Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-1987'2 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. (9 Wednesday July 1, 1987 page 2 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 S 4 Wednesday July 1, 1987 Page 3 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, 1 1 ." r S J Wednesday July 1, 1987 Page 4 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 Wednesday July 1, 1987 Page 5 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. LJ S7 Wednesday July 1, 1987 Page 6 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 Wednesday July 1, 1987 Page 7 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 1 1