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Home My WebLink About06-01-2011JUNE O1, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the Church of Blodgett Mills, 2262 Blodgett Mills Road, 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: Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; News Reporters: Jeremy Houghtaling from the Cortland Standard, and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV; Pastor Jacob Adams and Sara Leach. Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order. Councilman Leach thanked Pastor Jacob Adams for inviting the Town of Cortlandville to have its Town Board meeting at the Blodgett Mills Church. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to approve the Draft Town Board Minutes of May 18, 2011. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #115 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - TUNE Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Rocco VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be follows: paid as General Fund A Vouchers #301 - 318 $ 81,696.48 General Fund B B68 — B78 $ 19,804.75 Highway Fund DB D183 — D207 $ 80,870.95 Trust & Agency T27 — T30 $ 27,971.67 Special Grants C20 — C21 $ 10,390.00 Water Fund W120 — W130 $ 8,264.62 Sewer Fund S53 — S58 $ 82,636.88 Capital Project H35 —H38 $ 2,189.90 Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Councilman Ron Rocco. Councilman Rocco initiated discussion regarding the ongoing research being conducted in the study of wind turbines. He stated that Clough Harbour & Associates have been very helpful to the committee, appointed by the Town Supervisor, in their decisions for developing regulations and an ordinance. Councilman Rocco spoke of an association called Loman Educational Services. This association has specialty programs for professionals such as surveyors, engineers, lawyers and CPA's etc. They are certified by various agencies and are required to have a certain amount of training hours per year. Councilman Rocco advised the Board that he thought it would be beneficial for the Town Board to listen to a litigator versed in the problems and benefits brought forth in the process of wind turbines. This litigator is a paid participant who works for Loman Educational Services. He is a senior partner in a law firm and attended the University of Illinois. He has litigated both sides of the wind turbine issue, which Councilman Rocco feels to be important, as he does not want any bias entering into the decision process. Councilman Rocco suggested that rather than attending a training session in Wisconsin, the Board could utilize a live audio presentation. This would be a less expensive option. The cost would be $219.00 for the audio presentation. He explained this would be a ninety -minute live audio presentation done by a litigating attorney. This would also present an opportunity to ask questions. A CD disc could be purchased as extra for $69.00 if any Board member is unable to attend. JUNE O1, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Councilman Rocco reported that it will be held on June 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and suggested it be held in the Town Hall. He commented that it would be a good opportunity for the entire Board to be involved. Councilman Proud agreed that the audio presentation is a good idea and although he could not attend on June 16, 2011, he would use the CD as he would like to participate. Councilman Leach added that he too would utilize the CD. Town Clerk Snyder asked if the Planning Board should be invited to attend. Councilman Rocco answered yes and the invitation would: apply to anyone. Councilman Rocco has visited twelve of the fifteen wind farms in New York State and has done much research on this subject. Councilman Leach mentioned that he called the Cortland County Sheriff's Department and thanked them for the road patrol they have had on Main Street in Blodgett Mills on Saturday nights due to Skyline raceway, which is now open for the summer. The monthly reports for Code Enforcement Officer, Tax Collector and Town Clerk's Office for the month of May 2011 were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa to receive and file the Renewal Application Notice Form, from TLC Central LLC, dated May 9, 2011, regarding the renewal of the liquor license for Applebee's Grill & Bar located at 856 State Route 13, Cortland, New York 13045. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Supervisor Tupper mentioned that Attorney Folmer was not present for this meeting, but stated that he has taken legal courses from Loman Educational Services and verified that Loman Educational Services is a very large legitimate professional organization. Councilman Rocco brought to Highway Sup't. Carl Bush's attention that the Blodgett Mills street sign is tilted. Highway Sup't. Bush will see that it is repaired. RESOLUTION #116 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR REDDING HUNTER, INC. FOR JUNE 15, 2011 Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for June 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit for Redding Hunter, Inc. for property located at 1089 Starr Road, Tax Map #'s 96.09-01-63.000, 96.09-01-62.000, 96.09-01-59.200 and 96.09-01- 58.200. RESOLUTION #117 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AN AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CORTLANDVILLE CROSSING, LLC FOR JUNE 15, 2011 Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for June 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit for Cortlandville Crossing, LLC located on 854 NYS Route 13, Tax Map 4 95.20-02-06.000-1. JUNE O1, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 RESOLUTION #118 REFER AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MIDSTATE VETERINARY SERVICES TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Midstate Veterinary Services, for property owned by Charles and Patricia Dillon, located on 806 NYS Route 13, Tax Map # 105.08-01-06.000, shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning Boards for review and recommendations. Supervisor Tupper apprised the Town Board that while golfing, he was approached by three people who praised the Cortlandville Highway Department. They remarked that the roads were always plowed and the maintenance in general was wonderful. Supervisor Tupper also reported that the Polkville Waterline Extension Project was moving rapidly and progressing well. In response to several phone calls, Supervisor Tupper explained there will be an enhancement tax added to those residents' property tax bills, but they are not required, hook up to public water. Supervisor Tupper commented that some individuals were worried about the expense of connecting and he wanted them to be adequately informed. 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 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 9 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 June 10, 2011. The draft version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of June 15, 2011. 1 1