HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2001FEBRUARY 21, 2001
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'PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
SUIT-KOTE CORP.
TAX MAP #77.00-09-02.000
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 single story addition to its existing building to house
laboratory space at its location at 1911 Loring Crossing Road in the Town of Cortlandville.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, John Pilato
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush;
Water & Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri; Suit-Kote Corp. Vice President, Paul Suits; Dave
Alexander, representing First Baptist Church of Homer: Walt Priest, Executive Director for
Commons Imaging Centre; and News Reporter, Chris Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
The Town Clerk read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board that both Town and County Planning
Boards have recommended approval for this Aquifer Protection Permit application.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
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 5:02 p.m.
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5:02 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO.2
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOMER
TAX MAP #76.18-01-26.000
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 new church building with parking at the intersection
of Route 281 and Fisher Avenue in the Town of Cortlandville.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, John Pilato
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer, Highway Sup't., Carl Bush;
Water & Sewer Sup't., Peter Alteri; Suit-Kote Corp. Vice President, Paul Suits; Dave
Alexander representing First Baptist Church of Homer; Walt Priest, Executive Director for
Commons Imaging Centre; and News Reporter, Chris Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
The Town Clerk read aloud the published, posted and filed legal notice.
Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board that both Town and County Planning
Boards have recommended approval of this Aquifer Protection Permit application subject
to conditions in respect to drainage.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman O'Donnell requested verification of the location of the new Baptist
Church. The church will be located at the intersection of Fisher Ave. and NYS Route 281
and not NYS Route 13.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to close
the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 5:03 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 21, 2001
TOWN BOARD MEETING
5:03 P.M. 6-i
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The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at
the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland, New York, with Supervisor Thorpe
presiding.
Members present:
Absent:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Councilman, John Pilato
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush;
Water & Sewer Sup't. Peter Alteri; Suit-Kote Corp. Vice President, Paul Suits; Dave
Alexander representing First Baptist Church of Homer; Walt Priest, Executive Director for
Commons Imaging Centre; and News Reporter, Clods Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order following two Public Hearings for
Aquifer Protection Permits.
Councilman Rocco made a motion seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file Town Planning Board Minutes of January 9, 2001. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive
and file Town Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of January 9, 2001. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
Motion by Councilman Rocco
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 486 -110
$ 9,688.66
General Fund B
14 -
17
$ 806.60
Highway Fund DB
49 -
68
$ 57,415.97
Water Fund
41 -
51
$193,756.53
Sewer Fund
21 -
32
$159,187.85
Capital Projects
6 -
7
$ 111.64
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Walt Priest, Executive Director of Commons Imaging Centre, stated he is in receipt
of a letter from Supervisor Thorpe inviting him to attend tonight's Board meeting.
Supervisor Thorpe's letter was in response to concerns expressed by physicians at the
Commons Ave. medical complex regarding the intersection of Commons Ave. and NYS
Route 281. Mr. Priest explained about several traffic accidents caused by pulling out onto
NYS Route 281 from Commons Ave.
Mr. Priest is requesting an opportunity to work with the Board given the current
project coming up on NYS Route 281. He feels he may have additional recommendations
for the State. Mr. Priest listed individuals at the Commons Ave. complex interested in
having something done to correct the situation at this intersection.
Mr. Priest will be meeting with Barry Stevens, Traffic Engineer for NYS DOT, this
Friday. Mr. Priest would like to take the information from that meeting, consolidate it and
present recommendations to the Board at its next meeting.
Supervisor Thorpe stated that would be fine.
Councilmen Rocco commented the Board advised the NYS DOT of the need for a
light at Commons Ave. and NYS Route 281. The Board understands the problems at this
intersection. He believes the State will do something when NYS Route 281 is widened.
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Mr. Priest stated they haven't gotten as far determining if a traffic light would be
installed. Originally one option was to align the Commons Ave. exit with the light at
Madison Street and Route 281.
In response to Councilman Rocco's question regarding accidents at the Commons
Ave. intersection, Mr. Priest stated there have been three accidents in the last seven months.
The Board thanked Mr. Priest for attending tonight's meeting.
Monthly reports for the Town Clerk, Justice and SPCA for January 2001, are on the
table for review and filed in the Town Clerk's office.
Councilman Rocco made a motion seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to receive
and file correspondence from Senator James Seward to Barry Stevens, Regional Traffic
Engineer for the NYS Department of Transportation. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
The correspondence was in regards to lowering the speed limit on Lime Hollow
Road, Gracie Road, Fairview Drive, Luker Road and McLean Road.
Councilman Testa made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and
file correspondence from Councilman O'Donnell to Trevor Bilodeau of the Village of
McGraw. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell requested the use of the McGraw Community Building
meeting room for a Town Board meeting to be held on May 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive
and file correspondence from Councilman O'Donnell to Reverend Terry Majors of
Blodgett Mills. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell requested the use of the Independent Baptist Church in
Blodgett Mills for a Town Board meeting to be held on June 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman O'Donnell stated he would follow up his letters to confirm that the
dates are acceptable and apprise the Board.
Supervisor Thorpe requested a resolution to establish a Capital Reserve fund for the
future Town Hall expansion.
RESOLUTION #52 ESTABLISH A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR
FUTURE TOWN HALL EXPANSION
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to
establish a Capital Reserve fund to be identified as.Phase I & II Town Hall expansion.
In response to Councilman O'Donnell's question regarding the addition for Suit -
Kole, Paul Suits, Suit-Kote's Vice President, explained this would be a 76 ft. x 60 ft,
addition to their laboratory facility.
Attorney Folmer explained when Suit-Kote's original building was built, the town
approved its construction including a laboratory facility.
The Zoning Board of Appeals discussed the need for a variance for this proposed
addition. The Zoning Board granted a variance because under the ordinance Suit -Kole
could expand its laboratory within the boundaries of its present structure without a need
for a variance. This meant Suit-Kote would need to construct a building of this size to
relocate their offices. The Zoning Board decided it would be a hardship to require Suit-
Kote to relocate their offices for this purpose. Consequently, the Zoning Board granted the
variance based on that hardship determination. The laboratory has always been located in
the building that is to be expanded due to industry requirements.
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RESOLUTION #53 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #2 OF 2001
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Suit-Kote
Corporation, for property located at Loring Crossing permitting the construction of a single
story 76 ft. X 60 ft. addition to its existing building to house laboratory space, tax map
#77.00-09-02.000 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 Suit-Kote Corporation, Aquifer Protection Permit #2 of 2001, shall have no
significant environmental impact.
RESOLUTION #54 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
#2 OF 2001
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
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 #2 of 2001, submitted by Suit-Kote
Corporation.
RESOLUTION #55 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #2 OF 2001
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT CORING CROSSING SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board
have reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Permit Protection application
subject to conditions, 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 #2
of 2001, submitted by Suit-Kote Corporation, for property located at Loring Crossing
permitting the construction of a single story addition to its existing building to house
laboratory space, tax map #77.00-09-02.000, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant demonstrating that there are unnecessary hardships in the way of
carrying out the strict letter of the "Town of Cortlandville Zoning Law" as is
necessary before any use variance may be granted.
2. The applicant documenting the total employees for both the lab and Suit-Kote
offices. If there are more than 25 total employees, the facility would be
considered a public water supply and must meet the standards as such.
3. The applicant demonstrating the measures to be taken to prevent or minimize
erosion of stored material, and subsequent runoff to the river.
4. A negative declaration of environmental impact under SEQRA.
and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the permit.
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RESOLUTION #56 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #3 OF 2001
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOMER FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION
OF NYS ROUTE 281 & FISHER AVENUE
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by the First Baptist
Church of Homer, for property located at the intersection of NYS Route 281 and Fisher
Avenue permitting the construction of a new church building with parking, tax map
#76.18-01-26.000, 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 First Baptist Church of Homer, Aquifer Protection Permit #3 of 2001, shall have
no significant environmental impact.
RESOLUTION #57 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
#3 OF 2001
Motion by Councilman Rocco
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 #3 of 2001, submitted by the First Baptist
Church of Homer.
RESOLUTION #58 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #3 OF 2001
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HOMER FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF NYS ROUTE 281
& FISHER AVENUE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Cortland County Planning Department and the Town Planning Board
have reviewed and recommended approval of this Aquifer Permit Protection application
subject to conditions, 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 #3
of 2001, submitted by the First Baptist Church of Homer, for property located at the
intersection of NYS Route 281 and Fisher Avenue permitting the construction of a new
church building with parking, tax map #76.18-01-26.000, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant considering providing a second means of access to the proposed
development even if it is for emergency purposes only.
2. The Town's approval of connection to its public water system.
3. If public sewer is considered, the Town's approval of connection to its public
sewer system. If on -site sewage treatment were needed, it would have to be
approved by the County Health Department.
4. The applicant completing a stormwater pollution plan for the site which is
acceptable to the Town and which protects the federally designated wetlands
area from stormwater pollution as result of this development.
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5. Submittal of plans to the County Highway Department for review of the
proposed road drainage structures showing the proposed driveway and its
locational relationship to the previously approved Whispering Rails driveway.
6. Submittal of any future plans for storage of fuels on the site to the County Health
Department.
7. Review of the kitchen facility plan with the County Health Department to assure
that it meets sanitary requirements for any future food service operations.
8. A negative declaration of environmental impact under SEAR.
and it is further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the permit.
Town Clerk, Karen Snyder apprised the Board of a list of teleconferences to be held
at the County Office Building. She stated she has attended a number of the conferences
and were excellent.
Town Clerk Snyder also apprised the Board of the 19' annual Town Clerks
Association Conference to be held at Buffalo, NY from April 22na — April 25th, 2001. Due
to family obligations Town Clerk Snyder will not be able to attend. She requested the
Board approve sending her two deputy clerks in her absence.
RESOLUTION #59 AUTHORIZATION FOR DEPUTY TOWN CLERKS,
VALERIE SCHMIDT AND ELIZABETH D'AMBROSIO,
TO ATTEND THE 19TH ANNUAL NYSTCA
CONFERENCE
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, Deputy Town Clerks, Valerie Schmidt and Elizabeth D'Ambrosio are
hereby authorized to attend the New York State Town Clerks Association Conference to
be held at Buffalo, NY from April 22, 2001 - April 25, 2001.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive
and file a letter from Joyce M. Burk, advising of their intent to renew their liquor license at
Bear's Place, 3303 Route 11, McGraw, New York. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Bond for the Municipal Water & Sewer building:
Attorney Folmer stated that the time frame has passed for the new Municipal Water
& Sewer building. Attorney Folmer will forward the paperwork to New York and within
the next week to ten days Supervisor Thorpe will sign the necessary Bond to provide
money f or construction of the new building.
Yellow Lantern/Suit-Kote litigation:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board of the Yellow Lantern Kampground
representatives made a motion before Judge Dowd to implement the provisions of the
Appellate Division's determination in regard to the Suit-Kote rezoning litigation. Attorney
Folmer has not finalized his position in regard to that motion.
McDermott Water Booster Station:
Attorney Folmer stated he has not heard from Tian Buhl of Resource Associates in
regards to the letter they were to forward concerning Mr. McDermott's booster station. A
time frame was not established.
Attorney Folmer wanted the record to indicate Mr. Buhl was to write him. He has
not heard from Mr. Buhl as yet.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board her office has removed and disposed of
certain records located in the vault. Some of the large items were moved to the County
Records Storage Building for shredding. The smaller items were shredded at Town Hall.
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Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board a grant is available to fund the purchase of
a master shredder for the town. Town Clerk Snyder stated she would like to apply next
year for the grant. The deadline to apply this year was February 1'.
The records that remain will be rotated and will be easier to maintain. The records
disposed of were from the bookkeeper and the Town Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION #60 ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN RMO AND
SCHEDULE OF DISPOSED RECORDS IN 2000 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS RETENTION
AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULE
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby accept the Annual Report of the
Records Management Officer of the Town, including the list of disposed records in 2000,
in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule, MU-1.
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 5:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen Q. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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