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Home My WebLink About05-03-2000250 MAY 03, 2000 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT BORG-WARNER MORSE CORPORATION 3877 LUKER ROAD TAX MAP #95.00-05-09.000 A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Village of McGraw Community Center, McGraw, New York, concerning an Aquifer Protection Permit application of Borg-Warner Morse Corp. permitting the operation of an industrial facility located at the former NCC site at 3877 Luker Road in the Town of Cortlandville, tax map parcel #95.00-05-09.000. 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 Supt., Carl Bush; Water and Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri; Planning Board member, Nick Renzi; Joe Gainey and John Conway of Borg-Warner Morse Corp.; Village of McGraw Clerk, Susan McNeil; Village of McGraw Recreation Director, Dan Bilodeau; Village of McGraw Trustee member, Jim Fields. Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order. The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice, as published, posted and filed. Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No questions or comments were heard. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m. 1 251 I I MAY 03, 2000 7:02 P. M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Village of McGraw Com munity mmunity Center, McGraw, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe Councilman, Theodore Testa Councilman, Ronal Rocco Councilman, John Pilato Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; Water and Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri, Planning Board member, Nick Renzi; Joe Gainey and John Conway of Borg-Warner Morse Corp.; Village of McGraw Clerk, Susan McNeil: Village of McGraw Recreation Director, Dan Bilodeau; Village of McGraw Trustee member, Jim Fields. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order followed by a tour of the McGraw Library and a Public Hearing for an Aquifer Protection Permit application. UNMIEW"S �� 16, IF&UNius, WAMMNSUMUMU94JUBM"18114 — Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #236 - 257 $ 9,709.93 General Fund B 37 - 43 $ 5,106.34 Highway Fund DB 134-150 $22,487.59 Water Fund 121-126 $ 841.79 Sewer Fund 57- 64 $ 1,112.62 Capital Projects 21- 22 $ 58.58 Monthly reports f or the Town Clerk f or April 2000 and SPCA f or March 2000, are on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. Attorney Folmer reported: Zoning Violations: Attorney Folmer requested Town Clerk Snyder f orward a memo to Code Enforcement Officer, Bruce Weber regarding three zoning violations. One violation may have been corrected. CEO Weber needs to forward the others to Judge Kelsen. C� Pall Trinity Micro: Attorney Folmer stated the refund for Pall Trinity Micro has been accomplished. PTM attorneys have been hif ormed that this is the extent of the town's involvement. PTM has made a request for copies of the original resolutions adopting the standards by which water and sewer charges were established. Mrs. Snyder will forward these resolutions to Attorney Folmer. If any other information is received from PTM, Attorney Folmer will inform the Board. 252 MAY 03, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING BAN SALE: Attorney Folmer stated the sale of the town's outstanding BANS for approximately $2,270,000 is anticipated for June 10, 2000 with the money distribution being June 1 S" , 2000. Planning Board Public Hearings: The Town Planning Board has requested the Town Board change regulations concerivng the necessity of a Public Hearing for each subdivision. According to the Planning Board, based upon certain criteria, a Public Hearing may not be necessary. Public. Hearing rules and regulations may be amended by the Planning Board through resolution subject to approval of Town Board. The Planning Board is requesting full discretion in determining if a Public. Hearing is necessary. It is not necessary for the Town Board to hold a Public Hearing regarding this issue. Attorney Folmer stated he will speak with Planning Board member, Nick Renzi, and will have more to report at the next Board meeting. Lowell Craft property: Attorney Folmer stated Lowell Craft sold his property in Blodgett Mills to an individual that purchases, renovates and rents or resells properties. Attorney Folmer informed the attorneys involved of the zoning violations to this property. Presumably these violations will be handled appropriately. Privilege of the floor was offered to Dan Bilodeau. Dan Bilodeau, Village of McGraw Recreation Director, thanked the Board and Highway Sup't., Carl Bush, for support given to the Village Recreation Department. Mr. Bilodeau stated lie has many activities planned and will keep the Board informed. Councilman Rocco questioned the parking for games with regard to the new Elm Street Extension. Mr. Bilodeau stated parking is on the opposite side of the street but additional parking is needed. Councilman ®'Donnell inquired if all with the Elm Street Extension went well between the Village, Town and County departments. It was reported all did go well. The county handled most of the paperwork for the project. Arrival of John Helgren. Councilman Pil ato made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file recommendations from the Cortland County Planning Board regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit application of Borg-Warner Morse Corp. All voting aye, the motion was. carried. Supervisor Thorpe offered John Helgren privilege of the floor John Helgren of the Cortland County Health Department, reminded and encouraged the Board to consider municipal water for the Polkville area. Mr. Helgren stated many of the public places in Polkville are on well water. According to Town Engineer, Hayne Smith, municipal water in Polkville is potentially two years in the future. Mr. Helgren also stated he would be willing to help the Board apply for any state aid necessary for this project. Supervisor Thorpe inquired into the possibility of a state grant. Mr. Helgren stated a low interest loan was more likely then a state grant. Supervisor Thorpe stated there is no preliminary design at this time for the Polkville area. Mr. Helgren encouraged the installation of town sewer on Highland and Kinney Gulf Road. There are documented cases of failing septic systems in that area. A discussion was held on municipal water in the Highland and Kinney Gulf Road area. Mr. Helgren stated there is no issue with water only sewer problems. Supervisor Thorpe stated there are plans for installing a sewer system in the future. I- I 1 MAY 03, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Nick Renzi, Town Planning Board member, commented on the need f or the Raphael Drive water line project to be defined. Mr. Renzi recommends Resource Associates show the completion of the water line continuing around Raphael Drive to the existing fire hydrant. Mr. Renzi also recommended the laterals should be shown at 1" and not X". The homes are set back too far from the road for a %" lateral to be effective. Councilman O'Donnell commented on the Barker- house on Route 41 before you enter the Village of McGraw. Attorney Fohner contacted the owner with a name of a possible buyer. Councilman O'Donnell will investigate into the progress of the sale of this home. Attorney Folmer read aloud questions from the short environmental assessment form for Borg-Warner Morse Aquifer Protection Permit application. Councilman Rocco questioned the possibility of noise or odors clue to steam released by the proposed industrial facility. He also expressed concerns regarding traffic at the intersection of Luker Road and NYS Route 281. Joe Gainey from Borg-Warner explained there would be no noise or odor from the steam being released. He also stated the Development Corp. approached the NYS DOT regarding a traffic light at the Luker Road and NYS Route 281 intersection due to increased traffic in this area. The NYS DOT drawings indicate a traffic light is to be installed. Supervisor Thorpe stated the Cortland County Planning Department and Board recommended approval of Barg -Warner Morse Aquifer Protection Permit, subject to conditions. RESOLUTION #96 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #2 OF 2000 BORG-WARNER MORSE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3877 LUKER RD Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Pen -nit application was submitted by Borg-Warner Morse, property located at 3877 Luker Road the former NCC site owned by NCWP, LLC, permitting the operation of an industrial facility, tax map #95.00-05-09.000 and WHEREAS, the Town Board as Lead Agent, duly reviewed and completed the Short Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board, as Lead Agent, does hereby declare the proposed project of Borg-Warner Morse, Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 2000, shall have no significant environmental impact. RESOLUTION #97 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #2 OF 2000 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 2000, submitted by Borg-Warner Morse. �54 MAY 03, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 RESOLUTION #98 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #2 OF 2000 FOR BORG-WARNER MORSE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3877 LUKER ROAD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board have reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Permit Protection application subject to conditions, and WHEREAS, a Public. Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 2000, submitted by Borg-Warner Morse, for property located at 3877 Luker Road permitting the operation of an industrial facility located at the former NCC site owned by NC'WP, LLC., tax map #95.00-05-09.000, subject to the following conditions: 1) Secondary containment for chemical storage areas within the building be provided. 2) The applicantprovides emergency and spill prevention and response plans for the facility to be reviewed by the appropriate county agencies. 3) A subdivision being applied for and obtained which includes a provision that the subdivision sections be consolidated by deed with the appropriate adjoining parcels to prevent the creation of substandard or "landlocked" parcels. 4) A negative declaration of environmental impact. under SEQRA. and it is further RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the permit. RESOLUTION #99 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH NYS DOT FOR THE NYS ROUTE 11 RECONSTRUCTION AND PRESERVATION PROJECT LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the NYS DOT will be reconstructing NYS Route 11 from the Cortland North City Lille to NYS Route 41 located in the Town of Cort.landville/Village of Homer, Cortland County, Pin 304351121, and WHEREAS, a request. was made by the NYS DOT for authorization to relocate one manhole and sanitary line in conflict with proposed drainage, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the agreement with the NYS DOT to relocate one manhole and sanitary line in conflict with proposed drainage along NYS Route 11 in the Town of Cortlandville/Villlage of Homer. Councilman O'Donnell in.ade a motion seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive and file correspondence from Town Attorney John Folmer to Attorney John Bardsley regarding the Davinci Drive drainage project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1 1 1 MAY 03, 2000 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 Supervisor Thorpe stated a request to use Cortlandville's Citzens Park was received from Homer Central School. They are requesting the park for practices and/or games next school year for some of their teams. A discussion was held regarding scheduling and the town's liability. It. was decided to table the request until further information is obtained. Councilman Pilato will contact Evelyn L. Sammons, director of Physical Education and Athletics for Homer Central School. Councilman Pilato made a motion seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file correspondence from NYS DDT to Assemblyman Martin Luster regarding McLean Road traffic study. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney Foliner stated the Town Planning Board did not include the stormwater management condition with their approval of Borg-Warner Morse Aquifer Protection Permit. request as the stormwater management. regulation refers to a project of 10,000 sq. feet or more. Borg -Warner's project is less than 10,000 sq. feet therefore does not qualify for this condition. 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 7:30 p.m. 1 1 Respectfully submitted, Karen Q. Snyder Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville