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City of Cortland – Common Council
COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA
March 3, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Call Meeting to Order
Salute to the Flag of the United States
Public Comments
Ward Reports
Mayor’s Report
Minutes of February 17, 2015 Meeting
AGENDA:
Item #1 – Consideration of a Resolution for the City to authorize the closure of the Marketplace Mall
Parking Lot on April 25, 2015 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm for a food and beer tasting event to be
managed by George Seibel. (George Seibel)
Item #2 – Consideration of a Resolution wherein Bruce Adams, Superintendent of Wastewater, is
authorize to act on behalf of the City in matters relating to State funding assistance under the
Environmental Conservation Law for a phosphorus reduction project and further that the City agrees it
will fund its portion of said project within twelve (12) month of written approval of its application by
DEC. (Bruce Adams)
Item #3 – Consideration of a Resolution to lift the hiring freeze to promote within the DPW/Water
Department the now two vacant positions of: (Chris Bistocchi)
a) DPW Motor Equipment Operator Heavy
b) Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
Item #4 – Consideration of a Resolution to lift the hiring freeze to hire two new employees for the two
positions of: (Chris Bistocchi)
a) DPW Motor Equipment Operator-Light
b) Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
Item #5 – Consideration of a Resolution to Transfer funds from the Snow Removal Reserve: (Mack
Cook)
WHEREAS, The 2015 Winter has seen historic winter conditions and resulting demands upon
the Department of Public Works’ snow removal equipment and;
WHEREAS, the City and the Department of Public Works continue to place the highest priority
on the safety of motorists and pedestrians throughout the City and the removal of snow from
the Downtown Core and;
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City of Cortland – Common Council
WHEREAS, The City’s Fund Policy sets apart in the General Fund’s Fund Balance fiscal reserves
to financial demands caused by abnormal winter weather without adversely effecting current
City services and;
WHEREAS, the Snow Removal Reserve is replenished annually from the prior year’s operating
surplus.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that $25,000 is to be transfer from Snow Removal Reserve in the General
Fund’s Fund Balance to Account 5110-5402, “Equipment Repairs-DPW” to provide funds to maintain
the City’s snow removal fleet and equipment in operating condition.
Item #6 – Consideration of a Resolution to extend the time for the compliance with Resolution #29 of
2013 to December 31, 2015. (See attached minutes). (Ric VanDonsel)
Item #7 – Consideration of a Resolution to appoint Devon Rainbow as Deputy Registrar for the City
Clerk’s Office. (Ray Parker)
Item #8 – Discussion to set a public hearing to amend the Charter C18-2; A – to remove the
enforcement of the duty “Zoning” ordinances. (Ric VanDonsel)
Item #9 – Consideration of a Resolution expressing support for the Enactment of the Abandoned
Property Neighborhood Relief Act. (Alderman Tom Michales)
Item #10 – Consideration of a Resolution to adopt the Miscellaneous Revenue Budget for 2015. (Mack
Cook)
Item #11 – Discussion and possible Consideration of a Resolution Discussion regarding changes to the
Charter on the Noise Permit and the fee for commercial business. (Alderman Tom Michales)
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To reduce the noise permit fee to $100 per event for a period of time or permanent.
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To allow commercial businesses to purchase a one-time fee for $100 for multiple events. The
business would need to apply for that permit by a specific date to be determined and they
would still need to apply for each event.
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To set the noise permit end time for 10:00 pm.
Item #12 – Discussion and possible Consideration of a Resolution to form a committee to make
recommendations regarding City facilities and future usage.
Adjournment
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