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JUNE 2, 2021 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
LOCAL LAW OF 2021
MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OR EXPANSION OF
CERTAIN USES AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN ANY EXISTING WELLHEAD
PROTECTION AREA IN THE AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the
Municipal Garage located at 3587 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning a proposed
Local Law of 2021 – “A Local Law Establishing a Moratorium Prohibiting the Approval or
Expansion of Certain Uses and Development Within Any Existing Wellhead Protection Area in
the Aquifer Protection District”.
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;
Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Bill McConnell from the Cortland Crush; Bill Dunning; Town
Residents: Robert Martin; Stephen Flatt; Bernice Potter-Masler; and News Reporter, Colin
Spencer from the Cortland Standard.
Supervisor Williams called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No requests were made for privilege of the floor.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:04 p.m.
JUNE 2, 2021 5:04 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the
Municipal Garage, 3587 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Williams presiding.
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;
Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Bill McConnell from the Cortland Crush; Bill Dunning; Town
Residents: Robert Martin; Stephen Flatt; Bernice Potter-Masler; and News Reporter, Colin
Spencer from the Cortland Standard.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of May 5, 2021 and May 19, 2021. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file
the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes (Final) of April 27, 2021. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION #158 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – JUNE
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 #652-712
HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 128,484.58
General Fund B $ 602.38
Highway Fund DA $ 0.00
Highway Fund DB $ 23,393.72
Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 8,678.21
C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00
Sewer Fund SS $ 493.15
Water Fund SW $ 281.88
Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #(None)
BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 0.00
Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00
Funds TA, TE Voucher #16-18
Trust & Agency TA $ 6,883.51
Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No requests were
made.
RESOLUTION #159 ACCEPT 2020 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CORTLANDVILLE
POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the 2020 Annual Report of the Cortlandville Post-Construction Stormwater
Maintenance Inspection Program, as prepared by Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation
District, dated May 18, 2021 is hereby accepted and shall be filed in the Town Clerk’s office.
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Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the
following monthly reports:
1) Town Supervisor – March 2021;
5) Code Enforcement Officer, Kevin McMahon – May 2021.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Charter Communications, dated May 28, 2021, regarding programming
services. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Under old business, Attorney DelVecchio discussed the proposed Local Law for a
“Moratorium on the Prohibition of Certain Development or the Expansion of Existing
Development within Existing Wellhead Protection Areas in the Town of Cortlandville’s Aquifer
Protection District”. He explained that prior to the last Board meeting, he provided the Board (by
email) with a proposed local law to amend the zoning code that would trigger prohibitions in the
wellhead protection areas. He stated, “Given where we are in the calendar and how much further
I’ve gotten in assisting with the drafting [of those changes], it is my advice that it is not as important
for a moratorium to be imposed.” Instead, he suggested the Board move forward with the process
to enact the proposed local law to make the changes. If the Board chose to move forward with the
moratorium tonight, it would likely be in place for a short period of time until the changes were
adopted.
Councilman Withey asked if the Board should table action on the moratorium. Attorney
DelVecchio explained that the Board could either withdraw the proposed local law from
consideration or could table the local law and revisit it if necessary, later. Councilman Withey
made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to table action on the proposed local law for a
moratorium. Councilman Testa voiced his preference to move forward with the moratorium.
RESOLUTION #160 TABLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF 2021,
“MORATORIUM ON THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN
DEVELOPMENT OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN EXISTING WELLHEAD
PROTECTION AREAS IN THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE’S AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT”
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby tables action on the proposed Local Law of 2021,
“Moratorium on the Prohibition of Certain Development or the Expansion of Existing
Development Within Existing Wellhead Protection Areas in the Town of Cortlandville’s Aquifer
Protection District”.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file
correspondence from Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District, dated May 11, 2021,
regarding their support to establish a Moratorium on the Prohibition of Certain Development or
the Expansion of Existing Development within Existing Wellhead Protection Areas in the Town
of Cortlandville’s Aquifer Protection District. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file the
Cortland County Planning Department Review and Recommendations, dated May 14, 2021, and
Cortland County Planning Board Resolution #21-11, dated May 19, 2021, regarding the Town’s
proposed Local Law of 2021, “Moratorium on the Prohibition of Certain Development or the
Expansion of Existing Development within Existing Wellhead Protection Areas in the To wn of
Cortlandville’s Aquifer Protection District”. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Supervisor Williams asked the Board to receive and file correspondence received late this
afternoon from Bond Schoeneck & King regarding the proposed Moratorium. He stated that he
did not have a chance to read the correspondence prior to the meeting but would do so and urged
the Board to do so as well.
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Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file
correspondence from Kevin M. Bernstein of Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC regarding the Town
of Cortlandville’s proposed Local Law of 2021, “Moratorium on the Prohibition of Certain
Development or the Expansion of Existing Development within Existing Wellhead Protection
Areas in the Town of Cortlandville’s Aquifer Protection District”. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella reported that the last day for tax collection
was June 1, 2021. She would be settling with the County Treasurer in the upcoming weeks and
returning the unpaid tax bills at that time. She would provide the Board with more information
and the monthly report at the next meeting.
Attorney DelVecchio Reported:
Siemen’s Smart Infrastructure – LED Streetlight Project:
Attorney DelVecchio updated the Board regarding the Town’s LED Streetlight project with
Siemen’s. The Public Service Commission recently approved the actual purchase of the
streetlights from National Grid. The next steps would involve financing as well as some other
logistics. The target date was between September and November for the replacement of the
streetlights to commence. Councilman Withey asked if the interest rate for financing the project
was comparable to what it was [when the project was initiated], which Attorney DelVecchio
thought it was.
Extension of Term Lengths:
Attorney DelVecchio stated, there are three elected positions in the Town that have two-
year term limits: Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Supervisor. There has been
discussion regarding the extension of term lengths from two to four years for the three positions.
There are arguments both for and against a two-year term versus a four-year term. If the Board
were to consider amending one or all the positions from two to four years, there are two procedures
to achieve that. Attorney DelVecchio explained the following options:
A. Adopt a resolution utilizing Section 24-a of Town Law; the resolution must be adopted
150 days before the biennial election, which was in 153 days. If the Board adopts the
resolution it is subject to a mandatory referendum and would be up to the voters at the
November 2, 2021 election. If the Board adopts the resolution and the vote is approved,
the changes would not be effective until the following election in 2023 for the terms
commencing January 1, 2024.
B. Extend terms according to 23(2)(e) of Municipal Home Rule Law, which allows a
Town Board to adopt a local law (after conducting a public hearing) to formerly alter
or increase the term limits. If adopted, the local law is also subject to a mandatory
referendum and would be up to the voters at the upcoming election. If the local law is
adopted and the vote is approved, the changes would be effective for the upcoming
election and the terms starting January 1, 2022 would be for four years.
Supervisor Williams asked the Board if there was interest in changing the term of office
for any of the three elected offices that currently have a two-year term. If there was no desire to
do so, the rest of the information was immaterial. Supervisor Williams stated he would recuse
himself from the vote regarding the term of office for the Town Supervisor.
Councilman Testa voiced his approval to increase the term of office for the Highway
Superintendent.
Supervisor Williams suggested that if the Town moves forward with increasing term
lengths, that perhaps there could be a method/process to recall an official from a position. Town
Clerk Rocco-Petrella stated that to her knowledge the Town Board does not have the authority to
remove an elected official, but there is provision in Town Law for removal from office [Public
Officers Law § 36]. Supervisor Williams suggested the Board decide whether it was appropriate
to take any or all the terms to four years. The Board could then decide which method to use.
Discussion occurred amongst the members of the Board about municipalities in the County moving
towards four-year terms. Councilman Cobb stated that the Village of McGraw was moving
towards extending terms. The term lengths previously increased for County legislators.
Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella apprised the Board that of the 933 towns that are members of
the Association of Towns, 522 have Town Clerk’s with a 4-year term.
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Attorney DelVecchio reiterated that the reason he was bringing the matter up now was
because “Option A” required action at least 150 days prior to the election.
Councilman Withey stated he was okay with increasing the term lengths from two to four
years; however, he suggested the Board set term limits on the number of times a candidate can run
for the same office. Attorney DelVecchio stated he would have to research term limits. Supervisor
Williams stated that term limits could be discussed separately. Councilman Withey agreed.
Attorney DelVecchio suggested the Board decide whether they would pursue Option A or
Option B, and whether they wanted to do so for all three of the offices he mentioned. The Board
discussed each position separately.
Councilman Guido preferred Option A, which he thought would take some of the
politicizing out of the issue. Councilman Withey agreed. Supervisor Williams voiced his
preference for Option B to adopt a local law rather than a simple resolution. Councilman Testa
suggested the Board delay action and get the public’s opinion. Attorney DelVecchio reviewed the
options again and reiterated that regardless of the method chosen, a change in the term lengths
would be up to the voters as a question on the ballot. Councilman Testa preferred Option B.
Councilman Cobb voiced his preference for Option B, noting that the Board may hear
public input at a public hearing for the local law. Councilman Withey and Supervisor Williams
voiced their preference for Option B.
At this time, Attorney DelVecchio suggested the Board consider each position separately.
RESOLUTION #161 PROCEED WITH INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM
TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS FOR THE ELECTIVE TOWN
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to
proceed with drafting a local law to increase the term of office from two (2) years to four (4) years
for the elective Town Highway Superintendent of the Town of Cortlandville, pursuant to
Municipal Home Rule Law § 23(2)(e).
RESOLUTION #162 PROCEED WITH INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM
TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS FOR THE ELECTIVE TOWN
CLERK
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Withey
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to
proceed with drafting a local law to increase the term of office from two (2) years to four (4) years
for the elective Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law
§ 23(2)(e).
RESOLUTION #163 PROCEED WITH INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM
TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS FOR THE ELECTIVE TOWN
SUPERVISOR
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ABSTAIN – Williams
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Attorney to
proceed with drafting a local law to increase the term of office from two (2) years to four (4) years
for the elective Town Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville pursuant to Municipal Home Rule
Law § 23(2)(e).
JUNE 2, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5
RESOLUTION #164 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 7, 2021 FOR A
LOCAL LAW OF 2021 TO INCREASE THE TERM OF OFFICE
FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS FOR THE TOWN
SUPERVISOR, TOWN CLERK AND TOWN HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for July 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. to be held
at the Town of Cortlandville Municipal Garage, 3587 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York
concerning a proposed Local Law of 2021 – “A Local Law Increasing the Term of Office from
Two Years to Four Years for the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Highway
Superintendent of the Town of Cortlandville.”
Councilman Withey asked when it would be appropriate for the Board to discuss term
limits and if it should be done at the same time as the local law increasing the term lengths.
Attorney DelVecchio needed time to research the matter. Supervisor Williams suggested the
Board direct the Town Attorney to research term limits and report back to the Board.
Town Board reports:
Councilman Withey reported on the Town’s Workers’ Compensation and recapped
changes in the Town’s plan over the last 2-1/2 years. He suggested that the current plan was fairer
than it was in previous years, adding that the municipalities that have tail claims prior to entering
the new plan with Perma will be handled separately than any new claims.
Supervisor Williams reported:
Cortland Crush:
Supervisor Williams introduced Bill McConnell, Head Coach of the Cortland Crush
baseball team and offered him privilege of the floor.
Bill McConnell thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak. He explained that the
Cortland Crush was kicking off its seventh season in Cortland at the Gutchess Lumber Sports
Complex (GLSC) on June 6, 2021. The team has 35 players from around the country including
Puerto Rico and from Canada. He stated that GLSC is “a diamond in the rough” and is a great
recruiting tool as people love to play there, and parents from around the country enjoy the facility.
He invited the Supervisor and members of the Board to come out and watch the team play. The
games are also live streamed. The players are prospects and are recruited by major league teams.
Mr. McConnell highlighted the many ways that Cortland Crush supports the local area and
local businesses. Anderson’s Farm Market will be providing food at the concession stand this year
with Homer Hopps providing local brew on certain dates in July. A fireworks display will also be
held on Friday, June 18th with Board approval. The Cortland Crush is also involved in Crown City
Little League and developing young players.
Mr. McConnell explained that the Cortland Crush baseball players started their training
season and will have 51 games in 55 days. He thanked the Board and Town for all it does for the
team and stated that they enjoyed working with the Town.
Town resident, Stephen Flatt asked Mr. McConnell to consider working with the County
transit to get bus transportation to the GLSC, noting that when the Crush played in the City it was
easier to attend games. Mr. McConnell would investigate the request.
The Board thanked Mr. McConnell for his presentation and wished him luck this season.
Comprehensive Plan:
Supervisor Williams explained that a public hearing would be held on June 16, 2021
regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the representatives from CHA that would
be in attendance from CHA, Supervisor Williams stated that he asked Councilman Guido to be the
Town’s “expert” on the Plan and suggested he would be relied on for the public hearing.
Supervisor Williams laid out the ground rules for the public hearing and added that any
comments/questions regarding the Plan should be received by noon on July 2, 2021 so they can be
transmitted back to CHA.
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Recreation at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (GLSC):
Supervisor Williams explained that there were many recreational activities that could easily
be provided at GLSC with little cost such as bocce ball and perhaps beach volleyball. The Town
was currently moving forward with the bocce ball court. A request was recently received to
include Pickle Ball courts, which is one of the fasted growing sports in the country right now.
Supervisor Williams asked Part-Time Recreation Director, John McNerney to research the sport
and what would be needed to provide the courts. Regarding beach volleyball, Supervisor Williams
explained that it was included in the Town’s original plan for the GLSC, however the location of
the court would be important so that it was not interfering with other activities.
Cortland Crush – Fireworks and Vendors at GLSC:
Supervisor Williams asked the Board for authorization to allow a fireworks display at
GLSC on June 18, 2021, which would be subject to receipt of an approved fireworks permit from
the Town. He also requested Board authorization to permit concessions and the sale of craft beer
on dates to be provided by Mr. McConnell.
RESOLUTION #165 AUTHORIZE FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO BE HELD AT THE
GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board received a request from William McConnell, GM/Head Coach
representing the Cortland Crush Baseball to allow a fireworks display to be held on Friday, June
18, 2021 at no cost to the Town, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes a fireworks display to be held at the
Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex property subject to the completed and approved fireworks
permit application submitted to the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #166 AUTHORIZE EVENTS TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE
CORTLAND CRUSH NYCBL BASEBALL INC. AT THE
GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Withey
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board received a request from William McConnell, GM/Head Coach
representing the Cortland Crush Baseball to allow the following to be conducted at the Gutchess
Lumber Sports Complex: Concessions from June 7, 2021 until July 26, 2021; and the sale of Craft
Beer on select dates; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board discussed the requests, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Cortland Crush NYCBL Baseball
Inc. to conduct Concession at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex from June 7, 2021 until July
26, 2021 in accordance with the appropriate approvals from the Cortland County Health
Department for the sale of food, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Board further authorizes Craft Beer to be served on selected dates, subject
to the appropriate approvals from New York State for the sale of alcoholic beverages and the
completed waiver forms for the Town of Cortlandville for each date.
Executive Session:
Supervisor Williams asked for an Executive Session to be held at the end of the meeting to
discuss contracts and personnel. He suspected that action would be taken at the conclusion of the
Executive Session.
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At this time, the Board proceeded with the new business items on the agenda.
RESOLUTION #167 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2019
CDBG TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM (CDBG #287HR323-19) FOR JUNE 16, 2021 AT
5:00 P.M.
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 schedule a Public Hearing regarding the 2019
CDBG Town-Wide Rehabilitation Grant Program (CDBG #287HR323-19), for Wednesday, June
16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., at the Town of Cortlandville Municipal Garage, 3587 Terrace Road,
Cortland, New York, for the purpose of providing details with respect to the program and program
progress, to solicit comments with respect to funded activities and program administration, and to
answer questions with respect to the CDBG Program or grant activities.
RESOLUTION #168 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS REGARDING THE
TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM CDBG #287HR323-19
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 authorize approval of payment for the following
regarding the Town-Wide Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program-CDBG #287HR323-19:
Syracuse Honey – $1,000.00 (Homza)
Kratzer Construction - $7,500.00 (Cummins)
Town of Cortlandville - $50.00 (Cummins – building permit)
Thoma Development Consultants - $7,400.00 (Program Delivery)
Thoma Development Consultants - $2,300.00 (Administration)
RESOLUTION #169 AWARD BID TO THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
FOR PROGRAM DELIVERY AND ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES FOR THE 2021 CDBG ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT/SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM GRANT
(#287ED967-21) FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE ON
BEHALF OF SEVEN VALLEY SPECIALTY CABLES
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal was advertised for the Program Delivery and Administrative
Services for the 2021 CDBG Economic Development/Small Business Program Grant (NYS
CDBG Project #287ED967-21) for the Town of Cortlandville on behalf of Seven Valley Specialty
Cables, and
WHEREAS, one sealed bid was received and opened by the Town Clerk on May 24, 2021 at 12:00
p.m. as follows:
Thoma Development Consultants $9,500.00
34 Tompkins Street
Cortland, NY 13045
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BE IT RESOLVED, the bid is hereby awarded to Thoma Development Consultants of Cortland,
New York, in the amount of $9,500.00, subject to approval from the New York State Homes and
Community Renewal, Office of Community Renewal.
Regarding agenda item I-8, Notice of Public Hearing for the Draft Comprehensive Plan
scheduled for June 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., Supervisor Williams reiterated that comments or
questions must be submitted in written form no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021. The
questions/comments could be sent via email to pomara@cortlandville.org attention Tom Williams,
Town Supervisor or sent via mail to Tom Williams, Supervisor, Town of Cortlandville, 3577
Terrace Road, Cortland, NY 13045.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file
correspondence from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dated May 26,
2021, regarding the “Notice of Negative Declaration Rescinded” for Cortlandville Sand & Gravel
Mine (Route 13 Rocks, LLC). All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file
correspondence from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, dated May 26,
2021, regarding the “Notice of Positive Declaration” for Cortlandville Sand & Gravel Mine (Route
13 Rocks LLC). All voting aye, the motion was carried.
No further comments or discussion was heard. Supervisor Williams requested the Board
convene to an Executive Session.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss contracts and personnel. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 6:11 p.m.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Members of the public were invited back into the meeting.
There was discussion regarding the sale of a portion of Town property on Hatcher’s Run.
Supervisor Williams explained that town residents Patricia and James O’Mara submitted a request
to purchase a portion of Town property located next to their home on Hatcher’s Run. The sale
would be granted subject to permissive referendum as required and would also include provisions
for a permanent easement and right-of-way to the Town for the purpose of construction and
maintenance of water/sewer mains. The Town property is used as a dr ainage ditch and access to
the detention basin. The O’Maras were interested in purchasing the strip of land for security
purposes. Town Assessor, David Briggs prepared a “Fair Market Value” for a portion of the Town
land, tax map #95.07-02-14.000, and provided his report to the Board. The suggested sale price
was $1,100.00.
RESOLUTION #170 AUTHORIZE SALE OF A PORTION OF TOWN PROPERTY
LOCATED ON HATCHER’S RUN SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby authorize the sale of
a portion of town property located on Hatcher’s Run in the Town of Cortlandville to James J. and
Patricia R. O’Mara for the sum of $1,100.00, consisting of approximately 0.19± acres of land
(24.89± feet of road frontage along Hatcher’s Run and a depth along the west boundary line of
322.04± feet, approximately 8,388 square feet) a portion of tax map #97.07-02-14.000, and it is
further
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RESOLVED, the sale shall include a permanent easement and right-of-way to the Town of
Cortlandville for the purpose of construction and maintenance of water/sewer mains, and it is
further
RESOLVED, this resolution is adopted Subject to Permissive Referendum as required by law.
Supervisor Williams asked the Board for approval to spend up to $30,000 to update the
Town’s information technology structure. He explained that a new server was needed to replace
a 2003 server as well as updates to the switches and infrastructure. He suggested the Board
authorize the expenditure and approve a purchase order for a Dell server in the amount of
$12,018.33.
RESOLUTION #171 AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $30,000 TO
UPDATE AND STABILIZE THE TOWN’S INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY STRUCTURE
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby authorize the
expenditure of up to $30,000 to update and stabilize the Town’s Information Technology Structure
as proposed by the Town’s IT, Plan First Technologies, Inc., and it is further
RESOLVED, purchase orders for the necessary equipment shall be submitted for approval per the
Town’s Procurement Policy.
RESOLUTION #172 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN PURCHASE ORDER
#0177 TO DELL TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
POWEREDGE R740 SERVER FOR THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
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
Purchase Order #0177 submitted by the Town Clerk to be paid to Dell Technologies (State
Contract #C000000005600) for the purchase of a PowerEdge R740 Server as part of the updates
to the Town’s Information Technology Structure for the Town Offices and Water/Sewer
Department, for the total cost of $12,018.33.
RESOLUTION #173 AUTHORIZE TOWN EMPLOYEE NICK ALTERI TO CARRY
OVER ACCRUED PAID TIME OFF EARNED IN THE YEAR
2020 TO THE YEAR 2021
Motion by Councilman Withey
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0
ADOPTED
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby authorize Town
employee Nick Alteri, Part-Time Clerk, to carry over accrued paid time off earned in the year 2020
when he was a full-time employee to the year 2021.
JUNE 2, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 10
Supervisor Williams asked the Board to reconvene to an Executive Session to discuss a
contract.
Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a contract. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 6:52 p.m.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Members of the public were invited back into the meeting.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to adjourn the Regular
Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 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 June 24, 2021.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of July 7, 2021.