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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-2011APRIL 6, 2011 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, 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; News Reporters: Jeremy Houghtaling from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV, Barbara Leach, Cortland County Deputy Fire Coordinator, Kevin Whitney and Richard Bush, representing the Cortland County Fair Board. Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to approve the Town Board minutes of March 16, 2011. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #73 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN PURCHASE ORDER #1142 Motion by Councilman Proud 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 #1142 submitted by Highway Sup't. Carl Bush for the purchase of netting for Citizens Park baseball fields for which a price has not yet been established. RESOLUTION #74 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — APRIL Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows: General Fund A Vouchers # 178 - 212 $ 103,127.60 General Fund B B31 - B37 $ 6,962.52 Highway Fund DB D107 - D127 $ 21,729.52 Trust & Agency T20 - T23 $ 27,825.40 Special Grants CIO - C 12 $ 10,419.12 Water Fund W79 - W92 $ 7,246.81 Sewer Fund S23 - S35 $124,458.36 Capital Project H17 - H19 $ 113.46 Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Richard Bush, representing the Cortland County Fair Board. Richard Bush requested to have Fairground Drive and Carroll Street closed again, as this has been done for the past two years, for the Cortland County Fair. He stated the dates would be from July 11 through July 17, 2011. Supervisor Tupper questioned if they would be closed completely or if emergency vehicles would be able to get through. Richard Bush stated, they would be closing the center section completely off with a roundabout for emergency vehicles. 259 APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 RESOLUTION #75 AUTHORIZE "TEMPORARY CLOSURE" OF A SECTION OF FAIRGROUND DRIVE AND CARROLL STREET FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY FAIR Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town received a request from the Cortland County Fair Board to authorize a "Temporary Closure" of a section of Fairground Drive and Carroll Street during the 2011 Cortland County Fair, and WHEREAS, the temporary closure will not prohibit emergency vehicles access to Fairground Drive or Carroll Street, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize a "Temporary Closure" on a portion of Fairground Drive and Carroll Street, being the "corner" where the two roadways connect, from July 11, 2011 through July 17, 2011 for the 2011 Cortland County Fair, and it is further RESOLVED, signage for the temporary closure shall be provided by the Cortland County Fair Board. The monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Code Enforcement Officer for the month of March 2011 and for the Justice for the month of February 2011, were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco and seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file correspondence from Lime Hollow Center for Environmental and Culture dated March 29, 2011, regarding the consideration of waiving the water and sewer benefit tax for their property located on Stupke Rd., tax map #95.15-03-23.100. All voting aye, the motion was carried. There was discussion in regards to correspondence from Glen Reisweber, Lime Hollow Nature Center for Environmental and & Cultural, dated March 29, 2011, regarding property between Stupke Road & Lime Hollow Road, tax map #95.13-03-23.000. Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board, the Lime Hollow Center for Environmental and Culture would accept being charged one unit each for water and sewer benefit tax. It was indicated that this property would be kept forever green. However, if that were to change the unit charge would go back to its original charge. Supervisor Tupper stated the Center would be charged one unit for water benefit and one unit for sewer benefit in 2012 and the charge for 2011 would not be waived. Councilman Rocco stated that it is not the town's policy to do that. Attorney Folmer interjected and asked that the town allow him to prepare a formal resolution beginning with .January 2012 to establish a precedent point of view and to make clear what the town intends to do in the form of a formal resolution aimed specifically for this property. Attorney Folmer stated he could have it prepared by the next meeting. Supervisor Tupper agreed the town would not take any action until the April 20, 2011 Town Board Meeting. RESOLUTION #76 TABLE REQUEST OF LIMEHOLLOW NATURE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE ,TIE REMOVAL OF THE WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT TAX FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON STUPKE ROAD TO APRIL 20, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table the request of the Lime Hollow Nature Center for Environment and Culture for the removal of the water and sewer benefit tax for property located on Stupke Road, tax map # 95.15-03-23.100, until April 20, 2011 Town Board meeting to allow the Town Attorney to prepare a resolution for the request. (Od APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board she received Doug's Fish Fry notice to file an application to renew their liquor license with the NYS ABC Board. A motion was made by Councilman Rocco and seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file correspondence for the Renewal Application Notice from Doug's Fish Fry located at 206 West Road, Cortland, New York in the Town of Cortlandville, dated March 22, 2011, regarding the renewal of their liquor license. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Town Clerk Snyder also apprised the Board, Fiscal Advisors has been taking care of the Polkville Waterline Extension Project for the town in order to go out to bid for the BAN. She stated the bid was opened today, April 6, 2011 and they had three selective bidders. The first bidder was First Niagara Bank, the second was Oppenheimer & Company and the third was Tatonka Capital Corporation. The lowest bidder was First Niagara Bank at 1.68%. Town Clerk Snyder stated that Fiscal Advisors is now working with Bond Council in New York to prepare the BAN for the Town of Cortlandville's portion of the Polkville Waterline Extension Project. Attorney Folmer reported: Wind Turbine Sub -Committee Meeting: Attorney Folmer reported that Councilman Rocco, Councilman Proud and himself met with James Trasher of Clough Harbour & Associates to discuss location and regulation of wind turbines. Attorney Folmer stated Mr. Trasher was asked to prepare a map with demonstrative evidence of setbacks so the Town of Cortlandville could understand where these facilities might be located. Attorney Folmer said he received that document late last night and will provide Councilman Rocco and Councilman Proud with copies of that map. Attorney Folmer added another meeting will be scheduled with James Trasher to review this information and other documentation. Attorney Folmer said he realizes that this has been a slow process, but this is a significant project and everything needs to be done correctly. He would keep the Board apprised of their efforts. Polkville Waterline Extension Project — Easements: Attorney Folmer reported that the Town of Cortlandville is required to have nineteen easements before the town can have a pre -construction meeting. He stated he has all but two of the easements, but expects them to be forthcoming soon. A motion was made by Councilman Proud and seconded by Councilman Leach to receive and file the Cortland County Planning Department recommendation, dated March 11, 2011 and Resolution #11-04 from the Cortland County Planning Board dated, March 16, 2011, regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit Application of Intertek Testing Services. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Proud and seconded by Councilman Leach to receive and file correspondence from the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District, dated March 11, 2011, regarding Intertek Testing Service. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #77 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES FOR APRIL 20, 2011. Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for April 20, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit for Intertek Testing Services. 2(2 APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 There was discussion regarding the support for the Cortland County APCO P 25 Digital Radio Interoperable Emergency Communications System. Councilman Rocco expressed great concern as to the cost of this system to the County, the municipalities and how this project would be paid for. He stated he believes the cost would be 16 million dollars and the County has already spent funds for consultants. He has had discussions with the FCC in Washington and with Mr. Capora from the Cortland County IT Department. As a result of these discussions, Councilman Rocco learned that this system is to be brought to a narrowband so that all radios in the county are able to communicate with one another. Currently, 52% are not able to communicate with one another. He also added the local newspaper stated the FCC requires all radios need to be compatible. Councilman Rocco emphasized he has great respect for firemen, finds this to be a very worthy cause and understands the importance of this communication however, he feels this is incompatible with good management. Although we would want every one covered, there are people who can not afford their homes or pay their taxes at this cost. Councilman Rocco cautioned the Town Board, its residents and all concerned that they have not been adequately informed on this issue and is worried that it will result in taxes being raised. Councilman Rocco mentioned the fact that the county resolution does not include a cost. He commented that this project is not mandated. He strongly stated he will not vote for this project. Supervisor Tupper told Councilman Rocco that although he feels his arguments are valid, he should have voiced his concerns a month ago before the county voted 17 to 1 on this issue. Supervisor Tupper stressed the point that the county is only asking the Town to support a grant request. Councilman Rocco disagreed and said that supporting the grant request is a secondary part and the first part is to support the entire program. Attorney Folmer interjected, and cited the resolution "we fully support and endorse Cortland County's pursuit of any grant or funding opportunities to help fund the project". He also mentioned that in the letter written by Supervisor Tupper to endorse this project, he indicated that although the town knows this system is needed, it was apparent that the finances of our county are not able to support such a cost without assistance. Attorney Folmer stated, with respect for Councilman Rocco's arguments, the resolution is only saying that you are in support of a grant seeking procedure. Councilman Rocco inquired about the date of the resolution, in which Attorney Folmer replied that it is undated. Town Clerk Karen Snyder informed the Board that this is not a resolution from the county, but a standard resolution in order to apply for a grant. Attorney Folmer commented that the County Legislature approved this project on February 15, 2011 to develop and construct this facility. The Town is being asked to support the request for grant funds to pay for a portion of this cost. Attorney Folmer stated that he can only interpret the resolution and referred to Kevin Whitney, Cortland County Deputy Fire Cooridinator for further explanation. Councilman Proud stated that his motion is to approve the resolution in order to lend support to the project for grants. Kevin Whitney explained that he wrote the resolution. He traveled to Albany and met with officials from Homeland Security. There is available a twenty million dollar grant, which closes May 17, 2011. The award will be announced by June 30, 2011. Kevin was instructed to receive letters of support to attach to the grant application. The letters would show support from all the municipalities in the county that are behind the project. Kevin apologized if Councilman Rocco's interpretation was that they were doing "more than that". It is simply meant to show support, which is what the reviewers are looking for through the application process. Kevin explained the second part of the resolution was added to avail to any opportunity that may arise, should other grants be available. Kevin stated that he does understand Councilman Rocco's issues and he offered to speak on those issues with Councilman Rocco in another forum. Kevin commented the reason the Legislature voted 17 to 1 is because all of the facts were available not as Councilman Rocco has insinuated. Councilman Rocco asked if it was necessary to have individual town support when all towns are represented in the Legislature. Councilman Proud said that this is a competitive process and it might help get a "leg up" in the process. Kevin made mention to the portfolio he put together which included responder's testimonies. These testimonies were the only section the interviewers remarked on. Kevin stated this doesn't commit the town to any matching funds. The application would reduce the burden on the taxpayers, if granted. Councilman Rocco reiterated that he wants to be sure that this is completely understood. The resolution does not explain enough. Councilman Rocco did not want it passed without discussion. Councilman Rocco posed a question to Attorney Folmer if the town was supporting the county's vote by supporting the applications for grants. Attorney Folmer replied as he guessed the county receives grant money, like with most grants, the county would have to expend certain funds in order to obtain the grant money offered. Kevin Whitney said that was not correct in this case. APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 The two million dollar grant is "straight up." The funding goes directly to the cost of the project adding that Cortland County is in the best situation to receive it. Kevin also stated more money will be available for grants in 2012. We will apply for those grants as well. Councilman Rocco articulated great appreciation for the amount of time and effort Kevin Whitney has spent on this matter. RESOLUTION #78 SUPPORT FOR THE CORTLAND COUNTY APCO P 25 DIGITAL RADIO INTEROPERABLE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: Supervisor Tupper' AYE Councilman Proud AYE Councilman Leach AYE Councilman Testa AYE Councilman Rocco NAY ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature approved a project on February 15, 2011 to develop and construct an interoperable emergency communications system for voice and data radio communication services constituting a digital trunked land mobile radio system, including all related construction, renovations, site improvements, furnishings, fixtures and equipment required for such purposes, environmental studies, architectural, legal and engineering fees, and all other necessary costs incidental to such work in and for the County of Cortland, New York, therefore, WHEREAS, the Town Board for the Town of Cortlandville by vote at their regular meeting held on April 6, 2011, fully support and endorse the Cortland County Interoperable Emergency Communication System Project, therefore, RESOLVED, the Town Board for the Town of Cortlandville fully support and endorse Cortland County's pursuit of any grant or funding opportunity to help fund this project. A motion was made by Councilman Proud and seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file correspondence dated March 23,, 2011 from NYS Home & Community Renewal regarding Pall Corporation -PASS, Community Development Block Grant. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #79 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE NYS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PALL CORPORATION -PASS Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to sign the NYS Community Development Block Grant Agreement for Pall Corporation -PASS RESOLUTION #80 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO GO OUT TO BID FOR THE DELIVERY AND ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR PALL CORPORATION -PASS Motion by Leach Seconded by Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to go out to Bid for the delivery and administration of services for the Community Development Block Grant for Pall Corporation -PASS, and it is further RESOLVED, the Bid shall be awarded at the Regular Town Board Meeting of May 4, 2011. Z(3 APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 Attorney Folmer reported that before the Town Board award the bid for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project, the Town Board had already adopted a resolution awarding this bid. In order to comply with USDA requirements, the Town Board should not of awarded such bid until the USDA had concurred. Attorney Folmer recommended the Town rescind a prior resolution in order to establish the requirement in accordance with the USDA. RESOLUTION #81 RESCIND RESOLUTION #57 AWARD BID FOR THE ..; POLKVILLE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT TO NORTH COUNTRY CONTRACTORS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,589,060.00 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby rescind Resolution #57 adopted on March 2, 2011, awarding the bid for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project to North Country Contractors LLC, in the amount of $1,589,060.00. RESOLUTION #82 AWARD BID FOR THE POLKVILLE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT TO NORTH COUNTRY CONTRACTORS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,589,060.00 Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, bids were advertised for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project, for the construction of about 16, 400 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch water main (via open -cut trenching methods) along NYS Route 11 and 41 and the residential area along E. River Road, Conable Avenue, and Rural Avenue; construction of a pre -fabricated master meter station' associated hydrants and valves; six (6) sections of Jack and Bore Crossing under NYS roadways; maintenance and protection of traffic' and site restoration, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on March 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and provided to Richard Deguida, P. E. of Clough Harbour & Associates, for review as follows: North Country Contractors, LLC $1,589,060.00 PO Box 390 12141 Whitney Road Henderson, NY 13650 Bat -Con, Inc. $1,618,000.00 PO Box 155 4277 Slate Hill Road Marcellus, NY 13108 Adhan Piping Co., Inc. $1,679,846.00 1865 State Route 13 Cortland, NY 13045 D.E. Tarolli, Inc. $1,714,658.50 6602 Herman Road Warners, NY 13164 Highlander Construction, Inc. $1,726,191.00 5774 Kesler Road Memphis, NY 13112 Marcellus Construction Co., $1,831,341.00 PO Box 201 417 N. Main Street Mannsville, NY 13661 LRS Excavating, Inc. $1,895,800.00 24 Ross Road Lansing, NY 14882 z. c'04 APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 7 G. DeVincentis & Sons Const. Co., Inc. $1,987,000.00 7 Belden Street Binghamton, NY 13903 Casale Excavating Inc. $2,149,187.69 551 Main Avenue Wynantskill, NY 12198 Vaci Construction Corp. $2,245,000.00 One Brick Avenue Binghamton, NY 13901 JAT Construction Co., Inc. $2,328,000.00 PO Box 247 Selkirk, NY 12158 F.P. Kane Construction, Inc. $$2,430,000.00 PO Box 5738 137 Washington Avenue Endicott, NY 13763 BE IT RESOLVED, the bid is hereby awarded to North Country Contractors, LLC of 12141 Whitney Road, Henderson, New York, in the amount of $1,589,060.00. RESOLUTION #83 AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE "NOTICE OF AWARD" FOR THE POLKVILLE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT TO NORTH COUNTRY CONTRACTORS, LLC Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the "NOTICE OF AWARD" to North County Contractors, LLC of 12141 Whitney Rd., Henderson, New York for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project in the amount of $1,589,060.00. A motion was made by Councilman Testa seconded by Councilman Leach to receive and file correspondence dated March 27, 2011 from the USDA to Rich DeGuida, CHA regarding Bid Concurrence for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Proud seconded by Councilman Leach to receive and file correspondence dated April 1, 2011 from the NYS DEC, regarding the Acknowledgement of Notice of Intent for the coverage under SPDES for the Polkville Waterline Extension Project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Leach questioned what this referred to. Supervisor Tupper believed that in the case of any disturbed land over 1 acre, the project would need to get a SPDES permit from the DEC. Councilman Leach said he was confused about the statement "five business days from March 31, 2011" before actually making a discharge. He wanted to know if he understood this document correctly. Supervisor Tupper explained that no construction or discharges could be done until five days after which would be April 5, 2011. The construction can start after April 5, 2011. A motion was made by Councilman Proud seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file correspondence dated March 29, 2011 from Cortland County Department of Highways regarding Amnesty Week for the county, May 23-27, 2011. All voting aye, the motion was carried. A motion was made by Councilman Proud seconded by Councilman Leach to receive and file correspondence dated April 1, 2011 from Time Warner in regards to programming. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 2- S APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 8 RESOLUTION#84 AWARD BID FOR ONE 20-TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,172.00 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, bids were advertised for a one 20-Ton Equipment Trailer, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on April 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm and provided to Highway Sup't, Carl Bush for review as follows: Five Star Equipment $16,172.00 6500 East Taft Road Syracuse, NY 13057 Tracey Road Equipment $18,323.00 6803 Manlius Center Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 BE IT RESOLVED, the bid as recommended by Highway Sup't. Carl Bush is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder Five Star Equipment for a Eager Beaver Trailer Model #20HALX in the amount of $16,172.00 with no trade in allowance. RESOLUTION#85 AWARD BID FOR ONE NEW VIBRATORY ROLLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,036.00 Motion by Councilman Seconded by Councilman VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, bids were advertised for one new vibratory roller, and WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on April 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm and provided to Highway Sup't, Carl Bush for review as follows: Tracey Road Equipment $31,441.00 Bid amount 6803 Manlius Center Road + $ 1,595.00 2 year warranty East Syracuse, NY 13057 -$ 1,000.00 Less trade in $32,036.00 Monroe Tractor $32,472.00 Bid amount 6936 Route 434 + $ 1,120.00 2 year warranty Apalachin, NY 13732 -$ 1,500.00 Less trade in $32,092.00 Milton Cat $33,346.00 Bid amount 4610 East Saile Drive + $ 450.00 2 year warranty Batavia, NY 14020 - 1,000.00 Less trade in $32,796.00 Vantage Equipment LLC $34,980.00 Bid amount 5985 Court St. Road + $ 1,400.00 2 year warranty Syracuse, NY 13206-1707 - $ 500.00 Less trade in Anderson Equipment Company $35,880.00 $36,696.00 Bid amount includes warranty 101 Great Arrow Ave. -$ 1,000.00 Less trade in Buffalo, NY 14216 $35,696.00 Liftech Equipment Companies $38,850.00 Bid amount 6847 Ellicott Drive -$ 2,000.00 Less trade in East Syracuse, NY 13057 $36,850.00 BE IT RESOLVED, the bid as recommended by Highway Sup't. Carl Bush is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder Tracey Road Equipment for a SAKAI Model #SW-320-1 in the amount of $32,036.00 with a trade in allowance of $1,000.00 and $1,595.00 for a 2 year full coverage warranty. 2G(O APRIL 6, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 9 A motion was made by Councilman Proud seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file the correspondence date April 5, 2011 from Andy Zhong, owner of the Budget Inn, located at 4408 Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 regarding a water leak. Mr. Zhong is requesting an adjustment to his sewer bill. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Town Clerk Snyder offered input regarding the request from Andy Zhong. She stated the Budget Inn is supplied water from the Village of Homer and the sewer line is supplied by the town. Both municipalities bill Mr. Zhong separately. The reading the village obtains is also complied as part of the O&M and Debt charges billed to the town from the village. As indicated in Mr. Zhongs letter his property had a leak. The water discharged into the Tioughnioga River, which this property backs up to, and not into the town sewer line. The reading the village obtained was 1,181,000 gallons of consumed water. Town Clerk Snyder stated Peter Alteri, Sup't. to the town's Water and Sewer Department suggested the town contact the Village of Homer to see if the village would accept the town averaging this customer's consumption to eventually adjust the towns O&M and Debt charges to the village. If not agreeable by the village the town should not be adjusting Mr. Zhong quarterly bill as the town would still be required to pay the village O&M and Debt charges based upon 1,181,000 gallons of consumed water. RESOLUTION #86 TABLE REQUEST OF ANDY ZHONG FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SEWER CHARGES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 4408 ROUTE 11 TO MAY 4, 2011TOWN BOARD MEETING Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table the request of Andy Zhong for an adjustment of sewer charges for property located at 4408 Route 11, Cortland, New York tax map #76.15-01-29.000, until May 4, 2011 Town Board meeting, to allow Town Clerk Snyder time to contact the Village of Homer to investigate this matter. There was discussion regarding the raised rates for the water and sewer quarterly billing, which was effective April 1, 2011. Supervisor Tupper mentioned the number of complaints the Town Clerk's office has received regarding the rate increase. Town Clerk Snyder explained there were more town customers inquiring as to why their bill amounts were higher, not necessarily complaining. No further comments or discussion were heard. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �I r 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 15, 2011. The draft version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of April 20, 2011.