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Home My WebLink About09-20-2000SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 5:00 P.M. I 1 1 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, Edwin O'Donnell Councilman, Ronal Rocco Town Clerk, Karen Snyder Councilman, John Pilato Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Water & Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri; Town Planning Board member Nick Renzi and News Reporter, Chris Nolan. Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order. Motion by Councilman O'Donnell Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers #467 - 520 $ 6,904.67 General Fund B 111 - 115 $ 1,593.37 Highway Fund DB 335 - 357 $108,519.54 Water Fund 234- 245 $ 5,015.15 Sewer Fund 139 - 146 $ 1,336.03 Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Nick Renzi. Mr. Renzi discussed the "field trip" with David Tagg of McNeil - Tagg Engineers, Anthony Bonarti, Carl Bush, Theodore Testa and Edwin O'Donnell. The group met within the Renaissance Development. They visual inspected the drainage problem within the area investigating Anthony Bonarti property also. All in attendance agreed the area has a drainage problem. Because the existing ravine is within a wooded area it would be difficult to move equipment in and out in order to install "rip rap". David Tagg suggested an easement could be attained from the property to the north, the Ottenschot property to dig a new ravine. Fill from the new ravine could be used to fill in the ditch area near Mr. Bonarti's property. That ditch near Mr. Bonarti's property has become approximately 8' wide and 6' deep over several years. Councilman Testa and O'Donnell suggested involving the Town of Homer to assist since the flow of water begins on top of Cosmos Hill in the Town of Homer. It was requested Highway Sup't. Carl Bush contact the Town of Homer's Highway Sup't. Tom Bell f or discussion on this issue. Nick Renzi commended Highway Sup't. Carl Bush and his crew for a job well done applying base coat within DaVinci and Raphael Drives. It was stated the shoulders would be dressed up with gravel soon. Councilman Testa discussed the continuing problem with traffic between Westmore Lane and Commons Ave. Mr. Testa suggested a chain with a lock be put into place for emergency vehicle use only. Attorney .Folmer will investigate the suggestion to see if the Town of Cortlandville has legal jurisdiction to install a chain across an access road. Monthly reports for August 2000 for the Justice and SPCA are on the table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office. q SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 PAGE 2 Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board of a letter received by property owner Paul Semeraro of Kinney Gulf Rd. Mr. Semeraro is requesting town water. Currently Mr. Semeraro's well water smells and tastes like sulfur. When the Highland Rd. and Collegview water project occurred several years ago this property was not included. The town's existing water line is approximately 50' from this property. Supervisor Thorpe spoke to Town Engineer Hayne Smith regarding the extension of a water line to Mr. Semeraro's properly. Engineer Smith suggested, if the Board so desired, to incorporate this water extension within the Highland and Kinney Gulf Rd. Sewer Project drawings now. Mr. Smith estimated the cost to be $12,000.00. Several other homes within this area would be able to connect to town water. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file a letter from Paul Semeraro from Kinney Gulf Rd. requesting connection to town water. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #177 AUTHORIZE TOWN ENGINEER TO INCORPORATE A WATER MAIN EXTENSION ON KINNEY GULF ROAD WITHIN THE HIGHLAND ROAD SEWER PROJECT Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to incorporate within the Highland Road Sewer Project, plans to extend the water main on Kinney Gulf Rd. for an estimated cost of $12,000.00 Councilman Rocco apprised the Board of a tour he attended of the Suit-Kote facility. Mr. Rocco asked if one Board member could participation in such activities for representation of our town. The Board will coordinate with each other for attendance for future functions. Attorney Folmer reports: Yellow Lantern Campground: The appeal with Suit-Kote and Yellow Lantern Campground was argued in court last Monday. Within 6 to 8 weeks there should be a decision. Supervisor Thorpe attended the appeal with Attorney Folmer noting Mr. Folmer and Attorney Bernstein representing Suit-Kote did a wonderful job arguing the case. Aquifer Protection Permits: The current ordinance requires the Town Board give notice of Public Hearings for such applications. Not more than 20 days and not less than 10 days in advance of the scheduled Public Hearing. The problem with this current time frame is the legal notice can not always be posted and published in time. Also the time frame can hold up the applicant. Mr. Folmer spoke with CEO Bruce Weber regarding this issue to see if there was a statute stating this time frame. Mr. Weber was unaware of one. Mr. Folmer entertained to the Board adopting a Local Law changing the time frame to 15 days and not less than 5 days for publication. The Board agreed. Mr. Folmer will draft the proposed Local Law for the next meeting and schedule a Public Hearing at that time. Wallace Industries: Attorney Folmer read an article in the local newspaper regarding a proposed scrap yard to be located in Polkville. The property is owned by Suit-Kote with a possible lease agreement with Wallace Industries. The Cortland County Planning Board as stated in the newspaper, has referred the application back to the town for local determination. Attorney Folmer advised the Board to carefully look at the application when presented for environmental issues, water control, etc. Councilman O'Donnell questioned the status of Kris Larson's recycling facility in Blodgett Mills. Attorney Folmer- reported he spoke with CEO Bruce Weber regarding Larson's approval with conditions as stated by residents from the Blodgett Mills area. Mr. Weber did not find within minutes any condition place upon Nfr. Larson's application. Councilman O'Donnell will revisit the site and report back to the Board. I� 1 1 SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 PAGE 3 i Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file Cortlandville Fire District Operating Budget for 2001. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session regarding a personnel matter. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was recessed at 5:30 p.m. The following information was received from the Supervisor's office. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #178 AUTHORIZE WATER & SEWER SUPERINDENTENT TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Rocco NOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Water & Sewer Sup't. is hereby authorized to hue an additional employee immediately with a salary not to exceed $24,000.00. 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 5:43 p.m. 1 Respe tfully submitted, 7 Karen Q. Snyder Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville