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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-1975JL Wednesday, June 18, 1975 7:30 P.M. Pg. 1 The second regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was held at 15 Terrace Road with Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley presiding. Other Board members present were Justice Donald Eaton;,.Jus?tice.l.Ronald Fish was absent; Councilmen, Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller. Othere present were; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Clerk, C hristine Canestaro; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Town Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Water & Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Town Historian, Barbara Ingraham; Legislators, Delmar Palm, Henry Wadsworth and intern Mike Glazier; Attorney George Yeager and the committee for Bell Dr. Residents; several residents of the Town and news reporter, Skip Chapman. Supervisor Blatchley called the meeting to order and the pledge of allegience was given by all in attendance. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no Iscorrections or additions. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. Legislator, Henry Wadsworth thanked the Town Board for their interest, and the highway department for their help in the McGraw Cemetery project. Justice Eaton gave the following report for the month of May: 339 cases completed; $6,068.00 turned over to Audit & Control; $4,080.00 being held in pending cases. Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report: He had been spending some time on recreation needs of the town. The basketball court at Lamont Circle playground had been completed. A claim had been placed with the Insurance Company for the damaged equipment at Blodgett Mills playground. State funds had been applied for, for Blodgett Mills & Lamont Cr. playgrounds. He had met with the environmental group and the firemen. Additional traffic signs had been put up on Starr Rd. & Rte. 90. Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from Charlotte Angell, Chairman of Cortland County Democratic Committee listing people recommended to serve as election inspectors for the coming year. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed. Attorney, George Yeager, advised the Board he had not heard from Attorney Fitzgerald regarding the details of the escrow agreement proposed to the committee of the Bell Dr. residents. He requested that the Town Board hold a special meeting on June 25, 1975 on the matter of Bell Dr. so that if corrective action by the Town Board becomes necessary, it can be accomplished within the 90 day period required by law. Supervisor Blatchley stated that William Rowell had suggested a meeting of key people involved with the Meadowbrook project, to try to resolve some of the problems confronting Mr. Gorman at this time. He said he would try to have such a meeting before the special meeting of the Town Board. RESOLUTION #94: ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD TO DISCUSS THE BELL DR. PROBLEM Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 1975, at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the Bell Dr. matter. Town Historian, Barbara Ingraham, gave a report on what she has done since taking over the office of Town Historian. She also gave a Bicentennial Committee report. Both reports are attached to and made a part of these minutes. RESOLUTION #95: AWARDING OF BID FOR CINDER & SAND SPREADER Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution #76 for the year 1975, sealed bids were solicited for furnishing and delivery of one new and unused cinder and sand spreader in accordance with the specifications set forth in the 192 Wednesday, June 18, 1975 Pg. 2 information to bidders, and WHEREAS, two sealed bids were receeved and opened, and WHEREAS, Hanna & Hamilton, Inc., 17 Shannon St., Bath, N.Y., 14810 submitted the lowest bid, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid to Hanna & Hamilton, Inc., in the amount of $4102.00. Mr. Kermit Rowe, McGraw Fire Chief, spoke briefly on the need for a water supply for fire fighting purposes in the Polkville area. He reported he had spoken to several businessmen and residents in the area and they all favor a source of water supply for that need. Mr. Sherwood of the McGraw Fire Dept. reported the department had answered 23 fire calls in 1968, 27 in 1969, 21 in 1970, 27 in 1971, 4.4 in 1972, 31 in 1973 and 37 in 1974. Justice Eaton advised Mr. Rowe that a formal petition of the property owners in that area should be presented to the Town Board so that a feasability study could be authorized to find the best possible solution for supplying water to that area. Mr. Benny Gunzenhauser read a letter he had written to the Town Board regarding the formation of an environmental committee for the Town of Cortlandville. A copy of the letter is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed. A short discussion followed on the merits of having such a committee. Budget demands for the committee were discussed and it was determined that any expense involved would be minimal (not to exceed $100)and that all persons serving on the committee would not be paid. C'oK1 1 i S5 /o A� RESOLUTION #96: SANCTIONING THE FORMATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL GOMM-ITHTEZ FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVIZLE, Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby sanction the formation of the Environmental for the Town of Cortlandville. C�nN, Ss N &n 7h 0/76 1 C J 1 Mrs. Bonner, of Penguin Trailer park, read a petition signed by several residents of the Munson Corner area requesting a play area and equipment for the area. There was a great deal of discussion on this matter. The consensus of the Board was that the Town.was not in a position to buy any land for any "mini" parks and that the home owners should assume responsibility for play areas in their neighborhoods. They also pointed out that the Town of Cortlandville had three parks, one in Blodgett Mills, one in McGraw, and one in Lamont Cr., where all the children of the town were welcome to go. The petition was not filed. 0 Justice Eaton stated that the town would reserve a portion in the rear of the new Municipal building for highway equipment and one office for the zoning enforcement officer. The rest of the building could be used by the fire dept. As to when the fire dept. could move in, it was decided that the matter should be tabled until the legal advise of the town attorney could be obtained, and a new lease drawn up. It was thought, they could possibly move in the first of July. William Rowell reported he. -had submitted drawings for the desired relocation of pipe lines at the intersection of rte. 281 & McLean rds. and the increase in capacity of the pipe lines, to the Dept. of Transportation. Cost estimates were also supplied. Mr. Rowell stated the contract would be let by the town, under town supervision, and the town would be reimbursed for the cost of relocation of comparable facilities. Estimated cost to the state at this time, he said,would be approximately $40,300.00 and the cost to the town for the increase in pipe capacity would be approximately $6,700.00. Wednesday, June 18, 197-C Pg. 3 Mr. Rowell reported he had been given verbal permission by D.E.C. to proceed with the new 12" well installation. He reviewed his cmmunni ions with Mr. Petocchelli in a letter to the Town Board. Mr. Rowell �' at authorization be given to enter into a contract immediately with Hall & Co., Inc., low bidder, for installing the new well and also recommended that the town authorize Rowell & Associates to proceed with the preparation of contract documents for installation of the pumping facilities. Mr. Rowell advised that a hearing had been set by D.E.C. for July 15, 1975 at 10:00 A.M., at the Town Hall in the event there are written petitions filed for the hearing, if not, the hearing will be cancelled. RESOLUTION #97: AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF 12" WELL Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to sign a contract with Hall & Co., low bidder, for the installing, developing and testing of a new 12" well supply for Water District I. Ken Morse of Lamont Circle requested permission to use the land in back of the new municipal building for a baseball or softball field for the older boys and girls ball teams. Justice Eaton suggested the town board should look over the condition of the area before granting permission for its use. Legislator, Delmar Palm, asked Mr. Rowell if anything further had transgressed on the Locko Glazier sewage disposal problem. Mr. Rowell advised him that the health dept. was handling the matter and that they would probably take suitable action as soon as they received the analysis report from the laboratory in Albany. RESOLUTION # 98. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ONE NEW 1975 A TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE USE OF THE HIGHWAY DEPT. SUPT. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be,and she hereby is, authorized and directed to advertise publicly for sealed bids for the delivery of one new 1975 3/4 ton,four wheel drive, pickup truck as per specifications set forth in the information to bidders, and be it further RESOLVED, that the sealed bids received will be opened at 8:00 p.m. at the town hall, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, N.Y. on July 2, 1975- Justice Eaton advised the Town Board that the highway supt. had reported to him that the paving of Bowling Green and Winkle Way had been completed and that Mr. Niederhofer had lived up to the terms of his agreement. In view of this fact, Justice Eaton recommended the return of the $6400.00 certificate which the Town Clerk is holding in escrow, pending the satisfactory completion of the road. RESOLUTION #: 99; AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN $64.00.00 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT TO MR. LaVERNE NIEDERHOFER Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye and adopted. RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized and directed to return the $6400.00 certificate of Deposit being held in escrow, to Mr. LaVerne Niederhofer. Justice Eaton reported that after the board meeting of June 4, he wished to clarify Justice Fish's report that the mailman had refused to deliver mail to the town which was incorrectly addressed, so he contacted Mr. Polanko, mail delivery supervisor, regarding the matter. Mr. Polanko, he reported, advised him that they do not have a problem with the Town of Cortlandville address and that he had contacted Niagara Mohawk regarding bills sent to Cortlandville customers on Delaware ave. Part of the street is in the City and part in the Town of Cortlandville. People in the Town of Cortlandville 194 Wednesday, June 18, 1975 Pg. 4- have old house numbers on their houses, but Niagara Mohawk is using fire numbers on their billing. These fire numbers are not on the houses and new mailmen do not know where the bills using the fire numbers should be delivered. Mr. Polanko, he said, advised him that if he ever had any problems with the Town of Cortlandville address, he would contact the Town Clerk, not some other agent. Justice Eaton requested permission to attend the Justice Seminar at Canton, New York, July 20-25, 1975- RESOLUTION #100,: AUTHORIZATION FOR JUSTICE EATON TO ATTEND THE JUSTICE SEMINAR AT CANTON, N.Y. Upon motion of Councilman Griswold,'seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That Justice Eaton be, and he hereby is, authorized to attend the Justice Seminar being held at St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y. on July 20-25, 1975,and be it further RESOLVED, That he be reimbursed for any expenses incurred regarding same, subject to audit by the Town Board. The Town Clerk read a proposed resolution she had received from Highway Supt. Louis Wagner regarding the marking of town roads by the County Highway Dept.. Mr. Wagner was not in attendance to explain the resolution, therefore the Town Board withheld action until they learned more about the proposed project. There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.. Respectfully submi CHRISTINE CAN ARO TOWN CLERK 1 • 1 0. 1 HISTORIAN REPORT Cortlandville will be represented on a quil-t in the shape of the county. The quilt will be made in conjunction with The Home extension and the Historical Society. Cortlandville will be represented by the red brick school house that formerly stood on the corner of Rt.'281 and Groton Avenue, by the marl ponds in So. Cortland, and by a building at the Historical Society. We have a Revolutionary War Soldier buried in the South Cortland Cemetary. His names was Johnathan Stanbro. We will be getting a marker for his grave from the government. We will have to see to -it that it gets set in concrete or some permanent medium. I have checked some of the area cemeteries and they are in deplorable condition. Conable Cemetary.... Need 11 stones reset, 18 stones are leaning badly, 4 stones are broken and down. Top soil is needed where the wooden boxes have broken up and the ground has given way over 4 graves. Several chuck holes need filling and 2 stumps need removing. Blodgett Mills ...... 5 stones are broken and down, 6 stones are leading badly, 10 need recarving, a new fence is needed, and all that is left of 17 stones is jagged pieces of rock sticking out of the ground. So. Cortland ........ One dead tree needs cutting down, and several have dead branches that need removing. Several trees along the stone wall should be removed before they ruin the stone wall. They are only young trees so now there is no problem, but they will definitely disturb the walls if let go. Several stones are down and broken, and several are leading. These cemeteries are much too -much for one year, but over a period of a few years I think we should take care of them, and possibly have one large stone put in each cemetary with the names and dates of all the people who either have no marker, or whose marker is not legiable. 1 Cortlandville Historian Barbara Inr�rahar� 0 1 BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT The Bicentennial Committee has been meeting for several months now and has gotten several projects under way. We have one major problem, and that is not enough people. We will be having a meeting this Friday night to work on this one specific item. Cortlandville, as you probably all know by now, has been designated a National Bicentennial Community by Washington. Hopefully we will be presented with the Bicentennial Flag and scrolls by a Government official at a board meeting in the near future. In orderto become a Bicentennial Community, applications specifying certain projects under special guidelines must be made. Our projects are to be: #1.• To research and designate the oldest standing homes in the town of Cortlandville. The owners must be visited, and pictures taken of the homes. If the owners are agreeable, we will have an open house day when the oldest homes will be open to the public with costumed people telling the history of the house. #2: A permanent public Colonial Herb Garden dedicated by Cortlandville to the people of the county, to be located at the County park at Little York. 2 We will be attempting to get some of the bricks from the landmark "Hotel Cortland" when it is demolished in a few weeks to be used as paths in the garden. #3. A Bicentennial Festival. Ray and I will be going to Concord, Mass. this weekend to speak with Captain Bill Dolan of the Concord Minutemen. For those of you who are not familiar with this group, they are.the first reconstituted 18th century minuteman unit in the country. Their outfits are authentic, their muskets are authentic, some being actual muskets used in the Revolution, others being specially made in Belgium to be exact reproductions. They have researched the two hundred year old documents and regulate their group exactly the way the original 1 C minutemen did. They are, in a sense, reliving history. Since their revival in 1962, there are over 100 other minuteman and malitia units that have sprung up along the Eastern Seaboard. Some numbering more than 400 members. The Concord Minutemen have set the example and the spirit is spreading. On April 19th, 1983, all of these groups will gather in Newburgh, N.Y. to end the Bicentennial years. In the ancient charter it was discovered that all of the other towns had sent their rosters to the state for payment for their drill and service time. The Concord Minutemen voted not to request payment. This is a polity they have rigidly followed. The Concord Minutemen have represented Massachusetts at the inauguration parades of Nixon and Johnson. Because of their policy not to accept payment, they do not accept many invitations. For this year they have voted to go to the Orange Bowl Parade and Disney World. So far, we have only oral confirmation, but we have been told by the Captain that the only invitation they have voted on to accept so far for 1976 is Cortland, N.Y. We have discussed Housing and meals with the Holiday Inn. The Captain has said over the phone that there will be 65 minutemen, 40-45 will be bringing their families at their own expense. He also said that they do not like to accept more than payment -for --their transportation and $10. per man for expenses, coming to about $900. In talking to the manager at Holiday Inn, we find that the cost for meals and lodging alone, at rock bottom prices will be about $750. It would seem at this price that the minutemen would be bearing alot of expense for our benefit. It will be to straighten out things like this, that Ray and I will be talking to them this weekend. The festival is set for Sunday, June 27th, at Dwyer Park. When the Minutemen perform they do Colonial drill, Musket firing, and fife and drum music. We are in the process of trying to aquire a grant from the N.Y. Foundation for the Arts to finance bringing a Colonial dance troup her for the festival. C If funds will allow, we would like to bring a British unit to do 18th Century drill. - That pretty much capsualizes the three projects. Aside from these projects, we have sponsored trips to Concord and Ticonderoga for the two reenactments, marched in one parade, and are in another one this weekend. We have a bake sale planned for the Cortlandville Mall in two weeks, and another trip planned to Philadelphia in September. Films of the previous Bicentennial trips have been shown to various area groups and organizations. Co -Chairman Cortlandville Bicentennial Committee Barbara Ingraham n To the Board of Cortlandville: Gentlemen: At the suggestion of our Town Supervisor, Bob Blatchley, a..group of interested citizens have held two meetings to organize a commission called -the "Cortlandville Environmental Management Commission". Our purpose is to discuss a wide range of environmental problems, both present and future, of our town. We are impressed with the fact, that a'number o•f future town developments merit thoughtful citi- zen input and we are willing to help provide that input. Some.of the areas that we hope to cover in an advisory capacity to this distin- guished board'is as follows: 1. Airport 2. Master Plan 3. Noise Element 4, S. Snowmobiles Bike Trails, 6. Rte. 13 7. Agriculture Districts 8. Recreational Areas 9. Water Problems 10. Clean-up 11. Other situations as they arise Cortlandville, the fastest moving township in Cortland County, is extremely fortunate to have so many capable citizens willing and able to offer their expertise for the sole purpose of having a fine place to live. This board.is made up of the following members. 'It gives me great pleasure to read to you the names in alphabetical order. /� Wm. Ackroyd - Chief Electrical Engineer, GAF Corp., Binghamton •� Jas. Bugh -Prof. of Geology, State University College at Cortlar_c (Gail Burdick - Medical Ass't and Housewife Chairman -Benny Gunzenhauser - Farmer, Breeder of Reg. Holsteins / Stanley NadolskP -.Retired. Businessman_ •6 Chas,. Proctor - Farmer .s"'Jas. Swinehart - Prof.. of Chemistry V. Chairman -Marcel• Verrando - V. Pres . & Gen. Manager - PTM Corp. Jane Zogg - Artist and Housewife L~ N �,�L� � r�� �"�i.-e_-�Ccr-•!� :�.C_���e,-`.7y'� c:.� �- if \y.. In addition., Mr. Blatchle� and Mr. Don Fowler have agreed to be co -secretaries. Gentlemen: The committee has asked -me to suggest that you officially recognize this commission at this -meeting, since we have another meet- ing'planned for tomorrow evening. Our purpose is'to be helpful in the future development of our town,. and it is my hope that you•will look favorably upon this request. Benny Gunzenhauser - Chairman