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
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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.
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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.
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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.'
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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