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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1987Wednesday August 5, 1987 7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of CortIandville was held of the Town at the Town Board of the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on August 5, 1987, with Supervisor Pierce presiding' Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker absent: Councilman, Warren Manning Others present were Attorney, Philip Rumsey; Assessorr, David Briggs; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Newsreporter, Kevin Conlon and Town residents, Karen Bush, Clay Walker, Kathleen Fox, and James Stevens. 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. Supervisor Pierce asked if all Board members had received copies of the previous Town Board minutes, and were there any additions or corrections? �P�c»ve minutes Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve, as written, the Town Board minutes of July 1, 1987 and July 15, 1987. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Planning Board minutes Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of July 28, 1997. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #133 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - AUGUST Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers 4377 - #410 19,545.42 Highway 204 - 222 57,352.84 Water Fund 111 - 126 7,439.94 Sewer Fund 44 - 50 54,923.14 Supervisor Pierce allowed those in attendance the privilege of the -floor. Audit of Vouchers Wednesday August 5, 1987 Page 2 Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Cortland Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a report from Free Library the Cortland Free Library Activities. All voting aye, Report the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #134 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION ROUTE 281 & GROTON AVE. SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Accept Statement of Completion Motion by Councilman Rt. 281 & Groton Ave. Seconded by Councilman VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the route 281 and Groton Ave. Sewer and Water Improvement Project has been completed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 236 of the Town Law, that the actual and complete cost: of constructing the Route 281 and Groton Avenue Sewer and Water Improvement Project referred to and described in Resolution No. 160, dated September 4, 1985, for Sewer and Resolution No. 91, dated March 19, 1986, for Water was as follows: CONSTRUCTION COSTS Eastern Pipe & Supply, Inc. $372,002.79 SURVEY G.B. Davidson $ 500.00 G.B. Davidson $ 1,400.00 G.B. Davidson $ 200.00 John S. MacNeill $ 75.00 ISCELLANEOUS Cortland Standard $ 56.45 Resume and Secretary Center $ 76.50 Resume and Secretary Center $ 175.43 Resume and Secretary Center $ 46.78 Cortland Standard $ 29.47 Part -Time Secretary $ 160.00 Syracuse Blue Print $ 144.93 Resume and Secretary Center $ 48.96 $374,916.31 The reports of the various departments are on the Dept. table for review, and are available, on request, in the reports Town Clerk's office. The Town Clerk advised that petitions had been served against the Town in regards to assessments. Rec. petitions Those received were from The Firestone Tire & Rubber assessments Co., MYC Associates II, Fays Drug Company Inc., Golub Corp./Price Chopper Operating Co. Inc., and Carrolls Corporation. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to acknowledge the summons served. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney Rumsey stated that he had received the copies forwarded to him. a a 1k;6 Wednesday August 5, 1987 Page 3 Supervisor Pierce reported that he has just received -the report of the audit done by Ciaschi, Dieters -Hagen, Schaufler, and Ihickelson, Certified Public Accountants. He has provided a copy to each councilman, for them to review. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the 1986 Single Audit Report. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a copy of the letter from the City of Cortland Waiver Board to Mr. James Stevens. A].1 voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that the Water Board had granted permission to Mr. Stevens to install a water line on Ridgeview Ave. to accommodate the new homes being built there. Kathleen Fox asked what the status was regarding installing new water lines on Ridgeview Ave. she expressed concern as they intend to build a new home there, and construction cannot commence until the water lines are in. The Town Board advised her that they have just received correspondence from the City of Cortland regarding this. They have granted permission to Mr. James Stevens, the developer to install the water lines. This is his responsibility, not the town's. Because the City of Cortland supplies water for that area, the approval needed to come from them. Mrs. Fo,c also asked if the Town would be completing the road in that area soon. The Town Board advised her that it was the responsibility of the developer to put in the road. This cannot be done until the water lines are installed. 1986 Single Audit Report rec. & file letter from Cort, water Board to James Stevens Kathleen Fox water lines Ridgeview Ave. Mr. James Stevens, of Hilicrest Dr. presented his maps of Ridgeview subdivision. He was advised that he James Stevens needs to install the water lines, install the road and proposed then the road will be accepted if all specifications are subdivision met. He stated that it will also be necessary to change the zoning. The procedure was explained to him. It will be necessary for him to submit a written request to the Zoning Officer, and proceed from there. RESOLUTION ff!35 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, NEW YORK ADOPTED AUGUST 5, 1987 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $168,500.00 SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXTENSION OF A WATER. IMPROVEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND ROAD AREA WATER IMPROVEMENT - PHASE II ('Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, IN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Bond Resolution finance Highland Rd. water imp. Wednesday August 5, 1987 Page 4 SECTION 1. The specific object or purpose for which obligations are issued pursuant to this resolution is to finance the cost of rights of way, land, legal fees, engineering fees, construction costs and all other such expenses relating to the construction and extension of a water improvement area in the Town of Cortlandville known as Highland Road Area Water Improvement -Phase II as the same is shown in the maps, plans and engineering reports heretofore filed with the Cortlandville Town Clerk. SECTION 2. The maximum cost of such water extension is $168,500.00 to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds and bond anticipation notes for a term of 15 years at the interest rate prevailing at the time of sale. SECTION 3. The period of probable usefulness of said water- improvement is -Forty (40) years, as set forth in Section 11.00 (1) of the Local Finance Law. SECTION 4. Said serial bonds will have a maturity in excess of five years. SECTION 5. The faith and credit of the Town of Cortlandville are pledged to the payment of the principal of said bonds and interests thereon when due. SECTION 6. The Supervisor of the Town is hereby authorized and directed to sell such bonds at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Section 63.00 of the Local Finance Law. SECTION 7. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and of Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Town Board relative to prescribing the terms, form and contents as to the sale and issuance of said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of the Town. SECTION 8. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of the Law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately. I Wednesday August 5, 1987 Page 5 RESOLUTION #136 AUTHORIZE LETTING OF BIDS FOR THE VILLAGE TERRACE AND COUNTRY TOWN HOUSE APARTMENTS SEWER IMPROVEMENT Authorize Bids PROJECT Village Terrace & Town House Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Apta~ 3ewer�ro' Seconded by Councilman Rocco 8 VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is hereby authorized to advertise for the letting of the bids for the Village Terrace and Country Town House Apartments, Sewer Improvement Project, and RESOLVED, that the bid opening date shall be August 24, 1987 in the Town Clerk's office at 3:00 p.m., and RESOLVED, that awarding of the bid shall occur on September 3, 1987 at the regular Town Board Meeting. RESOLUTION #137 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO ATTEND CONFERENCE AT KERHONKSON, NEW YORK Bie�� �not Motion by Councilman Thorpe Authorize-`~-- Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell ^ ^ to attend VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED conference BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Sup't., Carl Bush is hereby authorized to attend the NYB Highway Superintendent's Conference at Kerhonkson, NY on September 15, to 189 1987, and RESOLVED, that the expenses shall be reimbursed, subject to audit, by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #138 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO ATTEND DOUBLE ENTRY SCHOOL AT MANLIUS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Authorize Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED attend conferenc Bookkeeper to BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks, is hereby authorized to attend a State Basic Double Entry School at Manlius on September 28, to October 2, 1987, and RESOLVED, that the expenses shall be reimbursed, subject to audit, by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #139 AUTHORIZE TO TRANSFER MONIES TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT Authorize to Motion by Councilman O'Donnell ��. Seconded by councilman Thorpe transfer monies VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED for office equip BE IT RESOLVED, That the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $135.78 from Water FB310.4 to F8310-2 for the purchase of office equipment. I Y6 Authorize to transfer monies janitor cart Wednesday August 5, 1987 Page 6 RESOLUTION #140 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER MONIES TO PURCHASE JANITOR CART Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Officer is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $105.00 from Building A1620.4 to A1620.2 to purchase a janitor cart, at a savings of $50.00. RESOLUTION #141 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF RICHARD TUPPER FROM THE CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Accept resignation Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Richard. Tupper Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Planning Board VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Richard C. Tupper has served as chairman of the Cortlandville Town Planning Board since January 1, 1986, and WHEREAS, Richard Tupper is now a member of the Cortland County Legislature, and time restraints will not allow him to continue both positions, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the resignation of Richard C. Tupper from the Cortlandville Town Planning Board, with regret, and shall be effective August 1, 1987. instruct Planning Supervisor Pierce stated that the Planning Board Board to has been very busy recently due to new construction and have 2 meetings activity in the Town. It may be necessary for them to per month have two meetings a month, in the future. There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at B:00 p.m. s Respe tfull submi ,ted, f I Pauline H. Parker C.M.C. Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1