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Wednesday, September 3, 1975 7:30 p.m.
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The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was
held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Robert 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 Assessor, Robert Wells; Town Highway
Superintendent, Carl Eaton; Legislators: Shirley Fish, and Delmar Palm;
Newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman; Attorney, Edmund Hoffman, Jr., Mr.
Kessler and Mr. Hinkle of Middle Dept. Inspection Agency, Inc.; Homer Fire
Chief, Bruce Moss; Kenneth Morse; and several residents of the Town.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Blatchley and the
pledge of allegience was given by all in attendance. The Town Clerk
read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no corrections or
additions. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,
all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read.
RESOLUTION #130 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT TO
MARK & FRANCINE REYNOLDS
Upon motion of Justice.Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold,
all voting aye and adopted.
RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized
to issue a house trailer permit to Mark & Francine Reynolds for
a period of six months, commencing September 3, 1975 and expiring
March 3, 1976. Said trailer to be located on Sweeney Rd. and -
to be occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds.
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler, advised the Board that the
Zoning Board of Appeals had approved the application of Alfred and
Irene Hammond for a variance to locate a double wide house trailer in
a business district.
RESOLUTION #131 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT TO
ALFRED & IRENE HAMMOND
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all
voting aye and adopted.
RESOLVED, THAT the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,authorized
to issue a house trailer permit to Alfred and Irene Hammond for
a six months period, commencing September 3, 1975 and expiring
March 3, 1976. Said trailer to be located on three building -
lots known as lots #11, 12, & 13 of the Graham tract (southwest
corner of Glenwood Ave & Alcandor Ave.)
A discussion was had on the application of Leland H. Roberts to place
a double wide trailer on a permanent foundation on property located on
Hobart Hill and Ames Rd. Mr. Fowler advised the Board that he,had issued
a building permit to Mr. Roberts to build a basement for this trailer.
The consensus of the Board was, that this should be considered the same
as a house since it is being put on a permanent foundation and that a
building permit should be obtained, rather than a trailer permit. Mr.
Fowler was directed to inform Mr. Roberts of this decision. Mr. Fowler
was instructed by the Board to treat all future applications of this type
in the same manner.
RESOLUTION #132 DIRECTING THAT BUILDING PERMIT BE OBTAINED BY
LELAND ROBERTS FOR HIS DOUBLE WIDE HOUSE TRAILER
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting
aye and adopted.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville has determined
that when a house trailer is to be placed upon a permanent foundation,
it should be considered the same as a house and therefore a building
permit must be obtained, rather than a house trailer permit, now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby directed
to inform Mr. Leland Roberts that he must obtain a building permit
for his double wide house trailer which he is placing on a permanent
foundation, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any house trailer placed on a
permanent foundation, in the future, will be considered a
house and a building permit will be required.
Assessor, Robert Wells gave his annual report. The report is attached to
and made a part of these minutes.
Legislator, Delmar Palm asked if the Town had an ordinance requiring the
cutting of weeds and lawns at least once during the season. He was
advised that the town does not have such an ordinance.
William Rowell advised the Board that work on the Chelsea sewer system
had been partly completed and that he would be making further inspection
• of the facility.
Justice Eaton reported that he had completed 4.31 cases during the month of
July, had turned over $9,169.25 to the State Comptroller in fines and forfeitures
and is retaining $3,525.00 in pending cases.
Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported that he and Engineer, William Rowell had
determined that a catch basin was needed on Bowling Green. They are presently
working out the specifications.
Fred Walker reported he had repaired one major leak and four minor leaks in
the water lines last month which resulted in cutting down of pumping hours
of the pump by five to six hours per day. He requested that a new back hoe
be considered when making up the budget for the coming year.
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler gave the following report:
18 building permits were issued during August, 1975, consisting of:
2 new house permits with a valuation of $ 60,000.00
5 house additions 10,700.00
1 farm addition 1,000.00
2 new commercial buildings 270,000.00
3 commercial additions 332,750.00
3 accessory & Utility Bldgs. 620.00
2 sign permits if 11 1,000.00
Total valuation of building permits -Aug. $ 676,070.00
Total revenue received from permits issued during Aug. $722.00
Total value of all structures 1975 yr. to date $952,200.00
Total value of all structures l/1/74-8/31/741 ,4.27,700.00
Total value of all structures August 1974 24.8,050.00
Mr. Fowler reported he had attended the N.Y. State Builders Association
meeting at Tauton, N.Y. which he explained was a monthly meeting of the
Central New York Building Inspectors Association. He said he had received
notice that the New York State Building Officials will be having a state
wide meeting on Sept. 17-19 at Ellenville, N.Y. This will be a seminar
and credit will be given towards building inspectors future credentials.
He requested permission to attend.
RESOLUTION #133 AUTHORIZATION FOR DON FOWLER TO ATTEND N.Y.STATE BUILDING
OFFICIALS MEETING AT ELLENVILLE, NEW YORK
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Don Fowler be, and he hereby is, authorized to
attend the New York State Building Officials meeting at Ellenville
New York on Sept. 17-19, 1975, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That he be reimbursed for all necessary
expenses incurred in connection with same.
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Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report on the Financial status
of the Town as of 8/31/75
General fund balance $ 99,179.17
Federal Revenue Sharing Balance 16,030.38
Highway Fund Balance 147,4.91.77
comprised
of:
Repairs &
improvements
$68,000.64-
Bridges
9,578.25
Machinery
38,727.52
Snow removal & misc.
31,185.36
Sewer District
#1 balance
$
48,199.00
Water District
#1 balance
103,193.06
Water District
#2 balance
1, 543.19
Water District
#3 balance
4,884-38
Supervisor Blatchley reported that the playground equipment for Blodgett
Mills had been set up. He also reported that he had written several
letters regarding the hazardous condition at the intersection of route
90 and Starr Rd., to the New York State Dept. of Transportation and to
Mr. Schuller.
Justice Eaton suggested that the County Highway Dept. might be able to use
their influence to get something done, since this was a county road.
Justice Fish suggested writing to the state senator and assemblyman.
Kenneth Morse gave a report on his independent study on the relationship
of recreation, alcoholisim and drugs and presented statistics which he
had compiled. A general discussion followed.
Mr. Rowell advised the Board that the casing had been completed on the
new well and a screen had been installed. The analysis made indicates
that it will be successful. A final test for development will be started
on Tuesday of next week.
Mr. Rowell reported he is proceeding with the details of the report
regarding the proposed Groton Avenue Sewer District. Assessment details
and approximate cost estimates have been worked out. The method of
financing the program has not been worked out, as yet.
Mr. Rowell reported he had looked over the bids received on the
re -location of the water mains and recommended that the Town Board
accept the low bid of Edlund Mfg. Co., Inc. of Fayetteville in the
amount of $39,890.74 which is within the estimated cost of $4.1,900.00
made by the state, subject to consultation of the Town Attorney and
New York State Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION #134 AWARDING OF BID FOR RE -LOCATION OF WATER MAINS RTE.281 &
McLEAN RDS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT
Upon motion by Justice Donald Eaton, and seconded by Justice Ronald
Fish, all voting aye, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of Transportation of the State of
New York, pursuant to Subdivision 24 of Section 10 of the Highway
Law, deems it necessary to re -locate 6", 8" and 10" water mains
owned and maintained for public use by Water District No. 1 of the
Town, at the intersection of Route 281 and McLean Road, with 8",
10", and 12" mains; and
WHEREAS, The Town Engineer has prepared Plans and Specifications
for re -location of said mains, which have been approved by the Town
Attorney; and
WHEREAS, The Town Clerk has advertised for sealed bids in connection
therewith, in the manner provided by Section 103 of the General
Municipal Law, and the lowest bidder therefor is Edlund Manuafacturing
Company of Fayetteville, New York; Be it'
RESOLVED, That the bid of Edlund Manufacturing Company, in the
amount of $39,380.74 be, and it hereby is, accepted on behalf of
said Water District, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of
Taxation and review by the Town Attorney; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized
and directed.to sign, execute and seal a written agreement on
behalf of said Water District with Edlund Manufacturing Company
for the work and materials in accordance with said Plans and
Specifications; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized
and directed to sign, execute and seal on behalf of said Water
District a proposed written agreement with New York State
Department of Transportation in connection with the cost to
re -locate the aforesaid water mains, of which the State will
reimburse said Water District up to ninety percent (9%) of the
cost of such work and materials.
• Attorney,Edmund Hoffman, Jr. representing Middle Dept. Inspection Agency,Inc.
requested that the Town Board amend resolution #60(Adoption of the Electrical
Code) to permit any reputable organization to make electrical inspections
in the town. He stated that the present Electrical Code creates a monopoly
by using, solely, the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
Mr. Kessler left some brochures of his company for study by the Town Board.
Justice Fish recommended that a committee be appointed to study the
proposed amendment to the Electrical Code, stating that he felt it
should be opened up to competition.
RESOLUTION #135 AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye and adopted.
RESOLVED, That the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized
to appoint a committee to study the proposed amendment to the
Electrical Code of the Town of Cortlandville which would allow
more than one company to make electrical inspections in the
town.
Supervisor Blatchley appointed Justice Fish and Don -Fowler as the committee
to make this study and to make their recommendations to the Town Board.
Fire contracts were discussed at some length. The contract with the
Village of Homer needs further review and revisions by the Town Attorney.
Supervisor Blatchley and Attorney Gardner are to contact the Village of
Homer for futher discussion of the contract.
Bruce Moss announced that the Frank Taylor Hose Co. #4 open house and
chicken barbeque will be held 9/13/75 at 12:00 noon and invited all town
officials and town residents to attend.
Mr. Moss asked if there were any funds available to reimburse them for
renovations made at the new building. He said they had spent approximately
$500.00 in preparation for moving into the new quarters.
Justice Eaton reminded him that they were told at the time they wanted to
move, that there were no funds available for renovations of any kind until
the new year and that if they wanted to move, they would have to take the
building "as is" or stay where they were.
Justice Fish stated he felt that since these were capital improvements, the
money should be found "someplace". However, he said, they should have obtained
authorization before making any improvements.
Mr. Moss stated that the improvements had been made with the understanding
that fund would not be available, but had since been led to believe that
funds were availabe and merely wanted to know if they would be reimbursed
for expenditures made.
Justice Eaton stated he did not think they should be reimbursed for something
they had not been authorized to do.
Supervisor Blatchley announced that the Dedication of the New Municipal
Building would take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 9/13/75•
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RESOLUTION #136 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,
all voting aye, audited bills were ordered paid as follows:
General Fund claims #264-291 $20,007.33
Water District #1 claims #103-113 2,639.79
Higway Fund Claims #134-154 16, 739. 20
Total $39,386.32
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman Miller,
seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:56 p.m. •
Re�ec ally submitted,
/ CHRISTINE CANES 0
TOWN CLERK
WEDNESDAY, September 3, 1975 3:00 P.M.
BID OPENING ON RE -LOCATION OF WATER MAINS ON RTE.281 & McLEAN RD.
Present: Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley
Justices, Donald Eaton & Ronald Fish
Councilman, Sherman Griswold
Town Attorney, John Gardner
Town Engineer, William Rowell
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro
Supervisor Water & Sewer Dept., Fred Walker
The following bids were opened and read aloud by the Town Clerk:
Elderbroom Construction Co., Inc. BID PRICE BOND CHECK
$44,14.2.50 $ 2,300
Fred Compagni Construction Co., Inc. 54,098.00 100,000
Edlund Manufacturing Co., Inc. 39,890.74 $2,000
Respectfully subm' ,
CHRISTINE CA ARO
TOWN CLERK
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't.own Juslicoa:
DONALD EATON
RONALD FISH
Town Clerk:
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
Councllmnn:
SHERMAN GRISWOLD
TOWN Or- C®RTLANDVILLE RAY E. MILLER
15 TERRACE ROAD Road Superintendent,:
CORTLAND, N. Y. 13045 LOUIS WAGNER
ROEERT P. ELATCHLEY Supervisor
To -.Town lsoard
From:Assessor Robert J. ',dells
Date:Sopt ember 2, 1975
:ubject:Assessment Department Report;1975 Assessment Roll, 1976 `..arc.,
T'ie fallowing information, specifically covering; current statui: of
`tltc 1975 Tovrn of Cort.landvillo assessment roll, in and of itself,
and. other information regarding; the relationships of this roll to
the County as a whole is respectfully submitted for your consider-
ation and information.
1I75 Taxable Total 4;54,259,872.00
10,74 Taxable Total 51 , 372 , 811,5.00
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et Total Increase 2,887,027.00
.d lolly Exempt Property 6 , 221 ,'j50.00
Partially Exempt Property ' 815,800.00
Total, Assessment Roll 61 , 29'? ,4-22. 00
The net
total increase of 'y2,887,027.00 breaks out as folloviv3:
Increase
New Construction
�[)1,463,650.00 .
Increase
of prior assessments
2,251,431.'00
Restored Exemptions
33,100.00
Increase
Special Franchise
145,211.00
Decrease
Ceiling Railroads
1,209.00
New Exemptions Allowed
193,450.00
:jecrease
Fire and Demolitions
).1,1 , 800.00
Decrease
of prior assessments
774,450.00
The Town, again this year, has experienced a decrease -in equali-
�•.a.tion rate (9S) due to -the escalating market values of real
nrnperty ac they relate to th.c assessments of the same properties.
The Tnva). formally protested. -the Slate's basis for,.the rate drop
and attended a special hearing, held in Albany which resulted in
a very minor adjustment of the rate (. 0y/0) .
Our current final equalization rate is 59.241;0. Our total decrear.;e
in rate for the last three assessment rolls has been 34o despite an
incr'ea;e of approximately �12,000,000.00 in assessment. -over this
game period.
The'impact of this year's rate decrease on Cortlandville property
ovners should however not �be nearly- as great as that to be felt
in other areas of the County. To wit: the average "ochange in
rate due to change in full value," which is the standard of mea-.
,urement used, for the County as a whole, is 24;0, where as the
Cortlandville change, the lowest in the whole County, was 14.8'.
Some examples -of this io change -include.
Cincinnatus, 6v%
Freetown,' 91'P' '
Lapeer, 71'/-
Sol.on, 46 ;;
Taylor, 129;-�
Truxton, 54�
Virgil, 41;'�
Willet , 61,,
'.Phe end result of there differentials in change will be a re-
apportionment of the School and County 'Tax Levy burden very much
in .favor of Cortlandville.' As an example of this, the current
,school tax rate issued by the City School district reflects an
increase for the Cortlandville section of the School roll of
,,;1.45 per 1000 of assessed value whereas the Virgil portion of
the City School District had an -increase of �5.00 per 1000 of'
assessed value; the Virgil equalisation rate having dropped 34LO
this year alone and their 0 change in rate due to change in full
value is 41.5"' as opposed to Cortlandville's �o change of 11+.8;�.
ijue to our lowest yo change within the whole County, our share of
the Total Tax Levy burden will be less.in varying degrees a ---,it
relates to each of the other 'Towns and to the City. This as a
clirect result of the assessment reviews made in the Town in the
last two years in which considerable change in "level of assess-
ment" was realized.
Noy-,, that the County LegislaTure has approved and signed a contract
for a county -wide re -valuation, the entire climate in the County
a�, regards assessments will in the end be immensely irrkproved.
T'ne many many•inequitio, built up and existing over the years in
arse^sments should for the most part be eliminated. Equitible
assessments both within classes of property (residential, cummer
cial, etc.) and between, classes of property, in the County, :should
1-..e established with an end result that all pay only their own
fair share. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation
both to you, as the Town Board, for your support anti help in
attaining this goal of 'a re -valuation, and to the County ljoarci
for what I beleive to be the proper, Fair and timely action
on their part.
,.-)hould anyone have questions or desire additional statistical
data I would be happy to supply same to the extent that it is
available.
respectfully submitted,
_Zol�ert J Well.s
Assessor
Town of Cortl.andville
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