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The regular meeting of the Town Board for the month of June,
1979 was held at Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd, Cortland, N.Y. with
Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Other board members present were
Councilman Ray Miller, Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman
Melvin Pierce, and Councilman Raymond Thorpe. Others present
were Attorney, John Folmer; Town Clerk, Pauline Parker; Deputy
Town Clerk, Bonnie Call; General Clerk, Edna Puzo; Assessor,
Robert Wells; Highway Sup't, Carl Eaton; Engineer, Charles Feiszli;
Zoning Officer, Don Fowler; Water & Sewer Sup't, Fred Walker; and
Newsreporter, Skip Chapman and a few residents of the Town.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski.
.Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was dispensed
with, as'all board members had reviewed copies of the minutes of minutes
May 2, 1979 and May 16, 1979 prior to the meeting. Motion was approved
made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce, that the
minutes be approved as written. All voting aye. Motion was
carried.
Authorization has been received from Audit & Control regarding
establishing McLean Road Sewer (Sewer District # 2). estab li.shir
The Town Clerk read the order to the Town Board. new sewer
district
RESOLUTION # 95 ORDER ESTABLISHING M61EAN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT
(SEWER DISTRICT # 2)
Motion made
Seconded by
All Voting'
by Councilman Thorpe
Councilman Pierce
AYE (see attached roll call vote)
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION # 96 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS AUDITED FOR
THE MONTH OF MAY
Motion made by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Miller
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the bills submitted for the month of May
pay bills shall be aid as audited with the exception of General Fund
Vouchers#177 and #179. These vouchers were held for further
investigation.
General Fund Claims #169 _ #210 40,318.98
Highway Claims #130 - #153
23,770.17 .
Water District #1 Claims # 56 - # 72
6,1960-53
Water District #5 Claims # 3
1,268.49
Sewer District #1 Claims # ;6 _ # 11
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Mr. William Pauldine requested the Town Board to take the
Pauldine necessary action for a change of Zoning Classification for his
Fisher AvEproperty located on Fisher Ave. He presented his request by
petition. A motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, and seconded
by Councilman Manning to receive and file the petition. All voting
aye. Motion was carried.
The request shall be forwarded to The Cortland County
Planning Board for their review and approval.
Councilman Pierce and Councilman Thorpe reported on their
street investigation of street lighting requests.
lighting Supervisor Nadolski stated he has been notified by Niagara
Mohawk Power Corp. that the cost for street lighting next year .
is expected to increase about $5,000. It is $28,000. now.
RESOLUTION # 97 DENY REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING
ON STUPKE ROAD AND LYNCOURT DRIVE.
denial of Motion made by Councilman Pierce
street Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
lights All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS the request for additional street lights by John
and Judy Woodward of Stupke Rd. and Gerald Miller of Lyncourt
Dr. has been investigated, and
WHEREAS it has been determined that neither location existed
as a hazard for the protection and preservation of public
safety, and
WHEREAS, there is a moratorium on street lighting in the
Town of Cortlandville, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the requests for street lighting shall
be denied.
sewer Supervisor Nadolski advised that he had not sent a letter to
hookups the County Board of Health yet, regarding those not connected to •
the sewer.
RESOLUTION # 98 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN CLERK TO WRITE A
LETTER TO DRAKES DINER
Motion made by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS the Town Clerk advised of problems collecting the
sewer rents owed by Drakes Diner, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall, and is hereby
Drakes authorized and directed to send a letter to Drakes Diner
Diner and to advise the attorney if payment is not received soon.
Wednesday June 6,, 1979
CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS
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Robert Primo has placed a barricade and the
proper signs
Robert
at the end of Homestead. Having completed all that was required,
Primo
the Zoning Officer has issued the Certificates of
Occupancy.
All department heads will get together soon
to discuss revision
of the vacation and sick pay schedule.
Bert Ferris, contractor, will start next week
building the
office
extra office in the meeting room.
space
Reply from Assemblyman Riford regarding the
reduction of
Revenue Sharing and how.it affects New York City
compared to
letter
' municipalities was read. Councilman Thorpe made
a motion,
(Riford)
seconded by Councilman Miller to receive and file
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the letter.
All voting, Aye. Motion was carried.
A copy of a letter sent to Mr. Joseph Powers of DOT from
Mr. Irving Olp was read. This was in reference to the intersection
of Rt. #13 and Lime Hollow Rd. hazards. Motion was made by
Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. This was sec- letter
onded by Councilman Miller. All voting, aye. Motion carried. IrvingOlp
Letter from Basil Paterson, Secretary of State, advising
that the application for Sewer District # 2 has been forwarded ARC
to ARC for their approval. Sever D3,s-
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Councilman Manning gave a report for the Recreation Committee.
SCM has given permission to use the baseball diamond near the SCM
plant.
Marcel Levsque feels $7 in not enough for mowing the lawn
at Lamont Circle. It was the consensus of the Town Board that
this should be taken before the Recreation Committee first.
Letter from Manpower regarding their summer program. It Manpower
will be investigated to determine if we can utilize the program.
Councilman Pierce received a telephone call expessing concern
about dumping of refuse along Stupke Rd. After investigating, he
learned that Mr. GutQhess had been given permission to dispose of refuse
wood chips there. But, there are refrigerators and other things wtupke-Rd
left there also. The Town Board requested the Zoning Officer to
investigate further.
Reply from Governor Carey®s office acknowledging receipt of State
our letter regarding our Resolution #66 _ Opposing New Mandated Mandates
Programs.
Reply from DOT in Syracuse regarding the flooding conditions
along Rt. #13 in South Cortland. Councilman Manning made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Pierce to receive and file the letter. flooding
All voting, Aye. Motion was carried. So. Cortland
Res Blodgett Mills ® Hallstead Residence
® The County Health Dept. have reported that they have gone to
the Hallstead residence on two :.occasions, but have not found a
garbage truck there. The Town Board requested the Supervisor to Blodgett
write again to the County Board of Health, requesting them to go Mills -
there at night or on a weekend. Hallstead.
The Sewer Committee for The Town of Cortlandville shall be
reactivated® There will be forthcoming, many hearings, etc. for Sewer
the County Sewer Agency. Comm.
Res Changing of Calculation of the County Sales Tax.
The Town Board requested Attorney Folmer to contact the County County
Attorney, Jim Woods, to obtain more information regarding the wording sales
of the Legislation when it started. `_i'ax
Invitation from the Willet Town Clerk. They will have an
Open House, June 9, 1979 from 1s00 to 5s00 P.M. at their new Town
Hall.
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Letter from Association of Towns. They are urging us to
Assoc O-vrite to our Assemblymen and Senators in regard to further
Town:- legislation for arbitration with the unions. This was tabled for
Unions further review.
The Supervisor & Engineer reported on the conference they
DEC & attended in Albany with DEC and EPA. Delegates from the Villages
EPA - of McGraw and Homer, the City of Cortland, and the Town of Cortland -
Albany ville were in attendance. EPA gave permission to the Villages of
McGraw and Homer to make application for funding for Stage 2 for
sewers. Ours was declined because we had had no documented
failures. The Town Engineer has written to them requesting more
information for denial, after having the chance to review the
201 Facility Plan.
RESOLUTION # 99 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STOP SIGN AT THE
INTERSECTION OF WEST RIVER ROAD,AND THE
CLUTE ROAD TO BE CHANGED TO A YIELD SIGN
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Stop sign Seconded by Councilman Manning
to yield All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
sign B. Mills
BE IT RESOLVED that the Stop Sign at the intersection of
the West River Road and the Clute Road, located in Blodgett
Mills shall, and is hereby authorized to be changed to a
yield sign.
RESOLUTION # 100 AUTHORIZATION FOR EXTENSION OF PIPE AT
HOXIE GORGE
Ext of Motion made by Councilman Manning
pipe e Seconded by Councilman Pierce
HoxieGorge All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the culvert pipe at the lower Hoxie Gorge Road
continues to wash out each spring, and
WHEREAS, this has been inspected by the Highway Sup't and
the Town Engineer, and.recommended by both,
BE IT RESOLVED that Authorization is hereby given to purchase
and install additional culvert pipe to add an.extension tb
the existing pipe, the cost not to exceed $1,950.00
RESOLUTION # 101 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT OF EXPENDITURES OF
HIGHWAY MONIES
Highway Motion made by Councilman Miller
Agreement Seconded by Councilman Manning,
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Agreement of Expenditures of Highway
Monies for 1979 be signed and accepted by the Town Board
according to Section 284 of the Highway Law.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Town Board of a recent meeting
with several residents from the McLean Road, beyond the Stupke Rd.
flooding They presented a petition from many residents in that area that
MCLeanRd are concerned with the flooding problem that 6.xists there. Because
this is a County Road, Walt Tennant, County Highway:Sup@t, was
contacted. He also attended the meeting. He will investigate
further for a possible solution. Another meeting will be held at
that time.
Camp Camp Georgetown has been contacted by letter requesting their
Georgetowork crews to work on projects in abandoned cemeteries again this
year in The Town of Cortlandville.
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Highway Sup't, Carl Eaton advised the Town Board of the savings
of $2•®400., by purchasing sand and salt for next winter, before
June lst of this year.
Upon motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman
Miller, the meeting was adjourned to executive session. All
voting, aye. Motion was carried.
Councilman Manning made a motion to adjourn the executive
session and return to the regular session. Councilman Miller,
seconded the motion. All voting, Aye. Motion'was carried.
RESOLUTION # 102 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ATTORNEY TO RETAIN
SERVICES OF TWO EXPERT WITNESSES IN THE
® BARKER'S CERTIORARI
Motion made by Councilman Miller
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
All Voting: AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Town Attorney and Barkers
discussion thereof, certiorary
BE IT RESOLVED that Attorney Folmer be, and he hereby is,.
authorized and directed to retain the services of two (2)
expert witnesses to represent the Town of Cortlandville
in the Barkers Certiorari► if required.
RESOLUTION # 103 RESCIND RESOLUTION # 69 OF APRIL 4, 1979
Motion made by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
All Votings AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution #69 adopted April 4, 1979
is hereby rescinded
There being no further business, upon motion by Councilman
Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting, aye, the
meeting was adjourned at 10;00 P.M.
Respectfully s mitted
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk
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