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The first town board meeting of the month was held at the
town hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley
presiding.' Other board members present were: Justices: Donald
Eaton and Ronald Fish, and Councilman, Ray Miller. Councilman
Sherman Griswold was absent as he was on vacation. Others
present were: Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Attorney,
John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Assessor,
Robert Wells; Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Water & Sewer Supt.,
Fred Walker; Bkkpr., Wayne Ezick; Lena Warren; Legislators,
Shirley Fish & Henry Wadsworth; News reporter, Skip Chapman;
Mr. Carl Kimberly, Donald Reed and Al Kryger of the Cortland County
Planning Board,; and several residents of the town.
• The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Blatchley and
the pledge of allegience was given by all in attendance.
Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting of the town
board was dispensed with as all board members had revi6wed copies
of the minutes prior to tonights meeting. Motion was made by Justice
Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton that the minutes be approved as
written. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
The town clerk read a letter received from Town Historian,
Barbara Ingraham, regarding a transfer of funds from equipment to Town Histor-
contractual and a request to purchase a storage cabinet. The ian request for
consensus of the board was that transfer of funds, if necessary, Equip. & trans.
are made at the end of the year and that Mrs. Ingraham does not of funds
need board approval to purchase the cabinet as allocations have been
made for equipment in the 1977 budget. Motion was made by Councilman
Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton that the letter be received and
filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye . Motion carried.
Attorney Gardner read a letter he had written to Mr. Strange
of Sammons Communications regarding the complaints of Hoxie Gorge Cable T.V.
residents recorded in the minutes of the last town board meeting. Hoxie
He also read Mr. Strange's reply. A copy of both these letters is Gorge
attached to and made a part of these minutes.
Attorney Gardner read a letter received from Austin W.
Shanfelter, Construction supervisor for Lightning Electric of it
Pennsylvania, Inc., regarding extension of cable service to Hoxie
Gorge. The letter stated that it would be extremely hazardous to
attempt construction under present weather conditions and that they
would complete the work as soon as the weather breaks and the ground
is clear of snow. Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by
Justice Eaton that the letter be received and filed. Votes; Justice
Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, We; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #26: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT
TO DOUGLAS A. & ELIZABETH W. THOMPSON Renewal
Motion By: Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman'Miller. Permit
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Thompson Tra.
• Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Park
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized and directed to issue a renewal permit to Douglas
A. and Elizabet}$ W. Thompson, upon payment of the proper fee,
for the operation of their trailer park located at 380 Tompkins St. Ext.
Mrs. Canestaro requested that the town clerk's petty cash fund
be increased to $200, pursuant to Sec. 64 (la) of the Town Law, as
there were three cash drawers to be maintained in the town clerk's
office plus sundry expenses, such as stamps and misc. supplies.
RESOLUTION #27: AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE TOWN -CLERK'S PETTY CASH
FUND TO $200.00 Increase
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish Town Clerk
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Petty Cash
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. fund
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED What the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
increase the town clerk s petty cash fund from $100.00 to$200.00
Pursuant to Sec. 64(la) of the Town Law.
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Setting rate
for use of
backhoe &
operator
Mrs. Canestaro requested that the town board set a rate to
be charged to Water Districts 2 and 3 for backhoe service done by
Water District #1. After some discussion, the following resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION #28: SETTING RATE TO BE CHARGED FOR BACKHOE SERVICE
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes; Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the rate for the use of the backhoe
and operator is hereby set at $13.00 per hour.
Mrs. Canestaro advised that General Clerk, Patricia Barber, had
been working in her office since the resignation of Mrs. Fortin; & •
her work was very satisfactory and she was pleased to announce
that she has appointed Mrs. Barber as her Deputy Town Clerk as of
Feb. 1, 1977. She requested that her salary be set at the $6400.00
allocated in the 1977 budget for this position.
RESOLUTION #29: APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA BARBER AS
Appointment DEPUTY TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
of Deputy Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Town Clerk Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of
Cortlandville has been vacant since the resignation of
Theresa Fortin on January 19, 1977, and
Whereas, Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro, has appointed
Patricia Barber to fill this position,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the appointment of Patricia Barber as
Deputy Town Clerk for the Town.of Cortlandville, is hereby
approved and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That she be paid an annual salary
of $6400.00, commencing February 1, 1977.
Sales Tax Legislator, Shirley Fish, apprised the board that the Town
report of Cortlandville would receive $81,624.82 as its share of the County
sales tax collection.
Mrs. Fish said she and the other town legislators would like to
County meet with the town board and the McGraw village board for the purpose
Sewer Agency of receiving input from them on how they would like the legislators
to proceed with regards to the proposed creation of a county sewer
agency. The proposed agency would purchase and operate all sewer
lines and pumping and treatment facilities in the county which empty
into the Cortland treatment plant now owned and operated by the city
of Cortland.
Lehigh Valley Mrs. Fish also advised that the legislature passed a resolution
RR Right -of- to authorize the county to execute their option to acquire the abandoned
way Lehigh Valley right-of-way located near the Gutchess Lumber Co., west to •
the county line; and that a letter was authorized to be sent to the
Commissioner of N.Y.State Dept. of Transportation stating that the
County does desire to exercise its rights for preferential treatment
in the acquisition of the abandoned Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way.
Mrs. Fish advised that the legislature had indicated to her that there
would be no problem with the county if the town desired to install
water and sewer lines in the railroad right-of-way, at some future time.
Mrs. Fish advised that the legislators would also like to know
County Interim how the town board and the town planning board feel about the County
Land use plan Interim Land Use Plan.
Water and Sewer Supt., Fred Walker reported that due to the
severe cold weather, three water and four sprinkler lines were frozen.
He recommended that residents in the water districts turn on their faucets
and let a steady trickle drain from them to prevent the pipes from freezing,
especially where the line runs under pavement.
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Bookkeeper, Wayne Ezick gave the following report on the
financial status of the town as of 12/31/76:
Financial
General Fund Balance 628. 1
$
report
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Balance 22,346.65
as of
Water District #1 Balance 96,155.22
12/31/76
Water District #2 Balance 1,221.78
Water District #3 Balance 6,208.25
Sewer District #1 Balance 36,204.83
Highway Fund Balance 28,094.87
comprised of:
Repairs & Improvements $.3,006.50
Bridges 7,601.16
Machinery 11,481.41
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Snow Removal & Misc. 6,005.80
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter of resignation received
Resignation
from Wayne Ezick, his bookkeeper. Motion was made by Justice Fish,
W. Ezick
seconded by Councilman Miller that the resignation, effective 1/31/77
be accepted with regrets and the letter placed on file. Votes: Justice
Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Blatchley introduced his new bookkeeper, Mrs.
Appointment
Lena Warren and recommended that her salary be set at $3,000 annually.
of Lena
Warren
RESOLUTION #30: SETTING SALARY OF BOOKKEEPER, LEVA WARREN
New
Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Bkkpr.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the salary of Lena Warren, part time
bookkeeper to the Superviosr is hereby set at $3,000.00
annually.
SUPERVISOR BLATCHLEY REPORTED:
I. He had gone to Binghamton to get some help regarding the
Anti -Recession grant (A R C) for South Cortland water system. South
He said the pre -application had been approved. Now final Cort.Watez
application has to be made.
2. He, Bill Clemens, Bill Griswold and Rudy Kraukl is met with Tioughniog
the County Planning Dept. this morning. The County Planning
river imp.
Dept., he said, is planning to request a grant for the
program
Tioughnioga river improvement program.
3• He met this afternoon with Bill Burkholder of Overhead
Trunk
Door Co., Inc.; Marcel Verrendo of P.T.M.; Vein Neiderhofer;
line
Jim Feuss, Cortland County Health Dept.; and Town Engineer,
sewer
William Rowell to discuss the proposed trunk line sewer
which will run along the Lehigh Valley Railroad track. If
the Cortland County Sewer Agency is not approved, they
would like to take steps to proceed with the town's proposed
sewer project. Persons attending the meeting, he said,
recommended very strongly that the town approve the County
® Sewer Agency as the County would be in a better position to
obtain necessary funding.
At 8:00 p.m. receiving of bids for the insulation of the
ceiling of the General Municipal Bldg. on West Rd. was offically closed.
Bid
The Town Clerk opened and read the following bids received:
opening
insulation
1. D. L. Carter Co., P.O. Box 610, McGraw, N.Y. 13101 $6,560.00
West Rd.Bldg
Type- Johns -Manville Increased Thermal Performance (ITP) Systems
Resistance factor of insulation after installation= 27.14-
Method of Application= between & under purlins. Data sheet attached.
2. William Coffin, Inc., 35 Clinton St., Tully, N.Y. $6,490.00
Type= Rigid urethane board and rigid fibergl,-as: board.
Resistance factor of insulation after installation = 20
Method of Application= The urethane board to be the under board with
the type 3 FRK Semi -ridge fiberglas Board to be applied over the
urethane board. Stic-Klip fasteners to be used as manufac.rec.
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3. E. H. Lang Roofing & Siding, Cortland, N.Y. $5,793•47
Type= #610 Thermax, uncoated foil facers 2"thick
Resistance factor of insulation after installation=20
Method of Application -suspended per data sheet attached.
The bids were turned over to the Town Attorney to examine for
sufficiencies and legalities.
Lehigh Valley Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had written and
RR right-of-way proposed to send to Mr. Kenney, Clerk of the Cortland County
Legislature regarding the Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way
which stated that the town would defer their preferential right
treatment pending the county's acquisition of the right-of-way
but that the town desired to reserve the right to install water
and sewer and possibly other utilities along the right-of-way
if the need should arise at some future time.
A discussion followed. The Board concurred that the letter
should not be sent at the present time and that the town should
wait to see what transpires as to who will purchase the railroad
right-of-way.
Engineer, William Rowell advised that perhaps the town should
make their wishes known to the Lehigh Valley Railroad and to N.Y.
State Dept. of Transportation that the town does wish to exercise
their preferential rights in the event that neither the state
nor the county purchases the railroad right-of-way. Supervisor
Blatchley was instructed to find out if the 120 day option was
concurrent with the county and the state, or if the town would
receive a 120 day option after the state and county options run out.
Wilson & Greene Supervisor Blatchley reported that Mr. Gordon Hatheway of Wilson
Lbr.Co.Hydrant & Greene Lbr. Co. had asked him to have the town attorney draw up
the necessary legal papers regarding the deeding to the town of
the fire hydrant and water line located on their property. Attorney
Gardner advised that the town engineer should look over the line
and hydrant to see that they are acceptable to the town before any
action is taken. Mr. Rowell said he would do so.
RESOLUTION #31; AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTORNEY GARDNER TO DRAW UP
NECESSARY PAPERS FOR THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF HYDRANT
AND WATER LINE LOCATED ON THE WILSON & GREENE LBR. CO. PROPERTY
Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, Wilson & Greene Lbr. Co. has indicated they w-lill
deed the privately owned hydrant and 6" waterline located on
their property to the Town of Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS,:7he�j;Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville feels that
it is in the best interest of the town and its residents to
assume ownership and control of the hydrant and waterline,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and
directed to draw up the necessary legal papers for the transfer
of ownership of the hydrant and waterline subject to the findings
of acceptability by the town engineer.
Discussion Mr. Al Kryger, Vice Chairman of the Cortland County Planning Board
County Interim discussed the County Interim Land Use Plan and asked for the boards
Land use plan comments and/or endorsement of the plan's concept. A great deal of
discussion followed. Some concern by board members was shown that
the plan did not follow more closely the town's proposed new master
plan which was implemented by the 701 program committee. Mr. Kryger
advised that there were things in the town's plan that the county
planning board would like to consider incorporating into the county plan,
prior to final adoption of the county plan. He stressed that the map is
not intended to take away any of the powers of the local government.
The county role in planning, he said, is to establish some concepts
and guidelines and act as a co-ordinator between the various local
governments of the _county- Mr. Carl Kimberly stressed the
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importance of the town advising the county planning board its views
and recommendations on the county°s concept of the land use plan.
Mr. Kryger said the map is subject to change after receiving the input
of the various municipalities of the county. He also stressed the
fact that the county plan was a long range plan which should be
considered before reaching any decisions on the local level.
The town board concurred that they would confer with the
town planning board and the town zoning board of appeals before
any decision is made.
Supervisor Blatchley reported he had a request for street request for
lights from Mrs. Woodward of Stupke Rd. and from Mrs. Gamel on Hoy Rd. St.lights
No action was taken. Stupke & Hoy
® Rd.
Supervisor Blatchley advised that in previous years; the
anticipated sales tax had been considerably under estimated so that Sales Tax
it would be reflected in the surplus account. However, this year,
the sales tax revenue was estimated at $80,000 and of the $81,624.82
received, $1,624.82 would go into the surplus account.
Supervisor Blatchley requested the board's approval on the Paneling
installation of paneling in his office. The consensus of the board Supervisor
was that they would like to take the matter under further consideration office
at this time.
ENGINEER, WILLIAM ROWELL REPORT:
TERRACE RD, SEWERS: Plans and specifications are ready for
d.
submittal to the county health dept. for their approval. Terrace Sewers
He has communicated with the county highway dept. and basically
has received their approval for construction of the sewer line
within the right-of-way on McLean Rd.
He has prepared general descriptions for easements and sent
them to the town attorney to review. Attorney Gardner will
have to draw up the legal documents necessary for the
easements, he said.
PUMP -WELL #3: a voucher has been submitted for C.O.Falter Pump -Well #3
Construction Corp in the amount of $40,248.72 (voucher #7
Water Dist.#l). This represents 80% of the contract agreement
and he recommended payment of same, at this time.
Clorination details are still being worked on. He hopes to
have a test report shortly.
RESOLUTION #32: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER $4.0,24.8.72
FROM WATER DISTRICT #1 SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO WATER DISTRICT #1 a/cSW8320.3
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by JusticeFish
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Supervisor is hereby authorized to
transfer $40,248.72 from Water District #1 Savings account
to Water District #1 a/c SW8320.3 to cover voucher submitted
• for payment by C.O.Falter Construction Corp. (voucher #7).
Attorney Gardner reported he had looked over the bids opened
Bids
earlier this evening and found that the bid of William Coffin, Inc.
received
was not accompanied by a certificate of non -collusion. The bids of
for
E.H. Lang and D. L. Carter were proper as to sufficiencies and legalities.
insulation
Justice Eaton statedhe figured the cost of the three bids
West Rd.
received per resistance factor unit as follows:
Bldg.
D.L.Carter $241.00 per R unit
Wm. Coffin, Inc. $324.00 per R unit
E. H. Lang Roofing & Siding $280.00 per R unit
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A discussion followed as to whether or not enough money had
been budgeted to proceed with the insulation work as bid. Supervisor
Blatchley advised that he thought the anti -recession monies received
could be used for this purpose. The board concurred, that in view of
the present energy shortage, the insulation was necessary to conserve
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energy. They felt that the anti -recession monies should be used
for this purpose if possible. Supervisor Blatchley said he would
check into it further. -
Awarding of RESOLUTION #33: AWARDING OF BID TO D.L.CARTER FOR THE FURNISHING
bid for & INSTALLATION OF INSULATION TO CEILING OF GENERAL.MUNICIPAL
insulation BUILDING -WEST RD.
West Rd.Bldg. Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS: pursuant to Resolution #24 for the year 1977,
sealed bids were solicited for the furnishing and
installation of insulation to the ceiling of the General
Municipal Building, West Rd., in accordance with the
specifications set forth in the information to bidders, and •
WHEREAS, three sealed bids were received and opened and
read aloud by the Town Clerk, and
WHEREAS, it was determined that D. L. Carter submitted the
lowest bid per resistance factor unit,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
does hereby award the bid to D. L. Carter for the furnishing
and installation of insulation to the ceiling of the
General Municipal building in the amount of $6,560.00
Solicit Bids RESOLUTION #34: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING
new Brockway truck & DELIVERY OF ONE NEW BROOKWAY , TWO AXLE HEAVY DUTY DUMP TRUCK
snow -plow comb. SNOW PLOW COMBINATION
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized and directed to advertise for sealed bids for the
furnishing and delivery of one new and unused Brockway, two
axle, heavy duty dump truck -snow plow combination, in
accordance with the specifications and terms set forth in the
information to bidde:ps,and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sealed bids received will be
opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk at 8:00 p.m. on
February 16, 1977 at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd.,Cortlandville,N.Y.
Solicit Bids RESOLUTION #35. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE FURNISHING
Paver & DELIVERY OF ONE NEW & UNUSED HYDRAULICALLY CONTROLLED TOWED PAVER
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized and directed to advertise for sealed bids for the
furnishing and delivery of one new and unused, hydraulically
controlled towed paver, in accordance with the specifications •
set forth in the information to bidders, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sealed bids received will be
opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk at 8:00 p.m. on
March 2, 1977 at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, N.Y.
Re.
Sewer Service Justice Eaton inquired if a contract had been negotiated, as yet,
contract for between the Town of Cortlandville and Mrs. Goddard per authorization
Mrs.Goddard given in resolution #148, adopted 12/29/76. Attorney Gardner advised
that. the contract was presently being negotiated but was not finalized
as yet.
Justice Eaton said he had hired Mrs. Edna Puzo as general clerk
after Mrs. Partricia Barber went to work in the town clerk's office
on January 20, 1977 and that she was working out very satisfactorily,
and that he would like her employment to continue on a 90 day trial
basis, in this capacity.
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RESOLUTION #36: APPROVAL OF HIRING OF EDNA PUZO AS GENERAL CLERK FOR Approval
THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE of Edna
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish Puzo as
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. General clk.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That approval is hereby given for the
employment of Mrs. Edna Puzo as general clerk for the
Town of Cortlandville on a 90 day trial basis, at
an annual salary of $5200.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That after the 90 day trial period,
Mrs. Puzo's position will be evaluated and if proven
® satisfactory, the terms of her employment will be permanent
and her salary increased to $5500.00 per year.
RESOLUTION #37: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS Authorizatia
Motion by 0ouncilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton. to pay audited
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman bills
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED,THAT audited bills be ordered paid as
follows:
General Fund Claims #21-74 $9,006.53
Water District #1 Claims #7-13 43,626.50
Water District #2 Claim #2 26.00
Water District #3 Claim #6 & 7 286.00
Sewer District #1 Claim #2 & 3 7,356.74
Highway Fund Claims #7-32 5,384.15
TOTAL $65,685.92
There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Fish,
seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:17 p.m..
Res ectfull y submitted
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TOWN CLERK
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SAAIDfONS GONIAIUNIGATIONS. ING.
P. o. Box 5728
DALLAS. TEXAS 75222
January 25, 1977
John J. Gardner, Esquire
206 State Grange Building
100 Grange Place
Cortland, New Y ork 13045
Dear Counsellor:
This is in reply to your letter of January 21, 1977, concern-
ing the extension of cable television to the residents of Hoxie's
Gorge.
We did represent that we would extend service to Hoxie's Gorge
in conjunction with the passing of a renewal franchise which in-
corporated an increase in rates of 50� per month. In this con-
nection we have extended the cable television service to Hoxie's
Gorge. There do remain five homes which were scheduled to be
completed this past two weeks. Weather being what it has been
caused us not to be able to finish the work.- In fact, the con-
struction crew left because it was unable to work.
As soon as the weather permits and we can get the construction
crew into the area, the extension will be completed. For the
reason stated, construction cannot be done immediately, but will
be done as soon as it is feasible.
We are aware of the requests. We want the job completed. It
will be done as soon as it is possible for us to do it.
I trust this letter answers your questions; however, should you
have any additional concerns, please call me collect.
Sincerely,
William B. Strange, Jr.
Vice President
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cc: Mrs. Helen Amdur
Kay Feinstein
Gene Mironti
403 SOUTH
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Mr. William B. Strange,
Vice President
Corporate Development
Sammons Communications,
403 S. Akkard
Suite 708
Dallas, Texas 75202
Dear Mr. Strange°
At the regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cort-
landville, held on January 19, 1977, I was instructed to write you
and advise you that complaints have been made concerning your opera-
tion of your cable T. V. franchise in the Town of Cortlan dville.
JOHN J. GARDNER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
200 STATE GRANGE BUILDING
100 GRANGE PLACE
CORTLAND, NEW YORK 18045
AREA CODE 007-953.ROSL
January 21, 1977
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Inc.
You appeared before the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville,
at the public hearing on October 15, 1975, with respect to an increase
which was to be paid by .your local customers, and you stated that you
would extend .your facilities and make them available to all of the
residents of the area known as Hoxie's Gorge. Robert P. Blatchley,
Supervisor of the Town,later received a letter from Kathleen Feinstein,
.your Cortland Manager, in which she stated that if the rate increase
was granted by the Town Board, that your company would extend its
facilities to all the residents of'Hoxie's Gorge. Fourteen months have
expired and there are still at least five properties which are not being
served by .your company, because your lines have not been extended to
these properties which are owned by the following:
1. Robert Edmond
2. David Reardon
3. Stanley Robbins
4. Benjamin Sprouse
5. Albert Denbeck
Please make some arrangements immediately to comply with the
requestn of these five property owners and extend your lines and
services to their homes.
V r t lyy®ur
ohn J. Gamer
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