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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 F.
Eaton and Ronald Fish; and Councilmen, Sherman Griswold and Ray
Miller® -.,Also_present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town
Engineer -,.William LaRose; Town Highway Superintendent, Louis Wagner;
Water Dept. Superintendent, Fred Walker; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor,
Rudy Krauklis; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; County Highway
Superintendent, Walter Tennant; Legislators, Shirley Fish and Delmar
Palm; and Newspaper Reporter, Skip Chapman.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There were no
corrections. The minutes were approved as read.
The Town Clerk read a notification from the Town of Dryden relative
to a public hearing being held on June 11, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. at the
West Dryden Community Center on the question of the enactment of a
proposed amendment to the Town of Dryden Zoning Ordinance regarding
signs. The proposed amendment was given to AttorneyJohn Gardner for
his inspection and advise as to whether or not anyone from the Town
should attend.
The Town Clerk read the names of persons recommended by the
Republican party to serve as election inspectors and alternates for
the coming year.
RESOLUTION #64: Upon motion of Ronald Fish, seconded by Ray Miller
the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED That the Town Board accept the recommendation of
the County Republican Chairman, John Kimmick pursuant to
Section 43 of the State of New York Election Law regarding
the appointment of Election Inspectors for a. one year term
commencing July 1, 1974, as follows:
District #1-Ada Virginia Shearer, R.D.#l, McGraw, N.Y..
Ruth B. Stafford, 4074 No. Rd., McGraw, N.Y.
Alternates: Jane D. Jones, 1765 E. Homer Rd.
RD#1, Cortland, N.Y.
Marjery B. Alexander, RD#1,'Cortland, N.Y.
DISTRICT #2-Agnes Phelps, RD#l, Rt. 11, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
Pauline Pettet, Box 1, Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
Alternates: Lola Doty --Kellogg Rd., Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
Marguerite Wildman -Kellogg Rd., Blodgett Mills, N.Y.
DISTRICT #3-Helen Phelps-16 Abdallah,Ave.,Cortland, N.Y.
Dorothy Rew-RD#3, Cortland, N.Y.
Alternates:Katherine DeClerq, Apt.3, Sherbrook Apts.
Cortland, N.Y.
Elizabeth I. Jebbett-7 Pleasantview Dr.
Cortland, N.Y.
DISTRICT #4-Lenora Finn, 4313 Fisher Ave., Cortland, N.Y.
Jane Edlund-31 Bell Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
Alternates: none listed
DISTRICT #5:Magdelen McCrady, 5 East Ave., McGraw, N.Y.
Theresa Morris, 31 Elm St., McGraw, N.Y.
Alternates: Blanche Caufield, 57 North St., McGraw, N.Y.
Alma Carter, 19 Clinton St., McGraw, N.Y.
DISTRICT #6:Alice 0®Hara, 827 No. Lamont Dr., Cortland, N.Y.
Cora J. Cotterill, 560 McLean Rd., Cortland, N.X.
Alternates: Pauline M. Kreitner, RD#3, Gracie Rd.,Cortland,N.Y.
Joyce Hall, 592 McLean Rd., Cortland, N.Y.
Upon motion of Ray Miller, seconded by Ronald Fish, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION 165-Autorization to attend Conference & School
RESOLVED That the Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro, be
and she hereby is authorized to attend the Special
Training Session for Town Receivers, Collectors, and
Town Clerk -Collectors to be held at Cornell University,
IThaca, New York on June 19, 1974 and that she be
reimbursed for all necessary expenses in connection with
same, subject to audit by the Town Board.
The Town Clerk reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals'
only action during the past month was that of grantin a
quarry permit to Central Asphalt, Inc. (see minutes U15/74
Page 35). The Planing Board's activities were reported via
a copy of the minutes of their monthly meeting. A copy of
these minutes were given to each of the Town Board members. •
The Town Clerk reported she had issued nine building permits
during the month of May as follows:
2 new houses valued at $75,000.00
3 house additions valued at 6,600.00
1 new farm building .° 20,000.00
1 farm addition It°' 10,000.00
2 new commercial buildings 80,000.00
Total valuation of permits
issued $191,000.00
RESOLUTION 166-AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF TIME AND ONE HALF TO
HOURLY EMPLOYEES WORKING OVER 40 HOURS PER WEEK
On the motion made by Coucilman, Ray Miller, seconded by
Councilman, Sherman Griswold, the following resolution,
concerning Town of Cortlandville Highway Department employees
on the hourly salaries rates was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED:
(1) To abolish semi-monthly payrolls and replace them
with bi-weekly payrolls beginning with the month of
June, 1974.
(2) Gross pay shall be based on the work week which
shall be forty four (44) hours. A work day shall
be from 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon, and from 12:30 P.M.
until 4:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday and from
7:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon and from 12:30 P.M. until
3:30 P.M. on Friday.
(3) FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED: Overtime shall be paid at
the rate of one and one half (lz) times the regular
rate of pay for all hours that an employee has been on work
duty in excess of forty (40) hours in any one week
period. Regular rate of pay shall be set by the Town
Board on the first meeting of the year and may be
adjusted from time to time on a proposal by a Department
Head on approval of the Town Board.
(4) FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED: That point (section #3)
pertains to all other Town Employees on hourly salary
rates in other departments and/or districts commencing
June lst., 1974.
Frank Taylor read a letter he had received from Attorney •
Edward Purser regarding his client, Arnold Zimmer, d/b/a/
Riverside Motel and the sewage problem existing there. He
wished to "ascertain the availability and feasibility to
connect the said sewage system with the Town of Cortlandville
or Homer Sewer System". Motion was made by Donald Eaton,
seconded by Ronald Fish to receive and file the letter.
Motion carried.
Mr. Taylor then read the reply he made to Mr. Purser's letter,
stating that he suggested that Mr. Purser and his client meet,
for an informal discussion of the subject, with Mayor Calale;
James Fuess, County of Cortland's Sanitary Engineer; William
LaRose, Cortlandville Town Engineer; John Gardner, Town
Attorney; and himself.
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Mr. Taylor reported he had written a letter to the Election
Office requesting them to review specifications enclosed for
a new voting machine and asking if the specifications met
with their requirements. The Election Office advised Mr.
Taylor that they had no requirements and that they had
reviewed the specifications and that the specifications met
with their approval.
RESOLUTION #67s AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -VOTING MACHINE
Upon motion by Justice Donald Eaton, and seconded by Justice
Ronald Fish, a Resolution was unanimously adopted as follows:
RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,
® authorized and directed to advertise publicly for bids
for the purchase of one voting machine to be manufactured
and delivered in accordance with Article 9 of the
Election Law and the approval of the Secretary of
State, said bids to be opened at the Town Hall, on
Wednesday,: June 19th, 1974, at 800 O'Clock in the
evening.
Mr. Taylor read a copy of a letter he had received from
James Feuss, County Sanitary Engineer,which was written to
Mr. Al Kryger, manager of Greek Peak, relative to requirements
of the Health Dept. for extension of the sewer service to
Greek Peak. Mr. Taylor reported he had conversed with Mr.
Kryger on the phone and Mr. Kryger wanted him to send a
written statement regarding Cortlandville's feelings on the
project. Mr. Taylor, after reviewing the subject with some
of the Board members, wrote a letter to.Mr. Kryger stating
that the Town would be interested in studying plans for
serving neighboring areas stating, however, that this letter
would not commit the Town to any plan, right of way, or fiscal
obligation.
Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Coucilman, Miller
to receive and file the letters. Motion carried.
Mr. Walter Tennant, County Highway Superintendent, advised the
Board of his recommendations for the Center St. Bridge in
McGraw.
His first recommendation would be to remove the bridge
permanently.
Secondly, if the bridge is to be repaired or rebuilt, it
should be moved away from the Restaurant.
To repair the bridge with 100 ft, of corragated
galvanized steel arch would cost $26,000.00
including backfill. An aluminum arch
would cost slightly more but was more available.
To rebuild the bridge would cost $30,000.00
Both figures include upstream bank protection. Mr. Tennant
stated his Department would be able to work on this project
next year. however, if the Town elected to do the work
themselves, this -year, he could possibly furnish some help
from his Department.
Mr. Fish suggested discussing the project with the Village
Board before any decisions were made. Mr. Taylor said he would
set up an appointment for this purpose.
A discussion was held relative to the cutting of McLean Rd.
for the installation of a sewer line for the proposed new
Municipal Building and cost of returning same to proper
condition.
Justice Fish stated he had a request to replace two street lights
on Terrace Road and one on McLean Rd; and to rebuild the line
going into the proposed new Municipal Building. The cost
increase, he stated, would be approximately $80.00 per year.
It was decided to table this request until some further date.
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RESOLUTION #68: AUTORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS
Upon motion made by Councilman Miller, seconded by
Justice Eaton, audited bills were unanimously
approved for payment as follows:
General Fund
Claims #Is
139-179
$25,999.18
Water Dist.#1
Claims #Is
46-56
2,443.50
Sewer Dist.#1
Claims #Is
9 & 10
32.21
Highway Fund
Claims #Is
81-109
6 060.20
Total
34,5M 09
The following sealed bids were received for the
construction of the proposed new Municipal Building:
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
Burton-Markoff Const, Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 462, Binghamton, N.Y. $160,000.00
Alternate #1 minus 300.00
Alternate #2 minus 500.00
180 days completion
McPherson Builders, Inc.
Savings Bank Bldg., Ithaca, N.Y. $162,657.00
Alternate #1 minus 350.00
180 days completion
Petracca Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 505, Cortland, N.Y. $138,950.00
Alternate #1 minus 800.00
Alternate #2 minus 1,500.00
Dec.30,1974 completion
R.W.Rudy Const. Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 173, Johnson City, N.Y. $160,653.00
Roof Deck Change minus 764.00
Alternate #2 minus 540.00
Dec.5,1974 completion
PLUMBING & HEATING
R. L. Woodcock & Associates, Inc.
6761 Thompson Rd. N.Mattydale, N.Y. $ 43,297.00
Alternate #1 minus 1,795.00
Alternate #3 minus 1,330.00
Alternate #4 minus 2,435.00
K. & B. Plumbing & Heating Co.
Main St., McGraw, N.Y. $ 47,991.00
Alternate #1 minus 540.00
Alternate #3 minus 2,300.00
Alternate #4 minus 825.00
Completion Dec. 30,1974
ELECTRICAL
Ferguson Electric
Cold Brook Rd., RD#1, Homer, N.Y. $ 19,168.00
Alternate #1 minus 391.00
Alternate #3 minus 393.00
Completion Dec. 30, 1974
Pearson Electric Co., Inc.
Tully, New York $ 18,860.00
_Alternate #1 minus 220.00
Alternate #3 minus 300.00
Completion Dec. 30, 1974
Superior Electric Const. Corp.
714 W. Clinton St., Ithaca, N.Y. $ 18,900.00
Alternate #1 minus 400.00
Alternate #3 minus 300.00
completion, Feb, 1, 1975
Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman
Miller that all bids be received and filed. Motion carried.
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A short discussion followed relative to methods available for
the financing of the unanticipated increase in construction
costs, as the Federal Revenue Sharing funds received and
committed to this project, do not cover the costs as presented
in bids received today. No action was taken.
Frank Taylor asked the Board and Mr. Wendt to meet with him
on Thursday June 6, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. for an informal discussion
on possible alterationswhich could be made to cut the cost of
construction.
Mr. LaRose reported his views and advice on the brochure
& proposal received from the Security Tank & Tower Corp.,
Henderson, Kentucky. He stated that as of May 16, 1974 OSHA
does not apply to municipalities in New York State (confirmed
by Syracuse Office of OSHA). The brochure and -proposal was
relative to safety ladders.
There being no further business, motion was made by Ray Miller
seconded by Donald Baton that the meeting be adjourned. All
members voted aye. Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Respectfully subm'tted
CHRISTINE CANESTARO
TOWN CLERK