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Home My WebLink About01-07-1976Wednesday, January 7, 1976 7:30 P.M. Pg•1 The first regular meeting of the year of the Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley presiding. Other Board members present were: Justices Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish and Councilmen, Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller. Others present were: Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Supt. Water & Sewer Dept., Fred Walker and Fred Walker Jr.; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm, and Henry Wadsworth; Newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman; Ted Testa and John Matson. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no additions or corrections. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish and votes recorded as follows: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish ® aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Supervisor Blatchley, did not vote; the minutes were approved as read. The Town Clerk read a letter she had received from the Association of Towns regarding the annual association meeting being held in New York City on February 16,17,18. The letter requested a deligate and an alternate be named to represent the Town at the meeting. Attached to the letter was a '1976 Legislative Policy Position Statement". The letter was ordered received L ✓ J and filed upon motion of Justice Eaton and seconded by Justice Fish. Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. The Town Clerk reported she had a renewal application from Douglas Thompson for the operation of his trailer park on Tompkins St. Don Fowler reported he had investigated the park and conditions met the requirements of the Trailer Ordinance. The renewal application was accompanied by a Health Dept. permit. RESOLUTION #1: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT TO DOUGLAS A. AND ELIZABEITH W. THOMPSON Motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye Councilman, Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Resolution adopted. BE IT RESOLVED That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized to issue a renewal permit to Douglas A. and Elizabeth W. Thompson, upon payment of the proper fee, for the operation of their trailer park located at 380 Tompkins St. Ext. The Town Clerk reported she had received a report on monies paid over to the Supervisor by the County Treasurer during the year 1975 as follows: 1/24/75 Sales tax $85,776.58 1/27/75 Dog tax 1,697.31 5/21/75 Mortgage tax 9,735.91 6/4/75 Equipment rental 9,365.80 11/21/75 Mortgage tax 9,637.46 $116,213.06 This figure,she said, is $15,797.16 more than the amount received in 1974. Carl Eaton reported that the signs for Maplewood Lane, Forest Dr. and ® Gunzen Dr. had arrived and would be installed as soon as possible. Supervisor Blatchley reported he had received notification that the flood damage claim had been approved. IJ Robert Wells requested permission to attend the annual Conference and School for New York State Assessors being held Jan. 12 & 13 & 14 in Syracuse,N.Y. RESOLUTION #2: AUTHORIZATION FOR ROBERT WELLS TO ATTEND CONFERENCE & SCHOOL Motion made by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; . Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Resolution adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That Assessor, Robert Wells be, and he hereby is, authorized to attend the Annual Conference on Assessment Administration January 12, 13, & 14 being held at the Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred regarding same, be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Pg. 2 Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler gave the 4 building permits were issued in December. 1 house permit (used mobile home on foundation) 1 house addition 1 accessory building 1 sign permit Total fees received for permits issued $21.00 1975 106 permits issued Valuation New houses $ 338,500 Additions 79,675 Accessory Bldgs. 5,035 New Farm Bldgs. 22,500 Farm additions 53,000 New Commercial Bldgs. 335,000 Commercial Additions 71,050 Signs 1,975 Industrial additions 379,000 Demolition 500 Total Value $1, 286, 235 Total fees received $ 1,438 following report: Valuation $ 6,000 1,200 200 1,975 1974- 104• permits issued Ual lip+.! nn New houses $ 791,500 Additions 61,950 Accessory Bldgs. 18,000 New Farm Bl dgs . 34,050 Farm additions 44,800 New Commercial Bldgs. 622,000 Commercial Additions 4.1,700 Signs 8,049 Industrial Additions 695,000 Temporary Commercial Bld. 6,500 Swim Pools 17,700 Churches 63,000 1 • (Trailer officf Total Value $2, 4.04-, 24.9 Total fees received $ 2,745.30 Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report on the financial status of the town at 12/31/75: General Fund Balance Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Water District #1 Balance Water District #2 Balance Water District #3 Balance Sewer District #1 Balance Highway Fund Balance Comprised of: Repairs & Improvements Bridges Machinery Snow Removal & Misc. $ 79,236.36 17,252.34- 77,903.27 1,618.15 5,092.50 39, 74.4-. 4.8 47,732.13 $10,830.87 9,415.53 12,783.98 14, 701.75 i! Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from G. Edward Grant requesting that the Town of Cortlandville pay $1, 547.10 as its "fair share" of the Village of Homer recreation budget for Town of Cortlandville residents who participate in the Village of Homer recreation programs. The iX 'S letter was ordered received and filed on motion of Justice Eaton and seconded fiy( by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman 'J Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #3: APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO 1976 ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING Motion made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller Votes: Justice Fish, aye; Justice Eaton aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED That J' �axia7ad�a anc�a be, and e�hereby s,`/T�, designated as the Town of Cortlandville delegate to the 1976 annual Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 16, 17, & 18, and (o,-, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Tha S-ap�e=±s=-B3-ataM-ey be, and he hereby is designated as alternate delegate to the 1976 annual Association of Towns meeting. 1 is Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Pg• 3 • RESOLUTION #4: APPOINTMENT OF WARREN BARTH TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman Miller aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED That Warren Barth be, and he hereby is re -appointed to serve a five year term on the Board of Assessment Review commencing l0/1/76 and expiring 9130181. RESOLUTION #5: APPOINTMENT OF JOHN GARDNER AS TOWN ATTORNEY Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman Miller aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That John Gardner be, and he hereby is, appointed Town Attorney for a two year term commencing l/l/76 and expiring 12/31/77. RESOLUTION #6: APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTINE CANESTARO REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That Christine Canestaro be, and she hereby is, appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics for a two year term, commencing l/l/76 and expiring 12/31/77. RESOLUTION #7: APPOINTMENT OF SHERMAN GRISWOLD AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold did not vote; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That Councilman, Sherman Griswold be, and he hereby is, appointed Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville for a two year term, commencing l/l/76 and expiring 12/31/77• RESOLUTION #8: APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA INGRAHAM AS TOWN HISTORIAN FOR 1976 Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That Barbara Ingraham be, and she hereby is, appointed Town Historian for a one year term, commencing l/1/76 and expiring 12/31/76. RESOLUTION #9: APPOINTMENT OF ROWELL AND ASSOCIATES TO SUPPLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR 1976. Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley-did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That the firm of Rowell & Associates be, and it hereby is, engaged to supply professional engineering services to the Town of Cortlandville for the year 1976, commencing 1/l/76 and expiring 12/31/76. The regular meeting was recessed at 8:00 P.M. and acceptance of bids on the furnishing and delivery of one new dump truck -snow plow combination for the Highway Dept. and one new 1976 tractor loader backhoe for the Water Dept. was declared closed. The reading of the legal notice was dispenced with. Bids were opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk as follows: FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE NEW 1976 BROCKWAY HEAVY DUTY DUMP TRUCK SNOW PLOW COMBINATION Brockway Motor Trucks, Division of Mack Trucks, Inc. 3050 Lake Rd., Elmira, N.Y. $39,700 01 Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Pg. 4• FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE 1976 TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE: BIDDER TOTAL BID TRADE IN ALLOW NET BID B & L Equipment, Inc. 7313 Northern Blvd. E.Syracuse,N.Y. 13057 Case Power & Equipment Drott Dr. E. Syracuse, N.Y. 13057 Cains Tractor & Equipment 14.9 Clinton Ave. Cortland, N.Y. 13045 $19,000.00 S. C.Hansen, Inc. 180 Ithaca Rd. Horseheads, N.Y.14.84.5 $ 4, 500.00 International Harvester 26 River St. Cortland, N.Y. 13045 $25,4.66.56 $12,966.56 $12 , 84.6.4-3 $ 10,890.00 $14, 500.00 $ 8,395.00 $12,500.00 Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller to receive all bids and turn them over to the Town Attorney and Highway Supt. and Water Dept. Supt. to be reviewed for sufficiency, legalities, and compliance with specifications set forth in the "information to bidders Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. The regular Town Board meeting was reconvened . RESOLUTION #10: DESIGNATION OF THE CORTLAND STANDARD AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye, Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Cortland Standard Newspaper be, and it hereby is, designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Cortlandville for the year 1976. RESOLUTION #11: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, THat the following banks be and they hereby are, designated as depositories for various accounts as follows: • 1 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CORTLAND: General Fund; Highway Fund; Sewer District I a/c; Trust & Agency Fund; and Town Clerk's Tax Account. HOMER NATIONAL BANK: Town Clerk's General Fund • MARINE MIDLAND BANK: Water District 1 a/c; Water District II a/c; Water District III a/c & McAllister Cemetery a/c RESOLUTION #12: APPOINTMENT OF DON FOWLER AS ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE YEAR 1976 Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted, BE IT RESOLVED, That Don Fowler be, and he hereby is, re -appointed Zoning Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cortlandville for the year 1976. Wednesday, January 7, 1976 pg, 5 RESOLUTION #13: APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE FOR YEAR 1976 Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice Fish, aye; Justice Eaton, aye: Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman, Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote.. Adopted. NAME POSITION SALARY PAYABLE Sherman Griswold Councilman $ 1,600.00 Monthly Ray Miller Councilman 1,600.00 Monthly Donald F. Eaton Town Justice (Full time) 13,500.00 Monthly Ronald Fish Town Justice (inactive) 2,200.00 Monthly Mary Bush Court Clerk 6,500.00 Monthly Robert P. Blatchley Supervisor 8,000.00 Monthly ® 11 it Renee Bilodeau Budget Director 1,250.00 Monthly Secretary -Bookkeeper 5,650.00 G.F. 800.00 W.D.1 137.50 W.D.2 212.50 W.D.3 400.00 S.D.1 Total 7,200.00 Monthly Robert Wells Assessor 12,000.00 Monthly Christine Canestaro Town Clerk 9,950.00 G.F. 300.00 Custod. 550.00 W.D.1 100.00 W.D.2 100.00 W.D.3 300.00 S.D.1 Total 11,300.00 Monthly Theresa Fortin Deputy Town Clerk 4,800.00 G.F. 800.00 W.D.1 100.00 W.D.2 150.00 W.D.3 150.00 S.D.l Total 6,000.00 Monthly John Gardner Town Attorney 6,850.00 Monthly Carl Eaton Highway Superintendent 11,500.00 Monthly Don. E. Fowler Zoning Enforcement Officer 4.00/hour Monthly WATER & SEWER DISTRICTS Frederick Walker Sr., Maintenance $ 5,950.00 W.D.1 100.00 W.D.2 4-00.00 W.D.3 2,900.00 S.D.1 Total 9,350.00 Monthly Frederick Walker Jr. Maintenance 4,500.00 W.D.1 2,500.00 S.D.1 Total 7,000.00 Monthly HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -January 1, 1976 NAME PER HOUR Myron P. Batsford 3.86 ® Leslie Smith 3.56 Paul M. Leet 3.56 Moses J. Abdallah 3.56 Roger A. Stafford 3.56 Jospeh H. Harris 3.56 Robert C. Atkins 3.86 Clarence Couch 3.56 Frederick C. Monroe 3.56 Roger H. Couch 3.56 0 Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Pg.6 ration re. meeting with County Plan. & Town Pl.Bd. YPI Supervisor Blatchley reminded the Board that the County Planner, Ted Zollendeck had requested a'joint meeting with the Town Board and the Town Planning Board. The meeting is scheduled for 1/26/76 at 7:30 p.m. at Don Fowler's office in the Municipal Bldg. on rte.281. The purpose of the meeting is to dicuss the updating of the master plan for the Town. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish that the Town Board attend this meeting. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. Justice Eaton stipulated that he would not be able to attend due to a pre -scheduled Court night. Supervisor Blatchley said he had a complaint from a resident of Bell Dr. regarding dogs running at large and wondered if the town could do anything about it. Justice Eaton noted that a dog licensed in New York State could run at large unless prohibited by local laws. If the dog is not licensed, he said, the person could call the S.P.C.A. who is empowered to pick up stray dogs. 1 • Supervisor Blatchley requested that resolution #96 for the year 1975 be amended to read "Commission" instead of"Committee" as all other environmental groups are called "commissions". RESOLUTION ##14: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND RESOULUTION #96 OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 1975 Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That resolution #96 in the minutes of June 18, 1975 be amended to read "Environmental Commission" instead of"Environmental Committee" wherever it appears in the resolution. John Matson of McLean road again requested a weight limitation be placed on that road. There was a discussion and the concensus of the Board was that McLean Rd. is a county road and comes under the jurisdiction of the County Highway Dept. Justice Eaton reminded them that the County was making tests of the pavement and would probably do something about the situation when the tests were completed. Mr. Rowell reported the following: Re: South Cortland Water - he has consulted with the owners of Pyramid Mall and their attorney. A letter has been received from them permitting the town to use the pipe lines for serving water to areas southerly of the property involved and the letter had been passed on to Mr. Blatchley and Walter Spencer, who is preparing the request for financial aid. Mr. Blatchley said that a financial statement of incomes of residents in the area had to be obtained and either he or Mel Pierce would get it. RE: William Porter Realties and formation of Sewer Dist. #2 They had met with Mr. Porter, Jr. regarding this matter today. There are miscellaneous details which Mr. Porter will have to review and get • back to the Town Board. RE; Water Line Relocation: -Water line has been basically completed, clorinated and tested. The job, he said, should be completed very soon, weather permitting. RE; Pump for third well:- he had been contacted by the Health Dept. in Albany regarding the review of plans and hopes to have approval of those plans soon. Supervisor Blatchley asked to be authorized to reply to letter of G.Edward Grant. Motion by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Fish, aye; Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Village of Motion Carried. Homer Rec. Motion was made that Supervisor Blatchley be empowered to reply to the Budget Request) letter of G. Edward Grant, Chairman, Recreation Commission, Village.of Homer and advise him that the Town of Cortlandville rejected the Village of Homer's request for funds for their recreation budget. Wednesday, January 7, 1976 Pg. 7 17 RESOLUTION #15: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED B Motion by Councilman Millar, seconded by Justice Eaton that audited bills be paid as follows: General Fund Claims #1-10 $ 903.87 Water Dist. #1 Claims #1-8 547.41 Water Dist. #2 Claims #1-2 198.95 Total $1650.23 Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. Acceptance of the bid on the Brockway truck was tabled. ® RESOLUTION #16: AWARDING OF BID FOR ONE NEW 1976 TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution #187 for the year 1975, sealed bids were solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one new and unused 1976 tractor laaa.der backhoe in accordance with the specifications set forth in the information to bidders, and WHEREAS, five sealed bids were received and opened, and read aloud by the Town Clerk, and WHEREAS, S.C. Hansen, Inc., 180 Ithaca Rd., Horseheads, N.Y. submitted the lowest bid, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid to S.C.Hansen, Inc. for the furnishing and delivery of one Case 1976, new model 580 B diesel tractor backhoe and front end loader combination for a net amount of $8,395.00 with trade in. There being no further business, motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller that the meeting be adjourned. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley did not vote. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, CHRISTINE CANESTARO TOWN CLERK 1