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Home My WebLink About12-19-1990Wednesday, December 19, 1990 �':30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SEWER RENT INCREASE FOR INDUSTRIAL USERS A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville on December 19, 1990 at,5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York for the proposed increase of sewer rents for industrial users in the Town of Cortlandville. . Members Present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Councilman Theodore Testa Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Supt., Carl Bush; Newsreporter, Laura Jones and Mr. Fred Craft and Lois Schmeider. Supervisor Pierce called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. The Town Clerk read the legal notice as posted and filed. Councilman O'Donnell asked how our industrial rate compared to others. It was reported that when rates were originally set, they were about the same, but a comparison was not done at this time. No other comments or questions were heard. Councilman Thorpe made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 _J7:30 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on December 199 1990 at S:30 p.m. with Supervisor Melvin Pierce presiding. Members present: Supervisor Melvin Pierce Councilman Raymond Thorpe Councilman Edwin O'Donnell Councilman Ronal Rocco Councilman Theodore Testa Town Clerk Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, Phillip Rumsey; Highway Supt., Carl Bush; Nancy Jarvis of the Cortland County Planning Dept.; Todd Miller of US Geo Survey; Carl Schepillo of NYS-DEC; James Feuss of the County Health Dept.; Newsreporter, Laura Jones and Frederick Kraft and Lois Schmeider. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Pierce at 7:30 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance, followed by a Public Hearing for a proposed increase of the sewer rent for industrial users of the Town. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to approve the minutes of March 7, 1990; (larch 21, 1990; April 4, 1990; April 18, 1990; May 2, 1990; flay 16, 1990; November 07, 1990 and November 20, 1990. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #319 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FOR DECEMBER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as 'follows: General Fund A Vouchers #457 - 478 $14,611.68 General Fund B 123 - 127 594.55 Highway Fund 356 - 379 15,496.88 Water Fund 160 - 166 4,138.43 Sewer Fund 91 - 99 3,252.1B Capital Projects 171 - 179 76,134.87 Supervisor Pierce gave the privilege of the floor to Nancy Jarvis. She introduced Todd Miller of the US Geological Survey from the Ithaca Office. Mr. Miller has been involved with conducting the Otter Creek / Dry Creek Remedial Investigation, concerning the settlement with Smith Corona. Mr. Miller showed a slide presentation of the monitoring of pollution in the area, since 1986 to the present time. He advised of the importance of protecting our well head area and the need for careful planning of future development. The location of our new well is away from the current problem, however it still needs to be protected. 1 C Wednesday, December 19, 1990 PAGE 2 A discussion was held with James Feuss and Nancy Jarvis concerning the types of development that could occur over our aquifer and those that should not. Allowing growth that damaged or polluted our water supply is a real concern and could also effect the supply of neighboring municipalities. It is .information the desire of everyone to as possible to the public and property provide as much owners of proper uses of the land over the Aquifer. Carl Schepello of the NYS DEC explained his involvement of investigating the lands on South Hill, which used to be used as a dump. He has found some barrels that contain hazardous waste,. It may have been legal to'place it there at the time, however it is necessaryto proceed at this time to check what may be there. The dump was closed in 1972. ,A discussion was held whereby it was decided that the land should be posted by the Town, and make sure that the gates -are locked -as someone is dumping.garbage there now. A letter,should be forthcoming from -the state advising the Town of their findings and procedures -•.to follow. Reports will be forwarded from both the County Health Dept. and the NYS DEC. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Thorpe, to receive and fi-le� the temporary agreement with Nancy R. Ambrose of Renaissance .1 Subdivision. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The agreement allowed the Town to operate the pump located at the base of the subdivision to provide town water to. the Mitchell residence. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and -file a copy of the letter sent to the County Health Dept. from Resource Associates. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised of the status for the Renaissance Subdivision, Sections-1 and 11 in regards to water lines and erosion. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a copy of the letter sent to the Cortlandville Planning Board from the law firm of Costello, Cooney & Fearon. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter included information for the SEORA process regarding the. Cortland Housing Group :Conditional Permit Application. RESOLUTION # 320 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR NORTHWEST WATER PROJECT AND!BELL•DRIVE AND MARYLAND AVE. SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman. -Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the change order No. one for Northwest Water Project,. Bell Drive :and Maryland Ave. Sewer Improvement Project in the amount.of . $1b,450.1B is hereby approved. yN� Wednesday, December 19, 1990 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #321 APPROVE AQUIFER SPECIAL PERMIT #8 OF 1990 - PALL TRINITY MICRO CORP. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, this Town Board duly held a Public Hearing on December 5, 1990 regarding the application of Pall Trinty for an Aquifer Special Permit, and WHEREAS, the Town Board declared a negative impact for such project, and the project has been approved, subject to conditions by the Town Planning Board,therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Special Permit #8 of 1990 for Pall Trinity Micro Corp. subject to the applicant receiving approval of the Cortland Wastewater Treatment Plant for discharge into their facility. RESOLUTION #322 APPROVE AQUIFER PERMIT #7 OF 1990 TO FRED KRAFT ON LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, this Town Board duly held a Public Hearing on December 5, 1990 regarding the application of Fred Kraft for a Special Permit to construct an office building on the Luker Road, and WHEREAS, a Negative Impact was declared for this project and the project has been approved by the Town Planning Board,therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve Special Permit #7 of 1990 for Fred Kraft. A discussion was held concerning the portion of the personnel policy regarding the requirement for a physical for all new employees hired. It shall remain in affect. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #323 APPROVE TO AMEND SEWER RENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL USERS Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, by March 4, 1981 amendment to the Sewer Ordinance, originally enacted September 30, 1957, authorization was given to the Town Board to establish sewer rents from time to time by resolution after public notice and hearing, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing, upon due notice, was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall on December 19, 1990 in the matter of amending said sewer rents for industrial users, and WHEREAS, the Town Board deems such proposed sewer rents to be in the best interests of the Town and sewer users therein, now therefore R'l Y2 Wednesday, December 19, 1996 PAGE 4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following sewer rents for industrial users shall be charged: Industrial Users - $.95 per one thousand (1000) gallons of consumption per quarter for all water consumed. Councilman Rocco asked if the Code of Ethics of the Town is being reviewed to be updated. Supervisor Pierce stated that the Town's Personnel Policy needed to be totally reviewed and updated. A discussion was held concerning an emergency water connection between the Village of Homer and the Town. It will be necessary to install a meter to accomplish this. Supervisor Pierce apprised the Town Board of -the status of the pump at the Renaissance property, No action was taken. RESOLUTION # 324 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF GEORGE MASLER Motion by Councilman Thorpe Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from George Masler to be approved to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, such application has been reviewed, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve George Masler to install water and sewer connection within the Town. RESOLUTION # 325 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF RICHARD JOHNSON Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an application has been received from Richard Johnson to be approved to make water and sewer connections within the Town, and WHEREAS, such application has been reviewed, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve Richard Johnson to install water and sewer connections within the Town. _--i RESOLUTION #326 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR 1991 Motion by Councilman Thorpe, Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute contracts for the year of 1991 with Ryan and Rumsey, Cortland County SPCA, Cortland Free Library, Lamont Memorial Library, Hayes Ambulance and Atlantic Inland. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #327 SET DATE OF JANUARY 2, 1991 AS THE ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Thorpe ' VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, that the Organizational Town Board Meeting shall be held on January 2, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. A discussion was held about the easements for the Branchini water and sewer project. Supervisor Pierce apprised the Town Board that a member Of the Cortland County Sheriff's Dept. has requested information regarding enforceability of Handicap Parking and parking in the fire lanes within the Town. We do not have a local law for this at the present time. Supervisor Pierce advised that a representative of General Codes will be here tomorrow for the editorial conference. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco to adjourn the meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Resp ctfull(y submit ed, J Pauline H. Parker CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville I