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Home My WebLink About01-08-1975Its Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg.l The first regular meeting of the year 1975 was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, with Supervisor Robert P. Blatchley presiding. Other Board members present were: Justice, Donald Eaton and Councilmen Sherman Griswold, and Ray Miller. Justice Ronald Fish was late due to a speaking engagement. Others present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Rudy Krauklis; Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Homer Fire Dept. Chief, John Riter; Cortlandville Fire Captain, Jack Harvey, several men from the Cortlandville Fire Company; Legislator, Shirley Fish; Newspaper reporter, Kevin Howe. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Blatchley 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, Donald Eaton, seconded by Councilman, Ray Miller, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. The Town Clerk read a letter from the Cortland County Legislature regarding the Emergency Jobs Act of 1974. After some discussion, it was decided that the Town would not be creating any new positions and therefore was not eligable to join the program. Upon motion of Coucilman, Ray Miller, seconded by Justice Donald Eaton, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed. The Town Clerk read a copy of a legal notice received from the Town of Dryden regarding a public hearing to be held by the Town Board of Dryden at the Dryden`Town Hall on Jan. 14, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. upon the question of the enactment of proposed amendments to their Zoning Ordinance. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the notice was ordered received and filed. The Town Clerk reported she had sold four building permits during the month of December, with a total valuation of $5,525.00 and that a total of 102 building permits had been issued during the year 1974, with a total valuation of $2,404,249.00. She reported that the Zongim Board of Appeals had issued a special permit to T S C Stores for the installation of a sign; and that the Planning Board did not act upon any matters during the month of December. The Town Clerk read the Town Clerk's annual report which is recorded in full, at the end of these minutes. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the report was accepted as read and ordered entered on the minutes of this meeting. RESOLUTION # 1: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT TO MRS. ELSIE McKINNEY Upon motion of Justice, Donald Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Ray Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to issue a Trailer Park Renewal Permit for the year 1975 to Mrs. Elsie McKinney for her trailer park located on the Cortland -McGraw Rd. upon payment of the proper fee. The trailer park, at present, accomodates 3 trailers and a minimum fee of $25.00 is required. RESOLUTION,#2: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TRAILER PARK RENEWAL PERMIT TO DOUGLAS THOMPSON Upon motion of Councilman, Ray Miller, seconded by Justice, Donald Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: 1 • BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to issue a Trailer Park Renewal Permit for the year 1975 to Douglas Thompson for his trailer park located at 383 Tompkins St., upon payment of the proper fee. The trailer park, at present, accomodates 13 trailers and a fee of $65.00 is rewired ($5.00 per trailer). 1 0 I Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg. 2 E E 1 • Bookkeeper, Rudy Krauklis reported the financial status of the Town as of Dec. 31, 1974 as follows: General Fund $136,229.93 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 74,069.45 Water District I 101,167.31 Water District II 1,408.98 Water District III 3,658.04 Sewer District I 36,852.16 Highway Fund 37,594.30 Comprised of: Repairs & Improvement $6,836.59 Bridges 9,415.53 Machinery 6,577.39 Snow Removal & Misc. 14,764.79 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the report was ordered received and filed. Justice Eaton reported he had completed 303 cases during the month of December and $4,022.00 in fines and forfeitures had been turned over to the State Comptroller; and that $4,015.00 had been received by the Court and is being held in pending cases. Justice Eaton read his annual report, which is recorded in full, at the end of these minutes. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold, the report was accepted as read and ordered entered in the minutes of this meeting. Motion carried. Supervisor, Robert Blatchley reported he had been working on some complaints received by his office. One complaint was that hundreds of dos in the Town are not being enumerated and licensed. Another suggestion received was that the Town Clerk's Office be kept open on December 31st. He had investigated a complaint received regarding Panguin Trailer Park. He had confered with Mr. Gorman regarding his Meadowbrook project. He had also done some planning regarding a new Zoning Officer. He had asked Highway Supt., Lou Wagner to make some signs designating the location of the town hall to be placed at the Terrace Road approaches and discussed with him the removal of some trees in the Town highway right of way. Supervisor Blatchley,introduced Homer Fire Chief, John Riter who gave do unofficial annual report which appears in full at the end of these minutes. Chief Riter stated that of the 26 men who had joined the Cortlandville Company,' an average of 24 men attended 'the training sessions. He rported a burned building had been donated to the department and was used for on the job training. He commented that these men should be commended for their devotion to duty and excellent performance record and that the Village of Homer and Mayor Calale was very proud of them. Justice Eaton commented that he had noticed the quick response to fire calls and wished to go on record, on behalf of the Town, in recognizing the exemplary performance of the Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4 and to extend to them our gratitude for their continued interest and excellent performance record. "We too", he said, "are very proud of them!" Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seoonded by Coucilman Miller, all voting_ aye, the above comment was ordered entered into the minutes of this meeting. Supervisor Blatchley introduced Jack Harvey, Capt. of the Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4, who, in turn, introduced other personnel from the local company as follows: Richard Ferris, Warden, who represents the company at Village Board Meetings. Paul Dennis, Lloyd Tredwell, and Dick Powers, Fire Police. Mr. Harvey commented they were proud to be a part of the Homer Fire Department and thought the training program was one of the best. He stated that the firemens quarters was completed and comfortable. Town Engineer, William Rowell reported he had reviewed several projects with Mr. James Feuss of the Cortland County Health Dept. He stated Mr. Feuss had shown much concern for the water supply at South Cortland which is privately owned and water not being chlorinated. The pipe lines are seriously corroded and there is leakage in the lines. He feels that some immediate consideration should be given as to what is to be done in this area. He had discussed the possibility of rehabilitating the existingfacility but felt 120 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg.3 it was not the thing to do because of the construction needs and single upkeep needs of it. He stated, he felt the only satisfactory and suitable way to provide the area, would be through construction of a pipe line from the Town's existing facility. This would mean an extension to the water district. He stated that if the Town is considering servicing the area, a cost study should be made soon on what needs to be done and then have a meeting of the people in the area to determine if this is what -they want. Mr. Rowell reported he had also reviewed with Mr. Feuss, P.T.M.'s request for a municipal sewer. Mr. Feuss indicated to him that if the sewers are seperated from the roof drains and other unnecessary items, that there would be no reason why the Town could not accept the waste matter from the plant into the sewer system. He discussed at length, the desireability of installing a trunk line sewer along the railroad track and possible complications he could foresee because the land he had intended for this purpose, had been sold to Niagara Mohawk and he did not know if they would allow for a sewer line easement. Another possiblity, he suggested, was a temporary one, which would create a new sewer district or extend -the present district and allow P.T.M. to connect to the Barker Sewer line by the installation of a pump station and a forced main sewer at P.T.M.. He recommended a feasability study be made to determine the cost of the trunk line sewer along the railroad and its effect on the tax payer and to also consider the temporary program. RESOLUTION #3: AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A FEASABILITY STUDY RE:. SEVIER FOR P.T.M. Upon motion of Justice, Donald Eaton, seconded by Councilman, Ray Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize,and tit®j.:hereby:do authorize; the Town Engineer to conduct a feasability-study, not to exceed $500.00, on the best solution for providing a sewer line to P.T.M. RESOLUTION #4: AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A FEASABILITY STUDY RE: SOUTH CORTLAND WATER SUPPLY Upon motion of Coucilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Eaton, all Voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize, and they hereby do authorize, the Town Engineer to conduct a feasability study, not to exceed $500.00, on the best solution for providing water to the South Cortland area. Mr. Rowell reported that the need for water, sewer and drainage districts at the Meadowbrook project had been discussed at previous meetings and that the Health Dept., again, registered concern as to who was to maintain the culverts under the railroad. "Mr. Gorman", he said, "has agreed to form an association of the complex, on a legal basis, whose responsibility it would be to maintain the culverts as well as the holding ponds". Mr. Rowell stated that it would be advisable for the town to assume ownership and to operate and maintain the storm sewers which were to be constructed at this project, so that other sewers could be added to it in the future. He advised the formation of a benefit sewer district for • this project. He reported that the Village of Homer is willing to sell water to the project and suggested that a water district be created and water purchased by the district from the Village of Homer, rather than to have the Village service and bill the area. As to the sewage problem at the motel on route 11, Mr. Rowell stated the Town must decide whether they want to create a sewer district in the area or allow the motel owner to construct his own sewer, which would be costly. He advised the creation of a sewer district so that others in the area could tie in. This district, he suggested, should be an ad valorum district. � i� t �� =� ✓ Year Date :Month liay Year Submitted n Check box if no licenses issued and submit as directed DEPA4 C Submit by ------------------- ORIGINAI DUPLICA' TRIPLICA 1 [::] Number of dog owners remaining on delinquent list. (Include pup List dog license serial numbers used during month being reported. (Include f l room is required, use back of form.) Group 1 TO 12_� 9 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg.4 RESOLUTION #5: APPOINTMENT OF FRANCIS SEARS TO GRIEVANCE REVIEW BOARD Upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that Francis Sears be, and he hereby is, reappointed to serve a five year term on the Grievance Review Board. commencing January 1, 1975 and expiring geceembjir--3-1-0--1979. RESOLUTION #6: APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: ® RESOLVED that Christine Canestaro be, and she hereby is, appointed to serve a one year term as registrar of vital statistics for the Town of Cortlandville commencing January 1, 1975 and expiring .December 31, 1975. RESOLUTION #7: APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE FOR YEAR 1975 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted; RESOLVED, that the salary schedule for the year 1975 as presented and entered in complete form at the end of the minutes of this meeting be, and it hereby is accepted and. approved. RESOLUTION #8: DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That the following banks be, and they hereby are, designated as depositories for various accounts as follows: FIRST NATIONAL BANK - General Fund, Highway Fund, Sewer Dist. #1, Trust & Agency Funds, and Town Clerk's Tax Account HOIVIER NATIONAL BANK - Town Clerk's General Fund MARINE MIDLAND BANK- Water District 1, Water District 2, Water District 3 and McAllister Cemetery Fund RESOLUTION #9: DESIGNATION OF TOWN'S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Upon motion of Coucilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold,all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted; RESOLVED,That the Cortland Standard Newspaper be, and hereby is, designated as the official newspaper of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #10: APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Upon motion of Coucilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: ® RESOLVED, That the appointment of Councilman Sherman Griswold as Deputy Supervisor for the year 1975 be, and hereby is, approved. RESOLUTION #11: APPOINTMENT OF TOWN HISTORIAN Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That Mrs. Annabelle Alexander be, and she hereby is, appointed Town Historian for the year 1975. RESOLUTION #12: ESTABLISHING MILEAGE RATE FOR TOWN BUSINESS Upon motion of Coucilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, &12 voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:. RESOLVED,That the mileage rate for mileage incurred on Town Business be increased to 150 per mile commencing January 1, 1975. 122 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg.5 Supervisor Blatchley requested Town Board approval to advertise for a Zoning Enforcement Officer. Justice Eaton suggested that since a Zoning Officer would only be needed on a part time basis for the time being, that -the Town should avail itself of the offer given by Mr. Harry Thomas, to help until we were ready to appoint a Zoning Officer. John Gardner, Attorney, advised that an appointment should not be made until the amendement had been advertised and became effective, 10 days after publication. He was -requested to publish the amendment Saturday 1/11/75 sea that it would be effective 1/21/75. Mr. Blatchley was requested to contact Mr. Thomas regarding his offer and to negotiate a service fee with him. In reference to the Emergency Jobs act of 1974, Mr. Blatchley stated he had tried to get money for the new Zoning Officer/Building Inspector position now under consideration in the Town and was advised that since • this position was mandated by law, it was ineligable for funding under this act. Mrs. Shirley Fish, Legislator, explained the -requirements of the act and why the position was ineligible. Justice Fish reported he had received several calls and so had his wife, regarding the lights on route 11 which,had been turned off, He explained to the Board that the lights could be turned on'again without any difficulty, if the Town would assume the payment for service in this area. He also advised, that if the Board was considering supplying the service to this area, they should consider purchasing the new type lights which helad discussed in detail at the November 20, 1974 meeting. RESOLUTION #13: AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL W1 LIGHTS ON RT. 11 Upon motion of Coucilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature on November 5, 1974, did advise the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, that they would not accept charges for street lighting on route 11 between the Cortland City line and the Village of Homer line after December 31, 1974, and WHEREAS, a petition signed by 26 residents and businesses of the area was received on December 4, 1974, petitioning the Town Board to continue the lighting in this area, and WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville recognizes the need for lighting in this area to decrease the danger of accidents and vandalism, now therefore be it RESOLVED; That Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. be directed to install 11 new high pressure vapor lights on rte. 11 between the Cortland City line and the Village of Homer Line, and be it further RESOLVED, That they be instructed to turn on the existing lights until the new installations can be made. Supervisor Blatchley said he had a request for a street light on Tioughnioga Ave. and on Pendleton St, Ext, between the city line and • Saunders Rd. and requested that Justice Fish investigate the need and report back to.the Board. Coucilman Miller said he had a request for a street light on Ridge Rd. and asked Justice Fish to investigate this also. Councilman Miller asked Mr. Fish what the Public Service Commission's feelings were regarding street lighting. Justide Fish said,"the Public Service Commission is not.limiting Municipalities -on street lighting as they feel that the savings in accidents and crime is worth the energy expended". He went on to state, "street lighting is responsible for only 110 of the electric energy usage". Mr. Blatchley requested a short meeting with the Board after the close of the regular meeting. There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:4.0 p.m. 123 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg. 6 n C7 1 Board meeting reconvened at 10:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing a notification received by the Town Board that Karl H. Wendt, Architect, has initiated an arbitration proceedure against the Town Board regarding his final bill for architect's fees for his services performed in connection with the proposed new general municipal building. It was the general feeling of the Board that Attorney John Gardner has a possible conflict of interest as he might be called as a witness if an action were to be brought against the Board. Attorney Gardner agreed.. It was decided to engage an outside attorney to handle the case. RESOLUTION #14: AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE AN OUTSIDE ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT THE TOWN IN ACTION BROUGHT BY KARL H. WENDT Upon motion of Justice Ronald Fish, seconded by Councilman Ray Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED: That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to engage Edward R. Purser, to represent the Town Board and the Town of Cortlandville in any action regarding Karl H. Wendt's claim against the Town. There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Re"ectfully 7-TAROt CHRISTINE CA 1974 ANNUAL REPORTS HOMER FIRE DEPART14ENT HOMER, N.Y. FIRE REPORT 1974 TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Total alarms answered by Homer Fire Dept. 1974 General Alarms Still Arlarms, Investigations Town of Cortlandville calls were as follows: General Alarms Still Alarms and Investigations These calls broken down as follows: Building 18 Vehicles 8 Investigations 9 False Alarms 17 Grass 7 Electrical 4- Gas Flush 7 Bomb threat 1 Total 73 121 90 51 22 201 73 The membership of the company has changed as follows, of the orignal 26 charter members, 4 have resigned from the company by reason of their moving from the Town of Cortlandville. One man moved to the Village and is now a member of the Hook and Ladder Co.. Five members have been added to the roster. Three new men to the Dept. and 2 transfers from main station Cos. One new weber is in the process of joining making a total membership of 27, an increase of 1 over the past year. This is a very informal report as the fire department year ends the last of March each year. I hope it will give you some idea of what we have done in the way of fire response since the trucks and station were manned -last Jan.1974. Respectflly submitted, John Riter, Jr. Chief, Homer Fire Dept. 124 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg•7 TOWN CLERK'S ANNUAL REPORT YEAR 1974 CASH RECEIPTS: Total Collected 2199 Conservation Licenses sold ($549.25 Town Fee) $ 10,498.25 37 Free Conservation '° issued j -0- 1408 Dog Licenses sold ($351,90 Town Fee) 39827.20 37 Marriage Licenses ($ 55.50 ) 74,00 37 Marriage Certificates ($ 74.00 ) 74,00 102 Building Permits (Total value of $2,404,249) 2,745.30 38 Zoning Ordinances sold 76.o0 23 Zoning Maps sold 23.00 5 House Trailer permits issued 10.00 7 House Trailer renewal permits issued 70.00 4 Trailer Park permits issued 695.00 7 Carnival permits issued 110,00 1 Quarry permit issued 110.00 1 Sub -Division Filing Fee (Stupke-Lime Hollow) 35.00 Tax fees collected 1, 008.27 Property taxes collected 5950621.29 1 by Sewer Application (gaipde to s pto 50.00 Sewer&Dieimbu�sed Sub Total 15,027.31 Water District #1 collections 54,368.18 (includes 2 new residential connection @270.00 & 4 new Commercial connections @$S74.19) Water District #2 collections 1,147.18 Water District #3 collections 49791.95 (includes 17 new residential connectons @$2,125.00) Sewer District #1 Collections 19,883.68 (includes 5 new commercial connections $250.00) Total Cash Receipts $ 695,218.30 CASH DISBURSEMENTS: Paid to Supervisor for Town Revenues $ 5,963.22 Paid to County Clerk for Conservation Licenses 9,949.00 Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses 3,475.30 Paid to N.Y.S.Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses 18.50 Paid to Supervisor for Budget from Property taxes collected 238033.50 Paid to County Treasurer -Property taxes collected 357,287.79 Sub Total $ 615,027.31 Deposited Marine Midland Bank -Water Dst.#1 a/c 54,368.18 Deposited Marine Midland Bank -Water Dst.#2 a/c 19147918 Deposited Marine Midland Bank -Water Dst.#3 a/c 49791.95 Deposited First National Bank -Sewer Dst.#l.a./e 19,883.68 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS$695,218.30 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. espectfully submitted, Dated Jan.8, 1975 HRISTTNE STARO,TOWN CLERK 1 • 1 11 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg. 8 1Q 1 • fl • TOWN JUSTICE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1974 DATED JANUARY 7, 1975 FOR MY ANNUAL REPORT TO THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE THE FOLLOWING IS HEREBY RENDERED FOR THE YEAR OF 1974: Figures indicate completed cases only (Not cases pending) MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMINAL CIVIL 3184 356 9 TOTAL CASES 3549 At the end of the year the Court is holding $4015.00 in pending cases and has turned over to the State comptroller $579180.50 in fines and forfeitures for the year, The completed cases figures reflect an increase of 60,36/ in Criminal Cases, an increase of 594 in Vehicle and Traffic cases over 1973 figures. These percentages reflect a total increase of 273 completed cases over last year. This is to advise the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville that Town Justice Donald F. Eaton hereby submits the Court records for audit by the Board, pursuant to Sec, 105 of the Town Law. Be further advised that the Dockets, Ledgers, Cash Books, Checkbooks and files are available for inspection by the Town Board of the Town of Cortla.ndville and by any other interested parties at my office in the Town Hall of the said Town at 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, at any reasonable time. 26 Wednesday, January 8, 1975 Pg.0 / NAME Sherman Griswold Ray Miller Donald F. Eaton Ronald Fish Mary Fowler Robert P.Blatchley of to it Renee Bilodeau SCHEDULE OF SALARIES YEAR 197 POSITION SALARY PAYABLE Councilman $ 1,500.00 Monthly Councilman 19500.00 of Town Justice (full time) 11,000.00 of Town Justice 2,200.00 at Court Clerk 59750.00 of Supervisor 7t750.00 Budget Director 1,000.00 Secretary -Bookkeeper 5,04.1.26 G.F. 642.00 W.D. 27 ,00 S.D. Total 5, 95 .2 (ai 11-1- Robert Wells Assessor 120000.00 Christine Canestaro Town Clerk 9,500.00 G.F. Theresa Fortin John Gardner Louis Wagner Frederick Walker Sr. Frederick Walker,Jr, NAME Myron P. Batsford Leslie Smith Paul M, Leet Moses J. Abdallah Roger A. Stafford Joseph H. Harris Robert C, Atkins Clarence Couch Frederick C. Monroe Roger H. Couch ($2.9 300.00 Custod. 300.00 W.D. 200.00 S.D. Total 10,300.00 " Deputy Town Clerk 4•,500.00 G.F. 700,00 W,D, Total 5,200.00 " Town Attorney 6,600.00 " Highway Su t. BA g y p 11,00 .00 WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTS Maintenance o} $1,300.00 W.D.1 100.00 W,D.2 4�00.00 W. D.3 2,500.00 S.D.1 Total 8,500.00 Maintenance 49000.00 W.D.1 2,240.00 S. D.1 Total 6,24�0.00 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT-JANUARY 1, 1975 PER HOUR $ 3.66 3.36 3.36 3.36 3.36 3.36 3.66 3.36 3.36 3.16 u; m C 1 • 1