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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-1974M Wednesday May 1, 1974 7a30 P-M. Pg.1 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 W Wednesday May 1. 1974 Pg.2 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. 1 CJ 1 • 1 Wednesday May 1, 1974• Pg. 3 1 n LJ L 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.