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DECEMBER 17, 2008
5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC.
NYS ROUTE 13
TAX MAP #95.20-02-01.000
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 Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. to remove an
existing 91,440 sq. ft. retail store with accessory parking and to construct a 111,196 sq. ft. home
improvement store with a 27,720 sq. ft. garden center and accessory parking for 390 vehicles.
The property is located on the east side of NYS Route 13/Lime Hollow Road intersection, tax
map parcel #95.20-02-02.000.
Members present:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Karen Niday, Director of the Cortland
County Empire Zone Program, Cortland County BDC/IDA; Heidi M. Boardman (Raulsten),
Taylor McDermott and Russ Porter representing Lowe's Home Center, Inc.; Grace Meddaugh;
News Reporter, News Reporter Eileen Hughes from the Cortland Standard; and Sharon Stevans
for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the legal notice as published, posted and filed.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman Rocco commented that many residents were excited that Lowe's was
coming to Cortlandville, especially with the state of the economy.
Councilman Testa questioned when Lowe's would break ground.
Taylor McDermott representing Lowe's Home Center, Inc. introduced himself to the
Board and stated that the construction of Lowe's was dependant on when Wal-Mart vacated the
existing building. He apprised the Board that after working with the Town Planning Board the
number of parking spaces was reduced from 424 to 390. He also clarified that the garden center
would be partially covered and therefore not an actual accessory building as indicated in the
legal notice.
Mr. McDermott stated he was aware of the concerns for the aquifer and mentioned that
he worked on Lowe's construction projects in aquifer protection areas in New Hampshire.
Supervisor Tupper stated the Town appreciated Lowe's patience during the planning
process and all the work done by Lowe's and the Town Planning Board.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, 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 17, 2008
5:05 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 2
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
HEIDI RAULSTEN
3438 SOUTH HILL ROAD
TAX MAP #98.00-04-14.000
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 Heidi Raulsten to permit the conversion
of a single family dwelling to a two family dwelling. The property is located on the east side of
South Hill Road, approximately 80 ft. north of the south intersection of South Hill Road and
Snell Road, tax map parcel #98.00-04-14.000.
Members present: Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Karen Niday, Director of the Cortland
County Empire Zone Program, Cortland County BDC/IDA; Heidi M. Boardman (Raulsten),
Taylor McDermott and Russ Porter representing Lowe's Home Center, Inc.; Grace Meddaugh;
News Reporter, News Reporter Eileen Hughes from the Cortland Standard; and Sharon Stevans
for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder read aloud the legal notice as published, posted and filed.
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Heidi Raulsten, the owner and applicant, introduced herself to the Board. She explained
that the former property owner constructed an addition to the home several years ago intending
for it to be a two family home. However, the former owner never went through the required
process to permit the conversion of a single family home to a two family home. Ms. Raulsten
was in the process of selling the home. In order to do so certain documentation including a
certificate of occupancy was required.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the Cortland County Health Department submitted a
letter dated December 5, 2008 indicating that the existing sub -surface sewage disposal system at
the South Hill Road location was adequate for a one, two or three bedroom dwelling. He also
mentioned that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance, and that the Planning Board
recommended the Town Board approve the Aquifer Protection Permit.
No further comments or discussions 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 5:10 p.m.
DECEMBER 17, 2008
5:10 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
SHIFT OF OPERATION INTO AN EMPIRE ZONE
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 a
Shift of Operation into an Empire Zone for Cortland ENT, PC, currently located at 1104
Commons Avenue Town of Cortlandville into the City of Cortland Empire Zone, property
located at 64 Pomeroy Street.
Members present:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Karen Niday, Director of the Cortland
County Empire Zone Program, Cortland County BDC/IDA; Heidi M. Boardman (Raulsten),
Taylor McDermott and Russ Porter representing Lowe's Home Center, Inc.; Grace Meddaugh;
News Reporter, News Reporter Eileen Hughes from the Cortland Standard; 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.
Karen Niday, Director of the Cortland Empire Zone Program explained to the Board and
those in attendance that Dr. Kumar of the Cortland ENT, PC group is in the process of
purchasing property at 64 Pomeroy Street in the City of Cortland, which is within the boundaries
of the Cortland Empire Zone. After completion of the purchasing of the property and
renovations he plans to relocate Cortland ENT, PC operation.
Cortland ENT, PC would be making application to New York State to participate in the
Empire Zone Program, New York State requires a business moving from a location receive
approval from the former municipality, which is the Town of Cortlandville before being allowed
to participate in the program. This approval is documented in the form of a Public Hearing and a
Town Board resolution authorizing the relocation.
The Board briefly discussed the application, but had no questions or objections.
No further comments or discussions 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 5:15 p.m.
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DECEMBER 17, 2008
5:15 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:
Supervisor, Richard C. Tupper
Councilman, Theodore V. Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John C. Proud
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Karen Niday, Director of the Cortland
County Empire Zone Program, Cortland County BDC/IDA; Heidi M. Boardman (Raulsten),
Taylor McDermott and Russ Porter representing Lowe's Home Center, Inc.; Grace Meddaugh;
News Reporter, News Reporter Eileen Hughes from the Cortland Standard; and Sharon Stevans
for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the Regular Meeting to order.
The Draft Town Board Minutes of December 3, 2008 was presented to the Board for their
review.
RESOLUTION #246 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — DECEMBER
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 #650 - 684
$
25,803.89
General Fund B
B201 - B213
$
86,104.35
Highway Fund DB
D457 - D485
$
73,977.56
Capital Projects
H3 - H4
$
11,321.85
Water Fund
W307 - W321
$
8,940.09
Sewer Fund
S 143 - S 148
$
1,264.16
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No comments or discussion were heard.
The monthly report of the Supervisor and Town Justice for the month of November 2008
were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's Office.
Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. for
property located on NYS Route 13.
Attorney Folmer reminded the Board that Lowe's reduced the number of parking spaces
from 424 vehicles to 390 vehicles to adhere to the Town's "Business District Design
Specifications." He commended Lowe's for understanding the Town's reasoning for the
reduction of parking spaces, and for their willingness to revise the plans.
RESOLUTION #247 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #7 OF 2008 SUBMITTED BY LOWE'S HOME
CENTERS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
NYS ROUTE 13
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Lowe's Home Centers,
Inc. to permit the removal of an existing 91,440 sq. ft. retail store with accessory parking and the
construction of a 111,196 sq. ft. home improvement store with a 27,720 sq. ft. garden center and
accessory parking for 390 vehicles, for property located on the east side of NYS Route 13/Lime
Hollow Road intersection, tax map parcel #95.20-02-02.000, 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
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., Aquifer Protection Permit #7 of 2008, shall have no significant
environmental impact.
RESOLUTION #248 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #7 OF 2008
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
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 #7 of 2008, submitted by Lowe's Home
Centers, Inc.
RESOLUTION #249 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #7 OF 2008
SUBMITTED BY LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON NYS ROUTE 13 SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
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 #7 of 2008,
submitted by Lowe's Home Centers, Inc., permitting the removal of an existing 91,440 sq. ft.
retail store with accessory parking and the construction of a I11,196 sq. ft. home improvement
store with a 27,720 sq. ft. garden center and accessory parking for 390 vehicles, for property
located on the east side of NYS Route 13/Lime Hollow Road intersection, tax map parcel
#95.20-02-02.000, subject to the following conditions from the Town and County Planning
Board:
1. The Town determining that the interior access to the site from Cortlandville Crossing
satisfies the requirement of a second means of access to the site.
2. The applicant consult with the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) as to any
required DOT permits, including the feasibility of signalized pedestrian crossing
access, as a result of the proposed change in use of the property.
3. That the existing drainage system for the site be fully characterized and that the
stormwater plan account for the off -site runoff in some manner.
4. The applicant prepare and receive approval of a more detailed stormwater pollution
prevention plan and operation and maintenance plan to insure that they meet the
requirements of the NYS Stormwater Management Design Manual.
5. The existing monitoring well on the site which has been compromised being replaced.
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6. Snow storage being located in areas which insure that all snow melt goes through the
stormwater management system.
7. The applicant's submittal and the Town's acceptance of the Spill Response Plan and
Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures Plan for the site addressing not only
storage of pesticides/fertilizers in unopened containers, but also any regular use of
pesticides/fertilizers on site and the capture and management of "wash off' from the
garden center area.
8. The applicant provide projected generator size and run time to determine
appropriateness of the proposed fuel tank size and obtaining a petroleum bulk storage
permit for the fuel tank from the County Health Department.
9. Approval of the landscaping plan for the site and the architectural design/features of
the proposed building per the Town's Design and Development guidelines.
10. The Town requiring building mounted lighting and not the proposed flood lights and
an indication from the applicant that the lighting for the site would not shine light at
or above an angle of 90' thereby minimizing its impact off the site.
11. The applicant applying to the Town of Cortlandville/Cortland County Health
Department for connections to the public water and sewer including an application for
a back flow prevention device for the public water supply connection.
12. A negative declaration of environmental impact being determined upon the
completion of a Full Environmental Assessment Form, including the addressing of
the impact of demolition of existing facility on traffic patterns in this area, and an
Environmental Impact Statement if required, as the proposal is considered a Type I
Action under SEQR.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
Attorney Folmer and the Board reviewed the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment
Form for the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by Heidi Raulsten for property
located on South Hill Road.
RESOLUTION #250 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #8 OF 2008 SUBMITTED BY HEIDI RAULSTEN FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH HILL ROAD
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Heidi Raulsten to permit
the conversion of a single family dwelling to a two family dwelling, for property located on the
east side of South Hill Road, approximately 80 ft. north on the south intersection of South Hill
Road and Snell Road, tax map parcel #98.00-04-14.000, 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
Heidi Raulsten, Aquifer Protection Permit #8 of 2008, shall have no significant environmental
impact.
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RESOLUTION #251 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #8 OF 2008
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 #8 of 2008, submitted by Heidi Raulsten.
RESOLUTION #252 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #8 OF 2008
SUBMITTED BY HEIDI RAULSTEN FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON SOUTH HILL ROAD SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Proud
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 48 of 2008,
submitted by Heidi Raulsten permitting the conversion of a single family dwelling to a two
family dwelling, for property located on the east side of South Hill Road, approximately 80 ft.
. north on the south intersection of South Hill Road and Snell Road, tax map parcel #98.00-04-
14.000, subject to the following conditions from the Town and County Planning Boards:
1. The applicant obtaining written confirmation from the County Health Department that
the existing septic system on site is adequate to accommodate a two family dwelling.
2. The Town weighing the benefit to the applicant of permitting a two family dwelling
on a lot which does not meet the minimum lot size and front yard requirements vs. the
health, safety, and welfare of the community/neighborhood as is required before any
area variance may be granted.
3. Compliance with SEQR requirements.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the permit.
RESOLUTION #253 AUTHORIZE SHIFT OF OPERATION INTO THE CITY OF
CORTLAND' S EMPIRE ZONE FOR CORTLAND
ENT, PC
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Cortland ENT, PC, located in the Town of Cortlandville from October 2007 to the
present, is a medical professional service for patients with ENT disorders, and
WHEREAS, Cortland ENT, PC has eight (8) full time equivalent employees at this time, and
WHEREAS, physical problems prevented Cortland ENT, PC from remaining at 1104 Commons
Avenue in the Town of Cortlandville beyond 2008, and
WHEREAS, Cortland ENT, PC attempted to relocate in the Town of Cortlandville but could find
no comparable space, and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandville Town Board has heard public comments that
extraordinary circumstances existed to warrant the relocation of Cortland ENT, PC to a site in
the City of Cortland's Empire Zone, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town of Cortlandville consents to the relocation of Cortland ENT, PC
from the Town of Cortlandville to the City of Cortland's Empire Zone.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the Town Bookkeeper requested that information be
included in the Minutes regarding Town Board Resolution #31 of 2007, "Authorize expenditure
of $280,000 from the Sewer Capital Reserve Fund to pay for the expense of the Starr Road
Sewer Extension and Vernon Drive Trunkline Sewer Project." The Resolution was adopted
subject to permissive referendum, which period passed without a request for a vote. Attorney
Folmer explained that costs and circumstances changed with the result that the project was
partially bonded and only $113,000 of the funds authorized by the Resolution were used.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Contract Agreement for Code Enforcement with the Town of Freetown:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board the proposed contract agreement for code
enforcement services between the Town of Cortlandville and the Town of Freetown was
developed by Attorney Don Armstrong. Attorney Folmer reported that the contract was in
proper form to be authorized by the Board and executed by the Supervisor.
There was discussion regarding establishing the schedule of Town Board Meetings for
the year 2009. Councilman Testa suggested that excluding the two meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in
the Village of McGraw and in Blodgett Mills, all Town Board meetings should be held at 5:00
p.m. In the event that a controversial issue was in front of the Board, the meeting time could be
changed to encourage public participation, which the Board was concerned with.
Town Clerk Snyder commented that in the event the Town Board changed the meeting
time, notice should be given to the Cortland Standard, and published as a legal notice.
Attorney Folmer added that if there was an emergency situation and a special meeting
had to be held, the Board is required under the Freedom of Information Law to provide "practical
notice" in which they would notify the paper.
RESOLUTION #254 ESTABLISH SCHEDULE OF TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
FOR THE YEAR OF 2009
Motion by Councilman Proud
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 Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York on
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., with the exception of May 6"' and June
3`a, in which the meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m., and if such day should fall on a holiday, the
meeting shall be held the next business day, and it is further
RESOLVED, the May 6, 2009 meeting will be held at the Community Building in the Village of
McGraw, and the June 3, 2009 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.
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RESOLUTION #255 APPROVE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2009
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Following Holiday Schedule for the year 2009 is hereby approved as
follows:
New Year's Day
Thursday
January 01, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday
January 19, 2009
President's Day
Monday
February 16, 2009
Good Friday
Friday
April 10, 2009
Memorial Day
Monday
May 25, 2009
Independence Day
Friday
July 03, 2009
Labor Day
Monday
September 07, 2009
Columbus Day
Monday
October 12, 2009
Election Day
Tuesday
November 03, 2009
Veterans Day
Wednesday
November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
November 26, 2009
Friday
November 27, 2009
Christmas Eve
Thursday
December 24, 2009
Christmas Day
Friday
December 25, 2009
New Year's Eve
Thursday
December 31, 2009
RESOLUTION #256 ESTABLISH MILEAGE RATE FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES
SED FOR TOWN BUSINESS FOR THE YEAR 2009
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the mileage rate to be paid by the Town, for personal vehicles used for
Town business, is hereby established at $0.55 per mile, the Federal IRS mileage rate for the year
2009, and is subject to audit by the Town Board, effective January 1, 2009.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file
correspondence from Amanda Barber, Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District,
dated December 3, 2008, thanking the Board for the arrangements made between the Town and
SWCD regarding stormwater management services. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #257 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER 45, 6, 7 AND 8 FROM VACRI
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE STARR ROAD/VERNON DRIVE
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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
Change Order #5, 6, 7 and 8 from Vacri Construction in the amount of $4,708.85 for the Starr
Road/Vernon Drive Sewer Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION #258 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #11 AND 12 FROM VACRI
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NYS ROUTE 281/MCLEAN
ROAD WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Rocco
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
Change Order #11 and 12 from Vacri Construction in the amount of $3,754.00 for the NYS
Route 281/McLean Road Water Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION #259 AUTHORIZATION TO RELEVY DELINQUENT WATER AND
SEWER ACCOUNTS TO THE 2008 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the list of delinquent accounts of the Water & Sewer Department of the Town was
submitted, as required, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby receive and forward the list of delinquent
water and sewer accounts of the Town of Cortlandville to the Cortland County Real Property
Tax Office, to be relevied onto the 2009 tax roll of the Town.
RESOLUTION #260 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL REQUEST OF LEROY AND
WILMA HENRY FOR THE 2008 HOME GRANT -
SENIOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval request of LeRoy and
Wilma Henry, for property located at 1614 Oakcrest Street in the Town of Cortlandville, for a
100% deferred loan for the 2008 HOME Grant - Senior Housing Rehabilitation Program, and it
is further
RESOLVED, the work to be completed would include masonry, siding, electric, exterior
carpentry, roofing, windows and doors for a total of $25,000.00.
RESOLUTION #261 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL REQUEST OF EARL SILVERNAIL
FOR THE 2008 HOME GRANT - SENIOR HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval request of Earl
Silvernail, for property located at 700 Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville, for a 100%
deferred loan for the 2008 HOME Grant - Senior Housing Rehabilitation Program, and it is
further
RESOLVED, the work to be completed would include masonry, exterior carpentry, siding,
windows and doors, interior carpentry and electric, for a total of $25,000.00.
RESOLUTION #262 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL REQUEST OF DALE AND
BARBARA WEAVER FOR THE 2008 HOME GRANT -
SENIOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval request of Dale and
Barbara Weaver, for property located at 3350 Kellogg Road in the Town of Cortlandville, for a
100% deferred loan for the 2008 HOME Grant - Senior Housing Rehabilitation Program, and it
is further
RESOLVED, the work to be completed would include windows and doors, exterior carpentry,
roofing, septic, well drilling, interior carpentry, plumbing, flooring and other, for a total of
$25,000.00.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and
file correspondence from Fiscal Advisors & Marketing, Inc., dated December 5, 2008, regarding
a rating change to the Town's "General Obligation Bonds." All. voting aye, the motion was
carried.
There was discussion regarding the contract agreement for Code Enforcement with the
Town of Freetown. Supervisor Tupper explained there had been a lot of discussion regarding
inter -municipal cooperation. The Town of Freetown inquired as to whether the Town would be
interested in allowing Code Enforcement Officer, Tom Williams to be the Code Enforcement
Officer for the Town of Freetown. Freetown would pay the Town of Cortlandville a $5,000 fee
for the code enforcement services. Supervisor Tupper stated he would not be surprised if other
small municipalities adjacent to the Town made similar inquiries in the future. Supervisor
Tupper requested authorization to approve the contract.
RESOLUTION 4263 APPROVE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE AND THE TOWN OF
FREETOWN FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between
the Town of Cortlandville and the Town of Freetown for Code Enforcement Services, effective
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town of Freetown shall pay the Town of Cortlandville a total sum of $5,000.00
for such services.
RESOLUTION #264 APPOINT DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO VOTE AT
THE ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby appoints Town Supervisor, Richard Tupper as
Delegate, and Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder as Alternate, to represent the Town of Cortlandville at
the Association of Towns Annual Meeting, to be held in New York City in February of 2009.
RESOLUTION #265 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF PATRICIA A. WRIGHT AS A
MEMBER OF THE TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
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DECEMBER 17, 2008 TOWN BOARD MEETING
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BE IT RESOLVED, the notice of resignation from Patricia A. Wright as a Member of the Town
Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby accepted, with regret, to be effective January 1, 2009, and shall
be received and filed.
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 5:45 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 January 21, 2009.
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