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JUNE 18, 2003
5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
S.C.W.P., LLC
NYS ROUTE 13
#95.00-06-12.111 (Portion Of)
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville at the
Cortlandville Fire Department, 999 NYS Route 13, Cortland, New York, regarding an
Aquifer Protection Permit permitting the construction and operation of a 3444 square foot
branch bank building with drive up windows, ATM machine and other standard banking
operations.
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Absent: Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush;
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Attorney Don Armstrong; Attorney Rick
VanDonsel; Chuck Feiszli of Resource Associates: Gregory and Barbara Leach of Leach's
Custom Trash Service; Jill Giocondo of the Cortland Standard; Planning Board Member,
Nick Renzi; Ron Dennison of First National Bank of Dryden; Cortlandville Fire Chief,
Kevin Whitney; Manny Lann and Roseanne Coville of the Cortland Youth Bureau; Eric
Mulvihill from WXHC; and employees of Leach's Custom Trash.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder, read aloud the published, posted and filed legal
notice.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board a Public Hearing with regard to an Aquifer
Protection Permit was held for the basic bank proposal. He requested the Public Hearing
minutes of April 16, 2003 Public Hearing be included in tonight's Public Hearing for
purposes of record clarity.
Attorney Folmer stated there was a question as to whether or not a second rezoning
action would be required in order to deal with the new configuration of parcels being used.
Local Law No. 1 of 2003, in which the property was rezoned, was done by lot references
to a tax map parcel. Attorney Folmer conferred with CEO, Bruce Weber prior to tonight's
meeting and concluded that another rezoning action was not required for the project as it
was already taken care of.
Attorney Folmer reminded the Board that they adopted the SEQRA determination in
response to the information provided at the April 16, 2003, Public Hearing. He requested
the Board adopt the SEQRA determination and its Negative Declaration from the May 7,
2003 Town Board meeting as a portion of this documentation. The circumstances which
have arisen and which caused the reconfiguration make no significant change in the usage
reviewed.
Attorney Rick VanDonsel, representing S.C.W.P., LLC., agreed with Attorney
Folmer.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell 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 5:05 p.m.
JUNE 18, 2003
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
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The following excerpt is from the minutes of April 16, 2003, Public Hearing, held at
5:00 p.m. for the Aquifer Protection Permit submitted by S.C.W.P. and First National Bank
of Dryden, as requested by Attorney Folmer.
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
S.C.W.P., LLC AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DRYDEN
NYS ROUTE 13
#95.00-06-12.111
A Public Hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, concerning an Aquifer
Protection Permit permitting the construction of a 3444 sq. foot frame and masonry
branch bank on 1.55 acres of land, including drive up windows, ATM Machine and
other standard banking services on a parcel located on the Westerly side of NYS
Route 13 Southerly of Lime Hollow Road.
Members present:
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Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl
Bush; James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Ida Pease of the Cortland
Standard; Planning Board Member Nick Renzi; Tim Buhl of Resource Associates;
Attorney Bill Pomeroy of Pomeroy, Armstrong, Baranello & Casullo; and Kay
Breed.
notice.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
Town Clerk, Karen Snyder, read aloud the published, posted and filed legal
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Tim Buhl of Resource Associates presented a map of the site to the Board.
There would be a relocated driveway located to the south of the building, drive -up
bays in the back of the building, and customer parking in the front. All of the storm -
water would be contained on site. Although most of the site was paved at the time,
Mr. Buhl apprised the Board more green space would be added. Overall, he stated
there would be more infiltration to the aquifer than what currently exists.
Mr. Buhl presented a drawing of the proposed building, which would be
colonial style, with brick veneer on all four sides.
Excluding the Aquifer Protection Permit, Councilman O'Donnell questioned
Mr. Buhl whether all the necessary permits were approved for the proposed bank.
Mr. Buhl stated they were waiting on a zone change and a subdivision
approval. Both the Town and County approved the site plan and recommended the
Town Board approve the Aquifer Protection Permit.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
Councilman Pilato 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 5:05 p.m.
JUNE 18, 2003
5:05 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at
the Cortlandville Fire Department, 999 NYS Route 13, Cortland, New York, with
Supervisor Thorpe presiding.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't. Carl Bush;
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Attorney Don Armstrong; Attorney Rick
VanDonsel: Chuck Feiszli of Resource Associates; Gregory and Barbara Leach of Leach's
Custom Trash Service; Jill Giocondo of the Cortland Standard; Planning Board Member,
Nick Renzi; Ron Dennison of First National Bank of Dryden; Cordandville Fire Chief,
Kevin Whitney; Manny Lann and Roseanne Coville of the Cortland Youth Bureau; Eric
Mulvihill from WXHC; and employees of Leach's Custom Trash.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order.
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as
follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers #262 - 284
$
9,653.44
General Fund B
B50 - B52
$
3,678.44
Highway Fund DB
D203 - D219
$
18,983.20
Water Fund
W 120 - W 126
$
6,090.03
Sewer Fund
S56 - S59
$
11,048.77
Capital Projects
H24 - H34
$
2,754.61
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Manny Lann, from the Cortland Youth Bureau, spoke to the Board in regards to the
summer recreation program. The Youth Bureau would hold its recreation program at
Cortlandville Citizen's Park during the summer 2003. Participation in the youth program
has decreased over the past few years. Mr. Lann questioned whether the Board had any
suggestions to increase participation.
Members of the Board suggested the Youth Bureau advertise its program by
utilizing the Cortland Standard, the local Channel 2 community access station, by creating
fliers, and having incentives for children to participate.
Eric Mulvihill from WXHC informed Mr. Lann the radio station runs a community
bulletin board six days a week, two tunes a day, which spotlights events such as the
recreation program.
Mr. Lann thanked the Board for the suggestions and for their support.
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Planning Board member Nick Renzi apprised the Board that while Advance Auto
Parts, located on NYS Route 13, was making application and site plan reviews, he pleaded
with the architect to follow the design guidelines that had not yet been adopted. He
informed the architect the Board would a,ppreciate it if the sign was kept within the 8-foot
sign limit as set forth in the design guidelines. However, the sign installed at the Route 13
site is between 15 to 18-feet tall and is a "monstrosity". Mr. Renzi stressed the importance
of adopting the design standards.
RESOLUTION #111 ADOPT AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #3 OF 2003
FOR S.C.W.P., AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
DRYDEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT NYS ROUTE 13
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, per Resolution #86 of 2003 one of the conditions placed upon the approval
of Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 2003 was approval from the NYS Department of
Transportation (DOT) regarding a curb cut, and
WHEREAS, the NYS DOT did not approve the proposed curb cut submitted by the
applicant, First National Bank of Dryden, the NYS DOT did make recommendations, and
WHEREAS, the recommendations would require the applicant, First National Bank of
Dryden, to increase their lot size to include a portion of lot 3R, tax map #95.00-06-12.111
(portion of), therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, Resolution #83 and #84 of 2003 are hereby readopted, and it is
further
RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Aquifer Protection Permit #3 of 2003,
submitted by S.C.W.P., LLC. and First National Bank of Dryden, for property located at
NYS Route 13, permitting the construction of a 3444 square foot frame and masonry bank
branch, property owned by S.C.W.P., LLC., tax map #95.00-06-12.111 (portion of),
subject to the conditions set forth in Resolution #86 of 2003.
There was discussion regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit submitted by
Gregory Leach for a proposed transfer station.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he had indicated to Attorney Don Armstrong
prior to tonight's meeting that there were serious questions regarding approval of the
Aquifer Protection Permit for the proposed transfer station. Attorney Armstrong suggested
the Board attach conditions to the Aquifer Protection Permit as the Town's ordinance
allows.
Attorney Fohner requested the Board table the Aquifer Protection Permit until the
July 2, 2003 meeting to allow he and Attorney Armstrong to discuss possible conditions.
A revised engineering report for the proposed transfer station was submitted to the
Board.
Chuck Feiszli of Resource Associates apprised the Board every change made to the
engineering report was in bold and 'italicized font. He informed the Board that he met with
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates to address issues that were unclear in the
original engineering report and the environmental review. Mr. Feiszli reviewed the
changes to the engineering report with the Board.
Mr. Feiszli apprised the Board that the Planning Board approved the Conditional
Permit and gave a favorable recommendation to the Town Board for approval of the
Aquifer Protection Permit.
The design of the building changed to comply with recommendations given by the
Health Department, the Planning Board and Mr. Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates.
According to Mr. Feiszh, odors would be contained inside the building. The doors
to the building would be open between the hours of 1:00-4:00 p.m. when the trucks would
be entering/exiting the building. The doors would be closed overnight. Trucks would
complete the transfers inside to help contain any possible spills, leaks, or odors.
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Mr. Leach has a contract with his customers stating he cannot pick-up unacceptable
wastes, which cannot be dumped at landfills. In the event unacceptable waste were loaded
on to the truck, such as paint cans or cleaning solvents, they would be safely contained in
separate barrels in the transfer station until it could be hauled away. Employees would be
trained by the DEC to safely contain such wastes.
Mr. Feiszli apprised the Board Mr. Leach applied to the DEC for a permit of 5,000
tons per year. If Mr. Leach wanted to exceed the limit he would have to reapply to the
DEC for another permit.
There was also concern regarding the increase of traffic to and from the facility.
Mr. Feiszli apprised the Board there would actually be a decrease in the amount of traffic
to and from the facility. The garbage trucks would leave in the morning and return in the
afternoon. The major truck would leave every other day, while a liquid waste truck would
enter the site once a month. There would be a decrease in 4-6 truck trips per day. In
addition, there would be no public use of the facility.
The monitoring well would be between the building and river based on a
recommendation from the Cortland County Health Department. John Helgren of the Health
Department offered to complete a list parameters for it, which would be tested at the site .
once a year to monitor the well.
In respect to the Aquifer Protection Permit, Mr. Feiszli stated the location of the
proposed transfer station is on the opposite side of town than the municipal water supply.
If there was a leak it would not affect the Town's water supply. However, the facility
could affect individual homeowner wells in the area. Mr. Feiszli did not anticipate the
facility affecting wells in the Village of McGraw.
The Homer Fire Department made recommendations to Mr. Leach regarding the site
in regard to safety issues, such as to install an intercom system in the transfer station to alert
the fire department of any potential problems.
Attorney Armstrong suggested the Board consider five specific factors when
making their decision regarding the Aquifer Protection Permit application:
(1) Consider who was making application. Mr. Leach has established a
positive track record in the Town of Cortlandville and Town of Homer.
(2) Consider the terms of the application.
(3) Separate the request from other applications. The Aquifer Protection
Permit application for a transfer station is unique from other applications
submitted in the past.
(4) The location. The proposed transfer station would not be located near
the Town's water supply. The Leach's also live in Blodgett Mills, have
their own wells downstream from the proposed site, and are also
concerned about the aquifer.
(5) The statutory requirements of the Aquifer Ordinance. Attorney
Armstrong stated the Board's concerns were adequately met and
appropriate changes were made to meet the requirements (ex: the holding
tank was reduced from a 2,000 gallon tank to a 1,000 gallon tank).
Attorney Armstrong suggested the Board approve the permit with conditions to
ensure adequate protection and regulation of the proposed use, and to meet any concerns.
He suggested specific conditions the Board may want to set.
Supervisor Thorpe informed Attorney Armstrong it was the Board's decision as to
whether or not conditions would be set, and what those conditions would be.
RESOLUTION #112 TABLE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT SUBMITTED
BY GREGORY LEACH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON
NYS ROUTE 13 UNTIL JUL Y 2, 2003 AT 7:00 P.M.
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby table the Aquifer Protection Permit
application submitted by Gregory Leach for property located on NYS Route 13, tax map
#77.00-04-09.000, until July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive
and file correspondence from the Rusty Nail regarding their intent to renew their liquor
license. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the 2003 Tax Collector's Summary is hereby accepted and shall be
received and filed.
The monthly report of the Supervisor for May 2003 is on the table for review and
filed in the Town Clerk's office.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Rerob, LLC:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he received a request from the attorneys
representing Rerob, LLC. that Judge Rumsey recuse himself from the case. Judge Rumsey
was Town Attorney at the time the Aquifer Protection Ordinance was adopted.
Attorney Folmer received a copy of a letter from Judge Rumsey in which he asked
to be disqualified from the case for such reasons. He stated he would be notified at a later
date as to who the case would be reassigned to. Whether or not the return date of July 11,
2003 remained the same depended on the new justice hearing the case.
Properties Identified as a Concern for Storage of Materials:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he spoke with CEO Bruce Weber regarding
properties of concern in the Town for the storage of materials. CEO Weber stated he
would make an inspection of all such properties. In particular, Cortland Glass Company
Inc., located on NYS Route 13, was of concern. One of the problems CEO Weber had
was that the site plan for Cortland Glass Company Inc. was granted many years ago and he
could not locate the paperwork. Therefore, he could not adequately address whether or
not there were any violations of the site plan.
Emory Knight Junkyard Violation:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he had not yet paid a visit to Emory Knight's
property to see whether any progress was made. He stated he spoke with Attorney
Hoffman, counsel for Mr. Knight, who was going to remind his client there was a control
date with Judge Casullo.
RESOLUTION #114 RESCIND RESOLUTION #109 OF 2003 CONSENTING TO
A SHIFT OF OPERATION INTO AN EMPIRE ZONE FOR
ULTIMATE MUSIC CENTER FROM THE TOWN OF
CORTLANDVILLE TO THE CITY OF CORTLAND AND
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 29 2003 AT
7:00 P.M.
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby rescind Resolution #109 of 2003
authorizing the Town of Cortlandville's consent to a shift of operation into an Empire Zone
for Ultimate Music Center from the Town of Cortlandville to the City of Cortland, Empire
Zone, and it is further
RESOLVED, a Public Hearing shall be scheduled for July 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. for the shift
of operation for Ultimate Music Center from the Town of Cortlandville to the City of
Cortland, Empire Zone.
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There was a brief discussion regarding the Town's consent to the relocation of
Ultimate Music Center.
Although the business had already relocated to the City of Cortland, Empire Zone,
Attorney Folmer stated the Town would not suffer from the relocation due to the fact that
the business rented the building at the NYS Route 13 location rather than owned it.
Attorney Folmer stated in the future, the Town may want to consider whether or not
to grant permission for the relocation of a business from the Town to an Empire Zone as it
would decrease the Town's tax base. This has been utilized as a "bargaining chip"
concerning the relocation of business facilities.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive
and file correspondence from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation regarding the Starr Road Community Park project. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Lydia Ferro regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Arnold Talentino regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Linda R. Corcoran regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart.
All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Donald Cook regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Ronald & Betty Powell regarding the proposed Super Wal-
Mart. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Lorraine B. regarding the proposed Super Wal-Mart. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file form letters opposing the proposed Super Wal-Mart from Donna Yacavone,
William Yacavone, James Ferro, Russell White, and V. Nellie Denion. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer stated the letters received and filed regarding the proposed Super
Wal-Mart falsely indicate that the Board was about to vote on it. He stated there are no
applications pending before any agency of the Town regarding the proposed Wal-Mart.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board a meeting was held at the Christ Presbyterian
Church, located on Tompkins Street, to discuss opposition of the proposed Wal-Mart
project. Although the meeting was held there, the Church was not taking any position in
regard to the proposed Wal-Mart.
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RESOLUTION #115 REFER ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
TESTA/CALCO REAL ESTATE FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED ON NYS ROUTE 281 TO TOWN AND
COUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR THEIR REVIEW
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Zone Change application submitted by Testa/Calco Real Estate for
the following properties shall be forwarded to the Town & County Planning Boards for
their review and recommendations:
- 3718 Route 281, O/R Peter & Nancy O'Connell, tax map #96.05-01-08.000
- 3726 Route 281, O/R Charles A. Masterpaul, tax map #96.05-01-07.000
- 3734 Route 281, O/R David, Stephen & John Musci, tax map #96.05-01-06.000
- 3744 Route 281, O/R Stephen C. Letts, tax map #96.05-01-05.000
- 3746 Route 281, O/R Nicholas & Barbara Pauldine, tax map #96.05-01-04.000
- 3750 Route 281, O/R Steven & Lynn Timmons, tax map #96.05-01-03.000
- 3794 Route 281, O/R David R. Berlew, tax map #86.17-01-13.000
There was a brief discussion regarding building permit fees for the construction of
Cortland Sports Complex located at the Fairgrounds.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board permission could be granted to lower the
permit fees if Cortland Sports Complex applied for the permits prior to the adoption of the
new fee schedule. Cortland Sports Complex filed May 2001, and applied for an Aquifer
Protection Permit in July 2001. The new fee schedule went into effect May 2002.
RESOLUTION #116 AUTHORIZE CEO BRUCE WEBER TO ACCEPT PERMIT
FEES ACCORDING TO THE DATE INDIVIDUAL
APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CORTLAND
SPORTS COMPLEX
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the proposed Cortland Sports Complex Inc., to be located on the Cortland
County Fairgrounds property, made application for the necessary building permits prior to
the adoption of the Town of Cortlandville fee schedule on May 1, 2002, and
WHEREAS, the Cortland Sorts Complex Inc. requested the Town Board honor the fee
schedule set during the time individual applications were made, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct CEO Bruce Weber
to accept permit fees according to the date individual permit applications were submitted,
and it is further
RESOLVED, the request made by Larry Hirschfield, President of the Cortland Sports
Complex Inc. shall be received and filed.
There was a brief discussion regarding the application for funds from the New York
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates voiced his concern regarding the
application. He questioned whether Thoma Development was resubmitting the same
application each time and if so, why. He also questioned why a representative of Thoma
Development was not at the meeting to give a presentation of how they planned to obtain
the grant.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board Thoma Development sent a memo and
generic plan that was never adopted by the Board. Thoma Development requested the
Town adopt the Community Development Plan. She was not sure whether or not adopting
the plan would help with the approval of the application.
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Councilman Pilato questioned how many times Thoma Development applied for the
grant.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board the application at hand, due June 20, 2003,
would be the third attempt. She reminded the Board they had just received and filed
correspondence from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation explaining the reason the Town was not considered in the last application.
Planning Board member Nick Renzi suggested the Board ask Thoma Development
what they were doing in the third application that would result in the Town obtaining the
grant.
Supervisor Thorpe asked the Board to grant the current application. He stated he
would ask Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development what was being done differently
regarding the third attempt for the grant.
RESOLUTION #117 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO FILE AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF
PARKS. RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, Raymond G. Thorpe, as Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, is
hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from New York State Office
of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of Title 9
of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 in cash,
in -kind services, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project
agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Cortlandville for the
Community Parks Project and, if appropriate, a conservation easement/preservation
covenant to the deed of the assisted property.
Councilman Pilato questioned whether there was a fee for Thoma Development to
file the application with New York State or for their grant writing services.
Town Clerk Snyder stated she did not believe Thoma Development charged the
Town a fee for grant writing services regarding Starr Road Park. Thoma Development did
charge a fee for the Blodgett Mills Community Development Block Grant and would
charge a fee for Country Inn & Suites. However, the Stair Road Park was a different
program.
RESOLUTION #118 ADOPT 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE IN RELATION TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the 2003 Community Development Plan for the Town of Cortlandville
is hereby adopted f or Community Development Block grant applications.
RESOLUTION #119 ADOPT "SLUM AND BLIGHT" DEFINITION IN
RELATION TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the definition of "Slum and Blight" in relation to the Community
Development Block grant applications is hereby adopted by the Town of Cortlandville.
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to receive
and file correspondence from Carl Kimberly, Lamont Memorial Free Library, regarding
the library renovations. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
There was discussion regarding Country Inn & Suites.
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board they had to make a decision regarding the grant
program for Country Inn & Suites, and whether or not the Town would proceed with the
grant application. Owner, Martin Estruch, broke ground and began construction without
any assurance from the Town of Cortlandville that they would be receiving the grant in the
amount of $388,000.00.
Under the terms of the agreement there is a provision that if the funds are misspent,
misapplied, or misappropriated, or used for purposes that are not appropriate, the State
could call upon the Town to repay the grant. If Country Inn & Suites satisfied the terms of
the grant by hiring 19 permanent employees and 11 part-time employees, and then fired
half of the employees two weeks later, the determination would have to be made whether
the layoffs were due to normal business, or just to satisfy the provisions of the agreement.
Attorney Fohner stated a contractual obligation between the Town and Thoma
Development may be necessary since Thoma Development would be in charge of the
administration of the grant. The contract should state that Thoma Development would hold
the Town harmless for any administrative errors. However, he did not believe Thoma
Development would agree to such terms.
Supervisor Thorpe stated he was opposed to a developer coming to the Town and
obtaining $375,000.00 of tax payers money so that he could complete his hotel and make a
profit. He stated he may have felt differently in regards to the grant had the developer not
broken ground.
Councilman Testa was concerned that the owner began construction without the
Town's approval and without the grant money in hand.
Councilman O'Donnell questioned whether the Town could renegotiate the terms of
the contract.
Attorney Folmer stated there was no negotiating with the State of New York in
regard to the application for the grant money. The Town could contract with Thoma
Development regarding the administration of the grant. The Town could also contract with
the developer- to repay to the Town any sums the Town has to repay the State. However,
Attorney Folmer questioned where the developer would obtain the money to repay the
Town since the developer had an agreement with his bank that he could not borrow any
more money.
Supervisor Thorpe did not sign the agreement for the Country Inn & Suites
Community Development Block Grant. The Board agreed they needed additional time for
discussion before authorizing the Supervisor to sign the acceptance of the grant for
Country Inn & Suites.
There was discussion regarding the intersection of NYS Route 13 and McLean
Road/Starr Road.
Councilman Testa voiced his concern regarding the heavy traffic on NYS Route 13
and the recent fatal accidents involving pedestrians. Although there is a crosswalk at the
intersection, traffic does not stop for pedestrians. Traffic passing through the intersection
from McLean Road/Starr Road onto NYS Route 13 have a green light while the crosswalk
is lit. Vehicles are unaware of the pedestrians, which creates a dangerous situation.
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates informed the Board the
intersection does not meet the accident criteria. The New York State Department of
Transportation makes changes to traffic based on the number of accidents and fatalities.
Based on a three year period, an intersection must have five to seven accidents occur per
year caused by the signal in order for a change to be warranted.
No further comments or discussion were heard.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to recess
the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 6:23 p.m.
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The following information was received from the Supervisor's office.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to adjourn
the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
No action was taken.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to adjourn
the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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