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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-1978Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Page 1 7 :30 p, m. The Regular Town Board meeting for the month of October was held at 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Nadolski presiding. Board members present were Councilman Warren Manning, Councilman Melvin Pierce, Councilman Ray Miller and Councilman Ray Thorpe. Others present were Town Clerk Pauline Parker, Deputy Town Clerk Nancy Ross, Justice Donald F. Eaton, General Clerk Edna Puzo, Zoning Enforcement Officer Donald Fowler, Town Assessor Robert Wells, Highway Superintendant Carl Eaton, Water and SeT-Ter Superintendant Fred Walker, Town Attorney John Gardner. Others in attendance were Legislator Delmar Palm, Newsreporter Skip Chapman and other interested citizens. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M. ® Town Clerk, Pauline H. Parker read the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 29, 1978. Attorney Gardner noticed that in the Special Meeting Reading of minutes it read "Mc Lean Sewer" it should read "Mc Lean Road Sewer" upon Sp. Meeting motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning all voting aye, Minutes motion was carried to correct the minutes of that meeting inserting the word 9-29-78 "road" after Mc Lean. & correctioi Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning Approve Min to approve the minutes of September 6, 1978 Town Board Meeting as written, as they had received them in time to review them, All Voting Aye, Approved. RESOLUTION # 134 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS AUDITED FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye..... Approved. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to the Town of Cortlandville to pay the bills as audited for the month of September. General Fund Highway Water I Water 2 Water 3 Water 4- Water 5 Sewer I Claims # 359-397 117- -137 99-io6 5 7 7 7-10 16-17 $ 23, 982.56 12, 619.54- 2, 503.66 256.52 405.13 269.36 8,612.10 145.80 48, 794.67 The Reports for the Town Clerk's Office, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Justice's Office and Supervisor's Office are filed in the Town Clerk's Office and are redily available at the request of anyone to be viewed in the Town Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION # 135 AWARDING OF BID FOR 1978 ADDRESSING MACHINE SYSTEM Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye..... ADOPTED. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution # 82 for the year 1978, sealed bids were publicly solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one addressing machine system in accordance with the specifications and terms set forth in the information to bidders and; WHEREAS, one sealed bid was 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 Duplicating Products of Ithaca, New York in the amount of Two Thousand Eighty-five dollars and 00/ cents ($2,085.00) Pay Bills Reports Purchase Addressing Machine Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter he wrote to Mr. Cortland Warren Eddy of the Cortland Free Library regarding the library contract Free Library to be renewed. The are dissatisfied with the offer. After further dis- cussion, the board decided to meet with the Library board Friday, October 6, 1978 at 3:30 p.m., 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York to discuss the contract to be renewed. 94 Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Page 2. Snow Removal Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter which was truck interes- received by Highway Superintendant, Carl Eaton from CCO Equipment, rates Inc., East Syracuse, New York investigating finance charges for pur- chasing a truck needed for snow removal. He quoted the various interest charges over a five year period. Councilman Manning remarked that it was obvious that we would take.,the direction that showed the most savings. Supervisor Nadolski reported on his letter from Dale Marshall Repair Voting of Voting Machine Service Center, Gerry, New York regarding the sit- Machine uation on Voting Machine Repair., The letter referred to each voting machine by serial number and listed the various ..malfunctions and re- pairs that would be necessary. The cost of the repairs totalled $ 4,275.00 or $ 855.00 per machine. This includes a two year warrant!. They -will hold this price until 1979• After discussion by the board it was decided that the repairs were necessary and should be made. RESOLUTION # 136 AUTHORIZATION FOR 5 VOTING MACHINES TO BE REPAIRED Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye.... ADOPTED. NOW THEREFORE, be it, RESOLVED,that, authorization is hereby given to have 5 voting machines repaired. The cost of such service being $ 855.00 per machine or $ 4275.00 in total. 1 Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter he received Leland Brookin from F.G. Compagni suggesting the Town erect a memorial or 'somthing Memorial of that nature in memory of that late Leland Brookins. The board agreed that it was a nice thought and would like time to consider what would be the most Tpropriate idea. Councilman Thorpe made motion to table this discussion until the next board meeting, seconded by Councilman Manning, all voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Nadolski requested authorization to pay the Stan Payne Payment Construction Company $ 1500.00 due to them, still witholding the re- Stan Payne tainer fee, since all work has been completed and all claims have been Sewer I satisfied. A'motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Council- man Miller authorizing payment of that bill-. Discussion arose regarding the easement of Kenneth Bennett. It was the -;decision of the board that Supervisor Nadolski shouldcheck the easement of Kenneth Bennett. Councilman Manning rescinded his motion, and Councilman Miller rescinde.d. his second to that motion. Fire Cheif, Bruce Moss gave copies of the State Fire Prevention Bruce Moss code to all Councilman, Supervisor Nadolski and Town Clerk, Pauline H. Fire Prev. Parker so they could review the code and give consideration to adopt Code the code for the Town of Cortland -Ville. RESOLUTION # 137 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR NADOLSKI TO SEND Requesting LETTER TO COUNTY TREASURER revised est. of sales tax Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye... APPROVED. WHEREAS, Councilman Manning read letter of September 21, 1978 written to Supervisor Nadolski by County Treasurer, Walter Spencer, Jr. The letter showed the estimate of sales tax revenues for 1979• WHEREAS, the Councilman moved that Supervisor Nadolski should contact Mr. Spencer in writing requesting a revised estimate of sales tax distribution. BE IT RESOLVED, that Supervisor Nadolski will contact Walter Spencer, Jr. with regard to a revised estimate of sales tax distribution. RESOLUTION # 138 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM A1450.2 Transfer of TO Al 450.4 Funds for Vote Machine fund Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman transfer Thorpe, All Voting Aye.... Approved. Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Page 3. G n BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to transfer $ 2500.00 from Elections A1450.2 Equipment to A1450.4 Contractual to cover the Transfer cost of repairing the voting machines. Funds RESOLUTION_# 13.9 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS BECAUSE OF HEALTH INSURANCE INCREASE Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to transfer $ 306.0o from A9010.8 State Retirement to A9060.8 Health Insurance Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to transfer $ 374.00 from SW9010.8 to SW9060.8 to cover increase in Health Insurance. Councilman Manning read a letter addressed to Mr. Russell Parsons, Chairman of the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals, from William B. Rogers, Chairman of the Homer Planning Board. The Homer Planning Board have denied approval of a proposed location of a John Deere dis- tributorship on the southern end of the flatland area off Albany Street in -Homer, New York. For various reasons.they are asking us to consider their concerns and act accordingly. Supervisor Nadolski stated the County Planning Board had denied this request also. Zoning Enforcement Officer Donald Fowler stated this application has been presented to our Planning Board and they are reviewing this now. Transfer Funds Homer Village John Deere Site Supervisor Nadolski apprised the Board that he contacted the Cortlandnsulate Town County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc:, with regard to getting state Garage or federal funding to insulate the Town Garage. They have been working on this and will have a report on it in a month. TOWN CLERK CORRESPONDANCE Town Clerk, Pauline H. Parker presented the following plumber application to be approved by the Town Board. RESOLUTION # 140 APPROVAL OF MR. THEODORE MC BRIDE TO DO PLUMBING IN.CORTLANDVILLE WATER DISTRICTS Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. WHEREAS, Mr. Theodore Me Bride of Preble, New York has submitted application stating his qualifications and experience in plumbing meeting ® the criteria necessary tor:do.pl umbing in the Town of Cortlandville Water Districts. NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that Mr. Theodore Me Bride is hereby approved by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville to do plumbing in the Town of Cortlandvill e . Approve Ted Me Bride plumber in H2O districts RESOLUTION # 141 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW DIRECTORY Purchase new Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Pierce, directory All Voting Aye.... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to purchase the new city directory, with all the new rural routes and new fire numbers assigned this year. The cost of The -directory is $ 67.00 for one copy. 96 Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Page 4 Tentative Town Clerk Pauline Parker stated that the tentative budget had been Budget received from the supervisor and distributed to all the Town Board members Distributed to be reviewed. Camp George- Councilman Manning reported on information received from Camp George- town work town and their new project of providing work crews to assist local communities projects in any work projects they may have. These crews will be supervised by a correction officer and would work under a project coordinator. Tools and supplies will have to be supplied by the organization requesting the project. Mr. Manning also referred to.the letter he sent to Mr. Wilkinson, Superintent of Camp Georgetown accepting their project offer and suggested up -grading of cemetaries in the Town of Cortlandville with Mrs. Robert Blatchley, town historian, as project coordinator. Ton Truck received Highway Superintendant, Carl Eaton apprised the board that the ton truck that the bid was put in for May 3, 1978 has just come in, RESOLUTION # 142 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE ROLAND OAKS TRAILER PERMIT Roland Oaks Trailer Per- Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller mit All Voting Aye.... APPROVED. WHEREAS, Roland Oaks intends to made application to the -Town Board for permission to erect, locate and use a house trialer on the Roland Oaks lands on the North side of New York State Route No. 13 in the Town; and WHEREAS, he has made application to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town for a variance of the terms and conditions of the town Zoning ordinance to erect, locate and use said house traaler as aforesaid; NOW THEREFORE, be it, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby direct the Town Clerk to issue said permit for said house trailer after the Zoning Board of Appeals has granted said variance. Priveledge Supervisor Nadolski gave the priveledge of the floor to the people. of the floor Francis Mr. Francis Discenza, a candidate for the Town Board advised Discenza the Board that he is being asked several questions from several residents as he is campaigning. The question asked most was in reference to receiving sales tax and what impact it would have on them. He was uestioning the interpretation of the ;tax -law, Section 1262 subdivision (qc�. Mr, Alexander Milham, a resident of the town expressed concern as to statements being misleading YuThat are being published in the paper. Mr. Discenza also stated there had been inquiries as to holding the town board meeting on another night as'many woman have commented that was their night for grocery shopping: Atty. GardnerAttorney Gardner was concerned about the law suits pending regarding Barker's assessments with Barkers Department Store and Sherbrook Apartments. He will be furnishing Sherbrook an answer by October 18, 1978. Councilman Pierce ,Sherbrook made a motion to table the matter of Barker's. The motion was seconded by Councilman Thorpe. Adjourn Councilman Pierce made a motion that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, All Voting Aye..... Motion carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:4.5 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, PAULINE H PARKER TOWN CLERK 1 • 1 • 1 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE STANLEY T NADOLSKI, SUPERVISOR 15 TERRACE RD CORTLAND, NEW YORK 13045 (607) 756-6091 March 30, 1981 From: Assessment Department To: Cortlandville Property Owners Re: 1981 Assessment Update Program, Notice to Property Owners in Compliance with Real Property Tax Law 511 You are no doubt aware, due to previous mailings and previous newspaper articles, that the Town is conducting a real property assessment update program, Town -wide, made necessary by the fact that our 1977 Revaluation has become outdated and inequities now exist in the assessment roll. The Town also feels that the monies invested by the County in the Revaluation in 1977 should be protected by maintaining, thru the State system adopted in 1977 an up-to-date equitable roll. Enclosed herewith, you will find a "Full Disclosure Notice" and also a pamphlet entitled "Reassessment and Your Property Tax". Please give both some attention. The pamphlet may well answer questions ;.hat you may have. The "Full Disclosure Notice" is designed to inform you as to your last tax payments for School, Town and County taxes and what those taxes would have been, assuming an even budget, with your new assessment and the new total tax base. You will note as detailed on the "Full Disclosure Notice" that informal hearings will be held in April on the 13th thru 17th at the Cortlandville Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road. These hearings are to allow you to question your property data, your assessment or to inform you as to comparable properties that have sold and were used in our valuation process. If you do have questions, please call the number listed on the notice, 756-7306, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for an appointment for review. Informal review will be by appointment only, and conducted by T. L. Jacobs, Company personnel. The Tentative Assessment Roll will be filed and available for inspection from June 1st thru June 15th and our formal Grievance Day will be held on June 16th and the final roll filed by August 1, 1981. EACH PROPERTY OWNER SHOULD EXAMINE THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL, REGARDLESS OF THE FULL DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR ANY DISCUSSIONS AT THE FULL DISCLOSURE MEETINGS, AND THAT ONLY A FORMAL, WRITTEN COMPLAINT, FILED ON OR BEFORE THE DAY SET BY LAW FOR HEARINGS BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW TO CONSIDER COMPLAINTS IN REGARD TO THE ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY, WILL PROTECT THE OWNER'S RIGHT TO ASSESSMENT REVIEW. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT INFORMAL HEARINGS DO NOT SUPERSEDE THE FORMAL HEARINGS TO BE HELD BY THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW. A FORMAL WRITTEN COMPLAINE T, FILED ON OR BEFORE, JUNE 16TH FOR HEARINGS BY SUCH BOARD, WILL BE NECESSARY IF REVIEW OF AN ASSESSMENT ON THE TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL IS TO BE OBTAINED. All exemption applications; veteran, aged, farm building or land, business or industrial and not -for -profit corporations must be filed with this office no later than May 1st. Thank you for your attention. ROBERT J. LLS, ASSESSOR Town of Cortlandville If W-) � 9�