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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
ROUTE 13, INC., OWNER
ESSEX STEEL CO. INC., APPLICANT
607 NYS ROUTE 13
TAX MAP #105.00-03-12.000
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Peter
Alteri Jr. Municipal Garage, 3587 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Williams
presiding, concerning an application for an Aquifer Protection Permit submitted by Route 13
Inc./Essex Steel Co. Inc. for the purpose of constructing a 72.25’ x 63’ (4,551.75 sq. ft.) cold
storage building with an attached 24’ x 63’ (1,512 sq. ft.) lean-to, for property located at 607
NYS Route 13, tax map #105.00-03-12.000.
Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams
Councilman, Jay E. Cobb
Councilman, David J. Donlick
Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Others present were: Town Attorney, John DelVecchio; Highway Sup’t. Larry Drach;
Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Jeff Rothery for Essex Steel Co. Inc.; Town residents:
Robert Martin; Pamela Jenkins; News Reporter: Jacob Mack from the Cortland Standard.
Others joining via Zoom video/telephone conference: Assistant to the Supervisor, Amanda
Rainbow; Town resident, John Reynolds; and News Reporter, Eddie Velasquez 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 those in attendance.
No requests were made.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:02 p.m.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 5:02 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the
Peter Alteri Jr. Municipal Garage, 3587 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor
Williams presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams
Councilman, Jay E. Cobb
Councilman, David J. Donlick
Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Others present were: Town Attorney, John DelVecchio; Highway Sup’t. Larry Drach;
Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Jeff Rothery for Essex Steel Co. Inc.; Town residents:
Robert Martin; Pamela Jenkins; News Reporter: Jacob Mack from the Cortland Standard.
Others joining via Zoom video/telephone conference: Assistant to the Supervisor, Amanda
Rainbow; Town resident, John Reynolds; and News Reporter, Eddie Velasquez from the
Cortland Voice.
Supervisor Williams called the Regular Meeting to order.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to receive and file the
Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee Minutes of October 24, 2022. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Cobb, to approve the
Special Town Board Minutes of October 31, 2022. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to receive and file
the Cross-Country Trail Development Meeting Notes from Town Recreation Director, John
McNerney, received November 14, 2022, regarding the cross-country trails from Gutchess
Lumber Sports Complex. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #327 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – NOVEMBER
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
Funds A, B, DA, DB, Voucher #1538-1589
HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 168,816.52
General Fund B $ 11,909.52
Highway Fund DA $ 0.00
Highway Fund DB $ 206,653.16
Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 770,955.63
C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00
Sewer Fund SS $ 182,326.26
Water Fund SW $ 36,477.81
Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #7-8
BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 34,375.00
Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00
Funds TA, TE Voucher #(None)
Trust & Agency TA $ 0.00
Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00
Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Pamela Jenkins.
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Town resident, Pamela Jenkins addressed the Board regarding the Comprehensive Plan
and the efforts of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee and offered the following
remarks:
Thank you, Board members, my name is Pam Jenkins, I was on the Comprehensive Plan
Committee. Our work was directed by experienced Planner/Engineers from Clough Harbor,
guided by the community survey, public input, input from Lime Hollow Nature Center Executive
Director Glenn Reisweber (now retired) and Public Hearings. The Comprehensive Plan was
mapped and adopted following public hearings. The cost to taxpayers was somewhere around
$150,000 to $200,000.
Throughout the ADOPTED Comprehensive Plan, reference is made to incorporating the
recommendations of the Rt 281 Aquifer Protection Plan.
The Comp Plan Implementation Committee was tapped to implement the adopted plan.
The May 9 2022 minutes of the first meeting reflect that none of the members have experience in
implementing a Comprehensive Plan.
Figure 4.2, 4.1 Comprehensive Plan.
These were the maps that were ADOPTED. See the Critical Environmental Area we mapped on
4.2. It includes areas of geologic and hydrological sensitivity, protection zones/recharge zones for
wellheads, unique areas, etc.
Homer, the City of Cortland and McGraw have each designated Critical Environmental Areas.
Cortlandville has yet to do this.
Table 5-1 a. of the Comprehensive Plan indicates that the very first ACTION to be taken includes
mapping and adopting the CEA via the DEC.
Page E 4 of the Comprehensive Plan further discuss the adoption of the CEA.
Alarmingly, the June 6 2022 Comp Pl Imp Comm notes “No CEA but must look at travel times
for aquifer to wellhead” …HOWEVER that is NOT what the ADOPTED Comprehensive Plan
provided for.
Sept 26 notes also reflect M Barylski speaking against establishing a CEA.
October 12 notes state “Implementation Committee wants to define the wellheads as being a
CEA.” Again, that is NOT the ADOPTED and mapped CEA per the Comp Plan nor the
recommendations of the Rt 281 Aquifer Study.
Failing to adopt the CEA as recommended and mapped and ADOPTED would not be consistent
with the adopted Comp Plan. It would violate the Comprehensive Plan.
See Figure 4.1 of Comp Plan… The July 18 2022 minutes reflect discussion about changing the
Rt 13 corridor south of Bennie Rd to B-3 zoning, and about a Park Overlay Zone. The
ADOPTED Comp Plan has that area as Highway Commercial, Conservation Residential, and
wetlands, and Agricultural. Changing that, now, to B-3, would NOT be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, either. That would violate the Comprehensive Plan because that area is
mapped as Highway Commercial and Conservation Residential, and Agricultural. Changing it
now, after the Comp Plan has been adopted would be an arbitrary, capricious change, not
supported by the Comprehensive Plan, not supported by the 281 Aquifer Protection Plan.
At this late juncture, which is after Public Hearings and after the ADOPTION of the
Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee does not have the
authority or power to implement ANYTHING which is a contrary to the ADOPTED Comp Plan.
Changes to the ADOPTED Comprehensive Plan would have to be done through Resolutions and
Public Hearings.
Please would you be sure to re-direct their work so that the Implementation Committee will
follow the work of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, and comply with NYS Law which
requires that the Comprehensive Plan be followed while it is being implemented.
Thank you.
Supervisor Williams thanked Ms. Jenkins for her comments.
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Councilman Cobb made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file the
Pre-Relevy Report of delinquent water and sewer accounts ($60.00+) that will be relevied to the
2023 Cortlandville Town/County tax bill if not paid by November 30, 2022, as provided by the
Town Clerk’s Office. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to receive and file
the News Release from Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E), November 10, 2022, regarding New
York Heap Enrollment which began November 1, 2022. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #328 ADOPT THE TOWN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR OF 2023
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, on the 9th day of November 2022 the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
held a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Budget and proposed amounts to be raised by the
benefit tax on benefited properties in the Town Sewer and Town Water Improvement Districts,
approved by the Town Board, and filed with the Town Clerk for fiscal year commencing January
1, 2023 and having heard all persons in favor of, or against any items therein contained, and
WHEREAS, no modifications were made to the Preliminary Budget, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Preliminary Budget is hereby approved, and the same is hereby adopted
and established as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023
and such annual budget, as so adopted, is filed with the Town Clerk, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify, as provided by law,
duplicate copies of the annual budgets, hereby adopted, together with the assessment rolls for the
benefit of improvement for the Sewer and Water Funds, adopted pursuant to Section 202-a of the
Town Law and within five days thereof, deliver two copies to the Supervisor of the Town and
the Supervisor shall present the copies of the annual budget to the Legislature of Cortland
County within ten days after his receipt thereof from the Clerk.
Under old business there was discussion regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit
application submitted by Roue 13 Inc./Essex Steel Co. Inc. to permit the construction of a 72.25’
x 63’ (4,551.75 sq. ft.) cold storage building with an attached 24’ x 63’ (1,512 sq. ft.) lean-to, for
property located at 607 NYS Route 13, tax map #105.00-03-12.000. Attorney DelVecchio
explained the SEQRA process to the Board. The Board commenced their review of Part 2 of the
SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form with Attorney DelVecchio reading the questions.
The Board answered no impact to small impact for all the questions. Attorney DelVecchio
reminded the Board that the Cortland County Planning Department issued their report regarding
the application, however the County Planning Board did not have a quorum to make formal
recommendations. The Planning Department recommended the following:
1. that the Town consider requiring the applicant to provide a visual buffer between the
proposed cold storage building/lean-to and the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex.
2. that the applicant ensure the proposed cold storage building/lean-to does not lead to
the depreciation of the neighboring Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex by reason of
noise, dust, fumes, smoke, odor, flare, or flashing lights.
3. compliance with SEQR requirements.
Attorney DelVecchio explained that the Town Planning Board approved the Conditional permit
application and removed the requirement for the buffer being installed as one already exists.
After discussion, the Board agreed with the Town Planning Board that because of the existing
buffer the first recommendation was not required.
RESOLUTION #329 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #6 OF 2022 SUBMITTED BY ROUTE
13 INC./ESSEX STEEL CO. INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 607 NYS ROUTE 13 AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO
SIGN THE SEQRA APPLICATION
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Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Route 13 Inc./Essex
Steel Co. Inc. for the purpose of constructing a 72.25’ x 63’ (4,551.75 sq. ft.) cold storage
building with an attached 24’ x 63’ (1,512 sq. ft.) lean-to, for property located at 607 NYS Route
13, tax map #105.00-03-12.000, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board as Lead Agent, duly reviewed and completed the Short
Environmental Assessment Form, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board as Lead Agent does hereby declare the proposed project of
Route 13 Inc./Essex Steel Co. Inc., Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2022, shall have no
significant environmental impact, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA application
relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2022.
RESOLUTION #330 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #6 OF 2022
SUBMITTED BY ROUTE 13 INC./ESSEX STEEL CO. INC.
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Guido
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and Town Planning Board reviewed and
recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly reviewed and completed the Short Environmental Assessment
Form and declared that the proposed project of Route 13 Inc./Essex Steel Co. Inc. shall have no
significant environmental impact, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2022,
submitted by Route 13 Inc./Essex Steel Co. Inc. for the purpose of constructing a 72.25’ x 63’
(4,551.75 sq. ft.) cold storage building with an attached 24’ x 63’ (1,512 sq. ft.) lean-to, for
property located at 607 NYS Route 13, tax map #105.00-03-12.000, subject to the following
conditions from the Town Planning Board and County Planning Department, with the exception
of the recommendation for a buffer to be installed as one already exists:
1. That the applicant ensure the proposed cold storage building/lean-to does not lead to
the depreciation of the neighboring Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex by reason of
noise, dust, fumes, smoke, odor, flare, or flashing lights.
2. Compliance with SEQR requirements.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella apprised the Board she mailed the
request for the reduction in speed limit on Highland Road from 40 mph to 30 mph to the County
Highway Sup’t. for his comments and to be forwarded on to the NYS DOT. The Town will
receive a letter from the NYS DOT acknowledging receipt of the request.
Attorney DelVecchio reported:
Speed Limit Reduction Requests:
Attorney DelVecchio informed the Board that after the last meeting, Councilman Donlick
followed up with Town resident, Gary Freelove, regarding his concerns for the speed limit on
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Highland Road. He witnessed many vehicles speeding and understood the situation and the
reason for the petition. It was also learned that new legislation was adopted earlier this year
providing towns the opportunity to adjust speed limits on town-owned roads by adopting a local
law. Attorney DelVecchio would research the new legislation and report back to the Board.
Town Board Member reports:
Councilman Guido apprised the Board that the Cortland County Redistricting Committee
was making presentations to the Town and Village Boards within the County regarding the plans
for redistricting. He expected the presentation to be made to the Town Board in December.
Supervisor Williams reported:
Turf Replacement:
Supervisor Williams recalled that at the October 31, 2022 Special Town Board meeting,
the Board approved a change order to replace the infield turf for the two new ballfields. The turf
that is being removed was already purchased by the Town and will be stored at the Town
Highway Department until it is decided what will be done with the turf. He mentioned that the
City of Cortland may be interested in utilizing the turf for their ballfields.
Amendment to Town Sign Ordinance:
Supervisor Williams recalled there was discussion in the past about amending the Town’s
sign ordinance. A copy of the draft ordinance that was previously presented to the Board for
their review was distributed again. Supervisor Williams asked the Board to review the draft
ordinance and indicated that the matter would be discussed at a later date.
Equipment Quotes for Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex – Phase 2:
Supervisor Williams reminded the Board that when the bid was awarded for the Gutchess
Lumber Sports Complex – Phase 2, the Board did not accept all of the alternate bids which were
for equipment. Recreation Director, John McNerney received quotes for the equipment that was
still needed for Phase 2 and provided his findings to the Board. Supervisor Williams suggested
the Board create an Ad-Hoc committee to discuss the equipment quotes and to make a
recommendation to the Board on how to proceed.
Supervisor Williams also mentioned that the second most expensive item to purchase
were the dugout benches. The cost to construct the benches in-house was being looked into as
one of the Town’s employees is a certified welder.
RESOLUTION #331 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO CREATE AN AD-HOC
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE EQUIPMENT QUOTES FOR
THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX – PHASE 2
Motion by Councilman Donlick
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to create an Ad-Hoc
Committee to discuss the equipment quotes for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex – Phase 2
as provided by the Town Recreation Director and report back to the Board, and it is further
RESOLVED, the committee members shall be comprised of Recreation Director, John
McNerney, Jennifer Mulcahy from the Town Highway Department, and Councilman Guido.
Vacant Property Law:
Supervisor Williams informed the Board that there may be a flaw in the newly adopted
Vacant Property Law. He indicated that the Board may discuss the matter at a later time.
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At this time in the meeting, the Board proceeded with new business items.
RESOLUTION #332 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS REGARDING THE
TOWN’S 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT TOWN-WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM (CDBG #287HR317-21)
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize approval of payments for the
following regarding the Town’s 2021 Community Development Block Grant Town-Wide Housing
Rehabilitation Program (CDBG #287HR317-21):
BonsBak, Inc. – Payment to contractor (Holl) – $375.00
TMB Construction Services – Payment to contractor (Weibly) – $34,000.00
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to receive and file
correspondence from Gilchrist Tingley, P.C. Attorneys at Law, dated November 9, 2022,
withdrawing the applications for an Aquifer Protection Permit, Development Permit for Flood
Hazard Areas, and a Conditional Permit submitted by Ray Energy Corp. for property owned by
River Run Properties, LLC located at 3893 Route 11, tax map #87.00-04-10.000. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
There was a brief discussion regarding correspondence submitted by Megan Johnson,
Financial Administrator, dated October 27, 2022, regarding the addition of an Iris Time Clock
(i800) from Paychex, Inc. to be used with the Paychex Time and Attendance Program. It was
explained that it would be beneficial for the Highway Department to utilize a new time clock
system that is compatible with the Town’s payroll system from Paychex. The cost to lease the
time clock would be $150.00 per month per device (maintenance included). The purchase cost
was $2,200 with an optional $360 annual maintenance fee. Supervisor Williams informed the
Board that the Town could lease the clock first, and then purchase it if the s ystem works as
expected. The amount paid for the monthly lease would then be taken off the purchase price.
Councilman Leach asked why the Highway Department employees could not use the Time and
Attendance App offered through Paychex or clock-in with a computer. Highway Sup’t. Drach
explained that his staff must report to the Highway Garage first to be assigned their daily work
and that the Iris Time Clock was preferred.
RESOLUTION #333 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF A PAYCHEX IRIS TIME CLOCK
(i800) FROM PAYCHEX, INC. FOR THE TOWN HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWN’S NEW
TIME AND ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to lease an Iris Time
Clock (i800) from Paychex, Inc. for the Town Highway Department, in the amount of $150.00
per month (maintenance included) to be used in connection with the Town’s new time and
attendance program, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Board further authorizes the Supervisor to purchase the device (lease-to-own)
for the cost of $2,200, less the amount paid under the lease, if it is determined that the device
proves beneficial to the Town Highway Department.
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RESOLUTION #334 AWARD BID FOR THE SALE OF 6,000+/- YARDS OF
UNSCREENED TOPSOIL DECLARED SURPLUS MATERIAL
FROM PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION AT
GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX TO ROUTE 13
ROCKS, DBA CORTLANDVILLE SAND & GRAVEL, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5.00 PER YARD
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, bids were advertised for the sale 6,000+/- yards of unscreened topsoil (the
“topsoil”) from the construction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex
& Park, which was declared surplus material by the Cortlandville Town Board on September 21,
2022, and
WHEREAS, the topsoil is located at 3111 Byrne Hollow Crossing Road (the “work site”) off of
NYS Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York, and the successful
bidder must load and haul the topsoil from the work site by June 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the minimum acceptable bid was set at $5.00 per yard, and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received by the Town Clerk at 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New
York until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022, at which time they were publicly opened
and read and provided to the Town Attorney, Town Highway Superintendent, and Town Board
for review as follows:
Bid Price Per Yard Total Yards Total Amount
RT 13 Rocks, LLC $5.00 6,000+/- $30,000.00
DBA Cortlandville Sand & Gravel
765 Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the bid for the sale 6,000+/- yards of unscreened topsoil that
was declared as surplus material from the construction of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Gutchess
Lumber Sports Complex & Park is hereby awarded to RT 13 Rocks, LLC DBA Cortlandville
Sand & Gravel, of 765 Route 13, Cortland, New York 13045 in the amount of $5.00 per yard, for
a total amount of $30,000.00.
RESOLUTION #335 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE
GRAVEL FROM CORTLANDVILLE SAND & GRAVEL FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEMPORARY PARKING LOT AT
GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX – PHASE 2
FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $12,000
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Donlick
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Highway
Superintendent to purchase gravel from Cortlandville Sand & Gravel for the purpose of
constructing the temporary parking lot at Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex for Phase 2
construction, for a total amount not to exceed $12,000.
RESOLUTION #336 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 SUBMITTED BY
SMITH SITE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE GUTCHESS
LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX – PHASE 2
Motion by Councilman Guido
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
Change Order No. 3 submitted by Smith Site Development for the Gutchess Lumber Sports
Complex Phase 2, to provide additional grading for a temporary parking area along the edge of
construction access road per the Town’s request, at a cost not to exceed $23,472.00.
Councilman Guido made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence and a proposed local law from Robin Cargian, Groton Town Clerk, dated
November 7, 2022, notifying the Town that the Town of Groton will hold a public hearing on
November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. regarding a proposed Local Law #2 of 2022 for the purpose of
imposing a six-month moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Systems. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #337 AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE FOR DEPUTY
TOWN CLERK, KATHLEEN M.A. TIMMERMAN
Motion by Councilman Cobb
Seconded by Councilman Donlick
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge that Kathleen M.A. Timmerman,
Deputy Town Clerk, will have successfully completed her six-month probationary period for the
Town Clerk’s office on November 19, 2022, and be it further
RESOLVED, that per the provisions of her employment contract, the salary increase of $500.00
for Kathleen M.A. Timmerman is hereby authorized effective November 19, 2022.
RESOLUTION #338 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO
CONSTRUCT FOUR DUGOUTS FOR THE GUTCHESS
LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX – PHASE 2 FOR A COST NOT
TO EXCEED $25,000
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Cobb
VOTES: AYE – Williams, Cobb, Donlick, Guido, Leach NAY – 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town Highway
Superintendent to construct four dugouts for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex – Phase 2, in
which the cost of materials shall not exceed $25,000.00.
Highway Superintendent Drach apprised the Board that the cost of the materials to
construct the dugouts would not exceed $25,000 at this time, however there would be additional
costs in the spring for the trim, roofs and painting.
With no further comments or discussion to be heard, Supervisor Williams requested the
Board adjourn the Regular Meeting to an Attorney-Client privileged meeting.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 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 November 22, 2022.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of December 7, 2022.