HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-1979Wednesday, May 2, 1979
7:30 P.M. Page 1
The regular meeting of the Town Board for the month of
May 1, 1979 was held at Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland
New York with Supervisor Stanley Nadolski presiding. Other
board members present were Councilman Pray Milller; Councilman
Warren Manning; Councilman Melvin Pierce and Councilman
Raymond Thorpe. Others present were Deputy Town Clerk,
Bonnie Call; General Clerk, Edna Puzo; Zoning Officer,
Don Fowler;, Justice, Donald Eaton; Highway Supt., Carl Eaton;
Water & Sewer Supt., Fred Walker; Assessor Robert Wells;
Newsreporter Skip Chapman and M=;ny town residents. Also
attending was Legislators - Shirley Fish and Henry Wadsworth.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski.
® Supervisor Nadolski stated, that it would not be
possible to have the public hearing on aged exemption
as scheduled.
RESOLUTION # ?I 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 ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing will be held at the
Town Hall on May 16, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. This hearing will
be held for the purpose of increasing the allowable income
earnings form $6,000.00 to $7,200.00 for persons over 65
claiming aged exemption.
. Reading of the minutes ofthe previous meeting were
dispensed with, as all board members had reviewed copies
of the minutes prior to tonights meeting. Motion was made Min.
by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe that approved
the minutes of April 4, 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 April 9, 1979 be approved as written.
All voting AYE. Motion Carried.
Reports of department heads are on the table to be
viewed by anyone interested.. The reports are also on file reports
in The Town Clerks office and may 'use seen upon request.
Supervisor Nadolski gave the priviledge of the floor
to those in attenda.nce�_
Bruce Moss, Fire Chief, of the Homer Fire Dept.,
presented their annual Fire Report from April 1978 to Annual
March 1979. Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe to Fife:.-re»ort
receive and file the report. All voting AYE. Motion
carried.
® Fire, Chief _, Biruce VID:)ss, p.resehted.,:th'p.,_book consisting update -
of the updating House Numbering System. There was further Housing
discussion as to who would assign the new'fire numbers for Numbering
any new construction. A motion was made by Councilman System
Pierce, seconded by Councilman Thorpe that.this matter
be tabled until the meeting of May 16, 1979. All voting
AYE. Motion Carried.
Fire Chief, Bruce Moss referred to the letter of
April 23, 1979 from Frederick W. Preston. This letter
stated that there was a damaged fire hydrant at 8 Isabel
Drive. In the ensuing discussion, Chief Moss explained
the fire department method of inspection, he also stated
that the faulty fire hydrant on Isabel Drive has
gone for a considerable time without repair.
damaged
fire hydrant.
Water & Sewer,Supt., Fred Walker, stated this situation
is in the process of repair.
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Attorney Folmer advised the Town Board that once the
town has been notified, in writing, that there is a problem
showing an existing hazard - the town is liable, should
anything happen.
RESOLUTION # 72 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HOMER FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT FIRE HYDRANTS
Motion made by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Miller
All voting: AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given
fire hydrant to the Homer Fire Department to conduct an inspection
inspection program on fire hydrants located in the Homer Fire
Protection District in the Town of Cortlandville.
Merlin Owens, a resident of Blodgett Mills, and other
residents from that area expressed their sincere "Thanks"
for the actions taken by the Supervisor and the Town Board
Hallstead in helping to improve the conditions at the Hallstead
residence residence. Attorney Folmer stated the legal procedure
for violation of the Town Ordinace has been commenced
and Mr. Hallstead is to appear before Justice Eaton
at 6:30 P.M. on May 7, 1979•
_Those in-.i:.�.ttenda.nce expressed concern about the
garbage trucks still being left overnight and weekends
with decaying garbage in them. Supervisor Nadolski stated
he has contacted the County Heald-, Dept. He has requested
them tp make inspections at the site, and will check with
them to see if it is being done.
It was brought to the boards attention that an qua
on the Kellogg Rd., by the railroad tracks, has become a
collecting place where people are leaving all kinds of
refuse. This is becoming very unsightly. Highway Supt,,
Carl Eaton, stated he has received similar complaints
about an area on the Lime Hollow Rd. However, it is
believed, this is happening during night hours, which makes
it very difficult to control.
Supervisor Nadolski has received a request form
Gerald Miller for a street light to be placed in front of
his house at 18 Lyncourt. Councilman Thorpe and CouncilmaA
street Pierce will investigate this and the light request on
light requesItupke Rd. and report back at the May 16th meeting.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that he
received a telephone call from Senator Monynihan's office.
The pre application for the -McLean Road Trunk Line Sewer
was approved by A.R.C. and funds were allocated to New York
State. The waiver will be forthcoming soon.
Assemblyman Riford called and stated that Audit &
Control have received and are reviewing our application
for Sewer District # 2. He will inquire as to when our
application will be filed with the County. The application
will stay with the County Clerk of the Legislature for
15 days for public comments. After that, Audit & Control
will issue an order.
A letter received from Assemblyman Riford was read.
letter from This stated, that the State budget for this year has
Pssemblyman changed the State Revenue Sharing Figure, which will
Rifford mean less funds available for each mu:ncipality in the
state. After further discussibn,,the board requested
Mr. Nadolski to inquire as to how this will affect. New York
City.
There was a discussi,�n regarding the limited office
space a?Tailable in the Town Hall. It was the consensous,
of the Town Board and those involved, that there trvuld be
less confusion to move the engineer into the office now
occupied by the Town Justice.
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RESOLUTION # 73 APPROVING A PARTITION TO BE INSTALLED
IN THE MEETING ROOM
Motion made by Councilman Mann_ng
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
All voting: AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, their is a need for more office space within
partition the confines of Totem Hall partition
in meeting in meeting
room BE IT RESOLVED, that a'partition will be installed in room
the meeting room for the purpose of an additional
office and this shall be o(dmupied by, that department +',)-
for the Town Justice.
RESOLUTION # 7�1 AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION # 62 of
® APRIL 4,, 1979
Motion made by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Miller Amendment of
All voting: AYE ADOPTED Res. # 62
WHEREAS, the proper a p ppropiation numbery were not
assigned.
BE IT RESOLVED, that new appropiaton numbers be
added to,the existing budget
A. 1445. GENERAL FUND SPECIAL DISTRICT
A 1440.1 Engineer Personal Service $12,000.00
A 1440.4 Contractual 4,000.00
A 1445.4 All cost exclusive of.Engineering1,000.00
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board of the
wording of the Sewer Ordinance which was adopted at the
meeting of October 4, R-1961. It so stated that,a 10%
penalty would be charged on,those.accounts that had not
been paid in 30 days. This policy has not been enforced
for many years.
RESOLUTION # 7� ENFORCEMENT OF 10% PENALTY ON SEWER
ACCOUNTS
Motion made by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Miller 10% penalty
All voting: AYE. ADOPTED on sewer
accounts
'WHEREAS, a Sewer Ordinance was adopted at the.meeting
of October 4, 1961 and
WHEREAS, it so states a 10% penalty will be charged
of the amount due to. the unpaid sewer rent in errears
for 30 days and.
WHEREAS, this has not been,enforced in recent. years
BE IT RESOLVED, that the 10 % penalty will be enforced,
® immediately on all unpaid sewer rents in arrears for
30 days or longer.
RESOLUTION # 76 SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE 10% DISCOUNT ON SEWER RENT
Motion made by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman.Pi.erce .
All voting: AYE ADOPTED date set for
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held public hearin
at Town Hall on May 16, 1979 at 7:15 for the purposeregarding 10%
discount
of repealing the 10% Discount for prompt payment of sewer rent
Sewer rents.
The attorney will publish the legal notice.
A discussion followed regarding the minimum charge
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for water rents in Water District # 2. We obtain the water
from the City o,f.Cortland and their minimum charge is $3.50,
which we must pay. Our minimum charge is $3.00 which is
min. charge what we collect— Councilman Thorpe made a motion to increase
for water ren he minimum charge. This was seconded by Councilman Manning,
after further discussion Councilman Thorpe withdrew his
motion. Councilman Manning withdrew his second to the
motion. The matter was tabled for further investigation.
The City of Cortland is requesting the County Legislature
to consider changing the calculation procedure for the
distribution of the County Sales tax. They are requesting
that this be calculated per population as opposed to the
existing assessed valuation method. Supervisor Nadolski
stated the town would possibl�T lose $237,071.42.
RESOLUTION # 77 AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST THE CORTLAND •
COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO CONTINUE WITH THE
SAME METHOD OF CALCULATING THE COUNTY
SALES TAX
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
All voting: AYE ADOPTED
Calculating WHEREAS, the Town of Cortland�Tille stands to lose a
County sales tax large amount of revenue usually received by the town
from County Sales Tax disbursement.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Twon Board go on record
as being strongly opposed to changing the allocation
of distribution ofthe Cortland County Sales Tax and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that they request the existing
assessed valu�.tion procedure to remain .and are opposed
to changing the procedure per population and authorize
and direct the Supervisor to forward a copy of this
resolution to the chairman of the County Legislature.
Supervisor Nadolski .-cc_usste,J.. Attorney Folmer to
report to the Town Board concerning the meeting with
Dave Perfetti and Mr —Rappaport in reference to Village
Terrace Apt.
Attorney Folmer stated that the subject matter of
that meeting pertaining to pending litigation and that that
matter is a proper matter to be discussed in an executive
session.
SuD.er, isor Nadolski stated that there were 16 residents
and businesses left to hook up to town sewer in the
McLean Road and Terrace Road Area.
RESOLUTION # 7� DIRECTED LETTERS TO BE SENT TO THOSE
PEOPLE IN THE MCLEAN RD. AREA THAT i
HAVE NOT CONNECTED TO THE SEWER
Motion made by 'Councilman" fling,
Seconded by Councilman Miller---'
All voting: AYE ADOPTED .
Letters sent WHEREAS, Per. Resolution # 181, of the minutes of
for sewer December 7, 1977, stating everyone must connect
hook up any toilet facilities therein with such public
sanitary sewer on or before January 1,.1980.,and
WHEREAS, there remains 16 residents or businesses to
hook u-o to the sewer in that area.
BE IT RESOLVED, that a letter be mailed to those
people -not yet connected, reminding them of the
regulations.
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RESOLUTION # 79 FEE WILL BE PAID BY THE TOWN FOR SEWER
HOOK UP
Motion made by Councilman Miller Fee for
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
All voting: AYE ADOPTED Sewer hook
WHEREAS, the Town Hall must be connected to the sewer p
by January 1, 1980.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the town will make application for
Sewer Service to the Town fo Cortlandville,.and will pay
the proper charge.
Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton, reeds to hire
someone to replace an employee that has left. He asked hire a high -
permission to hire a person that does not reside in the way employee
Town of Cortlandville, as he felt him to be the person
best suited for the job. After further discussion
permission was granted. It was the feeling of the board
that hereafter if no Cortlandville resident applies for
a vacancy, a notice of the opening should be posted in
proper places, such as the newspaper, unemployment office
ect .
Supervisor Nadolski stated Leverne Levesque has made
application to mow the lawn at the Lamont Circle Recreation
field. He is 16 years old and has working papers and our
insurance would cover him. Councilman Thorpe made a motion
to hire the applicant. This was seconded by Councilman
Pierce. It was questioned if a 16 year old could operate
a. lawn mower under the Labor Law. Councilman Thorpe
withdrew his motion and Councilman Pierce withdrew his
second. Attorney Folmer will check the law and report
his findings at the next meeting.
RESOLUTION # $Q AMEND RESOLUTION # 115 OF AUGUST 2, 1978
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Seconded by Councilman Pierce Amend Res.
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED # 115
WHEREAS, in reviewing the Fixed Assets program and
procedures and the involvement of the Fiscal Officer.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution # 115 of August 2, 1978
be amended to read the Supervisor of the- -ToU-n is
hereby appointed, Property Manager of the Fixed Assets
Program.
RESOLUTION # '8!L DETERMINE THE SIGNIFICANT VALUE FOR
INCLUSION IN THE FIXED ASSET PROGRAM
Motion made by CouncilmanThorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
Fixed Asset
Program
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of audit and control
BE IT RESOLVED, that the value for equipment for
inclusion in the Fixed Assets Program for the Town
of Cortlandville shall be set for $100.00.
Su:k6rvi8or Nadolski apprised the Town Board of our
status regarding voting machines which are being used.
There were funds put in the budget. We can purchase a new
machine for $2800.00 with a 2 year guarentee. We can
purchase a used machine for $855.00 with a 2 year guarantee.
There are 8 machines now being used.
RESOLUTION # 82 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A VOTING
MACHINE
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given
Purchase new to purchase a used voting machine at the purchase
voting machine price of $855.00, with a 2 year guarantee.
Deputy Town Clerk, Bonnie Call, read the reply from
Eastern Copy Products regarding the expiring lease on
the copy machine. The matter was tabled for further_
investigation.
RESOLUTION # 83 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERVISOR AND
BOOKKEEPER TO ATTEND THE RISK MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
Supervisor All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
and Bookkeeper
attend Risk BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given
Management for. the Supervisor.and his bookkeeper to attend the
School necessary schooling as requested and that he be
reimbursed for those expenses incurred subject to
audit.
SuDb;visor. Nadolski read the invitation regarding
the dedication of the Memorial Plaque honoring the late,
Lelan M. Brookins, which will be held Sunday, May 6, 1979
at 3:00 P.M. at Town Hall.
RESOLUTION # 8� AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWN CLERK AND
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND VITAL
STATISTICS MEETING
Motion made by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Miller
All voting: AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and the Deputy
Attend Vital Town Clerk be authorized to attend a meeting in
Statistics Syracuse on June 7, 1979, concerning Vital Statistics
Meeting and that all necessary expenses incurred regarding
same, be reimbursed subject to audit.
Councilman Manning reported that the recently formed
Recreation Committee has been meeting often; they are
working on plans to construct a recreation area for all
ages behind the Fire Station, on the West Rd. He felt
the committee was very interested and are doing a fine job.
Supervisor Nadolski ad(fed, that we would -a-se the excess
dirt from the sewer project for fill at the site behind
the fire station.
RESOLUTION # 85_'
Motion made
Seconded by
Pay Bills All Voting:
as audited
AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS FOR THE MONTH
OF April
by Councilman Miller
Councilman Thorpe
AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the bills for the 'Mbh-th of
April have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund
claims #132 - 168
$9275.13
Highway Fund
fill #116 - 129
890.21
Water Dist. #1
fill # 46 - 55
7757.05
Water Dist.: 4
will # 3 -
7614.50
Sewer Dist. #1
fill # 5
1276.50
Supervisor Nadolski stated he had received a telephone
call from concerned residents at Homestead Ave. They
advised that Robert Primo was making a road up through
Homestead Ave. r. Primo was contacted and he stated
that this was t Fused as an Emergency Exit and that
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he would put up a barrier there. After reviewing the
maps received from the k)lanning Board for the development,
it was the consensus of the Town Board, that the road
should not be allowed. Homestead Ave. was to have remained
a dead end street. Councilman Manning made a motion Road through
that this matter be tabled for further investigation. Homestead Ave,
Motion was seconded,by Councilman Miller. This will be
discussed again at the Specie'_- Meeting on May 16, 1979.
All voting AYE, Motion carried.
Water & Sewer Supt., Fred Walker stated that he had
requested funds to be put in his budget for 1979 to
purchase a dump truck. The state bid price exceeds the funds for
amount budgeted. It was decided that the funds could be dump truck
encumbered and order the truck next year and add the extra
® amount needed in next years -budget.
Councilman Pierce stated that the new motor ordered
for Well #2 is on the way and should be here next week.
Water & Sewer Supt., Fred Walker, said the sewer
flow meter recently purchased was not working .properly.
The meter has been returned to the company for repair.
Supervisor Nadolski stated his concern about the need to
negotiate The Sewer Contract with the City of Cortland
soon.
RESOLUTION # 8� DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
AND THE NEED OF TWO SEWER FLOW METERS
Motion made by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning need for
All voting: AYE ADOPTED two flow
meeters
WHEREAS, one flow meter -has been purchased and returned
to the company for repair, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the need exists
for two meters to properly facilitate our requirements.
BE IT RESOLVED, that an Emergency Situation exists and
that authorization is hereby given to purchase another
Sewer Flow Meter.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion that the meeting
be adjourned to an executive session. Councilman Pierce
seconded the motion. All Voting: AYE. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Pierce to close the
executive session. Seconded by Councilman Miller. All
voting: AYE. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Miller, and seconded
by Councilman Thorpe to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. All voting"Aye.- Motion carried.
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Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk