The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About06-17-1998JUNE 17, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING 5:00 P.M. 2--490 1 E 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. Members present: Absent: 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, Beth D'Ambrosio; and News Reporter, Eric Reinhardt. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve the Town Board Minutes of May 6, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file Planning Board Minutes of April 28, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of April 28, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #111 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell 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 #240 - 260 $14,671.20 General Fund B 69 - 75 $ 4,177.74 Highway Fund DE 209 - 231 $23,838.62 Water Fund 150 - 164 $64,148.63 Sewer Fund 91 - 98 $64,153.31 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Councilman O'Donnell suggested a enough time had passed and a Public Hearing was needed on the new General Code Book. A discussion was held concerning the most appropriate date to hold the Hearing, whereby it was agreed to hold it on August 1. This will allow time to be prepared. No action was taken. Councilman O'Donnell expressed a need to address again the problem of mini bikes operating near a private home. He received a phone call concerning a complaint about this. A discussion was held concerning this Attorney Folmer contacted the County Sheriff's Dept., as requested, and requested them to monitor the McDonald Road area. He distributed copies of the report to Town Board members, and explained it. He also requested and received sample ordinances, sent to him by General Codes, used by other Town's for controlling use of mini bikes. Most were not compatible with our area. A discussion was held concerning recent complaints, size or type of bikes used, and regulation of different types of small vehicles at certain times and within a certain distance of a residence. No action was taken. 250 JUNE 17, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board of the Sales Tax issue. The City has agreed to the proposition offered by the County Legislature. The County will receive 52%, the City will gain approximately $40,000.00 while the Town stands to lose $120,000.00, which will mean, if our budget remains constant, there will be an increase in taxes. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter dated June 3, 1998 to the Town Board from Gary and Sandy Brown, of Highland Rd. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter expressed opposition to the proposed Grass and Weed Control Law. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter dated June 8, 1998 to the Town Board from Flora Gibson. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in reference to the unsightly back yard conditions of a business, adjacent to her property. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, -to receive and file a letter dated June 10, 1998 to Attorney James Baranello from Harvey Kaufman of the J.M. Murray Center. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was in reference to the proposed Commons Ave. Extension. Attorney Folmer reported: Grass and Weed Control Law: At the Blodgett Mills Meeting, Attorney Folmer had informed residents to write him with thoughts they wanted considered pertaining to this Law. He received and distributed copies of two letters received, from Sandy Panzanella and Sasha Hafner. He asked the Board to review these letters and the issue, and be prepared to direct him, how to proceed by the next meeting. Craft Violation: Nothing new to report on the serving of Mr. Craft's warrant. Councilman O'Donnell has agreed to make an inquiry concerning this. Zoning Violation, Lynn Downes: He has been notified by Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber, that he has more vehicles stored on his Route 11 property than allowed. Bruce has reported that Mr. Downes operates a taxi service and removes the vehicles after a complaint is made, then brings them right back. Bruce is requesting a code enforcement procedure for compliance. Zoning complaint, Ridge Rd.: Attorney Folmer apprised the Board if they receive a complaint concerning Emory Knight's property, part of it is a non -conforming use. It is unregulated because it existed prior to enacting of the zoning law, but is not expandable. BAN's for Improvement Projects: Will close first BAN Project next Thursday at the bank, and the other in July. Property West of 281: Have completed the purchase and will have it recorded. Bell Drive Turn -Around: Agreements and Property Transfers were accomplished last week with Mrs. Tarbell. Councilman Rocco asked about paperwork missing for the deferred compensation plan. It was stated the temporary bookkeeper, Carl Kimberly, was waiting for the return of the regular Town Bookkeeper before proceeding, which is expected at the end of this month. Attorney Folmer and Supervisor Thorpe had agreed this could wait until then. JUNE 17, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 25-1 RESOLUTION #112 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PROCEED, AS REQUIRED, TO COMMENCE ZONING VIOLATION OF LYNN DOWNES AT 2947 ROUTE 11 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, CEO Bruce Weber, has previously notified Lynn Downes, of 2947 Route 11, of code violations on his property, and has requested Town Board action relating to this, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to proceed, as required, with the necessary action for compliance, in accordance with the Town Zoning Law. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a memorandum dated June 11, 1998 from County Legislator, Sandra Price, Chairperson -Finance & Administration Committee to the Town Board. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The memorandum was a copy of the Sales Tax Distribution Proposal. Councilman O'Donnell expressed appreciation to Supervisor Thorpe for his efforts done to accomplish the Sales Tax issue. Supervisor Thorpe stated he worked with Hal Ferguson on this compromise. It is a five year proposal, with a two year escape clause. If anyone is going to object, they need to do so by the end of the third year. Further discussion was held concerning this. RESOLUTION #113 AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF PETTY CASH FUND OF $200 00 FOR TOWN ATTORNEY Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has submitted a request for an establishment of a petty cash fund for the purpose of deed and/or easement filing fees, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby authorize establishment of a petty cash fund in the amount of $200.00, for the Town Attorney. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to recess the Regular Meeting and convene to an Executive Session to discuss property acquisition and 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 Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was reported. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. / Resp ctful?Parke mi ted, Pauline H. CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville