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The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was, held
at 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor Robert P. Blatchley presiding. Board
members present were: Justices, Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish; and Councilmen
Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller. Otheres present were: Town Attorney, John
Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowel; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro;
Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Legislator, Shirley Fish; Highway Supt.,
Louis Wagner; Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Assessor, Robert Wells;
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Francis Gorman, Dave Olp, Several
residents of Bell Drive. Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Renee Bilodeau.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no
corrections or additions. On motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice
Eaton, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read.
The Town Clerk read an announcement from the Association of Towns
announcing three special training sessions to be held at Cornell University
June 4- 6 , 1975-
RESOLUTION #67: AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS
RESOLVED, That interested Town Officials be,and they hereby are,
authorized to attend the special training sessions for Town Clerks,
Highway Supts., Planning and Zoning Officers, being held at Cornell
University, Ithaca, N.Y. June 4-6, 1975 and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That they be reimbursed for necessary expenses
in connection therewith, subject to audit by the Town Board.
On motion of Justice Fish, seconded by councilman, Griswold, all voting
aye and adopted.
The Town Clerk reported that 5 building permits were issued during the
month of April as follows:
3 House additions valued at $3,4.00
1 Commercial Bldg. 115,000
1 Sign Permit 250
$8,650
Total value of building permits issued this year to date $37,050.
She reported the Zoning Board of Appeals had denied the sign variance
request of Neisner Bros.
Assessor, Robert Wells requested permission to attend the Northeartern
Regional Conference of Assessing Officers being held at Great Gorge, N. J.
RESOLUTION #68: AUTHORIZING ASSESSOR TO ATTEND CONFERENCE -GREAT GORGE, N7, J.
Upon motion of Councilman, Griswold, seconded by Councilman, Miller,
all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That Assessor, Robert Wells be, and he hereby is, authorized
to attend the Norteastern Regional Conference of Assessing Officers
being held at Great Gorge, New Jersey on May 19, 20, 21, 1975,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.
Highway Supt. Louis Wagner apprised the Board of the road condition on
Bowling Green. This road is programed to be completed by the developer by
August 1, 1975- Mr. Wagner stated he was concerned that the performance bond
submitted by the developer would not cover the cost to complete this road in
the event the developer defaults. Town Engineer, Wm. Rowell asked if the
performance bond would cover the stone and oil treatment as specified in the
Town Road Specifications. Mr. Wagner replied that it was adequate but that
his concern was for the cost involved in bringing the road up to grade in
preparation for the stone and oil treatment and in the event this was not
done by the developer, the performance bond was not adequate to cover the
additional cost. Atttorney Gardner stated that the road was to have been
brought to grade before acceptance by the Town. The Town Board requested
the Attorney to search the history of this road to see what has transgressed.
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Fred Walker reported the tree plantings had been completed with the
help of his son, Supervisor Blatchley and Ren'ee Bilodeau. Mr. Walker
requested a two-way radio for his truck so that he could be located if he
were needed during the day. He presented the Board with approximate
cost figures. The Board said they would like to make further studies
before reaching a decision.
Supervisor Blatchley reported the financial status of the Town as
of 4/30/75 as follows:
General Fund Balance:
C D's
$177,935•20
checking a/c
34,663.06
$212,598.26
Federal Revenue Sharing
Fund C D's
85,088.83
checking a/c
7,328.57
92,417.40
Water Dist. #1
C D's
94,851.56
Checking a/c
9,4.85.47
104,337.03
Water Dist. #2
C D/s
1,010.03
Checking a/c
220.56
1,230.59
Water Dist. #3
C D's
3,030.08
Checking a/c
1,187.99
4,218.07
Sewer Dist. #1
C D's
36,618.84-
Checking a/c
5,432.00
4.2,050.84-
Highway Fund Bal.
C D's
150,000.00
Checking a/c
7,187.65
consisting of:
157,187.65
157,187.65
Repairs & Improve. $72,937.40
Bridges
12 , 4.15.53
Machinery
35,488.60
Snow Removal
36,346.12
157,187.65
Mr. Carl Edlund, speaking on behalf of the residents of Bell Dr.,
wished to register their concern that a 50' strip of land which lies between
the end of Bell drive and the Gorman property, would become a road if it
were included in the portion of the Gorman property which is presently
being annexed to the Village of Homer. He stated, "We, the residents of
Bell Dr. :i-rE�q uest the Town of Cortlandville Board to arrange with the
Village of Homer to have the 50' strip of land between the end of Bell Dr.
and the Gorman property remain in Cortlandville for the following reasons:
1. To have all the land adjoining the end of Bell drive under the
control of the Town of Cortlandville.
2. To straighten the boundaries between the Village of Homer and
the Town of Cortlandville."
There was a great deal of discussion on whether or not the order passed
by the Town Board on 4/16/75 could and should be rescinded. Attorney Gardner
advised the Board that the order could be rescinded if they so desired.
Justice Eaton made a motion that the Order approving the annexation
adopted by the Town Board on 4/16/75 be rescinded.
Attorney Gardner explained another solution would be to ask the Village
of Homer to leave this portion out of the description in the local law which
they must adopt before the annexation becomes effective.
Mr. Gorman stated he felt it was unfair of the Town Board to rescind
the order at this time and asked that the motion be withdrawn to give him
time to consult with his attorney and to prepare an amended petition for
presentation to the Town Board at the next meeting.
Attorney Gardner stated he thought that it should be resolved with
Mr. Fitzgerald (Attorney for Mr. Gorman) and the order not rescinded this
evening. Mr. Gardner said he would attend to this. Thereupon, Justice Eaton
withdrew his motion with the stipulation that it be considered at the next
meeting.
Supervisor Blatchley stated he had a meeting on April 30 to discuss the
recreational needs of the Town and felt rather than to have requests made
several times during the year, he had asked representatives from Lamont Cr.,
Blodgett Mills, and Terrace Rd. to come and make their request at this time.
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Mrs. Coon, representing Lamont Or., requested that left field of
their baseball field be leveled off. Fill dirt had been donated and they
wished to have that leveled off when the blacktop was put in for the
Basketball Court. They would like a new backstop as the present backstop
is in dangerous condition. Catchers Equipment is required for each team.
They have only 1 set of equipment for 4 teams, therefore need 3 more sets
of catcher's equipment. Helmets are requied to be worn when on bases.
They now have 3 helmets for the four teams, need 11 more (4 for each team.
Mrs. Phelps, representing Blodgett Mills, requested that the large
stones be removed from the general area of the playground, and the area
leveled off. If the Jungle Gym is replaced that was demolished when it
was hit by a car, they would like it placed at the back of the playground:
The Board felt that the Jungle Gym should be replaced by the Insurance Co.
of the women whose car had hit it. Supervisor Blatchley was going to see
what could be done about it. As to equipment, Mrs. Phelps said they would
accept repaired equipment from schools or county. They are mainly interested
in having equipment for the younger people to keep them off the streets.
Justice Eaton suggested that the people in charge of these play areas
be told what has been budgeted for the present year and they spend the money
to purchase what they could.
Supervisor Blatchley advised that $3200 had been budgeted for McGraw
and $1,000 for Blodgett Mills and Lamont Cr. and $300.00 for arts and crafts
or a total of $4500 for the year 1975.
Mr. Gorman said he had been contacted by Ken Morse regarding the
recreation area set aside in his Forest Acres development and what ±kRx
future plans for development of it he had. He explained that the area had
been set aside because it was required by the Planning Board at the time the
Sub -Division plans were filed. Mr. Gorman suggested that the Town should
look to having a Town Park for recreational purposes, rather than to request
developers; to set aside recreational areas in their developments.
Supervisor Blatchley remarked that with the increased number of
developments in the Town, he did not feel that the Town should take on the
responsibility of ownership and maintenance of these recreation areas and
that they should remain as the development play areas and that the home
owners in the developments should care for them, perhaps through a Home Owners
Association.
Ken Morse stated he felt the Town should accept the play areas in Forest
Acres and Bowling Green offered by the developers, so that application for
State and Federal aid could be made for the development of these areas. He
suggested that residents associations be formed to take over responsibility
and care. of these areas to take the tax burden from the Town Board until
State and Federal funds were made available. He also suggested the formation
of a youth and recreation commission for the Town of Cortlandville.
Dave Olp, representing Barden Homes, Inc., a subsidiary of Crown City
Planning Association, showed the Town Board a sketch of the plans they have
for the development of the westerly portion of the lands which surround the
Chelsea Apartments, bordering the Lehigh Valley Railroad on the north, New
York State property on the West, Allen Drive tract on the South to the
® Village Terrace Apartments. The planned development of the project is for
9 single family dwellings, 4 duplex dwellings, and 3 four unit Town Houses,
a total of 29 units. His main concern at this time he said, is sewage
disposal for the new development. He proposed that the new sewer lines which
will be laid, the forced mains at Chelsea and Village Terrace Apts., and the
pump station at Chelsea Apts. be dedicated to the Town. He asked that Engineer
Rowell review this possibility and report on its' feasability. Mr. Rowell
advised that the type of study involved would require more time than is allotted
to Town Business on the afternoons that he is here and that it would cost
approximately $1,000 additional for the study. He suggested three possibilities
for payment of the extra cost.
1. The Town Board authorize him to make the study at Town Expense.
2. The Town authorize him to make the study with the understanding that
the cost be passed on to the developer.
3. The developer retain his own Engineer and submit the plans to the
Town for approval.
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Mr. Olp requested a zoning change for the protion of the project which
would be used for singlefamily dwellings from R-1 to R-3 so that smaller lots
could be used. He said assurance would be given that only single family
dwellings would be constructed in the rezoned area.
Justice Eaton questioned the feasability of providing only minimum
lot sizes, as future home owners would be limited in any additions they
wished to make. Mr. Olp advised that all the houses would have garages
and ample back yard areas.
Attorney Gardner advised Mr. Olp to present a petition to the
Town Board requesting the zone change and that he must get a variance
from the Zoning Board of Appeals for his Town Houses as they would not
meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements for side yards.
Mr. Gorman requested the Town Board to contact the Village of
Homer regarding the formation of Water & Sewer Districts to service
his Meadowbrook project that lies within the Town of Cortlandville.
Supervisor Blatchley advised that he had written to Mayor Calale
regarding this and asked what further steps were needed. Attorney Gardner
advised him to negotiate further to find out if a contract could be drawn up
between the two municipalities and what the costs for the services would be.
RESOLUTION #69: AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO NEGOTIATE WITH MAYOR CALALE RE
SUPPLYING WATER & SEWER SERVICES TO MEADOWBROOK SUB -DIVISION
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,.all
voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to
make preliminary negotiations with the Mayor of the Village of Homer
for supplying sewer and water service to the protion of the
Meadowbrook Sub -Division which lies within the Town of Cortlandville.
Justice Fish reported on the preliminary negotiations he and Supervisor
Blatchley had undertaken with the Village of Homer regarding a new Fire
Protection Contract. A discussion followed with no action taken at this
time.
Mr. Rowell reported he and Supervisor Blatchley had met with Mr. Feuss
regarding P.T.M. sewer. Mr. Feuss advised them that the Health Dept. was
working on the feasability of an application for a grant on the Trunk Line
sewer which will eventually serve P.T.M.. Mr. Rowell advised that P.T.M.
had indicated they will wait on their request for service until it is
determined if the grant will be forthcoming for the trunk line sewer:.
Mr. Rowell reported that the request,for manpower assistance for the
South Cortland Water project,made through Federal Funding had been rejected.
He stated an application for grant and loan to F.H.A. for assistance for this
project would be worthy of consideration. He concluded that basically,
water to South Cortland would not be possible this year and advised proceeding
with the F.H.A. application. He suggested that the County be contacted to
see what could be done to expedite the application. Supervisor Blatchley said
he would see about this.
Mr. Rowell reported he had made further studies on the Terrace Rd.
sewer and presented a plan which he felt was worthy of further consideration.
He proposed construction of an 8" sewer from rte. 13 & McLean Rd., out
McLean Rd., and up Terrace Rd. This would be connected to and replacing
part of the 6" forced main that runs from Barker's Plaza to Rte.13. In order
to finance this, he said, "it should be considered a district expense as it
is a collector sewer." The cost of the sewer line which runs up Terrace Rd.
would be borne. one halfby the Town, as they owned one half the property on
Terrace Road. The other one half would be a cost to the property owners on
the other side of Terrace Rd. at an approximate cost of $100.00 per year for
a 30 year Bond issue. Mr. Rowell suggested that residents concerned be
contacted to see if they would be willing to pay this $100 per year.
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RESOLUTION #70: AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
CONCERNING TOWN BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1975
Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye, the following amendment and supplimental appropriations
concerning the Town Budget for the year 1975 were adopted:
:RESOLVED, that $35,000 budgeted to CF 5110.4 transportation appropriated
from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, be and it hereby is authorized,
transferred back to Revenue Sharing Fund.
$85,000 be, and it hereby is appropriated from Federal revenue
sharing Funds to CF 194.0.4-Purchase of Land
$30,000 be, and it hereby is appropriated from Surplus -Whole Town
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to A194.0.4 - purchase of land
$35,000 be, and it hereby is appropriated from Surplus -Part Town
to DR 5110.4 - General Repairs.
Supervisor Blatchley advised that projected disbursment for Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds for the coming year would be as follows:
$26,352.00 - Public Transportation
$15,000.00 - Repairs to new Municipal Building
RESOLUTION #71: APPOINTMENT OF REN'EE BILODEAU AS HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR FOR
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman, Miller, all voting
aye, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Renee Bilodeau be, and she
hereby is, appointed as the Health Administrator for the Town of Cortlandville
commencing May 7, 1975 and running concurrently with her position as
Bookkeeper to the Supervisor.
Mr. Stupke complained of damages done to his property several years ago,
when the Town dump was in operation on his property. He was advised that if he
felt that he had a valid claim, he should file a claim for damages.
RESOLUTION #72: AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AUDITED BILLS
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting
aye, audited bills were ordered paid as follows:
General Fund claims #114-156 $10,813.20
Water Dist.#1 " #4.0-59 3,236.95
Water Dist.#3 " #4 277.20
Highway Fund #50-72 5,341.94-
Total $19,669.29
RESOLUTION #73: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR YOUTH
RECREATION PROGRAM
Upon motion of Justice, Ronald Fish, seconded by Councilman, Sherman
Griswold, all voting aye, the.following resolution was adopted:
® WHEREAS, Monies have been allocated in the 1975 budget in the Town
of Cortlandville for recreation with the Village of McGraw, as well as
monies for the purchase of materials for a youth recreation program in
the nature of Arts and Crafts, to be used in the Town outside of the
Village of McGraw for a Youth Recreation Program,
Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board authorize the Supervisor, Robert P.
Blatchley, to sign an application of this project and that the Town
Clerk, Christine Canestaro, be authorized to sign the certification
of the Resolution.
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman, Miller,
seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the meeting was adjouned at
10:50 P.M..
esp�-'ctfully s h ztted,--
histine Canesa o Town Clerk