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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-1974Wednesday, November 20, 1974 Pg.l The second regular meeting of the month of the Town Board was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Rd. with Supervisor Robert P, Blatchley presiding. Other Board members present were: Justices Donald Eaton and Ronald Fish; and Councilmen, Ray Miller, and Sherman Griswold. Others present were: Town Attorney, John Gardner; Town Engineer, William Rowell; Bookkeeper to the Supervisor, Rudy Krauklis; Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro; Town Highway Supt., Louis Wagner; Town Water & Sewer Dept.Supt., Fred Walker; Legislators, Shirley Fish, Delmar Palm,&Henry Wadsworth; newspaper reporter 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 is were no corrections or additions. Motion was made by Coucilman Miller, seconded by Coucilman Griswold that the minutes be approved as read. Motion carried. The Town Clerk reported she had received the audit report from the Dept. of Audit and Control on the audit they made this year for the period 1/l/71-12/31/73 and that it was on file in her office and available for inspection by any interested persons. The Town Clerk reported she had an application from Lawrence Henry for a house trailer permit and that she had investigated the site and found it was in compliance with the Town Trailer Ordinance. RESOLUTION #138: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish, all Noting aye, the following resolution•was adopted: Resolved that the Town Clerk be, and she hereby is,•authorized to issue a house trailer permit to Lawrence Henry upon payment of $2.00 fee for a six month period. The trailer being located on rte. 11, Marathon Rd. Mr. Rowell reported he had reviewed the revised plans for the Pizza Hut which is to be constructed on the corner of Tompkins St. & Glenwood Ave. and\had met with his approval. He advised that something should be done soon on the sewer study for P.T.M. and for the proposed sewer on Homer Ave., south of the Village of Homer, Mr. Rowell reported he had written to the Mayor of Cortland regarding the need for consideration of an inter -municipal sewer, especially as it relates to the Groton Ave. shopping plaza. He is in receipt of a copy of the agreement between the city and Porter Real Estate and will review it and report back to the board . In regards to the Gorman tract, next to Bell Dr., Mr. Rowell stated he and Mr. Blatchley had met with the Mayor of the Village of Homer. The Mayor indicated to them, the Village has some working arrangements with the developer to provide water for the part of the development which lies within the Village. They are also looking toward some working arrangement for sewers to serve the same area. The Mayor told them the Village Board was not prepared ® to make any commitments for supplying water to the part of the development which lies within the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Rowell stated he was particularly concerned with the drainage in the proposed development as drainage from the part of the development that is in the Village of Homer would be draining onto the lands that lie within the Town of Cortlandville and that he would keep a close watch to protect the Town's interest with regards to the construction of the drainage facilities. Rudy Krauklis reported the Town had received a check in the amount of $17,489.00 from mortgage tax revenues, Justice Fish reported he had met with John Crossley, State Traffic Control Engineer and discussed with him the possibility of installing an emergency push button control on the traffic signals at Tompkins St. Ext. & McLean Rd. and McLean Rd.& Rte.281, as requested by the Fire Dept, Mr. Crossley suggested that a letter be written to his department stating this request. i0 o Wednesday, November 20, 1974 Pg.2 RESOLUTION #139: DIRECTING SUPERVISOR TO WRITE LETTER TO STATE TRAFFIC CONTROL ENGINEER Upon motion of Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton, all voting aye, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be, and he hereby is, directed to writea letter to Mr, John Crossley, State Traffic Control Engineer, requesting that a study be made into the possibility of installing emergency push button controls on the traffic signals at the corners of Tompkins St. Ext, & Mclean Rd,, and Rte. 281 & McLean Rd. Mr, Rowell reported he had reviewed the plans for the proposed improvements on New York State rte 281 where it intersects with is Blue Creek and Fisher Ave. McLean Rd., and Rte.13. These plans were submitted by Joseph Powers, Regional Director of Transportation, to see if there were any underground utilities that they'should be made aware of. In going over the plans with Lou Wagner and Fred Walker, Mr. Rowell said they had determined that there were no sewer or drainage problems.on any of the intersections. However, water lines would be uncovered on all four corners at McLean Rd. and water lines were not correctly shown on the Rte. 13 intersection. He suggested that the supervisor write a letter requesting an Engineer be sent here to'.make a field study of the proposed construction areas and to review the water line locations with Fred Walker. Attorney Gardner reported he had gone to Albany and talked with the senior attorney in the Dept. of Audit & Control regarding the formation of Water Dist. #4. Mr. Blatchley reported he had met with several people in his effort to set priorities for the Town. He met with the firemen and Delmar Palm regarding the fire dept. and possible plans for its future. He met with the County Planner, Mr. Ted Zollenbeck, to discuss future action in planning for the town. He went on several zoning enforcement problems with the town zoning officer and was working on possible solutions for some of the junk problems. Justice Fish read a letter he had received from Mr. W. Stepen Harrington, Highway Committee Chairman, Cortland County Legislature dated Dec. 5,1974 stating that the County would not pay for the street lights on the viaduct on U.S. Rte.11 between Homer and the City of Cortland after Dec. 31, 1974. Mr. Fish said that if the Town was to take over payment of these lights, he would suggest that the twenty-one existing lights be removed and eleven' -hi h pressure vapor lights be installed at a cost to the Tovvn of &.42 per month or $1133.00 per year. No decision was reached on this matter. Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. Mr. Blatchley stated any complaints received by him would be investigated and a letter sent to the complaintant stating the results of the investigation. Mr. Blatchley requested that an invitation be extended to Mr. Donald Dickson, Engineer with the State Building Code Commission to speak to the Town Board on December 18, 1974 regarding the adoption of a building code for the Town. The need for a zoning enforcement officer and building inspector was discussed again, Delmar Palm asked if the Town had considered the possibility of joining the county in hiring a county wide enforcement officer and building inspector. It was determined that the need for the Town was immediate and that since it would be some time before a county zoning officer would be available, the Town would proceed on its own. Mr. Blatchley said he would like to have a census taken in 1975 as he feels that the return in aid would more than justify the expense. Befom any decision is made, it was recommended that he obtain more information and instructions on how to apply for the census, 1 0 I jV Wednesday, November 20, 1974 Pg. 3 1 171 Mr. Blatchley said he would like to send out a circular letter from time to time to town residents asking their viewpoints on the operation of the town government and on issues facing the Town Board. This, he feels, would give,town officials better contact with the town residents. It was felt,generally, that this would be too expensive. Mrs. Shirley Fish suggested that a suggestion box be put in the Town Clerk's office and that a news release be made stating this and asking the.town residents to deposit suggestions in the box. Everyone agreed this would be a good idea and that it should be done as soon as possible, RESOLUTION #140s AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING Upon motion of Justice Eaton, seconded by Coucilman Miller, all voting aye, the following resolution was.adopteds RESOLVED,That the Town officers and the Town Justice Court Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to attend the Association of Towns annual meeting in New York City on February 10, 11, and 12, 1975,and be it further RESOLVED, That they be reimbursed for all necessary expenses in connection with same, subject to audit by the Town Board. There being no further business, motion was made by Councilman Miller, seconded by Justice Eaton that.the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 8s44 p.m.. Re.�pectfully submitted, N�/��c�-Liz;✓ �✓,%.���_.li.�>i CHRISTINE CANESTARO TOWN CLERK