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The second regular meeting of themonth of the Town Board was held
at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Robert P. Blatchley
presiding. Town Board members present were Justices, Donald Eaton and
Ronald Fish and Councilmen, Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller, Others:;_,
members present were Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell;
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro,; Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Eaton; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Water &
Sewer Dept. Supt., Fred Walker; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Renee Biladeau;
Legislator,, Delmar Palm; Mr. & Mrs. Ray Ingraham, Bill Griswold, & Tony
DeSanta of the Cortlandville Bicentennial Committee; Mrs. Coon of Lamont Cr.
& her volunteer recreation committee; Mr. Kenneth Morse; Mr. Bruce Moss,
Fire Chief; and Mr. L. Ray Alexander.
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 Justice Eaton, seconded by
Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the bid opening held at 3:00 p.m. on --
Sept:; 3, 1975
The application for a house trailer permit submitted by Harold
Horrocks was presented to the Town Board.
RESOLUTION #137: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT TO HAROLD HORROCKS
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 to
issue a house trailer permit to Harold Horrocks for a six months
period commencing Sept. 17, 1975 and expiring March 17, 1976. Said
trailer to be located on Gallagher Rd,
Legislator, Delmar Palm asked if the town could do anything about
trucks parking on the highway in front of the Ponderosa Restaurant which
were causing poor visability for traffic exiting from Lime Hollow Rd. Mr.
Blatchley advised him that he had contacted the state about this matter and
that the state people had inspected the area, and assumed that something
would be done.
Mr. Palm asked if a perpetual type garage sale was covered in our
present zoning ordinance. This he felt was more of a retail business and
should be regulated by local zoning laws.
Justice Eaton gave the following report:
JUSTICE REPORT AUGUST 1975
520 completed cases
$8936.00 in fines and forfeitures
$2859.50 being held in pending cases
Thru August 1975 an increase of over the same period for 1974:
62% in criminal cases completed (Penal Law Only)
19% in motor vehicle cases
150% in civil cases
22% of all total cases
10110 of which are misdemeanors and are in fact (motor vehicle) criminal
cases but are not reflected in the criminal increase
Average increase of 78% thru August 1975 over August of 1974
$51,648.21 Thru August to Date, 1975
9 429.00 Same Period Last Year
Increase of 30.90
Below are figures reflected when Penal Law & Vehicle & Traffic criminal
figures are combined.
Total Cases 1974 1975 Thru August
Criminal V&T 178 265 (Misdemeanor under V & T Law)
Criminal 191 290 (Under Penal Law)
Total Criminal 369 555 Reflecting an increase of 50.4% with V&T included.
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Highway Supt., Carl Eaton reported that the new cinder spreader had
been delivered today.
Supervisor Blatchley gave the following report:
He had attended a meeting of the Environmental Committee, at which meeting
James Feuss, County Health Dept., had outlined in detail the 208 study
concerning water quality and quantity in the aqui-fer in the valley from
South Cortland to Tully.
He had worked on fire contracts and budgets
He attended a Bicentennial Committee meeting & taken a trip to Philadelphia
with the Bicentennial group.
He had talked with Walt Spencer on South Cortland Water applications.
Mr. Blatchley announced that the application for housing and urban
likk
development funds had been rejected. Mr. Hall from Rowell and Associates,he sai
offered to make another application for this fund in 1976 at no cost to the
Town.
Justice Fish reported that he and Don Fowler had talked with a group
of electrical inspectors and would shortly be talking to another group
regarding the proposed amendment to the Town of Cortlandville Electrical
Code. They will present their findings at one of the October meetings.
RESOLUTION #138: AUTHORIZATION DONALD EATON TO ATTEND 66TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF NEW YORK STATE MAGISTRATES
Upon motion of Councilman Sherman Griswold and seconded by Justice
Ronald Fish., all voting aye and adopted.
RESOLVED,That Justice Donald Eaton is hereby authorized to attend
the 66th annual conference of New York State Magistrates at Grand
Island, N.Y. on Sept. 20-24, 1975; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all necessary expenses incurred in
connection with same be reimbursed, subject to audit by the Town Board.
The appointment of a dog enumerator was discussed. Mrs. Canestaro advised
the Board that Mrs. Hilda Bradshaw had indicated that she would like the
job. After some discussion, the following appointment was made.
RESOLUTION #139: APPOINTMENT OF HILDA BRADSHAW AS DOG ENUMERATOR FOR 1975
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye
and adopted.
RESOLVED, That Mrs. Hilda Bradshaw be, and she hereby is, appointed
Dog Enumerator to take the dog census in the Town of Cortlandville
for the 1976 licensing year.
Justice Eaton Reported that Laura Smith had talked with him regarding the
property she owns on the McLean Rd. and had indicated to him that she would
be willing to sell the property to the Town for a fair and equitable price.
Mr. Blatchley advised the Board that Mrs. Smith had quoted him a $5,000
minimum figure for the lot. No action was taken.
Fred Walker again requested that a new backhoe for the Water Dept. be •
considered in the budget for next year.
Carl Eaton requested that a new truck to replace the 14 yr old
Brockway truck,now in use, be considered in the budget for next year.
He said a considerable amount of money is being spent in repairs on the old
truck and it is becoming increasingly impossible to find parts for it as
it is now obsolete.
Mrs. Coon of Lamont Cr., representing the volunteer recreation
committee of Lamont Cr., requested an allocation of $1500 for recreation
equipment and playground improvements be included in next year's budget for
the Lamont Cr. playground. She stated that the playground, in 1974, had the
largest participation in the county program than any other areas involved.
There was a total attendance at the playground last year of 810 children,
she said. She also requested fill to patch dangerous spots in the park and
around the basketball court; manpower and equipment necessary to level and
grade the area; and a ball field behind the new municipal building.
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Mr. Blatchley asked Mrs. Coon to supply him with a Brea%down of the
$1500. She said she would.
Jim Darling told the Board that the state would.be starting construction
on Rte. 281 and that fill would be available from them for both the Lamont
Circle playground and behind the new municipal building; but they must request
it.
Justice Eaton stated that before making a decision, they should see what
they have behind the new municipal building as there is dirt piled there
which needs leveling and grading.
Mr. Kenneth Morse of Lamont Cr. requested that the Board apply for
Youth Services monies in the sum of $3200 which, he said, are availabe
from the state of New York.
Mr. Ray Ingraham gave a Bicentennial Committee report. A copy of this
report is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Ingraham
requested that the Board consider an allocation of at least $1000 for.
Bicentennial projects in next year's budget.
Mr. Bill Griswold, member of the Bicentennial committee remarked that
he hoped the Board would look favorably upon this modest request as it is
for a very worthy cause. Mr. Griswold suggested that if there is any money
left over in the Bicentennial fund after the end of next year, perhaps it
could be used for some beautification project in the Town or a scholarship
for some worthy student or both.
Mrs. Ingraham stated that there had been some discussion on the prospect
of a balance of funds, at the last meeting of the Bicentennial Committee and
it had been suggested that a book of the history of the Town of Cortlandville
be published using all the data which is being gathered in conjunction with
the Bicentennial projects.
Pars. Ingraham, as Town Historian, stated that in lieu of her going to the
Association of Towns meeting in New York, she would like Mr. & Mrs. Blatchley
to represent the Bicentennial committee at the New York State Bicentennial
Convention and workshop in Albany, on October 9, 1975•
RESOLUTION #t`14o: AUTHORIZATION FOR MR. & MRS. BLATCHLEY TO ATTEND THE
NEW YORK STATE BICENTENNIAL CONVENTION IN ALBANY
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all
voting aye and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That Mr. & Mrs. Blatchley are hereby authorized to
attend the N.Y. State Bicentennial Convention and Workshop, Albany
New fork on October 9, 1975 for,one day, as representatives of the
Town of Cortlandville Bicentennial Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That they be reimbursed for mileage, breakfast
and dinner at an approximate cost of $40.00, subject to audit by the
Town Board.
Justice Eaton asked if it would be advisable to issue a temporary provisional
permit to Robert Beam to operate his trailer park, until the Health Dept.
issues him a permit. As it is now, he is operating without a Town permit
• and without a Health Dept. permit. Justice Eaton stated he had checked with
the bank regarding the $590.00 check the Town Clerk is holding and there
are funds to cover the check but the date has expired. He was advised that
the check would not be honored because the check was more than six months old.
Attorney Gardner said he would look into the matter.
Supervisor Blatchley apprised the Board that the Cortland Free Library
requested an allocation of $17,200 for next year. This is an increase of
200 over this year. The regquest was based on an increase in circulation to
own of Cortlandville residen s.
Town Engineer, William Rowell reported that the well pump test had been
made and he feels that his estimate of one million gallons of water per day
capacity will be realized. He is presently preparing drawings for the pump
installation and anticipates that the preliminary set will be ready for
review at the next Board meeting. The Electrical consultant advised him
that there seems to be enough power to supply the new pump so that it will
operate independently from the existing pump. Clorination will also be
independent from the existing clorinator. There were several representatives
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from the U.S.G.S. while tests were being made, he said, as they are
interested in the test data and will be using the information in their
County 208 program.
Justice Fish asked if there had been an easing up of clorination
requirements. Mr. Rowell advised that there had been cases of leniency
where there had been no pollution problems over a period of years.
However, he advised that the town should not relax the requirements as
the area is not fenced in or properly protected from pollution.
Regarding the Sewer District, Mr. Rowell reported that he, Mr.
Blatchley, and Mr. Gardner had met this afternoon with representatives
of the City of Cortland and their attorney; Dr. Lynch, Engineer from
Sterns & Wheler; James Feuss, County Health Dept.; and a representative
of N.Y.State D.E.C. to review the details of construction, financing, etc.
of the trunk line sewer on Groton Ave. Since the city will be receiving
sewage from the town, Mr. Rowell said, it is more than likely they will
qualify for 871Yo aid. He is investigating the feasability of obtaining
the 872% aid for the program within the town, which will represent about
$100,000. Formation of that district will depend greatly upon the
results of consultations with the funding agency. Pending detailed
evaluations, it has not, as yet, been determined the extent of the
initial sewer district; whether it will include just the Porter property
or whether it will also include other properties in the area.
Mr. Rowell reported that the Planning Board had requested him to
review a little more in detail the drainage, sanitary, and water problems
confronting the development of Woodridge Estates at the end of Allen Dr.
Attorney, John Gardner reviewed the proposed copy of the proposed
offer of cession of two streets and a proposed widening of N.Y. State
ree. 281 on the Meadowbrook tract, which he had received from Attorney
Jack Fitzgerald representing Gorman, Kelly & Dill. He stated that the
proposal would give the:!.town title to land east of N.Y.State rte. 281
next to the sub -division. This would be a strip 15 ft. wide and 286 ft.
long which the town would have to maintain. Also, the drainage easement
along the north, the east, and the south side of the development would be
owned and maintained by the town. This will include the pipe running along
the north side of the development. The proposed offer of cession would give
the town title to Maryland Ave. and Meadowbrook Circle, which will also have
to be maintained by the town. Mr. Gardner urged all the Town Board members
to attend the Planning Board hearing on Meadowbrook Sept. 25 and raise some
questions. He said he would look into more of the details before the
Planning Board hearing.
In response to a question put by Mr. Blatchley, Mr. Rowell stated he
felt that any storm sewers and drains that cross miscellaneous properties
should be owned and maintained by the town as there would be no control over
maintenance if they were privately owned.
Justice Eaton stated that he felt if the town was to take over
ownership of these facilities, they should be properly engineered.
Mr. Rowell stated that details of sizing and construction of the
facilities had been reviewed by Sterns & Wheler engineers some time ago and
that he, himself, would review the details before the Planning Board hearing. •
He said they had been concerned with the holding basins at the lower end of
the project; but since the majority of those are now within the Village of
Homer, they would have little effect on the Town. The County Health Dept.,
he said, had expressed some concern over this also. There are other items,
he said, which need to be resolved such as the traffic problem and the
furnishing of water to the project.
There was some discussion on whether or not the drainage facility
should be set up as a special district. No decision was made on this.
Mr. Rowell advised that the plans, bid documents, etc. for the relocation
of the water lines on rte. 281 had been sent to the N.Y. State D.O.T. and it
will probably take them 4-6 weeks to review them.
Regarding South Cortland water, Mr. Rowell said the County is
working on an aid application to E.D.A. & F.H.A. for the construction of the
water line.
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RESOLUTION #141 : SETTING DATE(}'{ HEARING ON FIRE CONTRACTS
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Jus.-tice.Eaton, all
aye and adopted.
John Gardner reported that he, Mr. Blatchley and . Just'ice Fish had met
with Mayor Calale and Fire Chief, Bruce Moss and an agreement had been
negotiated for the fire contract between the Town of Cortlandville and the
Village of Homer. A few changes had been made and these were reviewed by
Mr. Gardner.
There was a great deal of discussion on who was to determine the
modifications and improvements to be made on the new tanker. Justice Eaton
was concerned that there would be modifications made, at the expense of the
town, which were wanted by the fire dept. but not necessary.
Attorney Gardner advised his interpretation was that the decision as
to what alterations and modifications would be paid for by the town would
not come up until the end of the five year contract; at which time the town
® would have the option to buy the equipment.
Attorney Gardner advised the Board that negotiations with the Village
of Homer had included the leasing of the entire second floor to the Fire Dept.
Justice Eaton objected to this on the basis that the Town might need 'che
space and should retain control of the space. 'He stated they should lease
just the 50 ft portion which the Town Board had previously indicated they
would lease to the department, and give them the option of using the
remainder of the area, as long as it is not needed by the Town.
Councilman Miller stated he felt that the Town Board should honor the
negotiations made by the committee. E7
voting
BE IT RESOLVED THAT
A Public hearing be held on
October 15, 1975 at
8:00 P.M., pursuant
acceptance of a fire
to Sec. 184 of the Town Law
protection contract between
for the purpose of
the Village of Homer
and the Town of Cortlandville
and also the acceptance
of a fire protection
contract between the
Village of McGraw and the Town of Cortlandville.
Justice Fish reported he had been requested, by the fire chief, to look
over the new municipal building and found that the heating system is not working:&
there is no heat in the meeting room. He recommended that heat be installed in
the meeting room and that the furnace,which supplies heat to the main area,
be repaired. He also recommended the purchase of an air compressor, for the
building. It was suggested that this item might be purchased from state
surplus equipment.
Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, that
Highway Supt., Carl Eaton, be authorized to see if an air compressor is
available through state surplus and also to check on the cost of compressors here.
Motion carried. All voted aye.
Supervisor Blatchley stated that there was an electrical heater in his
office and one in Don Fowler's office which could be used by the firemen in
their meeting room.
isJusticeEaton was instructed to see about having the furnace repaired and
serviced.
Fire Chief, Bruce Moss presented his annual hydrant inspection report.
He said Fred Walker had been made aware of the few minor problems and that he
had already taken care of most of them. Upon motion of Coucilman Griswold,
seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the report was ordered recieved and
filed.
Mr. Moss called the Board's attention to the storage of huge quantities of
fuel oil (approximately 30, 00�1', at the M.V.E. Trailer Sales site. He asked if
the present zoning laws regulated this type of storage. This will be referred to
the Zoning Enforcement Officer for investigation.
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Mr. Moss also inquired about fire exits in new commercial constructions;
stating there was a new commercial building under construction which he
feels does not have adequate fire exits. This will also be referred to the
Zoning Enforcement Officer for investigation.
Supervisor Blatchley advised the Board that Assessor Robert Wells had
given him a report on the total taxable assessment valuation for the
water district, the fire district, and the sewer district for 1976 taxes. '
There being no further business, upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded
by Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m..
Respectfully submittE •
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
TOWN CLERK
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BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT ----- SEPT. 1975.
In organizing a Bicentennial Committee for the Town of
Cortlandville it became painfully and immediately evident
that we were going to, have to, become professional fund-
raisers if we were to even get to first base with the projects
we had under -taken. The $200. given us by the Board for
1975 was put to good use for postage, envelopes, typewriter
paper., file folders and boxes, pace protectors, telephone bills,
and a parade banner. We did not realize at the time that we
received the $200. that it would only be enough to give us
a good start.
The Horizon project of a permanent, -public, colonial herb
garden, dedicated.to the County Park by the people of Cortlandvilie,
has so far not been a drain on our budget. The top soil was
donated by Cortland ReadyMix, we got the Peat Moss at J price
and we have been promised bricks from the Hotel Cortland for
the paths'in the garden. All work so far, has been done by
committee members. We will have to purchase plantings and
may have to contract the brick -laying. A dedication plaque
and markers for the various kinds of herbs will also be needed.
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The Heritage project of researching and documenting the oldest
standing buildings in the town, is a very laborious and t.irle-
censuming job. This project has needed to be done for years.
Money is needed for film and developing fees, as pictures of
these places inside and out is required. We would like to have
plaques made and dedicated on a day when the homes, chosen -
by the Committee as landmarks, will be .open to the public.
These plaques will require more money.
The Festival focusing on the 200 years of history for our
country will not be 'a commercialized, money -making acherre,
as many endeavors these days seem to be. We are trying to
make our festival a lesson in history that will be enjoyable
for people of all ages at very little, or no expense.
We have been able to arrange two performances by the Concord
Minutemen on Sunday, June 27th at Little York Park. This
reconstituted military unit will perform Colonial Muster, drill,
music and musket fire, in authentic costume of the period.
This group does not charge for their performance, only their
lodging, transportation and meals. The arrangements are,
that we pay $1325. for the expenses of 50 minutemen.
Since there are almost 200 enlisted Minutemen, who are all
eligable to volunteer for the trip, any men over and above the
fifty (50) will be paid for from the Minutemen treasury.
Most of the men who attend will bring their families, this
will be done at their own expense. As their duties for 1976
will be centered around Concord Mass. 'we are very lucky to be
the only invitation that they have ,accepted for next year.
We are negociat ing with a representative of the Iroquois
League of Nations, through the University of Syracuse, in
an effort to have the only residents of our area at the time of
the Revolution represented at the Festival. We are in hopes
to have New York State American Indians. show their arts and
crafts, as well as their costumes and dances. They would
also speak on the role of Central New -York Indians during the
Revolution.
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We have applied for a grant from the New York State Foundation
of. the Arts, in an effort to bring a Colonial Dance team and
their musicians to the park to dance under the trees. Their
fee is $1200.
We have the opportunity to arrange for a Reconstituted British
unit that was featured in the July issue of.Yankee Magazine.
We are unfortunately hampered byAfunds.
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We have arranged three charter bus trips, which have involved,
reserving buses, rooms, meals ;and entertainment for
as many as forty-one persons on each trip. Not to mention
cancelations and substations at the last minute. We have
held a bake sale and a rummage sale and we have sold bumper
stickers. -We have been able, in eight months, to raise
about 81000. It was beginning to seem as though we were
spending more time planning and executing fund-raising than
working; on the actual projects themselves.
We wondered how other towns were able tc go full speed ahead on
their projects. Recently we heard how the Dryden Bicentennial
Committee arranged to do just that. They obtained $2000.
from their village Board and $1,000. from their town Board,
which, in turn, made them eligable for a matching grant from
the State: They have received their grant and.now have
$5000. without having one single fund raising function.
I received a letter from Albany, in response to a letter I
had written inquiring whether there would be any more
grant moneys available. They have informed us that they have
been promised more money in September and if we had adequate
funds of our own we could apply for assistance on the merit
of our projects.
For this reason, we are asking the Board to at least match
the $1000. we have raised, so that we in turn may seek
a grant from the State Bicentennial Committee.
REASONS FOR THE BICENTENNIAL FESTIVAL BEING HELD AT LITTLE YORK
1.
Town of Cortlandville has no sizeable park.
2.
Toilet facilities are provided
3.
Consessionairs at the park cater food services
4.
There are tables for eating and benches for sitting
5.
There are trees to provide shade
6.
7.
Clean-up is provided by the County Highway Dept.
We have been promised the cooperation of the county Highway Dept.
in making arrangements for the day.
8.
Trash barrels are provided.
9.
There are three, large pavilions available for our use
10.
We have been promised the use of the entire park for that day.
11.
The park holds up to 5,000 people
12.
The Colonial Herb Garden being donated and dedicated to the
County by the Town of Cortlandville Bicentennial Committee is
located in Little York Park and it is planned to'have a ribbon
cutting ceremony as part of the days festivities.
13.
The park provides a natural environment for the Indians and the
Minutemen, and therefore, adds to the authenticity.
14.
There are amusement rides available for the children
15.
The County park is neutral territory. We have enlisted the help
of people other than residents of Cortlandville. The Marine
Corp League has volunteered to help with traffic control.
The Crown City Yorkers are willing to dress in costume and
act as guides for the day. Many people, not .from Cortlandville,
whose town possibly is, not doing as much for the Bicentennial
as the Town of Cortlandville, have contributed to the funds now
in the bank.
The Town of Cortlandville is doing more for the Bicentennial than
the
County Bicentennial Committee or any of the Community Bicentennial
Committee-s in Cortland County. We think it is something to be proud
of
and do not want to ruih'. itby demanding that the event be held in
the
geographical limits of The Town of Cortlandville, and in so doing,
have
to settle for a location not nearly as well suited.
We want to make this an event that the entire county can enjoy and
remember as being sponsored.by the Town of Cortlandville, no natter
where the Town line runs®
Checking account balance 872.76
Town Bicentennial Account 94.33
Donations received since 9/12/75 22.00
Money invested in fund-raising material for the Crown City,York Club.
60.00
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Estimated profit from Yorker fund-raising dry.,4c When material arrives.
128900
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