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APRIL 17, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville was held at
the Town Hall, 3577 Terrace, Road, Cortland, New Fork, with Supervisor Thorpe
presiding. .
Members present: Supervisor, Raymond Thorpe
Councilman, Theodore Testa
Councilman, Edwin O'Donnell
Councilman, Ronal Rocco
Town Clerk, Karen Q. Snyder
Absent: Councilman, John Pilato
Others present: Town Attorney, John Folmer; Highway Sup't., Carl Bush; James
Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates; Architect, Karl Wendt; Ann Hotchkin of Thoma
Development; and News Reporter, Kelly Palmer.
Supervisor Thorpe called the meeting to order.
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 #179 - 206
.7391.38
General Fund B
B32 - B36
$
12,891.02
Highway Fund DB
D 107- D 125
$
14,884.64
Water Fund
W86 - W97
$
6,604.64
Sewer Fund
S40 - S43
$
1,482.73
Capital Projects
H 15 - H 15
$
932.31
Supervisor Thorpe offered privilege of the floor to Ann Hotchkin
Ann Hotchkin of Thoma Development apprised the Board the next round of
Environmental Protection Fund Bond Act funding has been significantly pushed up.
Applications are usually due in August, yet are now due June 10 as a result of the
governor's election. No announcement has been made regarding the applications
submitted last year. Ms. Hotchkin stated she spoke with the State and was told the
applications were not included in the baseline budget. Until the State budget is passed it
will not be known who was awarded funding for 2001, yet the 2002 application due date
is already set.
Ms. Hotchkin questioned whether the Town has put any thought into a Phase II for
the Starr Road Community Sports Facility project. She explained there is a portion of the
Town's property left untouched by Phase I as the land was not included in the budget
proposed last year. The portion of land left undone includes the small multi -use field, little
league field, picnic growth.area and anything the Board may wantto add.
Ms. Hotchkin explained the Town has already committed $75,000 in cash to Phase I
according to the fifty-fifty match required by the grant. She questioned whether the Town
is ready to go with ahead with a Phase II and whether the Town is financially prepared to
commit the fifty -percent match. The Town would have to move quickly to get the
application done.
Councilman Rocco asked what the City of Cortland would have to do.
Ms. Hotchkin stated the City of Cortland will not be completing a second Phase at
this time, but is waiting for their answer on Phase I. Ms, Hotchkin was just discussing a
second phase for the Town.
Councilman Testa asked what the Phase II matching funds would be.
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Ms. Hotchkin stated she did not know what the cost would be, but could supply an
approximate number. Two of the little league baseball fields cost $100,000, therefore one
field would probably cost $50,000. The Town would be paying $50,000 cash based on
the cost of the two fields.
Ms. Hotchkin apprised the Board that Phase I was not all paid in cash as the Town
was allowed to use the appraisal of the property it had purchased, which reduced the cash
outlet.
Ms. Hotchkin stated she was not trying to talk the Board into applying for Phase II,
as she could not assure the Board Phase II would be accepted. Often times one will not get
high priority if funding is given the first time. Therefore, if the Town is already sitting on
an award that it does not know about Phase II may not be granted. On the other hand, Ms.
Hotchkin stated that Phase II could be accepted if the State liked the project.
James Trasher of Clough, Harbour & Associates asked whether the Town should
reapply for Phase I as it has not yet been accepted by the state.
Ms. Hotchkin stated because a Phase I has already been submitted and the Town
wants to apply for Phase II, the State will most likely look at the first application or
reconsider it if Phase I was not accepted.
Supervisor Thorpe asked Ms. Hotchkin if she thought the Town's chances of
getting the grant are less if the board includes Phase II.
Ms. Hotchkin stated if Phase I is awarded, and a grant has not been awarded in five
years, you often get priority. She stated she was not sure Phase II would make a strong
application because it is not known how the first application of Phase I stands. Applying
for Phase II would not hurt.
Councilman Testa asked if the Town could come up with $50,000 in the budget.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the Town does not have money in the budget for 2002,
but can budget it for 2003.
Councilman Testa stated he would be in favor of budgeting for 2003.
Highway Sup't. Carl Bush stated if the Town did not receive the award, the budget
would turn over into next year. He asked whether both projects would have to be
included in the same budget.
Ms. Hotchkin stated Phase II would not be granted without accepting Phase I first.
If the Board goes with Phase II it is on the supposition that Phase I will be granted and that
the Town has money for both projects.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the whole project was in limbo and contingent upon
getting the money.
RESOLUTION #94 AUTHORIZE THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
TO PROCEED WITH THE PHASE II TO THE NYS OFFICE
OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT AN
INT FRMUNICIPAL PARK
Motion by CouncilmanTesta
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 Phase II to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation application for a grant to construct a park located on Starr Road in
cooperation with the Ciof Cortland, Cortland City School District and the Town of
Cortlandville.
Councilman Rocco made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive and
file the Water & Sewer Report for the 2' Quarter of 2002. All voting aye, the motion was
carried.
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Annual Report of Time Warner for the year 2001 is hereby
accepted, and shall be received and filed.
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Monthly reports for the Justice and SPCA for March 2002 are on the table for
review and filed in the Town Clerk's office.
Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board Local Law No. 1 of 2002, the extension of
the moratorium till June 30th, 2002, was informally filed with the Department of State April
15", 2002.
There was a brief discussion of games of chance. Town Clerk Snyder apprised the
Board the Statewide Country Music Park would like to move on games of chance, a
separate gambling program than bingo, such as pull tabs and raffle tickets. The same
process as bingo is involved. The Town would have to hold a public hearing and adopt a
local law, which would then go to general election to get voter approval.
Attorney Folmer stated he would investigate how much time in advance of the
general election the Board needs in order to get games of chance on the ballot in the event a
local law is adopted.
® Town Clerk Snyder apprised the Board further on games of chance and bingo. She
stated there is only one application for games of chance, with an application fee of twenty-
five dollars. She does not believe there is any revenue that the Town would earn, whereas
the Town earns 3% of bingo's profit. A check for $1.70 was submitted from Statewide
Country Music Park as revenue for the Town from bingo recently.
Attorney Folmer asked if the low revenue was due to people not playing.
Town Clerk Snyder stated the $ 1.70 check was because only 76 people participated
in the games. Statewide Country Music Park can write off the profit by paying utilities,
taxes, or bookkeeping fees. There has been an increase in participation since amending the
license to move bingo to Monday. Town Clerk Snyder stated while people wait to play
bingo, which cannot commence till six o'clock, games of chance such as pull tabs could be
sold.
Attorney Folmer stated he would look into the issue.
Town Clerk Snyder reminded the Board of a Teleconference at the County Office
Building on April 25th beginning at 6:30 p.m., which she will be attending. There is a ten -
dollar fee per person.
Attorney Folmer reported:
J. Fergus Inc. Zoning Application:
Attorney Folmer stated two weeks ago the Board revisited and reviewed the J.
Fergus zoning application. Attorney Folmer was advised by the Board to prepare a
resolution to Local Law No. 2 of 2002 amending the zoning ordinance to create and rezone
the one parcel from industrial to business. Attorney Folmer had the resolution and text of
the Local Law and recommended it be adopted.
RESOLUTION #96 ADOPT LOCAL LAW NO.2 OF 2002 AMENDING
THE ZONING LAW AND MAP OF THE TOWN
OF CORTLANDVILLE FOR A ZONE CHANGE
ON NYS ROUTE 13 SUBMITTED BY SCWP. INC.
Motion by Councilman Rocco
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandville for a public hearing to be held by said Board to hear all interested parties on
a proposed Local Law entitled "Proposed Rezoning of Lands of SCWP, Inc. (Tax Map
#95.00-06-12.112)," and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly published in the Cortland Standard,
the official newspaper of the said Town, and posted at Town Hall, 3577 Terrace Road,
Cortland, New York, as required by law and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held and all parties in attendance were permitted
an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed Local Law, or any
part thereof, and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Par(. 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law it has
been determined by the said Town Board that adoption of said proposed Local Law
would not have a significant effect upon the environment and could be processed by their
applicable governmental agencies without further regard to SEQRA, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville, after due deliberation, finds it
in the best interest of the Town to adopt said Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville hereby adopts said
Local Law as Local Law No. 2 - 2002, entitled "Rezoning of Lands of SCWP, Inc.", a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and the Town Clerk be and she
hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the minutes of this meeting and in the Local
Law Book of the Town of Cortlandville, and to give due notice of the adoption of said
local law to the Secretary of State.
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Cortlandville as follows: •
Section 1. The Zoning Classification of Tax Map Parcel #95.00-06-12.112 is hereby
changed from its present classification as Industrial to the new classification
of Business.
Section 2. This Local Law shall be effective when filed with the Secretary of State
of the State of New York as required by law.
Attorney Folmer reported:
Noise Ordinance:
Attorney Fohner stated he was having a difficult time finding a scheme that could be
drafted into legislation that would solve the problem yet recognize the ability of
commercial enterprises to pursue business. He questioned whether it was advisable or
feasible to ask either the Planning or Zoning Board if they have any thoughts regarding a
noise ordinance as they may have access to other materials, and an inkling how to
approach this. Supervisor Thorpe was asked to have the Planning and Zoning Board to
comment on the noise ordinance and get back to Attorney Folmer.
Fees:
Attorney Folmer stated re -working has to be done on the fee schedule before
adopting a Local Law that amends the current ordinance. He questioned whether the
Board would have an objection if he could find it legally sustainable to repeal all of the
provisions of the local ordinances that set fees. Attorney Folmer asked to include in the
ordinance that fees for services to be provided by the Town shall be fixed from time to
time by resolution. The Board would not have to go through a public hearing every time
they wanted an adjustment. Although not sure if capable of being done, without any
objection Attorney Folmer will look to see if it is possible.
Contracts:
Attorney Folmer stated before the Board adopts and agrees to sign a contract they
should table it for two weeks, from one meeting to the next. Attorney Folmer stated he
would like an opportunity to review a contract, as he is the one ultimately responsible.
Councilman Testa agreed with Attorney Folmer regarding contracts and commented •
on the Board taking nine months to work on the Town's website. He stated Cindy
Davenport and Town Assessor David Briggs did an excellent job on the website.
Attorney Folmer stated it is not his business to tell the Board to enter into a
particular contract with a vendor. However, whichever type of agreement the Board
makes, Attorney Folmer restated he wanted a chance to look at 4he contract in the
beginning so he is aware of what is going on.
Suit-Kote Report:
Attorney Folmer stated he has the Suit-Kote report regarding particulates. Richard
Schutz provided Attorney Folmer with the report,. which has the Homer permit, Polkville
permit, regulations, and inspection reports regarding particulates. He stated he would give
the report to James Trasher of Clough Harbour & Associates to review and make a report.
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Comprehensive Plan:
Attorney Folmer apprised the Board he spoke with Tom O'Donnell. The
comprehensive plan document is required to be submitted to the Cortland County Planning
Board. Under General Municipal Law it had to be referred, and is on the County Planning
Board's agenda this evening. Mr. O'Donnell informed Attorney Folmer the onl item the
County Planning Board members received was a three -paragraph summary ovwhat the
document was. Mr. O'Donnell questioned how he was supposed to vote intelligently on a
comprehensive plan unless he sees the book. Attorney Folmer reported there are some
County Planning Board members who are going to ask for the comprehensive plan to be
tabled until the next meeting so they have a chance to look at it. He stated the Town Board
should not adopt the plan until the County has approved it and sends back with their
recommendations.
RESOLUTION #97 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM ELIZABETH
D'AMBROSIO AS DEPUTY TOWN CLERK EFFECTIVE
APRIL.24 2002
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the notice of resignation of Beth D'Ambrosio as Deputy Town Clerk
is hereby accepted to be effective April 24, 2002, and shall be received and filed.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive
and file correspondence from Donald Chambers, Cortland County Highway Department,
regarding the reconstruction of Page Green Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
Attorney Folmer stated the Board should notice Cortland County wants to be lead
agency in the project for SEQRA purposes. If the Board does not say anything it will be
agreeing to that. He stated the same thing is true for the McGraw -Marathon Bridge.
Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive
and file correspondence from Donald Chambers, Cortland County Highway Department,
regarding the replacement of the McGraw -Marathon Bridge. All voting aye, the motion
was carried.
RESOLUTION #98 AUTHORIZE THE MCGRAW CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT USE OF THE VOTING MACHINE TO
CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE
ON MAY 21 2002
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the McGraw Central School
District use of the town voting machine to conduct their annual budget vote on May 21, 2002.
RESOLUTION #99 AUTHORIZE THE CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT USE OF THE VOTING MACHINE AND
MEETING ROOM TO CONDUCT THEIR ANNUAL
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ON MAY 21, 2002
Motion by Councilman O'Donnell
Seconded by Councilman Testa
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Cortland City School District
use of the town voting machine and the meeting room to conduct their annual School Board
Elections on May 21, 2002 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Supervisor Thorpe apprised the Board of the water and sewer benefit tax request
made by Walden Place. Supervisor Thorpe stated there are eighty units available, but only
eight residents in Walden Place at this time. Mr. Nicholas has complained it is unfair to be
assessed for the full eighty units when there are so few units occupied using water and
sewer.
Councilman O'Donnell stated there is a benefit tax phis a use tax, which are two
different things.
Highway Sup't. Carl Bush asked whether the Board has considered what would
happen with apartment complexes that are empty and still get taxed.
Councilman Rocco stated Walden Place is a business and the water and sewer tax
should be built into the cost.
Supervisor Thorpe stated Walden Place presumably advertised the tax in the fees
they charge the residents. He stated there could be problems if the Board agrees to this.
Apartment owners could come in and claim they should not have to pay the full amount for
apartments that are not occupied.
Councilman Testa stated he believes Walden Place is only requesting relief for the
first year because of financial hardship.
Supervisor Thorpe informed the Board Mr. Nicholas stated perhaps forty to fifty
percent of the fifteen thousand should be considered adequate for the first year. The total
bill is $15,434.00; half of the bill is $7,460.00.
Councilman Testa apprised the Board he went to Walden Place the other day and
believes it is an excellent complex. He would be in favor of extending the tax till the end of
December.
Councilman Rocco stated he disagreed.
Town Clerk Snyder stated Walden Place would have to pay the bill in full with
penalty, as she cannot adjust a tax bill. If the Board decided to offer relief, the Town
would have to issue a refund for the difference after the bill has been paid.
Supervisor Thorpe stated he does not want to get into continual amortization over
some period of time. Walden Place has only asked for a reduction of half for the
remainder of the year. Presumably, they will then pay the full bill. Supervisor Thorpe
stated he did not want to get into a situation where next year Walden Place states they have
only thirty residents and still want an adjustment on the benefit tax.
Attorney Folmer questioned the Board what they would say to a new apartment
owner who wanted a break on the water and sewer tax because it was the first year they
owned the apartment.
Karl Wendt stated the student housing apartments in Cortlandville are empty for
three months. He asked if the situation would be different if someone asked for twenty-
five percent off the tax because the apartments weren't occupied.
Councilman Rocco stated this happened in the past and the Board said no.
Councilman Testa stated the issues are two different things.
Councilman O'Donnell stated relief is given to developers to promote growth. If a
developer owns fifteen lots and has built on three lots, the developer will pay benefit tax
on the three lots. The developer will pay less than one hundred percent f or the vacant
property until it is built on or sold.
Town Clerk Snyder stated the developer pays fifty percent of the frontage of the
vacant lot for the benefit tax. Once a home is built the benefit tax increases to one hundred
percent even if the developer still owns the property.
Attorney Folmer stated the problem is not whether the Board decides to grant relief.
If the Board decides to consider offering relief it should be done in a fashion that does not
create a precedent for someone who recently purchased property.
Councilman Testa questioned whether Walden Place received assistance from the
IDA.
Town Clerk Snyder stated Walden Place is owned by the IDA and therefore does
not pay taxes.
Councilman Testa withdrew his motion.
Supervisor Thorpe stated he would write a letter to Walden Place respectfully
declining the request to modify the water and sewer benefit tax.
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RESOLUTION #100 DENY REQUEST OF WALDEN PLACE ASSISTED
LIVING COMMUNITY WATER AND SEWER BENEFIT
UNIT CHARGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 839
BENNIE ROAD
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
WHEREAS, a request was received from the Walden Place Assisted Living Community,
located at 839 Bennie Road, requesting the 80 unit water and sewer benefit charge on their
property be reduced for the first year by 40%-50%, as the number of units within the
facility are currently vacant, and
WHEREAS, such request was reviewed by Town Assessor, David Briggs, and reported
that the town has never reduced a unit charge for this reason as there are other properties in
the town charged with the same calculation, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby deny the request for a reduction of the
water and sewer benefit charge, for parcel #105.00-01-22.220, owned by Cortland County
IDA.
Revised Aquifer Permit:
Attorney Folmer stated the Board should recall they had a Public Hearing, a
SEQRA review, and did everything they were going to do to approve the request for the
Aquifer Protection Permit that was requested by Gutchess Lumber. The County Planning
Board had its referral. The reason the Board did not ap rove the permit in its final form
was because the moratorium was in place. This was paced on the agenda between the
time the last moratorium expired and April 15"', 2002 at CEO Bruce Weber's request,
which means the Board can act on it. The Board would have approved it before if it
weren't for the referendum. Attorney Folmer suggested the Board approve what they
thought they couldn't because of the moratorium.
RESOLUTION #101 APPROVE REVISED AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMIT #2
OF 2002 GUTCHESS LUMBER CO., FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT MCLEAN ROADIN IN ITS FINAL FORM"
Motion by Councilman Testa
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 Revised Aquifer Permit Protection
application in its final form, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held by this Town Board, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve Revised Aquifer Protection
Permit #2 of 2002, submitted by Gutchess Lumber Co., for property located at McLean
Road permitting the construction of a new building over the footprint of an existing
building. The new building would completely encompass the existing building and would
extend approximately two more feet in each direction, tax map #95.12-01-16.000.
Supervisor- Thorpe apprised the Board in spite of their best efforts Barry Stevens,
NYS DOT, stated the intersection of Route 13 and McLean Road does not need any
additional traffic signal. The form letter- received from Barry Stevens stated the review
included an analysis of the accident history, traffic counts, on -sight conditions and the
traffic information assumed by Clough Harbour & Associates.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to receive and
file correspondence from Barry Stevens, NYS DOT regarding traffic signals at the
intersection of Route 13 and McLean Road. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
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Councilman O'Donnell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Testa, to receive
and file correspondence from Daniel Bilodeau, McGraw Recreation Committee
Chairperson, requesting assistance from the Cortlandville Highway Department with touch
up work on the ball field, walking trail, and parking lot in the Village of McGraw. All
voting aye, the motion was carried.
RESOLUTION #102 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUP'T. TO ASSIST VILLAGE OF
MC GRAW RECREATION DEPARTMENT WITH THE
COMPLETION OF THEIR MAIN FIELD, WALKING
TRAIL AND PARKING LOT
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Highway Sup't. is hereby authorized and directed to assist the
Village of McGraw Recreation Department with the completion of their main field, walking
trail and parking lot of the new portion of Elm St.
Attorney Folmer stated he requires a resolution directing he deal with the State
Comptroller to withhold the application for the Highland Road project. There has been
some talk to expand the scope of the project to pick up other properties within the area.
Attorney Folmer stated he spoke with Ann Hotchkin, from Thoma Development who is
ecstatic, as it will give Thoma Development a chance to provide a pre -application for grant
money on this project.
RESOLUTION #103 AUTHORIZE TOWN ATTORNEY TO REQUEST TO THE
STATE COMPTROLLER TO WITHHOLD THE
APPLICATION FOR THE HIGHLAND ROAD PROJECT
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman Rocco
VOTES: ALL AYE ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct Town Attorney
Folmer to request to the State Comptroller to withhold the application for the Highland
Road project until further notice.
Supervisor Thorpe stated the Board wanted modification of the current plan to
include Route 222, Westmore Lane, Quail Ridge, crosswalks, and Mr. Forbes' property
off Route 222. Supervisor Thorpe stated he would direct Town Engineer Hayne Smith to
begin the design work of the plan.
Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to recess the
Regular Meeting to an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. All voting aye, the
motion was carried.
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The followinginformation was received from the Supervisor's office.
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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.
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RESOLUTION #104 ADOPT NEW PAY SCHEDULE OF 2002
Motion by Councilman Testa
Seconded by Councilman O'Donnell
VOTES: Supervisor Thorpe
Aye
Councilman Testa
Aye
Councilman O'Donnell
Aye
Councilman Rocco
Abstain
Councilman Pilato
Absent
ADOPTED
BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby adopt the new pay schedule for 2002
for Town clerical employees as follows:
DEP.
DEP.
DEP.
BOOKEEPER
SECRETARY
W/S DEPT.
CLERK
CLERK
CLERK
SECRETARY
#1
#2
#3
(40HRS/WK)
HIRE
$24,237
$22,662
$18,928
$24,336
$18,928
$24,107
WAGE
STEP A
$25,693
$24,118
$20,384
$25,792
$20,384
$25,771
(+1456)
STEP B
$26,967
$25,392
$21,658
$27,066
$21,658
$27,227
(+1274)
STEP C
$28,059
$26,484
$22,750
$28,158
$22,750
$28,475
(+1092)
STEP D $21, 969 127,394 $23,660 129,068 123,660 129,515
(+910)
STEP E $29,697 $28,122 $24,388 $29,796 $24,388 $30,347
(+728)
STEP F $30,243 $28,668 $24,934 $30,342 $24,934 $30,969
(+546)
**** The salaries above are base salaries. They do not include longevity or additional
salaries for additional duties.
**** Each step is based on job title and performance. It is not necessarily based on years
of service.
**** Steps are only given at the anniversary date of the employee's hiring.
**** Town Board can choose to place any employee at any step with the Department
Head recommendation and employees prior experience.
""Salaries will be listed with the Bookeeper (on payroll) as an hourly rate for a 35 hour
work week which will eliminate the extra two week work period that happens for salary
people every seven years and will allow payment for a shortened work week for an
employee with no time left or leaving Town employment in the middle of a pay period.
**** Any extra pay should only be given for extra hours worked above the normal 35-
hour week or 1820 hours per year. It should not be given for helping another Department
or being a back-up for another Department. (40-hrs. per week = 2080 hrs. per year)
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Councilman Testa made a motion, seconded by Councilman Rocco, to adjourn the
Regular Meeting. All voting aye, the motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
wren Q. Snyder
Town Clerk
Town of Cortlandville
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