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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-1975Wednesday, March 19, 1975 7: 3 0 P.M. Pg.1 Regular meeting of the Town Board, 15 Terrace Rd.,Cortland,NSY0 Board Members Present: Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley Justice, Donald Eaton Justice, Ronald Fish Coucilman, Sherman Griswold Board Members Absent ® Councilman, Ray Miller Others present: Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro, Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Highway Supt., Louis Wagner; Water & Supt., Fred Walker; Bookkeeper to the ® Supervisor, Renee Bilodeau; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm, and Henry Wadsworth; Newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman; and several residents of the Town. At 7:30, a public hearing was held on the matter of the adoption of a resolution raising the income ceiling on aged tax exemption from $4,000 to $5,000. All interested persons were heard. The transcript of this hearing is on file in the Town Clerk's offce. The regular meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Supervisor,Robert Blatchley at 7:40 P.M. with the pledge of allegience given by all in attendance. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. Justice Eaton stated he had read the minutes of the Planning Board of 2/24/75 which also included a meeting of the Task Force Committee. He wished to have entered into the record that he felt those minutes were incomplete as they did not include the recommendation of the Task Force Committee to revise the 1968 Zoning Ordinance and to update the Master Plan, as reported both by Justice Fish and Supervisor Blatchley per minutes of Town Board Meeting 3/5/75 as read by Town Clerk tonight. Fred Walker reported the Health Dept. had approved the tree plantings and that he had ordered the trees. Supervisor Blatchley advised that the public meeting he had scheduled for 3/.,7/75 had been cancelled and not rescheduled. The Town Clerk read a Notice of Order received from the New York State Dept. of Transportation regarding weight limits set for vehicles using Rte. 90 between Rte. 11 and the Hamlet of Virgil. Upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the notice was ordered received & filed. The Town Clerk reported she had ahapplication for the renewal of a house trailer permit from Donald Gage, Pg. Green Rd. She reported that the Zoning Officer -had investigated the site and had approved the renewal request. RESOLUTION #40: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE'HOUSE TRAILER RENEWAL PERMIT TO DONALD GAGE Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman, Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to issue a house trailer renewal permit to Donald Gage, Page Green Rd., upon payment of the proper fee. The Town Clerk reported that Mr. Clarence Homer wished a refund of the application fee for -water service to 8 Louise St. This application was paid for on 5/15/73 and installation of service has never been made, nor meter picked up. (Verified by Fred Walker, Supt. S & W) The lot has since been sold by Mr. Homer. 152 Wednesday, March 19, 1975 Pg.#2 RESOLUTION #41; AUTHORIZATION TO REFUND WATER SERVICE - APPLICATION FEE TO MR. CLARENCE HOMER Upon motion of Justice, Fish, seconded by Justice, Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to refund $125.00 to Clarence Homer for the application fee for water service to 8 Louise St, which was paid to the Town of Cortlandville Water Dist.#1. on 5/15/73 with Mr. Homer's check #937; and water service never installed. Assessor, Robert Wells requested peiinission to attend a • meeting in Albany for the purpose of securing survey information and to attend a training session in Syracuse on the processing of applications and other information regarding agriculture value assessments. RESOLUTION #42s AUTHORIZATION GIVEN ROBERT WELLS TO ATTEND MEETING IN ALBANY Upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that Assessor, Robert Wells be, and he hereby is, authorized to attend a meeting in Albany at the State Board Office on March 25, 1975 for the purpose of obtaining information regarding commercial, industrial, and utility rate survey appraisals; and be it further RESOLVED that he be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in connection with same, subject to audit by the Town Board, RESOLUTION #43: AUTHORIZATION GIVEN ROBERT WELLS TO ATTEND TRAINING SESSION IN SYRACUSE Upon Motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that Assessor, Robert Wells be, and he hereby is, authorized to attend a training session for assessors being held on April 16, 1975 at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture at Syracuse, New York on the processing of applications for agriculture value assessments;and be it further RESOLVED that he be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in connection with same, subject to audit by the Town Board, Justice Eaton reported he had completed 270 cases in the Town Justice Court during February; he had turned over $3,787.00 to the Dept. of Audit & Control for fines and forfeitures collected] and is holding $3,350.00 in pending cases. Justice Fish read a memo from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. regarding N.Y.State Industrial Code Rule #53 relating to "Construction, Excavation, & Demolition Operations at or near underground facilities" which will go into effect 4/1/75• He asked if the Town of Cortlandville had published its notice to excavators of the establishment of a list of operators of underground facilities. . Supervisor Blatchley replied that he had checked with other Super visors at the Association of Towns Meeting in N.Y.City and he said "It -.was strongly -urged by Supervisors in attendance that enforcement of this code be delayed". William Rowell advised that maintenance and enforcement of this code would be very time consuming and that the registry,,: would have to show the location of all underground facilities. Justice Fish statedhe felt that the Town of Cortlandville should publish a news item in the paper, stating the -fact that the Town of Cortlandville has adopted the State Building Codes • Wednesday, March 19, 1975 Pg. 3 effective as of 4/1/75 and that they will be strictly enforced. Fred Walker reported he was aware of the defective hydrant located on Starr Rd. and that he was in the process of adjusting it. The other two hydrants, reported by Chief Riter, are privately owned and the owners have been notified of the defect. Supervisor Blatchley read the following letter of resignation received from Mr. Harry Thomas, Zoning Officer March 18, 1975 Mr, Robert Blatchley, Supervisor ® Town of Cortlandville 15 Terrace Rd. Cortland, N.Y. 13045 Dear Bobs Reviewing the work load which has accumulated.during my absence on variation in the Town and Village of Homer, and with activity already starting in the construction field, I feel it will become difficult if not impossible for me to devote, time to the Town.of Cortlandville. .Therefore, in the best interests of all concerned, I am tendering my resignation as advisor to the Town Clerk effective March 31, 1975. Sincerely, Harry R: Thomas Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed and the resignation was accepted with regrets and the'Supervisor was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Thomas thanking him for his services. Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from John Morgan, Chairman of the Airport Committee, County Legislature regarding the status of the Master Plan Study for the Cortland County Airport. A copy of this letter is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed. Legislature, Henry Wadsworth requested financial aid to repair the fallen tomb stones in the McGraw Cemetery. He said the cost would be approximately $200.00 for materials and that the Village of McGraw might be willing to share in the cost. He had contacted Mr. John Whipple of Capeo, who'said his "Green Thumb" group would be willing to do the work if materials for repairs were provided. Legislature,Shirley Fish suggested that an evaluation of the actual cost involved be made and that the village of McGraw be solicited for aid and a report made to the Town Board of the actual funds needed. Mr. Wadsworth said he would do this and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mrs. Moore of Pleasantview Dr. presented a petition requesting a study be made by the Town engineer for the purpose of connecting the homes on Pleasantview Dr. to the proposed sewer line. Supervisor Blatchley submitted similar petitions from residents on the McLean Rd. and Terrace Rd. and also a petition from property owners on the West Rd. & McLean Rd. requesting an extension of the Sewer District. Copies of these petitions are attached to and made a part of these minutes. Upon,motion of Justice .Fish, seconded by Councilman, Griswold, the petitions -were ordered received and filed.. Motion carried, all voted aye. 154 Wednesday, March 19, 1975 Pg.4 A motion was made by Jus ice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, that thIminutes of 3/5/75 (pg.147) be amended by striking out in Resolution #36, item (2) the words "Municipal Buildings" and substituting the words "Municipal Fire Station", Supervisor Blatchley stated that two public hearings must be held on the application for public funds under the Community Development Act. RESOLUTION #44: SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. on the matter of Funding under the Community Development Act of 1974; and be it further RESOLVED that a second public --hearing be held on Wednesday, April 2, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. on the same matter. Supervisor Blatchley apprised the Board that Mr. Contento had offered the Town a five week option, at no cost, for the purchase of his property. The consensus of the Board was that a five week option was not sufficient as it would be at least 75 days after application for funds, before the Town would know if the application had been accepted. Supervisor Blatchley stated there was a home at 8 Carroll St. which had been damaged by fire and wished to point out the weakness in the Town's Ordinance which does not provide for the,condemnation and cleaning up of delapitated and unsafe buildings) and he feels the revision of the Ordinance should cover this area. RESOLUTION 45: SETTING DATE FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARING RE: BY THE VILLAGE OF HOMER Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, That a joint hearing will be held by this Town Board and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Homer, at the Cortlandville Town Hall, on April 9, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. upon the petition of Francis L. Gorman, Robert T. Kelly and Bernard J. Dill for annexation by the Village of Homer, of certain territory adjoining said Village and located in the Town of Cortlandville, and that the Town Clerk publish the necessary notice of said hearing. Supervisor Blatchley asked the Board, in view of Mr. Thomas's resignation, to consider the appointment of a Zoning Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector at the next meeting of the Town Board. RESOLUTION #46: SETTING INCOME LIMIT ON AGED TAX EXEMPTION WH3TREA,S ,-,A;gublic hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, in the Town of Cortlandville, on March 19, 1975, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the matter of the adoption of a Resolution exempting real property from taxation pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law: Upon motion of Councilman, Sherman Griswold, seconded by Justice, Donald Eaton, and carried unanimously, be it 1 RESOLVED, That the Assessor of the Town of Cortlandville shall exempt from taxation real property owned by persons sixty-five (65) years of age or over, Whose in om r combined income for the income tax period immediately Wednesday, March 19, 1975 155 Pg. 5 preceding the date of application does not exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), to the extent of fifty percentum (50%) of the assessed valuation thereof, upon all future Assessment Rolls of the Town of Cortlandville pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law. A general discussion was had between Chief Riter and the Town Board on the possible extension of the Fire Protection District boundaries covered by the Homer Fire Dept. He said he had discussed this with the McGraw Fire Chief and they were in complete agreement that this would give better protection to the area involved. Supervisor Blatchley appointed Councilman, Sherman Griswold and Justice, Donald Eaton as a special sub -committee to negotiate for the purchase of municipal property for the Town of Cortlandville. There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the meeting was^>.adjaurned at 9:30 p.m.s R�qspectfully submitted, D- R STI YESTARO TOWN CLERK Wednesday,March 26, 1975 4:00 P.M. Pg.l SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortland, N.Y. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley Justice, Donald Eaton Councilman, Sherman Griswold Councilman, Ray Miller ABSENT - Justice, Ronald Fish OTHERS PRESENT: - Attorney Edward R. Purser Torn Clerk, Christine Canestaro A special meeting of the Town Board was called by Supervisor Blatchley on March 26, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. at the written request of Justice, Donald Eaton and Councilman, Ray Miller for the purpose of discussing the appointment of a Zoning Enforcement Officer and to discuss with Attorney Edward Purser the claim of Architect, Karl H. Wendt. After some discussion and reviewing of the pros and cons, it was decided to settle the claim of Karl H. Wendt without ® going to arbitration. RESOLUTION #47: AUTHORIZATION TO SETTLE CLAIM OF KARL H. WENDT Upon motion of.Councilma Ray Miller, seconded by Sherman Griswold and votes poled as follows: Councilman Councilman, Ray Miller - aye Councilman, Sherman Griswold - aye \� Justice, Donald Eaton - no Justice, Ronald Fish - absent Supervisor, Robert Blatchley - aye the following resolution was adopted: Sr RESOLVED, That Attorney Edward Purser be, and he hereby is, authorized to settle the claim of Karl H. Wendt in the sum of $2 , 450.00. Up snoUp et�%mdnt of say claim, Karli Wendt is to execute a general release in favor of the Town of Cortlandville for said sum in full satisfaction of an agreement between Karl H. Wendt and the Town of Cortlandville for architectural services for the construction of a new municipal