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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-1998JANUARY 21, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Deputy Supervisor Testa presiding. Members present: Deputy Supv., Theodore Testa= - Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline'Parker-- Absent: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Others present: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't, Carl Bush; Keyboard Specialist, Patty O'Mara; Richard Elliott of Cortland County Business Dev. Corp., and News Reporter, Jennifer Koch. Deputy Supervisor Testa called the meeting to order. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve the Town Board Minutes of December 03, 1997. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of November 25, 1997. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #26 AUTHORIZE_PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS. JANUARY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #01 - 37 $16,837.78 General Fund B 01 - 07 $ 1,034.10 Highway Fund DB 01 - 30 $19,577.00 Water Fund 01 - 23 $12,455.39 Sewer Fund 01 - 15 $54,695.72 Privilege of the floor was given to Councilman O'Donnell. He reported that he audited the Town Clerk's books and found then to be in order. He advised of statistics taken from her annual report. RESOLUTION #27 ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Annual report of the Town Clerk for the year 1997 is hereby accepted, and shall be received and filed. Councilman Testa reported that he audited the books of the Town Justice for 1997 and found them to be in order. Councilman Rocco and Councilman Pilato have not audited the records assigned to them. Councilman Rocco opened a discussion of moving Town Board meetings out to other locations in the Town, and take them to the people. A discussion was held whereby it was agreed that it would be the first meeting of the month. They would like to have the first one in Blodgett Mills on June 3, 1998 and another one later in McGraw. JANUARY 21, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 175 Also questioned was the procedure for notifying the public. Attorney Folmer advised that we need to satisfy the requirements of the "Open Meetings Law." We need to provide a notice of our schedule change. An announcement should be made at the meeting prior to, followed with the proper notice sent to the newspaper, in accordance with the established time schedule. Councilman O'Donnell will make contact with the Village of McGraw officials to make arrangements with them, and report back at the next meeting. It was the consensus that we would like to have it at the new Recreation Facility in McGraw, if the schedule allows. It was decided that a schedule for all the meetings would be set at the next Town Board Meeting, to include time, place and the date. Councilman Pilato suggested we explore the possibility of establishing a web site for the Town. It would be a good advertisement for our Town, the area and business's. A discussion was held concerning this. Richard Elliott stated that the City and also the Chamber of Commerce has one. He wondered if it would not be beneficial to have one to include the whole county. RESOLUTION #28 AUTHORIZE COUNCILMAN JOHN PILATO TO INVESTIGATE ESTABLISHING A WEB SITE FOR THE TOWN Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, Councilman Pilato is hereby authorized and requested to investigate what is needed for establishing a web site for the Town. Councilman O'Donnell reported of the status for the Justice Dep't connecting into the new State Program offered to US. Judge Kelsen has reported that in order for them to participate in the new State program, their computers will need to be updated. The cost for this will be approximately $4,500.00. This cost was not part of her budget for this year, as the information came after the budget was passed. He encouraged her to continue her investigation of the program and he would inform this Board. A discussion was held in regards to this. Councilman Rocco expressed concern of the State cutting personnel, then asking us to pay the cost of implementing new systems to assist them. No action was taken. Monthly reports of the Justice for the month of January, 1998 and the SPCA for the month of December, 1997 are on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION #29 ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT OF WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Annual Report of the Water and -Sewer Department for the year 1997 is hereby accepted and shall be received and filed. J'ANUARY 21, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #30 AUTHORIZE REDUCTION OF WATER BENEFIT UNIT CHARGE FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY STANLEY CARRUTHERS LOCATED AT 4336 MILLER STREET Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was made by Stanley Carruthers of 4336 Miller Street Extension, Cortland, to reduce his Water Benefit Tax Assessment from 2 units to 1.20 units, and WHEREAS, his property was classified as a two family house, which constituted a 2 unit charge, and WHEREAS, Town Assessor, David Briggs, has inspected the property and recommended that the Benefit Tax assessment be changed from 2 units to 1.20 units, based on road frontage, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the reduction of the Water Benefit charge from 2.0 units to 1.20 units for parcel #76.19-01-14.000, owned by Stanley Carruthers at 4336 Miller Street, effective with the 1998 Tax Roll of the Town of Cortlandville, and RESOLVED, a refund shall be issued after payment of the current tax bill. RESOLUTION #31 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING THE 1998 ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT - FIRE EXTINGUISHER Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the 1998 Annual Inspection Report performed by Riverside Fire Extinguisher is hereby received and shall be received and filed. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the notification from NYS DOT regarding our request to lower the speed limit on Old Route 11 and North Homer Ave, at the detour site. All voting aye, the motion was carried. They advised they will be investigating this and notify us of the results. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the notification from NYS DOT regarding our request to lower the speed limit on Bennie road. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The advised that upon review of this request that a reduction of the existing speed limit is not appropriate at this time. Councilman Rocco requested that a copy of this letter be sent to Mr. Pace of the Bennie Road Home Owners Association for their information. The Town Clerk distributed to the Board: The 1998 Town's Officials List The resolutions that will be acted on at the Association of Towns Meeting annual meeting next month. She requested input from them to take to the meeting. A schedule of training classes to be held for Town Board members, given by the Office of the State Comptroller. JANUARY 21. 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 97 7 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a publication from Donald McHugh, Director of Human Resources at Cortland State College dated January 07, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The publication was a copy of the traffic and parking regulations for Cortland State College effective January 08, 1998. Attorney Folmer reported: 1998 Contracts: presented Folmer & Hartnett agreement. McGraw Recreation: received a copy from Town Clerk whom mentioned it did not indicate method of payment. He contacted Village of Mcgraw Attorney John Ryan, who understood it to be one payment in September. He asked Board members if this was their intent, as he had not been informed. A discussion followed concerning the method of payment. Councilman O'Donnell will check on this and report back at the next meeting. Bonding Projects: We will finalize the BAN process for the Route 215 Tank Project in early February, and the others by the end of February. Councilman O'Donnell apprised Attorney Folmer that the Craft house in Blodgett Mills now has two "For Rent" signs posted, which are for the two apartments downstairs. Attorney Folmer stated Mr. Craft is to appear before Judge Eligh, in Scott, regarding the zoning violations for this house. He has not been advised that an appearance date has been set for this matter. He will call Judge Eligh. RESOLUTION #32 SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AQUIFER PERMIT SUBMITTED BY MDM UNLIMITED & ASSOCIATES ON FEBRUARY 4 1998 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for February 4, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Permit application submitted by MDM Unlimited & Associates, for Auto Zone Inc. Deputy Supervisor Testa gave privilege of the floor to Richard Elliott of Cortland County Business Dev. Corp. Richard Elliott distributed a copy to the Board of the 01Business Record" a tabloid from Syracuse which did a feature story on business in Cortland County. He apprised the Board of how Cortland County is doing and what the Business Dev. Corp. is doing to help create a positive Business environment. Deputy Supv. Testa conveyed appreciation, as did the rest of the Board, for the work that the Business Dev. Corp. is doing for the community. Councilman O'Donnell stated that we need to encourage other Towns and Villages to help participate with the funding of this worthwhile program. Councilman Rocco asked Highway Supt. Carl Bush if our roads had any problems with the recent flooding. Carl Bush stated that we did not. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to recess the Regular meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. JANUARY 21, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye , the motion was carried. No action was reported. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. (� Respe tful s mitted, \ �fir'` Pauline H. 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