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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-19982 % v MAY 06, 1998 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Community Building in the Village of McGraw, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Absent: Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Village Board Members: Mayor, John Fitch and Trustees, William Beveridge, Jay Cobb, Ted Doty and Village Clerk, Susan McNeill; Village Recreation Dept: Chairman Dan Bilodeau and Park Director Mark Dimorier; Town residents, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Panzenella and Village residents, Phyllis Fuller, Ann Phillips, June Dorman, Olive Giamei, John Barber, Carol Folmer, Carl Kimberly, Geraldine Cleveland and Mr. Bob Polak of Copeland Co. and News Reporter, Jennifer Koch. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order and commented and welcomed a larger than usual audience. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve the Town Board Minutes of March 18, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #88 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS MAY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #175 - 203 $ 5,901.22 General Fund B 35 - 43 $ 5,986.95 Highway Fund DE 146 - 174 $14,016.11 Water Fund 108 - 122 $ 6,581.02 Sewer Fund 73 - 75 $ 724.36 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Councilman Rocco introduced Bob Polak of the Copeland Co., whom presented a summary of the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a Supplemental Retirement Plan that could be made available for Town employees, at no cost to the Town. He informed the Board of the history, procedures and benefits of the Plan for the Town employees and was available to answer questions from the Board. A discussion was held as to how to proceed and it was determined that the Town Attorney should prepare a resolution to fit the Board's procedures. RESOLUTION #89 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION FOR THE TOWN TO IMPLEMENT A NYS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ITS EMPLOYEES Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED MAY 06, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 229 1 I 1 WHEREAS, an outline for a NYS Deferred Compensation Plan for an option to Town employees was presented to the Board, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and discussed said plan, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to prepare a resolution, for adoption by the Town Board, to implement a deferred savings plan for its employees, at the next Town Board Meeting. Privilege of the floor was given to Dan Bilodeau and Mark Dimorier of the McGraw Recreation Dept. Dan Bilodeau, Chairman of the Recreation Dept, thanked the Board for the Town's contribution to the Recreation Dept and explained what the money was used for with the most significant being the hiring of a new Park Director, Mark Dimorier. Mark Dimorier introduced himself to the Board stating he is a physical education teacher at McGraw High School and that he has many things planned for the summer. He went on to say he knows most of the children in the area and hopes to have a more controlled environment so the parents will feel comfortable allowing their children to participate. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings for the Recreation Dept. which are held on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and for the months of June, July, and August they will be held at 8:00 p.m. Village Mayor, John Fitch, was offered privilege of the f loor. . He welcomed the Board and asked hold more meetings in McGraw. Supervisor Thorpe stated the opinions and if the people felt this Board would return. He went on to say also hold a meeting in Blodgett Mills if they were planning to Board was looking for was valuable, then the that the Town Board will on June 3, 1998. Mayor Fitch presented a plaque to Town Clerk, Pauline Parker and thanked her for her many years of service as the Village Registrar. Privilege of the floor was given to Carl Kimberly, McGraw Library Trustee. He expressed his appreciation to the Board for bringing the Town Board Meeting to McGraw and hopes that they will return. He apprised the Board of McGraw Library's new librarian and of the new programs being done at the library. He named the Trustees of the Library Board, of which three are from Cortlandville and two from the Village, which represent the McGraw School district area. He advised there is a need for more funding, in addition to the Town's contribution, in order to keep up with the growing demands on the library. This could be accomplished through a proposition on the school ballot, and if voter approved, to be added and collected via the McGraw School Tax Bill collection process. It has been estimated to cost $7.50 on the assessed value of a $50,000.00 property. This has been done by neighboring areas.If this is accomplished it would insure the library's future for a number of years. Mr. Kimberly concluded by expressing appreciation for the Town's support. Councilman O'Donnell read a note from Highway Supt, Carl Bush, in reference to the Highland Street Bridge. He is still waiting for more permits from the DEC but the bridge is ready to be assembled and will be built by the Highway Dept. 's summer crew. Councilman O'Donnell, also read from a list Carl Bush prepared of the several tasks that the Town Highway Dept. does to help the Village, especially in an emergency situation. 230 MAY 06, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Councilman Rocco requested an inquiry be made of the County requesting their intent of cleaning up the debris at the old Airport Drive -In property, recently purchased by them. Supervisor Thorpe requested him to prepare a letter and he will forward it to the County Legislature Chairman, Stephen Harrington. Monthly reports for the Supervisor, Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the month of April, 1998, are on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter dated April 24, 1998 from the NYS DOT. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter informed of a scheduled Public Hearing for the improvements to Route 11, in the Town and the Village of Homer, to be held May 18, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the Homer Town Hall. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter dated April 23, 1998, from the Cortland County Dept. of Solid Waste, relating to the Land Fill. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter advised that Land Fill will no longer accept appliances or equipment containing refrigerants. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter dated April 27, 1998 from William Cinquanti, Cortland County Director of Real Property Tax Services. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was an explanation of the recent billing sent to all Towns in the County as a result of charges from the NYS Office of Real Property Services (ORPS), the computer program to accommodate assessment related projects. We had paid this, however other municipalities had questioned this. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file a letter dated April 28, 1998 from John T. Helgren of Resource Associates. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter reported on the status of work done at the Renaissance and Hillside Drive area, regarding the flooding conditions and the status of retention basin's. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter received May 5, 1998 from the local N.Y. Army National Guard. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was informing the Board of the commencement of their new GUARDHELP Program. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, distributed and reported on, copies of three traffic report changes received from our local NYS Police, Trooper Terry Sullivan. These reports have been sent to NYS DOT requesting changes for Public Safety. They are: a green arrow for traffic to make a left hand turn going North at the NYS Route 281 and Route 222 intersection and also the same at the intersection of Route 281 & McLean Road. Also a reduction of the speed limit and a no passing zone on NYS Route 222. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file these traffic change reports. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file information received of a meeting on May 21, 1998 in Binghamton, NY where Bob Freeman, NYS Executive Director from the Dept. of State, will discuss Open Meetings Law and Freedom of Information Law. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Village Board members were also advised. MAY 06, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 231 Attorney Folmer reported: Renaissance Flooding: Discussions are continuing and are getting proposals and costs estimates from Tim Buel, as to the best way to take care of the drainage problem. Zoning Violator in Blodgett Mills: A warrant was issued for an arrest by Judge Eli of Scott. Attorney Folmer requested the appropriate bail be set regarding this. Bell Drive Turn -Around Project: Received deeds for the Tarbell exchange at the east end of Bell Drive. Have sent comments and clarifications to Attorney Pomeroy, representing Mrs. Tarbell. He expects a return reply in a few days and have this ready in a few weeks, .so Highway Supt, Carl Bush, can begin work. BAN'S Improvement Projects: Six projects going now, three should be completed within the next ten days. We should have the money for the other three in July. MiniBikes and Grass Mowing Local Law Draft's: Distributed drafts for each of these for the Board's review and comments, to be discussed at the next meeting and possibly schedule a Public Hearing. Discussions were held concerning these two drafts. Railroad Right of Way: Has map findings and descriptions of the property, West of the Village of McGraw to the Town Barns. The Town has expressed intent to purchase this for $5,000 for the purposes of recreation and/or a site for future water or sewer lines. He will be discussing this with the Railroad representatives and report to the Board at the next meeting. Blodgett Mills Railroad: Will have a hearing date with Judge Loomis by June 3rd's Board Meeting. RESOLUTION #90 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WEST OF ROUTE 281 FOR $10 000 00 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, in order to accomplish a Retention Basin for the Renaissance drainage problem, it is necessary to purchase property on the west side of Route 281, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the purchase of property, West of Route 281, in the amount of $10,000.00. Attorney Folmer commented on the Village of McGraw's Library project, giving his encouragement and support. Councilman O'Donnell informed the Board that the Town's Newsletter is nearly completed. He wanted to make sure that it is appropriate to use Town funds. Attorney Folmer advised, as long as the newsletter does not have a political type of agenda, the funds came come out of either the General Fund or the Supervisor's Fund. Supervisor Thorpe recognized Charles Proctor's service on the Cortlandville Board of Assessment Review stating that Mr. Proctor has served notably on that Board since 1977. The Town Board requested Supervisor Thorpe to send a letter of appreciation to Charles Proctor, thanking him for his many years of service. 232 - MAY 06, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 RESOLUTION #91 APPOINT GREGORY ROBINSON AS A MEMBER OF THE CORTLANDVILLE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Charles Proctor no longer lives or owns property in the Town of Cortlandville, making him ineligible to retain his position on the Cortlandville Board of Assessment Review, and WHEREAS, Town Assessor, David Briggs, has recommended Gregory Robinson of 938 Blue Creek Road, be appointed to complete Mr. Proctor's term, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Gregory Robinson, 938 Blue Creek Road, Cortland, NY as a member of the Cortlandville Board of Assessment Review, effective immediately, and such term shall expire September 30, 1999. RESOLUTION #92 AUTHORIZE REDUCTION OF WATER BENEFIT UNIT CHARGE FOR PROPERTY RECENTLY PURCHASED BY CORTLAND COUNTY LOCATED AT ROUTE 222 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was made by the Cortland County Attorney for a reduction of the Water Benefit Unit charge for property recently purchased by the County, located on NYS Route 222, formerly known as the Airport Drive -In property, as this property is now vacant, from 6.90 units to 1 unit, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the reduction of the Water Benefit Unit Charge from 6.90 units to 1 unit, for parcel #85.20-01-20.000, owned by Cortland County, effective with the 1998 Tax Roll of the Town of Cortlandville. RESOLUTION #93 DENY REQUEST OF ROBERT PACE TO REDUCE WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT UNIT CHARGE FOR HIS PROPERTY ON WALDEN OAKS BOULEVARD Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from Robert Pace, of 3308 Walden Oaks Boulevard, requesting the water and sewer benefit unit charge on his property, be reduced from 2.8 units to 1.4 units, and WHEREAS, such request was reviewed by Town Assessor, David Briggs, and reported that the Town has never reduced a unit charge for this reason as there are other property owners in the same area with the same, or more, units charged, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby deny the request for a reduction of the water and sewer benefit unit charge, for parcel #96.00-06-11.000, owned by Robert Pace. RESOLUTION #94 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO LET OUT FOR BID THE FISHER AVENUE WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SAUNDERS ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND SET DATE OF MAY 20, 1998 AT 3:00 P.M. FOR BID OPENING AND AWARD BID ON MAY 20, 1998 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED 1 E BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, to let out for bid for the Fisher Avenue MAY 06, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 �3 3 1 1 1 Water and Sewer Improvement Projects and the Saunders Road Water Improvement Project, and further RESOLVED, the bid opening date shall be set at 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 1998, and further RESOLVED, the Town Board shall award the bid at their scheduled meeting on May 20, 1998. Supervisor Thorpe read a letter dated April 29, 1998 from Town Justice, Mardis Kelsen, in reference to the Town's Dog Control Ordinance, relating to alleged continuous barking of dogs. She has discussed this situation with the S.P.C.A., and together they have requested the Town Board to review this. Attorney Folmer stated he will speak with Judge Kelsen and the SPCA and will report back to the Board if a revision is necessary. Attorney Folmer reported that our Town Justice, Mardis Kelsen, has just received the good news that she has passed her bar exam. Pleasure was expressed by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #95 AWARD BID FOR A 1998 BULLDOZER FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO SYRACUSE SUPPLY CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,981.00 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, per Resolution #67, adopted March 4, 1998, bids were advertised for a new 1998 Bulldozer for the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened and provided to Highway Supt, recommendation, as follows: Five Star Equipment 1653 NY Rt. 11 P.O. Box 383 Kirkwood, NY Syracuse Supply Co. 294 Ainsley Drive Syracuse, NY on May 4, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. Carl Bush, for review, and $68,502.00 $64,981.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the bid, as recommended by the Highway Supt., is hereby awarded to the low bidder, Syracuse Supply Co., 294 Ainsley Drive, Syracuse, NY, for a new 1998 Caterpillar Bulldozer model #D4-CXL, in the amount of $64,981.00, including a trade-in for a 1965, 450 John Deere Bulldozer. Councilman O'Donnell expressed his appreciation to everyone present for their attendance and for allowing the Board to hold their meeting in McGraw and would like to return. Next month, we will be holding our meeting in Blodgett Mills. Village resident, Ann Phillips, expressed her appreciation to the Board for coming to McGraw. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Res ectfu Uy s bmitted, Pauline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville