HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-1974April 3, 1974 7:30 P.M.
The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was
held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor, Frank K.
Taylor presiding. Other Board members present were: Justices,
Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish; and Councilmen, Ray Miller and
Sherman Griswold. Also present were: Town Attorney, John Gardners
Town Engineer, William Rowell; Highway Superintendent, Louis Wagner;
Water Dept. Superintendent, Fred Walker; Bookkeeper to the Super-
visor, Rudy Krauklis; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro;, De-puty
Town --Clerk, -Ki-1-dried---Brook-ins; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar
Palm, and Henry Wadsworth; newspaper reporter, Skip Chapman. Others
present were Tom Smith and James Hoer.
® The Town Clerk read the minutes of theplast meeting. There
were no corrections. The minutes were approved as read.
The Town Clerk reported the Zoning Board of Appeals had
approved the variance request of Stiles Farms, Inc. to change the
minimum depth of the front yard of lot #6 as shown on the map of
Sec. 3 of the Hart Estates Tract, filed in the Clerk's office
3/29/73• This lot is located on the corner of Gwen Lane and
Northway Dr.
The Planning Board reported via a copy of the minutes of
their monthly meeting. Copies of these minutes were given to
each member of the Town Board.
Frank Ta for read a letter which he had written and mailed
March 27, 1974 to Samuel R. Madison, Director of Public Service
Commission, requesting an exception to the Public Service rule
that a stand-by fuel system be incorporated into the building
plans of the proposed new municipal building. No reply has been
received as yet.
James Homer of Saunders Rd. requested that no parking signs
be installed on the north side of Saunders Rd. to help control
the parking problem which exists there. Attorney Gardner advised
that since parking was on the paved portion of the road, it was
in violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Laws of New York State
and was a matter for the Sheriff�';s Dept. or the State Police Dept.
After some discussion, it was decided that Mr. Miller would
investigate the situation and advise the Board of his findings.
Mr. Fish said he had received a couple of phone calls
regarding the proposed trailer park on Rt. 13 and wanted to be
apprised as to what had taken place to date. The Town Clerk
advised that a building permit had been issued, upon receipt of
a health department prmit, for the construction of a house and
office only on the plot of land that was designated for this
purpose on the map which is on file in the Clerk's office. No
permission had been granted for the completion of the park. At
the time of issuing the permit, the Town Clerk advised,, she
had informed Mr. McCasland that he would have to appear before
the Planning Board with his completed plans, for their approval
before a permit could be issued for the remainder of the park.
® 8:00 P.M.® the meeting was opened to receive bids on the
1974 Demonstrator Hydraulic Ditching Machine. The Town Clerk
read the public notice, then read the only bid submitted. The
bid was submitted by Case Power & Equipment Co. The specifications
submitted were reviewed by Attorney Gardner and Highway Superintendent
Louis Wagner to see that all items listed were in compliance with
the specifications set forth by the Town Highway Superintendent.
RESOLUTTION #37: Motion was made by Ray. Miller, seconded by
Donald Eaton that the bid of the Case Equipment Co. at a net
delivered price of $30,000.00 plus trade ins, F.O.B. Cortlandville
be accepted. The vote was poled as follows: Ray Miller, aye;
Donald Eaton, aye; Frank Taylor, aye; Ronald Fish, aye;
Sherman Griswold, aye.
RESOLUTION #38: Motion was made by Mr. Fish, seconded by Mr. Eaton
that the Supervisor be authorized to sign an agreement with
Architect, Karl Wendt, 111 West Rd, for his Architectural
folows: RaytMiller,r�aye;1pDonaldlEaton, aye; Frrank `Tayloras
, aye;
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Ronald Fish, aye; Sherman Griswold, aye.
William Rowell read a letter addressed to the Mayor, City of
Cortland & Common Council from the Cortland County Health Dept.
in reference to Cortland waste water treatment facilities
regarding materials being disposed by Locko Glazers. Mr..
Rowell will study the situation and report his findings and
recommendations as soon as possible.
Mr. Rowell reported he had met with representatives of
the Ponderova Restaurant.to confirm additional information and
that some items have yet to be resolved, such as clearance with
the Dept. of Transportation and some other, minor loose ends.
Mr. Rowell said he had reviewed the plans which had been
submitted by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for the.proposed
store which they intend to build at the Groton Ave. Shopping
Center. Following is a list of his findings:
1. There is no provision for disposal of storm or
burface water. Plans should show this.
2. Plans indicate water will be obtained from Bank wells.
There is no bank in this area. Applicant should define
supply of water.
3. County Health Dept. should adequately approve of
water supply and sewage disposal.
4. Applicant should obtain approval of N.Y®State Dept. of
Transportation for entrance and exit. The Town does
not have to do anything about this except to suggest
it to applicant.
5. Four signs are specified on drawings. These are to be
reviewed by and approved by the Town Planning Board or
Zoning Board of Appeals. (See denial of Appeals Board
Of Oct. 1, 1973).
Mr. Rowell also reported that he and Mr. Taylor had
reviewed the site on which the Church of the Latter Day Saints
propose to build their new church. The prime concern in this
area is the height of the building because of air clearance and the
proximity to the airport. In reviewing the ordinance, he
calculated that if the height of the building was kept within
the limits as indicated on the plans submitted, which appears to
be approximately 30 feet, there would be no problem. They have
not, as yet, a souce of water supply approved, because they are
planning on extending the Town Water District, details of which
are not yet worked out. However, due to the size of the lot,
Mr. Rowell feels that wells can be used for water supply as long
as they are 100 feet from the sewage disposal system. On the
basis of these findings, he sees no reason why a building permit
should not be issued.
Architect, Karl Wendt submitted revised plans for the proposed
new Municipal Building. They were reviewed by the Town Board and
a discussion followed, mostly in regards to the heating system
problem.
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Louis Wagner requested street lights be installed at the
Academy St. bridge in McGraw, as there are no guard rails there
and a very dangerous condition exists. Ronald Fish is to •
investigate the site and also the ppint on McLean Rd. why e the
last light leaves off to Deer Run. He will report if there is
a need for lighting at these points.
RESOLUI ION #39 Motion was made by Mr. Giswold, seconded by Mr.
Miller that Donald Eaton be authorized to attend a Traffic
Safety meeting in the month of April with all necessary
expense to be paid by the town. Motion passed.
Fred Walker reported a water main break on Starr Rd. which
he repaired the same day. Part-time help f.ekt° tha Water Dept.
was discussed. The Board felt it was important some one else be
trained in the department, as there would be no one to carry on
in the event sometking should happen'to Mr. Walker. Mr, Taylor
sugges)6ted that the part time help could be paid by the hour and
sent to school to obtain A grade 3 rating under ,mil—�ervlce-
for this position. No decisions were made. E/ v '
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April 3, 1974, continued
RESOLUTION #40: Motion was made by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr.
Eaton that the audited bills be paid as followss
General $5,349.24
Water Dist.1 927.15
Sewero' Dist. 671.21
Total 6,947.60 s
Motion passed.
There being no further business, motion was made by
® Mr. Eaton, seconded by Mr. Miller that the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
CHRISTINE- ANESTARO
TOWN CLERK
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