HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-1976,Wednesday, February 4, 1976 7;30p.m. Pg.l
The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was
held at the TownHall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley
presiding. Other board members present were; Justices,Donald Eaton, and
Ronald Fish; 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 Highway
Superintendent, Carl Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Superintendent
Water & Sewer Dept., Fred Walker; Bookkeeper to Supervisor, Renee Bilodeau;
Legislators, Shirley Fish and Delmar Palm; news reporter, Skip Chapman; and
several residents of the town.
Supervisor Blatchley called the meeting to order and the pledge of
allegience was given by all in attendance.
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The minutes of the last meeting were read by the town clerk. There
were no additions or corrections. Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded
by Councilman Miller that the minutes be approved as read. Votes; Justice
Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman, Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
The town clerk read a copy of a letter written by Town Engineer
William Rowell and addressed to W. J. Christoffel, General Manager Lockwood.,'
Mfg. Co. regarding a complaint received of odors emitted from the Locko
Glazer plant on Tompkins St. and a request for information on what action
has been taken regarding the analysis of sewage waste problems existing there.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish 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.
RESOLUTION #23: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT TO
C & H.TRAILER PARK
Motion made 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 issue a renewal permit to Robert P. Bean, upon
payment of the proper fee, for the operation of his C & H Trailer
Park located on Kingsley Ave.
RESOLUTION #24.s AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT TO
PENGUIN STARR TRAILER PARK
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.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is authorized
and directed to issue a renewal permit to Robert P. Bean for the
year 1976, subject to conditions set forth by the Cortland County
Health Dept. for the operation of his Penguin -Starr Trailer Park
located on the corner of Tompkins St. & Starr Rd., upon the
payment of the proper fee.
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The
Town Clerk read her annual report to the town board.
A copy
of the report is attched to and made a part of these minutes. The report,
she said reflected the following increases and decreases over last
year.
24.1
increase
in conservation licenses sold $
3,882.00
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in free conservation licenses issued
-0-
109
decrease
in dog licenses sold .
( ;234.40)
12
dearease
in marriage Licenses & certificates sold
48.00
2
increase
in bldg. permits sold but decrease in value
1,225.30�
10
reports to McGraw Hill re bldg.permits (new item)
30.00
17
decrease
in sales of Zoning Ord. Books
( 34.00)
3-increase
in sales of 11 maps
3. 00
if00
postage & Handling
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house trailer permits issued
2.00
4
decrease
house trailer renewal permits issued (
4.0.00)
increase
in monies from trailer park renewals
35.00
3
dearease
in carnival & Circus permits issued (
15.00)
2
increase
in master lists sold (Indus -Code #53)
2.00
increase
in delinquent dog owners report
25.90
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increase in sub -division filing fee $ 10.00
increase in interest & penalties collected '310.89
increase in real property taxes collected 110-1648.70
increase in water & sewer collections 2,368.16
Total increase in monies collected $115,721.70
Justice Eaton stated that the first bid received on the
Brockway truck -snow plow combination (1/7/76) had not been rejected and
that perhaps it shoud be done before the new bids were opened.
RESOLUTION #25: REJECTION OF BID ON NEW BROCKWAY, Two AXLE, DUMP TRUCK
SNOW PLOW COMBINATION
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, •
aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville received
and opened one sealed bid on 1/7/76 for the furnishing and
delivery of one new heavy duty Brockway two axle dump truck -
snow plow combination, per specifications set forth in the
information to bidders, and
WHEREAS, The town board deemed that the bid exceeded the budgeted
amount to be spent on this item,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That said bid received 1/7/76 in
the amount of $39,700 from Brockway Motor Trucks, Elmira, N.Y.,
be, and it hereby is rejected.
Vy✓ �� 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. was declared closed. The reading of the legal notice
was dispensed with. Bids were opened and read aloud by the town clerk
as follows:
Brockway Motor Trucks, Division of Mack Trucks,Inc., 3050 Lake
Rd. Elmira, New York $33,700.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish to receive and
file the bid and that it be turned over to the Town Attorney & Highway Supt.
to be reviewed for sufficiency, legalities, and compliance with the specifications
set forth in the information to bidders.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
may% Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported on the extent of the damages to
% the town highway truck as a result of the one vehicle accident which.occurred
}(,of� I r on 1/27/76 on Pendleton St.(DeHart) Hill. He said the appraiser had made his
investigation and found that the truck was repairable even though it had
i, suffered extensive damages. The truck is covered by insurance which bares
a $250.00 deductable clause. After some discussion, the consensus of the
board was that the truck should be repaired and authorized the highway superin-
tendent to have it done.
Fred Walker reported that the new backhoe-loader had been
delivered and with the exception of a few minor items, was operating •
satisfactorily.
Justice Eaton asked Fred what was being done regarding the storage
of diesel fuel for the new backhoe. Fred told him it was being stored
in a 55 gal. barrel. Mr. Rowell said he did not feel it advisable to
store fuel on the premisis due to possible spillage which might result
in contamination of the water supply. He.said he would check it out with
the County Health Dept. for their recommendation on the matter.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from P.T.M.
regarding the break in the new line which had occurred on 1/17/76 and
commending Fred Walker and Ken Abramson of Rowell & Associates and their,
men for their efforts under the very difficult conditions.
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Justice Eaton made a motion, seconded by Councilman Miller, that
the letter be made a part of the minutes. Votes; Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley,.aye. Motion carried. The letter is attached to
and made a part of these minutes_
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had written to Niagara
Mohawk Power Corp. protesting their proposed rate increase. A copy of%�� �f�°`p
this letter is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from the State Public Service
Commission acknowledging receipt of the above letter and advising that the
letter would be filed in the proceeding of the case. A copy of this
letter is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
® Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from Warren
Eddy, Director of the Cortland Free Library in which Mr. Eddy submitted
a brief statistical overview of Cortlandville's use of the library during
1975. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish 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.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from Ted
Grant, Village of Homer recreation department, explaining that his
request for financial assistance from the Town of Cortlandville was based
on participation by Cortlandville residents in the Village recreation programs
rather than the use of their facilities.
Motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller to receive and
file the letter. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish,aye; Councilman
Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Blatchley reported that at the request of the County
Planning Dept, and the concurrance of Mr. Don Hall of Rowell and Associates,
a slight change had been made in the priorities for the H.U.D. Grant.
Priorities now read:
1. installation of public sewers in the Town Hall and Town
Water supply area;
2. installation of a public sewer for the Pall Trinity Micro Plant;
3. extension of public water to the hamlet of South Cortland;
4. construction of sanitary sewers in the Cortland -Homer area on
Route 11;
5. construction of sanitary sewers in the Groton Avenue area;
6. extension of a public water supply to -the Polkville area; and
7. the rehabilitation of about 85 of the 100 substandard dwellings
in the Town of Cortlandville.
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had written,and on which he
was awaiting the town board's approval, The letter was written to Mr.
David Richardson, Central New York Regional Planning Board advising that
the town board concurred with the changes in priorities.
® RESOLUTION #26: CHANGE IN PRIORITY LISTING RE: H.U.D. GRANT
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 the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
.does hereby authorized the change'in listing of their priorities
in their application for H.U.D. funds as follows:
1. installation of public sewers in the Town Hall and Town Water
supply area;
2. installation of a public sewer for the Pall Trinity Micro plant;
3. extension of public water to the hamlet of South Cortland;
4. construction of sanitary sewers in the Cortland -Homer area on
Route 11 ;
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5. construction of sanitary sewers in the Groton Avenue area;
6. extension of a public water supply to the Polkville area;
7. the rehabilitation of about 85 of the 100 substandard
dwellings'in the Town of Cortlandville.
Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported that he and Attorney
Gardner had looked over the bid from Brockway Motors and that it met
the specifications and legal requirements of the information to
bidders.
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the board that he had, received
notification from the Civil Defense Commission that a check would be
4'u the amount of $7,521 to
forthcoming in approximately three weeks in
cover the town's a lication.for flood dama e
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Supervisor Blatchley said he had received a letter from James
Feuss advising that 75% state funding will be available for lateral sewers.
He apprised the board that an eligibility conference had. been set up, in
/✓f Albany to see if the` Town of Cortlandvil.le, the Village of McGraw, the
0/u� Village of Homer, and the Town of Homer would be approved for funding of
their lateral sewers under this grant.
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the Board that the Environmental
Commission had been working on a design for a town emblem or seal for
Bicentennial medals and medallions which they hoped would become an official
town seal. The board was shown a sketch of the emblem drawn by Mrs. Jane
Zogg.
Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report on the financial
status of the town at 1/31/76:
General Fund Balance $67,881.14
Federal Revenue Sharing Balance 27,590.34
Water District #1 Balance 86,144.06
Water District #2 Balance 1,505.85
Water District #3 Balance -5,718.70
Sewer District #1 Balance 43,233.56
Highway Fund Balance 39,078.76
comprised of:
Repairs & improvements $10,830.87
Bridges 9,415.53
Machinery 12,783.98
Snow Removal & Misc. 6,048.38
Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton that the report
be received and filed: Votes: Justice Fish, aye; Justice Eaton, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye: Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
�I Supervisor Blatchley reported that he had attended the D.E.C.
hearing held on 1/29/76 in Syracuse which, he said, had mostly to do
tJ with environmental impact statements. He reported, any major change in
the environment having to do with wells, highways, forrestry, etc. if the
J� law is passed, will have to have an environmental impact statement filed.
The law, he said, is scheduled to go into effect .7A/76. Almost all the
testimony he heard was against it, he reported; the feeling being that
it was going to be too cumbersome and too costly and too time consuming
for government agencies to put into effect. The consistent request he
said, was to put off adoption of the law for at least two years. The
only organization strongly in favor of the environmental impact statements
was the Atlantic Region of the Sierra Nevada Club.
RESOLUTION #27: AWARDING OF BID FOR ONE NEW BROCKWAY, 2 AXLE, DUMP TRUCK -
SNOW PLOW COMBINATION FOR USE OF THE HIGHWAY DEPT.
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Motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;.
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #19 for the year 1976, sealed bids
were publicly solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one new
heavy duty Brockway, two axle dump truck -snow plow combination, per
specifications set forth in the "information to bidders", and
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WHE.2EAS, one sealed bid was received, opened and read aloud
by the Town Clerk. Said bid being from Brockway Mortor Trucks,
Division of Mack Trucks, Inc., Elmira, N.Y.,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid to Brockway Motor
Trucks, Division of Mack Trucks, Inc., Elmira, N.Y. for the
furnishing and delivery of one new, heavy duty Brockway,
two axle dump truck -snow plow combination for a net amount of
$33,700.
Supervisor Blatchley reported that, working very closely with
Mr. Rowell, he had made the following forecast for town priorities for the
year 1976 and possibly 1 977:
® 1976 1. Finish the installation of the new well & pump;
2. Resolve a water system for South Cortland;
3. Formation of Water Dist.#2 to cover Groton Ave. area
4. Sewering of area around Town Bldg. and Town water supply;
5. Formation of Sewer & Water Districts for Bell Dr. tract
& Gorman tract.
1977 1. Sewers on U.S.Rte.11 between Cortland & Homer
2. Sewers continued in Groton Ave. area along rte.281
north & south of Groton Ave. (Sewer Dist.#3)
3. Sewering for P.T.M..
4. Water for Polkville area for fire protection & drinking
Supervisor Blatchley presented a list of names he asked to be
approved as the "Citizens Advisory Committee" for developing the Town of
Cortlandville Master Plan.
RESOLUTION #28: APPROVAL OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Councilman Miller, 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 the following people be and they hereby are
named as the Citizens Advisory Committee for the developing of
the Town of Cortlandville master plan;
Plan rn o o 'Hatheway, Chairman, businessman
2. William Clemens, retired professor
3. William Bean, farmer
4. Willard Griswold, retired maintenance
5. Mildred Brookins, secretary of planning board.
TOWN BOARD:
7. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor, retired from Extension
8. Ray Miller, Councilman, businessman
9. Ronald Fish, Justice, Utility company
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
10. Russell Parsons, retired from industry
OTHERS:
11. John Matson, college professor
12. Charles Proctor, farmer
13. Melvin Pierce, Cortland water works
14. Seth Burgess, business
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15. Ashley Rhodes, finance
16. Walter Priest, industry
17. Mildred Thomas, housewife
18. Eleanor Tarbell, business secretary
19. Phillip Allen, business
20. Willis Steeter, farmer
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, not to exceed five, additional names
be added to the list. All of which shall be female.
Super. -visor Blatchley read a letter from Renee Bilodeau and asked
that it be recorded in the minutes of this meeting. Motion was made by
Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish that the letter be received and filed.
VOTES: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
The letter is attached to and made a part of .these minutes.
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Justice Fish asked Miss Bilodeau if she was staying on for
awhile. Miss Bilodeau replied that she was until she found something else.
He then asked if she wished a letter of recommendation from the board. She
replied she would''14hen the time comes.
n� Justice Eaton put his motion that he had made at the last meeting
1 beforeithe.board again. He moved that the town clerk be empowered to
IILU hire a full time deputy town clerk, who would also be general town clerk
and that the Supervisor be empowered to hire a part time bookkeeper
(� and that the present $7200 salary be split $5200 for the general clerk
and $2000 for the part time bookkeeper. Justice Eaton stated "since
Rene'e h indicatedh i kin k an b terminating as that she s looking for wow d would e term t g
her employment, the town should be prepared so they will not be left
short handed".
Supervisor Blatchley said he_ did not think this was in the
best interest of the town.
Justice Eaton stated that he thought, when Rene'e was hires,.
her job had been grossly misrepresented to her and that Supervisor Blatchley
had stated to the town board that"Rudy Krauklis was going to retire and
that Maragret Scudamore had retired and that she was general clerk and that
Rudy was bookkeeper and you asked that the two jobs be combined to make it
a good paying job; and you requested the town board's sanction to do this".
The town board, he said, had empowered the Supervisor to hire a confidential
secretary -bookkeeper and general clerk for the town..
. Supervisor Blatchley said the resolution did not empower him to hire
a general clerk.
Mrs. Canestaro indicated that, on the advise of Attorney Gardner,
the resolution was written to exclude the general clerk and that this is
the reason the general clerk did not appear in that resolution.
Justice Eaton pointed out that the request was made -in a letter
the Supervisor, himself, had written to the town board. Supervisor
Blatchley replied "the letter was just received and filed, and this
did not indicate any official action".
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Justice Eaton gave each board member a State Comptroller's Opa:01n
stating that the two jobs were not compatible. Supervisor Blatchley
requested more time to study the opinion. He stated that he had talked to
several good advisors and they recommend that the two jobs be kept as one.
"Eventually", he said, "if the offices are split, it will cost the town more
money. At least $5,000 for a general clerk and that Rudy Krauklis, former
bookkeeper had estimated it would be another $4,000 to $5,000 for a bookkeeper.
Justice Eaton asked Miss Bilodeau when she planned on terminating
her association with the town. Miss Bilodeau replied "I have no idea. I
asked the board andtheysaid I could stay on "til the end of the year if
I so desired."
Justice Eaton stated he felt that they should know when her
resignation would be asked for or whether someone else was going to be hired.
Supervisor Blatchley replied he wanted Miss Bilodeau to stay as
long as she would, saying that she'"had done an extremely good job and had
saved the town money".
Justice Eaton stated he did not feel that it was Rene'e's fault
that she did not understand what her complete job was and that she had more
,responsibility in the town clerk's office. He asked Mrs. Canestaro how
many hours she had to work during the month of January. Mrs. Canestaro
replied "288 hrs." He then stated that he felt more help was needed in that
office.
Mrs. Canestaro pointed out that there were many times during the
month of January when Miss Bilodeau was not busy and could have helped in
her office. Miss Bilodeau stated "I came in every time you asked me". Mrs.
Canetaro replied "I don't have to ask 'you, Rene'e".
Mrs. Canestaro explained that she had worked these hours because
she had to process tax bills, which Renee could have been doing for her.
Mrs. Canestaro also explained that the position of general clerk had been
created.when she (Mrs. Canestaro had been hired to work for Mr. Brookins
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and that she had processed the tax bills for him as part of her job and
worked for him without being asked. Therefore, Mr. Brookins did not have
to work until 10, or 11 at night, because he had the help he needed.
Supervisor Blatchley recommended tabling of the matter until
such time as they had time to study the situation and take action at a
later date.
Mr. Fred Compagni, a resident of the town, stated that in the
best interest of the taxpayers, there's no need for two positions and
that the job duties should be explained to the person hired for the position.
Mr. Mel Pierce, another resident, stated that his employer gives
prospective employees a list of the duties of the job and the person is
requested to study these duties before they are put on the payroll.
® Supervisor Blatchley stated that Rene'e was hired officially as
a bookkeeper -confidential secretary and that she was told informally that
when time permitted, she would do general clerk work. "This was an
experimental position", he said, "we did not know the details of the job.
We know more about the details of the job now, obviously, after this
experience, than we had before." He stated it was a new position and that
it was impossible to write a precise job description.
Mr. Compagni stated he would object to a precise job description
as he felt everyone should be productive and giving an honest day's work
for an honest day's pay.
Justice Eaton asked that the motion be tabled for one more meeting.
Justice Fish stated he felt the town board should get together at
an informal meeting and discuss what the duties of the new clerk would be
and that those duties would be recorded on the books.
Justice Eaton stated that the department heads should have an
imput on the job descriptions stating their requirements. Justice Fish
agreed that the department heads could advise the town board, in writing,
what their requirements of the general clerk would be and that the town
board would put it together.
TOwn Engineer William Rowell reported:
Re: Water line relocation: project has been completed and water line is in
use. The contract documents have provision for guarantees after
substantial completion of the job. He recommend that the board
consider the substantial completion and that payment be made to
the contractor accordingly. Mr. Rowell reviewed an additional
charge on the contract referred to as "change order #1" as
follows: An 8" gate valve, instead of a 6", was installed
near new hydrant which is located on east side of Rte. 281, southerly
of McLean rd. so that.8"main may be extended southerly at a
later date without termination of water service to existing customers.
He asked for approval of the additional expense of $62.63.
RESOLUTION #29: APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 RE: RE -LOCATION OF WATER MAINS
Motion by Councilman Griswold, 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 the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
does hereby approve change order #1 regarding Watermain Re -location
N.Y.State Rte. 281 and McLean Rd., Town of Cortlandville, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the additional charge of $62.63 be,
and it hereby is, approved for payment.
Report -continued:
Regarding the substantial completion of project,_ he explained he had, personnally
reviewed the items yet to be completed and that these items had been agreed
to by the contractor and Rowell & Assoc. field representative. On this basis,
he said,they had prepared a reasonable cost for the complete project based on
the number of units actually installed. He suggested withholding $3,000
for the cleanup purposes. Total cost of project is $33,790.68, a considerable
amount less than the original contract price of $39,953.37. This he said was
due to the omission of 100 feet of pipe line. He recommended the payment now
due of $12,791.00.
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RESOLUTION #30: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AS SUBMITTED AND
AUTHORIZATION,TO PAY CONTRACTOR RE: WATERLINE RE -LOCATION
Motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold,
aye, Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye-.
adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
does hereby approve contract documents as submitter regarding
the watermain re -location N.Y.State rte. 281 and McLean Rd,
Town of Cortlandville, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sum of $12,791, now due,
be, and it hereby is, approved for payment.
Mr. Rowell was authorized to proceed with the submittal of
a payment estimate to N.Y.State D.O.T..
RE: New Pump - contract documents have been submitted to the Health Dept.
and now awaiting their approval of them.
RE Meeting with James'Feuss,& his assistant, Mr. Smith regarding funding
for sewers in vicinity of town hall:
If 75% aid can be procured, the obligation has to be made within
192 months and has to.be earmarked. Otherwise, money will not
be available.
He recommended -that plan one of his sewer study be implemented
and application made for the 75/ aid.
The town board gave their approval for him to proceed in setting
up a hearing with the state to determine the eligibility of the
town for these funds.
Mr. Feuss, he said, recommended that the Town of Cortlandville
make joint application for these funds with the Village of
McGraw, the Village of Homer, and the Town of Homer.
RE: Gorman Tract: Mr. Gorman is to review his project with his
consultants on what he believes his time table to be. He
requested that Mr. Gorman advise him what his plans are for 1976
before further negotiations for water & sewer services are made.
RE: Groton Ave Sewers: They had met with a representative from the city to
negotiate a contract between the City of Cortland and the Town
of ¢ortlandville for the proposed sewer connection at Groton Ave.
which would also be suitable for sewer Dist. #2.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller that the
next meeting of'the Town Board be held on Thurs. 2A 9/76 at 7:30 p.m.,
to.allow town officials to attend the Association of Towns meeting in
New York City. Votes: Justice Eaton,aye; Justice Fish,aye; Councilman Miller
aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.., Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION #31: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY.AUDITED BILLS
Motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold
that audited bills be paid as follows. •
VOTES: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold,
aye, Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted
General fund claims #11-59
Water District #1 Claims #9-23
Water District #3 Claims #1
Sewer District #1 Claim #1
Highway Dept. Claim ##1-39
Total
$13,618.36
18,864.36
269.60
655.00
7,235.37
$40, 642.69
There being no further business motion was made by Councilman Miller,
seconded by Councilman Griswold that the meeting be adjourned.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish,aye; Councilman Griswold,aye;
Councilman Miller,.aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion Carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMFED
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vCHRISTINE CANES TAI?0, TOWN DLERK
TOWN CLERK'S ANNUAL REPORT YEAR 1975
CASH
RECEIPTS: TOTAL COLLECTED
2440
Conservation Licenses sold ($601.75 Town Fee) $
14,380.25
54
Free Conservation Licenses issued
-0-.
1299
Dog Licenses sold $324.50 Town Fee)
3,592.80
25
Marriage Licenses sold $ 37.50 11 "/
50.00
25
Marriage Certificates sold $ 50.00 of. if )
50.00
104
Building Permits sold (Total valuation $1,286,235.00)
1,520.00
10
Reports to McGraw Hill re Building Permits issued
30.00
21
Zoning Ordinance Books sold @$2.00 ea.
42.00
26
Zoning Maps sold @$1.00 ea.
26.00
Postage & Handling for mailing one Ordinance Book & Map
.75
6
House Trailer Permits issued @$2.00 ea.
12.00
3
House Trailer Renewal Permits issued @$10.00 ea.
30.00
4
Trailer Park Permits issued
730.00
2
Carnival Permits issued
45.00
2
Circus Permits issued
50.00
1
Quarry Permit issued
110.00
2
Master Lists sold (Industrial Code #53) @$1.00 ea.
2.00
Report to County Treasurer of Delinquent Dog Owners
25.90
1
Sub -Division Filing Fee (Jack Head -Clinton St.Ext.-Mcgraw)
45.00
Interest & Penalties collected on Real Property Taxes
1,319.16
Real Property Taxes Collected
706 269.9
SUB TOTAL
728,330.85
Water District #1 collections
(includes 5 new residential
( 3 new commercial
Water District #2 Collections
Water District #3 Collections
(Includes 2 new residential
Sewer District #1 Collections
(Includes 1 new residential
( 1 new commercial
connections $67500}
connections 888:24
connections $250.00)
connection $25.00
connection $50.00
TOTAL MONIES COLLECTED BY TOWN CLERK
CASH DISBURSEMENTS:
Paid to B. W. Bement for refund of Bldg. Permit #14
project abandoned
Paid to Supervisor for Town Revenues
Paid to Supervisor for Interest & Penalties on Real
property taxes
Paid to County Clerk for Conservation Licenses sold
Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses sold
Paid to N.Y.S. Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses sold
Paid to Supervisor for Budget from Real Property Taxes
58, 094. 93
1,210.23
3,108.80
20,14'5.19
$ 1-810,890.00
4.5.00
4,956.56
1319.16
13:778.50
3,268.30
12.50
collected
250, 894-. 00
Paid to County Treasurer -Real Property
Taxes
collected
4.54,056.83
SUB
TOTAL
$ 728,330.85
Deposited
in Marine Midland
Bank -Water
Dst.#1
a/c
58,094.93
Deposited
in Marine Midland
Bank -Water
Dst.#2
a/c
1,210.23
Deposited
in Marine Midland
Bank -Water
Dst.#3
a/c
3,108.80
Deposited
in First National
Bank -Sewer
Dst.#1
a/c
20,14.5.19
TOTAL MONIES DISBURSED BY TOWN CLERK $ 810,890.00
The following records are hereby submitted to the
Town Board for audit, pursuant to Section 105 of
the Town Law:
All books, records, receipts, orders,
warrants, vouchers and cancelled checks.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINE CANEZO
Dated: February 1, 1976 TOWN CLERK
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Pall Trinity Micro Corporation
Subsidiary of Pall Corporation
Cortland, N.Y. 13045 • USA
Phone 607.756-7535 • Telex 93-7295
TWX 510-252-0791 • Cable Trincort
January 23, 1976
Mr. Robert Blatchley
Supervisor's Office
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, N. Y. 13045
Dear Bob:
Last Saturday, January 17, 1976, Pall Trinity Micro Cor-
poration connected to a new water main. As fate would
have it, the hook-up did not proceed trouble -free. A
break was discovered in the main late in the afternoon
which required the contractor's men and the Town's men
to work into the night in weather that can only be des-
cribed as miserable.
On behalf of Pall Trinity Micro Corporation, I would like
to express my appreciation to Fred Walker,.Town Water &
Sewer Superintendent, Ken Abramson of Rowell Associates,
and their men for their efforts under these very difficult
conditions. Their dedication to duty permitted PTM to
be in full operation Monday morning and we would like
them to know that we appreciate the job they did.
rt
cc: C. F. Seibert
R. G. Jankowsky
Very truly yours,
PALL TRINITY MICRO CORPORATION
`Marcel G. Verrando
Vice President F General Manager
RONALD FISH
SHERMAN Ultl,5� MLl.i
RAY E. MILLER
Town Clerk:
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
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January 26, 1976
TOWN OF CORTL/ NDVILLE
15 TERRACE ROAD
CORTLAND, N. Y. 13045
ROBERT P. BLATCHLEY Supervisor
R , Madison, Secretary
Strafe Public Service Commission.
�! 11 . Lol_l,,1.nd Avenue, Albany, NY 12200
l!c,-r I�,r. Iiadi.sona
Road Superintendent:
CARL S. EATON
Our Cortlandvi)_le Town Board has authori.'.ed me -to write to you
,ind 'to the State Public Service Commission to vigorously oppose
Vie hu e rate increases now being sout,ht by the Iiiat;ara Vl'ohawk
Po;-rer Corporation. These are extremely difficult times for
millions of people as well as for municipalities so it behooves
all. of us in leadership positions to curtail costs in every con-
ceivable way. As an example, despite t1i.e fact that we have a
rapidly growing and expanding town, vie have managed to maintain
an e;Itremely low tax rate with an increase in 1976 of only 3¢
per thousand over the 197j rate. I mention tl-l.is to indicate
that vie can do this lar.; e.ly on the basis of sound management
and sonic real belt ti-litening. Thus we on the totivn level. fee)_
that government and corporations at all levels should also cut
every conceivable expense.
Accor. dingy; to local Ili'agar. a Moliavrk Power personnel, our electric
yn,tes were increased by 17' in 1975 and the ec-itimated increase
now being requested will average in the neighl:)orhood of between
2") and 30;� . The 1975 increase cost our -town in excess of .13)5, 000
more than was in our budget for street lighting alone not to
mention increased costs of operating; town water pumps, town
,ara; 0 and other municipal buildings . Accordingly, the proposed
).rcr cases in rates for 1976 if authorized will increase our
total electric cost by well over t'10,000 above an already high
f i_,.ure' in our 1976 budget for electrical -power. In other words,
there is no allovrance in our budget for any increase in 1976
,.il.ectric rates whatsoever.
le readily grant that inflation' is causing much unwanted increase
in -tlle cost of .living and we on the local )-eve). are do h.g all in
our power to combat it. Therefore vie strongly feel that increased
costs of from 42-47>0 for electr-!.c power_ in a two year period are
excessive, unwarranted and should be opposed as vigorously as
possible. I trust that this messa.i;e vrill be conveyed to the
Pu7i).ic Service Commission as Earnestly and expediently -as possible.
S i.ncere).tir o
DIatchl.ey ,
SII��C?1^visor
COMMISSIONERS
ALFRED E. KAHN
CHAIRMAN
EDWARD P. LARKIN
CARMEL CARRINGTON M!ARR
HAROLD A. JERRY, JR.
EDWARD BERLIN
IN REPLY REFER TO
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GENERAL COUNSEL
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PETER H. SCHIFF
SECRETARY
STATE OF NEW YORK
SAMUEL R. MADISON
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
44 HOLLAND AVE., ALBANY, N. Y. 12208
January 30, 1976
Mr. Robert P. Blatchley, Supervisor
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road -
Cortland, N. Y. 13045
Re: Cases 26943 and 26944 - Niagara Mohawk
.Power Corporation - Electric and Street
Lighting Rates
Dear Mr. Blatchley:
This will acknowledge receipt of your January 26,
1976 letter in opposition to rate increases proposed by
Niagara Mohawk.
The Commission'is aware of the effects of inflation
on everyone and this inflation is a major cause of recent
utility rate increases. Consistent with its obligations under
applicable law, the Commission will fairly consider the
interests of utility customers.
Your letter will be filed in this proceeding and
your views will receive appropriate consideration in our
deliberations concerning this matter.
Very truly yours,
A -Z
Stewart C. Boschwitz
Examiner
1 MAIN STREET
MCGRAW, NY 13101
FERRUARV 1, 1976
DEAR BOARD MEMBERS;
AS A POINT OF CLARIFICATION, AND FOR THE RECORD, I WOULD LIKE TO STATE
THAT I WAS HIRED AS BOOKKEEPER -CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY TO THE SUPERVISOR.
IN THIS CAPACITY I HAVE MAINTAINED ALL OF THE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE TOWN
AND ITS' SPECIAL DISTRICTS, PAID THE BILLS, SERVED AS PAYROLL CLERK, BEEN
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNUAL AND MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS, QUARTERLY SOCIAL
SECURITY AND WITHHOLDING REPORTS, ASSISTED WITH THE PREPARATION O�r THE
TOWN BUDGET, AND SERVED AS SECRETARY TO THE SUPERVISOR. ALSO, I HAVE
DONE THE QUARTERLY WATER AND SEWER BILLING, MAINTAINED THE INDIVIDUAL
LEDGERS ON THESE ACCOUNTS, AND SERVED AS HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR,
IN THE SPIRIT OF CO-OPERATION, I HAVE ALSO ASSISTED IN THE TOWN CLERK'S
OFFICE WHENEVER ASKED, DONE TYPING FOR THE ASSESSOR, ZONING ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER, AND HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND DONE A GREAT DEAL OF WORK FOR
THE TOWN JUSTICE. THIS WAS ALL ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT I WAS HIRED TO DO.
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO REPEAT WHAT I SAID ABOUT WORKING SATURDAYS AT THE
JANUARY 14TH SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SINCE IT DOESN'T APPEAR IN THOSE
MINUTES, WHEN I WAS HIRED I ASKED IF I WOULD HAVE TO WORK SATURDAY
MORNINGS AND I WAS TOLD NO. IT IS BECAUSE OF THIS THAT I MADE COMMITT-
MENTS FOR SATURDAYS IN JANUARY, SOME OF WHICH INVOLVED OTHER PEOPLE.
I WAS TOLD ON JANUARY 5TH THAT I WAS TO WORK SATURDAYS. ON THIS 5 DAYS
NOTICE I WAS EXPECTED TO BREAK MY PLANS, AND INTERFERE WITH PLANS OF OTHERS.
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE BOARD FOR THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND CONSIDERATION
IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR BY AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ADDITION-
AL HELP FOR JANUARY FOR THE TOWN CLERK.
SINCERELY YOURS,
RENE'E A. BILODEAU
BOOKKEEPER -SECRETARY