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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1978Wednesday, May,3, 1978 Pg. 1 7:30 P.M. The regular Town Board meeting for the month of May was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, with Supenvisor Stanley Nadolski presiding. Other board members present were: Councilman Melvin Pierce, Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Ray Miller and Councilman Raymond Thorpe. Others present were: Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, Deputy Town,.. Clerk Patricia Barber, Town Attorney, John Gardner= Town Assessor Robert Wells, Zoning Enforcement Office-r, Don Fowler; Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton; Water & Sewer Superin- tendent, Fred Walker, Sr., Legislator, Delmar Palm, News - reporter Skip Chapman and several Town residents. Town Justice, Donald �. Eaton was also present at this meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Call to Supervisor Nadolski. Order ® Reading of the minutes.of the previous Town Board meeting was dispensed with, as all board members had Minutes received copies prior to tonight's meeting and copies were made available to the public at the meeting. Upon motion,by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman ThoriA'Ahe minutes Afii-e approved as written. All members voting aye, the motion was carried. REPORTS The following reports were presented by TownClerk Pauline Parker: Justice Eaton's report for the month of April, 1978. Justice IP21 Cases Completed report $6,479.90 turned over to the State Comptroller in fines and forfeitures. $2,215.00 being held in pending cases. Copies of the Supervisor's report for the month of Supervisor March are available for perusal and a copy is on file in report the Town Clerk's Office. Town Clerk's report for the month of April was Town Clerh presented and a copy is available in the Town Clerk's report office. Zoning Enforcement Officer's report for the month of Zoning April was presented and a copy is available in the Town Officer Clerk's Office. report Town Clerk reported that there are copies of all these reports on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning that all reports be received and filed. All voting aye, motion was carried. TOWN CLERK - CORRESPONDENCE ® Application for trailer permit from Charlotte Kelley. Trailer Premises has been inspected by the Zoning Enforcement Officer permit ® and a County Health permit was submitted with the application. RESOLUTION #65 ISSUE TRAILER PARKING PERMIT TO CHARLOTTE KELLEY Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning. Votes: All Aye Adopted, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer parking permit to Charlotte A. Kelley upon payment of the proper fee. Said trailer to be located on the Tower. Road in the Town of Cortlandville. 42, Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 2 Application for renewal house trailer permit from Martha Smith. RESOLUTION #66 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER Trailer RENEWAL PERMIT TO MARTHA SMITH. Renewal Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning. Votess All Aye Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer renewal permit to Martha Smith, said trailer is located on Route 11, South, Marathon, New York. Town Clerk apprised the board of correspondence received from the Association of Towns concerning a seminar to be held in Ithaca,and correspondence received from the State of New York concerning a conference on vital statistics, to be held in Syracuse, New York. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning that the correspondence be -received and filed. All voting aye, the motion was carried. TOWN CLERK - SEWER APPLICATIONS Water & Town Clerk, Pauline Parker presented the following water Sewer andsewer applications which were approved as follows: applications (Plumbers) Leon Moore RESOLUTION #67 APPROVAL OF LEON MOOReTO INSTALL SEWER SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye Adopted. WHEREAS, Mr. Leon Moore has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in sewer construction work, pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. LP15 of the Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary for installing sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Leon Moore is hereby approved to install sanitary sewer service,d in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #68 APPROVAL OF STANLEY CROSS TO INSTALL SEWER Stanley Cross SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votess All Aye Adopted. WHEREAS, Mr. Stanley Cross has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in sewer construction work, pursuant to art. IV, Sec. IP15 of the Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance and L, WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary for installing sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED -that Mr. Stanley Cross is hereby approved to instal sanitary sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville. 1 • 1 • n Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 3 RESOLUTION #69 APPROVAL -OF THEODORE MCBRIDE_..TO.INSTALL SEWER SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF-CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye. Adopted, Theodore McBride WHEREAS, Mr. Theodore McBride has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in sewer construction work, pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. LP15 of the Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary for installing sewer services in • the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Theodore McBride is hereby approved to install sanitary sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #70 APPROVAL OF RONALD PETRACCA TO INSTALL SEWER SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Ron Petracca Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye Adopted. WHEREAS, Mr. Ronald Petracca has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in sewer construction work, pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. IP15 of the Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary for installing sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Ronald Petracca is hereby approved to install sanitary sewer services in the Town of Cortlandville4 RESOLUTION #71 APPROVAL OF NORMAN GRANT TO CONNECT WATER Norm Grant SYSTEMS IN THE WATER DISTRICTS IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye Adopted. Miller, seconded by Councilman WHEREAS, Mr. Norman Grant has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in plumbing pursuant to Art. Xr, Sec. 1 of the Town of Cortlandville Water Ordinance and ® WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary to connect water services in -the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Norman Grant is hereby approved to connect water systems in the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #72 APPROVAL OF RONALD PETRACCA TO CONNECT WATER SYSTEMS IN THE WATER DISTRICTS IN THE TOWN Ron Petracc, OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye Adopted.' Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 4 WHEREAS, Mr, Ronald Petracca has submitted an application stating his qualifications and experience in plumbing pursuant to Art. A, Sec. 1 of the Water Ordinance for The Town of Cortlandville and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined that said qualifications and experience meet the criteria necessary for connecting water systems in the Town of Cortlandville, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. Ronald Petracca is hereby approved to connect water systems in the Town of Cortlandville. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker apprised the board that she • Sewer Bill has had a complaint from Mr. George Allen concerning the Chelsea 10% discount allowed for prompt payment of sewer bills. Mr. Allen received a final billing for the sewer,service at the Chelsea Apartments and he felt that although it was a final billing that he should still be allowed the 10% discount if the bill is paid in ten days. RESOLUTION.#73 AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW MR. GEORGE ALLEN A 10/ DISCOUNT ON SEWER BILL Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller Votes% All Aye Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby liven to allow a 10/ discount for the final sewer billing for Chelsea Apartments. The bill is dated April 28, the bill must be paid by May 8, 1978. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board df correspondence received from Mr..Robert Cannon, administrative assistant to Office Judge Howard Zeller, regarding the provision; of office Space facilities for Justice Eaton at the Town Hall. A committee has been appointed to investigate the cost of building materials for this project. This committee will submit a report at the next regular Town Board meeting. Supervieor Vadolski apprised the board that he has received correspondence from Stolar Construction Company Restorationregarding restoration efforts in Water District #5. The Water #5 consensus of the board is that Mr. Stolar should, at this time, start restoration proceedings in this area. Town Attorney, John Gardner has been instructed to write a letter to Mr. Stolar requesting prompt action regarding the restoration efforts in Water District #5. Town Attorney, John Gardner has also bee n instructed Restoration to write a letter to the Stan Payne Construction Company Sewer #1 requesting that restoration efforts be started in Sewer District #1 of properties on McLean Road, Munson Ave., • Pleasantview Drive and Terrace Road. Town Attorney, John Gardner presented a summary Fire of the possible procedures to follow in forming a District fire district in the Town of Cortlandville. 1. The Town Board may first act upon either its own motion or upon a taxpayer°s petition. In either case a public hearing must be held. Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 5 2. If and when the Town Board should adopt a resolution approving the establishment of a district, a certified copy of the resolution approving the establishment of same shall be filed with the Department of Audit and Control together with an application for permission to create such district. 3. Any existing fire protection contracts must be dissolved, A proceeding to dissolve an existing fire protection district may be merged with a proceeding to establish a fire district. Summary on A copy of this summary in detail is on file in the Town Clerk®s Office, file Supervisor Nadolski stated that funding is available but only to.established fire districts not those municipalities under fire protection contracts. He requested authorization to appoint a committee to investigate the possibilities of funding if a fire district is established in the Town of Cortlandville . This committee will also investigate further procedures to follow in the establishment of a fire district, RESOLUTION #74 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO STUDY POSSIBLE FUNDING FOR FIRE DISTRICTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHMENT Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller, Votes: All Aye Adopted BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized Committee to appoint a committee to investigate possible funding on Fire for a fire district in the Town of Cortlandville. This district committee to also investigate procedures to follow, Town Attorney, John Gardner -was instructed to contact Audit and Control concerning procedures for creating a fire district in the Torn of Cortlandville. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that Town Attorney, John Gardner has submitted a letter to the Erie Lackawanna Offer to Railroad Company. This letter is in the form of an offer of Erie Lack. $3,140 for the purchase of rights -of -way (a total of about thirty acres) in the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Gardner' - reported that he has checked deeds concerning these properties and has not found any.. reversion clauses in the ones he has checked. Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler requested permission to make quarterly summaries of his monthly reports, Permission was granted. Water and Sewer Superintendent, Fred Walker, Sr. reported that the pump that was repaired by Mr. Ray Randolph is back in operation and is working fine. At 8:00 P.M. the regular meeting was recessed and receiving Bids on of bids for one 1978 one -ton dump truck and bids for one 1978 Wood and Brush Chipper was officially closed. The Town Clerk dump truck opened and read aloud the Following bids: and wood Bids for One 1978 One -Ton Dump Truck. chipper Ames Chevrolet Cortland, New York $7,314.34 Ford Company Cortland, New York $7,146.93 "i-Ci Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 6 One 1978 Wood and Brush Chipper. 1. Walter M. Roberts, Inc. New Model $7,373.00 Cazenovia, New York Demonstrator $6,666.00 2. D. W, Clark Road Equipment Syracuse, New York 3, Seneca Supply Co. Ithaca, New York 4, Credle Corp. Utica, New York 5. Hanna & Hamilton, Inc. Bath, New York New Model $7,683.00 New Model $7,300.00 New Model $6,921.00 New Model $7,004.20 Motion to receive and file the bids was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning. Votes: All Aye. Motion Carried. The bids were turned over to the Highway Superintendent and the Town Attorney to examine for sufficiencies and legalities. The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:20,P.M. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that on June 15, 1977 a resolution was passed.regarding the Dedication intent of the Town to accept dedication of a street known of Northwood as Northwood Ave. (Resolution #89). Mr. Nadolski asked for the consensus of the board in regard to accepting this street if existing conditions are met by the developer. After some discussion motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the Town move ahead with dedication, but. the constraints placed on this project by the Cortlandville Planning Board (see Planning Board Minutes November 1976) must be met before dedication is acdepte.d. Votes: All Aye, Motion Carried. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that a new Sub -Division sub -division has been approved in the Town -of Cortlandville. Mr. Robert Primo will develop this sub -division at the. Robert Primo end of Homestead Avenue. However, some discussion has taken place concerning the opening of the lower end of Homestead Ave, now a dead --end street. A letter was presented from Mr. & Mrs. Byron, residents of Homestead Drive expressing the desire to have the Homestead street remain a dead-end. After further discussion of Drive this matter, motion was -made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller that the matter be tabled for further investigation. Votes: All Aye, Motion Carried, Mr. Jerry Miller, a resident of Lyncort Drive, in the Town of Cortlandville has requested that a street Street liter light be installed on the pole at the end -of the street. After some investigation it has been decided that the budget for street lighting has been exhausted for 1978, No action was taken at this time. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter Hoxie Gorge received from the State University College at Cortland regarding proposed development in the Hoxie Gorge area Development in the Town of Cortlandville. 1 1 • 1 4 7 Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 7 Mr, Dennis Loews of Rowell and Associates, representing the developer. Mr. Faust, explained to the Town Board that Hoxie Mr. Faust wishes to developt land in Hoxie Gorge, however Gorge access to this land is through an existing wildlife refuge that is owned and maintained by the State University for teaching purposes. The State University has offered to dedicate 900' of property for the construction of an alternate access road Access to this land, however no stipulation has been stated as Road to who will build the road. Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller that a committee be appointed to investigate this matter . Votes: All_ Aye. Motion Carried. ® RESOLUTION #75 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS FUNDS 1 is F11 Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce. Votes: All Aye Adopted. Public Works funds BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for the Supervisor to make application for possible funds for public works projects in the Town of Cortland- ville. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that revised copies of the Cortlandville Development Plan Books are Revised available. The planning board of the Town of Cortlandville Developmen- has recommended a fee of $10.00 be charged for the complete books book and a $3.00 fee for each map purchased separately. RESOLUTION #76 AUTHORIZATION TO CHARGE $10..00 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN BOOKS AND $3.00 FOR MAPS Motion by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: All Aye Adopted BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby ggiven to charge a fee off' $10.00 for revised copies of the Cortlandville Development Plan Books and a $3.00 fee for each map purchased separately. Copies of these books are available from the Town Clerk and the Zoning Officer, Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that Mr. Walter Spencer and Mr. Morris Noss had planned to attend tonight's meeting to discuss the incentive tax program that has been adopted by the County of Cortland. In lieu of their absence, 4r. Nadolski asked Mr. Robert Wells, Town Assessor, to explain a little about the program. Mr. Wells explained that the Town of Cortlandville had decided in October 1976 to adopt the State Incentive Tax Law - 485-B. If the Town should decide to adopt the County Local Law number one, the 485-B plan would have to be rescinded. No action was taken at this time. RESOLUTION #77 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN CLERK AND DEPUTY TOWN CLERK TO ATTEND MEETING IN SYRACUSE. Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning. Votes: All Aye Adopted BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given for the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk to attend a vital statistics meeting at Syracuse, New York on June 1, 1978 and that any expenses incurred for same be reimbursed subject to audit by the Torn Board. IP8 5-B Plan Meeting Ir Syr. 48 Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 8 RESOLUTION #78 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN CLERK.AND DEPUTY TOWN Meeting CLERK TO ATTEND SEMINAR IN ITHACA, NEW YORK in Ithaca - Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman - Manning. Votes: All Aye Adopted BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk to attend a seminar in Ithaca, New York. The seminar is to be held June 5 and June 6th,• 1978. Any expenses incurred for same will be reimbursed subject to audit by the Town Board, RESO?�UTION 79 AWARDING BID FOR ONE 1978 ONE TON DUMP TRUCK Award bid Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce for truck Votes: All Aye Adopted WHEREAS,.pursuant to Resolution #62 for the year 1978, sealed bids were publicly solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one 1978 one ton dump truck, in accordance with the specifications and terms set forth in the information to bidders and WHEREAS, two sealed bids were received, opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid to Ames Chevrolet in the amount of $7,314.34. RESOLUTION 180 AWARDING OF BID FOR 1978 WOOD AND BRUSH CHIPPER Award Bid Motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Manning (Chipper) Votes: All Aye Adopted WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #63 for the year 1978, sealed bids were publicly solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one 1978 Wood and Brush Chipper, in accordance with the specifications and terms set forth in the information to bidders, and WHEREAS, five sealed bids were received, opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid to Credle Corporation of Utica, New York in the amount of $6,921.00. Homer Fire Homer Fire Chief, Bruce Moss presented the annual fire report for April 1977 thru March 1978. A copy of this report Report is on file in the Town Clerk®s Office. Mr. Moss requested that the fire department be given permission to paint the fire hydrants in Cortlandville to coordinate with the color code in Homer. Some discussion followed this request. Motion was made by Councilman Manning that the matter be tabled. Seconded by Councilman Thorpe, all voting aye, motion was carried. • A 0 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1978 Pg. 9 C 1 is 1 RESOLUTION #81 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS FOR APRIL Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Votes: All Aye Adopted BE IT RESOLVED, that the following bills be payed as audited, with the exception of voucher #172 of pay Bills General Fund. This voucher is being held for investigation. This voucher is in the amount of $19.47® General Fund Claims #149-181 $4,376.13 Water District #1 Claims 43 -52 5+219.71 Sewer District #1 Claims #7 - 8 5,006.21 Highway Fund Claims #97-120 3,133.44 Totals $17,735.49 At 9:00 a recess was called to await the arrival of Mr. Spencer and Mr. Noss. There being no further business, upon motion by Adjourn Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully Submitted Deputy Town C16rk