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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-11 PH on WD3TOWN OF ULYSSES PUBLIC HEARING JACKSONVILLE CHURCH MTG. ROOM JACKSONVILLE, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 PRESENT: Supervisor Doug Austic; Councilpeople Lee Scott, Carolyn Duddleston, Sue Poelvoorde, and Robert Weatherby; Town Clerk Marsha L. Georgia. Others Present: Richard Coogan, Ed Gatch, Doug Duddleston, Frank Palmer, Earl Young, Tom Reitz, Nancy Dean, Diane Hillman, Mr. And Mrs. Marshall, Mr. And Mrs. Luce Supervisor Austic opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. Proof of publication was furnished. Supervisor Austic reviewed Local Law # I for 2003 — Titled Town of Ulysses Public Water. Mr. Austic commented this is the general rule as to how the water district will be governed. The Town of Ulysses did not make these rules. These rules came from a combination of Town of Ithaca, Bolton Point and other municipalities in the State of New York the engineers have dealt with. These are fairly standard procedures. Mr. Austic asked for questions and or comments. Mr. Gatch asked how far into the house does Bolton Point inspect the plumbing? Mr. Austic stated they inspect to the other side of the meter and then they will inspect to make sure of no cross connections. They will not go through your entire house and inspect all of the plumbing. Ms. Hillman asked what method would be used to read the meters; will the customer or someone else do it? Mr. Austic stated there would be a person reading the meters outside of the house. Mr. Reitz asked if there was an agreement in place with Bolton Point? Mr. Austic stated the agreement is with the Town of Ithaca to supply water to the Town of Ulysses and Ithaca has the agreement with Bolton Point. The Town does not have an actual contract as of yet. We are still negotiating price and certain legal terms in the contract, but we do have a certified resolution from the Town of Ithaca to supply us with water up to the amount we need for the next ten years of projected use. Mr. Coogan asked if there is any plan to have the Water Commission a separate Board from the Town Board. Mr. Austic said it is possible but for now the Town Board knows what is expected. A water commission could be formed in the future. Ms. Dean asked for clarification regarding the billing as she understood the residents are to be billed quarterly for the water service. Mr. Austic explained only the water will be billed quarterly. The debt service will be on the Town tax bill yearly at around $300. Mr. Marshall asked if the yearly fee could change. Mr. Austic stated it could be possible. If more homes were built it would increase the total number of users in the district. If this happens, the district charge would be recalculated. Hearing no further questions on the Local Law, Ms. Poelvoorde moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Mrs. Duddleston. Hearing no objection, the hearing closed at 7:30 p.m. The Town Board will hold its first Water Commission meeting on Monday Town of Ulysses Public Hearing 09/11/2003 September 15, 2003 along with a Special Town Board Meeting. At the meeting the Board will adopt the Local Law. Mr. Austic opened the meetinLy up to other questions. Mr. Austic pointed out he has stakes at the meeting that are to be used to indicate where the property owner would like the curb box placed on their property. This can be set out at any time or you can wait until the main line goes past your property. The Town will require contractors wishing to work on the installation of property owners' service from the curb box to the home to register with the Town. When a contractor comes to the Town Clerk's Office to register they will have to show proof of insurance. At this time the Town Board is requiring the contractors show proof of at least $2 million liabilities. If the homeowner is going to do the work himself or herself the Town has to check to see if the homeowners insurance will cover any damage that may happen to the main water line when work is being performed. There will be a fee for this registration, which will be determined by the Town Board at the Monday, September 15, 2003 evening meeting. All the hook-ups will require a Plumbing Permit, either filled out by the homeowner or the plumber. This permit will be approved by Bolton Point and the fee for this may be $125, which will provide up to five inspections. Mr. Reitz asked how close the line could be to a septic line. Mr. Austic believes the answer is in the Specification and Details that will be available after Monday's meeting. Mr. Austic reviewed different prices of meters for different water line sizes. The Town has placed a notice to bidders to bid on water meters. The meter most homeowners will use will be the 3/4"'x 5/8" meter, expected to cost around $80/$95. There are only two suppliers for the meter that the engineers are requesting that be used. It will cost more to buy a larger meter. Another form to be filled out with the Town is a request for a tap only. At the present time no vacant property is being assessed in the district. If a property owner requests their vacant property have a curb -stop they will be charged to be in the district (the yearly district charge around $300) and no charge for the 3/4" tap. Now if a developed property already within the district wants a larger tap they will pay the difference between a/4 and the size tap that they request. Mr. Reitz asked how property owners request to be in a district or create a district of their own. He was asking for residents on Hinging Post Road. Mr. Austic explained the process. Mr. Gatch stated he had previously requested to have a larger water line installed at his property. He wants this request to be disregarded. It was asked if there were any outstanding requests for easements. Mr. Austic stated all easements have been received. Mr. Gatch asked if the main contractor, R. Myers, would be the contractor who will do the re -seeding of properties. Mr. Austic answered he is responsible, but he may sub- contract out to a landscaper. They will make the lawns as close to the original shape as possible. The contractor is very reasonable to accommodate the residents. Mr. Austic has thirty stakes to be given out if anyone is interested. The property owner can put the stake out anytime to indicate where you want your tap. If you want one later 1) Town of Ulysses Public Hearing 09/11/2003 you can pick it up at the job trailer on Colegrove Road or just put any kind of stake in your lawn. If you do not put one up they will put the tap where they see fit. Mr. Reitz asked about the distance the line should be from gas lines etc. Mr. Austic stated this information would be in the Standards Specification manual. The question was asked about who has to register — Does both the plumber and the digger have to register? The answer is yes unless they are both working for the same company. When a contractor registers they have to show proof of insurance of the $2 million liability. A meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the law and the standards. Mr. Austic stated if anyone has any additional questions call the office and he or Mrs. Georgia can answer your question. Hearing no further questions and/or concerns the meeting was adjourned at 8:25p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marsha L. Georgia Ulysses Town Clerk MLG:mg ,