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MARCH 01, 1995 7:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING
THE SPECIAL CHILDREN'S CENTER PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP
AND LOCATE A COMMUNITY RESIDENCE ON LEVYDALE PARK
FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDENTS
An Informational Meeting was held by the Town
Board for area residents of Levydale Park on March 01,
1995, at 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road,
• Cortland, New York with Supervisor Raymond Thorpe
presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Mr. Roger Sibley,
Executive Director of the Special Children Center, and
other representatives; and approximately 50 residents
from the Levydale Park area; and Newsreporter, Lisa
Hutchurson.
The Informational Meeting was called to order by
Supervisor Thorpe at 7:00 p.m.
Supervisor Thorpe introduced Mr. Roger Sibley,
Director of the Special Children's Center, to those in
attendance.
Mr. Sibley explained that The Special Children's
Center is a non-profit organization. The Board of
Directors are all volunteers.
They propose to purchase the property at 37
Levydale Park. This is for four young adults, 2 male,
and 2 female, ages between 25 and 38, that will reside
in the community residence, with 24 hour supervision, at
that location. This is a home like setting for these
individual who have developmental disabilities.
He asked for questions from those in attendance.
Councilman O'Donnell spoke of his experience with a
resident community home that is located across from his
residence in the Village of McGraw. They house eight
• residents with disabilities. There has never been a
problem with any of the people. The property is very
well kept, and an asset to the area. He offered a list
of his neighbors: names, addresses, and phone numbers to
anyone in attendance that would like to contact them
with any questions concerning this home.
Councilman Rocco advised that a developmental
disability home was constructed on Fairview Drive in
1989 near his residence. He stated that he was
adamantly opposed to this home at that time, and now
very embarrassed because of that. He can attest to the
fact, there has never been a problem. The property is
well kept and an asset to the area.
Many questions were raised of supervision concerns;
a safety factor of heavy traffic in the area which might
be a threat to the residents placed there; similar
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housing facilities on Starr Road and Delaware might be
considered too many in one area, and other questions.
Parents of the proposed residents were also in
attendance. They expressed hope that the project would
happen.
Supervisor Thorpe explained the State Hygiene Law,
which would apply for this proposal.
Upon written notification, we have a 40 day Public
response period. We chose to have this meeting to allow
resident involvement. He further explained the
process, as follows:
Approve the site as proposed.
Suggest an alternative site, and if they agreed,
this would allow them immediate authority to proceed at
the new site with no further notification.
Object to the proposed site contingent on the
belief that the home's operation would result in a
"concentration of community residential facilities in
the area that would substantially alter the character
and the nature of the neighborhood and community".
The time element was discussed amongst those
in attendance.
Councilman Rocco stated any questions concerning
the State Hygiene Law should be directed to State
Assemblyman Martin Luster.
Supervisor Thorpe closed the Informational Hearing
at 8:30 p.m.
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MARCH 01, 1995
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 Raymond Thorpe
presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Pauline Parker
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer;
Highway Superintendent, Carl Bush; Mr. Charles Seymour
of Suit-Kote Inc., and Newsreporter, Lisa Hutchurson.
The Meeting was called to order by Supervisor
Raymond Thorpe at 8:30 p.m following an informational
meeting for the proposal of The Special Children's
Center.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Rocco, to approve as written, the Town Board
Minutes of December 21, 1994 and January 04, 1995. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by
Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file the Planning
Board Minutes of January 31, 1995. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #46 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
MARCH
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the vouchers submitted have been
audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers# 87 -
111
$29,335.28
General Fund B
6 -
9
$25,712.12
Highway Fund
59 -
91
$15,680.02
Water Fund
39 -
54
$ 7,133.93
Sewer Fund
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$ 1,261.26
Capital Projects
4
$ 7,263.00
Privilege of the floor was granted to Real Estate
Agent, Mr. Ed Vance. He introduced Mr. and Mrs.
Laurence Neuberger, who explained that they are in the
process of purchasing property located 4371 North Homer
Ave. They would also like to purchase a portion of the
property located adjacent to it, to extend the size of
their lot, which is owned by the Town of Cortlandville.
A letter and map was also submitted stating their
request.
A discussion was held whereby the Highway Supt.,
explained that the request would not interfere with the
turn -around used by the Town. The Town Attorney advised
the Neuberger's to prepare a purchase offer, and submit
it to the Town Board for their review and consideration.
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Reports of the Supervisor for December, 1994 and
January 1995 and the Town Clerk and Tax Collector for
February 1995, are on the table for review, and are
available for inspection, upon request, in the Town
Clerk's Office.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the Certificate
of Returns received from NYS Department of Health
concerning vital statistics for the year 1993. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #47 ACKNOWLEDGE ANNUAL REPORT OF 1994
FOR CORTLANDVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge
receiving the Annual Report for 1994 from the Cortland-
ville Fire District Treasurer, and shall be received and
filed.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Pilato, to receive and file the notification
from the Elm Tree Golf Club for renewal of their liquor
license. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #48 DIRECT CHANGE OF PROCEDURES OF TOWN
CLERK CONCERNING REQUESTS FROM
SUPPLIERS FOR INFORMATION OF BIDDERS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, on February 23, 1995, a discussion was held
concerning providing information to suppliers requesting
information from bid lists of the Town, and
WHEREAS, upon review of the Town Law, Attorney Folmer
reported his findings to the Town Board relating to
customer requests in person vs. telephone requests,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is hereby directed to
advise suppliers to appear in person, or upon submission
of a written request, including a self-addressed stamped
envelope, the information will be supplied.
A discussion was held concerning the time element
required to set a date for a Public Hearing for Suit-
Kote Aquifer Permit. The ZBA will meet again on March
9th and the Planning Board meets March 28th. If these
boards have made a determination at that time, perhaps
the hearing could be held.
RESOLUTION #49 SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AN AQUIFER PERMIT FOR SUIT-KOTE INC
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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WHEREAS, an Aquifer Permit application has been received
from Suit-Kote Inc., therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held on
April 5, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to receive and file a memo, dated
March 1, 1995, from Frank H. Suits, Jr., President of
Suit-Kote, Inc. The memo advised to suspend all
40 facility construction until March 9, 1995, as a result
of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
A discussion was held concerning the notice
received from the County Planning Dept. advising that
the County Planning Board did not meet in February.
Attorney Folmer advised that further information
may be forth coming on this.
RESOLUTION #50 AUTHORIZE CASH ADVANCE FOR THE NYS
ROUTE 222 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized
and directed to transfer $7,399.20 from the Water
Surplus Funds into the Route 222 Water Improvement
Project.
RESOLUTION #51 AUTHORIZE BUDGET MODIFICATION FOR
NEW COMPUTER FOR BOOKKEEPER
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Budget Officer is hereby authorized
and directed to transfer $1,200.00 from A1430.4 to
A1430.2. to purchase a new computer for the Bookkeeper.
RESOLUTION #52 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO PROCEED
WITH REVIEW AND ACTION NECESSARY FOR
COMPLIANCE REGARDING GERALD DARLING
AT 3086 PAGE GREEN ROAD
• Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a certified letter was sent to Mr. Gerald
Darling, 3086 Page Green Road, on January 31, 1995 from
CEO Bruce Weber, requesting compliance with Article XVI,
Section 9.2 allowing for the storage of not more than
two uninspected motor vehicles, and set a time limit of
February 10, 1995 for compliance, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Darling refused to accept the certified
letter, and the matter has been given to the Town Board
for further action, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Attorney is hereby authorized
to take the' necessary action in accordance with the
ordinance.
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by
Councilman Testa, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully sub fitted,
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Pauline H. Parker, CMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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