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The second regular Town Board meeting of the month
of November, 1977 was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Rd., Cortlandville with Supervisor Robert P. Blatchley
presiding. Other board members present were: Justice
Donald F. Eaton, Justice Ronald Fish, Councilman Sherman
Griswold, Councilman Ray Miller. Others present were:
Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Attorney, John Gardner;
Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia L. Barber; Highway Superintendent,
Carl S. Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Fred Walker, Jr;
Town Historian, Betty Palm; Newsreporter, Skip Chapman and
several town residents., Zoning Enforcement officer, Don Fowler.
The meeting was called to order and the pledge of
allegience was given by all in attendance.
Reading of the minutes of the previous Town Board Approval
meeting was dispensed with as all board members had reviewed of min.
copies of these minutes prior to tonight's meeting. Motion
was made by Justice Fish, 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.
Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber presented an application
for,a trailer -permit from Mrs. Martha Smith. Zoning enforcement
Don Fowler investigated the site and found everything to be in
accordance with the Townt House Trailer Ordinance.
RESOLUTION #161 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT House
TO MA.RTHA, S. SMITH. _ Trailer
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton. Permit
Votes: Justice Eaton aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to issue a six months house trailer permit
to Martha S. Smith of Marathon, New York upon payment of
the proper fee. Said trailer to be located at R.D.#1 Rt 11,
Marathon, New York.
Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber read a letter received
from the election inspectors at the Cortlandville Grange Hall Request
apprising the Board of the poor condition of voting machine new votii
#30719 and requesting that it be replaced for the next election machine
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton that the
letter -be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion Carried.
Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber read a letter of applica-
tion from Mr. Ken Romer stating his qualifications for connecting ARRRR:
sewers. Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller,
that the letter be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, KRnxRxM]
aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Ken Romer
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION #162 APPROVAL OF QUA.LIFICA.TIONS OF MR. KEN ROMER
TO MAKE SEWER CONNECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF
CORTLA.NDVILLE .
Motion by Councilman Ray Miller, seconded by Justice
Eaton. Approve
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
man, Griswold aye; Councilman Miller,
Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
Council- Ken Romer
aye;
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT approval of qualifications is
hereby given to Mr. Ken Romer of Cortland, New York
to make sewer connections in the Town of Cortlandville.
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Town Assessor
Hire Fee
Appraiser
TQWn Assessor, Robert Wells requested permission
From trie Town Board to hire a professional fee appraiser
to make a preliminary appraisa.,l of the Barker's Plaza,
Cortlandville, New York.
RESOLUTION #163 A.UTHORIZA,TION TO HIRE FEE APPRAISER
to FOR A. PRELIMINARY APPRAISAL OF BARKER'S
PLAZA.
Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, a certiorari proceeding has been brought •
against the Town Assessor by the Barker's Plaza
Association in Cortlandville,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given the
Town Assessor, Robert Wells to hire The Pomeroy
Appraisal Company of Syracuse, New York to make
a preliminary fee appraisal of the Barker's Plaza
Cortlandville, New York. The cost of said appraisal
not to exceed $500.00.
Justice Report Justice Donald Eaton made the following report on
the activities of his office during the month of
for Oct. October,1977•
497 Cases Completed
$8,812.00 turned over -to the State Comptr-oller in
fines and forfeitures.
$3,970.00 being held in pending cases.
Highway Superintendent, Carl S. Eaton apprised the
board that plans are being formulated for road improve-
ments in regard to the federal funded program "S.O.S."
Mr. Eaton also apprised the board that the
Poor Condition Clinton Street bridge in McGraw is in poor condition..
Warning signs have been posted and traffic is urged to
Of Clinton St. route around the bridge. Heavy traffic will aggravate
Bridge the condition. The condition may warrent closing of the
bridge in the future, however at the present time Mr.
Eaton is watching it very closely.
Justice Eaton apprised the board that the specifications
for a new truck for the Water Department are ready.
Solicit bids RESOLUTION #164 A.UTHORIZA,TION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR A
HALF TON - 4X4 - Four WHEEL DRIVE
for truck for PICKUP.
Water -Dept. Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman
Griswold.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, 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 of a one-half
ton - 4X4 - Four -Wheel Drive pickup truck for the
Cortlandville Water Department, in accordance with
the specifications and terms set forth in the
information to bidders, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids will be opened
and read aloud by the Town Clerk at 8:00 P.M. on December Open bids
7, 1977 at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortlandville,
Town Resident Ed Stiles presented a site plan to the
Town Board for approval. This site plan regards the Stiles
Property on Luker Road. See Minutes of July 6, 1977-
Resolution #96 regarding zone change. Motion to receive
and file the site plan was made by Justice Eaton and
seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion Carried.
® Mr. Stiles apprised the board that upon acceptance
of the site plan, ownership will be transferred to Mr.
Thomas Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher assured the town board
that proper, sewage permits have been received from the
Cortland County Health Department.
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RESOLUTION #165 ACCEPTANCE OF SITE PLAN FOR LUKER ROAD
PROPERTY. Accept
Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton. site plan
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council -for
man Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Luker Rc
Supervisor, Blatchley, aye.
Adopted. property
WHEREAS, in accordance with the stipulation made in
Resolution #96 adopted July 6, 1977, that a satisfactory
site plan be presented to and approved by the Cortland-
ville Town Board regarding the Stiles property on
Luker -Road in the Town of Cortlandville., sai-d site
plan has been presented and filed.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that said site plan is hereby accepted
and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Cortland-
ville.
Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report on the Super';
financial status of the Town for the month of October, 1977.
Gener-al Fund
Federal Revenue Sharing
Federal Anti -Recession Funds
State Anti -Recession Funds
Water District #1
Water District #2
Water District # 3
Water District #4-
Sewer- District #1
Highway Department
DR 17,999.60
DB 2,395-36
DM 9,689.77
DS 20,071.10
$4.4 , 008.76
34,333.17
12,535-05
7,286.00
59,053.78
175.09
7,290.15
3,165.27
38,101.65
50,155.83
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that
checked with the State Highway Department and The
Pyramid Mall concerning the traffic light at the
Pyramid Mall. The light has been repaired and is
in working order.
Report
Oct.
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Traffic
1 ight at
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Pyr. Mall
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Supervisor, Blatchley presented to the T.o�i;'in Board, for
consideration, two methods for- handling the unemployment
Unemployment tax in the Town of Cor•tlandville.
taxes
l..T6Lk-,Xdthod- Town would be assigned a percentage to be
used against the first $6000.00 paid each
employee in a calendar, year.
2. The Benefit Reimbursement Method - This is a dolar for
dollar -payment to the State Agency for all
former, employees whocsebenefits are charged
to the town account.
RESOLUTION #166 ADOPTION OF BENEFIT REIMBURSEMENT
METHOD FOR PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT
TAX FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council=
man Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor, Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that Authorization is hereby given to
adopt the Benefit Reimbursement Method of payment
for, unemployment tax in the Town of Cortlandville.
Town resident, Mel Pierce apprised the board that he
was asked by Mr-. Norman Grant to inquire as to why the Town
Board had not approved his qualifications for- hooking -up
sewers on the Terrace Road sewer project. Mr. Pierce was
asked to advise Mr,. Grunt that a formal letter of application
has not been received from Mr-. Grunt, in accordance with the
Town Sewer Ordinance and therefor-e he could not be approved
until such a letter was received and presented to the
Town Board.
RESOLUTION #167 ADOPTION OF FINAL BUDGET FOR THE TOWN
Adopt final OF CORTLANDVILLE FOR 1978 AND ADOPTION
budget for, OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGETS FOR 1978.
1978 Motion by Justice Donald Eaton, seconded by Justice
Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Supervisor- Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, the preliminary budget for the Town of
Cortlandville and the preliminary budgets for
Water'District #1, Water -District #2, Water -District
# 3, Water District #4, Water District #5 and
Sewer -District 7#1 for the year 1978 have been
duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk
and a duly advertised public hearing has been
held thereon,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 109, Subdivision
1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary
budgets as revised and approved by the Town Board,
be, and they hereby are, adopted as the budgets for
the Town of Cortlandville and said Special Districts,
for the year 1978.
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Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that it is his
recommendation that the Town retain the use of the Fire Hydrant
that is located on private property owned by the True Value
Fire Hy -
Hardware Store on the corner of West Rd. and Crestwood Court,
drant at
(former Wilson and Greene property). After considerable
True Value
discussion as to the feasibility of this recommendation it
Hardware
was decided that Town Engineer, William'Rowell and Town
Attorney, John Gardner would look into this matter and
report back to'the board at the next scheduled Town Board
meeting.
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that Mr. Herb
Gates would set up town books for double entry bookkeeping
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for a fee not to exceed $200.00.
RESOLUTION #168 AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE MR. HERB GATES TO
Set books
SET UP THE TOWN BOOKS FOR DOUBLE ENTRY
BOOKKEEPING BY JA.NUARY 1, 1978.
up for
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Double
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council-
entry
man Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. bookkeeping
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby granted
for Supervisor Blatchley to hire Mr. Herb Gates to
set up the town books for double entry bookkeeping
at a cost not to exceed $200.00. This job is to be
completed to meet the required deadline of January
1, 1978.
RESOLUTION #169 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
ONE YEAR CONTRACTS FOR LA.MONT LIBRARY,
CORTLA.ND FREE LIBRARY AND CORTLAND
COUNTY S.P.C.A..
Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given
Supervisor Blatchley, to sign new one year contracts
for 1978 with Lamont Library, McGraw, New York in
the amount of $2,500.001 Cortland Free Library,
Cortland, New York in the amount of $17,500.00 and
the Cortland County S.P.C.A.. for stray animal
service in the amount of $4,000.00.
Sign contra-
cts for
1978
RESOLUTION #170 SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING public
CONTRACT WITH THE MCGRAW FIRE DEPARTMENT Hearin
• FOR 1978.
— for Fire
Motion by Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice contract
Eaton. (McGraw)
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council-
man Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the
matter of a service contract with the McGraw Fire
Department, McGraw, New York on December 7, 1977 at
7:30 P.M. at the Cortlandville Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Road, Cortlandville, New York.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a notice of said public
hearing shall be published in accordance with the
requirements of the laws of the State of New York.
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Supervisor,Blatchley apprised the board of the need
Consultants to hire consultants for up -dating the town zoning
ordinance. It was the consensus of the board that
for up -dating the contract mentioned would affect the new town board
ordinances of January 1, 1978 and the matter was tabled.
Supervisor Blatchley suggested that the water and
Water and sewer, billing cards could be addressed for a minimal
charge at Wilkin's'Printers, thus saving a considerable
Sewer billing amount of clerical work. It was the consensus of the
cards town board that this matter could be taken up by the
new town board in January. No action was taken at
this time.
Town Engineer, William Rowell reported:
Town Eng. Report
1. Water Line to South Cortland is underway, Water
South Cora. & Sewer Superintpndent, Fred Walker, Sr -.is making
water line day to day inspections and installation of the line
seems to be moving along properly.
2. Terrace Road sewer project. This project has been
Terrace Rd. completed for -this year and request for final payment
Sewers will be forthcoming.
3. Well #3. The contractor has been instructed to
proceed in accordance with Resolution #159 adopted
at the November 2, 1977 Town Board meeting.
RESOLUTION #171 DESIGNATION OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK
AS DEPOSITORY FOR WATER DISTRICT
Depository #4.
for Water Dist. Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice
#4 Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
Depository
for Water Dist.
#5
BE IT RESOLVED, that the First National Bank of
Cortland, New York is hereby designated as the
official depository for Water District #4 of the
Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #172 DESIGNATION OF FIRST NA.TIONA.L BANK
AS DEPOSITORY FOR WATER DISTRICT #
Motion
Votes:
by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman
Miller.
Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman
Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the First National Bank
of Cortland, New York is hereby designated as
the official depository for the.Water, District
#5 located in the Town of Cortlandville.
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Justice Eaton apprised the board that the Town Clerk,
Christine Canestaro, while checking on sewer service applications,
discovered that the former Town Clerk, Mr. Lelan Brookins neglected
to charge Dr,. David Hollenbeck of 236 Tompkins St. for sewer
service which he had been receiving since August 23, 1965 and Sewer
for which he had not set up proper billing records for this Service/
account. Mrs. Canestaro had contacted Dr. Hollenbeck and ad-
vised him of the error. Dr. Hollenbeck did not feel that he should Dr.
pay any arrears on this account since he was not at fault Hollenbeck
for the err -or. Mrs. Canestaro calculated the arrears at
approximately $150.00 for the period from 8/23/65 - 9/30/77•
She advised Dr. Hollenbeck that she would take the matter up
with the Town Board and that he would have to abide by their
decision.
RESOLUTION #173 AUTHORIZATION TO FORGIVE THE SEWER SERVICE
CHARGE ARREARS OF DR. DAVID HOLLENBECK.
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Forgive
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, Dr. Hollen-
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted. beck
sewer chg.
WHEREAS, in checking the sewer, applications of arrears.
former years, it has been discovered that charges
for sewer service have not been billed to Dr. David
Hollenbeck, 236 Tompkins St., since he made application
on August 23, 1965 and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems that the town should
assume full responsibility for the neglected billing.
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, that Dr. David Hollenbeck is hereby
released from paying any arrears due for sewer service
thru September 30, 1977 and that he shall commence
payment for- said service as of October 1, 1977.
There being no further business, upon motion by Adjourned
Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting
aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Town Clerk