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MARCH 17, 2021 5:02 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held via Zoom
video and telephone conferencing with Supervisor Williams presiding as permitted by the
Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams
Councilman, Jay E. Cobb
Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Douglas E. Withey
Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Others present were: Town Attorney, John DelVecchio; Highway Sup’t. Larry Drach;
Water & Sewer Sup’t. Peter Alteri, Jr.; Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Supervisor’s Secretary,
Patty O’Mara; Town Resident: Robert Martin.
Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call of the Board members
in attendance.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of February 17, 2021 and March 3, 2021. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
RESOLUTION #86 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – MARCH
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Withey
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
Funds A, B, DA, DB, Voucher #248-326
HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 16,480.86
General Fund B $ 2,723.51
Highway Fund DA $ 0.00
Highway Fund DB $ 20,085.69
Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 0.00
C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00
Sewer Fund SS $ 101,636.94
Water Fund SW $ 63,520.84
Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #18-19
BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 13,400.00
Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00
Funds TA, TE Voucher #7
Trust & Agency TA $ 490.81
Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No requests were
made.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file the
following monthly reports:
1) Fire & Safety Inspector/CEO, Desiree Campbell – February 2021; and
2) Town Justice LeFevre and Town Justice Mathey – February 2021.
3) Cortland Community SPCA – February 2021.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file the
Uniform Code and Energy Code Administration and Enforcement Report for the year 2020,
submitted by Code Enforcement Officer Kevin McMahon for the Town of Cortlandville. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file the
Municipal Shelter Inspection Report correspondence from NYS Agriculture & Markets, dated
March 9, 2021, regarding the “Satisfactory” rating for the dog shelter services at the Cortland
Community SPCA. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to receive and file
correspondence from Charter Communications, dated March 9, 2021, regarding programming
services. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella informed the Board that years ago (circa
1998) the Town of Cortlandville opted in to the NYS Deferred Compensation Program for its
employees and officials as a retirement savings. There is no contribution made by the Town; the
contribution is made by the employee. At the time the Town opted in, the only plan offered was
for pre-tax contributions. Since then [10 years after the Town joined] NYSDCP offered a Roth
contribution plan for after tax contribution. The Town has current employees and officials who
would prefer the after-tax contribution, which offers a person the opportunity to invest and
withdraw tax free at retirement. Supervisor Williams added that he spoke with Bookkeeper
Johnson and the Town’s payroll program has the capability to accommodate the Roth contribution.
Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella requested the Board adopt a resolution to agree to offer the Roth
Contributions provision to Town employees.
RESOLUTION #87 AUTHORIZE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE TO OFFER THE
NEW YORK STATE DEFFERED COMPENSATION PLAN
ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS PROVISION TO
EMPLOYEES/OFFICIALS
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville has participated in the New York State Deferred
Compensation Plan (NYSDCP) since 1998 offering pre-tax contributions to its employees and
officials, and
WHEREAS, since the Town opted into the Plan, the NYSDCP has offered the Roth Contributions
Plan for an after-tax contribution, which is of interest to Town employees and officials, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor, on behalf
of the Town of Cortlandville, to offer the Roth Contributions provision to Town employees and
officials as of March 17, 2021, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the NYDDCP Roth
Contributions Participation Agreement.
Also, under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella explained that elected and appointed
officials who are members of the NYS Retirement System must submit a record of activities for a
three-month period to be reported to the NYS Retirement system. She was in receipt of the record
of activities as submitted by Highway Sup’t. Drach and asked the Board to adopt a resolution to
establish the standard workday as it relates to Sup’t. Drach.
RESOLUTION #88 ESTABLISH THE STANDARD WORK DAY FOR ELECTED
AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2021
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Withey
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby establish the following as standard work days
for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York
State Local Employees’ Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and
submitted by these officials to the Town Clerk:
Elected Standard Term of Record of
Officials: Name: Work Day: Office: Activities:
Highway Superintendent Larry J. Drach 8 hours 09/25/2020-12/31/2021 34.75
Attorney DelVecchio reported:
Attorney DelVecchio recalled that the Board has had conversation about the potential for
the Town to enter into an agreement with the Sheriff’s Department for the Sheriff to provide the
Town with additional law enforcement duties. Initially, the County Attorney took the position that
such an agreement was not possible, however after further discussion the relationship can be
entertained. He suggested the next step in the process was to invite Sheriff Helms to a Town Board
meeting for formal discussion about what the relationship would consist of including the number
of patrol hours per week, the cost etcetera. Attorney DelVecchio stated he would leave it up to the
Board as to how to proceed.
Councilman Withey asked if the cost of the additional enforcement was known. Supervisor
Williams explained that he had a rough estimate but preferred not to go into detail at this time.
The Sheriff’s Department has a standard fee they charge to have an officer and a car, similarly to
how the Sheriff’s Department charges the Town Court.
Lease Agreement with Park Outdoor Advertising of NY, Inc. – Billboard GLSC:
Regarding the Town’s lease agreement with Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc.
to lease a portion of Town property (located at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, Byrne
Hollow Crossing/Route 13), Attorney DelVecchio stated the last step in the process was for Park
Outdoor to sign the lease. Before asking the company to sign the lease he took a closer look at
everything from start to finish. With the Town Clerk’s assistance, it was discovered that Town
Law requires that the notice for a resolution adopted subject to permissive referendum be published
within ten days of the date the resolution was adopted. The notice was published, but not within
the required time frame. Attorney DelVecchio asked the Board to adopt a resolution, which
invalidates the prior approval of the lease and then adopt a resolution to approve the lease with the
further understanding that the Town Clerk will publish the permissive referendum notice within
10 days of tonight. Along with the resolution, he commented that the self-immunization analysis,
regarding the potential zoning issues related to that lease was already done in a comprehensive
fashion with a majority vote by the Board. Attorney DelVecchio suggested the Board include that
analysis as part of the readoption of the approval of the lease.
Attorney DelVecchio explained that earlier today he emailed the Board the proposed lease
with the fee of $16,000 per year. The verbiage of the lease was identical to the lease previously
approved, however he added language regarding the actual description of the lease, which he read
aloud to the Board. The additional language listed under “Additional Provisions” was as follows:
Two-sided sign structure with approximately 12 x 25’ sized sign faces with an overall height of
approximately 30 feet as presented by Lessee at Lessor’s Town Board Meeting. The exact final
location to be mutually agreed upon prior to construction.” He recalled that a representative from
the billboard company attended a prior Board meeting and provided a rendering of the billboard
itself.
Supervisor Williams requested a motion be made to rescind the original resolution and then
adopt a new resolution. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to
rescind the original Town Board Resolution approving the lease with Park Outdoor Advertising of
New York, Inc (Resolution #267 of 2020).
Councilman Withey asked for discussion on the matter. He recalled that the Board decided
to send the matter to the ZBA to address, however he stated there was no discussion on the matter
in the ZBA minutes. Attorney DelVecchio stated that the ZBA indicated that they did not want to
take up the analysis. Councilman Withey asked if there was a resolution or discussion or anything
at the ZBA meeting. Attorney DelVecchio responded “No and nor is there are requirement for
that.”
Councilman Withey commented that without doing the nine-question procedure there is a
requirement that the ZBA see applications for signs of this nature.
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Supervisor Williams interjected and stated that he has received legal counsel from Attorney
DelVecchio and independent counsel, and it appears that the matter may have been referred or has
been referred to the Attorney General of the State of New York for investigation. He suggested it
was inappropriate for the Board “to discuss this in an open meeting setting, or in any other public
forum, whether it's to a private individual or the newspaper or anybody.” He suggested that the
Board discuss the matter in Executive Session and that it could be contrary to the best interest of
the Town of Cortlandville to discuss it.
Councilman Withey suggested the Board rescind the first resolution for the sign and to
discuss it further in Executive Session. He stated that moving ahead with another resolution did
not make sense if it was before the Attorney General. He agreed to discuss the matter in Executive
Session but did not think the Board should go ahead with any further action.
Supervisor Williams stated there was a motion on the floor that has been seconded. If there
was an affirmative vote the motion would carry, and the resolution would be rescinded. He asked
the Board if they were clear on the action. Councilman Withey, Councilman Cobb and
Councilman Guido all answered “Yes”. Supervisor Williams asked for a vote.
RESOLUTION #89 RESCIND TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION #267 OF 2020,
“AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS TO EXECUTE A 10-
YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE AND PARK OUTDOOR ADVERTISING OF
NEW YORK, INC. FOR SPACE ON PREMISES IDENTIFIED AS
THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX, LOCATED
AT 3111 BYRNE HOLLOW CROSSING, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PLACING AN ADVERTISING SIGN STRUCTURE
SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM AND ANY AND
ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS BY THE TOWN”
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Cobb, Guido, Withey NAY – Williams, Testa
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, per Article 7 of Town Law, within ten days after the adoption by the town board of
any resolution which is subject to a permissive referendum, the town clerk shall post and publish
a notice which shall set forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and contain an abstract of
such act or resolution, and
WHEREAS, the legal notice regarding the adoption of Town Board Resolution #267 of 2020 on
October 21, 2020 was not published until January 20, 2021, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby rescind Town
Board Resolution #267 of 2020, “Authorize Supervisor Williams to Execute a 10-Year Lease
Agreement Between the Town of Cortlandville and Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc.
for Space on Premises Identified as the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, Located at 3111 Byrne
Hollow Crossing, for the Purpose of Placing an Advertising Sign Structure Subject to Permissive
Referendum and Any and All Necessary Approvals By the Town”.
Attorney DelVecchio clarified that the resolution was rescinded, and “the prior decision
and any further action will not be taken until further discussion.” Supervisor Williams agreed and
stated that further discussion will be held in Executive Session because of the potential for
litigation. Attorney DelVecchio suggested that there be no further discussion about this at all and
that the Board should move on, rescind the prior decision, and adopt a new one to get this moving
along. He stated that it was already done and should be finalized.
Supervisor Williams asked if there was a motion from any member of the Board to adopt
a resolution with the same language as the original motion. He added that the need to rescind the
resolution was because there was an issue with the timing of the publication of the legal notice for
the permissive referendum. He asked for a motion to adopt the same resolution approving the
lease, with additional language added to the lease as read by Attorney DelVecchio and move it
forward to comply with the “timing factor”.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to adopt the resolution
as discussed.
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RESOLUTION #90 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS TO EXECUTE A 10-
YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE AND PARK OUTDOOR ADVERTISING OF
NEW YORK, INC. FOR SPACE ON PREMISES IDENTIFIED AS
THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX, LOCATED
AT 3111 BYRNE HOLLOW CROSSING, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PLACING AN ADVERTISING SIGN STRUCTURE
SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM AND ANY AND
ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS BY THE TOWN
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa NAY – Withey
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby authorize and
direct the Supervisor to execute a 10-year lease agreement between the Town of Cortlandville and
Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc. for the rental of exclusive space on the premises
identified as the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex located at 3111 Byrne Hollow Crossing in the
Town of Cortlandville, a portion of tax map #105.00-04-02.000, for the purpose of placing an
advertising sign structure at the total annual rental of $16,000.00, and it is further
RESOLVED, the location of the display shall be 0.13 miles south of Byrne Hollow Crossing on
the west side of Route 13 facing north and south, and it is further
RESOLVED, this resolution is adopted Subject to Permissive Referendum as required by law and
subject to any and all necessary approvals by the Town, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Board also incorporates into this resolution the 9-factor analysis
conclusion regarding the sign/billboard which was previously adopted by the Board on February
17, 2021.
Attorney DelVecchio requested the Board convene to an Executive Session to discuss
potential litigation.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
The meeting was recessed at 5:26 p.m.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
No action was taken.
Attorney DelVecchio excused himself from the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
Town Board reports:
Councilman Guido reported that he would be reaching out to CEO Campbell regarding a
code issue.
Councilman Cobb stated he wanted to make sure the Board was moving forward with the
Comprehensive Plan even though the Board was moving forward with a proposed moratorium on
solar facilities. Supervisor Williams stated that it would be prudent to get the plan “to the
threshold, which I think it is there or pretty close to there now and wait until we have information
back from the committee that's dealing with the solar, and put it all together, and then move
forward together”. He added that changes from the adopted Agricultural and Farmland Protection
Plan also had to be implemented.
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Councilman Withey had nothing to report and stated that everything he was going to bring
up was already addressed.
Supervisor Williams reported:
Moratorium of Solar Facilities:
Supervisor Williams announced that the Board would be conducting a public hearing on
April 7, 2021 via Zoom telephone and video conference for a Local Law of 2021 for a Moratorium
of Solar Facilities.
Recreation Commission:
Supervisor Williams reported that he has two people working on language/bylaws for the
Recreation Commission and hoped to be able to present the information to the Board at its next
meeting.
County Sales Tax:
Supervisor Williams apprised the Board he had information from the City Finance
Director, Mack Cook reporting that the County was up $111,000 in sales tax compared to February
2020, which was pre-COVID. It looked as if sales tax is strong in the County contrary to what is
going on in the State.
Upgrades to Town Computers/IT:
Supervisor Williams reported that the Town has been experiencing some problems with its
IT system. In 2020 the Town contracted with Plan First Technologies, Inc. to mange the Town’s
system, which was being done in partnership with the County. It became apparent to everyone that
Plan First should be in control of the Town’s system. As a result, Plan First completed an audit of
the Town’s entire system and presented him with a proposal for the necessary upgrades.
Supervisor Williams warned the Board the proposal would cost approximately $46,000 and would
include upgrades to the servers, cabling, switches, and such. He explained the urgency for the
upgrades and mentioned that earlier in the week there was a problem with one of the switches
which resulted in the Town losing internet and access to the server. Town Justice LeFevre had to
conduct virtual court appearances at the Fire Department. The Town would be seeking state bid
pricing for the equipment or quotes as required by the Town’s procurement policy. Supervisor
Williams recommended the Board move forward with the needed upgrades when he brought the
information back to the Board.
Councilman Withey agreed with the importance for replacing outdated equipment and
suggested a replacement schedule for budget purposes. Supervisor Williams indicated that Plan
First would provide the Town with a preventative maintenance plan for the Town and that they
already have an inventory of the Town’s equipment. The Town would be able to budget for future
needs easier. Supervisor Williams stated he would like Plan First to attend one of the upcoming
meetings to give a presentation to the Board on the needed upgrades and to answer any questions.
New Entranceway to the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building:
Supervisor Williams stated that he and other Town personnel have spent a considerable
amount of time discussing, planning and devising plans for a new entranceway for the Raymond
G. Thorpe Municipal Building (Town Hall) to address security concerns. He indicated that the
Town Justices and other Town Officials agreed with the latest plan, which would cost much less
than the initial plan for an addition to the building. CHA estimated the latest plan could cost
$100,000-$125,000 as opposed to the first plan, which was estimated at $400,000-$500,000.
Supervisor Williams suggested the Board move forward with the plan ask CHA to provide a
proposal for what the cost of the plans/engineering would be. Councilman Guido and Councilman
Withey voiced their approval to move forward with requesting a proposal.
RESOLUTON #91 REQUEST CHA PROVIDE A PROPOSAL FOR THE COST OF
PROVIDING PLANS/ENGINEERED DRAWINGS FOR A NEW
SECURITY ENTRANCE AT THE RAYMOND G. THORPE
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby request that the Town’s engineering firm, CHA
provide a proposal for the cost of providing plans/engineered drawings for a new security entrance
for the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building (Town Hall).
Supervisor Williams requested the Board convene to an Executive Session at the
conclusion of the regular meeting for personnel.
RESOLUTION #92 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT
REGARDING THE TOWN’S 2019 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN-WIDE
REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
CHRISTOPHER CUMMINS
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Affidavit
regarding the Town’s 2019 Community Development Town-Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program,
between the Town of Cortlandville and Christopher Cummins, 3801 Luker Road, Cortland, New
York regarding the extension of loan funds by the Town’s CDBG Program #287HR323-19 for the
total amount of $32,879.00.
RESOLUTION #93 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT
REGARDING THE TOWN’S 2019 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN-WIDE
REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
MICHAEL HOMZA
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Affidavit
regarding the Town’s 2019 Community Development Town-Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program,
between the Town of Cortlandville and Michael Homza, 2086 Weaver Road, Cortland, New York
regarding the extension of loan funds by the Town’s CDBG Program #287HR323-19 for the total
amount of $36,370.00.
RESOLUTION #94 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS REGARDING THE
TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM CDBG #287HR323-19
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board does hereby authorize approval of payment for the following
regarding the Town-Wide Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program-CDBG #287HR323-19:
Empire Construction – $14,375.00.00 (Final Payment - Davis)
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RESOLUTION #95 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO REQUEST A 30-DAY
EXTENSION FROM THE NYS COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE
FOR FILING THE 2020 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
(AUD)
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to request an additional 30-day extension
of time from the NYS Comptroller’s Office for filing the 2020 Annual Financial Report (AUD).
RESOLUTION #96 DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING
MONTH IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Title VIII Fair Housing Policy of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and
WHEREAS, the month of April 2021 has been designated by the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity as Fair Housing Month, now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hereby declares and proclaims
the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the Town.
RESOLUTION #97 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WITH INSERO & CO. CPAs, LLP TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT
OF THE 2020 TOWN ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the
agreement with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP to conduct an audit of the 2020 Town accounting records,
for an amount not to exceed $13,400.00.
RESOLUTION #98 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO TRADE
FOUR 2019 JOHN DEERE Z960M MOWERS FOR FOUR NEW
FERRIS ISX3300 MOWERS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ABSTAIN – Cobb
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Highway
Superintendent to trade four 2019 John Deere Z960M Mowers for four new Ferris ISX3300
Mowers with CNY Farm Supply (State Contract Pricing), for the total cost of $7,500.00.
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Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file the
announcement from Thoma Development Consultants, regarding the Cortland County Small
Business Assistance Program – Microenterprise Program, and pre-applications due April 1, 2021.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dated March
10, 2021, regarding Site Management Periodic Review Report Response for the South Hill Dump
indicating approval for annual site inspections. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella announced that Supervisor Williams received notification from
the State that the Town was awarded a $330,000 Community Development Block Grant for
Economic Development to assist Seven Valley Specialty Cables, LLC. She requested the Board
receive and file the correspondence. The Board expressed their gratitude for being awarded the
grant.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file
correspondence from New York State Homes and Community Renewal, dated March 11, 2021,
informing the Town of Cortlandville it has been awarded a $330,000 New York State Community
Development Block Grant (NYS CDBG) to assist Seven Valley Specialty Cables, LLC. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
No further comments or discussion was heard.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss personnel. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 6:03 p.m.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
RESOLUTION #99 AUTHORIZE HIRING RICHARD C. TUPPER AS A
FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to hire
Richard C. Tupper as a Financial Advisor to the Town of Cortlandville, effective April 1, 2021
through December 31, 2021, at a rate of $1,000.00 per month, with an option to renew his services.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to adjourn the Regular
Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The draft version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on March 25, 2021.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 07, 2021.