HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2008SEPTEMBER 03, 2008
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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
LOCAL LAW OF 2008
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 155
TRANSIENT BUSINESS ORDINANCE
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
enactment of a Local Law amending Chapter 155, Transient Business Ordinance, of the Town of
Cortlandville.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Julie Widger and Tom McCarthy
from Lamont Memorial Library; Andrew, Daniel and Patricia Mones, Valley View Gardens;
Louis Fiorentini; Harold Gibbs; Grace Meddaugh; News Reporter, Eric Mulvhill from WXHC;
and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Dan Mones, owner of Valley View Gardens on Luker Road, thanked the Town Board and
CEO Williams for taking the time to address his concerns regarding the Town's Transient
Business Ordinance. He was pleased with the revisions.
Louis Fiorentini apprised the Board that although he was retired, his son was still in the
jewelry business. He objected to transient business merchants, who come into the community
and take away from the taxpayers who spend their lives and money in the community. He was
glad that the Board was reviewing the ordinance, but felt that the fees for a transient business
were not adequate. He suggested the proposed fees be increased from $100/day to $200/day
after the third day of operation.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close the
Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
LOCAL LAW OF 2008
SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE
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
enactment of a Local Law, Snow Removal Ordinance, providing for the removal of snow, ice and
other obstructions from the entire width of the sidewalk by the owner of any lot fronting upon any
public street, alley, park or place within the Town of Cortlandville
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Julie Widger and Tom McCarthy
from Lamont Memorial Library; Andrew, Daniel and Patricia Mones, Valley View Gardens;
Louis Fiorentini; Harold Gibbs; Grace Meddaugh; News Reporter, Eric Mulvhill from WXHC;
and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder 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 Proud 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 7:07 p.m.
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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:
Absent:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Julie Widger and Tom McCarthy
from Lamont Memorial Library; Andrew, Daniel and Patricia Mones, Valley View Gardens;
Louis Fiorentini; Harold Gibbs; Grace Meddaugh; News Reporter, Eric Mulvhill from WXHC;
and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Regular Meeting to order.
Councilman Rocco was not in attendance due to a prior commitment.
RESOLUTION #168 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — SEPTEMBER
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
Vouchers #444 - 463
$
29,475.68
General Fund B
B 140 - B 148
$
14,991.27
Highway Fund DB
D306 - D330
$
38,824.68
Trust & Agency
T9 - T10
$
36,001.33
Water Fund
W197 - W211
$
51,246.47
Sewer Fund
S 107 - S 110
$
56,788.11
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to Julie Widger from the Lamont
Memorial Library. Councilman O'Donnell interjected and introduced Tom McCarthy, Chairman
of the Library.
Tom McCarthy and Julie Widger thanked the Board for its continued support and gave
the Board an update on the Lamont Memorial Library and the services offered. They informed
the Board that with the help of Tammy Sickmon, Coordinator, pilot programs were created and
funded by a one-time contribution. In order to continue to offer the pilot programs at the same
level as 2008, a $5000 increase to the annual contract with the Town was requested; the 2009
contract request was $20,357.00. Mrs. Widger explained the different programs to the Board,
and submitted documentation supporting the information.
Monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Supervisor, and Code Enforcement Office for the
month of August 2008, and for the SPCA for the months of January through July 2008, were on
the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and
file correspondence from Planning and Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber, dated September 3, 2008,
regarding amendments to the Transient Business Ordinance of the Town of Cortlandville. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Councilman Testa suggested the Board table action on the proposed Local Law to allow
time to review Planning/Zoning Officer Weber's comments.
RESOLUTION #169 TABLE ACTION ON LOCAL LAW OF 2008 - AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 155, TRANSIENT BUSINESS ORDINANCE
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 17, 2008
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table action on proposed Local Law of 2008,
Amendment to Chapter 155, Transient Business Ordinance, until September 17, 2008, to allow time
to review comments made by the Town Planning and Zoning Officer.
There was discussion regarding the proposed Local Law of 2008 — Snow Removal
Ordinance for the Town of Cortlandville. Attorney Folmer suggested the Board make a change
to the proposed ordinance. In order to specify the way in which notice was to be given, he
requested the Board insert the following language to the second paragraph of the ordinance:
"After notice by certified mail return receipt requested ..." The change was not substantial,
therefore the Board could take action on the Local Law.
RESOLUTION #170 ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2008 — SNOW REMOVAL
ORDINANCE
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: Supervisor Tupper
Aye
Councilman Testa
Aye
Councilman O'Donnell
Aye
Councilman Proud
Aye
Councilman Rocco
Absent
ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville for
a public hearing to be held by said Board to hear all interested parties on a proposed Local Law
providing for the removal of snow, ice and other obstructions from the entire width of the
sidewalk by the owner of any lot fronting upon any street, alley, park or place within the Town
of Cortlandville, and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published in the Cortland Standard, the
official newspaper of the said Town, and posted at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building,
3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, as required by law, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held and all parties in attendance were permitted an
opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any part
thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, after due deliberation, finds it in the
best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hereby adopts said Local
Law as Local Law No. 3 of 2008, "Snow Removal Ordinance," a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, and the Town Clerk is directed to enter said Local Law in the
minutes of this meeting and in the Local Law Book of the Town of Cortlandville, and to give due
notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary of State.
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville as follows:
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SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the owner of any lot fronting upon any public
street, alley, park or place within the Town to maintain the entire width of the sidewalk in front
of the premises and street crossing access on any corner lot, free and clear from snow, ice and
other obstructions. Such removal shall be completed by 6:00 PM the day following the
accumulation of snow or other obstruction. In the event of a continuous long-term snowfall and
drifting of snow, removal shall be completed at a minimum of twenty-four hour intervals.
After notice by certified mail with return receipt requested to the owner of a lot or parcel,
the Town shall clear the area affected and the cost of such removal will be levied on the next
Town and County Tax Bill.
This local law shall be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of
New York as required by law.
There was discussion regarding the increase of Water/Sewer Rates commencing with the
year 2009. A committee consisting of Councilman Proud, Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri,
Highway Sup't. Bush, Town Clerk Snyder, and Deputy Town Clerk LaPlant, conducted an
extensive review of the rates and recommended that water rates should increase approximately
$0.1511,000 gallons, while sewer rates should increase approximately $0.40/1,000 gallons.
Councilman Proud suggested the Board adopt the new rates, which had not increased since 1994
(sewer) and 2002 (water).
Town Clerk Snyder would notify all water/sewer customers of the new rates for 2009 by
mail, and would remind customers again with the quarterly billing.
Councilman O'Donnell suggested the Board review the rates on an annual basis. The
Board agreed, and commented that the new water and sewer computer software would facilitate
the review on a more frequent basis.
RESOLUTION #171 ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NEW WATER AND
SEWER RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board authorized the adoption to change the water and sewer rates under
Chapter 171, Article I, Section 171-7, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Water District Ordinance of the Town of Cortlandville, enacted September
30, 1957, and thereafter amended, is hereby further amended to provide the establishment of new
water and sewer rates as follows:
a) $1.90 per thousand (1,000) gallons of consumption per quarter, for all water consumed
up to and including seven hundred thousand (700,000) gallons per quarter, with a
minimum fee of $17.10 per quarter.
b) $1.20 per thousand (1,000) gallons of consumption per quarter, for all water consumed
in excess of seven hundred thousand (700,000) gallons per quarter.
c) $2.94 per thousand (1,000) gallons of consumption per quarter, for all sewer consumed
over 6,000 gallons, with a minimum fee of $17.64 per quarter.
d) $1.47 per thousand (1,000) gallons of consumption per quarter, for all Industrial sewer
customers.
AND IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, the new water and sewer rates shall be effective January 1,
2009.
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There was discussion regarding the increase in the water/sewer fee schedule.
Councilman Proud apprised the Board he spoke with Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri with regard to
the increases. According to Sup't. Alteri, the new rates were a result of rising costs of brass and
copper. The Town does not make a profit on the materials sold as they are sold for whatever the
cost is to the Town.
RESOLUTION #172 ADOPT WATER AND SEWER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
MATERIALS, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, AND SPRINKLER
FEES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby adopt the Water and Sewer Department Fee
Schedule as follows:
WATER / SEWER FEE SCHEDULE
Material Cost:
• Meter Package (3/4meter valve, 5/8x3/4 water meter, 3/4 ball valve).................$230.25
• 5/8"x3/4" Water Meter........................................................................$151.25
• All other Meter Sizes..................................................................Call for Price
• Watts Pressure Reducer Valve............................................................... $63.80
• %11 Dual Check Valve (back-flow)...........................................................$50.93
• %" Meter Valves (Angle, or Straight)
......................................................$56.00
• 3/4" Ball Valve..................................................................................
$23.00
• 1/4" K-copper...................................................................................$4.90/Ft
• 1" Meter Valves (angle, or straight).........................................................$78.00
• 1" K-Copper..................................................................................$6.38/Ft
• Load of Water (Up to 9,000 gallons)........................................................$50.10
Administrative Fees:
• Residential Water Application...............................................................$25.00
• Residential Sewer Application.............................................................. $25.00
• Commercial/Industrial Water Application ................................................ $60.00
• Commercial/Industrial Sewer Application.................................................$60.00
• Inspection Fee.................................................................................$25.00
• Water Turn Off Fee...........................................................................$25.00
• After Working Hours — lhr/trip minimum . ................................................ $40.00
Sprinkler Fees:
• Rate A 4" or Less ($50.gtr. for each additional)..................................$65.00/qtr
• Rate B 5" to 7" ($50/qtr. for each additional).................................$90.00/qtr
• Rate C 8" or more ($50/qtr. for each additional).......... ..............$120.00/qtr
AND IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, the new fees shall be effective September 4, 2008.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board she received notification from the Cortland
Country Club regarding intent to renew its liquor license. She requested the Board receive and
file the correspondence.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and
file correspondence from William Moran, Club Manager, dated August 18, 2008 notifying the
Town that the Cortland Country Club, Inc. filed application to renew its liquor license with the
State of New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Attorney Folmer reported:
Easement:
Attorney Folmer reported that Stephen Malchak executed the permanent easement and
right -of way for construction of water mains for his property located on NYS Route 281. Mr.
Malchak's brother, Gerald Malchak indicated that he would also sign the documents. Attorney
Folmer would record the documents with the County Clerk as soon as possible.
Bonding for Sewer Improvement Project and Water Improvement Project:
With regard to Bonding for the Vernon Drive/Starr Road Sewer Improvement Project,
and the Route 281/McLean Road Water Improvement Project, Attorney Folmer informed the
Board it may be necessary to notify the property owners affected by the improvements by mail.
According to a Decision made by an unknown court, if the Town planned to increase the
water/sewer fees by a significant amount, in addition to the publication of the legal notice the
Town was also required complete a direct mailing to all those affected by the increase. Attorney
Folmer felt there was exculpatory language that would alleviate the Town from completing the
mailing, but wanted to verify it with Bond Counsel.
Legal Publications:
Attorney Folmer requested reimbursement for several legal publications that he
purchased for the Town.
RESOLUTION #173 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO REIMBURSE TOWN
ATTORNEY FOR THE COST OF LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
PURCHASED FOR THE TOWN
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to
reimburse Town Attorney, John B. Folmer for the cost of legal publications purchased on behalf
of the Town, subject to submittal of a voucher indicating the exact cost.
Bar Association Meeting:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he was a member of the Municipal Law Section of
the New York State Bar Association. He requested authorization to attend the Annual Fall
Meeting in Cooperstown, New York on October 10-12, 2008. Attorney Folmer stated he would
verify the available funds in his contractual account before registering for the event.
RESOLUTION #174 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO ATTEND THE
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION,
NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD IN
COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Town Attorney, John B.
Folmer to attend the Annual Meeting of the Municipal Law Section of the New York State Bar
Association, to be held in Cooperstown, New York, October 10, 2008 through October 12, 2008.
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RESOLUTION #175 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT SUBMITTED BY INTERTEK
TESTING SERVICES NA, INC.
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for September 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. or
as soon thereafter as the parties may be heard, for an Aquifer Protection Permit application
submitted by Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., for property located on the south side of US
Route 11, tax map #87.00-03-17.100 & 87.00-03-20.000.
Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board that after conducting an audit of the Town's utility
services, Troy & Banks suggested the Town go out to bid for it's electric service, to accept the
lowest bidder, and to execute a contract for electric services. Hudson Energy Services LLC
submitted the lowest bid for the utility service. By authorizing the contract, the Town would be
locked in at the rate of $0.09650 per kilowatt hour. Supervisor Tupper explained that the locked -
in rate was about 3/10 of a cent less than the Town was currently paying. He projected
considerable savings to the Town for next year.
RESOLUTION #176 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH HUDSON ENERGY SERVICES LLC FOR
PROVIDING ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO THE TOWN
OF CORTLANDVILLE
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
a one-year contract with Hudson Energy Services LLC for providing electric utility services to
the Town of Cortlandville, at a locked rate of $0.09650 per kilowatt hour.
RESOLUTION 9177 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
GRANT WRITING SERVICES FOR THE 2008 SMALL CITIES
CDBG FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPIRE
AGRIFUEL
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
the contract with Thoma Development Consultants to provide grant writing services in relation
to a 2008 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development
for Empire Agrifuel, in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
RESOLUTION #178 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
GRANT WRITING SERVICES FOR THE 2009 STATE
ARCHIVES GRANT FOR A LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
FOR TOWN WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
the contract with Thoma Development Consultants to provide grant writing services in relation
to the 2009 State Archives Grant application for a Leak Detection System for the Town Water &
Sewer Department.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and
file correspondence from Diana L. Graser, P.E., Regional Traffic Engineer for the New York
State Department of Transportation, dated August 25, 2008, acknowledging Town's request for a
lower speed limit on Starr Road, between Route 13 and Page Green Road. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive and
file correspondence from Todd Markevicz, APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, dated
August 28, 2008, regarding the approved Aquifer Protection Permit of Wal-Mart Supercenter
and the required documentation for the project. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Board noted that item 48 in the letter, which requested the Board to adopt a
resolution accepting the Escrow Agreement for the Fairview Drive Improvements, was adopted
at the July 16, 2008 Town Board Meeting as Resolution #146.
RESOLUTION #179 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
CLOUGH HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP TO PROVIDE
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED
WATERLINE EXTENSION TO THE POLKVILLE AREA
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, as a result of being denied for the 2007 Environmental Protection Fund Grant
Application for the Polkville Hamlet Water Project due to the lack of supporting engineering
documentation, the Board determined it would be prudent to engage the services of an
engineering firm to complete a study, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to execute
a contract with Clough Harbour & Associates LLP to provide professional engineering services
for the preparation of a preliminary engineering report for the proposed extension of water to the
Polkville area, in an amount not to exceed $12,800.00.
RESOLUTION #180 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO SEND SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT TO ROY TEITSWORTH MUNICIPAL AUCTION
IN LANSING, NEW YORK ON SEPTEMBER 13 2008
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Highway Sup't. to
send the following surplus equipment to Roy Teitsworth Municipal Auction in Lansing, New
York on September 13, 2008:
- One 1995 Chevy Extended Cab Pickup 4x4, 5.0 V8, Automatic
105,647 miles, s/n 2GCFK29K3S1266513
- One 1995 Chevy Extended Cab Pickup 4x4, 5.0 V8, Automatic
91,169 miles, s/n 2GCFK29KOS1266050
- One 1991 International 6 Wheel Dump Truck S-2674, Cummins NTC-315 Engine with Jake
Brake, 8-Speed Transmission
133,473 miles, s/n 1HTGKG3ROMH302667
- One 1975 Brockway 6 Wheel Dump Truck, Cummins NTC-250 Engine with Jake Brake,
Main Transmission Fuller T0905C with Auxiliary Spicer P-8341D
163,679 miles, s/n 1594
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Councilman O'Donnell questioned the location of the informational meeting regarding
wind power.
Supervisor Tupper reported that the meeting would be held at on September 10, 2008 at
7:00 p.m. at the Cortlandville Fire Department.
Councilman O'Donnell questioned whether the Town was going to participate in the
Bicentennial Parade, to be held September 13, 2008. Attorney Folmer reported that he spoke
with Councilman Rocco regarding the float. Councilman Rocco spoke with the Town's
insurance company because he was concerned regarding the Town's liability. The Town of
Cincinnatus was recently involved in a lawsuit regarding an adolescent who fell from a float.
Attorney Folmer indicated that if the Town's equipment was used for the parade it would be
covered by insurance. Councilman Rocco would be contacted regarding the status of the float.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 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 thdr review on October 1, 2008.
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