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Home My WebLink About1966-02-10 2 February 10 , 1966 Supervisor Todd called the Public Hearing to order at 7 : 00 P . M . Present were Supervisor Todd , Councilmen Ogden, Lee & Benson , Highway Superintendent Case and Attorney Amdur . Absent Councilman Jones . There were between thirty - five and forth Varna residents present at this Hearing . Supervisor Todd addressed them In -them up to date on the fact a m re than z of the resident owners having real taxable . property in the district had signed the petition . He pointed out at this time that all that was needed to put this District through would be formal approval by the Town Board Mr . Daniels , Mr . Cornelius , Mr . Clark , Mrs . Dodge and Mrs . Francis felt the Town Board had not adequately notified the people of this Water District , that costs , explainations of units , etc . had not been clearly explained at any of the informal meetings that had been held . Councilman Lee gave a breakdown of all the meetings that had been held and what had gone on at each of them , he further produced newspaper articles telling of this district . Mr . Moran of O ' Brien & Gere explained what the $ 135 , 000 included , length of the bond , interest rate , how much they would be paying out of this amount for maintenance , repairs , transportation from the City of Ithaca etc . Supervisor Todd explained the Unit , what made up a Unit , 3 /4 • Unit etc . Mr . McCord , Mr . Crissey , Mrs . Munch , Mr . Snow and Mr . Case , Mr . Alex and Mr . Clark felt that adequate information on figures , units , length of bond , etc had been made available to any or all interested person who had taken the time and trouble to find out . Mr . Sovocoll Attorney was here to represent a few of the Varna residents who felt they had not been adequately informed . Mr . McCord at this time thanked the Town. Board for the effort and hours of long work they had put into this project . Supervisor Todd closed the Hearing at 8 : 20 P . M . BOARD MEETING The regular Board Meeting of the Town of Dryden was called to order by Supervisor Todd at 8 : 45 P . M . Mr . Andrews and Mr . Krantz were present and asked the Town Board to pass an Ordinance for Sunday Racing for the Dryden - Ithaca Speedway . Mr . Andrews explained that they would like to race Sunday ' s early in the spring , go back to Saturday Night in the Summer , and then back to Sunday ' s in the Fall . The weather is to cold in the spring and fall for Saturday night and this way it would allow them more time to operate their track . Also if they were allowed to race on Sunday this would give them a rain date in the summer . Mr . Andrews further reported that he felt this would be advantages to many of the business people in the Town . Councilman. Lee suggested it might be a good idea if Mr . Todd and these gentlemen met with some of the residents of that area and discuss this . After some discussion the Board felt this would be of no advantage in the long run . RESOLUTION #45 ORDINANCE FOR SUNDAY RACING Councilman. Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Board i .ntertain. the idea of a Proposed Town Ordinance specifically permitting Sunday Racing . 2nd Councilman Lee . Roll call vote - all voting YES . Mrs . Amdur at this time pointed out that this would call for a Public Hearing . Stanley Tsapis was present representing the Ceracche T . V . Cable Service . They would like the Town of Dryden to give them a franchise for T . V . cable in. the Township . They would set up at present a five channel system costing $ 3 . 00 per month . This five channel system includes two New York City Stations Associated Press Station , F . M Music & Weather and an Educational Channel from Syracuse . They will at a latter date intertai .n the thought of a twelve channel system in the Township . RESOLUTION #46 CERRACHE T . V . CABLE Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . • RESOLVED that this be referred to Counselor Mrs . Amdur for review and 83 study , and she is to report back at the next Board Meeting . 2nd Councilman Ogden . Carried . RESOLUTION #47 SEWER & WATER SLATEHVILLE AREA Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that pursuant to a formal request from residents of the Slaterville Road that the sum of $ 300 . 00 be and the same is hereby appropriated to pay the cost of preparing the general plans ; maps and estimates in connection with a preliminary feasibility study of a . Sewer and Water District for this area , said study to be made by O ' Brien & Gera , Consulting Engineers , of Syracuse , New York , all in accordance with Article 12A of the Town Law of -- .the State of New York , and that the Town. Board shall execute the necessary greemen. t with the. aforesaid Engineers . nd Councilman Benson . Roll call vote - all voting YES . At this time Supervisor Todd brought up the Water District for the Hamlet • of Varna . Out of the 35 - 40 residents present , only four or five had voiced any objection . Some of the people present pointed out this fact , and that they were present to see this Water District go through . RESOLUTION #48 WATER DISTRICT - VARNA Councilman Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Town. Board go ahead with the ® ryden Water District 1 . 2nd Councilman Lee . Roll call vote - all voting YES . RESOLUTION ATTACHED . ; Supervisor Todd told the Board that the Road that Thomas Parker wants to turn over to the Town had been okayed by the Planning Board , and that it • has been brought up to specifications according to Highway Superintendent Case . RESOLUTION #49 ROAD ACCEPTANCE Councilman Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption. . RESOLVED that this Road be accepted as a Town. Highway and that the Planning Board be instructed to apply an appropriate name . 2nd Councilman Ogden . Carried . 701 GRANT The 701 Agreement was presented at this time to the Board . Mrs . Amdur pointed out that the money was paid when the study was completed . • RESOLUTION #50 701 AGREEMENT � Councilman Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this resolution be accepted . • 2nd Councilman Ogden . Roll call vote - all voting YES . Copy of Agreement , Certification etc . attached RESOLUTION #51 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Councilman Ogden. offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that a statement of praise and thanks go to Dick Case and the Highway Department for the excellent job done January 30 , 31 and February 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 1966 . 2nd Councilman. Benson . Carried . RESOLUTION #52 GENERAL BILLS ICouncilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the General Bills be paid as audited . II 2nd Councilman Benson . Roll call vote - all voting YES . • RESOLUTION #53 HIGHWAY BILLS Councilman Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Highway Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Councilman Lee . Roll call vote - all voting YES . Councilman Lee reported that he had noted that his address was incorrect , and would the Clerk please send to the 'Association of Town ' s an accurate address list . • / 4 . RESOLUTION #54 DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . WHEREAS the Supervisor may be away , on vacation , ill , or out of Town. and Town business cannot be conducted without his presents be it RESOLVED that this Board effect the office of Deputy Supervisor at a salary not to exceed $ 200 . 00 per year , and this amount to come from the General Fund . 2nd Councilman Benson . Carried . It was pointed out that the Deputy -. Supervisor could be delegated duties . Supervisor Todd was given five days to fill this vacancy if he so desires , if not this Town Board will then go ahead and make the appointment . Councilman. Lee suggested that this Board set up a Citizens Advisory Committee for Recreational Programs in. the Town of Dryden. . Two citizens from each election district to suggest improvements etc_ . to the Town Planning Board . This should consist of a bi - partisan committee with • the Chairman to be one of . the fourteen . The seven election districts were then given to the Board Members to come up with names of people who might be willing to serve , and are as follows : Todd - District 3 & 5 Ogden - District 7 Lee - District 1 & 2 Benson - District 4 Jones - District 6 The progress report from Mr . Denman was passed around . After some discussion. in regards to amount of money to pay him at this time it was decided that this should be left to the Planning Board . RESOLUTION #55 ADVANCE PAYMENT Councilman. Benson offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOVED that we approve payment to Mr . ?Denman in advance , at a sum to be recommended by the Planning Board at the February 17th meeting . 2nd Councilman Ogden. . Roll call vote - all voting YES . Councilman. Lee reported that the Town Hall in. Varna was going to be moved across the Street in back of the Community Hall by the Varna Men ' s Club . It was further reported that Cornell would not sell the land the building is presently sitting on . Supervisor Todd adjourned the meeting at 11 : 05 P . M . Thomas Todd - Supervisor Marlene Luss - Town Clerk . i