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PUBLIC HEARING
ROUTE 13 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1999
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New
York, permitting the construction of the NYS Route 13 'dater
Improvement Project.
Members present:
Absent:
Super -visor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa.
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Councilman, John Pilato
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway
Supt, Carl Bush; Deputy Town Clerk, Karen Snyder; Joe Flint and
Gene Cilento from the NYS DOT; Nick Pauldine, 3746 Route 201 and
Flews Reporter, Angela Leddy.
Prior to calling the Public Hearing to order, Supervisor
Thorpe presented a commemorative plate to Pauline Parker, Town
Clerk. The plate expressed the Board's appreciation for Paulines
many years of service, loyalty and dedication to the Town.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as published,
posted and filed.
Supervisor Thorpe explained the water line on Route 13 is
running under the pavement and poses serious problems if a break
in the water line should occur. This Water Improvement Project is
to correct a deficiency that occurred due to the widening of
Route 13 after the water lines were laid.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in
attendance.
No questions or comments were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Testa, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:05 p.m.
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APRIL 21, 1999
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 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; Deputy Town Clerk, Karen Snyder; Joe Flint and
Gene Cilento from the NYS DOT; Nick Pauldine, 3746 Route 281 and
News Reporter, Angela Leddy.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order following a
Public Hearing for the NYS Route 13 Water Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION #79 ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR APPROVING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NYS ROUTE 13 WATER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 1999 SUBJECT TO
PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, in the
County of Cortland, New York (herein called "Town Board" and
"Town " respectively), has heretofore duly caused the
preparation of a general, map, plan and report for the
construction of water improvements along Route 13 in the Town,
consisting of the installation of approximately 1600 feet of 6
inch watermain, the replacement of 20 existing water service in
accordance with said plans now on file in the Office of the Town
Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville (the "dater Improvement"),
including buildings, land or rights in land, original
furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required
therefore, and all ancillary work thereto, at the estimated
maximum cost of $200,000, all within the unincorporated area of
the Town outside of any villages, which area has been determined
to be the benefited. area (herein referred to as the "Benefited
Area"), pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, in accordance
with such map, plan and report; that an Order was adopted on
March 17, 1999, reciting a description of the proposed water
improvements, the bound of the benefited area, the maximum amount
proposed to be expended therefore, the proposed method of
apportioning the costs of such improvement, the proposed method
of financing, the fact that a map, plan and report describing the
same are on file in the town Clerk's office for public
inspection, and specifying the time and place of a Public Hearing
to hear all persons interested in the subject therefore
concerning the same; that copies of such hearing has been duly
held on April 21, 1999, at the time and place specified;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, and determined that (a) the Notice of Hearing was
published and posted as required by Law and is otherwise
sufficient, (b) all the property in the proposed Benefited Area
is benefited by the Water Improvement and all the proposed
Benefited Area, and (c) it is in the public interest to construct
the Water Improvement, within the Benefited Area, at the
estimated maximum cost of $200,000; and further
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RESOLVED, and determined the construction of the Water
Improvement within the Benefited Area is hereby approved, as
hereinabove described, and authorizing such facilities to be
constructed within the Benefited Area, DESIGNATING the Benefited
Area in the Town, and DESCRIBING the Benefited Area; and further
RESOLVED, that the maximum amount proposed to be expended for
said improvements is $200,000 which is planned to be financed by
the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the leer and
collection of special assessments from the several lots and shall
determine to be especially benefited by such Water Improvement,
so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the
amount of benefit which such Water Improvement shall confer upon
the same, to pay the costs of principal of and interest on said
bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and
STATING, the $200,000 estimated expense of such Water Improvement
does not exceed one -tenth of one per centum of the full valuation
of the taxable real property in the area of the Town outside of
villages, and the permission of the Comptroller of the State of
New Fork is therefore not required in order to finance the cost
of said Water Improvement, in the Town, as herein described; and
STATING, that this resolution is subject to permissive
referendum.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to approve the Town Board Minutes of March 3, 1999 as
written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to receive and file Planning Board Minutes of February
23, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #80 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
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Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and
shall be paid as follows:
General
Fund
A
Vouchers #165 -
164
$11,775.49
General
Fund
B
32 -
36
$ 1,075.43
Highway
Fund
DA
11
- 25
$30,371.54
Highway
Fund
DB
163
- 177
$11,619.69
Water Fund
79
- 91
$ 8,626.29
Sewer Fund
46
- 53
$ 602.81
Capital
Projects
9
- 13
$ 3,597.64
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Gene
Cilento and Joe Flint of the NYS DOT.
Mr. Flint introduced himself as overseeing the NYS Route 281
Improvement Project, along with Gene Cilento as project manager,
Todd Humphrey and Bill O'Hearn as the consulting engineers from
Barten and Loguidici.
Mr. Flint explained the NYS Route 281 Improvement Project
will involve four -miles from NYS Route 13/NYS Route 281
intersections in Cortlandville, going north to the I-81 on and
off ramp. Mr. Flint introduced Gene Cilento to speak on the
project background and asked the Board Members to give their
input and concerns to form an objective to guide the project and
formulate alternatives. There will be several phases to this
project and due to the amount of evaluations needed to complete
it will be two to three years before the project will actually
begin.
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Gene Cilento from NYS DOT summarized the problem areas of
the Route 281 corridor. He identified problems such as traffic
patterns, driveways, lack of sidewalks, drainage, and safety both
pedestrian and vehicles and outlined project objectives as
displayed with aerial photographs and a outlined graph.
The capacity of Route 281 needs to be improved to better
accommodate existing and future levels of traffic volume. A
major concern is the need for safety improvements at the
following locations to correct deficiencies and to reduce the
accident potential. These locations are the unsignalized
intersections of Luker Rd.; Kinney Gulf Rd.; and Fisher Ave.
Signalized intersections are Route 13; McLean Rd.; Route 222;
Tops Plaza; and the I-81 Access Rd. Linear Segments are Route 13
to McLean Rd.; Luker Rd; and Luker Rd. to Route 222. The project
area needs better access control to reduce the number of conflict
points for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. There is a
need for better, safer bicyclist and pedestrian access throughout
the corridor. The pavement and shoulders are in need of
significant corrective treatment, the existing NYS&W railroad
crossing needs a more durable surface, and improved safety
features. Also an adjustment to the roadway profile is needed to
correct non-standard sight distance on a vertical curve near
Fisher Ave. Finally Mr. Cilento indicated there is a need for
adequate drainage systems along the Route 281 corridor.
Mr. Cilento discussed the Route 281 improvement project
objectives which the DOT and engineering firm have addressed.
Reducing the number of serge accidents and the total number of
accidents at identified locations. Reducing the number of
conflict points and the number of commercial driveways in the
highly developed areas, provide bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations, restore the pavement to a condition for a minimum
15 year service life, provide a positive drainage system.
The Board voiced concerns to Mr. Flint with non -traffic
signals at Commons Ave./Route 261 and Luker Rd./Route 281.
Adding the Town currently is rectifying a drainage situation
within the Bell Dr. area. With the proposed project of providing
adequate drainage the Board voiced that they would not like to
see their drainage situation compromised.
Board Members thanked Mr. Flint, Mr. Cilento and Barten &
Loguidici Engineering firm for coming and asking the Board to
participate, agreeing that the Route 281 corridor is an issue
that needs to be addressed and soon.
Monthly reports for the month of March, 1999 for the
Supervisor and the Justice are on the table for review and filed
in -the Town Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION #81 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF KAREN Q. SNYDER
AS DEPLFIY TOWN CLERK EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1999
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the notice of resignation of Karen Q. Snyder as
Deputy Town Clerk, is hereby accepted, to be effective May 1,
1999, and shall be received and filed.
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RESOLUTION #82 APPOINT KAREN,SNYDER TOWN REGISTRAR
EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1999
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a vacancy shall recur as Town Registrar, due to the
retirement of Pauline H. Parker, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Karen Q.
Snyder, 799 Pheasant Run, Cortland, NY, as Town Registrar,
effective May 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999.
RESOLUTION #83 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE FOR KAREN Q.
SNYDER EFFECTIVE MAY 1_ 1999
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Pauline H. Parker, Town Clerk has submitted notification
of her retirement effective May 1, 1999.
WHEREAS, Karen Q. Snyder has been appointed Town Clerk effective
May 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the salary
increase for Karen Q. Snyder to 11,250.01, effective May 1, 1999.
RESOLUTION #84 APPOINT PAMELA McLEAN DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
EFFECTIVE MAY 1. 1999
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a vacancy for a Deputy Town Clerk has occurred due to
the resignation of Karen Q. Snyder, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby appoint Pamela McLean
of 2481 Route 41, McGraw, NY, as Deputy Town Clerk, effective May
1, 1999.
RESOLUTION #65 REAPPOINT LOUIS D. CLOSSON TO THE
BOARD ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby reappoint Louis D.
Closson, 3076 West River Road, Cortland, NY, to the Cortlandville
Board of Assessment Review for a four year term commencing April
21, 1999 and expiring September 30, 2003.
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RESOLUTION #86 AUTHORIZE RETURN OF PERSONAL SECURITY
CHECK TO WEATHERVANE ASSOCIATES
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
NOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a. personal security check was received from Weathervane
Associates for the 500 foot road extension to Westvale Drive, and
WHEREAS, as per Resolution #186 of 1997, the Westvale Drive 500
foot road was dedicated, and
WHEREAS, the Highway Sup't approved the return of said check,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the return
of Weathervane Associates personal security check, in the amount
of $3,000.00.
RESOLUTION #87 AUTHORIEE THE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE OF THE NOTING MACHINE AND MEETING ROOM
TO CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD
ELECTION ON MAY 1L 1999
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
;VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Cortland
City School District the use of the town voting machine and
meeting room to conduct their annual School Board Elections on
May 18, 1999 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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RESOLUTION #88 APPROVE PLUMBERS APPLICATION OF •EUK-E-
�� S P;£-ES FOR WATER AND SEWER CONNECTIONS
WITHIN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
;VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an application was submitted by Luke Searles of Luke
Searles Plumbing Inc., Preble, MY, for approval to install water
and sewer services in the Town, and
WHEREAS, such application included references and previous
experience, as required, and has been reviewed and recommended
for approval by Water & Sewer Sup't, Carl Bush, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the application submitted by Luke Searles is
hereby approved, and his name shall be added to the approved
Plumbers List of the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #89 REFER CODE VIOLATION OF BARRY DUNNING OF
ABDALLAH AVENUE, TO TOWN ATTORNEY
FOR REVIEW AND PROCEED AS REQUIRED
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the code violation of property owned by Barry
Dunning at 3691 Abdallah Avenue, Cortland, NY is hereby referred
to the Town Attorney for review and the Town Attorney is directed
to proceed with compliance, as required.
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Councilman O'Donnell apprised the Board that news reporter
Angela Leddy from the Cortland Standard will be placing a notice
in the paper for the next Town Board Meeting to be held at the
Community Center in McGraw on May 5th at 7:00 p.m. He will
compose a letter of invitation to the McGraw Village Board
members and have signs posted in the Village announcing the
meeting.
Supervisor Thorpe reminded the Board of the retirement
dinner for Pauline Parker, Town Clerk to be held at the Cortland
Elks Club on May 8, 1999 at 5:00 p.m.
Mrs. Parker expressed her appreciation for the retirement
dinner being planned and the commemorative plate she received
from the Board at the beginning of the meeting.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Rocco, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6.30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Q. Snyder for
Pauline H. Parker CMC
Town C 1 e rk
Town of Cortlandville