HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1976Wednesday, May 5, 1976 7:30 p.m. Pg.l
The first 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 Councilman, Ray Miller. Councilman,
Sherman Griswold was absent due to illness. Others present were:
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town
Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Town Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler;
Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker;
Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm & Henry Wadsworth; Mrs. Theresa
Benedict, Mrs, Joyce Camp & Mr. & Mr. Bernie wlomowicz from the Office
of the Aging; Jim Darling & Dana Abbey of the Frank K. Taylor Hose Co.
#4; Skip Chapman, News reporter and several residents of the town.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no
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corrections or additions. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Justice Fish, the minutes were approved as read. Votes: Justice Eaton,
aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
PAY Cable The Town Clerk read a notification of pay cable rates received from
Rate Sammons Comm., Inc.. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice
Notification Fish, the letter was ordered received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
George Ryan,Jr. Mrs. Canestaro read an announcement from Rowell & Associates
Assoc. announcing the association of George D. Ryan, Jr., L.S. as partner in
Rowell & Assoc. the firm. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,
the announcement was ordered received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
Pump Sta. Mrs. Canestaro read a letter from Rowell & Associates regarding the
well #3 bids received for the furnishing and installing pumping and related
facilities at well ##3• A copy of this letter is attached to and made a
part of these minutes. Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman
Miller, the letter was ordered received and filed. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Canestaro requested permission to attend the Association of
Towns seminar for town clerks and tax collecting officers being held at
Cornell University on June 7 & 8.
RESOLUTION #55: AUTHORIZATION FOR CHRISTINE CANESTARO TO ATTEND THE
SEMINAR FOR TOWN CLERKS AND TAX COLLECTING OFFICERS
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
RESOLVED, That Christine Canestaro is hereby authorized to attend
the seminar for town clerks and tax collecting officers being held
at Cornell University on June 7 & 8, 1976, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred be
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New phone Justice Fish reported that he had looked into the possibility of a
new phone system for the town hall and had not received any response to
system his inquiries. The consensus of the Board was that the cost for a new
phone system, as discussed previously, would probably be prohibitive. They
felt with the few phones in the Town Hall, the change was not warranted
at this time.
Request for Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported they were in need of four
-gglaterenipnt replacement heaters at the highway garage. He was told to check on the
warranty of the present heaters and cost of replacements.
Carl Eaton requested permission to attend the school for highway
superintendents being held at Cornell University on June 7,8, & 9.
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RESOLUTION #56: AUTHORIZATION FOR CARL EATON TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL'
FOR HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes; Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
RESOLVED, That Highway Supt., Carl Eaton, is hereby authorized
to attend the training school for highway superintendents being
held at Cornell University on June 7, 8, & 9, 1976, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred be r
reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.
Shrub & Tree
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the Board that he and the Walkers
plantings
had planted shrubs and trees on the water department property. The
shrubs and trees were provided by the Frank K. Taylor memorial fund
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with the permission of Mrs. Frank K. Taylor.
Bldg.permit
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, gave his report on building
report
permits issued by him during the month of April. The report is attached
to and made a part of these minutes.
Mr. Fowler reported that the two people on whom he had laid an
information had appeared in the Town of Cortlandville Justice Court
and entered pleas of guilty. The cases were adjourned by Justice
Eaton, for sentencing next week.
701 program
Supervisor Blatchley urged everyone to attend a hearing on the
701 program to be held on May 26, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall.
Supervisor Blatchley reported he had attended a re -organizational
meeting of the County Supervisors held at the town hall last Wednesday
night. Mr. Wells, Assessor for the Town of Cortlandville was the
main speaker. Mr. Blatchley said he gave an excellent report on
assessments, equalization rates and the reading of tax maps; capturing
the interest and attention of all in attendance.
Bicentennial
Mr. Blatchley reminded everyone that the Town of Cortlandville was
program
sponsoring a bicentennial program at Dwyer Memorial Park on June 27, 1976
and urged everyone to give their support to the program.
So.Cort.Water
Mr. Blatchley reported he had filed the final papers with F.H.A.
regarding the application for funds for South Cortland Water.
Supervisor Blatchley reported the financial status of the town as
Financial
of April 30, 1976 as follows;
Report
General Fund Balance $145,345.28
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 34,963.17
Water District #1 Balance 73,049.54
Water District #2 Balance 1,257.03
Water District #3 BaLlance 5,076.72
Sewer District #1 Balance 39,133.66
Highway Fund Balance 166,245.60
comprised of:
Repairs & Improvements $84,757.06
Bridges 12,4.15.53
Machinery 36,977.73
Snow Removal & Misc. 32,101.28
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Pump station
Supervisor Blatchley called for action on the bids received for
the furnishing and installing of the pump station at well #3. Justice
for well #3
Eaton stated he was concerned on the legality of accepting the low bid
since the cost was greater than had been appropriated for this project
in the budget. Attorney Gardner, who was attending a Planning Board
Meeting, was contacted by phone and he advised that the bid should not
be accepted at this time. Mr. Rowell advised that the low bid was good
for a period of 4.5 days and must be accepted or rejected within this period.
Action was tabled until further legal advise could be obtained from Attorney
John Gardner.
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Sr.Citizens
request for
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter he had received from Mrs. Terry
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Benedict regarding her request for funds for the Office,of the Aging
recreation program. She also requested that the town board consider a
$2,000 allocation for this program in the town's 1977 budget.
After some discussion, the consensus of the Board was that since
this item had not been budgeted for this year, and since the town was
hard pressed for monies due to other priority projects being undertaken,
the request would have to be denied for the present time.
RESOLUTION #57: AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PAVING OF
THE TOWN HALL DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish.
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Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized
and directed to advertise publicly for sealed bids for the paving of
the town hall driveway and parking -area per specifications set forth
in the "Information to Bidders"; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sealed bids received will be opened
at 8:00 p.m, at the Town Hall, 15.Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, N.Y.
on May 19, 1976.
Ball'. field
Jim Darling of the Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4 was in attendance,
at Munic.
he said, to "Clear up any misunderstandings" regarding the proposed
Bldg.
ball field at the fire station on Rte.281. Mr. Darling stated that it
had been the firemen's intention to build a ball field there for the use
of the children, at no cost to the town. Firemen, he said, would serve
as coaches for the teams. He said they had heard rumors that Mr. Testa
had been authorized to take over the construction and operation of the
ball field. Justice Eaton explained that Mr. Testa had been mis-informed
regarding the ball field and that he had not known that the firemen had
been given permission to develop the field and when he discovered this
had been done, he withdrew his services. Justice Eaton advised Mr. Darling
that the Town Board had made a commitment to the firemen by resolution
adopted on Oct. 15, 1975 and would stand by that commitment and that the
ball field would be built by and under the direction of the firemen of
Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4.
Heaters' 'at
Mr. Darling complained that the heaters installed in the meeting room
Munic.Bldg.
at the fire station are inadequate. Justice Eaton explained that the
heaters had been engineered and certified as sufficient for the area by
Niagara Mohawk. He suggested that they be turned on 2-3 hours before the
room is intended to be used.
Sherman
Supervisor Blatchley reported that Councilman, Sherman Griswold was
Griswold
ill and a patient at the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital. The Town
Board expressed their deep concern and wished him to know that their
thoughts and prayers are with him.
Supervisor Blatchley reported he.had an applicant to fill the position
of part time bookkeeper.
® RESOLUTION #58: AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE WAYNE EZICK AS SUPERVISOR'S BOOKKEEPER
ON A PART TIME BASIS
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Supervisor is hereby empowered to hire Wayne
Ezick as his bookkeeper on a part time basis at a salary of $150.00
per month.
Democratic Councilman Miller read a letter received by Supervisor Blatchley from
Election County Democratic Chairman, Charlotte Angell, listing people she recommended
Inspectors to serve as Democratic Election Inspectors for the coming year. The list was
ordered received and filed and the.names.approve:d as recommended. Motion
made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion
carried.
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RESOLUTION #59: APPOINTMENT OF DEMOCRATIC ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR
_ THE YEAR 1976/1277
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye.Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED,THAT the Town Board does hereby accept the
x recommendation of County Democratic Chairman, Charlotte Angell,
pursuant to Sec. 43 of the State of New York Election Law
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d regarding the appointment of election inspectors for the Town of
Cortlandville, for a one year period commencing July 1, 1976 and
expiring June 30, 1977, as follows:
ELECTION DISTRICT #1
Mrs. Thelma Jacobi, 41 North St., McGraw,N.Y.
Mrs. Margaret Horak, RW1, Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Catherine VanDonsel, RD#4, Cortland, N.Y.
ELECTION DISTRICT #2
Mrs. Pearl Burt, Box 4, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
Mrs. Florence Truman, Box 33, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Betty Doty, Box 12, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Barbara Angell, Box'32, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
ELECTION DISTRICT #3
Mrs. Ann Planck, 5 Vernon Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
Mrs. Rose Thomas, 10 Kingsley Ave., Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Helen C. Woods, 6 Louise'Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Norma Baker, 21 Isabel'Dr.,'Cortland, N.Y.
ELECTION DISTRICT #4
Mrs. Betty Doty, Box 12, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
Mrs. Janet Cohen, 3858 Highland Rd.,'Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. -Catherine VanDonsel, RD#4, Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Richard Butler, 4080 Highland Rd., Cortland, N.Y.
ELECTION DISTRICT #5
Mrs. Jennett'D. Russell, 19 E. Academy St., McGraw, N.Y.
Mrs. Jessie White, 47 Academy St., McGraw, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Thelma Jacobi, 41 North S"t., McGraw, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Marie Torrey, 56 W. Academy St., McGraw, N.Y.
ELECTION DISTRICT #6
Mrs. Nitamae Goslee, 821 N. Lamont Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
Mrs. Shirley A. Stacy, 810 N. Lamont Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Doris Fernandez, 832 N. Lamont Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
SUB: Mrs. Catherine VanDonsel, RD#4, Cortland, N.Y.
Engineer's Town Engineer, William Rowell reported:
Report Re: SEWER DISTRICT #2: He talked with Mr. Porter this morning. Mr.
Porter said he would get back to Mr. Rowell in a week or 10 days.
The attorney for D.E.C. had called him this morning regarding
Mr. Porter. Mr. Rowell advised him that Mr. Porter had just
returned from vaction. The attorney advised him that he was
satisfied to leave things as they were for the present time.
Re: WATER RE -LOCATION Rte.281 - Work has not been finalized as yet.
Mr. Rowell made an inspection at 7:30 this evening and was
not, as yet, satisfied that the clean up had been done in the
proper manner.
He talked with the state -today regarding the first payment
request. Papers, he was told, had been transferred to Albany
for audit and payment should be forthcoming within one month.
Re; GORMAN TRACT - He and Mr. Blatchley had met with the Village of
Homer regarding the formation and details of water and sewer
districts for the tract. Terms are still being negotiated.
Re; SOUTH CORTLAND WATER: He and Mr. Blatchley had conferred with
representatives of S.C.M. regarding the formation of a water
district for that area and they did not show any desire to be
included in the district when and if it was formed.
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Airport Justice Fish reported he had read in the newspaper that the
airport report was out and that a hearing was slated for May 18, 1976
and he felt that the County Airport Committee should meet with the Town
Board to let them know what is going on before"it hits the public and we
are blasted for something we know nothing about".
Mrs. Fish advised that she had been a member of that committee
but,no 16nger serves as a member. However, before she left, she
did request that the committee meet with the Town Board of Cortlandville
to keep them abreast of what was going on.
Mr. Blatchley advised he had a copy of the complete airport study
report and asked if this could be passed among the members for them to
review. All members indicated they would like to read the report before
meeting with the committee.
Mr. Blatchley said he would contact the County Airport Committee and
® set up a meeting with them for some day next week. It was decided that
a special meeting of the town board would be called for the purpose of
meeting with the County Airport Committee and for settling the matter of
accepting the low bid on the pump station for well #3. The date and time
will be set as soon as Mr. Blatchley contacts the County Airport Committee.
RESOLUTION #60: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS
Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Adopted.
RESOLVED: That audited bills be paid as follows:
General Fund Claims #147-181 $4,731.21
Water Dist.#1 Claims # 56-64 1,278.31
Sewer Dist.#1 Claim #6 60.00
Highway Fund Claim #99-117 4,531.10
$10,600.62
The Town Board reviewd resumes submitted for the position of
full time general clerk. It was decided to hire Mrs. Dorothy Jones
of Village Terrace Aprts., Cortlandville, N.Y., who had excellent
work experience and references.
RESOLUTION #61: AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE DOROTHY JONES AS GENERAL CLERK
FOR 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 Dorothy Jones, of Village Terrace Apts.,
Cortlandville, N.Y., is hereby employed by the Town of Cortlandville
for the position of full time General Clerk at an annual salary of
$5200.00.
There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Fish,
seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned
at 9-:05 P.M.
Respectfully sub iced
J ISTINE CANTARO �c
TOWN CLERK
AND ASSOCIATES
Surveyors • Planners • Engineers
6420 FLY ROAD, EAST SYRACUSE. NEW YORK 13057 . TELEPHONE (315) 463-B576
May 5, 1976
Mr. Robert Blatchley,. Supervisor
and Town Board
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York 13045
Re: Water District No. 1
Town of Cortlandville
Gentlemen:
On April 21, 1976, five contractors submitted bids for fur-
nishing and installing pumping and related facilities at
Well No. 3.
We have reviewed all of the five bids submitted and find
that the proposal of C. 0. Falter Construction Corporation,
of North Syracuse, is low in the amount of $55,901. The
contract documents were complete and correct.
We have not done work with this firm but investigation
indicates that they are experienced and qualified to under-
take the project being considered. A Canvass of Bids show-
ing the bid proposal prices of.each of the.bidders is
attached hereto for your review and information. We have
estimated this project would cost between $50,000 and $60,000.
We see no reason why the project should not be awarded to, the
low bidder and recommend that the Board consider such award
as soon as convenient.
Sincerely,
William H. Rowell, P.E.
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cc: Mrs. Christine Canestaro
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Bids received for: Well No. 3 Pump Station
Water District No. 1
Town of Cortlandville
Bids Opened: April 21, 1976
ROWELL AND ASSOCIATES
CANVASS OF BIDS
CORTLANDVILLE (T)
Contract No. 10
Job No. 023
C.O.Falter Constr.
Hall & Company,Inc.
K.D.Mandigo Constr.Corp.
J.R. Hall, Inc.
Vector Constr.Corp.
ESTIMATED
103 Maple Lane Corp.
20 Hallwood Road
8697 Gaskin Road
7140 Tower St.,Box BB
230 Bridge Street
ITEMS
QUANTITY
No, racuse N.Y.
Delmar N. Y.
Baldwinsville N.Y.
Waterville N. Y.
E. Syracuse, N. Y.
i 1. Well #3 Pump Sta. Ltd Sum
II $37 , 900 .00
$ 7,800.00
$ 8,270.00
$ 9,000.00
$12 ,150 . 00
2. Well Pump
Installation
Lump Sum
7,175.00
12,000.00
12,600.00
10,000.00
15,850.00
3. Interior Piping 8 LUMP Sum
II 1,100.00
9,800.00
6,226.00
12,500.00
I 17,600.00
4. Underground Water fl
Piping Lump Sutra
2,019.00
9,400.00
8,150.00
9,000.00
9,650.00
5. Chlorination �I
System Lump Sum
3,432.00
7,000.00
12,330.00
5,500.00
5,500.00
6. Sup Pump Instal-
lation and
Drain Lines Lump Stun
868.00
1,200.00_
1,075.00
2,000.00
1,800.00
7. Miscellaneous_ �!
Work I Lump Stun
409.00
2,084.00
1,860.00
3,000.00
2,500.00
8. Electrical Work II
Luutp Sum II
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2,998.00
19,000.00
22,850.00
23,000.00 I
12,800.00
TOTAL BID PRICE II
$55,901.00
$68,284.00
$73,361.00
$74,000.00
$77,850.00
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