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Wednesday, February 19, 1975 7:30 P.M. Pg.l
The. second regular meeting of the Town Board of the.
Town of Cortlandville was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace
Rd. with Supervisor Robert P. Bl.atchley presiding. Other
Board members present were: Justices, Ronald Fish & Donald
Eaton; and Coucilmen Sherman Griswold & Ray Miller. Others
present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer,
William Rowell; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Assessor,
Robert Wells; Supt.T own Water & Sewer Dept., Fred Walker;
Legislator, Shirley Fish; newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman
and several residents of the town.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting.
there were no corrections or. additions. Upon motion of
Coucilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye,
the minutes were approved as read.
Supervisor Blatchley reported he had written to Mr.
Porter regarding the parking in fire lanes at the Groton Ave.
Shopping Plazza and has not, as yet, received a reply from him.
The Town Clerk presented an application for a house trailer
permit received from Gary Sweeney. She reported that the Health
department had given their approval and that Mr. Thomas, Zoning
Officer had investigated the site.and that it was in compliance
with the Town of Cortlandville Trailer Ordinance.
RESOLUTION #27: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT TO
GARY SWEENEY
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman
Griswold, all voting aye, the following; resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, THat the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized to issue a house trailer permit to.Gary Sweeney
for a period of six months commencing February 6, 1975
and expiring August 6,. 1975. Said trailer to be located
on Sweeney Rd. and to be occupied by Gary Sweeney and his
wife.
The Town Clerk presented an application for a Trailer Park
renewal permit received from Robert Bean for his C & H Trailer
Park. She reported that the application was accompanied by
the Board of Health Permit and the proper fee of $50.00.
RESOLUTION 28:. AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE TRAILER PARK RENEWAL,
PERMIT FOR C & H TRAILER PARK
Upon motion of Coucilman Miller, seconded by Councilman
Griswold, 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 1_975 to Robert Bean for the operation of his C & H
Trailer park located on Kingsley Ave. Said Trailer Park
now accomodates 10 house trailers.
The Town Clerk reported she had also received an
application from Robert Bean for a renewal permit on his
Penguin Starr Trailer Park. However, the Board of Health
permit had not been submitted with the application. Mrs.
Canestaro read a copy of a letter by Mr. Feuss of the Cortland
County Health Dept. to Mr. Bean, asking him for more information
regarding sewers and water ldca'tions in Penguin Park. Upon
motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller, all
voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed.
Renewal permit for this Park cannot be granted until the
Board of Health permit is received by the Town Clerk.
Justice Eaton reported he had completed 220 cases during
the month of January 1975 and that $2,379.00 in fines and
forfeitures had been turned over to the State Comptrollers with
$3,615.00 being held in pending cases.
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Supervisor Blatchley reported that some $18,000.00 had
been returned to the Town by the State from monies received
from the Town Justice Court,
Supervisor Blatchley reported he had continued with plans
to locate a site for the Cortlandville Fire Co. While attending
the Association of Towns meeting in New York City, he sought the
advise of the Dept. of Audit & Control on how to finance a fire
department for the Town. He reported he had attended all
sessions held for Supervisors which, he said, were mostly
devoted to fiscal problems of the towns. In view of what he
learned at these meetings, he anticipated more town monies
will be used to purchase certificates of deposits so that interest
can be realized on idle money. He has talked with several
bankers on the subject and finds that he can obtain short term
certificates.
Mr. Blatchley said he had contacted Dick Bassler'' of the
State Highway Dept, regarding a request for signs for "Polkville"
which he had received and was told that the order would be
processed and that installation would probably be made within
two months.
Mr. Bonner, a resident of the Penguin Starr Trailer Park,
asked why the Town of Cortlandville was so strict in enforcing
the House Trailer Ordinance as to lot size and location, whereas
these same requirements are not being enforced in the Penguin
Starr Trailer Park. He said he had observed at least seven
violations of the trailer ordinance which had been in violation
for the past eleven years and not enforced. Mr. Bonner advised
that there would be a meeting of Mobile Home owners at the Town
Hall on March 7, 1975 at which time a mobile home owners
"Bill of Rights" would be discussed.
Justice Eaton reported that Fred Walker had purchased a
Winco generator for the Water & Sewer Dept.
William Rowell reported he had investigated the possibility
of providing sanitary sewers on Pleasantview Dr. & Munson Ave.,
suitable for connection to the proposed sewer which would run
easterly on the McLean Rd. His investigation included the
running of the server line through the back yards as had been
requested bysane -of_ the Pleasantview Dr. residents. He said
it could be done however he wished to warn that there would
be considerable damage to lawns, trees and fences, possibly
beyond repair. He also warned that the sewer line must be made
accessible at all times for repairs. There would be an appoximate
savings in cost of $12,000.00 if the line was constructed along
the back lines. It would also involve a different pumping station
than presented in his report -plan 2. Cost estimates were as
follows:
Plan 2 as presented in report $170,000
Plan 2, plus service to Pleasantview Dr.
(including pump station modification) 240,000
Plan 2, plus service to Pleasantview Dr. &
• Munson Ave. 275,000
This would represent an estimated increase in the tax rate
of $2.00 -- $3.00 per thousand, if taxed on overall district, which
has an assessment of approximately 71 million dollars.
Attorney Gardner advised that the first thing that must be
done is for PTM and others in that area to petition the Town Board
to enlarge the server district, and that
A petition of 51% of the residents in the existing district
who will be effected by the proposed sewer installation is also
required. Supervisor Blatchley is to contact Mr. Verrando of PTM
and advise him what must be done. Mr. & Mrs. Leon Moore will
contact the residents on Pleasantview Dr., Munson Ave. & Terrace
Rd., to see how many wish to connect to the proposed server line.
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Mrs. Brooks of Pleasantview Dr. complained of water
collecting in her driveway. Supervisor Blatchley said he
had talked with Mr. Ryerson,regarding this problem, last
spring and would talk to him again, as he feels -the solution
to the problem would be to install a larger catch basin at
-the end of Mr. Ryersons property line.
Mr. Bogart of Terrace road complained that -the heavy
tractor trailer traffic has torn up the road in front of
his house and wanted to know what could be done about it.
Justice Fish suggested that perhaps the road should be posted
with weight limit signs.
William Rowell presented each Board member with a copy
of report regarding his investigation of the capacities of
the present water supply. He reviewed the modifications
recommended in the report. Mr. Rowell proposed that "The
Town proceed immediately with the development of a 12 inch
well in a location so that a second 12 inch well could be
installed at a later date". An approximate cost of the
well excluding the pump is $20,000.
RESOLUTION #29: AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN ENGINEER TO PREPARE
NECESSARY PLANS &. SPECS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 12" WELL
dllUpon motion by Justice Eaton, and seconded by Justice
Fish, all voting aye, the Town Engineer is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare the necessary plans
and specifications for the development of a 12 inch well,
as recommended in said report at a cost not -to exceed
$20,000.00 to be appropriated from surplus funds of
Water District ##1.
Mr. Rowell reviewed -the plan he had prepared for servicing
J ,the South Cortland area with municipal water. He recommended
(i.�'f the installation of a 12 inch line from the end of the
existing line at the Cortlandville mall to extend to the
easterly side of route 13 to the far side of the Hamlet of
South Cortland servicing both sides of route 13. He asked
the Town Board to review what he had indicated as an approximate
limit for the water district; and if it meets with their general
approval and after any further investigations desired by them
are completed, a cost estimate and evaluation of effects on
property within the area could be made.
Mr. Melvin Pierce said he would contact the residents
in. that area to determine how many wish to be connected -to a
municipal system.
Supervisor Blatchley again asked the Town Board to take
action_ on.the adoption of building codes. He explained that
this was necessary to facilitate application for -the Federal
Flood Control program which must be applied for before 8/31/75.
Attorney Gardner explained that if -the Town did not make this
application, there would be problems created for persons
mortgaging homes and property secured by the Federal Government
through Veterans Administration Loans, Federal Housing
Administration Loans, & Farmers Home Administration Loans.
Mortgage money would be unavailable to them under these programs
if they did not have flood insurance. Attorney Gardner went
on to explain that it was his understanding that the Town
Board has to indicate that the flood regulations are going
to be controlled by some officer of the Town. He stated he
didn't think this would work with our present ordinance and
that it would be best to adopt a building code and appoint a
building inspector to enforce the flood regulations.
Justice Eaton suggested that a committee be appointed to
study the State Building Code, make a brief outline of the
contents and report back to the board to determine if the
code should be adopted or not.
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Attorney Gardner called to their attention that the
State Building Codes had been adopted by surrounding
municipalities including the Village of Homer, The Town of
Homer, the Village of McGraw, Groton, Dryden and the City
of Cortland. He also advised that an ordinance must be adopted
in conjunction with the adoption of the building codes and that
a building inspector must be appointed to enforce the ordinance.
Supervisor Blatchley appointed Justice Ronald Fish, and
Justice Donald Eaton as a committee of -two to review the State
Building Codes and directed them to report back to the Board
on March 5, 1975 their recommendations.
Attorney Gardner also advised the Board that they might
wish to study the State Fire Protection Code,prepared by the
State Building Council,for possible adoption. All agreed
this would be a wise thing to do and Justice Eaton is to send
for a copy of this code.
Supervisor Blatchley stated he had spoken with Mr. Gorman
regarding the possible annexation of part of his Meadowbrook
land to the Village of Homer. Mr. Gorman will have his attorney
draw up a petition to the Town of Cortlandville and the Village
of Homer requesting the annexation. Attorney Gardner explained
the proceedures that would take place after the petition is
received.
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman
Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:45 p.m..
Respectfully
/su)mitted
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
TOWN CLERK