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