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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-13 2 2r PUBLIC HEARING # 1 AGED EXEMPTION INCOME LIMITION Minutes of the public hearing held by the Town Board on the 13th day o f December commenced at 7 : 40PM Present : Supv McCord , Ciw Graham , Cim Cotterill , Clm Tarr , Clm Webb and Z . O . Stewart Supv McCord read the notice that was published in the newspaper stating II the purpose of said hearing was to consider the increase of income limitation for the 50 per cent tax exemption for real property owned by d _. persons 65 years of age or older from $ 6500 to $ 7200 . QUESTIONS AND / OR COMMENTS Being that there were no questions or comments public hearing was closed at 7 : 42PM PUBLIC HEARING # 2 R . W . D . INSULATION INC . No representative was present at the tinfl for hearing so the Town Board went on with . the Board Meeting . TOWN BOARD MEETING 9EGEMRER 13 , 1977 Minutes of the Board Meeting held by the Town Board at the Town Hall commenced at 7 : 50PM on the 13th day of December 1977 Called to order by Supv McCord Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance Roll call was by the Town Clerk Present : Supv McCord , Ciw Graham , Cim Cotterill , Clm Webb , Clm Tarr -- and Z . O . Stewart Absent : Attorney Amdur . Motion was made by Clm Cotterill and 2nd by Clm Tarr that the minutes o f the Public Hearing and Town Board Meeting held on November 10th be approved as submitted . COUNTY BRIEFING Co . Rep Watros reported that the Youth Bureau is now organized and have hired a director . Co Rep Watros is the representative from the Town of Dryden , as well as a representative from the Villages of Freeville and Dryden . Reported on the SPCA . There has been much discussion primarily because o f the proposal to extend the coverage . If the county enters into a contract with the SPCA for 24 hours coverage that would mean a considerable amount of money . There has been some concern expressed that many of the towns throughout the county do not have any dog control regulations at ® the present time and therefore it would be of little value to those areas . At this point the county will go with the same coverage as last year with the SPCA . If the various townships and villages in the county decide to develope some kind of dog control that can be enforced ; the county would probably move forward with that type of coverage , but as it is now it is o nly on a partial basis throughout the county . If anything could be done on a per municipality basis and make some kind of remuneration for that service , it would be on a county wide basis . . Reported on the abandonment of LVRR . There have been many proposals ; The most recent one is by the landowners - along the r - o - w . The Ifarmers would like to see it revert back to them for agricultural use . The farmers are going to form an association that would represent them in making a proposal to Tomp . Co . for them to acquire the r - o - w . . Clm Cotterill wanted 'to know if the county can legally buy the property and than sell the property back to the landowners without putting it out for bid . Co . Rep Watros= said that question was raised and if it did appear 4 2" 2EJ to become a problem , that the county could pass a local law authorizing the county to sell the property to the landowner , but it did not appear to be a problem Clm Cotterill wanted to know if there was any discussion about holding any kind of r - o - w or lease on the land when it does revert back . Co Rep Watros stated that there was some discussion , and it had been considered . One of the problems in maintaining it for public use is that many of the large tracts of land have a reversionary clause in their deeds that in the event it ceases to become a railroad that it would revert back to the landowner . There is a question of getting clear title for public purposes , also there is a big liability if the county does take it over . At this point the county is waiting for the landowners . ' { Supv McCord wanted to know about the paid parking lot at Tomp Co Airport . If there was a financial statement as to the monthly projected income . Co Rep Watros stated that the monthly projected was $ 2000 net to the 411 county , but he did not have a financial statement for the - Town Board . Supv McCord stated that it is very important and should be a monthly report for the board because it is a very controversial subject to keep the town residents informed . Mr Ken Tillapaugh wanted to know if the Town Board was aware of the danger areas at the railroad crossings in Varna . Supv McCord stated that he had written to the railroad when matters have been brought to his attention , and usually receives correspondence back that they have been repaired . Co Rep Watros stated that the hospital is on schedule . CITIZEN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - nothing COUNCILMAN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Clm Webb was upset that there has been no dedision yet on the t-du1t Clw Graham wanted to know if the town was liable if someone was injured on the front walk trying to come into the office because of the condi - tion that it is in . Supv McCord stated that the town was liable . Clw Graham stated that it is a - very poor state . Clw Graham also wanted to know if equipment is purchased for town officials for whom do they belong . Supv McCord stated that it belonged to the town . Also people keep asking if the Adult Book Store is still open because of the sign still up . TOWN - G6ERK - nothing ZONING OFFICER . 15 building permits . $ 140 in building permits . $ 25 . 00 for a special hearing and $ 25 . 00 for ZBOA . Also needed more building permits . The price was $ 108 . 00 for 500 and $ 133 . 00 for 1000 . The Town Board authorized the Z . O . to order 1000 . Supv McCord wanted to know if Clw Graham had anything specific in mind 411 about equipment purchased . Clw Graham stated that th e town should have a property records file of some kind . The town doesrave one and we are getting quite a bit of equipment . It should be done for good accounting purposes . Clw Graham " sta .ted " tha-t sheTha:d been going through the abstracts for several years and was - aware that a lot of equipment had . been purchased . They should have tabs kept on them , when they are disposed of either sold or discarded a record should be kept . Supv McCord stated that we do have an inventory which Clm Joubert requested . Clw Graham stated that Ruth and Bunny started an equipment file which is a good job but is still not complete yet . . Clm Cotterill wanted to know the status of Frank Robinson . Z . O . Stewart stated that Judge Newhart gave him 30 days to cover up the building . Mr Robinson called and wanted a hearing set up for tonights meetin § because he now has Health Dept approval . Z . O . Stewart told him that he couldn ' t f . 22 . u ntil the matter was cleared up in the court . Clm Cotterili stated that Judge Newhart should notify the Board what decision is made on the matter , ' before Mr Robinson comes back to the Board for another hearing . Z . O . Stewart stated that Mr Dennis was present now for the public hearing . HIGHWAY - nothing . Supv McCord stated that we would now interrupt the Town , Board Meeting and hold the public hearing for R . W . D . Insulation Inc . PUBLIC HEARING # 2 R . W . D . INSULATION INC . Minutes of the public hearing held by the Town Board on the 13th day of December commenced at 8 : 20PM Supv McCord read the notice that was published in the newspaper stating the purpose of said hearing was to consider the application of R . W . D . . Insulation to convert the building at 1274 ( formerly Shipwreck Kelleys ) Dryden Rd . to a shopping center , Tire Store , Garage and Hardware Store . QUESTIONS AND / OR COMMENTS Supv McCord asked Mr Dennis to describe to the Town Board what his plans were essentially . Mr Dennis stated that there would be approximately 5 small stores in the one facility without changing the outside appearance 's o f the building . Supv McCord wanted to know if the building was constructed to have interior stores . Mr Dennis stated that it would need interior partitions . Supv McCord wanted to know about plumbing facilities and requirements when you have more than one store . Mr • Dennis stated that there is plumbing there now because it was previously a warehouse , however talking with the Health Dept thererwas one draw back about the sand filter system . The system was installed over 10 years ago and since that time there has been environmental restrictions so the Health Dept w ould have to check the records . Mr Dennis thought that in the meantime he could get an approval from the Town Board and wait for the Health Dept approval . Clm Webb wanted to know the parking lot size . Mr. Dennis stated about 300 to 500 cars and he has a . 40 foot r - o - w by the Box Car Restaurant . Mr Robe rat = KeeohiWant:e-flo know why he was restricting himself when he stated that there would' be no changes totthe outside of the building . Mr Dennis said that he had no plans for it right now at this time but , there might be some decorative change no structural changes . Supv McCord stated that if he had any changes in mind they are covered in the zoning ordinance or if there were any questions he could ask Mr Stewart about them . Clw Graham wanted to know if the business would be open to people of all age groups . Mr Dennis stated that it would be . C141 Graham wanted to know the grade of the road out to Rt 366 . Mr Dennis didn ' t know . Supv McCord stated about 6 % . Clw Graham wanted to know if the town had received any feed back from the • Tomp Co Planning Board . Z . O . Stewart said that he had not received anything as of this time .. Supv McCord stated that this was compatible with the area . Clw Graham also wanted to know what type of garage and what it constituted . ; Mr Dennis stated that it would be at repair garage , no body work only mechanical work . Clw Graham was wondering about the other stores he had mentioned as a hardware store and flamable products . we re. m uolued , Closed Public Hearing 8 : 30PM Resumed Town Board Meeting 228 ATTORNEY Absent Supv McCord reported that Atty Amdur had received some correspondence from DOT in regard to the bridge on George Rd . So far there had been no action yet . The railroad consideret - the structural part of the bridge as their responsibility , Apparently this is because the bridge was rebuilt after 1925 therefore , any maintenance that goes around or approaches the bridge is the responsibility of the town or the - municipality . That is the states position , since they have indicated they are not responsible after January . The school has decided not to run the school buses across the bridge until somethin3 is done . a_ Cim Cotterill thought Atty Amdur should find out who would be responsible after January . CORRESPONDENCE, • Letter from Mr Demming in regard to Rt 38 in front of the highschool . The school board directed Mr Demming to advise the Dryden . Town Board and DOT that the board strongly favors a solution to improve the sight distance there by removing the highway crown between the 2 school d * tveways and also advise the state authorities to remove the 6 trees to complete improvement of the line of sight . Co Rep Watros *canted to know why this couldn ' t be done with maintenance funds by the Ithaca district engineer in their budget . Co Rep Watros felt that it would be a lot better to have it done this way , and would be a lot quicker that to wait for DOT . Letter from Carol Harper regarding the condition on Hammond Hill Rd . Supv McCord was wondering if there was any problem . Hwy Supt Humphrey stated that now the logging company is finished there isn ' t any problem . Letter from Judge Betty Friedlander requesting the Town Board to appoint a representative to the Advisory Councillto Tomp Co Family Court . There was some discussion , but no action taken . Clw Graham will try and find someone . There was discussion on the Royal typewriter in the Town Clerk ' s Office . Town Clerk Lloyd is going to sell the typewriter to Judge Newhart for a trade in value of $ 40 . 00 RESOLUTION # 14 ; ACCEPT KIMBERLY CIRCLE AS A TOWN ROAD Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board accept the dedication of Kimberly Circle as a town road with the approval of Hwy Supt Humphrey , Planning Board and Atty Amdur . . . 2nd Cim Webb Carried . RESOLUTION # 148 TAX . ANTICIPATION NOTE FOR AMBULANCE FOR 1978 Supv McCord offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Board hereby authorizes . the Supv to execute the issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note for the ambulance payment of $ 20 , 000 . 00 for the year 1978 . • 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 149 EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR PERPETUAL R0_W AT GRADE CROSSINGS . Supv McCord. offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , - tfAt this Town Board execute an agreement to bbtain the perpetuarright to use the private grade crossings as amended . 2nd Clm Cotterill Roll call vote - all voting YES 22 RESOLUTION # 150 DELIQUENT WATER BILLS Ciw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . I RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supervisor to add all one year deliquent water bills and penalties to the Town & County tax rolls . 2nd Clm Tarr Carried RESOLUTION # 151 REIMBURSEMENT FOR DRYDEN KIDDS INC C1w : Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoptilon . RESOLVED , that the Dryden KIDDS Inc . contribute to the Town of Dryden the sum of $ 1 , 000 for each quarter fora total of $ 4 , 000 and the Town will reimburse Dryden KIDDS Inc . to whatever extent the town receives from the New York State Division of Youth . 2nd Clm Tarr Carried RESOLUTION # 152 AUDIT HIGHWAY BILLS • Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Highway bills be paid as audited . A 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 153 AUDIT GENERAL FUND BILLS Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the General Fund Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES JUSTICE REPORTS - Judge Sweetland - $ 3223 . 00 Judge Newhart - $ 2015 . 00 FINANCIAL REPORTS REVENUES EXPENSES General Fund A $ 36 , 173 . 56 $ 11 , 087 . 72 General Fund B 326 . 05 853 . 58 Fire Protection District 27 . 17 - .0 - Federal Revenue Sharing - 0 - 37 , 538 . 29 Anitrecession 9 , 355 . 00 - 0 - Highway Fund 1 , 062 . 41 67 , 720 . 54 • RESOLUTION # 154 APPRECIATION OF LEADERSHIP FOR SUPERVISOR CHARLES G MCCORD Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Councilmen would like the record to show their appreciation of the leadership given to the Town Board by Supervisor Charles G McCord during the eight years of his administration , 1 and would further like to express their thanks on behalf of the residents of the Town of Dryden and themselves for Supervisor McCord ' s dedication to duty and accomplishments during his term of office . 2nd Clm Webb Carried RESOLUTION # 155 INCREASE INCOME LIMITATION AGED EXEMPTION Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board of the Town of Dryden increase the income limitation from $ 6500 . 00 to $ 7200 . 00 for 50 % tax exemption for t real property owned by persons 65 years of age or older 2nd Clm Cotterill Roll call vote - all voting YES 411 RESOLUTION # 156 GRANT SPECIAL PERMIT TO R . W . D . INSULATION INC Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board grant the special permit subject to the Health Dept approval , a detailed floor plan of the stores and what the square footage for each of the areas , also the fire and safety regualtions are adhered to . 2nd Clm Tarr . Carried 1 230 NEW BUSINESS Schedule meeting to transfer funds - December 21 , 1977 5 : 00PM Schedule organizational meeting . - January 3 , 1978 7 : 30PM Clm Cotterill stated that there was some more business and would like to honor our guests . At this time Clm Cotterill turned the floor over to Assemblyman Gary Lee . Assemblyman Lee stated that he has had the privilege of knowing Supv McCord and worked with him for almost 20 years . The • Town of Dryden has been blessed with superb supervisors in this town for 50 years . You can - go back to Ed Sweetlands father , Carl Mott , Charles Downey , Lew Gridley for 10 years , and Tom Todd for his short term and the short term that I I had the privilege of serving as supervisor . Your 8 years have stood u p very well against the excellence that your predecessors have put before us . We are grateful for the dedicated loyal service that you 411 have given to us , and the Town of Dryden is better for it . At this time I would like to present to you Supv McCord a NYS Flat) . This is the official flag of the State of New York . This certificate is being presented " wTothe Town of Dryden in honor of Supervisor Charles G McCord ' s dedicated services 1970 - 1977 by Assemblyman Gary Lee on this 13th day of December , 1977 , in the 201st year of Independence of the United States of America . " Supv McCord stated that he appreciated this very much - and being close . n eighbors with Gary that was how he became involved in politics : When Supv McCord was first introduced to politics was when the town was going ' through with zoning . That was really not the best introduction that anybody could want to get into , but we have survived and it has been a most enjoyable experience . All of the people you get to know and get . to work with , that has made the job and certainly the experience most w orthliwhile . It is a gret . town and perhaps the most diverse town in the county with a ‘variety of interest running from the agricultural interest to the highest of higher education interests . We are trying to keep the balance and provide a good living environment for all the people . It has been a fine challenge . Of course , you cannot do that without a good town board which I have been blessed with . Supv McCord stated that he really thanked everyone . This is the most people that have e ver been at a Town Board meeting , and hopes it continues during the n ext administration . Clm Cotterill spoke on behalf of the elected officials , Highway Supt . , Justices and Town Board add would like to present to you this engraved pen set as a token of our appreciation for all of your hard work and leadership . Adjourned : 9 : 15PM for cake and coffee Susanne Lloyd 4 Town Clerk • 111 231 SPECIAL MEETING December 22 , 1977 Minutes of the special meeting was held on December 22 , 1977 instead of December 21 , 1977 due to inclement weather . Present : Supv McCord , Clw Graham , Clm Cotterill , and Clm Webb Absent : Clm Tarr RESOLUTION # 157 TRANSFER FUNDS TO SUPERVISQR Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 182 . 30 from Town Clerk 1410 . 4 to Supv 1220 . 4 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES IIIRESOLUTION # 158 TRANSFER FUNDS TO UNALLOCATED INS . Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 185 . 00 from Town Clerk 1410 . 4 to Unallocated Ins 1910 . 4 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 159 TRANSFER FUNDS TO PURCHASING Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 7 . 76 from Town Clerk 1410 . 4 to Purchasing 1345 . 2nd Clm Cotterill Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 160 TRANSFER FUNDS TO GARAGE Cim Cotterill offered the following resolution .:and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 11 . 22 from Town Clerk 1410 . 4 to Garage 5132 . 4 2nd Cim Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 161 TRANSFER FUNDS TO STREET LIGHTING Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 171 . 34 from Building 1620 . 4 to Street Lighting 5182 . 4 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES i RESOLUTION # 162 TRANSFER FUNDS TO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WORKMANS ' COMP . 1 Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer ,. $ 306 . 9 7 - from Firg. P..rotection District Surplus to Fire Protection Dist Workmans Comp / 2nd Cim Cotterill Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 163 TRANSFER FUNDS TO STREET LIGHTING 1 Clm Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer ' $ 73 . 15 from Varna Street Lighting Surplus to Varna Street Lighting V - 5182 . 4 0 2nd Cim Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 164 TRANSFER FUNDS TO TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE Cim Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 6 , 803 . 70 from General Fund A Surplus to Tax Anticipation Note 9740 . 6 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES eeNexcx-0•274,n-Cd ?Kik._ Susanne Lloyd Town Clerk 1 I