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Home My WebLink About02-03-1988Wednesday February 03, 1988 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, N.Y. with Supervisor Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Melvin Pierce Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Ron Rocco Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Theodore Testa Others present were newsreporters Kevin Conlon and Debbie McMillen; Town attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Town H'way Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town water Superintendent, Fred Walker; and Town residents Seymour Parker-, Jamie Dangler-, and Bob Moore. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 5:00 o'clock p.m. He requested that all those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. RESOLUTION #42 AWARD BID FOR SINGLE AXLE TRUCK FOR HIGHWAY DEPARTMF_NT {lotion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 06, 1992, authorization was granted to advertise by legal notice, letting of the bids for a new single axle truck for the Highway Department, to be opened on February 05, 1988 at 10:00 a.m., and WHEREAS, sealed bids were received and read aloud as follows: Stadium Int. Trucks $42,528.00 NYPENN Truck Sales $51,915.00 Mucci Motor Truck Co. $47,697.00 105 7th North St. Syracuse, NY 13220 465 State St. Binghamton, NY 13901 955 Spencer St. Syracuse, NY 13204 WHEREAS, a certificate of non -collusion accompanied bids submitted, and WHEREAS, the bids received were given to the Highway Superintendent for review, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Hoard of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid 'For the single axle truck to Stadium International Trucks in the amount of $42,526.00. Award bid for Single Axle Truck Hway Dept 181 Wednesday February 03, 1988 Page 2 A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded Approve TB min. by Councilman Thorpe, to approve as written the Town Jan 6 88 Board minutes of January 06, 1988. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the rec & file Cortlandville Planning board minutes of January 12, PB min j/12/88 1988. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FEBRUARY Audit of Vouchers 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 32 - 52 $10,441.34 Highway Fund 18 - 29 6,158.72 Water Fund 15 - 18 2,689.51 Sewer Fund 8 - 10 102.70 Councilman O'Donnell stated that he has audited the Audit of Super- books of the Supervisor for the year 1987. He reported visor's books that all was in order. Councilman Rocco stated that he has audited the Audit of Justicebooks of the Town Justice for the year 1987. He reported that all was in order. Councilman Rocco reported that 11 new street lights R. Rocco report have been installed at routes 28l and 222. This action on St. lights has improved public safety in that area. Many positive comments have been received. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell:, seconded rec & file by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the historian rep. Historian's Annual Report for 1987. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by rec & file Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Recreation recreation rep Annual Report for 1987. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #44 RECEIVE STATEMENT OF FIXED ASSETS 1987 receive St. of fixed assets 1987 (lotion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the statement of fixed assets for 1987 is hereby received and filed. Wednesday February 03, 19B8 Page 3 ' RESOLUTION #45 ACCEPT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN OFF - PREMISES BEER LICENSE FOR UNITED REFINING CO. OF PENNSYLVANIA Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that notice has been received from the United Refining Co. of Pennsylvania, located at the corner of McLean Road & Route 2B1, Cortland, 0Y that they are applying for an Off -Premises Beer License with the New York State Liquor Authority, in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. RESOLUTION #46 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TAX-COL-LECTION Motion by Councilmen O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and forward the request for extension of tax collection until June l, 1988, to the Cortland County Treasurer in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Estate Property Tax Law. RESOLUTION #47 APPROVE DALE COOMBS - WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR MARCIA MILLER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Dale Coombs, of corner Stone Heating, McGraw, NY, for installation of water meter at the residence of Marcia Miller, and was found to be in proper orderr, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by Dale Coombs is hereby approved for both water and sewer connections, and further - RESOLVED, that he does not desire to be added tn the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #48 AUTHORIZE TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR NEW PLOW EQUIPMENT AND NEW CONVEYOR/DUMP BODY FOR NEW TRUCK - H'WAY DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush, is hereby authorized to advertise by legal notice, letting of the bids for new plow equipment and one new conveyor/dump body for the new truck, to be opened on February 29, 1988 at 2:00 p.m., and award the bid on March 21, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. Notice of AppI. for Liquor Iiu. United Refining Co. of Penn. Authorize ext. of Tax CoIleotic Approve Dale C. w&s connections Authorize to bid 16 Wednesday February 03, 1988 Page 4 RESOLUTION #49 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO BUY Authorize H'way NEW TRACTOR BACKHOE OFF STATE BID Dept, to buy new Motion by Councilman Thorpe Tractor backhoe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Highway Department has been authorized to purchase a new tractor backhoe per the 1988 budget, and WHEREAS, after review of the State Bid list: it was determined that the Highway Department can purchase a new tractor backhoe for less money than for a used one of a larger size, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Department is hereby authorized to purchase a new tractor backhoe off the State Bid for $23,384.00. RESOLUTION #50 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING - MARCH 2, 1988 - HIGHLAND ROAD WATER PROJECT - PHASE III set date Public Hearing Highland Motion by Councilman Thorpe Road Water. Phase III Seconded by Councilman Rocco 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 east of Highland Road to adjacent residential areas including Highland, Northway, Fieldcrest and collegeview Roads in the town of Cortlandville and designated "Highland Road Area Water Improvement - PhaseIII," 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 $125,000.00, 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, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on the 2nd day of [larch, 1988 at 7:30 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. 1 Wednesday February 03, 198(3 Page 5 RESOLUTION #51 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 2, 1988 - INCREASE WATER RATES Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held on March 02, 1988 at 7:45 p,m< in the Town Hall of the Town of Cortlandville, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY regarding increasing of the water rates in the Town. Set date fox) Public Hearing increase Water rates RESOLUTION #52 AUTHORI?E SALARY INCREASE FOR PETER _ ALTERI - WATER DEPARTMENT Salary increase Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Peter Alteri Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Peters- Alteri, Water and Sewer Department employee, has completed his six month probationary period, in compliance with the personnel policy of the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Peter Alteri shall be granted a salary increase of $300.00, effective February 03, 198e. RESOLUTION #53 REQUEST CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURES APPOINT AND PAY FOR ELECTION INSPECTORS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, at the present time the Cortland County Legislature is responsible for appointing election inspectors and the Towns are responsible for paying them, and WHEREAS, the inspectors, depending on area, have been paid different salaries, and this procedure has caused problems and confusion, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby request that the County Legislature continue to appoint the election inspectors and also pay the election inspectors and set a "uniform rate" for the whole county since both monies are tax payer dollars, and RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandvi.11.e is hereby directed to forward this resolution to the County Election Board, Legislator, Mary Contento as a member of the personnel committee, and Jim O'Mara as Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature. Request CCo.Leg. appoint & pay election ins. _L v 1--, Wednesday February 03, 1988 Page b RESOLUTION #54 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN LETTER TO HOMER GUTCHESS Authorize Mel to sign letter to omer Gutchess WHEREAS, Homer some property whether Town therefore Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ''ALL AYE ADOPTED Gutchess is in the process of developing on Bennie Road and expressed concern as to Water and Town Sewer would be available, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and send a letter to Mr. Gutchess, stating the Town's position regarding the establishment of sewer and water services for this property. Supervisor Pierce apprised the Board that William William Kline Kline would be insulating and finishing the meeting room insulating beginning February 4, 1988. The monies to finance this Bd room job have been appropriated in the budget. Supervisor Pierce apprised the Board that there would be a meeting Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with Homer meeting with Mayor, Mary Alice Bellardini, Bob Swartout, and someone Homer Mayor from the Cortland County Health Department regarding the water problem water problem in the Alexandria Drive area. Homer -fort. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session, regarding pending litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following was received from the Supervisor's office: A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. 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 8:55 p.m. Respe tful`ly sub itted, i � L Pauline H. 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