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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-200931 -7 AUGUST 05, 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; Walt Priest representing Family Health Network; Dan McNeil II, and Dan McNeil III representing McNeil Development; Town Residents, Barbara Tupper, and Donald Rood; News Reporters, Ian Boudreau from the Cortland Standard, and Eric Mulvihill from WXHC; and Sharon Stevans for Channel 2, Access TV. Supervisor Tupper called the meeting to order. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to approve the Final Town Board Minutes of June 3, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to approve the Final Town Board Minutes of June 17, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to approve the Final Town Board Minutes of July 1, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to approve the Final Town Board Minutes of July 15, 2009 as written. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file the Cortlandville Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of June 30, 2009. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS — AUGUST 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 #506 - 536 $135,902.40 General Fund B B165 - B175 $ 11,043.36 Highway Fund DB D271 - D298 $ 43,104.44 Trust & Agency T24 - T26 $ 26,257.30 Special Grant CD22 - CD22 $ Water Fund W184 - W203 $150,843.61 Sewer Fund S71 - S74 $115,879.50 Supervisor Tupper offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance. Don Rood, a resident of the Town, requested the Board reduce the speed limit on Conable Avenue, Rural Avenue, and a portion of East River Road in the Town of Cortlandville. Mr. Rood complained of vehicles traveling at high speeds and the noise created by such vehicles. All three roads, located in a residential neighborhood, do not have posted speed limits. Supervisor Tupper commented that Conable Avenue and Rural Avenue are Town roads, while East River Road is a County road. The Board agreed that all three roads should have a posted speed limit of 30 MPH similar to other residential roads, and agreed to submit the request to the NYS DOT for approval. 318 AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 2 Highway Sup't. Bush would review all roads in the Town and report back to the Board with regard to other roads that do not have posted speed limits, particularly residential roads. The Board could then adopt a resolution to reduce the speed limit on any remaining non -posted roads if prudent. RESOLUTION 4117 AUTHORIZE REQUEST TO REDUCE SPEED LIMIT ON CONABLE AVENUE, RURAL AVENUE, AND EAST RIVER ROAD Motion by Councilman Leach Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, a request was received from Town residents to reduce the speed limit on Conable Avenue, Rural Avenue, and East River Road (section of), from the non -posted speed limit of 55 MPH to 30 MPH, and WHEREAS, all three roads are located in one residential neighborhood and do not have sidewalks, and WHEREAS, Conable Avenue and Rural Avenue are both Town roads, and East River Road is a County Road, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the following requests for a reduction in speed limit be submitted to the NYS DOT for approval, via the Cortland County Highway Superintendent for input, as required: 1) Reduce the speed limit on the entire length of Conable Avenue (0.25 miles) to no greater than 30 MPH, from the intersection of Route 11 to Rural Avenue; 2) Reduce the speed limit on the entire length of Rural Avenue (0.27 miles) to no greater than 30 MPH, from the intersection of Conable Avenue to where it reconnects with Conable Avenue; 3) Reduce the speed limit on a section of East River Road to no greater than 30 MPH, from Route 11 going North (0.35 miles). Councilman Testa commented on Aquifer Protection Permit applications, and delays that occur for the applicant once the Planning Board submits its recommendation to the Town Board. He explained that because the Planning Board meets the last Tuesday of the month, the Town Board must wait before acting on the application for another few weeks because of time requirements for scheduling a public hearing and publishing a legal notice. Councilman Testa suggested the Board hold a special meeting for the purpose of scheduling a public hearing to minimize the delay of applicants. Another suggestion was for the Planning Board to hold its monthly meeting the third Tuesday of the month instead of the last, however such decision would be up to the Planning Board. Attorney Folmer stated an Aquifer Protection Permit could be delayed approximately two weeks, however he felt the Board should be cautious about conducting special meetings. Each Aquifer Protection Permit application would be important to each applicant. Attorney Folmer suggested the Board wait for the Planning Board to discuss the recommendations made to minimize delay. The monthly report of the Town Justice for the month of June 2009, and for the Code Enforcement Officer, Town Clerk, Town Supervisor, and Water & Sewer Department for the month of July 2009, were on the table for review and are filed in the Town Clerk's office. There was discussion regarding the Draft Report — Phase I Monitoring of the Otter -Dry Creek Aquifer, from the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District. Supervisor Tupper explained that two years ago, the Town requested the SWCD conduct a study of the Otter -Dry Creek Aquifer. As a result of the testing, the Town has solid data regarding the aquifer that had not been tested since 1990. The report was compiled from water testing AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 3 319 1 1 conducted in all four seasons of the year, and included testing for heavy metals, a variety of contaminants, water temperature, and depth. Overall the report was positive and showed no significant changes in the aquifer over the last 20 years, even with increased development. There were two areas of concern: 1) Sodium, which showed up in concentration in any well tested near the road, which could be attributed to road salt; 2) Chloride levels, which could also be attributed to road salt. Neither sodium or chloride are categorized by the federal government, therefore no national standard exists. The State is addressing the concern with the new liquid form of road salt being used, which the Town Highway Department also uses. Supervisor Tupper would meet with Amanda Barber from SWCD in the next couple weeks to discuss whether the Town would move forward with further testing. Councilman Proud commented that the main objectives of Phase I monitoring were accomplished. The purpose of the testing was to get benchmark measurements on the aquifer. He felt that the Board should think about where it wants to go in the future. He recommended the Town cooperate with the City and the SWCD to continue testing to answer more questions, such as how much water is in the aquifer. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file the Draft Report — Phase I Monitoring of the Otter -Dry Creek Aquifer, dated July 2009, from the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District, and correspondence from Amanda Barber, District Manager of SWCD, dated July 22, 2009, requesting that comments on the draft report be submitted by August 7, 2009. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Under old business, Councilman Rocco requested an update on Walgreens and the stormwater management issue. Attorney Folmer apprised the Board that Planning & Zoning Officer, Bruce Weber received a communication from Walgreens with a proposal to address the stormwater issue. Mr. Weber forwarded a copy of the proposal to Attorney Folmer and Clough Harbour & Associates for review. Supervisor Tupper added that Patrick Reidy from the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District was also involved in the issue. RESOLUTION 4118 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING NOTICE OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS Motion by Councilman Proud Seconded by Councilman Rocco 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: Benderson-Cortland Associates Route 281 tax map 486.17-01-08.110 Cortland Suites, LLC 980, 1002 Route 13 tax map #96.13-01-02.100 Gator Cortlandville Partners Ltd. 3654-3666 Route 281 tax map #96.09-01-02.200 K-MART #7134 854 Route 13 tax map #95.20-02-06.000-01 WSL Walden Investors IV, LLC 839 Bennie Road tax map #105.00-01-22.200 Attorney Folmer commented that Notice of Petitions for review of assessments are filed annually against the Town. He reminded the Board the Town had a meeting with the County a few years ago regarding Notice of Petitions. The Town agreed to notify the County when such certiorari actions were received, even though the Town is the taxing authority and has the ability to settle or try the cases. If the County wants the Town to try a case, the County agreed to help compensate costs incurred. 3zd AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 4 Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file the Renewal Application Notice Form from Larry Baker, dated July 24, 2009, regarding the renewal of the liquor license for Night Owls located at 3840 Route 11 in the Town of Cortlandville; and to receive and file correspondence from John M. Partigianoni, received July 28, 2009, regarding the renewal of the liquor license for Cort-Lanes Inc. located at 928 Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Attorney Folmer reported: Polkville Waterline Extension: Attorney Folmer informed the Board he met with City of Cortland Attorney, Larry Knickerbocker, to review the "Water Purchase Agreement" between the Town and the City of Cortland for the Polkville waterline extension. A few questions must still be answered, including how much water the Town would need, how much could be provided, and the amount of pressure per square inch. Attorney Folmer would meet with Water & Sewer Sup't. Alteri to discuss the questions. Attorney Folmer questioned whether Supervisor Tupper, in his discussions with the Mayor of Cortland, considered the length of the contract. Supervisor Tupper stated they did not discuss the length of the contract, but assumed the City had a significant amount of excess water it wanted to sell. Attorney Folmer suggested a 40-year contract between the Town and the City because the loan for the project was a 38-year loan. He and Attorney Knickerbocker also discussed a variable rate for the contract, depending on the City rates for water service. Attorney Knickerbocker would research how often the water rates changed in the City and report back to him. The Board was ready to proceed with its review for bonding for the increase and improvement of facilities of the Townwide Water District for Polkville. Attorney Folmer reviewed the Short Form SEQR with the Board for the improvement project. The Board found that no substantial adverse environmental impact would be caused for the improvement project. RESOLUTION #119 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE TOWNWIDE WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE AND AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, an Order Calling for a Public Hearing was presented to the Town Board for adoption for the increase and improvement of facilities of the Townwide Water District, and WHEREAS, the Town Board as Lead Agent, duly reviewed and completed the Short Environmental Assessment Form, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby declare that the increase and improvement of facilities of the Townwide Water District, in the Town of Cortlandville, shall have no significant environmental impact, and it is further RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the SEQRA form for said project. 3ZI AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 5 Supervisor Tupper requested the Board adopt the Order for a Public Hearing to increase and improve facilities of the Townwide Water District (Polkville). RESOLUTION #120 ADOPT ORDER FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE FACILITIES OF THE TOWNWIDE WATER DISTRICT, IN THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE, IN THE COUNTY OF CORTLAND, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 202-B OF THE TOWN LAW Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: Supervisor Tupper Aye Councilman Testa Aye Councilman Rocco Aye Councilman Proud Aye Councilman Leach Aye ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville (herein called the "Town Board" and the "Town", respectively), in the County of Cortland, New York, on behalf of the Townwide Water District, in the Town (herein called the "District"), has caused an engineer duly licensed by the State of New York (the "Engineer") to prepare a preliminary map and plan for the increase and improvement of facilities of the District, consisting of a waterline extension to Polkville along NYS Route 11 and Route 41, including ancillary work in connection therewith; and pursuant to the direction of the Town, the Engineer has completed and filed with the Town Board such map and plan for said increase and improvement of facilities of the District and has estimated the total cost thereof to be $2,155,300; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to the impact that the increase and improvement of the facilities of the District may have on the environment and on the basis of such consideration, the Town Board has found that no substantial adverse environmental impact will be caused thereby; and WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town have complied in every respect with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding environmental matters, including compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, constituting Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and, in connection therewith, the duly processed negative declaration and/or other applicable documentation has been filed in the office of the Town Clerk; Now, therefore, be it ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town be held at the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, on the 19th day of August, 2009 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) to consider said increase and improvement of facilities of the District and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and for such other action on the part of the Town Board with relation thereto as may be required by law; and be it, FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish at least once in the "The Cortland Standard," hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and post on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law, a Notice of such public hearing certified by said Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting to be not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of such public hearing. 32L AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 6 RESOLUTION #121 RESOLUTION TO BE PAID DIRECTLY ALL OF TOWN'S SHARE OF COUNTY SALES TAX Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Leach VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED RESOLVED, that the Town of Cortlandville pursuant to Tax Law Section 1262 elects to be paid directly all of its share of county sales taxes which would otherwise be applied to reduce the county taxes levied upon real property in the Town of Cortlandville, and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law Section 1262, this resolution shall be effective commencing with calendar year 2010, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Cortlandville Town Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Cortland County Treasurer and the Cortland County Director of Real Property Tax Services by registered or certified mail before September 01, 2009. RESOLUTION #122 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT SUBMITTED BY MCNEIL DEVELOPMENT CO. LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4038 NYS ROUTE 281 Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for August 19, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. for an Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by McNeil Development Co. LLC, for property located at 4038 NYS Route 281, tax map #86.09-01-39.000. RESOLUTION #123 REFER AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY M.V. WEISS & ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY WILLIAM CLEARY TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Proud VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED BE IT RESOLVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application submitted by M.V. Weiss & Associates, for property located at 3890 NYS Route 281, owned by William Cleary, tax map #86.17-01-07.200, shall be referred to the Town and County Planning Boards for their review and recommendations, and it is further RESOLVED, the Aquifer Protection Permit application of M.V. Weiss & Associates is hereby received and filed. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and file the following correspondence and documents from the Supervisor's office regarding the Polkville Waterline Extension project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 1) Preliminary Engineering Report, Waterline Extension to Polkville, from Clough Harbour & Associates LLP, dated December 2008, Revised April 2009 2) Draft - Preliminary Engineering Report, Waterline Extension to Polkville, dated December 2008, Revised April 2009 3) Draft (12/12/08) - Preliminary Engineering Report, Waterline Extension to Polkville, dated December 2008 4) Correspondence from John Helgren, PE, Cortland County Health Department, dated April 21, 2009 supporting the Town's funding application for the proposed Waterline Extension to Polkville. 5) Application to New York State Department of State, under the Local Government Efficiency Grant Program 2008-2009 — "Polkville Hamlet Water Project" prepared and submitted by Thoma Development Consultants on behalf of the Town, dated January 14, 2009 3z3 AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 7 6) Information on Financing Programs for Community and Economic Development available in New York State from the USDA — Fiscal Year 2009 7) Email correspondence between Supervisor Tupper, Bernie Thoma, Thoma Development, and Clough Harbour & Associates, dated March 18, 2009 8) Property listing for Waterline Extension to Polkville 9) Correspondence from Barbara S. Lifton, Member of the State Assembly, to Kyle Wilbur, NYS Department of State, dated March 17, 2008, supporting the Town's application for a Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) grant of $380,000 to extend municipal water to Polkville 10) Correspondence from Senator James Seward to Lorraine A. Cortes-Vasquez, Secretary of State, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, dated January 22, 2008, supporting the Town's application for a Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) grant of $380,000 to extend municipal water to Polkville 11) Correspondence from Supervisor Tupper to Senator James Seward, dated January 10, 2008, requesting support for the Town's application for the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant in the amount of $380,000 to extend municipal water to Polkville 12) Correspondence from Supervisor Tupper to Barbara S. Lifton, Member of the State Assembly, dated January 10, 2008, requesting support for the Town's application for the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant in the amount of $380,000 to extend municipal water to Polkville 13) Correspondence from Supervisor Tupper to Barbara S. Lifton, Member of the State Assembly, dated January 4, 2008, requesting support for the Town's application for a Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) grant of $380,000 to extend municipal water to Polkville 14) Information on Financing Programs for Community and Economic Development available in New York State from the USDA — Fiscal Year 2008 Attorney Folmer questioned whether Supervisor Tupper executed the contract between the Town and Clough Harbour & Associates for preliminary engineering and design specifications for the Polkville Waterline Extension project. Supervisor Tupper had not yet received the contract. Attorney Folmer reminded Supervisor Tupper the contract should specifically provide that it is contingent on grant approval. If the Town does not receive the grant, the Town would have to pay CHA for work completed up to that point, but could then terminate the contract. Supervisor Tupper agreed and recalled that the Board was concerned with the contract price. He apprised the Board he contacted several large engineering firms to inquire what fees should be for such engineering services. The firms indicated similar fees as to what CHA was charging. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file correspondence from Kyle Wilber, New York State Department of State, dated July 13, 2009, notifying the Town it did receive funding through the Local Government Efficiency Grant for the Polkville Waterline Extension project. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Although the Town was denied for the third time for the Local Government Efficiency Grant, Supervisor Tupper stated it would not have an economic impact on the project. If the Town had received the grant from the NYS Department of State, the grant already approved by the USDA would have been reduced by the amount of the LGE Grant. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file correspondence from Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece, Counselors at Law, dated July 20, 2009, as well as a Notice of Public Hearing, regarding the proposed Cortland Commerce Center Project and financial assistance from the Cortland County Industrial Development Agency to D. Yaman Properties, LLC for property located at 839 Route 13 in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file correspondence from the New York State Department of Transportation, dated July 17, 2009, notifying the Town its request to reduce the speed limit on Luker Road to 45 MPH was approved as requested. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The Board was very pleased with the NYS DOT'S decision to reduce the speed limit to 45 MPH. Highway Sup't. Bush would post the new signs as soon as the official order was received. 3z�+ AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 8 There was discussion regarding correspondence from the Madison Cortland ARC and a potential site for a community residence in the Town. Attorney Folmer explained that the Town has three options in its response to the Madison Cortland ARC: 1) approve the site recommended by the agency; 2) suggest one or more suitable sites within its jurisdiction; 3) object to the establishment of the facility. If the Town does not respond within 40 days, the agency may establish the community residence at the site recommended in the notice. Attorney Folmer explained that while the Board is not required to seek public comment or to hold a public hearing to discuss the issue, the Board may want to do so. He recalled public concern in the past when a community residence was proposed for Westmore Lane and Levydale Park. Supervisor Tupper apprised the Board the proposed community residence, to be located at 3087 Route 215, was a ranch style home located near Ely Road. Madison Cortland ARC operates eight sites in Cortland County and must vacate two of its current sites because they are rental properties. Councilman Leach questioned whether the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically the definition "functioning family" would pertain to such residences. Attorney Folmer stated that the new definition of "functioning family" had not yet been adopted. Also, he was not sure that the State of New York, through the ARC, would be subject to the Town's zoning. Councilman Rocco suggested the Board invite the public and representatives of the ARC to the next Town Board meeting to discuss the proposed community residence and to answer any questions or concerns the public may have. Attorney Folmer requested Town Clerk Snyder publish a notice in the Cortland Standard that the Board would be receiving public comment on the issue at the August 19, 2009 Town Board Meeting. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and file correspondence from the Madison Cortland ARC, dated July 24, 2009, regarding a potential site for a community residence (IRA) to be located at 3087 Route 215 in the Town of Cortlandville. All voting aye, the motion was carried. RESOLUTION #124 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM FUND BALANCES TO RESERVE ACCOUNTS Motion by Councilman Rocco Seconded by Councilman Testa VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Supervisor requested the Town Board authorize him to transfer money from fund balances to established reserve accounts, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to transfer $3000.00 from General Fund A Fund Balance to the Unemployment Reserve Fund; to transfer $15,000.00 from the Water Fund Balance to the Water Improvement Capital Reserve Fund; and to transfer $15,000.00 from the Sewer Fund Balance to the Sewer Improvement Capital Reserve Fund. Councilman Proud made a motion, seconded by Councilman Leach, to receive and file correspondence from the Cortland County Soil & Water Conservation District, received July 31, 2009, regarding the 13t" annual Cortland County River Cleanup, scheduled for September 26, 2009. All voting aye, the motion was carried. Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to receive and file the following from Fiscal Advisors & Marketing Inc.: "Material Events Notification" dated July 24, 2009, regarding a rating change in various bonds issued to the Town of Cortlandville; and the "Continuing Disclosure Filing, June 30, 2009" dated June 29, 2009, notifying the Town the filing was completed. All voting aye, the motion was carried. 3 zS AUGUST 05, 2009 TOWN BOARD MEETING PAGE 9 Supervisor Tupper questioned whether there was anything else to come before the Board. Councilman Proud apprised the Board the Soil & Water Conservation District was sponsoring organizational meetings for landowners to discuss drilling for gas. Councilman Leach questioned whether the Town had considered the use of solar panels for any of its buildings. Grants have been available through the State for solar panels, which could be beneficial to the Town for energy. Supervisor Tupper informed Councilman Leach that the Town does not have any solar panels on any of its buildings. However, he commented that the Raymond G. Thorpe Municipal Building has a geothermal heating system and was designed with advanced computerized technology. The Water & Sewer Garage is fully insulated with a radiant heating system in the floor. No further comments or discussion were heard. Councilman Leach made a motion, seconded by Councilman Proud, to adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 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 their reviev on September 2, 2009. The final version of this meeting was approved as written at the Town Board meeting of October 21, 2009. 1