HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-1978Wednesday Jul 61
y 5� 1978 7:30 P.M. Page 1
The regular Town Board meeting for the month of July
was held at 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, N.Y., with Supervisor
Stanley Nadolski presiding. Other board members present
were: Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Ray Miller,
Councilman Melvin Pierce, Councilman Ray Thorpe. Others
present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner, -Town Clerk
Pauline Parker, Zoning enforcement officer Don Fowler,
Town Assessor Robert Wells, Water and Sewer Superintendent
Fred Walker, Sr. and Highway Superintendent Carl Eaton.
Also present were Legislators Delmar Palm and Shirley Fish,
Newsreporter Paul LaDolche and several_ Town residents.
• The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski
at 7:30 P.Me
Reading of the minutes of previous meetings was
dispensed with as all board members had reviewed copies Min. Approve
prior to tonight's meeting. Upon motion by Councilman
Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, all voting aye
the minutes of the last regular meeting and the minutes
of the special meeting were approved as written.
A Town resident, Mr. Martin Gibson of Halstead Road
presented a petition against Locko Glazer Corporation Locko-Glazers
concerning noise and odor emitted by same. Motion
was made by Councilman Miller to receive and file the
petition, seconded by Councilman Manning, all voting
aye. Motion.Carried.
Supervisor Nadolski directed Councilman Thorpe
and Councilman Pierce to investigate this matter.
Supervisor Nadolski read a letter from Mr. John
Curtis of the Cortland Department of Public Works, Cortland DPW
concerning a request for permission to enter various
manholes for the purpose of investigating sources of
infiltration and/or inflow which may be present in the
Tompkins St, sewer trunk. Supervisor Nadolski will
respond to this letter. Motion to receive and file the
correspondence was made by Councilman Manning, seconded
by Councilman Pierce all voting aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Nadolski presented Justice Eaton's
report of the activities of his office for the month
of June: Justice Rep
LP12 Cases completed
$9,338,00 turned over to the State Comptroller in
fines and forfeitures.
The reports for the following offices are available
in the Tov.m Clerk's Office:
a. Town Clerk's report to the Supervisor
b. Zoning enforcement officer, Don Fowler report
of building permits issued.
• c. Justice Eaton's report
d, Supervisor's monthly financial statement
Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton requested 1966 GMC
permission to sell a 1966 GMC ton truck at junk price.
Motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by
Councilman Pierce that permission be granted. All
voting aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that Water Dist. #5
Stolar Construction Company has brought in some
equipment and it appears they will start restoration
efforts in Water District #5 - South Cortland Area.
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Sewer #1 Supervisor Nadolski apprised the
Payne Construction Company will start
in Sewer District #1 on July 6 or 7th,
board that the Stan
restoration efforts
1978.
Supervisor Nadolski mentioned that there are copies
of the Cortlandville Development Plan Books available
in the Town Clerk's Office.The books sell for $10.00 each.
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker requested permission
Plater to order twenty(20) new Rockwell water meters.
Meters RESOLUTION #96 AUTHORIZATION TO ORDER TWENTY (20)
NEW ROCKWELL WATER METERS
Motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman
Miller,
Votes: All Aye
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Clerk be and she hereby
is authorized to order twenty (20) new Rockwell Water
meters at the current retail price.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that the
construction costs for water hook-up at the Woodridge
Sub -Division have been paid for by the developer, Barden -
Robeson Homes Inc., and he suggested that the developer
be forgiven the cost of installation fees and charged.
only the cost of the water meters.
Meter Charfi�tSOLUTION #97 AUTHORIZATION TO FORGIVE WATER INSTALLATION
CHARGES FOR WOODRIDGE SUB -DIVISION
Woodridge Motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Manning
Votes_ -. All Aye Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT authorization is hereby given to
charge the developer of Woodridge Sub -Division,
Barden -Robeson Homes, a fee constituting only the cost
of a water meter - the cost of installation is to be
forgiven.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the three meters that are
now available in the Town Clerk's office should be
sold at $53.39 each and the cost of any future meters
will be determined by the current retail cost of same.
RESOLUTION #98 AUTHORIZATION TO SEND BOOKKEEPER TO
Bookkeeper SCHOOL FOR DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
Votes: All Aye Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given
for the bookkeeper, Holly Riese to attend school for
double entry bookkeeping. Sessions to be held in
Granby, New York August 29, 30, 31 and September
6 and 7, 1978.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an advance of $150,00
will be given to cover the expenses incurred for
same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any other expenses
incurred will be paid subject to audit by the Town
Board.
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Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that he has
received a letter from the Smith Corona:,:.Operations
regarding the Lime Hollow, Stupke Road project. The
Supervisor will respond to this letter.
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RESOLUTION #99 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN JUSTICE, DONALD EATON
TO ATTEND SEMINAR.
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Manning.
Votes: All Aye
Adopted,
BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is herebygiven
• for Justice Donald F. Eaton to attend a Justice,,-
_Seminar at St. Lawrence University on July 24 thru
28, 1978. Any expenses incurred by same will be
reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.
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Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that questions
have been raised concerning legal rights of land owners to
develop their land. (See Cortlandville Planning Board
Minutes - June 26, 1978 - with special attachment of report
dated June 20, 1978). These questions concern the
development of Hoxie Gorge area. Supervisor Nadolski
directed Councilman Miller and Councilman Manning to study
the report, compile information regarding legal rights
and report at the next regular Town Board Meeting. Some
discussion followed concerning the procedures for declaring
a road abandoned. No action was taken,
Judge Eaton
school
Hoxie Gorge
Supervisor Nadolski expressed appreciation to
Mrs. Betty Palm for the display that was presented at Betty Palm
Little York in observance of the July 4th celebration.
At 8:00 P.M. the regular meeting was recessed and
receiving of bids for one new address machine was officially
closed. The Town Clerk opened and read aloud the following
bid.
Bids
Duplicating Products
Ithaca, New York
$2,085.00
The bid was turned over tothe Town Attorney to examine
for sufficiencies and legalities. The regular meeting was
reconvened at 8:03 P.M.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that Town
Assessor, Robert Wells has received notification that Gutchess Lumber
Gutchess Lumber Company of Cortland has purchased 1.6
acres of railroad property in the Town of Cortlandville.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that he has
received a complaint regarding the enforcement of the speed Lime Hollow
limit signs at Lime Hollow and Stupke Roads. A lengthy-.`
dis%ctission followed, however no action was taken at this
time.
Supervisor Nadolski directed the Town Attorney, John
Gardner to write a letter to Mr. John Fitzgerald in regard
to any further insurance claims for damages to his fence.
The initial damage has been repaired and six or seven feet
of the fence remain in the confines of the highway. Due
to this fact, future claims to the Town of Cortlandville
cannot be honored for damages to this portion of the fence.
Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of an inquiry
received from Mr. Stanley Weddle, President of the Cortland Holstein
Holsle+ Club, Mr. Weddle is concerned about the zoning club
regu a ions for the Holstein,Barn at the CortlandFair
Grounds. Supervisor Nadolski directed the Zoning Enforcement
Officer, Don Fowler to make an interpretation of the Zoning
Ordinance and advise the Holstein Club of their rights
regarding the sale of cattle at the barn.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:15 P.M. and
receiving of bids for a new voting machine was officially
blosed.
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The Town Clerk opened and read aloud the following bid:
Bid A.V.M. Election Systems Division
Jamestown, New York $2,397.00
The bid was turned over to the Town Attorney, John Gardner
to examine for sufficienies and legalities. The regular
meeting was reconvened at 8:16, P.M.
Attorney, John Gardner apprised the board that he
has prepared the necessary papers for the adoption of
Local LawLocal Law #1, 1978 and that copies of these papers will
#1 be delivered to each board member at least seven days
before it is to be acted upon.
RESOLUTION # 100 SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
Public
REGARDING ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #1 1978.
Hearing Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Manning
Votes: All Aye
Adopted
Al Zogg
Public
Hearing
BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held
on Monday, JtIly 17, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. at 15 Terrace Road
regarding the proposed adoption of a local law #1 for -the
year 1978.
Supervisor Nadolski read a letter from Mr. Al Zogg,
dated July 3, 1978, requesting that a 1publi.c hearing be
held regarding a zoning determination.
RESOLUTION #101 SETTING A DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR,
ZONING DETERMINATION OF AL ZOGG PROPERTY
Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Miller
Votes: All Aye
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will be held
on Monday July 17, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall,
15 Terrace Road concerning a zoning determination for
Mr. Al Zogg.
Pay RESOLUTION #102 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS AUDITED
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
bills Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
Votes: All Aye
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, that the bills be paid as audited
for the month of June, 1978.
General Fund
Water District#1
Water District #2
Water District #3
Water District #fib
Water District #5
Highway Fund
Claims #235-268
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Claims 1LN7-172
Totals
$8.84 67
8,50 :40
LP18.56
832.07
206.68
30.62
35, tp98 : 55
$ 54,338.55
Attorney John Gardner apprised the board that he has
prepared a Bond resolution and requested the board act on same.
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RESOLUTION #103 BOND RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
DETAILS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF $72,000.00 ST;RIAL BONDS OF THE
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, CORTLAND COUNTY
NEW YORK, TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF
LATERAL`SEWERS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF
SEWER DISTRICT NO. L OF SAID TOWN.
Bond
Resolution
Motion by Councilman Ray Thorpe, seconded by Councilman
Ray Miller.
Votes: Councilman Manning Aye
Councilman Miller Aye
Councilman Pierce Aye
Councilman Thorpe Aye
• Supervisor Nadolski Aye
Adopted.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville,
Cortland County, New York, adopted a Bond Resolution on
July 6, 1977, authorizing the sale of $90,000,00 serial
bonds of s�dd Town to finance the construction of
lateral sewers within the confines of Sewer District
No. 1 of said Town; and
WHEREAS it is now necessary to pprovide for the details
and authorizing the sale of $72,000.00 of said bonds
and to provide for other matters in connection therewith.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved this 5th day of July
1978, by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville,
Cortland County, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. The said $72,000.00 in serial bonds shall
be a statutory installment bond issued pursuant to
Section 62.10 of the Local Finance Law of the denomination
of $72,000.00, dated July 20, 1978, maturing in twenty
(20) equal annual installments of $3,600.00 on the 20th
day of July in the years 1979 to 1998, inclusive, and
shall bear interest on the unpaid principal balance of
such principal sum at a rate not exceeding six per
centum (6%) per annum, to be paid on the 20th days of
January and July in each year from the date of said
bond until it matures. The said bond°shall be signed
in the name of the Supervisor of the Town and sealed
with the corporate seal of the Town and attested by
the Town Clerk; and !-both principal and interest of
said bond shall be payable in lawful money of the United
States of America at First National Bank of Cortland at
Cortland, New York.
SECTTON 2.The faith and credit of the- Town are hereby
pledged to the payment of the principal of said bond
and the interest thereon when due. Such bonds are to
be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied
on all the taxable real property in Sewer District No. 1
of the Town.
SSECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Attorney, John Gardner apprised the board that he
Bids found the bids for the voting machine and the address
machine to be satisfactory. Supervisor Nadolski
requested that the bids be tabled until further
investigation can be made. Upon motion by Councilman
Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting
aye, the motion was carried.
There being no further business upon motion by
Adjourn Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning,
all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
These minutes have been transcribed from a •
taper recording of same.
Respectfully submitted
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