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The second regular 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: Justice,Donald Eaton;
Justice,Ronald Fish; Councilman, Ray Miller. Councilman,Sherman '
Griswold was absent as he was still on vacation. Others present were:
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town
Engineer, William Rowell; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler;
Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Bookkeeper, Lena Warren; news reporter,
Skip Chapman; and several residents of the town.
Reading of the minutes of the previous town board meeting was
dispensed with as all board members had reviewed copies of the minutes
prior to tonight's meeting. Justice Fish noted one correction. Page 2
® of the minutes (pg. 174 of the minute book) should read "Mr. Ed Stiles
showed some concern for property he owns on Luker Rd.". Motion was
made by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton that the minutes be
approved as corrected. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
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An informal policy was set by the town board to prohibit smoking NO SMOKING
during the town board meetings. AT MEETING
NOTIFICATION
Town Cler/;,Christine Canestaro, read a notification she had OF ACCIDENT
received from National Grange Mutual Insurance Co. stating the CLAIM PAID
claim #06-F-5715 for property damage had been paid by their company JOS. & PATRIC,
to Joseph & Patricia Little in the amount of $4.21.90. Highway Supt., LITTLE
Carl Eaton advised that this was in satisfaction of a claim resulting
from an accident which occurred on January 22, 1977 with the town
snow plow. 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.
Mrs. Canestaro read a report she had received from County Treasurer,
Walter Spencer, Jr., regarding monies paid by him to Supervisor Blatchley
as follows: Dog Tax $ 1,526.70 CO. TRES.REPORT
Sales Tax 83,330.91 OF MONIES PAID
Mortgage Tax 25,161.42 TO TOWN SUPERVISO;
Equipment Rental 612.33 1976
TOTAL $110,631.36
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish that the
report be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish,
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Justice Eaton made the following report on the activities of his
office during the month of February, 1977: JUSTICE REPORT
FEBRUARY
197 cases completed
$3,526.00 paid to the State Comptroller in fines and forfeitures
$3,455.00 being held in pending cases
Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller that
the report be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish,
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Blatchley read his report on the financial status of
the town as of 2/28/77 as follows:
General Fund Balance $196,663.04
Federal Revenue Sharing Bal. 33,035.65
Water Dist.#1 Balance
64,054.4.8
Water Dist.#2 Balance
1,196.57
Water Dist.#3 Balance
6,617.88
Sewer Dist.#1 Balance
33,327.26
Highway Fund Balance
241,099.58
comprised of:
Repairs & Improvements
$ 98,252.11
Bridges
7,601.16
Machinery
93,903.08
Snow Removal & Misc.
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419343.23
SUPERVISOR
FINANCIAL REPORT
FEBRUARY
Total $575, 994.4.6
Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton to
receive and file the report. Votes: Justice Eaton,aye; Justice Fish,aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye— Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION #48: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR BLATCHLEY TO ATTEND
SUPERVISORS & COUNTY LEGISLATORS REGIONAL CONFERENCE
AUTHORIZATION Motion by: Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller
SUPERVISOR
ATTEND Votes; Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
CONFERENCE Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Supervisor Blatchley is hereby authorized
to attend the supervisors and county legislators regional
conference being held at the Sheraton Inn, Ithaca, N.Y. on
3/31/77, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses be
reimbursed subject to audit by the town board.
COUNTY Supervisor Blatchley advised that he had replied to the
INTERIM County Planning Board's request concerning differences in the
LAND USE town land use plan as prepared by the county planning department
PLAN verses the one prepared by the Town of Cortlandville planning Board.
There was a list of 22 di*rences pointed out in the letter, he said.
COUNTY PLANNING Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that the county planning
BOARD REQUEST department had submitted a bill for $1,005.00 for work they had
FOR PAYMENT completed on the 701 project and that he would pay it according to
TOWN LAND the agreement made 7/16/75, resolution #115. This is for the land
DEVELOPMENT development study completed in 1976. He advised that an additional
PLAN charge of approximately $1,000.00 will be charged for any further
maps made. This is due to changes made on the county plan by the
town planning board.
REPORT ON Justice Eaton reported he had examined the roof of the municipal
REPAIRS building on West Rd. and found that it was cracking in several places.
NEEDED TO He recommended that it be coated with an asbestos, aluminized fibrated
ROOF coating. The board asked him to obtain quotes on this project and
MUNIC.BLDG. present them at the next board meeting.
WEST RD .
REQUEST FOR
Mrs. Allen of Allen Dr. requested that a stop or yield sign
Yield SIGN
be installed where the three roads come together at the end of
ALLEN DR.
Allen Dr. where the new Woodridge subdivision is proposed to be
developed. High ay Supt., Carl Eaton, said the town would erect such
a sign, if it in town property.
ALLEN DR.
Mrs. .Greene, also of Allen Dr. wished to know if a proposed fire
EXT. ACCESS
access road was legally necessary since the developer did -not wish to
RD. DISCUSSED
construct the road if it was not necessary. The residents, she said,
were concerned that a proposed wooden barricade would not be sufficient
to prevent traffic entering Allen Dr. from Holiday Dr. through the
proposed Allen Dr. Extension. Attorney Gardner advised her that the
recommendation for this easement for emergency vehicles was made by the
Cortland County Planning Board and that it will be the final decision
of the Town of Cortlandville Planning Board whether or not this
easement will be required.
Mrs. Allen wished to know if the residents of Allen Dr. will be
SEWER HOOK -up
required to hook up to the sewer system which will service the proposed
ALLEN DR.
new development. Engineer, William Rowell explained that the
DISCUSSED
residents of Allen Dr. were not presently in the sewer district and
therefore would not be required to hook up to the system. The system
for the proposed development, he said, will be constructed with an
8" line, as required by the State Health Dept. This will supply an
adequate capacity if,at some future date, the residents of Allen Dr.
petition for an extension of the sewer district. However, the pump
station to be installed by the developer may or may not be adequate
to serve an extension to the district, he said.
REPAIRS TO
Mrs. Allen said another concern of the residents of Allen Dr. was
ALLEN DR.
whether the road will be repaired if there is damage done to it because
DURING CONST.
of the heavy equipment which will be using the raod for the proposed
OF NEW DEVELOP.
new development. She was assured that the town highway dept. would
DISCUSSED
make the necessary repairs.
COMPLAINT RE
Mr. Clarence Homer complained that every time there is a heavy
PONDING OF
rainfall, a large puddle of water accumulates in front of his property
WATER-DELAWARE
on 42 & 44 Delaware Ave. Highway Supt. , Carl Eaton will check this out.
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The bookkeepers salary was discussed. Supervisor Blatchley
advised that Mrs. Lena Warren was doing an excellent job and recommended
that her salary be increased to $4,000. He said anti recession monies INCREASE
can be used for this purpose. BOOKKEEPERS
SALARY
RESOLUTION #49: AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE BOOKKEEPER, LENA WARREN'S
SALARY
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votesa Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED, That Bookkeeper, Lena Warren's salary be
increased $1,000.00 to make an annual salary for this position
® of $4,000.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this increase be appropriated from
anti recession funds.
Mr. Edward Brown of Terrace Rd. compal ined of the junk cars JUNK CARS
stored on the property of the Cortland Foreign Motors. The matter was COMPLAINT
turned over to Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler for investigation.
An informational period was held to discuss the proposed sewer
construction project on Terrace Rd., McLean Rd., Pleasantview Dr. and
Munson Ave. Several residents of the area were present. TERRACE RD
Engineer, William Rowell advised that the project had been AREA
proposed for the protection of the water supply wells from any SEWER
possible contamination from the septic systems in the area. This CONSTRUCTIC
danger is not immediate but should be guarded against. He said if DISCUSSION
contamination does occur, it will be too late and the wells will have
to be abandoned. He urged that the residents accept the proposed
project and bids be obtained as soon as possible. The proposed
facility, he said, was designed to minimize costs. Therefore,
construction of the facility will be considerably ,off ,the pavement along the
south side of McLean Rd., due to the water and gas lines on the
south side of McLean Rd.. This will require permanent easements in TERR.RD
the area involved. On the side streets, the facility will be constructed SEWERS
in the right-of-way al the osite side of the street from the DESIGN &
existing water lines. asEmeno will be needed in these areas for
COST
trenching . Temporary easements will be required in most areas for
construction purposes. These temporary easements will be for a
period of 2 years. Laterals will be provided to the curb for each
house. Installation from the curb to the house will be the responsibility
of the home owner. Estimated cost of the project is $90,000. Projected
cost to home owner is approximately $101.00 as described at the
town board meeting 2/16/77. This cost was discussed in great detail.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from Engineer,
William Rowell. A copy of the letter is attached to and made a part
of these minutes. Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by TERR.RD.
Justice Fish that the letter be received and filed. Votes: Justice SEWERS
Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Coucilman Miller, aye; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
® Some of the residents wished to know if they could use plastic
pipes as it would be less costly than the cast iron pipes required by
the towh's sewer ordinance. They were advised this could not be done
unless the ordinance was amended. Residents were also concerned with
what should be done with their septic systems after the sewers were
installed. Mr. Rowell advised them that this will be a home owners
responsibility. He suggested that if they had a steel tank, they
either fill it with gravel or remove it. If the tank was conrete,
there would not be a probable chance of collapse and the home owner
could remove it if he wished or leave it.
Mrs. Bennett inquired regarding the easement needed on her
property. Attorney Gardner advised that a 25' easement from the south
edge of the McLean Rd. would be required; 15' from the edge of the
road would be a permanent easement and the remaining 10' would be
a temporary easement. She asked if trees, shrubs, lawns and driveways
damaged would be replaced. Attorney Gardner advised that the
easements were written so that these items were substantially covered.
CONST.
MATERIAL
DISCUSSED
EASEMENTS
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Some discussion was had on whether or not one had to be a
PLUMBERS
licensed plumber to install the sewer service from the curb
DISCUSSED
to the house. It was determined by the town board that the
ordinance did not specifically state that the person had to be
a licensed plumber. However Article IV, Section 401 of the
ordinance provides that no unauthorized person can perform this
work without first obtaining a permit from the superintendent
to do so. Section 415 provides that "any plumber wishing to
be recognized as competent by Sewer District #1, shall file in
the office of the town clerk his application in writing giving
the name of his firm, its place of business and ask to be
permitted to perform work in connection with said Sewer District #1."
Mr. Becker of Pleasantview Dr. said he had just installed
TIME PERIOD
a new septic system and wanted to know how long he would have
FOR HOOK UP
before he was mandated to hook up to the new sewer system.
Engineer, William Rowell advised this will have to be determined
by the town board.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction of lines were discussed relative to slope of
DESIGN
pipes, placement of pipes -inside or outside of house, constructions
materials to be used, wye's, etc. Engineer Rowell advised that in
answer to a previous question , adjoining property owners will not
be permitted to use one sewer lateral and then wye off in back of
the houses.
DAMAGES TO Mr. Bogart wished to know if the root system of his trees
ROOT SYSTEMS were damaged and the trees died after a period of time (1 yr. or so),
OF TREES would they be replaced. Mr. Rowell assured him that the facility
was designed, as much as possible, to avoid the trees.
HAND VOTE OF Supervisor Blatchley took a hand vote of the residents present
RESIDENTS which comprised approximately 50% of the residents of the area.
PRESENT Everyone present was in favor of construction of the proposed
sewers.
RESOLUTION#50: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR
AUTHORIZATION CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS ON TERRACE RD., MC LEAN RD.,
TO GO TO BID PLEASANTVIEW DR. AND MUNSON AVE.
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the town clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to advertise for sealed bids for the furnishing,
delivery and installing, complete, approximately 3000 feet of
eight inch sewer line in Sewer District #1, Town of Cortlandville
on Terrace Rd., McLean Rd., Pleasantview Dr., and Munson Ave.
in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by Rowell
and Associates, P.C., Surveyors, Planners & Engineers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sealed bids received will be
opened at 8:00 P.M. on April 20, 1977 at the town hall, 15
Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, New York.
PYRAMID MALL
FINANCING FOR Regarding financing for Pyramid Mall water facilities, Supervisor
TAKE OVER OF Blatchley advised that a state law permits the private sale of
WATER municipal bonds of less than $100,000.00 to local financing institutions.
FACILITIES He read a proposed letter he had written inviting local banks to bid
on the sale of these bonds. The letter stated that the bonds should
bear a minimum term of 20 years and a maximum rate of interest of 6%.
Bid to be opened April 6, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. at the town hall with the
town board reserving the right to reject all bids. A discussion
followed. A resolution was not made on this matter. However, the
board concluded that the letter should be sent but.: that the letter
should request a minimum rate of interest rather than stating the
maximum interest figure.
SEWER PROJECT Justice Eaton'stated.he felt the sewer bonds should be sold
FINANCING locally this year as this would possibly prove least expensive to the
DISCUSSED local residents. Engineer Rowell advised that the sale of these
bonds is limited to $100,000.00 per year. Therefore sale of bonds
for Pyramid Mall financing and Sewer District #1 financing could not
both be done in the same year. He said there are provisions under
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the -sewer program for bond anticipation notes and suggested
this route be taken for this year. The actual sewer bond
sale, he said, could be held next year.
Justice Eaton said he still felt the local residents should
be given the priority of the local bond sale this year.
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:38 p.m..
Respectfully submi
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TOWN CLERK
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SEWER PROJECT
FINANCING
DISCUSSION
ROWELL
AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Surveyors • Planners • Engineers
Forth Star Bldg., Northern Lights Circle, North Syracuse, N. Y. 13212 Tel. (315) 455-5973
March 3.6 , 1977
Mr. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor
and Town Board
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York 13045
Re: McLean Road Sewer Project
Gentlemen:
We have obtained approval from the Cortland County Department
of Health for plans previously sent to them regarding the
8-inch sanitary sewers in the McLean Road area. A copy of
` the letter of approval is attached.
I advised at one of the earlier meetings that we have received
this letter_ of approval and at that time suggested that the
Town consider advertisement for the work involved so that we
could hopefully obtain the benefits of the construction season
and obtain a lower price for installation of the utilities.
If the project is delayed until the contractors have programmed
their summer work then we may expect that they will bid higher
for the project involved. We realize that the easements have
not vet been obtained but believe that it is possible before
it is necessary to award a contract and, if necessary, some
minor changes can be taken care of through change orders if
easements are difficult to obtain.
We wish to advise that the plans and specifications are ready
to go out for bid when we are authorized by the Town Board,
that we have obtained approval from the County Health Depart-
ment for the work, and that we have completed all of the work
requested by us to date on obtaining the necessary easements.
Please let us know when you wish to advertise and what date you
desire for the bid opening.
Sincerely,
William H. Rowell, P.E.
President
WHRfbr
Encl.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
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CORTLsiND G UNTY
DEPARTME:r•1T OF HEALTH
COURT HOUSE
CORTLAND NEW YORK 13045
TELEPHONE: 756-9931
17 February 1977
Mr. William H. Rowell
Powell and Associates
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7o`: Syracuse, New Yor}, i3212
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Re_ McLean Road Area 0" Sanitary Sewers
Dear Mr.. Rowell:
After review of the above -mentioned plans, we hereby grant
approval under the provision that construction be monitored by the
Uuidance of a licensed professional engineer.
Your attention is also directed to the necessity of strict ad-
,27'ence to the sewer -water crossing separation requirements as out-
irled by the New York State lfea.lth Department ir. Maival Recom=
npi,'-ed Standards for Water Works.
Hwc kh
Mr. Wayne Huntley
Ne-w York State Llepax Eme nt
cr; ronmental Conservation
ElLvood Davis Road.
Syracuse, N.Y.13202
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Very tru_'y iours,
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H yne W. Smith
Junior Piublic Health Engineer
James V Feuss, P.E.
Director of Public• Health