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Home My WebLink About08-05-1981Wednesday, August 5, 1981 7:30 P.M. Page 1 The regular meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Board members present were Supervisor Nadolski and Councilmen O'Donnell, Manning, Pierce and Thorpe. Others present were Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl Eaton; Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Engineer, Charles Feiszli; Bookkeeper, Joanne Phillips; Confidential Sec'y., Edna Puzo; Justice, Don Eaton; Assessor, Robert Wells; Legislator, William Thomas; Newsreporter, Dick Camerano and residents Ken Andrews and Joe Puzo. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 p.m.. Upon motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by approval of Councilman Pierce, the minutes of June 3, 1981, June 11, minutes 1981, June 15, 1981, July 1, 1981 and July 20, 1981 were approved as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board minutes of June 23, 1981. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION# 136 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: payment of vouchers General Fund Vouchers # 278 — # 309 $27,8z6•99 Highway # 140 — # 158 5,212.65 Water District # 1 # 77 — # 82 20,328.06 Water District # 2 # 4 25.00 Water District # 3 #' 13 — # 15 116.65 Water District # 4 # 10 — # 11 49.83 Sewer District # 1 # 15 - # 17 428.68 Sewer District # 2 # 12 5.55 Those in attendance were given the privilege of the floor. RESOLUTION # 137 AUTHORIZE ASSESSOR TO ATTEND CONFERENCE AND SCHOOL assessor Motion by Councilman Thorpe school Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 40 1 41 Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 2 apt 3 BE IT RESOLVED that Assessor, Robert Wells, is hereby authorized and directed to attend the Annual N.Y.S. Assessors Assoc. Conference and School at Syracuse, Sept. 14 and 15, 1981, and RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. Reports of various department heads are on the table or may be reviewed in the clerk's office upon request. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that he received the 2nd. quarter,1981 sales tax in the amount sales tax of $ 36,961.85 which was about $ 4,000 short of the est- rec'd imated amount in our budget. Sales tax revenue is stall down. A copy of a letter was received from Mr. Philip Gage, President of the McGraw Central School Board, McGraw responding to the letter of Mr. Tucker of.ETL regarding school tax the tax abatement program adopted by their board. abatement Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council- program man Thorpe, that the letter be received and filed. All voting aye, motion was carried. A copy of a letter was received from Mr. Joseph Powers, N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation, in regards to the speed reduction on Rte. # 222, a study will be Rt.#222 performed of the area. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, speed limit seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to received and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A copy of a letter was received written by Ken Andrews to Assemblyman Riford regarding the Financial Financial Assistance Program, that the Town of Cortlandville is Ass't to receive compared to the amount the City of Cortland Program receives and other municipalites. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski was requested to respond to State Legislators on behalf of the Town Board, also. A letter was received from Senator Lombardi in regards to the "Hellerstein" Bill. This was voted down in the Legislature but will be considered again in Hellerstein ® October. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Bill Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Robert Wells received a letter from Assemblyman Riford regarding a study bill relating to full value assessment. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded assessment by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. study bill All voting aye, the motion was carried. Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 3 A letter was received from Assemblyman Riford advising that the State Legislature has passed the "Uniform State State Fire Fire Code". Supervisor Nadolski felt we had no alter - Code native other than to adopt the code. He expressed concern as to who would enforce it. He will give the information to the chairman of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals for them to reveiw. Councilman Manning made a motion to table the matter for further study. Council- man Pierce seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A letter was received from Assemblyman Riford regarding increasing our Cortlandville Highway Tax Highway Tax Limitation in the amount $160,000 for purchasing Limitation highway machinery: Councilman Thorpe made a motion to receive and file the letter, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell. All voting aye, motion was carried. A letter was received from Assemblyman Riford State advising that the State Health Insurance Program has been Health Ins. tabled until a later date. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, motion was carried. A. letter was received from N.Y.S. D.E.C.'in regards to a mining permit renewal for Cortland Asphalt at mining their location in Polkville. They had applied for a three permit year renewal but was denied because they did not conform Cortland with the SEQRA law. D.E.C. renewed the application for Asphalt one year to allow them to prepare a comprehensive study and would not in.te:fere with production. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board of information received from the Cortland County Indus - County trial Development Agency regarding their applications I.D.A. received from Pall Trinity Micro Corp. and Cortland Asphalt Products Corp. They forwarded the impact studies and requested a tax abatement program for them, of which we advised them of our program. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the studies. All voting aye, motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 138 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM WATER CONTINGENT ACCOUNT TO HANDLE EMERGENCY IN WELL # 3 Well #3 Motion by Councilman Thorpe emergency Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS another emergency situation has occured at Well # 3 and the well has been shut down, and WHEREAS the pump lifts approximately two inches off.the base when started up, and WHEREAS Councilman Pierce was requested to investigate the past happenings of Well # 3 as three new pumps have been purchased in three years time to keep the well functioning, therefore [J • 1 • 1 M Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 4 BE IT RESOLVED that the necessary funds needed to repair Well # 3, to put it in proper running order, shall be transferred from Water District # 1 Contingent Account (SW1990.4). ° Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that McLean Rd the water lines on the McLean Road have been relocated and service turned back on. The weather was not cooper- ative, but our men did a fine job. Councilman Pierce expressed concern about our Highway Dep' t . assisting the County Highway Dep' t . in cleaning up the area on the Kellogg Road used as a Kellogg Rd. dumping site. dumping site Councilman Pierce had received information as to who the person was that was dumping refuse at the site, and felt that the person responsible should have cleaned it or have been billed for services rendered. No action was taken. The Highway Dep't. has put up a chain with a lock across the entrance to Lamont Circle Park. The Super- visor's office and Kenneth Andrews have the keys. LamontCircle Mr. Andrews has also posted a sign for playground park hours (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) but there is nothing in effect to enforce this. RESOLUTION # 139 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW # 1 OF 1981 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing will be held on Local Law September 2, 1981 at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall to public discuss and establish a time curfew for park hours and hearing other matters relating to parks in the Town of Cortland- ville. RESOLUTION # 140 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT TO BRUCE MARSH Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS an application for a trailer permit has been received, and the premises have been inspected by the Zoning Officer, and approved, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer permit to Bruce Marsh upon payment of proper fee. Said trailer to be located on McCloy Road, R.D.# 4, Cortland, New York, in the Town of Cortlandville. Trailer permit Z,36 Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 5 RESOLUTION # 141 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK USE OF THE MEETING ROOM FOR SEMINAR Town Clerk Motion by Councilman Thorpe seminar Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to use the meeting room on September 22, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. for a seminar for local clerks in the County. RESOLUTION # 142 APPOINT MELVIN PIERCE AS "DISASTER CO-ORDINATOR" Disaster Co-ordinator Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Melvin Pierce, Councilman, is hereby appointed the "Disaster Co-ordinator" for the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 143 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL NYS BLDG. OFFICIAL CONFERENCE SCHOOL Zoning school Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Don Fowler is hereby authorized and directed to attend the Annual N.Y.S. Bldg. Official Conference School at Ellenville, New York on September 16 thru 18, 1981, and RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 144 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER AND VICTOR METCALF TO ATTEND THE 43RD ANNUAL PLANNING AND ZONING INSTITUTE Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Zoning school BE IT RESOLVED 'thqt Don Fowler and Victor Metcalf are hereby authorized and directed to attend the 43rd. Annual Planning and Zoning Institute at Ellenville, New York on October 25 thru 27, 1981, and RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. A request was received regarding to the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Rte. 281 and Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 6 and Madison Street. The person making the request is a resident of the City of Cortland. Supervisor Nadolski suggested that they make their request to the City Council and then be referred to us. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter. All voting aye, motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 145 AUTHORIZE REQUEST FORWARDED TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON BOWLING GREEN ® Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE I ADOPTED traffic light Rt #281 & Madison St BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized speed limit and directed to sign and forward a request to the County BowlingGreen Highway Dept., and request that such be forwarded to New York State Dept. of Transporation to lower the speed limit on Bowling Green from 55 M.P.H. to 30 M.P.H. upon receipt of petition. A discussion was held in regards to who is respon- sible in the care of the lawn, shrubs and weeds around the Town Hall. It was stated that the Water Dept. has always mowed the lawn. Engineer Feiszli will discuss the matter with the Water Dept. RESOLUTION # 146 REQUEST WATER DEPT. TO MOW LAWN AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF GAS WEED EATER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Water Dept. shall be ordered grounds to mow the lawn and the usual _maintenance of the Town Hall grounds at the Town Hall. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Water Dept. is hereby authorized and directed to purchase a gas Weed Eater. RESOLUTION # 147 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF PETTY CASH FOR SUPERVISOR Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED custodian BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized petty cash to increase the petty cash fund for custodial purposes, from $ 50 to $ 200. Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page. 7 The Supervisor apprised the Town.Board of a request sewer for a sewer line on the south side of Tompkins St. Ext-., Glenwood & from Glenwood Ave. to Starr Road. If 51 % of the residents Starr Rd. of that area request such, the Town Board is responible to install the sewer. Ken Andrews asked what could be done about the driveway condition of the road at the rear entrance of the Groton Groton Ave Ave. Shopping -Plaza. Plaza That is a private road of which the Town has no responsibility nor can we do anything about the owner • repairing it. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board that First National Bank approved the Bond Anticipation Note B.A.N. for the Cortlandville Fire Department for $.160,000 over Fire Dept. the next 5 year,_ period. It will be used for buying new and used pumpers and equipment. George Wagner and the Fire Commissioners have set up the budget for next year, and are doing an excellent job. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe to recess the regular meeting and go into executive session to discuss a personnel problem. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Information received from Supervisor's office: Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 148 AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE TOWN IN LAWSUIT - FAST & LUCIANO law suit Fast &Luciano Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Attorney John Folmer is hereby authorized to represent the Town of Cortlandville in a law- suit instigated by Dennis D. Fast and Alfred J. Luciano in court August 12, 1981. RESOLUTION # 149 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO OBTAIN ANOTHER CETA PERSON FOR JUSTICE OFFICE Motion by Councilman Thorpe CETA Seconded by Councilman Pierce Justice VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED office Wednesday, August 5, 1981 Page 8 WHEREAS Cheri Hubbard, under .the CETA program has two more weeks to work in the Justice's office, and WHEREAS the Justice's office has requested additional help for his office when that time expires, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski is hereby authorized to investigate to obtain another CETA pdrsor� or if not available, RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to hire Cheri D. Hubbard to work in the Justice's office, • for three hours per day, at minimum wage, the total shall not exceed $ 1,000 and RESOLVED that the salary of Cheri D. Hubbard shall be paid from General Fund A - Contigency Fund (A1990.4). RESOLUTION # 150 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY MEN TO TAKE COMPENSATORY TIME Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Men are -hereby authorized Highway men to take compensatory time for attending the Defensive compensatory Driving Course that was requested by the Town Board. time There being no further business, Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk •