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Home My WebLink About12-19-1973Wed. Dec. 19, 1973 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting of the Town Board held at the Town Hall, Supervisor Frank K. Taylor, presiding; Others present wereJustices Ron Fish and Don Eaton., Councilmen Ray Miller and Sherm Griswold, also Rudy Krauklis, Bookeeper for Supervsgr Town Attorney John Gardner, Town Engineer, Wm. Rowell, Town Highway Supt. Lou. Wagner, Town Assessor ,Robert Wells, F. Walker Water and Sewer Maintenance, Christine Canestaro and M. Brookins, Mr. Carl Kimberly and Donald Niver from the Village of McGraw was present, Del. Palm, Shirley Fish and Tom Smith. • Mr. John Folmer, attorney was present to re -submit a petition for William and Diana Pauldine. Town Clerk Lelan Brookins read the minutes of the previous meeting and there were no corrections. put Mr. Brookins read a copy of his resignation ,which had - been sent to the Office of the Secretary of State and which will be on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. There were no comments or questions from the Board and on motion of Ron Fish seconded by Sherm Griswold, this Resignation was accepted to be filed. This Resolution was passed unanimously. �'I('2 Resolution was passed unanimously, authorizing the Highway Supt. to order from Gen. Electric Company for the price of $r01_510 1 Master Executive Series RG56TAS with proper frequencies/ Delivery to be made to Bush Electronic, 100 Luther Ave who will furnish (1) positive grounded adaptor and will deliver and install said equipment in a certain Town owned Brockway Truck, within 30 days of this request, at the Town Highway Garage located off route 41. 7� -k� Town Attorney Gardner had prepared the Lamont Lib. Contracts and on motion of R. Fish, seconded by S. Griswold, the Supervisor was authorized to sign said Contract for the year 1974 in the amont of $2500.00. This Resolution was passed unanimously. On motion of S. Griswold seconded by R. Fish the S.P.C.A. Contract was renewed for the year 1974, in the amount of $3000.00, This Resolution was passed unanimously :�_/v�'On motion of S. Griswold aeconded by R. Fish the Supervisor was authorized to sign an Ambulance Contract for 1974 & 1975, with Pat. Hayes, in the amont of $11,964.86. This Resolution was passed unanimously. 411� John Folmer re -submitted the petition of Diana & Wm. Pauldine to have their land rezoned from R 1 to Business, that he would like the members of the Board to review the transcript and report to him their decision at a future meeting. Motion was made by R. Fish seconded by S. Griswold that his petition be accepted and filed in the Town Clerk's Office. This motion was passed, unanimously. Before leaving John Folmer asked the Board to hear what he had to say regarding the Resignation of Lelan M. Brookins as Town Clerk, which he had just learned as he entered the Town Hall. As President of the Cortland County Bar Association I would like to go on record in these minutes thanking Mr. Brookins for the assistance and fine cooperation he has always given both to me and members of the Association . No other Town can boast the fine record of honesty and integrity that Mr. Brookins has main- tained in his office and I personally have never delt with a more capable or responsible person. Both the Town of Cortlandville and the Bar Association will miss him. Bids were opened for a new Brockway Truck in the amount of $32,277.00. Motion was made by Mr. Griswold seconded by R. Fish that this Bid be accepted. This motion was carried. Mr. Rowell reported that Hydrants can be obtained thru Muellers Mfg. Co. at approx, cost of $300,00 each. Mr. Walker was instructed to inquire about prices in quanity of 5 or 6 hydrants. Mr. Rowell reported on the Test Boeings at the site of proposed new Municipal Building on the corner of Terrace and McLean Rd. This report will be on file in the Clerk's Office. • -0.sMotion was made by R. Fish seconded by S. Griswold to accept new contract of Stearns & Wheler for 1974 in the amount of $3600.00. ( $900.00 per. quarter) On the motion made by R. Fish seconded by S. Griswold the following amendments and supplemental appropriations con- cerning the Towns ,Budget for the year 1973• (See Page 297) ( See Resolution page 298) Regarding Vesta Corset Co. Town Attorney, reported on the status of the Vesta Corset Factory in the Village of McGraw. It was agreed by both Town appraiser should be hired and Mr. different Companies as follows: Carl Appraisal Co. Indurtrial Appraisal Co. Northeast Appraisal Co. and Pomeroy Appraisal. and Village that an outside Gardner had letters from 4 ,0I Motion was made by S. Griswold seconded by R. Fish, after a review of these letters that Mr. Gardner hire Pomeroy Appraisal Compan,y for the 1st Phase of Preliminary Appraisal at $400.00. Roll call vote was taken by the Town Clerk as follows: Mr. Eaton Aye Mr. Fish Aye Mr. Griswold Aye Mr. Miller Aye Mr. Taylor Aye ,�J1b Motion was made by D. Eaton seconded by R. Miller that the Bid of Brockway Truck Company for purchasing a new Heavy Duty Dump Truck at the price of $37,277.00 be adopted. This motion was carried. Mr. Walker stated that there was a need for a Air Compressor 3/4 horse power for the Water Department. 0111 Motion was made by D. Eaton seconded by R. Miller that a Water Compressor be bought for the Water Dept., not to exceed in price of $175.00, This can be purchased at Kellog Auto Supply. ,01'3v Regarding Sno-Mobile regulations as to roads and hours, Town Attorney will draw up an ordinance and a hearing will be scheduled for Jan 2, 1974 at 8 P.M. '2 97 1 • 1 �J �3 f( Motion was made by D. Eaton seconded by R. Miller that last meeting of the year 1973 be held Dec. 27, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. This motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Del Palm wished to make a statement to the Board as to the regret , not only for himself but the Democrat Party, in regard to the Resignation of Lelan M. Brookins, as the Democrat Party had also endorsed,. Mr. Brookins in the November election. There being no further business at this time, meeting was adjourned, ' T elan M. Brookins, Town Clerk On the motion made by /,:'.. ..:: ...., seconded by..:........ . the following amendments and supplemental appropriations concerning the towns budget for the year 1973 were adopted; General Fund. To increase Appr. A 1110.1 (Justices Contr. from # 29100.00 to 6/) 0-0,�'r net ier. 0900,00 A 1355.1 (Assessor pers) from $9900,00 to 010100.00 Net 19000,00 A 1355.4 (Assessor contr.) from 01gIOO*O0 to 019400.00 Net 400.00 A 1450.1 (election Pere) from 02740.00 to 03000oOO net 260.00 A 1450.2 (election equi.) from 0100900 to 0145.00 e g.c,, y net 45.00 A 1 SO (election Contr.) from 0200.00 to # 250.00 net 50,00 A 1620.4 (bldgs contr. ) from 03500.00 to $4200.00 net 700,00 A 1670.4 (mailing &adve.) from 1500.00 to 01700,00 net 200,00 A 5132,,4(gara.ge contr) from #4000.00 to 6000.00 net 2000*00 To appropriate for engineering special services A 1440.4 # 2200.00 To Tncease Appr. A 1920.4(municipal dues)from 210.00 to $ 250.00 ' net 40.00 Total supplemental appropriations of 07,795,00 shall be transferred from whole town 1972 surplus funds to the corresponding accounts. General Fund Outside. To increase Appr. B 8020.0 (planning contr.) from $700.00 to 0900.00 net increase of $200.00 shall be transferred from town outside villages 1972 surplus funds. Highway Fund. To transfer 05,400.00 from appr DR 5110.1 (general repairs personal) to Appr. DR 5110.4 (general repairs contractul),decreasing Appr DR5110.1 from # 46,000.00 to #40,600.00 and increasing Appr. DR 5110.4 from 66-9000.00 to 0 71,400.00 29� �' 0 RESOLUTION: REGARDING VESTA CORSET COMPANY. Motion was made by Councilman Griswold seconded by Justice Ron Fish, Resolved, that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized to retain`Pomeroy Appraisal Associates Inc. of Syracuse, New York to prepare a Preliminary estimate of value of the Vesta Corset Company a property in the Villaga of McGraw in regard to the action in Supreme Court of Cort- land County to review the assessment of said property and agree to pay Pomeroy Appraisal Associates Inc. a fee of $400.00 for said services, to be paid`one half(*) by the Town and one half (2) by the Village of McGraw,, This Resolution was passed unanimously. 1 t]