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Home My WebLink About07-02-1986H Wednesday, July 2, 1986 Page 1 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 at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Raymond�Thorpe Councilman Edwin 0 Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker absent: Councilman Ronal Rocco Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; Engineer, Hayne Smith; Assessor, David Briggs; HighwaySuperintendent, Carl Bush; General Contractor, Bill L. Kline; and town resident Dick Crozier. The meeting was called to --order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p.m. He requested that those in attendence rise and pledge allegience to the flag. RESOLUTION #143 AWARD BIDS - EXPANSION OF TOWN HALL Motion by Councilman Thorpe_ Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, on Wednesday, June 4, 1986, authorization was granted to advertise by legal notice, letting of the bids for the expansion of the Town Hall PrVect and bid open- ing was scheduled for June 30, 1986, a 5:b0 p.m., in_ the Cortlandville Town Clerks Office, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were aecei.ed and read aloud by the Town Clerk, and given to the Supervisor and engineers at Resourse Engineering for review, and WHEREAS, a certificate of non -collusion and a bid bond, as required by Section 103-D of the General Municipal Law, was attached to all bids submitted, and WHEREAS, all bids submitted are as follows: General Contractor W.L. Kline Inc. J.K. Hogan, Inc. 84 North Main St. Cortland, N.Y. P.O. Box 189 Auburn, New York Cortland Glass Co. 336 Tompkins St. Ext. Inc. Cortland, N.Y. Uni-Cor. Contractors 1395 Danby Rd. Inc. Ithaca, N.Y. Award Bids Town Hall Expansion $141 , 686 .00 $174,170.00 $150,000.00 $178,900.00 Wednesday, July 2, 1986 Plumbing Albanese Plumbing & Heating Inc. James L. Lewis Inc. Heating Albanese Plumbing & Heating Inc. James L. Lewis -Inc - Electric Bear Electric 102 Adams St. Ithaca, N.Y. Page 2 $4,290.00 Richard Road $6,750.00 Chenango Forks, N.Y. 102 Adams St. $23,975.00 Ithaca, N.Y. Richard Road $24,800.00 Chenango Forks, N.Y. 606 W. Seneca St. $14,500.00 Ithaca, N.Y. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, does hereby.award the bids for expansion of Town Hall, as shown below in accordance with the bid list provided,to be paid from H1620.2. General Contractor W ..L . Kline Inc . 84 North Main St. Cortland, New York. Plumbing Albanese Plumbing & Heating 102 Adams Street Ithaca, New York Heating Albanese Plumbing & Heating 102 Adams Street Ithaca, New York Electrical Bear Electric 606 W. Seneca St. Ithaca, N.Y. $141,686.00 4,290.00 23,975.00 14,500.00 Supervisor Pierce introduced Mr. Kline to those in attendence. A brief discussion was held relating to the bid price submitted and construction start time. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorppe, to approveoas writtenithe June 4, 1986, and June 18, 1986, minutes of the Cortlandville Town Board. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 'A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning; to receive and file the June 24, 1986, minutes of the Cortlandville Planning Board. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Payment of RESOLUTION #144 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Vouchers Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 0 1 1 Wednesday, July 2, 1986 Page 3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers #281 - 298 9,464.09 Highway �75 180 437.99 $ 7,010.07 Water Sewer - 32 - 33 $11,696.80 Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to William Pauldine of Bell Drive. Mr. Pauldine graphically described the sequence of Wm® Pauldine events which has resulted in overflow drainage problems Lot No 2 and 3 following a heavy rain on his lots No. 2 and 3 of Bell Bell Drive Drive. The resulting pools of surface water make construc- drainage tion on these lots unfeasiable. Alternate plans for routing the water were discussed, and Mr. Pauldine requested the Towns assistance in resolving this drainage problem. A discussion followed, whereby it was the consensus of the Town Board that assistance-by,the Town is restricted by their ability to assume liability for water damage now and in the future, and the use of public funds for improve- ment of private property. The involvement of previous town officials in the current drainage system was discussed. As a result of these lengthy discussions, Mr. Pauldine became aware of the Boards concerns and waived his request as stated. Supervisor Pierce requested Engineer, Hayne Smith, to report on the test well drilling on the Luker Road. Engineer, Hayne Smith, advised the Board that the Luker Road test well drilling at the Luker Road site started on test water well Monday. The first well of �5 foot depth, did not contain a desirable soil content. e second drilling will be deeper as the soil quality and water quanity may improve with depth. The reports of various departments are on the table for review and are available in the Town Clerks office on request. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Fred Carlton Councilman O'Donnell, to receive 'and file the letter from Letter Fred Carlton. All votin aye the motion was carried. The letter relatedo a Transient retail business complaint. No action was taken. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded Letter Richard by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter J. shay Hoxie from Attorney Richard J. Shay. All voting aye, the motionGorge Road ® was carried. The letter requested road maintenance of the Hoxie Gorge Road in compliance with the Supreme Court decision of June 8, 1984. A brief discussion was held relating to the above request. It was stressed that compliance requires maintenance of Hoxie Gorge Road as a typical, twelve foot, seasonal use, dirt road by the town. Monies Appropriated Micro -computer Wednesday, July 2, 1986 Page 4 RESOLUTION #145 AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF MONIES FOR MICRO COMPUTER SYSTEM Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS town officials and department heads of the Town Cortlandville have requested a micro -computer system and feel that future expanded_use will increase productivity and facilitate efficiency, and WHEREAS the needs of the town, by department, have been evaluated and a recommendation submitted,by Robert.Wheeler, a micro -computer consultant, for an efficient, flexiable, expandable;.and economical computer system and selection of software, and WHEREAS; -the Town Board has reviewed this recomendation and is in agreement with the motives for computer implementation, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby.authorized to appropriate $13,500.00 for the purchase of a. micro- computer system P. Parker RESOLUTION #146 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK - PAULINE PARKER - Clerks School TO ATTEND ANNUAL INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL Syracuse Univ. CLERKS - SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.. . Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, is hereby authorized to attend the Annual Institute for Professional Cleerkks School at Syracuse University, August 7 986, and RESOLVED that the expenses incurred by samejbe reimbursed subject -o audit by the Town Board. E. Malay RESOLUTION #147 AUTHORIZE CHIEF.COURT CLERK Clerks School EILEEN MALAY - TO ATTEND Canton, N.Y. SEMINAR - CANTON, NEW YORK Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Chief Court Clerk, Eileen Malay, is hereby authorized to attend the Court Clerks Seminar at St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, July 22-24, 1986, and RESOLVED, that the expenses incurred by same,be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. Hire Clay RESOLUTION #148 AUTHORIZE HIRING CLAY WALKER - GROUNDS Walker, Grounds MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT - TOWN HALL Maintenance Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 i 1 • 1 Wednetiday, July 2, 1986 Page 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted to hire Clay Walker as Town Hall Grounds Maintenance temporary assistant, at an hourly salary of $3.50, services not to exceed 29 hours per week. RESOLUTION #149 AUTHORIZE REINSTATEMENT OF TENTH Reinsta`'C tenth HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE POSITION highway position Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe ® VOTES: ALL AYE - ADOPTED WHEREAS, in the past there have been ten highway employee positions, of which only nine have been filled for sometime, and WHEREAS, the reinstatement of a tenth highway position will result in work teams of equal number,. therefore . BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to seek applicants for a tenth highway position. Supervisor Pierce advised the Board that he is still Water Dept. taking applications for qualified individuals to assist Assistant Fred Walker Sr. in the Water Department. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Manning, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive ses'sicn on a matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisors office. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. Councilman Manning made a motion, ;seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville