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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 Frank
K. Taylor presiding. Other Board members present were® Justices
Donald Eaton, and Ronald Fish; Councilmen Sherman Griswold and
Ray Miller. Also present weres Town Attorney, John Gardner;
Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Assessor, Robert Wells;
Highway Superintendent, Louis Wagner; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor,
Rudy Krauklis; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Legislators, Shirley
Fish, Delmar Palm and Henry Wadsworth; newspaper reporter, Skip
Chapman; Jared Stiles; James D. Whipple, Executive Director of
Community Action Program, Inc.; John Riter, Chief of Homer Fire
Dept.
® The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There
were no corrections. The minutes were approved as read.
The Town Clerk reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals had
approved the variance request of John Dadamio (see minutes of 4/17/74
for detailed report).
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.
The Town Clerk reported Building Permits issued from January 1,
1974 to date as follows:
12 new house permits valuation $236,000
3 additions to houses 4,500
2 swimming pools 91700
1 Church 63,000
1 farm addition 15,000
1 new commercial building 65,000
3 commercial additions 37.000
Total Valuation 7430,200
Mr. James Whipple, Executive Director of Community Action
Program, Inc. (C.A.P.C.O.) handed out literature and spoke on the
merits and activities of the program. He said the program was
being phased out and would no longer be funded by the Federal
Government after 5/1/74. He was seeking the support of local
governments to keep the program in action and asked the Town Board
to adopt a resolution giving their support to the program.
RESOLUTION #51 Upon motion of Ronald Fish, seconded by Ray Miller,
the following resolution was adopted by a unanimous votes
WHEREAS At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville held Wednesday, November 1, 1972 at the Town
Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, Town Supervisor
Frank K. Taylor presented information pertinentto resolution
#318 acted on by the Cortland County Board of Supervisors,
October 11, 1972, creating the establishment of anew
Community Action Agency of Cortland County. After much
discussion by various people present, including Mr. Tom
® Cusack, who at that time was a resource person acting on
behalf of County Government in relation to the subject. and
WHEREAS The following action was taken on a. motion made by
Ray Miller seconded by Donald Eaton with unanimous approval of
the Town Board, that the Town of Cortlandville be included in
the proposed new Community Action Agency which was established
by the County Board of Supervisors October 11, 1972.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED That the Town of Cortlandville hereby urges the
representatives of its' citizens, Senators Buckley and Javits,
and Congressman Hanley to take concrete action in their
respective legislative bodies, or elsewhere as they may deem
advisable to preserve the source of funds.available to the
Cortland County Community Program, Inc.
In the ensuing months, the opinion and observation of the
Town Board, that the people in the Town of Cortlandville in
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in general, endorse the activities of the Community Action Agency
known as C.A.P.C.O. for the coming budget period.
Louis Wagner reported he had consulted with the County
Engineers on the McGraw Bridge but figures were still unavailable
as to the cost of repairs. He also reported that the Highway
Dept. had cleaned out the creek at McGraw Box Co. and under the
Spring St. Bridge.
Mr. Taylor reported he had received a copy of a letter
sent to N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. by Mr. Richard Endrny of the
Public Service Commission requesting facts and figures per his
phone conversation with Mr. Taylor last week.
Ronald Fish reported the results of his survey of the
lighting needs on McLean Rd. from Fairview Dr. to Holl Rd. and
on the McGraw -Marathon Rd. from the Village line to the Louis
Wagner residence. He suggested lights be installed as follows:
20 175 W Mercury lights on the McLean Rd. at a cost of
$915,00 per yr.
5 175 W Mercury lights on the McGraw -Marathon Rd.
at a cost of $228.75 per yr.
He said the price of the fixtures had gone,up $5.75 ea,
since February and that an increase could be expected on all
utilities each year henceforth.
RESOLUTION #52 Motion was made by Donald Eaton, seconded by
Ray Miller that new lighting be installed as follows:
20 175 W Mercury lights on the McLean Rd. from
the corner of Fairview Dr. to Holl Rd.
5 175 W Mercury lights on the McGraw -Marathon Rd.
from the Village limits beginning with Pole
#15 (outside Village) to the Louis Wagner
residence®
Motion passed.
Ronald Fish reported on the extent of the burglary,which
took place at the water tower within the past week. The fence
was cut to gain entry, the hasp was smashed, the electric
heater was taken, the drain valve was turned on and a loss of
about 30,000 gals of water was noted, Power Co. meters were
smashed. The Sheriff's Dept. is continuing the investigation.
Mr. Taylor requested that Fred Walker make more periodic
inspections of the water tower. Ronald Fish suggested a light
be installed at the water tower.
RESOLUTION ##53: Motion was made by Sherman Griswold, seconded
by Ray Miller that one 175 W mercury light be installed
at the water tower. Motion passed.
Fire Chief John Riter and Justice Ronald Fish spoke briefly on
the emergency generator system requirements of the new Municipal
Building. After some discussion, it was decided that the generator
should be an automatic system, owned by the Town as it would not
only cover the Fire Department needs but also emergency lighting
for thenew building including the pumping of the sewer system.
Architect Karl Wendt presented final drawings and
specifications for the Town Boards inspection and approval. He
said he would like to advertise an invitation to bid as soon as
possible.
RESOLUTION ##54: Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by
Justice Fish, the following resolution was duly adopted:
RESOLVED That the plans prepared by Karl Wendt, Architect
for the new Municipal Building be accepted by the
Town Board and
RESOLVED That the Town Clerk hereby is authorized to advertise
for sealed bids to be opened on Wednesday, June 5, 1974
at 4:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd.
Votes were poled as follows: Ray Miller, aye; Donald Eaton,
aye; Frank Taylor, aye; Ronald Fish, aye; Sherman
Griswold, aye.
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RESOLUTION #55: Motion was made by Ray Miller, seconded by
Sherman Griswold that the bills be paid as audited:
General Fund $10,928.08
Water District.#1 601. 98
Water District #2 227.22
Water District #3 203.64
Sewer District #1 16,.21
Highway Department 2,564.60
Total $ ,5 1.73
Motion passed.
Robert Wells requested permission to attend the North
East Regional Conference of Assessing Officers which is being held
at McAfee, N.J. on May 20 and 21.
RESOLUTION #56: Motion was made by Donald Eaton, seconded by
Ray Miller that permission be granted Robert Wells, Assessor
to attend the North East Regional Conference of Assessing
Officers on May 20 and 21st, 1974 with all n'eoessary expenses
to be paid by the Town. Motion passed.
Planning Board reports of April 29, 1974• regarding Stiles
Farm, Inc. Planned Unit Development were given to each of the
Town Board Members by Supervisor Taylor. A discussion followed
relative to stipulations made by the Planning Board. It was
concluded that final approval had not been made by the Planning
Board so the Town Board could not take action at this time.
There being no further business, motion was made by Ronald
Fish, seconded by Donald Eaton that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:4.5 P.M.
Respectfully s mitted,
. . HRISTINE N ARO
TOWN CLERK.