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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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
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TOWN CLERK