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Wednesday April 20, 1977 7:30 P,M• Page l"'.' 187
The second regular town board meeting of the month was held at the
town hall, 15 Terrace Road, 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; Deputy Patricia Barber; Town Attorney, John
Gardner; Town Engineer William Rowell; Water Superintendent, Fred Walker;
Highway Superintendent; Carl Eaton; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler,
and several town residents.
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 Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller 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.
• Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro read a letter from the Homer
Central School, commending Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton on the
fine job done during the winter. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, Letter
seconded by Justice Eaton that the letter be received and filed and that from Homer
the town board extends their deep appreciation to Highway Superintendent
Carl Eaton and his'crew for a job well done, Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; High
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; School
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro read a letter from Brockway Motor
Trucks to all Brockway Customers regarding acquisition of service parts Letter
for Brockway Trucks. Customers were assured of continued service and
that all standard Brockway Warranties would be fully honored. Motion from Brockway
was made by Councilman Miller and seconded by Justice Eaton that the Motors
letter be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish,
aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley,
aye. Motion carried. A copy of this !letter is attached to and made a
part of these minutes.
Councilman Miller reported that he had received a complaint from
Mr. Ross Hall of Lamont Circle regarding tractor- trailer traffic on
Lamont Circle. Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler was asked to
investigate this matter.
Justice Fish reported that he had received a complaint that Myrl
Foster had moved some trailers from a lot on the Corner of Port Watson
Street to Tioughnioga Ave., a residential area. Zoning Enforcement
Officer, Don Fowler was asked to investigate this matter.
Justice Fish reported that Mrs. Fish would like to know how the
town board would like to have her act on the Interimland use plan. This Interim
matter will be coming before the County Board and Mrs. Fish wishes to Land Use
know the town board feelings on it. Justice Eaton suggested that the plan
Supervisor write a letter to each of the legislators expressing town board
feelings on the plan, explaining that the consensus of the town board being
that they do not agree with the County Plan and they will not accept the
plan until it conforms more to the needs of the Town of Cortlandville.
Supervisor Blatchley agreed to do this. Supervisor Blatchley informed the Public
board of a Public Hearing scheduled May 5th at 7:30 P.M. at the Cortland Hearing
Court House Auditorium concerning the InterimLand Use Plan and urged all
interested parties to attend.
• Justice Eaton gave the following report on the activities of his
office during the Month of 1977-
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394 cases completed
$7,274.00 paid to State Comptroller in fines & forfeitures
$3,245.00 being held in pending cases.
Justice Eaton
report
Highway Superintendent Carl Eaton reported that the request
for a lower speed limit on Lime Hollow Road and Stupke Road intersection
has been sent to the County.and that they have forwarded it to the
State.
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Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton reported that an 80' culvert on
Hobart Hill Road has caved in and should be replaced as soon as possible.
Mr. Eaton had asked the town Engineer William Rowell to inspect the culvert
and Mr. Rowell confirmed the urgency for replacement.
RESOLUTION #55: AUTHORIZATION FOR IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF AN 80' CULVERT
ON HOBART HILL ROAD.
Replacement of
80' culvert on
Hobart Hill
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold;
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED THAT whereas an emergency condition does exist, Highway
Superintendent, Carl Eaton is authorized to proceed with immediate replacement
of 80' culvert on Hobart Hill Road.
At 8:00 p.m. receiving of bids for construction of sewer facilities
on Terrace Road and McLean Road was offically closed. The Town Clerk
opened and read the following bids received:
Bids for
Sewer Job 1. Fred Compagni Construction Co., Inc.
Cortland, New York $78,330.00
2. Stan Payne Construction Co., Inc.
Apalachin, New York $71,020:00
3. Over & Under Pipeline, Inc.
Auburn, New York $135,963.90
4. LaFayette Pipeline, Inc.
Jamesville, New York 88,900.00
5. Finger Lakes Construction Co.
Ithaca, New York 82,480.00
6. F.W. Cunningham, Inc
Auburn, New York 84,908.00
The bids were turned over tb,-; the Town Engineer, William Rowell
and Town Attorney, John Gardner to examine for sufficiencies and
legalities.
Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report regarding the
financial status of the town as of March 31, 1977
SUPERVISOR General Fund Balance
$125,850.00
FINANCIAL Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Balance
33,035.65
REPORT- MARCH Water District #1 Balance
60,114.17
Water District #2 Balance
1,144.57
Water District #3 Balance
6,589.01
Sewer District #1 Balance
33,427.46
Highway Fund Balance
226,854.93
comprised of:
Repairs & Improvements
$96,556.76
Bridges
7,601.16
Machinery
84,347.15
Snow Removal
38,349.86
RESOLUTION #56 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO ATTEND PUBLIC MEETING
ON THE PREPARATION OF THE APALACHIAN REGIONAL PLAN ON APRIL 29, 1977
Supervisor AT BROOME COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK
to attend Motion made by Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Fish.
Meeting Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold,
aye; Councilman Miller, aye.
Adopted
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Supervisor Blatchley is hereby authorized to
attend Public Meeting at Broome County Government Building
Binghamton, N.Y. on April 29, 1977.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all necessary expenses incurred regarding
same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the town board.
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Supervisor Blatchley suggested that the town hall should set a policy
in regard to the closing of the building. It was decided that Justice Schedule
Eaton, Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro and Supervisor Blatchley would for closing
work on a schedule and present it to the board at the next regular meeting. town hall
Mr. Ross Hall of Lamont Circle attended the meeting in person to present,
to -.the town board, a complaint regarding tractor -trailer traffic on Lamont
Circle. Folic Co. Bread Supplies is using Lamont Circle, a residential area,
as a truck terminal. Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler has been asked
to investigate this situation.
Supervisor Blatchley presented a Notice of Public Hearing of the
New York State Assembly Environmental Conservation and Senate Conservation
Departments, to be held April 25-26-27 in the Legislative Office Building
Albany, New -York. Motion was made by Justice Eaton and seconded by
Councilman Griswold to receive and file the letter. Votess Justice Eaton,
aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Blatchley introduced Mr. Al Coburn of the State Conservation
Department who spoke on the State.Envirorm6ntal Quality Review Act. State
Environmental
The State Law requires the town board to adopt rules and procedures that Quality
take into consideration all actions taken by the board. Review Act
Type 1 List. This list must include items listed on State's type one list
plus any others that may have an impact on the environment of Cortland-
ville.
Type 2 Lists This list would include all ministerial actions, 1.6.
issuing a building permit - any actions that do not affect the
environment are exe�3pt from Environmental Quality Review Act.
Action should be taken by Town Board by June 1, 1977. It was decided
that town board members review the available literature, lists and
handbooks, prepare a resolution to be adopted at next scheduled town
board meeting.
Kenneth Andrews of Lamont Circle made a request that the town be responsible
for mowing the lawn at the recreation area at Lamont Circle. Christine
Canestaro suggested that funds for this be taken out of the budget that Maintenanc
is reserved for the recreation area. It was determined that Supervisor
Blatchley would contact Fran Tokar of the City of Cortland Recreation of rec. area
Commission to inquire about programs for youths. Perhaps it would be at Lamont Cr.
possible to hire a couple of teenagers to mow the ball -..:park.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from Homer Fire Department. Fire
Chief, Doug Staley requests that something be done about heating status
of the municipal building. Re:
Motion made by Councilman Miller to receive and file the letter,
seconded by Councilman Griswold. Votess Justice Eaton, aye; Justice
:Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye. Motion Carried. . Justice Eaton was asked to study
installation of new heating system and report back to the town board.
Town of Cortlandville Planning j3oard would like to have a map printed
of Land Use Plan. They have estimated that 400 to 500 copies can be
printed for about $1,000.00. Supervisor Blatchley has inquired about
using anti -recession funds to pay for the printing of such a map.
It was determined that further discussion of this map be done after
a map has been approved by the planning board.
Letter from
Homer Firemen
Heating statu
in Municipal
Building
Land use
Map.
Supervisor Blatchley has suggested that some thought be given to Individual Risk
Individual Risk Insurance. It was determined that -Warren Barth be Insurance
contacted and asked to come to a town board meeting aril explain -the
details of such insurance.
Town Attorney, John Gardner read proposed resolution regarding
Water District'#4. He advised that the First National Bank of Cortland
will loan money on Serial Bond Issue at 6% over a period of 20 years.
Department of Audit and Control approved change in maturity date from
30 to 20 years.
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RESOLUTION #57 BOND RESOLUTION OF APRIL 20, 1977, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
i90 AND SALE OF SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, CORTLAND COUNTY,
NEW YORK. IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,000.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM FOR WATER DISTRICT N0. 4 OF SAID TOWN.
This resolution was offered by Justice Ronald Fish who moved its adoption,
seconded by Councilman, Sherman Griswold.
Bond Resolution BE IT RESOLVED, this 20th day of April, 1977, by the Town Board of the
Water Dist. Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, as follows:
#4 Section 1. For the object and purpose of acquiring a water supply system
for Water District No. 4 of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County,
New York, and to provide funds to defray the cost theregf, $9 000.00 serial
bonds of the Town of Cortlandville, to be of the terms, form a ci contents
hereinafter provided for, shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
Section 2. $97,000.00 is estimated as the maximum cost of the object or
purpose for which such serial bonds are to be issued, to wit: the acquisition
of a water supply system for said water district.
Section 3. The plan for the financing of such object or purpose, consists
of the issuance of serial bonds of said Town in the principal sum of $97,000.00,
thereby providing such sum toward the maximum estimated cost of such object or
purpose.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness
of the aforesaid object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Fihance Law.
Section 5. The proposed maturity of the serial bonds hereby authorized
will be in excess of five years.
Section 6. The said $97,000.00 in serial bonds shall be a statutory
installment bond issued pursuant to Section 62.10 of the Local Finance Law of
the denomination of $97,000.00, dated May lst, 1977, maturing in twenty (20)
equal annual installments of Four Thousand Eight'Hundred Fifty Dollars
($4,850.00) on the 1st day of May in the years 1978 to 1997, inclusive, and
shall bear interest on the unpaid principal balance of such principal sum at a
rate not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum, to be paid semi-annually on
the 1st days of May and November, in each year from the date of said bond until
it matures. That said bonds shall be signed in the name of the Supervisor of the
Town, and sealed with the corporate seal of the Town, and shall be attested by
the Town Clerk, and both principal of and interest of said bond shall be
payable in lawful money of the United States of America at First National Bank
of Cortland, at Cortland, New York.
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Section 7. The faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledged to the
payment of the principal of said bonds and interest thereon when due. Such
bonds are to be payable from amounts which shall annually be levied on all the
taxable real property in Water District No. 4 of the Town.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately, The question
of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call,
which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Robert P. Blatchley voting aye
Town Justice Donald F. Eaton voting aye
Town Justice Ronald J. Fish voting aye
Councilman Sherman 0. Griswold voting aye
Councilman Ray E. Miller voting aye
The resolution was.thereupon declared duly adopted. is
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro reported that Mrs. Natoli, of Homestead Road
Complaint had complained about excess water bill and that Fred Walker had changed
Re: Water bill the meter register. Water Superintendent Fred Walker was asked to take
Mrs. Natoli another reading and report this at the next town board meeting.
RESOLUTION #58 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN CLERK, CHRISTINE CANESTARO TO ATTEND
VITAL STATISTICS MEETING IN SYRACUSE, MAY 18th, 1977•
Town clerk to Motion made by Councilman Miller and seconded by Justice Eaton.
Attend meeting Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;
on Vital StatisticsCouncilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro has been given
authorization to attend a meeting in Syracuse on May 18, 1977 concerning
Vital Statistics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all necessary expenses incurred regarding
same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the town board.
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Supervisor Blatchley read letter from Rowell and Associates regarding
use of PVC sewer pipe . Motion was made by Justice Eaton to receive
and file the letter and seconded by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice
Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #59 AUTHORIZATION BY BOARD TO USE PVC, IPZLEQR SEWERING JOB.
Authorization to Motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish. Votes:
Use PVC pipe Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT "In accordance with the Town of Cortlandville Sewer
District No. 1 ordinance, enacted July 13, 1960, the following alteration
will be permitted for building sewers, in accordance with Section 406.
• PVC PIPE MATERIALS PVC pipe materials conforming to ASTM Designation D303A,
SDR-35, will be (.permitted as an alternate building sewer material for
Sewer District No. 1, except for the following conditions:
a) Jointing Materials - solvent cement joints shall not be permitted
for any PVC pipe joints. All joints shall be made using the
Elastomeric gasket joint material, consistent with paragraph 6.2.
b) Laying Lengths - The laying length for all PVC materials 6 inches
or less in diameter, shall not exceed 12-1/2 feet.
c) Installation - Installation of PVC pipe shall be in accordance
with ASTM Designation D-2321. The type of pipe bedding and other
details of installation shall meet the referenced AS 11 specifications."
RESOLUTION #60 AUTHORIZATION FOR JUSTICE EATON TO ATTEND SEMINAR AT
Justice Eaton
BROOME TECH, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK ON May 4, 1977.
to attend Motion made by Councilman Miller and seconded by Councilman
Seminar Griswold. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye;
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Justice Eaton is authorized to attend a Seminar
at Broome Tech, Binghamton, New York on May 4, 1977. All necessary
expenses will be reimbursed.
RESOLUTION #61 AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE GENERAL CLERK, EDNA PUZO A
PERMANENT EMPLOYEE AND RAISE HER SALARY FROM $5200.00 to
Permanent employment $5'S00.00 a YEAR.
of General Clerk Motion made by Justice Fish and seconded by Councilman Miller.
Edna Puzo Votes: Justice Eaton, nay; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Justice Eaton: "She is a valuable employee and I feel she should have
more than the $5500.00."
BE IT RESOLVED THAT General Clerk, Edna Puzo become a permanent
employee and have her salary increased from $5200.00 to
$5500.00 a year.
Justice Eaton presented proposals for the job of coating the roof
of the Municipal Building. These proposals were as follows:
Roof Coating
•for Municipal E.H. Lang Roofing & Siding $600.00
Building 126 Elm Street
Cortland, New York 13045
E. I. Hodgson $ 738.00
6 School St.
McLean, New York
Diescher Roofing and Siding $737.23
152 Groton Ave.
Cortland,, New York 13045
RESOLUTION #62 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR COATING ROOF
OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING BY E.H. LANG AT NO MORE THAN $600.00
AND TO USE ANTI -RECESSION MONIES TO PAY FOR THIS JOB.
Motion made by Councilman Miller and seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold,
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT The•,fi'ownBoa d is authorized to accept the proposal
by E.H. Lang to coat the roof of the municipal building -
per agreement - at a cost not to exceed $600.00 . Job is to be
completed by July 1, 1977 and anti -recession funds will be used
to pay for it.
Clarence Homer inquired about proper procedure to follow to burn a pile of
Burning rubbish on his property. Supervisor Blatchley advised Mr. Homer to
Rubbish contact the Cortland Health Department and the Homer Fire Department
of his intentions and Mr. Blatchley could see no reason for them to
refuse him the permission to burn the rubbish.
There being no further business, upon motion made by Councilman
Miller, and seconded by Justice.E.aton, all voting aye, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:55 P•m-
Respectfully submitted %
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Patricia L . Barber
Deputy Town Clerk
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BROcxwAY MOTOR TRuc K s
FACTORY & GENERAL OFFICE
105 CENTRAL. AVENUE
Co D,I+X13045
April 11, 1977
TO: BROCKWAY CUSTOMERS
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Inc, to terminate the production activities of its Brockway Divie;.'.-
Cortland Plant, This is to assure you, however, the Mack Trv.:-
Inc. will continue to supply parts and technical assistance to en a;
you to operate your Brockway equipment. Unless you are otherw-.=
advised, you should continue to look to the Brockway branch or
distributor which has heretofore been providing parts and service
for your vehicle. You will be promptly informed of any change
affecting your usual source of parts or service support. If you
encounter any difficulty in securing parts and service, or if you
have any question concerning where your parts and service
requirements can be met, please communicate with us at the
following toll free number whi.cr we have established for such
purpose: (800) 847-9381 effective April 18, 1977: in New York
State (800) 252-9926.
This is further to assure you that the provisions of the current standard
Brockway warranty will be fully honored and that appropriate procedure.,
have been established in this regard.
Although some inconvenience may prove to be unavoidable, the top
management team at Mack is devoting its efforts to minimizing
problems and every reasonable step will be taken to service Brockway
customers. We solicit your continued cooperation, and you may rest
assured that we will take all possible action to keep your Brockway
equipment on the road and producing revenue.
Cordially yours,
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