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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-06 Town Board Minutes MARCH 6, 2024 4:59 P.M. TOWN BOARD MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York with Supervisor Williams presiding. Members present: Supervisor, Thomas A. Williams Councilman, David J. Donlick Councilman, Jeffrey D. Guido Councilman, Gregory K. Leach Councilman, Glenn D. Reisweber Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella Others present were: Deputy Town Clerk, Abigail Albro; Assistant to the Supervisor, Amanda Rainbow; Town Residents: Pamela Jenkins; Bob Martin; Andrea Niggli; Chad Niggli; Bernice Potter-Masler; Karen Snyder; News Reporter: Jack Lukowsky from Cortland Standard. Others present via Zoom video/telephone conference: Kathy Saville from NYCLASS. Supervisor Williams called the Regular Meeting to order. He introduced Kathy Saville with New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (NYCLASS), who was joining the meeting via videoconference. Kathy Saville presented information to the Board regarding NYCLASS, which has been in operation since 1989 and handles $12 billion in funds. Currently, the program includes 1300 entities including the following local municipalities: Cortland County, City of Cortland, Village of McGraw, Cincinnatus, Marathon Fire District, Cincinnatus Schools, Cortland City Schools, Town and Village of Marathon, and Scott. NYCLASS provides competition for banks due to the strong interest rates provided; the current interest rate on funds was 5.24% for all participants. She emphasized the opportunity for municipalities to see increased rates from what banks offer on deposited funds. Discussion ensued regarding permissible investments under General Municipal Law Section 10, including US Treasuries that have full faith and credit of the federal government and CDs. Liquidity and interest are guaranteed to ensure funds can be accessed promptly if needed. Questions were raised about withdrawal procedures and the availability of funds. Ms. Saville explained that an online portal facilitates easy movement of funds via ACH (next day funds) or wire (same day) with no minimum or maximum limits and daily availability of funds. She also mentioned efforts to offer longer-term investment options in the future. Supervisor Williams thanked Ms. Saville for her presentation and noted that he received positive feedback from other local municipalities that are utilizing the program. He asked what the Town’s next steps would be if the Board was interested in depositing funds with NYCLASS. Ms. Saville explained the need for a Board resolution to authorize NYCLASS as an official depository. She reiterated the flexibility of the program, highlighting the option to withdraw funds if necessary. Members of the Board voiced concerns about withdrawing funds from local banks and the impact it would have on the community. Supervisor Williams mentioned depositing the Town’s reserve fund balance with NYCLASS as the funds are not utilized often. The Boa rd opted to table action regarding depositing funds with NYCLASS at this time. RESOLUTION #85 TABLE ACTION REGARDING DESIGNATING NEW YORK COOPERATIVE LIQUID ASSETS SECURITIES SYSTEM (NYCLASS) AS A DEPOSITORY FOR TOWN FUNDS Motion by Councilman Donlick Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby tables action regarding designating New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (NYCLASS) as a depository for Town funds, to allow the Board time to research the matter further. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to approve the Draft Town Board Minutes of February 7, 2024. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of February 6, 2024. All voting aye, the motion was carried. There was discussion regarding approval of the purchase order for the new mobile stage as well as the loan of funds from the Town Water Fund until the Town receives the grant from Dormitory Authority State of New York (DASNY) State and Municipalities (SAM). Supervisor Williams explained that the Town applied for the shared services grant on behalf of the Town, Cortland County and City of Cortland. The County and City would fund the maintenance and management of the stage. The County offered to store the mobile stage in one of its barns, however Councilman Leach voiced his desire for the Town to store it. The Town will not receive the funds from DASNY until the project is complete, which is why the loan from the water fund is necessary. The mobile stage is expected to arrive in September 2024. RESOLUTION #86 APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER #0226 TO CENTURY INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,947.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SHOWMASTER MOBILE SOUND STAGE FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, COUNTY OF CORTLAND, AND CITY OF CORTLAND Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Guido VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves Purchase Order #0226 to Century Industries as submitted by the Town Supervisor, for the purchase of a Show Master Mobile Sound Stage, Model #MSM3600, in the amount of $228,947.00, for the Town of Cortlandville, County of Cortland, and City of Cortland. RESOLUTION #87 AMEND THE 2024 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER WATER FUND BALANCE AS A LOAN TO GENERAL FUND A FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE SHARED SERVICES MOBILE STAGE Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds to adjust the accounts of the 2024 Budget from the Water Fund Balance as a loan to General Fund A for the purchase and administration of the Shared Services Mobile Stage for the Town of Cortlandville, Cortland County and City of Cortland as follows: 1) Water Fund: Transfer $229,605.00 FROM TO AMOUNT SW391 SW201 $229,605.00 A201 A630 $229,605.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Water Fund shall be paid back when the Town receives the expected grant funds from the Dormitory Authority State of New York (DASNY) State and Municipalities (SAM) funded grant, upon project completion. RESOLUTION #88 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS – MARCH Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: Funds A, B, DA, DB, Voucher #225-297 HG, SF, SS, SW General Fund A $ 46,394.05 General Fund B $ 10,854.45 Highway Fund DA $ 0.00 Highway Fund DB $ 41,289.65 Gutchess Lumber SC Project HG $ 4,592.89 C’Ville Fire District SF $ 0.00 Sewer Fund SS $ 16,069.98 Water Fund SW $ 7,529.88 Funds CD1, CD3, CD4 Voucher #(None) BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00 Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 0.00 Business Devl CD4 $ 0.00 Funds TA, TE Voucher #5-7 Trust & Agency TA $ 65,195.44 Expendable Trust TE $ 0.00 Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Bob Martin. Town resident, Bob Martin expressed concerns about the proposed Town Manager position. He recapped comments/discussion heard at both the February 7th and February 21st Town Board meetings regarding the proposal for a new position. Mr. Martin made it clear that he opposed the creation of the position, reiterating it would add another administrative layer and that the Town already has competent officials/managers and staff. Instead, he suggested the Board consider hiring an assistant bookkeeper to assist with the financial duties. Mr. Martin also commented on agenda item j-5d, regarding the Town making application for a $6.7 million congressionally funded grant for the parking lot at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (GLSC). He suggested the feasibility study for GLSC be completed first before requesting funds. Mr. Martin provided his full written comments to the Town Clerk after the meeting for the record. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. Martin for his comments. Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor Pamela Jenkins. Town resident, Pamela Jenkins commented on the proposed Town Manager position, which did not garner sufficient support at the last meeting. Instead, the need for more bookkeeping and accounting professionals was noted. The importance of training for officials was emphasized as she reiterated written comments received and filed at the last meeting from former Town Clerk, Karen Snyder. Ms. Jenkins referenced Town Law Section 52, “The supervisor shall be the chief executive officer of a suburban town and head of the administrative branch of town government.” She suggested that the Cortlandville voters elected a supervisor to manage the “nuts and bolts” of town government. She asked for an update as to whether the Board has decided to proceed with creating the proposed position or if they have decided to put the idea to rest. Next, Ms. Jenkins commented on the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (CPIC) and her review of the minutes/notes that are available. She stated there are many suggestions to implement things that are contrary to the Comprehensive Plan. She asked the Board to recall that all zoning changes are required under NYS Zoning Law to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. She referred the Board to the publication by the NYS Department of State, dated January 2023, titled “Zoning and the Comprehensive Plan”. Ms. Jenkins raised concerns about the availability of meeting minutes and the open meetings law and asked that up- to-date minutes be posted. In closing, Ms. Jenkins requested the Board consider making the agenda available to the public at least 48 hours in advance of meetings to allow the public more time to review and prepare for the meetings. Supervisor Williams thanked Ms. Jenkins for her comments. Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Linda Burghardt. Linda Burghardt, a volunteer with NY Citizens Audit, presented the Board with an updated resolution for consideration that is looking to the 2024 General Election. She explained the similarities and differences between the resolution that was previously presented to the Board for consideration. She explained to those in attendance that NY Citizens Audit has foiled the MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 NYS voter database five times and has a data team that audited and researched it and compared it to the county rolls that were foiled and available to them. In August 2023, the group sent a hard drive with 5.1 million lines of voter registration that appeared to be in violation of state and federal election law. The group asked for action to be taken – none was taken. She explained that the standard of accuracy provides that there can be no more than one in 125,000 ballots in error by the voting system. According to Ms. Burghardt, the number of allowed ballots in error in NYS in 2022 was 48, however according to the examination done by the NY Citizens Audit group, there were over 700,000 errors. Ms. Burghardt added that none of the group’s findings have been refuted. Ms. Burghardt explained that the group came forth with eleven points using principle of law and precedent they feel would guarantee a certifiable and verifiable 2024 General Election. She highlighted the following from the eleven points listed in the resolution: include voter ID; custody of the ballots; the systems of the machines must be able to be audited; and end-to-end audits must be allowed by qualified forensics or financial auditors. Ms. Burghardt thanked the Board for their time and invited questions, however there were none. Supervisor Williams thanked Ms. Burghart for her comments. Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Randy Ross. Town resident and former Town Councilman, Randy Ross expressed support for creating a new Town Manager position. After serving a one-year term on the Board, he stated that he learned just how technical, legalistic, and regulated a lot of issues can be that the Board had to deal with on a day-to-day basis. He recognized the complexities of town government and suggested that in the long run, a town manager would be a good investment for the Town of Cortlandville, for the finances, and for the future of the residents. He noted that a full-time town manager would not be canvassing for votes but would answer to the Town Board and to the residents. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. Ross for his comments. Supervisor Williams offered privilege of the floor to Dustin Smith. Town resident, Dustin Smith expressed gratitude for the board's dedication and highlighted concerns about the financial landscape, including the national debt, state budget deficit, and high taxes in New York. He urged community members to actively participate in board meetings to foster transparency and better understand decision-making processes. Mr. Smith questioned the frequent use of executive sessions, noting that it can give the impression of a lack of transparency. He emphasized the importance of running the Town efficiently, likening it to a business with a focus on managing expenses and personnel. Supervisor Williams explained the various reasons for executive sessions, including personnel matters and litigation. He also mentioned the allowed attorney-client privileged meetings. He underscored the necessity of these sessions but acknowledged the need for transparency. Mr. Smith expressed dissatisfaction with the frequency of executive sessions, comparing the Town to other municipalities that do not enter executive sessions as frequently or at all. He encouraged the Board to consider its impact on public perception. In closing, Mr. Smith thanked the board for their efforts. Supervisor Williams thanked Mr. Smith for his comments. There were no further requests for privilege of the floor. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to receive and file the following monthly reports: 1. Code Enforcement Officer, Kevin McMahon – February 2024; 2. Water & Sewer Department – February 2024; 3. Tax Collector – February 2024; and 4. Town Clerk – February 2024. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file correspondence from Charter Communications, dated February 23, 2024 and February 27, 2024, regarding programming services. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Under new business, Town Clerk Rocco-Petrella informed the Board and the public that the next edition of the Town’s newsletter, Talk of the Town would be released March 15, 2024. She encouraged the public to reach out if they would like to receive the publication by email or mail. The publication is also available via the Town’s website. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 Attorney DelVecchio had no new business to report. Town Board Member reports: Councilman Leach alerted the Board to a problem at the four corners stop in Blodgett Mills with motorists running the stop signs. He thanked the Cortland County Sheriff’s Department for increasing their patrols in Blodgett Mills and mentioned that he asked Highway Superintendent Drach about installing lighted stop signs. Councilman Reisweber updated the Board regarding the progress the Town has made on the trails that run from GLSC through the Lime Hollow Nature Center property. The connector trail from GLSC goes into 600-acres of open space into the Chicago Bog and the linear trail. Councilman Reisweber was excited for the Homer Cross Country team who have not run a home meet in three years, as the trails are expected to be ready for the fall. Councilman Reisweber gave accolades to Recreation Director, John McNerney for his work, support, and guidance. Supervisor Williams mentioned that he again spoke with the County to ask them to give the Town the railroad property to use for its trail system. Supervisor Williams reported: Purchase of Microsoft Licenses – Email Migration Project: Supervisor Willaims requested the Board authorize the expenditure of $3,744.00 for licenses with Microsoft needed for the Town’s email migration project. The Town was converting its email from Google to Microsoft with the assistance of Plan First. RESOLUTION #89 AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF $3,744.00 FOR MICROSOFT LICENSES NEEDED FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE USERS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWN’S EMAIL MIGRATION PROJECT Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the additional expenditure of $3,744.00 for Microsoft Licenses needed for the Town of Cortlandville users, in connection with the Town’s email migration project from Google to Microsoft, and it is further, RESOLVED, the licensing fee will be an annual expense. Town Manager Proposal: Regarding the proposal for the creation of a Town Manager position, Supervisor Williams suggested the Board have a conversation about whether they should move ahead with the position or not. Board members expressed differing opinions on the matter. Councilman Leach opposed the idea, citing confidence in the current staff and the Board’s ability to handle responsibilities effectively without the need for a Town Manager. Councilman Donlick also opposed the idea, emphasizing the competence of the elected officials and existing staff in fulfilling their duties. Councilman Reisweber expressed conflicted feelings, acknowledging the complexity of the decision. He was not in favor of implementing the position at this time, stating that his position was a “not now, but not never”. Councilman Guido suggested narrowing the scope of the Budget Officer's role to address potential future needs, rather than hiring a Town Manager. He noted the importance of Mr. Tupper’s role as the financial advisor to the Town, expressing that he may decide to retire someday. Supervisor Willimas proposed tabling the discussion at this time, to which the rest of the Board disagreed. Councilman Leach voiced that he did not want to table the discussion but would rather put an end to it and suggested not pursuing the Town Manager position. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick to not pursue the position. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #90 DECLARE THAT THE TOWN BOARD WILL NOT PURSUE THE CREATION OF A NEW POSITION FOR A “TOWN MANAGER” AT THIS TIME Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Donlick VOTES: AYE – Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – Williams ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby declares that they will not pursue the creation of a new position for a “Town Manager” at this time. Privilege of the Floor: Supervisor Williams expressed that he was not opposed to offering privilege of the floor to the public but found the process “ungainly”. He asked if the Board wanted to change the process and offer it later in the agenda after which agenda items have been discussed. He explained that there is no requirement to offer privilege of the floor under Town Law; instead, it was a policy set by the Board. Councilman Donlick and Councilman Leach expressed their desire not to change the process for privilege of the floor, noting the importance of hearing from the public. At this time in the meeting, the Board proceeded with new business items. RESOLUTION #91 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING MATERIALS FOR THE CONCESSION BUILDING AT THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX UP TO $5,000.00 Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of electrical and plumbing materials for the Concession Building at the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex for up to $5,000.00 in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy. Councilman Leach asked Supervisor Williams if the Board could be provided with a brief update at each meeting regarding happenings at GLSC, to which he agreed. RESOLUTION #92 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM NEW YORK STATE EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE 2 (PROJECT #133,379) AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Donlick VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby acknowledges receipt and accepts the grant award from New York State Empire State Development (ESD) in the amount of $200,000.00 for Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex Phase 2 (Project #133,379), and it is further RESOLVED, the Town Board further authorizes the Supervisor to execute the grant disbursement agreement and associated documents. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 7 RESOLUTION #93 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,192.89 FOR THE COMMITMENT FEE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT- OF-POCKET PUBLIC HEARING RELATED EXPENSES TO NEW YORK STATE EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) REGARDING THE TOWN’S GRANT FOR GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE 2 (PROJECT #133,379) Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes payment of the commitment fee in the amount of $2,000.00 (1% of the total grant amount) and reimbursement of the out-of-pocket public hearing related expenses in the amount of $192.89, for a total of $2,192.89, to New York State Empire State Development (ESD) regarding the Town’s grant for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex Phase 2 (Project #133,379). RESOLUTION #94 ACKNOWLEDGE SUBMISSION OF THE NYS HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL FEDERAL ASSISTANCE EXPENDITURE FORM FOR THE YEAR 2023 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Donlick VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge the submission of the NYS Homes & Community Renewal Federal Assistance Expenditure Form for the year ending December 31, 2023, as signed by Supervisor Williams on February 27, 2024, regarding the Town’s expenditures of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the total amount of $488,904.47. RESOLUTION #95 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO APPLY FOR CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING (CDS) REQUESTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 THROUGH SENATOR SCHUMER, SENATOR GILLIBRAND, AND CONGRESSMAN MOLINARO’S OFFICES FOR THE COMMUNITY HUB AT CORTLANDVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,680,665.00 Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to apply for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests for the fiscal year 2025 through Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Congressman Molinaro’s offices for the Community Hub at Cortlandville in the amount of $6,680,665.00. RESOLUTION #96 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE BETWEEN THE TOWN AND ROXANNE M. SORRELLS REGARDING THE 2016 TOWNWIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 8 BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Supervisor Williams to execute the discharge of mortgage between the Town and Roxanne M. Sorrells, 734 Bowling Green Road, Cortland, New York, regarding the 2016 NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Townwide Housing Rehabilitation Program (#287HR326-16), in the amount of $28,090.00. RESOLUTION #97 DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Guido VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED WHEREAS, in accordance with the Title VIII Fair Housing Policy of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and WHEREAS, the month of April 2024 has been designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity as Fair Housing Month, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hereby declares and proclaims the month of April as Fair Housing Month in the Town. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Donlick, to receive and file correspondence from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services, dated February 22, 2024, regarding the 2024 Notice of Tentative Special Franchise Full Values for the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #98 DECLARE A 2016 CHEVROLET 2500 TRUCK AS SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZE WATER/SEWER SUPERINTENDENT TO SELL THE VEHICLE USING AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Guido VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby declare a 2016 Chevrolet 2500 truck (Vin #1GC2KVEG4GZ269744) as surplus equipment as it was replaced with a 2024 Chevrolet 2500 truck (Vin #2GC4YNE7XR1180036), and it is further RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Water/Sewer Superintendent Congdon to sell the vehicles using Auctions International. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file correspondence from Supervisor Williams, dated February 27, 2024, to the Homer Music Department, thanking the students for their outstanding performance of skits from “Beauty and the Beast” at the February 21, 2024 Town Board meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Guido, to receive and file correspondence from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of Real Property Tax Services, dated February 27, 2024, regarding Notice of 2024 Tentative Telecommunications Ceilings pertaining to Roll Section Six. All voting aye, the motion was carried. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 9 RESOLUTION #99 TABLE ACTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) PART-TIME SEASONAL LABORER POSITIONS FOR THE TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX Motion by Councilman Donlick Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table action regarding the creation of five (5) part-time seasonal Laborer positions for the Town Highway Department and Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, bringing the total number of Laborer positions to thirteen (13), to allow time for the Town Board to gather more information regarding the request. RESOLUTION #100 TABLE ACTION REGARDING THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) PART-TIME SEASONAL RECREATION ATTENDANT POSITIONS FOR THE GUTCHESS LUMBER SPORTS COMPLEX Motion by Councilman Donlick Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table action regarding the creation of ten (10) part-time seasonal Recreation Attendant positions for the Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex, bringing the total number of Recreation Attendant positions to thirteen (13), to allow time for the Town Board to gather more information regarding the request. RESOLUTION #101 ACKNOWLEDGE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE SIX- MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR KEISHA CHASE, CLERK FOR THE TOWN ASSESSOR AND AUTHORIZE SALARY INCREASE OF $500.00 Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Donlick VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge the successful completion of the 6-month probationary period for Keisha Chase, Clerk for the Town Assessor, and authorizes and directs a salary increase of $500.00 for said completion. RESOLUTION #102 AUTHORIZE USE OF THE PETER ALTERI MUNICIPAL GARAGE AND TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AS REQUESTED BY THE CORTLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE 2024 ELECTIONS Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Donlick VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the use of the Peter Alteri Municipal Garage and the Town Highway Department as requested by the Cortland County Board of Elections for the 2024 elections on the following dates: 1. Presidential Primary: Tuesday, April 02, 2024 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 2. Primary Election: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; 3. General Election: Tuesday, November 05, 2024 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and it is further RESOLVED, correspondence from the Cortland County Board of Elections regarding the use of the facilities, dated February 29, 2024, is hereby received and filed. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 10 RESOLUTION #103 AUTHORIZE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR PAIGE E. HUNT AS AN APPOINTED DEPUTY COURT CLERK FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Guido Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred in the office of the Town Justice for a Deputy Court Clerk position, and WHEREAS, Town Justice Mathey and Town Justice DeMarco have appointed Paige E. Hunt of 1 Holiday Drive, Apt. B114, Cortland, New York to the position of Deputy Court Clerk for the Town of Cortlandville, to be effective March 18, 2024, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby agree to and authorize the salary of $39,000.00 along with full-time benefits, and it is further RESOLVED, the appointment of Paige E. Hunt as Deputy Court Clerk is hereby acknowledged. RESOLUTION #104 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF BECK EQUIPMENT TO PAINT THE TOWN’S NEW HOLLAND LOADER (#23) FOR THE TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,960.00 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent to engage the services of Beck Equipment to paint the Town’s New Holland Loader (#23) for the Town Highway Department, which will be used to mow roadsides, for the total cost of $5,960.00. RESOLUTION #105 AMEND 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE TO ADJUST THE MEETING LOCATIONS FOR MAY 1, JUNE 5, AND JULY 10, 2024 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Reisweber VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby amends the 2024 Town Board meeting schedule to adjust the meeting locations for May 1, June 5, and July 10, 2024 meetings to the following: May 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to be held in person at: Village of McGraw Community Bldg. 15 Clinton Street, McGraw, NY 13101 June 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to be held in person at: Church of Blodgett Mills 3333 Clute Road, Cortland, NY 13045 July 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to be held in person at: CNY Living History Center 4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 AND IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, the Town Clerk shall provide the proper public notification. MARCH 6, 2024 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 11 RESOLUTION #106 REAPPOINT THOMAS A. BILODEAU TO THE CORTLANDVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Guido VOTES: AYE – Williams, Donlick, Guido, Leach, Reisweber NAY – 0 ADOPTED WHEREAS, per Town Board Resolution #16 of 2024 and Resolution #77 of 2024, the Town Board reappointed Thomas A. Bilodeau as a Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Member, however he was not administered an oath of office within the required period of time resulting in a vacancy, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby reappoint Thomas A. Bilodeau of 4457 Route 41, McGraw, New York, to the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals for a five-year term effective January 1, 2024 until December 31, 2028. With no further comments or discussion to be heard, Supervisor Williams adjourned the Regular Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella, RMC Town Clerk Town of Cortlandville *Note: The draft version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on March 29, 2024. The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 3, 2024.