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Home My WebLink About09-17-1986:6b i Wednesday, September 17, 1986 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING A Public Informational Meeting was held at the Cortlandville Town Hall., 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning the proposed Seguin Community Residence for eight developmentally disabled adults at 4343 Cosmos Hill Road in the Town of Cortlandville. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Town Clerk Pauline H. Parker Others present were Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; Assessor, David Briggs; Robert Seoda, Chief of Community Services with the Syracuse Developmental Services Office; Judith Hayes, Developmental Disabilities Specialist with Seguin Community Services; Delmar C. Palm, Cortland County Legislator; town resident�.Dick Crozier, and numerous residents of the Cosmos Hill Road and Pheasant Run areas. Mr. Seoda provided a background history on the avail- ibility of services for developmentally disabled adults, and a progress report on relocating such individuals in community residential sites versus institutions. Judith Hayes provided information specifically on the proposed community residence for eight developmentally disabled adults at 4343 Cosmos Hill Road. Following these presentations, the meeting was opened to a question and answer period. The concerns voiced by residents in attendence included the following. Inclement Weather- The combination of snow fall, high winds, and steep roadway incline to access the property initiated concerns for residents, staff, and emergency service accessibility. Comparison was made to other residences in like climate -.localities. Seguin residents will confront these problems as current residents of the area have in the past. Water Availibility/Sewage Drainage - The nature of hilltop drainage could result in ground water shortages and contamination if ground water flow patterns were altered by increased demand. Residents expressed concern for their current systems and questioned the capability of the proposed sites system to meet the needs of the clients. Engineers and technical specialists have determined the present system is adequate, however further inquiries will be made. Emergency Service Availibility - Although the proposed location is on the outer boundry of the Cortlandville Fire District,:�.it satisfies the state agency requirements. Additional safeguards will be built into the .residence, and residents will not require unique medical services. 1 • 1 0 1 1 C Wednesday, September 17, 1986 Public Informational Meeting Page 2 Zoning - The proposed area is currently zoned residential. Although the proposed residence could appear to be business oriented and ultimatly in violation of local zoning, Chapter 468 of the Laws'of New York 1978, states that such community residences shall be deemed a family unit for the purpose. of local laws and ordinances. Area Property Values - Area residents expressed the concern that surronding property values would be negatively effected. Neighborhoods in other areas have not experienced a negative impact on property values following Seguin purchases. The properties are well maintained and some increases in values have occured. The purpose of the home is not obvious from its exterior. Occupants - Residents of the proposed site will rarely travel independent of staff members and will not present a threat to surronding neighbors. The site will be a full time home for seven of the clients based on their needs, and one respiteopening ;will be available. the qualifications for residency, based on their disabilities, as determined by the state will remain the same due to the unique- aspects of the home. A list of fourteen alternate sites as compiled by the Cosmos Hill residents were provided to Supervisor Pierce for review by the Town Board. The response period for the Board will expire on October 7th, 1986. The concerns raised this evening will be communicated to the project engineers and various state agencies. The Town Board will exercise -their response option at or before the next Regular Town Board meeting, October 1, 1986, at which.time the Board may suggest alternate sites Jor the project. Wednesday, September 17, 1986 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 Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Town.Clerk Pauline Parker Others present .were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Assessor, David Briggs; Engineer, Hayne Smith; Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; ..Cortland County Legislator, Delmar C.- Palm; town residents Mr. & Mrs. James Stevens, Richard Crozier, Carmen Pace of Pheasant Run and other neighbors of that area. 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. A Public Informational Meeting was held at this time concerning the proposed Seguin CommLnity Residence for eight developmentally disabled adults at 4343 Cosmos Hill Road. The Regular Meeting commenced immediately following the informational meeting. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to James Stevens. Jim Stevens Assisted by maps and drawings, Mr. Stevens familiar- iillcrest Dr. ized the Town Board with his request to increase the size Development of his subdivision lots at Hillcrest Drive. As a result of this increase, the lots would lie in the Town and in the City of Cortland. Water and sewer services of the city would by requested however, some roadway will lie in the Town. Mr. Stevens inquired what Town requirements must be met for project approval. It was the consensus of the Town Board that Mr. Stevens consult further with the Town Supervisor, Engineer, and Highway Superintendent on applicable specifications. Once Board approval is granted, the application shall be forwarded to the Cortlandville Planning Board. Payment of RESOLUTION #182 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS do uch ers Motion by Councilman Manning 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 # 412-449 $51,990.60 Highway 198-208 5,208.96 Water 101-110 871.29 Sewer 56-61 1 • 1 11 LJ Wednesday, September 17, 1986 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Rec. & File Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter to Letter T.. Supervisor Pierce from Thomas Gilhooley. All voting aye, Gillhooly the motion was carried. Cosmos Hill The letter expressed numerous concerns of Cosmos Hill residents relating to the proposed residence for eight developmentally.di)abled adults at 4343 Cosmos Hill Road by Seguin Community Services. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Rec. & File Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter to Letter Sandra Supervisor Pierce from Sandra Cardwell, Assistant Public Cardwell Health Engineer. All voting aye, the motion was carried. T.D.R. oil The letter refered to the operation of T.D.R. Oil Incorporated and safe, non -hazardous management in regards to its location.near th-e aquifer. RESOLUTION #183 OF LIQUOR _LICENSE RENEWAL Liquor Lie. Renewal Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Cort-Lanes Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Golden Luncl VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Coach Lite BE IT RESOLVED, that the notices have been received from Cort-Lanes Inc., of Tompkins Street Extension, The Golden Lunch Resturant of 3855 West Road, and The Coach Lite Resturant of 3899 N.Y.S. Rt. 281, advising that they are renewing their liquor license in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION #184 AUTHORIZE TYPIST EDNA PUZO TO ATTEND Puzo attend BEGINNERS COMPUTER COURSE THROUGH Computer B . O . C . E . S . OCTOBER 28 , 1986 Class BOCES Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted for Edna Puzo to attend a Computers for Beginners Course sponsored by B.O.C.E.S. at the Cortland High School, for six weeks, and RESOLVED, that the expenses of same shall be reimbursed subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #185 AUTHORIZE ZONING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - BRUCE WEBER - TO ATTEND SEMINAR Motion by Councilman Thorpe B. Weber Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell attend Seminar VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted for Bruce Weber to attend a seminar in Ithaca, New York. Sept- ember 29 and 30, October 1 and 2, as part of his N.Y.S. Certification, and RESOLVED, that the expenses of same shall be reimbursed subject to audit by the Town Board. Pheasant Run Emergency Extend Water Wednesday, September 17, 1986 Page 3 RESOLUTION #186 DECLARE PUBLIC EMERGENCY :PHEASANT RUN AREA - AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXTEND TOWN WATER SERVICE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, water samples from private wells in the Pheasant Run: -area of the Town of Cortlandville have revealed the presence of trichlorethene,'l, 1- trichloroethane,-and trans-1, 2-dichloroethene, and WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department subscribes, to the general guidelines that the presence of such organic chemicals represents_a health threat, and WHEREAS, the area involved has indicated a presence of' said organic chemicals -in excess of said guidelines,, now theref-ore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 103 (4), the Cortlandville Town Board declares that the presence of the above indicated organic chemicals in the Pheasant -Run area of .the Town represents a public emergency ,arising out of .an unforeseen o,c-currence .affect- ing the health:,. safety and property of inhabitants -of the Town., requiring immediate action which.can not. await competitive bidding, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized -to - take whatever steps he deems appropriate to extend Town water service to the Pheasant Run area -of the Town. Discussion of A discussion was held among those present including Pheasant Run Bill Starr, Carmen Pace, Bill and Laurie Spencer, Jamie Contamination and Steve Dangler, concerning the ground water well contamination in the Pheasant Run area of the Town. The time frame of public notification was discussed in relation to the presence carcinogens in the private well water of Pheasant Run area residents. It was the consensus of the Town Board that their first priority will be to supply safe water to area residents. Although the County Health Department is responsible for follow up, the Town will remain involved. Supervisor Pierce advised the Board that he will contact State Senator Riford and Assemblyman Rappleyea to determine what state or.federal funds for which the project may qualify. There being no further business, a motion was made by" Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 o'clock p.m. gResectf ly sLbmitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1 0 1 0 1