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August 8 , 1972
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of
Dryden held August 8 , 1972 , at Town Hall , commencing at 7 : 30 P . M .
Present : Supervisor McCord , Councilmen Cotterill & Gridley . Councilman
Webb arrived at 7 : 50 P . M . ; also present : Attorney Amdur and Zoning
Officer Stewart . Absent : Councilman Tarr
The Meeting was opened with Pledge Allegiance to the Flag .
Supervisor McCord called the meeting to order .
Roll Call was by the Town Clerk .
Motion was made by Councilman Gridley , Seconded by Councilman Cotterill ,
that the following minutes be approved as presented : June 1st Special •
Meeting , June 14th Public Hearing , June 27th Public Hearing and July 11th
Regular Board Meeting .
COUNTY BRIEFING
Gary A . Lee reported . College : Is progressing . They will be getting Bond
Anticipation Notes to start payments to the contractors . Small problem
in terms of more water than was anticipated . Mr . Lee expressed concern
about the traffic problem that will be created at the entrance way on Route
13 - the possibility of a traffic light should be considered . DISTRICT
ATTORNEY : . The D . A . has indicated that a full time assistant district attorney
is necessary with expanded secretarial services . Mr . Lee ask for opinions
relative to this . REAPPORTIONMENT : Will be voted on at meeting 8 / 14 . The
plan reduces the board from 16 members to 15 . The only changes is that
the Town of Ithaca has picked up one more member for a total of three and
the City of Ithaca has lost two members for a total of five . COUNTY SEWER
DISTRICT : In the process of being submitted to Audit and Control . BUDGET :
In the process of being formulated . Guideline put down by his committee is
" hold the line " . Wages and salaries is a different " ball game " according
to Mr . Lee . AGNES ( FLOOD ) : Mr . Lee commended the Varna Fire Department
( members present at the meeting ) for their action to a situation at the
Ellis Hollow Creek Road . He reported that he and Supervisor McCord will
serve as a catalyst to get a meeting together with the rural represent-
atives and supervisors , state and federal people and conservation people -
to review the problem of who takes care of creeks . As best as he could
understand from the Conservation Department is that if a stream runs
through your property it is your responsibility , but you can not tamper
with the stream until you have permission from the Conservation Dept . Mr .
Lee reported that what he is trying to do is advocate that we establish a
watershed control problem or stream management problem so that we know
in certain areas where there are problems . HOSPITAL : Reported that there
has been a series of regional meetings throughout the county , for the
purpose to get some input from the town boards . He said they have not
committed to the building of a new hospital . He further noted that they
have a piece of property that was given to the hospital and a 10 million
plant that would have to be abandoned to locate on the other side of the
lake . LANDFILL : The rat complaint was checked with Dr . Board and others
and they find no problem . He reported that the rate of fill is about one
year ahead of the projected schedule of input . He reported that the initial
land purchase enabled them to go for seven years . They suspect trucks
coming from out of the county and Mr . Collins preference of that site is
contributing to rate . of input . SOCIAL SERVICES : Continues to be a difficulty
with the commissioner . Work program is up to thirty people employed . Welfar
costs is approximately 1 . 3 million above expenses . INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY : Is an agency to promote the keeping of industry in the county . They
have the power to issue revenue bonds ( tax exempt ) for industries or
corporations that would like to expand , modernize , buy equipment or re -
locate in the county . In return they sign a lease with the people over a
period of time . It gives cheaper capital to the corporation . PUBLIC OPINIONS
TO THE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE : Councilman Cotterill questioned the seven
year use of the landfill site . He understood that when it was purchased
that it would be adequate for 15 years . His latest observation of the site
is that it will not last five years . Considerable discussion by other
members of the board along this same course . Supervisor McCord reported that
this board was under the impression that the site was a 15 year deal and
since that time , relatively recent , its been a seven year purchase . Mr . Lee
Lee replied that the declaration of principles with the people in the West
Dryden area said they would not stay longer than 15 years . Considerable
discussion was had on the Industrial Development Agency .
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CITIZENS PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR :
Oliver " Bud " Jones presented plans for raising money to finance the
purchase of a new fire truck for the Varna Fire Department . They will
be borrowing from the people of the area served at a very low rate of
interest . The Board had no objection and expressed that it was a good
idea .
Mrs . King inquired about her petition for extended street lighting in
Etna . Supervisor McCord said the petition was not proper .. and explained
further . - Attorney Amdur suggested that under Article 12 , Section 209 - d
they should proceed on motion of the Town Board with a resolution
_ authorizing the preparation of the map , plan and report to be filed with
the Town Clerk and once filed , a public hearing can be called . She
further explained that at the public hearing the Board can adopt a
resolution subject to a permissive referendum . Attorney Amdur explained
to Mrs . King that the petition was not valid as it was not notarized and
• it did not have exact bounds .
RESOLUTION # 90 ETNA LIGHTING DISTRICT
Councilman Gridley offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that this Board hereby authorize the preparation of the map ,
plan and report for the extension of the Etna Lighting District by the
Supervisor and Town Attorney in accordance to Town Law Section 209 - d ,
and to be filed with the Town Clerk and to call a public hearing at no
expenditure to the town .
2nd Councilman Cotterill Roll Call Vote - all voting YES
Harold Case reported that they have dug a pond at the Landfill Site on
Caswell Road and it has an odor and is running over onto private property
and Mr . Liguori , Mr . Stevenson and Dr . Board looked the situation over
and their only solution seemed to be to dig the pond deeper . The water
is still running over onto private property according to Mr . Case . He
expressed lack of confidence in these men .
Clinton Cotterill reported that Highway Superintendent Case wants to
join the two roadsin his sub - division ( each currently • a dead end ) . He
reported that he has been unable to get anything legally from Mr . Case
and he is not in favor to put the road in unless something in writing
passes . He explained his concern for two reasons : ( 1 ) He wants it clear
before he sells somebody the land adjoining it , who owns what ; and , ( 2 ) He
does not want the road on his tax roll . He said he was willing to give
the land to the town at no cost for the land for the right of way . He
further explained that it is costing $ 160 . to get it laid out , staked
out and the description by the surveyor . He did not feel that he should
stand this cost for a town right of way and requested that the town: stand
such costs as he is willing to give the land to the town at no cost . It
is approximately 400 feet involved . It is at the request of the town highway
and the school that this is being done . Supervisor McCord referred /Dept .
Mr . Cotterill to Highway Superintendent Case to talk the matter over .
COUNCILMEN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR :
Councilman Cotterill reported that the front of the building is in need
of maintainance . Supervisor McCord advised the Buildings & Grounds
Committee to bring a recommendation to the next board meeting .
Councilman Webb reported that complaints have come to him. regarding
vandalism of the new road signs ; removal and turning the signs in the
wrong direction . He was told to turn this information over to the Highway
• Dept .
ATTORNEY : Nothing to report this month .
TOWN CLERK : Reminder of the upcoming meetings . September Board Meeting
will be at Bethel Grove Community Center on Slaterville Road ; November
Board Meeting will be at. Houtz Hall in Etna .
ZONING OFFICER : Reported that he had issued 22 permits since last meeting .
Zoning Board had one hearing ; 6 violation reports and two have been taken
care of .
CORRESPONDENCE secretary to the supervisor
Supervisor McCord reported that Mrs . Wallenbeck/ had submitted her written
notice of resignation effective July 25th due to the fact that they were
moving out of the state . Mr . McCord said she had been an outstanding
secretary . He reported that Mrs . Ruth Hanford has consented to serve
in the capacity .
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RESOLUTION # 91 APPOINT RUTH HANFORD
Councilman Cotterill offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that . Mrs . Ruth Hanford be appointed as Secretary - Bookkeeper to
the Supervisor .
2nd Councilman Gridley Roll Call Vote - all voting YES
L etter from Dr . Broad ( 7 / 28 / 72 ) re Part 20 , Sanitary Code of the State of
New York . No action from the Tompkins County Health Boardiuntillsome .
" input " as to the attitude of local governments .
L etter from Mr . Colman , Community Health Services Advisory Committee ( 8 / 4 / 72 ) ,
enclosing a draft copy of the report on the hearings which were held in
all towns of the county and will be presented to the Board of Managers of
Tompkins County Hospital .
L etter from Barbara Caldwell , Chairman of the Planning Board ( 7 / 25 / 72 )
re mobile home park proposal of Charles Seaman . The Planning Board voted •
to recommend it favorably to the Town Board with conditions setforth in
h er letter . A note from her dated 8 / 4 / 72 re Miss Stetsons proposal for
a three space mobile home park . The Planning Board voted to recommend
approval with a stipulation that a current approval be obtained from the
Tompkins County Health Department . The TCHD approval presented to the
meeting was dated 5 / 70 and gave no - indication that it covered more than
o ne unit . Note attached : That TCHD approved the site for two trailers , but
not three .
D iscussion centered on Mr : Seaman ' s present trailer and its setback . Also
about written approval from the health department . Zoning Officer Stewart
✓ eported that he was in receipt of the approval for, two trailers on Miss
Stetson ' s property . .
RESOLUTION # 92 SPECIAL PERMIT - SEAMAN
Councilman Cotterill offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that this Board grant the Special Permit to Charles Seaman for
a two ( 2 ) unit mobile home park at 393 Beam Hill Road , subject to the
following conditions outlined by the Planning Board :
1 . Mr . Seaman provide an adequate drilled well ( s ) for water source
for both units .
2 . The pond to be filled to the satisfaction of the Tompkins ' County
Health Department . 4
3 . The existing mobile home does not meet setback requirements . Should
it be moved for any purpose ( such as replacement with a different
unit , or major changes in sewage disposal ) , the mobile home pad
should be moved back to meet the - requirements .
4 . Special care be taken, to insure that if any problem arises with
water supply or sewage disposal , it will be corrected at once to
the satisfaction ' of ' the Tompkins County Health Department :
2nd Councilman Gridley Carried
RESOLUTION # 93 SPECIAL PERMIT - STETSON
Councilman Cotterill ' offered the following resolution . . and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED ; that this Board grant the Special Permit to Miss Angie Stetson
for a two ( 2 ) unit mobile home park at 404 Wood Rd , subject to receipt of
current Health Department approval .
2nd Councilman Gridley Carried
RESOLUTION # 94 HIGHWAY BILLS
Councilman Gridley offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that the Highway Bills be paid as audited . 0
2nd Councilman Webb Roll Call Vote - allivoting YES
Supervisor McCord appointed Councilman Gridley to General Fund .
RESOLUTION # 95 GENERAL BILLS
Councilman Cotterill offered the following resolution and ask its adoption
RESOLVED , that the General Fund - Bills be . paid as audited .
2nd Councilman Gridley Roll Call Vote - all voting YES
J USTICE REPORT : Total $ 2900 .
FINANCIAL REPORT
Highway Fund :
Receipts $ 8759 .- 25 ; - Disb . : 57 , 4 79. . 43 ; =Inv . 70 , 000 . 00 = bal . $ 47 , 563 . 27 .
General Fund :
Receipts $ :579. 84 ; -Dish . $ 7 , 253 . 06 ; - Inv . $ 30 , 000 . 00 = bal . $ 15 , 390 . 46 .
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OLD BUSINESS : None . .
NEW BUSINESS :
RESOLUTION # 96 APPOINT ELECTION CUSTODIANS
Councilman Gridley offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that this Board . appoint Charles Downey , Republican, and John
Morey , Democrat , as Election Custodians for the Town of Dryden at a
salary of $ 200 each annually .
2nd Councilman Cotterill Roll Call Vote - all voting YES
RESOLUTION # 97 APPOINT SUBSTITUTE ELECTION INSPECTORS
Councilman Cotterill offered the following resolution and ask its adoption .
RESOLVED , that this Board appoint Lois MachuYas and AnneScaglione as sub .
Democrat, Election Inspectors effective to 6 / 30 / 73 .
• 2nd Councilman Gridley Roll Call Vote - all voting YES
Motion was made by Councilman Gridley , seconded by Councilman Cotterill
that this meeting be adjourned .
Adjourned 9 : 00 P . M . Charles G . McCord - Supervisor
Rosemary Stelick - Town Clerk
August 22 , 1972
PUBLIC HEARING
7 : 30 P . M .
Public Hearing was called to order by Supervisor McCord . Present : Super -
visor McCord ., Councilmen Tarr , Cotterill and Webb , Councilman Gridley
arrived 7 : 35 P . M . , Zoning Officer Stewart . Absent : Attorney Amdur .
Supervisor McCord read the notice of hearing regarding the application
of Morse - Collins , Inc . for a special permit to build an addition on
their business on Hanshaw Road .
Mr . Collins explained the plans of the building . It will be setback
from the center of the highway 72 feet . It will be a 9 ' x16 ' insulated
concrete block building , it will be fireproof with a fireproof door .
The purpose of the addition is to store files and important records .
No one appeared to question the applicant .
Public Hearing was closed at 7 : 40 P . M .
At this time the Board decided to take action .
RESOLUTION # 98 SPECIAL PERMIT - MORSE - COLLINS
Councilman Gridley offered the following resolution and asked its adoption .
RESOLVED , that this Board grant the Special Permit to Morse - Collins , Inc .
• for an addition ( 9x16 ) onto their present business _ at Route 13 and Hanshaw
Road .
2nd Councilman Cotterill Carried .
Meeting adjourned 7 : 45 P . M .
Charles G . McCord - Supervisor
Rosemary Stelick - Town Clerk