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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-1980fa n -1 236 Wednesday, February 6, 1980 7:30 P.M. page 1 The regular meeting of the Town Board for the month of February, 1980 was held at Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Other board members present were Councilman Edwin O'Donnell, Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Melvin Pierce.and Council- man Raymond Thorpe. Otherg�, present were Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Attorney, John Fowler;; Deputy Town Clerk, Bonnie Call; Justice, Donald Eaton; Water & Sewer Sup't, Fred Walker; Highway Sup't, Carl Eaton; Engineer Feiszli; Assessor, Robert Wells; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, Legislator, Willem Thomas; and newsreporters from The Cortland Standard and the Syracuse Post Standard. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski. Reading of the minutes were dispensed with as all board approvaI members had received copies prior to the meeting. of minutes Upon motion by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Council- man Thorpe, all voting aye, the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 19, 1979 were approved as written. Upon motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, all voting aye, the minutes of December 27, 1979 were approved as written. Upon motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, all voting aye, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 1980 were approved as written. Upon motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, all voting aye, the minutes of the Special Meeting held on January 16, 1980 were approved as written. RESOLUTION # 28 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FOR JANUARY 1980 Motion by Councilman Pierce payment of Seconded by Councilman Thorpe voi-tc)?ers VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted for January 1980 have been audited and„shall be paid as follows: General Fund Vouchers #16 - 60 $ 72,371.30 Highway of # 4 _ 36 6,963.18 Water District #1 °' ,#, % _ 19 3,100.48 Reports of Department Heads are on the table to be re- viewed iby anyone interested. The reports are also on file in the Town Clerk's office and are available upon request. The Town Clerks and the Town Justice's Annual reports Annual are recorded at the end of these minutes and are on file in Reports the Clerk's office and are available upon request. Supervisor Nadolski introduced Paul Sweeney of the Cortland County Highway Dept. He is a specialist on bridge construction. Paul Mr. Sweeney made a presentation of his inspections of Sweeney three bridges located in the Town of Cortlandville. One is bridge locate d on Academy St. in McGraw, and two bridges are located inspect -'!on in the Hoxies Gorge area. Any bridge with a span of less that 25 feet is the responsibility of the Town. Inspection of all bridges was state mandated and federally funded and must be inspected every two years. The initial inspection was done recently by O'Brien & Gear of Syracuse. The inspections are based on a rating from 1 thru 7. Number one would necessitate the closing of the bridge, and any rating below number five would deem the bridge structurally 1 • 1 • 11 Wednesday, February 69 1980 page 2 )Or u 1 C7 1 • deficient. The Academy St. bridge has a rating of four. The bridges located in the Hoxie Gorge area have arating of 5. Placing of proper signs was the immediate recommendation by Mr. Sweeney. A discussion followed his presentation. RESOLUTION # 29 AUTHORIZE CONTINUANCE OF THE SAFER OFF ROAD SYSTEMS PROGRAM Motion by Councilman Manning Safer off Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Road VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Systems WHEREAS, the cost of roads .repaired under the Safer Off Road Systems is shared by 75% of government funds, and 25% town funds, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given to pro- ceed with the Safer Off Road Systems on the following roads: 1. Bond Road $40,000. (responsibility shared by County, Town of Homer & Town of Cortlandville) 2. Fairview Road $25,000. 3. North Homer Ave. $ 5,000. The appointment of citizens to the Census Committee will take place at the next meeting. RESOLUTION # 30 AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF NAME OF ALLEN DRIVE EXTENSION TO ALLEN DRIVE Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS Allen Drive Extension was accepted by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on June 7, 1979 as a street and highway, and WHEREAS it has been requested to have the street known as Allen Drive Extension changed and known as a continuance of Allen Drive, and WHEREAS the request has been re7jewed and recommended by the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the street and highway known as Allen Drive Extension shall hereby be known as a continuance of Allen Drive and shall hereby be numbered accordingly. Allen Drive change of name The Planning Board had requested the firm of Sargent, Webster, Cranshaw and Foley to be contacted in regards to re- rewriting writing the Cortlandville Zoning Ordinance at an estimated Zoning cost of $10,000. Ordinance Because of the cost, Supervisor Nadolski had checked with Gary Hayes of the Regional Planning Board for his opinion. They can provide techinical assistance and legal assistance in. rewriting the Zoning Ordinate and their full cooperation. Supervisor Nadolski suggested that our Town Engineer, Charles Feiszli, rewrite the ordinate with the assistance of Gary Hayes and the help of local committees, which would re- flect a savings as to cost. �l Wednesday, Febraury 6, 1980 page 3 After general discussion, it -was the consencs`u's of the Town Board to proceed with the program as an inhouse project. Supervisor Nadolski read a letter received from Sam Cincotta SamCincotta Protesting the sewer tax charged on his 1980 tax statement. letter Supervisor Nadolski apprised the town board that because Sewer'District # 1 was originally set up as a ad valorum district, everyone residing in that district shares the cost of bonding etc. for that district. This has been explained to Mr. Cincotta. No action was taken. _R letter of resignation from Willard R. Griswold of the Cortlandville Planning Board was read. 40 RESOLUTION # 31 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF WILLARD R. GRISWOLD OF THE PLANNING BOARD Willard Motion by Councilman Thorpe Griswold Seconded by Councilman Manning resignation VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Mr. Willard R. Griswold has been a dedicated, faith- ful and concerned member of the Town Planning Board for 19 years, and WHEREAS his sincere interest in the growth of Cortlandville is deeply appreciated by this Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville accept the resignation of Willard R. Griswold from the Town Planning Board with much regret. Mr. Nadolski will write a letter to Mr. Griswold expressing his appreciation for his years of service. RESOLUTION # 32 AUTHORIZE WARREN MANNING AS ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING Alternate Motion by Councilman Thorpe Delegate Seconded by Councilman Pierce Ass°n of VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Towns BE IT RESOLVED that Warren W. Manning is hereby designated as Alternate Delegate for the Association of Towns meeting to be held in New York City on February 20, 1980. Requests have been received from people of different �ammoiZs areas regarding an extension of service from Sammons Communi- ;,ommuni.catioRiAtions . Many questions from have not been answered to We have 45 days from No action was taken. the public and -the committee formed • date, the hearing to make a decision. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter re- ceived from Prof0esional Capital Planning Inc.. They stated Waya,e that Wayne Currie had purchased the -Sunoco station and several Currie acres of land in -the Polkville area, with the intent to build Polkville a Days Inn Motel. A request of cooperation from the town was made in.regards to future sewer, water, etc. A letter was returned stating cooperation will be forth- coming in accordance with all existing requirements and regulations. Engineer Fieszli advised the board of the status of the sewer line for that area. 1 1 • 1 • 1 Wednesday, February 6, 1980 page 4 RESOLUTION # 33 APPOINT CUSTODIAN OF MUNICIPAL BLDG. Motion by Councilman Manning p� y�� f Seconded by Councilman Thorpe of VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Douglas Staley is hereby appointed first custodian, and Randy Oaks is hereby appointed second custodian of the Municipal Building located on the West Rd, and RESOLVED that they{'Shalrl ,be responsible for the closing of the overhead doors, and similar duties to prevent freezing of pipes or., -if the heat goes off, and RESOLVED that if problems arise, they shall contact Council- man Melvin Pierce or Supervisor Nadolski to advise of the problem. Muni Bldg custodiar Supervisor-Nadolski informed the board that the insurance policies will need to be,renewed soon. A decision must be insurance made whether to go out for bid, have agents present proposals policies or just renew them, as has been done in -the past. renewals After general discussion, the Town Board requested Supervisor Nadolski and Councilman_ Manning to pursue the matter further at the Association of Town®s meetings in New York. They will report their findings at the next board meeting. The Cortland County Airport 1979 Annual Report has been 1979 received. Airport report Councilman Pierce and Engineer Fieszli reported on their attendance of the Aquifer Hearing. RESOLUTION # 34 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO CONTACT PRO- FESSIONALS TO ATTEND AQUIFER HEARINGS Motion by Councilman Pierce Sedonded by Councilman Manning VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski is hereby directed to contact Mr. Edward Moldente, a geologist from Syracuse, professic and Mr. Fred Dickinson, a hydraulic engineer from Cazenovia, Aquifer and request their attendance.at future public hearings on hearings the Aquifer on behalf of -the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 35 APPOINT HOLLY REESE AS CUSTODIAN OF TOWN HALL FOR 1980 Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce Town Hall VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED custodiar BE IT RESOLVED that Holly Reese is hereby appointed as custodian of the Town Hall building for 1980 at $327 per year RESOLUTION # 36 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND PAY THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO LEIGH VALLEY RAILROAD agreemer, Motion by Councilman Thorpe Leigh Seconded by Councilman Pierce Valley VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Railroad WHEREAS, the necessary plans have been submitted, and approved 240 Wednesday, February 6, 1980 page 5 by the necessary agencies, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski is hereby authorized and directed to sign the easement agreement for the perpetual occupancy of their right-of-way for the sewer line with Leigh Valley Railroad and to pay the sum of $29,300. for the easement agreement, RESOLUTION # 37 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND CENTRAL BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE MEETINGS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Cbunc,ilman Pierce VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Zoning BE IT RESOLVED that Don Fowler is hereby authorized to meetings attend monthly Central Building Officials Conference meetings and, RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 38 AUTHORIZE_SUPERVISOR AND TOWN CLERK TO SIGN HOME RULE REQUEST Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Horne WHEREAS it is necessary to submit a Home Rule Request, both Rule Reque�tt;o the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly to amend the Highway Law (Highway) in relation to increase of limits for the Town of Cortland- ville of amounts to be raised by taxes to $15090009 therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign the Home Rule Request and forward to the necessary agencies. Because of toe recent gas spill at'the Exxon station gas spill located in South Cortland, water is being pumped at the site Exxon and pumped into a nearby manhole. The usage is being metered at the town line and also the city line. A charge for this is sure to be forthcoming. We have notified Exxon that they must pay our fee of 850 per thousand gallons. We have received a letter from Timothy Buhl, the engineer from Cato Pump & Well Drilling Inc. objecting to our fee. They have requested a meeting with Town Officials to negotiate the fee to be charged. The Town Board requested the Supervisor to respond to their letter and advise them that they would b.e willing to meet with them but would not allow the taxpayers to stand the cost of the excess water being put through our sewer system. RESOLUTION # 39 AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE MCLEAN ROAD TRUNK LINE SEWER - SEWER DISTRICT # 2 Motion by Councilman Manning solicit bids Seconded by Councilman Thorpe Sewer District VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED # 2 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby Is, authorized and directed to advertise for sealed bids for the furnishings of sewer lines for the McLean Road Trunk Line Sewer - Sewer District # 2, in accordance with the specifications set forth in the information to the bidders, and 1 1 • 1 TOWN OF CORTLANDVI LLE TOWN CLERK'S ANNUAL REPORT 1979 CASH ON HAND e y cash - Clerk's office $ 200.00 Petty cash - Building 200.00 Total $ 40o.0o CASH RECEIPTS 48 Free Conservation Licenses Issued $ 2164 Conservation licenses Sold 16,780.50 1574 Dog Licenses Sold 5e051,45 7 Kennel Licenses Sold 85.00 ® 2 Lost Tags 3.00 57 Marriage Licenses Sold 114.o0 57 Marriage Certificates 114.00 13 Certified Copies - Marriage Licenses 26.00 91 Building Permits 3*532.00 5 Sub -Division Filing Fees 180.00 (Stiles® Stupke, Buttino, Pauldine & Hunt) 3 Trailer Park Permits Renewed 700.00 3 House Trailer Permits Issued 6.0o 2 House Trailer Permits Renewed 20,00 1 Carnival Permit Issued 15,00 1 Fair Permit Issued 25.00 1 Circus Permit Issued 25.00 1 Quarry Permit Issued 110,00. 2 Development Plan Books Sold 20.00 18 Zoning Maps Sold 18,00 13 Zoning Ordinances Sold 32.50 14 County Maps Sold 7.00 12. McGraw Hill Reports 36.00 49 Freedom of Information 12.25 1 County Treasurer - Delinquent Dog Owners List 2,05 1 paper .10 Total $ 269914.45 TAX COLLECTORS RECEIPTS Real Property Taxes Collected $738,369.94 Penalties Collected on Real Property Taxes 19392.36 Interest Earned on Day to Day Savings Tax Account 1,646.21 overpayment of penalties .9? Total $ 741,409.48 WATER & SEWER DISTRICT RECEIPTS ® Water District /# 1 Collections $ 68,163.20 (includes 4 new connections) Water District # 2 Collections 1106.39 Water District # 3 Collections 3:659.61 (includes 2 new connections) Water District # 4 Collections 4,090.20 Water District # 5 Collections 1,415.99 (includes one new connection) Sewer District # 1 Collections 21017.65 (includes 9 new connections) Total $ 99,453.04 TOTAL MONIES COLLECTED BY TOWN CLERK $ 868,176.97 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE TOWN CLERK'S ANNUAL REPORT 1979 CASH DISBURSEMENTS _ TOWN CLERK ACCOUNT Paid to Supervisor for Town Revenues Paid to County Clerk for Conservation Licenses Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Dept. of Health for Marriage Licenses Total CASH DISBURSEMENTS _ TAX COLLECTOR ACCOUNT Paid to Supervisor for Budget Apppropiationa of Real Property Taxes Collected Paid to Supervisor for Interest & Penalties of Real Property Taxes collected Paid to Rayntree _ overpayment of penalty Paid to Robert Bowering _ overpayment of penalty Paid to County Treasurer _ Real Property Taxes Total CASH DISBUR UNT5WAXER&_SEWER DTSTRIgT& Deposited in Marine Midland Bank _ Water Dist # 1 Deposited in Marine Midland Bank - Water Dist # 2 Deposited in Marine Midland Bank _ Water Dist # Deposited in First National Bank _ Water Dist # Deposited in First National Bank , Water. Dist # 5 Deposited in First National Bank , Sew'r Dist # 1 Total Petty cash on hand December 31, 1979 $ 6,970.68 16,133.50 -- 39781 . 77, 28.50 $ 26s914.45 $ 372,086.00 39038.57 .39 .58 366.283.94 $ 741.409.48 $ 680163.20 1,106,39 33o659.61 4�090.20 1,415*99 21��'7.65 ''99 0 453. 04 TOTAL MONIES DISBURSED BY TOWN CLERK $ 868,176.97 The following records are hereby submitted to the Town Board for audit, pursuant to Sec. #105 of the Town Laws All books, records, receipts, orders, warrants, vouchers and cancelled checks Res ectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville • �i it TOWN JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT YEAR OF 1979 January 8, 1980 Per Town Law Section 123 and Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act the undersidned Town Justice hereby renders the following report of activity for the year of 1979: ® II TOTAL CASES COMPLETED 1979 4,935 Cases At the end of the year• the Court is holding $ 5,230.00 in pending cases and has turned ofer to the State Comptroller $ 95,335.28 in fines and forfeitures. The Town has received $27,923.50 from the Justice Court Fund for the year of 1979 from the Courts completed cases. This is to further advise the Town Board of the Town of Cortland- ville that the undersigned Justice hereby submits the Court records for Audit by the said Town Board persuant to the above cited sections of Law. Be further advised that the Dockets, Ledgers, Cashbooks, Check --- books and Files are available for inspection by said Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville and by any other interested parties at my office in the Town Hall of Said Town at 15 Terrace Road, Cortlandville, New York at any reasonable time. R .ec lly subm' ted A. D F . EAT ON Town Justice Town of Cortlandville Wednesday, February 6, 1980 page 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids received will be opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk at a Special Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on March 25, 1980 at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortlandville, NY, provided all plans are approved by the regulatory agencies. RESOLUTION # 40 AUTHORIZE HOUSE TRAILER RENEWAL PERMIT TO MILTON SEBRING .Motion by Councilman Thorpe trailer permit Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell renewal. VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED • BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized and directed to issue a renewal permit to Milton Sebring, upon payment of the proper fee, to park a house trailer in the Town of Cortlandville, RD#l, Rt. #11, McGraw, NY RESOLUTION # 411 APPOINT ROBERT KELLY TO CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell appoint VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Robert Kelly WHEREAS a vacany exists on the Planning Board due to the Planning resignation of Willard Griswold, therefore ' Board BE IT RESOLVED that Mr.. Robert Kelly, 36 Abdallah Ave, Cortland, NY is hereby appointed by the Town Board to serve a term on the Cortlandville Planning Board. This shall become effective immediately, February 6, 1980 until December 31, 1984. Councilman Manning reported that approximately 150 signatures are on they petition to present to the State DOT Dept, to request the change of the existing speed limits on West Rd. - Route #281, Attorney Folmer reported on the pending Indian litigation. Indian The County attorney has presented a request to the County litigat Legislature for funds to defend the County„ and Towns within ion the County, for the pending Indian litigation. They have not acted on this yet. There being no further business, upon motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk