Cortland public meetings in 2022

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the 2023 budget, new hires, and updates on personnel issues. The meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2022, at 9:00 AM.

• Approval of minutes from 11/18/2022 meeting
• Review of bills and reports
• Discussion of 2023 budget
• New hires and personnel issue update
• Updates on FTO/Phase II, locker room improvements, new marked units, and grants

The Police Commission approved the November meeting minutes, reports, and bills. The board reviewed department updates including budget status, training, and the outcome of grant applications.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved November bills totaling $25,060.20
• Approved November reports

Common Council

The Common Council will consider adopting the proposed 2023 city budget as the final budget. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed 2023 City Budget for adoption as final budget

The Common Council approved the 2023 Final City Budget and authorized several administrative agreements, including insurance and waste services. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a $2 million grant application to renovate the former Parker Elementary School.

• Adopted 2023 Final City Budget (8-0)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate sales tax sharing with the County (8-0)
• Approved 2023 Amendment to Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (8-0)
• Authorized agreement for property, casualty, auto, and professional liability insurance (8-0)
• Approved trash and recycling pickup agreements for certain property owners at $250 annual cost (8-0)
• Scheduled Jan 3, 2023 public hearing for $2 million Restore NY grant for Parker Elementary School (8-0)
• Declared May 2023 as 'No Mow May' (8-0)
• Authorized $13,545 purchase of respiratory fit test machine (8-0)

Landscape & Design Committee

The Cortland Landscape and Design Commission will discuss spring 2023 tree planting and funding, a NYS DEC grant application for tree inventory and management, and tree pruning plans. The meeting also covers recent tree concerns and commission membership, with minutes from the prior meeting to be approved.

• Spring 2023 tree planting and funding discussion
• NYS DEC Inventory and Management Plan grant application
• Tree pruning planning
• Recent tree concerns and notes
• Commission membership review

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an area variance application for 30 River St. to allow less parking than required at a proposed senior housing facility. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on area variance for 30 River St. (River St. Holding) to reduce parking at senior housing
• Old/New Business: approval of minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a proposed senior housing facility at 30 River St. The variance allows for one parking space per unit instead of the required 1.5 spaces. The board also approved the November 28, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved area variance for reduced parking at 30 River St. (5-0)
• Approved November 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Fire Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only entries are the agenda itself and a placeholder for supporting documents, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public view.

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) pending a final review. The board also accepted the November 2022 meeting minutes, sick leave report, and financial report.

• Approved LOSAP pending final review of the Commission (All in favor)
• Accepted November 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Accepted November 2022 sick leave report (All in favor)
• Accepted November credit card purchase report (All in favor)
• Accepted Fire and Code budget reports (All in favor)

Common Council

This Common Council agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself, supporting documents, financial and grant documents, and the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this session.

• Approval of minutes from 2022-11-15

The Common Council passed local laws regarding the 2023 property tax levy limit and new solid waste collection requirements. The council also approved several infrastructure design contracts and a new dog license fee schedule.

• Approved Local Law No. 14 to allow property tax levy override for fiscal year 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Local Law No. 15 establishing new trash and recycling tote requirements and fines (8-0)
• Authorized $18,000 agreement with Pracademic Partners, LLC for Director of Administrations and Finance recruitment (8-0)
• Established dog license fees: $11 for altered and $23 for unaltered dogs (8-0)
• Approved $72,500 design agreement for Homer Avenue Gateway Improvements (8-0)
• Approved $72,500 design agreement for Tompkins Street Improvement Project (8-0)
• Approved $62,000 lump sum fee for Perplexity Creek Realignment Project design (8-0)
• Authorized sale of 18 abandoned impound lot vehicles as scrap (8-0)

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only the agenda itself and a placeholder for supporting documents, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

The Planning Commission approved the site plan for a senior housing facility at 30 River St. Approval is conditional upon the applicant obtaining a Flood Plain Development Permit and a parking variance. The commission also designated itself as the lead agency for the environmental review.

• Declared Planning Commission the lead agency for SEQR (6-0)
• Issued a Negative Declaration regarding environmental impacts (6-0)
• Approved site plan for 30 River St. senior housing subject to permit and variance conditions (5-0-1)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the 2023 budget hearing, a new hire, a personnel issue update, and grants for body-worn cameras and ballistic vests. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2022, at 9:00 AM.

• Approval of minutes from 10/20/2022 meeting
• Discussion of improvements to locker rooms and new marked units
• 2023 Budget Hearing discussion
• BWC Grant and Ballistic Vest Grant
• New hire and personnel issue update

The Commission approved the October meeting minutes, monthly reports, and $28,580.96 in bills. Members discussed the 2023 budget, new vehicle acquisitions, and the hiring of new officers.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Approved October bills totaling $28,580.96
• Approved October reports

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to consider the proposed 2023 City Budget, along with approving minutes from the November 1 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Proposed 2023 City Budget review
• Approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Common Council scheduled public hearings for December 6, 2022, regarding the proposed 2023 budget, tax levy limit overrides, and solid waste code amendments. The Council also approved several personnel hires and a new electronic parking system.

• Scheduled public hearings for 2023 budget, tax levy authority, and solid waste code for Dec 6, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $61,655 agreement for electronic parking system with Passport Parking Enforcement/United Public Safety Inc. (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of 3 firefighters to prepare for 2023 retirements (7-0)
• Authorized hiring of 2 police officers to prepare for 2023 retirements (7-0)
• Approved $250 extension fee for solar feasibility study at 136 South Pendleton Street (7-0)
• Reappointed Kathie Wilcox to the Board of Assessment Review (7-0)
• Accepted grant funds for police department ballistic vests (7-0)
• Declared Wastewater Department platform scale surplus and approved donation to Seven Valley Health Coalition (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a use variance for a garage apartment, area variances for a deck setback, reduced parking at a proposed senior housing facility, and a front yard parking expansion. The board will also consider approval of meeting minutes.

• Use variance for garage apartment at 13 Pomeroy (R-2)
• Area variance for deck front setback at 13 Kent St. (R1)
• Area variance for less parking at senior housing at 30 River St. (GB-2)
• Area variance for front yard parking at 51 Port Watson St. (R1)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for a garage apartment at 13 Pomeroy and parking expansion at 51 Port Watson St. Two other variance applications were tabled. The board also approved the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes with an amendment.

• Approved Area Variance for garage apartment at 13 Pomeroy (6-0)
• Tabled Area Variance for deck expansion at 13 Kent St. (6-0)
• Tabled application for 30 River St. (6-0)
• Approved Area Variance for front yard parking expansion at 51 Port Watson St. with condition of fire lane stripping (6-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes with amendment (5-0)

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is holding a budget review session to discuss proposed modifications to the tentative budget. The meeting is dedicated solely to this budget discussion, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Proposed modifications to tentative budget

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is holding a budget review session to discuss proposed modifications to the tentative budget. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a single budget discussion item, followed by adjournment.

• Proposed modifications to tentative budget

The Common Council approved several budget line modifications and transfers from reserve accounts. The council also accepted all other portions of the Tentative Budget not previously modified on November 2 and 3, 2022.

• Approved transfer of $100,000 from Reserve Account AOO 3835-Rest. FB Res. Snow & Ice to A1325- 42770: OTHER UNCLASSIFIED REVENUE (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $4,000 from Reserve Account AOO 3830 Rest. FB – Res. For EE Ben. to A5110- 540800: CONTR UNIFORM, SAFETY EQUIP (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $100,000 from Reserve Account AOO 3835-Rest. FB Res. Snow & Ice to A5142- 540500: CONTR FUNCT OP EQUIP (4-0)
• Approved increase of A9040-580000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS to $400,671 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $20,000 from G8130-540500 CONTR FUNCT OP EQUIP to G8130- 540800 CONTR UNIFORM, SAFETY EQUIP (4-0)
• Approved addition of $4,000 to A5110-540800 CONTR UNIFORM, SAFETY EQUIP (4-0)
• Approved addition of $100,000 to A5142- 540500 CONTR FUNCT OP EQUIP (4-0)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear reports on FOG maintenance costs and a vermicomposting meeting with the mayor, and discuss draft letters to the mayor and Common Council recommending FOG disposal code enforcement and endorsing a vermicomposting project. No votes on these letters are scheduled; they are listed as unfinished business.

• FOG maintenance cost memo report
• Results of vermicomposting meeting with mayor
• No response to 'No Mow May' recommendation
• Draft letter recommending FOG disposal code enforcement
• Draft letter endorsing vermicomposting project

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is holding a budget review session to discuss the proposed budgets for the Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Water Department, as well as a contract with the SPCA. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.

• Police Department budget discussion
• Department of Public Works budget discussion
• Water Department budget discussion
• SPCA contract discussion

The Common Council reviewed and accepted portions of the Police, Department of Public Works, and Water Department budgets. Some DPW sections were approved with funding increases, while the DPW Garage and Animal Control sections saw no action.

• Approved Police Department Budget (A3120) without modification (6-0)
• Approved DPW Buildings & Grounds (A1620) without modification (6-0)
• Approved DPW Traffic Department (A3010) without modification (6-0)
• Approved DPW Administration (A5010) without modification (6-0)
• Approved DPW Maintenance (A5110) with $4,000 addition to uniforms and safety equipment (5-1)
• Approved DPW Snow & Ice Control (A5142) with $100,000 addition to functional operating equipment (6-0)
• Approved Water Department budget sections (FX0, FX8310, FX8320, FX8340) without modification (6-0)

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is holding a budget review session to discuss the proposed budgets for the Youth Bureau, Wastewater Treatment, Fire Department, and Code Office. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Youth Bureau budget discussion
• Wastewater Treatment budget discussion
• Fire Department budget discussion
• Code Office budget discussion

The Common Council reviewed and accepted tentative budgets for three city departments. The Youth Bureau and Fire Department budgets were accepted without modification, while the Wastewater Treatment budget included a $20,000 transfer.

• Accepted Youth Bureau Tentative Budget without modification (7-0)
• Accepted Wastewater Treatment Tentative Budget with a $20,000 transfer from G8130-540500 to G8130-540800 (7-0)
• Accepted Fire Department Tentative Budget without modification (7-0)

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to review financial updates on grant projects, a year-to-date budget report, and the 2023 tentative city budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items appear to be for discussion and information only.

• Financial updates related to grant projects
• Year-to-date budget report
• 2023 tentative city budget

The Common Council adopted local laws to prohibit smoking and vaping in specific public areas, including Main Street and city parks. It also updated the city code regarding towing and storage fees and authorized several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Adopted Local Law No. 13 banning smoking/vaping in city parks and within 25 feet of Main Street building entrances (8-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 12 updating towing fees ($120-$170) and daily storage fees to $60 (8-0)
• Approved 3-year trash collection agreement with Blue Moose Sanitation Services at $400 per ton (8-0)
• Authorized $550,000 agreement with C&S Engineers Inc. for Tioughnioga River pedestrian bridge and trail design (8-0)
• Authorized city-wide property revaluation for the 2023 Final Assessment Roll (8-0)
• Approved support for a 53-unit affordable senior housing project by Cortland Housing Assistance Council (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Decreased non-residential building inspection fees effective January 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Tabled agreement for Headquarters Fire Station exterior and cast stone repair (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Cortland Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on October 24, 2022. The main items are site plan reviews for a parking expansion at 51 Port Watson St., a senior housing facility at 30 River St., and lighting at 154-156 Clinton Ave. The commission will also review proposed zoning code changes.

• 51 Port Watson St. — parking expansion into front yard (R-1 zone)
• 30 River St. — construction of a senior housing facility (GB-2 zone)
• 154-156 Clinton Ave — site plan review for lighting (GB-1 zone)
• Review of zoning code changes

The Cortland Planning Commission approved a site plan review for a parking expansion at 51 Port Watson Street, subject to a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. A 53-unit senior housing project at 30 River Street was discussed but no action was taken. Lighting repairs at 154-156 Clinton Avenue were approved without conditions.

• Approved site plan review for 51 Port Watson Street parking expansion, subject to variance (4-0)
• No action taken on 30 River Street senior housing project; referred to County Planning Board
• Approved site plan for lighting repairs at 154-156 Clinton Avenue without conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include potential locker room improvements, new marked police units, and a personnel issue update. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from 9/22/2022 meeting
• Review of bills and reports
• Potential improvement to locker rooms
• New marked units
• Personnel issue update

The Cortland Police Commission approved September minutes and bills totaling $45,869.16. A $32,000 transfer from the contingency fund to the police fuel line was approved to cover increased fuel costs. The meeting also included reports on training, vehicle maintenance, and a discussion of rising impound rates.

• Approved September meeting minutes (motion by Whitlock, second by Michales)
• Approved September bills totaling $45,869.16 (motion by Michales, second by Whitlock)
• Approved $32,000 transfer from contingency fund to police fuel line

Common Council

This Common Council meeting agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and approval of the minutes from the October 4, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 4, 2022

The Common Council tabled two proposed local laws — one on towing fees and another expanding the smoking ban to include marijuana and vaping in downtown public spaces — to the November 1 meeting after concerns about residential impacts. The Council approved five resolutions: mortgage subordination, $65,250 in fuel budget transfers to city departments, sale of a police surplus vehicle, appointment of Carrie Kane to the Wastewater Treatment Board, sale of youth bureau lifeguard chairs, and acceptance of a $1,000 donation to the Youth Bureau. No substantive decisions were made on the tabled items.

• Tabled Local Law No. 12 (towing fees) to Nov. 1 (5-0)
• Tabled Local Law No. 13 (smoking ban expansion) to Nov. 1 (5-0)
• Approved mortgage subordination for $303,000 CFCU loan (5-0)
• Approved $65,250 fuel budget transfers to Youth Bureau, Police, DPW, Fire (5-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe police surplus vehicle (5-0)
• Appointed Carrie Kane to Wastewater Treatment Board (5-0)
• Approved sale of two lifeguard chairs as surplus (5-0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Royal Motor Company to Youth Bureau (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals holds a regular meeting and public hearing on one item: an area variance request for a front yard fence at 7 Garfield St. in an R-3 district. The board will also handle old/new business, approve minutes, and adjourn.

• Area variance for front yard fence height at 7 Garfield St. (R-3 district)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for Sean Chilson to erect a front-yard fence at 7 Garfield St., after applying the five-factor test and finding no undesirable neighborhood change, no feasible alternative, no substantial variance, no adverse environmental impact, and that the difficulty was self-created. The board also approved the minutes of the September 12, 2022 meeting by a 5-0 vote, then adjourned.

• Approved area variance for fence at 7 Garfield St. (Chilson) – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting – vote 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 5-0

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is meeting to review year-to-date budget and grant updates, discuss proposed local laws, and approve the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific details provided on the budget figures or the content of the proposed laws.

• Budget year-to-date update
• Grant updates
• Proposed local laws discussion
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes

The Common Council adopted three local laws: zoning amendments (Local Law No. 9), animal-keeping regulations (Local Law No. 10), and sidewalk cafe rules (Local Law No. 11). It also authorized a $2M Restore NY grant application for the Lofts at Gillette Factory project, appointed a search committee for a new Director of Administration & Finance, approved police chief and deputy chief pay increases, and accepted a bulletproof vest grant. The city was noted on a state fiscal distress list.

• Adopted Local Law No. 9 amending zoning regulations and enforcement (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 10 amending animal-keeping regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 11 amending sidewalk cafe regulations (6-0)
• Authorized submission of Restore NY grant application up to $2M for Lofts at Gillette Factory (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed hiring search committee for Director of Administration & Finance (6-0)
• Approved police chief salary of $128,694 and deputy chief salary of $113,694, retroactive to Jan 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant funds for police department (6-0)
• Approved conveyance of vacant strip of land on Glenn Street to Desiree Campbell in exchange for filing fees (6-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Cortland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review site and parking plans for residential properties. The commission will also consider a lot consolidation for a local food market and review zoning code changes.

• Site plan review for parking at 12 Lincoln Ave.
• Parking plan for two-family residence at 12 Washington St.
• Lot consolidation of parking lot and store at 37-39 Main St.
• Review of Zoning Code Changes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to remove conditions attached to a Special Use Permit for 12 Lincoln Ave., originally approved in April 2021, allowing outdoor sales. They also voted 4-0 to recommend proposed zoning code changes to the Common Council. The minutes from August 22, 2022 were approved.

• Removed conditions on Special Use Permit for 12 Lincoln Ave. (4-0)
• Recommended zoning code changes to Common Council (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the 911 ceremony, new license plate readers (LPRs), potential reinstatement of a second officer, recruit return/FTO, a traffic safety grant, police appreciation event, a new hire, and a personnel issue update.

• New equipment: License Plate Readers (LPRs)
• Potential reinstatement of 2nd officer
• Traffic Safety Grant
• New hire
• Personnel issue update

The Cortland Police Commission approved September bills totaling $159,453.66 and the minutes of the August meeting. Reports highlighted increased mental health calls, a drop in incarcerated persons, and new vehicle equipment including two license plate readers. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of training, staffing, and a resolved personnel issue.

• Approved September bills totaling $159,453.66
• Approved minutes of August meeting
• Approved August reports as presented
• Entered executive session for personnel matter (resolved)

Common Council

This Common Council meeting is largely procedural, with the agenda consisting of the agenda itself, supporting documents, and approval of the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022

The Common Council approved a $1,171,000 bond resolution to finance the purchase of a Toro tractor with mower, a dump truck, a truck with plow, a fire-fighting vehicle, and a vacuum street sweeper. The council also authorized a public hearing on creating a city manager position, approved a $110,184 traffic signal contract (6-1), and authorized a facilities study RFP and a traffic safety study request to NYSDOT. A donation of $250 for fire department AED replacement was accepted, and an emergency repair of the fire station apron was approved. The Armory floor repair was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved $1,171,000 bond for vehicles and equipment (7-0)
• Approved public hearing for city manager charter change (7-0)
• Approved $110,184 traffic signal contract with Syracuse Signal Systems (6-1)
• Authorized RFP for city facilities study (7-0)
• Authorized letter to NYSDOT for Route 281 traffic safety study (7-0)
• Accepted $250 donation for fire department AED replacement (7-0)
• Approved $4,320 emergency repair of fire station apron (7-0)
• Tabled Armory floor repair to next meeting (7-0)

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposal to create the position of City Manager. The agenda includes a presentation by Mark L. Ryckman, City Manager of Corning, and Ian M. Coyle, County Administrator of Livingston County. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposal to create City Manager position
• Presentation by Mark L. Ryckman, City Manager of Corning
• Presentation by Ian M. Coyle, County Administrator of Livingston County

The Common Council held an informational meeting to discuss a proposal to create the position of City Manager. Mark Ryckman, City Manager of Corning, and Ian Coyle, Livingston County Administrator, presented on the city manager form of government. No action was taken on the proposal.

• No action taken on proposal to create City Manager position

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on September 12, 2022, at 5:30 pm in City Hall. The sole item is a request for an area variance at 48 Charles St. (R-4 district) to allow lot coverage for a front yard parking expansion. The agenda also includes old/new business, minutes, and adjournment.

• Area variance request at 48 Charles St. (R-4) for front yard parking expansion lot coverage

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an area variance for 48 Charles St. to allow expanded parking in the front yard, citing safety concerns from snow and ice falling from a neighbor's roof. The board also approved the minutes of the prior meeting and adjourned.

• Approved area variance for 48 Charles St. (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review staff sick reports and credit card statements from August 2022. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the resignation of Jason Thornton.

• Review of August 2022 paid staff sick report
• Review of August 2022 credit card statement
• Discussion of Jason Thornton resignation

The Cortland Board of Fire Commissioners accepted the resignation of Jason Thornton rather than termination, and approved a volunteer application for Christian Budnick pending a physical and interview. The board also received reports on budget status, fire chief updates, and various community events.

• Accepted August 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted August 2022 sick leave report (all in favor)
• Accepted financial report and verified credit card purchases (all in favor)
• Received and filed fire and code budget status reports (all in favor)
• Approved Christian Budnick's volunteer application pending physical and interview (all in favor)
• Accepted Jason Thornton's resignation rather than termination (all in favor)

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is meeting to approve minutes, review financial statements and grant updates, and discuss proposed amendments to the city's zoning code. The zoning amendments are the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Proposed amendments to City of Cortland Zoning Code

The Common Council voted unanimously (8-0) on all 17 resolutions, including adopting Local Law No. 8 to set park hours from 6:00 a.m. to half-hour after sunset, approving $119,123.75 in American Rescue Plan funds for park improvements, and authorizing the Midnight on Main New Year's Eve event. The council also created a new Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Coordinator position, appointed Dianne Higgins to the Cortland Housing Authority Board, and accepted an $80,000 recreation services agreement with the Town of Cortlandville. A discussion item raised concerns about missing documentation and potential ineligible uses of 2021 ARP funds by the previous administration.

• Adopted Local Law No. 8 setting park hours 6 a.m. to half-hour after sunset (8-0)
• Approved $119,123.75 in ARP funds for Yaman Park playground, walkway, bathhouse painting, infield mix, and Bark Park (8-0)
• Approved Midnight on Main New Year's Eve event on Main Street (8-0)
• Created Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Coordinator position at $54,200/year (8-0)
• Appointed Dianne Higgins to Cortland Housing Authority Board through 2026 (8-0)
• Accepted $80,000 recreation services agreement with Town of Cortlandville (8-0)
• Approved $80,000 in Cortlandville funds for Yaman Beach retaining wall and entrance renovation (8-0)
• Accepted $19,778.57 in donations to Youth Bureau (8-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to review routine items like minutes, bills, and reports, and to discuss old business including a retirement, homelessness, potential reinstatement of a second officer, and part-time desk staffing. New business includes a 911 ceremony, new license plate reader (LPR) equipment, recruit return/FTO, new hires, and a personnel issue update. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no listed votes or dollar amounts.

• Potential reinstatement of 2nd officer
• New equipment: License Plate Readers (LPRs)
• New hires and recruit return/FTO
• 911 ceremony
• Personnel issue update

The Cortland Police Commission approved the July meeting minutes, bills totaling $35,925.13, and monthly reports. Discussions included budget adjustments for gas masks and firearms, training login issues, and an increase in DWI arrests. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved July meeting minutes
• Approved July bills totaling $35,925.13
• Approved July reports including budget, training, vehicle maintenance, overtime, and arrest breakdowns

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission meeting scheduled for August 25, 2022 was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 30 at 0900 HRS. No agenda items are listed in this notice.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled for August 30, 2022 at 0900 HRS

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only entries are the agenda itself and three supporting document placeholders, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to remove conditions attached to a previously approved special use permit for outdoor sales at 31 River St. The commission also voted 4-0 to recommend zoning code changes to the Common Council. Minutes from the July 25 meeting were approved.

• Removed conditions on special use permit for 31 River St. (4-0)
• Recommended zoning code changes to Common Council (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Youth Bureau Commission

The Cortland Youth Bureau Commission is meeting to review staff activity reports, summer programming, and financials. The agenda includes updates on park projects, upcoming fall programs, and a detailed financial report on recreation, parks, and youth programs.

• Suggett basketball courts, Yaman playground, San Jule pavilion, Ryan family shade structures and benches project updates
• Randall Park grant submitted by Thoma Development on July 29
• Fire Fighter For A Day Camp held July 20-21 with 200+ kids
• Summer field trips resumed: Enchanted Forest Water Safari (15 kids) and Fair Haven Beach State Park (6 kids)
• Financial reports show Recreation Administration budget $210,190, Parks $287,795, Playground & Rec Center $321,106

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider three area variance requests. The requests involve a deck expansion, two driveway expansions, and one driveway expansion into a vegetative strip. The board will also address old and new business, approve minutes, and adjourn.

• 52 Church St. (R-1): area variance for deck expansion increasing lot coverage in front yard
• 34 South Ave. (R-2): area variance for driveway expansion into front yard
• 67, 69 Lincoln Ave. (R-2): area variance for driveway expansion into 4 ft. vegetative strip

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for 52 Church St. and 67/69 Lincoln Ave., and denied a variance for 34 South Ave. All votes were 5-0. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved area variance for deck expansion at 52 Church St. (5-0)
• Denied area variance for driveway expansion at 34 South Ave. (5-0)
• Approved area variance for driveway expansion at 67/69 Lincoln Ave. (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Common Council

This Common Council meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself, supporting documents, a financial statement, and a year-to-date budget review. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Financial statement review
• Year-to-date budget review

The Common Council adopted two local laws to extend the terms of councilpersons and the mayor from two to four years, subject to voter approval in the November 8, 2022 general election. The council also authorized requests for proposals for health insurance evaluation and a stormwater mitigation study, approved a grant obligation transfer for a restaurant, and canceled the August 16 meeting. No public comments were made at the hearings.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6, extending council terms to 4 years (5-2)
• Adopted Local Law No. 7, extending mayor's term to 4 years (5-2)
• Authorized RFP for health insurance program evaluation (7-0)
• Approved transfer of CDBG obligations from FireCrest to Los Lagos Restaurant (7-0)
• Authorized letter of support for McNeil Development funding application (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for stormwater mitigation study (7-0)
• Authorized MOU with SUNY Cortland Police (7-0)
• Canceled August 16, 2022 Common Council meeting (7-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to review routine items like minutes, bills, and reports, and to discuss old and new business. Key topics include a new K9, vehicle matters, a bike sale, potential reinstatement of officers, homelessness, a part-time desk position, and community engagement. The meeting is primarily a discussion and decision-making session on these operational and personnel matters.

• New K9
• Potential reinstatement of 2nd officer
• Personnel issue update
• Bike sale - June 25
• Potential part-time desk (days)

The Cortland Police Commission approved the June meeting minutes and bills totaling $26,523.44, and accepted the June reports. They discussed budget items including potential fund transfers for fuel and hazmat, noted new vehicles arriving, and reviewed various activity reports. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or routine approvals.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June bills totaling $26,523.44 (unanimous)
• Approved June reports (unanimous)
• Tabled meeting time change discussion

Planning Commission

The City of Cortland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a site plan for a UPS location. The commission will also review changes to the zoning code.

• Site plan review for 14 N. Franklin St. (Kane, UPS) regarding a loading dock in the parking area
• Review of Zoning Code changes

The Cortland Planning Commission approved a site plan review for 14 N. Franklin St. (Kane, UPS) to add a loading dock in the parking area for overflow use. The vote was 4-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved site plan for loading dock at 14 N. Franklin St. (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 (4-0)

Common Council

This agenda contains only the agenda title and a placeholder for supporting documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda was not fully populated.

The Common Council approved a series of resolutions, including establishing revolving loan fund programs for sewer/storm/water and sidewalk repairs, authorizing grant applications for park and wastewater improvements, and increasing the City Clerk's salary. Retirees voiced concerns about proposed health insurance changes, but no decision was made. The council also discussed potential four-year terms for elected officials, to be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved revolving loan fund programs for sewer/storm/water and sidewalk repairs (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Empire State Challenge 4 Mile Race (7-0)
• Appointed Carrie Lynch as Records Management Officer (7-0)
• Increased City Clerk salary to $20,000 (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for Randall Park improvements up to $500,000 (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for wastewater treatment improvements up to $5,000,000 (7-0)
• Authorized MOU with county for City Court relocation (7-0)
• Approved alcohol consumption areas for Arts Off Main and Pumpkinfest (7-0)

Environmental Advisory Committee

The City of Cortland Environmental Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) and discuss potential topics of interest, including composting, community gardens, and leachate transport/pipeline. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion and organizational meeting.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
• Discussion of composting: food waste, yard debris, collection, vermicycling/traditional
• Discussion of community gardens: engagement, Smith school involvement, fruit trees as longitudinal school project
• Discussion of leachate transport/pipeline

The Environmental Advisory Committee met but lacked a quorum, so no officers were elected and no formal decisions were made. Members discussed expanding community gardens to grow street trees, solar panels at the Pendleton Street superfund site, and vermicomposting for food waste. The committee plans to elect officers at the next meeting.

• No officers elected due to lack of quorum
• Discussed expanding community gardens for street trees
• Discussed solar panels at Pendleton Street superfund site
• Discussed vermicomposting for food waste
• Action item: Elect officers at next meeting

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will review the June 2022 staff sick report and credit card statement. The agenda includes an overview on consolidation by Andrew Meldrim and a budget status report.

• Andrew Meldrim overview on consolidation
• Fire and Code Budget Status Report
• Update on Firefighter for a Day Camp
• SUNY Impact funding update

The Cortland Board of Fire Commissioners confirmed the termination of two volunteer firefighters and offered a third the option to resign in good standing. They also accepted two new volunteer firefighter applications pending training completion and reviewed routine reports.

• Confirmed termination letter for Jacob Brown (all in favor)
• Confirmed termination of Todd Simmons (all in favor)
• Offered Jason Thornton option to resign in good standing within 30 days or be terminated (all in favor)
• Accepted Brandon Fairbanks as volunteer firefighter pending training (all in favor)
• Accepted Tristen Laurore Sr. as volunteer firefighter pending training (all in favor)
• Accepted June 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted June 2022 sick leave report (all in favor)
• Accepted financial report with addition of explanation for Thoman Music Purchase (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on three area variance requests. The board will consider variances for a driveway at 1-3 Kinney Ln., a shed at 158-162 Tompkins St., and a fence at 86 River St. The meeting also includes old/new business, minutes, and adjournment.

• 1-3 Kinney Ln. (R-1): area variance for lot coverage in front yard for driveway
• 158-162 Tompkins St. (NB): area variance for lot coverage for 10' x 10' shed (Dunkin Donuts)
• 86 River St. (R-2): area variance for fence height in front yard

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals approved all three area variance requests on the agenda. The first allowed a driveway at 1-3 Kinney Lane, the second permitted a 10'x10' shed at 158-162 Tompkins Street (Dunkin Donuts), and the third allowed a 6-foot privacy fence at 86 River Street. All votes were 4-0. The board also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2022 meeting.

• Approved area variance for driveway at 1-3 Kinney Lane (4-0)
• Approved area variance for shed at 158-162 Tompkins Street (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 6' fence at 86 River Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Common Council

This Common Council meeting agenda contains only procedural placeholders — agenda, supporting documents, and financial documents — with no specific items, resolutions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be a formality or the substantive agenda was not included in this document.

The Common Council adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2022 creating a Nuisance Animal and Pest Removal Assistance Program, providing up to $200 in financial assistance per resident per year, and designated Sweeney's Pest Elimination, LLC as the contractor. The Council also approved the purchase of a new fire pumper apparatus for $649,000, funded by a municipal equipment bond, and authorized several other resolutions including sidewalk funds, tree removal contracts, and grant applications.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2022 creating Nuisance Animal and Pest Removal Assistance Program (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Sweeney's Pest Elimination, LLC for nuisance animal removal services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of E-One fire pumper apparatus for $649,000 with bond (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 additional funds for 2022 Sidewalk Program (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Carter's Tree Service for $19,500 tree and stump removal (5-0)
• Authorized grant applications for Homer Avenue infrastructure upgrades (5-0)
• Approved special event permits for Great Cortland Pumpkinfest and Dark Horse Tavern (5-0)
• Appointed Steven Broyles to Environmental Advisory Committee (5-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing bills and reports, and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include a new K9, training, a retirement, contract updates, vehicle auctions, new officers in field training, an officer reinstatement, and sergeant interviews. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2022, at 9:00 AM.

• New K9
• Knapp retirement
• Contract update
• Bike sale on June 25
• Sergeant interviews on July 25

The Cortland Police Commission approved the May minutes, bills totaling $44,330.08, and monthly reports. They discussed the new four-year police contract, which eliminates the DFT stipend and changes comp time, and noted the K9 training and officer updates. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals and informational updates.

• Approved May minutes (motion by Whitlock, second by Michales)
• Approved May bills totaling $44,330.08 (motion by Michales, second by Whitlock)
• Approved May reports (motion by Hansen, second by Michales)
• Discussed moving $15,975 budgeted for DFT stipend to vehicle repair/fuel line (no formal action)
• Noted contract signed, 4-year term ending 2025, DFT stipend eliminated
• Reported online auction raised ~$2,400 for fuel line; tire sale ~$1,400 for fuel/vehicle repair
• Scheduled sergeant interviews for July 25 at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
• Held executive session for personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several site plan applications, including a second shed at 162 Tompkins St. and parking lot improvements at 134 and 150 Homer Ave. The commission will also review a solar farm plan for 22 Locust Ave.

• Site Plan Review: 162 Tompkins St. (second shed in side yard)
• Site Plan Review: 134, 150 Homer Ave. (parking lot resurfacing and landscaping)
• Site Plan Review: 22 Locust Ave. (solar farm plan)

The Cortland Planning Commission approved all three site plan reviews on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The approvals include a property at 162 Tompkins St., a medical facility at 134 and 150 Homer Ave., and a solar installation at 22 Locust Ave. The solar project was approved with several conditions, including a maintenance plan, inspections, and environmental approvals. The minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting were also approved.

• Approved site plan review for 162 Tompkins St. (5-0)
• Approved site plan review for 134, 150 Homer Ave. (5-0)
• Approved site plan review for 22 Locust Ave. with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022 was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 30 at 0900 HRS. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled for June 30 at 0900 HRS

Historic or Architectural Review Board

The Cortland Historic and/or Architectural Review Board will meet on June 21, 2022, at 40 Main St, second floor, at 8:00 a.m. The board will review six applications for signage, repainting, lighting, and facade changes at properties along Main Street, plus approve minutes from the May 17 meeting and handle old/new business.

• 33 Main St: second color to signage (Zeus III)
• 43-49 Main St: repaint lighting (Zeus III)
• 36 Main St: replace signage with new name, replace plastic face in bank and flag fount (Tompkins Financial Bank)
• 105 Main St: repaint storefront, new signage, new lighting (Lepanto 35 LLC)
• 50 Main St: new construction upper facade panel/trim, new paint, mural on back of building (50Main St Fitness, LLC)

Common Council

The agenda consists of supporting documents and budget updates for review. No specific legislative actions or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• PBA Contract 2022-2025 Final
• Cortland Projects Budget Summary WIFIA 1 - May 2022
• 2020 OO Housing Rehab documentation
• 2021 CDBG Income Property documentation
• 2022 YTD BUDGET 6-10-22

The Common Council unanimously approved a $11,844,430.83 construction contract with CCI Companies for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, authorizing up to $1.5M from a WIFIA loan to cover funding shortfalls. They also approved a $775,000 curb and sidewalk ramp replacement contract with Adhan Piping, a $96,155.54 traffic signal upgrade with Syracuse Signal, and a police union collective bargaining agreement for 2021-2025. All resolutions passed 7-0.

• Approved $11,844,430.83 DRI construction contract with CCI Companies (7-0)
• Approved $775,000 curb and sidewalk ramp replacement with Adhan Piping (7-0)
• Approved $96,155.54 traffic signal upgrade with Syracuse Signal (7-0)
• Approved police union collective bargaining agreement 2021-2025 (7-0)
• Approved $1.9M in state funding for street repairs and equipment (7-0)
• Approved promotion of Heather Johnson to Youth Bureau Deputy Director at $57,000 (7-0)
• Approved sidewalk program conflict of interest disclosure (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2022 (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on June 13, 2022, to consider four area variance requests. Each request seeks relief from specific zoning requirements for properties in the city. The board will also address old and new business, approve minutes, and adjourn.

• 1-3 Kinney Ln. (R-1): area variance for lot coverage in front yard for driveway (Oliver)
• 181 Madison (R-1): area variance for lot coverage in front yard to widen driveway by 5 feet (Burns)
• 46 Alvena Ave. (R-1): area variance for front yard fence greater than 4 feet tall, proposed 6 feet (Marho)
• 107-109 Homer Ave. (NB): area variance for parking in front yard and gravel parking surface (Pierce)

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for 181 Madison Street, 46 Alvena Avenue, and 107-109 Homer Avenue, all by 4-0 votes. The variance for 1-3 Kinney Lane was tabled to the July 11, 2022 meeting. The board also approved the minutes of the May 9, 2022 meeting as amended.

• Tabled area variance for 1-3 Kinney Lane to July 11, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 181 Madison Street to widen driveway by 5 feet (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 46 Alvena Avenue for a 6-foot front/side yard fence (4-0)
• Approved area variance for 107-109 Homer Avenue for front parking and gravel surface, conditioned on paving within two years (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting as amended (4-0)

Fire Commission

The Cortland Board of Fire Commissioners approved sending dismissal letters to Volunteer Firefighters Todd Simmons and Jason Thornton. The board also accepted the May 2022 minutes, sick leave report, and financial report, and received the budget status report. Reports were given on training, equipment testing, and community events.

• Approved dismissal letters for Volunteer Firefighters Todd Simmons and Jason Thornton (all in favor)
• Accepted May 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted May 2022 sick leave report (all in favor)
• Accepted May 2022 financial report (all in favor)
• Received and filed budget status report

Police Commission

The Police Commission will review department bills and reports from previous meetings. The agenda includes discussions on a new K9, vehicle matters, and sergeant interviews.

• New K9 discussion
• Sergeant interviews
• Review of department bills
• Vehicle and auction updates

The Police Commission approved April minutes, bills totaling $32,635.19, and monthly reports. Officer Drake was selected as the new K9 officer, with training starting June 20. Sergeant interviews were scheduled for June 20. The commission entered executive session for personnel matters and adjourned.

• Approved April minutes
• Approved April bills totaling $32,635.19
• Approved April reports
• Selected Officer Drake as new K9 officer
• Scheduled sergeant interviews for June 20
• Entered executive session for personnel matters

Planning Commission

The City of Cortland Planning Commission is meeting to consider four permit and site plan requests. These include a seasonal fireworks tent and the installation of rooftop solar panels.

• Special Use Permit for seasonal fireworks tent at 160 Clinton Ave.
• Site Plan Review for dumpster corral location at 40-44 Rickard St.
• Special Use Permit for rooftop solar on commercial buildings at 185 Main St.
• Site Plan Review for a second shed in the side yard at 162 Tompkins St.

The Cortland Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Keystone Novelties at 160 Clinton Ave., a site plan for NY Sterling Management at 40-44 Rickard St., and a special use permit for Buffalo Solar Solutions at 185 Main St., all by 5-0 votes. A site plan review for 162 Tompkins St. (Collyer) was tabled pending submission of a site plan. The minutes from the February 28, 2022 meeting were approved 5-0.

• Approved special use permit for 160 Clinton Ave. (Keystone Novelties) (5-0)
• Approved site plan review for 40-44 Rickard St. (NY Sterling Management) (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 185 Main St. (Buffalo Solar Solutions) (5-0)
• Tabled site plan review for 162 Tompkins St. (Collyer) pending site plan submission (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Common Council

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The Common Council approved special event permits for the Juneteenth Festival, LGBTQ Pride Festival, and Arts Off Main, all by 8-0 votes. It also canceled the June 7 meeting, moved the June 21 meeting to June 14, reappointed Merle McKown to the Housing Authority Board, authorized a solar feasibility option agreement, and approved an administrative contract for a Main Street grant. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved special event permits for Juneteenth Festival (8-0)
• Approved special event permits for LGBTQ Pride Festival (8-0)
• Approved special event permits for Arts Off Main (8-0)
• Canceled June 7, 2022 meeting and moved June 21 meeting to June 14 (8-0)
• Reappointed Merle McKown to Cortland Housing Authority Board (8-0)
• Authorized solar feasibility option agreement with Davis Hill Development (8-0)
• Authorized administrative contract for NY Main Street Anchor Grant (8-0)

Historic or Architectural Review Board

The City of Cortland Historic Commission is meeting to review two property alteration requests: installing signage on the front of a building at 44-46 Main St and removing a carport at 23 Tompkins St to extend parking. These are items under discussion, not final decisions.

• 44-46 Main St: signage to front of building over archway
• 23 Tompkins St: remove carport, shed roof, extend parking where carport was

The Cortland Historic Commission approved two agenda items: new signage for 44-46 Main St and removal of a carport at 23 Tompkins St. Both were approved unanimously (4-0). The commission also approved window replacements at 39 Tompkins St and noted that a tattoo shop at 89 Main St has not removed unapproved lettering.

• Approved B.F. TAYLOR signage at 44-46 Main St (4-0)
• Approved removal of carport and blacktop at 23 Tompkins St (4-0)
• Approved window replacements at 39 Tompkins St (4-0)
• Noted unapproved TATTOO lettering at 89 Main St remains

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to approve April 2022 sick reports and credit card statements. The meeting includes updates on administrative staff, apparatus, and grants, as well as a report on consolidation and merger.

• Approval of April 2022 Paid Staff Sick Report
• Approval of April 2022 Credit Card Statement
• BOE Report on Consolidation/Merger
• Recruit Firefighter Training Status
• Administrative staff changes update

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the April minutes, sick leave report, and financial report, and hired Nicole Bennett as Administrative Assistant and Jessica Bischoff as Administrative Aide. No new business was discussed, and the meeting was procedural.

• Approved April 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Accepted April 2022 sick leave report (all in favor)
• Accepted financial report after reviewing April credit card purchases (all in favor)
• Hired Nicole Bennett as Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief
• Hired Jessica Bischoff as Administrative Aide in the Code Office

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider requests for area variances at 75 River St., 23 Clinton St., and 1 Cleveland St. The board will also review the previous meeting minutes.

• Area variance for shed location at 75 River St. (R-1)
• Area variance for additional signs and window sign coverage at 23 Clinton St. (CB)
• Area variance for garage encroachment into vegetative strip at 1 Cleveland St. (R-2)

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for a shed at 75 River Street and for a garage at 1 Cleveland Street, but denied a variance for additional signs at 23 Clinton Avenue. All decisions were made by unanimous 6-0 votes. The board also approved the minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approved area variance for shed at 75 River Street (6-0)
• Denied area variance for signs at 23 Clinton Avenue (6-0)
• Approved area variance for garage at 1 Cleveland Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Common Council

This Common Council meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself, supporting documents, and a financials link. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

• Agenda item
• Supporting documents item
• Financials item (link to DocumentCenter/View/959)

The Common Council adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2022, creating a temporary license for mobile food preparation vehicle vendors at special events, with fees amended to $75 for the first day and $50 for subsequent days. The council also approved permits for the St. Anthony's Day Festival, transferred funds for fire apparatus repairs, and appointed a new Youth Bureau Director.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2022 for mobile food vendor temporary licenses (6-0)
• Approved special event permits for St. Anthony's Day Festival (6-0)
• Transferred $87,813 for fire apparatus repairs (6-0)
• Transferred $1,665 from scrap vehicle sales to Police Department (6-0)
• Declared surplus police equipment and authorized auction (6-0)
• Authorized agreement for body-worn camera grant application (6-0)
• Appointed Andrea Piedigrossi as Youth Bureau Director at $75,000 salary (6-0)
• Appointed Tristan Sebastien Laurore, Sr. to Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes a new K9, a School Resource Officer (SRO) memorandum of understanding, a retirement (Knapp), a recruit update, and a new civil service test. New business covers training, a contract update, a potential retirement, and a personnel issue, with no public hearings or financial contracts detailed.

• New K9
• SRO MOU
• Knapp retirement
• Recruit update
• New civil service test in April

The Police Commission approved the March bills of $60,023.42 and the March reports. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted mainly of reports and discussions on topics such as fuel costs, training, vehicle maintenance, and the K9 fundraiser. The commission entered executive session for personnel matters and adjourned without further action.

• Approved March bills totaling $60,023.42 (motion by Hansen, second by Michales)
• Approved March reports (motion by Hansen, second by Whitlock)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a special meeting and public hearing regarding an area variance for 220-226 Port Watson St. The board will also review minutes from December 2021 and February 2022.

• Area variance rehearing for 220-226 Port Watson St. regarding setbacks and building/parking location

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 to reverse its December 13, 2021 denial of area variances for a Byrne Dairy project at Port Watson Street and River Street, after a public hearing. The board approved the variances following discussion of the five-factor test, with members noting no undesirable neighborhood change, no feasible alternative, and no adverse environmental impact. The rehearing required unanimity, and the vote was unanimous.

• Reversed original denial of area variances for Byrne Dairy project (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Closed public hearing (7-0)

Common Council

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The Cortland Common Council approved 16 resolutions, including creating three working foreman positions at the Department of Public Works and converting the mayor's confidential secretary from part-time ($25,000) to full-time ($45,000). The council also appointed members to several boards and committees, declared equipment surplus for sale, and accepted donations to the Youth Bureau. All votes were 8-0 except for two 7-1 votes on the Assessment Review Board appointment and generator/alarm service agreements.

• Approved creating three DPW working foreman positions (8-0)
• Approved converting mayor's secretary to full-time at $45,000 (8-0)
• Approved $2,530 annual alarm service and $984.79 generator service for Parker School (7-1)
• Appointed Jerry Hartnett to Board of Assessment Review (7-1)
• Declared surplus equipment for sale (8-0)
• Accepted $30,500 in donations to Youth Bureau (8-0)
• Created ad hoc committees for Parker School, trash/recycling, and town-gown relations (8-0)
• Appointed Thomas Larson to Zoning Board of Appeals (8-0)

Historic or Architectural Review Board

The Historic and/or Architectural Review Board will meet on April 19, 2022, at 40 Main St, second floor, at 8:00 a.m. to review several applications for signage, a storefront and mural, and a roof repair. The board will also approve minutes and discuss lighting research.

• 24 Main Street (Pathos/Goodthread): signage review
• 4 Main Street (Terwilliger/Just Chill): signage review
• 50 Main Street (Murdock/CrossFit): storefront and mural on back of building
• 37 Tompkins Street (1890 House Museum): roof repair
• Minutes from December and March meetings; lighting research discussion

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to approve March 2022 financial and sick reports. The board is considering a resolution to award points for COVID-19 regarding the volunteer LOSAP Award and the approval of the 2021 LOSAP award list.

• Resolution to award points for COVID for volunteer LOSAP Award
• Approval of 2021 LOSAP award list
• Report on surplus turnout gear to Ukraine
• Approval of March 2022 Credit Card Statement
• Approval of March 2022 Paid Staff Sick Report

The Cortland Fire Commission approved the LOSAP resolution and the 2021 LOSAP award unanimously. They also approved the March minutes, sick report, and credit card statement. Two firefighters resigned, and several buildings were marked unsafe for occupancy.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sick report (unanimous)
• Approved credit card statement (unanimous)
• Approved LOSAP resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 LOSAP award (unanimous)

Youth Bureau Commission

The Cortland Youth Bureau Advisory Board will review minutes, financial and activity reports, and discuss the annual Spring/Summer program brochure. They will also receive updates on a proposed pavilion at Suggett Park in honor of Robert San Jule and on the pending retirement of Director John McNerney, including required transition steps per the City Charter and Civil Service.

• Proposed 14' x 20' wooden pavilion at Suggett Park in honor of Robert San Jule
• Director John McNerney's pending retirement and transition steps
• Review of financial reports for Recreation Administration, Parks, Rec Center, Beach & Pool, Youth Programs
• Discussion of annual Spring/Summer program brochure
• Update on Randall Park renovation design firm selection (Saratoga Associates)

The Cortland Youth Bureau Commission met on April 12, 2022, but a quorum was not present. No action was taken on any items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting and public hearing. The main item is a rehearing of an area variance request for 220-226 Port Watson St., concerning setbacks and the location of the building and parking on the parcel. The board will also approve minutes from its December 2021 and February 2022 meetings.

• Rehearing of area variance for 220-226 Port Watson St. (GB-2 district)
• Variance concerns setbacks and building/parking location
• Approval of minutes from December 2021 and February 2022 meetings
• Reminder for board members to be sworn in at City Hall

Common Council

The Cortland City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items supported by the 2021-2022 budget comparison, financial reports, and other supporting documents. The agenda lists these documents but does not specify the individual items for decision or discussion.

• Review of 2021-2022 budget comparison
• Financial reports for April 5, 2022
• Supporting documents for agenda items

The Common Council approved all 11 resolutions on the agenda, including funding for the 2022 sidewalk replacement program, a cleaning contract for City Hall, and a contract amendment for the Clinton Avenue streetscape project. It also authorized donations of surplus fire gear to Ukraine, appointed a new Assessment Review Board member, and approved credit card accounts for the Mayor and Police Department. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $20,000 for 2022 Sidewalk Replacement Program (6-0)
• Authorized $46,200 cleaning contract with Absolutely Clean for City Hall (6-0)
• Approved $180,000 contract amendment for Clinton Avenue Phase III (6-0)
• Authorized donation of 50 sets of surplus fire gear to Ukraine (6-0)
• Appointed Kathryn A. Wilcox to Assessment Review Board (6-0)
• Authorized credit card accounts for Mayor and Police Department (6-0)
• Approved $45,035 environmental assessment at 75 East Court Street (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 environmental assessment at 43-45-47 Cleveland Street (6-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bills and reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include accreditation, a retirement, a recruit update, a new K9, a School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding, and a new civil service test. The meeting is routine administrative oversight with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from 1/27/2022 meeting
• Review of bills and reports
• Discussion of accreditation status
• New K9 unit discussion
• SRO MOU (School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding)

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Cortland Common Council meeting on March 15, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda and supporting documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be routine with no substantive actions listed.

Historic or Architectural Review Board

The Historic and/or Architectural Review Board is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, appoint a secretary, and review two property applications: site changes at 26 Tompkins St. and signage at 24 Main St. The agenda also includes minutes from the last meeting and old/new business.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Appointment of Joanne Sweeney as Secretary
• 26 Tompkins St. (Park Alumni House): removal of shed and expansion of parking
• 24 Main Street (Pathos/Goodthread): signage review

The Historic and Architectural Review Board re-elected Linda Kline as chair and Richard Stock as vice-chair, and appointed Joanne Sweeney as secretary. The board unanimously approved the application for the Park Alumni House at 29 Tompkins St. to remove a shed and expand parking. Signage for 24 Main Street was tabled until the applicant attends a meeting, and approval of December 2021 minutes was tabled until they are updated.

• Re-elected Linda Kline as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Richard Stock as vice-chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Joanne Sweeney as board secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Park Alumni House application to remove shed and expand parking at 29 Tompkins St. (unanimous)
• Tabled signage application for 24 Main Street until applicant attends (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of December 14, 2021 minutes until updated (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cortland Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting and public hearing. The main item is a rehearing of an area variance application for 220-226 Port Watson St., concerning setbacks and the location of the building and parking. The board will also handle old/new business, approve minutes from prior meetings, and adjourn.

• Rehearing of area variance for 220-226 Port Watson St. (GB-2) regarding setbacks and building/parking location
• Public hearing on the variance item
• Reminder for board members to be sworn in at City Hall
• Approval of minutes from December 2021 and February 2022 meetings

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to approve February 2021 paid staff sick reports and credit card statements. The meeting includes reports on hazmat calls, apparatus status, and a food drive.

• Approval of Paid Staff Sick Report: February 2021
• Approval of CC Statement: February 2021
• Report on Haz Mat Call and Apparatus Status
• Report on Food Drive and public relations event

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the February meeting minutes, sick leave report, and financial report, and accepted the budget status report. Interviews were conducted for two career firefighter positions assigned to the code office as part of the recent transition; Douglas Medler and Patrick Dahulick were selected. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no old business and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved February 2022 sick leave report (all in favor)
• Approved February 2022 financial report (all in favor)
• Received and filed 2022 year-to-date budget status report
• Conducted interviews for two career firefighter positions; selected Douglas Medler and Patrick Dahulick

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission held its March 1, 2022 meeting entirely in executive session under Public Officers Law Section 105. Per Section 106(2), no minutes were recorded, so no substantive decisions are available for public review.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and appoint Joanne Sweeney as Secretary. The meeting includes discussions on site improvements at 17-19 Clayton Avenue and a subdivision at 160 Clinton Avenue.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Appointment of Joanne Sweeney as Secretary
• Site improvements: 17-19 Clayton Avenue (Calabro Apartments LLC)
• Subdivision: 160 Clinton Avenue (Salt City Development, LLC)
• Lot line adjustment: 12 Pearl St. (Gregory)

The Cortland Planning Commission approved a site plan improvement for Calabro Apartments LLC at 17-19 Clayton Avenue and a subdivision for Salt City Development LLC at 160 Clinton Avenue, both with negative declarations under SEQRA. The commission also elected officers and discussed a potential code change regarding public interest review.

• Elected Joe McMahon as Chair (all in favor)
• Elected Jim Reeners as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Appointed Joanne Sweeney as Secretary (all in favor)
• Approved negative declaration for 17-19 Clayton Avenue site plan (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for 17-19 Clayton Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved negative declaration for 160 Clinton Avenue subdivision (all in favor)
• Approved subdivision at 160 Clinton Avenue conditioned on verification of easements and parking (all in favor)

Common Council

The Cortland City Council is meeting with agenda items including the adoption of an ethics code and a records access policy, along with CDBG documents. The agenda is sparse, listing only supporting documents without detailed discussion items.

• Adoption of ethics code
• Records access policy with summary
• CDBG documents

The Common Council approved a budget modification and memorandum of understanding to transfer $203,871 from code department lines to the fire department, placing the code department under the fire chief. The council also adopted a Records Access Policy, appointed a Records Access Officer and Appeal Officer, and authorized a FEMA grant application. All resolutions passed unanimously with 8-0 votes.

• Approved Resolution 30: Authorized third-party custodian agreement with Tompkins Community Bank (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 31: Adopted a Records Access Policy for all city departments (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 32: Appointed Andrew T. Jewett as Records Access Officer (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 33: Appointed Mayor Scott Steve as Records Access Appeal Officer (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 34: Authorized application for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant of $21,682 (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 35: Approved budget modification and MOU for code department realignment under fire department (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 36: Adopted a Code of Ethics (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 37: Affirmed appointment of Diann Potter to Wastewater Treatment Board (8-0).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and appoint a Secretary. The board will also hold a rehearing regarding an area variance for 220-226 Port Watson St. involving setbacks and building/parking locations.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice-Chair
• Appointment of Joanne Sweeney as Secretary
• Area Variance rehearing for 220-226 Port Watson St. (GB-2)

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners is meeting to approve January 2021 sick reports and credit card statements. The session includes reports on vehicle maintenance and a grant approved by the Council.

• Approval of Paid Staff Sick Report: January 2021
• Approval of CC Statement: January 2021
• Update on vehicle maintenance status
• Report on Council grant approval
• February food drive announcement

Landscape & Design Committee

The Cortland Landscape and Design Commission met via Zoom on February 9, 2022. The agenda focused on planning for Spring 2022 tree planting and reviewing recent tree concerns. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from October 13, 2021.

• Spring 2022 Tree Planting Planning
• Review of Recent Tree Concerns/Notes
• Approval of October 13, 2021 Minutes

Common Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific action items listed. The council will review supporting documents including ethics and FOIL policies, public comments, and financial reports.

The Common Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including two FEMA SAFER grants for firefighter hiring and retention, a tax lien release and environmental cleanup agreement for 43-45-47 Cleveland Street, a lien release for 111 Port Watson Street, and a School Resource Officer MOU with the school district. The Ethics Policy was tabled to the next meeting. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved Resolution 21: Extinguished tax lien on 43-45-47 Cleveland Street and authorized agreement with CCIDA (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 22: Authorized agreement with C&S for QAPP and HASP at 43-45-47 Cleveland Street (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 23: Authorized application for SAFER Hiring Grant for four firefighters ($1,223,292.14) (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 24: Authorized application for SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grant ($536,920) (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25: Released lien on 111 Port Watson Street (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 26: Authorized RFP and contract for independent auditing services (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 27: Authorized SRO MOU with Cortland City School District (8-0)
• Tabled Ethics Policy adoption to February 15, 2022 (8-0)

Police Commission

The Cortland Police Commission approved the December bills totaling $32,396.39 and the minutes of the December meeting. The department passed its accreditation assessment and was re-accredited for another five years. Hiring updates included four new officers, with three in the academy and one lateral transfer from Homer PD. The commission also discussed budget issues, including the need to encumber about $214,000 in COVID funds from 2021 to 2022.

• Approved December bills totaling $32,396.39
• Approved minutes of December meeting
• Passed accreditation assessment, re-accredited for 5 years
• Noted hiring of 4 officers, including 1 lateral transfer
• Discussed budget issues, including $214,000 COVID funds encumbrance

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is scheduled to review a revised draft of the Ethics Code Board. The agenda lists this as the primary substantive item, with no other specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts detailed in the provided text.

• Review of revised Ethics Code Board draft

The Common Council approved Local Law #1 of 2022 to allow solar farms in GI districts, and rescinded a prior resolution to rezone a River Street parcel from R-2 to GB-2 (6-1). The council also approved several appointments, including two Commissioners of Deeds, and authorized $44,560.93 for an emergency fire engine repair. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Local Law #1 of 2022 allowing solar farms in GI districts (7-0)
• Rezoned tax map parcel #87.53-03-16.200 on River Street from R-2 to GB-2 (6-1)
• Appointed Tracey Hatfield as Commissioner of Deeds (7-0)
• Appointed Nicole Bennett as Commissioner of Deeds (7-0)
• Adopted Retention and Disposition Schedule for NY Local Government Records (7-0)
• Authorized mortgage subordination agreement for $62,000 (7-0)
• Approved $44,560.93 emergency repair to fire engine (7-0)
• Accepted donations to Cortland Youth Bureau totaling $10,000+ (7-0)

Fire Commission

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review reports and approve administrative documents. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from department leadership.

• Approval of December 2021 Paid Staff Sick Report
• Approval of December 2021 CC Statement
• Review of December Board of Fire Commissioners meeting minutes

The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the December 2021 meeting minutes and the November credit card purchases as presented. The December sick leave report was missing and will be presented next month. The Fire Chief reported that Derek Reynolds was promoted to Battalion Chief, and the Common Council approved the BOE contract and major motor repair for Fire Engine 201.

• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved November credit card purchases financial report (all in favor)

Common Council

The Cortland Common Council is meeting with a short agenda. The main substantive item is a year-to-date budget report for 2021, which the council will review. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items and supporting documents.

• Review of 2021 year-to-date budget report

The Cortland Common Council held its first meeting of 2022, approving all 10 resolutions unanimously (8-0). Key actions included appointing Andrew Jewett as City Clerk, Arthur John Meldrim as Corporation Counsel, and Thomas Michales as Acting Mayor. The council also approved a police union MOU eliminating the mandatory desk officer position, and set a public hearing on cannabis dispensary zoning.

• Appointed Andrew Jewett as City Clerk (8-0)
• Appointed Arthur John Meldrim as Corporation Counsel (8-0)
• Affirmed Thomas Michales as Acting Mayor (8-0)
• Designated NBT Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase, M&T Bank, and Tompkins Trust as 2022 depositories (8-0)
• Reappointed Robert Rhea as Zoning Officer (8-0)
• Appointed Kyle Davis and Raymond Parker to Zoning Board of Appeals (8-0)
• Amended 2022 budget to encumber $14,000 for demolition of city-owned property (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Police Benevolent Association eliminating mandatory desk officer (8-0)