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Wednesday, November 6, 1974 7:30 P.M. Pg.!
The first regular meeting of the month of the Town Board
was hold at the Town H_,702-1, 1_5 Terrace Rd. with Sixocrirlsor Robert
'. Blatchley Other Board members p
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Justices, Ronald Fish and Donald Eaton; and Councilmen, Ray
Miller. and Sherman Griswold. Others -present were: Town Attorney,
John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Town Clerk, Chris-
tine Canestaro; Town Highway Supt. , Louis Wagner; Town Assessor,
Robert Wells; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Rudy Krpullol.is; Town
Water. &, Sewer Do'pt. Si_mt. , Fred Walker; Legislators, Shirley Fish,
Delmar Palm and flenry Wadsworth;and newspaper re-oorter, Skip
Chapman.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Robert Blatchley
and the pledge of allegiance was given by all, in attendance.
The Town Clerk read the minutes of the last meeting. There
were no corrections or, additions. Motion, was made by Justice
Eaton, seconded by Councilman,TvTiller that the minutes be approved
as read. Motion carried.
Supervisor Blatchleyreportedhe had spent some time with
key personnel in an effort to acquaint himself with the Town's
problems. He, Wm. Rowell and James Feuss had looked over the
sewer system and discussed waste weiter flow problems which
confront the Torn at this time. He and Mr. Wagner had looked
into and reviewed some highway problems in the McGraw area.
Mr. Blatchley also reported he had been contacted by Roger
Scudamore concerning the possibility of a trailer park to provide
low cost housing for S.C.M. employees. He had also met with
members of the Village of Homer & McGraw Boards and Mr. Jim
O'Mara to discuss further -plans on a County sewer district. He
also had met with Mayor Caiale of Homer to discuss the availability
of water and sewer to the Gorman Tract.
Mr. Blatchley announced -the appointment of Donald Eaton and
'Christine Canestaro to work with him in regards to the Frank
Taylor memorial plantings being contemplated by the County
Beautification Committee.
To further his endeavors toward beautification of -the Town,
Mr. Blatchley said he had obtained permission from Benny Gunzen-
hauser to have the fire dept. burn a dilapidated barn on the
Lime Hollow Rd.
The Town Clerk re -ported she had issued nine building -permits
during the month of October with a value of $45,924; making a
-total valuation of building permits issued this year to date of
$2,189,124. She also reported she had a renewal application from
Charles Stafford for a house trailer permit. Mrs. Canestaro
said she had investigated the trailersiteand found that it is
in compliance with the Town's trailer ordinance and that no
complaints had been received in the last six months regarding the
trailer and site.
RESOLUTION_#1'1: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE TRAILER RENEWAL PERMIT
Upon motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton,
all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Tol,,m Clerk be, and she hereby is,
authorized to issue a house trailer renewal permit to Charles
Stafford upon payment of $10.00 renewal fee. The Trailer
being located on the Tower Rd,
Justice Ronald Fish reported he had a request from Dr. Steinfeldt
for a street light on Kinney Gulf Rd. He also reported that Mrs.
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Barrett, Holl Rd. did not want a street light installed there.
RESO,T=jjTjPk,T #I' 2: AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL STREET LIGHT ON KINNEY
GULF RD.
Upon motion Of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller,
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all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED, That one 175 watt streetA(mercury) be installed
on the Kinney Gulf Rd. per the recommendation of Justice.
Fish.
Justice Eaton reported he had completed 307 cases during the
month of October and a total of $5,030.50 in fines and
forfeitures was truned over to the State Comptroller. $3,490.00
received and held by him in pending cases. The Town received,
from the efforts of the Justice Court, $6,672.00 for the last
quarter.
Assessor, Robert Wells reported he had attended the training
course for instructors and had received his certification
as an instructor in the Assessors Training Program.
Mr. Wagner, Highway Supt., requested the Town purchase a new
front end loader. A discussion was had on the necessity for this
equipment and it was determined that it would be wise to purchase
another loader and to use the old 1968-model as'ba6kup equipment.
RESOLUTION 1 3: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR A NEW 1975
FRONT END LOADER
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller,
all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Highway Superintendent be, and he hereby
is, authorized and directed to advertise publicly for
sealed bids for the furnishing of one new 1975 front end
loader per the specifications set forth in the bid
information, and be it further
RESOLVED, That bids will be opened at 8:00 p.m. at the
Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd., Cortlandville, New York on
December 4, 19'�4.
Bookkeeper, Rudy Krauklis reported the financial status of
the Town as of October 31, 1974 as follows:
General Fund Balance
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
Water District #1 Balance
Water District #2 Balance
Water District #3 Balance -
Sewer District #1 Balance
Higway Fund Balance
comprised of:
$120,784.95
Bal. 74,711.46
102,048.19
1, 368.52
3,979.20
45,527.26
67,340.88
repairs & improve. $12,302.49
Bridges 15,825.53
Machinery 12,159.79
Snow removal &misc. 24,053.07
Delmar Palm inquired if the Revenue Sharing set aside for the
municipal building had been earmarked for something else and
when did it expire? Mr. Krauklis explained that $15,000 has
to be spent by Dec. 15, 1974 and another $15,000 by Jan. 15,1975•
$20,000 has already been transferred and spent for transportation.
$35,000 is earmarked for transportation and $15,000 for bridge
construction in the 1975 budget.
Mr. James Spaulding, Hancock Law Firm, Syracuse and Mr.
Edward McNeil, partner in Pyramid Companies, Inc., were present
to petition the Town Board to establish Water District #4 (on an
ad valorem -basis) to serve the Pyramid Mall on Rte.13 in the Town
of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #134 ORDER TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FORMATION
OF WATER DISTRICT #4
Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller,
all voting aye, the following order was issued:
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In the Matter
of ORDER
the Petition and Application for the Creation of
Water District No. Four (4) of the Town of Cortland-
ville, Cortland County, New York.
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WHEREAS, A written petition dated Septem1ber 5, 1974 by
Pyramid Properties Company, in due form and containing the
required signatures has been presented to and file4with the
Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County,
New York, for the establishment of a water district to be
known as Water District No. 4 of the Town of Cortlandville,
to be bounded and described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of
Cortlandville, Cortland County, State of New York, being
part of Lot No. 83 in said Town, and being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the easterly boundary of New
York State Highway Route 13, at the southwesterly corner of
lands of Robert Reeve; running thence southwesterly along
the southeasterly boundary of said highway, the following
four (4 courses and distances: 1. S 310 181 00" W, a distance
of 383.54 feet to an angle point therein;, 2. S 210 05, 40,, w,
a distance of 1-01.61 feet to an angle point therein; 3. S 310
18, 001, W, a distance of 445.0 feet to an angle point therein;
4. S 310 40' 58" W, a distance of 216.44 feet to the
northeasterly boundary of lands of Smith Corona Marchant
Corp.; thence S 580 191 02" E, along said northeasterly
boundary, a distance of 941.91 feet to an angle point;
thence northeasterly along the northwesterly boundary of
siad lands of Smith Corona Marchant Corp., the following
five (5) courses and distances; 1. N 340 30' S1" E, a
distance of 392.51 feet to an angle point therein; 2. N 330
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21' 55" E, a distance of 399,8feet to an angle point therein;
3. N 3430 a
241 _D 6" E distance-' of 314.32 feet to an. angle
point therein; 4. 1i 330 15' 34" E, a distance of 349.23 feet
-to an angle point therein; 5. N 190 557 -�Tf E, a. distance of
335.64 feet to the southerly boundary of lands of Menapace;
thence N 830 07' 06" W, along the southerly boundary of said
lands of Menapace, a distance of about 110 feet to -the
southeasterly boundary of the existing Cortlandville Water
District No. 1; thence southwesterly along said existing
water district boundary, a distance of about 300 feet to the
most southerly corner thereof; thence northwesterly along the
southwesterly boundary of said existing.water district, 'a
distance of about 220 feet to the southerly boundary of said lands
of Menapace; thence N 830 07' 06" W, along the southerly
boundary of said lands, a distance of about 460 feet to the
southeasterly boundary of said lands of Robert Reeve; thence
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31 181 00" W, along said southeasterly boundary, a
distance of 200 feet to the southeasterly corner of said lands
of Robert Reeve; thence N 830 07' 06" W, along the southerly
boundary of said lands of Robert Reeve, a distance of 111.20
feet to the point of beginning, all as shown on a map
entitled Proposed Town of Cortlandville Water District No. 4,
dated August 21, 1-974, and prepared by Calocerinos & Spina,
Consulting Engineers.
WHEREAS It s proposed that the improvements in said Water
District No.'i
4 sha11 consist of a water 'Supply system and allied
facilities constructed and owned by said petitioner and presently
serving properties owned by the petitioner and known as Cortlandville
Mall, and that the supply of water to be used in the proposed Water
District No. 4 shall be purchased from Water District No. 1 of the
Town of Cortlandville; and
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WHEREAS, Petitioner has agreed to sell and convey to said
Water District No. 4 such water supply system and allied facilities,
together with all rights of way and easements necessary for the
operation and maintenance thereof at a cost to said Water District
No. 4 of $47,129.01, and to provide the said Water District No. 4
all necessary and required as -built drawings of said system,
together with certified plans and specifications thereof and
certifications that such construction was complete in a_good
and workmanlike manner and in strict compliance with such
plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, The maximum amount proposed to be expended by
said Water District No. 4 for the acquisition of such water
supply system and all other appurtenances and all expenses
therefor, as stated in said petition, is the sum of $97,129.01;
and
WHEREAS, It is presently proposed that only lands owned
by the petitioner shall be assessed for the repayment of the
cost of said water supply system and allied facilities as
above stated, and that the present assessed valuation of said
property is sufficient to amortize such indebtedness;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT is
ORDERED, That a meeting of the Town Board of said Town of
Cortlandville shall be held at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road,
in the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, on the
4th day of December, 1974, at 7:15 o'clock P.M., to consider the
said petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject
matter thereof concerning the same, and for such other action
on the vote of said Town Board with relation to the -said petition
as may be required by law or proper in the premises.
Dated: November 6th, 1974.
Robert P. Blatchley, Supervisor
Donald F. Eaton, Justice of the Peace
Ronald J. Fish, Justice of the Peace
Ray E. Miller, Councilman
Sherman 0. Griswold, Councilman
Members of the Town Board of the
Town of Cortlandville, New York
Robert Moore, Pheasant Run, complained that the Town of
Cortlandville Zoning Ordinance was not being enforced. He cited
instances on Stupke Rd., North Rd. & Ridge Rd. where there were
violations. Mrs. Canestaro said she had talked with Mr. Stupke
regarding the violation on his property and the last time she
had checked, he was in compliance with the ordinance; the
Byron Stanton property on North Rd. had been cleaned up this
summer; she would check for other violations on North Rd. She
stated that the junk cars on the Emery Knight property on Ridge
Rd. had been there for years and she could not get it cleaned
up overnight. Justice naton said he had prosecuted Mr. Knight
for this violation several times but to no avail. Mrs.
Canestaro pointed out the need for a Zoning Enforcement Officer
who could spend the time needed to police the Town, to seek out
these violations. She stated that, due to the tremendous growth
of -the town, the time had come for the Town Board to consider
separating the Zoning Enforcement from the Town Clerk's office,
since the Town Clerk's job, in itself, is a full time job.
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RESGLtJTION1z.3 AUTHORIZATION TO SUP PORT THE NATIONAL GUARD
AND RESERVE
Upon motion of Justice Ronald Fish, seconded by Coucilman,
Ray Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, We recognize the National Guard and Reserve as
essential to the strength of our nation and the maintenance
of world_ peace, be it
RESOLVED, That we join members of the American business
community in agreement that:
1. Our employees' job and career opportunities will
not be -limited or reduced because of their service
in the Guard or Reserve;
2. Our employees will be granted leaves of absence for
military -training in the Guard or Reserve without
sacrifice of vacation time; and
3. This agreement and the resultant policies will be
made known throughout the Town xxaitixn and announced
in publications and through other existing means of
communication.
Mr. Rowell reported he and Supervisor Blatchley had met with the
Mayor of Homer to get his feelings in regards to sewer and water
extensions within the proximity of the village, particularly as
it .relates to a. proposed new development on Fisher Ave. As to
thesewage problems on -the east side of route 11, he still does
not have enough information and as soon as more details are
available, he will report on it.
He has discussed with Mr. Hayward, Hayward Construction,
the need for and the possibility of constructing a sanitary
sewer on the south side of Tompkins St., near Glenwood Ave,
which will serve the Mill -brook Bread Building being constructed
on tompki_ns St. The intent is to extend the sewer line easterly
along the south side of Tompkins St, so that it can pick up
additional homes and businesses which will be contributing to
that sewer. Installation will be done by Hayward Construction
and -the 8" portion of it will be dedicated to the Town for
maintenance. Necessary easements will be obtained by Hayward
Construction.
He also had reviewed plans for the Pizza Hut which is to be
constructed in the same vacinity on Tompkins St.
As to Water District #4 currently being proposed, Mr. Rowell
advised that it be set up_ on an ad valorem basis. Justice Fish
asked what the advantage was in forming Water Dist.#4, rather
than extending Water Dist. #1. Mr. Rowell explained that Water
District #1 is a benefit district and any, extension thereof must
be on a benefit district basis. There are many complications in
® assessing a benefit district and it is too cumbersome to set up
because of determining the value of benefit. Whereas.,an ad valorem
basis, would be based on assessment, with little or no question as
to who is to pay. He recommended that all future districts be set
up on an ad valorem basis.
Relative to Water Dist. #4, Mr. Rowell went on to explain
that when the formation of the district is completed, Water Dist.#4-
will be bonded to pay for existing facilities. The people within
the district, namely Pyramid Properties, Inc., would be paying
the complete amount of the bonds and that they would like to see
the indebtedness retired in 30 years.
RESOLUTION #196: AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND EXTRA MONIES FOR
ENGINEERING FEES. FOR THE FORMATION OF WATER DIST.#4
Upon motion of Justice Donald Eaton, seconded by Councilman
Ray Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was
adopted:
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RESOLVED, That the Town Engineer be paid a maximum of
$1,000.00 in the preparation of an Engineer's report
and other necessary supporting data on the formation
of Cortlandville Water District #4•.
Mr. Rowell advised the board to consider the creation
of a sewer district on Groton Ave. to include the Shopping
plaza and possibly other properties in the area.. He stated
he did not think the city of Cortland would receive this
phase of the Federal Grant until there is an intermunicipal
need in that section. Mr. Rowell will appraise the area and
make his recommendations to the board as to the portion of
the area which should be included in the proposed sewer district.
RESOLUTION #187: AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS
Upon motion of Justice, Donald Eaton, seconded by
Coucilman, Sherman Griswold, audited bills were approved
for payment as follows:
General Fund Claims #294-358 $ 9,951.25
Water District #1 Claims #119-125 3,24.8.79
Water District #3 Claim, #6 306.70
Sewer District #1 Claim #18 92.24-
Highway Fund Claims #202-230 7,865.76
Total $21,4.64-.74-
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman,
Sherman Griswold, seconded by Justice Donald Eaton, all voting
aye, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M..
Respectfully submitted
CHRISTINE CAN STARO
TOWN CLERK
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