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The regular Town of Cortlandville meeting for the
month of May, 1980 was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Rd, Cortland, NY, with Supervisor Nadolski presiding.
Other board members present were Councilman Edwin
O'Donnell, Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Melvin
Pierce and Councilman Raymond Thorpe.
Others present were Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; -
Attorney, John Folmer; Legislator, Shirley Fish; Legislator
William Thomas; Legislator, Del Palm; Deputy Town Clerk,
Bonnie Call; Highway Sup't, Carl Eaton; Assessor, Robert
Wells_; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Zoning Officer, Don
Fowler; Justice, Don Eaton; Bookkeeper, Holly Reese;
Engineer, Charles Feiszli; Water & Sewer Sup't, Fred
Walker; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman, and a few town residents.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski.
at 7:30 p.m..
Reading of the minutes were dispensed with as all
board memlaers had received copies prior to the meeting.
minutes Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
approved Councilman Pierce, all voting aye, to approve the minutes
of March 5, 1980, as written.
Motion was made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by
Councilman Manning, all voting aye, to approve the minutes
of April 2, 1980, as written.
Motion was made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, all voting aye, to approve the minutes
of April 14, 1980, as written
All members had received the Planning Board minutes
of March 31, 1980 and April 29, 1980.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion to receive and file
the minutes. Councilman Pierce seconded the motion. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Reports of Department Heads are on the table. They
are also on file in the Clerk's office and are available
upon request.
Mr. Vars Smith, co-owner of Chelsea Townhouse, reviewed
with the Town Board the situation of the pumping station
used at their location.
A letter from Attorney VanSant was read which requested
Chelsea Townhouse to be included in Sewer District #2, and
hook into the new sewer line, upon completion.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Manning, to table the matter to investigate the request and
requested the Attorney to confer with other interested
parties. All voting aye, motion was carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
We have received the franchise fee from Sammons
Sammons Communications in the amount of $4,664.56 and deposited
Connunications into A1170.
Attorney Folmer has prepared the letter -to NYS Cable
Commission in regards to the proposed rate increase and to
express the Board's negative opinion of their extension
policy.
We have received $81,944.24 from the County Treasurer
for the lst quarter of 1980 - Sales Tax. $31,000 .was
Sales Tax deposited into B1120 and $50,944.24 into DS1120.
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A letter i,.!as read from the Cortland County Health Dept.
in regards to the gasoline spill at the Exxon Station in
South Cortland. The hazard no longer exists, but they will
continue sampling our wells to be sure.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter. All voting
aye, motion was carried.
A check was received from the State Comptroller in th�ustice Court
amount -of $7,821.00. A total of $25,692.90 was submitted
for the quarter ending March 31, 1980 of our Justice Court Funds
Funds. The refund was deposited into A2610.
Approval was received from FmHA accepting Engineer, Engineer to
® Charles Feiszli, as Resident Inspector for the McLean Road be inspector
Trunk Line Sewer. for McLean Rd.
Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Trunk Line
Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. All voting Sewer
aye, motion was carried.
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Notice was received from the NYS Health Dept. for the
Registrar filing of 1979.
Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Manning to receive and file the report. All
voting aye, motion was carried.
Mr. Joseph M.'Powers, Regional Director of DOT, has
forwarded the resolution regarding financing transit and
local highway needs to Commissioner Hennessy.
Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. All voting
aye, motion was carried.
Senator Lombardi acknowledged receipt of our resolution
regarding increasing of local justice fees, indicating his
support.
Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the letter. All voting
aye, motion was carried.
Supervisor Nadolski opened the floor to discussion of Blue Ribbon
the results of the Blue Ribbon Panel for the Cortland County panel
Sales Tax Plan. They have presented a 36 - 64 formula as a
result of the committee study.
Legislator, Delmar Palm, a member
his minority report, which he filed.
The City of Cortland has accepted
The County Legislature will probably be
their May 28th session.
of the panel, explained
the plan submitted.
voting on the plan at
RESOLUTION # 87 OPPOSE.36 - 64 SALES TAX PLAN PROPOSED
BY BLUE RIBBON PANEL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a committee was appointed to.review a sales tax Sales Tax
distribution study of sales tax revenue in the county, and Plan
WHEREAS the Sales Tax Study Committee has proposed a 36-64
sales tax distribution plan, and
WHEREAS Legislator, Delmar Palm, has explained his reasoning
of his minority report filed, in which this Town Board concurred,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Cortlandville Town Board strongly opposes
the 36-64 sales tax plan presented, and
RESOLVED that the Cortlandville Town Board supports the
minority report filed by Legislator Palm and others, and
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urge its adoption, and
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, by the clerk of
this board, be forwarded to the Cortland County Legislature.
A letter has been sent to County Legislators encouraging
them to authorize a complete County wide update of the assessement
rolls. Legislator Thomas reported that the Assessment &
Equalization Committee are working toward that goal.
A Sewer Use charge in the amount of $12,207.91 was
received from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cortland
Exxon Sewer for the Exxon pumping project. A rate of .3040 per 1,000
Use charge gallons was charged.
RESOLUTION # 88 AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL CHARGES OF TOWN
SERVIdES TO EXXON
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor, Engineer and the
Water & Sewer Sup't concur as to a reasonable fee to
charge Exxon for extra services rendered by the Town at
Additional the time of :the gasoline spill.
charges to Exxon
The City of Cortland charged us a sewer use charge
of $96,000. for the year 1979, which has been abandonded.
In March of 1980, Mayor Hart and Supervisor Nadolski
negotiated a new contract for water waste charges of
metered water. This is the same as the city charge, and
the charge is rectroactive to 1979•
Their ordinance is set up so that a change can be
made at any time. Ours cannot.
We have paid them the contract fee for 1979, but
there are no funds available to pay the balance owed in-
1979-
RESOLUTION # 89 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND ENGINEER TO
NEGOTIATE WITH THE MAYOR FOR 1979
SEWER USE CHARGE
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT,RESOLVED that the Supervisor and Engineer are hereby
Negotiate with authorized and directed to negotiate with the Mayor of the
Mayor 1970 City of Cortland for the cost of the sewer use charge for
Sewer Use charge 979
The engineer advised that we are pumping air in one
of our wells. If this continues, it will be necessary
for redevelopment of the well.
Several applications have been received for a Recreation
Director. The applications will be reviewed by the Rec-
reation Committee. They will report to the board their
final recommendation.
The park is not ready for use at this time. The
Supervisor has not received a reply from Camp Georgetown
of the request of their assistance.
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RESOLUTION # 90 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO HIRE SOMEONE
TO MOW THE LAWN AT LAMONT CIRCLE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is Thereby authorized
and directed to hire someone to mow the lawn at Lamont
Circle for the summer.
RESOLUTION # 91 AUTHORIZE REPLY TO VILLAGE OF McGRAW
REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a letter was received from the Village of McGraw
requesting exemption of the proposed sewer collection
lines, therefore,
Plow lawn
Lamont Circle
BE IT RESOLVED that a reply be sent to the Village of McGraw
in regards to their request.,
RESOLUTION # 92 RESCIND RESOLUTION #53 OF MARCH 5,1980
Motion by Councilman Thorpe•
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution #53 of March 5, 1980 is
hereby rescinded and shall become null and void.
Supervisor Nadolski will be forwarding correspondence
in regards to our tax abatement plan to an industry that
has expressed a.desire of locating in the Town of Cortland-
ville.
RESOLUTION # 93 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FOR
APRIL 1980
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted for April 1980
McGraw tax.
exemption
Rescind Res.
#53
have been audited
and shall be paid as follows:
payment
General Fund
Vouchers #148 - 185
$11,729.93 of Vouchers
Highway
11# 76 - 107
16,029.80
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Water District #1
Water District #4
if # 42 - 56
if# 3
8,637.06
7,469.00
Sewer District #1
# 6 - 10
1,297.88
RESOLUTION # 94
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND ENGINEER TO
PREPARE CONTRACT FOR SEWER
SERVICE
TO C.ORTLAND FLOORCRAFT
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: All AYE. ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Mr. William Pauldine of Cortland Floorcraft has
requested permission to install lines for sewer service
at his business, and Contract sew
er service Cort.
Village Floor Craft
charges,
WHEREAS this would necissitate a contract with the
of Homer with a fee of $50 per quarter, plus usage
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WHEREAS a letter was received from the Village of Homer
stating their approval of the request by the Village
Board, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and'Engineer are hereby
authorized and directed to proceed with preparing a contract
with the Village of Homer to provide sewer service to
Cortland Floorcraft.
RESOLUTION # 95 AUTHORIZE BOOKKEEPER TO ATTEND
CLASSES AT TC3
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe •
Bookkeeper VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
attend TC3
BE IT RESOLVED that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized
to attend the Business Math Course at TC-3 for the summer
session for 3 credit hours at $28.00 per credit.
RESOLUTION # 96 AUTHORIZE CUT OFF DATE OF THE 25th
FOR SUBMITTING VOUCHERS -
cut off date Motion by Councilman Thorpe
foe vouchers Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the 25th of each month shall be a
cut off date for submitting vouchers to be processed
for the regular Town Board meetings to expedite paying
of vendors
RESOLUTION # 97 AUTHORIZE ENGINEER TO ATTEND COMPUTER
SEMINAR
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
Engineer to BE IT RESOLVED that the engineer is hereby authorized to
attend computerattend the computer seminar at Cornell University on
seminar June 16 - June 18, 1980, and
RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
RESOLUTION # 98 AUTHORIZE TO PROCEED WITH S.O.S.
PROGRAM - STUPKE-LIME HOLLOW ROAD
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT -RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given for the •
highway department to proceed with reconstruction at the
Stupke-Lime Hollow intersection with the Safer -Off -Systems
S.O.S. program Program.
Stupke-Lime
Hollow Rd.
A request was received in regards to Centro busing
for the Town of Cortlandville.
A discussion followed whereby the board requested
more information and a further explanation of benefits,
etc. No action was taken.
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RESOLUTION ## 99 APPOINTMENT OF RAY THORPE TO COMMITTEE
OF REWRITING ZONING ORDINANCE
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce R. Thorpe -
VOTDS : ALL AYE ADOPTED Committee rewriting
Zoning Ordinance
WHEREAS the task force for rewriting uhe Zoning Ordinance
shall consist of the Engineer, the Planning Board, five
interested citizens, one member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, andone member of the Town Board, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that Ray Thorpe is hereby appointed to serve
on the committee for rewriting the Cortlandville Zoning
• Ordinance to represent the Town Board.
Speed limit
Attorney Folmer advised that the petition regarding the Rt. 281
varied speed limits on Rt. ##281 has been sent to the County
Legislature by the County attorney, Mr. Purser.
RESOLUTION ## 100 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
OF MUNICIPAL PARK
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville desires to apply for
financial assistance under the Land & Water Conservation
Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897-1964) for the Town of
Cortlandville Municipal Park Funding of
Municipal Park
�THEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville has available and will
commit 50% of the local share of funds necessary to support
an application for financial assistance for the Town of
Cortlandville Municipal Park
NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor be, and is hereby author-
ized to execute and submit application for financial assist-
ance under the Land & Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
(78 Stat. 897-1964) for the cost of development of the Town
of Cortlandville Municipal Park, and
RESOLVED that upon approval of such grant application, that
the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized. and empowered
on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville to
execute such contracts as are necessary to implement such
project.
A notice of claim was received from State Farm Mutual
Automobile Insurance Co. representing John F. and Mary claim from
® Bradley. They were involved in an auto accident with ourState Farm
Highway Dept. on April 22, 1980. Mutual- John F.
Attorney Folmer will forward the notice of claim `tK..".�3radley
our insurance carrier, National Grange Insurance Company.
Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
Councilman Manning, to receive and file the notice of claim.
All voting aye, motion was carried.
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RESOLUTION # 101 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND ATTORNEY TO
PROCEED WITH COMPROMISE OF PENDING
LITIGATION - SELMA SIMON
Notion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and the Town Attorney
are hereby authorized to take such steps as -are necessary
P�iading L}tiga to compromise the pending litigation involving Selma
ion- Se ma Simon and the Town including, but not limited to, recon-
Simon veyance of the property in question, or the granting of
consent'to a recession of the Deed in question, provided
that the Town retains the rights necessary to maintain •
present and/or future improvements such as highways and
subsurface utility services.
RESOLUTION # 102 AUTHORIZE ASSESSOR'TO ATTEND SEMINAR
AT SARATOGA'SPRINGS
Assessor to attend Motion by Councilman Manning
Seminar Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the assessor is hereby authorized to
attend a seminar on certiorari proceedings on Monday May
12, 1980 at Saratoga Springs, and
RESOLVED that any expenses incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
The engineer will assist the Water & Sewer Sup't in
checking misuse of our water supply.
There being no further business, a motion was made
Meeting by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell,
adjourned all voting aye, to adjourn the meeting. Motion was
carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m..
Res ect'fully submitted,
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Z-4�k_Pauline H.Pa
Town Clerk
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