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JUNE 03, 2015 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FUNDS AWARDED TO THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013 AND 2014
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the
Blodgett Mills Independent Baptist Church, Blodgett Mills, New York, concerning funds that the
Town of Cortlandville was awarded for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 under the Small Cities
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the Town -Wide Housing
Rehabilitation Program ($400,000), and Forkey Construction and Fabricating, Inc. ($750,000),
and to provide details with respect to the Programs and Programs' progress, solicit comments
with respect to funded activities and program administration, and answer questions with respect
to the Programs or grant activities.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; County
Legislator, Joe Steinhoff; Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants; Shirley
Breed; Sareta Leet; Lorna Sirtoli; Ken Angel; Donald Morgan; Pastor Mike Kunkle; News
Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Linda Armstrong.
Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants provided the Board with a
packet of information regarding the 2013 and 2014 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds that were awarded to the Town and the goals and progress. She noted that the
2013 CDBG funds for the Town -Wide Housing Rehabilitation were committed. The 2014
CDBG funds were also committed for Forkey Construction. Ms. Armstrong offered to answer
any questions, however there were none.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:10 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
BONDING FOR THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT
OF FACILITIES OF THE TOWNWIDE WATER DISTRICT
IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
(LUKER ROAD)
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Blodgett
Mills Independent Baptist Church, Blodgett Mills, New York, concerning the increase and
improvement of facilities of the Townwide Water District, consisting of the installation of public
water service along Luker Road from Route 281 to the existing water main termination located at
the southern end of Luker Road, including ancillary work in connection therewith, at a maximum
estimated cost of $801,000.00.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; County
Legislator, Joe Steinhoff; Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants; Shirley
Breed; Sareta Leet; Lorna Sirtoli; Ken Angel; Donald Morgan; Pastor Mike Kunkle; News
Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper explained where Luker Road was located in the Town, and noted that
a lot of development has occurred on the road but there is no public water. He offered privilege
of the floor to those in attendance.
No comments or discussion were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:12 p.m.
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5:12 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
BONDING FOR THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT
OF FACILITIES OF THE TOWNWIDE WATER DISTRICT
IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
(OWEGO STREET (ROUTE 215))
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Blodgett
Mills Independent Baptist Church, Blodgett Mills, New York, concerning the increase and
improvement of facilities of the Townwide Water District, consisting of the water main replacement
along Owego Street (Route 215) from' Starr Road to just south of Lansing Avenue, including
ancillary work in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $288,000.00.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; County
Legislator, Joe Steinhoff; Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants; Shirley
Breed; Sareta Leet; Lorna Sirtoli; Ken Angel; Donald Morgan; Pastor Mike Kunkle; News
Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper explained the location of Owego Street/Route 215 and that the project
would only include a few hundred feet of a waterline. By adding the small section it would help
loop the Town's water which was better for the water system. He offered privilege of the floor
to those in attendance.
No comments or discussion were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:14 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING NO.4
BONDING FOR THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT
OF FACILITIES OF THE TOWNWIDE SEWER DISTRICT
IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
(OAKCREST STREET AND PENDLETON STREET)
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Blodgett
Mills Independent Baptist Church, Blodgett Mills, New York, concerning the increase and
improvement of facilities of the Townwide Sewer District, consisting of the installation of sanitary
sewer systems along Oakcrest Street and Pendleton Street, including ancillary work in connection
therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $876,000.00.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; County
Legislator, Joe Steinhoff; Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants; Shirley
Breed; Sareta Leet; Lorna Sirtoli; Ken Angel; Donald Morgan; Pastor Mike Kunkle; News
Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper explained the location of Oakcrest Street and Pendleton Street. He
explained that there are at least four people in the neighborhood who have septic systems that
have failed. The lots are too small to put new septic systems on due to the Town's new lot size
requirements. The Town decided it would be in the best interest to extend the sewer to the
property owners who have failing septic systems.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No comments or discussion were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:16 p.m.
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JUNE 03, 2015 5:16 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the
Blodgett Mills Independent Baptist Church, Blodgett Mills, New York, with Supervisor Tupper
presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; County
Legislator, Joe Steinhoff; Linda Armstrong from Thoma Development Consultants; Shirley
Breed; Sareta Leet; Lorna Sirtoli; Ken Angel; Donald Morgan; Pastor Mike Kunkle; News
Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans from Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file
the Cortlandville Planning Board Minutes of April 28, 2015. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
The Draft Town Board Minutes of May 6, 2015 and May 20, 2015 were presented to the
Board for their review.
RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — JUNE
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Rocco, Proud, Leach NAY - 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
Funds A, B, DA, DB
Voucher #500-536
General Fund A
$ 15,705.33
General Fund B
$ 6,443.67
Highway Fund DA
$ 0.00
Highway Fund DB
$ 27,689.96
Funds CD1, CD3, CD4
Voucher #27-29
BMills Rehab CD
$ 0.00
Town Wide Rehab CD3
$ 12,004.97
Business Devl CD4
$ 0.00
Fund HC, SS, SW
Voucher #203-211
NYS Rt 13 Sewer Rehab HC
$214,290.50
Sewer SS
$ 794.62
Water SW
$ 1,704.73
Funds SF, TA, TE
Voucher #(None)
C'Ville Fire District SF
$ 0.00
Trust & Agency TA
$ 0.00
Expendable Trust TE
$ 0.00
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Shirley Breed.
Shirley Breed voiced her concerns regarding the creek that runs behind her house in
Blodgett Mills and flooding. She questioned how many councilmen had been out to look at the
creek and referred to the major flood that occurred in August 2013. Supervisor Tupper indicated
that he was out to look at the creek in the past. Mrs. Breed spoke with Councilman Rocco
regarding her issue in the past. Councilman Leach indicated that he was not aware that she
wanted him to look at the creek but that he could.
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Sareta Leet, resident of Blodgett Mills, 3490 Kellogg Road, apprised the Board that her
property is also affected by the creek. After the flood in August 2013 she had to replace her
driveway. She mentioned that the County widened and raised Kellogg Road a few years ago
which causes flooding into her driveway and garage. Mrs. Leet was told by the County Highway
Department that they would raise the brim of her driveway, however it was never done. She was
concerned with the bridge on Kellogg Road and the embankment that is falling.
Councilman Rocco asked Highway Sup't. Bush to comment on the situation. Highway
Sup't. Bush indicated that Kellogg Road is a County road. The Town Highway Department
cleaned where it could reach from the road after the flooding, and explained that the Town
cleaned up the property that it owns in Blodgett Mills.
Discussion continued regarding flooding concerns. Mrs. Leet and Mrs. Breed questioned
whether the Board cared about what happens in Blodgett Mills. Councilman Leach suggested
Highway Sup't. Bush contact the new County Highway Sup't. and have him look into the
concerns.
County Legislator, Joe Steinhoff apprised Mrs. Breed and Mrs. Leet that he is the
Chairman of the Cortland County Highway Committee. He stated that he would take a look at
their properties and contact the County Highway Sup't. as well. He explained that there are
limitations regarding how far the Town or County can go onto private property.
Supervisor Tupper mentioned that the Town just completed a $400,000 housing
rehabilitation grant for residences in the Blodgett Mills. Surveys were conducted on public
water in the past and there was no interest in public water at the time. A test well was also
drilled in Blodgett Mills within the last 10 years and there were good results with the flow. The
Town also repaired the sidewalks recently. Supervisor Tupper stated that he did not want the
residents of Blodgett Mills to think they are forgotten. When the flooding occurred the Town
Highway Department employees were working on the roads for days doing cleanup. Supervisor
Tupper stated that Highway Sup't. Bush cannot perform work on a state highway per state law.
He also mentioned that after the last flood he and Councilman Proud drove around for half a day
looking at the damage and what the Town could do.
Mrs. Breed and Mrs. Leet asked the Board to be their voice.
An unknown resident who was new to the area questioned how many Highway
Department employees are on the road crew. Highway Sup't. Bush indicated that he has 12
highway employees who work on the roads all the time. The employees have worked through
the night in some situations.
Mr. Steinhoff mentioned that if the creek is cleaned out, and there is another flood like
there was in 2013, the creek would still flood.
A resident of Maple Avenue apprised the Board that the ditch needs to be cleaned out.
Highway Sup't. Bush was familiar with the area. He would meet with the resident to look at the
ditch and would have the Highway Department clean out the ditch.
With regard to flooding, Councilman Rocco stated that the Town will do everything it
can, but that the Town is restricted. He commented on the power of water and how you can't
beat nature. He recalled the problems that residents in the Village of McGraw have had with
flooding; the expensive retaining walls that caved in; and how the DEC regulates what you can
and can't do in the streams. Councilman Rocco wanted the residents to know that the Board
does care, and that he was very proud of the Blodgett Mills Community.
Resident Ken Angel questioned what the cost was to maintain the Blodgett Mills Park
and was concerned that is was not being used. Supervisor Tupper stated that fortunately the
costs to maintain the park were minimal and included mowing and the costs for an employee to
empty the trash cans etcetera. He also mentioned that there is also park reservation fee
The monthly reports of the Code Enforcement Office, Town Clerk, Tax Collector,
Supervisor, and Water & Sewer Department for the month of May 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 June 3, 2015, regarding programming services.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Town Clerk Snyder had no new business to report.
JUNE 03, 2015
TOWN BOARD MEETING
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Attorney Folmer reported:
Water/Sewer Easements:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he was working on three easements that would
extend water and sewer lines on Route 13 south to include HEP Supply, the Dentist Office, and
Cannon Pools. The owner of Cannon Pools was concerned and wanted to be sure that the
easement would not affect his ability to install a sign and perhaps use the front area for his pool
display. Attorney Folmer met with the dentist who was cooperative and would sign the
easement. He also met with the owner of HEP Supply who was anxious to sign the easement,
but wanted to be certain of the location of the easement.
Junk Law:
Attorney Folmer reported that he would have a draft Junk Ordinance for the Board to
review at their June 17, 2015 meeting.
RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT
REGARDING THE TOWN'S 2013 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN -WIDE HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
SHIRLEY FISH
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE — Tupper, Testa, Rocco Proud, Leach NAY — 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Affidavit
regarding the Town's 2013 Community Development Town -Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program,
between the Town of Cortlandville and Shirley Fish, 4356 Miller Street Ext., Cortland, New York
regarding the extension of loan funds by the Town's CDBG Program for the total amount of
$20,480.00.
With regard to the agreement and affidavit for Stacy Crandall -Jones, Attorney Folmer
mentioned that he reviewed the documents and found them to be in order.
Supervisor Tupper mentioned that the property owner had a house fire a few years ago, and
had no insurance. She received a $25,000 CDBG, a $30,000 grant from CAPCO, and was in need
of $10,000 more to complete the work on the house. The additional $10,000 CDBG from the Town
to complete the work would help the property owner and her family move back into the home.
RESOLUTION #117 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT
REGARDING THE TOWN'S 2013 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN -WIDE HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
STACY CRANDALL-JONES
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: AYE — Tupper, Testa, Rocco Proud, Leach NAY — 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Affidavit
regarding the Town's 2013 Community Development Town -Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program,
between the Town of Cortlandville and Stacy Crandall -Jones, 1280 Fisher Avenue, Cortland, New
York regarding the extension of loan funds by the Town's CDBG Program for the total amount of
$10,000.00.
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RESOLUTION #118 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE OWNER -
OCCUPIED LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND
STACY CRANDALL-JONES FOR THE TOWN'S 2013
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TOWN -
WIDE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: AYE — Tupper, Testa, Rocco Proud, Leach NAY — 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Owner -
Occupied Loan Agreement between the Town of Cortlandville and Stacy Crandall -Jones, 1280
Fisher Avenue, Cortland, New York, for a 100% deferred loan for the 2013 Community
Development Block Grant Town -Wide Housing Rehabilitation Program in the amount of
$10,000.00.
There was discussion regarding the CDBG Agreement between the Town and Pyrotek,
Inc. Attorney Folmer indicated that he was waiting for the document from Thoma Development,
which was different than the ordinary grant agreement due to the nature of the project. He spoke
with Rich Cunningham from Thoma Development, who was making some revisions to the
agreement. Attorney Folmer expected to receive the new agreement soon.
Supervisor Tupper explained that Pyrotek was located in the former Monarch building on
Route 13. The business has been expanding and requested a grant from the Town to connect to
Town sewer. He explained that the funds would come out of the CDBG money that has been
paid back to the Town.
RESOLUTION #119 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE DEFERRED
PAYMENT LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN
AND PYROTEK, INC.
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: AYE — Tupper, Testa, Rocco Proud, Leach NAY — 0
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the
Deferred Payment Loan Agreement between the Town of Cortlandville and Pyrotek, Inc. for a
$50,000 loan from Community Development Block Grant Program Income funds to connect to the
Town's Sanitary Sewer, subject to Town Attorney approval.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Councilman Leach who had some new
business to report.
Councilman Leach introduced and welcomed the new Pastor of the Blodgett Mills
Independent Baptist Church, Pastor Mike Kunkel.
Councilman Leach mentioned that he recently spoke with Dick Bush from the Cortland
County Ag. Corp. who indicated his interest in closing down Carroll Street and Fairground Drive
during the County Fair as they have done in the past. Councilman Leach would request that Mr.
Bush submit a letter to the Board with the dates that he would like the roads closed.
With regard to the railroad crossing in Blodgett Mills by the Post Office, Councilman
Leach mentioned that the railroad added about 4' of blacktop on the right side of the railroad for
use as a pedestrian walkway, although it is not marked as such. Councilman Leach thanked the
railroad for completing the work for the residents.
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Councilman Leach explained that the Town Highway Department has been mowing the
former Parker residence in Blodgett Mills, and that the cost of mowing has been relevied onto
the Town/County tax bills. He requested Highway Sup't. Bush investigate the house located on
the corner of Maple Avenue in Blodgett Mills which had tall grass and a potential rodent
problem.
Councilman Leach apprised the Board he noticed a company inspecting the bridge today
located on Route 11 towards Blodgett Mills. County Legislator, Joe Steinhoff mentioned that the
bridge belonged to the county and would be refurbished in 2017.
Lastly, Councilman Leach informed those in attendance that about a year and a half ago
he and his wife purchased property on Blodgett Mills Road from Mr. Morgan, which adjoins his
property located on East River Road. The parcel is also located on the Tioughnioga River.
Councilman Leach received a Conditional Permit from the Town Planning Board in 2014 for a
parking lot on the parcel to access the Tioughnioga River using the name Hiawatha Ventures,
LLC. He was also granted a Lot Line Adjustment to combine the remaining portion of the parcel
with his other parcel.
Councilman Leach explained that he planned to grant an easement to the Town of
Cortlandville for use of his property along the River to allow access for recreational purposes
and for the fire department. He stated that it was a perfect landing for kayakers to use. People
could launch their kayaks at Yaman Park and follow the River to Blodgett Mills where they
could use his landing to get out of the river.
In addition, Councilman Leach also mentioned that he was in the process of purchasing
the Post Office property in Blodgett Mills. The Post Office would remain in operation.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
'� --W
aren Q. Snyder, C
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The draft version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on June 17, 2015.
The draft version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of July 08, 2015.
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