HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1980Wednesday, June 4, 1980
7:30 P.M. page 1
The regular meeting of the Town of Cortlandville
Town Board for the month of June was held at the Town
Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY with Supervisor
Nadolski presiding.
Councilman present were: Edwin O'Donnell, Warren
Manning, Melvin Pierce and Raymond Thorpe.
Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker;
Attorney, John Fowler; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo;
Engineer, Charles Feiszli; Justice, Donald Eaton;
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Legislator,
William Thomas; Newsreporters, Skip Chapman and Rami
Reisner, and Dr. Merlin.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Nadolski at 7:30 p.m.
Reading of the minutes were dispensed with as all
board members had received copies prior to the meeting.
Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by
approve Councilman O'Donnell, all votinge, to
minutes aye, approve the
minutes of May 7, 1980, as written.
Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, all voting aye, to approve the
minutes of May 22, 1980, as written.
All members had received the Planning Board
minutes of May 19, 1980. Councilman Thorpe made a
motion to accept the minutes. Councilman Pierce
seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
RESOLUTION # 104 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
FOR MAY 1980
Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
auditing BE IT RESOLVED -that the vouchers submitted for May 1980
Df bills have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund Vouchers #186 - 216 $20,368.4.4-
Highway if#108 - 129 22,717.25
Water District # 1 # 58 - 69 5,022•37
Water District # 5 # 3 890.00
Sewer District # 1 # 11 1,786.00
Sewer District # 2 # 1 121,739.35
Reports of Department Heads are on the table. They
are also on file in the Clerk's office and are available
on request.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A letter was received from Mr. Hennessy, Commissioner
of the NYS - Dept. of Transportation. A listing was read
of the funds to be used of the Mass Transit Program in the
Mass New York City area.
Transit Supervisor Nadolski will respond by letter, expressing
strong exception of their program, as requested by the board.
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Assemblyman Riford acknowledged receipt of our
resolutiaz.relating to Mass Transit Financing. He.
expressed agreement of our resolution.
Governor Carey's office acknowledged receipt of our
resolutions relating to Mass Transit Financing and Increase
in Justice Court Reimbursement.
Assemblyman Riford has sent supporting letters to
the Regional Planning Board and the Dept. of Parks and
® Recreation in regards tc/our Municipal Park application.
The Regional Planning Board acknowledged receipt of
our Municipal Park application.
A letter was read from -Assemblyman Riford commending
our assessor, Mr..Wells, for his proposal of school financing.
A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to receive and file the letter.. All
voting aye, motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 105 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MILTON A. GREENE
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS Mr. Milton A. Greene has been a dedicated, faithful Milton
and concerned member of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals
for six years, and Greene
resignation
WHEREAS his sincere interest in the growth of Cortlandville
is deeply appreciated by the Town Board, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville accepts the resignation of Milton A. Greene from
the Zoning Board of Appeals with sincere regret.
Milton Greene was chairman of the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Mr. Dexter Paddock is considering the acceptance
of the chairman of that board. Mr. Paddock has been.a
member of the board for nineteen years.
RESOLUTION # 106 AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF A SECRETARY
FOR THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
• Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to investigate, together with the Zoning
Board of Appeals, and submit a proposal to the Town Board secretary
for the creation of a secretarial position to fill the Zoning Bd.
needs of the Zoning Board of Appeals. of Appeals
Attorney Folmer will get a ruling as to the need of
a stenographer at every public hearing.
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RESOLUTION # 107 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE
BOND - DR. POTTER
Motion by Councilman Manning
Dr. Potter Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
release VOTES: ALL AYE ADPOTED
Performance
Bond WHEREAS, per Resolution #136 of September 5, 1979,
Dr. Potter presented a Performance Bond in the amount
of $500.00, and
WHEREAS a corrected right-hand water valve has been
installed by our Water & Sewer Sup't, and labor and
material charges will be billed to Dr. Potter,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that upon.payment of charges for correcting
the valve, the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to release the Performance Bond in the amount of
$500. to Dr. Carlton Potter.
RESOLUTION # 108 CORRECTION OF RATES CHARGED FOR
BACKHOE SERVICE
Backhoe Motion by Councilman Thorpe
rates Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution shall supercede
Resolution #28 of February 12, 1977, and
RESOLVED that the rates charged for backhoe service
shall be in accordance with NYS Dept. of Transportation
rates.
Property owners located in Sewer District #1 have
expressed desire to hook into the McLean Road Trunk Line
Sewer located in Sewer District #2. Amending the
boundary lines would be both, costly and timely.
It will be investigated to see if this can be
accomplished by contract arrangement between the two
districts.
RESOLUTION # 109 AUTHORIZE REPAIRS AT MUNICIPAL
BUILDING
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
repairs Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
Muni Bldg VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
to have the necessary repairs done at the Municipal Bldg.
The Compagni Construction Co. is progressing ahead
Sewer#2 of schedule on,Sewer District #2. They hope to complete
construction the job by mid July. They have submitted a voucher for
May in the amount of $121,739.35•
Attorney Folmer received a phone call and correspondence
Cable TV in reference to our letter to. the Commission on Cable T.V.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Pierce, to receive and file the correspondence. All voting
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aye,_the motion was carried.
'The Commissioner's office advised that some municipal-
ities had formed a long term standing committee to act as
a liaison between the board and consumer. The committee
could consist of one board member, a consumer and one with
technical background.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion to table the matter
for future investigation. Councilman Manning seconded the
motion. All voting aye, motion was carried. No action
was taken.
RESOLUTION # 110 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE SAFER
® LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman 0-,Donnell
Roll Call Vote:
Supervisor Nadolski - aye
Councilman Manning - aye
Safer Local
Councilman O'Donnell - aye Roads and
Councilman Pierce - aye
Councilman Thorpe - aye Streets
ADOPTED Program
Resolution of the Town Board approving the participation
by the municipality in a Safer Loacl Roads and Streets
Program, and authorizing the construction of the Program
by municipal forces or by a competitively let contract,
with oversight of the Program by the County of Cortland as
provided for in the Program Guideline and the State -County
Agreement,with municipal participation in the costs of the
Program, andmunicipal maintenance of the completed improve-
ments.
WHEREAS, pursunat to Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1979,
the Energy Conservation Through Improved Transportation
Bond Act, and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 1980, the New
York State Legislature authorized appropiated funds for
a statewide Safer Local Roads and Streets Program, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to these statutes, the New York State
Department of Transportation has apportioned program funds
to the municipality as follows:
State Bond Fund (Plus Local Match) = Total Program
45,365 + 15,122 = 60,487
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the municipality
shall participate in the Safer Local Roads and Streets
Program, pursuant to the terms of the Bond Act, the
Program Guidelines and the State -County Agreement, and
it is further
RESOLVED, that the municipality shall participate in the
® costs of the Program, with 75% reimbursement by State bond
funds; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Superintendent of Highways be
authorized to supervise construction and sign all
necessary project applications and payment vouchers; and
it is further
RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Program, the Town
of Cortlandville shall at its own expense properly
maintain the completed projects.
*RESOLVED that construction of the Program shall be by
municipal forces or by competitive bid letting, with
oversight by the County Superintendent; and it is further
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Safer Local
Roads and
Streets
Program
mileage and
road name
changes
RESOLUTION # 111 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND HIGHWAY
SUP'T. TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR
SAFER LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS
PROGRAM.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and the Highway
Sup't. are hereby authorized and directed to sign
the application for the Safer Local Roads and Street
Program Project.
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RESOLUTION #112 AUTHORIZE CORRECTING MILEAGE AND
ROAD NAMES IN THE TOWN OF CORTLAND_
VILLE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville is required to com-
plete an inventory of its roads and submit a report to
the New York State Department of Transportation each
year, and
WHEREAS, the inventory has been completed, and
WHEREAS, the following road names are recommended to be
changed and the mileages corrected
Allen Drive Ext., 744 feet in length, commencing at
the end of Allen Drive and ending at the turn around,
be changed to Allen Drive and added to the existing
Allen Drive for a total length of 1799 feet.
Thomas Lane, 872 feet in length, commencing at the
intersection of Starr Road and ending at Louise Street,
be changed to Levydale Park; and be added to the existing
Levydale Park, for a total length of 1422 feet..
Somerville Road from Route 11 to Monroe Road be'changed
to South Hill Road to have one continuous road name from
McGraw to Route 11.
Ames Road be changed to Monroe Road to correspond
with the County map.
Add Bacon Road, 295 feet from Route 11 to the turn
around. .
Add MacBean Lane, 792 feet from Fairview Drive to the
turn around.
Gailor Road, .74 mile be changed to Clute Road to
correspond with the County reap and have a continuous
road with the Town of Virgil.
Taranto Road, .71 mile be changed to Tower Road, to
correspond with the County map and have a continuous
road with the Town -of Virgil.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforementioned
changes are hereby authorized, and the Town Highway
Superintendent is authorized to sign the appropiate
forms and submit the inventory to the New York State
Department of Transportation.
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A bulletin was received from the Cortland County
Planning Federation on abandonment of roads..
The matter will be discussed later after research
is completed and recommendations are received from the
highway superintendent.
RESOLUTION #113 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND
CONFERENCE AT NIAGARA FALLS
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
® BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized Su eruisor
to attend the 31st Summer Conference -School, Supervisor's p
Niagara
and County Legislator's Assoc. of the State of New York Inc. Falls
at Niagara Falls, NY from June 29 - July 2, 1980, and
RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the Tunison
Labatories on the Gracie Road is not in line to be funded
in the 1981 Federal Budget. They are scheduled to be
closed in 1982.
Letters from the Supervisor, the Chamber of Commerce,
and the Cortland County Development Co. Inc. have been
sent to State and Federal levels to urge that the program
be funded, and for the continuance of their operation.
RESOLUTION #114 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER PERMIT
TO HELLER FARM'.S
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED ;trailer
permit
WHEREAS, an application for a trailer permit has been Heller
received, and the premises have been inspected by the Farms
Zoning Officer, and approved, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a house trailer permit to Heller
Farm's upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer to
be located on the Ridge'Road, RD #1, McGraw, N.Y. in the
Town of Cortlandville.
The Town Clerk read correspondence from Ag. & Markets
relating to increasing of local fees for dog licensing dog
in 1981. If a change is to occur, they must be notified licensing
so as to print the change on our renewal forms. This fees
® procedure must be changed by local law or ordinance.
The Supervisor reported on a recent meeting he attended
at the Extension Office.
They stated that they were planning more meetings
concerning the Cortlandville Aquifer, the cost of such to Aquifer
be paid by a grant, even though recent meetings were just
held, as required.
Neighboring municipalities have recently received
sewer grants, but ours is being delayed.
Legislator Thomas is checking to see if this pro-
cedure is repetitious.
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RESOLUTION # 115 AUTHORIZE JUSTICE TO ATTEND SEMINAR
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Justice BE IT RESOLVED that the Justice is hereby authorized
seminar to attend a seminar at St. Lawrence University from
July 21 - July 25, 1980, and
RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed,
subject to audit by the Town Board.
The first meeting in respect to rewriting of the
Zoning Ordinance will be held on June 10, 1980 at the
Town Hall.
RESOLUTION # 116- AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BOND
ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR THE McLEAN
ROAD TRUNK LINE SEWER
Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the
amount of $122,000. for the purpose of paying a portion
of the cost of the construction of the McLean Road Trunk
Line Sewer, with the First National Bank of Cortland.
There being no further business, a motion was
made by Councilman Pierce to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was seconded by Councilman O'Donnell. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk
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