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JANUARY 20, 2017
10:00 A.M.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Special 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 Tupper presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Absent: Councilman, Walter J. Kasperek
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer.
Supervisor Tupper called the special meeting to order.
Attorney Folmer brought to the attention of the Board members the conditions identified
within the Cortland County Planning department staff report and the Cortland County Planning
Boards recommendations. The CCPB recommendation was to add item #10, which states
"Removal of the western driveway access to the site to reduce potential traffic conflict between
traffic entering and exiting the site and traffic on NYS Route 13". The CCPD did not make #10
as a recommendation and the Cortlandville Town Planning Board's approval was with conditions of
the CCPB with the exception of item #10.
RESOLUTION 433 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION
#1 OF 2017 SUBMITTED BY APD ENGINEERING &
ARCHITECTURE, PLLC (ALDI) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
908 NYS ROUTE 13 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY - 0
ABSENT-Kasperek
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board have
reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit application
#1 of 2017, submitted by APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC (Aldi), requesting to construct a
19,054+/- sq. ft. retail food store on the site of an existing 14,860+/- sq. ft. retail food store and
to reduce the size of the existing building to 11,064+/- sq. ft. and the number of parking spaces
on site from 133 to 106, for property located on the south side of NYS Route 13, immediately
east of the intersection of NYS Route 281 & NYS Route 13, tax map #95.16-02-45.000, subject
to conditions from the Town and County Planning Boards, with the exception of item #10:
1. The applicant consulting with and obtaining written confirmation from the NYS
Department of Transportation as to whether the existing curb cut permit for the site
would still be valid given the increased use of the property or whether a revised curb
cut permit is required.
2. The town weighing the benefit of the increased number of building mounted signs to
the applicant vs. the health, safety, and welfare of the community/neighborhood as is
required before any bulk variances may be granted.
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3. The applicant demonstrating that there are unnecessary hardships in the way of
carrying out the strict letter of the "Zoning Local Law of the Town of Cortlandville"
as is required before any use variance may be granted.
4. The applicant preparing and obtaining approval of a revised stormwater pollution
prevention plan for this site to incorporate the proposed changes to the site per the
twn's stormwater ordinance.
5. The applicant filing of a Notice of Intent with the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) in addition to the preparation of a stormwater pollution
prevention plan for this site if it is determined that this proposal would result in the
disturbance of at least one acre of land.
6. The applicant obtaining approval of the landscaping plan for the site.
7. The applicant's submittal and obtaining approval of a more detailed lighting plan for
the site. which indicates that there would be no lighting from this property in excess of
0 foot-candle outside of the property boundaries.
8. The applicant obtaining approval of the public water and sewer connection, including
the installation of a backflow prevention device for the public water connection, from
the County Health Department and town.
9. The town reviewing the proposed building design for conformance with the Town's
Design and Development Guidelines.
10. (This item was not adopted as a condition by the Town of Cortlandville Planning
Board and the Town Board). Removal of the western driveway access to the site to
. reduce potential traffic conflict between traffic entering and exiting the site and traffic
on NYS Route 13.
11. Compliance with SEQR requirement.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to adjourn the Special
Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The final version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on March 24, 2017.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 5, 2017
FEBRUARY 01, 2017 5:00 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 Tupper presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Councilman, Walter J. Kasperek
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Town Residents, Barb Leach, Steve
Flatt and Pam Jenkins; News Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, Peter
Blanchard from the Cortland Voice and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve the Town
Board Minutes of October 19, 2016. All voting aye the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of October 25, 2016. All voting aye the
motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of October 25, 2016. All voting aye the motion
was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of November 29, 2016. All voting aye the motion
was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of December 27, 2016. All voting aye the motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION #34 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - FEBRUARY
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
Funds A, B, DA, DB
Voucher #61-112
General Fund A
$ 20,134.98
General Fund B
$ 3,590.42
Highway Fund DA
$ 0.00
Highway Fund DB
$ 43,738.88
Funds CD I, CD3, CD4
Voucher # (None)
BMilis Rehab CD1
$ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3
$ 0.00
Business Devl CD4
$ 0.00
Fund HA, HB, HC, HD,
Voucher #36-57
HE, SS, SW
Luker Rd Water HA
$ 1,600.00
Owego St Water HB
$ 800.00
NYS Rt 13 Sewer Rehab HC
$ 0.00
Oakcrest/Pendleton Sewer HD
$ 1,600.00
Saunders Rd Sewer HE
$ 0.00
Sewer SS
$ 1,839.20
Water SW
$ 6,677.27
Funds SF, TA, TE
Voucher #3-6
C'Ville Fire District SF
$ 0.00
Trust & Agency TA
$ 799,491.24
Expendable Trust TE
$ 0.00
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Supervisor Tupper reported that there were no requests for privilege of the floor.
RESOLUTION #35 ACCEPT THE GASB 45 REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the GASB 45 Report for the year 2016, prepared by Armory Associates,
LLC Actuarial Consulting Group, 120 Walton Street, Suite 601, Syracuse, NY 13202 is hereby
accepted and shall be received and filed.
The monthly reports for the Town Clerk and Tax Collector for the month of January were
on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from Time Warner Cable, dated January 20, 2017, regarding price adjustments.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from Time Warner Cable, dated January 27, 2017, regarding channel changes.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
In response to an inquiry posed by Councilman Leach, Attorney Folmer briefed the
Board as to the status of the Town's efforts to receive franchise payments from Time Warner.
He relayed that he has spoken with Edgar Fostveit, a representative for Troy and Banks, who
informed him that the City of Gloversville is having the same difficulty collecting back franchise
payments from Time Warner. Mr. Fostveit explained that Gloversville has taken the steps to
inform Time Warner that they are prepared to initiate legal action. Mr. Fostveit recommends
that Cortlandville holds off in doing the same until the outcome of that situation is known.
Attorney Folmer stated that part of the delay in receiving payment may be due to the recent
merger and accounting difficulties. Attorney Folmer reasoned that although the Board has
authorized him to bring action if necessary, the Troy and Banks auditor has developed the
information Cortlandville will need to be the basis of such litigation and he will take their
suggestions under advisement.
Town Clerk Snyder reported:
Town Clerk Snyder stated she received notice from the Town Clerk of Dryden regarding
a Public Hearing to be held in the Town of Dryden.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file
correspondence from the Town of Dryden, Town Clerk dated January 31, 2017 regarding a
Public Hearing to be held on their a proposed Local Law amending the Town's Subdivision Law.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Town Clerk Snyder informed the Board that the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office has
collected sixty six (66) percent of the taxes as of January 31, 2017. She reported that the Town
and the Fire District are paid in full and she will be paying the County Treasurer sooner than
usual. Town Clerk Snyder also apprised the public that seniors with Senior Citizens Exemptions
or Enhanced Star on their school bill will have five extra days, commencing today, to pay their
2017 Cortlandville Town & County taxes without penalty.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Building Permits:
Attorney Folmer explained that building permits stated in the Town of Cortlandville
Code, expire at the end of one year and that there is a time limit within which the ordinance
requires construction be commenced under an issued building permit. The town code also
provides that a permit can be renewed after one year. The Code Enforcement Office has
requested that the Board establish a fee of $50.00 to defray the cost of the processing of the
renewal applications.
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RESOLUTION #36
AUTHORIZE THE TOWN TO ESTABLISH A $50.00 FEE FOR
THE RENEWAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Cortlandville does hereby establish a fee of $50.00 for a building
permit renewal after one year from the original building permit date.
South Hill Dump:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board that he attended a meeting with representatives of the
DEC concerning a Consent Order that Cortlandville has been asked to sign, regarding the
remediation efforts at the South Hill Dump. Attorney Folmer stated that the Town has indicated to
them that, based on the Town's review, the Town is not in a position to sign the Consent Order
because it opens up a variety of claims. As a result of that meeting, Attorney Folmer stated he
believes it is a possibility that the Town can accomplish some negotiation with regard to its terms.
One thing agreed upon at the meeting was that they provide the Town with the management plan
that is in place for the dump. He reported that the Town received the management plan today and
has given it to Councilman Proud for his review and stated that they will confer once he has
reviewed the plan. Attorney Folmer drew Councilman Proud's attention to the remediation section
as there are seven alternatives, indicating that the State chose alternative number seven for
remediation. Attorney Folmer reiterated to the Board that there is a possibility of negotiation to the
provisions of the consent order as well as to the cost of annual inspections etc. He indicated that the
Town may be able to do an "in house" at less of an expense than what the State has to pay.
Supervisor Tupper applauded Attorney Folmer on his close attention to detail and his
accurate understanding of the document. Supervisor Tupper acknowledged that Attorney Folmer
saved the Town a great deal of money.
Councilman Leach reminded the Board of his concern regarding land owner's garbage
collecting at curbs. Attorney Folmer assured Councilman Leach that discussion has occurred
regarding the subject and they were looking into the Zombie Law to see how it could correlate to
what Cortlandville could do locally. Attorney Folmer will continue to update Councilman Leach of
any progress or recommendations made.
RESOLUTION 937 AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO FILE THE TOWN'S
ANNUAL REPORT 120 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING OF 2016
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Kasperek
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Office of the NYS Comptroller has granted the Town of Cortlandville's
request for an extension of time for filing the Annual Financial Report of 2016 (AUD), and it is
fiu-ther,
RESOVED, the correspondence dated January 25, 2017 from the Office of the NYS Comptroller is
hereby received and filed.
Attorney Folmer briefed the Board regarding the Storm Water Quality Monitoring Program
for Wal-Mart. The Town of Cortlandville required monitoring for a five year period to be sure the
water quality program was effective. At the onset, monitoring was done every quarter, however,
after two years the sampling frequency was reduced to a semi-annual basis for the three remaining
years of monitoring. It has been determined that the Stormwater Management System is
functioning properly and Apex will terminate the formal monitoring.
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Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file
correspondence from the Apex, dated December 1, 2016, regarding completion of Storm Water
Quality Monitoring Program for Wal-Mart Store #1781. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file correspondence Hudson Energy, dated January 16, 2017 regarding a Customer Disclosure
Statement that has been added to the contract. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #38 REFER AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATIION FOR
879 ROUTE 13, LLC TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY
PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by 879 Route 13, LLC for
property located on the west side of NTS Route 13, approximately 215 feet north of the intersection
of Lime Hollow Road and NYS Route 13, tax map # 95.16-02-72.000 &73.000, shall be forwarded
to the Town and County Planning Boards for review and recommendations, and it is further
RESOVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application is hereby received and filed.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Kasperek, to receive and
file correspondence from the NYS Homes and Community Renewal, dated January 26, 2017,
regarding the Town's Home Grant Monitoring Program. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION # 39 ADOPT PROGRAM INCOME PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal now requires that Community
Development Block Grant Program grantees must apply for approval of a developed plan for
the intended use and reuse of Community Development Block Grant Program Income, and,
WHEREAS, the Town developed such a Program Income Plan and submitted to the New York
State Office of Community Renewal for their approval and,
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal agreed to the approval of the
Town's plan, January 30, 2017, therefore
BE IT RESOVED, the Town of Cortlandville does hereby adopt such Program Income Plan for
use and reuse of Community Development Block Grant income.
RESOLUTION # 40 ADOPT POLICY REGARDING THE BUSINESS LOAN
PROGRAM AS CITED IN THE ADOPTED PROGRAM
INCOME PLAN
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach, Kasperek NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby adopt the Business Loan Program as a Town
Policy as cited in the adopted Town's Program Income Plan for program income earned from
the Town's Community Development Block Grants.
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Councilman Leach apprised that he completed the Town Highway Audit. He said they
have a new roof, new sanders and a new overhead door. Councilman Leach was very pleased
with the state of things at the Highway Garage. Also Councilman Leach noted the department
has sold equipment on Auctions International. He also completed his audit with the Town
Bookkeeper.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The final version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on April 10, 2017.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 19, 2017.
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