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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-08 226 . 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 . 227 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 . 28 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 . 229 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