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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..
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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 '%
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Groton Ave.
Liquor Lic.
Renewal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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