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Wednesday July 1, 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 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: Highway Sup't., Carl Bush;
Newsreporter, Kevin Conlon; William McDermott, Highland
Road; and several residents of the Highland Road area.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Pierce at 7:30 o'clock p.m. He requested that all those
in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag.
Supervisor Pierce asked if all Board members had
approve received copies
minutes were there any
of the previous Town Board
additions or corrections.
minutes, and
Councilman
Thorpe made
a motion, seconded
by
Councilman Rocco,
to approve,
as written,
the
Town Board
minutes of May
6, 1987, May
20, 1987, June
3,
1.987 and
June 17, 1987.
All voting
aye, the motion
was
carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, -to receive and file the Planning
Board minutes of June 9, 1987. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #113 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - JULY
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
audit of BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
vouchers audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund Vouchers #337 - 361 $59,446.28
Highway Fund #173 - 184 7,301.71
Water Fund # 92 - 100 7,818.89
Sewer Fund # 41 - 42 10,068.12
Supervisor Pierce allowed those in attendance the
privilege of the floor.
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Mr, Dieter Busch of Highland Road advised the Town
Board that he and his neighbors had attended tonight's
meeting, as they were interested in the matter of
rezoning in the Highland Road area for a subdivision.
Supervisor Pierce explained that the Town Board
would be setting a date for a Public Hearing tonight
regarding a rezoning request, and their questions would
be answered at the Public Hearing. All of the
information has not been made available to the Town
Board.
Dieter Busch stated that the residents of the
Highland Road area are also concerned about the water
pressure and asked for an explanation as to why the Town
is planning on installing water lines to that area and
not sewer lines. Their thoughts were that if sewer
lines were put in, then their wells would not get
contaminated.
Supervisor Pierce explained that the Town Board
shared their concerns, but the state regulations that we
must follow, require water lines first. He explained to
them about the grant money received from the state for
this project. Fie also stated that he and the Town Board
were very concerned about the need of providing sewer
for residential areas in the town to prevent
contamination of individuals' wells and also the
aquifer. Facts have been received that there is an
increasing amount of nitrates appearing in private wells
because of faulty residential sewers. The long term
solution to this is to install public sewers.
Supervisor Pierce stated that he had just received
information from the State Dept. that Southern Tier
Easter Region may have funding soon for water and sewer
projects. He plans to submit applications for approval
of some of our projects.
The residents in attendance thanked the Town Board
for the information received.
RESOLUTION #114 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A
ZONING CHANGE - WM. MCDERMOTT
SUBDIVISION - HIGHLAND ROAD
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, William McDermott has submitted plans for a
proposed subdivision on Highland Road to the
Cortlandville Planning Board for approval, and
WHEREAS, the Planning board has reviewed the plans
submitted and have requested the Town Board to consider
rezoning of those lands from Agriculture to R-1 Zoning,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a Public
Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on July 15, 1987 at the Town Hall
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board meeting scheduled
for 5:00 p.m. shall be rescheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The reports of the various departments are on the
table for review, and are available,upon request, in the
Town Clerk's office.
Highlabd Rd.
subdivision
questions
(McDermott)
Set Date
Public Hearing
McDermott
Subdivision
zoning change
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
State Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a letter received
Revenue from Assemblyman Rappleyea. All voting aye, the motion
Sharing was carried.
The letter advised that the Assembly recently
approved legislation that extends the State Revenue
Sharing Program at the current levels for one year.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter
Chips from Harold Herzog, Director of Community Assistance of
Program the NYS DOT. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The letter advised that we would be receiving a
quarterly payment soon for the State CHIPS program.
Funding for the program has increased for 1987 and will
continue to increase in the succeeding five years.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Manning, to receive and file the letter
HUD received from Congressman Sherwood Boehlert. All voting
program aye, the motion was carried.
The letter related to the continuance of the
Federal HUD Program.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter
Lime Hollow received from NYS DOT denying the request to lower the
Speed 1_imit speed limit on Lime Hollow Road. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
A discussion followed whereby it was consensus of
the Town Board that the only solution to the problem
appears to be better enforcement of the existing speed
limit, rather than reducing it. Lime Hollow Rd. should
be watched more closely by the County Sheriff's Dept.,
however, they do not have enough manpower to accomplish
this. We have submitted several requests to the State
to have the speed limit reduced, and they do not honor
the requests.
RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZE PAYING THE BALANCE OF BONDS
ISSUED TO WATER DISTRICT #5
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville purchased bonds from
Water District Farmers Home Administration in 1978 for $20,000.00 for
#5 - Bonds installing water lines for Water District #5, and
WHEREAS, Farmers Home Administration has offered a
Discount Purchase Program which allows borrowers to
purchase their outstanding loans, and such program has
been reviewed, and the Town would save money because the
term of the bond was for thirty-nine years with small
payments toward the principal, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby
authorized and directed to proceed with filing the
necessary papers and pay off -the outstanding balance of
the bond debt with Farmers Home Administration for Water
District #5,
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RESOLUTION #116 SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING -
FINANCING HIGHLAND ROAD AREA WATER
IMPROVEMENT PHASE II
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, there was filed in the Office of the Town Clerk
of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York,
general plans relating to the establishment of a water
improvement project for the residential area north from
N.Y.S. Rt. 222 along Highland Road to adjacent
residential areas of the Town of Cortlandville and
designated "Highland Road Area Water Improvement - Phase
II,"as required by Section 209-q and 209-c of the Town
Law, and are available for public inspection, and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvement consists of the
extension of water lines into the said area by
construction of service pipe, in accordance with the
said plans now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk
of the Town of Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for
said improvement is $168,500.00, and
WHEREAS, the proposed method of financing the said
improvement is from bonds issued by the Town of
Cortlandville at a maximum term of 20 years at
prevailing interest, said bonds to be retired by
payments from users and benefitors of the water,
improvement through water rates, charges and fees in the
first instance and if necessary by Town charges, IT IS
HEREBY
ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the said
Town of Cortlandville shall be held at the Town Hall,
Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on the 15th day of
July, 1987 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. of that day to hear all
persons interested in the proposed water improvement,
and for such other action of said Town Board with
relation to the said water improvement as may be
required by law or be deemed proper.
RESOLUTION #117 AUTHORIZE LETTING OF BIDS FOR HIGHLAND
ROAD AREA WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PHASE II
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith is
hereby authorized to advertise by legal notice, letting
of the bids for the Highland Road Area Water Improvement
Project Phase II, and
RESOLVED, that such bids shall be opened on August 5,
1987 at 3:00 p.m.
Set date for
Public Hearing
Highland Rd.
Water Project
authorize bid;
Highland Rd.
Water project
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RESOLUTION #118 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF SUSAN WEATHERBY
BOOKKEEPER
Susan Weatherby
resignation
Motion by councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Susan Weatherby
from the position of bookkeeper to the Supervisor, is
hereby accepted, with sincere regret, and shall be
effective July 10, 1987, and
RESOLVED, that she shall be commended for a job, well
done.
RESOLUTION #119 AUTHORIZE HIRING MARCIA HICKS
BOOKKEEPER POSITION
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Hiring
Marcia Hicks BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
to hire Marcia M. Hicks of 4075 Hicks Hill Rd., McGraw,
N.Y. for the position of Town bookkeeper, effective June
29, 1987, part-time, and full -tine effective July b,
1987 at a salary of $10,200.00 annually.
RESOLUTION #120 REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF PERSONNEL
OFFICES AT TOWN HALL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Review job
descriptions WHEREAS, due to changes of personnel in the bookkeeping
position, and other new employees hired in the Town
offices recently and because many employees were
performing jobs for many departments, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and requested to review the job descriptions of the
employees working in the offices of the Town and make
recommendations for changes which would be more
efficient and more effective for all concerned.
RESOLUTION #121 AUTHORIZE PAY INCREASE CLAY WALKER
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS WORKER
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Clay Walker
pay increase WHEREAS, Clay Walker, Building and Grounds employee, has
completed his six month probationary period, in
compliance with the personnel policy of the Town of
Cortlandville, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that Clay Walker shall be granted a
salary increase of $300.00, effective July 1, 1987.
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RESOLUTION #122 AUTHORIZE TITLE CHANGE AND PAY
INCREASE TO DARBY HUMPHREY -
HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Highway Sup't, Carl Bush has requested and
recommended a title change and pay increase to Darby
Humphrey as he was hired as a Motor Equipment Operator
and has been working as a Mechanics helper, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
authorize a title change to Mechanic's Helper and a pay
increase of $.20, per hour to Darby Humphrey, in
accordance with the pay schedule of the highway dep't.,
effective July 5, 19B7.
RESOLUTION #123 AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF SHRUBBERY AT
209 GROTON AVE.
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, damage was done to the shrubbery at 209 Groton
Ave. when work was done while connecting to the City of
Cortland sewer lines, and
WHEREAS, we would be willing to replace the shrubbery
damaged by the construction work, within reason,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
to contact the owners of the property at 209 Groton Ave.
and offer them the replacement of damaged shrubbery,
cost not to exceed $380.00
RESOLUTION #124 APPROVE RATE INCREASE FOR TRASH
REMOVAL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby
rauthorize Leach's Custom Trash Service to continue their
service with the Town, and shall honor their increase
from $20.00 per month to $25.00 per month.
Darby Humphrey
title change &
pay increase
replace
shrubbery
Groton Ave.
Trash removes=
rate increasE
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William McDermott of Highland Road discussed with
the Town Board the recommendation of the Cortlandville
Planning Board to rezone his proposed subdivision from
Ag to R-1.
A public hearing will be held on July 15, 1987 by
the Town Board to hear comments from interested
citizens.
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 was adjourned at: 8:15 p.m.
)Respctfull sub fitted;
Pauline Parker
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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