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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-08-08 i I t52 Councilman Newhart read a letter to the Town Board from Professor Frank Kosikowki in regard to the heavy traffic and voice and excessive speed on the newly built Route 330 running from Cook ' s Corners to Brooktondale Center . This letter attached to minutes . Supervisor Todd has talked with the Sheriff and Troopers in regard to this and they are aware of the problem . RESOLUTION #114 XEXOR MACHINE Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town change to a Xexor Machine , hot to exceed $ 37 . 59 per month . That Lutton ' s Office Equipment Co . , Inc . be informed of this decision and to terminate rental on the Apeco . 2nd Councilman Newhart Carried . The Meeting was adjounred at 10 : 42 P . M . D AUGUST 8 , 1967 Supervisor Todd called the Special Meeting to order at 12 : P . M . Present were Supervisor Todd , Councilmen Jones and Newhart and Highway Superinten - dent Case . One bid had been received for one - Used Loader . This bid was opened . RESOLUTION #115 LOADER Councilman. Jones offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Town Board accept the bid for one Used Loader at a price of $ 13 , 729 . 25 . 2nd Councilman Newhart . Rollccall vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION #116 HIGHWAY BILLS Councilman Newhart offered the following resolution and asked its adoptio RESOLVED that the Highway Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Councilman Jones Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION #117 GENERAL BILLS Councilman Jones offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the General Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Councilman Newhart Roll call vote - all voting YES Special Meeting adjourned - 12 : 45 P . M . Thomas Todd - Supervisor Marlene Luss - Town Clerk • it it i ' et '� j7 �� , „s i3C � i �,w,d I; I , ' . I la A August 22 , 1967 Supervisor Todd called the regular monthly meeting to order at 7 P . M . Present were Supervisor Todd , Councilmen Ogden , Lee & Jones and Attorney Amdur . Absent Councilman Newhart . SEWER DISTRICT #2 Supervisor Todd reported that he had received a letter from T . G . Miller , Engineer informing him that he was in touch with E . F . Tard of the New York State Health Department on August 11 , 1967 in regard to the Town of Dryden applications for - State and Federal Aid for Sewer #2 . He also informed the Town that it would be late Fall before the job could go out for bids due to the infrequent intervals that the Federal Representatives visit the State - Health Department . The next visit will be September and it is doubtful they will review our project at that I time . He suggested that work be done on the following in the meantime . 1 . Formal Agreement between City & Town for Sewage ]Disposal Service C 2 . Formal Agreement between Cornell University and Town for the use of the Universitys mains_ . to reach Citys Sewer System 3 . Right of way for parts of force main and transmission mains on Cornell University Property 4. . Land for site of main pumping station be obtained 5 . Certified Copy of resolution formalizing District be sent to . the State Health Department Supervisor Todd reported that the negotiations were done with the City and the University . He also reported that the cost of Sewer District #2 would go over the estimated $200 , 00 - the figure is now $ 240 , 000 . Discussion followed in regard to the manner in which the Town would or should go about uping the figure . The Town Board make a motion , hold a Public Hearing , change Order and Bond Resolution or go through the whole Petition and go back to the State Controller for approval Jrs . Amdur reported that we could get 60% on the Pure Waters Act on certain parts of the project . Attorney Amdur reported that she had the Resolution authorizing the Construction of a Sanitary Sewer System in the Dryden Sewer District #2 in the Town of Dryden , Tompkins County , New York , at a maximum estimated cost of $ 200 , 000 and providing for the issuance of $ 200 , 000 serial bonds of said Town to pay the cost thereof . RESOLUTION #118 BOND RESOLUTION Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Town Board authorize Sanitary Sewer District #2 in the Town of Dryden . 2nd Councilman Lee Roll call vote - all voting YES Absent Clm . Newhart Supervisor Todd reported to the Board that he had gone over to the West Dryden Church and looked at the work that had been done and the work that still needs to be done . He reported that what work had been done was an improvement , the room behind the kitchen had been cleaned out and the furnace put back there . The one wall under the church needs posts , and as soon as they grade off the back it will make a nice playground . A man is going to look at the well and see if the stones and etc . can be cleaned out , if not he will not charge them . Supervisor Todd read the Telegram from the State requesting that the Town of Dryden sell Lottery Tickets . • RESOLUTION #119 LOTTERY TICKETS Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town of Dryden does not sell Lottery Tickets . 2nd Councilman Lee Carried RESOLUTION #120 DOG ENUMERATOR Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked :-. its adoption . RESOLVED that Walter Westfall be appointed Dog Enumerator for 1967 - 68 . 2nd Councilman Ogden Carried Supervisor Todd stated that Polling Places must be designated for both Registration Days and Election . It was decided to open all polling places for Registration . They are as follows : I t 1: 4 District #1 Varna Community Center , Varna , New York District #2 Houtz Hall , Etna , New York D istrict #3 Fire Hall , Dryden , New York District #4 West Dryden Church , West Dryden , New York D istrict #5 Town Hall , Dryden , New York • district #6 Community Hall , Freeville , New York District #7 Bethel Grove Community Hall , Bethel Grove RESOLUTION #1:21 POLLING PLACES Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the above mentioned Polling Places be opened for both Registration Days and Election Day . 2nd Councilman Jones Carried Supervisor Todd reported that he had again received a call from the County Board of Elections in regard to the Town purchasing seven new ballot boxes . RESOLUTION #122 BALLOT BOXES Councilman Jones offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town of Dryden after thoughtful study purchase the seven ballot boxes at a cost not to exceed $ 80 . 00 . 2nd Councilman Ogden Rollcall: vote - all voting YES Supervisor Todd reported to the Board that the interest payment on the bonds for Dryden Sewer District #1 and Dryden Water District #1 were paid in August . He also stated that an interest and principle payment would be due in February . Supervisor Todd informed the Board Members that Taggin Wagon Park was bring a suit against the Town Assessor September 7 , 1967 . Supervisor Todd reported that he had talked with Mrs . Nannette Keech ✓ esiding on the Lake Road and she is willing to replace Mrs . Fletcher o n the Planning Board . RESOLUTION #123 PLANNING BOARD VACANCY Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town Board appoint Nannette Keech to the Town Planning Board 2nd Councilman Jones Carried Councilman Ogden reported that George Hanford ' s term of office with the Planning Board expires in 1967 and felt that someone should see if he is willing to serve another term . Supervisor Todd stated that at the July Meeting the Clerk was instructed to write a letter to County Assessor Tom Payne in regard to the updating o f the County Re - Appraisal Program , and that he would like to write the letter himself and bring it before the Board . Councilman Lee asked what had come of the letter written by the Board to the County Board o f Supervisors regarding the same matter ? Supervisor Todd reported that it had been read and referred to the Equalization Committee of which Supervisor Kerr was Chairman . It was suggested that a letter be written to the Chairman of the Equalization Committee with reference to the original letter and asked what is being done about it . Councilman Lee reported that the Fire Tests had been made in Varna with • the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters . The Pumper Test had been alright , however , he did not know how they made out on the Hydrant Test . RESOLUTION #124 GENERAL BILLS Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the General Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Councilman Jones Roll call vote - all voting YES Supervisor Todd reported that the bills were in from the Youth Program at the School . The bill presented for equipment was to replace that used for the Program . It was suggested that Mr . Thorpe okay all bills before they are presented to the Town for payment . The Board also felt they would like an inventory of Equipment , and a year end report of the Program . V • RESOLUTION #125 MINUTES Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the July 11 th Minutes be approved as read . 2nd Councilman Lee Carried Supervisor Todd reported that a Special Meeting had been held August 8th to open bids for a Used Loader . Bid was accepted from Syracuse Supply Company for $ 13 , 729 . 25 . Councilman Ogden reported that he had checked on Floor Polishers again and could get a five speed Hoove at Century for $ 64 . 95 . After much checking he felt this was the best machine for the price . RESOLUTION #126 FLOOR POLISHER Councilman Jones offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town of Dryden buy a Hoover Floor Polisher from iCentury for $ 64 . 95 . 2nd Councilman Ogden Roll call vote - all voting YES Councilman Ogden reported that he had received dates from Mr . Neiderkorn for meetings to be held in the Town . September 7th , 18th & 26th - October 2nd , 16th & 26th . Suggestions were for Dryden Sept . 7th , Varna Sept . 18th , Bethel Grove Sept . 26th , West Dryden Oct . 2nd . Freeville and Etna will scheduled when the Halls are free and if needed the : . schedule will be changed . It was pointed out that this part of the pro - ject was the Aoning Commission ' s function and would be until it is turned o ver to the Town Board . Discussion followed as to rather or not the Town Board could make any changes in the Ordinance when it was turned o ver . Attorney Amdur stated that it was like any other Ordinance and the Board could make changes . Councilman Ogden reported that Mr . Neiderkorn stated that the only control they could have over Trailer Parks would be to control the density factor . Attorney Amdur read the General Municiple Law as it applies to u nlicensed vehicles which stated that two or more unlicensed vehicles n o longer in legal use on public highways were junk cars . However , after all was said - still nothing can be done about junk cars unless they are a health hazard . RESOLUTION #127 MILEAGE STATE MAGISTRATES CONF . Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town of Dryden pay the mileage for the Justice of the Peace to attend the State Magistrates Conference in Pennyslvania September 10th , llth , & 12th . 2nd Councilman Jones Carried Councilman Lee asked if under the Taylor Law , could the Town Department of Highway set themselves up as a Collective Bargaining Agent and come before the Board for raise in salaries - etc ? Yes , they could . It was ✓ eported that the County had a Collective Bargaining Agency and it w ould be feneficial if the Towns would come under the County Agency . Supervisor Todd reported that the Penal Code would be effective September 1 , 1967 and the Justice of the Peace would be using the Town Hall for Court etc . Supervisor Todd reported that Dryden Water District #1 was completed • and everything was alright . RESOLUTION #128 ADJOURNMENT Councilman Jones offered the following resolution andasked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Board Meeting be adjourned - 9 : 15 P . M . 2nd Councilman Ogden Carried Thomas Todd - Supervisor Marlene Luss - Town Clerk