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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-1980304 October 1, 1980 7:30 P.M. page 1 The regular meeting of the Town of Cortlandville Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road Cortland, NY with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Board members present were Supervisor Nadolski, and Councilmen Edwin O'Donnell, Warren Manning and Melvin Pierce. Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Attorney, John Folmer; Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Engineer, Charles Feiszli; Justice, Donald Eaton; Assessor, Robert Wells; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Water & Sewer Sup't, Fred Walker; Legislator, William Thomas; Newsreporters, Dave Domeshek, R.N. Camareno, and Eric Scutts, Betty Palm, and Ken Andrews. 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 Manning to approve the minutes of September 3, 1980. Councilman Manning withdrew the motion, as all Councilmen had not read the minutes. The matter Was tabled. Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to approve the minutes of September 15, 1980, special meeting, as written. All voting aye, 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. RESOLUTION # 161 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman Manning Pay vouchers Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund Highway Water District # 1 Water District # 2 Water District # 3 Water District # 4 Water District # 5 Sewer District # 1 Sewer District # 2 Vouchers #323 - " #224 - " #112 - " # 6 " # 6 # 5 # 6 # 21 - # 14 - 365 $ 10,710.73 233 975.63 125 1,916.98 333•20 453.64 323.23 16o.o6 26 1,892.62 17 25,490.10 Supervisor Nadolski requested the board members to review a booklet "The First Five Years,' prepared by Glen Goldwyn. The contents of the booklet will be discussed at the next meeting. 1 0 • 1 0 0 I W1 October 1, 1980 page 2 A Western Union Mailagram was received from the Bureau of the Census. They advised that the preliminary population count is 8310 and the preliminary housing count is 3003, as a result of the 1980 Census Count. The final count is forthcoming. A salary schedule of Town Officials in Cortland County for 1980 was received from the Clerk of the County Legislature. It is available to be reviewed. ® Supervisor Nadolski has received from the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency, their Environmental Assessment Form, Resolution, and Negative Declaration concerning their proposed Shortline Railroad project. They have received funding from the State to purchase the railroad section from Cortland to Overhead Door and Gutchess Lumber property. Upon motion by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Pierce, the report was received and filed. All voting aye, motion was carried. The Cortland County Planning Board forwarded a copy of their Resolution #80-21 in reference to Charles Stafford's subdivision request. Upon motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, the resolution was received and filed. All voting aye, the motion was -carried. The Cortland County Planning Board forwarded a copy of their Resolution #80-22 in reference to Clarence Homer's subdivision request. Upon motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Manning, the resolution was received and filed. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Cortland County Planning Board forwarded a copy of their Resolution #80-23 in reference to Clarence Homer's Bulk Variance request. Upon motion by Councilman O'Donnell, seconded by Councilman Manning, the resolution was received and filed. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Town of Cortlandville's Assessment Update Program has been approved by the state, pending satisfactory completion. ® The Town Board expressed concern of an increase in Assessment cost of the program to us, due to the City of Cortland update program turning down the proposal submitted to them. Assessor Wells confirmed that our signed by Mr. Jacobs, as submitted, and contract has been shall remain the same, at $7. per parcel. Attorney Folmer has reviewed the contract and stated all was in order. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to proceed as planned as per Resolution #157, adopted September 15, 1980. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A letter was read from Harry Dunks, Director of Cortland County Real Property Tax, expressing approval of the assessment update. K: October 1, 1980 page 3 EPA Study If the balance of the County Update is completed for the 1982 assessment rolls, Mr. Jacobs has advised that they will update Cortlandville's rolls at no charge with the exception of field reviews and the informal hearings. Engineer Feiszli reported on the recent meetings held by the Citizens Advisory Committee in regards to the EPA Study of nitrates in the water in the Lamont Circle area. The study indicated that sewers were not warrented at this time to protect the acquifer. A vote, taken by residents of the Lamont Circle area, showed a negative response. As a result of the study, the engineer expressed doubt that we could obtain EPA funds for sewering for that area in the future. Councilman Pierce stated that the wells we are now using show .:.06 milligrams nitrate content, which is something to be concerned with, and we should be concerned about protecting our acquifer. The Town Clerk reported that she has received the received Tentative Tentative Budget from the budget officer, and has Budget distributed copies to the Town Board. Councilman Nanning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to receive and file the tentative budget. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 162 AUTHORIZE HOUSE TRAILER RENEWAL PERMIT TO MICHAEL L. BATSFORD. Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Manning Votes: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to issue a renewal permit to Michael L. Michael L. Batsfor&atsford, upon payment of the proper fee, to park a House Trailer house trailer in the Town of Cortlandville, RD #1, Permit renewal Ridge Road, McGraw, NY. RESOLUTION # 163 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 1981 CITY DIRECTORY Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED purchase 1981 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby City Directory is, authorized and directed to purchase the 1981 City Directory. The cost, including the full page ad, will not exceed $86. The Cortland County Legislature has a new official County flag, and may be purchased from them. The County will hold an Open House for the new County Office Building on Sunday, October 5, 1980 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. 1 0 1 • 0 1 October 1, 1980 page 4 307 RESOLUTION # 164 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SS199O.4 TO SS812O.4 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the transfer of $880. from contingent fund SS1990.4 to Sewage collecting system SS812O.4 to cover the cost of the voucher received from the Village of Homer for ® emergency cleaning of sewers. The -pillage of Homer cleans our sewers about every three .months. A discussion followed whereby it was the ® consensus of the town board that eventually we would need to purchase a sewage cleaner for proper maintenance purposes t the Budget officer was instructed to set aside monies over a period of the next two years time to purchase the equipment) Warning signs designating tractor crossing's have been placed on the Bennie Road near the Goodale Farm by the Highway Department. Clayton Alcorn Jr., local chairman of the American Heart Association, has requested, by letter, for volunteers to assist with the annual fund raising drive. RESOLUTION # 165 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND BOOKKEEPER TO ATTEND SEMINAR Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman 0' Donnell VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Transfer of Funds Supervisor BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor and Bookkeeper are and Bookkeepe hereby authorized to attend the Comptroller's Seminar to attend concerning improved budgeting and financial reporting Seminar practices in Syracuse on October 21, 1980, and RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. A letter from Paul Dennis of Sherbrook Apt's was read concerning his past due charges of their 3rd quarter water and sewer bills. ® It was the consensus of the Town Board that the procedures stated in the ordinance would apply and requested the Supervisor to contact Mr. Dennis and advise him of same. RESOLUTION # 166 SETTING DATE FOR SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the second Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY Date for Second on November 6, 1980 at 7:30 P.m., for the purpose of public hearing reviewing the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Federal Revenue Funds for 1981, as required by law. sharing E October 1, 1980 page 5 RESOLUTION # 167 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1981 Motion by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Setting date for BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing will be held at public hearing the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY on of Preliminary budgNt)vember 6, 1980 at 7:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Preliminary Budget for 1981, and RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to make 20 copies of the Preliminary Budget, to be available to the residents, upon request. A proposed resolution from the County Legislature was read in regards to their Roadway Sign Program. Because of the sizeable expense of the program, they are considering forthcoming changes as of January 1,1981. In the past, the County has been placing the proper signs and we have reimbursed our share of the cost by vouchers submitted by them. Supervisor Nadolski will discuss the matter further with our Highway Sup't. and the County Highway Sup't. No action was taken. RESOLUTION # 168 AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SERIAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE FOR THE McLEAN TRUNK LINE SEWER Motion by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Serial Bond BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized anticipation note nd directed to issue a Bond Anticipation Note in the 'or the McLean T amount of $24, 300 . for the purpose of paying a portion pine Sewer of the cost of the construction of the McLean Trunk Line Sewer, with the First National Bank of Cortland. Engineer Fieszli reported that Pall Trinity and Overhead Door, plus a few residents, have requested to connect to the new sewer system. Applications have been prepared for industrial users and we have received approval to proceed with hook ups. Attorney Folmer reported that the proposed sewer contract with the City of Cortland has not been signed yet. This is still pending until an agreement is reached with the Village of Homer due to the similarity clause included in the contract. A letter was read from Assemblyman Steven Riford concerning the Governor's veto of the Donovan Plan. We now have two roads, the Stupke Road and Hoy Road, which have been approved under the Donovan Plan. They have been resurfaced but not completed. 1 r 1 U • I. 0 • 1 October 1, 1980 309 page 6 Attorney Folmer reported on our present insurance program covering legal defense for Town Officials. Our present policy covers town officials when acting as an agent for the Town of Cortlandville, but not as an individual. This coverage has recently become available, but at an additional cost. Attorney Folmer advised that a letter was mailed to Mr. Bean in regards to the flooding on Kingsley Ave. Responding to the letter, Mr. Bean advised that the catch basin has been cleaned at that location and the problem should be corrected. The dirt had ® been placed in the town right-of-way by a resident. Supervisor Nadolski reported that the fellows from Camp Georgetown are expected next week and will be cleaning sti-jeams and working at the recreation field located behind the Municipal Building. RESOLUTION # 169 AUTHORIZE ABANDONMENT OF ALCANDER STREET Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Manning VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Sup't. is hereby Abandoment of authorized and directed to sign the certificate Alcander St. abandoning Alcander Street, located in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION # 170 AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY TO FORWARD NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR ABANDONMENT OF PORTION OF HOXIE GORGE ROAD AND KINNEY HILL ROAD Motion by Councilman Manning Abandonment of Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell ortion of Hoxie. VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Gorge Rd. and Kinney Hill Rd. BE IT RESOLVED that the Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to forward notice of hearing to the County Superintendent of Highways for abandonment of the easterly portion of the Hoxie Gorge Road and the Kinney Hill Road, off the Clute Road. Both roads are located in the Town of Cortlandville. Councilman Pierce, Councilman O'Donnell and Attorney Folmer have met recently with representatives from the Village of Homer to discuss the Fire Contract. A motion was made by Councilman Manning to recess the regular meeting to an executive session to discuss legitation. Councilman Pierce seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to adjourn the executive session and reconvene the regular meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 310 October 1, 1980 page 7 310 A motion was made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk RESOLUTION # 170 2 AUTHORIZE DEXTER PADDOCK TO ATTEND ZONING MEETINGS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pierce VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Dexter Paddock is hereby authorized to attend the 42nd annual Planning and Zoning Institute meetings to be held at The Nevele, Ellenville,NY, October 26 - 28, 1980, and RESOLVED that any expense incurred by same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.