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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020-07-1979Wednesday, February 7, 1979 7:30 P.M. page 1 The regular town board meeting of the month was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortlandville, New York. Supervisor Stanley Nadolski presided. Other board members present were: Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Melvin Pierce, Councilman Raymond Thorpe, and Councilman Ray Miller. Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Attorney, John Folmer; General Clerk, Edna Puzo; Bookkeeper, Holly Reise; Assessor, Robert Wells; Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Water & Sewer Sup't Fred Walker;Legislators Shirley Fish and Delmar Palm and Newsreporter Ship Chapman. The meeting was called to order at 7:30. Reading of the minutes of the meetings of January 3, 1978 and ® January 8, 1978 was dispensed with as all board members had received copies prior to tonights meeting and copies were made available to the public at the meeting. Upon motion by Councilman Pierce, Min. seconded by Councilman Manning, that the minutes be approved as approved written. All voting aye. Motion carried. Supervisor Nadolski introduced John Folmer as the new attorney for the Town of Cortlandville. The Annual Reports and the Monthly Reports of all department heads are on the table to be viewed by anyone interested and also Reports are on file in the Town Clerks office and may be seen upon request. Assessor Robert Wells commented on his Assessment Department Assessor Status Report. In the report he recommends that our town board report request by resolution, directed to the County Legislator, endorsing their implementing a computer up -date of The Real Property Inform- ation System of Cortland County. After much discussion, Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to table this discussion for further investigation. All members voting aye. Motion carried. Supervisor Nadolski appointed Councilman Thorpe and Councilman P ierceto act as a committee to investigate this further. Supervisor Nadolski reported on the progress on the McLean McLean Sewer. Prelimenary applications have been submitted to F.H.A. Sewer and A.R.C. There will be a meeting in Binghamton on February 8th of the Techinical Advisory Committee and the decision should be made then as to where we stand on the priority system. Councilman Manning expressed concern as to being prepared to carry through with this project in "case we are denied by F.H.A. or A.R.C. Legislator Fish and Legislator Palm expressed much optimism and felt we had a good chance to receive approval of funding. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that soon a map alzd', a report on,the new sewer district will be completed. After a public hearing on such, we will be prepared for the next procedure. Supervisor Nadolski gave the privilege of the floor to those in attendance. RESOLUTION # 22 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND RESOLUTION ##3 OF THE YEAR ® OF 1979, SALARY SCEDULE FOR ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Motion made be Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Thorpe All Voting AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board at its regular meeting on January 3, 1979, approved the.salary schedule for the Zoning Enfocement Officer to read $7,030.00 and amend salary WHEREAS, the figure was;read in error schedule NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary schedule for the year 1979 for theZoning Enforcement Officer be amended to read $6,330.00. Said salary to be effective from January 3, 1979• 12 6 Wednesday, February 7, 1979 page 2 Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of new responsibilities Zoning and requirements of the Zoning Officer which he must contend Officer with due to new State Codes and mandates. Supervisor Nadolski requested the board to consider more enumeration for Mr. Fowler after he gives a report on his new duties. RESOLUTION #23 AUTHORIZATION TO NAME THE PLANNING BOARD AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE SEQR PROGRAM Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Council- man Miller Planning Board All voting Aye Adopted "Lead agency" WHEREAS it has been recommended by D.E.C. to appoint a person or group to act as The Lead Agency to work with the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) • program BE IT RESOLVED, that The Planning Board will represent the Town of Cortlandville as the Lead Agency in working with the SEQR Program. RESOLUTION #24 APPOINTMENT OF ALICE BLATCHELY AS TOWN HISTORIAN. Historian Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by appointment Councilman Miller All Voting AYE Adopted BE IT RESOLVED, that Alice Blatchely be, and she hereby is, re -appointed Historian for the Town of Cortlandville for the year of 1979• RESOLUTION #25 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK PERMIT RENEWAL TO THOMPSONS MOTEL Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by renew trailer Councilman Manning park permit All Voting AYE Adopted BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Clerk be , and she hereby is authorized and directed to issue a renewal permit to Douglas A. and Elizabeth W. Thompson, upon payment of the proper fee, for the operation of their trailer park known as Thompsons Motel located at 380 Tompkins St. Ext. Cortlandville, New York for the year 1979• RESOLUTION # 26 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK PERMIT RENEWAL TO C. & H. TRAILER PARK Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pierce renew trailer All Voting AYE- Adopted park permit BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Clerk be, and she hereby - is authorized and directed to issue a renewal permit • to Robert P. Bean, upon payment of the proper fee, for the operation of the trailer park known as C. & H. Trailer Park located at Kingsley Ave., Cortlandville, New York for the year 1979• Councilman Manning read a letter received from The Cortland County Health Department regarding the excess noise situation at Locko Glazier. Locko Glazier Councilman Miller made a motion, seconded by Councilman noise Pierce to receive and file the letter. All voting Aye. Motion carried. Wednesday, February 7, 1979 page 3 / ma 1 n Mrs. Joseph Natoli, 3 Homestead Ave., has requested the Town Board to adjust the $10.00 fee charged her for the water consumption used for the first quarter of 1979• RESOLUTION #27 DENIAL OF ADJUSTMENT OF MRS JOSEPH NATOLI WATER CHARGE Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce. All Voting AYE Adopted Mrs. Natoli water fee WHEREAS the water superintendent has returned to read the meter and found it to be in order and after reviewing previous charge on her account BE IT RESOLVED THAT the request is hereby denied. Councilman Manning read Resolution #58 of the January 31, 1979 meeting of the Cortland County Legislature regarding an County informational hearing to be held February 22, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. Sewer at the Court House Auditorium to consider the report and the District the proposed formation of a Cortland Metropolitan Sewer District. Councilman Miller made a motion, seconded by Councilman hearing Pierce that the letter be received and filed with the Town Clerk All Voting Aye, Motion carried. Supervisor Nadolski stressed the importance of this meeting and urged as many as possible to attend this meeting. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of several telephone calls and request asking about a Leash Law for the Town of Cort- landville. Many are in favor of such - Many are against. Leash After much discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, Law on seconded by Councilman Pierce to table this for further study. dogs RESOLUTION #28 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORTLANDVILLE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BOOK Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller All Voting AYE Adopted WHEREAS the Planning Board has approved the Development Plan Book and recommends that the town board accept it BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cortlandville Development Plan Book is hereby accepted. Cortlandvill Development Plan Book Correspondence was read regarding property owned by Erie Lackawanna Railway Company which is for sale. We are interested in that railroad property located between the City of Cortland and the Village of McGraw RESOLUTION #29 AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTORNEY FOLMER TO INQUIRE FURTHER FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF RAILROAD PROPERTY Motion made by Councilman Manning; Seconded by Councilman Miller All Voting AYE Adoppted BE IT RESOLVED THAT authorization is hereby given to Attorney Folmer to contact Mr. C.B. Knowles of the Erie Lackawanna Railway Company to discuss a negotiable price for railroad property which is for sale that is located purchase between the City of Cortland and the Village of McGraw. railroad property Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that we have received the Operation and Maintenance Manual of the Sewage Pumping pumping Station located at the Village Terrace Apartments. He will station forward the manual to the engineer and to Mr. James Feuss at the Cortland County Health Department. -i 2 Wednesday, February 7, 1979 page 4 Supervisor Nadolski asked for the board consensus con- serning a moratorium on street lighting. The previous board street had recommended this bLt no action was taken. Motion was made lighting by Councilman Thorpe, seconded to Councilman Miller to table moratorium this. The town board requested Attorney Folmer to prepare a resolution for consideration. RESOLUTION #30 Reserve Fund Unemployment Insurance Motion made Seconded b All Voting y AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE FUN7� FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE l2e5GiivDe,0 ! , by Councilman, Manning VeSOWROW; 3� Councilman Miller AYE Adopted WHEREAS it has been recommended by Audit & Control BE IT RESOLVED THAT authorization is hereby given to the supervisor to establish an Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve Fund for the Town of Cortlandville resignation Town.Clerk, Pauline Parker read a letter of resignation Deputy from Deputy Town Clerk, Nancy C. Ross, which is to be effective Town Clerk February 12, 1979• Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller to accept the resignation. All voting aye, motion was carried. Attorney Folmer summarized a notice dated January 15, 1979 received from James F. Davey, Clerk of the United States District of Columbia, regarding semisynthetic penicillin drugs. Councilman Miller made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe that the report be received and filed with the Town Clerk. All voting Aye, motion carried. No action was taken RESOLUTION #31 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR NADOLSKI TO WORK WITH THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, THE FARMERS McLean HOME ADMINSTRATION AND SOUTHERN TIER EAST Sewer REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEEDED SEWER SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Town has recently been informed about a serious situation concerning the industrial discharge in its industrial sector located on McLean Road and Route 281, and WHEREAS, the Town has been concerned about this problem for some time and has cooperated with the preparation of the 201 Community Facilities Plan which has yet to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and 1 r: WHEREAS, the Town has contacted the County Planning Department for assistance and has been notified by the County Planning Director that funding is available through Farmers Homer Administration, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town declares the • sewer situation in the McLean Road, Route 281 Industrial Area as a high priority, needing urgent attention for the resolution of the sewer problem for the best interests of the Town and the industrial users, RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to work with -the County Planning Department, the Farmers Home Administration and Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board or any other agency in trying to maximize the funding available for the installation of this needed sewer service at the least cost to the Town taxpayers. Motion made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Pierce All voting AYE ADOPTED Wednesday, February 7, 1979 page 5 1 `° �9 RESOLUTION #32 AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS TO FARMERS HOME ADMINSTRATION. Motion made by Councilman Pierce Seconded by Councilman Thorpe All Voting AYE Adopted WHEREAS the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York apply for (fund (rhereinafter called public body) desires to obtain financial ing, for McLean assistance from the Farmers Home Adminstration, United States Sewer Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Section 310 B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, for the purpose of providing sewer service within the corporate limits of said town (herein referred to as the facility) and as a condition to and in consideration of receiving financial ® addistance fron the Farmers Home Administration this resolution is being adopted. THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises the public body agrees as follows: 1. No private business enterprises shall be allowed to use or occupy the facilities if such use or occupancy would be calculated to or is likely to result in the transfer from one area to another of any employment or business activity provided by operations of the private business enterprises but this limitation shall not be construed to prohibit use and enjoyment of the facility by such private business enterprises in the case of an expansion of existing business entity through the establishment of a new branch, affiliate, or subsidiary will not result in the increase in unemployment in the area of original location or in any other area where such entity conducts business operations unless there is reason to believe that such branch, affiliate or subsidiary is being established with the intention of closing down the operations of the existing business entity in the area of its original location or in any other area where it conducts such operations. 2. No private business enterprises shall be allowed to use or occupy the facilities if such use or occupancy would .be calculated to or is likely to result in an increase in the production of goods, materials, or.commodities, or the availability of services or facilities in the ar.ea, where there is not sufficient demand for such goods, materials, commodities, services, or facilities, to employ the efficient capacity of existing competitive commercial or industrial enterprises, unless such financial or other assistance will not have an adberse affect upon existing competitive enterprises in the area. 3. Prior to allowing the use or occupancy of the facilities by any private business enterprise, ® the public body shall clear such use or occupancy with the Manpower Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, D.C., by submitting information required by the Department of Labor for certification under the Act. The public body agrees to make no final commitment with any private business enterprise regarding such use or occupancy if the Department of Labor issues a negative certification.under the Act. The public body shall obtain prior clearance in this matter for a period of three years after the date of an affirmative certification by the Department of Labor on the application for financial assistance now pending before the Farmers Home Administration. This resolution shall be in force and effect immediately. -120 Wednesday, February 7, 1979 page 6 Supervisor Nadolski read correspondence received from Sammons Communications regarding the Franchise and Permit Sammons to use the streets issued to Cortland Video Inc. Communicatio It was recommended that Attorney Folmer study this further. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #33 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS Motion was made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Thorpe pay bills All Voting Aye - Adopted BE IT RESOLVED THAT audited bills are hereby ordered paid as follows: General Fund Claims #8 - #60 = $100,709.09 Highway Fund #18- #59 = 14,445.93 • Water District # 1 #4 - #15 = 1,559•45 RESOLUTION #34- RESCIND RESOLUTION #31 OF FEBRUARY 7, 1979- Motion made by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Miller -- All Voting AYE Adopted rescind Res. WHEREAS the Town Attorney advised the board that Resolution did not specify that an emergency situation existed BE IT RESOLVED THAT Resolution #31 adopted February 7, 1979 is hereby rescinded _RESOLUTION #36 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR NADOLSKI TO ADDED "AND WORK WITH THE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, DECLARATION OF THE FARMERS HOME ADMINSTRATION AND SOUTHERN AN EMERGENCY TIER EAST REGIONAL PLANNING-& DEVELOPMENT (see Res#36) BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR INSTALLATION OF NEEDED SEWER SYSTEM Motion made by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce All Voting AYE - Adopted WHEREAS, The Town has recently been informed about a serious situation concerning the industrial discharge in its industrial sector located on McLean -Roads -and Route 281, and McLean WHEREAS, The Town has been concerned about this problem for Sewer some time and has cooperated with the preparation of the 201 Community Facilities Plan which has yet to be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, and WHEREAS, the Town has contacted the County Planning Department for assistance and has been notified by the County Planning Director that funding is available through Farmers Home Adminstration, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town declares the Sewer situation in the McLean Road, Route 281 Industrial Area to be an emergency situation deserving of high priority, needing • urgent attention for the resolution of the sewer problem for the best interests of the Town and the industrial users, RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to work with the County Planning Department, The Farmers Home Adminstration and Southern Tier East Regional Planning & Development Board -or any other agency in trying to maximize the funding available ------- for the installation of this needed sewer service at the least cost to the Town taxpayers. There being no further business, upon motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting Aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. Res ctfully s fitted, � %� , Cli Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk