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SEPTEMBER 16, 2005
8:35 A.M.
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at the
Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Deputy Supervisor Testa presiding.
Members present: Deputy Supervisor, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, Richard C. Tupper
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin E. Rocco
Absent: Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Water & Sewer Sup't. Peter Alteri;
Town Assessor, David Briggs; Deputy Town Clerk, Chavonne LaPlant; Deputy Town Clerk,
Valerie Schmidt; Town Bookkeeper, Marcia Hicks; Supervisor's Secretary, Patricia O'Mara;
John C. Proud; and News Reporter, Patrick Ruppe from the Cortland Standard.
Deputy Supervisor Testa called the Special Meeting to order.
Attorney Folmer announced that Richard Tupper submitted his letter of resignation as Town
Councilman to the Town Clerk as required by statute, effective September 15, 2005. He requested
the Board receive and file and accept the resignation of Mr. Tupper as Town Councilman.
RESOLUTION #167 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF RICHARD C. TUPPER
AS TOWN COUNCILMAN
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Abstain: Councilman Tupper
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the letter of resignation from Richard
C. Tupper as Town Councilman of the Town of Cortlandville effective September 15, 2005, and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the resignation is hereby received and filed.
Councilman Rocco made a motion to appoint Richard Tupper as Town Supervisor. He
commented that Mr. Tupper is an experienced individual who has lived in the Town for a
considerable amount of time and knows the Town as well as knows County government. He stated
that Mr. Tupper was not only interested in the position but has the time that it requires. Councilman
Rocco continued by stating that the Board was grateful to have him.
Councilman O'Donnell seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION #168 APPOINT RICHARD C. TUPPER AS TOWN SUPERVISOR
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
Abstain: Councilman Tupper
WHEREAS, due to the untimely death of Raymond G. Thorpe, the elected Supervisor for the Town
of Cortlandville, a vacancy has occurred, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby appoint
Richard C. Tupper, of 3741 Lyncort Drive, Cortland, New York, as Town Supervisor for the Town
of Cortlandville, effective immediately, and it is further
RESOLVED, that such term shall expire December 31, 2005.
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Deputy Supervisor Testa and the Members of the Board congratulated Mr. Tupper.
Richard Tupper addressed the Board and Town employees. He stated the sudden passing of
Supervisor Thorpe called for a new leader. The Board first looked to Deputy Supervisor Testa to
fill the void, however he politely declined. He noted that neither Councilman Rocco nor
Councilman O'Donnell were interested in the position because they enjoy their current positions as
councilmen. Supervisor Tupper thanked the Board for the appointment, which he stated came as a
shock since he was the newest member of the Board. He stated he was pleased and privileged to
have an opportunity to serve the Town.
Councilman Rocco stated the Board would be remiss if they did not thank Deputy
Supervisor Testa for his role as Deputy, and for "picking up the slack whenever needed." He hoped
he would continue to serve the public as Deputy Supervisor as he is always available to the people.
Supervisor Tupper stated that one of his first official acts was to appoint a Deputy
Supervisor. Because of his number of years of service to the Town, Councilman Testa would
remain Deputy Supervisor.
RESOLUTION #169 REAPPOINT THEODORE V. TESTA AS
DEPUTY TOWN SUPERVISOR
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville has a newly appointed Town Supervisor, Richard C.
Tupper, and
WHEREAS, the newly appointed Supervisor's first official act is to recommend to the Town Board
the appointment of a Deputy Town Supervisor, which is Theodore V. Testa, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby reappoint Theodore V. Testa as Deputy Town
Supervisor for a term commencing September 16, 2005, which shall expire December 31, 2005.
Deputy Supervisor Testa asked the Board what their pleasure was with regard to the vacant
Councilman position.
Councilman Rocco nominated John Proud for the vacant Councilman position. He stated
the Board needed someone who is "quiet, reserved, listens, is well-educated, has a very good
background and experience with the Department of Environmental Conservation ... a man who can
pick up a project and run with it." He continued by stating "John Proud fits that to a tee, and that's
the sort of person that we need on the Board."
Councilman O'Donnell stated he would be honored to have John Proud "come on board"
with the Town.
RESOLUTION 4170 APPOINT JOHN C. PROUD AS TOWN COUNCILMAN
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, due to the resignation of Richard C. Tupper, an appointed Councilman for the Town of
Cortlandville Town Board, a vacancy has occurred, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville does hereby appoint John C.
Proud, of 686 Sterling Park, Cortland, New York, as Councilman for the Town of Cortlandville,
effective immediately, and it is further
RESOLVED, that such term shall expire December 31, 2005.
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Deputy Supervisor Testa and the Members of the Board congratulated Mr. Proud.
John Proud thanked the Board for the appointment. He stated he has been interested in local
government, is impressed with the Board, and felt privileged to be asked to serve on the Board. He
stated he would do his best the serve the people of the Town of Cortlandville.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn the
Special Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville