HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-1982Wednesday, August 4, 1982
7:40 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
AMEND SEWER USE RATES
A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of
Cortlandville at 7:40 P.M. to discuss the adoption of
amending the sewer use rates.
In attendance were Deputy Supervisor Pierce, Council-
man Thorpe, Councilman O'Donnell, Attorney Folmer and
Town Clerk Pauline Parker.
Also present were other Town Employees and mazy area
residents.
The Public Hearing was opened by Deputy Supervisor
Pierce.
The Town Clerk read the legal notice as follows:
"LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN.OF
CORTLANDVILLE
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Notice is hereby given that
a public hearing will be held
by the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville, Cort--
land ,County, New York, at
the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Road, in the Town of Cort-
landville-on August 4, 1982 at
7:40 p.m. in the matter of the
establishment by 'the Town
-Board of sewer use rates for
the Town of Cortlandville,
said,rates to be effective a5 of
October 1, 1982.
The sewer rates proposed
for adoption are as follows:
Domestic Users—$1.85 per
thousand gallons of water
usage.
Industrial Users (Town
Charge Only)—$0.77 per
thousand gallons of water
usage.
Minimum charges:
Domestic Users—$9.25 per
quarter.
Industrial Users (Town
Charge Only)-99.25 per
quarter.
This notice is published
pursuant to the provisions of
the Town of Cortlandville
Sewer Rent Ordinance
enacted October 4, 1961 and
thereafter amended.
All parties in interest and
citizens will be heard at the
public hearing to be held as
aforesaid.
Pauline H. Parker,
Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, N.Y. 13045 j
Dated: July 16,1981
Engineer, Peter Novelli, reviewed the procedures the
Town now has for paying the cost of sewers in the Town.
An increase of the sewer use fees is needed now
primarily because it will cost us more money in accordance
with the Sewer Contract with the City of Cortland. We
must pay our fair share for the cost of operating the treat-
ment plant.
Maly questions were asked by those in attendance. Tape
is on file.
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Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell, to close the hearing. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The hearing was closed.
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Wednesday, August 4, 1982 8:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
INCORPORATING CORTLANDVILLE FIRE DEPT.
A Public Hearing was held at the Town Hall, Town of
Cortlandville, at 8:30 P.M. to discuss the approval of a
Certificate of Incorporationfor the Cortlandville Fire
Department.
In attendance were Deputy Supervisor, Melvin Pierce; •
Councilmen Thorpe and O'Donnell; Attorney John Folmer and
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker.
Also present were other Town Employees, and area
residents and several firemen.
The Public Hearing was called to order by Deputy
Supervisor, Melvin Pierce.
The Town Clerk read the legal notice as follows
which was published twice in the Cortland Standard.
The attorney explained the purpose of this procedure
is to create a Fire Department orginization separate from
the Fire District or Fire Protection District to accomplish
functions usual to the Fire Department and is done through-
out the state. He recommended that this certificate of
incorporation be approved.
Robert Payne, representing the Fire Department, read
the following:
It is the intent of the members of the Cortlandville
Fire Department to become a not -for -profit corporate entity
for the following reasons:
1. To obtain tax exempt status
2. To relieve the individual members of the Department
of any financial obligation rising out of debts
incurred by the Department
3. To be able to borrow funds for the purpose of making
non -fire related purchases for the benefit of the
members of the Department
4. To be able to borrow funds for the purpose of making
fire related purchases for the benefit of the
Fire District with the consent of the District's
governing body
5. To take advantage of any other corporate status
benefits that would be in the best interests of
the members of the Department and the Fire District
No other commerts were offered from those in attendance.
Wednesday, August 4, 1982
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion , seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to adjourn the public hearing. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8.0 40 P.M.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
NOTICE OF HEARING
Please take notice that the
Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville will hold a
public hearing at Town Hall,
15 Terrace Road in the Town
of Cortlandville, Cortland
County, New York on the 4th
day of August, 1982 at 8:30
p.m. or as soon thereafter as
such hearing may be conven-
ed for the purpose of con-
sidering the approval of , a
proposed certificate of in-
corporation of the Cortland-
ville Fire Department.
The name of the proposed
fire company is:
CORTLANDVILLE
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
INCORPORATED
The names of the persons
signing the proposed .cer-
tificate of incorporation are
as follows:
Roy Rounseville
Jack Harvey
Paul Dennis
Robert Payne
Randy Oaks
Lynn Buddenhagen
The territory to be pro-'
tected by the proposed fire
company is: All territory
within the corporate limits of
the Town of Cortlandville ex-
cluding villages and those
areas under contract with -
other Fire Departments for
protection purposes.
All parties in interest and
citizens may attend and be
heard at the public hearing
aforesaid.
Pauline H—Parker,
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, N.Y. 13045
Dated: July 22, 1982
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Wednesday, August 4, 1982
7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the
Town Board was held at the Town
Cortland, New York with Deputy
presiding.
Town of Cortlandville
Hall, 15 Terrace Road,
Supervisor Melvin Pierce
Board members present were Deputy Supervisor Melvin
Pierce; Councilman Ray Thorpe; Councilman Edwin O'Donnell;
Town Clerk Pauline Parker and Attorney John Folraer.
Others present were Engineer, Peter Novelli; Deputy
Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Assessor, Robert Wells; Zoning
Officer, Don Fowler; Highway Sup't., Carl Eaton; Justice,
Don Eaton; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Legislator
Richard Tupper; Newsreporter Paul La Dolce and Jim Parsons;
Mr. and Mrs. James O'Gorman; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Zogg;
John Crannage, Ken Andrews and many Town firemen and Town
residents.'
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor
Melvin Pierce at 7:30 P.M.-
Deputy Supervisor Pierce announced that receiving of
Bids - bids for one new hydraulic sand -salt chemical spreader was
Sand&Salt officially closed. The Town Clerk opened and read aloud
Spreader the following bids:
Walter M. Roberts Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 328 $ 9,191.00
Cazenovia, New York 13035 "Flash" Model FLC5-2-H-
13'
Tarrant Mfg., Co.
Excelsior Ave., Ext. $ 8,295.00
Saratoga Spring, New York 12866 "Highlander" Model
HL-Hy2P-13
The non -collusion certificate was submitted with each
bid received.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cilman Thorpe to receive and file the bids. All voting
aye, the motion was carried. All bids received were given
to the highway sup't and the attorney to review.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to recess the regular meeting to open a
public hearing. The motion was rescinded because of the time.
Attorney John Folmer advised that resolution # 128
minute's adopted July 7, 1982 should be corrected to read as follows:
correction BE IT RESOLVED that the Attorney is authorized and
directed to prepare a Local Law which would allow the Town
to publish a summary of any ordinance.
Upon correction, Councilman Thorpe made a motion,
seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to accept the minutes of
July 7, 1982 as corrected and July 19, 1982 and July 26, 1982,
as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Councilman Thorpe made a motion,.seconded by Coun-
cilman O'Donnell to receive and file the Cortlandville
Planning Board minutes of July 27, 1982. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Coun-
cilman Thorpe, to receive and file the June report from S.P.C.A.
the SP.C.A.. All voting aye, the motion was carried. report
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file a letter received S.P.C.A.
from Attorney Folmer in regards to SPCA -Gary Henry. All Gary Henry
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Reports of various departments are on the table or
may be reviewed in the Clerk's office, upon request.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Public
Councilman Thorpe to recess the regular meeting to hold Hearing
a public hearing regarding increasing the sewer use rates. sewer rates
All voting aye, motion was carried. See page 224
Councilman Thorpe made a motion,.seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to reconvene the regular meeting. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 142 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED
that the vouchers submitted
have been audit of
audited and shall be paid as follows:
vouchers
GENERAL FUND
Vouchers #
251-281
$ 7,531.77
HIGHWAY
It#
157-172
13,892.79
WATER FUND
#
97-129
10,275.32
SEWER FUND
#
31-44
3,666.75
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe to receive and file a letter received Sammons
from Sammons Communications, Inc.. They advised of their Comminucat
progress in updating their system for area residents. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.'
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Coun- Roderick
cilman Thorpe to receive and file a letter received from Burton
Village of Homer authorizing a sewer connection for hook-up
Roderick Burton. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Homer
Sewer
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Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council -
Flood man O'Donnell to receive and file the Flood Insurance
Insurance Study and hazard maps from the Federal Emergency Manage -
Study ment Agency. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Fire Councilman Thorpe to receive and file the complaint and
Dept. response from the Fire Commissioners. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
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Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to receive and file a letter from Randy
Fire Dept. Oaks, Fire Chief of the Cortlandville Fire Department.
request They have requested assistance in payment of signs used
in regards to the State Fire Prevention Code. All voting
aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken.
RESOLUTION # 143 AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR JUSTICE
CONTRACTUAL (A1110.4) FOR 1982
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Justice Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
contractual VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS Justice Eaton has requested a transfer of monies
to his contractual account (A1110.4) as those budgeted
funds are depleted,.and supplies will be needed for the
remainder of the year, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that supplies usual to the Justice office
may be purchased, and such funds shall not exceed $ 800.
for the remainder of"1982 and
RESOLVED that those monies shall be transferred at the
final meeting of 1982.
RESOLUTION # 144 AUTHORIZE TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND
Capital Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Reserve Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Fund VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General
Municipal Law, as amended, this Cortlandville Town Board
does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance
the cost of construction, reconstruction, and acquisition
of buildings and property, and
RESOLVED, it is the intent of this board to accumulate all
of the cost of the buildings and property, the maximum
cost of which is estimated to be $ 48,000.00„ and
RESOLVED,the Supervisor is hereby directed to deposit
moneys of this reserve in a separate bank to be known as
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the "Buildings and Pm perty Capital Reserve Fund", and
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is authorized to invest, from
time to time, the moneys of this fund pursuant to Section
6-f of the General Municipal Law, and
RESOLVED, no expenditure shall be made except upon author-
ization of this board.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a
permissive referendum as provided by Town Law §55•
RESOLUTION # 145 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND THE
ANNUAL NYS BLDG.�OFFICIAL CONFERENCE
AND TRAIN"ING SCHOOL
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Don Fowler is hereby authorized and
directed to attend the 5th Annual N.Y.S. Building Official
Conference and Training School at Ellenville, N.Y. on
September 29 - October 1, 1982, and
RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same., be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION # 146 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER AND VICTOR
METCALF TO ATTEND THE 44TH ANNUAL
PLANNING AND ZONING INSTITUTE
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Don,Fowler and Victor Metcalf are
hereby authorized and directed to attend the 44th Annual
Planning and Zoning Institute in Albany, N.Y. on October
3 thru 5, 1982,
RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
schooling
Zoning
Officer
schooling
Zoning
Officer
RESOLUTION # 147 APPROVE HIRING OF CLAY WALKER ASSIST
WATER DEPARTMENT
® Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED hiring
Clay
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Walker
hiring of Clay Walker, a's needed, to assist the 1.1ater
Department, and
RESOLVED that the salary shall be set at $ 4.00 per hour.
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RESOLUTION # 148 AUTHORIZE CAROLE STEHM TO ASSIST
IN TOWN CLERK OFFICE
hiring Motion by Councilman Thorpe
CarolStrome Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS all monies were not used for extra help for tax
collecting, and additional help was requested for the
Town Clerk's office, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to hire Carole Stehm as a Deputy Clerk, to
assist in her office, as needed, and
RESOLVED that she will be paid an hourly salary of $ 3.39•
RESOLUTION # 149 AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF
ROBERT JONES, ATTORNEY FOR PLANNING
BOARD
Appoint Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Att'y Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Temporary VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Ping Bd.
WHEREAS the Planning Board has received an application for
a site review from Praise Tabernacle Church, and
WHEREAS Attorney Folmer has represented the church in the
past and due to conflict of interest, has suggested that
another attorney be temporarily appointed, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that Attorney Robert Jones, Homer, New York,
is hereby temporarily appointed to council the Planning
Board in the matter of Praise Tabernacle Church -site review
at a fee subject to audit and approval.
RESOLUTION # 150 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING -
SPECIAL PERMIT-MICHELE PIZZOLA
Public Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Hearing Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Michele VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Pizzola
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board shall hold a Public
Hearing on August 16, 1982 at 4:30 P.M. at the Town Hall
regarding the application of Michele Pizzola for a special
permit.
RESOLUTION # 151 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING -
LOCAL LAW # 1 OF 1982
Public Motion by Councilman. Thorpe
Hearing Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Local Law #1 VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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WHEREAS a draft for a local law concerning publications
of ordinances and amendments was prepared and presented,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board shall hold a Public
Hearin on September 1, 1982 at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall
regarding the adoption of Local Law # 1 of 1982.
® RESOLUTION # 152 AWARDING OF BIDS -SAND -SALT CHEMICAL
SPREADER
Motion by Councilman Thorpe awarding
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell bids
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 5A of the General Municipal
Law and pursuant to Resolution # 127 for the year 1982,
sealed bids were publicly solicited for the furnishing
of one new hydraulic Sand -Salt Chemical Spreader, in
accordance with the specifications and terms set forth
in the i.nformation'to bidders, and
WHEREAS two sealed bids were received, opened and read
aloud by the Clerk, and
WHEREAS all bids submitted were in proper form, and have
been reviewed, and
WHEREAS the lowest bid submitted by Tarrant Mfg. Co.
did not meet specifications as the bid specified a fiber-
glass body and this bid showed a steel body, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville does hereby award the bid to Walter M. Roberts
Enterprises Inc. for one new hydraulic sand -salt chemical
spreader in the amount of $ 9,191.00, which also includes
a 25 year warranty, and
RESOLVED that all other bids submitted are hereby rejected.
RESOLUTION # 153 APPOINT CARL LEACH TO RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Recreation
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe - committee
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED appointment
BE IT RESOLVED that Carl Leach, is hereby appointed to serve
40 on the Cortlandville Recreation committee, effective
immediately.
RESOLUTION # 154 APPOINT RONALD GAUTHIER TO RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell Recreation
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED Committee
appointment
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BE IT RESOLVED that Ronald Gauthier is hereby appointed to
serve on the Cortlandville Recreation committee,effective
September 1, 1982.
A letter was received from the County Treasurer's
office regarding our bid submitted for the property in
tax sale Blodgett Mills 'through the tax sale.
property Our bid was not the highest submitted but was advised
today that the other bid submitted..may be.denied due to •
conflict of interest. Further information is forthcoming.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell, to receive and file the tabulation of bids
received from the County Treasurer. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell, to recess the regular meeting to hold a
public hearing regarding the Cortlandville Fire Department.
Incorporated. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Public Hearing Cortlandville Fire Department, Inc.
refer to page # 226.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell to reconvene the regular meeting. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 155
Certificate
of Incorporation
Fire Dept.
AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION
OF INCORPORATION FOR THE CORTLAND-
VILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a public hearing was duly held by the Town Board
regarding Incorporation of the Fire Department, and
WHEREAS no objections were voiced by those in attendance,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville does hereby authorize and approve the issuance of the
Certificate of Incorporation of Cortlandville Fire Depart-
ment, Incorporated, pursuant to Section 402 of the Not -
for -profit Corporation Law, and
RESOLVED that Attorney Folmer shall forward the form to
the necessary agencies.
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Mr. Philip Shager, Controller, of Pall Trinity Micro
Corporation presented a verbal request to the Town Board
for assistance in applying for a UDAG grant to purchase
the Overhead Door ro ert
Pall Trinity
UDAG Grant
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Mayor, Ed Hart, of the City of Cortland, advised
that the Common Council gave contingent approval to
proceed with the application if necessary.
RESOLUTION #-156 AUTHORIZE CITY OF CORTLAND TO
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MAKE APPLICATION TO UDAG TO ASSIST
PALL TRINITY MICRO CORPORATION
IN EXPANSION OF ITS INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded.by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Pall Trinity Micro Corporation, located in the
Town of Cortlandville, County of Cortland and State of
New York is desirous of expanding its industrial facilities
by the acquisition of additional land and buildings; and
WHEREAS, Pall Trinity Micro Corporation, although located
in the Town of Cortlandville, employs persons who reside
not only in the Town of Cortlandville, but in the City
of Cortland, as well as.other areas of the County of Cort-
land; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville is advised and believes
that Grants -on -Aid may be available through the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development to
assist Pall Trinity Micro Corporation in the aforementioned
expansion; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the.Town of Cortlandville is
advised and believes that the Town of Cortlandville by
reason of applicable regulations,is not eligble to apply
for the aforementioned Grants -in -Aid and is further advised
and believes that the City of Cortland is eligible to
make such applications;
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilman Thorpe and seconded
by Councilman O'Donnell be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of. the Town of Cortlandville
hereby authorizes the City of Cortland, New York acting
through its duly authorized representatives to make
application to the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for a Grant -in -Aid to assist. Pall
• Trinity Micro Corporation .in the expansion of its indust-
rial facility as set forth above on behalf of the Town
of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION # 1S7 RECEIVING OF PETITION RE: PRAISE
TABERNACLE CHURCH
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Petition
Praise
Tabernacle
Church
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WHEREAS Mrs. Kathy O'Gorman, presented a petition to the
Town Board with a total of 114 signatures opposing the
expansion of Praise Tabernacle Church, Route 41, R.D.# 1,
Cortland, New York and
WHEREAS Mrs. O'Gorman resides, owns and operate a child
day care center next door to the church and since the
Town does not have a noise ordinance, problems have
occurred, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the petition received is hereby
received and filed and transmitted to the Planning Board,
to review and consider at their next meeting, August 31,
1982.
Mr. John Crannage appeared to review with the Town
the processes so far to lower the speed limit in the area
of Bowling.Gr en,. and to encourage the Town to continue
and place the speed limit signs and curve warning signs.
There are approximately 55-60 children in that area.
Engineer Novelli advised of the Town's liability if
we do not follow through.
RESOLUTION # 158 DIRECT HIGHWAY SUP'T TO PLACE CURVE
Highway WARNING SPEED SIGNS ON BOWLING -GREEN,
signs -- _ SLEEPY HOLLOW AND WINKLE WAY
Bowling
Green etc. Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a petition was received in August 1981 from resid-
ents of the Bowling Green, Sleepy Hollow, Winkle Way
requesting that the present speed limit of 55 m.p.h.
be lowered to30 m.p.h., and
WHEREAS application and request was submitted to NYS
Department of Transportation through the proper procedure,
and
WHEREAS such request was reviewed by the NYS Department
of Transportation and denied but recommended that an area
speed limit could be established for that area by the
Town, and offered their assistance, and
WHEREAS an area speed limit was initiated by the Town
with assistance from the County Highway Department
and warning signs were being placed in that area in conform- •
ance with the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, and
WHEREAS many area residents objected to the location of
the signs, which resulted in letters being sent to all
area residents for their opinion and have been received
and reviewed, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize
and direct the Highway Sup't. to place the warning signs
in the Bowling Green, Sleepy Hollow, Winkl Way.area in
accordance with the law.
Keith Agate, Lamont Circle, had submitted an applic-
ation for the position of Recreation Director for the
Town of Cortlandville. He recently received a letter summer
• from the Supervisor stating that the position .would not recreation
be filled this year due to 'lateness ,of procedure. Mr.. director
Agate expressed concern and objected that this occurred.
A discussion followed whereby it was determined that
confusion was caused due to the lack of a chairman of the
Recreation Committee. The job was posted the end of
June. The,committee met and reviewed the applications
received i•n July. It was the consensus of the committee
to drop.the program for this year.
Assemblyman Republician Leader, James L. Emery requested
the faculty and students at Cornell University to conduct survey
a study on ways to imprDve,strained relationship between State &
the state and local governments. A copy'of the'study, Local
prepared by Robert_Pomeroy, has,been received.
Councilman :O'Donnell made a motion,,seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, that the report be received and filed,"
:and copies of.the report be giveh'to each board member.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
A written report was received from the„_committee
appointed to review assessments and equalization rates review
in the Town. Councilman O'Donnell made a•motion, seconded assessment-,
by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the report. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
A review of the report followed with Ken Andrews,
Dick Tupper, Assessor Wells and the Town Board.
A follow up letter received from Ken Andrews, relating
to assessments and equalization rates was reviewed.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Council-
man Thorpe, to receive and file the letter, All -voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The letter,referred,to_.20%..reduction of assessments
and its effect to taxpayers:,:
® An appreciation letter directed to the McGraw Recrea-
tion Department, written by Ken Andrews of the Recreation McGraw
Committee, was read. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, Recreation
seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the
letter. All voting aye,,_the.motion.was carried.
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A letter received from the County Attorney, Edward
insur nce Purser, regarding insurance coverage for the fire company
coverage was read. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by
firemen Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the letter.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Workmans Compensation Coverage was obtained for the
volunteer fireman.with the Denniston Agency for a 90
Work.Comp day period. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded
firemen by Councilman Thorpe, to.receive and file the insurance
binder. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer reported that we are still waiting
unpaid for advice from Audit and Control concerning the proper
benefit procedures to follow concerning the unpaid water and
tax sewer benefit tax that were turned over to the County
Treasurer.
RESOLUTION # 159 AUTHORIZE INCREASE OF SEWER RENT -,,RATES
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
increase Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
sewer
rates WHEREAS a Public Hearing was duly held by the Town Board
on August 4, 1982, and
WHEREAS the need of an increase in sewer rents was explained,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the following rates shall be charged
for sewer rents and shall take effect as of October 1-j:.,
1982
Domestic Users - $ 1.85 per thousand gallons of water
usage
Industrial Users - (Town Charge Only) - .770 per
thousand gallons of water usage
Minimum charges:
Domestic Users - 9.25 per quarter
Industrial Users - 9.25 per quarter
(Town Charge Only)
RESOLUTION # 160 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF BOOKKEEPER,
JOANNE PHILLIPS
Joanne Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Phillips Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
resignation VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board shall hereby accept
the resignation of bookkeeper, Joanne L. Phillips,
effective September 3, 1982, with regret and best wishes.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Town Board that he has
received the consent judgement, regarding the Fire District,
that was signed by Judge Bryant on July 30, 1982. A
meeting will be arranged as soon -as possible to transfer
the monies so as to pay the bills.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the judgement.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
;Ken Andrews reported on the accomplishments at the
Cortlandville Park. More residents are getting involved
daily to accomplish the project.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council-
man O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye,
the meeting was adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Pauline H. Parker,
Town Clerk
consent
judgement
Fire
Dis tict