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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-21 Town Board Minutes JULY 21, 2021 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1 LOCAL LAW OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW OPTING OUT OF ADULT USE CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES AND ON-SITE CONSUMPTION SITES 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 Local Law of 2021, “A Local Law to Opt Out of Allowing Cannabis Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Sites as Authorized Under Cannabis Law Article 4.” 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; Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Machell Phelps from the Cortland Regional Sports Council; John McNerney, Cortlandville Recreation Director; Sara Watrous; Dean O’Gorman; John Barry, Executive Director of Southern Tier AIDS Program; Paul Suits; Paul Suits Jr.; Matthew Suits; Town Residents: George Mowry; Stephen Flatt; Robert Martin; Pamela Jenkins; and News Reporters: Kevin Conlon from the Cortland Standard; and Kevin Smith and George Murphy-Wilkins from the Cortland Voice. 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 Robert Martin. Town resident, Robert Martin read the following prepared comments into the record: Robert Martin: Should we allow marijuana dispensaries in the Town of Cortlandville? Marijuana dispensaries are going to happen. If not in Cortlandville or Cortland County, they will throughout the state and adjoining counties. Cortlandville has restaurants, grocery st ores, liquor stores, bars, and convenient stores that all sell legal alcohol products. We receive tax dollars from those sales. We also have cases of DWI and other infractions related to alcohol abuse. Marijuana abuse will occur. Will it be more or less than now after legalization? Drug and substance abuse counselors may know. From the financial perspective, I feel that Cortlandville should allow dispensaries. It is estimated that tax revenue for New York State will be $350 million per year. 30,000 to 60,000 jobs will be created. We should share in this opportunity. The state is still developing regulations and it will be up to 18 months before all is implemented. There is no cost to the Town or taxpayers. Tom Williams would rather see tax revenue from money spent elsewhere, such as Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex. Not sure what the total investment in millions of dollars are to date, nor what the return on investment has been. We are not even covering the operation and maintenance costs through the fees received. Cortlandville has numerous storefronts that are empty. Why not promote one or more of these to be used as a marijuana dispensary. Please take time to review information from New York State and the cannabis market prior to making a deci sion. The local law needs to be in place by December 31, 2021. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. Martin for his comments and offered privilege of the floor to George Mowry. Town resident, George Mowry read the following prepared comments into the record: George Mowry: Societal Impacts of Legalization - In addition to increased revenue due to marijuana dispensaries, Colorado has seen an increase in job postings, with the creation of approximately 20,000 new jobs directly related to the marijuana industry. Additionally, the state has seen a 51% increase in tourism and a sharp increase in the homeless population, with the increase in homelessness accredited to increased numbers of individual’s moving to Colorado for marijuana access. Crime rates in Colorado have also increased; burglaries made up 59% of all marijuana industry related crimes. While marijuana arrests in general are about half of what they were in 2012, likely due to the fact that marijuana is now legal in the state, and if used appropriately an individual will not be arrested for use, possession, etc., arrests for serious marijuana-related JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 crimes are currently at a 9-year high despite legalization. Post-legalization, violent crimes in Colorado have increased 25%. Such crimes include murders and aggravated assaults. Also, on the rise are property crimes, although the correlation between rising crimes rates and the marijuana industry is hotly debated. Industry Use – Current past-month recreational marijuana use in Colorado shows a 45% increase over the past month use average of the three-years prior to recreational legalization. Youth marijuana use is also on the rise, with Colorado past -month marijuana use for youth ages 12 and older shocking rose 85%. Adult marijuana use increased 67% in the three years post-legalization, and now is 110% higher than the national average. Marijuana and Safety – Marijuana-related hospitalizations, including those due to possible marijuana exposures or marijuana related diagnoses increased from 6,000 in 2011 to 10,000 in the first 9 months of 2015. Since the legalization of recreational marijuana, marijuana-related traffic deaths have increased 151% in Colorado. Additionally, often citing safety concerns, 65% of local jurisdictions in the state have banned medical and/or recreational marijuana businesses. Workplace Impacts – With 10 States and the District of Columbia having already legalized recreational marijuana, and still others considering legislative measures that would legalize the drug, the question for employers is how to protect a business. Hard statistics on recreational marijuana’s impact on the workplace are hard to come by; however, we do know that costs are likely to increase for employers when employees use drugs on the job. I got my information from www.currentcompliance.org, www.hightimes, www.quora.com and www.reddit.com. Our Area – Last month on 2 separate occasions police have been in my neighborhood looking for vandals who broke into houses and stole gas and stolen goods. Off Setting Tax Revenue – Starting a business – would you like to start a family-oriented business near a marijuana dispensary? We already have a developer wanting to build an apartment building in the area. We have the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex for tax revenue. Shopping at a dispensary-drive in sample and buy, this is not the “pot” of the 70’s. I went to college in the 70’s. This is far more potent. After sampling, get in the car and drive away with god knows what awaiting. Cost of the pot itself could be a huge determent to owners along with taxation laws. The last thing the area needs is another business going belly up. Let the city of Cortland take on the burden at least there is an option to walk home and not drive. Walking concerns me out here. You have A&W and 2 different putt putt golf courses. It’s not worth the risk. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. Mowry for his comments and offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. No further comments or discussion were heard. The Public Hearing was closed at 5:14 p.m. JULY 21, 2021 5:14 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; Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Machell Phelps from the Cortland Regional Sports Council; John McNerney, Cortlandville Recreation Director; Sara Watrous; Dean O’Gorman; John Barry, Executive Director of Southern Tier AIDS Program; Paul Suits; Paul Suits Jr.; Matthew Suits; Town Residents: George Mowry; Stephen Flatt; Robert Martin; Pamela Jenkins; and News Reporters: Kevin Conlon from the Cortland Standard; and Kevin Smith and George Murphy-Wilkins from the Cortland Voice. Supervisor Williams called the Regular Meeting to order. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb to approve the Draft Town Board Minutes of July 7, 2021. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #207 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – JULY 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 #883-948 HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 95,994.53 General Fund B $ 44,340.20 Highway Fund DA $ 0.00 Highway Fund DB $ 191,930.41 Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 0.00 C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00 Sewer Fund SS $ 1,189.45 Water Fund SW $ 12,386.75 Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #34-38 BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00 Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 33,762.00 Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00 Funds TA, TE Voucher #22-23 Trust & Agency TA $ 38,787.10 Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00 Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Dean O’Gorman and John Barry. Town resident, Dean O’Gorman addressed the Board regarding drug addiction and a syringe exchange program to be permitted in Cortland County. He shared his personal story with the Board concerning the loss of his son, Spencer O’Gorman, in 2017 due to a drug overdose. He asked for the Board’s support of the Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) or syringe exchange programs in Cortland County to help combat the war on drugs. SSPs are community-based programs that provide access to sterile needles and syringes, facilitate safe disposal or used syringes and provide and link to other services such as: referral to drug treatment programs; screening and treatment of viral hepatitis and HIV; education about overdose prevention and injection practices; vaccinations; screening for sexually transmitted diseases; wound care; Naloxene distribution and education; and referral to social, mental health, and other medical services (US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). Mr. O’Gorman asked the Board to support SSPs coming into the community. JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 John Barry, Executive Director of the Southern Tier AIDS Program since 2002, informed the Board that SSPs have been legal in New York since 1992. The SSPs help prevent disease, help people get into treatment, and support public health. He voiced his deep concerns for those struggling with addiction and discussed the increase in the number of people who have died from overdoses. Mr. Barry explained that treatment is a process; a single intervention does not cure people. According to him, 80% of people who go through the syringe exchange program have been in treatment, and maybe more than once. Mr. Barry stated that the staff of the SSPs provide support and let the people know that recovery is possible and often reach people that do not, and will not, seek care elsewhere. Mr. Barry informed the Board that staff was proposing to offer services from a van one day per week, which was all they had funding to do at this time. He voiced his support for the program and encouraged the Board to support it as well as the SSPs help those in need. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. O’Gorman for sharing his personal story and Mr. Barry for the information he provided and the work he has done. As a retired NYS Trooper, he commented that the hardest thing an officer does is to knock on a parent’s door and tell them that their child is not coming home. Mr. O’Gorman thanked Supervisor Williams for his words, and stated, “that’s why we need to think outside the box …”. Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Pamela Jenkins. Town resident, Pamela Jenkins stated that while it was not on the agenda, she suspected a presentation would be made regarding the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (GLSC). She stated that she hoped that the presentation would “inform taxpayers of how many millions of dollars have been added to the taxpayers…” She asked how much the Town has spent in labor costs, maintenance costs, and equipment costs for GLSC. She suggested that consideration of Phase 2 of the GLSC should be left to the public to decide rather than to “piecemeal like Phase 1.” She stated that considering the millions of dollars of incurred debt that would be attributable to GLSC Phase 1 and Phase 2 that it was “time to have that information all be made public.” Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the following monthly reports: 1) Town Justice LeFevre and Town Justice Mathey – June 2021; 2) Town Supervisor – June 2021; and 3) Fire & Safety Inspector, CEO Desiree Campbell – June 2021. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Withey made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to receive and file correspondence from Charter Communications, dated July 7, 2021 and July 19, 2021, regarding programming services. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #208 TABLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF 2021, “A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE TO FURTHER SAFEGUARD THE EXISTING WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREAS WITHIN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE’S AQUIFER PROTECTION DISTRICT AND OTHER RELATED AMENDMENTS” UNTIL AUGUST 4, 2021 Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Withey 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, “A Local Law to Amend the Zoning Code to Further Safeguard the Existing Wellhead Protection Areas Within the Town of Cortlandville’s Aquifer Protection District and Other Related Amendments” until the August 4, 2021 Town Board Meeting to allow time for the County Planning Board/Department to complete its review of the proposed local law. JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 There was discussion regarding the proposed Local Law of 2021 concerning opting out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption sites in the Town of Cortlandville. Attorney DelVecchio explained that if the Town “opts out” it will prohibit retail dispensaries and on-site consumption. If the Town does not opt out by the end of the year, then the Town would automatically opt-in and dispensaries and on-site consumption would be allowed in the Town. He also explained that if the Town opts out, the Town could choose to opt-in in the future. If the Town opts in, then the Town, by future legal action, can regulate the location of such places in the Town’s zoning code. Attorney DelVecchio informed the Board that they could also decide to put the issue up for public consideration at the next election as a proposition on the ballot and to let the voters decide. The Board could then finalize the decision by filing a local law to opt out or to opt in. Attorney DelVecchio asked the Board to either vote on the local law as presented, or to table the matter to give him time to research the process for a public referendum to allow the public the putting the issue in front of the voters at the next election. further consideration for putting the question up to the voters or come back at a future date. He stated that some fact-finding must still be done to put the question out to referendum. After further discussion, the Supervisor Williams suggested the Board table action until the next Town Board meeting. RESOLUTION #209 TABLE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF 2021, “A LOCAL LAW TO OPT OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES AND ON-SITE CONSUMPTION SITES AS AUTHORIZED UNDER CANNABIS LAW ARTICLE 4” UNTIL AUGUST 4, 2021 Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Cobb 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, “A Local Law to Opt Out of Allowing Cannabis Retail Dispensaries and On-Site Consumption Sites as Authorized Under Cannabis Law Article 4” until the August 4, 2021 Town Board Meeting. Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella apprised the Board she received notification from Cort-Lanes regarding their intent to renew their liquor license. She requested the Board receive and file the notice. Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to receive and file correspondence from John Partigianoni, Cort-Lanes Inc., dated July 20, 2021, providing notice for the renewal of a two year on-premises alcoholic beverage license for Cort-Lanes Inc., located at 928 Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney DelVecchio Reported: Homestead Ave. Cul-de-sac: Attorney DelVecchio apprised the Board that complaints have been made regarding private property located at the end of Homestead Avenue (cul-de-sac) owned by DLH Country Town Homes, LLC. Area residents have complained of trash and people hiding in the overgrown, “bushy” areas. A letter was sent to the private property owner to inform them of the situation. In his letter, Attorney DelVecchio asked if the property owner would be amenable to allowing the Town to get easement access to clean up the property and perhaps continue to maintain it, which would be subject to a cost-benefit analysis, as it is private property, and Board approval to determine if it is in the best interest of the Town. At this time, he was waiting for a response from the property owner. Supervisor Williams stated he spoke to Highway Sup’t. Drach regarding the matter and they did not believe much work would have to be done to clean up the area. If the owner does not respond to the letter, the Town may be able to take action through code enforcement and the property maintenance code. JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex: Attorney DelVecchio explained that the Town was still in the planning phase for Phase 2 of the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (GLSC). The Board recently authorized a surveyor to conduct a survey of the property, which was completed. Discussions have been had with the Town’s engineering firm, CHA regarding the open DEC permit that pertains to the property. For any stormwater management plans to be further acted upon, the permit may have to be modified and submitted to the DEC for further approval. Attorney DelVecchio stated it was prudent for the engineers to take a harder look at that process and suggested the Board authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000 to CHA for those purposes. Councilman Withey asked if the work had “any bearing on Phase 1” or if it was strictly for Phase 2. Attorney DelVecchio explained that the work was for Phase 2. RESOLUTION #210 AUTHORIZE CHA TO PROCEED WITH THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN / EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN FOR THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 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 expenditure of up to $10,000.00 to CHA to proceed with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan / Erosion & Sediment Control Plan for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex as outlined in the June 2, 2021 proposal from CHA for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex Phase 2. Town Board reports: Councilman Guido mentioned that he will be in contact with Attorney DelVecchio and Code Enforcement Officer Campbell regarding code complaints and abandoned properties. Councilman Withey recalled that last month the Board authorized him to work with the City of Cortland and Village of Homer for a plan for acquiring a new tub grinder. He apprised the Board he met with Nic Dovi, Superintendent of the Cortland City DPW, Mack Cook, Director of the City Administration & Finance Office among others regarding the failing tub grinder and steps to be taken to replace the machine, which would cost approximately $705,000. One of the next steps would be to talk to those in charge of the County Landfill to see if they are still willing to use chips from the tub grinder at the landfill for cover. Councilman Withey showed the Board and those in attendance an example of material that causes damage to tub grinder and the “teeth” of the grinder, which cost approximately $900 per set. He explained that newer machines have magnets that detect metals prior to them causing damage to the machine. Councilman Withey stated that it was suggested by Mack Cook that the cost of the machine be distributed like the percentages used for sales tax distribution. A permit process was also suggested for use of the service by those who live outside the county. Councilman Withey would provide more information to the Board as he received it. Councilman Withey apprised the Board he received a complaint regarding the Lamont Circle park/playground. Highway Sup’t. Drach would address the complaint. Supervisor Williams reported: Sporting Events July 15-24, 2021: Supervisor Williams reviewed the calendar of Cortland Sporting Events for July 15-24, 2021 as provided by the Cortland Regional Sports Council. He was impressed by the number of people involved in one week of events in the community, which were as follows: • July 15-18, 2021 – PBRT Northeast National Qualifier 16U/17U to be held at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex; Greg’s Field – Cortland; Tompkins Cortland Community College – Dryden; Tully Park – Tully • July 17-24, 2021 – Testa Park, Cortland - Little League Section 1 East Tournament JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 • July 17-19, 2021 – Empire State Senior Games – SUNY Cortland Tennis Center, Cortland • July 17, 2021 – NYS High School Football Coaches Association – Showcase & Tournament – SUNY Cortland Stadium, Cortland Supervisor Williams acknowledged John McNerney, Recreation Director for the Town, and Director of the Cortland Youth Bureau, and Machell Phelps, Director of the Cortland Regional Sports Council. Both were in attendance to give a brief report of the impact of sports tourism on the community – the greater Cortland area and beyond. Mr. McNerney thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak about GLSC and how it is becoming a positive asset for our community both for local use and an economic driver for sports tourism, which is a billion-dollar industry. Mr. McNerney prepared a power point presentation to provide a snapshot and data of what has been taking place over the last month as follows: JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 Machell Phelps presented on the economic impact of the events, not only for Town of Cortlandville but for Cortland County, and what this business means to the community. She explained that since 2005 she has been tracking the economic impact of sporting events in the community. She explained that it has nothing to do with sales tax revenue, but strictly what people purchase when they come into the community such as gas, food, hotel, retail. She speaks with hotels daily to find out how many people stayed and works with a travel agent who works with the tournaments and documents how many hotel rooms are booked. She explained that the economic impact to the community as of July 18, 2021, in which only 5 of 7 PBR events had been held, was $1.1 million (outside money being spent in the community). Councilman Withey asked how the fields (at GLSC) are handling all the rain this year. Mr. McNerney explained that over the past weekend there were 31 teams in Town. On Saturday, the decision was made not to play any more games at the City of Cortland and SUNY Cortland fields due to the condition of the fields, however the games at GLSC were still played. The Board thanked Mr. McNerney and Ms. Phelps for their presentation. Amendment to Sign Ordinance: Supervisor Williams commented that the Board was in receipt of the proposed amendments to the Town’s Sign Ordinance. He asked the Board to receive and file the proposed local law and to forward it to the Town and County Planning Boards for review. RESOLUTION #211 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW OF 2021 TO AMEND CHAPTER 178, ARTICLE XVIII, SIGNS OF THE TOWN ZONING ORDINANCE AND FORWARD TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Cobb Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0 ADOPTED JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 7 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge receipt of a proposed Local Law of 2021 to Amend Chapter 178, Article XIII, Signs of the Town Zoning Ordinance as prepared by the Town Attorney and Code Enforcement Officer, and it is further RESOLVED, the proposed Local Law shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations. Proposed Easement to Connect GLSC to Lime Hollow Nature Center Trails: Supervisor Williams presented a photo of a map of property located next to the GLSC, owned by East Lakes Venture LLC. He explained that he’s had conversations with the property owner about granting the Town an easement for a portion of the vacant land to create a path from GLSC to property owned by Byrne Dairy (C’Ville LLC) to connect to the Lime Hollow Nature Center trails. He indicated that the Homer Cross Country team already uses the Lime Hollow trails and was interested in using GLSC as its “home base” for cross country events . To proceed with the proposed easement, a survey must be completed. Supervisor Williams requested authorization to contact a local surveyor to complete a survey of the property. He explained that there would be little cost to the Town as Lime Hollow would create the path with perhaps some assistance from the Town Highway Department. In addition, Supervisor Williams pointed out a section of the neighboring property that may be a good area to create the “Citizens Sports Complex” to construct bocce courts, pickleball courts and horseshoe pits. He explained that the area would still be close to the bathroom and pavilion, but away from the baseball fields and other future fields. Parking could also be located near the additional sports areas. Supervisor Williams explained that Denkenberger Surveying completed the survey on GLSC, so they have information on the parcels already. The information from the survey would be needed for the property description in the proposed easement. Councilman Withey asked if the easement would be a “forever easement”. Attorney DelVecchio stated that it would be discussed later. RESOLUTION #212 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF DENKENBERGER SURVEYING, P.C. TO ACCOMPLISH A SURVEY FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY EAST LAKE VENTURE LLC LOCATED OFF BYRNE HOLLOW CROSSING Motion by Councilman Guido 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 Supervisor to engage the services of Denkenberger Surveying, P.C. to accomplish a survey for property owned by East Lake Venture LLC, located off Byrne Hollow Crossing, tax map #105.00-04-03.000, located next to the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, in order to determine if an easement(s) for recreation purposes can be obtained from East Lake Venture LLC. Emergency Loan to Cortlandville Fire Department – Repayment: Supervisor Williams apprised the Board that the emergency loan made to the Cortlandville Fire Department (CFVD) (12/28/2020) in the amount of $300,000 was repaid to the Town. Request from CVFD to Fund Generator Cables: Supervisor Williams explained to the Board that a couple years ago the Town and Cortlandville Fire Department installed emergency generators at the fire department – one generator services the Town Hall and one services the Fire Department. There is process whereby a large portable generator could be connected to the system if the generators were to fail. The CVFD requested the Town pay $4,890.00 to purchase the cabling and switching device to connect a portable generator if necessary. Supervisor Williams explained that the Town, Fire Department and 911 center operate on the generator’s power. In the event there is a problem with either generator, a portable generator could be connected and supply power. JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 8 Councilman Withey asked where the Town would obtain a portable generator. Supervisor Williams explained that if a portable generator was needed due to an emergency, it would likely be provided by the County or rented from a supplier. Councilman Withey noted that the Town has sewer pumps and water pumps and suggested that they make sure it would be compatible. Supervisor Williams explained that the pump stations have their own generators in the event of a power failure. RESOLUTION #213 AUTHORIZE BEARD ELECTRIC TO COMPLETE WORK ON THE TOWN’S GENERATOR LOCATED AT THE CORTLANDVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TOTAL COST OF $4,890.00 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 Beard Electric to complete work on the Town’s generator located at the Cortlandville Fire Department, 999 Route 13, and to purchase the necessary cables to run the transfer switch for the generator for the total cost of $4,890.00. Upcoming Vacancies: Supervisor Williams updated the Board regarding upcoming vacancies in the Assessor’s office and Supervisor’s office. He explained that Assessor Briggs was conducting interviews and would come back to the Board for the formal hiring of a Real Property Clerk. He would report back to the Board later regarding the opening in his office. Quote to Move Audio/Video Equipment to Meeting Room/Court Room: Supervisor Williams apprised the Board he received a quote from Beard Electric to accomplish the move of audio/video equipment from the Municipal Garage to the Town Hall meeting room/court room. The quote, which was for $25,247.00, included the purchase of wireless microphones. He suggested the Board needed to talk about the proposal at greater length. He would forward the information to the Board for future discussion. Councilman Withey asked Supervisor Williams how the 2021 budget was “holding up”. Supervisor Williams answered that the budget was in great shape. The sales tax projections looked promising and expected the Town would receive $1 million more in revenue than budgeted. Budget Modifications: Supervisor Williams requested the Board approve the budget modifications as prepared by Bookkeeper Johnson. He explained that the modifications were mostly due to Town Board approved expenditures and a few bookkeeping corrections. RESOLUTION #214 AMEND THE 2021 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS Motion by Councilman Withey Seconded by Councilman Guido VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds to adjust the accounts of the 2021 Budget for the Town of Cortlandville as follows: FROM TO AMOUNT A599 A1620.4 $ 13,807.84 A7110.2 A7110.4 $ 13,542.43 A7110.24 (new acct) B7110.24 (old acct) $ 121.92 B599 B7310.4 $ 27,750.00 B8664.4 B8664.2 $ 1,654.95 JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 9 DB5110.4 DB5112.2 $194,327.43 DB5142.1 DB5130.1 $168,302.26 DB5142.4 DB5142.2 $ 14,039.00 SW599 SW1420.4 $ 28,032.50 SW8340.41 SW8340.42 $101,251.00 At this time in the meeting, the Board proceeded with new business items. RESOLUTION #215 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT REGARDING THE TOWN’S 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN-WIDE REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND MELISSA DAVIS Motion by Councilman Guido 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 Melissa Davis, 471 Sears Road, Cortland, New York regarding the extension of loan funds by the Town’s CDBG Program #287HR323-19 for the total amount of $31,267.00. RESOLUTION #216 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS REGARDING THE TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM CDBG #287HR323-19 Motion by Councilman Guido 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: J.D. Ferro Roofing – $15,527.00 (Cummins) Kratzer Construction – $9,852.00 (Cummins) Reome Electrical & General Contracting – $15,000.00 (Griffith) Thoma Development Consultants – $300.00 (Cummins) Thoma Development Consultants – $500.00 (Cummins) Thoma Development Consultants – $7,400.00 (Program Delivery SU – Contract) Thoma Development Consultants – $2,300.00 (Administration – Contract) Thoma Development Consultants – $108.66 (Administration) RESOLUTION #217 ACKNOWLEDGE SUBMISSION OF BUDGET MODIFICATION #1 TO NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL REGARDING THE 2019 TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM CDBG #287HR323-19 Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge the submission of Budget Modification #1 to NYS Homes and Community Renewal regarding the 2019 Town-wide Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program CDBG #287HR323-19, which is being requested in order to move a portion of the remaining funds from Program Delivery and Administration to Housing Rehabilitation to cover final rehabilitation costs. JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 10 Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file correspondence from NYS Division of the Budget, dated July 7, 2021, regarding the Town of Cortlandville’s submission for funding from the ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file correspondence from Attorney DelVecchio to the Cortland County Board of Elections, dated July 12, 2021, requesting they put the proposition to the voters of the Town at the November 2, 2021 General Election concerning the Local Law to extend the terms of office of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, & Highway Superintendent from two years to four years. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Withey, to receive and file correspondence from the Cortland County Board of Elections, dated July 14, 2021, confirming the decision to combine the polling places of the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building (Town Hall) and the Municipal Garage into the Municipal Garage until further notice. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #218 ESTABLISH THE STANDARD WORK DAY FOR AN APPOINTED OFFICIAL OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE FOR THE YEAR 2021 Motion by Councilman Withey Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby establish the standard work day for the following appointed official 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 this official to the Town Clerk: Elected Standard Term of Record of Officials: Name: Work Day: Office: Activities: Planning Board Member Laird R. Updyke 6 hours 01/01/2021-12/31/2025 2.23 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 Guido, to recess the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and a contract negotiation. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was recessed at 6:31 p.m. Councilman Guido 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 7:06 p.m. Members of the public were invited back into the meeting. RESOLUTION #219 AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT THE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 4, 2021 AT 5:00 PM AT THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX (PAVILION) Motion by Councilman Cobb Seconded by Councilman Withey VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Guido, Testa, Withey NAY – 0 ADOPTED JULY 21, 2021 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 11 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Cortlandville Town Board Meeting scheduled for August 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm will be held at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (Pavilion), 3111 Byrne Hollow Crossing, Cortland, New York. 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 7:08 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 August 12, 2021. The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of August 18, 2021.