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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town
Engineer, Hayne Smith, to let out for bid for the Fisher Avenue
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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