Cortland public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Works & Public Safety Commission
The Public Works & Public Safety Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2023 DPW meeting unanimously. The commission also denied the water grievance filed for 43 Park Street, with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the rest of the meeting covered project updates and discussions.
- Approved July 11, 2023 DPW minutes (unanimous)
- Denied 43 Park Street water grievance (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for a privacy fence and a new residence. The board also upheld two separate zoning interpretations regarding whether specific businesses met the city's definition of a 'head shop.'
- Approved area variance for 6’ privacy fence at 156 Central Ave (4-0)
- Approved area variance for lot size and side yard setback at 122 Pendleton St (4-0)
- Upheld decision that business at 155-157 Tompkins St is a prohibited 'head shop'
- Upheld decision that business at 5 Main St is an allowed use (not a 'head shop') with stipulation for a no-smoking/vaping sign
- Approved minutes of the August 14, 2023 ZBA meeting
Common Council
The Common Council approved several resolutions including an emergency repair for a wastewater pump and the hiring of two firefighters. The Council also amended the 2023 budget to include grants and donations and authorized a cannabis growers showcase event. A request for a sound device permit in public spaces was denied.
- Amended 2023 budget by $29,420 for donations and grants (5-0)
- Authorized Fire Department to hire two firefighters (5-0)
- Approved $55,462 emergency purchase order for Wastewater Morris pump repair (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to submit approval letter for Cannabis Growers Showcase event (5-0)
- Denied sound device permit application for Scott Heath (0-5)
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
Police Commission
The Police Commission approved the July meeting minutes and July bills totaling $43,265.76. The board reviewed departmental reports and discussed upcoming civil service exams and the potential purchase of Tasers from Homer PD.
- Approved July meeting minutes
- Approved July bills totaling $43,265.76
- Approved July reports