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DULY 18, 2007
5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
MELVIN & PHILIP SIMON, RO
FARMINGTON LAWN CARE INC., APP.
NYS ROUTE 13
TAX MAP #95.16-02-48.000, 96.13-01-01.000 & 96.13-01-02.000
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 Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Farmington Lawn Care Inc. permitting
the construction of a 100' x 200' steel building to house a retail lawn and garden store on a 4+/-
acre parcel. The property is located on the south side of NYS Route 13, approximately 1,500 ft.
northeast of the NYS Route 13/NYS Route 281 intersection, tax map #95.16-02-48.000, 96.13-
01-01.000, and 96.13-01-02.000.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella
Absent: Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Town
CEO, Tom Williams; Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi; Richard Schutz from Suit-Kote
Corp.; Douglas Payne Judy Testa; Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; Mary Clare Pennello; Audrey
V. Lewis from the Cortland County Health Department; Chuck and Cheri Sheridan;
Representative of C.A.P.E., Robert Rhodes; News Reporter, Evan Geibel from the Cortland
Standard; News Reporter, Eric Mulvihille from WXHC Radio; Grace Meddaugh for Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella, read aloud the published, posted and filed
legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to close the
Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:03 p.m.
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JULY 18, 2007 5:03 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Town Board 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, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella
Absent:
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; Town
CEO, Tom Williams; Planning Board Member, Nick Renzi; Richard Schutz from Suit-Kote
Corp.; Douglas Payne Judy Testa; Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; Mary Clare Pennello; Audrey
V. Lewis from the Cortland County Health Department; Chuck and Cheri Sheridan;
Representative of C.A.P.E., Robert Rhodes; News Reporter, Evan Geibel from the Cortland
Standard; News Reporter, Eric Mulvihille from WXHC Radio; Grace Meddaugh for Channel 2,
Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
The Draft Town Board Minutes of June 20, 2007 and July 5, 2007 were presented to the
Board for their review.
RESOLUTION #142 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — JULY
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers #401 - 425
$142,424.79
General Fund B
B77 - B83
$ 46,787.02
Highway Fund DA
DA13 - DA14
$ 701.38
Highway Fund DB
D261 - D271
$134,867.64
Water Fund
W 134 - W 143
$ 48,468.65
Sewer Fund
S61 - S62
$ 26,039.55
Capital Projects
H45 - H46
$ 24,126.10
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Mary Clare Pennello.
Mary Clare Pennello, 820 South Lamont, thanked Councilman Rocco for initiating the
installation of the temporary "No Parking" signs on Lamont Circle. She explained that since the
opening of the new Salvation Army Store, customers began parking on the side of the street
causing traffic problems and safety concerns for area residents.
Councilman Rocco stated that the Board was aware of the parking situation. He
explained that Highway Sup't. Bush installed temporary "No Parking" signs on Lamont Circle,
which would be replaced with permanent signs as soon as the utility lines are marked out and it
is safe to dig.
Mrs. Pennello submitted a petition to the Board from residents of Lamont Circle, North
Lamont and South Lamont for permanent "No Parking" signs to be installed on Lamont Circle.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and
file the Petition from residents of Lamont Circle, South Lamont, and North Lamont, for "No
Parking" signs to be placed on Lamont Circle near the A&W Restaurant and the Salvation Army
Store. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Tom Williams.
Tom Williams, Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Cortlandville, reported on
recent concerns regarding Suit-Kote Corporation and odors. CEO Williams explained that air
quality is not in the purview of the Town, but is up to the NYS DEC.
CEO Williams explained that he visited the Suit-Kote facility a couple of times in the
early morning, and made a point to drive near the facility at different times/different days, and
has not been able to detect odor. He informed the Board that he has not received any phone calls
from the Panzanella's (owners of the Yellow Lantern Kampground) complaining of a high
degree of odor.
CEO Williams and Councilman Rocco met with Paul Suits and Dick Schutz at the Suit-
Kote plant on Loring Crossing for a tour of the plant on July 18, 2007. No odors were detected
outside the plant, other than when a truck came to the site. When the truck left the facility, the
odor also left.
CEO Williams stated he would continue to monitor the area and would talk with the
DEC.
Supervisor Tupper thanked CEO Williams and Councilman Rocco for visiting the site.
Councilman Rocco commented on the concerns regarding Suit-Kote. He thanked Paul
Suits for making himself available for the 7:00 a.m. tour of the facility, and for answering
questions regarding the Suit-Kote's plans for the future as well as current operations. One such
question was with regard to adding scents to emulsions, such as vanilla or coffee. Mr. Suits
explained that Suit-Kote has never used any scents to mask the odors nor would it. He also
explained that Suit-Kote would install a charcoal filter at the Loring Crossing facility with the
installation of new tanks.
Councilman Rocco suggested that odors are strong in the morning because trucks are
being loaded. Mr. Suits indicated that in order to keep the vapors from escaping, Suit-Kote truck
drivers are asked to keep the covered top at a 45-degree angle to keep odors from escaping. Mr.
Suits would send a memo to the truck drivers to remind them of his request. He also noted that
NYS DEC representative, Randy Young, who lives on Lighthouse Hill Road, visits the Suit-Kote
facility whenever he detects an odor.
Councilman Rocco stated, "everyone wants the odor to go away ... the odor isn't going
to go away." He stated he was being realistic as Suit-Kote was an operation that has odors
associated with it — it was part of the business.
Councilman Rocco stated he understood that the facility may impact some people more
than others. After meeting with Mr. Suits and other Suit-Kote representatives, he visited the
owners of the Yellow Lantern Kampground, as well as Town resident, Chuck Sheridan, to
discuss concerns. Councilman Rocco stated that improvements have been made to the Suit-Kote
facility, and hoped that the charcoal filter on the proposed tanks would help reduce odors.
Councilman Rocco apprised the Board he asked Mr. Schutz about the possibility of
adding weigh stations to loading areas. Mr. Schutz explained it would cost over $800,000 to add
weigh stations to the five different loading areas, which was a significant expense that would not
guarantee any reduction in odor.
Supervisor Tupper questioned whether there were any questions from the public that
could be directed to Dick Schutz who was in attendance.
Chuck Sheridan requested privilege of the floor. He stated he was not negative towards
Suit-Kote nor did he want the company to be shut down, but was concerned with the odors. Mr.
Sheridan went through a list of six questions that he wanted answers to.
1. What exactly are the chemicals that we are being exposed to on a daily basis from
emissions from the Suit-Kote plants?
2. What is the NYS limitation/allowable amounts that may be legally put into the air
from asphalt emulsion plants?
3. Has the air around the two Suit-Kote plants in Cortland County ever been tested by
the DEC or any agency to check what the airborne contaminants were before or after
the mitigating filters were installed or uninstalled?
4. Does Suit-Kote monitor its output of emissions? If so, what are their results and
numbers? Does anyone else monitor these tests?
5. If Suit-Kote wants to further expand, what measures will be taken to ensure the safety
of the neighbors?
6. Why does the Town Board continue to permit unrestricted growth of Suit-Kote?
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Dick Schutz. of Suit-Kote Corporation responded to Mr. Sheridan's questions listed
above.
Mr. Schutz was not prepared to answer the question regarding chemicals, as it was very
technical.
While Mr. Schutz did not have the regulations on hand, he explained that Suit-Kote has
an air permit for the facility that was prepared by O'Brien & Gere according to the State's
requirements. Monitoring has been done in the past - samples are taken from the airspace at the
top of the tanks and are analyzed. The results, along with the standard that the EPA puts out, is a
specific percent based on the industry; the EPA comes up with the emission factor. Suit-Kote
applies the emission 'factors and does the calculation based on the maximum number of hours
they can be in operation, and then figures out what the maximum total possible emissions would
be if they operated 24 hours a day/seven days a week/365 days a year. Mr. Schutz explained the
process called capping out — you can cap out by restricting the hours of operation, which is
monitored by the DEC. Suit-Kote falls well below the maximum number of operation, which is
reported to the DEC annually.
Mr. Schutz stated that the results are available through the DEC as well as Suit-Kote's air
permit. Randy Young, the local DEC representative, could also be contacted.
Cheri Sheridan stated she spoke with Ron Myers with the EPA. In order for Mr. Myers
to provide the list of chemicals, she needed to know what types of liquid asphalt emulsions are
made by Suit-Kote.
Mr. Schutz explained that Suit-Kote makes two types of liquid asphalt emulsion: anionic
emulsion and catonic emulsion, which are positively and negatively charged. Most of what Suit-
Kote makes is a RS2 'anionic, which is a rapid set, or a MS2, which is a medium set.
Supervisor Tupper stated he would forward Mr. Sheridan's questions to Suit-Kote for
them to be answered.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Sandy Panzanella.
Sandy Panzanella, owner of the Yellow Lantern Kampground, stated it sounded like the
Board had already approved the expansion of Suit-Kote's Loring Crossing facility and Polkville
facility.
Supervisor Tupper apprised Mrs. Panzanella the application was not yet before the Town
Board.
Mr. Schutz explained the proposed expansion. There would be a "fairly significant" net
gain in the total number of tanks at the Loring Crossing facility — approximately 500,000 gallons
over 10 years. The Polkville facility would have a 1,000-gallon net difference; one large tank
would replace two smaller tanks.
When Suit-Kote moved the "modified, asphalt plant" to Polkville, the DEC required that
the carbon filtration follow the process. Suit-Kote modified its air permits and moved the carbon
filters. There was never a requirement and it wasn't deemed necessary at that time to add carbon
filters to the asphalt plants. After speaking with the Board and the DEC, Suit-Kote agreed to add
carbon filtration at Loring Crossing to the asphalt tanks. All of the asphalt cement tanks would
have carbon filters. Suit-Kote was working with O'Brien & Gere on the terms for them to design
and specify the filters that Suit-Kote would buy and install.
Mrs. Panzanella stated she recently learned there are no filters at the Loring Crossing
facility, and that the County Health Department was not aware that the filters were moved to
Polkville.
Mr. Schutz explained again that the filters were required by the DEC to follow the
process from the Loring Crossing facility to the Polkville facility. The requirement was part of
the permit modification requirement. The DEC did not require Suit-Kote to install any filters at
the Loring Crossing facility. Mr. Schutz stated when the air permit was modified, a legal notice
was published in the paper as well as in an environmental bulletin, as required by SEQRA.
There was also a thirty -day comment period.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Vittorio Panzanella.
Vittorio Panzanella thanked Councilman Rocco for visiting the Yellow Lantern
Kampground after his visit at Suit-Kote.
Mr. Panzanella stated there is a definite odor created by the Suit-Kote facility. Local
DEC representative, Randy Young visited the site and detected an odor. He stated the odor is
affecting his business as campers are pulling out of the campsites because of the odor.
Mr. Panzanella stated he did not want Suit-Kote to close, but wanted Suit-Kote to work
with and to notify the public when changes were made. He voiced his concern that the Health
Department was not notified when the filters were removed from the Loring Crossing facility.
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Mr. Panzanella felt that a "rubberstamp was ready for Suit-Kote" whenever Suit-Kote
submits an application to the Board for approval. He asked the Board to protect the people first
and to find a solution to the problem regarding the odors.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Audrey Lewis.
Audrey Lewis, Cortland County Health Department, apprised the Board that complaints
have been filed with the Health Department regarding the odors at Suit-Kote: 2007 — 11
complaints; 2006 — 17 complaints; 2005 — 11 complaints. Most of the complaints were filed
during the summer season.
Councilman Rocco questioned Mr. Schutz whether charcoal filters would be installed on
all tanks at the Suit-Kote facilities. He also questioned whether the asphalt cement created
odors.
Mr. Schutz stated that most of the tanks Suit-Kote requested permits for are emulsion
tanks, which would not get filters. There was only one asphalt cement tank requested, which
would have a filter. Asphalt cement must be stored at a higher temperature, which causes an
odor. The carbon filters would help minimize the odor.
Councilman Rocco commented that trucks transporting asphalt emit odors as well.
Mr. Schutz agreed and stated that blacktop trucks also emit odors, which may be detected
when the trucks drive through Cortland to reach their job sites.
Attorney Folmer asked Mr. Schutz to provide Supervisor Tupper with copies of Suit-
Kote's reports that are filed with the DEC as well as information regarding the chemicals that are
going into the air.
Attorney Folmer stated that when the Town receives a formal application to consider, the
Town would like to hear what Suit-Kote's thoughts were regarding installing filters at Loring
Crossing even though they are not required by the DEC.
Mr. Schutz stated that filters would be installed on the asphalt tanks. He explained that
the emulsion tanks are 35-40% water. Carbon filtration does not work well when there is a high
water vapor content. Also, the emulsion tanks are at a much lower temperature and tend not to
smell as much as asphalt.
Attorney Folmer stated it would be a good idea for Suit-Kote to explain in as much detail
as possible as to why filters are not being used on other tanks.
Mr. Schutz clarified a comment made earlier by Mrs. Panzanella. He apprised the Board
he spoke with Randy Young of the DEC after Mr. Young visited the Yellow Lantern
Kampground three days in a row from 6:30-7:30 a.m. The first two days Mr. Young did not
smell any odors. The third day, Mr. Young stated he smelled a light to moderate asphalt odor,
but the odor was in specific places.
Councilman Proud requested Mr. Schutz provide a MSDS sheet to the Board regarding
the chemicals that are going into the air.
Supervisor Tupper ended discussion on the issue, as it was not a public hearing. He
offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance to discuss issues non -related to Suit-Kote.
No comments or discussion were heard.
RESOLUTION #143 ACCEPT 2007 TAX COLLECTOR'S SUMMARY
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the 2007 Tax Collector's Summary is hereby accepted and shall be received
and filed.
The monthly report of the Water & Sewer Dept, for the month of June 2007 was on the
table for review and is filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
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Councilman Rocco stated there was confusion regarding the addresses in the Lamont
Circle neighborhood. He requested the Town Board entertain the idea of providing a metal tag
with the correct fire number and house number to each property owner in the neighborhood.
Councilman Testa commented that property owners should only be using their fire
numbers, which was established years ago.
Mary Clare Penello, resident of 820 South Lamont, stated that most of the houses in the
neighborhood have both the fire number and the lot number/house number posted. She felt the
problem was that there are similar fire numbers, such as 820 Lamont Circle, 820 S. Lamont, 820
N. Lamont. Mrs. Penello suggested the fire numbers be changed to clarify the addresses rather
than changing the mailing address numbers so that residents did not have to change their mailing
information on their drivers license, bank accounts, etcetera.
Councilman Rocco stated he did not want to change the fire numbers, but wanted both
numbers posted on the mailbox.
Supervisor Tupper understood the situation and explained that the 911 system was set up
on a grid system based on longitude and latitude. If there are three houses along the same line,
every house on that line would be the same address; the houses would have a different street
address, but the number would be the same. Supervisor Tupper stated the fire numbers would
not be changed per County Planning. When the new numbering system was implemented,
property owners were required to change their mailing address to the fire number. However, not
everyone did so.
Attorney Folmer advised the Board that if the Town provided numbers for the property
owners in the Lamont Circle neighborhood, then the Town would have to provide the same for
every resident in the Town.
Supervisor Tupper suggested Councilman Rocco pursue the issue with the Cortlandville
Fire Department and County Planning.
Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board that he and Highway Sup't Bush attended a
meeting with the NYS DOT regarding upcoming projects in Cortland County.
There was discussion regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by
Farmington Lawn Care Inc.
Attorney Folmer suggested the Board table action on the permit until County Planning
Board recommendation #4 could be clarified, which read as follows:
The applicant provide written confirmation that there would be no outdoor storage of
pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals nor will they be used on site. If such chemicals
are to be used, the applicant must submit a detailed description of the use, operations, and
the emergency response plan in the event of accidental release.
There was confusion regarding whether there would be outdoor storage of chemicals or if they
would be used on site. Attorney Folmer stated a representative should have been present to
clarify the issue.
Douglas Payne, owner of Farmington Lawn Care Inc., apologized to the Board for not
being in attendance during the public hearing. He informed the Board a letter was submitted to
the Town Planning Board indicating that there would be no outdoor storage of chemicals nor
would they be used on the site.
Attorney Folmer suggested the Board include recommendation #4 regardless, so that the
Board had the ability to require the applicant to have an emergency response plan in the event
that in the future the applicant decided to store chemicals outdoors or to use chemicals on site.
(Councilman O'Donnell excused himself from the meeting at 6:15 p.m.)
Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Farmington Lawn Care Inc. for
property located off NYS Route 13.
RESOLUTION #144 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #4 OF 2007 SUBMITTED BY
FARMINGTON LAWN CARE INC. FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED OFF NYS ROUTE 13 OWNED BY MELVIN &
PHILIP SIMON
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Farmington Lawn Care
Inc. for property located on the south side of NYS Route 13, approximately 1,500 ft. northeast of
the NYS Route 13/NYS Route 281 intersection, permitting the construction of a 100' x 200'
steel building to house a retail lawn and garden store on a 4.0+/- acre parcel, tax map #95.16-02-
48.000, 96.13-01-01.000 & 96.13-01-02.000, and
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
Farmington Lawn Care Inc., Aquifer Protection Permit 44 of 2007, shall have no significant
environmental impact.
RESOLUTION #145 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA APPLICATION
OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #4 OF 2007
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA
application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #4 of 2007, submitted by Farmington Lawn
Care Inc.
RESOLUTION #146 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #4 OF 2007
SUBMITTED BY FARMINGTON LAWN CARE INC. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED OFF NYS ROUTE 13 OWNED BY
MELVIN & PHILIP SIMON SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
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 #4 of 2007,
submitted by Farmington Lawn Care Inc., for property located on the south side of NYS Route
13, approximately 1,500 ft. northeast of the NYS Route 13/NYS Route 281 intersection,
permitting the construction of a 100' x 200' steel building to house a retail lawn and garden store
on a 4.0+/- acre parcel, tax map 495.16-02-48.000, 96.13-01-01.000 & 96.13-01-02.000, subject
to the following conditions from the Town and County Planning Boards:
1. The subdivided portions of the three parcels being consolidated by deed to create
a 4.0+/- acre parcel and to avoid the creation of any "land locked" parcels.
2. The access point from the proposed right-of-way being written into the deeds of
both properties to insure perpetual access.
3. The applicant obtaining curb cut permits from the NYS Department of
Transportation (DOT) for the proposed driveway access and right-of-way
entrance to NYS Route 13.
4. The applicant provide written confirmation that there would be no outdoor storage
of pesticides, fertilizers, or other chemicals nor will they be used on site. If such
chemicals are to be used, the applicant must submit a detailed description of the
use, operations, and the emergency response plan in the event of accidental
release.
5. The applicant filing a Notice of Intent with the NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) and preparing a stormwater pollution
prevention plan for the site since the proposal would involve the disturbance of at
least one acre of land.
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6. The applicant obtaining approval of the stormwater pollution prevention plan
from the Town as required by the Town's stormwater ordinance since the
proposal would result in over 10,000 sq. ft. of impervious surface on the site.
7. The applicant providing to the Town a revised site plan indicating the location of
the dumpster area and the type of screening proposed to visually buffer the
dumpster area from neighboring properties and public view.
8. The applicant submitting a landscaping plan to the Town which indicates the
types of plantings proposed for the perimeter areas of the site.
9. The applicant obtaining approval of the connections to the public water and
sewer, including a backflow prevention device for the public water connection,
from the County Health Department via application to the Town.
10. The applicant demonstrating that there are unnecessary hardships in the way of
carrying out the strict letter of the Zoning Local Law of the Town of Cortlandville
as is required before any use variance may be granted.
11. A negative declaration of environmental impact under SEQR.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
Supervisor Tupper discussed the request made by Larry Hinkle for a reduction in his
sewer bill because of a pool fill. Mr. Hinkle filled his pool with approximately 25,000 gallons of
water, which did not go through the sewer.
Supervisor Tupper acknowledged that Town Clerk Snyder researched Mr. Hinkle's
request and determined that the July billing did not include the pool fill. The water consumed for
the pool fill would not be reflected until the October billing was generated.
Supervisor Tupper discussed the issue with Mr. Hinkle and suggested he approach the
Board after the October billing to request a reduction in his sewer bill.
RESOLUTION #147 AUTHORIZE "NO PARKING" ON BOTH SIDES OF LAMONT
CIRCLE FROM THE INTERSECTION OF LAMONT CIRCLE
AND NYS ROUTE 13/NYS ROUTE 281 TO THE
INTERSECTION OF LAMONT CIRCLE, NORTH
LAMONT AND SOUTH LAMONT
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize "No Parking" on both sides of
Lamont Circle, from the intersection of Lamont Circle and NYS Route 13/NYS Route 281 to the
intersection of Lamont Circle, North Lamont, and South Lamont to allow residents, emergency
vehicles, and snow plows safe access to the Lamont Circle area, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized and directed to install "No Parking" signs
on said section of Lamont Circle.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file
correspondence from John Partgianoni, dated July 12, 2007, notifying the Town of his intent to
renew the liquor license for Cort-Lanes Inc., located at 928 NYS Route 13 in the Town of
Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION 9148 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR
REVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby acknowledge, by receiving and filing, the
Notice of Petitions, regarding their current assessments, from the following property owners:
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Carrols Corporation #326
K-Mart Corporation #7134
Attorney Folmer reported:
Notice of Petitions:
1096 NYS Route 222
NYS Route 13
tax map #86.13-01-57.100
tax map #95.20-01-03.111
Attorney Folmer acknowledged he was in receipt of the two Notice of Petitions for
review of assessments from Carrols Corporations #326 and K-Mart Corporation #7134, which
are filed every year. The Town did not have to act on the Notice of Petitions because
procedurally, by statute, the Town has denied all of the allegations in the Petition.
Bond Anticipation Note:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the bonding process was under motion to finance the
additional costs of the Expansion/Renovation of the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building.
Supervisor Tupper would provide Attorney Folmer with the name of bank to be used as well as
the interest rate.
Revised Zoning Ordinance:
Attorney Folmer reported he received documents from Clough Harbour & Associates
regarding the proposed Revised Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing was scheduled for the
proposed Local Law for August 1, 2007. However, Attorney Folmer was not sure whether the
Board would be prepared to conduct the public hearing at that time.
Acquisition of Land on Cedar Crest Drive:
Attorney Folmer reported that the closing for property located on Cedar Crest Drive had
not yet taken place. A purchase price was agreed upon, as well as the costs of surveying. A pro-
ration of taxes also had to be completed by Assessor David Briggs before the closing could
occur.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file the
Notice of Public Hearing from the Cortland County IDA for the Empire AgriFuel, LLC Project,
which will be held August 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal
Building. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco suggested that a representative from the Town and the City visit an
AgriFuel plant to see exactly what it was all about before getting involved.
RESOLUTION #149 AMEND 2007 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby amend the 2007 Holiday Schedule to include
New Years Eve Day, Monday, December 31, 2007.
RESOLUTION #150 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ABOLISH ONE
"MECHANIC" TITLE AND TO CREATE THE TITLE "HEAVY
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC" FOR THE
TOWN HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED,Ahe Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to abolish
one "Mechanic" title', and to create the title "Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic" for one
Town Highway Department employee.
Councilman Rocco questioned when the Town would be able to accept payments for the
Town & County Tax Bill by credit card. He voiced his concern regarding an increase in possible
bankruptcies.
Deputy Town Clerk, Kristin Rocco-Petrella apprised the Board that Town Clerk and Tax
Collector Snyder was working with her tax collection programmer, Systems East, to be able to
accept credit card payments for the 2008 tax year.
Councilman Rocco apprised the Board he spoke with Town Justice Casullo regarding the
need for a calendar in the Town Meeting Room/Court Room. Justice Casullo did not object to
hanging a calendar.
RESOLUTION #151 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO START THE PROCESS
THROUGH CIVIL SERVICE TO HIRE A KEYBOARD
SPECIALIST
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Highway Sup't. to
start the process through the Cortland County Civil Service Department to hire a "Keyboard
Specialist" to replace a retiring employee.
RESOLUTION #152' AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
BARTON & LOGUIDICE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE TOWN'S GIS PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
the contract with Barton & Loguidice for consulting services regarding the implementation of the
Town's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program, in an amount not to exceed $34,500.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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 September 5, 2007.