HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-1994Wednesday, December 21, 1994 5:00 P.M.
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 Raymond Thorpe
presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Town Typist, Edna
Puzo; and Newsreporter, Lisa Hutcherson.
Supervisor Raymond Thorpe called the Meeting to
order at 5:00 p.m.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to approve as written, the Town Board
Minutes of September 21, 1994, October 05, 1994, October
19, 1994 and November 02, 1994. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Planning
Board Minutes of October 25, 1994 and November 29, 1994.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #197 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
DECEMBER
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
vouchers #483
- 518
$ 40,607.78
General fund B
97
- 104
$ 11,351.16
Highway Fund
450
- 473
$144,044.57
Water Fund
290
- 300
$ 4,541.66
Sewer Fund
147
- 152
$ 546.45
Privilege of the floor was granted to Councilman
Edwin O'Donnell. He distributed copies of a letter he
wrote to Terry Haines and John Brown, who reside on the
Loope Road. The letter was to inform them of the meeting
recently held relating to concerns with the railroad
crossings on Loope Road.
He apprised Town Board members that he and Highway
Supt., Carl Bush met with representatives of Cortland
County, NYS DOT and the Railroad to discuss the
concerns.
The Railroad has agreed to temporarily widen the
south end area with cold patch to make the tracks more
passable and easier for winter plowing.
The County will draft new plans to improve the
intersection where Loope Road and Kellogg Road meet.
A discussion was held concerning the problems of
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the area. It was mentioned that it was the intent of
the Town Board to make application for review concerning
the north end closing.
Federal Funding could be available to upgrade the
rail road crossings in the future.
Supervisor Thorpe reported that he and Carl Bush
recently attended a meeting with involved County
Departments, fireman, ambulance and those involved
concerning the house numbering system used by 911 for
emergency situations. The County Legislature adopted
this program several years ago.
Recently an emergency situation occurred on Lamont
Circle whereby the ambulance could not locate the
caller. Because of this, Mr. Harry Chapin has written a
letter stating his concerns of the house numbering
system in the Lamont Circle area.
The 911 system is based on a grid system. Streets
running parallel will have the same number. When a call
is received by 911, the telephone number where the call
comes from also appears at 911 to assist in identifying
the emergency location. Many residents of the Lamont
Circle area are still using the two digit house numbers,
which were changed to three digits several years ago.
Supervisor Thorpe stated that Public Safety is the
most important factor. He stressed the importance of
town residents knowing and using the correct 911 number
at their residence.
A discussion of the 911 program was held.
RESOLUTION #198 AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PORT WATSON
STREET BRIDGE IN THE TOWN
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush recommends
that 4 street lights be placed on the south side of
Port Watson bridge and extend to ETL Testing Labs,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, Carl Bush is hereby authorized to
to draft the necessary paperwork to request Niagara
Mohawk to install 4 street lights on the South side of
the Port Watson Street bridge and extend to ETL Testing
Labs in the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #199 ESTABLISH DECEMBER 28, 1994 AS CUT
OFF DATE FOR SUBMITTING VOUCHERS FOR
PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR OF 1994
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, December 28, 1994 shall be the last day
for department heads to submit vouchers for payment from
the 1994 budget, to allow the bookkeeper the necessary
time to finalize the accounts for the year.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Letters have been sent to residents in the
Polkville area regarding the truck idling problem in the
truck stop areas.
No response has been received.
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RESOLUTION #200 AUTHORIZE MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO USE TOWNS VOTING MACHINE
FOR A SCHEDULED SPECIAL VOTE ON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 1995
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that McGraw Central School District is
hereby authorized to use the Towns voting machines for a
scheduled special vote on Wednesday, January 11, 1995.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised Town Board members of an
error that occurred when water meters were read the last
quarter. The reading showed 30,000 gallons had been
used, when it should have been 3,000. Reading of meters
now has confirmed that an error occurred.
The normal procedure would have the credit remain
on the books until used. The customer requested that
they be issued a refund, being holiday time.
Supervisor Thorpe advised the Water and Sewer Dept.
to refund the over billed payment in the amount of
$110.26, and this has been done.
RESOLUTION #201 APPROVE WATER AND SEWER PLUMBERS
APPLICATION FOR HARRIS A. DAYTON
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Harris A.
Dayton, 30 Johnson St., Box 67, Freeville, NY, for
approval to install water and sewer services in the
Town, and
WHEREAS, such application included references and
previous experience, as required, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the application is hereby approved,
subject to review and approval by Water and Sewer
Superintendent, Carl Bush.
Supervisor Thorpe announced that the organizational
meeting for 1995 will be held on Wednesday, January 04,
1995 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cortlandville Town Hall, 3577
Terrace Road, Cortland, New York.
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 5:35 p.m.
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Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville