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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05-197529 Wednesday, November 5, 1975 7:30 P.M. Pg.l The first regular Town Board meeting of the month 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 Clerk Christine Canestaro, Deputy Town Clerk, Theresa Fortin; Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Assessor, Robert Wells; Highway Supt., Carl Eaton; Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler; Water & Sewer Supt., Fred Walker; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm & Henry Wadsworth; Willard Griswold of the Town Planning Board; Jack Harvey, Mickey Nobles and several members of Hose Co.#4; Michele Waddy; Mr. & Mrs. Riotto; and several residents of the town. ® 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 regular meeting. There were no additions or corrections. Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the special meeting held on 10/22/75. Thue were no additions or corrections. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. The Town Clerk read a petition which had been filed with her on 10/29/75 in the matter of the application of Cortland Co-operative Insurance Co. to amend the Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map to change the use classification of certain property situate on the south side of Blodgett Mills Road in the Hamlet of Blodgett Mills, from residential to business. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the petition was ordered received and filed. Legislator, Delmar Palm reported he had received several complaints from residents of Forest Lane & Maplewood Lane regarding the poor night visability at the intersection of Forest Lane and Lime Hollow Rd.. Supervisor Blatchley asked Justice Fish to investigate the matter and make his recommendations to the board at the next meeting. Highway Supt., Carl Eaton, reported he had a quote in the amount of $199.00 and specs on a portable compressor. He was told to discuss the specs with the Fire Chief and if it was adequate for their use, to make the purchase. Supervisor Blatchley read a letter from the Village of McGraw Mayor, Donald Niver regarding the railroad bed wash out. Mayor Niver requested "That the Village and Town jointly take physical action to attempt to strengthen the stream banks in this washed-out area". Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the letter was ordered received and filed. Highway Supt., Eaton reported he had discussed this situation with John Curtis, Assistant County Highway Supt., and he had suggested that this problem would possibly be covered by the Federal Flood Ins. Program and would look into the matter. Further discussion on the matter was tabled until information is received regarding the Federal Flood Insurance coverage. Carl Eaton reported on the request to lower the speed limit and restrict ® truck traffic on the McLean Rd.. Speed limits are controlled by the state, he said. As to posting of truck routes - this can be done by a first class town. Cortlandville is a town of the second class. He suggested that petitions be filed with the state, making these requests. Zoning Enforcement officer, Don Fowler, gave the following report regarding building permits issued by him during the month of October. Valuation Cost of Permits 2 house additions $ 7,700 $10.00 1 accessory building 600 5.00 1 famm addition 30,000 30.00 1 demolition permit 500 5.00 1 sign permit 600 5.00 Total $39,400 $55.00 Totals year to date $757,200 $1,329 240 Wednesday, November 5, 1975 Pg. 2 Supervisor Blatchley commended Mr. Fowler for his fine representation of the Town at the Town Planning Board meetings and Environmental Committee meetings. Mr. Fowler reported that the Planning Board would be giving their final approval to the Meadowbrook (now called Northwood) project after some minor modifications are made by the developer. Supervisor Blatchley reported he had been attending the Business & Industrial Development meeting of the Cortland Chamber of Commerce, giving special interest to the developments of the County Sewer Agency. A consulting engineer has been hired to make a study for the County Sewer Agency. Mr. Blatchley reported that he had received assurance from Senator Tarky Lombardi that there would be a flashing signal at the • intersection of route 90 and Starr Rd. Regarding South Cortland Water, Mr. Blatchley reported there would be a meeting on 11/19/75 at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Rowell; Mr. James Feuss, County Health Dept.; Hr. James McCarthy of New York State Health Dept.; Dr. John Harsh; Walter Spencer; John Gardner and himself. Justice Fish requested Mr. Rowell to look into the matter of the state's revamping of route 281 at Fisher Ave. He is concerned that the state may re-route water into a non -existing creek thus causing flooding problems to properties on Fisher Ave. Michele Waddy of Pendleton St. Ext. presented a petition signed by 15 residents, requesting the reduction of speed limit on Pendleton St. Ext. between the city line and Saunders Rd. She stated that there had been several accidents due to excessive speed on this road. Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Gouncilman Miller, all voting aye, the petition was ordered received and filed and referred to the County Highway Dept. Supervisor Blatchley said he would take care of this. Mickey Nobles, representing Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4, requested permission for the firemen to install an ice skating rink behind the municipal building on Rte. 281. They will stand the cost of installation and maintainance. He assured the Town Board that the property would not be defaced and that there would be qualified supervision available, at no cost to the town. The only problem they can foresee is lighting and requested the Town Board to provide flood lights for the rink. Justice Eaton questioned the matter of liability. Supervisor Blatchley questioned if the municipal building would be used in connection with the rink. Mr. Nobles stated that there would be a limited use of the building for toilet facilities but the use of the building would be under close supervision. He could foresee no problems. If any problems did arise, they would stop the use of the building. Justice Fish stated a definite answer on the matter of liability should be obtained before permission is given. Attorney Gardner said he would contact Mr. Barth regarding the liability insurance and will report back to the Board at the next meeting. William Rowell brought up some possible problems that might arise and asked how they would be resolved, such as how the water was going to be held on the surface; how water was going to be brought to the rink; and how it was going to be lighted? Mr. Nobles said that all these problems had been discussed in their meeting and would be resolved by the firemen with the exception of the lighting, which they hoped the town would provide. After some discussion, it was decided to grant provisional permission to install the rink. 2 4 1- Wednesday, November 5, 1975 P9.3 RESOLUTION #155: PERMISSION TO INSTALL AN ICE SKATING RINK Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, the volunteer firemen of Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4 have requested permission to install an ice skating rink behind the municipal building on Rte. 281, and WHEREAS, they have offered to install and maintain said rink at no expense to the town, and WHEREAS, they will provide qualified volunteer supervision during open hours, ® NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frank K. Taylor Hose Co. #4 be, and they hereby are, giver_ permission to install and maintain, at their own expense, an ice skating rink on a portion of the property behind the municipal building on Rte. 281 which will not be needed for Town Highway Dept. use, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the public will not be permitted to use said rink until the matter of liability insurance is resolved. Supervisor Blatchley reported he had met with the Cortland City Mayor and his traffic safety control engineer, Myron Barber and Ray MacDougall from the State Dept. of Transportation. They are planning a traffic safety control program for the Cortland urban area which will include the city of Cortland, part of the Town of Cortlandville, part of the Town of Homer, and all of the Village of Homer. The program will be funded 70/ by the Federal Government and 30/ by the localities. The 30/ local funds would come from a non cash cost (in kind services. It will remain under local control. There will be a planning committee.,.a '�olicy,committee, and a preliminary engineering planning committee (PEP). Each municipality will select potential traffic hazard areas which will be studied and investigated by Mr. MacDougall. He will report his finding and recommendations to the policy committee. The policy committee will determine what areas of the municipalities will be rebuilt. Mr. Blatchley read a letter which he had been requested to sign on behalf of the town regarding this program. He recommended that the -town enter the program. The Board gave him informal permission to sign the letter on behalf of the town. Mrs. James Riotto of McLean Rd. presented a petition signed by 4.6 residents of McLean Rd. requesting the Town Board to make improvements on the McLean Rd. from Rte 281 to Deerfield Heights. Attorney Gardner pointed out that McLean Rd. is a County Highway and cannot be improved by the town. This comes under the jurisdiction of the County Legislature, he said. Legislator, Delmar.Palm stated the petition did not necessarily mean improvements to the road. Upon questioning by Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Riotto stated they wished a lower ® speed limit from Stupke Rd. to Deerfield Hts. and to re-route the truck traffic. pe ition Mr. John Matson stated that the was in support of the proposal he had presented to the Town Board at their last meeting. Attorney Gardner advised them that the speed limit on this road is controlled by the State. As far as re-routing the truck traffic, Attorney Gardner said the Town does have authority to set up a route system for trucks. It must be determined, he said, where this truck traffic is going to be re-routed when it comes into the county on the McLean Rd. He advised that some thought be given to the possibilities available before any definite decision is made on a truck route system. Mr. Matson advised that some preliminary work for road classifications has been done by the County Planning Board and thought they and County Highway Supt., Walter Tennant, would be able to help the town in planning a truck route. Attorney Gardner told the Board that County Highway Supt., Walter Tennant was making some testa on the condition of the pavement on the McLean Rd. to see 242 Wednesday, November 5,1975 Pg . 4- what is causing it to break up and that any decisions should be postponed until the results of the tests are obtained. Supervisor Blatchley said he would see what he could do about getting the speed limit reduced on McLean Rd. between Stupke Rd. and the County line. Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the petition was ordered received and filed. RESOLUTION #156: ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE FOR 1976 Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, The preliminary budget for the year 1976 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk and a duly advertised • public hearing has been held thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Sec. 109, Subdivision 1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary budget, as approved be, and it hereby is, adopted as the budget for the Town of Cortlandville for the year 1976. RESOLUTION #157: ADOPTION OF WATER DISTRICT #1 BUDGET FOR 1976 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller,all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, The preliminary budget for the year 1976 for Water District #1 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk, and a duly advertised public hearing has been held thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Sec. 109, Subdivision 1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary budget, as approved be, and it hereby is, adopted as the budget of Water Dist. #1, Town of Cortlandville, for the year 1976. RESOLUTION #158: ADOPTION OF WATER DISTRICT #2 BUDGET FOR 1976 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, The preliminary budget for the year 1976 for Water District #2 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk, and a duly advertised public hearing has been held thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Sec. 109, Subdivision 1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary budget, as approved be, and it hereby is, adopted as the budget of Water District #2, Town of Cortlandville, for the year 1976. RESOLUTION #159: ADOPTION OF WATER DISTRICT #3 BUDGET FOR 1976 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, The preliminary budget for the year 1976 for Water District #3 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk, and a duly advertised public hearing has been held thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Sec. 109, Subdivision 1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary budget, as approved be, and it hereby is, adop7b:ed as the budget of Water District #3, Town of Cortlandville, for the year 1976. 243 Wednesday, November 5, 1975 Pg. 5 RESOLUTION #160: ADOPTION OF SEWER DISTRICT #1 BUDGET FOR 1976 Upon Motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye and adopted. WHEREAS, the preliminary budget for the year 1976 for Sewer District #1 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Town Clerk, and a duly advertised public hearing has been held thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Sec. 109, Subdivision 1 through 3 of the Town Law, the said preliminary budget, as approved.be, and it hereby i;;, adopted as the budget of Sewer District #1, Town of Cortlandville, for the year 1976. Supervisor Blatchley called for a discussion on Sammons Communications petition to amend the franchise. Justice Eaton said he had received several calls from people who told him they would like cable T.V. extended to their areas. He said that he thought this was between the home owners and Sammons Communication. However, he said, he had studied the petition thoroughly and based on this, he moved to deny the petition. Councilman Griswold asked him for specific reasons and Justice Eaton replied that Sammohs-Communications had removed two channels and that he had receivedl several complaints that the service was not good as it should be and that one of the best channels had been removed and is being used for home box office, which they have to pay extra for. Attorney Gardner read a letter from Helen Amdur, Attorney for Sammons Communications, dated 10/20/75, advising that Sammons Communications had decided to restore the Binghamton Educational channel and removed,instead, a commercial station (Channel 4.0-Binghamton) in order to allow home box office to continue. Also they are considering alternatives which would allow them to put back all existing channels and still carry home box office. It would take them some time to determine the feasability of these alternatives. The only way that home box office can be provided at the present time is to use one of the existing channels. Councilman Miller stated he had not received any complaints, however, he had heard that home box office was decreasing in popularity. He said if Sammons Communications would do what they said they would in providing cable T.V. to people in Blodgett Mills and beyond, he would be in favor of the increase. Supervisor Blatchley stated he was in favor of the increase and that it was justified for the following reasons: 1. There had not been a price increase since 1968. 2. He called two of the three people who had objected to the increase at the public hearing and after telling them of the change in the channel which would be used for home box office, they were satisfied. 3. It is important to provide service for additional people. Mr. Blatchley read a letter he had received today from Mrs. Kay Feinstein, of Sammons Communication, stating that Mr. Webb, Vice Pres. of the Eastern Div. has assured the commitment of Mr. William Strange to extend cable service to ® Blodgett Mills and including Hoxies Gorge. This commitment will be fulfilled only if the price increase is approved. Mr. John Matson said he hoped the Town Board would not be bribed into approving a rate increase. He feels that Sammons Communications should be extending their service at the present rates and that they have not kept pace with other suppliers of Cable T.V. in surrounding areas. Legislatop, Delmar Palm said that several people had raised the question to him on why Sammons Communication should be granted a rate increase at the same time they were removing a station. Also why they could not receive Canadian stations. Attorney Gardner suggested that there should be further discussions with Sammons Communications regarding these questions which have been raised. Since there had not been a second to his motion, Justice Eaton withdrew the motion to deny the petition. Councilman Miller made a motion to table the matter until further 244 Wednesday, November 5, 1975 Pg. 6 discussions with Sammons Communications can be had. Councilman Griswold seconded the motion. All vot ed aye. Motion carried. Engineer, William Rowell made the following report: Re: Locko Glazier - naptha problem. Upon Mr. Rowells recommendation to the company, they have hired an engineer to investigate the problem and will report back to him the results. Re: 281 Water line relocation - contracts have been signed and delivered to the contractor and N.Y. State D.O.T.. The contractor has submitted some shop drawings and is in the process of assembling materials. Will proceed as soon as he has been authorized to do so. Re: Well installation - Hall & Co. has submitted a revised report. Some items are still in question but they are minor tecnical items, but items which were provided for in the contract. These items must be resolved before he will recommend payment be made. Re: Sewer Dist. -Groton Ave.-- he has completed part of the preliminary investigation and given copies of a preliminary report to town board members to review at their leisure. A copy of this report is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Re: Rte. 11 Sewer - Has gone no further with negotiations with the Village of Homer. Mr. Rowell & Mr. Blatchley are in the process of setting up a meeting with Mayor Calale for a preliminary discussion - hopefully before the next board meeting. Re: Gorman Development - The developer was to get some comfirmation from the Village of Homer that the Village would be willing and able to provide water to the proposed water district. Mr. Rowell has received no communication that this has been accomplished. These are matters, he said, which will have to be resolved with the Village of Homer. 1,.Ate they willing & able to provide water to the proposed district: 2. At what rate and conditions? Mr. Rowell stated he and Mr. Blatchley are planning to meet with the County Health Dept. and the Regional Health Dept. of the State of New York and others to review some of the projects being considered by the Town, such as the South Cortland Water and sewers within the area. He urged the town board members to review the letter he had submitted to them so that some decisions could be made soon on the Groton Ave. sewer matter. Mr. Rowell advised.the board that, as requested, he had investigated the sewer construction at Penguin Trailer Park. The pipe which had been improperly installed was removed and relaid. There are some other items yet to be resoloved and are presently being worked on.. Mr. Bean is aware of what is expected of him and is willing to cooperate. Supervisor Blatchley gave his as of 10/31/75 as follows: General Fund Balance Federal Revenue Sharing B al. Water District #1 Balance Water District #2 Balance Water District #3 Balance Sewer District #1 Balance Highway Fund Balance comprised of: report on the financial status of the Town Repairs & Improve. $49,812.70 Bridges 9 , 415.53 Machinery 18,223.38 Snow Removeal & Misc. 26,633.51 $77, 954. 00 17,128.45 l o4-, 563.22 1,480.45 4,709.22 50,307.62 104, 085.12 Justice Eaton reported that Mr. Edward Stiles had requested approval of the double surface treatment on Gwen Lane and a portion of Northway Dr. so that the performance bond being held in escrow could be released. Mr. Rowell stated that he and Highway Supt.,Carl Eaton, had inspected the work done on the road and found that the street pavement is in good shape but found three items, which they called to Mr. Stiles' attention, and requested that the following be done before approval of the job is given. E 1 Wednesday, November 5, 1975 Pg. 7 1. The sanitary manhole be.dropped about one foot which they showed him how to do it. 2. That he investigate further the slope on the one side of the entrance road and either pave it, if the slope is over 5%, or if not, make suitable restoration in the present ditch so that the soil and water does not run across private property. 3. An additional culvert be installed at the home of his mother, where there is storm water flooding across the driveway. Mr. Stiles is going to try to get these items corrected within the next ® week so that Mr. Rowell can inspect it again for approval, Justice Eaton said. Justice Eaton Stated that material used on the road had been billed to the town and felt that the material should have been billed to the contractor. 1 1 The Town Board determined that the voucher submitted by Central Asphalt and Polkville Crushed Stone should be corrected to eliminate the items chargable to Mr. Stiles and the bill be paid in the corrected amount. Justice Eaton said that Mr. Stiles had indicated to him that he would like to have the bond released before the next board meeting, if possible. The Town Board authorized Justice Eaton to inform Mr. Stiles that the bond could not be released until Mr. Rowell and Highway Supt.,Carl Eaton had inspected and approved the corrections he had been advised to make. RESOLUTION #161: 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 #334-407 Water Dist.l claims #130-152 Highway Fund claims #155-173 Total There being no further business, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all at :9:4.0 p.m.. $ 9,661.70 3,120.51 40,308.93 $53,091.14- upon motion of Councilman Miller, voting aye, the meeting was adjourned Res ectfully submitted, CHRISTINE CANESTARO TOWN CLERK 1� AND ASSOCIATES Survoyors - Planners - Engineers 6420 FLY ROAD, EAST SYRACUSE. NEW YORK 13057 . TELEPHONE (315) 463-6576 November 5, 1975 ?sir. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor and Town Board Town of Cortlandville 15 Terrace Road Cortland, New York 13045 Re: Groton Avenue Sewer Investigation Progress Report Gentlemen: We have been considering sewer extension and sanitary sewer services on Groton Avenue, westerly of the City of Cortland, in accordance with the request of the Town Board. We believe we have reached some conclusions as of this date and wish to have the Board consider these items. It appears we have three different types of areas which will be benefited by sewer services along Groton Avenue and other adjacent areas. Porter Realty, or others which are owned or controlled'by William Porker, installed sanitary sewer facilities a year,.,or two ago'in order to provide public sewer services to the Groton Avenue.Shopping Center. This system is now in service, apparently meets the needs of the Shopping Center, and it is intended this facility will remain in service for many years to come. The developer.has paid the complete expense for installing this facility and connecting it to the City sewerage system. it is intended a trunk line sewer will be installed along Groton Avenue from the City of Cortland westerly to Route 281 and that a considerable part of the expense involved with the construction of this trunk line sewer will be funded by state and federal agencies. This trunk line sewer is intended to serve a considerable part of the Town in this area. Properties abutting this proposed sewer construction will be able to con- nect to the trunk line sewer�as it will be a gravity sewer.. The cost to the properties adjacent to Route 281 will include the cost of.lateral sewers, pumping facilities, and part of the cost of the referenced trunk 'sewer. There will be no benefit ENGINZEERING DIVISION Mr. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor November 5, 1975 and Town. Board Page -2- to the Groton Avenue Shopping Center as a result of construction of the referenced trunk sewer. Since Porter Realty has already installed sewers serving the properties and paid for these facilities, it does not seem reasonable to charge them for any of the.cost of the trunk sewer. Actually, all town sewer districts are intended to be formed on the "benefit.basis" and there is no benefit from the trunk line sewer. We, therefore, believe that a sewer district should be formed, which we have referred to as Sewer. District No. 2, in such a manner that it encompasses the Shopping Center properties now connected to the existing sewer. We have shown on the attached drawing the proposed limits of Sewer District No. 2 andyouu will note that all facilities are now connected to the existing sewer except for the Prudential Insurance build- ing. This can be readily connected to the manhole back of the new Firestone building. I have consulted with Mr..Porter in the past regarding forma- tion of this sewer district and explained to him that there are certain improvements that will be required before Town accept- ance of the facilies. Either the improvements can be made by the developer and paid.for by him before Town acceptance of these facilities or the Town can accept these facilities in their present condition, make the necessary improvements and then charge the district for the improvements. It would be more reasonable for the developer to make the improvements before transferring owner- ship.to the Town. Mr. Porter has agreed to this and asked for a list of the items which should be taken care of. We have sub- mitted this list to Mr. Porter's office and presume we will be hearing from him .wi.thin the next few days.. We are not prepared to give a report on sewer facilities for properties other than the Shopping Center at this time but believe we will have a report within the'next month regarding some of these areas. If the Town feelsthat they wish to pro- ceed with Sewer District No. 2 in the manner indicated, there are then a number of items which we believe should be undertaken. without further delay. In general, these items are as listed below: 1) Porter Realty should provide a map showing the actual ownership of the properties within the Shopping Center complex that are intended to be included in Sewer District No. 2, together with the deed reference show- ing ownership of the parcels. n ♦1 mr. Robert Blatchley, Supervisor November 5, 1975 and Town Board. Page -3- 2) Porter Realty should provide copy of deeds showing the sale of properties to Hotdog Forever, Budget Brand Gas, Photomat and Carrol's. if there are definite metes and bounds descriptions of these parcels it is our intent a.district line will follow these property lines. 3) Porter Realty should repair. the sanitary sewers to make them satisfactory to the Town before dedication. 4) Provisions should be made for construction of the lateral providing service to the Prudential building. 5) • The Town should negotiate a satisfactory agreement with the City of Cortland for connection to the exist- ing and proposed Groton Avenue sewer and a yearly fee should be established to cover the cost of transmittal of sewage through (the C'ity's system and for treatment of the sewage at the municipal treatment plant. 6) A public hearing should be established in accordance with standard procedures for a sewer district. if the Board agrees.with these items it is suggested that the Town Supervisor, Town Attorney and Town Engineer be authorized to p:oceed with the necessary,negotiations. Please advise us of your thoughts. Sincerely, ROWELL AND ASSOCSAlES :. William H. Rowell, P.E. WHR/br Encl. ccc Mr. John Gardner, Attorney