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PUBLIC HEARING NO. 1
2002 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
A Public Hearing was held by th
at the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road,
Preliminary Budget.
Members present:
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Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville
Cortland, New York, concerning the 2002
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 Fohmer; Highway Sup't., Carl
Bush; Water and Sewer Sup't, Peter Alteri; Tom Dady and James Trasher of
Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Richard Schutz of Suit-Kote
Corp.; Town Assessor, David Briggs; and town residents, Wilma Puderbaugh,
Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; and News Reporter, Chris Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the Public Hearing to order.
The Town Clerk read aloud the Legal Notice as published, posted and filed.
Supervisor Thorpe explained when the Board was compiling the tentative
Budget originally the town tax was to be raised by 49 cents per thousand, the
village tax by 47 cents per thousand, and the fire tax by 4 cents per thousand. After
modifying the budget the current increases are now 20 cents per thousand for the
town tax, 18 cents per thousand for the village tax, and 4 cents per thousand the fire
tax. This equates to a home assessed at. $100,000 would have a $20 increase. The
average home in Cortlandville is assessed at $75,000. Their town tax increase
would be $15 and their village tax increase would be $9.
Councilman O'Donnell thanked Supervisor Thorpe and news reporter Chris
Nolan for stating the increase understandably in his Cortland Standard article.
Supervisor Thorpe complimented Chris Nolan on the accuracy of his article.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No further comments or discussions were heard.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to close
the Public Hearing. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.
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NOVEEMBER 07, 2001
7:15P.M. Z33
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AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
BESTWAY ENTERPRISES
3877 LUKER ROAD
TAX MAP #86.17-0 1 -0 1.000
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 pre-engineered metal
building 120 ft. by 150 ft. for lumber storage to be constructed to replace three
wood framed buildings at 3877 Luker Road in the Town of Cortlandville.
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; Water and Sewer Sup't, Peter Alteri; Tom Dady and James Trasher of
Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Richard Schutz of Suit-Kote
Corp.; Town Assessor, David Briggs; and town residents, Wilma Puderbaugh,
Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; 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 offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
No comments or discussions were heard.
Attorney Folmer recommended recessing the Public Hearing until 7:15 p.m.
as scheduled.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
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7:16 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING NO. 3
AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
GUTCHESS LUMBER COMPANY
MCLEAN ROAD
TAX MAP #95.12-01-16.000
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 retrofitting of an existing building to obtain new
siding and raised roof (replacement) with no change in the use or operations
conducted in said building, in the Town of Cortlandville.
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 Fohmer; Highway Sup't., Carl
Bush; Water and Sewer Sup't, Peter A1teri; Tom Dady and James Trasher of
Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Richard Schutz of Suit-Kote
Corp.; Town Assessor, David Briggs; and town residents, Wilma Puderbaugh,
Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; 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 stated the architect for Gutchess Lumber Co., Karl
Wendt, previously appeared before the Board to explain this project.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman O'Donnell stated Mr. Wendt had asked if the Route 281/Route
13 Advisory Committee had any concerns regarding this project. As Gutchess
Lumber Co. is only replacing their present building with no change in the footprints,
the committee had no concerns.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to
close the Public Hearing and reconvene to the Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
NOVEMBER 07, 2001
PUBLIC HEARING NO.4
7:30 P.M. Z35
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AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION
ROUTE 11
TAX MAP #97.00-01-31.000
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 and operation of a batch mix black top
plant to be located on the southwest side of U.S. Route 11, west of the Interstate
Route 81 Exit 10 ramp, in the Town of Cortlandville.
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; Water and Sewer Sup't, Peter Alteri; Tom Dady and James Trasher of
Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Richard Schutz of Suit -Kole
Corp.; Town Assessor, David Briggs; and town residents, Wilma Puderbaugh,
Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; 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 offered privilege of the floor to those in attendance.
Councilman O'Donnell requested the letter written by the McGraw Mayor,
John Fitch, in opposition to Suit-Kote Corp. relocating their Homer plant in
Polkville is part of this Public Hearing. This letter was received and filed at the last
Town Board Meeting.
Richard Schutz of Suit -Kole Corp. explained Suit-Kote is requesting an
Aquifer Protection Pei-mit to relocate an existing plant in Homer to their Route 11
location in Polkville. He stated the necessity for the relocation was due to running
out of proper aggregate. Considerable money has been spent transporting material
from Polkville to operate the plant. Mr. Schutz explained the various equipment
currently housed at the Homer plant. The hours of operation would be from 6:00
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. The
anticipated traffic would be an additional 20 to 40 trips per trucks per day or 3 to 5
per hour based on average production. Mr. Schutz stated the Cortland County
Planning Department reviewed the anticipated traffic and determined it would not
be a significant issue. All Health Department requirements will be met including the
agreement with the NYS DEC not to place old blacktop or clean out material in the
pond. Buck Environmental Laboratory completed a report on October 16, 2001 that
no contaminants were found in the pond by any existing operation. These tests were
performed in July, August and September 2001.
Mr. Schutz addressed the odor issue raised by the letter written by the
Village of McGraw Mayor. He explained the Homer batch plant process. Which
uses a process different for the Polkville plant. Mr. Schutz discussed residents from
the Homer area have not found a significant odor problem and distributed two
letters written by Homer residents. Asphalt does have a certain amount of odors
coming out of the tank. Odors are also generated when asphalt is loaded into trucks.
Suit-Kote Corp. believes the location of the Homer batch plant in Polkville will
result in no change in odors. Mr. Schutz demonstrated and explained a map of the
site plan for the relocation.
Sandy Panzanella explained she has a home on Port Watson Street and her
daughter has a home on Bartlett Avenue. She expressed her concerns with an
additional plant being constructed when the present odor problems from Suit-Kote
Corp. current facilities have not been solved.
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Mrs. Panzanella explained the problems she and her daughter have had with
odors from the Polkville plant. Area residents have made complaints to the Health
Department with no results. She requested the Board think of the citizens and not
just the benefit to the corporation.
Mr. Schutz presented the Board with copies of the two letters from Homer
area residents, Carl Burhans and Russell Warren, stating they have not had any
problems with odors.
Supervisor Thorpe read the letters aloud. Supervisor Thorpe commented it
appears Suit-Kote is relocating a facility that has not caused a problem in the past.
Councilman O'Donnell stated residents on both sides of the river have
commented since the final system Suit -Kole installed at their Loring Crossing plant.
There has been an improvement in the odors. Councilman O'Donnell suggested as
Suit-Kote had success in the Loring Crossing area they should look into technology
to correct the present situation in Polkville before adding an additional Batch Plant.
The Swishers on Carr Hill Road asked Councilman O'Donnell to speak about the
smokestacks from the Polkville plant is even with Carr Hill Road. When the
Swishers overhead garage door is open the house fills with odors. Councilman
O'Donnell has noticed the odor in McGraw as well as the Blodgett Mills area. He
expressed concern for the quality of life and suggests Suit-Kote take care of their
present problems.
Mrs. Panzanella inquired if the Town Planning Board denied this request.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the Planning Board wanted the Town Board to be
Lead Agency. They did not deny the request on technical grounds.
Mrs. Panzanella stated during the summer she must air out the recreation
building at the Yellow Lantern Kampground. She feels Suit-Kote still has a problem
with the odors at their Loring Crossing facility.
Attorney Folmer stated he has part one of the SEQRA review form. He
requested Suit-Kote Corp. complete part two and submit it for the Board's review
by the December 5" Board meeting.
In response to Attorney Folmer's question regarding another location for the
Homer plant, Mr. Schutz stated the main reason for relocating is material. Suit-Kote
only has the one other mine. Economically they need the plant where the mine is
located. Transportation is a major cost factor to remain competitive. If the cost of
transporting stone to the black top plant is added it. -will effect Suit-Kote's ability to
compete for projects. Mr. Schutz explained only non State spec material remains at
the Homer plant.
Attorney Folmer recommended recessing the Public Hearing until December
5, 2001. Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he will have the town's engineering
firm review the SEQRA material in order for the Board to act on it at the December
5"' meeting.
Councilman O'Donnell reiterated his concerns regarding Suit-Kote's present
odor problem in Polkville being taken care of before adding another facility.
Attorney Folmer stated the County Planning Board recommended approval
of the Suit-Kote Corp. Aquifer Protection Permit. Odor was not referred to among
the county's six conditions.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the issue is relocating the existing plant in Homer,
not accommodating the odor complaint that currently exists in Polkville. If the fact
that the Homer plant does not generate odor is accepted how can the assumption be
made that moving the plant to Polkville will generate odor.
The Board discussed concerns for possible additional odors if the Homer
plant is relocated in Polkville.
Mr. Schutz explained the different types of odors. According to Suit-Kote
Corp. studies the technology Suit-Kote used in the Loring Crossing facility would
not be appropriate for the Polkville facility.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to
recess the Public Hearing until December 5, 2001 and reconvene to the Regular
Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The Public Hearing was recessed at 8:05 p.m.
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NOVEMBER 07, 2001
7:06 P.M. Z37
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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:
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; Water and Sewer Sup't, Peter Alteri; Tom Dady and James Trasher of
Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Richard Schutz of Suit -Kole
Corp.; Town Assessor, David Briggs; Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development; and
town residents, Wilma Puderbaugh, Sandy and Vittorio Panzanella; and News
Reporter, Chris Nolan.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to
approve the Special Town Board Minutes of May 23, 2001, as written. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to
receive and file Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes of August 28, 2001. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Pilato made a motion seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to
receive and file Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes of September 25, 2001. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
Councilman Testa made a motion seconded by Councilman O'Donnell, to
receive and file Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes of October 2, 2001. All voting
aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #208 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS-
NOVEMBER
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the vouchers submitted have been audited and shall be paid as
follows:
General Fund A
Vouchers #530 -546
$
7,298.64
General Fund B
109 -114
$
6,080.53
Highway Fund DB
414 -435
$
85,976.97
Water Fund
238 -251
$
17,302.38
Sewer Fund
150 -153
$
790.25
Capital Projects
51 - 54
$233,489.68
Monthly reports for the Supervisor and Town Clerk for October 2001 and
the Justice for August and September 2001, are on the table for review and filed in
the Town Clerk's office.
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RESOLUTION #209 ACKNOWLEDGE NOTIFICATION
FROM THE STATE FOR FILING OF
LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2001
Motion by Councilman Pilato
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, NYS Dept. of State acknowledged receipt of Local Law No. 5
of 2001, to be effective on October 9, 2001, referring to amendments to Local Law
No. 4 of 2001 Moratorium.
Town Clerk, Karen Snyder, apprised the Board she received notification
from NYS DOT Regional Traffic Engineer, Barry Stevens regarding the town's
request to lower the speed limit on East River Road. The town filed this application
and petition in April 1999. Mr. Stevens stated that reducing the speed limit on East
River Road was not appropriate at this time.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Pilato, to
receive and file notification from NYS DOT Regional Traffic Engineer, Barry
Stevens to Town Clerk, Karen Snyder. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Yellow Lantern Kampground/Suit-Kote Corp. litigation:
Attorney Folmer explained Judge Dowd granted an injunction against the
use of the tanks installed by Suit-Kote Corp. at their Loring Crossing site. Judge
Dowd refused to grant an injunction against the town for considering future
applications because the court has no authority to grant such an injunction. He did
adopt for a rule of law. When the Zoning Board of Appeals grants a variance for a
non -conforming use, that use is no longer considered non -conforming but a
permitted use in whatever zoning districts it is in. Attorney Folmer informed
Planning Board Chairperson, Katherine Wickwire and Zoning Board of Appeals
Chairman, David Plew of Judge Dowd's decision. As far as the town is concerned
regarding Judge Dowd's injunction against the use of Suit -Kate Corp. tanks, no
relief was granted against the town. His decision does not prohibit Suit -Kole Corp.
from making any further procedures regarding future use of its property. It is
basically to grant the injunction against the use of their present tanks. Attorney
Folmer has asked for confirmation. He believes the tanks are empty and not in use.
Judge Dowd's decision was filed with the court clerk the first of November. There
is thirty days for either party to appeal. Attorney Folmer felt the town need not
appeal and is unaware if Yellow Lantern Kampground or Suit-Kote Corp. intends to
appeal.
IDA-Senaca Automatic Door Inc. In -Lieu -of -Tax Agreement:
Attorney Folmer explained the Cortland County Industrial Agency has an
agreement with Seneca Automatic Door Inc. regarding in -lieu -of -tax payment to the
town. This is a standard agreement where tax payments begin in the fourth year of
the agreement. Twenty-five percent of the normal tax will be paid for the fourth and
fifth year, 50% for the sixth, seventh and eighth year, 75% for the ninth and tenth
year, and full tax payment is to be paid in the eleventh year. The purpose for this
agreement is to produce jobs. The IDA monitors the schedule of how many jobs are
produced within the years of the agreement. The town cannot interfere as the IDA
has statutory authority. Attorney Folmer spoke with Town Assessor, David Briggs
concerning allowing companies tax relief and their leaving the area when the first
year of full tax is due as did Rubbermaid in the City of Cortland. Assessor Briggs
has monitored companies in the past and added properties to the tax roles if
compliance with the agreement has not been met.
Arbitration:
Attorney Folmer and Town Engineer, Hayne Smith will be involved in the
arbitration proceeding concerning the contractual matter before the arbitrator in
Binghamton. Exhibits have been compiled and arbitration will begin the morning of
November 13, 2001 for two days if necessary. Engineer Smith will be the only
witness for the town as he monitored the process and advised the Board as to the
steps to take to terminate the agreement.
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Bonding for Crestwood Court and Page Green Road Water and Sewer Projects:
Attorney Folmer stated bonding issues on the Crestwood Court and Page
Green Road Water and Sewer Projects, that were underfunded due to bidding
process, is scheduled for November 21, 2002. The final bonding resolutions could
be adopted at that time, which will initiate the 20-day permissive referendum period.
The town will be using Alliance Bank. The percentage rate for the bonds will be
available closer to the actual date of bonding. The Federal government has lowered
the interest rates at this time. This may effect the interest rate for the town's bonds.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Testa to
recess the regular meeting to open Public Hearing No. 2 for Bestway Enterprises
and Public Hearing No. 3 for Gutchess Lumber concerning Aquifer Protection
Permit applications. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:14 p.m.
Reconvene regular meeting at 7:19 p.m. following Public Hearings No. 2 and
No. 3 for Bestway and Gutchess Lumber Co. Aquifer Protection Permit
applications.
Councilman Testa apprised the Board of residents requesting a left-hand turn
signal at the intersection of Route 13, McLean Road and Starr Road. It is very
dangerous turning left from Starr Road or McLean Road onto Route 13 with many
accidents and near accidents having occurred. Councilman Testa requested the
Supervisor write a letter to the NYS DOT requesting a left turn signal at that
intersection.
Councilman O'Donnell stated he also has received the same request.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the intersection is not a ninety -degree angle and it
is very difficult to see oncoming traffic.
RESOLUTION #210 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO WRITE A LETTER
TO NYS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF A LEFT
HAND TURN SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION
OF NYS ROUTE 13, MCLEAN AND STARR ROADS
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the
Supervisor to write a letter to the NYS Department of Transportation requesting the
installation of a left hand turn signal at the intersection of NYS Route 13, McLean
and Starr Roads.
RESOLUTION #211 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT #9 OF 2001 BESTWAY
ENTERPRISES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3877 LUKER ROAD
Motion by Councihnan O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Bestway
Enterprises, property located at 3877 Luker Road permitting the construction of a
new pre-engineered metal building 120 ft. by 150 ft. for lumber storage to be
constructed to replace three wood framed buildings, tax map #86.17-01-01.000, 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 Bestway Enterprises, Aquifer Protection Permit #9 of 2001,
shall have no significant environmental impact.
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RESOLUTION #212 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #9 OF 2001
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the
SEQRA application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #9 of 2001, submitted by
Bestway Enterprises, Inc.
RESOLUTION #213 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
#9 OF 2001 BESTWAY ENTERPRISES FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3877 LUKER ROAD
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
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 #9 of 2001, submitted by Bestway Enterprises for property located at 3877
Road permitting the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building 120 ft. by
150 ft. for lumber storage to be constructed to replace three wood framed buildings,
tax map #86.17-01-01.000, subject to the following conditions:
1. Removal of the concrete footprints from the three wood framed storage
buildings and replacement of these areas with a pervious material. If the
concrete building footprints are not removed, the total impervious surface
of the site would increase which may require a stormwater pollution
prevention plan to be completed under the Town's Stormwater
Ordinance.
2. A program being developed for on -site monitoring wells testing for
arsenic, copper, chromium, and volatile organics.
3. A negative declaration of environmental impact under SEQRA.
RESOLUTION #214 DECLARE NEGATIVE IMPACT FOR AQUIFER
PROTECTION PERMIT#10 OF 2001 GUTCHESS
LUMBER COMPANY FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT MCLEAN ROAD
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, an Aquifer Protection Permit application was submitted by Gutchess
Lumber Co., for property located at. McLean Road permitting the retrofitting of an
existing building to obtain new siding and raised roof (replacement) with no change
in the use or operations conducted in said building, 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 Gutchess Lumber Co., Aquifer Protection Permit #10 of 2001,
shall have no significant environmental impact.
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RESOLUTION #215 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SEQRA
APPLICATION OF AQUIFER PROTECTION
PERMIT #10 OF 2001
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to sign the
SEQRA application relating to Aquifer Protection Permit #10 of 2001, submitted by
Gutchess Lumber Co.
RESOLUTION #216 APPROVE AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT
#10 OF 2001 GUTCHESS LUMBER CO. FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT MCLEAN ROAD
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Pilato
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 as originally submitted, 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 #10 of 2001, submitted by Gutchess Lumber Co., for property located at
McLean Road permitting the retrofitting of an existing building to obtain new siding
and raised roof (replacement) with no change in the use or operations conducted in
said building, tax map #95.12-01-16.000.
RESOLUTION #217 RECEIVE LISTING OF WATER AND SEWER
AGED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR OF 2001
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the listing of water and sewer unpaid aging accounts for the
year of 2001 shall hereby be received and filed, as required.
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor the Water and Sewer Sup't.
Peter Alteri.
Water and Sewer Sup't. Alteri stated security is becoming an issue for the
town. Steps have been taken to protect the water system but Town Hall does not
have a security system in place. He explained a security system would entail various
devices within Town Hall. If someone unauthorized entered the building an alarm
would be triggered to the dispatch center and the authorities would respond. The
cost is $1,845 and would be monitored by our local dispatch center. Included is the
Town Clerk, Court Clerk and Judge would each have a panic button available. This
button is wireless and could be carried throughout the building. Upon installation of
the security system the town's insurance company would give a 15% to 20%
discount per site as long as it goes directly to a dispatch center.
Supervisor Thorpe inquired if the town was obliged to go out for bid for the
project.
Water and Sewer Sup't. Alteri explained that only a small amount is needed
for the project and does not need to go to bid. He has received two quotes from
reputable companies with one being local.
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In answer to questions regarding opening Town Hall, Sup't. Alteri explained
keypads would be installed in the entrances. Individuals would have a code or pass
to open. the building. When exiting the building at night the last person leaving at
night would enter a code. Various features are available including to have the
system run by itself. If approved actual details of the system would be worked out
by Highway Sup't. Bush and Town Clerk Snyder.
RESOLUTION #218 AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT AND
INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY SYSTEM
WITHIN TOWN HALL
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the
establishment and installation of a security system within Town Hall, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that said security system is to be installed by Tri-County Security
Systems, Inc. not to exceed $1,845.00.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Testa to
recess the regular meeting to open Public Hearing No. 4 for Suit-Kote Aquifer
Protection Permit. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The regular meeting was recessed at 7:30 p.m.
Reconvene regular meeting following Public Hearing No. 4 for Suit-Kote
Corp. Aquifer Protection Permit application.
Privilege of the floor was offered to Bernie Thoma of Thoma Development.
Mr. Thoma referred to the Board's submission of a grant application to the
State for Wilbedone Inc. loan project. Supervisor Thorpe received
acknowledgement that the grant was approved. The Board now needs to decide to
accept the grant.
Attorney Folmer stated the grant contract from the State does not state what
the contract is for and does not refer to Wilbedone Inc. Attorney Folmer explained
the maximum award of the grant is $212,000. Two hundred thousand dollars is for
machinery and equipment, $7,000 is for grant administration and $5,000 for
program delivery. Attorney Folmer explained the money comes to the town. Any
necessary expenses above that amount are the responsibility of the town. Attorney
Folmer reviewed the language of the contract with the Board and expressed concern
with several areas. Attorney Folmer apprised the Board that based on the
paperwork given him for review, he is not prepared to recommend acceptance at
this time. The agreement was received in the Town Clerk's office on October 24,
2001 and must be returned to the State in 45 days.
The Board agreed to discuss the grant at the November 21, 2001 meeting to
allow Attorney Folmer time for further review. Attorney Folmer requested a copy
of Wilbedone Inc.'s original application for a loan from the town.
Mr. Thoma explained the City of Cortland has a similar revolving loan
program. Money is loaned to various area businesses.
In response to Councilman Pilato's concern of responsibility, Attorney
Folmer stated the town may contract to have the loan monitored but the Board will
be responsible for the final monitoring.
Mr. Thoma explained the expense for the initial administration or setting up a
monitoring program is included in the grant money received. Once a loan is made
additional costs for the required monitoring can be paid from the repayment of the
loan. Thoma Development is paid this way for monitoring the City's loans.
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RESOLUTION #219 ACCEPT STATEMENT OF COMPLETION
FOR ROUTE 215 WATER STORAGE TANK
PROJECT- 1997
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Statement of Completion for the Route 215 Water Storage
Tank Project-1997 in the amount of $725,067.08, is hereby accepted, and shall be
received and filed.
Councilman Testa made a motion seconded by Councilman Rocco, to
receive and file correspondence from Cortlandville Fire Department Chief Kevin
Whitney. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Chief Whitney is requesting assistance with the installation of a water storage
tank for fire protection measures at the intersection of Page Green and Tower Road.
Highway Sup't. Bush discussed the installation of the water tank with the
Board and requested permission to assist the Fire Department.
RESOLUTION #220 AUTHORIZE TOWN HIGHWAY AND WATER
SUPERINTENDENTS TO ASSIST THE
CORTLANDVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH
INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WATER
STORAGE TANK
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, Cortlandville Fire Department Chief has requested the assistance of the
Town Highway and Water Departments with the installation of an underground
water storage tank for fire protection measures, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Town
Highway and Water Superintendents to assist the Cortlandville Fire Department
with the installation of an underground water tank at the intersection of Page Green
Road and Tower Road.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion seconded by Councilman Testa, to
receive and file correspondence from NYS Department of Transportation Traffic
Engineer, Barry Stevens. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Mr. Stevens correspondence stated after further review of traffic conditions
at the NYS Route 281 and Commons Avenue intersection, the NYS DOT decided a
three -color traffic signal is not needed at this time.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pilato, to recess
the Regular Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss a pending litigation. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was recessed at 8:17 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.
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Councilman Rocco 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 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Q. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville