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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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