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Home My WebLink About12-01-1982Wednesday, December 1, 1982 7:30 P.M. 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 Stanley Nadolski; Councilman Ray Thorpe; Councilman Warren ® Manning; Councilman Edwin O'Donnell; Attorney John Folmer and Town Clerk, Pauline Parker. Others present were Engineer, Peter Novelli; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Deputy Town Clerk, June Bradshaw; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Assessor, Robert Wells; Justice, Don Eaton; Legislator, Richard.Tupper; Newsreporters Dick Camerano and Peter 'Iglinski; Town residents Ken Andrews and Joe Gunzenhauser. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M.. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Manning to accept the minutes of October 28, 1982; November 3, 1982; November 15, 1982., as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 233 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audit of audited and shall be paid as follows with the exception vouchers of General Fund Vouchers # 459 in the amount of $ 37.87, goods have not been received: GENERAL FUND Vouchers ## 448-481 $ 6,lo1.53 HIGHWAY ## 276-293 28,753.03 WATER FUND # 198-209 3,o6o.36 i SEWER FUND "' ## 64-64 490.07 FIRE DISTRICT ## 44-59 1,145.70 40 Supervisor.Nadolski allowed those in attendance the privilege of the floor. Ken Andrews, Lamont Circle, was given the privilege of the floor. He reported on the park progress. He will 3)0 Wednesday, December 1, 1982 Page 2 give a financial statement at the next regular Town Board meeting. Ken Andrews advised that he wrote a letter to Assemblyman Steve Riford regarding the awarding of a Smith bid by the New York City Board of Education for type - Corona -loss writers. Our local company, Smith Corona, has been of contract awarded the contract in the past, but will be lost to foreign competition - Olympia, soon. The reply from Mr. Riford was shared with the Town Board. It stated that earlier this year legislation was passed that would have allowed authorities and municipalities within New York State to favor domestic bidders which was vetoed by Governor Carey. Mr. Andrews suggested that everyone write a letter to all state legislators expressing concern. RESOLUTION # 234 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND/OR ATTORNEY TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE STATE LEGISLATORS Motion by Councilman O'.Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and/or Attorney is encourage hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to the legislation Assemblyman and Senators regarding legislation that was loss of NYS Vetoed which affects loss of jobs to the residents of jobs New York State. RESOLUTION # 235 AUTHORIZE -CROWN CITY BIATHLON CLUB USE OF CORTLANDVILLE STREETS Crown City Biathlon Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Crown City Biathlon Club is hereby authorized to use the streets in Cortlandville for a roller - ski race which was held, Sunday, November 14, 1982 at 1:00 P.M., sponsored by Nordic Sports. RESOLUTION # 236 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO INVESTIGATE sidewalks TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ROUTE 281 AND traffic _ MADISON STREET signal Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 • 0 1 ob 0 [1 M Wednesday, December 1, 1982 Page 3 WHEREAS a letter was received from Joseph M. Powers, Regional Director of N.Y.S. DOT regarding_the request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Route 281 and Madison Street, stating that for the best protection of the pedestrians using the crossing, it would be necessary to have a sidewalk on Madison Street connecting to the city's sidewalk system, and that the pavement surface on Madison Street is in poor condition, and WHEREAS it was questioned by the Town Board as to who would be responsible for the construction of and main- tenance of the sidewalk, the property owner or the Town, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to investigate the matter further. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to receive and file the letter received from Joseph M. Powers regarding Traffic Signal # 23. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 237 TABLE LUKER ROAD REZONING REQUEST FOR FURTHER STUDY Luker Road Motion by Councilman Manning rezoning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell request VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the Cortland County Planning Department have prepared and presented to the Town Board a proposed map and layout of an Industrial Development Program of the Luker Road area, and have requested a zoning change to "Industrial" of that location, and WHEREAS such request has been reviewed by the Cortland County Planning Board and they recommended approval of rezoning, with exceptions, and also recommended that a Master Plan should be developed, and WHEREAS the Cortlandville Planning Board have met and recommended that the Town Board not rezone the Luker Road area at this time until further deatiled information ® covering problem areas has been developed and explored, and WHEREAS the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals have ® met and recommended that the rezoning of the Luker Road area be approved, and WHEREAS it was noted by discussion of the Cortlandville Town Board that the purpose of the Planning Board is for ramification of land use, and the purpose of the'Zoning Board of Appeals concerns proper zoning, which in this case would reflect a difference of opinion, Wednesday, December 1, 1982 Page 4 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the request for a change of the zoning classification of the Luker Road shall be hereby tabled for further consideration, and RESOLVED that a study shall be made to decide if a Master Plan is necessary and as to whom shall prepare it. RESOLUTION # 238 AUTHORIZE TOWN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Assoc. of TO ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING OF ASSOCIATION Towns OF TOWNS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Town officers and employees, who have been authorized'by their department head, are hereby authorized to attend the 1983 Annual Meeting of the Assoc- iation of Towns, to be held in New York City, February 20th to the 23th, 1983, and RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 239 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE STATE RE: BRIDGE INSPECTION Bridge Motion by Councilman Thorpe Inspection Seconded by Councilman Manning by State VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS a letter was received from Joseph M. Powers, Regional Director N.Y.S. - DOT, advising that the state will soon be hiring consulting engineering personnel..to inspect all bridges within towns, outside villages, in New York State. The cost will be shared from Federal Funding, State Funding and a local share will be required. They advised that two bridges will be inspected within the town at a cost of $ 110.00 to the Town. WHEREAS the attorney reviewed Section 231-Highway Law and also contacted Cortland County.Highway Sup't., Walter Tennant. He.advised that the county is supposed to make the inspections every three years, but this has not been done due to the lack of funds and manpower. If this is not done, the state will and may cause the inspection to be done. He was not aware that the Towns could be required to share the cost, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to write a letter to N.Y.S. DOT stating that the Town is not aware of any authority under which we can be required to pay for the State to hire an consulting engineer to inspect our bridges. 1 • 0 1 40 0 1 313 Wednesday, December 1, 1982 Page 5 RESOLUTION # 240 AUTHORIZE I�iSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT TO JAMES F. SEARS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS an application for a trailer permit has been Trailer received, and the premises have been inspected, and Permit: ® approved, by the Zoning Officer, therefore James F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer permit to James F. Sears, upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer to be located at 239 Sears Road, R.D.# 4, Cortland, New York, in the Town of Cortlandville. 0 RESOLUTION # 241 APPROVE FRED WALKER, SR. TO TAKE MATH COURSE AT TC3 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS the state requires continuing education for all licensed water plant operators, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that Water and Sewer Sup't., Fred Walker, Sr. is hereby authorized to attend the development math course at TC3,and further RESOLVED that the Town shall pay for the cost of the program, not to exceed $ 125.00. S ears Fred Walker TC3-math Justice Donald Eaton requested that the Town Board reconsider his request for a part-time clerk and afix a salary for that position as of January 1, 1983. The position was abolished in the 1983 budget. He would like to look for a person to fill that position. Supervisor Nadolski stated that the board had taken it in consideration at budget time. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell to table the above matter until an executive meeting can be scheduled to discuss a personnel matter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man Manning to recess the regular meeting and convene to executive session in the matter of litigation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn executive session and re- convene regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. justice office part-time help 31 Wednesday, December 1, 1982 Page 6 No action was taken at executive session. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Council- man O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.'. • Respectfully s mitted, Pauline H. Parker, Town Clerk • 1