HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-2004DECEMBER 15, 2004
5:00 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
SUBURBAN NY PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, LLC
US ROUTE 11/NYS ROUTE 41
TAX MAP #87.04-01-17.000 & 87.04-01-18.000
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the Town
Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York concerning an Aquifer Protection Permit
application permitting the removal of a 480 sq. ft. section of an existing building; the
construction of a 1,000 sq. ft. addition in its place; the removal of the existing gasoline
pumps/islands/tanks on the site; and the addition of a second 30,000 gallon propane tank.
Members present:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; James
Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco; Town Planning
Board Members, James Bugh and Gene Waldbauer; Town' Zoning Board Member, Joann
O'Rourke; Linda Hartsock; Director of Cortland County IDA/BDC, Steve Eckler, Engineer from
O'Brien & Gere Engineers; David Bottar, Executive Director of the CNY Regional Planning and
Development Board; Patrick Reidy from Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District;
Daniel Dinnen, Director of the Cortland County Planning Department; Wayne Matteson from Buck
Engineering; Town of Virgil Supervisor, James Murphy Jr.; Town of Virgil Councilpersons, David
Denniston, Bonnie Hand, and Suzanne Lumsden; Bernie Thoma from Thoma Development
Consultants; Dr. Arthur and Dr. Patricia Shedd; Members of Citizens for Aquifer Protection and
Employment (CAPE), Jamie Dangler, Arnold Talentino, Janis Peet Thomsen; Grace Meddaugh;
Richanna Patrick; Charles Yaple from the Lime Hollow Nature Center; and News Reporter Patrick
Ruppe from the Cortland Standard.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk Snyder read aloud the Legal Notice as published, posted and filed.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman O'Donnell commented that the gasoline tanks have already been removed.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to close the Public
Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:05 p.m.
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DECEMBER 15, 2004
5:05 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the
Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe presiding.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; James
Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco; Town Planning
Board Members, James Bugh and Gene Waldbauer; Town Zoning Board Member, Joann
O'Rourke; Linda Hari tsock; Director of Cortland County IDA/BDC, Steve Eckler, Engineer from
O'Brien & Gere Engineers; David Bottar, Executive Director of the CNY Regional Planning and
Development Board; Patrick Reidy from Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District;
Daniel Dinnen, Director of the Cortland County Planning Department; Wayne Matteson from
Buck Engineering; Town of Virgil Supervisor, James Murphy Jr.; Town of Virgil
Councilpersons, David Denniston, Bonnie Hand, and Suzanne Lumsden; Bernie Thoma from
Thoma Development Consultants; Dr. Arthur and Dr. Patricia Shedd; Members of Citizens for
.Aquifer Protection and Employment (CAPE), Jamie Dangler, Arnold Talentino, Janis Peet
Thomsen; Grace Meddaugh; Richanna Patrick; Charles Yaple from the Lime Hollow Nature
Center; and News Reporter Patrick Ruppe from the Cortland Standard.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and file
the Planning Board Minutes of August 31, 2004. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #195 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS - DECEMBER
Motion by Councilman Rocco
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
Vouchers #670 - 711
$
29,653.07
General Fund B
B 118 - B 122
$
12,808.00
Highway Fund DB
D445 - D460
$
28,542.37
Water Fund
W251 - W258
$
5,446.51
Sewer Fund
S 107 - S 117
$
10,780.10
Capital Projects
H62 - H65
$447,983.16
Special Grant'
SG13 - SG14
$
58,500.00
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Linda Hartsock.
Linda Hartsock, Director of the Cortland County Industrial Development
Agency/Business Development Corporation (IDA/BDC) appeared before the Board to give an
update regarding the Build Now NY technology park to be located on the 260 acres surrounding
Monarch Machine Tool Co., off of NYS Route 13.
An application was submitted to the State of New York for the 260-acre site, which was
reviewed by a site -consulting firm out of Chicago, Illinois. The firm determined it was one of
the best proposals submitted to the State. Cortlandville .was one of the 26 communities in New
York to be selected for participation in the Build Now NY program. The State provided the
project with $75,000 in seed money, which was matched by the Cortland County IDA. The
money was used to retain the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board to
work with the IDA to devise alternative development scenarios; to take the project through the
environmental review process; and to put in place the tools and techniques needed to get the
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project to the next stage. Once the plan is finalized it will be marketed to corporate real estate
executives and site consultants through the State's business marketing program.
Mrs. Hartsock introduced Steve Eckler, Site Manager for O'Brien and Gere Engineers
Inc., and David Bottar, Executive Director of the Central New York Regional Planning and
Development Board.
Steve Eckler, Site Manager, commented that time and money is spent now to create
shovel ready sites that appeal to developers and large businesses. A very large part of making
the project a success is working together with local agencies, elected officials, universities, and
the public to reach a consensus of what the community would like the business park to be.
Another large part of the process is the data collection effort, which is divided into four
categories: (1) a Town Code review; (2) utility assessments, including the existing utilities and
what is necessary to provide utilities; (3) environmental data review; and (4) a topography of the
area. The information obtained is combined to create the Comprehensive Data Report, which
will make the site more marketable.
Mr. Eckler explained the tentative site plan, in which the 260-acre parcel would be
subdivided into 26 parcels of different lot sizes. He explained they were very conscientious of
not creating too many curb cuts along NYS Route 13, and therefore limited the site to 2 curb
cuts.
Mr..Eckler apprised the Board they have the ability to incorporate the Lime Hollow
Nature Center into the project, which would include a nature trail system and a recreational trail
system for the business park.
Councilman Rocco questioned how successful business parks have been in the State of
New York.
Mr. Eckler apprised the Board that his company has been involved in five Build Now NY
technology parks. He used the park in Canastota, NY as an example of one of the most
successful parks. Within the last four years, ten of the 25 parcels in the park have been sold.
Canastota was successful in obtaining an EDA grant to build the infrastructure for the site,
including roads and utilities. Many other Build Now NY sites obtain funding for their
infrastructure.
Councilman Rocco questioned what the impact would be if the Lime Hollow Nature
Center opted out of the project.
Charles Yaple from the Lime Hollow Nature Center apprised the Board that the nature
center is very excited about the project. He felt that the project was a wonderful opportunity for
the. nature center to protect the Chicago Bog, an ecologically significant area. Part of the Lime
Hollow Nature Center's mission is to provide environmental education and outdoor recreation
opportunities for citizens.
Mr. Eckler stated they would make sure the project would not impact the site
ecologically.
Supervisor Thorpe questioned what the Build Now NY project would cost the Town and
the taxpayers.
Dave Bottar, Executive Director, stated the best -case scenario was that the project would
not cost the Town or taxpayers anything, as federal and state grants are available to finance the
project. Mr. Bottar reverted back to the example of the Town of Canastota, who contributed
$300,000 for their $1.3 million Build Now NY project. Canastota owns their park and sells land
within the park to interested parties. Mr. Bottar did not suggest Cortlandville purchase the land,
but stated it could be an option to expedite the process.
Mrs. Hartsock apprised the Board that grants are available through the New York State
Governor's office if the Town were interested in purchasing the land. However, the owners of
the 260-acre site are patient and are in no hurry to sell the land.
Mr. Bottar expanded on the proposed site plan to the Board. He stated they would like to
work closely with the Town for SEAR, environmental review process and a traffic study. Once a
full development scenario is complete, they will return to the Town for site plan approval.
Mr. Bottar stated an important aspect of the project is for the County, Town, and the
neighboring Town of Virgil to work together to ensure that land use activity adjacent to the park
would be complimentary rather than a detriment to the park.
Supervisor Thorpe commented on an article published in the Cortland Standard on
December 2, 2004 regarding the business park. According to the article Mr. Bottar commented
that the most significant issue is how to maintain the integrity of the surrounding land use while
the project is still in its planning stage. Supevisor Thorpe requested Mr. Bottar expand on his
comment.
Mr. Bottar stated every community must accommodate a range of development and land
uses. With the future expansion of Route 13/Route 281 some of the mixed uses that exist on the
roadway will be displaced by the land improvements. The businesses that will be displaced are
all important to the community, however where they are relocated will effect future development
and the development of the park.
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Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance to ask questions
about the Build Now NY project.
Richanna Patrick questioned what they proposed to do for the additional traffic that will
be generated by the business park on Route 13.
Mr. Eckler commented that a detailed traffic study would be conducted. One of the most
significant issues the park will have is with traffic, since the site cannot be marketed effectively
if there is a traffic problem. Mr. Eckler acknowledged the traffic issue, and stated that the NYS
DOT and the County are also aware of the problems. The park would be developed with every
mitigation possible so that traffic would not be worse than it is right now.
Paul Flemming, Town Councilman from the Town of Virgil, stated he supports the Build
Now NY project and stated it would be very important for Virgil and the Town of Cortlandville
to work closely with one another.
Mrs. Hartsock informed the Board they were invited to appear before the Planning Board
to begin discussion about planning, zoning and land use.
Dr. Patricia Shedd apprised the Board that according to the Cortland County Sheriff's
Department, there were 103 motor vehicle accidents on Route 13 in 2003, between Bennie Road
and Route 281.
Mr. Eckler reiterated that traffic would be analyzed by experts.
Janis Peet Thomsen of Homer questioned whether Mr. Eckler and Mr. Bottar considered
the impact of traffic on the corridor if other big businesses such as Super Wal-Mart and Lowe's
are constructed. She,commented that the community is drastically changing and wanted to know
what impacts were projected for the Build Now NY project.
Mr. Eckler stated the issue of transportation, zoning and land use is really an "opportunity
for the Town to be entrepreneurial without spending money." There are things the Town can do
to help promote activities within the community that compliment development as long as the
potential of the park and the importance of community land use is recognized.
Attorney Folmer commented that no matter what the Town does, Route 13 is a problem
that the Town has no control over. Originally, the plan was to redevelop Route 13 south of the
Route 281 split to the County line. Now, because of budgetary constraints, the project has been
postponed. Attorney Folmer stated the best zoning is not going to solve the traffic problems on
Route 13.
An unidentified woman in attendance commented that until Route 13 is remedied no
problems would be solved. She stated it would be irresponsible to continue with the project
without first solving the problems.
Mr. Eckler stated discussions are being had with the NYS DOT regarding traffic and
safety as well as with other interested parties. He commented that it is ultimately a Town Board
and Town Planning Board decision as to whether or not the project moves forward.
Town Planning Board Member, Gene Waldbauer questioned how many jobs would be
created as a result of the project.
Mr.s Hartsock was not sure how many jobs the project would bring to the area, but stated
she would rather see fifty jobs at a salary of $65,000 per year than one hundred jobs created at
$7.00 per hour.
Daniel Dineen, Director of the Cortland County Planning Department, commented that
the DOT realizes there is a problem on Route 13 and is willing to work with the Town to develop
a corridor study to alleviate concerns. He stated the project could provide more clout than past
applications made by. the Town.
Attorney Folmer stated he was not sure "how to provide more clout than a death, or two,,
or three." The standard response from the DOT is that it is their job to keep traffic moving rather
than slow traffic down or install traffic lights.
No further comments or discussion were made regarding the Build Now NY technology
park.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Councilman O'Donnell.
Councilman O'Donnell apprised the Board he would be representing the Town of
Cortlandville at tonight's pep rally in the Village of McGraw honoring the High School Girls
Soccer Team, who won the New York State Girls Soccer Championships. He asked the Board to
write down a few congratulatory words to pass on to the soccer team.
At this time in the meeting, Town Clerk Snyder left due to a prior engagement. Deputy
Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco acted in her place.
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Monthly reports for the SPCA for the months of August, September and October of 2004,
and for the Supervisor for the month of November 2004, were on the table for review and are filed
in the Town Clerk's office.
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco apprised the Board the Town was in receipt of a
communication from Joseph L. Bruno, Majority Leader of the New York State Senate, regarding
the Town's opposition to the provision in the 2004-2005 State Budget pertaining to the disposition
of local Justice Court fines.
RESOLUTION #196 ESTABLISH SCHEDULE OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
FOR THE YEAR OF 2005
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville shall be
held at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on the first Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m., and the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., with the exception of the
months of January and February in which both meetings will be held at 5:00 p.m. If such day
should fall on a holiday, the meeting shall be held the next business day, and it is further
RESOLVED, the May 4, 2005 meeting will be held at the Community Building in the Village of
McGraw, and the June 1, 2005 meeting will be held at the Blodgett. Mills Independent Baptist
Church in Blodgett Mills, both held at 7:00 p.m., and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk shall have the meeting schedule posted in the newspaper in Legal
Notice form.
RESOLUTION #197 APPROVE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2005
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Following Holiday Schedule for the year 2005 is hereby approved as
follows:
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
Monday
January 17, 2005
President's Day
Monday
February 21, 2005
Good Friday
Friday
March 25, 2005
Memorial Day
Monday
May 30, 2005
Independence Day
Monday
July 04, 2005
Labor Day
Monday
September 05, 2005
Columbus Day
Monday
October 10, 2005
Election Day
Tuesday
November 08, 2005
Veterans Day
Friday
November 11, 2005
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
November 24, 2005
Friday
November 25, 2005
Christmas Day (Sunday)
Monday
December 26, 2005
There was a brief discussion regarding the establishment of the mileage rate for personal
vehicles used for Town business. Councilman Rocco apprised the Board the Federal Government
raised the 2005 mileage rate from the current $0.375 per mile to over $0.40. Without knowing the
exact rate, the Board tabled authorization until January 5, 2005.
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RESOLUTION #198 TABLE ESTABLISHMENT OF MILEAGE RATE FOR
PERSONAL VEHICLES USED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR
THE YEAR 2005 UNTIL JANUARY 5.2005
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED,'the Town Board does hereby table the establishment of the mileage rate for
personal vehicles used for Town business until January 5, 2005, allowing the Board to investigate
what the federal mileage rate for the year 2005 will be.
RESOLUTION #199 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FOR RETIREMENT FROM JAMES M.
GRANT AS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR THE
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE
NOVEMBER 27, 2004
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the notice of resignation for retirement from James M. Grant as Heavy
Equipment Operator for the Town Highway Department is hereby accepted with thanks and
appreciation for years of hard work and dedication, to be effective November 27, 2004.
RESOLUTION #200 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. CARL BUSH TO HIRE KEVIN
BUSH AS MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized and directed to hire Kevin Bush of
1220 Louise Drive, Cortland, New York as a Motor Equipment Operator in accordance with the
Highway Pay Schedule, effective December 6, 2004.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Town Attorney John B. Folmer to Todd Eames, Office of the State
Comptroller, regarding the consolidation of the Town's old water and sewer bonds. All voting aye,
the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the
Aquifer Protection Permit submitted by Suburban Energy Services for property owned by Suburban
NY Property Acquisitions, LLC.
RESOLUTION #201 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #6 OF 2004 SUBMITTED BY
SUBURBAN ENERGY SERVICES FOR PROPERTY.
LOCATED ON US ROUTE I I NYS ROUTE 41
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Suburban Energy
Services for property owned by Suburban NY Property Acquisitions, LLC., located on US Route
1l/NYS Route 41, permitting the removal of a 480 sq. ft. section of an existing building; the
construction of a 1,000 sq. ft. addition in its place; the removal of the existing gasoline
pumps/islands/tanks on the site; and the addition of a second 30,000 gallon propane tank, tax
map #87.04-01-17.000 and #87.04-01-18.000, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board as Lead Agent, duly reviewed and completed the Short
Environmental Assessment Form, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board as Lead Agent, does hereby declare the proposed project of
Suburban NY Property Acquisitions, LLC., Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2004, shall have no
significant environmental impact.
RESOLUTION #202 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA APPLICATION
OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #6 OF 2004
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA
application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2004, submitted by Suburban Energy
Services for property owned by Suburban NY Property Acquisitions, LLC.
RESOLUTION #203 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #6 OF 2004
SUBMITTED BY SUBURBAN ENERGY SERVICES FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON US ROUTE 11_/NYS ROUTE 41
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board have
reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #6 of 2004
submitted by Suburban Energy Services for property owned by Suburban NY Property
Acquisitions, LLC., located on US Route 1 l/NYS Route 41, permitting the removal of a 480 sq.
ft. section of an existing building; the construction of a 1,000 sq. ft. addition in its place; the
removal of the existing gasoline pumps/islands/tanks on the site; and the addition of a second
30,000 gallon propane tank, tax map #87.04-01-17.000 and #87.04-01-18.000.
RESOLUTION #204 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING "NOTICE OF MOTION" TO
REASSESS PROPERTY TAXES
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge, by receiving and filing, the
"Notice of Motion" to reassess property taxes pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 505(a), In re: Peter T.
Beaudry, II.
RESOLUTION #205 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION FROM THE STATE FOR
FILING OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2004
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the NYS Department of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 1 of
2004, to be effective on November 24, 2004, referring to Games of Chance.
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Attorney Folmer had no new business to report to the Board.
There was a brief discussion regarding a request from the Cortland County SPCA asking the
Board to waive its building permit fee of $30.00. The SPCA plans to convert a garage into a
spay/neuter clinic and veterinary room.
Attorney Folmer reminded the Board they have denied requests in the past to waive building
permit fees for other organizations, including not -for -profit organizations. It is constitutionally
improper for the Town to spend taxpayer's money to gift to others.
Councilman O'Donnell stated he would personally donate $30.00 to the SPCA to be used
for the building permit fee.
RESOLUTION #206 DENY REQUEST OF THE CORTLAND COUNTY SPCA FOR
RELIEF OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a request was made by Betsy Brewer, Coordinator for the Cortland County SPCA for
relief of building permit fees for the conversion of a garage into a spay/neuter clinic and a veterinary
room at its facility located at 879 McLean Road in the Town of Cortlandville, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby deny the request of the Cortland County SPCA
for relief of building permit fees for their new spay/neuter clinic and veterinary room at their facility
located at 879 McLean Road in the Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #207 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER $127,513.96
FROM THE SEWER SURPLUS FUND TO THE CAPITAL
PROJECT SEWER FUND FOR THE HIGHLAND ROAD
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Bookkeeper has requested a cash advance be transferred from the Sewer
Surplus Fund to the Capital Project Sewer Fund for the Highland Road Sewer Improvement
Project, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $127,513.96
from the Sewer Surplus Fund to the Capital Project Sewer Fund, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Sewer Surplus Fund will be reimbursed when the project is bonded.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board he received notice from the First National Bank of
Dryden asking the Town to consider the bank as a named depository for the Town.
Attorney Folmer apprised Supervisor Thorpe that the Board named First National Bank
of Dryden as a depository at its organizational meeting in January of 2004.
Supervisor Thorpe stated he would contact a representative of the bank to resolve the
issue.
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates apprised the Board the bid documents
for the Cortlandville Starr Road Park & Recreation Center were completed. Town Clerk Snyder
was provided with the project manual and maps prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be opened
by Town Clerk Snyder, on February 1, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall.
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Attorney Folmer questioned why the bid opening was scheduled for February 1, 2005
rather than for February 2, 2005, which is a scheduled Board Meeting.
Mr. Trasher stated opening the bid one day prior to the Board Meeting would allow the
Board to review the bids before accepting a bid.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Supervisor Thorpe requested the Board convene to an Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess the Regular
Meeting to an Executive Session. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 6:15 p.m.
The following information was received from the Supervisor's office.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the
Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
No action was taken.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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K en Q. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville