvement project. Priority on this issue project
has increased as "Mr. Donut " will to s e road frontage Rt 281 & 222
and their well when the state widens the road.
Councilman Pierce made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Manning, to table the matter for further
review. All voting aye, the motion was carried..
A discussion was held concerning the easements easements
needed to supply the Route 281 and 222 corner area with Rt 281 & 222
water and sewer. The advantages of rerouting the line
were considered to eliminate the concerns of property
owners tree loss and facilitate ease of construction.
RESOLUTION #209 AUTHORIZE PAY INCREASE TO
JAMES COGSWELL
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS James Cogswell, an employee of the Highway JamesCogswell
Department for six months, has completed the probationary pay increase
employment period, therefore
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Wednesday, December 4, 1985
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BE IT -.RESOLVED that a salary increase shall be granted to
James Cogswell, from $5.81 per -hour to $6.05 per hour,
in accordance with the Town Personnel Policy.
RESOLUTION #210 AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ON SALT STORAGE SHED
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED'
bids for WHEREAS on August 7, 1985, the Town Board authorized
salt storage the Engineer to design plans for a 'salt storage' building,
shed therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Engineer shall advise by
legal notice that the opening of the bids for the salt
storage building'shall be done at the Special :Meeting
to be held on Monday, December 16, 1985, at 4:30 p.m.
at the Town Hall, in the Town Clerks office.
A moment -of silence was held -to honor the passing
of Willard Griswold for his devoted nineteen years of
service to the Town of Cortlandville as a member,_,and
past Vice President of the Cortland.ville Planning Board.
RESOLUTION # 211 ADJOURNMENT IN',MEMORY OF
WILLARD GRISWOLD
adjournment Motion by Councilman Manning
memory of Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Willard VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Griswold WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville have been deeply saddened by the untimely
and unanticipated death of Willard Griswold, and
WHEREAS,,Willard Griswold during his nineteen years of
devoted service to the people of the Town of Cortlandville
as a member and past President of the Cortlandville
Planning Board, exemplifies the attributes of a public
servant in the highest and best sense of that term, and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville recognize that their opportunity to serve
with Willard Griswold was a privlege and an honor and
that he will be missed, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
on behalf of all the residents of the Town expresses to •
the family of Willard Griswold its sincere, deep, and
continuing sorrow, and furthermore be it
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon
the minutes of the meeting of Town Board held on
December 4, 1985, and be it further
Wednesday, December 4, 1985
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RESOLVED, the session of the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandville held on December 4, 1985, be adjourned,
and it shall stand adjourned in memory of our deceased
colleague and in his honor, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville
is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to the family of Willard Griswold
There being no further business, Councilman O'Donnell
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to adjourn
the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
ectfully omitted,
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville