HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-06153
Wednesday AuKast b, 1960', 7.30 P-M-
at Town Hall, Terrace Road
Public Hearing in regard to Petition of Charles and Margery
Alexander to have their lands rezoned on Rte 11 in order to
build a small animal shelter for the SPCA.
Supervisor Frank K. Taylor presided at this hearing with
all members of the Town Board of Cortlar-dville present. Legal
notice of said hearing was read by Town Attorney John U1. Gardner.
Attorney Jack Fitzgerald representing the
® ; _�§p itpti: tHe De,tjtin_.i. Carl Wendt, Architect covered In detail
buildingplans and location of proposed shelter. Buildings are
to be heated and air conditioned, construction will be, concrete
block. Noise factors, if any, would be to the rear of the
buildings with all exercise runs Inside,"no outside runs,what
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Mrs. Florence Fitzgerald and Mrs. B.T.Jones members of
the SPCA spoke in favor of their project and Informed the Board
of their efforts to find a location suitable for a County wide
shelter and requesting consideration from the Town Board In
reviewing the Petition for the re -zoning of the Alexander land
for this T)urrose.
/Ylo'Town Clerk Lelan M. Brookins informed the Town Board
that a petition had just been presented to him, minutes before
the scheduled public hearing signed by 63 residents, some of
whom live In the Immediate vicinity of this proposed site,
objecting to the re -zoning of these lands for this purpose.
Petition was accepted and will be on file in the Town
Clerk's Office.
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Eaton,
field and Mr. Frank Loope were
to having an SPCA shelter In
voiced his objections.
Mr. R. Wilson Mr. Larry Win -
outspoken in their objections
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this area, Mr , Paul 'Jeet also
At 8:40 P.M. with no further comments from those present,
Mr. Taylor declared the closed.
The First regular meeting of the month was called to order
by Supervisor Frank K. Taylor, with all members of the Town
board present. Town Clerk Lelan Brookins, read the minutes
of the last meeting and they were approved.
Others present at this Board meeting were; Town Attorney,
John J. Gardner, Town Engineer Wm. Rowell, Town Assessor,
Henry Wadsworth. Town Highway erupt/ Harry Cooper, Supervisor's,
book-keeper, Rudy Krauklis, Fred Walker, maintenance , / Water
and Sewer, Mildred M. Brookins, Deputy Clerk, James Yaman,
Verne Niederhofer, Wm. Burdick, Attorney Paul Yesawich, Phil.
Allen, representing, Home Owners In vicinity of former Halstead
Tract.,Mr. Paul Penatzer, representative from Atlantic Richfield
Oil Co., Ralph Warren, Charles Niver and Charles Fairbanks from
Hoxie's Gorge area.
Mr. Warren, Mr. Niver and Mr. Fairbanks all requested that
something be done about the creek which they feel should be
dredged to take care of the water for the future protection
of their homes, also that an old culvert be removed and other
debri left In the vicinity of Mr. Warren's. Further discussion
with Highway Supt. Harry Cooper, followed.
The Town Board will appraise this problem with Mr. Cooper
and see -what can be done to remedy the situation.
The Town Clerk read another petition reed in his office,
July 21, 1969 from residents of Allen Drive, Halstead Road and.
Homestead Ave, requesting charge in zoning classification of
former Halstead land now owned by Mary Sosnowich. This petition
was -ordered filed and Mr. Allen will present a new petition,
properly clarified as to classification.
Mr. Allen inquired of the Board whether a building permit
would be issued to Owners, In view of the fact that no construct-
ion had begun under the original permit issued July 1.6 1968. He
was informed that a new building permit will have to be applied.
for before proceeding to build.
Mr. Paul Penatze advised the Town Board of the situation
the new Atlantic Station at Starr Road and Tompkins st. facas
In6rder to tie into the Sewer. Engineer Wm. Rowell has made an
investigation of this problem and suggests to the Town Board that
they request an easement from Robert Bean to locate the line
around his vacant house r, 3the't Trunk Sewer. Town Attorney Gardner
will contact Mr. Bean to see what can be worked out.
AD' Mr. Burdick and Attorney Yesawich were present regarding the
Gutchess property on Tompkins St. ext. near Abdallah Ave. Mr.
Yesav-1'v_,h presented a petition requesting a re -Zoning from R2 to R3
In order to build 2 story apartment units on this particular
land. The Town Boaria accepted the petition and motion was made by
Ray Miller seconded by Sherman Griswold that a Public Hearing be
scheduled for Wednesday evening August 27th at 7:30 P.M. to be
held at the Town Hall in the Town of Cortlandville.
Mr. Niederhofer and Mr. Yap -an were present regarding the
acceptance of the Board to Offer of Cession of streets In the
new development in the Fairview, McLean road area, namely,Winkle
Way, Bowling Green and Sleepy Hollow. Resolution, accepting these
streets, follows at end of these minutes.
.or 101 Motion was made by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Eaton that an
amendment to the Resolution, passed by the T. Board, July 18,1969
be adopted to read, the performance bond be from the tst National
Bank of Cortland instead of the Dime L'-'avings and Loan Co. This
motion was carried, unanimously .
Hxwy. 3upt. explained to the Board what had been done I!,,
Deerfield Heights regarding the Niagara Mohawk Power Cable lines,
however the project, is not complete and Town Attorney will contact
Mr. Hammond of Niagara Mohawk Power Co...
-,,6`11OMotion was made by Mr. Eaton seconded by Mr. Griswold with
unanimous approval of the Board that the Supervisor be empowered
to sign forms under the Erwin Plan for approximately 0.85 miles
south end of Hoxie's Gorge road to be constructed ill 1970.
)�W Motion was made by Mr. Griswold seconded by Mr. Miller and
passed unanimously by the Board that Hgwy Supt. Cooper be permited
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to attend the H&-Tejy. Convention at lake George, Sept. 10,11, and
12th at Town's e:_,:pense.
Supervisor Taylor read a letter® from the Mayor of lbe Village,
,\of McGraw requesting a 3 year renewal of Fire Contract Agreement
between Village and. Town at $4000.00 per year beginning Jan.l, 1970.
Motion was made by Mr. Griswold seconded by Mr. Eaton with unan-
imous approval of the Boam-d that the Fire Contract Agreement be-
tween the Town of Cortlandville and the Village of McGraw be
renewed for a three year ' period at $4000.00 per year. Supervisor
will so inform the liayor of the Village of McGraw of above re-
solution and request that the Village prepare new contract for
Town and Village Boards to sign. (Letter sent to Mayor Macomber)
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Upon motion by
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the following Resolution was unai
imbu s 1 y adopted:
WHEREAS, The Planning Board of the Toivn ha.s approved a certain'
Subdivision Plat of lands of Section I of "Niederhofer Tract",.sub-,
ject to the filing of a. Performance Bond in the amount of $12,400.00,
to guarantee the suitable and satisfactory construction and grading
of certain proposed streets known as "Sleepy Hollow", "Bowling Greei"
and "Wink1b Way", on or before August 1, 1972, in accordance with
a. certain Profile and Cross Section of said streets and Specifica-
tions therefor, made by F. Donald McKee and Milton A. Greene, Licen ed
Surveyors, and Wa.lte_r J. Tennant, Jr. , Professiona.l Engineer, dated
October 28, 1968, and revised April 17, 1969, and in accordance wit
the Specifications of the Town of Cortlandville for Town Road and
Street Construction, dated September 28, 1968; and
WHEREAS, Said LaVerne Niederhofer and Carlton J. Niederhofer.,
the owners and developers of said Niederhofer Tract, have delivered
to the Town Clerk their Performance Bond in the amount of $12,4.00.0(
to guarantee the construction and grading of Sleepy Hollow, Bowling
Green and Winkle Way, as shown on said Acapta.nce and Profile Map; ai
WHEREAS, Said LaVerne Niederhofer and Carlton J. Niederhofer
Zave formally offered to dedicate said streets to the public; and
WHEREAS, Said LaVerne Niederhofer and Cazlton J. Niederhofer
ia.ve delivered to the Town a. proposed deed dated August 4, 1969, c
reying all of their right, title and interest in Sleepy Hollow,
ing Green and Winkle Way as shown on the aforesaid Subdivision Platt
Df their lands, together with their right, title and interest in the
grater mains laid in the aforesaid three streets and the hydrants la.
in the McLean Road, extending from the westerly water line of Water
District No. 1 to Fair View Drive and in that part of Fair View Dri
extending from McLean Road to the street known as Sleepy Hollow, to
tether with all pipes, fittings, boxes, and valves a.ppertadning,the e-
�o and also the hydrants and their a.ccessorias installed in the afore-
3a.id streets:
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Supervisor read a letter from the State Board of Audit and
Control regarding Tax, Use allocation, Sales Tax) The Town
Board does not wish to tale Town Allocation in Cash.
Enwineer Wm. Rowell re-riorts that he has not had any map plans
as yet regarding Sewer Installation planned for the new section
of Deans Trailer Park. What he was able to observe at the proposed
park has not been according to the Sewer Ordinance. Mr. Rowell
feels proper supervision must be made by Fred Walker who is In
charge of water and sewer maintenance and. work must be done
both in water and sewer, according to the Water and Sewer Ordinance
.I�RqMotlon was made by Mr. Miller seconded by Mr. Fish that Mr.
Bean conform to Water and Sewer Ordinance. This motion was passed
unanimously. Town Attorney John Gardner will bring these things
to the attention of Mr. Bean.
Supervisor read a letter from State Health Department
regarding a suggested date or day In each -week for dump burning
and whether there would be supervision.
A motion was made by Mr. Eaton seconded by Mr. Fish and
passed unanimously by the Town Board. that Tuesday be -the designated
day, or next desirable day (pending conditions) and that the Dump
attendant supervise the bilrning.
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Motion was made by Sherm Griswold seconded by Don Eaton
that all bills as prepared. and read by the Town Clerk and audited
by the Town Board be paid as follows:
General Fund ------------ $9,570-70
Water
Dist. 1 -----------
1,224.19
Water
Dist. 2 -----------
276.90
Sewer
Dist. 1 -----------
577.81
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Fund.
10,781-70
This motion xas carrieO,
k W7 The Town Board took no action at this time regarding the
petition of Charles and Margery Alexander and SPCA. Motion was
made by D. Eaton seconded by R. Miller that the petition be given
further study fo- the best Interest of all concerned. Motion was
passed.
There being no further business at this time, meeting ad-
.L Mourned at 11:15 P.M.
Lelan M. Brookins, T.C.
M. Brookins Deputy
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid Performance Bond made and execute
by said LaVerne Niederhofer and Carlton J. Niederhofer to the Town
of Cortlandville in the amount of $12,400.00 be, and it hereby is,
approved as to form, sufficiency and manner of execution; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the aforesaid streets or highways known as
°Sleepy Hollow", "Bowling Green" and "Winkle Way" be, and they here y
are, formally accepted as public streets of the Town of Cortlandvil e,
Cortland County, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville, be, and
he hereby is, authorized and directed to record the aforesaid deed
in Cortland County Clerk's Office.
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