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MARCH 07, 2012
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, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Absent: Councilman, John C. Proud
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Cortland
County Sheriff, Lee Price; Cortland County Legislator, Kevin Whitney; Mecke Nagel; Attorney
Lee Miller; Mike Barlyski; Barb Leach; McGraw High School Students from the play Annie:
Patrick Leach, Sarah Leach, Brynn Hubbard, Sara Dougherty, and Zaibeth Perez; News
Reporters: Matthew Nojiri from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon S_tevans for Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of January 4, 2012 as submitted. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of January 18, 2012 as submitted. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
There was discussion regarding the Draft Town Board Minutes of February 1, 2012.
Councilman Leach was concerned that he did not receive the corrected minutes. He explained
that a paragraph was removed and the minutes were reprinted. Town Clerk Snyder asked the
Board not to vote on the minutes as she was not` aware that the minutes were revised. No action
was taken.
RESOLUTION #43 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
PURCHASE ORDER #0087
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign
Purchase Order #0087 submitted by Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri to be paid to Everett J. Prescott,
Inc. for water meter upgrades in the amount of $300,000.00.
RESOLUTION 444 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — MARCH
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman::Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the have been
be follows:
vouchers submitted audited and
shall
paid as
General Fund A Vouchers # 123„ - 162
$149,787.87
General Fund B B 17 - B25
$
28,023.19
Highway Fund DB D58 - D82
$
29,674.63
Trust & Agency T4 - T6
$
30,611.06
Special Grants C4 - C4
$
1,925.00
Water Fund W52 - W70
$
9,693.34
Sewer Fund S26 - S36
$
11,757.78
Capital Project H2 - H2
$
3,485.00
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Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Patrick Leach.
Patrick Leach, representing the McGraw High School musical production Annie, invited
the Board to attend the production at the high school auditorium March 16-17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
He introduced Miss Brynn Hubbard, Miss Sara Dougherty, and Miss Zaibeth Perez who then
performed a skit from the production. Supervisor Tupper presented the students with a
Cortlandville shirt and hat to thank them for their performance.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Attorney Lee Miller to discuss the
Heart of New York Heritage Park.
Attorney Lee Miller discussed tourism as the #1 industry in the state, meaning that
tourism makes more than any other industry you could ever pursue in the County. However,
Cortland County has traditionally been slow to adopt that model, as the County "grew up on Ag.
and heavy industry." Attorney Miller stated there are signs that the County is starting to "break
the mold and get in line with the rest of the state." She discussed tourism and the "Economic
Impact Analysis" which was handed out to the Board.
Attorney Miller stated there is a unique history in Cortlandville and in Cortland County
that has to do with the period of time after the underground railroad shut down and before the
Civil War began. She informed the Board 'that the "Heart of New York Heritage Park" was
formed, which is devoted to celebrating the history and to get a tourist venue going that can
preserve the rural quality of life for everyone in Cortlandville but maximize profits. She stated
that every person in Cortlandville should be wealthy because "we are sitting on the equivalent of
gold." The history that happened here can be exploited for future film interests, and mentioned
the County's proximity to numerous major cities such as New York City, Boston, Baltimore, and
Toronto.
Attorney Miller stated the Board is at a crossroads; the Board is making decisions that
can either give the Town the # 1 industry in the state with more money generated, or the Town
can develop in such a way that the tourism scheme cannot be possible. She cautioned the Board
that every decision it makes, whether it is to put in a big box store or wind turbines, must be
thrown up against the potential the town has. Tourism can assist in community reputation,
property values, and can be structured in such a way that it does not harm people who live here.
Attorney Miller stated she was a huge proponent of keeping Polkville as a park like
setting, and to entice people to get off the interstate at the Polkville exit. She stated it did not
make sense to keep looking at big box, heavy industry, or industrial wind when you've got a
geographical location, the opportunity, history, and enthusiastic people like we do. Attorney
Miller hoped that she and others in the tourist industry throughout New York would be able to
make a presentation to the Board in the future, and also suggested the Board talk with Jim
Dempsey.
Councilman Rocco mentioned that the Jets professional football training camp held at
SUNY Cortland brought in an estimated $7 million in revenue. He understood that films could
bring in an estimated $200 million in revenue to an area. He apprised the Board that filmmakers
are looking to film a series in Watertown, New York, and that the New York State Department
of State is making money available for films. Councilman Rocco also mentioned that one of the
film production executives at Disney is a former thespian from Cortland High School.
Attorney Miller interjected and stated there are many actors who have connections to this
area that one might not be aware of, and mentioned our proximity to the Newhouse school at
Syracuse University and to Cornell University. She apprised the Board that the town where the
movie "The Patriot" was filmed made $200 million in two summers from all of the tourists who
wanted to see where the film was made. Attorney Miller informed the Board she worked for
Kevin Costner and was told that the person who owned the field from the movie "Field of
Dreams" made millions from t-shirt sales from tourists. Again, she stated that there is a history
in Cortlandville that can be exploited and hopes a feature film is made off of it. She continued to
share her ideas for tourism, and suggested the Board look at the town of Branson, Missouri
which exploded with tourism. She stated that the Jets are just the beginning of what we could
do. Councilman Rocco commented that the Town of Branson has a population of 6500, is in the
middle of nowhere, yet it attracts many people.
Councilman Testa questioned how long Attorney Miller had been working on the
Heritage Park project. Attorney Miller indicated the project was in the works for years, but was
held up by an eminent domain proceeding. However, it was just announced that she received
funding for the first stage of the project, which would be an Indian village, and also has
interested investors. Lastly, she commented on the success of Testa Park and how long it took to
raise money to build the park which will last forever.
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Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Dr. Mecke Nagel.
Dr. Mecke Nagel introduced herself as a representative from the Cortland Taskforce for
Sustainable Energy, as well as a philosopher at SUNY Cortland. She presented the Board with
two information sheets from the taskforce, and stated there are some ethical issues she wanted to
bring up. She stated that when an energy company like TCI comes to town it leaves a lasting
impact. Dr. Nagel discussed the following situations that have already occurred involving TCI:
the company visited a home 11 times yet the owner still refuses to sign a lease; they made
promises that they will build a turbine for personal use yet that is not the case; assures there
won't be any noise issues yet they ask people to sign noise easements so they cannot complain
afterwards; the company lied to one owner by telling him that his neighbor already signed a lease
when the neighbor did not; the company does not want to make the leases public; they disguise
the fact that the lease would automatically renew after the first 25 years; neighbor disputes
because one neighbor signed a lease and the other did not; and disputes among family members.
Dr. Nagel apprised the Board she studied the lease from TCI, and thanked Councilman
Rocco and Councilman Proud for looking at regulations. With regard to the lease, she stated that
for $5,000 a year the property has essentially been traded in. She mentioned that real estate
prices all over the world plummet anywhere from 5-65% due to wind turbines, and gave the
example of a hotel property in the United Kingdom that was worth $6 million before turbines
were built in the area, and is now worth $800,000.
Dr. Nagel stated she likes to see both sides of an issue and offered the positives that
might come from wind turbines in Cortland County: some individuals may reap financial
benefits, however she stated that $5,000 a year would not pay for the cost of a hotel that one
might need in order to get a good night sleep. W. Nagel stated that her information came from
what she read, and testimonies that she has seen all over the world, including Germany which is
where she is from.
Dr. Nagel commented on the taskforce that was created, which has raised awareness of
what sustainability is truly about. She stated that the taskforce favors geothermal and solar
energy. Dr. Nagel stated that she thought that turbines would be a good thing until she did a
little research, and shared a few stories with the Board. She questioned how many times
someone has been past a wind turbine industrial 'project where only one turbine is spinning, and
suggested that perhaps only one turbine was connected to the grid to make it appear that there
was enough wind to make the turbines spin. If all of the turbines are not spinning, or many of
them are not, then there probably is not enough wind.
Finally, Dr. Nagel mentioned that the Cortland Standard reported on a ban on energy
companies that solicit people to switch from NYSEG to sign a contract with them. The County
enacted a ban on the solicitation and noted they did not have a permit to go door to door. She
questioned how the company's tactics of deception were different from the tactics of an
international company such as TCI that was only in town because of generous state grants and
subsidies. Dr. Nagel felt that Cortlandville could do better with tourism and sustainable
agriculture.
Councilman Rocco commented on the recent County Legislature meeting in which TCI
gave a presentation, yet would not answer any questions from the audience. He apprised the
Board that the taskforce was created as a result of the meeting.
Dr. Nagel agreed and stated the taskforce was planning to present a petition to the County
requesting a public meeting with TCI to air all concerns. Secondly, the taskforce would like to
bring in people who have turbines on their property to discuss what it is like to live with them so
it is not just a hypothetical. However, she stated the taskforce would probably not find anybody
in New York State that has to live with 500' towers, and minimal setbacks. The taskforce would
also like another public meeting to address the Legislature.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Mike Barlyski.
Town resident, Mike Barlyski amplified a few things that Dr. Nagel said. He stated that
the Board is in a difficult position because we are a property rights community; when people
want to do something they should be able to do it. However, he stated that what does not always
come out in a proposal like this is that once people have signed off on putting a turbine on their
property, it would provide an opportunity for TCI to gain the power of eminent domain to
condemn adjoining properties in order to connect the turbines into the grid. Mr. Barlyski stated
there are likely to be many more people that will be affected by eminent domain than those who
would willfully like to join in. He also stated that the setbacks are too small. He explained that
the standard setbacks of 1650', which are measured from the home rather than the property line,
are for 300' towers rather than 500' towers. �Mr. Barlyski was concerned that if the wind
turbines are allowed on a property at the 1650' setback then properties would be taken. He
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apprised the Board that he has property that would be encumbered. He would not be able to use
many acres of his own property and would be prevented from being able to use his property in
the future.
Mr. Barlyski apprised the Board he did the math when the $132 million project was
proposed, and looked at the value of the PILOT as compared to the tax rate that the residents of
Cortland County pay, which worked out so that TCI would pay less than $0.03 on the dollar.
Recently, the Cortland Standard published an article stating that the actual value of the project
was $220, million. Mr. Barlyski stated there was something wrong with a company that would
come into our County and ask to pay a tax rates that is less than what the residents are paying
when the project would impose on the residents.
Councilman Rocco asked Mr. Barlyski what his background was. Mr. Barlyski apprised
the Board he had 35 years with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and had a
Master's Degree in Business Administration.
On a final note, Mr. Barlyski mentioned that TCI is laying out maps showing that they
intend to use properties that are within rights -of -ways of our highways. However, TCI is not
contacting the property owners, which lead him to believe that TCI would try to sneak into the
Town and get approval to use the highway right-of-way. However, in Cortlandville the highway
department has a right-of-way but does not have the ownership that they can give away property
rights.
The monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire
& Safety Inspection Report, Supervisor, and the Water & Sewer Department for the month of
February 2012, and the Fire & Safety Inspection Report for the month of January 2012, and the
Report from the Water & Sewer Sup't., were on the table for review and are filed in the Town
Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION 445 ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN RMO AND
SCHEDULE OF DISPOSED RECORDS IN 2011 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RETENTION AND DISPOSITION
SCHEDULE
Motion by Councilman Leach .
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the Annual Report of the Records
Management Officer of the Town, including a list of the disposed records in 2011, in accordance
with the Records Retention Disposition Schedule, MU-1.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Finger Lakes East Business Park:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the deed for the roadway at the Finger Lakes East
Business Park was signed and forwarded to tl}d t County Clerk's Office for recording. Once
recorded, he would make sure Town Clerk Snyder received the original for her files.
Attorney Folmer stated there was also a Bill of Sale to personal property that has to do
with the roadway. He was in receipt of the Bill of Sale from Garry VanGorder, Executive
Director of the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency. Attorney Folmer asked that
the Bill of Sale also be given to Town Clerk Snyder for her files.
Ordinance — Town of Dryden:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the Town of Dryden adopted an ordinance which
bans hydrofracking in the town. The Town of Dryden was sued by a company that is engaged in
oil and gas drilling. Judge Rumsey recently rendered a decision in which he found that the Town
of Dryden had the authority to regulate land usage. Attorney Folmer stated that a very specific
argument was being made. The Town of Dryden may not have the authority to regulate the
operation of oil and gas, which is to be done by the State, however in Judge Rumsey's decision
he draws a distinction between that and the ability and the power of the town to regulate land
use, or zoning. Attorney Folmer explained that the argument is whether or not the State intended
the Environmental Conservation Law to exempt and preempt the field regarding land uses. He
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anticipated the matter would be appealed to the Court of Appeals and would take years to
resolve.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board that the Town of Ulysses wrote to Supervisor
Tupper and asked the Town to consider joining in an amicus curiae brief for appellate purposes,
meaning that the Town would be signing on to a.,rhemorandum of law as prepared by attorneys in
Albany that would be presented to the court. The Town would not be a party to the litigation,
nor would the Town incur any costs. Attorney Folmer had not yet finished reading through the
brief, but anticipated that by the next Town Board Meeting he would ask the Board to consider
lending the name of the Town of Cortlandville in support of the position of amicus curiae.
Attorney Folmer stated it made sense for as many municipalities to express an opinion with
regard to this matter for the court to be aware of.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from New York State Homes & Community Renewal, dated February 15, 2012,
as well as the Executed Grant Agreement for the Town Wide Housing Rehabilitation Project.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from the Cortland County Planning Department, dated February 10, 2012, and
from the Cortland County Planning Board, dated February 15, 2012, regarding recommendations
for the Aquifer Protection Permit Application submitted by David Yaman for a commercial retail
center to be located at 859-865 Route 13, tax map-495.00-10-04.000. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION #46 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT SUBMITTED BY DAVID YAMAN
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 859-865 ROUTE 13
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for March 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the
Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by David Yaman for property located at 859-
865 Route 13, owned by Tompkins Trust Co., tax map #95.00-10-04.000.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from David Yaman to Planning & Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber, dated February
21, 2012, regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit application for property located at 859-865
Route 13, tax map #95.00-10-04.000. All voting;aye, the motion was carried.
Supervisor Tupper drew attention to recommendations from the County Planning
Department regarding Mr. Yaman's application, and the numerous conditions. Attorney Folmer
apprised the Board that some of the conditions came from the former Rerob application, as the
particular site had been examined four times by the County Planning Board.
There was discussion regarding the Protective Equipment Donation Agreement for the
Cortland County Sheriff's Department. Supervisor Tupper introduced Cortland County Sheriff
Lee Price, and County Legislator Kevin Whitney who was the Chairman of the Public Safety
Committee. Supervisor Tupper explained that he and the Sheriff have been talking for a few
years regarding the possibility of the Town assisting the Sheriff's Department with some needs.
Mr. Whitney facilitated a meeting involving the Sheriff, Under Sheriff, Captain, Chair of the
County Legislator, Supervisor Tupper, and Councilman Testa.
Supervisor Tupper explained that the new housing complex and the big box stores are
drawing a lot of attention from the Sheriff's Department. Two officers from the Sheriff's
Department were injured in Cortlandville. There was a suggestion that perhaps the Town could
provide the Sheriff's Department with protective gear that would asssit them in their job.
Councilman Rocco clarified that the housing complex that Supervisor Tupper was
referring to was the College Suites student housing complex. He explained the difficulties that
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the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department have had at the complex, and commented that
while people may feel safe in the town, crime is becoming more of a problem here in the Town.
Sheriff Price stated that every community has their problems, but stated that law
enforcement was working to keep everything under control. He thanked the Board for their
cooperation and for coming up with the donation to the Sheriff's Department. He also thanked
the taxpayers. The protective equipment that would be donated would give law enforcement
another tool to not only protect themselves, but would protect the person that is not responding
like they should.
Supervisor Tupper apprised the public that the donation of $29,000+ would provide 20 of
the latest technologically advanced Tasers so that each road patrol officer would have a Taser on
his/her belt. Training would also be provided. Supervisor Tupper stated that the Town has made
donations to the Sheriffs Department in the past, and makes a donation to the New York State
Police every year, and explained that there is a public safety line in the Town's budget. The
Board recognizes that with the Town's growth it, has become necessary, and they would much
rather see an officer use a Taser than the altemati, "O.
Sheriff Price explained how a Taser works. Once the Taser is turned on, it shows a light
on the individual to warn them that something is going to happen. The second thing that would
happen is that as soon as the Taser is turned on it tape records the situation, which can only be
downloaded by a Captain. The video is retained for potential lawsuits.
Councilman Testa mentioned that the District Attorney sent a letter of support to the
County Legislature for the Tasers. Councilman Rocco mentioned that that the City of Cortland
has been using Tasers for years.
Supervisor Tupper explained that the Town would purchase the equipment and donate it
to the County, and would be held harmless for the gift; the Town would not have any liability.
In order for the County to accept the Town's donation, two County committees and the full
County Legislature have to vote.
County Legislator Whitney thanked the Town for the donation, and stated the biggest
hurdle was to present the same case to the County Legislature explaining the importance of the
Tasers. He stated that it was his responsibility as JPS Chairman to take care of law enforcement
officials and to give them the tools they need to take care of the people of Cortland County,
Sheriff Price thanked Legislator Whitney for his assistance, and gave him accolades
about his work as an elected official.
Attorney Folmer suggested the Board's resolution authorize the Supervisor to sign the
donation agreement when they have been advised by the Legislature that they will accept the
donation.
RESOLUTION 447 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT DONATION AGREEMENT FOR THE
CORTLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL BY THE CORTLAND COUNTY
LEGISLATURE '-
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the
Protective Equipment Donation Agreement between the Town and the Cortland County Sheriff s
Department for the purchase of 20 Tasers and the training of the protective equipment to be used
by the Sheriff s Department, in the amount of $29,620.65, and it is further
RESOLVED, the agreement shall be signed subject to approval by the Cortland County
Legislature that they will accept the donation.
RESOLUTION #48 DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS FAIR HOUSING
MONTH IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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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 2012 has been designated by the US 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'11�onth in the Town.
There was discussion regarding correspondence from the New York State Department of
Transportation to Casey Monahan of Route 41, McGraw. Ms. Monahan submitted a request to
the NYS DOT for a reduced speed limit and no passing on a section of Route 41 in the Town.
The NYS DOT approved Ms. Monahan's request. Supervisor Tupper indicated that the signs
would be installed by the State.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from the New York State Department of Transportation to Ms. Casey Monahan
of 4470 Route 41, dated February 29, 2012, regarding her request for reduced speed limit and no
passing on a section NYS Route 41 in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from NYS Assembly Minority Leader, Brian M. Kolb, dated March 2, 2012,
acknowledging the Town of Cortlandville's Resoluti6n #26 of 2012 which was in support of the
Cortland County Legislator's Resolution #31.. �71-1, "Resolution in opposition to Article 10 of the
Power of NY Act of Public Service Law." All`voting aye, the motion was carried.
There was discussion regarding the Form E — No. 5 for the Polkville Waterline Extension
Project. Supervisor Tupper explained that $32,894.37 would be paid to the Town for expenditures.
He acknowledged Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks for balancing the project to the penny, and
referred to the Supervisor's February monthly report which reflected the exact amount due to the
Town.
RESOLUTION #49 ACCEPT FORM E — RURAL DEVELOPMENT (RD) PROJECT
BUDGET/COST CERTIFICATION NO. 5 FOR THE
POLKVILLEWATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Form E — Rural DeveYc$rncnt (RD) Project Budget/Cost Certification No.
5, dated February 23, 2012 and signed March 6, 2012, regarding the Polkville Waterline Extension
Project, is hereby accepted and shall be received and filed.
There was dicusssion regarding the request for the transfer of funds for the NYS Route
13 Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Councilman Leach questioned whether the Town would be
receiving some of the money back. Supervisor Tupper explained that if the Town receives a
grant for the project the Town would send all of the expenses in for payment, similar to the
Polkville Waterline Extension Project. Supervisor Tupper drew attention to the note from the
Town Bookkeeper, which stated that the sewer fund can't continue to pay expenses for projects
as there is not enough fund balance.
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RESOLUTION #50
AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM
THE SEWER OPERATING FUND TO THE CAPITAL
PROJECT FUND FOR THE NYS ROUTE 13 SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Supervisor requested the Town Board authorize him to transfer funds from the
Sewer Operating Fund to the Capital Project Fund for the NYS Route 13 Sewer Rehabilitation
Project, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to transfer
$3,485.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund to the Capital Project Fund for the NYS Route 13
Sewer Rehabilitation Project, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Sewer Operating Fund will'be-�reifnbursed when the Town receives bonding for
the Capital Project Fund for the NYS Route 13 Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Supervisor Tupper questioned whether there were any further matters to come before the
board.
Councilman Rocco commented on non -working streetlights within the Town and the fact
that there is only one utility company employee who checks for such streetlights during the day.
Councilman Rocco volunteered to tie orange ribbons around utility light poles when the lights
are not working properly, and asked Cortlandville citizens to notify the Town as to their address
and the pole number when a street light is not working. He explained that the Town is charged
for each streetlight regardless of whether it is working or not.
Councilman Leach apprised the Board he recently asked Highway Sup't. Bush about a
streetlight that was not working on Clute Road, which also had an orange ribbon tied around it.
The streetlight has since been fixed.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Rocco mad e a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
ZAfully submitted,
�l
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 April 4, 2012.
The draft version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 18, 2012.
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