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The first regular meeting of the month9f the Town Board was
held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., with Supervisor Blatchley
presiding. Other Board members present were: Town Justices
Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish; Coung�lmen Sherman Griswold and
Ray Miller; Town Engineer: William Rowell; Deputy Town Clerk
Theresa Fortin; Zoning Officer Don Fouler; Bookkeeper Ren°ee
BilDdeau; Highway Supt. Carl Eaton; Legislators Shirley Fish,
Delmar Palm,and Henry Wadsworth;-"Leglislative Interns James
Hanchett and Olivia Palm; Reporter Skip Chapman and Dave Olp
representing Crown City Co.
Supervisor Blatchley called the meeting to order and. the Pledge
of Allegience was given by all in attendence.
Justice Eaton read the Minutes of the previous meeting. Upon
motion of Councilman Miller; seconded by Councilman Griswold,
all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. Justice
Eaton then read the minutes of a special meeting held July 30th.
authorizing Rowell and Associates to make a feasability`, study
for a Sewer District in the Groton Ave area. Upon motion of
Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, they were approved
as read.
Correspondence was then read.
RFWLUTION # 119:
Authorization to issue a House Trai
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, All
voting Aye and adopted;
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized to issue a House Trailer renewal permit to Garr
Sweeney, said trailer to be located on Sweeney Road and to
be occupied by Gary Sweeney and his wife, upon payment of the
$10.fee persuant to Section 13 (c) of the Town of Cortlandville
House Trailer Ordinance.
Under correspondence the following letters were read.
A note of thanks from Alice Blatchley.
A letter from Niagara Mohawk regarding,4]Rublic Service Commissions
approval of Niagara Mohawks new plan to apply gross/net billing
to large electric customers effective July 31,1975. Upon motion
of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye
it was received and filed.
A notice of a Public Hearing on proposal to amend the Zoning
Ordinance of the Town of Dryden on Mobil Home Parks. Upon
motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting
aye, it was received and filed.
A letter From the Cortland County Planning Planning Board regard-
ing an extension of time on the Meadowbrook Final Plat was read.
Upon motion of Councilman Ray Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,
all voting aye it was received and filed.
A "letter from the Cortland County Planning Board regarding the
Bulk Variance for Charles and Patrica Sherman was read. Council-
man miller moved it be rec&lved and filed. No further action
was taken.
A letter from the Local Government Program, Cornell University,
regarding updating and revision of Town Legislative Guides was
read. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton
all voting aye, it was ordered received and filed.
a letter from the Election Machine Service Co. Inc. regarding
Votl g�-, Machines, Election Supplies and Inspection Service was
Read. Upon Motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton,All
voting aye, it was rec6ived and filed.
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$112,644.39
$- 127;,f02Q,01
$105,252.51
$ 1,401.80
1°4,774.62
48,303.85
166,294.33
RESOLUTION # 1201 AUTHORIZING' PURCHASE__.OFFIVE�TOWN„ EGISLAT_IVE,
GUIDES
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
be, And they hereby are, Authorized to purchase five (5) copies
of the Town Legislative Guides at $10. each.
Legislator. Delmar Palm introduced his Legislative Intern, Olivia
Palm.
Highway Supt. Carl Eaton requested a raise for Roger Couch to
bring him up to grade pay scale.
He also reported the cement,'ie,ork on the McGraw bridge is almost
completed and he expects the steel work to begin next week.
RESOLUTION #121: AUTHORIZING PAY RAISE FOR ROGER COUCH
Upon motion of Councilman Griswold, seconded by Councilman
Miller, all voting aye and adopted.
WHEREAS,Roger Couch has served the Highway Dept, for more than
a year and has proven his ability as operator and mechanic,
therefor be it
RESOLVED, that Roger Couch's salary be increased from the present
rate of $3.16 per hour to $3.36 per hour starting with the pay
period August 10, 1975.
Justice Fish raised the question of whether or not Fred Walker
should be paying sales tax on gasoline purchases. After some
discussion Justice Eaton stated he would look into the matter
further.
Zoning Officer Don Fowler reported 11 building permits were issued
during the month of July, The 11 permits consisted of the following;
3 new house permits with a total valuation of $62,000.
200 farm buildings '► " of to "' $14,500.
1 farm addition If
if 't - If
2 commercial add, tt et tt ff „ �5,000-
5, 300.
1 sign of ft ff it ®' $200
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2 assessory or utility buildings it 615.
total value of building permits issued my $8796150
list fill list gift poll list o date 1975 $275, 948 •
Building permit fees collected -July $108•50
tool of to it -year to date $422 , 50
Supervisor Blatchley reported thq financial status of the Town
as of duly 31, 1975 as follows:
General Fund
Fed. Revenue Sharing fund
Water Dist. #1
Water Dist #2
Water Dist. #3
Sewer Dist. #1
Highway Fund
Comprised of:
Repairs & Improv. $ 81,322•95
Bridges $ 9,887.37
Machinery $ 35,154.03
Snow & Misc. $ 35,929.98
,294.33
SupVl,:Blatohley read a letter from Harry Calale regarding the fire
contract with the Villakge•..of Homer in which he stated, the projected
cost of the new tanker included in the contract would have to be
revised from $30,000. to $35,000, No action was taken at this time.
A letter from Sammons Inc, was read requesting a meeting with the
Town Attorney, Town Supervisor,and one of their representaatives;on
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August 20, 1.975, in order for them to submit,, material in advance
of the Town Board meeting in application for an amended franchise.
Supervisor Blatchley then read a petition from the Legislative
Committee of the So. Cortland Grange asking the Town. Board to
urge the State Dept. of Transportation to errect a fire alarm
activated yellow flashing light and roadside signs warning of a
Fire Truck Exit immediately to save lives, injuries, and proper-
ty damage caused from fire apparatus answering a fire call.
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller,
it was rec&ived and filed.
Supervisor Blatchley announced he had written to Mr Novack of
the N.Y. State Dept, Of Transportation on July 18, 1975 re-
questing such a device be installed.
Town Engineer; William Rowell was called on to give a report on
the feasability study of a Sewer Dist. on Rt 11 and also the.
Groton Ave. sewer. He reported they are assembling the maps for
the records that are available for Rt 281 to the river and from
the Village of Homer to the -city of Cortland, Also the sewer
plans as they relate to U.S. 11. On the Groton Ave. Sewer Project
they have maps of most of the properties from the corporation
limits to Rt 281 also they have obtained the water consumption
figures as related to the necessity of meeting state require-,,,
ments and have assembled a rundown on the assessment figures.
He noted they had also inspected the sewer serving.the Groton
Ave. Plaza and if the Town accepts the responsibility of it some
restoration will have to be done.
Supervisor Blatchley stated he thought the Town Board should meet
with the Planning Board to discuss the Meadowbrook tract sewer.
It was derided to hold the meeting on August 13, or 27th, de-
pending on the Planning Boards schedule. Supervisor Blatchley
suggested we have the dedication of the.new Municipal Bldg. in
conjunction with the firemens barbacue and picnic. Matter was
tabled until later.
Justice Eaton reported on the sign for the new Municipal Bldg..
Marsh Sign Co. gave an estimate of the -cost for a 41x 81.as
$275. It was suggested we get''other estimates also. It was
decided to table the matter for future action.
Supervisor Blatchley then brought up the matter of fire contracts,
he stated he had held informal,ta=lks with the board members and
after some discussion it was de.6ided the Homer Fire Dept. be held
at $30,000, for the tanker as they will get use out of it also.
Councilman Miller moved to table the Matter. Justice Fish stated
he thought Supervisor Blatchley should notify Homer Fire Dept,
we are against any.change in the contract.
Relocation of water mains at 281 & McLean Rd. were discussed and
Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from the Dept. of Transportation
requesting him to sign and return necessary forms.
RESOLUTION #1&: AUTHORIZATION OF SUPERVISOR TO SIGN PREL_INENARY
WORK AGREEMENT ON RELOCATION_OF_WATEN _MAINS
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all
voting aye and adopted.
RESOLVED that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized
to sign a prelimenary work agreement for relocation of water
mains at Rt 281 and McLean Rd. at a cost to the Town not to
exceed $6,69o.
Town Engineer William Rowell spoke on sewers for Terrace Rd.,'1.
Pleasantview, and Munson Ave. He stated they hadn't heard from
H.U.D. on the allocation of funds for the project a,s_-,of today.
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It was suggested the Supervisor call Mr. Novack of the Dept. of
Transportation concerning the fire alarm traffic safety system
and also have the Homer Fire Dept. issue a follow -.up letter re:=
questing immediate action.
Mr. David Olp presented a letter to Supervisor Blatchley regarding
a study to be made of the sewer system at Chelsea and Village
Terrace Apts. In it he stated they understood that prior to Town'
acceptance of the facilities, the Town would require an inspection
and certification by the Town Engineer at thelir expense". He there-
for was submitting a check for $250, to pay for the initial work.
The Town is to notify them prior to expending funds in excess of
this amount for further work and they would like to be notified
as to when the inspection would take place so they may be present.
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed.
RESOLUTION #123•a Authorizing and Directing Town Engineer to Un4
dertake Study of Proposed Woodridge Estates
Development Sewer System
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye, The Town Engineer is authorized and directed to make
a study of the proposed Woodridge Estates development sewer system
which is owned by Crown City Co. ;..F
Justice Fish Stated he had heard from Sambos and they are intending
to use the utilities right of way for a portion of their parking
lot. After some discussion it was determined'.it should be written
into the contract they would be responsible for any expense at a
later date if the blacktop has to be taken up and replaced again.
Justice Eaton called attention to the fact the rear of the Town
Hall had been pointed and caulked, then painted to preserve it.
Bruce Moss stated the Fire Dept. had discussed preliminary plans
for an open house and chicken barbacue to be held sometime in
September in conjunction with dedication of the New Municiple
Building.
RESOLUTION # 124: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED_BILLS
upom:.;motion
of Councilman Miller,. seconded by Justice Eaton, all
voting aye
Audited bills were ordered paid
as follows.
General Fund claims
#226-256
$ 5,382.40
Water Dist, #i
#86-102
4:,,193,.20
Highway claims
#111-133
12 764. 8
total
22,339.9
There being
no further business,
upon motion of
Justice Fish,
seconded by
Justice Eaton, all
voting aye, the
meeting was
adjourned at
9:30 P.M.
Respe tfully submitted
THERESA FORTIN
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK