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Home My WebLink About07-03-1974e5 1 July 3, 1974 Wednesday 7:30 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; Coucilmen, Sherman Griswold and Ray Miller. Also present were: Town Engineer, William LaRose; Town Highway Superintendent, Louis Wagner; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Rudy Krauklis; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm, Henry Wadsworth; and newspaper -reporter, Skip Chapman. The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There was one correction. The word "to" should be deleted in front of ® 60 days in resolution #69 thus giving a 60 day extension of time, rather than the 30 days which the word "to" implies. The minutes were approved as corrected. The Town Clerk read the names of persons recommended by the Democratic Party to serve as Election Inspectors and Alternates for the coming year. RESOLUTION #73 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS AND ALTERNATES Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted. RESOLVED: That the Town Board accept the recommendation of the County Democratic Chairman, Victor Bahou, 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 and ending June 30, 1975 as follows: District #1 Mrs. Thelma Jacobi, 41 North St., McGraw Mrs. Elizabeth West, RD#l, Salsbury Rd.,Cortland Alternate:Mrs. Margaret T.Horak, Carr Hill Rd.,RD#1,Cortland District #2 Mrs. Pearl Burt, Box 4, Blodgett Mills Mrs. Florence Truman, Box 33, Blodgett Mills Alternate:Mrs. Betty Doty, Box 12, Blodgett Mills District #3 Mrs. Anne Planck, 5 Vernon Dr.,Cortland Mrs, Rose Thomas, 10 Kingsley Ave.,Cortland Alternate:Mrs. Helen C. Woods, 6 Louise Dr.,Cortland Alternate:Mrs. Catherine VanDonsel RD#4,Kinney Gulf Rd.,Cortland District #4 Mrs. Betty Doty, Box 12, Blodgett Mills Mrs. Janet Cohen, 3858 Highland Rd.,Cortland Alternate:Mrs. Catherine VanDonsel-, RD#.4,Kinney Gulf Rd.,Cortlan District #5 Mrs. Jennett Russell,19 E.Academy St.,McGraw Mrs. Jessie White,47 Academy St.,ZcGraw Alternate:Mrs. Thelma Jacobi, 41 North St., McGraw Alternate:Mrs, Dorothy McGinnis, 23 W.Academy St.,McGraw District #6 Mrs. Nitamae Goslee, 821 N. Lamont Dr., Cortland Mrs. Shirley A. Stacy, 810 N.Lamont Dr.,Cortland AlternatesMrs. Doris Fernandez,832 N. Lamont Dr. Alternate:Mrs. Catherine VanDonsel, RD#4,Kinney Gulf Rd.Cortland The Town Clerk reported she had issued 19 building permits during the month of June as follows: 10 new houses with a valuation of $277,000 6 house additions 50250 1 farm addition 9,300 1 new commercial bldg. °' 135,000 1 commercial addition _ 1,000 Total $427,550 The Town Clerk reported that the Planning Board had no meeting in June, and the Zoiing Board of Appeals had granted a variance to Roger Maniccia per minutes of 6/19/74 pg. 47, read tonight. 52 July 3, 1974 Pg. 2 RESOLUTION #74: AUTHORIZING CORRECTION OF MINUTES OF 12/19/73 Upon motion made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Sherman Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED That the resolution recorded on Dec. 19, 19739 pg. 295 of the Town Board Minutes regarding the Bid openings for a heavy duty dump truck be amended by striking out the amount of the bid of the Brockway Motor Truck Co. in amount of $32,277,00 and substituting the amount of $37,277.00 therefor. Mr. Taylor read a letter of resignation he had received from Mildred Brookins, Deputy Town Clerk under date of June 30, 1974. Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded.by Justice Eaton that the resignation be accepted and the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. RESOLUTION #75: AUTHORIZING VACATION PAY FOR MILDRED BROOKINS Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED That Mrs. Brookins be paid for one week vacation time for the six months that she worked in 1974. Mr. Taylor read a letter from Samuel R. Madison, Sec. of the Public Service Commission in regard to the Town's request for .relief from the gas service restrictions contained in the tariff of N.Y.State Electric & Gas Corp. The Commission advised "that the Town of Cortlandville is not eligible for additional gas service at the new municipal building unless a dual -fuel system is installed"and that the "Commission could find no basis for waiver of the restrictions". Motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton that the Letter be received and filed. Motion carried. Supervisor Taylor read an offer of cession from Stiles Farm, Inc. dated June 27, 1974 regarding part of Northway Dr. Mr. Taylor asked Highway Supt. Louis Wagner to inspect the site along with Town Engineer; William LaRose and to make a report to the Board if the condition of the site meets the -Town requirements before dedication is accepted by the Town. - Motion was made by Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Griswold that the offer of cession be received and filed. Motion carried. Supervisor Taylor read a letter directed to the Town Board written by Michael C. Hubbard requesting the Board to "vote against the re -zoning of Highland -Groton road area for the building of condominiums." Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Griswold to receive and file the letter. Motion carried. Supervisor Taylor read a letter from James Feuss of the Cortland County Health Dept. regarding the Lamont Circle overnight camping situation as reported in the minutes of June 19, 1974 pg. 49. Mr. Feuss suggested -that the Town install signs which read "overnight camping prohibited --by order of Cortland County Health Dept." Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman Miller that the letter be received and filed and that the signs be installed as suggested by Mr. Feuss. Motion carried. Mr. Taylor said he had received a request for a fence from Mrs. Adams whose property is bordered by the Lamont Circle playground area. He apprised the Board that the Town had approximately 175 ft. of fence that could be used for the purpose. This would be enough to cover the two back yards in the immediate area of the playground. Mr. Taylor asked her if the men in the area would install the fence. She said she would let him know on Friday July 5, 1974. Mrs. Adams had also asked about getting $300 worth of blacktop laid for the basketball court at the playground. Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Wagner if his department would lay the blacktop. Mr. Wagner replied they would, if the men in the area installed the back -stop for the court. Mr. Taylor said he would ask Mrs. Adams to report back on this on Friday also. 1 • 1 • 1 53 July 3, 1974 1 11 I Pg. 3 Mr. Taylor reported on his conversation with the Soil Conservation Service regarding the bank restoration in McGraw. They had talked with Mr. Tennant, County Highway Supt., on the subject and it was decided that by the time all the paper work was done, it would be better to restore the river bank without asking the Federal Government for aid. Mr. Wagner requested the Board's permission to sell some obsolete used equipment which his department no longer used. RESOLUTION #76: AUTHORITY TO SELL USED HIGHWAY DEPT. EQUIPMENT Upon motion by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Fish, a resolution was unanimously adopted as follows: RESOLVED That the Highway Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized and directed to advertise publicly for sealed bids for the sale of used equipment as follows: 1 1952 Austin Western Crusher, 10 x 24 1 1954 Bucyrus Erie Shovel, Model 22B 1 1958 TD20 International Harvester Dozer said bids to be opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday, July 17, 1974 at 8:00 O'Clock P.M. Bids may be made on one item or any combination. Mr. LaRose read a letter from the City of Cortland, Corporation Counsel, Thomas P. Gilhooley requesting the Town to send a letter of intent regarding the "institution of an equitable user charge or cost recovery system in accordance with Federal rules and regulations". Mr. LaRose stated that the "Letter of Intent" was to assure the City and U.S.E.P.A. (United States Environmental Protection Agency) that the regulation will be complied with. Mr. LaRose then reviewed the following reports: 1. Overview of Federal Regulations on Sewer Use Charges, Industrial Cost Recovery and Pretreatment Requirements - as prepared by Cortland County Health Dept. 2. EPA Regulations on "User Charges and Industrial Cost Recovery (40 CFR, Part 35 sub -part E) 3. EPA Regulations on "Pretreatment Standards" (40 CFR, sub -chapter D, part 128). He turned these reports over to the Town Clerk. They will be filed in the general file marked "Wastewater Treatment - User Charges and Cost Recovery". RESOLUTION #77 AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF LETTER OF INTENT Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED That the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to sign and send the following letter of intent to the City of Cortland: Law Department City of Cortland �3$ Cortland, New York Attention: Thomas P. Gilhooley, Esq. Gentlemen: Please be advised that the Town Board, Town of Cortlandville, New York will institute an equitable system of User Charges and, where applicable, an equitable Industrial Cost Recovery System in conformance with the Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency for all users of the City of Cortland's Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Federal Project No. C-36-649), which useors are now, or will 5 July 3, 1974 Pg. 4 be in the future, located in the Town of Cortlandville and within Town jurisdiction. It is understood that all existing agreements between the City of Cortland and the Town of Cortlandville, regarding user charges assigned to the Town for use of the City's sewarge works, shall be re -negotiated or amended, if necessary, to conform with the above Federal Regulations. Very truly yours, Frank K. Taylor, Supervisor A discussion was held on the usability of the Smith Bldg. located on the McLean Rd. for a Municipal Bldg. Justice • Fish said he had been looking at another building which would be idealy suited for a Municipal Building with about,1200 sq.ft. added to it. The building now covers an area of 1350 sq, ft. The building is now being serviced with gas and water and could be purchased for $80,000 he said. He anticipated the addition needed would cost approximately $20-23 per sq. ft. The Smith building, Mr. Taylor said, covers an area of 4000 sq. ft.. Pros and cons and costs for both buildings were discussed. Justice Eaton suggested that the Town Board take a good "appraised look" at both properties before making a decision. All agreed this would be a good idea. RESOLUTION #78: AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE & SCHOOL Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Griswold,all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED That Justice Fish and Justice Eaton be and they hereby are authorized to attend The Judicial Conference Advanced Justice Training School at St. Lawrence University July 22-26, 1974 and that they be reimbursed for all necessary expenses in connection with same, subject to audit by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #79: AUTHORIZATION 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 #'s 180-212 $ 8,579.91 Water Dist. #1 Claims #'s 57-69 1,786.08 Water Dist. #2 Claims #'s 3 230.64 Water Dist. #3 Claims #'s 3 & 4 1,626.57 Sewer Dist. #1 Claims #'s 11 655.00 Highway Fund Claims #'s 110- 132 11,735.52 Total $24,613.72 RESOLUTION #80: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY RETROACTIVE OVERTIME PAY FOR MONTH OF MAY 1974 Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED That the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to pay out $285.00 in retroactive overtime pay for the month of May to conform with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended by the Fair Labor Standards amendments of 1974, There being no further business, seconded by Coucilman Griswold, adjourned, at 9:30 P.M. upon motion of Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the meeting was RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED CHRISTINE CANESTARO TOWN CLERK