HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1999MAY 5, 1999
7:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville was held at the Community Building in the Village
of McGraw, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe Presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway
Sup't, Carl Bush; County Legislator, David Plew; Village Trustee,
Jay Cobb; Kevin Whitney, Jack Harvey, Gerrick Henry from the
Cortlandville Fire Dept, Village Clerk, Susan McNeill; Village
Recreation Chairman, Dan Bilodeau; Village Resident, Carl
Kimberly; Town Resident, Katie Rocco; a representative from the
SPCA; and News Reporter, Angela Leddy.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order, commented and
welcomed a larger than usual audience.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Rocco, to approve the Town Board Minutes of March 17, 1999 as
written. All voting aye., the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Pilato, to receive and file the Planning Board Minutes of March
30, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
Testa, to receive and file the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of
March 30, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #90 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
MAY
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 #185 -
211
$10,575.31
General Fund
B
37
- 42
$ 4,768.13
Highway Fund
DA
26
- 29
$ 3,350.93
Highway Fund
DB
178
- 193
$14,313.27
Water Fund
92
- 102
$17,969.31
Sewer Fund
54
- 56
$15,593.52
Capital Projects
14
- 17
$ 761.77
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in
attendance.
Carl Kimberly, a board member with the McGraw Lamont Free
Library, reviewed the names of the Library Board members.
Mr. Kimberly explained, under the director, Julie Widger
there are now fifty youth programs and fifteen adult programs
with a circulation of 11,000. He outlined the new programs and
stated they have been working towards and have accomplished
having town residents as board members to the library.
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Mr. Kimberly expressed appreciation to the Board for the
monetary support of the library and stated it is being spent for
the community.
A discussion was held concerning the library's computer --
being on-line and its use.
Privilege of the floor was given to Cortland.*ille Fire
Chief, Kevin Whitney.
Mr. Whitney distributed an outline to the Board on the Knox
Box System. This system would allow the Fire Department easier
emergency access to a business.
He explained the box attaches to a building, either by being
flush or mounted on the outside. The Knox Box contains keys and
any necessary plans or information pertinent for that business.
The Fire Department holds one key locked in a box placed inside
their fire trucks for all Knox Boxes installed within the
Cortlandville area. A tone released from the 911 would allow
that key to open the Knox Box.
Mr. Whitney demonstrated how the box operates and gave
examples how this system would save time and lives. It would
eliminate key liability and would prevent forcible entry.
This system is in Palace in Ithaca, Dryden, Groton, Homer and
throughout the country. The goal of the Fire Department is to
have the Town pass an ordinance for all newly constructed
commercial buildings to have a Knox Box installed and for
existing commercial buildings to have this system in place within
approximately a. year. The cost for each Knox Box is $200.
This system is in the exploratory stage in this area. Town
Attorney John Folmer recommended Mr. Whitney attend this evenings
meeting to introduce the Knox Box system.
Attorney Folmer stated the law can be amended for buildings
in the future. He will need to review the possibility of
installing a provision in the law to allow time for existing
businesses to comply.
A discussion was held concerning other possibilities, as in
a knox pad lock for chains across access roads and a master key
for apartment buildings.
Privilege of the floor was given to Dan Bilodeau, Chairman
of the McGraw Recreation Committee.
Mr. Bilodeau introduced Rick Williams, a physical education
teacher at McGraw High School,
He stated the recreation
a pool table, ping pang table
school program which also has
the program this year. They
Bennett Street Field and the
this summer.
as the new park director.
department have recently purchased
for the new teen recreation after
music. They are hoping to expand
have one field finished at the
softball field should be finished
Mr. Bilodeau thanked Highway Supt, Carl Bush, for keeping
them informed of what the Town is doing and for being very
helpful. He expressed appreciation to the Board for the park's
funding.
Mr. Bilodeau stated the Recreation Committee meets on the
First Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m. for the
month of June, July and August, and invited the Town Board
members to attend.
Councilman O'Donnell stated that both the Library and
Recreation Department are well organized community programs and
the Board is glad to contribute.
Carl Kimberly commended the Board for coming to the Village
of McGraw and hopes the Hoard will continue to come to the
community regularly.
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Councilman O'Donnell recognized the new Town Clerk, Karen
Snyder. Mrs. Snyder has been a deputy Town Clerk for the past
twelve years and has worked for David Briggs in the Assessor's
Office along with Pauline Parker, Town Clerk. Firs. Snyder's
replacement as a Deputy Town clerk is McGraw resident, Pam
McLean.
Monthly reports for the month of April 1999 for the Tax
Collector and SPCA are on the table for review and filed in the
Town Clerk's office.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to receive and file a memorandum dated March 29, 1999
from the NYS DOT. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The memorandum was in reference to pavement marking changes
on Route 222 in the vicinity of Hedgemoor Dr., Westvale Dr.,
Katie Lane and Lyncort Dr. in the Town. The changes will be
handled by the hPZS DOT.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to receive and file the certificate of attendance to
the Board of Assessment Review Training for Greg Robinson. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
This certificate of training is a requirement and authorizes
Greg Robinson to participate with Grievance Day which is held
once a year.
Town Clerk, Karen Snyder stated to those in attendance of
the resolution passed at the Town Board Meeting of March 17th,
relocating the Village of McGraw's polling place from the McGraw
High School to the McGraw Community Building.
This is a move many of the Village residents had requested.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to receive and file notification dated April 28, 1999
of McGraw's amendment to their Local Law #1 of 1998. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
The Village of McGraw amended Local Law #1 of 1998 by
passing Local Law #1 of. 1999, amending the Critical Environment
Area Designation.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Route 13 Water Improvement Bonding:
Notice of publication of resolution took place on April 19,
1999. There is a 30 day waiting period for permissive referendum
that will expire in the middle of May. The Board will be able to
adopt the bonding resolution at the first board meeting in June,
which will be held in Blodgett Mills. After the adoption of the
Bonding Resolution there is a 20 day waiting period. The funds
will be available by the first of July. Attorney Folmer has
advised Town Engineer, Hayne Smith of the time frame and this is
acceptable with his plans for the project.
Litigation of Local Law #2, rezoning of the Suit -Kate Property:
This case was assigned to Judge Rumsey. Attorney Folmer
notified the attorneys involved with the litigation that at one
time Judge Rumsey was Cortlandville's Town Attorney and felt he
could render an impartial judgment. The plaintiffs were the only
ones with objections. Administrative Judge Rose reassigned the
case to Chenango County Judge, Kevin Dowd and has been adjourned
to an undetermined date. Town Attorney Folmer and Suit -Rate's
Attorney will file the responding papers by May 7, 1999, the
original hearing date.
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These papers will consist of affidavits on behalf of the
Town and Planning Boa.rd's, himself, a memorandum of lava, an
abundant amount of exhibits on behalf of the Town, which reflects
the necessary certified documentation of the Town's meeting's
from November 1998 to the adoption of the final resolution on
March 3, 1999. Town Attorney Folmer is unsure when a
determination will be rendered after the arguments are heard.
Railroad
Right of Way:
Mr.
Folmer has prepared a. new deed of
conveyance of the
Railroad
Right of Way for property where the
new Bennett Street
is being
built with the consent of the owner.
The deed has gone
to the Railroad and when -returned the agreed
sum of $5,000 will
be paid
for the property.
NYSDEC:
CEO Bruce Weber gave Mr. Folmer a revision of the DEC
regulations concerning updating Storm seater Control and
Prevention Spill -off. This will need to be incorporated into our
Toren Code book through General Codes. Mr. Folmer will send this
request and the Knox Box System request to General Codes.
According to CEO Bruce Weber there is no time limit. Mr. Folmer
will try to accomplish this in a reasonable time.
Lamont Free Library:
He commented on the efficiency of the director of the Lamont
Library and their resources being wide spread. He discussed an
example of how helpful the Lamont Library was with investigating
a book for Mr. Folmer, as he has been unable to find himself.
Mrs. Widger located the book and had it to Mr. Folmer within ten
days.
Town Attorney Folmer expressed his pleasure with the
appointment of Karen Snyder as Cortlanville's Town Clerk. He
thanked her for her assistance over the last twelve years and
looks forward to working with her in the future.
RESOLUTION #91 REFER CODE VIOLATION OF DAPHINE TALBOT
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2352 ROUTE 41
TO TOWN ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW AND
PROCEED AS REQUIRED
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the code violation of Daphine Talbot for property
located at 2352 Route 41, Cortland, NY, is hereby referred to the
Town Attorney for review and direct him to proceed with
compliance, as required.
RESOLUTION #92 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION FOR
ECONOMY PAVING CO., INC. TO TOWN AND COUNTY
PLAIMING BOARDS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa.
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted
by Karl H. Wendt, for property owned by Economy Paving Co., Inc.,
for property located on Route 13, shall be referred to the Town
and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations.
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RESOLUTION #93 REFER AQUIFER PERMIT APPLICATION OF
MICHAEL ARNOLD FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY EARL
AND HELEN HART TO TOWN AND COUNTY
PLANNING BOARDS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Special Permit Application submitted
by Michael Arnold for property owned by Earl and Helen Hart, 375
UYS Route 13, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning
Boards for their review and recommendations.
RESOLUTION #94 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH NYS DOT TO ADJUST
EXISTING WATER VALVE COVERS AND SANITARY
SEWER MANHOLE COVERS ON NYS ROUTE 13
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the NYS DOT will be reconstructing NYS Route 13, from
South Cortland Virgil Road to the Cortland City line in the Town
of Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS, a request was made by the NYS DOT for authorization to
adjust approximately 36 existing water valve covers and 25
sanitary sewer manhole covers to meet the final grade of the
road, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the
agreement with the NYS DOT for the State"s adjustment of 36
existing water valve covers and 25 sanitary sewer manhole covers.
RESOLUTION #95 AUTHORIZE BUILDING PERMIT FEE WAIVED
FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY SPCA FOR AN
ADDITION OF A STORAGE FACILITY
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a request was received from the Cortland County SPCA to
waive all Building Permit fees for the addition of a storage
facility to the grounds of the SPCA located at 879 McLean Road,
Cortland, NY, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, as a matter of policy for non-profit
organizations, the Board does hereby authorize the request.
A discussion was held concerning John Bishop, of 1217 Bell
Drive, request for a refund an his sewer charges since January
1,1999 and the reasons it is necessary to connect to the Town
sewer when it becomes available.
Attorney Folmer indicated he would like time to review the
issue. He read from the Town Code book. It states all
properties are to connect to the sewer line within 90 days of
written notification.
Attorney Folmer explained the difference between connecting
to the Town water system and the Town sewer system.
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RESOLUTION #96 TABLE REQUEST FROM JOHN BISHOP OF 1217
BELL DR, REGARDING SEWED? CHARGES
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
;DOTES: ALL NZE ADOPTED
VffiEREAS, a request was received from Jahn Bishop, 1217 Ball
Drive, to refund his sewer charges effective of January 1, 1999,
and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has requested additional time to
review this request., therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table the request of
John Bishop to refund surer charges dating back to January 1,
1999.
Councilman Testa reminded those in attendance of the
retirement dinner being planned for retired Town Clerk, Pauline
Parker which will be held on May S, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. at the
Cortland Elks. Tickets where still available.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman
O'Donnell, to adjourn the regular meeting. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
,aren Q. Snyder
Torun Clerk
Town of Cortlandville