No preview available
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-130 9 TOWN BOARD MEETING PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 13, 1996 HUD SMALL CITIES GRANT Supv Schug called the hearing to order at 7:30PM QUESTIONS AND /OR COMMENTS Supv and good Schug - work has idea to we are currently working been started on several have our zoning officer on a grant homes. Felt look at each of $400,000.00 it would project be a when they service start and the then when the project town could supply. is finished. This is a Karl Heck - the Town of Dryden applied for a housing rehabilitation grant last year of $400,000.00. This year the grant is $600,000.00. Closed public hearing: 7:45PM Supv Schug - there was supposed to be Al's at 7:45PM. The Ithaca Journal had I ncorrectly so the hearing will not be for February 27th at 7:OOPM a public hearing for Big published the notice held and will be scheduled TOWN BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1996 Supv Schug called the meeting to order at 7:45PM Members and guest participated in a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was by Town Clerk Lloyd: Present: Supv Schug, Clp Grantham, Clp T. Hatfield, Clp C. Hatfield, Clp Roberts, Atty Perkins and Z.O. Slater APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion was made by Clp Roberts and 2nd by Clp T. Hatfield that the Organizational meeting 1 -3 -96 be approved. Carried COUNTY BRIEFING Co. Rep. Evans - reported the Health and Environmental Quality Committee will be discussing possible ways to provide funds to work in creeks. If they are able to do this it will probably be some type of matching fund program for the towns. Supv Schug - reported the Town of Dryden has an up to date entrance permit to work in creeks. �o 3( TB2 -13 -96 Page 2 • Co. Rep. Evans - reported the county has received $100,000.00 grant to work in the Six Mile Creek. A fair percentage of that will go to the City of Ithaca to clean out the Van Nattas Dam reservoir and the rest will be available on a matching basis to towns and /or landowners themselves to work on the stream banks to remove some of the silt. Co. Rep. Evans - I am on the DSS building committee and it looks like the proposal will be 4 stories crossing the block between State and Seneca, going all the way across. It will mean the removal of 5 houses on Central Street. Co. Rep. Lane - the county has used about 52 percent of their snow budget this year prior to the big storm so the money will be tight to finish out the rest of the season. Co. Rep. Lane - they are planning ahead for the disposition of the Biggs building. There are three options: 1 - moth balling; 2 - sale /lease; 3 - demolition. They have sent out requests for different proposals to relators, organizations, etc to come up with some proposals for this building. So far no one has had any interest in the building. Co. Rep. Lane - the county reviewed about 9 applications for the small cities grant for various municipalities. They have approved funding this year to do grant writing. One proposal has to do with • a county proposal which would have to do with economic development for job creation. This program has been very well received by the towns and villages and is creating some real dollars in Tompkins County that were not coming in 3 or 4 years ago through this program. Co. Rep. Lane - reported on the opening burning proposed law at the State. The Environmental Management Council had recommended a resolution by our board to be in favor of this. There is some concern about on site demolition and construction material including lumber which would be prohibited from burning. They could not get a satisfactory answer to our questions so the resolution has been tabled until there is more information. Co. Rep. Evans - it in the assembly and that type of motion It is unclear as to yard waste. There is be allowable. also was tabled because it only has a sponsor the board felt there was no gain in passing until it had a sponsor in the senate as well. if clean lumber can be considered possibly some evidence where it could be and therefore Supv Schug - my feeling is that there are more people in the country, than live in the village and close proximity. They grew up with burn barrels and burning materials in the back yard. • Co. Rep. Evans - what you could get away with 20 years ago, sometimes you can't now because more and more people are living closer together and this affects people differently then it did before. TB2 -13 -96 Page 3 • Co. Rep. Totman - I would like a consensus of the board as to how they feel. As I see this, the issue is more listening to the people who are pushing this and presenting it and eliminating back yard burn barrels completely, not what people would burn, lumber or whatever. If the person who started this originally is getting rid of people burning in their back yard I am not in favor of it and I will vote against it. Where I come from in the Town of Groton all of the neighbors have burn barrels. • • Clp Roberts, Clp C. Hatfield and Clp T. Hatfield did not have a problem with burn barrels. Clp Grantham in general disapproved of it particularly in densely populated areas. Co. Rep. Evans - there are areas in the town that are as densely populated as the village. Co. Rep. Lane - the county committee passed a resolution, and should be on the agenda, supporting funding for the Virgil Creek repair and dam project. CITIZEN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Doug Houge - regarding Card Road - would like clarification of Card Road as to the length of abandonment. I own property there and want to make sure I have road frontage so I can replace a building that was burned down. At the present time I don't have plans to replace the building, but would like to make sure I will be able to when the time comes. According to the map it is abandoned. Clint Cotterill - the part Doug Houge is talking about was not abandoned, unless something happened after I was supervisor. Supv Schug - will have Atty Perkins check on this to make sure if he has road frontage or not. COUNCILMAN PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Clp Roberts - reported on the vacancy of town justice and procedure they followed. (copy in minute book). The committee recommends Charles McMullen to fill the vacancy of town justice. RESOLUTION #88 APPOINT TOWN JUSTICE - Charles McMullen Clp C. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption. RESOLVED, that this Town Board Justice effective March 1, 1996 replace the vacancy created by Lloyd. appoint Charles McMullen as Town (contingent upon drug testing) to the retirement of Justice Bruce 2nd Clp Grantham Roll call vote - all voting Yes 3C C� I • MEMORANDUM TO: Supervisor Town Board James Member F. Schug Charles Hatfield Town Board Member Deb Grantham FROM: Town Board Town Board Member Member Ronald Roberts Thomas Hatfield Mahlon R. Perkins DATE. February 8, 1996 RE: Town Justice Vacancy The following is a scenario of the events surrounding in the position of Town Justice and the process in candidate for appointment by the Town Board. a the vacancy selecting a December 4, 1995 Justice Bruce Lloyd announces his intention to resign as Town Justice on January 5, 19960 December 12, 1995 Town Board appoints R. Roberts, T. Hatfield and M. Perkins as committee to interview candidates interested in filling the vacancy to be created. December 13, 1995 Town issues Press Release to the Ithaca Journal and Cortland Standard advising of the existence of the vacancy and that interested candidates should contact the Town Supervisor. December, 1995 Articles with respect to the resignation and vacancy appear in both the Ithaca Journal and Cortland Standard. January 4, 1996 Job description prepared by Justice B. Llovd and C. Clauson and distributed to interested candidates. January 11, January 22, February 6, 1996 & 1996 Committee interviews 11 candidates who submitted resumes and scheduled interviews. Among the candidates were 28 college and advanced degrees. Committee is impressed with the number of candidates, the quality of the candidates and their interest in the position. 1996 Committee invites some candidate second round of more intense interviews. s back for a and lengthy Supervisor • Town Board Town Board February 8, Page 2 James F. Schug Member Charles Hatfield Member Deb Grantham 1996 The committee expresses its gratitude to all of those candidates who expressed an interest in the position and took the time to submit resumes, letters and to sit for interviews. The interest and this number of candidates interested in the position is heartening and shows the interest in the community to become involved in government at its local and most basic level. The committee recommends that the Town Board appoint an individual to this position who is a 28 year resident of the town, well spoken, articulate and has significant "human experience" in training, education and application. The candidate has ideas to improve the efficiency of the court and the committee is satisfied that this person is committed to maintaining the integrity of the judicial system and the impartiality of the judiciary. The candidate is disciplined, responsible and has computer experience. The candidate has taken the time to observe the workings of the court and is familiar with the criminal justice system. • It is with sincere confidence in its selection and real pride that the committee unanimously recommends that Charles McMullen be appointed to fill the vacant position of Town Justice. !J . • Ilz • 33 TB2 -13 -96 Page 4 Clp T. Hatfield - audit was completed and submitted the report to the Supervisor and found all books to be in order from July to December 1995. Supv Schug - there was a request for a telephone on town hall premises. There was discussion as to where the phone would be installed. It was decided to find out the cost and install it on a trial basis. Clp Roberts - RESOLUTION #89 ACCEPT AUDIT OF TOWN BOOKS Clp C. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board accept the audit of the town books for the months of July 1st to December 31, 19950 2nd Clp Grantham Roll call vote - all voting Yes Supv Schug - there was a request for a telephone on town hall premises. There was discussion as to where the phone would be installed. It was decided to find out the cost and install it on a trial basis. Clp Roberts - received a call for interest in establishing an ag assessment in the water and sewer district. Supv Schug - it is already on the books. RESOLUTION #90 AMBULANCE BILLING Clp T. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board approve basic life support and transport at an amount of $250.00 and advance life support and transport at $300.00. Clp Roberts Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #91 AMBULANCE HOURS Clp T. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize a 84 hours of work per week for the paramedics. 2nd Clp Grantham Roll call vote - all voting Yes ATTORNEY Howser vs. Lok & Lim - no change Baker Hill Road update - no report Mott Road - culvert - work is progressing ENGINEERING 354 Snyder Hill Road - water pressure - Mr. Hyde - problem is solved. • Snyder Hill water district - certificate of completion - Dave Putnam - I have called Larry Fabroni and he is going to do that. Turkey Hill water /sewer - as built maps - next door in Larry Carpenter's office. They have been there since December. 3`I TB2 -13 -96 Page 5 • ZONING OFFICER - report given to board members Schedule public hearings: Big Al's - - - - - special permit - - Feb. 27th at 7:OOPM Benicor Facility - special permit - - Feb. 27th at 7:15PM Roger Hatfield - - site plan review - Feb. 27th at 7 :30PM Joe Yeager - - - - special permit - - Feb. 27th at 7:45PM Pro Landscaping - special permit - - Feb. 27th at 8 :OOPM Z.O. Slater - reported on 1062 Dryden Road - a contract has been signed with Dick Lobdell construction to site bury the facility when the ground is adequate to be excavated and repacked in an acceptable manner. I agree with this and see no problem. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT RESOLUTION #92 AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN TOMPKINS COUNTY BID Clp C. Hatfield offered the following and asked for its adoption. RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize the highway department to participate in the Tompkins County bid for the following: gabions, traffic signs - complete, traffic sign faces and sign materials, traffic control sign panels, heavy steel pipe, guiderail, icing sand, bituminous material, gravel, limestone, calcium chloride flake, corrugated steel pipe, polyethylene drainage pipe, steel, jft plate, shapes and bar, sign posts, Portland concrete cement, liquid bituminous materials, traffic line painting, installation of guiderail, calcium chloride solution (loaded into suppliers tanks and furnish and apply only), installation of perforated tubing for subsurface drainage, bridge repair and recycling of existing bituminous pavement. 2nd Clm Roberts Roll call vote - all voting Yes Hwy Supt Gilbert was absent, but sent letter to board members requesting permission to hire another employee and purchase pagers for town employees. (copy in minute book) The town board discussed this request. There are 17 pieces of equipment and 20 people to operate them plus part time personnel. Jack Bush - as a taxpayer there is no need for another employee at the present time. Since these other people have left, it is a good time to take advantage. My statement is nothing personal. Clp C. Hatfield - has heard that from other people also. Clp Roberts - would like to see more information, before I make a decision. Clp T. Hatfield - felt the highway department should be looked at • as to the operation, equipment and man power. The organization structure, goals and how they are going about achieving those should be reviewed. n � 1 February 12, 1996 TO: DRYDEN TOWN BOARD FROM: DON GILBERT, HIGHWAY SUPT. To:`1 A , From: Retufi I Keep ��rt( �l3' y W f : ♦ R l3a�2 -� i, pat I would like permission from the Town Board to hire another employee by April 1, 1996. In the past two years I have had three employees retire. I have moved people into different positions within our organization. The town is growing and the work force is declining for the highway dept. The applicant is on our part time list he is very dependable, he has a class I CDL license. He has experience running heavy equipment and very good mechanical knowledge. This applicant lives in the Town of Dryden and I would like to request that he be paid $11.00 per hour with benefits. There will be plenty of work when springs arrives to keep all employees busy. My second request is for pagers for any town highway employee who would like to pay for them. The pagers can be purchased on state contract at a low rate. At the present time there are nine employees who are interested - however the town will need to be billed so that a tax ID number will show on the bill. Each employee will pay for his own pager. I have talked with some state workers in our area. and this is how they have done it in the past. I would appreciate i know what your decis possible. I will not be at the Florida from Februar t if you would let my Deputy - Randy Riker ion is on these requests as soon as meeting because my wife and I will be in y 13 - 20, 1996. Thank you for your time and prompt attention to these two requests. SKG/38267 I TB2 -13 -96 Page 6 Supv Schug appointed Clp T. Hatfield and Clp Grantham to review the highway department operation. The town board also discussed pagers for town highway employees. Atty Perkins - this is only if it is a condition of employment that he be available by pager. It would be then the town obligation. This proposal is to lend the town's exempt number to purchase a pager at low cost which can not be done. Jack Bush - it takes the stress off you if someone is trying to get a hold of you when it is snowing out. There have been times when the employees have felt they should be out there plowing and we don't get called or times when we stay by the phone and you don't get called. This would relieve a lot of this worry and wonder. Supv Schug - did not feel you should be locked in to stay at home waiting in anticipation of a possible phone call. Does everyone in highway want a pager. Jack Bush - not everyone, only nine of them. Clp Grantham - wanted to know if they were required to be on call. Jack Bush - did not think it was • employees dedicated and feel they their own plow routes. on the application, but there are are on call because they have Clp T. Hatfield - suggested that a couple of pagers could be at the highway office and if someone knew they were going out, they could sign out a pager and return it in the morning. This could be done on a trial basis. Atty Perkins - the town is not requiring the employees to have them. They would be for personal use and not town use. There has been no suggestion there is a problem reaching enough people to come in when they are needed. If the town foresees there is a need for them, then the town would purchase them and take advantage of the state contract. It would be the towns responsibility and the town would govern who would get them, when they would get them and under what terms, conditions etc. Supv Schug - appointed Clp T. Hatfield and Clp Grantham to also check into the pager system. CORRESPONDENCE Dryden Police report Letter - McLean Bicentennial celebration (copy in minute book) X 0 Ij PPP Dear Jim, McLean Bicentennial Committee P. O. Box 245 McLean, New York 13102 Town of Dryden Supervisor Dryden, NY February 9, 1996 On behalf of the hamlet of McLean, the Bicentennial Committee would like to extend an invitation to you and the Town of Dryden Board to attend our 200th year celebration to be held on July 13 and 14, 1996. The hard working group of volunteers from the Towns of Dryden and Groton that make up the committee are finalizing plans for what we believe will be a very successful celebration. The committee has already held several well attended fund - raising events and more are planned. The committee is seeking the political and financial support of the Town of Dryden. It is the hope of the committee that the Town Board will pass a resolution to officially recognize the celebration of McLean's 200th year and take action to provide a grant of $2000.00 to help underwrite the cost of an event that will have a beneficial effect on our communities. Sincerely, Linda Foote Shawn Reese Committee Chair Committee Chair TB2 -13 -96 Page 7 RESOLUTION #93 SUPPORT MCLEAN BICENTENNIAL • Clp Roberts offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board recognize and support the celebration of McLean's 200th year. 2nd Clp T. Hatfield Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #94 CONTRIBUTE TO MCLEAN BICENTENNIAL Clp T. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board support the McLean Bicentennial Committee in the amount of $2,000.00. 2nd Clp Roberts Roll call vote - all voting Yes DISCUSSION Village water service - Clp C. Hatfield reported they have had a couple of productive meetings and things are moving forward. The town has presented the village information they have requested and answered their questions. Clp T. Hatfield - provided the village with documents they requested and we requested some documents. The discussion seemed to be positive. A suggestion was made we communicate jointly to • our respective boards that we are in agreement that if the residents out there want water they will be able to have it one way or the other and we should find the most efficient way to deliver it. We are waiting for them to reduce that to a draft written form and get back to us. RESOLUTION #95 VIRGIL CREEK DAM PROJECT AGREEMENT Clp C. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize Supervisor Schug to sign all necessary documents with the Village of Dryden and the United States Agricultural Service concerning the Virgil Creek Dam project agreement. 2nd Clp Roberts Roll call vote - all voting Yes There was discussion over one voucher Town policy is effective 1 -1 -96. The t the order without a purchase order so or paid for by the Hwy Supt. This will Gilbert. This is voucher #109. • that had no purchase order. own board will not accept it will have to be returned be discussed with Hwy Supt 30 1 Date: February 9th, 1996 To: James Schug, Dryden Town Supervisor From: Henry M. Slater, Zoning R. Building Code Enforcement Off. • Sub.i January '96 Building & Zoning Activity Report Dear Jim: Building Permits: During the month of January 196, our office failed to issue i any building permits of any kind. In terms of new housing starts, this is the third straight month that there has not been any building permit request for new housing. During January 196, our office issued* Certificates of Occupancy and Compliance Certificate of Occupancy (g) Conditional Certificates of Occupancy (3) Certificate of Compliance (0) j Public Inspections, Fire Safety Multiple Residence Facilities (5) Business Facilities (5) Home Day Care Facilities (1) Fire Investigations for the Month of January (3) During January 1969 our department responded to (3) calls for Fire Department assistance. One, a chimney, remains out of service awaiting repairs necessary to correct possible damage from heat •and fire. A second call was for assistance during the flood when a home filled with smoke. It is believed, electrical service was shorted, due to flood related waters. The third call was for a concern of carbon monoxide. A thorough air analysis of the home determined, no evidence beyond the normal ambient level of carbon monoxide. There has been a bit of interest in new small business development within our town. As you'll note we have requests for (2) new businesses by Site Plan Review and (3) Special Permit Review. The Zoning Board of Appeals met to review two requests for relief, both were submitted by Michael Herzing owner sponsor of the proposed "Big Al's II Quick Stop" convenience store. One request for on site parking relief was granted. A second request for side yard setback relief was denied. Notices of Decision, are not yet available. i The Planning Board held a sketch conference for a proposed three lot subdivision on Sweetland Road. The Planning Board will conclude a hearing review of this appropriate proposal on 2/15/96. Very truly yours, 7f- m, Henry M. Slater Zoning & Building Code Enforcement Officer :. cc: All Dryden Town Board Members Susanne Lloyd, Dryden Town Clerk Mahlon R. Perkins, Dryden Town Attorney 30 4M TOWN OF DRYDEN U DRYDEN, NEW YORK 65 EAST MAIN STREET, DRYDEN, NEW YORK 13053 607 - 844 -9120 ZONING & BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT February 91 1996 In the Heart of the Finger Lakes Region To: Whom it May Concern: Re: Big Al's, Special Permit Modification Hearing Request Please be advised, that due to circumstances beyond the control of the Town of Dryden; it will not be possible to conduct the Tuesday, February 13th, 1996 Public Hearing Review of .Michael Herzing who has requested permission to modify the December 12th, 1995 existing Special Permit Approval. When a new hearing date has been established, you'll be appropriately notified of the date and time. Very truly yours, �rn Henry M. Slater Zoning & Building Code Enforcement Officer cc: James Schug, Dryden Town Supervisor Dryden Town Board Members All Property Owners within 500' of property site Town Attorney Perkins Dave Putnam, T.G. Miller Engineers & Surveyors Z,,S1T1;anne Lloyd, Town Clerk Michael Herzing, Project Applicant 0 • i • TB2 -13 -96 Page 8 RESOLUTION #96 APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL - Joyce Gerbasi Clp T. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint Joyce Gerbasi as representative for the Town of Dryden to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council. 2nd Clp Grantham Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #97 APPOINT PARAMEDIC A - James Bailie Clp T. Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED that this Town Board appoint James Bailie as Paramedic A (contingent upon drug testing). 2nd Clp C. Hatfield Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #98 APPOINT PARAMEDIC B - Doug Smith Clp Roberts offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint Doug Smith as Paramedic B (contingent upon drug testing). 2nd Clp C. Hatfield Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #99 APPOINT PARAMEDIC C - Ken Thompson Clp Roberts offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint Ken Thompson as part time Paramedic C (contingent upon drug testing). 2nd Clp C. Hatfield Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #100 AUTHORIZE WATER MODEL UPDATE - T.G. Miller's Clp T. Hatfield offered adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town water model update in an 2nd Clp C. Hatfield the following resolution and asked for its Board authorize T. G. Miller's to do a amount not to exceed $4,000.00. Roll call vote - all voting Yes RESOLUTION #101 APPROVE ABSTRACT #120 Clp Roberts offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board approve abstract #120 with the exception of voucher #109 and voucher #73 was adjusted from $530.20 to $24.65. Voucher #50 to voucher #174 for a total of $794,298.35. 2nd Clp C. Hatfield Roll call vote - all voting Yes 3V 0 0 B2 -13 -96 Page 9 FINANCIAL REPORT - available to board members JUSTICE REPORT - $17,112.00 for the month January NEW BUSINESS Public hearing - special permit - Big Al's 7:OOPM - Feb 27th Public hearing - special permit - Benicor 7 :15PM - Feb 27th Site Plan Review hearing - Roger Hatfield 7:30PM - Feb 27th Public hearing - special permit - J Yeager 7 :45PM - Feb 27th Public hearing - special permit - Pro Lawn B:OOPM - Feb 27th Board meeting to follow Public hearing - Small Cities Grant HUD - March Sth at 9 :OOAM Board meeting to follow Adjourned: 10:00 Susanne Lloyd Dryden Town Clerk J� 8