HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1975Wednesday, June 4, 1975 7:30 P.M. Pg.l
The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was held
' at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., with Deputy Supervisor, Councilman,
Sherman Griswold presiding in the absence of Supervisor Robert Blatchley.
Other Board members present were: Justices Donald Eaton & Ronald Fish and
Councilman, Ray Miller. Others present were: Town Engineer,William Rowell;
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin;
Highway Superintendents, Louis Wagner and Carl Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert
Wells; Sewer & Water Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Zoning Enforcement Officer,
Donald Fowler; Legislators, Delmar Palm & Henry Wadsworth; Bookkeeper to
the Supervisor, Re'nee Bilodeau; Newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman; Attorney,
George Yeager; and Mr. Carl Edlund and Mr. Warren Bartholomew of Bell Dr.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no
additions or corrections. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Justice Fish, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read.
Attorney Yeager apprised the Board of the present status of the Bell
Dr. matter. He stated a proposal had been made to the committee representing
the residents of Bell Dr. by Mr. Gorman. Mr. Fitzgerald, attorney for Mr.
Gorman, is working out the legal details and will present them to Mr. Yeager
for review; in time, so that if they do not meet with the approval of the
residents of Bell Dr., they will have time to again approach the Town Board
for action on their petition presented 5/21/75. He asked that the Bell Dr.
matter be put on the agenda for the next meeting of the Town Board.
Assessor, Robert Wells reported he had made a formal protest to Albany
regarding the tentative equalization rate. In the event the matter cannot
be resolved through the mail, he requested permission for the Supervisor &
himself to go to Albany for the equalization rate hearing on 6/12/75.
RESOLUTION #87: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR & ASSESSOR TO ATTEND
EQUALIZATION RATE HEARING IN ALBANY
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting
aye and adopted.
RESOLVED, That the Supervisor and Assessor be, and they hereby are,
authorized to attend the equalization rate hearing in Albany on
6/12/75, if it becomes necessary to do so, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred in
connection with same, die - r ixib s€�d-.'y.` pub jedt--to"a.Ud:,1'1t '.bk. the Town Board..
At 8:00 P.M. acceptance of bids for a new cinder and sand spreader
was de6lared closed. The Town Clerk opened the sealed bids and they are
listed as follows:
Seneca Supply-Rte. 13, Ithaca, N.Y.14.850 $5,700.00
Hanna & Hamilton,Inc.,17 Shannon St.,Bath,1N T O 4,102.00
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting
aye, the bids were ordered received and filed.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller that the
highway -superintendent and the town attorney look over the bids, prior to the
awarding of the bid by the Town Board. All voted aye, motion carried.
The Town Clerk reported that 20 building permits were written during
the month of May. Of the 20, 3 are still pending and one (#14) was
refunded to Mr. Bement as he had abandoned his project. The 16 permits
issued consisted of the following:
3 new house permits with a total valuation of $77,000
10 house additions It it if 20,000
1 new commercial building it 30,000
2 commercial additions if12,000
Total value building permits issued May $139,4.4.0
it it11it it yr to date 173,540
Bldg. Permit Fees Collected- May $ 194
" if if It
- Year to date 264-
She reported the Zoning Board of Appeals had no matters before it
during the month of May.
Wednesday, June 4 , 1975 Pg.2
Legislator, Henry Wadsworth introduced his intern on the County
Legislature, Mike Glazier, a McGraw High School student
William Rowell reported he had met with the Dept. of Transportation,
Syracuse, regarding the relocation of town water lines at the intersection
of rte.281 and McLean Rds. They indicated.they:would consider the
relocation of the lines, by the Town, with the expense to be borne by the
State of New York. They have asked for the town's review of the plans,
their ideas for relocation and estimated cost. Mr. Rowell will provide
them with that information and would also fill out the necessary
applications. He advised that when the 8" lines are relocated, they
should be replaced with 12" lines to accommodate future services. However,
the extra expense of the larger lines and valves must be borne by the
Water District.
Mr. Rowell reported he had met with James Feuss, Cortland County
Health Dept., who advised him the Health Dept. is proceeding with details
regarding Penquin Trailer Park. They also had discussed the South Cortland
Disposal Program. The Health Dept. has the feelings of the Board on this
matter and will proceed accordingly. As to Locko Glazier's sewage problem,
the Health Dept. has not heard from the laboratory at Albany, but will follow
up on the matter.
Regarding the Groton Ave. sewer system, the city must have a letter of
intent from the Town advising them that the Town will form a Sewer District
or permit the formation of a Transportation District. The city has indicated
they wish to go to contract this fall on this project and their State and
Federals monies will be dependent on the classification of the inter -municipal
sewer system.
RESOLUTION #88: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO WRITE A LETTER OF INTENT
TO CITY OF CORTLAND RE: GROTON AVE. SEWER SYSTEM
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting
aye, and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized
and directed to write a letter to the City of Cortland advising them
of the Town of Cortlandville's intent to form a Town Sewer District
or to permit the formation of a Transportation District to provide
sewer service in the area west of the city line, along Groton Avenue.
Justice Eaton reported on the meeting with the County Planning Board he,
Justice Fish, and Supervisor Blatchley had attended, regarding the airport.
He stated they had felt it was a Town Planning Board matter rather than a
Town Board matter.
Louis Wagner advised that the week of June 23rd, he would put a legal
notice in the paper advising the public that the Center St. Bridge in McGraw
would be closed until further notice, to facilitate repairs.
Mr. Wagner reported he had inspected the Stiles tract after a recent
heavy rain fall and he feels another culvert pipe should be installed to
take care of the water coming down the steep grade before it turns right on
Northway Dr.
New Highway Supt., Carl Eaton, informed the board he would be glad
to use his personal truck for town business until the new truck arrives,
if he could be paid mileage, as has been the policy in the past.
RESOLUTION #89: AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF MILEAGE TO HIGHWAY SUPT. FOR
USE OF HIS PERSONAL TRUCK
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting
aye, and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Highway Supt., Carl S. Eaton, be paid mileage for
the use of his personal truck on Town business, at a rate of 150 per
mile.
Wednesday, June 4, 1975
Pg• 3
Legislator, Delmar Palm asked the Board whose responsibility it is
to bring individual driveways up to grade with the crown in the road. He
said several driveways in his area have a ponding problem due to the
high crown of the road. The consensus of the Board is that this is a
home owners responsibility, as the roads have been built to town specifications
which require a 7" crown. Driveways, they said, should have been built
accordingly.
Justice Eaton reported he had talked with James Feuss regarding the
Health Dept.'s approval of the Gorman tract plans for water, sewer and
drainage. Mr. Feuss advised him -that he could -not -approve any of the
plans Mr. Gorman had presented to him. Mr. Feuss also advised Mr. Eaton
that the Health Dept. approval would not be given until Mr. Gorman has
the formation of his districts and until final plans have been submitted.
Justice Eaton commented he did not see how the town could give Mr. Gorman
their approval of his plans until he submits the final plans of his project,
which to date, have not been submitted.
Bookkeeper, Renee Bilodeau reported the financial status of the
Town as of 5/31/75 as follows:
General Fund $137,629.42
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 7,598.01
Water District #1 111,798.75
Water District #2 1,572.78
Water District #3 4,661.02
Sewer District #1 44,4.18.85
Highway Fund 179,829.67
Comprised of:
Repairs & Improv. $99,209.60
Bridges 12, 4.15.53
Machinery 32,274-56
Snow & Misc. 35,929.98
$ 179,829.67
Justice Fish advised the Board that a law had been enacted whereby
municipalities were allowed to pay utility bills before they were audited,
to facilitate payment within the pay period. He suggested the Town Board
adopt a resolution to implement the new law and said he would present the
section of the law he was referring to, at the next Board meeting.
Mr. Rowell reported that he had reviewed the six bids received 5/21/75
on the 12" well. He found them to be mathematically.correct and recommended
awarding the bid to the low bidder, Hall & Co.,Inc., 20 Hallwood Rd., Delmar,
N.Y., in the amount of $7,747.00, subject to approval from the Dept. of
Environmental Conservation.
RESOLUTION #90: AWARDING OF BID ON 12" WELL
Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye,
the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to resolution #57 for the year 1975, sealed bids
were solicited for the installing, developing and testing a new 12"
well supply for Water District #1 of the Town of Cortlandville, in
accordance with the specifications set forth in the instruction to
40 bidders, and
WHEREAS, Six sealed bids were received and opened, and
WHEREAS, Hall & Co., Inc., 20 Hallwood Rd., Delmar, N.Y., submitted
the lowest bid, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does
hereby award the bid to Hall & Co., Inc. in the amount of $7,747.00,
subject to the approval of the Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
Justice Eaton read a letter from Eugene Bonner, Penguin Trailer Pk., �G
requesting a written Town Board policy on the use of the town hall for
meetings. Justice Eaton explained that it has been the policy to use
the town hall for town business only, such as Town Board Meetings, Planning '� r
Board Meetings, Zoning Board meetings and other town related business and
tax supported entities, such as Fire company meetings, and town bicentennial
committee meetings. After some discussion, the consensus of the Board was
190
Wednesday, June 4, 1975
Pg . 4•
that the Mobile Home Association was a private organization and would not
be allowed the use of the town building for their meetings.
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, all
voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed.
RESOLUTION #91: AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER OF INTENT TO
EXTEND WATER DISTRICT #4-
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is,
authorized and directed to write a letter to Mr. Cooley of
F.H.A., advising him of the Town of Cortlandville's intent to
extend Water District #4, to serve the residents of South Cortland.
Justice Fish stated he had been contacted by the supervisor of the
post office, who wished to know what the"proper"mailing address is for
the town of Cortlandville. After some discussion, the following resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION #92: DESIGNATING OFFICIAL MAILING ADDRESS FOR THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting
aye and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Official mailing address for the Town of
Cortlandville be, and it hereby is, designated as 15 Terrace Rd.,
which address is to be used on all town correspondence, bills,
and legal notices.
RESOLUTION #93: AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AUDITED BILLS
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, all
voting aye, audited bills were ordered paid as follows:
General Fund Claims #157-190 $26,543.67
Water District #1 Claims #60-73 $2,994.73
Water District #2 Claims #5 8.00
Water District #3 Claims #5-6 141.00
Sewer District #1 Claims #6-7 36.00
Highway Fund Claims #73-88 5,157.80
Total $34,881.20
There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Eaton,
seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:05 P.M..
Res ectfully submPO
,CST
CANES
TOWN CLERK
1