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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1976Wednesday, April 21, 1976 7,30 P.M. Pg. 1 The second regular meeting of the month 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: Christine Canestaro, Town Clerk; John Gardner, Town Atty.; William Rowell, Town Engineer; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Town Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Rene'e B ilodeau; Legislator, Henry Wadsworth; news reporter, Skip Chapman and several residents of the town. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor and the pledge of allegience was given by all in attendance. ® The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no corrections or additions. Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by councilman Miller, the minutes were approved as read. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. Town of The Town Clerk reported she had received the minutes of a public Dryden hearing held by the Town Board of the Town of Dryden on 2/24/76 regarding Sub -Div. changes made in their "Land Subdivision Regulations". Motion was made by regulations Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton that the minutes be received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried, Notice of The Town Clerk reported she had received two notices of order from order re New York State Dept. of Transportation regarding speed limits as follows: speed limit "The Dept. of Transportation filed an order with the Secretary of State whereby Section 1011.6 Subdivision (h), (i), & (j) of the departments regulations has added: (h) 45 MPH on Rte 13, SH 215, between Station 36+ (100+ feet Rte.13 southwest of Pleasantview Dr.) and Station 97+ (700+ feet north of Bennie Rd.), a distance of 1.1+ miles. (i) 35 MPH on Rte 281, SH 8522, between station 115+ (southerly Rte.281 Cortland city line) and statin 72+ (500+ feet southwest of Luker Rd.), a distance of 0.8+ miles, (j) 45 MPH on Rte 281, SH 8522, between Station 72+ (500+ feet Rte.281 southwest of Luker Rd.) and Station 0+ (Route 33, a distance of 1.4+ miles, " The notices were ordered received and filed on motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried. Mrs. Canestaro reported she had an application for a house trailer permit submitted by Patricia Batsfor(l, to place a trailer on property owned by Mrs. Batsford on the Ridge Rd. She. said that Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, had inspected the site and reported that the placement of the trailer on this site would meet all the rules and ® regulations of the town zoning ordinance and the trailer ordinance. RESOLUTION #4.8: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT TO PATRICIA BATSFORD 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. RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue a house trailer permit to Patricia M. Batsford, to locate a house trailer on the Ridge Rd. Mrs. Canestaro requested direction from the Town Board regarding three Town Bd. water and sewer accounts as follows: opinion re: Chelsea Apts. 1, Mr. George Allen, Manager of Chelsea Apts. had deducted a discount Sewer Discount on his sewer bill in the amount of $12,61. The bill was due and payable on the 10th of January, 1976. The post mark date on the envelope containing the payment was January 12 and the payment was April 21, 1976 Pg. 2 received in the Town Clerk's office on 1/13/76. The Town Board advised that the post mark date should be the governing factor on payments received on water and sewer billing and that in this instance, the discount should not be allowed. Town Bd. Opinion re: 2. Locko Glazers deducted a discount on their sewer bill in the Locko Glazers amount of $25.17 and received in this office after the discount discount taken period. This bill was also due on 1/10/76. The metered post on sewer bill mark date on the envelope was 1/9/76 but was not received in this office until 1/16/76. The Town Board advised that in this instance, since the post mark date was within the discount period, the discount should be allowed. Town Bd. Opinion re: 3• Mr. Jack Share of 736 Bowling Green had complained of an Jack Share excessive water service bill.and told Mrs. Canestaro that 736 Bowling Gr. when the water was turned on after being shut off for re -location Water Service of the water lines on Rte. 281, his meter had started leaking. Bill There were no other leaks in the house. This was confirmed by Fred Walker. Mr. Walker advised that he had replace the register on the meter. Mrs. Canestaro said that in looking over Mr. Share's account, she found that the most water consumed in prior periods was 12,000 gallons and that most of the time it fluctuated between 9,000 and 10,000 gallons. The current billing shows a consumption of 44,000 gallons. The Town Board advised that since the records show the water consumption in the past did not exceed 12,000 gallons, it must be assumed that something happened to the meter register when the water was turned on and therefore authorized Mrs. Canestaro to credit Mr. Share's account in the amount of $16.00. Tax maps Assessor, Robert Wells reported that the tax maps for the Town of Cortlandville had been completed and were on file in his office where they could be reviewed by anyone wishing to do so. He also reported that the re-evaluation program had started in the Town. He advised that the assessment roll is now on the "ALARM" system (Assessment Roll Levy Module. This is the bookkeeping part of the NEW YORK State information system. The other part, he explained, is the evaluation. Mr. Wells requested permission to attend an assessors' conference at Hyannis, Mass. RESOLUTION #49: AUTHORIZATION FOR ROBERT WELLS TO ATTEND NORTH EASTERN REGIONAL ASSESSORS" CONFERENCE 5/17-19/76 Motion by Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Eaton. Votes: Justice Fish, aye; Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye, Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. RESOLVED, That Assessor, Robert Wells is hereby authorized to attend the North Eastern Regional Assessors' Conference at Hyannis,Mass. on May 17, 18 and 19; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred regarding same be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board. Mtg. re. Supervisor Blatchley announced there will be a meeting at B.O.C.E.S. Ag. legisla. at 8:00 p.m. on 4/22/76 concerning legislative policies that affect policies agriculture on a county, state and national level. The meeting will be conducted by the County Legislature & headed by Esther Twentyman. Justice Eaton gave the following report on cases handled by his Justice Report -Mar. office during the month of March, 1976: 43 completed cases $7,856 turned over to the state comptroller in fines & forfeitures $1645 being held in pending cases Speed Limit Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported he had inquired as to the status Fisher Av. of the speed limit request for Fisher Ave. and was informed that the request had been received and filed. He was unable to get a definite date of action on the request. 1 • I- 10 I - Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Pg.3 Zoning Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler reported he had sent out violations letters to two land owners who were in violation of the town zoning ordinance. Town Supervisor Blatchley reported that the Town Beautification Beautification Committee would like to have some flower planters placed around the highway signs. He reported aleo, that the Environmental Committee had requested that the Month of May be designated as "clean-up" month for the town. RESOLUTION #50: DESIGNATION OF THE MONTH OF MAY AS CLEAN-UP MONTH FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVIGLE 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 WHEREAS, the year 1976 is the Bi-Centennial Year of our Nation and is,attracting world-wide attention; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Commission of the Town has selected beautification of the town as its major project for the bi- centennial year; and WHEREAS, Concerted effort is being made by the Zoning Officer of the Town to remove the unnecessary junk and debris from the Town; and WHEREAS, The Highway Department is doing a superb job of cleaning up the highways of the Town; and WHEREAS, All property owners of the Town should show pride of ownership through a clean-up, paint -up and spruce -up of their properties: NOW,THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, That the Town Board does hereby declare the month of May as CLEAN-UP MONTH in the Town and urges every citizen to do his part in home and community beautification in commemoration of this bi-centennial year. Supervisor Blatchley read the following letter of resignation from Letter of his bookkeeper/secretary, Rene'e Bilodeau: resignation Renee 1 Main Street Bilodeau McGraw, NY 13101 April 20, 1976 Cortlandville Town Board 15 Terrace Road Cortland, NY 13045 Dear Board members: Please accept my resignation as bookkeeper -secretary to the Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, effective May 15, 1976. Sincerely, Renee A. Bilodeau Bookkeeper RESOLUTION #51: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF RENE'E A. BILODEAU Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold. Votes: Justice EE:ton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. RESOLVED, That the resignation of Renee A. Bilodeau Offeeti;ve 5/15/76 is hereby accepted with regrets. Supervisor Blatchley advised that he had placed an ad for this position in the paper and would keep the Board apprised as to the results of the ad. 4 4. Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Pg. 4 At 8:00 p.m. the bids for the new pumping station were opened. The results are as follows: CONTRACTOR BID PRICE Bids on C. 0. Falter Construction Corp. $55,901.00 PUMP station J. R. Hall, Inc. - Waterville, N.Y. 74,000.00 Hall & Company - Delmar, N.Y. 68,284.00 K. D. Mandigo - Baldwinsville, N.Y. 73,361.00 Vector Construction Corp.-E.Syracuse,N.Y. 77,850.00 Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, that the bids be received and turned over to the Town Attorney and Town Engineer to examine for legalities and sufficiencies. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye, Motion carried. No�action was taken on the bids at this meeting. Recommendation Supervisor Blatchley stated that since "Ted Testa had shown a Ted Testa consistant interest in the Town's recreation program and had some be appointed ideas for development of various recreation areas, especially working Summer Rec. with the firemen at the new municipal building, he would like to Co-Ordinator appoint him Summer Recreation Co-Ordinator for the town for 1976." Justice Eaton stated that before any action was taken'by the Board on this, he wanted to be sure the firemen had been made aware of it; as they had been told they hael n d they could develop the ball field to suit themselves. The Board concurred that action should be delayed until it was acertained that the firemen are aware of the proposed development of the ball field. 1 • Change names Supervisor Blatchley advised the Board that the fire co-ordinator, of Taranto Rd. in order to eliminate confusion in locating the highways, had recommended Gailor Rd. the change of names for three of the town's highways. Supervisor Blatchley Thomas Lane said he had checked with all the people on these roads, with the exception of Thomas Lane, and all had agreed to the change. RESOLUTION & 52: AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE NAMES OF THREE TOWN (TARANTO RD., GAILOR RD., THOMAS LANE) Motion by Justice Ronald Fish, seconded by Councilman Sherman Griswold Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted. RESOLVED, That the names of three (3) highways in the Town shall be changes as follows: (1) Taranto Rd. to Tower Rd. (2) Gailor Rd, to Clute Rd; and (3) Thomas Lane to Levydale; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk shall within ten (10) days notify the Town Assessor, the Town Planning Board, the Cortland County • Clerk, the Cortland County Highway Superintendent, and the Postmaster of Cortland, New York of these changes. Rec. to Swap Mr. Blatchley advised that at that same meeting with Mr. Tennant, Conable Ave. they had "discussed the swapping of highways for the convenience of 3c County Hgwy the Town and the County, making the transportation and maintenance 117 for patterns more economical for both sides. Highways to be swapped, Starr Rd. if approved by the Town Board are: Conable Avenue and County Road 117 (by the Town highway garage) Give the County Highway Dept. responsibility,for all of Starr Rd. from Tompkins St, to Pendleton St. Ext. Supervisor Blatchley advised that Attorney Gardner had outlined the procedures to be followed to make the exchange. It must be approved by by the County Legislative Highway Committee and by the Commissioner of Transportation. Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Pg. 5 RESOLUTION # 53 AUTHORIZATION TO EXCHANGE HIGHWAYS WITH THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND 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. BE IT RESOLVED, That, subject to the approval of the County Legislative Highway Committee and the Commissioner of Transportation, the following highways will be exchanged as follows: We will accept Conable Avenue and County Road 117 (by the Town Highway Garage) and give the County Highway Department ® responsibility for all of Starr Road from Tompkins Street to Pendleton Street Ext. (this being all County highway now except the section between N.Y. State Route 90 and the Page Green Road). Paving Supervisor Blatchley reported that the paving of the Town Hall parking Town Hall lot and drive area was discussed at an executive meeting of the Town Board. area Justice Eaton had been asked to see about getting the paving done. Justice Eaton reported there was 15,200 sq. ft. of area to be paved. Included in this figure is paving in front of the water department doors which would be paid for by Water Dist. #1. Approximate cost, he said, would be $6,000 but $2,000 could be saved if the highway department did the excavation and grading. Supervisor Blatchley-said he would like to delay the project as surplus monies would have to be used. Councilman Miller inquired if Federal Revenue Sharing Money could be used. Supervisor Blatchley said most of the Federal Revenue Sharing money had been committed for the new municipal building. The consensus of the board was that if the job could be done at a reasonable cost, it should be done this year as prices are escalating and to put it off, would mean an increased cost in the future. RESOLUTION #54 RECOMMENDATION THAT PAVING AREA AROUND TOWN HALL BE PUT OUT TO BID. Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, abstain. Adopted. RESOLVED, That paving of the parking lot and area around the town hall be put out to bid. 701 program Supervisor Blatchley advised that the second year of the 701 program should be approved. Justice Eaton asked if the program was going to be funded. Attorney Gardner said that, as of this morning, it was not known if the program would be funded. Justice Eaton said he felt the town should not be committed to this expenditure unless the program is to be funded. No action was taken at this time. Engineer Town Engineer, William Rowell Reported: Report Re: South Cortland Water - he and Mr. Blatchley met with representatives of F.H.A. regarding the application for funding. The representatives indicated that monies will not be allocated until a district is created. They made suggestions which would be confirmed in writing. ® Mr. Rowell is at present, compiling information requested by F.H.A. and after review by F.H.A., hopefully, a'.letter.of intent would be forthcoming or possibly an understanding and explanation of their recommended procedure. Mr. Rowell said this information should be back within a month and recommended that action on the creation of a district be withheld until that time. RE: SEWER DISST, #2: - Mr. Porter is on vacation and will return about the first of May. As soon as he returns, Mr. Rowell will get Mr. Porter's schedule for constrfact.io,n.& his intent to form the sewer district. RE: SEWERS IN TOWN HALL AREA:- This is one of the sections that has been considered for a request in aid by the County Sewer Agency. The agency has requested their engineer to make a study of the matter. Mr. Rowell has supplied them with his latest data available. Mr. Rowell advised there would be a meeting of the County Sewer Agency, which he planned to attend and that further information on the status of this study, might be obtained at this meeting. 46 Wednesday, April 21, 1976 Pg. 6 Engineer Rept. ENGINEER ROWELL REPORT - continued Re: PROJECT 281 WATER RE -LOCATION:- several items yet to be done per Fred Walker. Mr. Rowell will check these out with the contractor. Responsibility HIghway Supt., Carl Eaton asked whose responsibility it was to keep for cut on the cut on McLean Rd. in condition. This was cut for the McLean Rd. re -location of the water mains on 281 and he had been maintaining IT all winter. Mr. Rowell said it was the contractors responsibility to maintain any cuts for a period of one year. He would check it out with the contractor. He said, since the plans were approved by the State with the understanding that the state would be paving in that area, the normal type of pavement replacement, by contract, had been waived. Mr. Rowell said • he would check this out on Friday to see what could be done. Hilsinger Supervisor Blatchley reported he had contacted Mrs. Hilsinger regarding her complaint reported in the minutes of the last meeting. He had also written to Pyramid Properties regarding -the installation Pyramid of a telephone circuit to the sprinkler system at the former Grant Store. Sprinkler There bang no further business,' upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. Re pectfully su tted ISTINE C STAR0 TOWN CLERK 1 • 1