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Home My WebLink About02-05-19861. 6 6 Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 1 PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO WILLIAM B. CLEMENS A gathering in recognition of the retirement of William B. Clemons was held at the Town Hall, 1.5 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, in appreciation for his service as a member and chairman of the Cortlandville Planning Board for many years. • Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker absent: Councilman Ray Thorpe. Others present were Deputy Town Clerk, Beth,O,`(Torman; Confidential Secretary, Edna Puzo; Historian, Alice Blatchley;, Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Cortland County Planning Dept. Representative, Mayo E. Snyder; Code Enforcement Officer, Bob Bayes; Planning Board Members, Richard Tupper, Robert Kelly, Seth Burgess, Clarence Ochs, Earl Randolph, and Secretary Mildred Brookins; Newsreporter, Michele Katz; and Town Residents,. Bernard Thoma, Stanley Nadolski and Dick Crozier. Supervisor Pierce read the following presentation speech: William Clemons has served as a dedicated member and chairman of the Cortlandville Planning Board from June 6, 1961 to December 31, 1985- It has been our pleasure and honor to have served with you. Your sense of ,judgement and fairness in the delibrations of individuals and the welfare of the Town of Cortlandville has made the Town a better place to live in. Your -expertise and guidance in the rewrit:Lng`'of the Cortlandville Zoning Ordinance will soon be a reality and your frustration in using the Town's new copier is all behind you. On behalf of the Town Board, the Planning Board and all the residents of the Town, I have the pleasure of presenting this plaque to you as a token of our sincere appreciation. A round of applause followed the presentation. Mr. Clemens expressed his appreciation and pleasure of working with all those involved. Photographs -were taken for the Cortland Standard. 167 Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM A Public Hearing was hbla at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York,•,..at 7:30 p.m. concern- ing the application, -for funding'u.nder the fiscal year • 1986 Community Development Block Grant Program. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Town,Clerk Pauline H. Parker absent Councilman Ray Thorpe Others present were, Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; Confidential Secretary, Edna Puzo; Historian, Alice Blatchley; Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; County Planning Dept. Representative, Mayo E. Snyder; Planning Board Chairman, Richard Tupper; Code Enforcement Officer, Bob Bayes; Newsreporter, Michelle Katz; Planning Board Member Ea'l Randolph 6 B=Ornar_d-' Thoma of Thoma. ,Deveiep- m:ent.ConsuItants;:and Town --Residents Stanley Nadolski and Dick Crozier. - - The public hearing was opened LEGALNOTICE by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p . m . TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE The Town Clerk read the legal The Town of Cortlandville notice as shown to the side: ,•is,preparing an application for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Vrpan Development (HUD) Supervisor Pierce offered the for. fund1986ng the cal floor to Bernard Thoma of Thoma Commr unity Year 1986 Community Development, Block Grant Development Consultants. Prograrp. The Town an tici.pates using the funds to create a revolving business loan pool. The maximum Mr. Thoma explained that if our -amount the gap- plication isis $400,000. PP PP application is approved we could receive As required by Section a maximum of $400, 000 .00 for the program, ,•570.431, Subpart F. Small Cities Program, Communi- Which must be used for economic develop- ty' Development Block .:Grant Regulations of the, ment 1n our area by local businesses. ,Department of Housing and He has already received requests, which Urban Development, the Town of Cortlandville - will are confidential, at the pr.e.sent time. be' holding a public hearing. 'The public hearing will take These requests would be submitted with place in the Town _Hall,, located at 15 Terrace Road, our application, and could be the Cortland, New York. The deciding factor of approval. date and time of the hearing is`F.ebruary 5, 1986, at 7:30 If approved, this could become a ® ;p.m. At the public hearing, the proposed application revolving loan pool which would benefit will be aired To the public in more detail. The public is the Town indefin:': Ztely. invited To express their views concerning the pro- posed application. Also at Supervisor Pierce offered the that time, information con- „cerning the Town's plan for floor to those in attendenee that minimizing any displace- had questions for Mr. Thoma. ment and assisting low - moderate income persons "wily be made available to ,the,public. Questions con- Dick Crozier of Tompkins Street, corning The hearing can be' asked for a clarification of the loan directed to the Town Office, 756 6091, during normal repayment terms. business hours. - Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk 'Town of Cortlandville 23-1t I b CS Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 2 Mr. Thoma responded that businesses to.,.Which loans are made will be responsible for repayment to -the town. The Board will then have the option of reloaning the funds to other area businesses, thus creating -a revolving loan pool. He further stated that it is a Federal grant that must be repaid only if in the future applications are no longer submitted for,the purposes intended 'by the Federal government guidelines He stressed that the deadline for submission of the application is March 10, 1986. There being no further comments or, -questions from those in attendence, Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. 1 i C Wednesday, February 5, 1986 7:40 P.M. REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of�the Town of Cortlandville Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Edwin O'Do-nnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker absent: Councilman Ray Thorpe'' Others present were, Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; Confidential -Secretary, Edna Puzo; Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Newsreporter, Michelle Katz; Historian, Alice Blatchley; Town Residents,. Dick Crozier and Stanley Nadolski. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:40 p.m. He requested that all those in attendence rise and pledge allegience to the flag. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell,to accept;as writtenethe minutes of January 8, 1986, and January 22, 1986. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco welcomed newly appointed Chairman of the Planning Board, Richard Tupper. RESOLUTION #44 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED - BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers #27-54 14,178.00 Highway 9-19 4,576.69 Water Fund 8-12 373.23 Sewer Fund 4-5 30,374.13 Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendence the privilege of the floor. Councilman Rocco advised the Board that reliable sources have indicated that S.U.N.Y. Cortland is considering use of its property on the West Road in Cortlandville as a site for their annual Student Spring Picnic, held the first part of May. A discussion followed in which the Board expressed their concern. approve minutes audit of vouchers S.U.N.Y Spring Picnic Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 2 RESOLUTION #45 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT S.U.N.Y. CORTLAND PRESIDENT - ANNUAL STUDENT SPRING PICNIC Motion by Councilman,Manning Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED S.U.N.Y. WHEREAS the annual S.U.N.Y. Student Picnic has been spring held at Dwyer Park in the past, and picnic WHEREAS high attendence has -raised concerns for public safty and traffic control in the past, and WHEREAS sources indicate S.U.N.Y. Cortland is considering use of their propert on the West Road in Cortlandville as a site for the %86 Spring Picnic, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board goes on record as expressing their concern for public safty and traffic control, and further RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to contact the President of S.U.N.Y. Cortland to express this concern and ultimatly their opposition to the 1986 picnic being held at the West Road. location. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor Historian to Alice Blatchley, Town Historian. Annual . ' Report Mrs. Blatchley presented to 'the Board the Historians Annual Report for 1985.,. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell., Seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the! Historians Annual Report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell dommented that the Town is indeed fortunate to have Alice Blatchleys dedicated service as histor.i�.n and expressed the Boards appreciation. S.P.C.A A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell., seconded reports by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the: S.P.C.A. reports of October, November, and December, 1c)85. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco appraised the Town Board of recent County news items-refering to the fact that the County was consid- withdrawal ing withdrawal of -funding from the S.P.C.A. and the of future historically .important, 1890 House and Sugget House. funding A discussion followed that stressed the importance of these facilities to county and town residents. RESOLUTION #46 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT THE CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE - FUNDING WITHDRAWAL Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ' ALL AYE ADOPTED Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 3 WHEREAS the Town Board has been informed that the County is considering the withdrawal of funds from the S.P.C.A., the 1890 House and Sugget House, and WHEREAS the Town also supports these facilities and believes them to be of historical importance and providing a valuable service to the residents of the town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to contact the Cortland County Legislature and express the Boards concern for the well being of these organizations and ascertain ways in which the Town may be of assistance. Councilman O'Donnell reported that on January 20, 1986, he audited the books of the Town Clerk, the Yearly Report, counted and audited the cash drawers and petty cash fund. He reported that everything was in order. A motion was.made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the Legal Notice from the Cortland County Legislature. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The legal notice relates to the dog quarantine now in effect to prevent depredation of deer. audit of Town Clerk books-1985 County Dog Quarantine A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded 1986 by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the 1986 Attorney Contract Agreement between the Town of Cortlandville Contract and Attorney Phillip Rumsey. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Manning,'to receive'and'file the 1986 contract agreement between the Town of Cortlandville and the Cortland Free Library... All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1986 Contra( Cortland Free Li.brar� A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by 1986Contract Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the contract S.P.C.A. agreement between the Town of Cortlandville and the S.P.C.A. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #47 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF PENQUIN= STARR TRAILER PARK PERMIT, Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, to issue a trailer park renewal permit, good for one year, to Robert Bean owner of Penquin Starr Trailer Park, as he has submitted a completed application, the proper fees, and an approved certificate from the Board of Health, with conditions li;§tede Penguin Trailer Park Renewal Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 4 The Town Clerk advised the.Board that authorization to issue a permit to Simon Brothers, owners of Thompson Trailer Park, has not been requested because the required paperwork has not been submitted. RESOLUTION #48 ACKNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE OF NO REQUEST FOR REFERUNDUM-SEWER IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Capital WHEREAS a Public hearing was held on December 4, 1985, Reserve Fund in regards to establishing a Sewer Improvement Capital Sewer Reserve Fund and heard all persons desiring.to.be.heard, Improvement and No Request for WHEREAS the Town Board duly adopted a Sewer Improvement referundum Capital Reserve Fund per Resolution #208 on December 4, 1985, subject to permissive referundum, and WHEREAS no petition or request for a referundurn was received, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby acknowledge, to be received and filed, the Certificate of No Request for Referundum relating to the Sewer Improvement Capital Reserve Fund. Fire District Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded -by Annual Councilman Manning, to receive and file the Annual Report Report for 1985 of the Cortlandville Fire District Treasurer. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Town Clerks Councilman O'Donnell„made a motion, seconded by Annual Councilman Manning, to receive and file the Town Clerks Report Annual Report for 1985. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Town Clerk advised the Board that a comparison revenue from of dog licensing activity in 1984 to that of 1985, dog indicated that 150 first time licenses were issued enumeration over and above the 1984 licensing figure, resulting in approximatly $1,000.00 revenue. The cost of the dog enumeration was $953.00. The renewal activity of these newly licensed dogs, however, will create additional revenue in the future. LJ RESOLUTION #49 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TAX COLLECTION' Extension Motion by Councilman Manning, of Tax Seconded by Councilman Rocco Collection VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign, and,forward, the request for extension of tax collection until June 1, 1986, to the Cortland County Treasurer in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Estate Property Tax Law. A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Fj .7 Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 5 correspondence from G. Jeffrey Haber, Executive,Secretary, N.Y.S.:-Association of Towns. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised of a two year increase in state aid consisting of State Revenue Sharing.and Needs Based Aid, 1986-1987. It also advised that an increase in the court fee reimbursement from $5.00 to $10.00 per case is being considered. RESOLUTION #50 AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN STATEMENT - DEFINITION OF HOBIL HOME -NEW ZONING LAW Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS two public informational meetings were held, one at the Cortlandville Town Hall on June 25, 1985, and one at the McGraw Village Office, on July 9, 1985, and copies of the proposed revised zoning ordinance were available at the Town Clerks office, the Cortland Free Library, and the Lamont Memorial Library in McGraw, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 4, 1985, at the Town Hall, concerning the revised zoning law for the Town of Cortlandville, and -1HEREAS, as a result of these Public Hearings concern was expressed by residents regarding the definition of mobil homes, and WHEREAS, such request has been reviewed by the Cortland- ville Zoning Commission and the Cortland County Planning Department, therefore .Assoc. of Towns no change zoning law mobile homes BE IT RESOLVED that the decision has been made that there shall be no changes in the Second Draft of the Cortlandville Zoning Law in regards to the definition of a mobil home, and that the Town Board is authorized to sign the state- ment of no such change, and be it further RESOLVED that the said signed statement shall be received and filed, and further RESOLVED,.'Lhat the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to request twenty (20) copies of the final draft of..the, Tovrn of 0ortZandvilld, Zon' ng— Law -...with mapb- From wL the Cortland County Planning Department. RESOLUTION #51 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING- Set date TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE LOCAL Public LAW NO . - 1 FOR 1986- ZONING LAW Hearing Zoning Law Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 6 BEIIT•RESOLVED that.a Public Hearing, as required by law, will be held before this.Town Board on February 19, 1986, at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road,. Cortland, New York, in regards to adopting Local Law #1 •- Cortland- ville Zoning Law. RESOLUTION #5.2 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - TEN WHEEL DUMP TRUCK Motion by Councilman -.Manning Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED authorze WHEREAS monies were designated in the Highway Superin- bidding for tendents 1986 budget for the purchase of a ten wheel 10 wheel dump truck, therefore dump truck BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent shall advertise by legal notice that the opening of bids for a ten wheel dump truck shall be done on March 5, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. at the Regular Meeting of the Town. Board, held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York. RESOLUTION #53 TABLE DISCUSSION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by' Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED. fire alarm BE IT RESOLVED that discussion of the purchase of.a system fire alarm system for the Highway Garage and Barn, the Water Garage, and the Town'Hall, is hereby tabled for further review. Supervisor Pierce apprised. the Town"Boar-d that it will be necessary to change our procedure in the personnel comp time policy relating to comp time of salaried employees of the personnel Town to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Amendment of 1985. This is to go into effect .on April 15, 1986. Supervisor Pierce reported that the personnel policy is being reviewed now, and this change will be included with other proposed changes. RESOLUTION #54 ESTABLISH MILEAGE RATE FOR PERSONAL VECHICLES USED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR 'THE YEAR 1986 mileage Motion by Councilman O'Donnell rate for Seconded by Councilman .Manning 1986 VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage rate to be paid by the Town for personal vechicles used for Town Business is hereby established at .230 per mile commencing January 1, 1986, and expiring December 31, 1986. Wednesday, February 5, 1986 Page 7 Supervisor Pierce advised the Board that he and Deputy Supervisor Manning conducted interviews with interview three individuals for the position of code enforcement for zoning officer and have selected one applicant. Other appli- cations were received, however the individuals had not taken the civil service exam. Supervisor Pierce stated that he would report further at the February 19, 1986, meeting. RESOLUTION #'55 AUTHORIZE HIRING ROBERT BAYES- TEMPORARY ZONING AND CODE ENFORCE- MENT OFFICER Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED temporhire zonng zoning WHEREAS the full time position of Zoning and Code officer Enforcement Officer is vacant, due to the resignation of Massimo Sammons, and WHEREAS applications are currently being reviewed for the position, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to hire Robert Bayes on a temporary, part-time basis, to perform as the Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer at a salary of $10.00 per hour, retroactive from January 24, 1986. RESOLUTION #56 AUTHORIZE THE ENGINEER TO PURCHASE A SURVEYORS LEVEL Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS monies were designated in the Engineers 1986 engineer Budget for the purcla. se of a surveyors level, therefore surveyors level BE IT RESOLVED that the Engineer, Hayne Smith, is here- by authorized and directed to purchase a surveyors level and shall be paid out of the engineers contractual. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the letter from House of Representatives Member, Sherwood Boehlert. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter requested an interest response to the scheduling of a briefing in Utica, New York, on President Reagans proposed budget for the fiscal year 1987 and the effect it will have on local government. There being no further business, Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. 'All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectful s mitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville