Cortland County Legislature

Approved Minutes

Special Meeting

September 20, 2007 6:00 PM

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM by Chairman Brown, followed by the Salute to the Flag.

The Clerk took Roll Call with all members recorded as present.

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

Chairman Brown recognized:

• Tony Piombo, 132 North Main Street, Cortland, NY who stated that he is opposed to the County appealing Judge Rumsey’s decision on the purchase of the Moose Club property. He said Judge Rumsey has ruled citing case law and we should honor the contract the constituents perceived as a purchase.
• Philip M. Henry 2650 State Route 13, East Homer, NY who said he is representing 7 Valley Realty and available to answer any questions regarding their two proposal for the DMV relocation.
• Kathie Wilcox, 62 Church Street, Cortland, New York who said she agreed with Mr. Piombo that Judge Rumsey’s decision should not be appealed. She encouraged legislators to take their time, look at the options, involve the taxpayer and not make the mistakes from the past. She reminded legislators that over 50% of Cortland County properties are tax exempt and the taxpayer can no longer take the tax burden. She said that legislators cannot be faulted for delaying a decision in the decision making process.

RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF STANDING, SPECIAL AND ADHOC COMMITTEES

Chairman Brown announced that the agenda items for receive and file regarding Decision and Order from Supreme Court of State of New York Local Lodge #1512 Loyal Order of Moose vs. The County of Cortland County and Decision and Order from Supreme Court of State of New York Local Lodge #1512 Loyal Order of Moose vs. The County of Cortland County, along with the discussion item regarding County Attorney’s handling of South Main Property Litigation will be moved to the September 27, 2007 regular meeting.

Chairman Brown announced a 5-minute recess for the setting up of the presentation and asked Ms. Tytler if she anticipated that the Legislature would be going into executive session. Ms. Tytler said that it is anticipated that the Legislature go into executive session for the presentation.

The meeting was recessed at 6:07 PM.

The meeting reconvened at 6:15 PM. Mr. VanDonsel said that Assistant County Attorney Elizabeth Burns would represent the County in this segment on legal questions regarding properties to be discussed.

PRESENTATION

On motion of Ms. Tytler, second by Mr. Troy and all members voting aye except Mr. Willcox voting nay, the Legislature moved to go into executive session to discuss the Ad Hoc Report- Relocation of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Chairman Brown stated the reason for executive session is to discuss specifics on properties and purchase offers. Mr. Williams questioned if there is going to be any business transacted after, as there are people in attendance interested in the outcome. Chairman Brown said that these discussions potentially could affect the property prices and it has been standard procedure to have these discussions in executive session.

The legislature went into executive session at 6:15 PM.

Meeting reconvened at 7:15 PM and was adjourned by Chairman Brown.

Minutes prepared by Susan Morgan, Clerk

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