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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. 1 1 • 1 Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 2 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. �56Z) Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 3 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 1 • Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 4 273 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 7 A' Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 5 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. • 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. ` rr Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 6 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. 276 Wednesday, June 4, 1980 page 7 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 1 n U 1 • 1