HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-1978Wednesday, February 1, 1978
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The first town board meeting of the month was held at
the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, New York, with
Supervisor Stanley Nadolski presiding. Other board members
present were: Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Raymond
Thorpe, Councilman Melvin Pierce. Councilman Ray Miller was
absent. Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker,
Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber, Town Attorney, John Gardner,
Zoning enforcement officer, Don Fowler, Water and Sewer
Superintendent, Fred Walker, Sr., Town Assessor, Robert Wells,
Newsreporter, Paul LaDolce and several town residents.
Reading of the minutes of,the previous Town Board meeting
Min.
was dispensed with, as all board members had reveiwed copies
of the minutes prior to tonight's meeting. Motion was made approved
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by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning that the
minutes be approved as written. Votes: All Aye. Motion Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE- Supervisor Nadolski.
(1) Letter received from the attorney for C.O. Falter
Construction Co. Th this letter the attorney requests
that an arbitration day be arranged concerning the settle-
ment of Contract #10 between the Town of Cortlandville and
C,.O. Falter Construction Co.
Attorney Gardner apprised the board that he has
received correspondence from the above mentioned attorney
and if the Town Board wished he would take the correspondence
mentioned and proceed with-fthe-':matter. Motion was made
by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce that
the correspondence be received and turned over to the Town
attorney, John Gardner. Votes: All aye. Motion carried.
Letter Re:
Contract 10
(2) Letter from Mr. Robert Lesser regarding the acquisition Letter Re
of an easement for the sewer line at the Grot:on,-on.'
Sewer lin
property. Attorney Gardner was directed to write at Groton Plan
a letter to Mr. Lesser and report at a later time.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the Bank
Notes have been signed and final payment has been made for
the construction of Water District #5 at South Cortland.
However, an F.H.A. form #449-10 is needed to complete this
file. Mr. William Rowell reported that he has been in
verbal contact with Mr. Jennison of F.H. A., this form will
be obtained and completed.
Supervisor Nadolski presented the December report for
the activities of the office of Town. Justice Donald Eaton.
Report as follows:
IP69 Cases completed
$9,234.60 turned over to the State Comptroller in fines
and forfeitures.
$3,395.90 received and being held in pending cases.
Final Pay.
Water #5
Justice
Report -Dec.
1977
Supervisor Nadolski presented the year-end re ort for
• ofthe activities of the office of Town Justice Donald Eaton. Justice
Justice
This'report shows an increase of 12.2% in cases for the year. Yearly
A copy of this report has been attached to and made a part Report
of these minutes. Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded 1977
by Councilman Manning that the Justice report be received
and filed. Votes: All aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Pierce reported that the heating system Heating Proj.
project at the Municipal building is near completion.
However, Town Attorney John Gardner was directed to Munc. Bldg.
write a letter in an attempt to hurry the completion
along. Attorney Gardner will report on -this matter at the
next regular Town Board meeting.
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Water and Sewer Superintendent, Fred Walker, Sr.,,reported
New Pickup that -the new four wheel drive pickup truck that was purchased
Water ##1 for Water District #1 has arrived and is satisfactory.
Su ervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the Bank
Final nay. Notes for Sewer District #1 will be signed this week at
the First National Bank and final payment will -be made to
Sewer ##1 the Stan Payne Construction Co. for the sewer project at
McLean Rd., Terrace Rd, Munson Ave, and Pleasantview Drive.
RESOLUTION ##18 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND RESOLUTION #4 for
Amend Salary THE. YEAR 1978. SALARY SCHEDULE FOR DEPUTY TOWN
Deputy Tovan CLERK
Clerk Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Thorpe.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski,-aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, The Town Board at it's regular meeting on
January fib, 1978 approved the salary schedule for
the Deputy Town Clerk to read $6400.00 and
WHEREAS, the figure was read in error.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the salary schedule for the
Year 1978 for the Deputy Town Clerk read $6650.00
Said salary to be effective from January 4, 1978,
Supervisor Nadolski asked the consensus of the board
concerning the adoption of a resolution regarding Town
Board approval for the hiring of Town Employees.
RESOLUTION #19 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE
To�fn Board THE HIRING OF ALL EMPLOYEES.
approve all
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
hiring Manning.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
Adopted,
RESOLVED, That all officers and employees of the
Town, except those who are elected and except any
Deputy Clerk, shall be appointed by the Town Board,
and shall receive such compensation as provided by
the Town Board.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of the need
App. David for the appointment of a member_ to the Zoning Board of
Appeals, appointment of Mr. Raymond Thorpe expired on
Flew t° December 31, 1977. Mr, David Plew has been recommended
Zoning BD, for this position.
Appeals
RESOLUTION ##20 APPOINTMENT OF MR. DAVID PLEW TO THE TOWN
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Council-
man Thorpe.
Votes: Councilman. Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Mr. David Plew of McGraw, N.Y.
be and he hereby is appointed a member of the
Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals. A term of
five (5) years to begin 1/l/78-expire 12/31/82.
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Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of the need to Appoint
appoint a Historian for the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. N. Pauldine
Nicholas Pauldine has been recommended for this position. Historian
RESOLUTION #21 APPOINTMENT OF MR. NICHOLAS PAULDINE AS
TOWN HISTORIAN FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE, YEAR.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Pierce.
Votes: Councilman Manning, ayd; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
• Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Mr. Nicholas Pauldine be and
he hereby is, appointed Historian for the Town of
Cortlandville for a period of one year, l/1/78 to
12/31/78.
Water District #5 - Supervisor Nadolski requested the boards App. for
approval to make application for completed works to the D.E.C.
Department of Environmental Conservation for the South Cortland
Water #5
Water project - Water District #5.
RESOLUTION #22 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO MAKE
APPLICATION FOR COMPLETED WORKS FOR
WATER DISTRICT #5.
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RFSOLVED,That authorization is hereby given
to Supervisor to sign an application for the approval
of completed works to the Department of Environmental
Conservation.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the Water
Meters have arrived at the Town Clerk's Office and are
ready for distribution to the residents of South Cortland.
However, application must be made and the required fee
collected before the meters can be distributed. It was
decided that a letter should be'formulated in the near
future for the residents advising them of the procedure
to make application and 'procure a meter.
Water Meters
for Water #5
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of the possible Fire Dist.
need for the Tom of Cortlandville to form -.-a Fire District. for
Motion was made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Cortland -
Pierce that the Town Attorney be instructed to make a study ville
of the legal procedures involved in forming a Fire District.
Votess All aye. Motion carried.
Councilman Thorpe asked to be advised of the possible
ramifications involved in establishing a. fire district in the
Town of Cortlandville.
Mr. Douglas Staley spoke to the board as a resident and D. Staley
taxpayer in the Town of Cortlandville. He explained that in
1975 when the fire contract was signed between the Village Re: Fire
of Homer and the Town of Cortlandville that it was discussed Dist,
as a possibility that the contract would not be renewed in five
years when it expired. In 1980, should this happen, it would
be necessary for the Town of Cortlandville to form a fire
district. Consequently, in preparation of this, the Town
should perhaps give the matter some consideration at this time.
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The consensus of the Board is that the Town of
Cortlandville should proceed with an investigation
concerning the establisment of a Fire District for
the Town.
Court action Town Assessor, Robert Wells referred the board to
an authorization given in November 1977 - Resolution
Re: Barker's #163 - The preliminary appraisal has been completed
and the Pomeroy Appraisal Co. has recommended that the
Town proceed with a full court action in this matter.
RESOLUTION #23 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH A FULL
COURT ACTION REGARDING BARKER'S
CERTIORARI PROCEEDING.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Pierce.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,'
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, a preliminary appraisal has been made
and it has been determined that the Town of
Cortlandville has a valid position,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That authorization is hereby given to
proceed with a full court proceeding regarding
Barker's Certiorari proceedin€. Cost of said
action to be $1500.00.
Mr. Wells also apprised the board that the cost of
the preliminary appraisal and the cost of the court
action exceeds the assessment budget and requested that
the costs be considered a General fund expense. The
total of these to be $2000.00.
�2000.00 from
gen. fund
RESOLUTION #24 AUTHORIZATION FOR COSTS OF PRELIMINARY
APPRAISAL .AND COURT ACTION TO BE CHARGED
TO THE TOWN GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2000.00.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Pierce.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
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Adopted.
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BE IT RESOLVED, THAT authorization is hereby given
to charge the costs of the preliminary appraisal
and the full court action in regard to the Barker's
Certiorari. to the Town's General Fund account.
Said amount to be $2000..00
TOWN CLERK, CORRESPONDENCE-
(1) -
S.-Y-'.C.A. contract
for
Cort. Library (2).
contract
The 1978 Cortland County S.P.C.A. Contract has
arrived and is on file in the Town Clerk's Office.
The amount of said contract is - "$333:33 per month
a period of one ,year.
The 1978 contract with the Cortland Free Library
has been received and is on file in the Town Clerk's
office. The amount of said contract is-*1-7,500.00
for a period of one year.
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Town Clerk Pauline Parker presented to the Board,
an application from Mr. Norm Grant stating his qualifications
to hook-up sewer systems in the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #25 APPROVAL OF QUALIFICATIONS OF NORM GRANT N. Grant
TO CONNECT SEWAGE SYSTEMS IN THE TOWN appl. approve
OF CORTLANDVILLE.
Motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe.
Votes: Councilman Manning, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Councilman Pierce, aye; Supervisor
Nadolski, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT, approval of qualifications
is hereby given to Mr. Norm Grant of Cortland, N.Y.
to make sewer connections in the Town of Cort1_andville.
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker reported that she has
received renewal applications for Penquin Trailer Park,
C.& H. Trailer Park, Douglas Thompson Trailer Park and
an application for a house trailer renewal from Lena
& Ralph Warren. Zoning enforcement officer, Don Fowler
has investigated these sites and conditions met the require-
ments of the Trailer Ordinance. Applications were
accompanied by a Health Department permit.
RESOLUTION ##26 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A HOUSE TRAILER Renew
RENEWAL PERMIT TO LENA & RALPH WARREI`1. trailer
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Permit
Thorpe,
Votes: All aye
Adopted.
BF IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby
is, authorized and directed to issue a house trailer
permit to Lena and Ralph Warren_, upon payment of the
proper fee, for the house trailer located on Valley
View Drive.
RESOLUTION ;#27 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK_ RENEWAL Rienew
PERMIT TO DOUGLAS A. AND FLIZABEITH W. THOMPSON.
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman trailer ph
Manning. permit
Votes: All 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 located at 380 Tompkins Street, Ext., Cortlandvi_lle
New York.
RESOLUTION #28 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL
• PERMIT TO ROBERT BEAN FOR PENQUIN TRAILER PARK Renew
AND C.& H. TRAILER PARK.
trailer
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman pk trailer
Thorpe.
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Votes: All aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she
hereby is, authorized and directed to issue renewal
permits to Robert Bean for his trailer parks at
303 Tompkins St.- Penquin Trailer Park and at
Kingsley Ave. - C.& H. Trailer Park, upon payment
of proper fees.
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Add. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker requested that the board
200.00 approve an additional $200.00 petty cash to be used in
tax collection. The clerks in her office are working from
petty cash sep<erate drawers and more cash is needed.
RESOLUTION #29 AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL $200.00 FOR
PETTY CASH TO BE USED DURING TAX COLLECTION
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman
Thorpe.
Votes: All Aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk, as Tax
Collector for the Town, be and she hereby is
authorized an additional sum of $200.00 in petty
cash to be used only during the tax collection
period. This period being January 1, 1978 to
May 1, 1978.
RESOLUTION#30 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS.
Pay bills
Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded: -by
Councilman Thorpe.
Votes: All Aye
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That audited bills are hereby
ordered paid, with the exception of voucher #23
submitted by Justice Donald Eaton.
General Fund Claims
Water District #1
Water District #3
Water District #4
Water District #5
Sewer District #1
Highway Fund
#7-22 and 24-44
Claims #5-16
Claims ,#1
Claims #1
Claim #1
Claims 2-3
Claims #8-23
TOTAL
$5857.23
3:569.88
121.65
193.10
LOP, 650. 38
936.70
5,981.18
$ 61,310.12
There being no further business, upon motion
Adjourn by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce,
all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted �
Deputy Town Clerk
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TOWN JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT FOR
YEAR 1977
January 11, 1978
For- my annual report to the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville the following is hereby rendered for the
Year. of 1977: ,
TOTAL CASES COMPLETED
1977 ----- 4,860
1976 ----- 4,331
529
Increase over- 1976 = Increase of 12.2%
in completed cases.
At the end of the year -the Court is holding $ 3395.00 in
pending cases and has turned over to the State Comptroller,
$ 93,922•20 in fines and for•feitur•es for, the year of 1977•
(Previous year the Court turned over $ 75,4.4.2.60- this re-
flects an increase of 24.5% for, 1977)
The Town has received $ 24,203.20 to date from the Justice
Court Fund for the year• of 1977 with the last quarter not
accounted for. (From the records it appears that the 4th
quarter- should yield approximately $ 7,000.00)
This is to advise the Town Board of the Town of Corrl andville
that Town Justice Donald F. Eaton hereby submits the Court.
records for, Audit by the Town Board, per•suant to Section 105
of the Town Law.
Be further advised that the Dockets, Ledgers, Cashbooks, Check-
books and Files ar-e available for- inspection by said Town
Board of the Town of Cor�tlandville and by any other- interested
parties at my office in the Town Hall of said Town at 15 Terr-
ace Road, Cortlandville, New York at any reasonable time.
Respectfu ub 'tted,
LD F. ATON
Town Justice
Town of Cortlandville