HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1998SEPTEMBER 2, 1998
7:00 P.M.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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