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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1999JULY 07, 1999 7:00 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING 4� The Regular Meeting of the Torun 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 C'nuua_ilman- Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Town Clerk, Karen Snyder Others present were: Town Attorney, Jahn Folmer, Highway Supt, Carl Bush; Water and Sewer Supt, Peter Alteriy Town Residents, Nick Renzi and Carl Staley, Audrey Lewis, member of the Aquifer Protection Alliance Steering Committee. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file Board of Assessment Review Minutes of May 25, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to approve the Town Board Minutes of May 5 and May 19, 1999 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded. by Councilman Testa, to receive and file Planning Board Minutes of April 27 and May 25, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file Zoning Board. of Appeals Minutes of April 27 and May 25, 1999. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 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 #286 - 325 $13,848.25 General Fund B 67 - 82 $14,353.09 Highway Fund DA 41 - 43 $ 2,259.00 Highway Fund DB 257 - 285 $46,606.58 Water Fund. 140 - 156 $ 4,187.56 Sewer Fund 78 - 84 $18,318.76 Capital Projects 26 - 35 $67,136.16 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Nick Renzi. Mr. Renzi had addressed a letter to Supervisor Thorpe with concerns about the water pressure in the Cosmos Hill area. Supervisor Thorpe suggested Mr. Renzi speak with the Town Engineer first but Mr. Renzi asked to speak to the Board in order to be on the record. Nick Renzi, of 1149 water pressure level in the water meters due to water line and elevation Davinci Drive area. Mr. due to he has a pressure Davinci Drive, expressed concern for the the Cosmos Hill area and the safety of high water pressure. He explained the difference running from Cosmos Hill to Renzi is aware of this pressure problem regulator installed at his home. 92 JULY 07, 1999 'TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Water Sup't. Peter Alteri felt this would be better answered by the Town Engineer. Mr. Alteri stated the Board was not notified of this concern earlier, as he felt this was not a Town Board issue and could be handled by the water department, Town Engineer and residents. Mr. Alteri continued to explain in order to correct the amount of pressure coming into a home, a pressure regulator could be purchased from the Town's water and sewer department and installed at the homeowners expense. Another option would be adding a regulator to the main but could inhibit fire fighting capabilities. The line on Cosmos Hill is feed by a booster station system increasing the pressure to get the water up to the residents at the top of Cosmos Hill. This causes very high pressure for the residents living below. The ending result could be the burst of residential water meters. Mr. Rend will be speaking with Town Engineer, Hayne Smith on Friday. Mr. Renzi voiced another concern with the proposed water lines on Raphael Drive. He explained the newly approved sub- division of two lots and two dead end water legs would function better if they were looped together and joined. Right now once a month the Water Department has to come to the area to let the hydrants run for half an hour. He felt at the time the subdivision was approved, the developer should of informed the Board of his intentions for the services and utilities in that area. Attorney Folmer stated that at the time the Planning Board approved the original subdivision of the Renaissance Area, the developer did include plans for the location of utilities. Attorney Folmer explained the litigation before Judge Dowd on July 21, 1999 is to determine the validity of the Planning Board's approval of the newly approved subdivision and determine the laying of a water line. A discussion was held concerning Dr. Ambrose's responsibility for installing water and sewer lines in the Renaissance development. Mr. Renzi will be speaking with Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, regarding this issue on Friday also. Councilman O'Donnell introduced Audrey Lewis, member of the Aquifer Protection Alliance Steering Committee. He apprised the Board of what the committee is trying to accomplish. First is to inform the Board of the study which has been done on the feasibility of intermunicipal cooperative drinking water activities. Second, to allow the municipal department heads to investigate the possibility of intermunicipal cooperation between the town, the Village of Homer and the City of Cortland. Councilman O'Donnell informed the Board of a few members on the committee including Audrey Lewis, Robert Buerkle from Cortlandville's Planning Board, and Carl Kimberly from the Village of McGraw, and himself. Audrey Lewis referred to consolidation of water supplies, possibilities of cost saving measures, productivity, and opening lines of communication within municipal water departments. Councilman O'Donnell spoke with the dater and Sewer Department heads, Carl Bush and Peter Alteri. They have agreed to investigate the possibilities of cooperation. Supervisor Thorpe brought to the attention of those in attendance, municipal water cooperation has been brought up before with no results in the past. The study presented shows concrete suggestions of the proposal. Supervisor Thorpe expressed concern for this becoming a bureaucratic organization. Councilman O'Donnell distributed a summary of an evaluation to the Board to complete for the next committee meeting and thanked Highway Sup't. Carl Bush, for his completed summary. 93 JULY 07, 1999 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 He stated Carl Kimberly has written a resolution concerning the Steering Committee's report and asked Attorney Folmer for his input. Attorney Folmer stated the resolution presented was well written. It is appropriate for the Board to pass a resolution endorsing the concept of intermunicipal cooperation. He expressed concerns with the eventual direction of this program and what may occur in the future. Adding the Town of Cortlandville is in full charge of their water and sewer operation. As a town taxpayer Mr. Folmer would not like to see intermunicipal cooperation taking control of organized and well established water departments such as Cortlandville's. A discussion was held concerning the advantages and obstacles of intermunicipal cooperation and the possible cost of doing a study. Councilman O'Donnell stated further intermunicipal cooperation will not transpire without approval by this Board. Attorney Folmer read the proposed resolution aloud. RESOLTTTION #125 SUPPORT AND ENDORSE A REPORT TITLED FEASIBILITY OF INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE DRINKING WATER ACTIVITIES AND FORWARD TO THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa MOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a special report titled Feasibility of Intermunicipal Cooperative Drinking Water Activities, dated May 1999 was received from the Cortland Aquifer Protection Alliance Steering Committee, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board -of Cortlandville does hereby support and endorse the concept of intermunicipal cooperation among other Cortland County water operations, and further RESOLVED, authorize forwarding the report on Feasibility of Intermuni.cipal Cooperative Drinking Water Activities to the Town Planning Board for their review and recommendations, requesting a reply within six months. The June 1999 monthly report for the Town Clerk is on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board of a thank you note received from retired Town Clerk, Pauline Parker, thanking the Board for the commemorative plate presenter) to her at the April 28th Board meeting and for her retirement dinner May 8, 1999. He also spoke of Angela Leddy, news reporter from the Cortland Standard, winning an award for an essay contest and that they are very proud of her. Attorney Folmer reported: DeMarci violation: Attorney Folmer reminded the Board this violation had been tabled from the previous meeting with the understanding it has been taken care of. He questioned if this has happened. Water Sup't. Peter Alteri, stated he would investigate and report back to Attorney Folmer. Sterling Park Read. Dedication: Mr. Folmer has received a bank draft in response to the Town's bonding request and a proposed deed for Sterling Park. The Town is not ready to accept the road due to the curb cut not being approved by the NYS DOT. When this is completed, the road will be accepted. Renaissance dater Line Litigation: This will be before Judge Dowd on July 21, 1999. 11 JULY 07, 1999 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Suit -Rote Re -Zone Litigation: There has been no information on the decision from Judge Dowd. Attorney Folmer dues not know if the length of delay is related to the eventual outcome. BAN Renewal: This was accomplished on July 2, 1999 for another year. Attorney Folmer expects within a year to be able to combine the remaining obligations into one lame bond as was done two years ago. RESOLUTION # 26 ACCEPT 1999 TAX COLLECTOR' S SUMMARY Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocca VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the 1999 Tax Collector's Annual Summary is hereby accepted and shall be received and filed. RESOLUTION #127 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR AND DEPUTY SUPERVISOR TO RESEARCH OPTIONS FOR THE CORTLANDVILLE FIRE STATION BUILDING ON NYS ROUTE 281 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Fire District has constructed a new station located on NYS Route 18, and WHEREAS, the Cortlandville Fire District will be vacating the current building located on HYS Route 281 which is owned by the Town of Cortlandville, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor and the Deputy Supervisor to research options available for the property the Town owns located on NYS Route 281. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the County Planning Board recommendations for the Zone Change Request of Carl Staley. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #128 SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY CARL STALEY ON JULY 21 1999 AT 5.00 P.M. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for July 21, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. for a Zone Change request submitted by Carl Staley, for property located at 3876 Route 11, tax map #87.00-02- 05.000. Councilman Rocca reminded the Board of the name change of the First National Bank to Alliance Bank and asked if a resolution was needed for our records. Adding First National and Oneida Bank have merged. Attorney Folmer stated as the Town is now c:nnc1uating business with Alliance Bank it should be clarified by resolution for auditing purposes. JULY 07, 1999 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 95 RESOLUTION #129 DESIGNATE ALLIANCE BANK, NA AS DEPOSITORY FOR TOWN ACCOUNTS FOR 1999 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the First National Bank of Cortland was designated as depository for various accounts of the Town as per resolution #13 of 1999, and WHEREAS, due to the merge of First National Bank and Oneida Bank, the name has been changed to Alliance Bank, NA, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby designate the Alliance Bank, NA as depository for the Town Accounts for 1999. Councilman Testa 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, �J � G K r e n Q. Snyder Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville I 1