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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-1988Pad Wednesday April 20, 1988 7:00 P.M. INFORMATIONAL MEETING PROPOSAL. OFF SEGUIN COMMUNITY SERVICES TO DEVELOP PROPERTY ON HIGHLAND ROAD An Informational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortl.andviile, 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 Deputy Town Clerk Diane Demeree Others present were newsreporter, Kevin Conlin; Town Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Nancy Jarvis from the Cortland County Planning Department; Judith Hayes from Seguin Community Services; and several residents from the Highland Road area. The Informational Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:00 p.m. He offered the privilege of the floor to Judith Hayes of Seguin Community Services. Ms Hayes explained the organization and their goals. She reviewed the process that Seguin has to go through to establish a Community Home. She then offered to answer any questions that attending residents had. Some residents were concerned about what a residence of this nature would do to property values. Ms. Hayes offered them a study done regarding resale values of properties neighboring other Seguin Homes. Ann McDermott submitted to the Board a list of alternate sites which could be used by Seguin Community Services. Another issue of concern for residents was the saturation issue. This means that a neighborhood may object to a site if the neighborhood is already saturated with such sites., and such a site would alter the nature of the community. Several parents of developmentally disabled children praised the efforts of Seguin and stated a need for more homes in the community. One parent of a disabled child showed concern for the lack of sidewalks at the site on Highland Road. She strongly feels that this should be a factor in choosing a site. 1 • 1 • 1 Wednesday April 20, 1488 Page 2 Because of the septic problems already existing in the area and the water contamination, some residents voiced concern that the septic system at the Highland Road residence may not handle wastes created by the proposed - residents and employees that are requi.red to care for them. Nis. Hayes assured the residents that they had -to submit Health Department approval, just as any other family would. Adequate parking for visitors to the -Family home was another concern. Ms Hayes stated that they have employed an engineer to work out such details. Their preliminary study suggested that parking would not be a problem. It was the general concensus of those residents present that there is not enough information available at this time to make a positive decision to allow Seguin to proceed with the proposed development. Nis Hayes stated that Seguin t,3ould extend the deadline to May 2, 1.988, at which time the Town Board would give her their decision. The meeting was adjourned at 9: 5 p.m. Wednesday April 20, 1988 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting The Regular- Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, was held a;. 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 Deputy Town Clerk Diane Demeree Others present were newsreporter, Kevin Conlin; Town Highway/ Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Nancy Jarvis from the Cortland County Planning Department; Judith Hayes from Seguin Community Services; and several residents from the Highland Road area. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 9:55 o'clock p.m., following an informational meeting for Town Residents regarding proposed development of property on Highland Road by Seguin Community Services. He requested that all those in attendance rise and pledge allegiance to the flag. Supervisor Pierce offered the privilege of the floor to Nancy Jarvis from the Cortland County Planning Department. Ms. Jarvis distributed to the Board copies of the Cortland County Planning Department's answer- to a letter from the Automobile dealers Association regarding revisions to the proposed Aquifer Law for the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #107 AUTHORI7_ATION TO PAY VOUCHERS - APRIL Audit of Bills notion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: 1 1 General Fund Vouchers #152 - 194 $23,OB1.5e Highway Fund 96 - 115 12,384,03 Water- Fund 62 - 73 6,914.81 Sewer Fund 26 - 28 616.72 A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and -file the report of the emergency activities of the Homer Fire Department. All ree & file reporting aye, the motion was carried. Homer Fire Dept, Wednesday April 20, 1488 Page 2 RESOLUTION #10B AUTHORIZATION TO FORWARD PETITION FROM BELL DRIVE RESID1zNI50 TO SPCA forward peti,tio Motion Seconded by Councilman Thorpe by Councilman Testa to SPCA VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Councilman Ronal Rocco received a petition from various residents who live on Bell Drive, regarding their complaint against one Beagle type doq housed adjacent to 24 Bell Drive, and WHEREAS, the SPCA located at 1.61 McLean Road is the designated doq control officer for the lawn of Cortlandvil].e, there -ore BE IT RESOLVED,, that the To_)wn Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of said petition to the SPCA so that they may take appropriate action to alleviate the problem, and fur-ther RESOLVED, that said petition shall be received and filed. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Counci lman Testa, to receive and f i le, a letter from David Gasket 1 , from the NYS Division of Equalization and rec & file Assessment. All voting aye, the motion was carried. letter NYS The letter was apprising Supervisor Pierce that; David Equal & Asses: 8-, iggs, Town Assessor, has been awarded the designation of David Briggs State Certified Assessor, Professional by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman O' Donne). 1. , to receive and file a letter from Congressman Sherwood Boehlert to Supervisor Pierce. Ali voting aye, the motion was carried, rec & file The letter- was an update on the budget: process now in letter Boehlei motion in Washington. budget procesE A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from Senator James L. Seward to Supervisor Pierce. All voting aye, the motion was carr1.2d. rec & file The letter was apprising Mr. Pierce that $50,000.00 letter Seward is included in the State Budget for the Cortland County Flood Control Flood Control Program. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a copy of the letter from Supervisor Pierce to Congressman Boehlert. All rec & file voting aye, the motion was car,-ied. letter Boehler The letter was in regards to the financial condition Gracie Rd Lab of the operation of the Tunision Laboratory of Fish Nutrition, 28 Gracie Road, Co,-tland, NY. A motion was made by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from Supervisor Pierce to James O'Mara, Chairman of the rec & file to Cortland County Legislature. All voting aye, the motion letter O'Mara was carried. airport Exp The letter was in regards to development at the Cortland County Airport. Supervisor Pierce asked -for better cooperation from the Legislature in the -future, regarding major changes at the airport. Wednesday April 20, 1988 Page 3 RESOLUTION #109 REFERRAL BOARD - KELLOGG TO CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING EONING CHANGE - KRIS LARSEN ROAD referral to PB Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Kris Larsen Zone Seconded by Councilman Testa change VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was made -to the Town Board from Kris Larsen for a zoning change from Agriculture to Business at tax parcel. no. 97.04-02-16.100 and 97.04--02-16.200, and WHEREAS, the next step in the process of acquiring a zone change is to present this request to the Cortlandville Planning Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that said request From Kris Larsen for a zoning change is hereby referred to the Cortlandville Planning Board for review. RESOLUTION #110 APPROVE FLOYD W. MURPHY - WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR THE TOWN O approve F.M urphy F CORTLANDVILLE W & S connections Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Floyd W. Murphy for plumber recognition and was found to be in proper order, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by Floyd M. Murphy, of Box 58 Little York, NY, is hereby approved for both water and sewer connections, and be it further RESOLVED, that: his name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town. of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #111 APPROVE JEFF HODGE - WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE approve Jeff Hoge — w&s Connections Motion by Councilman O'Donnell. Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Jeff Hodge, for plumber recognition and was found to be in proper order, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the application submitted by Jeff Hodge of 62 Pendleton St., Cortland, is hereby approved -for both water and sewer connections, and be it fUl-ther RESOLVED, that his name shall be added to the approved plumber list of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #112 AUTHORIZE MCGRAW SCHOOL TO USE VOTING ^_ MACHINE FOR BUDGET VOTE - JUNE 08. 1968 Authorize McGraw School to use Motion Councilman Rocco voting machine Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED ( Wednesday April 20, 1?8B Page 4 WHEREAS, a request was received from McGraw Central School District asking permission to use Cortlandville's voting machine for the school budget vote scheduled on June 06, 1988, and WHEREAS, a precedent has been set that they may use the voting machine foi- such purposes, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the McGrar, Central. School Disirict is hereby authorized to use the voting machine in McGraw for - the school budget vote, scheduled for Tune 08, 1988. Councilman O'Donnell apprised the To,Ijn Board that the election inspectors are v&--ry, pleased with the nee-, voting machines that the Town has purchased. RESOLUTION +f 1 13 AUTHOR 7E SUPERVISOR TO DONATE OLD VOTING MACHINES 1-0 CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL_ AND MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE. ADOPTED WHEREAS, there are 4 old voting machines stored at the Town, Highway Garage which need t:o be disposed of, and WHEREAS, -the area high schools periodically hold mock elections, and could use these machines to help teach the election process, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to donate the old voting machines to the Cortland High School and the McGraw Central School if they so desire. RESOLUTION ##114 AUTHORIZE HEAD START OF CORTLAND COUNTY TO USE MEETING ROOM - MAY 05. 1 ?F 8 Motio-n by Counci lfnan Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS. �a r-equest .•ias received from Head Start Prograrii of Cortland County to use one of the meeting room= for Thursday, May 05, 19313. from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and WHEREAS, the Town Board aggrees that we should use these rooms to their- full potential, therefore BE. IT RESOLVED, that the Head Start Program of Cortland County is hereby authorized to use the meeting room on May 05, 1988 from 9,00 a.m. to 12: 0 p.m. Authorize Mel to donate old voting mach. Authorize head start to use meetin, room �..ILJO Wednesday April 20, 1988 Page 5 RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZE TRICEL TO TAKE OVER TOWN HALL TRASH REf'IOVAL Authorize Tricel Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Town Trash Removal Seconded by Cound i lman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Custom Trash has been purchased by Tricel, and WHEREAS, Tricel will furnish the Town with dumpsters to handle the trash at a small additional fee. therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to obtain the services of Tricel for trash removal for the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND SEMINAR AT TC3 ON PLANNING AND ZONING Authorize Mel to Attend Seminar at TO Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Pierce is hereby authorized to attend a seminar on planning and zoning to be held at Tompkins Cortland Community College, and also RESOLVED, that expenses incurred shall be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #117 AUTHORIZE INCREASE III! HOURLY WAGE FOR ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE TOWN Authorize raise for election Motion by Councilman Rocco inspectors Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, other districts in the area have been paying their election inspectors more than the minimum of $3.50, and WHEREAS, a raise in the hourly wage for election inspectors for the Town of Cortlandville has been long overdue, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to pay the election inspectors of the Town of Cortlandville an hourly wage of $4.50, effective with the primary held on April 19, 1988. RESOLUTION #118 BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE NEW YORK ADOPTEI) APRII_ 20, 1908 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $125,000.00 SERIAL BONDS TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXTENSION OF A WATER IMPROVEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS HIGHLAND ROAD AREA IMPROVEMENT PHASE III Bond Resolution Highland Road Motion by Councilman Thorpe Phase III Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED C 1 w�8 Wednesday April 20, 1988 Page 6 THE TOWN BOARD OF TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLEr IN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The specific object or purpose for which obIigationS are is sued purs-_uant to this resoIution is to finance the cost of rights of way, Iand, legal fees:., engineering fees, construction costs and all other such expenses relating tn the construction and extension of a water improvement area in the Town of CortlandviIle known as Highland Road Area Water Improvement -phase TI� as the same is shown in the maps, plans and engineering reports heretofore filed with the Cortlandville Town Clerl,�. SECTION 2. The maximum cost of such water extenSion is $125,000.00 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 -'If) 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 LocaI Finance Law. SECTION 7. Subject to the provisiuns of thi s 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 prescrihing the terms, form and contents as to the sale and issuance of said bonds and any notes issued i.n anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscaJ officer of the Town' SECTION B. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resoluti.on and of any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object for purpose for which the Town is not authorized to expend (b) The provisions of the money, or Law which Should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resoIution are not substantially compIied with and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced eithin twenty days after the date of such publication, or <c) Such obIigations are authorized in vtolation of the provisions of the constitution. SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately, 4dt3 ' Sales Tax Redistribution Hiring Steve Wyant -- Highway Wednesday April 20, 1988 Page 7 Councilman Raymond Thorpe apprised the Board members of his displeasure regarding the sales tax issue recently surfaced in the City of Cortland. Mayor Martin Mack has asked for a Sales Tax Redistribution. This would take monies, which the Town uses toward developing the Town sewer, away from the Town of Cortlandville. It was the concensus of the Town Board members that we need cooperation from the City on this issue, and we need to persuade the City officials to examine and modify their proposal so that all residents of the County benefit. RESOLUTION :#119 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO HIRE STEVE WYANT - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED - WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Highway Department due to -two employees leaving, and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush has reviewed all applications received, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to hire Steve Wyant from Moravia, New York for - the position of Mechanic's Helper at a rate of $7.20 per hour, commencing on April 18, 1988. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, R.Diane Demeree Deputy Town Clerk Town of Cortl.andville 1 1 1