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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1998SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 7:00 P.M. 28-1_ TOWN BOARD MEETING 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: Others present were: Reporter, Angela Leddy. Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Pauline Parker Highway Supt, Carl Bush and News Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve the Town Board Minutes of July 15, 1998, as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of July 28, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of July 28, 1998. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #146 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #377 - 402 $12,515.17 General Fund B 114 - 124 $17,350.20 Highway Fund DB 334 - 362 $11,718.78 Water Fund 230 - 239 $ 9,277.94 Sewer Fund 140 - 144 $ 528.18 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Councilman O'Donnell reported on the Village of McGraw meeting he attended regarding the Bennett St. Bridge. Mayor Fitch approached Assemblyman Martin Luster asking for financial assistance with this program. He has reviewed this request and advised that he will attempt to get $100,000 for them. Mayor Fitch is requesting the Town and all involved agencies to send a letter of support. RESOLUTION #147 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF THE BENNETT STREET BRIDGE PROJECT Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to send a letter of support, on behalf of the Village Board of McGraw, to Assemblyman Martin Luster to request additional funding for the Village of McGraw Bennett Street Bridge Project. Councilman O'Donnell reported that the bridge project is continuing on schedule. The bids for the bridge will go out around October 1, 1998, and will done by the County. 282 ; . SEPTEMBER 02, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Our Town Highway Supt. has accomplished the preliminary work for the road this year. It was agreed by everyone, that he will continue, and be responsible for the road portion of the project. Also, he agreed to be responsible for submitting all of the required paperwork, associated with the road portion, and to accommodate the grant requirements. A copy of the proposed estimated costs of the road portion, for both the Town and Village, was distributed for review. An estimated completion date for the project is October of 1999. Councilman Rocco reported that 15 to 20 Town employees have chosen to participate in the 457-B Retirement Plan. He has met with representatives of the NYS Retirement Program. They come to Syracuse every two weeks. He has discussed our current plan and has inquired how to improve our benefits to our employees. As a result of these discussions he has also met with the management of the local Cortland Federal Credit Union. he explained their program. A discussion was held whereby it was agreed to provide this information to the Town Attorney for review, and report his findings to the Board. No action was taken. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a report from Town Historian, Alice Blatchley. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter dated August 26, 1998 from Mr. & Mrs. James Clark of 1994 East River Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The letter was a positive response to the Town's newsletter. The Monthly Report of the Town Clerk for the month of August 1998 is on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. RESOLUTION #148 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE FOR FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 1998 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the NYS Dept. of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 2 of 1998, to be effective on August 12, 1998, which provided for Codification of Local Laws, Ordinances and Certain Resolutions of the Town. RESOLUTION #149 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE FOR FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 1998 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the NYS Dept. of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 3 of 1998, to be effective on August 12, 1998, which provided for Regulation of Operation of ATV Vehicles. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file a letter from Cort-Lanes Inc., advising of their intent to renew their liquor license at Cort- Lanes Inc., 928 Route 13, Cortland, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file a letter from 281 Bowl, Inc., advising of their intent to renew their liquor license at 3898 NYS Route 281, Cortland, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried. o nrinrinna VG, 1770 1VW1Y Mut%ily M n11SVlJ rril7rj J Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the information received from the Town of Groton relating to their Local Law No. 4 of 1998, to amend their Land Use and Development Code to regulate sexually oriented business. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, advised the Board of telephone calls she has received from residents regarding the location for voting in the Village of McGraw. They have asked why the polling location has not been changed from the school to the new Community Building. Time is the factor and explained the process. This Town Board will need to consider this and take action to make this change happen. It can be accomplished for next year, but not this year. She has discussed this with the Election Office and also the Village Clerk. The Village is considering this for their elections next March. If we choose to do this, we also need to make arrangements with the Village for storage of the machine at that location. Then we need to take action and notify the County Board of Elections. No action was taken. RESOLUTION #150 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF LDD CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3948 NYS RTE. 281 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, the Aquifer Special Permit application submitted for LDD Corporation, by Kevin J. Kyle, for removal of the existing building and construction of a new 5,000 sq. ft. building located at 3948 NYS Rte. 281, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. RESOLUTION #151 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF CORTLAND WOOD PRODUCTS TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 7, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted for Cortland Wood Products, 150 McLean Road, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations, and further RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Permit application review by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #152 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF BESTWAY ENTERPRISES, INC. TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 7, 1998 AT 7:00 P.M. Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted for Bestway Enterprises Inc., 3877 Luker Road, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations, and further 283 RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Permit application review by the Town Board. 7-84 SEPTEMBER 02, 1998 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #153 REFER ZONING CHANGE REQUEST AND AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF J. RICHARD HARRIS TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR BOTH REQUESTS ON OCTOBER 7 1998 AT 7:00 P.M Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Zoning Change request, and an Aquifer Permit Application, submitted for property owner_ J. Richard Harris, for 14.6 acres of vacant land, road frontage located on Luker Road, shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendation, and further RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. for the Zone Change request review by the Town Board, and further RESOLVED, a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Special Permit Application request review by the Town Board. RESOLUTION #154 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION WITH COUNTY PROGRAM TO PRODUCE TOWN BROCHURES Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, Cortland County Municipal Historians and the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau have developed heritage tourism brochures for the Town of Scott and the Town/Village of Homer to promote tourism in Cortland County, and WHEREAS, information was provided inviting the Town to participate in their program, cost factor and samples included, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize participation in the Tourism Program and request the County Historian to include the Town as part of their grant application, to assist in funding for printing of tourism brochures for the Town, choosing the larger brochure for and estimated cost of $500.00 with 1.5,000 copies. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a personnel problem. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. No action was taken. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Resp ctful._y su muted, auline H. Parker, CMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville