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The first regular Town Board meeting of the month was
held at the town hall, 15 Terrace Rd., with Supervisor Robert P.
Blatchley presiding. Other Town Board members present were:
Justice, Donald Eaton, Councilman, Sherman Griswold, and Councilman
Ray Miller. Councilman, Ronald Fish was-late':due to an auto accident.
Others present were: Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Deputy Town Clerk,
Theresa Fortin; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Town Highway Supt., Carl
Eaton; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Bkkpr., Wayne_Ezick; Town
Attorney, John Gardner (came in after the public hearing), News reporter
Skip Chapman; Planning Board member, Willard Griswold; and several
residents of the town.
The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor and the
pledge of allegiance was given by all in attendance.
Reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting was
dispensed with as all board members had reviewed copies of the minutes
prior to the meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Griswold, seconded
by Justice Eaton that the minutes be approved as presented. Votes:
Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman.; Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro, read the following petition
which had been filed with her this evening:
December 1, 1976
WHEREAS: We the undersigned are in full agreement of
retaining all parcels of land and building lots as designated,
"Sunset View Terrace."
HOWEVER: We request the road passing through said land,
formerly known as "Ridge Road," still be named "Ridge Road."
As per map layout of Sunset View Terrace dated August 11, 1966.
Signed by: Mrs. Ray Miller, Debra Rae Miller, Gretchen K. Piazza,
John J.. Piazza, Walt A. Dippo, Jeanette Dippo, Delmar A.
White, Molly I. White, Jane W. Zogg, Agnes DiLucci,
Albert DiLucci.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
to receive and file the petition. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman
Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
Highway Supt., Carl Eaton requested permission to buy a used
1969 Forj'pickup truck,in good condition, for approximately $700.00. He
said this would be used by the Highway Dept. to run errands when his
truck was not available. The Board gave him permission to make the
purchase.
Bookkeeper, Wayne Ezick gave the following report on the
financial status of the town at 11/30/76:
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General Fund Balance $ 94,234.08
Federal Revenue Sharing Balance 11,658.65
Water Dist.#1 Balance 104,058.53 •
Water Dist.#2 Balance 1,221.78
Water Dist #3 Balance 6,170.21
Sewer Dist.#1 Balance 37,132.76
Highway Dept. Fund Balance 40,231.33
comprised of:
Repairs & Improvements $ 3,988.72
Bridges 10,601.16
Machinery 13,030.75
Snow Removal & Misc. 12,231.33
Wednesday, December 1, 1976 pg. 2
Letter re:
Supervisor Blatchley reported he had written to Congressman Nursing
James Hanley, Governor Carey, and Legislator, Steve Harrington, at the homes
request of Mr. Morris Noss, concerning the difficulties now facing the
nursing homes. lie read the reply he had received from Congressman
Hanley.
Supervisor Blatchley said he had picked up a supply of maps
from County Highway Supt., Walter Tennant and felt a fee should be
charged for them. This fee to be retained by the town.
RESOLUTION #135: SETTING FEE FOR SALE OF COUNTY MAPS County
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller. Map Fee
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;
® Councilman Miller, aye; Superviosr Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT County maps are to be sold for a fee of
50 cents each. Revenues received from the sale,, -of said maps
are to be retained by the Town.
Supervisor Blatchley reported that Mr. Robert Fragnoli wished Fragnoli
to be exempted from having the newly installed water service to his request
horse barn on Tompkins St. metered. A discussion followed and the for un-
consensus of the Board was that since all water services supplied by metered
the town are metered, a precedence should not be set. Therefore water
all water installations must be metered. Supervisor Blatchley is to
notify Mr. Fragnoli of this decision —
RESOLUTION RESOLUTION 24136: ALL TOWN WATER SERVICES MUST BE METERED
Resolutio
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller.
All
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye;
water
Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
services
Adopted.
must be
metered
WHEREAS, In order to maintain proper control of water
supplied by the town to users in all water districts of
the Town of Cortlandville,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That all water installations receiving water from
the Town of Cortlandville and or serviced by the Town of
Cortlandville must be metered pursuant to Sec. IV of the
Town of Cortlandville Water District Ordinance.
Justice Eaton questioned a voucher which was submitted for audit
by the town bookkeeper. The claimants name on the voucher was "Revenue Federal
Sharing Fund". The Supervisor explained this was to replace monies in Revenue
the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund which were not used when a certificate Fund
of deposit in the amount of $42,858.09 was cashed to cover $35,000 Transfer
appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing fund for the Public of
Transportation account. The Town Board felt this should be done by
resolution, not by voucher. monies
RESOLUTION 7#137; AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $7,858..49 from GENERAL FUND
`TO REVENUE SHARING FUND
• Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman
Adopted: Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
WHEREAS, it was necessary to cash a Certificate of deposit in the
amount of $42,858.09 to cover the cost of materials for the Public
Transportation Account #CF-5110.4, and
WHEREAS, the amount of monies appropriated for Public Transportation
a/c#CF-5110.4 was $35,000,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the balance of cash remaining
from the cashed Certificate of Deposit be put back into the
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund.
Wednesday, December 1, 1976
Pg. 3
C ortl and
Water Board
Letter re:
fee for
hydrant
service
Letter
from
Lehigh Valley
RR re purchase
by town of
rail line
right-of-way
Second
Publ is
Hearing
re:sewers
Terrace Rd.
etc.
Supervisor Blatchley read the following letters:
1. From Cortland Water Board, City of Cortland, Cortland, N.Y.
Mr. Robert Blatchley November 29, 1976
Supervisor, Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York 13045
Dear Mr. Blatchley:
At the meeting of the Cortland Water Board on November 17,
1976, the matter of a fee for hydrants that are in your water
districts #1 and #2 was discussed. These are connected to
our city system and unmetered. This involves one hydrant on •
Vernon Drive in District #1 and four hydrants on Crestwood
Court in District 712.
It was unanimously adopted that a fee of $25.00 each be
charged for these hydrants. This will start with the year 1977
and we will bill you accordingly.
If you have any questions about this, feel free to contact me.
Very truly yours,
CORTLAND WATER BOARD
Grover Eaton, Sup't.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller
to receive and file the letter. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Griswold,aye; Supervisor
Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
A discussion followed. The matter was tabled so that
Engineer, William Rowell could conduct an investigation as to
ownership of the hydrants and any other pertinent facts.
2. From Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, 415 Brighton St.
Bethlehem, Penna. 18015
Mr. Robert P. Blatchley November 24, 1976
Town Supervisor
Town of Cortlandville
15 Terrace Road
Cortland, New York 13045
Dear Mr. Blatchley:
In accordance with your letter of October 21, here are prints
of our Valuation Plans V-19/43 and V-19/44 showing this Company's
Elmira, Cortland & Northern Branch right-of-way in the Town of
Cortlandville, Cortland County, N.Y.
Our inventory records indicate an area of 32.892 acres of
land contained in the above described section of right-of-way.
Upon receipt of your advice as to the Town's best all cash
offer for the right-of-way and your intended use of the property
we will be in a position to consider selling the right-of-way to
the Town of Cortlandville.
Yours very truly, •
L.M.Noseworthy
Vice President -Properties
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller to
receive and file the maps and letter. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley,
aye. Motion carried.
The regular meeting was recessed at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of
holding the advertised public hearing regarding lateral sewers for
McLean Rd., Terrace Rd., Pleasantview Dr. and Munson Ave. A transcript
of this hearing is on file in the Town Clerk's office.
The regular meeting of the Town Board reconvened at 8:42 P.M.
Wednesday, December 1, 1976 pg. 4
Supervisor Blatchley read the following letter from the Town
Planning Board: November 30, 1976 Letter from
Supervisor, Robert Blatchley
and Members of the Town Board, Town Plang.
15 Terrace Road Bd. re.
Cortland, New York 13045 Town
Development
Gentlemen: Plan &
This is to advise the Cortlandville Town Board that the Rec. that Co.
original presentation of the Development Plan for Cortlandville, Plang. Dept.
dated 7/19/76, has been revised over the ensuing months with due give Technical
consideration to points raised at the Public Hearing and Inform- help , etc.
ational. Meetings.
The Development Plan, as revised by the Planning Board, and
the Citizens Advisory Committee in conjunction with the County
Planning Department, will be avail -able in December 1976.
It is the opinion of this Planning Board that the work of the
County Planning Department has been adequate and competent. These
gentlemen have been amenable to the suggested revisions recom-
mended in the past four months. Such process of revision is
normal in any planning operation.
In order to insure continuity of the Planning Process, the
Planning Board requests consideration of the Town Board in
approving the offered Grant of the State in providing the use of
the'County Planning Department in preparing the revised Town
Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordinance.
These latter phases require technical knowledge and pro-
fessional direction by a full-time employee, and are not within
the province of the Town Planning Board.
The Town Planning Board considers it to be of the upmost
importance that work be continued, as originally contemplated and
that a new Zoning Map and a new Zoning Ordinance be completed in
the near future.
Very truly yours, William Bean
William Clemens
Willard Griswold
Victor Metcalf
Letter was signed by Gordon Hatheway, Chairman
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish to receive and
file the letter. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman
Griswold, aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Willard Griswold, Planning Board member, explained the studies done by
the Planning Board, the Advisory Committee, and the County Planning Dept.
had to be done before anything could be done on the zoning map and the
zoning ordinance. He said he "understands now, there is money available
to the County Planning Dept. for updating the ordinance and map, at no
cost to the town". "However, he said, "Mr. Zollendeck told me there will
be a charge of approximately $1000 - $1200 for the printing of the zoning
map:i, all other work will be included in the funding programV He explained
some of the revisions which had been made on the land use map since the
time of the public hearing.
Supervisor Blatchley said the Town Planning Board requested a joint
meeting with the Town Board to discuss this matter. A meeting was set
for 12/8/76 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Supervisor Blatchley reported the Town Planning Board had requested an Interin
interim member be appointed to their board during the absence of Victor member
Metcalf. Justice Eaton suggested that a letter should be required from the Town
Plng.
Planning Board making this request before any action is taken. The Board discussBd
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agreed.
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ENGINEER, WILLIAM ROWELL REPORT.
Pump for 1. The pump for the new well has been shipped and a time for
Well #3 installation will be scheduled as soon as the pump arrives.
2. A meeting was held this afternoon with representatives of
P.T.M. P.T.M. and others regarding the best method of providing
Sewers sewers to serve P.T.M. properties. A number of facts were
discussed. P.T.M. will consider them further and report
back to the town.
RESOLUTION #138; AUTHORIZING JUSTICE EATON TO ATTEND THE JUSTICE
Judge Eaton TRAINING PROGRAM AT TC3,
to attend Motion by Councilman Griswold, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Justice Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Griswold,
Training aye; Councilman Miller, aye; Supervisor Blatchley,aye.
Program Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Justice Eaton is hereby authorized to attend
the Justice Training Program being held at TO 11/16/76-4/17/77,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all necessary expenses incurred for
same be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.
Ridge Rd. Supervisor Blatchley asked if the Board wished to take action on the
Petition petition submitted tonight by the residents of Ridge Rd. Attorney
Gardner advised that this request should be taken up with the Town
Planning Board. Also all road names and changes have to be cleared
with County Highway Supt., Walter Tennant. Supervisor Blatchley was
authorized to write letters to Mr. Tennant and the Town Planning Board
and report back to the Town Board the outcome thereof.
Heating Justice Eaton reported he has not received any estimates for the
Sys. proposed new heating system for the municipal building on West Rd. as
W.Rd. yet but hoped to have some forthcoming soon.
RESOLUTION #139; AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ONE NEW AND UNUSED
Solicit PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR
bids for Motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold.
compressor 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 advertise publicly for sealed bids for the furnishing
and delivery of one new and unused portable air compressor in
accordance with the information for Bidders and specifications
set forth therein. Delivery to be made within 30 days of awarding
of the bid.tffix x2mx ]=xdvi Delivery to be made to the Town of
Cortlandville Water District #1, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortland, N.Y., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sealed bids received will be opened at
8:00 P.M. on December 15, 1976 at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd.,
Cortlandville, N.Y.
Allen Dr. Mr. Willard Griswold asked why Allen Dr. had not been included in the
& Sewere District #1. Mr. Rowell explained that the irregularity of the
Sewer Dist. line of the sewer district in that area was due to the fact that the
original district, which did not include Allen Dr., was extended at
the request of the developers of the apartment complexes located
westerly of Tompkins St. ext. Construction of these sewer lines was
done at their own expense. The new development, which is presently
under consideration at the end of Allen dr., he explained, is already
in the sewer district. An 8" line will be constructed at the expense
of the developer, WhenF,the people on Allen Dr. desire to come into the
district, the sewer can be constructed on Allen Dr. and connected to
that sewer line as it meets the minimum requirement of the County Health
Dept.
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RESOLUTION #14.0_ AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS
Motion by Councilman Griswold, seconded by Councilman Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,aye;
Councilman Griswold, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye;
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That audited bills be ordered paid as follows:
General Fund Claims #514-559 $7,069.U1
Water District #1 Claims #130-146 2,088.85
Sewer District #1 Clams #13 & 14 122.18
Highway Fund Claims #265-278 2,379.66
Total $11,659.70
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman
Griswold, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
TOWN CLERK
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