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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-1978Wednesday, September 6, 1978 7:30 p.m. Page 1 The Regular Town Board Meeting for the month of September was held at 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Stanley Nadolski presiding. Board members present were; Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Ray Thorpe, Councilman Ray Miller & Councilman Melvin Pierce. Others present were Town Attorney, John Gardner, Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, Town Assessor, Robert Wells, Town Justice, Donald F. Eaton and Highway Suprintendant, Carl Eaton. Also present were: Legislators Henry Wadsworth and Delmar Palm, Reporter Skip Chapman, Planning Board Member William Griswold and many interested citizens. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M. ® Reading of minutes of previous Town Board Meetings was dispensed with CORRECTION OF as all Board members had reviewed copies of the minutes prior to tonights PREVIOUS meeting. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker noted two corrections, the first one MINUTES is in the minutes of July 17, 1978, page 67 of the minute book, should read "twopublic hearings were duly called and held before the Town Board on July 17, 1978 for the purpose of adopting Local Law # 1 for the year 1978 and in the matter of A.V. Zogg for the adoption of a proposed change in the boundaries of residential R-1 and industrial districts as shown on the 1968 Zoning Map of the Town of Cortlandville. After hearing the testimony and evidence presented at such public hearing, By Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Concilman Manning, All Voting Aye, the motion was carried. It was noted in the minutes of August 2, 1978 regarding the Cortland Free Library, page 75 of the minutebook. The figures were read in error. The present budget figure for 1978 should have been $ 17,500.00. A $ 1000.00 requested increase brings this to $ 18,500.00, Councilman Thorpe made a motion to correct the minutes seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski gave the priveledge of the floor to the people. Martin Gibson of Halstead Drive asked about the situation with Locko-Glaziers regarding the petition that he presented to the.Town Board on July 5, 1978. He was advised that a report on this would be discussed later in the meeting. MARTIN GIBSON LOCKO-GLAZIERS DEL PALM Legislator Del Palm brought up the possibl ility of the Town recon- SALES TAX sidering their decision of the proposed sales tax. His primary concern was that of the share of the sales tax revenue. Mr. Palm made allegation to the effect that the 1978 town budget contained alot of '.'fat". Interjection was made by Supervisor Nadolski and Councilman Manning to invite Mr. Palm to have a qualified financial consultant come in to examine our accounts to determine if there actually was any "fat". Since both Supervisor Nadolski and Councilman Manning indicated that this years budget does not even contain enough money to properly operate the town for the year especially that portion of the budget pertaining to the Highway Department, this was forced on to us due to the change of formula for receiving the sales tax. The money belongs to the Town and would give the Town Board the priviledge of distributing the monies instead of at the County Level. SEWER APP. FEE. ® WOODRIDGE Dave Olp, contractor of Woodridge Sub -Division requested the Town SUB -DIVISION Board to reconsider their decision of last months board meeting regarding the $ 25.00 application fee for the sewer hook ups in his Sub -Division. Mr. Olp stated that he had installed the mains and the laterals at his expense when they put the streets in, and wondered if a similar forgivness could be allowed on the sewer as was done with the water connection charges. Water and Sewer Suprintendant, Fred Walker apprised the Board that Article # 2; Section 204 of the Sewer Ordinance was an application fee not a hook-up fee. He also referred to Article # 4 Section 4.02 and explained the additional fee being charged for inspection fee. Attorney John.Gardner read those sections of the Sewer Ordinance. The Town Board stated that according to the sewer ordinance it would be necessary for him to pay the $ 25.00 application fee. 82 Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Page. 2 APPROVE Supervisor Nadolski asked the board if they had received the minutes MINUTES and to approve them, Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller All Voting Aye... Adopted. ROSS HALL Mr. Ross Hall, Lamont Circle questioned as to why he had not received a reply to his letter of September 10, 1977, and why the minutes were no longer being read at the meetings. Supervisor Nadolski stated the letters received last year should have been taken care of then andthat the letter in question would not pertain to himself or the Town Board of this year, so he could expect no reply. Supervisor Nadolski referred to the Freedom of Information Law and advised Mr. Hall that the minutes are mailed to the Councilman and made available to the public prior to every Town Board Meeting and are in the Town Clerk's Office and are redil y available to the general public at their • request. Because.of Mr. Hall's attitude andmannerism the Supervisor deprived him of the rights of thefloor. TOWN CLERK'S CORRESPONDENCE Town Clerk, Pauline Parker read a letter from the New York State Dept. of Audit and Control dated August 10, 1978 acknowledging receipt of the certified copy of our Local Law # 1 which will remain on file in their office. Motion made by, Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pierce, motion carried by all voting aye... adopted. ELECTION Town Clerk, Pauline Parker apprised the board of the list of those individuals INSPECTORS who would be working as election inspectors for this year as stated in a letter (78-79) received from the Cortland County Election Office, they are as follows: Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce All Voting Aye, Motion carried. RESOLUTION # 119 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR THE YEAR 1978-79 Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Supervisor Nadolski, All Voting Aye— Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Cortlandville does hereby accept the recommendation of the Cortland County Election Office, and pursuant to Section 43 of the, -New York State Election.Law regarding the appointment of election inspectors, and that the following persons be, and they are appointed to serve as election inspectors for the Town of-.Cortlandville for a period of one year commencing 7-1-78 and expiring 6-30-79. REPUBLICAN ELECTION INSPECTORS DISTRICT # 1 L.D. 8 Ada Virginia Shearer Ruth B. Stafford SUBSTITUTES Jane D. Jones Laura Paddock DISTRICT # 2 L.D.6 Pauline Pettet Lola Doty - SUBSTITUTES Marguerite Wildman, Patricia Breed DISTRICT # 3 L.D. 7 Dorothy Rew Elizabeth Jebbett SUBSTITUTES Luana Moore Sandra Boll DISTRICT # 4 L.D. 8 Leanora Finn Cynthia Thoman SUBSTITUTE Rose Lundeen DISTRICT # 5 L.D. 6 Magdalene Mc Grady Alma Carter SUBSTITUTE Blanche Cau field Florence Bingham DISTRICT # 6 L.D. 7 Alice O'Hara Ann Sanders SUBSTITUTE Pauline Kreitner C, 1 Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Pge. 3 t? DEMOCRATIC ELECTION INSPECTORS L.D. 6 DISTRICT 2 Florence Truman Betty Doty SUBSTITUTE De Puy Freer Dorothy Henry L.D. 6 DISTRICT 5 _ Jennett Russell Harriet Dominski SUBSTITUTE Shirley Moulton L.D. 7 DISTRICT 3 ® .Ann Planck Rose Thomas SUBSTITUTE Martha Mazzone L . D 7 DISTRICT 6 Agnes Waas Joanne Darling SUBSTITUTE Rosemary Kohm Patrice Goslee L.D. 8 DISTRICT 1 Thelma Jacobi Elsie Adams .qTMgTTTTTTF. Karen Cunningham Mary Johnson L.D. 8 DISTRICT 4 Janet Cohen Roberta Ferris SUBSTITUTE Nancy D'Imperio RESOLUTION # 120 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS AUDITED FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST PAY B IIL S Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Supervisor Nadolski, All Voting Aye. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bills be paid as audited for the month of August. General Fund Claims # 31&12--358 $ 7,101.78 Highway 185-217 7,322.47 Water I 92-98 2,266.08 Water 4 6 45.50 Sewer I 15 180.00 $ 16,915.83 REPORTS The Reports for the following Department Heads are available in the Town Clerk's Office and . are red.ily available at the request of anyone to be viewed in the Town Clerk's Office. a. Town Clerk's Report to the Supervisor b. Zoning Enforcement Officer, -Don Fowler's report of Building permits issued C. Justice Eaton's Report ® d. Supervisor Nadolski's monthly financial statement Councilman Ray Thorpe reported of the meeting of August 3, 1978 RAY THORPE ON with Supervisor Nadolski and Councilman Pierce and Mr. William J. LOCKO-GLAZIER Christoff el (Vice -President , the Plant manager and the day foreman MEETING at Locko-Glaziers, Inc. The complaints and petition brought by Martin Gibson were reviewed and discussed. Locko-Glaziers agreed to take all reasonable measures to keep odor and noise levels as low as possible. Locko defended themselves on a few points made in the complaint which were honored by the committee. :Councilman Pierce read the letter received from Mr. Chrestoff.el. Martin Gibson said if this is'nt rectified that he wants a reassessment of his property and will take this matter to an attorney. Motion to receive and file this letter was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye, motion carried. A copy of that letter and report are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. 8zt Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Page 4. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Board of a Public Hearing which will be held September 19, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, also immediately following a Special Meeting for the purpose of appointing a dog enumerator. RESOLUTION # 121 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE: USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye... Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday September 19, 1978 at 7.:30 P.M. for the • purpose of the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $ 43,889.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Special Board Meeting immediately following the Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of appointing a dog enumerator. EORDON HA.TH- Town Attorney, John Gardner stated that -a Resolution of the Town Board kTIEWAY, - and/or a resignation from Gordon Hatheway was -not necessary, as he did ICE OOFF OFF- not resign, but iris position at Chairman of the Planning Board was term- inated when he relocated from the Town of Cortlandville, this being effective on or about the lst of August. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Board that by appointment of the planning board, Mr. William Clemmens is the sucessor of Gordon Hatheway. Supervisor Nadolski recommended Mr. Seth Burgess to fill Gordon Hatheway's vacancy on the planning board. RESOLUTION #122. APPROVAL OF SETH BURGESS TO FILL GORDON HATHEWA.Y"S,VA.CANCY ON THE CORTLANDVILLE PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT OF Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller, all SETH BURGESS voting aye... Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that Seth Burgess is hereby appointed by the Town Board to fill the vacancy on the Planning Board left by Gordon Hatheway. DINNER. IN Town Clerk, Pauline Parker apprised the Board that there will be a dinner HONOR OF MR. held on Thursday, September 21st at 6:30 at the Terrace Resturant,to HATHEWA.Y honor Gordon Hatheway for his dedicated service to the Town of Cortlandville for the past 16 years. A.ny interested person is cordially invited to attend. YOUTH REC. RESOLUTION # 123 AUTHORIZA.TION FOR SUPERVISOR NA.DOLSKI TO SIGN A.PPLICA.TION APP. MCGRA.W FOR YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM Motion made by Councilman Miller,; seconded by Councilman Thorpe, all Voting Aye... Adopted. WHEREAS, monies have been allocated in the 1979 Budget in the Town of Cortlandville for recreation with theVillage of Mc Graw, as well as monies for the purchase of materials for a youth recreation program in the nature of arts & crafts to be used in the Town outside of the village of Mc Graw for a youth recreation program. 0 THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, THAT, the Town Board authorised the Supervisor, Stanley Nadolski, to sign an application for this project and that the Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, to be authorized to sign the certification of the resolution. HEALTH Supervisor Nadolski read the letter from the Cortland County Health Dept. DEFT'H20 recommending all public water supplies by florinated. He appointed Councilman FLOURID. Pierce and Councilman Thorpe to investigate this further and bring:: their findings and information to the next Town Board Meeting. Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Page 5. E 11 Supervisor Nadolski requested authorization to transfer funds , Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye...Motion so moored. RESOLUTION # 124 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS (A. 1620. 4) to (A. 1620.1) Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye..... Adopted. TRANSFER FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization was given to transfer $ 700.00 from A. 1620.4 which is a contractual fund to A 1620.1, a payroll account to provide for the salary of the cleaning lady. RESOLUTION # 125 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FROM A.CCOUNT(C200)to(A 8810.4 Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting A.ye..... Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization was given to transfer $ 12.00 from Mc Allister Cemetery account C200 to A 8810.4 cemetery contractual account. Councilman Manning apprised the Board of his communication with Mr. Joe Tucci, a board member of Camp Georgetown, (Boys Correctional Facility). A. CEMETARIES new project to maintain cemetaries in Cortlandville and in the County is BOYS CAMP being investigated. Councilman Manning requested permission of the Board to explore the possibility of this. RESOLUTION #126 A.UTHORIZA.TION FOR COUNCILMAN WARREN MA.NNINGTO PURSUE FURTHER THE PROJECT OF =,T GEORGETOWN MAINTAINING THE CEMETARIES IN CORTLANDVILLE Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye.... , Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to Councilman Warren Manning to contact Camp Georgetown officials, in regard to the possibility of a project in which Camp Georgetown would maintain the grounds of the cemetaries in Cortlandville and Cortland County. TRANSFER RESOLUTION # 127 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FROM DM 51 0.2 to DS 1L42.4 FUNDS Motion_ made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye.. ... Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization was given to transfer $ 9,000.00 from DM 5130.2 Machinery -new equipment fund to DS 5142. L4- Snow Removal contractual to balance the account. TANK FOR Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Board of his conversation with DIESEL FUEL Highway Suprintendant Carl Eaton. Mr. Eaton stated that our present supplier is willing_to sell us a used 8000 gallon underground diesel fuel tank for $ 1000.00. He quoted the price of a new one being more than double that amount. The 8000 gallon tank would enaB le us to purchase fuel in larger quantity therefore showing further savings. The Board agreed that it would be a wise decision to consider this for next years budget. Supervisor Nadolski read a letter from the Department of Public SEWER CHG Works of Cortland. The letter states that the City has computed the sewer chargefor the Town of Cortlandville for the period August 1, 1978 through July 31, 1979 in the amount of 96,000.00, which may be paid in four equal payments. They will be billing S C M directley. Attorney Gardner recommended that we rev_ew our contract that was issued in 1959 with the City of Cortland. In November, 1976 John Curtis stated they wanted to renegAiate the exsisting contract but no further action was ever taken at that time . 86 Wednesday, September 6, 1978 .Page 6. CORTLAND Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Board that the Cortland Free Library FREE has asked forte / is $��1,M.00 as stated at last months meeting. The Library is LIBRARY now reYuesting an additional $ 500.00 bringing the total -budget -up to' $ 19,000.00. After much discussion the Board made the following resolution; RESOLUTION # 128 AUTHORIZATION FOR A PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF $ 19,000.00 FOR THE CORTLAND FREE LIBRARY Motion made b y Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting A.ye... Adopted. WHEREAS,- the Cortland Free Library has a contract which will expire December 31, 1978. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Board has proposed an appropriation of $ 19,000.00 for a two year contract. DOG LAW Supervisor Nadol ski apprised the Board of a letter. sent to him by the Department of Agriculture and Market with regard to the importance of a accurate dog enumeration. There will be a permanent identification system going into effect in 1980. There was no action.taken by the Board at this time. DON FOWLER A.TTEND RESOLUTION # 129 AUTHORIZATION TO SEND ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DON FOWLER SCHOOL TO THE BUILDING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE AND PLANNING & ZONING INSTITUTE Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, All Voting Aye.... Adopted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler to attend the Building Officials conference at Ellenville,' N.Y. September 27, 28, 29 and the Planning and Zoning Institute at Monticello, October 15, 16, 17, 1978. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any expenses incurred will be paid, subject to audit by the Town<Board. RESOLUTION # 130_. AUTHORIZATION FOR A.SSESSOR ROBERT WELLS TO ATTEND THE ASSESSOR NEW YORK STATE A.SSESSOR"S A.SSOCIA.TION ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONFERENCE AND SCHOOL A.T ELLENVILLE, N.Y. SEPTEMBER 26, 27, 28, & 29, 1978• Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye..... Adopted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for A.ssessor Robert Wells to attend the N.Y.S. A.ssessor's Association Annual Conference and School at Monticello, N.Y. September 26, 27, 28 & 29, 1978. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any expenses incurred will be paid subject to audit by the Town Board. • VICTOR MET- RESOLUTION # 131, AUTHORIZATION FOR PLANNING BOARD MEMBER VICTOR METCALF TO CALF TO ATTEND ATTEND PLANNING & ZONING INSTITUTE AT MONTICELLO, N.Y. OCTOBER SCHOOL 15, 16, 17, 1978 Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye, Adopted. , BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for Planning Board member- Victor Metcalf, to attend the Planning and Zoning Institute at Monticello, N.Y. October 15, 16, and 17, 1978. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any expenses incurred will be paid subject to audit by the Town Board. Wednesday, September 6, 1978 Page 7. 101 Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler advised the Board of corn- FIRE LANES espondence he had received from State of New York Department of State stating the Vehicle and Traffic Law Sec. 1660 a- provides that a town board may regulate the parking area of a shopping center by local law or ordinance. However, this section permits such action only when it is in- itiated pursuant to the written request of either the owner or person in general charge of the operation and control of such a parking area. As had been requested by the Town Board atlast months, meeting, Don Fowler contacted the owners of the Cortlandville Mall, the Groton Avenue Mall and Barker's Plaza. John Gardner questioned as to which law enforcement agency would be responsible for enforcing such firelanes. Also prohibiting parking in certain areas and acess to certain roads. ® Water Suprintendant, Fred Walker questioned whether a decision had been made regarding the request of Mr. Potter and Mr. Bean to use the new tyton pipe instead of the cast iron pipe as required by the existing water ordinance. Supervisor Nadolski stated that if the. ordinance was to be changed a public hearing would have to be called. No action was taken by the board at this time. 1 • 1 HIGHLAND SUB-DIV. POTTER BEAN Clarence Homer,, a property owner in the area of Starr Road and CLARENCE HOMER Page Green Road questioned the house on the corner of Starr Road and STARR RD & PAGE Page green Road meeting building requirements. Zoning Enforcement Officer GREEN Don Fowler explained that he has been up to the house several times and he will not approve the house until the owner strengthens it and makes it more safe and he has advised the owner of the sa4ie. HIGHLAND SUB-DIV Attorney John Gardner stated the map for Highland Park Sub- MAP & PERF. BOND Division has not yet been approved by the Health Department nor signed by Bill Clemmens, Chairman of the Planning Board. Councilman Manning inquired as to what the status was on the performance bond, this has not yet been done either advised Attorney Gardner. There was further discussion regarding the water line which will be decided on at a later date. There being no further business, motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller All voting Aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully Submitted K12�6- , /q' P. TOWN CLERK