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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-1977183 Wednesday, April 6, 1977 7:30 p.m. Pg.1 C� • I The first 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, Sherman Griswold; Councilman, Ray Miller. Others present were: Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town High- way Supt., Carl Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Zoning Enforce- ment Officer, Don Fowler; Legislator, Henry Wadsworth; Fire Chief, Homer Fire Dept., Bruce Moss; Mr. Kenneth Hodges; Skip Chapman, news reporter 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 tonights meeting. Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold that the minutes be approved as written. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. A petition requesting a lower speed limit on Lime Hollow Rd. Petition for and Stupke Rd. was presented by Robert Moore of Pheasant Run and lower speed read by the town clerk. The petition was signed by 28 residents limit on of the area. Mr. Moore stated that the Lime Hollow Rd. and Stupke Lime Hollow Rd Rd. intersection was very dangerous due to the poor visability at Stupke Rd. this intersection from both o d H f l th 4- 1 e ee s as ower speed limit on these two roads may help to prevent accidents. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton to receive and file the petition.. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #51: REQUEST FOR LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON LIME HOLLOW AND STUPKE RDS. Request to Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman }filler. D.O.T. FOR Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman lower speed Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor limit on Lime Blatchley, aye; Hollow Rd. & Adopted. Stupke Rd. WHEREAS, A petition has been received by the town board, requesting a lower speed limit on Lime Hollow Rd. and Stupke Rd., and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does agree that the interesection of Lime Hollow Rd. and Stupke Rd. is dangerous and that a lower maximum speed limit on these two roads should be imposed, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the town clerk is hereby directed to request the New York State Dept. of Transportation, pursuant to Sec. 1622.1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, to establish a lower maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on Stupke Rd. between McLean Rd. and Lime Hollow Rd. and on Lime Hollow Rd. between Gracie Rd. and New York State Rte.281. Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler gave his report for the month of March regarding building permits issued. A copy of the report is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Legislator, Henry Wadsworth advised that the impact notices Impact regarding the re-evaluation of property assessments will be mailed notices out on April 15th. Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported that he had contacted Brockway Motor Co., Elmira regarding the Brockway truck ordered on Feb. 16, 1977 (Resolution #42�' Production of this new truck cannot be completed as the Brockway factory has closed down all manufacturing operations. The Elmira dealer offered the town a new 1976 model,which meets all the Jq9n specifications for the 1977 model, at a reduced price. The cost of the 1977 truck was $38,250 and the 1976 truck is $36,500, a decrease of $1750.00. He was assured that parts will be available for this truck for a period of at least 10 years. Brockway Motor Truck discussion T ,8 184• Wednesday, April 6, 1977 pg. 2 Authorization to purchase 1976 Brockway truck -snow plow combination RESOLUTION #52: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE NEW 1976 BROCKWAY TRUCK IN LIEU OF THE 1977 BROCKWAY TRUCK ORDERED_ Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. WHEREAS, A bid was awarded to Brockway Motor Trucks, Elmira, N.Y., on February 16, 1977 (Resolution #42) , for the furnishing and delivery of one new and unused Brockway, two axle, heavy duty dump truck, snow plow combination for the net delivered price of $38,250, and WHEREAS, the Brockway Motor Truck factory has closed down all manufacturing and therefore the 1977 model Brockway truck ordered has not been manufactured, and WHEREAS, Brockway Motor Trucks, Elmira, N.Y. (the successful bidder on the 1977 model truck) has offered the Town of Cortlandville a new and unused 1976 model Brockway truck which meets all the specifications with the exception of the year model date, of the 1977 Brockway truck ordered, at a reduced price, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town.Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby authorize the Supt. of Highways, Carl Eaton to purchase the 1976 model new and unused Brockway two axle, heavy duty dump truck, snow plow combination for the net delivered price of $36,500. Fire Chief's Homer Fire Dept. Chief, Bruce Moss gave his annual report for the annual report year 4/l/76-3/31/77. A copy of this report is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, that the report be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. Mr. Edward Stiles inquired as to what the procedure is to deed Sylvan Way Sylvan Way to the town so that Mike Arnold, who purchased property Sub -division on Sylvan Way can proceed with his building plans. Engineer,William Rowell advised him that the road has to be brought up to specifications relative to grade, fill and surface. Since a period of time has to elapse before paving of the road can be accomplished, a performance bond in the amount of $2,000 must be given to the town to be held in escrow until the paving of the road is completed, inspected by the town highway suet. and the town engineer, and accepted by the town board. Attorney Gardner advised that a one lot sub -division has been approved by the town planning board subject to the attorney's approval of the deed for the street and the turn around and subject to the delivery of a performance bond to the town of $2,000. The town clerk advised that she has not, as yet, received any fees for this sub -division or any papers relative thereto. The sub- division ordinance calls for a $25.00 preliminary filing fee plus $5.00 for each lot. The application for this sub -division was not made through the town clerk as called for in the sub -division ordinance. Application was made to the town planning board. R.Fragnoli Justice Eaton inquired if Robert Fragnoli had installed a water meter water meter at his property on Tompkins St. per the policy adopted by the town board on 12/1/76, resolution #136. The town clerk advised that the meter had not been picked up as yet. Supervisor Blatchley said he would check on this matter. Private sale Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that he had invited of Municipal the First National Bank of Cortland, the Homer National Bank and bonds the Marine Midland Bank, Cortland to bid on the private sale of municipal bonds for the funding of the Pyramid Properties water facilities. Homer National Bank and Marine Midland Bank declined to bid, he said. The bid received.from the First National Bank of Cortland was opened by the town clerk and read aloud as follows: 1 • 0 Wednesday, April 6, 1977 Pg• 3 185 Mr. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor Town of Cortlandville 15 Terrace Road Cortland, New York 13045 Dear Mr. Blatchley, The First National Bank of Cortland submits the following bid for $97,000, (ninety-seven thousand) Town of Cortlandville, County of Cortland bonds. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and the principal shall be payable at 1/20th each year. • We hereby agree to accept delivery of and make payment for said bonds on April 7th, or as soon thereafter as such bonds are ready for delivery against payment. The bid is subject to their legality and the opinion of our attorneys. 1 • Very truly yours, T.V. Miller, Exec. V-P & Cashier Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish to receive and file the bid. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. First National Bank bid on private sale of municipal bonds Justice Eaton stated he felt the residents in the proposed sewer construction area should be given the preference of local bond interest bonding if the interest rate was thought to be less expensive rates then bonding through a bonding agency in New York City. A discussed discussion followed regarding this method of bonding. Attorney Gardner explained that, under the law, a municipality can only borrow up to $100,000 in one year through a private sale of bonds. Justice Fish inquired if the interest rate would be less if the money was borrowed through a bonding company in New York City. bond interest Attorney Gardner explained that each municipality is given a rates discusses rating in accordance with the maturity date of the bonds. The longer the issue, the higher the rating. Mr. Rowell explained that Mr. McNeil of Pyramid Mall had indicated, in one of their meetings, that if the local bonding was available, they would like to proceed under this program with a maximum rate of interest at 6%. Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton Attorney to that the town attorney check out the bonding details with the First National Bank of Cortland also check with the Dept. of check bonding details Audit and Control regarding the length of issue of the bonds-. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. FISHER AVE. DRAINAGE: Supervisor Blatchley advised he had called Mr. Tom Pitts of the Agricultural':Stablization Conservation Committee regarding the Fisher Ave. drainage problem. Mr. Pitts advised him that his committee will be.looking at the problem about the middle of April and will notify him when they will be there. Fisher Ave Drainage TERRACE ROAD SEWERS: Engineer,William Rowell reported that, at the Terrace Rd. present time, there are eight sets of drawings and specifications Sewers out to prospective bidders on the.proposed project. Attorney Gardner was directed to obtain detail information regarding bond anticipation notes for the proposed sewer project. Justice Fish stated, since the last meeting he had made a study plastic on the use of plastic pipe vs cast iron pipes /,called for in the town ordinance. In view of this study, he feels that the town board pipes should consider amending the ordinance to permit the use of plastic pipes. He said the use of plastic pipe has been approved by the discussed County Health Dept.. Local plumbers, with whom he had spoken, praised its use,, The Village of Marathon,he said, has used the 186 Wednesday, April 6, 1977 Pg. 4- plastic plastic pipes in its new sewer system. He introduced Kenneth Hodges, a former pipe salesman, whom he had invited to discuss pipes the qualities of the plastic pipes. Mr. Hodges explained that discussion if the plastic pipe was properly installed, it would be as durable as cast iron pipes and less expensive. He emphasized that proper installation was an important point in the use of plastic pipes. He said that plastic pipes have been used very extensively in Europe and in the southern United States. Mr. Rowell stated he had no objection to the use of the plastic pipe but that he was concerned with the actual method of construction. In the experience he has had with the use of plastic pipes, problems have arisen because of improper installation. If the plastic pipe is to be used, he said, it would demand close supervision and inspection by the town and himself. Specifications for the proposed sewer system call for cast iron pipes. Mr. Rowell recommended that if the home owners wished to use the plastic pipes from the curb to the house, the present ordinance will have to be amended. Mr. Rowell advised the cost of various pipes as follows: 4" PVC (Plastic) $'.7,6 per ft. 4" Asbestos Cement 1.40 " 4" Cast iron -standard 1.82 " if " -heavy duty 2.66 " RESOLUTION #53%AUTHORIZATION FOR ENGINEER, WILLIAM ROWELL TO Authorization PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1960 TOWN OF Engineer to CORTLANDVILLE SEWER ORDINANCE prepare Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton amendment to Votes: Justice Eaton, aye, Justice Fish, aye, Councilman, sewer ordinance Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor to permit Blatchley, aye. use of plastic Adopted. pipes, BE IT RESOLVED, That Town Engineer, William Rowell is hereby authorized and directed to review the present 1960 Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance and prepare an amendment thereto which will include specifications for the use of PVC (plastic) sewer pipes. Terrace Rd.Sewers Discussion Mr. Brooks of Pleasantview Dr. asked what procedure he should follow to have his plumber accepted by the Town as qualified Plumbers to do the installation of his sewer. He was advised to have the plumber write a letter to the town board stating his qualifications and experience and asking that he be recognized as qualified to do the work, pursuant to Section 4.15 of the 1960 Town of Cortlandville Sewer Ordinance. Mr. Kenneth Bennett of McLean Rd. asked if the town would trees assume responsibility if his birch tree was injured or killed because of the sewer construction. He said the tree was appraised at $1,000 two years ago. Mr. Rowell advised him to file a bona fide appraisal with the town. municipal Justice Eaton reported he had received one quote on the bldg. roof resurfacing of the municipal building roof and hoped to have more resurfacing for the next meeting. RESOLUTION #54•: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS - Pay bills Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by justice Eaton Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley,aye. Adopted. 1 1 i� General Fund Claims #115-165 $17,531.51 Water District #1 Claims #26-36 1, 629.89 Water District #2 Claim #4 297,44 Water District #3 Claim #4 295.20 Sewer District #1 Claims #4-7 2,098.95 Highway Fund Claims #53-89 14,302.12 $36,155.11 There being no further business; upon motion of Ju tice Fish sstc$nded�bMy.Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned 0 r RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,/•-�==� �' S" A i lu - C.) C.,xy ICY 711 .1 A� i�y A� 'ZY -1 /7'/ aS I r /,f7 a 1c, - Crd daAVI ILCL-6 t-I P III V� Li `' � _��`/� }� 7r1 e 3.5D0.- E'oe j /•� '- L% /G o - '— - !� � GO _ % G'G •- - -- / OG - .J�O L�OO - -- -✓�f.J l om" HOMER FIRE DEPARTMENT F.D., Homer, New York 13077 N. I. April 1, 1977 THE ANNUAL ALARM REPORT OF THE HOMER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR APRIL 1, 1976 THRU MARCH 31, 1977 wi" House Fires Barn Fires Automatic Alarms Investigations Investigations W/ damage Rescuitator Calls Wire Calls Gas Flushes Malicious False Alarms Rescue Calls Searches Electrical Fires Garage Fire Grass Fires Car Fires Out Door Electrical Sign Trash Fires Chimneys Cleaned Car Accidents Dumpster Fire Chimney Fires Water in Cellars Intentional Burning Bus Fire Farm Tractor Fire Motorcycle Fire Vacant Building Front End Loader Fire Fire Place Fire Truck Fire Mutual Aid Calls Totals 0� 13 108,890.00 3 T124,o0:--.00 50 74 19 $ 2,125-00 5 5 24 3 6 $ 175-00 1 $ 500.00 4 18 $ 3,590-00 1 $ 1,000.00 5 $ 50-00 6 5 1 20 $ 800.00 19 2 100.00 25-00 50-00 $ 100.00 59000.00 50-00 50.00 16 313' $246,505-00 Total man hours consumed 9L "48.2 hours . Injuries by Homer Firemen 16 Smoke Inhalation by Homer Firemen - 9 Injuries or Smoke Inhalation by other Fireman on Mutual Aid - 3 Still Alarms - 161 General Alarms - 152 Fatalities - 2 Respectf ul-ly ,Submitted Bruce Moss Chief Homer Fire Department 4r I AOMAE* HOMER FIRE DEPARTMENT F.D., Homer, New York 13077 April 1, 1977 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE ANNUAL FIRE REPORT FOR APRIL 1® 1976 THRU MARCH 319 1977 NUD MI DOLLAR LOSS House Fires 5 199790-00 Barn Fires 2 60.000.00 Car Fires j.0 2000-00 Gas Flushes 1.2 Investigations 20 Investigations w/damage Q $ 19490.00 Chimneys Cleaned 3 Grass Fires Wire Calls Control Burns Automatic Alarms Rescuitator Calls 2 Car Accidents I Motorcycle Fire 1 $ 50-00 Vacant Building 11., $ 100.00 Out Door Electrical Sign 19000.00 Chi.aney Fires 50-00 Front End Loader F-"%.re s 59000-00 Water in Cellars TOTALS 4t $899680.00 Total Man Hours Consumed ® 3465.6 Number of Injuries Sustained by Firemen - 10 Fatalities - 0 Respee u-,Iy -S-4bmitted "Bruce oss Chief Homer Fire Department