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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1978Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Page 1. 1 "'p° The Regular Town Board Meeting for the month of November was held at 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Stanley Nadolski presiding. Board members present were Councilman Ray Miller, Councilman Ray Thorpe, Councilman Warren Manning and Councilman Melvin Pierce. Others present were Town Clerk Pauline Parker, Deputy Clerk Nancy Ross, General Clerk Edna Puzo, Zoning En- forcement Officer Don Fowler, Highway Superintendant Carl Eaton, Town Assessor Robert Wells, Justice Donald F. Eaton, Attorney John Gardner, Water and Sewer Superintendant Fred Walker. Also present were Legislator Delmar Palm, Reporter Skip Chapman and many interested citizens. The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nadolski at 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER With all board members having read the minutes of last months meeting APPROVE prior to tonights meeting, and there being no corrections, notd.un was made MINUTES by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, motion ® was carried to approve the October 4 minutes as written. RESOLUTION # 14.3 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS AS AUDITED FOR'THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that the bills be paid as audited for the month of October; General Fund Claims # 398-4.29 $ 7, 245.31 Highway of 138-151 3, 76o.27 Water I If 107-116 4, 4.28.50 Sewer I If18- 20 9, 160.30 TOTAL $ 24, 594.38 The reports for the Town Clerk's Office, Zoning Enforcement.Officer, REPORTS Justice's Office and Supervisor's Office are filed in the Town Clerk's Office and are reily available at the request of anyone to be viewed in the Town Clerk's Office. Supervisor Nadolski gave the privy-lege, of the floor to Charley CHARLES Crosley, Former fire cheif and chairman of the committee for the establi- CROSLEY shment of a fire district for the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Crosley FIRE DIST. apprised the board of their recommendation on what direction to go in the line of fire protection for the :.:Town of Cortlandville. The complete report is attached hereto and will become a part of these.. minutes. Francis Discenza, candidate for Cortlandville Town Councilman questioned OPEN DIS- what the board intends to d.o in reference to the letter dated October 6, 1978 CUSSION stating the opinion from the state comptroller's office regarding sales tax. (sales tax) Mr. Alexander Milham of Lyncort Drive also asked again for an explanation on Resolution # 118 of 1978. Attorney Gardner explained the law and advised the Town Board that they should stand by their resolution. Legislator Delmar Palm asked if any information was available regarding OPEN DIS- the 1979 budget. Supervisor Nadolski advised that would be available and CUSSION discussed at the Public Hearing on the budget next week. ® TOWN CLERK'S CORRESPONDANCE Town Clerk Pauline Parker presented the following application to be PLUMBER APP. approved by the Town Board. (H. LANSDOWN RESOLUTION # 144 APPROVAL OF MR. HOWARD LANSDOWNE TO DO PLUMBING IN CORTLANDVILLE SEWER DISTRICT Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. WHEREAS, Mr. Howard Lansdowne of R.D. # 4, Cortland, New York has submitted application stating his qualifications and experience in plumbing meeting the criteria necessary to do plumbing in the Town of Cortlandville Sewer District # I. NOW THEREFORE BE IT, a 8 Wednesday, November 1., 1978 Page 2. RESOLVED, that Mr. Howard Lansdowne is hereby approved by the Town Board to do plumbing in the Town of Cortlandville Sewer District # I. RESOLUTION # 14.5 NOT TO ACCEPT ANY MORE PLUMBER APPLICATIONS UNTIL AFTER THE NEW ORDINANCES ARE COMPLETED NO PLUMBERS APP. UNTIL Motion made by Councilman Pierce seconded by. Councilman Manning, All NEW ORDINANCE; Voting Aye, APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's Office is hereby ordered not to accept any more plumber applications until after the new water and sewer ordinances are completed. Supervisor Nadolski and the Town Board met with the Cortland Free Library Committee'to discuss the contract with them which expires December:: 31, 1978. The Library committee had felt they could not accept the 2 year • contract proposed to them earlier. Town Clerk Pauline Parker read resolution # 128 of September 6, 1978 for information only. RESOLUTION # 146 CORRECTION OF CORTLAND FREE LIBRARY CONTRACT TO READ A ONE YEAR CONTRACT CORTLAND FREE Councilman Manning withdrew his 2nd to Resolution # 128 LIBRARY CONT. Councilman Miller withdrew his motion to Resolution # 128 Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye... APPROVED. WHEREAS, as a result of the meeting of October 6, 1978 regarding the contract with the Cortland Free Library and because the library could not accept the 2 year contract. BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution # 128 will become null and void, AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Board has appm ved a one year contract in the amount of $`19,000.00 Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that as they requested he had LETTER written County Treasurer Walter Spencer concerning a revised estimate of TO COUNT_ surplus funds to be paid to the town January,�l, 1979- Mr. Spencer quoted TREAS. that figure as being ;$ 36, 128.96. Councilman Pierce stated how the sales (sales tax) tax surplus to the town has decreased/Immensely in the past three years. 1976- $ 83,000.00, 1977- $ 81,000.00, 1978- $ 39,000.00, and 1979 $ 36, 128.96. "Sales tax has increased about 6% per year, but our share has decreased, which is why the board made this decision on the sales tax" stated Councilman Pierce. RESOLUTION # 14.7 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY C.O. FALTER $ 1,202.87, 2% of CONTRACT PAY C.O. FALTER Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye.... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to pay C.O. Falter $ 1, 202.87 which is the retainer of 2� of Contract # 10 as all work has been completed and inspected. Councilman Manning'apprised the board as to the co-operation of everyoneCAMP GEORGE- and how it will work. Alice Blatchley, Town Historian will set up the work TOWN CEMETARY to be done, Camp Georgetown will furnish two crews at no cost to us, and the PROJECT town will furnish the necessary tools. The fellows will work under the direction of our Highway Superintendant, Carl Eaton. He added this project will benefit the town and Camp Georgetown as well. Mr. Eaton stated that they were on their third cemetary and progressing in good order. Supervisor Nadolski requested that Attorney Gardner read the letter from ATTY READ Audit and Control regarding sales tax for information only. 11ENTE9 68W. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that Bret Gorman had been in to NORWOOD DR. speak with him and had also been in to speak with the Councilman on accepting Norwood Drive which borderlines Bell Drive. Mr. Gorman would like the road to be brought up to grade and is willing to post bond for this. He would like the Town to accept this Road. Mr. Gorman will be present at a later time. Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Page 3. Supervisor Nadolski stated that he had checked with the Economic INSULATE TOWN Opportunity Council Incorporated. They are still checking for a source GARAGE for the Town to get funding to insulate the Town Garage. They should have more information available by the next town board meeting. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a -letter he received from the VOTING County Board of Elections with concern to the voting machine that is being MACHINE repaired. The machine has been repaired and returned for use on Election Day. He has notified the election office of such. ,Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a letter from the Attica ALLEN DR. Development Company, Inc..They are requesting that their $ 2,500.00 security BOND RE - bond be released.. They staled that all work at Allen Drive has been com- LEASE DENIF pleted. Supervisor Nadolski:,stated that the emergency acess has not been completed, which is in the original contract. After much discussion the board made the following resolution. RESOLUTION # 14.8 NOT APPROVING RELEASE OF ATTICA DEVELOPMENT CO. INC. SECURITY BOND._ Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye... MOTION CARRIED. WHEREAS, the Attica Development Co, Inc., has not yet completed the emergency acess easement at Allen Drive, which is stipulated in their contract. BE IT RESOLVED, that their security bond in the amount of $ 2,500.00 will be witheld until the emergency acess easement is completed upon recommen- dation of the attorney. RESOLUTION # 14.9 AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE MICHAEL ARNOLD'S BOND Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye... APPROVED. WHEREAS, Highway Superintendant Carl Eaton has approved the stoning and oiling of Sylvan Way. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to release Michael Arnold's bond in the amount of $ 2000.00. SYLVAN WAY BOND REL- EASE Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board of a memorand:(ua he received FILE from Mr. Albert Keeney, clerk of the County Legislature. The memorandum APPROVED stated that Supervisor Nadolski should forward two copies of the approved BUDGET budget to him. This must be filed immediately after it is adopted by the . Town Board so the legislature can levy the town taxes. Supervisor Nadolski apprised the town board of his discussion with PUMP STAT- Jim Feuss from the Cortland County Board of Health Dept During the past ION- WOOD - year, The town engineer, nor Attica Development Co. Inc., nor Mr. Dave RIDGE Olp had conferred with them and the town board is now operating in jeopardy with the New York State Board of Health. Mr. Feuss is now requiring the following: A. Two (2) copies of as -built drawings for entire facility, including ,.wiring diagram, and specifications, B. Two (2) copies of all shop drawings submitted for approval. If approval of existing facilities by appropriate authorities has ® not been granted, the applicant shall obtain said approvals, C. Complete Maintenance Manual outlining regular service requirements. All original manufacturers' equipment data, (pump model numbers, serial numbers, local service outlets, etc.) shall be appended to Manual, D. The Town will assume ownership, but only if maintenance and operation contract is provided for five (5) years with private contractor to be paid for by the present owners. Performance Bond also re- quired for duration of contract. E. Any necessary major equipment failure and subsequent replacement to be paid for by original owners, if occuring during five-year period. F. The present owners shall provide this Town of Cortlandville, New York appropriate easements for access, inspections, and repairs. o o Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Page 4• Dr. Merlin, co-owner of Chelsea Apartments advised the board as to their involvment and expressed his concern. Attorney Gardner advised that he had notified Ted Hoffmann, Attorney for Attica Development, of the above named provisions. TRANSFER RESOLUTION # 150 AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER DM5130.2 to DS5142.4- FUNDS L Motion made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to transfer $ 6,04o. from DM5130.2 Equipment Fund to DS,514�2.4• Snow Removal' Contractual to cover expenses for fuel for vehicles for the remainder of the year. HIGH- Supervisor Nadolski apprised the board that we have received the security LAND PK bond for the Highland Park sub -division in the amount of $ 20,500. This is to • SUB-DIV.guarantee the construction of "Mac Bean Lane" to specification and is on file in the PERFOR. Town Clerk's Office. BOND RESOLUTION # 151 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT HIGHLAND PARK SUB -DIVISION Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye... APPROVED. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town has approved a certain Subdivision Plat of lands of "Highland Park Subdivision" subject to the filing of a Performance Bond in the amount of $ 20,500., to guarantee the suitable and satisfactory const- ruction of and grading of a certain proposed street known as "Mac Bean Lane" on or before October 16, 1979, in accordance with a certain Road Profile and Culvert Section of said street and specifications therefor made by John S. MacNeill , Jr., Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor, dated July 27, 1978, in accor - dance with the Specifications of the Town of Cortlandville for Town Road.and Street construction, dated September 28, 1978; and the suitable and satisfactory construction of a new 6- inch water line and system with necessary fittings, hydrants and appurtenances within the confines of the aforesaid street, on or before October 16, 1979; and WHEREAS, Carleton W. Potter, the owner and developer of said Highland Park Subdivision, has delivered to the Town Clerk his Performance Bond in the amount of $ 20,500., to guarantee the construction and grading of Mac Bean Lane as shown on said Road Profile and Culvert Section, and the construction of said new 6-inch water line and systems as shown on said subdivision Plat; and WHEREAS, said Carleton W. Potter has formally offered to dedicate said street to the public; and WHEREAS, Carleton W. Potter, has delivered to the Town a proposed Deed, dated October 4, 1978, conveying all of his right, title and interest in Mac Bean Lane as shown on the aforesaid Subdivision Plat of lands; NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the aforesaid Performance Bond made and executed by said Carleton W. Potter, to the Town of Cortlandville, in the amount of $ 20,5b0., be, and it hereby is, approved as to form, sufficiency and manner of execution; and be it further RESOLVED, that the aforesaid street known as "Mac Bean Lane", be, and hereby is, formally accepted as a public street of the Town of Cortlandville, New York, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville, be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Deed in the Cortland County Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION # 152 .AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $ 71.00 FROM MACHINERY EQUIPMENT TRANSFER FUNDS DM5130.2TO MACHINERY PERSONAL SERVICE 5130.1 Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Miller, All Voting Aye, APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given to transfer $ 71.00 from machinery equipment DM5130.2 to machinery personal service 5130.1. 1 C: Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Page 5. 1 • F1 40 RESOLUTION # 153 SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET SETTING FOR NOVEMBER 9, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. DATE FOR PREL. BUDG. Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All HEARING Voting Aye... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing will be held on the Preliminary Budget, November 9, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, RESOLUTION # 154 AUTHORIZING TOWN CLERK TO MAKE 20 COPIES OF THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET MAKE 20 COPIES OF Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Miller All BUDGET Voting Aye, APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has hereby authorized the Town Clerk to make.20 copies of the preliminary budget for distribution at the Budget Hearing. Town Clerk Pauline Parker had been approached by several election ins- pectors regarding the possibility of an increase in their hourly rate from $ 2.25 to $ 2.50 hey stated $ 2.50 is what the city of Cortland pays. They also questioned whether they had to be paid minimum wage. After discussion by the Town Board the following resolution was made. RESOLUTION # 155 AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE ELECTION INSPECTORS HOURLY RATE INCREASE FROM 2.25 to 2.50 FOR 1978 PAY FOR ELECTION Motion made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All INSPECTORS Voting Aye..... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has authorized an increase to the election inspectors from $ 2.25 per hour to $ 2.50 per hour for 1978. Supervisor Nadolski asked Water & Sewer Superintendant Fred Walker, Sr., to elaborate on the quality and reliability of the tyton pipe which Highland Park Subdivision has requested permission to use. Mr. Walker highly recommended the use of this pine and Councilman Pierce stated it is approved by AWWA and that he also recommended they be given permission to use this pipe. After much discussion the board made the following resolution. RESOLUTION # 156 AUTHORIZING USE OF TYTON PIPE IN HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION Motion made by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that approval is hereby given to use the tyton pipe in Highland Park Subdivision, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following specifications must be followed: a. Bronze wedges in every joint b. all fittings must be mechanical joint c. hydrants must be kennedy K-11 d. all hydrants require a valve in front e. when tying into ex fisting mains use tapping sleeves and valves AUTHORIZE USE OF TYT- ON PIPE Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler apprised the board of a new mandate AUTHORIZE from the state to be implemented by January 1, 1979., This is the State Energy DON. FOWLE1 Conversation Construction Code. Mr. Fowler requested authorization of the TO ATTEND Board to allow him to attend a Seminar on December 5, 1978 in Syracuse, NY SCHOOL to obtain more information regarding this, RESOLUTION # 157 AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DON FOWLER TO ATTEND THE STATE ENERGY CON3.ERVATION SEMINAR Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Manning, All Voting Aye..... APPROVED. BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given for Zoning Enforcement Officer Don Fowler to attend State Energy Conservation Seminar, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses incurred will be paid as audited by the Town Board Wednesday, November 1, 1978 Page 6. ADJOURN There being no further business a motion was made by Councilman Manning, seconded by Councilman Pierce, All Voting Aye...... The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. 1 Res ectfully Submitted, • Pauline H. Parker Town Clerk 1 LJ 1