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JUNE 17, 2009 5:00 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 Tupper
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Ronal L. Rocco
Councilman, John Proud
Councilman, Gregory Leach
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush; James
Wildman; Grace Meddaugh; News Reporter, Eileen Hughes from the Cortland Standard, and
Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV.
Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to approve the Final
Town Board Minutes of April 15, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Draft Town Board Minutes of May 20, 2009 were presented to the Board for their
review.
RESOLUTION #101 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — JUNE
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Proud
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers #420 - 449
$102,683.54
General Fund B
B 117 - B 132
$ 11,646.10
Highway Fund DB
D195 - D215
$ 10,090.87
Water Fund
W149 - W160
$ 6,353.41
Sewer Fund
S55 - S60
$ 2,105.46
Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to James Wildman.
James Wildman, on behalf of the Cortland County Fair Board, requested the Town Board
authorize a temporary closure of a section of Fairground Drive and Carroll Street for the purpose
of the Cortland County Fair. He explained that the portion of the roadways they wanted closed
was the "corner" of the roads — where Fairground Drive and Carroll Street connect, near the
Cortland Sports Complex. Emergency vehicles would be able to access Carroll Street from
Route 11 (N. Homer Ave.) and Fairground Drive from Fisher Avenue. Mr. Wildman apprised
the Board the fair would run 6 days, from July 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM through July 12, 2009 at
5:00 PM. Signage would also be provided by the Cortland County Fair Board.
RESOLUTION #102 AUTHORIZE "TEMPORARY CLOSURE" OF A SECTION OF
FAIRGROUND DRIVE AND CARROLL STREET FOR THE
CORTLAND COUNTY FAIR
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board received a request from the Cortland County Fair Board to
authorize a "Temporary Closure" of a section of Fairground Drive and Carroll Street during the
2009 Cortland County Fair, and
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WHEREAS, the temporary closure will not prohibit emergency vehicles access to Fairground
Drive or Carroll Street, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize a "Temporary Closure" on a portion
of Fairground Drive and Carroll Street, being the "corner" where the two roadways connect,
from July 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM to July 11, 2009 at 5:00 PM, for the 2009 Cortland County Fair,
and it is further
RESOLVED, signage for the temporary closure shall be provided by the Cortland County Fair
Board.
Councilman Rocco commented on the arrival of the New York Jets NFL football team to
Cortland County and the impact it will have on residential neighborhoods. Although admission
cannot be charged to watch the practices at SUNY Cortland, there will be a charge for parking.
To avoid the parking fee and traffic, Councilman Rocco foresaw that streets near the practice
fields would be congested with parked cars, which would create problems for residents and
emergency vehicles. He questioned how the Board could accomplish "No Parking" in certain
areas near the SUNY Cortland fields.
Supervisor Tupper stated that according to Highway Sup't. Bush, in order to establish
"No Parking" on specific streets, residents should submit a petition to the Board. He apprised
the Board that meetings were being held to discuss problems that may occur in both the Town
and. the City of Cortland. The State Police/Sheriff's Department may also post signs for no
parking at their discretion.
RESOLUTION #103 ACCEPT 2009 TAX COLLECTOR'S SUMMARY
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the 2009 Tax Collector's Summary is hereby accepted and shall be received
and filed.
The monthly reports of the Town Justice and Water & Sewer Department for the month.
of May 2009 were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office.
Under old business there was discussion regarding the adoption of the Town Procurement
Policy, which was tabled at both the January 7, 2009 and January 21, 2009 Town Board
Meetings. According to Supervisor Tupper, the auditors questioned why the Procurement Policy
had not been adopted. He suggested the Board readopt the Procurement Policy of 2000 for the
year 2009 with no changes. The auditors may suggest changes to the Policy for the Board to
adopt in the future.
RESOLUTION #104 READOPT TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
PROCUREMENT POLICY 2000 - FOR 2009
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby readopt the Town of Cortlandville Procurement
Policy 2000 for the year 2009 with no changes.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board she was contacted by the Board of Elections
regarding the Town's polling sites. The Cortlandville Fire District polling site would be moved
to Walden Place, located at 839 Bennie Road, effective for September 15, 2009 for the Primary.
Voters in district 13-4 would be notified of the change by mail from the Board of Elections
office.
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Attorney Folmer reported:
Amendments to Town Zoning Code:
Attorney Folmer reminded the Board they scheduled a work session to discuss the
proposed revisions to the Town Zoning Code for June 19, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Walt Kalena from
Clough Harbour & Associates, and Planning & Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber, would be in
attendance to discuss the proposed revisions.
Workplace Violence Policy:
Attorney Folmer recalled that he submitted a proposed "Workplace Violence Policy" to
the Board for review at the May 20, 2009 Town Board Meeting. The Town is required to have
such policy in place. He questioned whether members of the Board had additional comments.
Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board there was a section in the proposed Town
Personnel Policy regarding workplace violence. He commented that Attorney Folmer's draft
was more extensive. No other comments were made.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file
correspondence from Senator James Seward, dated June 1, 2009, to the Empire State
Development Corporation, regarding his support of the Town of Cortlandville's Restore -NY
Grant Application on behalf of the Homer -Cortland Community Agency's Central New York
Living History Center. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file
correspondence from Assemblywoman Barabara S. Lifton, dated June 2, 2009, to the Empire
State Development Corporation, regarding her support of the Town of Cortlandville's Restore -
NY Grant Application on behalf of the Homer -Cortland Community Agency's Central New
York Living History Center. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file
correspondence from Planning & Zoning Officer Bruce Weber to Don Gardner, dated June 9,
2009, regarding the violation of the terms of the variance granted to him for property located off
Starr Road, tax map #96.00-15-06.000. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #105 REFER CODE VIOLATION OF DON GARDNER FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED OFF STARR ROAD TO THE TOWN
ATTORNEY FOR REVIEW AND AUTHORIZE HIM TO
PROCEED AS REQUIRED
Motion by Councilman Proud
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the code violation of Don Gardner for property located off Starr Road,
Cortland, New York, tax map #96.00-15-06.000, is hereby referred to the Town Attorney for
review, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Attorney is hereby directed to proceed with compliance, as required.
There was discussion regarding correspondence from Matthew Petrella, Petrella Bros.
Properties, LLC, requesting temporary "No Parking" in the cul-de-sac of Allen Drive, between
the months of July and August 2009, when the New York Jets will be utilizing the SUNY
Cortland practice fields. Supervisor Tupper explained that Mr. Petrella owns six apartment
houses in the cul-de-sac of Allen Drive and was concerned for the safety and well-being of his
tenants. Since Mr. Petrella owns all the parcels in the cul-de-sac, it was not necessary for other
residents to sign a petition in favor of the request.
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Highway Sup't. Bush apprised the Board he has signs for "No Parking" in turnarounds
that he could post. He also suggested the Board authorize permanent "No Parking" in the
turnarounds of Homestead Avenue and Halstead Road.
RESOLUTION #106 AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY "NO PARKING" IN THE
TURNAROUND OF ALLEN DRIVE
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Leach
Abstained by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes temporary "No Parking" in the
turnaround of Allen Drive during the months of July and August 2009 when the New York Jets
are utilizing the SUNY Cortland practice fields, to allow residents and emergency vehicles safe
access to such streets, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized and directed to install temporary "No
Parking" signs in the turnaround of Allen Drive during the months of July and August 2009, and
it is further
RESOLVED, correspondence from Matthew Petrella of Petrella Bros. Properties, LLC, dated
June 5, 2009, is hereby received and filed.
RESOLUTION #107 AUTHORIZE PERMANENT "NO PARKING" IN THE
TURNAROUNDS OF HOMESTEAD AVENUE AND
HALSTEAD ROAD
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Leach
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby authorizes permanent "No Parking" in the
turnarounds of Homestead Avenue and Halstead Road to allow residents and emergency vehicles
safe access to such streets, and it is further
RESOLVED, the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized and directed to install permanent "No
Parking" signs in the turnarounds of Homestead Avenue, and Halstead Road.
Councilman Leach reported that the Sheriff was patrolling Blodgett Mills at night and
after the races on the weekends. Residents made complaints to the Board at the last Town Board
Meeting regarding motorists speeding and running stop signs. Councilman Leach thanked the
Sheriff's Department for taking action on the complaint.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Z
ully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder, RMC
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
*Note:
The final version of this meeting was submitted to the Town Board for their review on July 15, 2009.
The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of August 5, 2009.