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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pauline H. Parker,CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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