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Home My WebLink About02-18-1998FEBRUARY 18, 1998 5:00 P.M. 189 1 1 1 PUBLIC HEARING FISHER AVENUE/FAIRGROUNDS WATER EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1998 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning the Fisher Avenue/Fairgrounds Water Extension Improvement Project - 1998. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Keyboard Specialist, Patty O'Mara; Deputy Town Clerk, Karen Snyder; Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks; Town Residents, Mr. & Mrs. Panzanella; and News Reporter, Jennifer Koch. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice, as posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe offered those in attendance privilege of the floor. No questions or comments were heard. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:05 p.m. FEBRUARY 18, 1998 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING SAUNDERS ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1998 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning the Saunders Road Water Improvement Project - 1998. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Keyboard Specialist, Patty O'Mara; Deputy Town Clerk, Karen Snyder; Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks; Town Residents, Mr. & Mrs. Panzanella; and News Reporter, Jennifer Koch. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice, as posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe commented this Water Extension Project is something the people of Saunders Road have wanted for a long time as they have had problems with bad wells and bad water. Now, that the new water tank is in place we are able to accomplish this for them. Supervisor Thorpe offered those in attendance privilege of the floor. No questions or comments were heard. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:10 p.m. 1 1 1 FEBRUARY 18, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. 191 The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe presiding, following two Public Hearings. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker ® Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Keyboard Specialist, Patty O'Mara; Deputy Town Clerk, Karen Snyder; Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks; Town Residents, Mr. & Mrs. Panzanella; News Reporter, Jennifer Koch. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to approve the minutes of the Special Town Board Meeting of December 31, 1997, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #52 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS FEBRUARY Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #67 - 85 $ 35,829.15 General Fund B 15 - 16 $ 21,663.73 Highway Fund DE 52 - 74 $ 15,987.42 Water Fund 37 - 55 $ 62,287.77 Sewer Fund 19 - 30 $107,413.32 Councilman Rocco reported that he audited the books of the Water and Sewer Department for 1997 and found them to be in order. Supervisor Thorpe offered those in attendance privilege of the floor. Councilman O'Donnell apprised the Board that he was contacted by Michael Cummings of the State inquiring on the status of our Justice Dept.'s progress with their new program which would connect us with the State's program. Judge Kelsen has reported to him that she has received two proposals relating to this matter and will present them to the Town Board at the next meeting. Councilman O'Donnell requested Highway Supt, Carl Bush, to put together information regarding the status of his equipment needs and a plan for replacements. A statement, titled "1998 Equipment Replacement Costs,11 was presented and distributed to Town Board members. A discussion was held concerning this. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell opened a discussion on the City's decision to discontinue funding of the Cortland County Business Development Corp. effective July 1, 1998. The Board stated the efforts of Richard Elliott and the Business Dev. Corp. benefits more than just the City of Cortland. This Board expressed disappointment and disapproves of the City withdrawing its support and not contacting the Town of their intentions. tcla FEBRUARY 18, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 RESOLUTION #53 COMMIT CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR CORTLAND COUNTY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby commit to continue its support of the Cortland County Business Development Corp. and their Director, Richard Elliott. The monthly reports of the Supervisor for the months of December, 1997 and January 1998; Town Justice for February, 1998 and the SPCA for January, 1998, are on the table for review, and filed in the Town Clerk's office. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter dated February 5, 1998 to Rev. Terry Majors of Blodgett Mills from Supervisor Thorpe. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was confirming the date of June 3, 1998 at 7 : 00 p.m for the Town Board Meeting scheduled to be held at the Blodgett Mills Independent Baptist Church. RESOLUTION #54 ESTABLISH MILAGE RATE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES USED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR 1998 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the mileage rate to be paid by the Town, for personal vehicles used for Town business, is hereby established at thirty two.five cents ($.32.5) per mile for the year 1998, subject to audit by the Town Board. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a Certificate of Completion for the advanced Judicial Education Course for 1997 from Town Justice, Mardis Kelsen. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Town Clerk distributed information received from General Codes to the Board. It provided an outline of their program schedule. She asked the Board to sign the Highway Agreement which was previously overlooked. Attorney Folmer reported: Closed -the BAN process today for Route 215 Water Tank project at an interest rate of 3.90. Spoke with Mrs. Cole on McDonald Road in reference to a proposed RV Ordinance. Informed her that we believe an ordinance for this is in order but we will not be adopting ordinances until the new codification is complete. As soon as this is accomplished, he will contact Mrs. Cole to inform her of the Public Hearing date. Proceeding with acquiring an acquisition to the right of way from the Railroad for purchasing property near the Highway Garage. Hope to have Judge Loomis hold a hearing in regards to the railroad prior to the Town Board Meeting on June 3rd in Blodgett Mills. A date was scheduled for Mr. Craft to appear before Judge Eligh earlier this month. Mr. Craft indicated to the court FEBRUARY 18, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 that he has no intention of appearing. Attorney Folmer will communicate with Judge Eligh stating Mr. Craft should be compelled to appear. A discussion was held concerning this. No action was taken. Renaissance Drainage Problem: Highway Supt, Carl Bush, prepared a drawing and an explanation concerning the requested right of way from the Country Club for their review. These were taken to Attorney Shafer and have not heard back from him yet. Fairground Sewer Project: We will commence the required process after plans for the project have been filed in the Town Clerk's office. Upon checking, this has not been done. He will not publish an order until this is done. Improvement Projects: Upon speaking with the Town Bookkeeper and Bond Council in New York it was determined that it would be more orderly to adopt the Resolutions for all improvement projects at the same time and to have all of the projects Bonded and come due at the same time. All project BAN's will be done this year, which will allow totals in 1998 for the annual report as well as bonding companies. Attorney Folmer requested that action not be taken, but tabled, on the improvement projects Public Hearings held tonight. RESOLUTION #55 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TAX COLLECTION TO JUNE 1, 1998 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and forward a request for an extension of the tax collection program until June 1, 1998 to the Cortland County Treasurer, in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law. RESOLUTION #56 REFER SUIT-KOTE'S REQUEST FOR A ZONING CHANGE TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Zone change request, submitted by Suit-Kote Corp. at their Lorings Crossing facility, shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. Attorney Folmer clarified the procedure of sending a Zone change request to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. This a necessary procedural step to begin the process and is not an indication of any action to be taken. Town Resident, Mrs. Panzanella asked the Town's position on spot zoning. Attorney Folmer explained that state law dictates, "spot zoning can not be done." Councilman Testa stated that a request for a zone change on Rt. 281 was denied recently which would have been spot zoning. A discussion was held in reference to the zoning request of Suit-Kote. Explanations of spot zoning and whether this applied to Suit-Kote was discussed. Attorney Folmer and Supervisor Thorpe further explained that rezoning requires a close examination of the neighborhood and the Board does extend zoning boundaries, but not spot zoning. FEBRUARY 18, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Councilman Rocco reported on a letter received from the State in September, 1997 referring to employees of the Town participating in a deferred compensation savings plan. At the present time, we only participate in the NYS Retirement Plan. A discussion was held concerning this whereby it was the consensus that we should have something available for our employees, if they desire. Attorney Folmer will write a letter to the Copeland Companies requesting more information about their plan. RESOLUTION #57 TABLE ACTION ON THE PROCESS OF FISHER AVENUE/FAIRGROUNDS WATER EXTENSION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1998 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, action on the Fisher Avenue/Fairgrounds Water Extension Improvement Project - 1998, for the extension of water lines at each end of Fisher Avenue, shall be tabled. RESOLUTION #58 TABLE ACTION ON THE PROCESS OF SAUNDERS ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1998 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, action on the Saunders Road Water Improvement Project - 1998, for the construction of new 7000 ft. water main, shall be tabled. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to recess the Regular Meeting and convene to an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The' following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was reported. Councilman Testa 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 6:08 p.m. r r Res ectfully.fitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville