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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-1975203 Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 1 The second regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was held at 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor R.P. Blatchley presiding. Other Board members present were: Justices Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish; and Councilmen Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller. Others present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Town Highway Supt., Carl S. Eaton; Legislators Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm, and Henry Wadsworth; Legislature interns Mike Glazier and James Hanchett; 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 two corrections noted, whereupon the following resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION #111 CORRECTION OF MINUTES OF JULY 2, 1975 Upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED That the minutes of the meeting of July 2, 1975 be corrected as follows: Page 1, re Center St. Bridge'- is corrected to read that the "demolishion work on -it would probably be completed by this coming Monday". Page 5, re P.U.D. - is corrected to read "Justice Fish reported that the Task Force Committee had appointed a special committee to update the P.U.D. section of the Town of Cortlandville Zoning Ordinance and that it was nearly completed, and at no cost to the Town. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as corrected. Legislator, Henry Wadsworth introduced his intern, Mike Glazier, stating that the interns were juniors from the schools, who were observing the proceedure of the County Legislature. Legislator, Delmar Palm, introduced his intern, James Hanchett, who is also the editor of the Purple Pennent. Justice Eaton reported that his Court had completed 565 cases during the month of June and had turned over $10,410.46 in fines and forfeitures to the State Comptroller and the Court is holding $4,210.00 in pending cases. Justice Eaton reported that the Town Attorney had looked over the bids received for the 3/4• ton pickup truck for the Highway Dept. and had determined that both bids received met the legal requirements set forth in the "Information to Bidders", and had turned them over to the Highway Supt. and Justice Eaton to see if they met with the specifications required. They determined that the low bidder, Ryerson Dodgq ,Inc., did not meet the specifications on six points, as follows: 1. Specifications call for 72 ft. heavy duty Western Snow Plow - Ryerson Dodge bid was for a Myers Plow (which the former Highway Supt. experience has proved was not satisfactory). 2. Shocks r 3. Battery Amp hours 4. Alternator 5. Rear Springs not heavy enough 6. Rear Axles not heavy enough Based on the above, Justice Eaton recommended the bid be avTarded to Ames Chevrolet, Cortland, N.Y. RESOLUTION #112 AWARDING OF BID FOR THE FURNISHING & DELIVERY OF ONE NEW 1975 3 4- TON, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, PICKUP TRUCK Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution #98 for the year 1975, sealed bids were solicited for the furnishing and delivery of one new 1975, 3/4 ton, four wheel drive, pickup truck in accordance with specifications set forth in the "Information to Bidders, and 204 Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 2 WHEREAS, Two sealed bids were received and opened at 8:00 P.M. on July 2, 1975, and WHEREAS, The low bidder, Ryerson Dodge, Inc., did not meet the specifications set forth in the information to bidders on six counts, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby award the bid for the furnishing and delivery of one new 1975 3/4 ton, four wheel drive, pickup truck, to Ames Chevrolet, West Rd. Cortland, N.Y., in the amount of $6,282.00 Supervisor Blatchley reported he had received a check in the amount of $369.00 from the insurance company for the damaged playground equipment at Blodgett Mills. A new "Geodesic Climber" will be ordered. Supervisor Blatchley reported that playground equipment for Lamont Circle had been ordered without authorization by Kenneth Morse from Robert Cullen & Assoc., Inc., Ithaca, N.Y.. Mr. Morse, he said, had represented himself as Recreation Director for the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Morse, who was in attendance, was advised that the position of Recreation Director does not exist and that any equipment ordered must be done with the approval of the Town Board. Mr. Morse explained that he had ordered the equipment in his name and that there had been an error in billing and that he would pay for the equip- ment which he had ordered. Mr. Morse had submitted several written suggestions to Mr. Blatchley for his presentation to the Town Board. They are listed as follows: 1. Reopen the golf range on Tompkins St. Ext.,owned by Rita Sinram, to be used for recreational purposes for Town of Cortlandville residents. 2. Rsk the youth of the Town to form a committee to make proposals to the Board. 3. Proposed that the Town Board adopt a resolution requiring vendors to obtain a license for soliciting in the Town of Cortlandville and that a fee be charged. The fee, he said, should be used for Town recreation programs. 4. Suggested that the town hall be opened for meetings to any taxpayer or group of taxpayers, providing that the matter pertained to town business or town problems. Also that the building be rented to any group or organization. 5. Proposed that a resolution be adopted commending Mr. Condie of Cort- Lanes for opening Cort-Lanes for additional summer bowling leagues for the youth of the community. Supervisor Blatchley asked James Hanchett for a "young persons" view on the subject. His reply was that he could see a need for recreation in the town, but felt that the golf range idea was "very elaborate" and too expensive for the town to undertake. Supervisor Blatchley stated he would be glad to meet occasionally with the recreation group to explore further recreation possibilities for the Town, if the Board felt it was worthy to explore. Justice Eaton stated his feeling are that "until the recreation areas that we've got and that we are supporting, are used to the fullest capacity, I don't think we should be looking at any more recreational facilities. We are not in the recreation business". Legislator, Shirley Fish, stated she had been exploring the licensing of vendors on a County wide basis with the licensing being done through the County Clerk's office. Justice Fish stated that licensing of vendors could be taken into consideration in the revision of the Town Zoning Ordinance. Re the proposed commendation for Mr. Condie, upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and carried, the matter was tabled for further investigation. Supervisor Blatchley read a list of names of people he recommended to serve as the "Official Bicentennial Commission of the Town of Cortlandville". Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye the list was ordered received and filed. 1 • 1 1 0a Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 3 RESOLUTION #113 APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED That the following named persons are hereby sanctioned as the Official Bicentennial Tony and Joan DeSanta Committee for the Town of Cortlandville: Ray & Barbara Ingraham Bob Butler Hannah Smith Ross & Dorothy Ames Kathryn Zirwes Marleen & Julie Hawkins Bill Wood ® Madeline Joy Lois Stone Vernon Gamage Bill & Alice Griswold Albert Jebbett Mildred Thomas Cathy Johnston Agnes Phelps Florence Truman Lloyd Wildman' Lonnie & Maxine Butler Gail VanDusen Joe Ferris Alice BlAtchley Jim & Pat May Richard Patrick Earl Fuller Arthur & Adelaide Underwood Marion Sherry Marjory Curtis Dortha Allen Betty Weeks Harry & Virginia Taw Elizabeth Fredenburg Doug Jones and ` BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above committee act on behalf of the Town of Cortlandville in the Town's active participation in the 1976 Bicentennial Celebrations. Mr. & Mrs. VanDusen of Gwen Lane complained about the condition of the road, stating that the unpaved road was creating a lot of dirt blowing into their house. Attorney Gardner stated that on 8A4/74 the street was accepted by the town and the deed recorded in the County Clerk's Office and that there is a performance bond in the amount of $4500.00 being held by the Town Clerk,"to ' guarantee the suitable and satisfactory construction and grading of certain portions of the proposed street known as Gwen Lane & Northway Dr. on or before 11/l/74" . Town Engineer, William Rowell stated that Mr. Stiles was obligated to control the dust during the waiting period, before the road was paved. Justice Eaton suggested that the Town Attorney & the Town Engineer review the matter, make inspection of the road, and then make their recommendations to the Board. RESOLUTION #l14 HONORING LOUIS J. WAGNER, TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Upon motion by Justice,Donald Eaton, and seconded by Councilman, Ray Miller, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: -.WHEREAS, RESOLUTION #75 adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held on May 21, 1975, accepted with regret the Resignation of Louis J. Wagner as Highway Superintendent of the Town, which has become effective June 30th, 1975; and WHEREAS, The members of this Board recognize that he has served the Town in this capacity for five and one-half (521) years during the tenure of two Supervisors, namely: Hon. Frank K. Taylor and Hon. Robert P. Blatchley, giving to the citizens of our Township his services in this capacity in a cooperative, dedicated, helpful, conscientious, friendly and courteous manner; be it RESOLVED, That the members of this Board accept the termination of his services with regret, and extend to him our appreciation and our continued friendship and hope that good fortune will come to him in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting of this Board and that a copy thereof be transferred to Louis Wagner as his testimony of the esteem and respect in which he will always be held by his former associates. Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 4 County Planner, Theodore Zollendeck reviewed the application forms for the 701 funding program for the updating of the Town Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan. He stated that there would be a subsequent contract with the County Planning who will be serving as consultants to the Town Planning Board. The cost to the Town will be $1178.33 per yr., to the State $1178.33 per yr., and to the Federal Government $4713.34 per. yr. The entire project will take two years to complete. Billing for the project will not commence until after January lst 1976. Mr. Zollendeck advised that funding under Sec. 701 of the Housing Act of 1954 had been verbally assured. He further advised that a resolution was needed to authorize the expenditure of the Town's share of the program and also to authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary papers and also to designate the County Planning Board as consultants. Justice Eaton suggested that since the Town Planning Board will be required to spend a great deal of time in the revision of the Zoning Ordinance, the Town Board should contact them to see if they are willing to put in the time required, for this project. Mr. Blatchley said he had talked with Mr. Gordon Hatheway, Chairman of the Town Planning Board, and Mr. Hatheway indicated to him that the Town Planning Board is aware of the time required and that they are willing to work with the County Planning Board on this project. Mr. Zollendeck said it would be advisable to expand the committee beyond the five members of the Town Planning Board, in order to get broader citizen participation and input. Supervisor Blatchley asked if the newly appointed Environmental Commission could be incorporated with the Planning Board to form the committee. Mr. Zollendeck said it would be a good idea and also he would like to see the Councilmen invited to attend the meetings. RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, The Town of Cortlandville, in order to provide for a planning study contobuting to an overall program for its future development, desires to participate in the Federal -State Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program as authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, and Article 26 of the'New York State Executive Law, and WHEREAS, The New York Department of State -Division of Community Affairs under authority of Article 26 of the New York State Executive Law, is the official State planning agency designated to administer Federal and State funds under the provisions of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hereby requests the New York Department of State Division of Community Affairs to provide planning assistance under authority of Article 26 of the New York State Executive Law, with such financial assistance as may be provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, under authority of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended. Such planning assistance is more particularly described in the project application. RESOLVED, That if the aforesaid application is approved and accepted by both the New York Department of State Division of Community Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Town of Cortlandville shall enter into a formal agreement with the New York Department of State Division of Community Affairs to undertake the project described in the approved application and to provide the Town of Corllandville's local share of the total cost of said project not to exceed in an amount equivalent to $1,200.00 together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed necessary and appropriate to carry out the said project. RESOLVED, That the Town of Cortlandville hereby designates the Planning Director of the Cortland County Planning Department as its consultant to undertake the Comprehensive Planning Assistance Program and that said Director is designated by the State to be Planner -In -Change. 1 • 1 • 1 207 Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 5 RESOLVED, That the Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville be hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the Town of Cortlandville all necessary applications, contracts and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. Mr. Blatchley read a copy of a letter written by Mayor Harry Calale to Mr. Gorman, regarding the possible extension of a water transmission line by the Village of Homer to the Meadowbrook development that lies within the Town of Cortlandville. Town Engineer, William Rowell, stated that several discussions had been had on the different possibilities of the formation of a water & sewer district in this area and methods of paying for same. In his latest discussion with the developers, it was agreed that the complete cost would be borne by the developer, "If -;this is the case", he said, "it will not be necessary to apply to Audit & Control for approval of the funding details." There would, however, be other items to be resolved with the Village of Homer, such as purchase of water, metered or unmetered, rate, etc. Mr. Rowell will review the petitions filed by Mr. Gorman, with Attorney Gardner and they will write a formal resolution for the Town Boards approval at the next meeting. Mr. Blatchley read a letter he had received from Mr. Calale regarding the sewage problem that exists on route 11 at the T & M Diner location. Mr. Calale advised that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Homer may decide to serve Mr. Redfield,proprietor of the diner, if the"Town of Cortlandville will officially resolve to form a sewer district promptly and so declare it in a letter to the Village of Homer." Justice Fish stated he felt the whole picture should be looked at, rather than the formation of several small districts. Mr. Rowell advised that a feasability study should be made for the proper designations and limitations of the district. Justice Fish requested that Fisher Ave. be included in the study, as Niagara Mohawk & the Dept. of Conservation weM located there, which would give a larger assessment base for funding of the project. Legislator, Delmar Palm advised the Board that the County is now preparing to do a County Wide sewer study and wondered if the Town would be duplicating the study for this area. Justice Fish stated, and Engineer Rowell agreed, that the problem was urgent and resolving it would be expedited if the Town made the study now and perhaps the County could utilize the material, when they made their study. RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZATION FOR ENGINEER, WILLIAM ROWELL TO MAKE A FEAS.ABILITY STUDY FOR SEWER SERVICE ON RTE. 11b & FISHER AVE. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye and adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, That William Rowell is hereby authorized and directed to make a feasability study for the formation of a Sewer District in the area of route 11, between the City of Cortland and the Village of Homer, and Fisher Avenue, and be it further RESOLVED,That he map out the proper designations and limitations of the District,and be it further RESOLVED, That this study be done on a per deim basis with total cost not to exceed $1,000.00. Mr. Rowell advised that a Sewer District should be formed on Groton Ave. so that the City of Cortland can get their financial aid on the installation of the Trunk Line Sewer which will be part of the Inter Municipal Sewer System. He reminded the Board that William Porter, proprietor of the Groton Ave. Plaza, was permitted to hook up to the city sewer system with the understanding that he would create a private or public sewer district in that area within the period of 12 months, which time had just recently expired. Mr Rowell stated that Mr. Feuss had advised him that included in the grant to the city, an extension to the Groton Ave. plaza, from the coporation line to route 281 had been authorized. It was agreed at the time the grant was made, that the town would either provide a drainage facility for 65/ of the areas involved in a natural Wednesday, July 16, 1975 Pg. 6 drainage, or that they would contribute a flow of 50,000 gallons per day. 'The Shopping center,"he said,"would not approach the required 50,000 gallons per day. Thus if the obligation made, is to be met, the district will have to include the shopping center and a sizable area beyond it." In order to meet a pressing deadline, a study would have to be made in that area to determine the most feasable limits of the area, and that the Town would have to find the way to meet the obligations, whatever they may be, in order to have it considered an "Intermunicipal" sewer. Mr. Rowell had proposed to Mr. Feuss that the shopping center be considered phase 1 and other areas phase 2, hoping that an obligation for the grant money could be obtained on that basis. The study, he said, would be much more involved than the study on route 11. In addition to the sewer on Groton Ave. from the City line to route 281 which would be partially paid for by other funds 07125) , sewers would have to be considered north and south along route 281, possible, on each side of the road and possibly]- some sewers on the Kinney Gulf Rd., in order • to come within the probable limits required. Mr. Zollendeck advised the Board that he had discussed this project in Albany with D.E.C. and was told that this would be a high priority item on which the County Consulting Engineer, who has not yet been named, would be making a feasability study. He felt that there would be a duplication of effort if the Town Engineer were to proceed with a feasability study in this same area. The project was a 300 day project but perhaps the County Consulting Engineer could be pursuaded to do this area first. He, however, had no firm commitment that this area would be funded under the 201 funding program. The matter was tabled. Mr. Rowell reported he had been advised by the N.Y.State Dept. of Transportation, that the details for moving the water lines at the intersection of route 281 and McLean rd. had been approved by the State and Federal Governments and were now waiting for written approval of the Federal Government before authorization to proceed is given. RESOLUTION #117 AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW PUMP AT WELL #3 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. RESOLVED, That Rowell and Associates be,and they hereby are, authorized to proceed with the preparation of the contract documents for the installation of a new pump and related equipment at well #3, Water District #1, in the Town of Cortlandville, on a per Beim basis in accorance with the agreement dated 10A/74. There being no furlhher business, upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:4.5 P.M. . R ectfully s-mitted, C ISTINE 0 TOWN CLERK • 1