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Home My WebLink About04-19-2000245 1 APRIL 19, 2000 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: Absent: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, John Pilato Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder Others present. were: Town Attorney, John Fohmer; Deputy Town Clerk, Beth D'Ambrosio; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Water and Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri; NYS Police Officer, Gary D. Shiffer; town employee, Patty O'Mara; and News Reporter, Chris Nolan. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve the Town Board Minutes of March 1, 2000 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to approve the Town Board Minutes of March 15, 2000 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file Town Planning Board Minutes of February 29, 2000. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file Town Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of February 29, 2000. All voting ave, the motion was carried. Supervisor Thorpe reminded those in attendance the May 3, 2000 Board meeting will be held at the Community Center in McGraw at 7:00 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell stated Patty O'Mara sent a letter to the Mayor of McGraw, McGraw Village Board, the directors of Lamont Free Library and McGraw Recreation Department reminding them of the upcoming Town Board meeting in McGraw. Councilman O'Donnell has posted signs around McGraw announcing the meeting. IILIJJ !� 1_ !' 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 #217 - 235 $14,171.24 General Fund B 31 - 36 $ 2,718.93 Highway Fund DB 120 - 133 $ 4,237.91 Water Fund 108 - 120 $38,583.61 Sewer Fund 49 - 56 $88,353.11 Capital Projects 19 - 20 $ 115.26 2 APRIL 19, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman Testa spoke of the request for a traffic light at the intersection of NYS Route 281 and Luker Road. He inquired if a letter could be forwarded to Senator James Seward and Assemblyman Martin Luster requesting their assistance to help accomplish this. Supervisor Thorpe stated he has not forwarded a request due to the proposed reconstruction of NYS Route 281. The state intends to install a traffic device at that intersection. Supervisor Thorpe stated he would forward a letter to Senator Seward and Assemblyman Luster with the Boards request for assistance. The monthly report for the Justice for March 2000, and the Water and Sewer 2n1 Quarter Report are on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Supervisor Thorpe commented on the water loss for the town is at. 3%, lower than normal. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file correspondence from the Lamont Memorial Free Library. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Lamont. Library thanked the Town Board for their financial support and explained programs and events the library is conducting. It was decided the vouchers for the next Board meeting would be brought to the McGraw Community Building for approval. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file acknowledgement from the NYS DOT of their receipt of the t.own's petition for a speed limit reduction on East River Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #87 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE FOR FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO.02 OF 2000 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Pilato VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, N-'S Dept. of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 02 of 2000, to be effective on March 27, 2000, which provided for a zone change for David Narby as follows: Tax Mao No. Address Reputed Owners 96.09-02-45.000 NYS Route 13 Ida Gattanella 96.09-02-44.200 1004 NYS Route 13 Robert Bean 96.09-02-46.000 1016 NYS Route 13 Robert Bean Attorney Folmer reported: Pall Trinity Micro: Attorney Folmer stated Pall Trinity's 2000 Town and County tax bill has been paid in full and their refund as approved has been issued. RESOLUTION #88 AUTHORIZE THE MCGRAW SCHOOL DISTRICT USE OF THE TOWN'S VOTING MACHINE FOR THEIR ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE ON MAY 16 2000 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the McGraw School District. use of the town voting machine their- annual budget vote on May 16, 2000. APRIL 19, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 ? 4 7 Privilege of the floor was offered to State Trooper Gary Shiffer. Officer Gary Shiffer introduced himself as the area Zone Commander for the NYS Police Department. He explained he visits Town Board meetings so he and the Board members can get acquainted. Officer Shiffer stated he would be happy to discuss any questions or issues the Board may have. Officer Shiffer is in charge of Tompkins, Tioga and Cortland Counties. Supervisor Thorpe asked if the Board could do anything for him? Officer Shiffer answered questions from the Board concerning staff numbers and the affect of the Moravia prison in the area. He stated the State Police are understaffed. Twenty-five years ago there were 24 troopers working out of the Cortland barracks and today there are only 16 with more crime and traffic violations. More uniform troopers are needed. Officer Shiffer stated there is one woman officer in the area. The Board members expressed their appreciation to Officer Shiffer for attending their Board meeting. RESOLUTION #89 ACCEPT PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES FROM RESOURCE ASSOCIATES FOR A NEW RETENTION BASIN ADJACENT TO DAVINCI DRIVE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board has requested Resource Associates to design a new retention basin tax map #76.00-02-19.000 adjacent to Davinci Drive, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the preliminary design services of Resource Associates for a new retention basin adjacent to Davinci Drive for a fee of $1450.00 plus any direct expenses, and it is further RESOLVED, this is subject to approval of Highway Sup't.., Carl Bush. Attorney Folmer explained the proposed water main extension of Raphael Drive received from Resource Associates is not what was originally discussed: Highway Sup't., Carl Bush and Water/Sewer Sup't., Pete Alteri will meet. with Tim Buhl of Resource Associates prior to finalizing the revised drawings. Attorney Folmer recommended approval of Resource Associates design services for Raphael Drive, subject to clarification of work and approval from Highway Sup't., Bush and Water and Sewer Sup't., Alteri. Attorney Folmer explained the water main project proposed for Raphael Drive. RESOLUTION # 90 ACCEPT DESIGN SERVICES FROM RESOURCE ASSOCIATES FOR A WATER MAIN EXTENSION REVISION ON RAPHAEL DRIVE SUBJECT TO CLARIFICATION AND APPROVAL Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board has requested Resource Associates to design a revision to the water main extension on Raphael Drive, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the design services of Resource Associates for a revision of a realignment of the water main extension on Raphael Drive for a fee of $750.00 plus any direct expenses, and it is further RESOLVED, this is subject to clarification of 1" service taps and looping the future water line extension on the north side and east side of Raphael Drive, and it is further RESOLVED, this is subject to approval by Highway Sup't., Carl Bush and Water/Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri. APRIL 19, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, and file correspondence from Attorney John L. Bardsley regarding the Dav drainage project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The correspondence expressed concerns by Attorney Bardsley for his Michael Hage of Davinci Drive. RESOLUTION #91 DIRECT TOWN ATTORNEY TO RESPOND TO CORRESPONDENCE FROM ATTORNEY JOHN BARDSLEY REGARDING DAVINC.I DRIVE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED to receive .nci Drive client, Dr. BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to respond to concerns expressed by Attorney John Bardsley, for his client Dr. Michael Hage, regarding a drainage project on Davinci Drive, and it is further RESOLVED, copies of the Town Attorney's response will be forwarded to the Town Board. RESOLUTION #92 AUTHORIZE THE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT USE OF THE TOWN'S VOTING MACHINE AND MEETING ROOM TO CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON MAY 16 2000 Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Cortland City School District. use of the town voting machine and the meeting room to conduct their annual School Board Elections on May 16, 2000 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilat.o, to receive and file recommendations from the Cortland County Planning Department regarding the Borg-Warner Morse Corp. Aquifer Protection Permit application. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #93 SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BOR:7-1VARNER MORSE CORP. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for May 3, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the McGraw Community Center for an Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Borg-Warner Morse Corp. for property located on Luker Road, tax map #95.00-05- 09.000. Supervisor Thorpe requested Patty O'Mara notify Borg-Warner Corp. of the location of the May 3, 2000 meeting. Councilman O'Donnell stated he will have an announcement posted in the "Around the Town" section of the Cortland Standard regarding the next Board meeting to be held in the Village of McGraw. It was also decided a notice be posted on the doors of Town Hall regarding the location of the meeting. APRIL 19, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 -4 RESOLUTION #94 REFER 'ONE CHANGE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY CARL J. STALEY TO TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Zone Change request, submitted by Carl J. Staley, for his property located at 3876 US Route 11, tax map #87.00-02-05.000, shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendation. 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 5:20 p.m. 1 Resp ctf ully submitted wren Q. Snyder Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville