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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-1979Wednesday, April 4, 1979 7:30 P.M. Page 1 -k411 The regular Town Board meeting of the month was held at The Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Other board members present were: Councilman Manning, Councilman Miller, Councilman Pierce and Councilman. Thorpe. Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Deputy Town Clerk,.Bonnie Call; General Clerk, Edna Puzo; Assessor Robert Wells; Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Justice, Donald Eaton; Highway Supt. Carl Eaton; Water & Sewer Supt., Fred Walker; Newsreporter, Kevin Howe and many town residents from the Blodgett Mills area. . Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting were dispensed with, as all board members had reviewed copies of the minutesprior to tonights meeting. Motion was made ® by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, that aHEMS the minutes of March 7, 1979, be approved as written. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, that the minutes of the special meeting,of March 15, be approved as written. All voting AYE. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, that the minutes of the Special meeting of March 29, 1979.1,,,which in.cluded,.the public, heari_ foie•,the_:Ts tabl:_:shmeht --efr:a aeWer=..pibtrict.;- be eppr,bved .c.s .Ynfritten,. All. votin, .N-YE. RESOLUTION # j4 AUTHORIZATION.TO PA.Y r.UDITED BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH Motion made by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Pierce All voting: AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the bills for the month of March are hereby ordered paid as follows: General Fund Claims # 95-131 $ 11,823.34 Highway Fund '"' 89-115 3,951.32 Water District # 1 fill 272-45 2,805.56 Water District # 2 fill 2 211.26 Water District # 3 2 292.04 Water District # 4 fill 2 280.70 Water District # 5 2 99.40 Sewer District # 1 fill 3-4 2,864.00 $ 22,327.62 RESOLUTION # 55 RECOMMENDATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW SEWER.DI'STRICT TO -BE KNOWN AS MCLEAN ROAD TRUNK LINE SEWER,SEWER DISTRICT # 2 McLean Trunk Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, Sewer Seconded by Councilman Pierce Sewer Dist. #2 All voting: AYE s.eOO' attached ADOPTED I 14`I Wednesday, April 4, 1979 page 2 Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of the need special to calla Special Meeting Monday, April 9, 1979 at 5:30, meeting for the purpose of passing a resolution to Bond the McLean Road Sewer -Sewer Dist. # 2. RESOLUTION # 56 CONFORMING WITH THE STATE ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT ( SEQR ) Motion made by Councilman Miller SEQR Seconded by Councilman Pierce All Voting: AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the purposed McLean Road Trunk Line Sewer, Sewer Dist. # 2, is a direct action undertaken by the Town of Cortlandville and is an Unlisted Action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town has assumed the Lead Agency status and determined that the action will not have a significant impact on the environment. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter Mr. Edwards received from Mr. Edwards, of NYS DEPT. OF STATE. The waiver state department.has requested a waiver. of the cost for the engineering work on the trunk line sewer and we should be hearing from that in the very near future. Supervisor Nadolski requested Councilman Pierce and street light Councilman Thorpe to investigate the need of placing a Stupke Rd. new street light on the Stupke Rd. Hayes Supervisor Nadolski stated he has written letters Ambulance to Hayes Ambulance Service and Richard Buck, as was Richard Buck requested at the last board meeting. Hayes Ambulance has been paid according to the contract. Mr. Gallo, of Lamont Circle, contacted Attorney Leach Law Folmer in relation to a possibility of a Leash Law for the district. N:dthing further has transpired. Reports of all department heads are on the table to reports be viewed by anyone interested. The reports are also on file in the Town Clerks office and may be seen upon request. Supervisor Nadolski gave the priviledge of the floor to those in attendance. Many residents of the Blodgett Mills area stated their concerns about a property owner, Mr. Morris Hallstead, of the Kellogg Road. His animals continue to run at large Blodgett with no apparent confinement nor restrictions. This is causing [ills property damage and hardships for everyone in the area. He Mr. has disregarded the ZoningLaw of the Town of Cortlandville. HallsteadThe property is cluttered with junk cars. He has no respect for anyone in regard to loading and unloading garbage trucks at all hours of the night. The trucks filled with garbage, limy times, sit all weekend filled with decaying garbage. They stated, almost everyone, has at some time, contacted Law Enforcement Agencies or other agencies for assistance. They feel nothing has been accomplished. Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler stated that an order has been issued to remove the junk vehicles. The town board stated they would be willing to investigate this further. With the help of our legal advisor and local Law Enforcement Agencies. There should be some helpful suggestions as to the laws pertaining to those problems mentioned. A paper was circulated, for those people in attendance, to sign who came to express these concerns. This will be filed in the Town Clerks office. • • 1 Wednesday April 4, 1979 Page 3 RESOLUTION # 57 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERVISOR TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORS' AND COUNTY LEGISLATORS ASSOCIATION Motion made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Manning All Voting AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that the supervisor is hereby to be a member of the Supervisors' and Count Legislators Associations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all dues or, fees paid, subject to audit by the Town Board. L43 authorized y Supervisor member of Supervisors' will be and oounty Leg. ® RESOLUTION # 53 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PERMIT TO MARTIN HAY Motion made by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Miller All voting AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application for a trailer permit has trailer permit Martin Hay been received, the premises has been inspected by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and a County Health Permit was submitted with the application, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer parking permit to'Martin Hay upon payment of the proper feee. Said.trailer to be located on the Hoxie Gorge Road R.D. #1, Marathon, in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #:' 5:9 AUTHORIZ<^-_TION ` O ISSUE.':A_ HGUSE 'TR"AILER PERMIT RENEWAL TO ROLAND OAKS Motion made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Pierce renewal All Voting AYE ADOPTED trailer permit Roland Oaks BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer permit renewal to Roland Oaks. Said trailer is located on Route # 13, South Cortland, in the Town of Cortlandville. Councilman Manning read a letter received from letter from James LeFe7er regarding a meeting which will be James LeFever held on May 24, 1979 at 7:30 P.M., at the Cortland Fire Station. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss laws pertaining to Fire Service. RESOLUTION # 60 SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM ® EARNINGS ALLOWED ON AGED EXEMPTIONS Motion made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Manning All Voting AYE r7atefor u lic Hearing a e ADOPTED exemption BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall on May 2, 1979 at 7:30 P.M., for the purpose of increasing the allowable income earnings from n 6,000.00 to $ 7,200.00 for persons over 65 claiming aged exemption. 144 Wednesday, April 4, 1979 page 4 Supervisor Nadolski requested that the Town hire a full time Engineer. It is nessary to have someone to Full time cooperate on the formal application, design new sewer engineer lines, let the contracts and inspect the construction. He enumerated on future projects which are forthcoming. RESOLUTION # 61 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR NADOLSKI TO HIRE AN ENGINEER Mot -ion made by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce All voting AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor-Nadolski is hereby -authorized and directed to int-erview and hire a proffesional engineer to serve the Town of Cortlandville and purchase the necessary fixtures to equip an office for the position and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this will be a full time position. RESOLUTION # u2 FEES ESTABLISHED FOR ENGINEERING FUND Motion made by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Pierce All voting Aye ADOPTED WHEREAS thereare surplus funds in Genera: Fund, therfore BE IT RESOLVED --that $12,000 be allowed to cover the Engineer Fund cost of personal services and $4,000 be allowed for Contractual Expense and $1,000 be allowed for all cost Exclusive of Engineering. Highway Supt., Carl Eaton, requested the town board to consider a revision of the existing policy regarding sack days. RESOLUTION # 63 ADOPTION OF SICK LEAVE AND WORKMANS COMPENSATION POLICY REGARDING ALL PERSONNEL Motion made by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Manning All Voting AYE ADOPTED sick leave WHEREAS if the situation arises that an employee of workmans the town is injured and a workmans Compensation Claims compensation is justified and WHEREAS the employee may choose to be paid sick pay if available and BE IT RESOLVED that in the event an -employee of the Town of Cortlandville has been paid sick pay and that the Town is reimbursed any portion of that money by the Workmens Compensation Board or any - other agency, that the employees sick time will be recredited to, him in an amount equal to the reimbursement. There was further discussion regarding the existing personnel policy and schedule • 1 • 1 Wednesday, April 4, 1979 page 5 b`ei RESOLUTION # 64 RENEWING THE VACATION AND SICK PAY SCHEDULE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE TOL}5N OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion made by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Thorpe All voting AYE ADOPFI-D BE IT RESOLVED that all department heads together, shall review the existing vacation and sick pay review schedule and present a revised plan or suggestions atsiaa ay the regular Town Board meeting in June. Councilman schedule Manning will assist on this also. RESOLUTION # 65 AMEND. RESOLUTION # '38 OF MARCH 7, 1979 ® Motion made by Councilman Miller Seconded by Councilman Thorpe All voting AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution # 38 adopted March 7, 1979, is amended to read: The Cortlandville Town Board amended hereby accepts the completion of the construction of Resolution the Contract with Stan Payne Conutruction Co. for # 38 Sewer District #;1. Supervisor Nadolski read the following statement for information only. There is no provision of law hours authorizing either the Town Supervisor or the Town Board town office.c to prescribe the hours during which town offices are to be open. The Town Board could adopt a local law regulating the business hours of town offices, but it could not -require elected.officials to be present during such hours. Supervisor Nadolski requested Zoning Enforcement investigate officer, Don Fowler, to investigate the possibility of Modular Modular Homes being built at the Lake Mary Campground Homes andreport his findings to the board at the Special Meeting, Monday April 9th. In the past the Town Clerk, for some unknown reason, did not order more water meters without approval of the ordering Town Board. It was the consensus of the board that an water meter: adequate inventory be maintained and additional meters be ordered as necessary. Water & Sewer Supt, Fred Walker, stated that there are 26 Neptune meters left to be converted to remote readers. He was directed to have'these'returned to the company for conversion. Supervisor Nadolski read a note received from letter Linnette Welsh, Sec. of the Trustees of the Lamont Memor.ial_,Lennette Library, in McGraw. They stated their appreciation for vvelsh the Continued interest and the increase of Library funding for the Lamont Library. ® RESOLUTION # 66 REQUESTING PROHIBIMN OF STATE MANDATES REQUIRING LOCAL FUNDING Motion made by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by-Councilman.Miller State All voting AYE ADOPTED mandates Local Fundir. WHEREAS, althov h Governor Cary has issued a commend- able call fort overnments to economize in their costs of operation, the continued existence and proliferation of state mandated expenditures remains the primary obstacle of local cost controls; I/i C Wednesday, April 4, 1979 page 6 WHEREAS, �. — hiloition, or substantial curtailment, by the state, of mandated programs and services requiring local governments to participate financially, without their approval, would represent a major stabilizing Cont. influence on the strained finances of not only local state mandates governments, but the State of New York as well; now, therefore be it RESOLVED. that the Town Board, Town of Cortlandville requests Governor Hugh L. Carey nt e State Legislature to prohibit mandate w is require local governments to support financially without prior approval of the local municipalities; and be it further RESOLVED, that in the event the State fails to enact the prohibition requested, the Governor and the State Legislature are requested to pay the local governments' shares of such programs.. Youth Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the Program application on the Youth Programs was sent in last week. It is expected to receive $1,000 for the program. Councilman Manning reported the Youth Commission recently met to discuss utilization of those facilities owned by the Town for recreation purposes. The committee consists of Ken Andrews,Warren Bartholmew, William Pierce and Frank Dodd hired Justice Eaton advised the town board that he has hired Mardis Kelsen, to work as his court clerk, at the court clerk annual -salary of $6850 as of March 26, 1979• Highway Supt, Carl Eaton, referred to his prior request request in 1978, to purchase a-10 wheel truck and a purchase snowplow. Supervisor Nadolski stated this is still being of truck researched for funding. RESOLUTION # 67 READOPTION OF RESOLUTION # 40 of MARCH ?. 1979 Readoption of Res. # 40 Motion made by Councilman Manning Seconded by Councilman Miller All voting : AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, it is the intent of this board to accumulate all the cost of the unemployment benefits. The maximum dollar amount for which the reserve will be established shall be $48,500.00 with a yearly contribution rate of $2,500.00 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6-C of the General Muncipal Law, as amended BL IT RESOLVED that this Town Board does hereby establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance the cost of unemployment payments, subject to permissive referendum. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as "The Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund" and to invest from time to time, the mones of this fund pursuant to Section 6-F of the General Municipal Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no expenditure shall be made from this account without authorization of the town board. 1 40 1 • 1 Wednesday,, April 4, 1979 page 7 1 4 ,f, RESOLUTION # 68 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ZONING OFFICER TO ATTEND THE CENTRAL NY OFFICIALS CONFERENCE MEETINGS Motion made by Councilman Manning Zoning Officer Seconded by Councilman Thorpe attend All voting: AYE ADOPTED Officials Conference WHEREAS, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler belongs to Central New York Building Official Conference and they meet monthly in Liverpool BE IT RESOLVED that Don Fowler is hereby authorized to attend the meetings as -requested and any expenses incurred by same, be'reimbursed, subject to audit ® by Town Board. The meeting was adjourned to executive session for adjourned the purpose of discussing a personal matter, upon motion to executive by Councilman Manning seconded by Councilman Miller. session All voting: AYE carried After the executive meeting, the Town Board resumed the regular meeting. As per written statement of Supervisor Nadolski. RESOLUTION # 60 JUSTICE WILL RECEIVE COPY OF MINUTES _ Motion made by Councilman Manning Justice copy Seconded By Councilman Miller of minutes All voting: AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that Justice, Donald Eaton will receive a copy of the Town Board minutes for his file. Meeting was adjourned on a motion by Ray Thorpe, seconded by Melvin Pierce all board members voting AYE. Motion carried. Resp-�ctfully s fitted, Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk 0 1