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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-198713 Amend Res. #50 of 198'7 - Zoning Change Request Wednesday, March 4, 1987 7:30 P.M. 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 Melvin Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Warren Manning Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk Pauline Parker absent: Councilman Ronal Rocco Others present were Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Deputy Town Clerk, Beth O'Gorman; Assessor, David Briggs; Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Cortland County Legislator, Delmar Palm; and Town residents Karen Bush and Robert Moore. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p.m. He requested that all those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. RESOLUTION #58 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #50 OF 1987 - ZONING CHANGE REQUEST Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to correct Resolution #50 of 1987, by adding the following: BE IT RESOLVED, stated above, a scheduled based application. that based on the reasons Public Hearing will not be on the merits of the Approve Minutes A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded Feb. 4, 1987 by Councilman Thorpe, to approve as corrected, the Feb. 18, 1987 Cortlandville Town Board minutes of February 4, 1987, T. Board and approve, as written, the Cortlandville Town Board minutes of February 18, 19B7. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Rec. & File Letter A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded Sen. Seward by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file -the letter Reduce Speed from State Senator, James L. Seward, to Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in reference to the speed reduction request submitted to the New York State Department of Transportation for the Lime Hollow Road and Sears Road. Enclosed was a copy of S-1260, a bill he co -sponsored with Senator Charles D. Cook, which would allow the Town Board to determine speed limits on town roads.. 1 E 1 Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Page 2 Supervisor Pierce asked Councilman O'Donnell to give a report of the Cortlandville Street Lighting Committee meeting. Councilman O'Donnell advised those present that on Report on March 3, 1987, a meeting of the Cortlandvil.le Street Street Light Lighting Committee was held at the Town Hall. Those Comm. meeting present included repi-esentatives.of.Niagara Mohawk, • Councilman Ronal Rocco, Councilman Edwin O'Donnell, and town residents, James Hartley of McGraw, and James VanDusen of Gwen Lane. At present, there are 310 street lights operating in the town. When a light is installed, a service contract with Niagara Mohawk states that any light in operation over:fifteen years can be replaced, free of charge, witha light of -greater efficiency at the towns request. Two Hundred and thirty-one lights are now eligible for replacement. The lighting capabilities and energy,efficiency of high pressure sodium lights were discussed. A field,study:will be conducted by Niagara Mohawk and recommendations submitted to the committee for review. Committee members will consider eight areas where additional lighting, or the redistribution of current lighting, has been recommended. Emphasis was placed on hazardous intersections and:school bus stops. Further reports will be made to the Town Board as the field study results become.available. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to.those in attendance,.no comments or, questionS were made. The reports of the various departments are on the table for review, and are available for inspection, on request, in the.Town,Clerks office. RESOLUTION #59 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - MAR. Pay vouchers March Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded -by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: isHighway Fund Vouchers #83 - 111 $14,182.21 Highway Fund 46 - 58 12,250.56 Water- Fund 18 - 26 6,078.97 Sewer Fund 14 1,421.99 A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the letter from Assemblyman, Clarence D. Rappleyea, to Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised Supervisor Pierce that submission of any issues for Home Rule Legislation must be received as soon as possible for inclusion in this Legislative Session. Rec. & File Letter Assemblyman Rappleyea Home Rule Leg. _� b Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Page 3 Rec. & File letter A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by S. Och - Youth Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter Bureau appointmentfrom Scott Ochs, Executive Director of the Cortland County Youth Bureau. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter requested nomination of an individual to represent the Town of Cortlandville on the Cortland County Youth Bureau. It was the consensus of those present, that • Supervisor Pierce contact John Pilato regarding this appointment. Rec. & File letter A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded T. Gillhooley by Councilman O'Donnell., to receive and file a copy of traffic hazard the letter sent by town resident Thomas Gilhooley, to Rt. 281 & Blue Ck.Richard Basler, Resident Engineer with the New York State Department of Transportation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regard to the traffic hazard at the intersection of N.Y.S. Rte. 281 and Blue Creek Road in the Town of Cortlandville. Rec. & File letter A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by F. Walker Sr. Councilman Manning, to receive and file a copy of the W & S Probation letter from Susan Morgan, Personnel Technician with the ends Cortland County Department of Personnel, to Fred G. Walker Sr., Superintendent of Water and Sewer. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised Mr. Walker that he had successfully completed the probationary period in the position of Water and Sewer Superintendent effective February 19, 1987. David Thomas RESOLUTION #60 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE - WATER AND W & S Maint. SEWER MAINTENANCE EMP . - DAV I D THOMAS Salazy Inc. Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, David P. Thomas has completed the probationary sir, month period in the position of Water and Sewer Maintenance Employee in compliance with the personnel policy of the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that an annual salary increase shall be granted to David P. Thomas from $16,800.00 to $17,100.00. is Rec. & File letter A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by D. Thomas W & S Councilman Manning, to receive and file a copy of the probation ends letter from Susan Morgan, Personnel Technician with the Cortland County Department of Personnel, to David P. Thomas, Water and Sewer Maintenance Employee. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised Mr. Thomas that he had successfully completed the probationary period in the position of Water and Sewer Maintenance Employee effective February 19, 1987. Wednesday, March 4, 1907 Page 4 RESOLUTION #61 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE - COURT Salary Inc. CLERK - MARY CHAVOUST I E M. Chavoustie Court Clerk Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mary Chavoustie has completed the probationary six month period in the position of justice Department Court Clerk, in compliance with the personnel policy of the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that an annual salary increase shall be granted to Mary Chavoustie from $9,975.00 'to $10,27'-�.00, to be paid from 01110.1. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Rec. & File Councilman Manning, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to Mr. Richard L. Clepper of Yellow Freight System, Inc., from Richard Simberg, Regional Director with the New York State Department of Transportation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in regard to truck access of the Yellow Freight System Inc. terminal on Port Watson Street. A truck route utilizing Routes 41 and 3.1 was recommended for passage through Cortlandville to the city. RESOLUTION #62 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR PIERCE TO WRITE LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT - SUSQUEHANNA FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, since 1984, the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District has sought and secured state "Aid to Localities" Funds to finance a project called the Susquehanna Flood Control Program, and WHEREAS, past program success and continued interest by local municipalities has encouraged application for funds from the 1987 budget for the 1988 construction season to assist local efforts to control. specific flood damage or erosion problems affecting public property, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to write a letters of support to local elected state representatives on behalf of the Susquehanna Flood Control Program. Supervisor Pierce advised those resent that two prime areas for flood control assistance are Hoyle Gorge and Blodgett Mills. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter from Barry A. Stevens, Regional Traffic Engineer, with the New York State Department of Transportation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter acknowledged receipt of 'the speed reduction request for Lime Hollow Road, a Cortlandville town road. Letter Yellow Freight Truck Route Supv. Endorse Susquehanna Flod Control Program Rec. & File speed reduct. Lime Hollow from D.O.T. 9 '% i- Groton Ave. Liquor Lic. Renewal Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Page 5 RESOLUTION #63 ACCEPT NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL - DBA PLAZA LIQUOR Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from the Groton Avenue Plaza Liquor Store, Barbara M. Stewart, advising that they are renewing their liquor license in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. Transfer Monies RESOLUTION #64 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES - Maint. Salary MAINTENANCE SALARY - C . WALKER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $9,500.00 from General Fund A 1620.4, to General Fund A 1620.1, for the maintenance employee salary. Relocate Dist. 5 RESOLUTION #65 AUTHORIZATION TO RELOCATE POLLING Polling Site PLACE SITE - ELECTION DISTRICT #5 - Econo Lodge ECONO LODGE MOTEL Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, accessibility to the public is a major consideration in the location of election polling sites, and WHEREAS, alternate location for the Fifth Election District has been suggested, that would offer greater - convenience to the voting public, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Election District 5, Legislative District 14, polling place is hereby changed from the Europe Garage on N.Y.S. Rt. 41, to the Econo Lodge Motel on N.Y.S. Rt. 11, in Polkville, and RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is here by authorized and directed to advise the Cortland County Election Board of said polling place location change. Remove Sewer RESOLUTION #66 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR PIERCE TO Pump Station NEGOTIATE REMOVAL OF SEWER PUMP Country Town Houses STATION - COUNTRY TOWN HOUSES AND VILLAGE TERRACE APARTMENTS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, at the time the Chelsea Apartment complex was constructed a sewer pump station was installed by the owners to serve the Chelsea and Village Terrace Apartments, and WHEREAS, this pump station has caused them numerous problems since installation, and 1� Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Page 6 WHEREAS, the Chelsea Apartments are now under new ownership as the Country Town Houses, and the owners of the Country Town Houses and Village Terrace Apartments have approached the Town with the option of installing new gravity operated lines which would eliminate the need for a pump station and connect these waste areas with the t�r-u&k line sewer, and -m'? -, BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate with the new owners of Country Town Houses and Village Terrace Apartments for the installation of new sewer lines resulting in the removal of the pumping station, and RESOLVED, that Town participation in funding assistance with the project shall be limited to $7,000.00, approximately one third of the estimated cost of the required work. Supervisor Pierce advised those present that action Update Lime will be taken at the March 19, 1987, meeting to Hollow Rd. designate the New York State Department of Conservation Gravel Exc. as the lead agency in regard to the Lime Hollow Road gravel excavation. RESOLUTION #67 AUTHORIZE USE OF COURT ROOM FOR Use of T. Hall fo_ TOWN BUSINESS RELATED MEETINGS Town Business Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED, WHEREAS, the necessity of more than one room in which meetings can be held has occurred, and WHEREAS, it was the consensus of the Town Board that the large room in the new addition was not limited to use only as a court room, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that use of the Town Hall building, to include the meeting room and the court room, for official town business, or business relating to the town, shall be coordinated through timely requests submitted to the Supervisors office, and posted on the calender in the Town Clerks office. RESOLUTION #68 TABLE DISCUSSION OF SMOKING IN Tablb Disc. TOWN HALL ROOMS AND OFFICES Smoking at T. Hall Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, increased public awareness has initiated the implementation of state anti -smoking regulations, which restrict smoking to designated areas in work places and other public service areas, scheduled to take effect May 7, 1987 and WHEREAS, this regulation is being challenged in state Supreme Court, therefore Wednesday, March 4, 1987 Page 7 BE IT RESOLVED, that discussion regarding restrictions on smoking at Town Hall is hereby tabled, pending the results of this suit and the availability of more information on this ruling in regard to the Town Hall. Thanks to Employees Supervisor Pierce stated that he would personally during const. at 1 i ke to express his appreciation to the employees of the Town Hall Town Hall for their dedication and perseverance during the addition construction and renovation of the Town Hall. The conditions resulting from this type of improvement work frequently interrupted the normal work routine. The co-operation and encouragement of all employees was very helpful. Set Date for P.H. RESOLUTION #69 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND Amend Local Laws LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 1987 AND LOCAL LAW No. 1 of 1987 NO. 2 OF 1983 - FLOOD DAMAGE No. 2 of 1983 PREVENTION REGULATIONS Flood Prevention -- Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE_ ADOPTED WHEREAS, in 1983, per Local Law No. 2, Flood Prevention Regulations were enacted to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas as determined by the Federal Insurance Administration Study of 1983, and WHEREAS, said Local Law No. 2, regarding Flood Damage Prevention, was re -adopted within the Town of Cortlandville Zoning Law in 1986, Article 13, with minor amendments, and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined that Town Regulations regarding Flood Damage Prevention must be amended to include recent changes, and the two regulations must read the same for reasons of legal simplification, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing to amend Local Law No. 1 of 1987, Town of Cortlandville Zoning Law, Article 13, regarding flood damage prevention, will be held before this Town Board on April 1, 1987, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., in the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, and RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing to amend Local Law No. 2 of 1983, Flood Damage Prevention Regulation, will be held before this Town Board on April 15, 1987, at 5:00 o'clock P.M., in the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York. There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Manning, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 o'c - p.m. Resp ctfu11 submi ted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 7 1