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Home My WebLink About09-03-2014130 SEPTEMBER 03, 2014 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 Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC Excused: Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; CEO Tom Williams; CEO Desiree Campbell; Candy Stevens; Garry VanGorder; Undersheriff Herbert Barnhart; Captain Robert Derksen; CPO Jason Kemp; Chad Knapp; Charlie Forkey III; Charles Forkey, Jr.; Steve Flatt; News Reporters: Tyrone Heppard from the Cortland Standard, and Eric Mulvihill from WXHC. Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Draft Town Board Minutes of August 6, 2014 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 183 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - SEPTEMBER Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY — 0 ABSENT - Rocco ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: Funds A, B, DA, DB Voucher #847-872 General Fund A $ 14,220.81 General Fund B $ 2,415.23 Highway Fund DA $ 0.00 Highway Fund DB $ 19,070.72 Funds CD I, CD3, CD4 Voucher #13-18 BMills Rehab CD1 $ 0.00 Town Wide Rehab CD3 $ 22,412.37 Business Devl CD4 $740,016.40 Fund HC, SS, SW Voucher #348-364 NYS Rt 13 Sewer Rehab HC $ 0.00 Sewer SS $109,546.05 Water SW $ 7,043.66 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 Captain Robert Derksen. Captain Robert Derksen, Cortland County Sheriff's Department, stated he was looking for the Town of Cortlandville's help. For the past year or so, the Sheriff's Department was working with the Town to help purchase cameras that could be used in a car or as a body camera. The Sheriff's Department was hoping to receive $10,000 from the Town for the project. The Sheriffs Department was in need of additional funding. Captain Derksen explained that- the Sheriff's Department K-9 named "Right" unexpectedly passed away on August 24, 2014. A memorial service was held with the cooperation of many agencies. Because the passing of Right was unforeseen, there were no contingency funds in place to replace him. He explained that the K-9 program was invaluable to the Sheriff's Department. There would be a cost of l31 SEPTEMBER 03, 2014 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 $15,000 to replace the K-9, which included the training of the new dog and the training of Officer Jason Kemp who would be the dog's handler. The Sheriff's Department contacted the District Attorney and the Drug Task Force first because he manages the seizure funds. The DA pledged $5,000 to replace the K-9. A private donor pledged another $1,000. Captain Derksen requested $9,000 from the Town to purchase the dog and to enroll Officer Kemp in the October 20, 2014 training class. The dog would be back to Cortland in November. Supervisor Tupper informed Captain Derksen that the funds were available as the Town has a safety fund with $20,000 for the purpose of the Sheriff's Department. He stated that the Sheriff's Department would actually have to purchase the cameras and the dog before the Town would provide the funds. Councilman Leach questioned whether the Board could meet the dog. Captain Derksen stated that he would arrange for Officer Kemp to provide a demonstration of the new K-9. He commented on the skills that K-9's have and of their importance to the Sheriff's Department. Councilman Testa mentioned that he attended the memorial service for Right and was touched by those who spoke at the service. He was in awe of the tremendous amount of support for Right and the work that the dog did. He stated that he was proud to attend the service. RESOLUTION # 184 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND $19,000 FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY - LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY — 0 ABSENT - Rocco ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to expend a total of $19,000 from the Public Safety - Law Enforcement Account B3197.4 for the Cortland County Sheriff's Department, and it is further RESOLVED, that $10,000 shall be used to purchase cameras for the Cortland County Sheriff's Department, and $9,000 shall go towards the County's investment for a K-9, which would include training and boarding. The monthly reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, DECALS, and Water & Sewer Department for the month of August 2014 were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's Office. Town Clerk Snyder mentioned that she provided the Board with monthly report for DECALS for the month of August showing total sales of more than $10,500 for conservation licenses, with $530 in total commission. She was happy to report that she was not having any major issues with the new licensing program. However, many other issuing agents, including Wal-Mart, were not able to issue licenses at this time. She reminded the public that her office was open Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m. during the month of September. She thanked the media for getting the word out. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file correspondence from Time Warner Cable, dated September 3, 2014, regarding programming services. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney Folmer reported: Sewer Inspection Camera: Attorney Folmer reminded the Board that they recently adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum for the purchase of a sewer inspection camera. The period of time for the permissive referendum expired so the resolution has become effective. The agreements have been circulated to the various municipalities. Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri was in the process of obtaining final signatures. 1P SEPTEMBER 03, 2014 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Aquifer Protection Permit: Attorney Folmer suggested the Board schedule a public hearing for an Aquifer Protection Permit for Forkey Construction & Fabrication, Inc. for September 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. RESOLUTION # 185 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT SUBMITTED BY FORKEY CONSTRUCTION & FABRICATION, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED OFF OF LUKER ROAD Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY — 0 ABSENT - Rocco ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for September 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, for the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Forkey Construction & Fabrication, Inc., for property located off of Luker Road, tax map #95.00-05-09.200. Supervisor Tupper stated that the Board created a position for a second Code Enforcement Officer. The Town's current Assistant CEO, Desiree Campbell successfully completed the Civil Service Examination for Code Enforcement Officer. Supervisor Tupper requested the Board appoint Ms. Campbell to Code Enforcement Officer. The salary for the new position was set at the August 20, 2014 Town Board meeting. RESOLUTION # 186 APPOINT DESIREE L. CAMPBELL AS THE SECOND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE Motion by Councilman Testa Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY — 0 ABSENT - Rocco ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board created a second Code Enforcement Officer position at their August 20, 2014 Town Board Meeting, and WHEREAS, Desiree L. Campbell successfully completed the Code Enforcement Officer Civil Service Examination, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the appointment of Desiree L. Campbell of 14 Glenn Ave., Cortland, New York, for the full-time position as the second Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cortlandville, effective September 3, 2014. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file correspondence from the NYS DOT, dated August 22, 2014, acknowledging receipt of the Town's request for a lower speed limit on Ahrens Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION # 187 RESOLUTION TO BE PAID DIRECTLY ALL OF TOWN'S SHARE OF COUNTY SALES TAX Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: AYE - Tupper, Testa, Proud, Leach NAY — 0 ABSENT - Rocco ADOPTED Fj LJ SEPTEMBER 03, 2014 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 133 RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville pursuant to NY Tax Law Section 1262 elects to be paid directly all of its share of county sales taxes which would otherwise be applied to reduce the county taxes levied upon real property in the Town of Cortlandville, and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to NY Tax Law Section 1262, this resolution shall be effective commencing with calendar year 2015, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Cortland County Treasurer and the Cortland County Director of Real Property Tax Services by registered or certified mail before September 01, 2014. Town CEO, Tom Williams thanked and complimented the Board for having the foresight to see the need for a second Code Enforcement Officer position in the Town. He stated that Cortlandville is the area of growth in Cortland County. He gave the example of the new Byrne Dairy facility that was constructed in the matter of months, which required that he and Ms. Campbell be on site almost daily. He noted that other large projects such as Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and current projects such as Pyrotek and Tractor Supply, are constructed at the same time that the office is busy with the construction of new homes, pools, decks, etcetera. CEO, Desiree Campbell thanked the Board for their support and for creating the second Code Enforcement Officer position. She also thanked CEO Williams for his continued support. Supervisor Tupper introduced Charles Forkey, Jr. and Charles Forkey, III who were in attendance. The Forkeys were the future tenants of the former Borg Warner building located on Luker Road. He thanked them for moving their operation to Cortlandville. Mr. Forkey, Jr. thanked the Board for their support and mentioned the CDBG the Town applied for on their behalf. He explained that the family corporation is a manufacturing company that employs 85 people. 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 draft version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on September 17, 2014. The draft version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of October 1, 2014. 1