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Home My WebLink About03-16-1988Wednesday March 16, 1988 5:00 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 Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Councilman Theodore Testa Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; newsreporter, Kevin Conlon; Nancy Jarvis of the Cortland County Planning Department; and Judith Hayes of Seguin community services. Supervisor- Pierce offered those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Nancy Jarvis of the Cortland County Planning Department distributed the revised copies of the Aquifer Protection Law to the Town Board members. They reviewed the changes made to said law. As a result of the review, [Is. Jarvis advised that she would make the necessary changes, and prepare the final draft. She requested that Attorney Rumsey advise if there were any legal corrections needed before the final draft was made. Judith Hayes of Seguin Community Services apprised the Board that they are proposing to purchase the Property at 4102 Highland Road to establish another group home. It will. be necessary to have a public hearing to inform the public of the proposed development. A date was not set. The Town Board asked Ms. Hayes to explain the status of their property on Fairview Drive. She explained that the Fairview Drive project was let out to bid. The bids received were much higher than anticipated. It will be let out again to bid in hopes of keeping costs down. Ns Hayes left brochures to be made available to the Town residents. These brochures explain the process and goals of Seguin community Services. OLUTION #77 AUTHORIZE TO PAY VOUCHERS - MARCH Motion by Councilman Thorpe 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 4100 - 120 5,057.38 Highway Fund 53 - 77 13,795.25 Water Fund 35 - 48 1 , 8G9. 21 Sewer Fund 18 - 20 167.23 Nancy Jarvis dort.Co Pl Dpt. Aquifer Law Judith Hayes Seguin Services Audit of bills Wednesday March 16, 1988 Page Z A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a letter from rec & file Michael J. Clenhan, Assistant Director of the NYS letter from Retirement System. All voting aye, the motion was Michael Clenhancarr ied . retirement The letter was acknowledging receipt of Resolution #57 of the Town of Cortlandville, providing the benefits Of Section 41-j, allowance for Unused Sick Leave for Town employees. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter from rec & file John H. Buck of Buck Engineering. All voting aye, the letter from motion was carried. Buck Eng. The letter was apprising the Town of an increase in fee increase analytical fees effective April 1, 19B8. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded & file lettbv Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from rec own Code Enforcement Officer, Bruce Weber to David eeo to At.Inlnd Christy of Atlantic Inland. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was requesting an inspection report; of Cortlandville occupancies that they have inspected. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco to receive and file a letter -From Dr. rec & file Edward F. Steinfeldt. All voting aye, the motion was letter from carried. Dr.Steinfeldt The letter was in regards to the Town's policy on w&s for new providing Town water and sewer for new developments in developments the Town of Cortlandville. Mr Steinfeldt believes that it should be up to the Town to install sewer and water lines at the expense of the Town, not the developer. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by rec & file Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter from letter from the Division of Regulatory Affairs, Cortland, NY and the DRA -mining mining permit for Cortlandville Sand & Gravel, Inc. permit renewal owned by Joe Gunzenhauser. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The permit, issued by the New York State of Environmental Conservation Department is a renewal effective March 14, 1988 and expiring July 13, 1990. RESOLUTION #78 ACCEPT RESIGNATION JACQUELINE ROSEN - CORTLANDVILLE ZOhNING BOARD OF APPEALS resignation J.Rosen ZBA Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, since Jacqueline Rosen is no longer a resident of the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the resignation of Jacqueline Rosen from the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby accepted, with regret, and shall be effective immediately, and also RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to forward a letter to Jacqueline Rosen, thanking her for her service to the Town of Cortlandville. CI Wednesday March 16, 1988 Page 3 RESOLUTION ##79 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER TO SENATOR SEWARD AND ASSEMBLYMAN RAPPELEA - SUSQUEHANNA FLOOD CONTROL Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent received a letter - from Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District, requesting the Town's support in securing -funds to finance a project called the Susquehanna Flood Control Program, and WHEREAS, this letter also requested that Town Board members write a letter of support for this program to our representatives in the Senate and Congress, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to Assemblyman Rappeles and Senator Seward, voicing the Town's support for funding of said program. RESOLUTION #80 AUTHORIZE AERIAL SURVEY OF STARR ROAD AND LAMONT CIRCLE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, it is necessary to survey the area of Starr Road and Lamont Circle, which includes elevations, and WHEREAS, it is very expensive to hire surveyors to do the required job, and WHEREAS, an aerial survey would cost the Town considerably less and provide us with -the necessary maps and information, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, is hereby authorized to hire TVG Photogrammetric Mapping Services from Lanse Pennsylvania for the cost of $4,795.00. RESOLUTION ##81 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OF TOSHIBA COPIER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor- is hereby authorized and directed to purchase the Toshiba 5110 copier at a total coat of $3,840.00 to be paid from A1670.&. Authorize Mel to write to Seward and Rappelea Flood control Authorize Aeries survey Authorize pur. new copier tiJL XJ Authorize to bill City & Homer what, we are billed Wednesday March 16, 1988 Page 4 RESOLUTION #82 AUTHORIZATION TO BILL CITY OF CORTLAND AND HOMER WATER CUSTOMERS EXACTLY WHAT THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE IS BILLED WHEREAS, the City of Cortland requested the Town of Cortlandville to act as a collecting agent for those customers served by the City of Cortland for water and/or sewer services, but are located in the Town of Cortlandville; because they are not allowed to relevy if necessary, and WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville agreed to the request, and WHEREAS, this process is costing the Town more money than what we can collect, and WHEREAS, a request has been sent to NYS Audit & Control for review, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville shall bill these customers services served by another municipality, the exact charge billed to the Town, pending approval from Audit & Control. RESOLUTION #83 AUTHORIZATION TO BILL TOWN RESIDENTS THE INCREASED WATER RATES BEGINNING WITH JULY 1ST BILLING Authorize to Motion increase in otion by Councilman Rocco water rates Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, it had been the intent to bill Town residents the increase in water rates, beginning with the April 1st billing, as a result of the Public Hearing held on (larch 02, 198B, and WHEREAS, Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey apprised -the Board that this can not be done, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the water rate increase for residents of the Town of Cortlandville shall take effect with the July 1st billing. RESOLUTION #84 REFERRAL TO CORTLAND COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - PROPOSED AMENDMENT CREATING referral to AN AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT County Planning Aquifer District Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Cortlandville Zoning Law creating an Aquifer Protection District is hereby referred to the Planning Boards of the Town of Cortlandville and County of Cortland for recommendation. 1 1 1 Wednesday March 16, 1988 Page 5 RESOLUTION 435 AUTHORIZE TOWN BOARD TO BECOME LEAD AGENCY - PROPOSED AMENDMENT CREATING AN AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville declares itself the lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act concerning the proposed amendment to the Cortlandville Zoning Law creating an (-Aquifer Protection District. RESOLUTION #86 DECLARE AQUIFER PROTECTION LAW TO BE A TYPE I ACTION -- SEQRA Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to the Cortlandville Zoning Law creating an Aquifer Protection District, is found by the Board to be an action subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act f(SEQRA), does not involve a Federal agency, does not involve a decision by any other agencies, and be it further RESOLVED, that such proposed amendment is classified as a Type I action under SEQRA pursuant to 6 NYSCRR 617.12 (b), for which a full Environmental Assessment Form is required, and be it further RESOLVED, that the attached full Environmental Assessment Form prepared by this Board is hereby adopted, received and filed with the Town Clerk. RESOLUTION #87 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT - AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED RESOLVED, that concerning the proposed amendment of the Cortlandville Zoning Law creating an Aquifer Protection District, the attached Negative Declaration (Notice of Determination of Non -Significance) pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, is hereby approved, adopted, received and filed with the Town Clerk, and based thereon, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required, and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to 6NYCRR 617.10 (a), the Town Clerk shall file a copy of this resolution making the determination with the Commissioner- of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the appropriate regional office of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Planning Boards of the Town of Cortlandville and County of Cortland. Authorize TB to become Lead Agency Aquifer Distric Declare Aquifer Law to be TypeI Declare Negative Impact Aquifer Protection Dist. Wednesday March 16, 19ee Page 6 A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to recess the regular meeting and convene to an executive session, regarding in the matter - of 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 O'Donnell, 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 Testa, Seconded by Councilman Thorpe to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respe tfull , su itted, i Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville 1