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Home My WebLink About2003-01-02Board Members Present: Other Elected Officials: 0 TB U 1 -02 -03 TOWN OF DRYDEN O TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 2, 2003 Supv Mark Varvayan.is, Cl Charles Hatfield, Cl Stephen Stclick, Jr., Cl Christopher Michaels, Cl Deborah Grantham Bambi L. Hollenbeck, Town Clerk Jack Bush, Highway Superintendent Supv Varvayanis called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Board members were previously provided with proposed resolutions for the meeting. Where those were voted on as a group they will be set out separately for clarity. RESOLUTION #I - RULES OF PROCEDURE Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED; that this Town Board use Town Law Section #63 2114 Cl Hatfield Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION 02 - MILEAGE C1 Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVE D, that mileage will be paid to the Town Officials, including election inspectors, at a rate of 36 cents per mile when using their own car for official town business other than town meetings or travel to and from the job site. 2,,d Cl Hatfield Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes Cl Grantham said the $MART review had suggested doing an RFP for the bank, and would like to designate the banks as proposed and do an RFP. RESOLUTION # 3 - DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANKS Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Town Board designate the First National Bank of Dryden and the Tompkins Trust Company as the official banks for the Town of Dryden for the year 2003, and the Supervisor is authorized to release an RFP for barking services. 2nd Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Page 1 of 15 TB 01- 02-03 Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #4 - OFFICIAL ADVERTISING Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this hoard designate the Ithaca. Journal for official advertising for the year 2003. 2nd C1 Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes C1 Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #5 - ADVANCE PAYMENT OF UTILITIES Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize the Supervisor to pay in advance of the audited claims the utility bills, all claims to be presented at the next regular board meeting. 2nd Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #6 - PETTY CASH Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Toni Board authorize a petty cash fund for the Town Clerk not to exceed $100.00, and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments not to exceed $100.00, petty cash as needed for postage meter, and Justice petty cash fund not to exceed $100.00 for the year 2003. 2nd Cl Stelick Moll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #7 - Appointments Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint the following: • Supervisor as Service Officer and Fire Warden • Town Supervisor has the power and duties of administration and supervision of the Town of Dryden on Special Assessment Pund functions to be performed on behalf of the Tourri Board. • Supervisor authorized to pay Fire & Ambulance Contracts Page 2or15 TB 01412 -03 • Town Supemsor has the power and duties of adroinisl.ration and supervision of the Town of Dryden on Special Imp Tnvement District functions to be performed on behalf of the Town 13o;�rd_ • Bambi Hollenbeck as licensor for Games of Chalice and Bingo. • Henry Slater as ubdivisiozi Control Officer and Multiple Residency Inspector_ 21 d Cl Stelick Roll CA Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Grantham Yes On vintion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board adjourned to executive session a1: 7. 25 p.Jn, to discuss the work history of a particular individual. Cl Mich arrived eluring the executive session. No action was taken and the hoard was back in regular session at 7:35 p.u,_ RESOLUTION #8 - Salary Schedule Cl Hatfield offered the following resolu# ion and asked for its adoption. RESOLVED, that this Town Board set the pay schedule, salaries and/or hourly rates for the folio uig positions: Supervisor $12,000 - paid monthly Council (4) $ 5,000 ea. paid montbty Highway Superintendent. $49,993 pt weekly Town Clerk $18,920 paid weekly Town Justice (2) $14,838 ea_ paid weekly Court Clerk (1) $31,216 40 -hour workweek (paid gwet fkly) Court Clerk (2) $22,880 40 -hour workweek (paid weekly), ($23,920 3 f 3), ($24,960 (9 f 1) Deceiver of T ;axes and Assessments $11,574 (paid weekly) Site Plan Review Board Sec y � $10.60 f hr Deputy Town Clerk{ Ree'r of'�axes & Assessments $13,534 20 -hour workweek (paid weekly) Sec-Bookkeeperf Purchasing f Personnel - $37,271 40 -hr workweek (paid weekly) Asst Sec /Bkprf Purchasing/ Personnel - $28,500 40 -hr workweek (paid weekly) ($29,850 6 f 30) ($31,200 9/29) Bingo inspector - $150 (paid annually) Adrui ustrator For recreation amid youth ,services � $10-60/hr Secretary to the Zoning & Code Enforcement Offte $13,534 20 -hr workweek (paid weekly) Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessnmeni's - $8.75 f hour � (paid bi- weekly) Assistant Budget Officer $7,015 (paid weekly] Deputy Highway Superintendent - $37,800 (paid weekly) Highway Cleric - $22,325 40 -hour m)rkweek paid weekly} Building Code Inspector & Zoning Officer - $49,160 (paid weekly) Assistant Building Cade Officer 81 Zoning Officer $36.176 (paid weeldA Secretary to the Planning, ZSA and CAC boards - IQ130Jhr (paid bi "weekly) Court security 0Ecer - $18,00 /hour - (paid bi- weekly Town Hall Cleaner - 10,60 f hr , (paid bi- ureekly) Planning Board Chair - $400 (paid annually) honing Board of Appeals Chair $400 (paid annually) - Full time Public Work Employees - not to exceed $14,75/ hour - (paid bi- weekly) Fult time Highway Departmenc employees - not to exceed $14.63 f hr - (paid bi- weekly) 211d Cl Stelick Page 3 uF 15 Roll Call Vote Ci Hatfield Yes CI Stelick Yes upv vurvayanis Yes C1 Michaels Yes C1 Grantham No The Board discussed the hourly rate paid to ] z�tndall Marcus as attorney for the Zoruh- g Board of Appeals_ }le had requested $200 per hour. Supv Varvayanis noted that N ai3lon Perkins currently represents so many property wl-io come before the ZBA that it would be a conflict. Cl Michafls x0,01. d that he felt the Town currently employed two of the best attorneys I n the area. for municipal Law, and perhaps Mr. Marcus' •.35 aod.ate would be ixilling to repro w.Tit the Town at a lesser rate if Mr_ Marcus would riot. The Town was biJ,led at the rate of $175 per hour in 2002 by Mr Marcus and after discussion the hoard decided to pass the resolution at his current rate. Supv Varvaysnis xvill contact Mr. Marcus to discuss it, RESOLUTION #9 - CONTRACTS Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and o9sked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board contract: with the following; Mahlon Perldris as the Attorney for the Town at the, rate of $2,035 per mon tb to do regular agreed upon Touch business. Nan - reimbursable business - $125 per hour and reunbursahle business - $150.00 per hour_ Randall Marcus - Attorney for Zoning board of Appeals - paid monlfhly at a rate of $175.00 f br T. G. Miller's PC for engincering services - paid monthly as billed S.P.G.A. - 17,590 paid monthly. Town Histarian - 0D annually Gadabout at a rate of 4,972 - when funds aru available T._ Seniors - $0,149 - when funds are available Dryden Seniors - $500 - when funds are available Southworth Library - $7,000 - when funds are available Learning Web - $1,530 -when funds are available Women'S Opportunity of Tompkins Center - $450 - when fiends are available Dryden Nistorical Society - $1,100- when funds axe available 2"13 C1 Grantham Roll Call b'ol'e CI Hatfield Yes C1 Stelick Yes Supv VarvayaTLis Yes Cl Michaels Yes CI Grantham Yes Supv Larvayanis noted that there are vacKncies to be filled on the Zoning Board of Appeals and he does not have a cunTent member to serve as Chair, Cl Stelick said that Stexkmrt Gray m-id Robcrt Slocum. are not interested in SCrvwjg on the Recreation Commission for another term and those positions will need to be filled. RESOLUTION # i0 � ELEC'T`ION I NSPECTO RS I MACHINE CUSTODIANS Cl Stelick offered the following resolution. an asked for ils adoption: RP'.SOLVED, that this Town Board authorize payment to the election inspectors who work in 2003 as Follows; $60.00 for primary day, $45.00 for registratia -a, $100.00 for election PAdae 4 of 15 TB 01 x02-03 day, $10,00 for inspector class, $1.0.00 for each machine class and $10.00 per chair. Each marhln.e custodian will receive $40,00 per machine setup, $5 -00 f hr on election day and while attending or giving class plus .3b5 per rnile- t,d Cl Granntham Roll Call Vole Gl Hatfield Yes CI stelick Yes upv arvayanis Yes Cl Michajals Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #I l - APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER C;I SlIelick offered the fallowing resolution and asked for its adoption; R6 OLT TD that this' ovm Board re- appoint David Weinstein to the Dryden Planni)cit; Board whose term will expire on Dec. 31st 2009. 20 C:1 Grantham Roll Call Vote C:1 Hatfield Yes CFI Stelick Yes upv Varvayanis Yes 1 Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #12 - APPOINTT` IDA MEMBER CI I&ch-aels offered the fallowing resolution and asked for its adoption= RESOLVED, that this Town Board re- appoint Thornaw Hatfield to the 'Dryden Industrial Agency whose term u*ilt expire Dee, 31, 2007. d Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes C:1 Stelick Yes t►pv Varvayanis Yes C Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION # 13 - APPOINT CAC MEMBERS Cl Michaels offered the fvllowiug resolution and asked for its adoption: 121a1SOLVED, than. this 'Coven Board re- appoint Joyce Gerbasi, Fancy Munkenbeck, Steven Sisson, acid Craig Schutt to the CAC: whose terms will expire Dec 31, 2004. 211a Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote 1 Hatfield Yes C'1 SlIeuck Yes upv Varvayanis Yes Ot Michaels Yes C<1 Grantham Yes Rote 5of15 RESOLUTION # 14 - PLANNING BOARD CHAIR C1 'Michaels offered the following resolution and asked far iL9 Adopi�un1 46 RESOLVED, that this'fown Board re- appoint Barbara Caldwell as the 'P1arming Board Chair for the year 2003_ 2nd C1 Stdick Doll Call Vote CI Hatfield Yes CI Stelick Ye% Supv Vazvayanis Yes G1 Michaels Yes Cl Granthava Yes RESOLUTION #15 - CLOTHING ALLOWANCE Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and aslced for its wioption_ RE OLVED, that the Highway Superintendent and Department ofPublic Works Superintendent be authorzed to have the full time permanent highway and department of public works employees purchase work clathing in an amount not to exceed $125.00 each for the year 2063. „d Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote G1 Hatfield Yens 1 Stelick yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Cratttham Yes RESOLUTION # 16 - PURCHASE. OF SMALL TOOLS CI C =rantham offered the fullovvirtg resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVE)), that the Highway. Superintend.enll be authorized to purch e small tools not to e>rceed $4,000,00 for the year 2003_ 23111 Cl Stelick Roll Cal! Vote CII•Iatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes upv Varvayanis Yes CI Michaels Yes C1 Grantham Yes RFSOLUTION #1T - MANDATORY JUSTICE SCHOOLING i Grantham offered the following resA}tuticn and asked for ii;s adoption: RE130IN ED. that the Justices bin authorized to attend tTai ing schools during the year 2003 and be reimbursed for actual expff ises, nel Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote C:] Hatfield Yes Cl stelick Yes ,9upv Varvayarus Yes pugj 6 of 15 TB 01 -02-03 Cl Michaels Yes C l Grantham Yes RESOLUTION # 18 - BOLTON POINT LSCLIWCI REPRESENTATIVE Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board re- appoint Chris Michaels as a representative to Bolton Point. 2nd Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #19 - MPO PLANNING REPRESENTATIVES Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board re- appoint Mary Schlarb as representative to the MPO Planning committee. 2111 Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #20 - INVESTMENT POLICIES / GUIDELINES FOR TOWN OF DRYDEN Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the objectives of the Investment policy of the Town of Dryden are 1:o minimize risk; to insure that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a. competitive rage of return. In accordance with this policy, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to invest all funds including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in: - Certificates of Deposits issued by a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State; - Time Deposit. Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State: - Obligations of New York State; - Obligations of the United States Government; - Only reserve funds may be invested in Obligations of the Town of Dryden. All other Local Government officials receiving money in their official capacity must deposit: such funds in negotiable order of withdrawal accounts. All investments made pursuant to this investment policy shall comply with the following conditions: 1. COLLATERAL, Pagc 7 of 15 TB 0 I - 02 -03 a. Certificates of Deposits shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United Stages • or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, or obligations of New York State local governments. Collateral shall be delivered to the Town of Dryden or a custodial bank. The market: value of collateral shall at all times equal or exceed the principal amount of the certificate of deposit. Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than quarterly. b. Collateral shall not be required with respect to the direct: purchase of obligations of New York State, obligations of the United States, and obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States Governments. 2. DELIVERY OF SECURITIES a. Payment shall be made by or on behalf of the Town of Dryden for obligations of New York State, obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States. United States Obligations, certificates of deposits, and other purchased securities upon delivery thereof to the custodial bank. All transactions shall be confirmed in writing. 3. WRITTEN CONTRACTS a. Written contracts may be required for the purchase of all certificates of deposits. 4. DESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAL, BANK a. The First National Bank of Dryden and Tompkins County Trust Company, both chartered by the State of New York, are designated to act as custodial banks of the Town of Dryden's investments. 6 5. FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF INSTITUTIONS a. All trading partners must be credit worthy. Their financial statements may be reviewed amhually by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength or the Supervisor may use credit rating agencies to determine credit worthiness. b. Investments in time deposits and certificates of deposits are to be made with banks or trust companies. Their annual reports may be reviewed by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength. 6. OPEWOMONS, AUDIT AND REPORTING a. The Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor shall authorize the purchase and sale and execute contracts for certificates of deposits on behalf of the 'Town of Dryden. b. At the time independent auditors conduct the annual audit of the accounts and financial affairs of the Town of Dryden, the independent auditors shall audit the investments of the 'town of Dryden for compliance with the provisions of this investment policy. c. Within sixty (60) days of the end of each of the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board a quarterly investment report, which indicates the new investments, the inventory of existing investments and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate. d. Within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board an annual investment report; recommendations for change in these investment guidelines; the results of the annual independent: audit, the investment income record; and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate. 0 Page 8 of 15 TB 0 14')2-03 At least annually, at the Organizational meeting of the Dryden Town Board, the board shall review and amend, if necessary these investment policies. The provisions of these hivestment Guidelines and any amendments hereto shall take effect prospectively and shall not invalidate the prior selection of any Custodial Bank or prior investment. 2114 Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #21 - TOWN OF DRYDEN FAIR HOUSING OFFICER Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that. this Town Board designate Supervisor Varvayanis as the )Fair Housing Officer to coordinate all actions of the Fair Housing Plan. 21)<1 Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes CI Grantham Yes The board discussed the meeting schedule and times and decided to meet the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. RESOLUTION #22 - TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Divden Town Board hold a meeting with public hearings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and a meeting on t:he second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. 21,11 Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes Jack Bush reported that he had advised the highway employees that at the end of the month, when they will have their clothing allowance, they will be required to have safety -toe shoes, which is an OSHA requirement. The Union Contract says that the employer will provide the employees with all safety equipment required by law. The board discussed whether this was in addition to the clothing allowance. Supv Varvayanis said he thought they had discussed it during negotiations and he believes that Joe Steflik's (Town's attorney for union negotiations) opinion was that safety boots did not constitute equipment. The Union representative has indicated this will be, an issue and J Bush asked how the board wanted to resolve it. Cl Michaels said that by paying for the boots, they are in effect giving a raise and it Page 9 of 15 TB 01 -02-03 could be factored into the next negotiations. He recommends buying the boots and then we know that: they have them and if the employee is not wearing them, there is no excuse. Hatfield said the employees should be able to purchase their boots out of their clothing allowance. 'The Town currently provides, gloves, safety vests, and safety glasses, and J Bush said he feels the boots are an additional safety item. There are no restrictions on what the employee can buy with their clothing allowance. The Town provides coveralls. J Bush asked if the board would like to increase the clothing allowance or institute some policy for purchase of safety boots. Supv Varvayanis said during negotiations the boots were included in the $1.25.00 clothing allowance, but it is not specifically stated in the contract. Cl Stelick said he thought that. $125.00 was more than sufficient, J Bush would like the Town to purchase the safety boots in addition to the clothing allowance. After further discussion, it was decided to leave the clothing allowance is it presently is, and the Highway Superintendent will contact Joe Steflik to discuss the matter and find out what the Town is allowed to do under the contract, and Supv Wwwayanis will contact the Union representative about beginning negotiations for the new contract. RESOLUTION 023 - VEHICLE BENEFIT Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Dryden `Town Board authorize the Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent the use of town vehicles as long as they are clearly marked with the Town of Dryden logo and provided they are not used for personal use. 211d Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes Cl Grantham Yes RESOLUTION #24 - FAIR HOUSING PLAN Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board adopt the following Fair I•Iousing Plan for the year 2003. 2 1'j,l Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Inttroduction Cl Hatfield Yes Cl Stelick Yes Supv Varvayanis Yes Cl Michaels Yes C1 Grantham Yes FAIR HOUSING PLAN TOWN OF DRYDEN JANUARY 2003 The Town of Dryden received a 1995 and 1998 Small Cities CDBG grant to undertake a housing rehabilitation project. in the Town. The Town anticipates further participation in the Small Cities 0 Page 10 of 15 T6 01 -02-03 program. As part: of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban. Development regulations for grantees, the Town must "take actions to affirmatively further fair housing." This Fair Housing; Plan describes actions the Town will undertake to meet this requirement. Town Profile 1. Location The Town of Dryden is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, and is part of the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development: Board service area. The Town includes two villages, Dryden and Freeville. The center of the Town is approx. 40 miles southwest of Syracuse and 45 miles northwest; of Binghamton. 2. Population The 2000 population of the Town of Dryden was 13,532, with 1,832 persons located in the Village of Dryden and 505 persons located in the Village of Freeville, for a total of 11,195 located outside the incorporated areas. The Town's population increased by 289, or (2.65) percent between 1990 and 2000, a slightly larger increase than the County's increase of (2.55) percent during the same period. The Village of Dryden, the Town's largest incorporated place, has 1,832 residents, or 13.53% of the Town population. A small portion of the `Town with 979 persons is located in the Ithaca Urban Area, the remainder of the Town is rural (12,553 persons). . Dryden's population is largely white, with 12,783 (96.5 %) of the population being white. Asian and Pacific Islanders are the largest ethnic minority in the Town, with 194 persons (1.5 1/10). There are also 187 Blacks, 55 American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, and 131 persons of Hispanic origin in the '!'own. Tompkins County is 90% White, 5.59/o Asian and Pacific Islander, 3.3% Black, 0.3% American Indian and 1.5% Mispanic, according to the 1990 U.S. Census, 3. Income Characteristics The Town had a. per capita income of $12,850 based on 1990 U.S. Census data, and a median family household income of $39,578. Ten (10) percent of the persons in the Town of Dryden were below the poverty line in 1.990. Six (6) percent of the households in the Town were on public assistance. Tompkins County had a per capita income of $12,709 in 1990, and a median family household income of $37,874, according to the U.S. Census. Seventeen (17) percent of the persons in the County were below the poverty line in 1990, and four and a half (4.5) percent of the persons were receiving public assistance. 4. Land Use The Town of Dryden covers 94 square miles, which is l.4 percent farmland and 10 percent forestlands. Commercial and industrial uses in the Town are largely concentrated along State Routes 13 and 366, which go through the Town. Tlie population density of Dryden is 141 per square mile. 5. Housing Characteristics The 1990 Census indicates there were 5,362 housing units in the Town of Dryden, of which 5,037 were occupied and 325 (6.1/0) were vacant. Thirty (30) percent of the housing of the housing in the Town was renter - occupied, and seventy (70) percent: was owner- occupied. Units included 2,901 single - family homes (54.1 %), 951 units in structures with two to nine units, and 236 units in structures with more than 10 units. There were 1,190 mobile homes in the Town in 1990 (22.2%). is6. Substandard Housing Conditions Page llof15 TB O 14)2-03 There is no current, definitive data on housing conditions in the Town as a whole. 1990 U.S. Census data indicates that approximately half of the housing in the Town is 30 years older • or greater, and the Tompkins County planning Department and Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc., a not- for -profit housing agency in the County, indicate that there are substantial numbers of deteriorated units in the rural portions of the County, including the Town of Dryden. Most recent estimates indicate that about 20 percent of the Town's housing stock can be classified as substandard. 7. Vacancy Rates The 1990 U.S. Census indicated a vacancy rate of 6.1 percent. 8. Economic Base The Town's economic base includes many persons who work at Cornell University, Tompkins County's leading employer. Portions of the University property are located in the Town, and employ many persons. In addition, several medium -sized companies and organizations, including Hi -Speed Checkweigher, Wilcox Press, Tompkins- Cortland Community College, New York State Electric and Gas, George Junior Republic and XCP Inc. are located in the Town. i �., The Town has not undertaken a formal study of fair housing problems in Dryden to date. Discussions with the Tompkins County Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Cornell University, the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission and other interested agencies, have identified the following possible but not substantiated areas of concern: -- Possible discrimination against families with children. -- Possible discrimination against the mentally handicapped. -- Economic constraints that restrict housing for low and moderate- income persons. -- Possible problems associated with renting to students. Through the efforts outlined in the folloxving section, the Town will attempt to quantify and address the above areas of possible concern. Actions to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing The Town of Dryden has undertaken the following actions to affirmatively further fair housing: 1. The designation of the Supervisor of the Town of Dryden as the Fair Housing Officer who will coordinate all actions described herein. 2. Maintain a dialogue with agencies and organizations that provide assistance to persons who feel they have been victims of discrimination, including but not limited to: -- The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission Teddy Zimrot 301 Dates Dr. Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 2745305 -- Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral Services Chemung Neighborhood Legal Services Mark Freedman Page 12 of 15 Dewitt Mall .. Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273 -3666 -- The Community Dispute Resolution Center Judy Saul 120 W. State St. Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273 -9347 -- Neighborhood Legal Services Mark Freedman DeWitt: Building Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273 -5521 -- Tompkins County Planning Department Commissioner of Planning 121. East Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274 -5560 TB 01 -02-03 3. Compile a list of all fair housing related services available to the Town residents. 4. Compile available documentation applicable to fair housing, including complaint forms, placards and copies of laws and regulations. 5. Publicize the availability of assistance through newspaper publications at least hvice annually in the official paper of the Town. 'Phis is done by Tompkins County Planning Department. 6. Solicit the cooperation of local banks and realtors in maintaining a fair housing environment in the Town at least once annually. This is done by the Tompkins County Planning Department. 7. Preparation and distribution of a summery brochure that summarizes fair housing laws applicable in the Town and assistance available. This is done by the Tompkins County Planning Department. 8. Undertake appropriate actions needed to respond to fair housing problems as they may occur. TOWN CLERK HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 am. to 12 noon (January only) ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR HOURS Office hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Inspections and other business by appointment: Cl Steliek reported that he and Supv Varvayanis had met with the Village DPW committee on Monday morning and they advised the Village that the Town had no objection to the DPW going on Ellis Drive and are interested in moving forward with it. The Village will provide water if the property is annexed, and that. will have to be approved by the property Page 13 of 15 TS 01 -02 =03 owners. Cl Michaels asked if the property was annexed to the Village, would. the Village then have the right to zone it. Cl Stelick said they had discussed that and the Village agreed and will put in writing that the zoning will stay the same as it currently is under the Town's zoning. is CI Michaels wants to be sure development will be encouraged in. the area. Supv Varvayanis said that the Village is talking about annexing about 35 acres and he thinks the area where people want water is larger than that. CI Michaels said it seems the Town should pursue two courses of action. He has heard that virtually every resident in the area wants a. good water source and he would like to also investigate that. Dave Putnam has provided some information about test wells that were previously drilled, and Cl Michaels will contact him to discuss that. (CI Grantham had. asked for that information to share with USGS for the aquifer study.) C1 Michaels asked that the matter be discussed at next week's meeting. The Board agreed that Supv Varvayanis should send a. letter to residents in the current sewer district asking whether they would like to have municipal water. On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, I llex�ki mot Bambi L. Hollenbeck Town Clerk Rage 14 of 15 TB 01 -02-03 SUPERVISOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2003 Confidential Sec - Bookkeeper---------------------------- - - - - -- Dianne B. McFall Deputy Supervisor -- ...... --- ... -----... ---------.... ----- .... -- Cl D Grantham Town Hall & General Fund Bills Committee ---------- - - - - -- Cl C Hatfield & Cl S Stelick Highway & Hwy Fund Bills Committee --------------- - - - - -- Cl D Grantham & Cl C Michaels Public Works Committee --------------------------------- - - - - -- Cl ID Grantham & Cl C Michaels Assessment Review Committee -------------------------- - - - - -- Cl C Hatfield & C1 S Stelick Insurance Committee -------------------------------------- - - - - -- Cl C Hatfield and Cl S Stelick Representatives to Planning Board ------------------ ----- - - - - -- Cl C Michaels & Cl D Grantham Representative to Zoning Board -------------------------- - - - - -- Cl C Michaels & Cl D Grantham Representative to lAWrF --------------------------------- - - - - -- Supv Varvayanis & Cl D Grantham Representatives to Fire Departments-------------------- - - - - -- Cl S Stelick Public Relations - Village of Dryden -------------------- - - - - -- Cl S Stelick Public Relations - Village of Freeville--- .... --- ...... -- ...... -- Cl S Stelick Recreation & Youth Services Comm --------------------- - - - - -- Cl S Stelick Public Funds Committee ----------------------------------- - - - - -- Cl C Michaels Tompkins County Cable Commission-------------------- - - - - -- Cl S Stelick Village Water negotiations --------------------------------- - - - - -- Supv Varvayanis Emergency Services Committee --------------------------- - - - - -- Cl S Stelick, Cl C Michaels Community Block Grant. Review Comm --- ----...... -- ........ Supv Varvayanis & Cl C Michaels Rep. to MPO Policy---------------------------------------- - -- - -- Cl 17 Grantham Union Negotiations------------------------------------------ - - - - -- Supv Varvayanis & C1 C,A ichaels Representative to Conservation Advisory Comm---------- - - - -Cl D Grantham Representative to Cayuga Lake Watershed IQ------------- - - - -Cl D Grantham Page 15 of 15