HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-1979Wednesday, September 5, 1979 7:30 P.M. F,
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING SECTION VII OF WATER ORDINANCE
(increase of rates - Water District #2)
A Public Hearing to discuss increasing rates in Water
District # 2 was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor
Nadolski.
The Town Clerk read the Legal Notice that was published in
The Cortland Standard on August 31, 1979 which is as follows:
• Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be
held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland
County, New York at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road in the
Town of Cortlandville on September 5, 1979 at 7:30 o'clock
p.m., in the matter of the adoption of an ordinance amending
Section VII of the Town of Cortlandville Water District
Ordinance enacted September 30, 1957, and thereafter amended,
to read as follows:
1. Rates for water consumed in Districts No. 1,3,4 & 5
shall'be as follows:
a. 500 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed up to and in-
cluding 50,000 gallons per quarter, with a minimum
fee of $3.00 per quarter.
b. 400 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of
50,000 gallons per quarter, up to and including 300,000
gallons per quarter.
C. 300 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter for all water consumed in excess of
300,000 gallons per quarter.
2. Rates for water consumed in District No. 2 shall be
as follows:
a. 850 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption,
per quarter, for all water consumed up to and including
50,000 gallons per quarter, with a minimum fee of $3.50.
b. 700 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption,
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of 50,000
gallons per quarter, up to and including 300,000
gallons per quarter.
c. 500 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of 300,000
gallons per quarter.
All parties in interest and citizens will be heard at the
public hearing to be held as aforesaid.
® The Engineer advised that rates charged by the City of Cortland
amount to more than our rates charged, plus an annual charge of $400
for hydrant fees, plus an amount of $500 a year for operation main-
tenance on that system. The three items together make up the
suggested change of 850 per thousand gallons per quarter.
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Supervisor Nadolski stated it was necessary to borrow
monies from Water District # 1 to pay the hydrant cost this year.
This must be paid back.
There were no comments from those in attendance.
Councilman Pierce made a motion to adjourn the Public
Hearing. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. All voting
aye, motion was carried.
The hearing was closed at 7:35 P.m.
Re ectfully Msuitted,
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk
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The regular Town Board meeting for the month of September
was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, NY with
Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Board members present were
Councilman, Warren Manning; Councilman, Raymond Thorpe; and
Councilman, Melvin Pierce. Others present were Town Clerk,
Pauline Parker; Attorney, John Folmer; Deputy Town Clerk,
Bonnie Call; Assessor Robert Wells; Highway Sup't, Carl Eaton;
Confidential Sec'y, Edna Puzo; Engineer, Charles Feiszli,
Justice, Donald Eaton; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler;
and newsreporter, Skip Chapman.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski
at 7:35 p.m.
® The Supervisor requested all to stand for a moment of
silence in memory of Councilman Ray E. Miller. He was a
member of this board for 10 years.
The minutes of the meetings of August, 1979 were read by
the Town Clerk.
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The adjournment to executive session was corrected to
read: to discuss negotiation of the Sewer Contract with the Minutes
City of Cortland. Also the wording of Resolution #128 was
corrected to read: Information received from.
Councilman Thorpe made a motion for adoption of the
minutes as corrected. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Manning. All voting aye, motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 131 AUTHORIZE BILLS FOR AUGUST, 1979 TO BE
PAID AS AUDITED
Motion by Councilman Pierce
Seconded by Councilman Manning
Votes: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the vouchers submitted for the month
of August shall be paid as follows:
General Fund
Highway
Water District # l
Water District # 2
Sewer District # 1
Vouchers #282
- 335
#207
- 228
#106
- 112
# 16
- 17
Totals
$32 , 603.16 Pay bills
14,947.79
2,621.28
18.81
3,337.38
$53,528.42
Reports of department heads are on the table to be reviewed.
The reports are also on file in the Town'Clerks office and are
available upon request.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a limit of
$60,000. expenditure of Machinery Funds at the present time
by law. The State Legislature is considering increasing the
limit to $150,000. He has sent letters to Assemblyman Rif.ord
and Senator Lombardi to encourage the passing of this law.
RESOLUTION # 132 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP°'T TO EQUIP A TRUCK
WITH A SNOWPLOW HOOKUP
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
Votes: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS it has been requested and recommended by the
Highway Superintendent, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent shall be
authorized and hereby directed to purchase the necessary Snowplow
equipment for an additional snowplow ..hook-up, and equipment
RESOLVED that the cost of such shall not exceed $8500,
which shall be subject to bid.
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RESOLUTION # 133 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND SECTION VII OF
TOWN .WATER ORDINANCE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
Votes: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS a. Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of
the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall on September
5, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the matter of amending Section
VII of the Water Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, there were no objections to the change,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that Section VII of the Water District
Ordinance in the Town of Cortlandville is hereby amended
AMEND Town Water as follows:
Ordinance
1. Rates for water consumed in Districts No. 1, 3, 4,
and 5 shall be as follows:
a. 500 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed up to and in-
cluding 50,000 gallons per quarter, with a minimum
fee of $3.00 per quarter.
b. 400 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of
50,000 gallons per quarter, up to and including
300,000 gallons per quarter.
C. 300 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter for all water consumed in excess of
300,000 gallons per quarter.
2. Rates for water consumed in District No. 2 shall be
as follows:
a. 850 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed up to and including
50,000 gallons per quarter, with a minimum fee of $3.50.
b. 700 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of 50,000
gallons per quarter, up to and including 300,000
gallons per quarter.
C. 500 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption
per quarter, for all water consumed in excess of
300,000 gallons per quarter.
FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective
upon publishing and posting as required by law.
RESOLUTION # 134 AUTHORIZE ASSESSOR TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given for
Assessor to Assessor, Robert Wells, to attend the NYS Assessors Assoc.
attend conference at Liberty, NY on Sept. 16th to Sept 19, 1979•
conference Any expenses incurred by same will be reimbursed, subject
to audit by the Town Board.
A motion was made by Councilman Pierce to adjourn the
meeting to executive session to discuss pending litigation
to attempt to negotiate a compromise of same. This was
seconded by Councilman Thorpe. All voting aye, motion was
carried.
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A motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe, to adjourn the executive session to return
to regular session. All voting aye, motion was carried.
Engineer Feiszli discussed the progress of Sewer District
#2. Jon Haight has completed 80% of the surveying and should
finish next week. We have received the Permit from Conrail,
of which there is a permit cost of $150.
RESOLUTION # 135 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO CONRAIL FOR PERMIT
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
® VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED pay fee to
Conrad
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the supervisor is hereby authorized
and directed to pay the fee of $150 to Conrail (Consolidated
Rail Corporation) for their permit to enter upon their
property -
Engineer Feiszli stated he has received information from
John Curtis for a new sewer agreement with the City of Cortland,
but has not yet received actual cost figures. He has worked
out a tentative formula, but needs more information.
Mr. Yars Smith of Chelsea Apts. has stated he would put
up signs of "Children Playing" if we would purchase them. It
was the consensus of the board that because it was private
property, we could not purchase the signs.
RESOLUTION # 136
AUTHORIZE RELEASE
FOR MAC BEAN LANE
BOND FOR $500 FOR
VALVE -
OF PERFORMANCE BOND
OF $20,500 AND ACCEPT
CORRECTION OF WATER
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS per resolution #151 of November 1, 1978, Dr. Dr. Carlton
Carlton Potter presented a Performance ,Bond in the amPouter perfor-
of $20,500 until completion of MacBean Lane, and mance bond
WHEREAS, the town engineer has inspected and recommended
the acceptance of MacBean Lane with the exception of a
requirement to replace the water valve installed, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to release the Performance Bond in the amount
of $20,500 to Dr. Carlton Potter, and
RESOLVED that Dr. Carlton Potter shall deliver to the
Town Clerk a Performance'Bond in the amount of $500 to
be held until a corrected right hand water valve is
installed and approved.
A discussion on financing of a snow plow was deferred
to the next meeting.
RESOLUTION # 137 AUTHORIZE DONALD HASKEY TO SERVICE THE
- FURNACE AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Motion by Councilman Manning P�12S��T7ei�)
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS upon recommendation of Councilman Pierce
BE IT RESOLVED that Donald Haskey is hereby authorized service
to service the oil furnaces and replace the oil filter furnaces
at the Municipal Building, and
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RESOLVED that the captain is hereby authorized to contact
Donald Haskey in case of an emergency.
RESOLUTION # 138 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND BOOKKEEPER
TO ATTEND BUDGET SCHOOL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
Supervisor and BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski and Bookkeeper
iookkeeper to Holly Reese are hereby authorized to attend a one day
attend budget & bud -get and financial reporting school in Syracuse on
financial school September 19, 1979 • Any expenses incurred by same •
will be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.
Councilman Manning read a Notice of a Public Hearing
from the Assembly Ways and Means Committee and Assembly
Standing Committee on Local Governments in regards to New York
States role in the fiscal affairs of its Local Governments.
Councilman Manning made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Pierce to receive and file the notice. All voting aye, motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION # 139 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO RESPOND TO NOTICE
OF STATE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Supervisor Nadolski is hereby
respond to notice authorized and directed to formulate a firm statement
of State Public to the committee expressing our distinct distrust of
Hearing this particular : i:ssue.: and are not in favor of such.
Dr. Carlton Potter expressed displeasure in regards to
the notification of necessary changes in his plans at Highland
Park, by the Town. This caused him extra expenses. He stated
this could have been prevented.
Mr. Bob O'Connell of Newton Filaments Inc. has contacted
Supervisor Nadolski in regards to the dam and pond on their
property. He is attempting to relieve the risk of the dam
from Newton Filaments— .They would like permission to remove
the dam or sell it to the Village of Homer and/or The Town
of Cortlandville. Because there was no permit issued for the
dam, it is not necessary for the town to authorize the action.
It was the consensus of the Town Board that because there
is no involvement at this time, they had no desire to purchase
the dam.
Supervisor Nadolski requested the Town Board to initiate.
a purchase order system for all departments of the Town. He
recommended any purchase over a set dollar amount should go
initiate
through the fiscal officer of the Town, He _requested the
purchase
Town Board to investigate the program.
order
An example of a battery purchase was given.
system
The Water & Sewer Sup't expressed opposition to the program.
He explained it would prevent expediency for his department.
Councilman Manning made a motion to investigate and establish
some limits for a purchasing process for the total expenditure
in the town through the various department heads. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Thorpe. All voting aye, motion
was carried.
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A payment of $3,275.00 was sent to the City of Cortland
on August 6, 1979• The amount paid equals the amount due the
city in accordance with our existing contract. (sewer)
Supervisor Nadolski has received information from the
Regional Planning Board in Syracuse concerning funding to junk yards
eliminate junk yards. Upon investigating, it was found to
be of false hope.
The State has an existing law which they must enforce.
The Town has an ordinance which prohibits new junk yards.
Councilman Pierce asked if a permit had ever been issued
for a sign or business on the Starr Road. The sign on the
• front lawn advertises "car body and truck work."
Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, advised that a permit was
never issued for that location. It can be classified as a
home occupation with only one employee, which was conforming.
A sign does not require a permit if the cost is less than
$100. It is through the state that they obtain a license.
Councilman Pierce requested an explanation of the pro-
posed Used Car Lot on Rt. #13.
Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, stated that the Town Planning site revie�
Board approved a site review permit to Ken Morse at the permit Ken Morse
Minature Golf site on Rt. #13 for several classic cars. The
lease will expire in April, 1980.
Town Historian, Alice,Blatchley, has requested a fence fence around
to be erected around the cemetery in Polkville. There are
also headstones which need to be repaired. Polkville
Supervisor Nadolski will ask the state for posts and cementery
cable for the fence. He also has contacted Camp Georgetown
requesting their assistance in providing a work crew for
this project. They thought this would be possible for both,
the cemeteries and the recreation area.
Supervisor Nadolski wrote a letter to The First National
Bank of Cortland to inquire about Bond Anticipation Notes
needed for the McLean Trunk Line Sewer. The matter is under
consideration at the bank.
Engineer Feiszli explained the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA). A discussion followed.
RESOLUTION # 140 AUTHORIZE BOOKLETS FOR THE HISTORY OF THE
TOWN TO BE PUBLISHED _
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce booklets for history
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED of the Town
WHEREAS the Town Historian has requested booklets.of
'the -History of the Town of Cortlandville to'be published
and sold, and
® WHEREAS there is an estimated cost of $2,000 to have
them published
BE IT RESOLVED that Town Historian, Alice Blatchley
is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with plans
to have the booklets published, and
RESOLVED that funds from selling the,same shall.be used
for financing.the program.
The Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, requested authorization Town Clerk
to hire additional help for her office as needed for the request for
remainder of the year. Because of the new position of Confidential
Secretary being created, this has left a void of additional help
help for her office during peak periods in the year.
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The Town Board asked for an explanation from the Town
Town Clerk Clerk with reference to her personnel account (A14.10.1)
personnel being overdrawn over $2200. Because the Town Clerk was
not aware of the deficit, she could offer no explanation.
account A discussion followed as to why the clerk had not
been informed of the problem with the account.
The Town Board requested the clerk to submit a report
stating the additional help she would need,'and the expected
cost of such.
Because of a peak period in her office now of issuing
conservation licenses, with a dead line for doe permits
next Monday, she requested authorization for additional
help for the remainder of the week.
RESOLUTION #'14.1 AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL HELP FOR TOWN
CLERKS',OFFICE FOR THE REMAINDER OF
THE WEEK
hire additional Motion by Councilman Manning
help for Town Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
Clerk VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to hire additional help for the remainder
of the week for an estimated cost of $20.
Supervisor Nadolski stated that we received the second
round of Sales Tax in the amount of $117,500. There is
about $30,000 more to be received in the next payment.
The agent from The Denniston Agency has updated our
updated Special Multi Peril Insurance Policy. He has increased
insurance policghe limits about $10,000. The Town Hall building was increased
from $55,000 to $60,000 with the 80% Co -Insurance clause
to be applicable.
The cost for this year is $16,683. which shows an
increase of $500 from last year.
It was recommended by the agent that consideration be
given to go out for bid for the insurance program next year.
Supervisor Nadolski stated that there are very few
counties in.the state that have a Self -Insurance program..
Also, there are only a few insurance companies that provide
insurance programs for Towns.
RESOLUTION # 14.2 AUTHORIZE DON FOWLER TO ATTEND SCHOOL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Thorpe
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Zoning Officer, Don Fowler is
Zoning Officer hereby authorized to attend the 51st Annual School for
to attend school New York State Building Officials at Ellenville, NY
from September 26th to September 28, 1979. Any
expense incurred by same shall be reimbursed, subject
to audit by the Town Board:
The Supervisor has received a letter and map from the
Cortland County Planning Board. They requested the Town
Board to designate sites for multiple housing for lower
income housing.
It was the consensus of the Town Board to refer this
matter to the Cortlandville Planning Board.
The Attorney will prepare a proposal of those propositions
discussed during the executive session concerning pending
litigation. He will send this to each of the attorneys
involved, to review for their clients, and shall continue
to negotiate along those lines.
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The attorney requested an explanation of the moratorium
on building permits for the Woodridge Subdivision. A discussion
followed.
RESOLUTION # 143 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND FOR
WOODRIDGE SUBDIVISION UPON APPROVAL
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce Performance Bond
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED Woodridge Sub-
division
BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given to
release the Performance Bond for Woodridge Subdivision
® if the Town Engineer, Town Attorney, and _Town Supervisor
determ-2ne that= it has been completed in accordance with
the applicable specifications.
RESOLUTION # 144 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO DEPOSIT CASH
RECEIVED
Motion by Councilman Thorpe
Seconded by Councilman Manning
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
Dr. Carlton
WHEREAS Dr. Carlton Potter gave the Town a $500 cash pbttr�.- ;-
Performance Bond, therefore deposit cash
BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to deposit such money in a savings account
as a Performance Bond. Upon completion of requirements,
the amount,plus accrued interest shall be returned.
Supervisor- Nadolski has not been successful in obtaining
assistance at the County level with regards to the problems
in Blodgett Mills. Attorney Foller discussed the problem
with the Health Dept. They cannot prosecute unless they can
prove that it is a public.health nuisance, which is very
difficult. They suggested that the Town might take action
to abate a civil public nuisance.
Justice Eaton stated he must commence holding'a Small
Claims Court one night a month, in addition to one day a
week, that is being done now. It will be necessary to use
the meeting room for this purpose.
RESOLUTION # 145 AUTHORIZE JUSTICE TO USE MEETING ROOM
FOR SMALL CLAIMS COURT
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED that Justice, Donald Eaton, is hereby Justice
authorized and directed to designate a given time to small claims
is hold Small Claims Court one night a month, as requiredourt Thursday
by law, to be held on a Thursday night. night
In regards to Building Permits issued, Councilman Thorpe
questioned if someone could build a house today for $20,000
or $30,000.
Zoning Officer, Don Fowler, stated the estimated cost
on the permit includes the cost of labor and materials. It
does not include the cost of the lot, landscaping or any
other part of it. In many cases, they are doing their own
building.
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RESOLUTION # 146 ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF RAY E. MILLER
Motion by Councilman Manning
Seconded by Councilman Pierce
VOTES: All AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS,'the members of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville have been deeply saddened by the untimely
and unanticipated death of their colleague, Ray E. Miller,
and
WHEREAS, Ray E. Miller;during his:years of devoted service
to the people of the Town of Cortlandville as a member of
the Town Board exemplified the attributes of a public
servant in the highest and best sense of that term; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville recognize that their opportunity to serve
with Ray E.-Miller was a privilege and an honor and that
his participation in the deliberations of the Board will
be sorely missed as will his wise and concerned counsel,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
on behalf of all the residents of the Town expresses to
the family of Ray E. Miller its sincere, deep, and
continuing sorrow, and furthermore be it
RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon
the minutes of the meeting of the Town Board to be held
on September 5, 1979, and be it further
RESOLVED, that when the session of the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville to be held on September 5, 1979,
be adjourned, it shall stand adjourned in memory of our
deceased colleague and in his honour; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville
and she is hereby directed to forward a copy of this
resolution to the family of Ray E. Miller
Upon motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Manning, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
R,es-pectfully submitted,
Pauline H. Parker
Town Clerk
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