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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-11 TOWN BOARD MEETING 36 / December 11 , 1979 Minutes of the Town Board meeting held on the 11th of December Supv Cotterill called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 PM Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance Roll call was by the Town Clerk : Present : Supv Cotterill , Clw Graham , Clm Metzger Clm Tarr , and Atty Perkins Z . O . Stewart Approval of the minutes : Motion was made by Clm Tarr and 2nd by Clm Webb that the minutes of Public Hearing on November 8th for Federal Revenue Sharing , Sewer Dist # 1 & # 2 and Water Dist # 1 ; Preliminary Budget Hearing and Town Board Meeting held on Nov 13th be approved as submitted . COUNTY BRIEFING .- � Co Rep Tillapaugh reported at the last county meeting there was a resolution to approve a comprehensive plan for 1980 for the County Youth Board . He asked for a delay because he had some concerns that he wanted to discuss . One of the questions was what are the projects or programs that the state allows funding for under the Division for Youth Bureau funds . He felt that there is a misunderstanding what the County Youth Bureau is . It really is the County Youth Services Bureau , and it has been thought of in the past as a recreational type program . It also appears most of the programs that are approved of are basically the City of Ithaca programs . It is a county wide youth bureau and we are not getting equal distribution throughout the county . All these programs are centered around the City of Ithaca , even though it states on them that they are available to youth throughout the county . Co Rep Tillapaugh reported that he has not seen the representative attend one of the Town Board meetings and feels there is a lack of communication between the town that they represent and the member , which should be looked into . They should come tb the board meetings and get your feelings on certain things . Co Rep Tillapaugh thinks that there should be an evaluation to see whether or not it is worth while or not . There was some discussion on the County Youth Bureau with the Dryden children being asked to contribute to activities in Ithaca . COUNCILMAN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Clm Webb reported that the plan has gone to the Committee of Planning of Public Works with regard to Route 13 . They will have to make a recommendation to the full board . Their decision will have to be with the environmentalist and ag district or with the Village of Dryden and the Dryden School . Each of the 2 routes will effect one or the other . Supv Cotterill said that he had received a copy of their resolution that the Village of Freeville passed on Dec 4th . Clw Graham reported that Mr Dorst would like to use lot # 7 as a wood lot in his sub- division since it was not a good building lot . The residents were concerned that if the trees were cut down it might effect the flow of water coming down the hill , Mr Winn and Mr Harkness were concerned about their sub- division off Rt 38 in regard to lot # 24 where the driveway should be placed because of the turn around needed . Final approval was given based on the contingency that certain restrictions would have to be met first . Mr Sutton wanted a continuance for his development near Hunt Hill Rd . Mr Hawkins was concerned about trailers being put on individual lots and the depreciating values to other homes in the area . Reported on Lucente sub- division on Caswell Rd . , the Health Dept sent a letter stating the lot sizes should be 2 to 5 acres . There was some discussion about a moratorium on mobile homes in the town . Supt/ Cotterill requested that Clw Graham ask. the Planning Board as to whether or not they oppose or favor a moratorium for trailers on individual lots and give the Town Board an answer one way or the other . ATTORNEY Atty Perkins reported ' lon LVRR abandoned property to increase the town ' s offer from _ $ 200 . 00 per acre to $ 250 . 00 per acre . Atty Perkins said that the town can obtain the property and reserve the right to run water and sewer lines and other public utility lines if necessary . The town can sell the property when they no longer have any use or need for it upon terms or conditions you deem appropriate . There are no agreements at this time with the property owners . Atty Perkins said that it would be improper to get the agreements before you get the land . Supv Cotterill wanted to know if the town did purchase the property and record easements , does the town have the right to sell to an individual without putting it up for bid . Atty Perkins said that it would not have to be put up for bid . Supv Cotterill felt that we should go ahead and purchase the property at $ 250 . 00 per acre . It the town does get title and easements recorded we can notify the people that the town does have title and hold a public hearing or meeting to get their opinions as to what should be done . Then the town will be free to decide what to do with the property . 36 a_ RESOLUTION # 152 RULES & REGULATIONS - SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION • Supervisor Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption : WHEREAS , this Town Board has on October 9 , 1979 , adopted Resolution No . 136 pertaining to the revised Rules and Regulations for Bolton Point Water Rate Schedules , and WHEREAS , it is the intent of this Town Board to clarify and confirm such resolution , NOW , THEREFORE , be it RESOLVED , that this Town Board adopt the Rules and Regulations as promulgated by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermuniciapal Water Commission and last revised May 8 , 1979 . 2nd Councilman Tarr Carried RESOLUTION # 153 WATER RATE SCHEDULE FOR SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION Councilman Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption : WHEREAS , this Town Board has on October 9 , 1979 , adopted Resolution No 136 pertaining to the revised Rules and Regulations for Bolton Point Water Rate Schedules , and WHEREAS , it is the intent of this Town Board to clarify and confirm such ✓ esolution , NOW THEREFORE , be it RESOLVED , that the Schedule of Rates for water service furnished by Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission is hereby adopted by this Town Board , such ✓ ates to be applicable to the use of such water within the Town of Dryden water district . 2nd Clm Tarr Carried RESOLUTION # 154 PURCHASE R-O-W ABANDONED PROPERTY FROM LVRR Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize Atty Perkins and Supv Cotterill to make the n ecessary transactions to purchase the abandoned r - o-w property from LVRR at $ 250 . 00 per acre from Dryden Village to Freeville Village and Freeville Village to the Ithaca Town Line . 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES TOWN CLERK Authorize Town Clerk to purchase envelopes out of dog monies collected to send dog licenses back in the mail . Invited Board members to Christmas Party Dec 18th . Wondered what the Town Board was going to do about a committee for the 1980 census . Supv Cotterill said that the Federal Govt is asking the town to appoint a committee to publish news releases and to work about 1 month before the census is taken to encourage people to get their census filled out and mailed back . The census will be mailed out ; some will be asked to fill it out and mail back and others will be picked up by a census taker and asked additional questions . Supv Cotterill reported on fireman ' s workman ' s comp . According to the state auditor it is illegal for the town to pay workman ' s comp for the two villages . Atty Perkins has written to NYS Dept of Audit and Control for a written statement to see what is illegal or legal as far as the town is concerned with workman ' s comp . The reason we have done this is that the town still has one year to go on the contract with the fire companies . If it is proven that it is illegal than we will • have to do something to amend the contract . ZONING OFFICER 6 building permits for the month of November . 2 one family homes ; 1 addition ; 2 garages ; and 1 storage building . No ZBOA meeting . HIGHWAY Hwy Supt Humphrey asked permission to sell 2 overhead doors , gas heaters and boiler . RESOLUTION # 155 ADVERTISE TO SELL OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS HEATERS AND BOILER Supv Cotterill offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize Hwy Supt Humphrey to advertise to sell anything that he has no use for ; once he has done this he will then have the power to dispose of it any way he deems necessary . 2nd Clm Metzger Carried Invited members to Highway Christmas Party December 14th . �® 4; 3 ATTORNEY ( cont ) Atty Perkins reported on proposed Snyder Hill Water Dist . Lozier Engineers have sent a letter of preliminary report and proposed map . Copies have been sent to 4 members from the Snyder Hill area and have been asked to report back to the town early in January in time for the Board Meeting . CORRESPONDENCE Letter from NYS Assembly with a proposed bill allowing local governments to determine what non- profit organizations can be granted tax exemptions . L etter from Dryden Fire Dept thanking the Dryden Town Board for their support toward the new ambulance . Thank you note from Dryden Ambulance in memory of Mrs Helen Amdur . L etter from Village of Dryden requesting that the Town of Dryden enforce their dog control law . When the town signs their contract specify that the Village of Dryden needs patrol on Wednesday night because of garbage collection . Supv Cotterill reported that the county is trying to draw up a contract that will meet the requirements of the towns . As of yet there is no agreement . Supv Cotterill has expressed concern that the town would want to include a statement that the SPCA would definitely do a dog enumeration on a yearly basis for the complete town and check for any unlicensed dogs . Also , that the villages within our town would have to be covered with the money that we have provided through dog fees . L etter from ZBOA requesting that the sign ordinance be revised . Clm Metzger suggested that the Planning Board review the sign ordinance and report back to the town board with a recommendation . Supv Cotterill felt that the Planning Board and ZBOA should discuss the matter . There was some discussion about the reappointment for ZBOA member and was tabled until next month . There is also a vacancy on the Planning Board . RESOLUTION # 156 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO GARAGE - CONTRACTUAL 5132 . 4 Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 750 . 00 from appropriated fund balance to Garage- Contractual 5132 . 4 2nd Clm Metzger Roll call vote - YES RESOLUTION # 157 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO UNALLOCATED INSURANCE 1910 . 4 ` Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 500 . 00 from appropriated fund balance to Unallocated Insurance 1910 . 4 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION # 158 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO VARNA STREET LIGHTING CONTRACTUAL SL1- 5182 . 4 Clm Tarr offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 58 . 32 from appropriated fund balance to Varna St . Lighting - contractual SL1- 5182 . 4 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLTUION # 159 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 2 PICK-UP TRUCKS AND 1 ONE TON DUMP TRUCK Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED ; that this Town Board authorize Hwy Supt Humphrey to advertise for bids for ( 2 ) pick- up trucks , deisel or regular with and without trade in also ( 1 ) ton dump truck Supv Cotterill reported that he went to a County Planning meeting at their request concerning Irish Settlement Rd and Ferguson Rd . intersection . To this date there is still no figure or any alternatives . They just had a traffic count and will now do some studies and get some figures . • RESOLUTION # 160 ABANDON SECTION OF IRISH SETTLEMENT ROAD Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Dryden Town Board notify the County Planning Committee and County Highway Superintendent that the road between Mr Paul Cook ' s house and barn ( section of Irish Settlement Road ) , should be abandoned and realined east of the buildings from Irish Settlement Road west . 2nd Clm Metzger Carried 45 4 4 RESOLUTION # 161 AUDIT HIGHWAY FUND BILLS Clm Metzger offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that the highway fund bills be paid as audited . 2nd Clm Tarr Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 162 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 Webb Roll call vote - all voting YES JUSTICE REPORTS Judge Sweetland - $ 2645 . 00 Judge Newhart - $ 2223 . 50 FINANCCIAL REPORTS REVENUES EXPENSES General Fund A $ 8295 . 10 $ 15476 . 34 General Fund B 359 . 01 6274 . 05 Fire Protection District 5005 . 85 373 . 88 Federal Revenue Sharing 260 . 99 14622 . 23 Capital Fund - 0 - 750 . 00 Highway Fund 1432 . 62 44834 . 99 Clm Webb wanted to know if there was a light in the flag pole . There is one but does not work any more . Clm ) Metzger said that he would have someone look at it . Also reported he had received a complaint on Ferguson Rd Ext . near Cook ' s property where gravel is being washed out from someone ' s driveway onto the road . Supv Cotterill made a motion to show the Town Board ' s appreciation to Janet Graham for her 4 years of serving on the Town Board . NEW BUSINESS Schedule end of year transfer of funds meeting - December 18th at 4 : 00 PM Schedule organizational meeting - January 2 , 1980 at 7 : 30 PM Adjourned : 9 : 30 PM Q _ „ _. a / Susanne Lloyd Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 18 , 1979 Present : Supv Cotterill , Clw Graham and Clm Webb Supv Cotterill called meeting to order at 4 : 00 PM RESOLUTION # 163 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO SAFETY INSPECTION CONTRACTUAL FOR SIGNS Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 15 . 00 from appropriated fund balance to safety inspection contractual for signs . 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION # 164 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO GARAGE CONTRACTUAL 5132 . 4 Clw Graham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 250 . 00 from appropriated fund balance to garage contractual - 5132 . 4 2nd Clm Webb Roll call vote all voting YES RESOLTUION # 165 TRANSFER FUNDS FROM APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE TO UNALLOCATED INSURANCE 1910. ' Clm Webb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption . RESOLVED , that this Town Board authorize the Supv to transfer $ 29 . 86 from appropriated fund balance to unallocated insurance 1910 . 4 ' 2nd Clw Graham Roll call vote - all voting Yes Adjourned : 4 : 30 PM , < Susanne Lloyd \. Town Clerk