HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-28-1977Wednesday, December 28, 1977 Pg. 1
The final meeting of the'Town Board for the year
1977 was held at the Town Hall, 15 Terrace Road, with
Supervisor Robert P. Blatchley presiding. Other board
members present were: Justice Donald Eaton, Justice
Ronald Fish, Councilman Ray Miller, Councilman Ray
Thorpe. Others present were: Town Clerk, Christine
Canestaro, Town Attorney John Gardner, Zoning Enforce-
ment Officer, Don Fowler, Highway Superintendent, Fred
Walker, Sr., Town Assessor Robert Wells, Bookkeeper,
Ida Locke, Legislator Shirley Fish and several town
residents:.
The meeting was Called to order by Supervisor
• Blatchley and the pledge of allegiance was given by
all in attendance.
Supervisor Blatchley welcomed Mr. Raymond Thorpe
Welcome
as a new member of the Town Board. R. Thorpe
Town Clerk, Christine Canestaro read the minutes
of the previous Town Board meeting. Motion was made by Min.
Justice Fish, seconded by Justice Eaton that the minutes approved
be approved as read. Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Just-
ice'Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,,aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye. Motion carried.
Zoning Enforcement Officer, Don Fowler gave the final
report for the year 1977 on the activities of his office. Zoning
A copy of this report has been attached to and been made enf. office
a part of these minutes. report
Mr. Don Fowler also reported that the Cortlandville
Town Planning Board, at their regular meeting, December Planning
19, 1977, granted approval for a sub -division to Mr. board actions
David Camp for the property owned by Mr. Camp located
on Rt.. 281 in the Town of Cortlandville. The Planning
Board, in line with this same property, make a recommend-
ation for a special permit to the Town zoning board of
appeals to the J. M. Murray Center -who wish to locate
on the sub -division previously mentioned.
Water and Sewer Superintendent, Fred Walker, Sr.
apprised the board that he has received the result of Fred Walker
the test done by the Cortland County Health Department report
on the South Cortland Water_Line and everything is
okay.
Mr. Walker also reported that the total water
consumption for the year 1977 is 153 million gallons. water Consump,
This is about 420,000 gallons a day, Making a net
increase of about 95,000 gallons a day over last year.
Mr. Walker reported that he has repaired five (5)
breaks and leaks made during water and server construction,
(1) one main break,and (3) three breaks in service lines
during the year.
• Supervisor Blatchley read a letter that he received
from the Town Engineer, William Rowell,.dated December
27, 1977. This letter states that the Town Engineer
has approved the sewer system at the Chelsea Apartments,
This sewer, and pumping station will serve the Woodridge
Development, Chelsea and part of the Village Terrace
Apartments. Mr. Rowell recommends the Town accept
dedication:; of these facilities and the necessary ease=
ments which have been provided for the operation and
maintenance of the facility.
Motion was made by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice
Fish, that the letter be received and filed. Votes:
Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilman Miller,
aye; Councilman Thorpe, aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Motion carried.
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Town Attorney, John Gardner apprised the board that
Ambulance he has reviewed the ambulance contract from Hayes Ambulance
contract Service and he -recommends the board accept this contract
and authorize the Supervisor to sign it.
Attorney Gardner also apprised the board that he
has received a complaint from Mr. Eric Edlund - Mr.
Edlund had submitted a contract fA(p the ambulance service
early in October of this year.
Supervisor Blatchley reported that he,.Mr,. Sam
Forcucci and Mr. Jim Feuss had met with Mr..-.-Edlund concern-
ing the ambulance contract. From this meeting, it was
decided that since Mr. Edlund did not�t'hrA sacs business •
in existence it would be impossible for him to render
ambulance service by January 1, 1978, and the contract
could not be awarded to him at this time.
RESOLUTION #192 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN TWO YEAR
Supervisor AMBULANCE CONTRACT WITH HAYES AMBULANCE
to sign SERVICE.
Ambulance Contract Motion by Councilman Miller,.seconded by Justice
Fish.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Supervisor be, and he
hereby is, authorized to sign the ambulance
contract with Hayes Ambulance Service for.the
years 1978 and 1979. The amount of this contract
is $14,878.82 per year.
Supervisor Blatchley asked for the consensus of the
Town Board concerning the hook-up fee to be charged the
residents of South Cortland for the new water service.
Justice Eaton apprised the board that to comply with
the Town Ordinance, the regular fee"would have to be
charged or some further action would have to be taken
by the board. After some discussion this matter was
tabled at this time:
Justice Fish apprised the board that bids have been
Chippers received of $900.00 on both of the Chippers. These
Chippers were discussed at the last meeting of the
Town Board - see minutes? December 21, 1977. No further
action was taken on this matter.
RESOLUTION #193 AUTHORIZATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO AND
Amend's SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS CONCERNING'
to and TOWN BUDGET FOR 1977.
Supp. for Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish
1977 Budget Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye;
Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Thorpe
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED:
To Increase Appropriation a/c #A1010.4 (Town Board Contractual)
from $200,00 to $410.83 - Net Increase $210,83
To increase appropriation a/c #A1330.4 (Tax Collection)
from$600.00 to $633.54 - Net increase $33.54
To increase appropriation a/c #A1355 4 (Assessor Contractual)
from $1400.00 to $1624.91 - New increase $22Lp.91
To increase appropriation a/c #A1410.4 (Town Clerk Contractual)
from $1000.00 to 1,097.67 - Net increase $97.67
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To increase appropriation a/c #A1450.4 (Elections Contractual)
from $500.00 to $560.95 - Net increase $60.95
To increase appropriation a/c #A1620.2 (Buildings Equipment)
from $1000..00 to $1,034.64 - Net increase $34.64
To increase appropriation a/c #A1620.4 (Buildings Contractual)
from $8,200.00 to $10,850.66 Net Increase $2,650.66
To increase appropriation a/c #A1910.4 (Unallocated Insurance)
from $8,000.00 to $9,388,33 Net increase $1,388.33
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To increase appropriation a/c #A1920.4 (Municipal Association Dues)
from $365,00 to $379.00 Net increase $14.00
To increase appropriation a/c A4540.4 (Ambulance Service Contractual
from $15,710.00 to $15,801b.88 Net increase $94.88
'To increase appropriation a/c A5132.4 (Garage Contractual)
from $5,650,00 to $5,840.44 Net increase $190.44
To increase appropriation a/c#-7510.4 (Historian Contract)
from $233,00 to $238.10 Net increase $5.10
To increase appropriation a/c #A 7550.4 (Celebration Contractual)
from $170.00 to $340.00 Net increase $170.00
To Increase appropriation a/c 08810.4 (Cemetaries)
from $350,00 to $362.00 Net increase $12.00
to Increase appropriation a/c #A9030.8 ;,:.(.Social Security)
from 10,000 to $10,858,13 Net increase $858.13
To increase appropriation a/c #A9060.8 (Hospital & Med. Ins.)
from $4,300.00 to $4,499.95 Net increase $199,95
Total supplemental appropriations and modifications in the
sum of $6,246.03 shall be transferred from General Fund 1977
unexpended balance - whole town.
AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
To increase appropriation a/c #B1910.4 (unallocated Insurance)
from $4,000.00 to $4,699.67 Net Increase - $699.67
To increase appropriation a/c #B8020.1-(Planning - personal)
from 1,800.00 to 3,030.00 Net increase $1,230.00
To increase appropriation a/e #B8020.4 (Planning - contractual)
from 1,000,00 to 1,451.38 Net increase $451.38
To increase appropriation a/c #B9030.8 (Social Security)
from 2,800.00 to 3,022.98 Net increase $222.98.
Total supplemental appropriations and modifications in the
sum of 2601-shall be transferred from General Fund 1977
unexpended balance - part town.
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Justice Eaton reported that the new heating system should
be completed by Friday, December 30, 1977. Mr. Scanlon
apprised Mr. Eaton that he could remove the old heater and
install two new ones for an additional $175-.00. This
addition would require a change -order in the original contract
price.
RESOLUTION #19LF AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGE ORDER FOR WALTER
SCANLON FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $175.00
change order Motion by Councilman Thorpe, seconded by Justice Eaton.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Councilp
for Walter Scanlon man Miller, aye; Councilman Thorpe, aye; •
Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, that authorization is hereby given !,
to accept the change order in the amount of $175.00
for Mr. Walter Scanlon, for additional work to
be done on the heating system at the Municipal
Building.
RESOLUTION #195 AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
Supervisor CHANGE ORDER FOR WALTER SCANLON.
sig', change Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Justice Fish.
order Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye; Council-
man Miller, aye; Councilman Thorpe, aye;
Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted a resolution on
September 7,_1977, acepting the bid of Walter C.
Scanlon in the amount.of $2,692.00 for furnishing
and installing a proposed new heating system in
the General Municipal Building; be it
RESOLVED, that a change order be executed and signed
by the Supervisor to make changes and modifications
in the specifications for this project and add
thereto that Walter C. Scanlon shall remove the present
heater and install two new heaters (each 150,000 B.T.U.),
including materials for heating ducts for the for
the additional sum of $175,00, and to specify that the
new contract,price shall be $2,867.00, to bel,paid within
30 days after delivery of all the materials and
completion of the work and acceptance thereof by the
Town Board,
Justice Eaton agreed to notify Mr. Scanlon of the
boards acceptance of the change -order on December 29, 1977
so that -the necessary parts could be ordered.
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Supervisor Blatchley, as the outgoing Supervisor, made
his concluding remarks:
Mr. Blatchley stated that it has been a pleasure working
with the present Town Board, that each member is an-
independent and clear thinker. Each member has made up
his own mind and spoken his own judgement, however, the
final decisions made have always been for the good of the
town.
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concluding
remarks
Supervisor Blatchley stated that he felt this administration
is leaving the town in good condition. All board personnel
has been brought up to date, with the exception of the appeals
board. Mr. Ray Thorpe must be replaced as he has joined the
new Town Board. The town finances are in good condition, as
can be seen by the Supervisor®s year end report.
Supervisor Blatchley wished the new town board the best
of luck and presented some members with copies of a list
of suggestions for continuing town business and expressed
the hope that these suggestions would be of help in keeping
the town business on an even keel, -,-
Supervisor Blatchley congratulated Mr. Stanley Nadolkl:"_
and wished him the best of luck.
RESOLUTION #196 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY AUDITED BILLS.
Motion by Justice Eaton, seconded by Councilman P�:y bills
Miller.
Votes: Justice Eaton, aye; Justice Fish, aye,
Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Thorpe,
aye; Supervisor Blatchley, aye.
Adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED,
THAT
audited
bills are
hereby
ordered paid as follows:
General Fund
Claims
#539-583
$7,173.60
Water District
#1
Claime
#136-140
1,527.17
Water District
#5
Claims
# 1 -3
34,752®31
Sewer District
#1
Claim-,
# 27
18,833.74
Highway Fund
Claims
#267-278
927.79
Total
$ 62,286.82
There being no further business, upon motion by
Justice Fish, seconded by Councilman Miller, all voting Adjourn
aye, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
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