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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-08 7, 6 . TOWN BOARD MEETING August 8 , 1978 Minutes of the Town Board meeting held on August 8th Supv Cotterill called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 PM Members and guestsparticipated in the Pledge of Allegiance Roll call was by the Town Clerk : Present : Supv Cotterill , Clm Webb , Clm Tarr , Clm Metzger , Clw Graham , Atty Amdur & Z . O . Stewart . Approval of the minutes : Motion was made by Clm Metzger and 2nd by Clm Tarr that the minutes of Public Hearings ## 1 and # 2 and Town Board meeting held on July 11th be approved as submitted . COUNTY BRIEFING County Rep Watros reported that the county was now working on their preliminary budget . The county is in the process of purchasing equipment for the CFR building at the airport , which will provide training space for all the volunteer firemen in the area . The county expects to spend about $ 28 , 000 in equipment which includes audio-visual equipment . Reported that Ferguson Rd and Irish Settlement Rd was discussed at the County Planning Public Works meeting and has not been settled as of yet . It was decided to arrange for a special meeting to be held with the Town Supv of Dryden as well as a ✓ epresentative from the county highway to make a decision as to what is the best method for solving the hazard in the area of the Cook property . Reported that there was meeting held and a representative from the Tomp Co Municipal Officials Assoc spoke relative to dog control . There is going to be improved levels o f services with respect to dog control , particularly in the areas in townships and municipalities that have adopted ordinances . Most of the towns have adopted some kind o f dog control or lease law . The SPCA is planning to increase their activities in that area . Supv Cotterill wanted to know if the SPCA was going to improve their services , was the county going to increase the money or is the SPCA going to do more for the money they are now receiving ? Co Rep Watros thought that it would be both , The SPCA wants to increase their number of hours , because one of the problems they have are limited somewhat in their personnel . They do have a seperate contract with the City of Ithaca which they get additional funding for and provide greater coverage there . The SPCA would like to increase their service so that they could serve the outlying areas more efficiently . There was discussion of how these additional funds could be raised . The county now returns the balance back to the municipalities after the SPCA contract has been paid . There was some thought by some town officials , maybe the county could keep all of the funds and enter into a single contract that would cover the entire county , rather than each township trying to pick up different levels of service on an individual basis . Supv Cotterill wanted to know what the situation was concerning bridge on George Rd ? Co Rep Watros said that right now they are holding off because of the possibility that the Village of Dryden would like to use the r- o -w for a sewer main . If it was to be filled in right now it would be a tremendous expense to dig it back up . Once a decision is made by the village whether or not they would like to use the r-- o-w than they can move ahead . Atty Amdur said that on a railroad bridge that was built before July 1 , 1897 , which this was , is the total railroad responsibility . On a bridge built after that date the railroad had to take care of the understructure and what ever municipality was in charge of that road had to take care of road surface ; There is a county highway law which states that any bridge of 25 feet or over in length is the responsibility of the county . However , there is a provision that if 411 the town board makes a resolution that it is no longer usefull or necessary for public convenience . The Board of Representatives can close the bridge and put up a sign . There was some discussion . A state inspector had notified Hwy Supt Humphrey that the bridge was unsafe . Supv Cotterill wanted something done before the fall when school started . Clm Webb wanted to know if the hospital was going to a private organization ? Co Rep Watros said that there was a petition passed and there will be a referendum in Nov . It will be up to the electors as to whether or not it will be privately owned . The county is going to do everything possible to convince the public that it is in the best interest to be a private non-profit . CITIZEN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr Tom Schneider from Turkey Hill Rd presented the Town Board with a petition for a lower speed limit on Turkey Hill Rd from Route # 366 to Ellis Hollow Creek Rd . RESOLUTION # 111 REDUCE SPEED ON TURKEY HILL ROAD FROM Y ROUTE 366 TO ELLIS HOLLOW CREEK ROAD Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board accept the petition from the residents from Turkey Hill Road and request the Department of Transportation to investigate and recouunend that the speed limit from Route # 366 to Ellis Hollow Creek Road on Turkey Hill Road be reduced from 55 MPH to 40 MPH . 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES Mr Schutt reported that Hurd Rd was left in very bad shape and was wondering if it could be put back into a better condition . Hwy Supt Humphrey said that if the Iweather holds they will be starting work this coming week . Mr Jay Dennis said that several years ago several pipeywere dug up and thrown on the bank and never put back . Since that time one has been stolen and he has. put the other one back in himself . Hwy Supt Humphrey said he would come up and look at it , but the pipes were taken out before he was highway superintendent . Mr Howser from Midline Rd said that there was quite an active gravel pit next to his property , and that Z . O . Stewart had been over to check on it . Mr Howser felt it was illegal to operate a gravel pit without a permit and was wondering what could be done about it . Atty Amdur said. that Z . O . Stewart had checked with, her and it is Mr Hardesty ' s property . He is using the gravel from his own pit for work that he has contracted to do . Atty Amdur said that is not a sale of gravel It is not a gravel operation the way it is defined in the zoning ordinance sect . 806 . Atty Amdur ' s opinion is that it is not an illegal operation since he is using the gravel for his own use whether on his own property or someone elses . If he was selling the gravel that is different . There was some discussion . Until there is proof made that there was a sale of gravel nothing can be done and also a complaint would have to be filled out for the court . Clm Webb said that Z . O . Stewart should keep a watch and try and get proof before the town could prosecute . ATTORNEY RESOLUTION # 112 ACQUIRE ABANDONED RAILROAD PROPERTY Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . WHEREAS , the Town of Dryden deems that it is in its best interest to acquire that portion of the abandoned Lehigh Valley Railroad Property between the Village o f Dryden and the Village of Freeville , and between the Village of Freeville and the Hamlet of Etna , and WHEREAS , pursuant to section 18 of the Transportation Law of the State of New York , the said Town of Dryden must notify the appropriate officials in the New York State Department of Transportation with respect to the intentions of the Town , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town of Dryden hereby intends to exercise a preferential acquisition right for said abandoned railroad property when the New York State Department of Transportation shall have released its preferential acquisition ✓ ight for such property , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the clerk of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Commissioner o f Transportation at Albany , New York , and to the Lehigh Valley Railroad . 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - Supv Cotterill YES Clm Webb YES Clm Tarr YES Clm Metzger YES Clw Graham YES Supv Cotterill wanted to know if it would be alright for him to write a letter to the county advising them that the Dryden Town Board feels that something has to be done with the bridge on George Rd . If there isn ' t something done within 20- 30 days the town will close the bridge from public use . RESOLUTION # 113 GEORGE ROAD BRIDGE - UNSAFE Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board pursuant to §§ 231 - 11 of the Highway Law to the effect that the George Rd . bridge , which is a bridge having a span over 25 feet , has become dangerous / and unnecessary for the public convenience and welfare . THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Dryden Town Board requests that the County Board of Representatives . pass a resolution directing the County Highway Superintendent to abandon such bridge and erect suitable barricades within 30 days after the next meeting of said Board of Representatives , unless some affirmative action Is taken cooperatively by both municipalities to correct the existing condition . 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - All voting YES 278 TOWN CLERK RESOLUTION # 114 APPOINT DOG ENUMERATOR Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this board appoint Duane Church as dog enumerator for the year 1979 . 2nd Clw Graham Carried COUNCILMAN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Clw Graham reported that the Planning Board request the Town Board to place a sign indication a dangerous intersection or dangerous corner at Sapsuckerwoods Rd and Hanshaw Rd . Supv Cotterill said it was the countys responsibility and the town has sent them a report to do whatever was necessary to make a safer intersection . RESOLUTION # 115 APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER TO OWASCO WATER SHED COMMITTEE • Supv Cotterill , offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this board appoint Mitchell Lavine to the Owasco Water Shed Committee . 2nd Clw Graham Carried Clw Gu. t�am lso reported that the planning board will need a replacement for Deborah Levin. whos t rm expires Dec . 1979 . Clm Webb received information from Bill Bailey with regard on insurance coverage . Would like to talk with board members after the meeting . ZONING OFFICER 17 permits issued for July . $ 140 . 00 for building permits $ 50 . 00 ZBOA ZBOA held 3 hearings Mr Stevens for a garage on Beam Hill Rd 2- Mr Warner for a garage on Hile School Rd 3- Mr K Clinton for a wood shed on Iris Settlement Rd . All applications did not meet the set back requirements . Z . O . Stewart called Mr Pyle again . Mr Pyle said that he had hoped to have the property sold by Sept and the new owner would have it cleaned up . Z . O , Stewart asked for something in writing to that effect before this meeting , but has not received anything . Z . O . Stewart presented a written report to the Town Board on the collapsed building on the Prince estate in Etna . Atty Amdur reported that the town board has received a written report from the zoning officer . If the Town Board finds that an unsafe building exists a notice can be served on the owners executor containing the description of premises statement and an order to require the same to be made safe and secure or removed . They would have 10 days to do this . RESOLUTION # 116 UNSAFE BUILDING : PRINCE ESTATE IN ETNA Supv Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize Atty Amdur to serve the legal notice to the executor of the estate of Arthur Prince , parcel # 40 - 1- 34 . 2 in accordance with the Town of Dryden ' s Ordinance , pursuant to Section 130 of Town Law , for the removal or repair of unsafe or collaped structures . (Mr Enos A Pyle is the executor ) 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - all voting YES Z . O . Stewart also reported with regard to resolution # 102 - NYS Fire Underwriters . It turns. out that the Town needs to adopt a code before the resolution can take effect . There are about 700 towns and villages that have this in NYS , This would involve inspection of wiring of any new homes as well as multiple dwellings . There was some discussion and the board decided to look over the code before any action is to be taken , Supv Cotterill wanted to know the status of the Frank Robinson property . • Z . O . Stewart said he had spoken with Atty Amdur and the only thing that can be done is to start all over using the Corporation of Elstram Developers . Atty Amudr wanted to know if Z . O . Stewart had checked to see if the corp name was on the deed . Z . O . Stewart said that is listed on the tax roll as Elstram Developers Inc . He does have a separate lot where he lives and receives a separate tax bill . CORRESPONDENCE Sammons Communication in regard to the extension of cable TV on North Rd . They had looked into the area and there are 11 homes in a 2 mile distance . There cost would be $ 6 , 000 to $ 7 , 000 per mile . Sammons feels that it is not feasible unless the residents want to go on the formula basis and pay the extra costs . Judge Newhart would like the Town Board to consider some central air conditioning for the Town Hall . Received petition for extension of cable TV on Livermore Rd and Virgil Rd . 279 RESOLUTION # 117 EXTEND CABLE ON VIRGIL ROAD AND LIVERMORE ROAD Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board request Sammons Communication Inc . to analyze the area and give the Dryden Town Board a reply as to what the findings are and what action will be taken before the next board meeting on September 12 , 1978 2nd Clm Webb Carried RESOLUTION # 118 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM ITEM lA to ITEM 1 HIGHWAY FUND Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 37 , 185 . 31 from Item lA to Item 1 in the Highway Fund . 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 119 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL A SURPLUS TO ATTORNEY • Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 20 . 50 from General A Surplus to Attorney 1420 . 4 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION 4120 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM GENERAL A SURPLUS TO UNALLOCATED INSURANCE Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 4 , 178 . 00 from General A Surplus to Unallocated Insurance 1910 . 4 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 121 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM GENERAL A SURPLUS TO PURCHASE OF LAND Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 247 . 00 from General A Surplus to Purchase of Land 1940 . 4 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 122 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM GENERAL - B - SURPLUS TO ZB Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption , RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 100 . 00 from General B Surplus to ZB 8010 . 4 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 123 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM FIRE PROTECTION DIST SURPLUS TO FIRE PROTECTION DIST WORKMANS COMPENSATION Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption , RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 2 , 780 , 39 from the Fire Dist Protection Dist Surplus to Fire Protection Dist Workmans Compensation SF9040 , 8 , 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 124 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM SEWER DIST # 2 SURPLUS TO SEWER DIST # 2 EQUIPMENT Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the Supv be authorized to transfer $ 3 , 858 . 06 from Sewer Dist # 2 Surplus to Sewer District # 2 Equipment SS2 - 8130 . 2 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 125 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM CAPTIAL I TO GENERAL • GENERAL FUND A SURPLUS Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , THAT THE Supv be authorized to transfer $ 325 . 00 from CApital I to General Fund A Surplus to close out the account . 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES JUSTICE REPORTS Judge Sweetland - $ 2685 . 00 Judge Newhart - $ 2360 . 00 28 0: RESOLUTION ## 126 AUDIT HIGHWAY BILLS c �� Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the highway bills be paid as audited . 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - all voting YES ' RESOLUTION 4127 AUDIT GENERAL FUND BILLS Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the general fund bills be paid as audited . 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES FINANCIAL REPORTS REVENUES EXPENSES General Fund A $ 20236 . 68 $ 26675 . 55 General Fund B 13760 . 96 50896 . 38 Fire Protection Disttrict 18 . 89 - 0 - Federal Revenue Sharing 15737 . 30 7 . 13 Highway Fund 61352 . 20 50662 . 53 RESOLUTION 11128 IMEETING ON 'FIXED ASSETS • Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , THAT this Town Board authorize , . the Town Board Members , Town Clerk and Sec- Bookkeeper to attend a meeting on fixed assets :- on August 24th , 2nd Clm Tarr Carried Adjourned : 9 : 45Pm Susanne Lloyd • Town Clerk • • I • • }