HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-2001i8z- AUGUST 01, 2001
7:00 P.M.
TOWN BOARD MEETING
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:
Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Councilman, John Pilato
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Others present were: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl
Bush; Chuck Feiszli of Resource Associates; City of Cortland Mayor, Bruce Tytler;
City of Cortland Youth Bureau Director, John McNerney; Clough, Harbour &
Associates representative, James Trashes; Rerob LLC. representatives, Attorney
Michael Shafer, Mike Curry, Pat Hyde, David McNeil of McNeil Development
Group; Steve Cinquanti owner of Cinquanti Real Estate; area residents, Nancy
Hatch, Ron Walsh; and News Reporter, Chris Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order.
RESOLUTION #157 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS -AUGUST
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 #360
-377
$11,487.27
General Fund B
74
- 78
$ 5,598.16
Highway Fund DB
291
-308
$36,006.43
Water- Fund
169
-179
$ 3,899.87
Sewer Fund
103
-108
$ 1,571.74
Capital Projects
32
$ 16.25
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor- to those in attendance.
Steve Cinquanti owner of Cinquanti Real Estate apprised the Board of a
Zone Change request submitted by William Ribble. The request pertains to
property located at 1004 Route 13 owned by Robert Bean. He explained the
Ribble's wish to operate a small insurance company at this property, which is
currently, zoned R-3.
Supervisor Thorpe stated this request will need to be referred to the Town
Planning Board. The Town Board will discuss this request later in tonight's
meeting.
Monthly reports for the Supervisor for July 2001, are on the table for review
and filed in the Town Clerk's office.
RESOLUTION #158 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING OF SMALL
CLAIMS ASSESSMENT REVIEW PETITION
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, The Town Board does hereby acknowledge, by receiving and
filing, the Small Claim Assessment Review petition received, regarding their current.
assessment property values, from Teresa and Kevin Pristash tax map #96.10-01-
25.000.
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RESOLUTION #159 ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING "NOTICE OF
PETITION" FOR REVIEW OF ASSESSMENTS
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, The Town Board does hereby acknowledge, by receiving and
filing, the "Notice of Petition", regarding their current assessments from the
following:
Pall Trinity Micro Corp. Tax Map #s: 95.12-01-07.000
95.00-05-12.000
95.00-05-13.000
Attorney Folmer reported:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he would be out of town from August
10-27, 2001 and would not be attending the Board's next meeting.
Page Green Road/Crestwood Court Water and Sewer Improvement Projects:
Attorney Folmer stated Public Hearings need to be scheduled for the
additional Bonding necessary for the Page Green Road/Crestwood Court Water and
Sewer Improvement Projects.
RESOLUTION #160 ADOPT THE ORDER "PAGE GREEN ROAD
WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 2001 "
PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW ARTICLE 12-C
AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 15, 2001
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville (herein called "Town
Board" and "Town," respectively), in the County of Cortland, New York, has
caused the Town Engineer, a competent engineer, duly licensed by the State of New
York, to prepare a general map, plan, and report for the proposed construction of
improvements on and around Page Green Road in the Town, consisting of the
installation of watermain, where necessary, including buildings, land or rights in
land, original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required therefor
and all ancillary work thereto (all of the foregoing being referred to herein as the
"Water Improvement"), all within an area of the Town outside of any villages,
which area has been determined to be the benefitted area (herein designated and
referred to as the "Benefited Area"), pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, and
which map, plan and report has been heretofore duly filed in the office of the Town
Clerk for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing duly called and held on February 7, 2001, the
Town Board of the Town determined by Resolution duly adopted on February 7,
2001, that it is in the public interest to construct the Water- Improvement at the
estimated cost of $75,000, and
WHEREAS, due to increased costs of materials and labor, the estimated cost of
construction of the Water Improvement is now estimated to be $135,000, and it is
necessary and desirable and in the best interest of said Town to increase the total
appropriation therefor by $60,000, from $75,000 to $135,000, and
WHEREAS, such Water Improvement will benefit the entire Benefitted Area, said
area having been designated as the Benefitted Area pursuant to the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the Benefitted Area within the Town, situate wholly outside of any
village or city, is more particularly bounded and described as follows:
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Entire area of the Town outside of any villages.
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WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of
such Water Improvement is estimated to be $135,000, which is planned to be
financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the levy and collection of
special assessments from the several lots and parcels of land within the Benefitted
Area which the Town Board shall determine to be especially Benefitted by said
Water Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to
the amount of benefit which such Water Improvement shall confer upon the same,
to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and
payable; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Town, the engineer has completed and
filed with the Town Board modifications to the map, plan and report heretofore
prepared for the construction of the Water Improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town, meet
and hold a public hearing at the Town Hall on the 15th day of August, 2001 at 5:00
p.m. (Prevailing Time) to consider increase in cost for construction of such Water
Improvement within the Benefitted Area, at which all persons interested in the
subject thereof may be heard 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 "Cortland
Standard," a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town, and hereby
designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and post
conspicuously on the bulletin board in the office of the Town Clerk, a copy of this
Order, certified by the Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting to
be not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the day set and
designated herein for said public hearing as aforesaid.
RESOLUTION #161 ADOPT THE ORDER "PAGE GREEN ROAD
SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- 2001"
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12-C OF THE TOWN
LAW AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 15 2001
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville (herein called "Town
Board" and "Town," respectively), in the County of Cortland, New York, has
caused the Town Engineer, a competent engineer, duly licensed by the State of New
York, to prepare a general map, plan and report for the proposed construction of
improvements on and around Page Green Road in the Town, consisting of the
installation of approximately 1,600 feet of 8-inch sewer main near the intersection of
Page Green Road and Saunders Road, including buildings, land or rights in land,
original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required therefor and all
ancillary work thereto (all of the foregoing being referred to herein as the "Sewer
Improvement"'), all within the an area of the Town outside of any villages, which
area has been determined to be the benefitted area (herein designated and referred to
as the "Benefited Area") pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, and which
map, plan and report has been heretofore duly filed in the office of the Town Clerk
for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing duly called and held on January 17, 2001, the
Town Board of the Town determined by Resolution duly adopted on January 17,
2001, that it is in the public interest to construct the Sewer Improvement at the
estimated cost of $150,000, and
WHEREAS, due to increased costs of materials and labor, the estimated cost of
construction of the Sewer Improvement is now estimated to be $195,000, and it is
necessary and desirable and hi the best interest of said town to increase the total
appropriation therefor by $45,000, from $150,000 to $195.000; and
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WHEREAS, the Sewer Improvement will benefit the entire Benefitted Area, said
area having been designated as the Benefitted Area pursuant to the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the Benefitted Area within the Town, situated wholly outside of any
village or city, is more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Entire area of the Town outside of any villages.
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of
such Sewer Improvement is estimated to be $195,000, which is planned to be
financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the levy and collection of
special assessments from the several lots and parcels of land within the Benefitted
Area which the Town Board shall determine to be especially benefitted by said
Sewer Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to
the amount of benefit which such Sewer Improvement shall confer upon the same,
to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become clue and
payable; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Town, the engineer has completed and
filed with the Town Board modifications to the map, plan and report heretofore
prepared for the construction of the Sewer Improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town, meet
and hold a public hearing at the Town Hall on the 15th day of August, 2001 at 5:00
p.m. (Prevailing Time) to consider the increase in cost for construction of such
Sewer Improvement within the Benefitted Area, at which all persons interested in
the subject thereof may be heard 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 "Cortland
Standard," a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Cortlandville,
and hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication,
and post conspicuously on the bulletin board in the office of the Town Clerk, a
copy of this Order, certified by the Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and
said posting to be not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the
day set and designated herein for said public hearing as aforesaid.
RESOLUTION #162 ADOPT THE ORDER "CRESTWOOD
COURT/GROTON AVENUE/NYS
ROUTE 281 SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT - 2001" PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW
ARTICLE 12-C AND SET DATE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON AUGUST 15.2001
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville (herein called "Town
Board" and "Town," respectively), in the County of Cortland, New York, has
caused the Town Engineer, a competent engineer, duly licensed by the State of New
York, to prepare a general map, plan and report for the proposed construction of
improvements along Crestwood Court, Groton Avenue and New York State Route
281 in the Town, consisting of the construction of a new sewage flow metering
station, installation of approximately 1,152 feet of 8-inch collector line along
Crestwood Court, installation of approximately 1,142 feet of 8-inch sewer main
along New York State Route 281, and the replacement of sewer laterals, including
buildings, land or rights in land, original furnishings, equipment, machinery and
apparatus required therefor, and all ancillary work thereto (all of the foregoing
being referred to herein as the "Sewer Improvement"), all within the area of the
Town outside of any villages, which area has been determined to be the benefitted
area (herein designated and referred to as the "Benefited Area") pursuant to Article
12-C of the Town Law, and which map, plan and report has been heretofore duly
filed in the office of the Town Clerk for public inspection; and
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WHEREAS, after a public hearing duly called and held on January 17, 2001, the
Town Board of the Town determined by Resolution duly adopted on January 17,
2001, that it is in the public interest. to construct. the Sewer Improvement at the
estimated cost of 216,000; and
WHEREAS, due to increased costs of materials and labor, the estimated cost of
construction of the Sewer Improvement is now estimated to be $262,000, and it is
necessary and desirable and in the best interest of said Town to increase the total
appropriation therefor by $46,000, from $216,000 to $262,000; and
WHEREAS, such Sewer Improvement will benefit the entire Benefitted Area, said
area having been designated at the Benefitted Area pursuant to the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, the Benefitted Area within the Town, situate wholly outside of any
village or city, is more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Entire Area of the Town outside of Villages.
WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the construction of
such Sewer Improvement is estimated to be $262,000, which is planned to be
financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the levy and collection of
special assessments from the several lots and parcels of land within the Benefitted
Area which the Town Board shall determine to be especially benefitted by said
Sewer Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to
the amount of benefit which such Sewer Improvement shall confer upon the same,
to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and
payable;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Town, the engineer has completed and
filed with the Town Board modifications to the map, plan and report heretofore
prepared for the construction of the Sewer Improvement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town, meet
and hold a public hearing at the Town Hall on the 15th clay of August, 2001 at 5:00
p.m. (Prevailing Time) to consider increase in cost for construction of such Sewer
Improvement. within the Benefitted area, at. which all persons interested in the
subject thereof may be heard 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 "Cortland
Standard," a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Cortlandville,
and hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication,
and post conspicuously on the bulletin board in the office of the Town Clerk, a
copy of this Order, certified by the Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and
said posting to be not less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the
clay designated herein for said public hearing as aforesaid.
Attorney Folmer continued:
Certiorari proceedings f or Pall Trinity:
Attorney Folmer stated Pall Trinity has filed a second certiorari proceeding
regarding their assessment for 2001-2002. Another was filed for the previous year.
A conference with Judge Rumsey will be conducted to discuss both proceedings at
the end of August or early September to establish a time date for submission of
appraisals.
Attorney Folmer requested an Executive Session f ollowing tonight's meeting
to discuss items of litigated matters.
Supervisor Thorpe opened a discussion regarding the Moratorium Local
Law.
Attorney Folmer stated the Moratorium Local Law concerning Route 281
and 13 corridor was adopted at the July 18, 2001 Town Board meeting. Town
Clerk, Karen Snyder, forwarded that adoption to the State for filing.
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She spoke with the Department of State today. The Moratorium Local Law
became effective as of July 23, 2001. The ordinance provides that applications filed
before August I" would not be effected by the moratorium. Six applications were
filed in the last week and a half.
Attorney Folmer explained once an Aquifer Permit and or Zone Change
application is submitted along with the fees to CEO Bruce Weber the application
has been filed. The six applications on tonight's agenda were delivered to CEO
Weber prior to the close of business today. These applications are consistent with
the Town Board's intent. They need to be acted on by referring them to the Town
and County Planning Boards for their recommendations.
Attorney Folmer reminded the Board that the moratorium is in place to
conduct a study with regard to planning along the Route 281 and 13 corridor. The
study may have an impact on future actions taken in regard to individual
application.
RESOLUTION #163 REFER ZONE CHANGE REQUESTS AND
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT APPLICATIONS
OF THE FOLLOWING TO THE TOWN
ANDCOUNTY PLANNING BOARDS FOR THEIR
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Zone Change requests and Aquifer Protection Permit
applications of the following shall be forwarded to the Town and County Planning
Boards for their review and recommendations as follows:
Zone Change Requests:
Submitted by
Whelan & Curry Const.
Services, Inc.
J. Fergus, Inc.
William M. Ribble
Property Owner
Donald Osbeck
SCWP, LLC.
Robert Bean
Aquifer Protection Permit Applications:
Submitted by
Whelan & Curry Const.
Services, Inc.
J. Fergus, Inc.
McNeil Development
Cortland Sports Complex
Inc.
66 N I
Donald Osbeck
SCWP, LLC.
McNeil Development
Cortland County Ag.
Corp.
105.00-01-48.000
95.00-06-12.112
96.09-02-44.200
105.00-01-48.000
95.00-06-12.112
86.13-01-18.000
86.12-01-19.000
86.09-01-39.000
76.19-01-30.100
Councilman Testa apprised the Board that the Crestwood Court project
begins tomorrow August 2, 2001. The contractor will be sending out mailings to
the residents in the area.
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RESOLUTION #164 RESOLUTION TO BE PAID DIRECTLY ALL OF
TOWN'S SHARE OF COUNTY SALES TAX
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
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 the calendar year 2002, 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,
2001.
RESOLUTION #165 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CLOUGH,
HARBOUR & ASSOCIATES LLP REGARDING
THE NYS ROUTE 281 AND 13 TRANSPORTATION
AND LAND USE PLAN
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve said contract with
Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP regarding the NYS Route 281 and 13
Transportation and Land Use Plan.
RESOLUTION #166 APPOINT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSPORTATION AND
LAND USE PLAN FOR THE ROUTE 281 AND 13
CORRIDOR
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the following are hereby appointed as committee members to
establish the development of a Transportation and Land Use Plan for the Route 281
and 13 corridor:
Co -Chairmen:
Members:
Town Supervisor Raymond G. Thorpe
Town Planning Board Chairman Katherine Wickwire
Town CEO Bruce Weber
Town Councilman Edwin O'Donnell
Town Planning Board Member Nick Renzi
Town Resident Seth Burgess
Town Resident David Verostko
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to John McNerney City of
Cortland Youth Bureau Director.
Mr. McNerney complimented the Board for foresight to purchase the land on
Starr Road allowing for the creation of a desperately needed park for recreational
purposes in our community.
Mr. McNerney spoke of a Park Community Co -Operative Plan put together
with the City of Cortland, Town of Cortlandville and the Cortland City School
District. He explained that field space has been a problem dating back to the early
1990's.
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James Trasher with Clough Harbour & Associates distributed handouts
outlining the Youth Bureau's participation numbers for athletics and different
programs operated.
Mr. McNerney explained the Youth Bureau maintains 17 different leagues
and 106 different teams throughout the year. There is a growing need for athletic
fields with the largest need being youth soccer.
The Youth Bureau was in contact with Councilman Testa to form a
partnership and work together to meet the needs of the City of Cortland and the
Town of Cortlandville. Upon recommendation of Clough Harbour & Associates, a
park committee was formed with eleven members representing the city, town and
Cortland City School district. The committee prioritized the need for multi -use and
little league fields.
Mr. McNerney stated that the Environmental Protection Agency has set aside
8 million -dollar's for outdoor recreation within New York State. Only
municipalities can apply for this grant which has an August. 31, 2001 application
deadline. Thoma Development is assisting with the grant application.
Mr. McNerney asked James Trasher, project engineer with Clough Harbour
& Associates to explain the site plans, ideas from the committee meetings and the
possibility for a grant.
Mr. Trasher stated his firm has worked up a concept plan taking into
consideration the number of participants, the needs of the school and for all
recreation. He presented layouts for both sites, one for the City of Cortland on
Saunders Road and one for Town of Cortlandville on Starr Road. Allowing for
two multi -use fields, four little league/softball fields, a picnic area and parking.
Mr. Trasher distributed a preliminary cost estimate for Phase I of the project.
He explained the estimated cost for the town's site is $1,000,000. and $800,000. for
the city site. Phase I cost being $632,000, which would be construction of two little
league fields and a multi -use field.
The State grant would be for matching funds. To qualify for the grant the
town is required to provide $ 158,000 for Phase I. Purchase price of the land and
in -kind -services can be used toward the requitement. The total is not necessarily all
cash.
Mr. Trasher stated Bernie Thoma with Thoma Development could explain
the grant funding process. Mr. Thoma has been delayed in attending tonight's
meeting. If the town is not. awarded the grant it is not obligated to continue with (lie
park plans. The town may reapply next year.
Supervisor Thorpe suggested postponing action at this time until Mr. Thoma
is available to answer- questions.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Bruce Tytler.
City of Cortland Mayor, Bruce Tytler, explained he would be requesting the
City Council to participate. The Council is interested in the concept but would like
more information regarding funding.
Mayor Tytler stated the partnership is off to a great start.
Councilman Testa referred to the park committee meeting with
representatives from the city, town, Cortland High School and Clough Harbour &
Associates. The meetings were productive with a considerable amount
accomplished in a short period of time.
Councilman Rocco complimented Councilman Testa on having the foresight
to initiate the purchase of land on Starr Road for future parks.
Supervisor Thorpe opened a discussion regarding the payphone installed in
the foyer of the Town Court. Correspondence was received from Verizon stating
an increase in the monthly fee. Judge Kelsen informed Supervisor Thorpe that the
payphone is used only a couple of times a month.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the number of times the phone is used does not
justify the expense of approximately $700 a year. He attempted to contact Verizon
to discuss the situation but was unsuccessful. Supervisor Thorpe recommended
removal of the payphone.
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RESOLUTION #167 AUTHORIZE REMOVAL OF COIN OPERATED
TELEPHONE IN VESTIBULE OF TOWN COURT
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, per Resolution #25 of 1998 a coin operated telephone was installed in
the vestibule of the Town. Court, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined the amount of use does not justify the increase
in cost for said telephone, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Verizon to
remove the coin operated telephone in the vestibule of the Town Court.
RESOLUTION #168 ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF PAMELA J.
MCLEAN KEYBOARD SPECIALIST
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 13 2001
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the notice of resignation of Pamela J. McLean Keyboard
Specialist is hereby accepted to be effective August 13, 2001, and shall be received
and filed.
Supervisor Thorpe stated that. he will forward a letter to Mrs. McLean
wishing her well.
Councilman Rocco made a motion seconded by Councilman Pilato, to
receive and file correspondence from Rielhman Shafer and Shafer regarding the
proposed Expressed Mari-Rerob, LLC. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #169 SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR
WILBEDONE, INC FOR AUGUST 15, 2001
AND SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, Public Hearings shall be scheduled for August 15, 2001 at 5:00
p.m. and September 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. for Wilbedone Inc. regarding a
Community Development Block Grant.
REROB, LLC. SCOPING SESSION 7:30 P.M
Attorney Folmer explained that, procedurally, a draft scope document was
submitted on July 18, 2001 regarding Rerob LLC.'s proposed Express Mart project
on Route 13 and Lime Hollow Road. Clough, Harbour & Associates responded
with an outline of items they felt should be included in the Environmental Impact
Statement. The purpose of tonight's meeting is for Attorney Shafer respond to
Clough, Harbour & Associates' recommendations.
Attorney Shafer, representing Rerob LLC., explained to the Board where in
the revised proposed draft scope, Rerob, LLC had addressed various points
Clough, Harbour & Associates had raised.
One point of disagreement was the recommendation that the draft EIS not
discuss the issue of closing the existing facility on McLean Road. Attorney Shafer
stated looking at this, as SEQRA requires, the McLean Road facility should be
included.
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Councilman Rocco inquired with the reconstruction of Route 281 by the
State if the McLean Road facility would be removed.
Attorney Shafer stated that was a possibility if the reconstruction occurred at
all. Attorney Shafer continued stating that he has not received a letter from the NYS
DOT regarding the transportation impact study. The NYS DOT previously
indicated it does not have a concern with traffic flow from this project. Their issue
is with further development occurring with other lots. Attorney Shafer agrees the
traffic issue does need to be addressed in the EIS but not necessarily with a
complete traffic impact study. Attorney Shafer stated these were the two significant
issues of concern being addressed sufficiently in the revised draft EIS.
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates, stated the town's next step
as Lead Agency, is to state that this is the final scoping document. The
Environmental Impact Study will be prepared from and all stipulations will be
followed. Mr. Trasher requested to review Rerob LLC.'s EIS revised draft scope
to ensure that every concern has been addressed. Clough, Harbour & Associates
will return the final scoping document within the sixty days of the June 19t`, 2001
date. The original draft-scoping document was submitted following the completion
of the Long Environmental Assessment form.
Arrival of Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development at 7:40 p.m.
Attorney Folmer recommended the issue of closing the present facility on
McLean Road be included in the final EIS document. A list of factors included in
the studies should include the impact of the present facility. The closure of this
facility is not directly involved with the approval of the proposed project but if the
overall environmental impact is considered one thing that will be accomplished is
the removal of the present station. This is appropriately included in a long farm
look at. SEQRA requirements.
Attorney Shafer stated if this is not included in the EIS and Rerob LLC. is
successful with their permit applications, the Board will have no authority to close
the present station because it was not addressed in the environmental review.
Mr. Trasher stated the final scoping document comes from the Lead Agency
and will include the discussion of the existing station if requested.
Attorney Folmer stated that it should.
A discussion was held regarding the time frame for the submission of the
final scoping document. Mr. Trasher stated he would expedite the process and
submit it to the Board within seven days. Attorney Folmer will then forward it to
Attorney Shafer by August 10, 2001.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Bernie Thoma.
Mr. Trasher apprised Mr. Thoma that he had briefly presented to the Board
background information regarding the grant for the Starr Road Park project.
Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development discussed Phase I of the proposed
Starr Road Park project as having a budget of $632,000. Half of which could be
funded from the State Environmental Protection Fund. The additional funding
could be in kind services. Approximately $200,000. in cash will be needed. A
commitment regarding the additional funding is needed to proceed with the grant by
the August 31', 2001 deadline.
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RESOLUTION #170 AUTHORIZE THOMA DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANTS TO PROCEED WITH THE NYS
OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATION
TO CONSTRUCT AN INTERMUNICIPAL PARK
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Thoma
Development. Consultants to proceed with THE NYS Office of Parks, Recreation
and Historic. Preservation application for a grant to construct a park located on Starr
Road in cooperation with the City of Cortland, Cortland City School District and the
Town of Cortlandville.
RESOLUTION #171 APPOINT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE
STARR ROAD MUNICIPAL PARK PROJECT
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the following are hereby appointed as committee members to
establish the development of a Stair Road Municipal Park Project:
Town Councilman Theodore V. Testa
Town Councilman John J. Pilato, Sr.
Highway Superintendent Carl A. Bush, Jr.
Town Resident Lee Scott Mack
Councilman Testa apprised the Board of receiving a letter written by Lee
Scott Mack of 1336 Stair Road regarding her concerns in respect to the proposed
park on Starr Road.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to recess
the Regular- Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 7:55 p.m.
The following information was received from the Supervisor's office.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to
adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
No action was taken.
Councilman Pilato made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to
adjourn the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Y.rn�. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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