HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-2017 Town Board Meeting Agenda PacketTOWN OF VIRGIL
RREGUALR TOWN BOARD MEETING
May 11th, 2017 6:30 PM
6:30 PM CALL TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
A.APPROVE MINUTES
A-1 Draft of Town Board Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 13h, 2017
TB Minutes Apr. 13th 2017-Draft
B.AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS
B-1 General fund General Fund Vouchers
B-2 Highway Fund Highway Fund Vouchers
B-3 Sewer District #1 Sewer District #1 Fund Vouchers
B-4 Water District #1 Water District #1 Fund Vouchers
C.MONTHLY REPORTS
C-1 Town Supervisor’s Monthly Report April 2017 Supervisors Report
Supervisors Check Report for April 2017, Reserve Report, Community Development Loan Status
C-2 Town Clerk’s Monthly Report- April 2017
Town Clerk's Report April 2017
C-3 Tax Collectors Report Tax Report- May 2017
C-4 Sewer District’s Operations Report
Camden Virgil Monthly 05-17
C-5 Water District’s Operations Report
W2O Report- May
2016 Water Quality Report
C-6 Animal Control Officer’s Report
Animal Control Officers Report May-2017
C-7 Code Enforcement Officer’s Report
Code and Zoning Officer's Report
C-8 County Legislator’s Report
Legislators Report
C-9 Virgil Youth Commission Report
VYC to Town Board 5-17
VYC- May Financial Report
C-10 Hope Lake Operations Report- Grant Opportunities
Hope Lake Park Committee Notes 5-3-17
C-11 Highway Superintendent Report
Fuel Report- April 2017,
Town Highway Superintendents Monthly Report-May 2017
Vehicle Spending Report
D. OLD BUSINESS
D-1 Discussion on Agenda’s and Board Packet Expectations
D-2 Approve Changes to Virgil’s Comprehensive Plan
D-3 Approve Local Law #1 of 2017 Proposed LL #1 of 2017 Virgil Solar Energy Systems rev5
General Municipal Law Referrals form CCPD
D-4 Discussion on Solar Panels for the Town of Virgil- Town Of Virgil - Solar Proposal
D-5 Discussion on Truck Financing Highway Fund Budget to date
E.NEW BUSINESS
E-1 Charter Communications Agreement Charter Communications Contract
E-2 Set Public Hearing Date for Solar Law
E-3 Create 6 Part-Time Before and Afterschool Aides Positions Job Description for Part-time Aides
E-4 Town of Virgil's Annual Financial Report-2016 2016 Annual Financial Report
E-5 Annual Financial Report- Healthcare Consortium- Annual Financial Report Health Care Consortium - 2016
E-6 First Quarter Sales Tax- 2017 First Quarter Sales Tax
F. ADJOURN REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
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TOWN OF VIRGIL REGULAR MEETING
April 13th, 2017
PRESENT: Supervisor John Kaminski, Board Members Eric Snow, Jereme Stiles and Matt Denniston, Member Gary Pelton, Attorney for
the Town Pat Snyder, Deputy Town Clerk Carla Plunkett, Doug Withey W2Operators, Britt Morse Deputy Highway Superintendent,
Demont Lang Highway Department, Dan Courtney Highway Department, Teri Pelton Virgil Youth Commission, Wes Kryger Greek Peak,
Chris and Bob Applegate, George & Donna Lynch, David Huckle, Marge Hubbert, Yvonne Fish -Kalland, Jennifer Stiles, Cliff Scher, Dale
Taylor, Town Clerk Alane Van Donsel was excused.
6:00 PM – PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE VIRGIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2017 SOLAR
SYSTEMS
Supervisor John Kaminski called the Public Hearing to order, Supervisor Kaminski read the Legal Notice that was posted in the Cortland
Standard, at the Virgil Town Hall and on the Towns’ website. Kaminski stated that there will be a comment period on the proposed
changes to the Comprehensive plan. Some discussion took place regarding prime farm land. Donna Lynch was wondering who
determines prime farm land. It was discussed that the soil and water department would determine that. Supervisor Kaminski said that
the land owner can always go through the variance process. It was questioned if there will always be a variance process. Kaminski said
that he has a map of th e prime farmland in Virgil and that it is spotty. Kaminski said that many times this will be deferred to the
planning board. Craig Umbehauer, the Code and Zoning officer, made some comments regarding flood plains. There were some
recommendations made by the Cortland County Planning Board regarding flood plains.
Comments were then taken regarding Local Law #1: Supervisor Kaminski said that there were a couple of changes on the Proposed
Local Law. One of the changes is line G and H in section 3: Personal Solar Devices and Front Yard Solar Panels. No solar panels are to
be placed in the front of houses. Member Stiles asked what if your house in a thousand feet off the road, Stiles didn’t think that clause
made sense. Kaminski said that is where a variance would come into play. He said the concern is houses that are only twenty feet off
the road, folks didn’t want the panels to be unsightly to the community. Kaminski said that they can take that clause out, if the board
wishes. He said this is the time for comment. Kaminski said that the board wants to keep residential arrays and commercial arrays
separated in the law. The community should be able to have solar panels for residents, the concerns are with commercial solar
farming. They don’t want that to get ou t of hand. There are some concerns with abandonment and decommissioning and clean up.
Community Member Chris Applegate asked if residential solar arrays that could be decommissioned for twelve months, due to a house
being for sale, would fall under the law. Kaminski said they can work with that situation. It was stated that the Solar Law went in front
of the Cortland Planning Board the night before. Umbehauer stated that he Cortland County Planning board does not approve Law s
such as this, they make recommendations. Applegate asked if there will be a separate public comment period to talk about the specific
solar array that is being proposed. Kaminski said that the commercial solar project is going to be approved by the town board . He said
the planning board and the Code Officer, but the final control will be with the town board. The reason for this is in regard to
decommissioning and clean up. He said that the Town board has authority to enforce clean up, where the planning board wo uld not
have that authority. There was some discussion on what’s going on in other areas. Kaminski said that he is aware of what’s going on,
but his concern is with Virgil. He said because the town doesn’t have a law in place the town board is going to review it concurrently
with implementing the town Law. Kaminski said that because there was grant money received by the company they want to keep
moving forward so as to not hold up the process. Applegate asked how much revenue will be realized by the town on this project. The
board didn’t think the town would generate any income from solar farms, other than perhaps some taxes generated by a higher
property assessment. Applegate said that New York State has a law that there would be a fifteen -year period where a property with
a solar array would not be reassessed. Applegate thought when the company Distributed Sun came to speak to the community, they
mentioned that here would be revenue for the Town. Member Stiles said that he didn’t know how revenue would be generated. It
was stated that there may be potential where the Town can negotiate wit h the company to receive some revenue. There was some
further discussion regarding visual buffer being allowed to be fencing as opposed to trees, as trees do not do well in certain areas.
There was also some discussion regarding property lines and setbacks. They were wondering if they can look at solar on a cas e by
case basis. A Representative from Distributed Sun spoke to the board. He mentioned that the removal of trees is done because that
cause shade on the panels. He said that solar panels outweigh the removal of greenhouse gases by 110 times more than trees.
Kaminski said that the board would discuss the ideas with the committee. They will meet to discuss these ideas on May 2nd. The
decommission clause responsibility will fall on the land owners or the entity to do so. Setbacks were discussed. 50% coverage, lot
coverage is the same as underlying zoning law. Supervisor Kaminski asked three times if there were any further comments.
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING: Member Stiles made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:23 P.M. The motion was seconded by
Member Denniston. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None
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FURTHER PUBLIC COMMENT: Donna Timmerman addressed the board regarding the property located at 2199 Rte. 215 also known
as the old blue barn. Timmerman stated that the property is in grave disrepair. Kaminski said that the Code and Zoning officer
Umbehauer is responsible for keeping track of that. Umbehauer said that he has contacted the mortgage company and they have
come out to do some work. He said that they don’t have to mow the whole yard. Timmerman hasn’t seen that much mowed.
Umbehauer said they come out and mowed. Timmerman said someone has cut trees this week. She was wondering if there Is anything
that can be done about the dead trees. She is concerned there could be rats there. Umbehauer said that he would call the mortgage
company again. She said it’s such an eyesore. Pelton said he’s looked at it a couple of times. The steps and swimming pool are
dangerous and the property as a whole is in very bad shape. Timmerman said she doesn’t live next to the property, but she’s sick of
seeing it. She grew up there and it really bothers her to see it in disrepair. Timmerman thanked the board.
6:30 PM THE REGULAR MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER
Supervisor Kaminski called the meeting to order, followed by the salute to the flag.
RESOLUTION# 17-061 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes dated March 09th, 2017: Member Stiles moved to approve the minutes for March
09th 2017. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None
RESOLUTION# 16-062 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY BILLS
GENERAL FUND FOR MARCH NUMBER 04: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the General Fund’s audited vouchers
numbered 56-82 in the amount of $23,136.19. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston,
Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None.
HIGHWAY FUND FOR MARCH NUMBER 04: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Highway Fund audited vouchers
numbered 1046- 1068 in the amount of $17,636.53, Member Snow seconded the motion. Discussion: Member Pelton asked what
needed to be towed. Deputy Superintendent Britt Morse said that the 2012 international had to be towed because of an oil
problem. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
SEWER DISTRICT #1 FUND FOR MARCH NUMBER 04: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Sewer District #1
audited voucher’s numbered 2022-2033 in the amount of $14,866.37. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members
Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
WATER DISTRICT #1 Fund FOR MARCH NUMBER 03: Member Denniston moved to approve payment of the Water District #1
audited vouchers 3012-3019 in the amount of $5,473.70, Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow,
Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None
MONTHLY REPORTS
SUPERVISOR’S MONTHLY REPORT FOR March 2016: Member Stiles moved to accept the Supervisor’s Monthly Report in Short form
for March 2017. Member Denniston seconded the motion. Discussion: Supervisor Kaminski said that they are working on the annual
report that needs to be sent to the state So they haven’t gotten caught up on the long form. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow,
Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays –None
TOWN CLERK’S MONTHLY REPORT: Member Denniston moved to accept the Town Clerks Monthly Report for March 2017. Member
Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
TAX COLLECTORS REPORT: Member Denniston moved to accept the Tax Collectors Monthly Report for the period of January 01st
2017- April 10th, 2017. Member Snow seconded the motion. Discussion: Supervisor Kaminski said that the Tax Collector has collected
91.5% of the 2017 Town and County taxes due, as of April 10th, 2017. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and
Kaminski. Nays- None
SEWER DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT: Representative Ken Scherrieble was present from the Camden Group. There was mention
that no sewer District operators report was submitted this month. Member Stiles said that they are all electronic now and he
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doesn’t get any more mail in his. They got the water report, but not the sewer. Member Snow said they didn’t get the sewer report
electronically either. Member Denniston moved to accept the Sewer Districts Report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote:
Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
WATER DISTRICT OPERATIONS REPORT: There was some discussion regarding a leak that was running under the road from a
conduit pipe. It wasn’t part of the water system. Doug Withey reported that it was an uneventful month. Withy said that the leak
was from a spring feed source. It ran Across Kypriotis Dr. Withey said that they dug down into the sand. He said that the leak was in
the ditch. Member Stiles said it was all from conduit that acted like a pipe and pumped water across to the road. He said that the
conduit was acting like a culvert pipe. Stiles said that moving forward they are going to have the same problem whenever anyone
digs a line. It was discussed that National Grid put in the line. Withey said that there was a small leak in the pump house. He also said
that they are still waiting for the handheld meter reader. He’s not sure why they haven’t gotten it yet. Stiles suggested that they tell
the company that they want to take money off the reader or it will be rebid. Withey said it wasn’t bid, because it’s the only company
that sells the same product. Withey said that Jenae is fully certified now. A report was sent into DEC that he will give to the town.
Some further discussion took place about drainage tile that was removed from a property. Member Denniston moved to accept the
Water Districts Report. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski.
Nays-None
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER’S REPORT: Member Denniston moved to accept the Animal Control Officer’s Report. Member Snow
seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays-None
CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ZONING OFFICERS REPORT: A written report was submitted by Code and Zoning Officer Craig Umbehauer.
Some discussion took place regarding the Ford residence. Umbehauer said that they want to split the property. Supervisor Kaminski
said that there are a lot of tires out back. Kaminski would like Umbehauer to keep on top of them to get the place cleaned up. Member
Snow asked what was going on with the property on route 11 that has all the juke cars. Snow said that it’s an eyesore and that it’s
right by the welcome to Virgil. Umbehauer said that he will stop again, however he kno ws that the owner is very sick with cancer.
Member Stiles motioned to accept the Code and Zoning Officers report. The motion was seconded Member Snow. Vote: Ayes-
Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
COUNTY LEGISLATOR’S REPORT: County Legislator Sandy Price submitted a written report. Price was unable to be present at the
meeting. Member Denniston motioned to accept the County Legislators report. The moti on was seconded Member Snow. Vote:
Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None
VIRGIL YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT: Teri Pelton of the Youth Commission submitted a written report. T. Pelton reported that
they are working on a Harry Potter book talk and a father daughter dance. They are also working on summer activities for camp.
They are Looking for funding and input. They are trying to get transportation to Hope Lake Park for the summer program. They are
also considering some field trips for the summer program. T. Pelton said that ther e has been a staff change at the before and after
school program.
HOPE LAKE OPERATIONS REPORT: Wes Kryger reported that he presented the board with proposed operations and hours of the
park for the 2017 year. Wes, gave a list of the proposed hours. These will be voted on later in the meeting.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT: Highway Deputy Superintendent Britt Morse was present and reported for the highway
department. Member Stiles asked if the town has an accounting of each piece of equipment. He was interested in knowing how
much money is spent on each piece of equipment. B. Morse said that they keep all of the receipts. Stiles said that he would like to
sit down and go down the figures to see how much money is spent on each piece of machinery, so they can budget for next year.
Stiles has concerns with how much money has been dumped into some of the equipment. It would help with budgeting if they had
those figures. He feels that it is easy to lose sight on how much each piece of equipment is costing. B. Morse said that he will work
on that. Member Denniston said he would like to see that report done on a quarterly basis. Member Stiles motioned to accept the
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Highway Supervisor report. Member Denniston seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and
Kaminski. Nays- None.
RESOLUTION #17- 063 APPROVAL TO SURPLUS THE 94-B TRUCK: Member Stiles made a motion to surplus the 94-B Truck on
Auctions International. Member Snow seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski.
Nays- None
OLD BUSINESS
UPDATE ON THE GRANT FOR THE CREEK RECLAMATION: The town board approved the purchase of trees for the sewer plant,
however a mistake was made on the total the amount will be $7,050.00. Trees looked like two options, but the whole proposal is for
all the trees. Not half and half.
RESOLUTION#17-064 THE APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF TREES FOR THE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT: Member Stiles
made a motion to approve the amount of $7050 to purchase trees from Countree landscaping. The price should be reimbursable
through the grant. Community Member C. Applegate was wondering if there is a guarantee on the trees. Stiles said there is a one
year survival period. He said that the trees are going to be 5-6 tall and the shrubs start out at 4 feet tall. Stiles said that the engineer
presented these types of trees to grow in this spot and they were chosen because they will provide shade and cover in the areas
needed. Stiles said it’s a 100% reimbursable through the grant. Member Pelton seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton,
Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None.
DRAFT LOCAL LAW #1- RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES LAW: Supervisor Kaminski said that the board will take into consideration the
changes the public wishes to see in the Local Law. Attorney Snyder said that they will consider the changes to the law. One of the
changes is the landscape buffer. He would also like to get comment from the county planning board and then it will go in front of the
committee. Attorney Snyder said that it could be brought back up at the next town board meeting. Kaminski said he would like to set
up a meeting of the Solar committee on May 2nd at 6:00 PM to review the law. Attorney Snyder said that the public needs to be
notified seven days in advance. The next board meeting will be on May 11th. This item was tabled for further review from the Cortland
County Planning Department and the Virgil Solar Committee. Member Denniston asked if there are changes, does there have to be
another public hearing. Snyder said that if there are significant changes, there will have to be another public hearing. Snyder said that
he would like to reword the current law instead of having a standalone local law. Supervisor Kaminski said he would like to set a date
to bring the committee back in. Snyder thought that is the way to go. Snyder said that they can have the final version on the desk of
the legislator two weeks before.
DISCUSSION HEALTH CARE UPGRADE- FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES: Supervisor Kaminski said that he has looked at the numbers. He gave
the board a cost plan to upgrade from the bronze plan to the Platinum plan. The cost to the town would be an increase of $41,000.00
plus a year. They still would have a health care savings of $5200 per family. Kaminski said that this could be worked out with the town
employees. He said that the decision needs to be made at budget time. B Morse said they would like to see the payment remain about
the same, putting any savings into an account instead of taking it out of their paychecks. Kaminski said this will be considered at
budget time. Highway Deputy Supervisor Britt Morse made some comments regarding the amounts.
DISSCUSSION ON THE PRUCHASING OF A NEW TRUCK: Member Denniston said he spoke to Highway superintendent about
purchasing a plow truck. Morse presented an expense sheet showing where he would like the money to purchase the truck to come
from. He proposes bonding for $50,000. He would like to see most the money coming out of the CHIPS money. Denniston talked to
Morse about what the roads will need. Morse said he has 3-5 miles of roadwork planned for the summer, instead of the usual 10-12
miles that they usually do. Supervisor Kaminski wanted to reiterate that the highway department would only be resurfacing the five
miles of road proposed. There was some questioning on the 3.8 miles as opposed to the instead of 11 miles. There was a question on
how much it costs to resurface the roads per mile? B. Morse said that he hasn’t gotten a price from Suit-Kote for the oil and stone yet.
He said that they are using material they have in the yard to resurface the roads. He said that all of the money they will be using is all
in the budget. Morse said that they will have $150,000 to work with and they will have enough to do the roads. He stated that there
will be $125,000 thousand in CHIPS money that can be used and $25,000 in the equipment fund. He said they will still have money to
do the roads. Supervisor Kaminski wanted to know if they can wait on the truck. Britt Morse said that they keep putting money into
the 2002 truck. Stiles said that the board didn’t have the numbers in front of them to justify spending money on a new truck. He said
there is no way to look at the finances without a long form Supervisors report. It was stated that there was money taken out of last
year’s CHIPS money to purchase the backhoe. B. Morse said that if they wait until Aug-Sept to approve the purchase of a truck, it will
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be another whole winter before they get the truck. Kaminski said that they are on a three-year cycle. He said they used to be on a
twenty- year cycle. B. Morse said that they wouldn’t have been on a three- year cycle, but they had to replace one truck out of cycle
that threw them off. Kaminski said he’s not against being on a cycle, but right now it’s more li ke a two- year cycle, because they just
purchased a new truck two years ago. Kaminski would like to hold off until Aug.-Sept at budget time to consider purchasing a new
truck. Kaminski said they he’s been working on annual form that needs to be sent to the state. He said he hasn’t gotten it all squared
away yet. Community Member Dale Taylor is concerned with Clute Road. He said that when it was built it was going to be bid out, but
John Morse said that the highway crew could do the job. Taylor said that Morse said that they would do it right, but now the road is
falling apart. Taylor is concerned about taking CHIPS money away from fixing roads to buy a truck. He said that Clute road is falling
apart. B. Morse said that there is a drainage problem on Clute Road. Morse said that is going to be more than just oil and stone. There
are more concerns. Member Pelton wanted more information on funds available before a decision is made. Pelton was wondering if
there is any talk about oil and stoning the parking lot at the lake. B. Morse said that that money needs to come from the ge neral fund
for that job. Kaminski said they will have to find the money for that. Member Stiles said that he felt that he board didn’t have enough
information to move forward. Denniston said that without having a long form supervisors report there isn’t any way to tell where the
town stands financially. Supervisor Kaminski said that in August or September the town will have a bette r understanding on where the
town stands. Supervisor Kaminski wanted to move on
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #17-064 APPROVE INSURANCE QUOTE-NYMIR: Member Denniston motioned to approve the Insurance quote from
NYMIR. Member Stiles seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None.
RESOLUTION #17- 065 APPROVAL OF 2017 HOPE LAKE PARK HOURS: Member Pelton stated that he took a walk around the park
and saw that there is a lot of work that needs to be done. Pelton asked Wes Kryger what happened with the spillway. Wes said that
Junior looked at and it will be fixed. Pelton said some of the trees had bark off them. Wes said he will look at it. Pelton said that the
South bridge still in bad shape Member Denniston Made the motion to accept the proposed hours of operation of Hope Lake Park
for the 2017 season. Member Pelton Seconded it. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays- None.
DISCUSSION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION: Supervisor Kaminski said he would like to look at what a couple other towns are doing
about worker’s compensation. He would like to see if these town go out on their own to save money. He is wondering if getting into
a different pool of people might help with cost savings. Kaminski’s said that right now the town is in the dark as to what happens with
workers Comp. The county does not like to share information. Member Stiles agreed with that. It was stated that the company that
the county works with would like to work with the towns, but the county has miscommunications. Stiles said it costs a l ot of money
and he feels that the town gets left in the dark. Kaminski said that they explored getting a three-party contact which will allow the
town to have more information. In the next two weeks, there will be some discussion with the insurance company. Member Denniston
is concerned that with the recent claim there will be a significant buyout. He was wondering if it’s a matter of getting the cou nty to
amend the contract or is there a HIPPA regulation that is in play. Kaminski said that the county doesn’t want to give the town any
information. He said that this year the cost is $27,582 and next year it will go up to $54, 508. That is an over $26,000-dollar increase.
He said that is why we need to get this under control. Denniston stated that the impact from the claim is going to hit the town for
three years. Stiles agreed with Denniston and Kaminski, He stated that sooner or later the town needs to have the information.
Kaminski said he’s going to work on it. Snyder said that the workers comp law says that employers have the right to the information.
DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED SALES TAX INCREASE: Supervisor Kaminski said that there are n egotiations taking place on the city
portion of the sales tax. Kaminski said the he received a letter from the county chairman. He said that he was upset that the towns are
considering challenging the increase. The Chairman said the county has been losing money. They feel if they raise the sale tax a half
a percent they will generate 3.1 million is sales tax revenue. Member Stiles stated that he doesn’t think it makes any sense. He feels
that it’s going to drive people away from buying in Cortland County. Stiles stated that they can’t keep raising taxes to fix the problems.
Stiles thinks that the county should cut some positions. He said that the people in the county are going broke. He feels the leaders at
the county are not business minded. Kaminski said that part of all this is the jail situation. He said that the jail was supposed to cost
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26 million dollars it’s now up to over 40 million dollars. Also, the towns paying their portion of the worker’s compensation is supposed
to offset the cost of the jail. Kaminski said that the people should be up in arms with the county.
DISCUSSION ON A SOLAR PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF VIRGIL: Supervisor Kaminski said that Dale Taylor has been working on a solar
plan for the town. He said that the company Central NY solar has submit ted a solar proposal. They are suggesting 48 panels. The
Town Clerk sent them copies of all the bills for the town. Taylor went on to say how much was paid in electric bills for the town which
was over $5300 a month. He said that’s over $64,000 just this year alone. The proposal is for $84,000 and he said that those panels
will power usage for town buildings. Taylor said that in a little over a years’ time the electricity will be free. He said he is a proponent
of solar electricity and that it’s almost a no brainer. Taylor said that he went to a meeting and that none of the companies have
completed a community solar project. CNY Solar said that it might work to do community solar, but there is a lot of rigmarole to do
that. They felt it would be faster and cheaper to power our own buildings. He said that going form $65,000 a year to zero, that’s
$65,000 a year in savings. He said that some of the money is already in the budget for this year. It was stated that $84,000 is the
upfront cost. There is going to have to be three phase power for the panels. There was some discussion regarding three-phase power.
It was stated that there isn’t any three-phase power at the highway garage. It was stated that there is three-phase power in front of
the sewer district. There was some further discussion on KWH verse KW. It was stated that you get credit for KWH not KW. It was
suggested that the town checks to see what they will be getting credit for. Member Denniston was wondering if there was more to
the quote than just the one page. Taylor said that the town is not going to get the tax credits and he wasn’t even sure what he put
that on the quote. Kaminski said that he liked the numbers. He would like this gentleman to come talk to the town board. Kaminski
asked Taylor to contact the company to see if they would come to talk to the town board.
DISCUSSION ON FUNDING FOR HOPE LAKE PARK MAITENANCE NEEDS: Supervisor Kaminski said that he is going to work with Gary
Pelton on some avenues to see if there is funding to help with the park maintenance work. Member Stiles said that they need to
address the bridge. He said that even if the town spends money to fix it. Member Pelton said that it might be able to be fixed locally.
It was stated that the work will need to be done using prevailing wages or done voluntarily.
DISCUSSION ON KEYS FOR THE MAITENACE GARAGE: Member Stiles said that he has keys for the maintenance garage. He is going
to make a copy to keep at the town hall.
HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR THE TOWN: Supervisor Kaminski said that Haefele TV was awarded a grant to expand the internet in
town of Virgil. Kaminski said that some areas of the town are off limit due to Time Warner owning the rights. Haefele is looking at
ways to connect, but some areas are off limits. Kaminski would like to have Time Warner relinquish the rights so that they can allow
high speed internet to all residents. Haefele did get the grant so 80% of what he installs is paid for. Residents need to contact the
public service commission saying that Time Warner has the rights, but home owners can’t get access, because they refuse to bring in
the cables. The more people that complain the better.
EXECTIVE SESSION: In Accordance with Public Officers law section Article 7, Section 103, Supervisor Kaminski called for an Executive
Session at 8:40 PM to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person. A motion was made by
Member Stiles, seconded by Member Denniston. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Stiles, Denniston and Kaminski. Nay-None.
END EXECUTIVE SESSION: Member Stiles made a motion to end the executive session at 8:50 PM. Member Denniston seconded the
motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Stiles, Denniston and Kaminski. Nay -None.
With no further business to discuss, Member Stiles moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50PM. Member Denniston seconded the
Motion. Vote: Ayes-Members Pelton, Snow, Denniston, Stiles and Kaminski. Nays: None.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Carla Plunkett, Virgil Deputy Town Clerk
05-06-17
11:37:24 Record of County & Town Payment Summary by Purpose
Town of Virgil
For Payments dated 01-03-2017 through 05-05-2017
ALL SWIS CODES
Purpose Swis
Code
Tax Amount Amount PaidSchool
Code
% of Total Amount Unpaid
County Taxes 1146 $2,412,523.18 95.42$2,528,293.46 $115,770.28
Town of Virgil 1146 $478,644.93 95.59$500,743.09 $22,098.16
School Relevy 1146 $15,548.66 54.87$28,335.66 $12,787.00
Relevy Sewer $542.00 84.98$637.79 $95.79
Relevy Water $332.21 96.26$345.12 $12.91
Virgil Fire $224,262.79 95.51$234,800.44 $10,537.65
Virgil sewer $108,300.99 97.72$110,827.71 $2,526.72
Virgil water $51,508.40 97.24$52,972.24 $1,463.84
$3,291,663.16 $3,456,955.51Total: 95.22 $165,292.35
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9008 State Rte. 13 Phone 315-245-4444
Camden, NY 13316 Fax: 888-907-3020
info@camdengroupusa.com
May 4, 2017
Town of Virgil, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations for April 2017
Wastewater Treatment
Facility
Average daily flow (Million Gallons / day) .0617
Sampling
BOD influent 211 BOD effluent <2.0 Permit limit 15
TSS influent 174 TSS effluent <2.0 Permit limit 15
NH3 influent Seasonal NH3 effluent Seasonal Permit limit N/A
P influent Seasonal P effluent Seasonal Permit limit N/A
Chlorine Seasonal Cl2 effluent Seasonal Permit limit N/A
Fecal Seasonal Fecal effluent Seasonal Permit limit N/A
Ø Received Air-o-later #2 back and installed working to specs. Still would like to
rebuild #1 by winter if we could put the cost, less than $2,000.00, into the budget
before the seals leak and cost much more to repair.
Ø The facility is well within Permit Limit for the month.
Ø The facility wasted approximately 55,000 gallons of sludge and sent 8,000 gallons
of dewatered and stabilized sludge to City of Ithaca Wastewater plant.
Ø Kept Oxidation Ditch walls cleaned throughout the month.
Ø Performed PM on all equipment as required.
Ø Performed housekeeping throughout month.
Ø Flows have receded and system is working as designed.
Ø Getting ready to start summer permit, this includes chlorination and
dechlorinating. We will also have an ammonia limit.
Ø Working on lawn clean up and mowing. Where would town like all of the old
fencing?
Ø Planted trees were installed on top of #1 sludge holding tank. We would
recommend removing these trees since they are approximately 1 foot above the
tank. We are concerned that as they grow, the root system will find their way into
the 30 year old tank.
131 Port Watson Street, Cortland New York, 13045
Office: 607-753-1477 Fax: 607-753-1479 www.w2oJenae@outlook.com
May 4, 2017
Mr. John Kaminski
Town of Virgil Supervisor
1176 Church Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Re: April Operations Report for the Town Water System
Mr. Kaminski and Virgil Town Board Members,
There were no issues with the system for the month and all samples came back normal.
We replaced the leaking solenoid valve in the pump house but the new valve is still leaking. We
now think that the issue is with the pressure/flow valve and have ordered a repair kit for it.
We were asked to shut off six water services for customers with unpaid bills but only one of the
curb boxes was working. We will be repairing the other five shortly and will get the water shut
off at the remaining houses once the curb boxes are working again .
We installed the new fire hydrant at the corner of Clute and Kypriotis and the unit is now in
service.
Sincerely,
Jenae Withey
Notes from Virgil Youth Commission to Town Board
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
1. See financial reports on both youth commission and Before/After School
given.
2. Plans continue for the Harry Potter Book Talk on May 21st, at 2:00. We plan
to have wizard wands, spell books, stuffed owls, and theme related treats.
The Librarian from Virgil School will be joining us.
3. Cassie and Corena continue to plan for the Father/Daughter dance for Friday,
May 26th, from 6-8:00. The theme is “An Evening in a Fairy Forest”.
4. We will again be sponsoring two awards/certificates for Virgil School end of
the year moving up ceremony, with a gift of $10 per student.
5. Details were discussed for the Summer Program with Linda Hall. It will run
from 6 weeks starting July 10th and ending August 18th . The hours will be
from 7:30 am to 6:00pm with staff adjusting their schedules to accommodate
number of participants and length of the day. Themes were discussed, to
help Linda create an interesting program for the students. The cost will be
$125 for one week, $70 for each additional child, and $25 per day. Linda will
confirm the use of the church as used in the past.
6. Jen is doing a health and fitness program called “Virgil on the Move”. She
reported 20 students are participating on Monday and Friday. She has had
$500 donation from the Virgil Fire Department and anticipates several more
donations. Jen is investigating which 5K race students are participating in.
Teri Pelton,
VYC Secretary
Virgil Youth Commission
Checking Account
Date Budget Line payee Amount Balance
Beginning Balance 9/30/2015 Harvest Festival 2014 $592 $592
Deposit 10/26/2015 Harvest Festival 2015 $519 $1,111.00
Check 1001 10/26/2015 Harvest Festival 2015 Loni Donahue ($17.97)$1,093.03
Check reorder 10/30/2015 fees ($21.60)$1,089.40
Deposit 12/29/2015 Centerpiece Making $119 $1,208.40
Jennifer Stiles (check 1002)3/31/2016 Painting Event $138.06 $1,070.34
Deposit 4/12/2016 Painting Event $120 $1,190.34
Deposit 4/12/2016 Donations from Spring Forward $24 $1,214.34
check 1003 5/15/2016 Appreciation Gift Hollywood Restaurant $50 $1,164.34
check 1004 6/6/2015 advertising (signs)Teri Pelton $58.44 $1,105.90
check 1005 VOID
Deposit 6/27/2016 Father Daughter Dance deposit $97 $1,202.90
Returned Check 7/7/2016 Father Daughter Dance ($17)$1,185.90
Returned check fee 7/7/2016 fees ($10)$1,175.90
Jennifer Stiles (check 1006)9/7/2016 glow walk Jennifer Stiles ($22)$1,153.90
check 1007 VOID
check 1008 10/1/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Heidi Turner ($50)$1,103.90
check 1009 10/1/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Jennifer Stiles ($50)$1,053.90
check 1010 10/1/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Jennifer Stiles ($200)$853.90
check 1011 10/1/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Theresa Pelton ($50)$803.90
check 1012 10/1/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Stacy Kelsey ($50)$753.90
Deposit 10/31/2016 Harvest Party 2016 $353 $1,106.90
check 1015 11/27/2016 Centerpiece Making '16 teri pelton $96.80 $1,031.05
check 1016 Void
check 1017 12/6/2016 Centerpiece Making '16 Teri Pelton $29 $1,002.05
check 1018 Void
check 1019 12/11/2016 Harvest Party 2016 Jennifer Stiles $202.93 $799.12
check 1020 3/18/2017 Ski club water park underpaymentAmanda Peck $48 $751.12
Deposit 4/14/2017 Dance the night away '17 $69 $820.12
Deposit 5/4/2017 Virgil on the Move payments$860 $1,680.12
Town Budget:
2017 Expenditures
$1,000
$49 Walmart Dance the Night Away 2017$951
Father Daughter Dance
$29.37 Walmart Harry Potter book Talk
Before and After School Ledger
Check Number Date Description Amount balance
8 10 16 initial deposit from old account $22,889.78 $22,889.78
8 10 16 deposit summer weeks 1-3 $2,159 $25,043.78
8 31 16 deposit summer weeks 4-6 $1,146 $26,194.78
9 7 16 deposit (Root)$50 $26,244.78
9/9/2016 deposit week of 9/9/16 $825 $27,069.78
9/21/2016 deposit week of 9/16/16 $389 $27,458.78
9/21/2016 deposit- Johnson $426 $27,884.78
9/27/2016 Deposit week of 9/23/16 $1,651.50 $29,536.28
10/5/2016 deposit week of 9/30/16 $908 $30, 444.28
10/24/2016 deposit week of 9/30/16 $136.50 $30,580.78
10/24/2016 deposit week of 10/7/16 $230 $30,810.28
10/24/2016 Deposit- Benjamin $780 $32,288.28
8/31/2016 check order ($25.92)$32,262.36
11/1/2016 deposit week of 10/21 $546 $32,808.36
101 11/1/2016 Stacy Kelsey- repayment for tracks ($57.98)$32,750.38
11/8/2016 Deposit week of 10/28/16 $404 $33,153.88
11/18/2016 deposit week of 11/4 $247.50 $33,401.38
11/23/2016 deposit week of 11/11 $698 $34,098.88
11/23/2016 deposit week of 11/18-11/22 $583.50 $34,682.38
12/5/2016 deposit week of 12/2 $397.50 $35,079.88
102 12/6/2016 Stacy Kelsey- repayment for ornamnets ($27.42)$35,052.46
12/12/2016 deposit week of 12/9 $805.25 $35,857.71
12/19/2016 deposit week of 12/16 $395.50 $36,253.21
1/3/2017 deposit week of 12/23 $657.50 $36,910.71
1/17/2017 deposit week of 1/6/17 $572.50 $37,483.21
1/17/2017 deposit week of 1/13/17 $482.50 $37,965.71
1/24/2017 deposit week of 1/20/17 $900.50 $38,886.21
2/7/2017 deposit week of 1/27/17 $227.00 $39,093.21
2/7/2017 deposit week of 2/3/17 $902.50 $39,995.71
2/21/2017 deposit week of 2/10/17 $477.50 $40,473.21
3/4/2017 deposit week of 2/24/17 $324.50 $40,797.71
3/30/2017 deposit week of 3/10 $431 $42,002.71
3/30/2017 deposit week of 3/17 $367 $42,369.71
4/14/2017 deposit week of 3/31 $957.50 $43,354.21
4/14/2017 deposit week of 4/7 $396.00 $43,750.21
5/5/2017 deposit week of 4/14 $431.50 $44,181.71
5/5/2017 deposit week of 4/28 $180.50 $44,362.21
Hope Lake Park Committee Notes
05-03-2017
Present: Committee Chair Gary Pelton, Committee Members Daryl Dawson, Hank Faber, Alane Van Donsel
Maintenance Work That Needs to be Done
• Beaver Eradication- 7 new Beavers sighted
• Geese Control- Permits have been obtained
• South Bridge Needs Repair
• Walking Paths need work
• Inlet Needs to be Dredged
Future Plans
July 4th Fireworks: Chairman Pelton said that the fireworks are going to be put on Sunday July 2nd.
The cost is going to run $4000.00, but the hopes is that they will be paid by donations. Jereme
Stiles and Gary Pelton will be soliciting businesses and individual for donations. Pelton said that
they can use some help. The Fire District is going to sell hamburgers and hotdogs and they will
have a donation boot at the event. All normal fees for the park will apply and it will be free to
Virgil Residents.
There was some discussion regarding community activities. It was thought the Youth Commission
could do this during the day. All funds raised will go towards the fireworks and any extra funds
will go into an account for following year fireworks.
Maintenance Work: There was some discussion as to why volunteers couldn’t get together to do
light maintenance work at the lake. It was determined that Greek Peak was concerned because
of liability reasons.
Hours of Operation were changed this year: Hours of the lake will be extended to 7:30PM this
year with the beach being open until 7:00 PM. The park will open for weekends only beginning
May 27th and will open seven days a week June 24th to September 4th.
Maintenance Work Outstanding
• Blocks on Clute Road: This needs to be looked at by the Virgil Highway Department
• Oil and Stone Parking Lot: Again the Virgil Highway Department needs to look at this.
• Maintenance on the buildings: quotes need to be gotten
• Purchase more buoys: talking about buying them on a rotating basis- 3 per year
• Bridge on south side needs work:
• Repaving the walking path: We may look into going for a grant.
• Work on gravel bar: This work needs to be cleared with the DEC and can only be
performed May-Oct.
• Boat Dock: the boat dock needs repair and reconfiguration. Right now that boat dock
does not fluctuate with the level of the lake, which outs strain on it when the water level
is low. Also the bots need to be dragged in and out of the water on land. This makes it
difficult for the employees and it puts a strain on the bottom of the boats. It was discussed
that perhaps a pier like dock be built instead.
Operations Discussion
• Diving Dock Use: It was discussed that the third section of the lake is hardly ever opened
and one member felt that it is confusing to park attendees. It was explained that for folks
to use the third park of the lake with the diving dock, patrons need to pass a swim test
and there needs to be a lifeguard on duty. The park isn’t utilized enough to have two life
guards on duty.
The Diving Dock itself is in need of repair. So there was a suggestion made that perhaps
that section would be closed, but not determination was made.
• Hours of Operation: There was a concern with the park closing early. So the park will
remain open later during the 2017 season.
• Winter use for residents: Was not discussed at this meeting.
• Boat Dock: the boat dock needs repair and reconfiguration. Right now that boat dock
does not fluctuate with the level of the lake, which outs strain on it when the water level
is low. Also the bots need to be dragged in and out of the water on land. This makes it
difficult for the employees and it puts a strain on the bottom of the boats. It was discussed
that perhaps a pier like dock be built instead.
Town Highway Superintendents Monthly Report
This month has been rather uneventful we have continued ditching, and getting
equipment ready for summer. We have switched over to summer tires on all the trucks
removed plow frames and replaced with bumpers. We have been filling pot holes on the oil and
stone roads and will be starting on the dirt roads this month. Also we have been hauling gravel
to ensure we have enough to reprofile the bottom of Carson rd. All equipment is now
completely serviced and ready for use.
Britt Morse
Deputy Highway Supt.
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LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2017
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
§1. Purpose
The Virgil Town Board finds that it is in the public interest to provide for and encourage
renewable energy systems and a sustainable quality of life. The purpose of this local law is to
facilitate the development and operation of renewable energy systems based on sunlight. Solar
energy systems are appropriate in all zoning districts when measures are taken, as provided in
this local law, to minimize adverse impacts on neighboring properties and protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
§2. Definitions
The Zoning Law of the Town of Virgil (Local Law No. 1 of 2007) which became effective on
February 26, 2007 upon being filed by the Secretary of State is hereby amended. Article II,
Section 105 is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
MAJOR SOLAR COLLECTION SYSTEM or SOLAR FARM
An area of land or other area used for a solar collection system principally used to capture solar
energy and convert it to electrical energy to transfer to the public electric grid in order to sell
electricity to or receive a credit from a public utility entity, but also may be for on-site use. Solar
farm facilities consist of one or more freestanding ground- or roof-mounted solar collector
devices, solar-related equipment and other accessory structures and buildings, including light
reflectors, concentrators, and heat exchangers, substations, electrical infrastructure, transmission
lines and other appurtenant structures and facilities.
MINOR OR ACCESSORY SOLAR COLLECTION SYSTEM
A solar photovoltaic cell, panel, or array, or solar hot air or water collector device, which relies
upon solar radiation as an energy source for collection, inversion, storage, and distribution of
solar energy for electricity generation or transfer of stored heat, secondary to the use of the
premises for other lawful purposes, with the total surface area of all solar collectors on the lot not
to exceed 3,000 square feet.
Any system which is located at a farm and which is designed to produce an amount of energy
similar to what is consumed at that farm shall be a minor system, regardless of the total surface
area of the collectors.
§3. The following new Article XVI Solar Energy Systems is added to the zoning law.
Section 1601. Solar collectors and installations for minor systems
A. Roof top mounted solar collectors for minor systems are permitted in any zoning districts
in the Town.
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B. Ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors for minor systems are permitted as
accessory structures in all zoning districts of the Town, subject to the following
requirements:
(1) The location of the solar collectors meets all applicable setback requirements of
the zone in which they are located.
(2) The height of the solar collectors and any mounts shall not exceed the height
restrictions of the zone when oriented at maximum tilt.
(3) The total surface area of all solar collectors on the lot shall not exceed 3,000
square feet and, when combined with all other buildings and structures on the lot,
shall not exceed fifty-percent lot coverage.
(4) A building permit has been obtained for the solar collectors.
(5) The solar collectors are located in a side or rear yard.
(6) Solar collectors and other facilities shall be designed and located in order to
prevent reflective glare toward any inhabited buildings on adjacent properties and
roads.
C. Site plan approval is required pursuant to zoning law Article VIII. Any site plan review
shall include review of the adequacy, location, arrangement, size, design, impacts to
aesthetic resources, and general site compatibility of proposed solar collectors.
D. must be performed in accordance with applicable electrical and building codes, the
manufacturer's installation instructions, and industry standards, and prior to operation the
electrical connections must be inspected by the Town Code Enforcement Officer or by an
appropriate electrical inspection person or agency, as determined by the Town. In
addition, any connection to the public utility grid must be inspected by the appropriate
public utility.
E. When solar storage batteries are included as part of the solar collector system, they must
be placed in a secure container or enclosure meeting the requirements of the New York
State Building Code when in use and when no longer used shall be disposed of in
accordance with the laws and regulations of Cortland County and other applicable laws
and regulations. Abandonment and clean up.
F. If a solar collector ceases to perform its originally intended function for more than 12
consecutive months, the property owner shall remove the collector, mount and associated
equipment and facilities no later than 90 days after the end of the twelve-month period.
Section 1602. Solar collectors and installations for major systems or solar farms
A. Where applicable, and unless more restrictive regulations also apply, the requirements
of § 3 of this chapter shall apply to solar collectors and installations for major systems
or solar farms.
B. A major system or solar farm may be constructed subject to obtaining a special permit
from the town board. Issuance of a special permit shall be in the sole discretion of the
town board. Any application regarding major solar systems shall include detailed soils
maps.
C. The following areas must be avoided:
(1) One-hundred-year flood hazard zones
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(2) Historic and/or culturally significant resources in an historic district or historic
district transition zone.
(3) Any regulated freshwater wetland.
D. A major system or solar farm may be permitted in any zone in the town when
authorized by the town board subject to the following terms and conditions.
(1) The total coverage of all buildings and structures on a lot, including freestanding
solar panels, shall not exceed 50%.
(2) Height and setback restrictions.
(a) The maximum height for freestanding solar panels located on the
ground or attached to a framework located on the ground shall not
exceed 15 feet in height above the ground.
(b) The minimum setback from property lines for fences and solar
equipment shall be 50 feet from the center of a road or the property
line, whichever is greater..
(c) A landscaped buffer shall be provided around all equipment and solar
collectors to provide screening from adjacent residential properties and
roads. As needed bases.
(3) Design standards.
(a) Removal of trees and other existing vegetation should be minimized or
offset with planting elsewhere on the property.
(b) Roadways within the site shall not be constructed of impervious
materials and shall be designed to minimize the extent of roadways
constructed and soil compaction.
(c) All on-site utility and transmission lines shall, to the extent feasible, be
placed underground.
(d) Solar collectors and other facilities shall be designed and located in
order to minimize reflective glare toward any inhabited buildings on
adjacent properties and roads.
(e) All solar equipment, including any structure for batteries or storage
cells, shall be enclosed by a minimum six-foot-high fence with a
secure gate and shall be provided with landscaping.
(4) Signs.
(a) A sign not to exceed eight square feet shall be displayed on or near the
main access point and shall list the facility name, owner and phone
number.
(5) A clearly visible warning/disconnect sign concerning voltage must be placed at
the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations.
(6) Abandonment.
(a) All applications for a solar farm shall be accompanied by a
decommissioning plan to be implemented upon abandonment, or
cessation of activity, or in conjunction with removal of the facility,
prior to issuance of a building permit.
(b) If the applicant begins but does not complete construction of the
project within 12 months after receiving special permit approval, this
may be deemed abandonment of the project and require
implementation of the decommissioning plan to the extent applicable.
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(c) The decommissioning plan must ensure the site will be restored to a
useful, nonhazardous condition without delay, including, but not
limited to, the following:
[1] Removal of aboveground and below-ground equipment,
structures and foundations.
[2] Restoration of the surface grade and soil after removal of
equipment.
[3] Revegetation of restored soil areas with native seed mixes,
excluding any invasive species.
[4] The plan shall include a time frame for the completion of
site restoration work.
(d) In the event the facility is not completed and functioning within 12
months of the issuance of the special permit, the Town may notify the
operator and/or the owner to complete construction and installation of
the facility within 180 days. If the owner and/or operator fail to
perform, the Town may notify the owner and/or operator to implement
the decommissioning plan. The decommissioning plan must be
completed within 180 days of notification by the Town.
(e) Upon cessation of activity of a constructed facility for a period of one
year, the Town may notify the owner and/or operator of the facility to
implement the decommissioning plan. Within 180 days of notice being
served, the owner and/or operator can either restore operation equal to
80% of approved capacity or implement the decommissioning plan.
(f) If the owner and/or operator fails to fully implement the
decommissioning plan within the one-hundred-eighty-day time period,
the Town may, at its discretion, provide for the restoration of the site
in accordance with the decommissioning plan and may recover all
expenses incurred for such activities from the defaulted owner and/or
operator. The cost incurred by the Town shall be assessed against the
property, shall become a lien and tax upon the property, and shall be
enforced and collected with interest by the same officer and in the
same manner as other taxes.
Section 1603. The Town Board shall have the authority to require a reclamation bond in an
amount reasonably related to the expected cost to remove the facilities and restore the land.
Section 1604. The Town Board shall have the authority to set application fees by resolution.
§4. This local law shall take effect immediately upon being filed by the Secretary of State.
Cash
Proposal 2111 Genesee Street, Oneida, NY 13421
315-366-4142 www.cnysolar.net
4/6/2017
Name:Town of Virgil Address:1695 State Route 392 Cortland NY 13045
Phone 607-835-6174 Email:VirgilHall@frontiernet.net
Sales Consultant David Clayton Email David@cnysolar.net
Proposed System Size Grid Tie 26880 KW (DC)Estimated Electricity Offset
Estimated First Year Production 33555 KWh 110%
PV SYSTEM INCLUDES
ITEM DETAILS QTY
Module JA Solar 320 - C/W 84
Inverter SE33300 1
Mounting Type Post Driven
Balance of System Components
10 YEAR WARRANTY
All Parts and Labor
*Addtional Warranties from Manufacturer
Cost BreakDown
Total System Cost $84,758
NYSERDA REBATE $10,752
Cost to Customer/Finance Amount $74,006
State Tax Credit $0
Federal Tax Credit $22,202
Depreciation (If Nec)$20,796
NET COST $31,008 Avg Price / Watt $0.034
Estimated 30 Year Savings*
$262,975.25
*Quote Excludes National Grid Transformer Upgrade if Necessary/Prevailing Wage/Concrete Pumper if Necessary
*The warranty covers the full cost, including labor and repair or replacement
of defective components of system, excluding system monitoring.
ªEstimated at a utility escalation rate of 2.5%
*Quote may change based on Site Visit and Shading Results
We also offer: Electrical Heating options, Geo-Thermal, Generators, Electrical Work
Proclamation
Municipal Clerks Week
May 7 – May 13th 2017
Whereas, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government
exists throughout the world, and
Whereas, The Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and
Whereas, Town Clerks are the municipal clerks in the 932 towns of New York State, and
Whereas, The Office of the Town Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the
local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and
Whereas, Town Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality
rendering equal service to all, and
Whereas, The Town Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government
and community, and
Whereas, Town Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the
Office of the Town Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and
the annual meetings of their state, county and professional organizations, and
Whereas, It is most appropriate that I recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Town
Clerk,
Now, Therefore, I, Linda M. Gilbert, President of the New York State Town Clerks
Association, do recognize the week of May 7 through May 13th 2017 as Municipal Clerks Week
and further extend appreciation to all Town Clerks for the vital services they perform and their
exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Dated this 26th Day of April, 2017
Linda M. Gilbert
President of the New York State Town Clerks Association