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Home My WebLink About12-21-1977Wednesday, December 21, 1977 7:30 P.M. Pg. 1 The second 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 Ray Miller. Others present were: Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber, Town Attorney, John Gardner, Town Engineer, William Rowell, Torte. Assessor, Robert Wells, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, Water and Seger Superintendent, Fred J. Walker, Sr., Legislators, Delmar Palm and Shirley Fish, Newsreporter Skip Chapman and several town residents. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Blatchley ® and the pledge of allegience was given by all in attendance. Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber read the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion was made by Justice Fish apprc-re:dl and seconded by Councilman Miller that the minutes be approved as read. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried._ Deputy Town Clerk, Patricia Barber read a plumber's application for -approval of qualifications submitted by Melvin Pierce, Cortlandville, New York. Upon motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, the application was received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervir§or-. Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. ipproY%�.:i. of Mel Riery .D eree. RESOLUTION #184 APPROVAL OF QUALIFICATIONS OF MELVIN PIERCE TO MAKE WATER INSTALLATIONS IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE. 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 approval is hereby.given to accept the qualifications of Melvin Pierce, Cortlandville, New York, to make i.dter installations in the Town of Cortlandville. Town Assessor, Robert Wells requested that the Town Board authorize payment of $390.00 for postage -,c, p,^clu g;c required in sending out the 1978 tax notices to the residents of the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Wells apprised the board that the County would take care of sealing the envelopes, stamping them and mailing them. RESOLUTION #185 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY $390.00 FOR POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR 1978 TAX NOTICES. _ ® Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT authorization is hereby given to pay the voucher submitted by Cortland County in the amount of $390.00 to pay for postage to be used on the 1978 tax notices. Justice Fish apprised the board that he has been C�l��vx pc -is advised that Chipper Machines are now available for bid. �Vr�i�rlb Mr. Fish recommended that the town submit two bids for le chippers. One chipper in Potsdam and one in Watertown. The purchase of the machine has been suggested by Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton for that department. rA Wednesday, December 21, 1977 Pg. 2 Water and Sewer Superintendent, Fred Walker Sr., reported that the South Cortland water line, (Water District #5) has Water Disbeen tested and chlorinated, samples have been sent to the #5 Cortland County Health Department and all(23) twenty-three services have been:a,,46S to the curb boxes.-have=bee--n=in-sta-l-ed. Super's Supervisor Blatchley gave the following financial p report on the status of the Town as of November.;30, 1977. Fin. report General Fund Balance $52,751.41 Federal Revenue Sharing Bal. 28,536.06 Federal Anti -Recession Fund Bal. 11,961.46 State Anti Recession Fund Bal. 7,286.00 Water District.#1 Balance 70,760,87 Water District #2 Balance 508.30 • Water District #3 Balance 7,418.30 Water District #4 Balance 1,235.87 Sewer District #1 Balance 27,496.78 Highway Department Fund Bal. 40,184.13 Comprised'of: Repairs & Improvements 17,999.60 Bridges 2,315.36 Machinery 6,999.62 Snow Removal & Misc. 12,869.55 Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that he has Mt. Vista written a letter, as requested, to the Mt. Vista Enterprises Enterprises advising them of the proper procedures to follow,to acquire Town Board approval of their qualifications to hook -up - sewer lines in the Town of Cortlandville. Supervisor Blatchley also apprised the board that he D.O.T. has written a letter to the New York Department of Trans- R.R. portation, advising them of the Town of Cortlandville's rights intention to exercise the preferential rights to abandoned railway property in the Town of Cortlandville. Supervisor Blatchley read a letter that was received from The New York State Administrative Judge. This letter, commendatio%ated December 16, 1977 commended Justice Donald Eaton for the fine - Justice job in teaching the new system o-f-.reporting criminal dis- Eaton positions. .,'.'Justice Don Eaton of Cortlandville Town Court is providing an invaluable service to both the community and the state..." Motion was made by Justice Fish to receive and file the letter, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye., Motion carried. This letter is attached to and been made a part of these minutes. Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that he has S. Grisvvold.earned that Sherman Griswold has been hospitalized in Florida and members might want to send him cards. Municipal Mr. Doug Staley of the Cortlandville Fire Department p inquired about the heating system work being done at the Building Municipal Building. Justice Eaton apprised Mr. Staley that the contractor for this job has been waiting for parts. • He now has these necessary parts and will finish the job as soon as possible. Mr. Staley made a request that the new Water Department snow remov truck be fitted with a plow for use in plowing the Municipal Blg. Parking lot. Mr. Staley was apprised that this is the job of the Highway Department and that equipment from the Highway - only -can be used for plowing. Mr. Staley also made a request that the Town Board consider the adoption of a fire code in the Town of Cortland - Fire ville. Mr. Staley was advised that there are many legal code aspects present in this matter and they would have to be taken into consideration. Wednesday, December 21, 1977 Pg. 3 Supervisor Blatchley recommended that the board re -appoint Gordon Hathaway to the Town Planning Board. RESOLUTION #186 RE -APPOINTMENT OF GORDON HATHAWAY TO G. TOWN PLANNING BOARD. Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley aye; Adopted. WHEREAS, the term of office of Gordon Hathaway, as a member of the Cortlandville Town Planning Board. • expires December 31', 1977. NOW THEREFORE, Re -appoint Hathaway Town Planning Board BE IT RESOLVED, THAT Gordon Hathaway be, and he hereby is, re -appointed a member of the Cortlandville Town Planning Board for a five-year term. Said term to begin :Jcan ar r L ,, 19718 and expire December 31, 1982. Supervisor Blatchley,;apprised the board that there has been a vacancy on the Town Board since November 30, 1977 and he recommended that action be taken on this matter. RESOLUTION #187 APPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND`THORPE AS Appoint COUNCILMAN TO THE BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE TO FILL ::ONE - YEAR Ray Thorpe OF TNFD,' councilman Motion by. Justice Ronald Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. WHEREAS, a vacancy has been created by the resignation of Sherman 0. Griswold as Councilman for the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville as of November 30, 19?71 and WHEREAS, the term of Sherman O..Griswold expires on December 31, 1979. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT Mr, Raymond Thorpe of 8 Abdallah Avenue in the Town of Cortlandville be, and he hereby is, appointed Councilman to the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville to servetiie unexpired term of Sherman 0, Griswold. This term to begin becember 2:1, 1977 and expire December 31, 1978. Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that he has • received a copy of the new -two year ambulance contract with Hayes Ambulance Service. This contract is for the amount Ambulance of $29,757.64 for two years. The annual cost being contract $14,878.82. Supervisor Blatchley recommended that the board authorize him to sign the contract. Attorney John Gardner advised the board that he had not had a chance to review the contract for sufficiencies and, legalities. It was decidir4i ,.t- table this matter and take action at the next Town Board meeting, scheduled for December 28, 1977. Mr. Dave Olp, of the Crown City Development Corp. requested that the Town Board consider the acceptance of the dedication of the private sewer system that services Chelsea Townhouse -and Village Terrace Apartments making it possible for sewage connection for the view Woodridge Sub -Division Development. Mr. Olp gave, as background, a brief account of the happenings in connection with this project. Town Engineer, William Rowell recommended that the Town Board accept this proposal as presented by Mr. Olp. Dave Olp Re: Woodridge Sub -Div. Wednesday, December 21, 1977 pg. !N Mr. Rowell has reviewed the situation and.has approved it. His written approval is forthcoming. Mr. Olp requested that acceptance be granted - with the stipulation that the Town Attorney, John Gardner first review all the legal papers involved. Attorney Gardner recommended that the legal papers be reviewed and the engineers written report be received prior to passing a resolution on this request. The matter was tabled until a later time. Town Eng, Town Engineer, William Rowell presented a list of recommendations regarding the South Cortland Water line - report Water District #5• 1. Recommendation that the residents of South Cortland be forgiven the cost .of labor and materials for hook-up • to the line. This cost has been included in the bond for this district and these residents will be paying this cost through the contract. This matter was tabled until a later time. 2. Recommendation that the board pass a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign the application for approval of completed works and send it to the New York State Department of Envirommental Conservation for approval. The South Cortland water system is completed and approval from the Cortland County Health Department is ;forthcoming. No action was taken at this time. Town Engineer William Rowell also apprised the board that approval has been obtained From the Farmer's Home Administration regarding the first payment for Water District #5. Approval of this payment was made at the last .Town Board Meeting. Mr. Rowell presented,for the board's approval the final payment for the work done on Water District#5 and recommended that the Town board approve this with the stipulation that approval be obtained firstfhm the Farmer's Home Administration. RESOLUTION #188 AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT FOR WATER Water :Dist.' DISTRICT #5 SUBJECT TO APPROVAL FROM THE #5 FARMER'S HOME ADMINISTRATION. Motion by Justice'Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, abstain; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. WHEREAS, The work has been completed on the South Cortland water line, Water District #5 in the Town of Cortlandville and a voucher has been submitted for the final payment of $44, 650.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that upon approval by the Farmer's • Home Administration, authorization is hereby given for payment of said voucher. Town Engineer, William Rowell - Water District #1 - Water reported that final tests were scheduled for 12/21/77 for Dist. #1 the pump in Well #3. However, minor -problems arose and that testing will be done 12/22/77. Sewer District`#1 - Terrace Road, McLean Road, Pleasantview Drive and Munson Ave. - The final paper work has been Sewer Dist. #� submitted but has not been authorized. An additional cost of $627.50 was submitted for necessary repair work done to the shoulders of the roads. Mr. Rowell recommended that the board approve the change order of $6z7.50 and authorize the Supervisor to sign same. Wednesday, December 219 1977 Pg, 5 RESOLUTION #189 APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT Sewer of $627.50 FOR SEWER DISTRICT #1. Dist. #1 Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council- man Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT approval is hereby given to accept the change order in the amount of $627.50 to be paid to the Stan Payne Construction Company for necessary repair work done to the shoulders of the road during the Sewer Job at Terrace Road, McLean Road, Pleasant - view Drive and Munson Ave. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to sign the above mentioned change order for payment. Mr. Rowell -also apprised the board that authorization Final is nbeded for payment of the final voucher submitted regardingpayment Sewer District #1. Sewer #1 RESOLUTION #190 AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT OF $18,8 3.7�a FOR SEWER DISTRICT #1 Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton, Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council- man Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT authorization is hereby given for payment of final charge for work done on Sewer District #1 in the amount of $18,833.74, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT a retainer in the amount of $1,500,00 for pavement and lawn restoration be held&a retainer of $1,300,00 for a period of (1) one year. Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that Attorney, Gardner has obtained and approved an easement from the True value True Value Hardware Store regarding the fire hydrant at Easement the corner of Crestwood Court and 281 in the Town of Cortland- ville. Attorney John Gardner presented the contents of this easement to the Town Board., and recommended that the easement be approved and accepted: -._by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #191 APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT AND DEED FROM TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE FOR ACCESS TO = FIRE_HYDRANT,. AND FIRE LINE Motion by Supervisor Blatchley, seconded by Justice • Fish, Votes: Justice Eaton pLbstainjustice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, THAT,authorization is hereby given te,��, ^-*tics ec4. to accept the easementl,o$`�talned from True Value Hardware Store for access to the fire hydrant located at the corner of crestwood court and 281 in the Town of Cortlandville. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to file the deed and the easement in the Cortland County Clerk's Office. Justice Eaton stated his reason for abstaining: Justice He does -not feel this action taken is being done in the Eaton best --interest of the Town of Cortlandville, reason Wednesday, December 21, 1977 pg. 6 It was the consensus of the board that the Highway Superintendent not advised exceed b' d ��o�0 for the Chipper previously mentioned Chippers located in Potsdam, New York and a bid not to exceed $600.00 for the Chipper located,in Watertown. Justice Eaton reported that he had the floor of the Mun. Bldg. Municipal Building looked at and had been advised that the floor floor has been sealed previously and that an oil base paint would be sufficient to cover the floor at this time, This matter was tabled at this time. Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that at this last meetingtime he would like to reserve the last meeting of the year, Dec. 28, 19-(,!�cheduled for December 28, 1977 for finances and any other matters that should be taken care of. There being no further business, upon motion made by Adjourned Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 P.M. Respectfully Submitted Deputy Town Clerk 1 • 1 • 1 STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 270 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10007 rXCELSW RICHARD J. BARTLETT STATE ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE Robert Blatchley, Town Supervisor Town of Cortlandville Cortland County 15 Terrace Road Cortland, N.Y. 13045 Dear Supervisor Blatchley: SUE S. JOHNSON ASSISTANT STATE ADMINISTRATOR December 16, 1977 The judiciary has just completed installation of a revised criminal disposition reporting system for the courts of upstate New York. This new system, one segment of the federally funded Offender Based Transaction Statistics/ Computerized Criminal Histories project, is designed to provide accurate and meaningful information on the flow of necessary data to the state's criminal history files maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services in Albany. It was implemented in each county under the auspices of a volunteer "local court contact". These local court contacts were the first courts in each county to be using the new system and were responsible for setting up and conducting county -wide training sessions for all other courts of criminal jurisdiction in their county. They also provided us with other local information pertinent to reporting criminal dispositions. The successful implementation of the new reporting system reflects the importance of these contacts in assisting in this essential effort to improving criminal justice in this state. Justice Don Eaton of Cortlandville Town Court is providing an invaluable service to both the community and the state by filling this new and important role. Sincerely, SP Sue S. Johnson Assistant State Administrator SSJ/bs cc: Justice Don Eaton