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APRIL 07, 2010
5:00 P.M.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
FRANZISKA RACKER CENTERS
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTAL HOME
STARR ROAD
TAX MAP #96.10-01-35.000
An Informational Meeting was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at
the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York,
concerning the proposal by Franziska Racker Center to purchase property on Starr Road, in the
Town of Cortlandville, tax map #96.10-01-35.000, to operate a community residence for people
with developmental disabilities. The Respite Home will make available short-term quality living
arrangements for no more than five (5) individuals at one time.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Absent: Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Town
Assessor, David Briggs; County Legislator, Susan Briggs; Ann Hotchkin from Thoma
Development Consultants; and representatives of the Franziska Racker Centers: Pat Montanez,
David McNeil, and Roger Sibley.
Supervisor Tupper called the Informational Meeting to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper explained the meeting was being conducted for the purpose of hearing
any questions or concerns from town residents regarding a new Respite Home. Supervisor
Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman Testa noted that former Councilman, Ed O'Donnell, resides next to a similar
developmental home and had positive comments to offer.
There was a question regarding the definition of a Respite Home.
Pat Montanez, Director of Residential Services, apprised the Board the Respite Home
would give individuals with developmental disabilities an opportunity to stay at a house, away
from their own home, for typically 1-2 days, and no more than 30 days. The Respite Home
would act as an additional support for families in the community with a developmentally
disabled family member, who may need a break for business travel or such. The Respite Home
would provide short-term living arrangements for no more than five individuals at one time, with
staff members who are trained to care for people with developmental disabilities. Ms. Montanez
anticipated the staff would eventually increase from 4 to 8 or 9 people.
As a member of the Franziska Racker Centers Board, David McNeil stated he supported
the project and had the utmost confidence in the organization to provide such care. While he
does not have a developmentally disabled child, he stated he could not imagine having such a
child and not being able to have a break. The Respite Home would provide families with such
an opportunity.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
The Informational Meeting was closed at 5:10 p.m.
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APRIL 07, 2010
5:10 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CORTLANDVILLE TOWN REHABILITATION PROGRAM
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the
Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning
the application for funding to New York State Office for Community Renewal under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2010, for the Cortlandville Town Rehabilitation Program, with a
maximum funding request of $400,000.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory G. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Absent: Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Town
Assessor, David Briggs; County Legislator, Susan Briggs; Ann Hotchkin from Thoma
Development Consultants; and representatives of the Franziska Racker Centers: Pat Montanez,
David McNeil, and Roger Sibley.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper commented that the legal notice called for written or verbal
comments, of which the Board received none.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Ann Hotchkin to give an overview of
the grant application.
Ann Hotchkin, representing Thoma Development Consultants, provided a handout to the
Board to explain the Cortlandville Town Rehabilitation Program 2010. The maximum funding
request was $400,000. Funds would be available to rehabilitate 13-14 structures in the Town
occupied by income eligible, owner occupied households. She apprised the Board a survey was
conducted and pre -applications were mailed to 57 households that answered an advertisement in
the newspaper. Of the 40 returned pre -applications, 31 were low to moderate in income.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:13 p.m.
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APRIL 07, 2010 5:13 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:
Absent:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, John C. Proud
Councilman, Gregory K. Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Town
Assessor, David Briggs; County Legislator, Susan Briggs; Ann Hotchkin from Thoma
Development Consultants; and representatives of the Franziska Racker Centers: Pat Montanez,
David McNeil, and Roger Sibley.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Town
Board Minutes of October 7, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Town
Board Minutes of October 21, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Town
Board Minutes of November 4, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of December 1, 2009. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
the Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of December 29, 2009. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to approve the Draft
Town Board Minutes of March 17, 2010. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION 466 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - APRIL
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
General Fund B
Highway Fund DB
Trust & Agency
Special Grants
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Capital Project
Vouchers #172 - 218
$101,512.40
B25 - B33
$ 35,853.85
D97 - DI 17
$ 14,126.54
T8 - T10
$ 23,725.42
C18 - C19
$ 6,787.89
W66 - W79
$ 6,217.38
S38 - S44
$ 3,468.07
H19 - H27
$172,718.94
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance, although no
requests were made.
The monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector, and the Water & Sewer
Department, for the month of March 2010, were on the table for review and are filed in the Town
Clerk's office.
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Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file the
Cortland County Health Department Annual Water Supply Inspection Report for the Town of
Cortlandville, dated March 25, 2010. All voting aye the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud commented on the thorough and complimentary Annual Water Supply
Report for the Town, provided by the Cortland County Health Department. The report was a
summary of the CCHD annual inspections and other pertinent observations of the Town's water
system.
The CCHD commended the Town for its aquifer and wellhead protection zoning.
However with the recently proposed gas station in Wellhead Protection Zone IA(Tops), the
CCHD "recommended the Town implement zoning and/or policies to more highly protect
WHPZ lA while relaxing protections proportionally in WHPZ 113, HPZ 2 and the remaining
aquifer areas."
Supervisor Tupper complimented Town Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri and his personnel
for their hard work and efficiency. He would send Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri and his staff a
thank you note. Supervisor Tupper mentioned one CCHD recommendation to extend water to
the Luker Road area, which he would discuss with Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri at a later date.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Town Assessor, David Briggs.
Town Assessor, David Briggs apprised those in attendance that on Monday, April 7,
2010, it came to his attention that an anonymous letter was mailed to a town resident regarding
the Town wide reassessment. The anonymous letter was printed on what appeared to be Town
letterhead, and mailed in an envelope with the Town's return address, to one known property
owner. The property owner who received the false letter recently met with Assessor Briggs to
discuss the reassessment of his property. The property owner received the false letter after his
meeting with Assessor Briggs. The letter claimed that the Town wide reassessment would be
postposed to 2011 or 2012 and that it was no longer necessary to attend any meetings with the
Assessor. The letter also provided the Assessor's phone number and office hours for any
questions.
Assessor Briggs hoped the letter, which gave very poor advice, was an isolated incident.
He apprised the Board that his office conducted less than 100 appointments with property owners
to discuss their assessment. He stated there was no evidence to believe there was a big public
outcry. Assessor Briggs wanted the Board to be aware of the false letter.
Supervisor Tupper questioned whether the Town had an obligation to notify the public
regarding the letter.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the letter claimed that the alleged delay for
implementation of the new assessments was decided by the "Planning Board," which does not
make such decisions, and by the "Budget Committee," which does not exist. Attorney Folmer
contacted the Sheriff's Department regarding the letter, and would meet with an investigator on
Thursday, April 8, 2010. Depending on the method of circulation, and the number of people
who received the letter, it could be a violation of the US Postal Code. The Town would retain its
copy of the letter for the investigation. Attorney Folmer suggested Supervisor Tupper defer
publishing a notice in the newspaper as he anticipated the Cortland Standard would publish an
article regarding the false document.
Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board he received "thank -you" notes from the six
Cortland Junior High School students who spent three hours at the Raymond G. Thorpe
Municipal Building for job shadowing.
Supervisor Tupper informed the Board they received correspondence from Town
resident, Pam Jenkins concerning property located on Kinney Gulf Road, across from Quail
Ridge Road, in the Town. Mrs. Jenkins made a complaint to CEO Williams regarding the
appearance of the property. CEO Williams looked into the complaint and found that the property
owner was not in violation of any Town or State laws, other than the fact that some items were
being stored in the road right-of-way. Because Kinney Gulf Road is a County Road,
Councilman Testa contacted County Legislator, Susan Briggs to inform her of the complaint.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he spoke to CEO Williams. There are four basic
issues regarding the matter.
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1. The question of tires being outside the structure: The tires themselves are not a violation
of either the property maintenance code or the local zoning unless and until there is
mosquito infestation. If a mosquito infestation occurs, it would become a health issue
under the Property Maintenance Code and the Town CEO may take action.
2. Unregistered Vehicles: The Town Code allows for two unregistered vehicles on a
property. If there are more than two vehicles, the Town CEO may take action
3. Refrigerators and Freezers: Storage of refrigerators and freezers falls under the Property
and Maintenance Code.
4. Road Right -of -Way: Kinney Gulf Road is a County highway, and therefore the Town
does not have any control over the road right-of-way.
Supervisor Tupper thanked Attorney Folmer. He wanted the Board to be aware that a
response was made to Ms. Jenkin's concerns.
Under old business, Supervisor Tupper stated the Board was not required to take action
regarding the Franziska Racker Centers proposed Respite Home. He would, however, send a
letter of support to the agency.
Also under old business, Supervisor Tupper and the Board discussed the application for
funds to the New York State Office of Community Renewal, for the Cortlandville Town
Rehabilitation Program 2010. The Board authorized Supervisor Tupper to sign the CDBG
application for funding in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
RESOLUTION #67 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS
TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY RENEWAL
Motioned by Councilman Leach
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Cortlandville is hereby authorized and directed to file an
application for funds from the New York State Office for Community Renewal under the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2010, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby authorized and directed to
sign said application on behalf of the Town, and upon approval of said request, enter into and
execute a grant agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of
Cortlandville.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file the
Renewal Application Notice Form, from Robert D. Gallow, dated March 15, 2010, regarding the
renewal of the liquor license for Bob's Riverside located at 3303 Route 11 in the Town of
Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Under new business, Supervisor Tupper commented on the Town's lack of a windmill
ordinance. It was suggested that the Town adopt a moratorium for windmills until an ordinance
is in place. Adopting a moratorium with regard to hydro-fracking was also suggested.
Attorney Folmer advised the Board a moratorium could be accomplished by adopting a
local law establishing the moratorium. When the Board does so, they must specify "a triggering
event" that would end the moratorium such as a specific date, or in the case of hydro-fracking, to
wait until the NYS DEC submits its recommendations. Attorney Folmer stated he would draft a
local law for a moratorium on windmills and hydro-fracking if the Board requested him to do so.
He could present the proposed local laws at the next Town Board Meeting. The Board could
then schedule a public hearing for May 7, 2010. He suggested the moratorium expire on
December 31, 2010.
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Councilman Proud recalled a meeting at the Cortlandville Fire Station on windmills, it
was agreed that because the application for the County Wind Farm was before four
municipalities, that "we would develop a draft proposal that would be agreeable to all four
towns." He suggested a moratorium be set until such goal is achieved.
Attorney Folmer commented that at the last Town Planning Board meeting there was
some discussion regarding the function of the committee that exists. There is a certain group of
people who feel the function of that committee was to come up with a comprehensive proposal
that could be adopted uniformly in all the towns so that everyone would have the same ground
rules. There is another segment of that group who feel that isn't their function, but that their
function was to only deal with the application submitted by TCI for the County Wind Farm
project. The Planning Board asked Planning/Zoning Officer Bruce Weber to write a letter to
County Planning Director Dan Dineen, requesting he clarify the function of the group. Attorney
Folmer suggested the Board wait for a response from Mr. Dineen to be sure they understand the
function of the committee before acting on the moratorium.
Supervisor Tupper questioned whether he should contact Planning Board Chair Kathy
Wickwire regarding the subject.
Councilman Testa apprised the Board he spoke with Ms. Wickwire and she explained to
him what the Planning Board discussed.
Supervisor Tupper stated the Board would like to respect the wishes of the Planning
Board, and directed Attorney Folmer to "start the process" for the moratorium.
Attorney Folmer Reported:
Bond Closing:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the closing took place at I" National Bank of
Dryden for the $300,000 serial bond for the Rehabilitation of the Terrace Road Well.
Town's Past CDBG Performance:
Attorney Folmer commented on the information provided by Thoma Development in
support of the Cortlandville Town Rehabilitation Program. The information highlighted the
Town's past CDBG performance with the grants for Wilbedone, Country Inn and Suites, Essex
Steel, Pyrotek, and the Housing Rehabilitation program, in which "all have done exactly what
they were supposed to do in order to get the grants." He recalled discussion that occurred at the
onset regarding whether or not the grants were a good idea. Attorney Folmer suggested a copy
of the report of the CDBG's be sent to former Councilman, John Pilato to share information on
the success of the grants. Supervisor Tupper stated he would mail Mr. Pilato a copy of the
information.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file
correspondence from Time Warner Cable, dated March 18, 2010, regarding new services
available to customers. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Time Warner Cable, received April 5, 2010, regarding programming
services. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Christina Chamberlain of the USDA, dated February 22, 2010, regarding
the Polkville Waterline Extension and acceptance of the Preliminary Engineering Report for the
project as prepared by Clough Harbour & Associates. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Supervisor Tupper explained that CHA had to resubmit 60-70 pages of revised
engineering documents to the USDA per new requirements. The Preliminary Engineering
Report was accepted by the USDA. Supervisor Tupper added that the complete application was
submitted to the federal government for review.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board she spoke with Christina Chamberlain of the
USDA, and submitted to her the Estoppel Notice, a certified copy of the Bond Resolution, and
the Affidavit of Posting for the increase in bonding.
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Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from the Town of Groton, dated March 25, 2010, a copy of the Final Draft —
Town of Groton Land Use & Development Code, and a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing
regarding the same. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from the State of New York Office of Real Property Services, dated March 30,
2010, regarding an update of the 2010 Town of Cortlandville Reappraisal Project. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation,
dated March 30, 2010, notifying the Town that the $350,000 grant application for the Ted Testa
Park was not selected for funding. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #68 AUTHORIZE THE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE OF THE TOWN MEETING ROOM TO CONDUCT THEIR
ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON MAY 18, 2010
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Cortland City School District
use of the town meeting room in the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, to conduct their
annual Budget Vote and School Board Elections on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. -
9:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION #69 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH
CIASCHI, DIETERSHAGEN, LITTLE, MICKELSON &
COMPANY, LLP TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE 2009
TOWN ACCOUNTING RECORDS
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 the
agreement with Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP to conduct an audit
of the 2009 Town accounting records, for an amount not to exceed $10,200.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Jeremy Boylan, Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature, dated March 30,
2010, regarding Cortland County Resolution No. 107-10, "Supporting Electronics Recycling and
Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation for Electronic Wastes and Urging Local
Governments in Cortland County to do the Same" (Assembly Bill A9049 and Senate Bill
56047). All voting aye the motion was carried.
The Board discussed adopting a similar resolution to support electronics recycling and
extended producer responsibility legislation for electronic wastes. With the financial burden for
managing wastes created by electronic equipment and associated materials and packaging, the
Board agreed it was important to support such legislation.
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RESOLUTION #70 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
AND EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
LEGISLATION FOR ELECTRONIC WASTES
Motioned by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, historically the responsibility and financial burden for managing consumer
electronic wastes has fallen to local solid waste management programs that have little ability to
effect changes in the manufacturer's selection of product design, materials and packaging, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville wishes to express its support for New York State's
enactment of a user friendly and convenient Extended Producer Responsibility ("EPR") based
consumer electronic waste collection program through State legislation, and
WHEREAS, New York State Assembly Bill A.9049 and New York State Senate Bill 5.6047
present such an approach to managing our consumer electronic waste, as recommended by the
New York Product Stewardship Council, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville also_ strongly supports E-waste legislation that would
require manufacturers to provide premium waste collection services on a State wide basis at a
reasonable fee and thereby provide residents with an alternative option to transporting their E-
waste to a manufacturer's provided free collection site, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville urges the New York State Legislature to
adopt Extended Producer Responsibility legislation for consumer electronic waste recycling and
management, such as Assembly Bill A.9049 and Senate Bill S.6047, and does further urge our
County, City, Town and Village officials as well as the public to support the enactment of State
wide legislation requiring Extended Producer Responsibility for consumer electronic waste, and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandville is hereby directed to forward a
copy of this Resolution to the County of Cortland Legislature and to all local State legislative
representatives as well as the Governor of New York State.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from the NYS Office of Community Renewal, dated April 2, 2010, regarding the
reassignment of the NYS CDBG project, Pyrotek Inc., to Economic Developer Ashley Lavigne.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #71 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TAX
COLLECTION TO JUNE 1, 2010
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign and forward a
request for an extension of the tax collection program until June 1, 2010 to the Cortland County
Treasurer, in compliance with Section 938 of the Real Property Tax Law.
There was discussion regarding the extension of tax collection until June 1, 2010. Town
Clerk/Tax Collector Snyder explained that the Town never received the correspondence from the
Cortland County Treasurer's Office, dated February 22, 2010, extending the time for a collector
to hold the roll and collect taxes. While the County Treasurer requested a response from the
Town before April 1, 2010, he agreed to allow the Town to extend its tax collection time due to
the fact the Town did not receive his correspondence.
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Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from the Cortland County Department of Highways, dated April 1, 2010,
regarding Amnesty Week for the town's within the County, scheduled for May 3-7, 2010 from
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #72 AMEND THE 2010 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE
SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM THE WATER
OPERATING FUND TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR
THE POLKVILLE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $130,132.26
from the Water Operating Fund to the following Capital Project Fund:
HH — Polkville Waterline Extension $130,132.26
AND IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, the operating fund will be paid back for the Polkville
Waterline Extension if and when the Town receives bonding for the project, and it is further
RESOLVED, the 2010 Budget is hereby amended.
RESOLUTION #73 ACCEPT RESIGNATION TO RETIRE FROM FREDERICK G.
WALKER JR. AS DEPUTY HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT
Motioned by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, after thirty-five years of service with the Town of Cortlandville, working for the
departments of Water/Sewer and Highway, Deputy Highway Superintendent Frederick G.
Walker, Jr. has submitted a letter of resignation to retire, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walker will be remembered as a true Public Servant through his loyalty,
dedication and craftsmanship he provided to the Town, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the letter of resignation to retire, with
deep regret, from Frederick G. Walker, Jr. as Deputy Highway Superintendent effective April 24,
2010, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the resignation to retire is hereby received and filed.
Supervisor Tupper would send Mr. Walker a letter thanking him for his services to the
Town for the past 35 years, and would ask him to attend the next Town Board Meeting so the
Board could honor him. Mr. Walker, who is the longest serving Town employee, served as
Deputy Highway Superintendent for the past 26 years under Highway Superintendent Carl Bush.
On another note, Supervisor Tupper recalled that almost a year ago, a resident of Blodgett
Mills questioned whether the Town could install a sidewalk by the railroad track in front of the
Blodgett Mills Post Office. Supervisor Tupper questioned whether Highway Sup't. Bush looked
into the matter.
Attorney Folmer stated the question was whether or not the Railroad would give the
Town permission to enter their right-of-way.
Councilman Testa questioned whether blacktop would suffice.
Highway Sup't. Bush would look into the matter further.
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No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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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 28, 2010.
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