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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-08TD 7 -3 -04 TOWN OF DRYDEN TOWNBOARD MEETING Ju try 8, 2004 Present: Supv Steven Trurnbu11, CI Stephen Ste IiA, Jr., CI Martin ChrislofPerson, CI Michat] Hattery Absent: C'i Christopher Michaels Elected Officlah_ Rumbi I," Hollenheek, Town Clerk Olhcr' 'own staff: Mahlon R, Perkins, Toiwi Attorney Henry Slater, Zoning Officer Debbie Gross, Environmental Planner Dave Putnam, 'I'O Miilc�r, Engineering upv Trumbull opened the meeting at 7:05 p.im and led board mernberr� and the audience in the, }pledge of allegiance, PUBLIC HEARING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION OF CROWN CASTLE A'T`LANTIC CO. LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AT 1587 DRYDEN ROAD Robert Burgdorf, EN., of Nixon Peabody, attorneys for Crown a%tle and independent Wireless One, explained that this is on application to placr, a wireless telephone transmitting ravility in the Town of Dryden at a location that would allow it to provide wireless telephone service to individuals and emergency servIC[:s in the southern part of the Town- The application was originally made in December 2001 and called far a structure to be located next to the water tank behind the NY EG building on Roche 18- There were some objections to that particular location, numerous hearings and meetings with the Town were held and lots of alternatives were explored- In November 2002 it was agreed between the applicant and the Town to utilize an alternate location :fit the bottom of the NYSEG facility, just east of the parking lot- This location is shown on the site plan submitted. The height of the monopole at the new location is 83' and that is sufficient for Independent Wireless One (IWO) to provide service. The site plan is shown as expandable, meaning that the foundation will be built to allow the monopole to be expandable up to 199'. Any extension beyond the 83' wi11 have to be approved by the Town. Sine: November 2002 they hove performed a variety of dui; diligence including obtaining n. lease with NTY S P'G which took a fair amount of tune- In July of 2008 everything with the exception of three items were submitted to the Town and those have now been submitted (April 14, 2004), The applicant is now asking for a negative SEAR declaration and the site plan approval and special permit- O latCr confirmed that the appiica.tion is complete and ready for board at:tion. The L51 plan map was reviewed by the board, Cl 1-iatte_ry asked about the structural report and was told it was reviewed and stamped by a licensed professional engineer, Atty Perkins saki the appli{ 78 proceeding was commenced by submit a modified propos.a,l. That objections that had been raised at nation was originally turned down by the 'Vown and an Article the applicant. At the same I1ime the applicant decided to proposal met, at ]east for the prior board, all of the prior public, hearings- The matter has been delayed by Pale I of 22 a 01'13 7 -8 -04 getting NYSEG to sign the lease, if the special permit/ site plan approval is granted, there are some conditions as outlined in correspondence from ZO Slater. It is the Town's understanding that after granting the special permit, the Article 78 proceeding will be discontinued. Atty Perkins said that one is not necessarily dependent on the other, but if the special permit is granted, there is no reason to litigate the prior denial. Mr Bergdorf said they would be willing to accept: that as a stipulation. Supv Trumbull asked if there were any comments from the public and there were none. Cl Hattery asked if Mr Comi had reviewed this specific site and ZO Slater said that he had and his comments were contained in the material provided to the Board. Mr Burgdorf explained that the base of the structure would be unnoticeable. To make a foundation capable of handling the additional height, it is virtually all below ground. Crown Atlantic is gambling that by spending money on a more solid foundation in the future the Town will want additional providers to go there. It occupies the same footprint as the original plan, but goes deeper into the earth. ZO Slater reviewed the conditions of approval recommended by him in his May 20, 2004 letter to Supv Trumbull. Those are: (1) a removal bond in the amount of $75,000 in a form satisfactory to the Town Attorney; (2) Structural Compliance report received by the 'Town; (3) outstanding consultant fees due the Town ($16,532.05). Mr Burgdorf said that: he was aware a large amount: had been paid by the Town over the years to Mr Comi, and said he would like to review the invoices to see whether or not they were reasonable, and stated the applicant would pay what it was legally required to pay. But they want to review the invoices and raise objections if necessary. ZO Slater said he had requested copies of the itemize(] billings and never received it. Atty Perkins said that Mr Burgdorf has a valid point in that the standard is ® what is reasonable, but we have been unable to obi:ain an itemization from Mr Comi, but. it is not fair to hold up the applicant while the Town has a dispute with Comi, particularly if he won't: supply the information. ZO Slater said during interviews for a new consultant they had asked for an estimation of cost for reviewing plans for a new tower and the responses went as high as $30,000. Mr Burgdorf said they typically paid a few thousand dollars for an application that went through very quickly, but with a protracted application it could be very different. They had raised objections from the beginning to the Town using a consultant that they submit: is not qualified. They have paid with that objection noted and will continue to pay what is reasonable. He suggested the amount be worked out with the Town Attorney. He also said the reason the application was protracted was because of Mr Comi. ZO Slater the applicant initially paid a deposit of $7,500 and when that was used up the Town began billing for the difference. The applicant then paid an additional $6,000 or so, and a balance of $16,532.05 remains. ZO Slater said the permit: should be granted to Crown Castle for the construction of the tower and the tenant known as RVO, with any additional tenants having to apply to the Town. Cl Christofferson said there should also be a condition that the Article 78 proceeding be withdrawn. ZO Slater suggested that the Town's Standard Conditions of Approval also apply. Atty Perkins said even if the Town didn't collect any further money from the applicant it would be the most any applicant had ever paid the Town. Mr Burgdorf said he and his partner have done 800 -900 tower applications in New York since 1989 and this is twice the amount they have paid for any other application, including protracted ones. Cl Christofferson suggested compromising the amount due the Town by the applicant for the consultant fees to two-thirds of the total bill and Mr Burgdorf said he would suggest it as a condition because he would have to confer with his client. Cl Christofferson said he would like to see the Town collect a total of $20,000 toward the original bill and Atty Perkins and the board agreed that this was probably a fair figure. Page 2 of2.2 i TB 7 -8-04 41 RESO LUTI ON #106 - "PROVE CROWN CASTLE ATLANTIC LLC SITE PLAN Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby approve the site plan /special permit application submitted by Crown Castle Atlantic, LLC to erect a telecommunication tower at 1387 Dryden Road subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission of a $75,000 removal bond in a form and with a surety acceptable to the Town Attorney. 2. That prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall pay engineering fees of $20,000 with a. credit toward any amounts previously paid. 3. That this permit is granted to Crown Castile Atlantic, LLC and Independent Wireless One, with any additional providers having to apply to the Town Board in accordance with the Town of Dryden's local ordinance. 4. Standard Conditions of Approval (7- 12 -00), excepting item #7. 5. That the Article 78 proceeding commenced by the applicant against the Town be withdrawn. 21111 Supv 'Trumbull Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes ® Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes CITIZENS PRIVILEGE Margaret Dill, Executive Director of the Human Services Coalition, discussed with the board the services provided by that organization. They work with other agencies to assure their efficiency and service delivery. They help review their funding from municipalities and make recommendations regarding that funding. They strive to make sure that people are aware of these agencies and the services provided by them. They have recently completed a survey of community members to determine what people thought the strengths and weaknesses of the community are. That survey indicated health, employment, childcare and housing at all levels were all big concerns. They have also completed a salary survey for the agencies. They are working to get more federal and state money into the Country and she stated that not everyone eligible for such things as Child Health Plus is currently receiving it. Ms Dill left information with the Town including a resource book to be used to help refer citizens to appropriate agencies for assistance. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT & DPW No report. COUNTY BRIEFING ® Mike Lane noted that the State Legislature has now gone on vacation without a State budget in place and said the fault: lies with all legislators, both Democrat and Republican. Page 4 ol'22 TB 7 =8 -04 Supv Trumbull closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. and the board moved into regular session. The board reviewed the long form SEQR (May 30, 2003) submitted by the applicant: and completed Part Il. RESOLUTION #10S - NEG SEQR DEC - CROWN CASTLE APPLICATION Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, A. The proposed action involves consideration of the application of Crown Castle Atlantic Co., LLC, to construct an 83' telecommunication tower and 1.0'x 20' equipment storage shelter at 1387 Dryden Road, B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the 'Town Board of the Town of Dryden is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with approval by the Towrn. C. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, in performing the lead agency function for its independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law - the State Environmental Quality Review Act "(SEQR), (i) thoroughly reviewed the Long Environmental Assessment Form (the "Long EAP "), Part 1, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR g617.7(c), and (iii) completed the Long EAF, Part II; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of t :he Long EAF, Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant: adverse impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the Long EAF ", Part 11, including the findings noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance ( "Negative Declaration ") in accordance with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that neither a. full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required, and 2. The Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed Long EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution. 2nd Supv Trumbull Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes Page 3 of 22 TB 7 -R -04 isHe spoke about Tompkins County Area Development, which is a public /private partnership between the business community and the County, designed to promote the development of business in Tompkins Country. There are a lot: of projects they are working on now, including Ithaca Produce which has applied to the IDA for standard incentives for a new facility in the 'Town of Dryden. I -Ie said this is an important project that wants to stay in Tompkins County and the Town of Dryden even though they had alternate locations which might have made their transportation situation easier. He said TCAD is pleased that Ithaca Produce is committed to the local area. The Revolving Loan Fund has approved a $50,000 working capital loan for C & D Assembly and a $25,000 working capital loan for Ithaca Beer. They are working with an agri- bio tech company from Rhode Island that may possibly relocate to Tompkins County. There is a scientific equipment manufacturer out of the New York City area that plans to relocate in Ithaca and they are seeking business planning at this point but may require tax /financial assistance at a later time. TransAct Technologies is attempting to acquire part of Axiom which has been having a tough time the past few years, with the result increasing employment at the Warren Road facility. A nano- particle technology firm has leased additional space at: Therm and is attempting to hire more staff. There is still no Empire lone though Tompkins County has been working with Schuyler County to amend their unused area to include some zoned activity in Tompkins County. This will allow several acres to be located in 'Tompkins County and Schuyler Country would receive a benefit because some of its people would be employed here. This would not help the east side of Tompkins County, if approved. The revenues from the room tax in Tompkins County have increased so that the p estimated revenue in 2005 is $1,2001000. Those; funds are used for various grants in tourism, arts and cultural organizations, community celebrations, and helps to fund such things as the downtown ticket center and product enhancements. It: also supports the Convention & Visitors Bureau which enhances economic development through promotion of local activities. M Lane said the room tax has now flattened out and they are interested to see what happens now that the area has extra rooms in the new hotels. Highway Manager Pete Messmer has resigned and John Lampman will be acting in that capacity until the position is filled. COUNCIL PRIVILEGE Ron Flynn of the Dryden Fire Department said a few months ago he had submitted a proposal for a small emergency generator to be housed at the Beam Hill Road tower site. That tower currently serves the Highway Department's radio system, Dryden Fire Department frequencies, and some other emergency communications. He said that currently if the power goes out on Beam Hill Road they have to transport a generator to the site so they can operate their repeater system. This ties up manpower in times of emergency and the Public Safety Committee asked that they provide the Town Board with a proposal for an emergency generator complete with automatic switching gear that will nun all the radio systems that are housed at the Beam Hill Road tower site. He said with the vulnerability of the emergency communication system in the County this is a serious issue. If there is a communication failure plus a power outage, the Fire Department would have no communication abilities. He said he understands if the board has to budget it for next year, but would like to know what is happening. The cost is around $6,000. ® The board discussed where the funds might come from to pay for this, general fund or fire district: funds. Cl Hattery said he was supportive of doing it in this fiscal year and said perhaps part of it could be paid from general fund. He also said the 'rown's procurement policy Page 5 of 22 isshould be followed for selection of a vendor. matter for a later date. TB 7 -8 -04 After further discussion decided to gable the The board has received a proposal for a defined contribution service award program for the Dryden Fire District. Cl Hattery said he is very supportive of incentives that improve the desirability of being a volunteer fireman and is positive about the incentive program. He asked if this had been discussed among the companies and was the preferred vehicle. R Flynn said it had been discussed at Chiefs meetings and the consensus among the Chiefs that it is a good thing to do and they support it, lie said there is a need to maintain the volunteers they have. Lansing and Cortlandville have a similar program. CI Christofferson said he had some concerns about the points members received for certain activities and Doug Cotterill said those had come from meetings with the Chiefs, but. the Town Board is ultimately responsible for adopting the point system to be used. lie suggested that they stay as close as possible to the point system recommended by New York State. Cl Christofferson said it seemed that more points should be awarded for time spent fighting fires, going to training, etc than for parades or other such functions. Cl Hattery asked Doug Cotterill whether there was in fact five years of reliable data to do a retroactive benefit. He said he is more familiar with Neptune's record keeping and is comfortable with that, and that he feels at least three of the four departments have accurate records. Oliver Habicht said that OSHA also tracks the same information. Etna is not: included in the proposal because they have not been able to get a census from them. Varna has a point System that: is very close to that proposed, and Neptune also currently has a point system. ® D Cotterill said that if the Board chooses to adopt the program, and it goes to public referendum and the public chooses to support it, and the program goes into effect. in 2005, each of the four chiefs are responsible for providing the Town with a list of the people who have met the qualifications. It is also their duty to have the proper documentation and the Town can audit it if it chooses. The Chief must: certify the lists given to the Town. The plan as proposed provides for a contribution of $480 per year for each qualified member with a buy -back of up to a maximum five years. The estimate to do this is $250,000 for the first year, which includes the 5 year buy -back. Cl Christofferson said he is in favor of this, but it must go to public referendum and that is a large sum of money. The board could choose to go with a 2 year buy -back, though Cortlandville and Lansing have both gone with the 5 year buy -back and feel it is a good retention tool. Cl Christofferson said as proposed this looks like $50,000 per year on a regular basis and $200,000 plus to buy back the five years. It is a large sum of money, and he would like to put something together that would be approved at a public referendum. In support. of the buy- back Ron Flynn staged it is a reward for longevity. D Cotterill suggested that prior to the referendum a public meeting be held to answer questions people may have. This would have to be adopted by the Town by August in order to be put on the ballot in November. The amount of contribution per individual per year by the Town could be from $240 to $480 (defined contribution). The Town could choose to do a defined benefit program, awarding a sum of money ($20 for example) for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 years. D Cotterill will compute the program in that: way for the Board to compare. Cl Hattery said he believed it would be less preferred. The defined contribution program would be more predictable. ® Cl Stelick noted that we are unique in that the McLean Fire District (being its own district) also services the Town, and there are discussions that individuals may leave McLean Page 6 of 22 TB 7 -x -04 ® to join a department that participates in this program. D Cotterill said the McLean District would have to adopt this plan on their own and fund it. Cl Stelick asked board members to note their concerns and he would meet with the Chiefs to present them and discuss it. Cl Hattery said the board would need to investigate what the program would cost in terms of tax dollars and the effect on the fire tax rate. D Cot:t:eri.11 noted that in meeting with the Chiefs they felt that if the Town Board's position was that it needed to reduce the amount of initial cost, they would rather give up the buy -back than reduce the $480. He also reminded the board that: a member who qualifies one year may not qualify the next year because of the other commitments. Cl Hattery said the board would need to determine what to do if a department could not accurately document its information; that the board would need to feel confident in the record - keeping systems. He said we have to feel confident that their records are good or there will be a problem with public trust in the program. Cl Stelick asked whether a preliminary report had been received for Etna and Supv Trumbull said it had and he would get copies to the board. Cl Christofferson said at the last board meeting they had talked about and approved getting some computer system administration assistance and now they are looking at getting a contract with a local company, Davelle Office Equipment, to provide support for our pc's and laser printers. He didn't feel it was appropriate to cover inkjet printers and monitors because it wasn't worth the money. The maintenance will cover anything that breaks (if a hard drive breaks they put a new hard drive in) and labor. Now the Town is paying time and materials and that is more expensive. The funds will come: from each Department's budget line. Employees of the Town are happy with the service provided by Davelle. ORESOLUTION # 107 - AUTHORIZE COMPUTER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Supv Trumbull offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the need for computer hardware and laser printer support; and WHEREAS, Davelle Office Equipment has proposed a computer hardware service contract; and WHEREAS, each department will contribute money from their contractual account to cover the total cost of this man-itenance agreement, therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract for computer hardware (pe's) and laser printer maintenance with Davelle Office Equipment: based on the proposal received. 2 ^d C1 Hattery Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes Supv Trumbull said that some of the Town's employees were interested in the programs offered by AFLAC. There is no cost to the Town and the funds would be deducted from the ® employees' wages and paid over to AFLAC, who has provided a form to be signed by him. The board agreed he should do this. Page 7 of 22 TB 7 -3 -04 Board members have received information from the bookkeeper regarding changing the pay period for the Highway Department employees to a "normal" workweek. Presently the pay period begins on a Thursday and ends on a Wednesday with payday being every other Thursday. The proposal is two weekly terms, beginning on Sunday and ending the following second Saturday, with payday being the Thursday following the end of the pay period. The board agrees this is sensible, but it needs to be approved by the Union. RESOLUTION #108 — CHANGE PAY PERIODS Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHI.REAS, past practice was to use a pay schedule that begin pay periods on a Thursday and ended them on a. Wednesday, and WHEREAS, it has now been requested to change this practice to a new pay schedule that will begin all pay periods on Sunday and end them on a Saturday, now, be it therefore RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby change the pay schedule so that all pay periods begin on a Sunday and end on a Saturday, pending approval by the Union. 2nd Cl Stelick Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes ® The board has received a request that the Town Hall employees be given additional vacation days because of the days the Highway Department gets off during Fourth of July week. This has been done by board resolution each year since the Highway Department begin receiving the week off. Cl Hattery said he would like an opportunity to talk with the Highway Superintendent because he doesn't understand why they take off a week off in the middle of construction season. There is also a request to amend the paid holiday schedule in include holidays not now given, but generally enjoyed by Federal, State and other municipal employees. The board decided not to act on these requests and establish a personnel committee to deal with these issues. Supv Trumbull and Cl Stelick will serve on that: committee. Cl Christofferson said the Town has offered to contract with an individual for consultant services in connection with telecommunications towers, and he does not have insurance sufficient to satisfy the `T'own's requirements and does not express interest in obtaining it. Cl Christofferson suggested that ZO Slater communicate with him and tell him he has 15 days to secure the appropriate insurance, or the Town will contract with someone else. ZO Slater said he had spoken with Robert Burgdorf who suggested that: whoever the Town hire have a staff RF Engineer, that if they don't well be in the same position as previously. ZO Slater will write to the Tow-ri's first choice and if he is unable to provide appropriate insurance, they will investigate others. Mr Burgdorf is asking William Johnson to contact the Town, and D Gross said she has received an e -mail from him. The board requested that the CollrlGil Privilege of the agenda be moved to the end of the meeting tonight, and in the future. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT & DPW ® No report Page 8 of22 0r6 7 -8-04 ENGINEERING D Putnam reported that preliminary plans for work on Hunt Hill Road have been delivered to the Highway Superintendent, though they have not yet had a chance to discuss them. RECREATION DEPARTMENT J Glaab, Recreation Coordinator, has previously written to the board asking for a transfer of $1,000 from the recreation equipment line to the recreation contractual line, explaining that: her original estimates did not account for mileage reimbursements in the contractual line. RESOLUTION #109 - TRANSFER OF FUNDS - RECREATION Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby authorize the transfer of $1,000 from 7020.200 (recreation equipment) to 7020.400 (recreation contractual). 2nd Cl Hattery Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes Upcoming events include a Kid's Fishing Derby on July 17 at Dryden Lake from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This is free and open to kids under 1.5. Registration forms are now available for football and cheerleading with the season to begin August 23. Attendance at the Music in the Park concerts has been good with approximately 500 in attendance for the Burns Sisters though rain shortened the concert. J Glaab thanked those who have attended those concerts. Summer travel baseball and softball teams are underway with the season about midway through, Nancy 7ahler of the Tompkins County Youth Services Department and Liz Vance of the Ithaca Youth Bureau will conduct an informal presentation regarding the Recreation Partnership at the July 22 Town Board meeting. Board members have been provided with copies of the current agreement and by -laws. Cl Christofferson asked if he could have the Recreation Report a week ahead of time like other agenda items, and J Glaab said she would prefer to do it: the day of the meeting so that registration numbers, etc were accurate. Cl Stelick said he has asked her to be present because he had gotten the position approved and he wanted everyone to know what was going on. Cl Christofferson said he liked the presentation, but when you get everything at the meeting it is hard to process and he is not likely to look at it after the meeting. She will continue with the current procedure. ® Cl Hattery asked about progress with the Wall Street baseball field. Cl Stelick said they have asked for $3,000 in funding from the State to complete the field and when he last talked with Senator Seward he was told when the state budget is passed, they will know if they have Page 9 of 22 T13 74-1:14 any funding. This will help complete the backstop, bleachers, fill and to dig out: the field. Last year the Recreation Commission came up with funding to build benches and the Youth Conservation Corps did that. Kiwanis has funded some fill. Cl Hattery said he would like to keep on top of what is going on with that. He knows some people who may be willing to make contributions. J Glaab said this is a project the Recreation Commission has been working on. ATTORNEY Board members have been provided with copies of the engineering reports for the Royal Road Water and Royal Road Sewer Districts. Atty Perkins distributed revised descriptions for the boundaries of the districts (they haven't: changed, but he said this is a more accurate description). The procedure is for the board to review the long environmental assessment forms and adopt a negative declaration. The board is then in a position to adopt a resolution scheduling a public hearing for July 22nd at 8:00 p.m. The Town Clerk will give notice of that by publication and posting, and mailing a copy to the affected property owners. The public hearing mill be conducted on July 22nd and determinations will be made about whether it: is in the public interest to form the district. The resolution forming the district is subject to permissive referendum. Following the adoption of the resolution forming the district: the Clerk will again publish and post notice of adoption and if anyone requires a vote there are statutory requirements about: the petition and how it has to be signed and filed. If a petition is not filed within 30 days the resolution takes effect and at the next board meeting the Board would adopt another resolution finally establishing the district, together with a bonding resolution, etc. D Putnam discussed how this fits in with F & `I's project. F & 'I' has previously informed the Board that they would like to connect. to public water and sewer. In order to do that a district needs to be formed and TG Miller has prepared a map, plan and report for the board's review. In the interim, F & Twill make an agreement with Guthrie so they can connect to Guthrie's line and F &T will construct: the majority of the infrastructure for the water and sell it back to the Town. The numbers for that are budgeted into the engineering report. The district will construct the majority of the sewer improvements. Everybody will have their own individual pump stations and they will all be responsible for getting their water service from the main to wherever they need it on their site. The benefit formula is the same as the Monkey Run District formula, seeing it is an extension of that service (50% assessment, 35% acreage and 15% water units). F &,T is going to be putting in about 400' of wager main and the district will have to put in 200'. D Putnam said Guthrie is enthusiastic about the district. D Putnam explained to the board using the map where the connections would be and who mould be connected. F & T will be an out -of- district customer until the district. is formed. The Board will need t:o approve that and sign an agreement: with F & T. When the district is formed the Town will buy back from them the water and sewer infrastructure at as certified cost. That is figured into the budget for the districts. If the district is not formed they will continue to be an out -of- district customer. There are six parcels in the proposed districts. D Putnam said the only parcel included who may have a problem with the cost would be the owners of the self - storage facilities, stating it is very reasonable for the rest. Cl Hattery asked since this district abuts a previously formed district why that district: wasn't expanded. Atty Perkins and D Putnam said that would be a difficult process because of the difference in rates, bond maturities, existing debt, etc. With the assistance of Dave Putnam, the board reviewed Part I of the long form environmental assessment forms for the proposed Royal Road Water District and the proposed Royal Road Sewer District and completed Part 11. Page 10 of'22 T13 7 -8-O4 ORESOLUTION # 110 - RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT ACTION TO ORGANIZE TOWN OF DRYDEN ROYAL ROAD WATER DISTRICT AND ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SYSTEM WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York (the "Town ") proposes to establish a water district in the Town to be known as Town of Dryden Royal Road Water District (the "District ") and also proposes to acquire, construct and instill a new water system in the District, including the acquisition, construction and installation of water transmission mains and lines, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the report of T.G. Miller, P.C., which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk (the "Project "); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Envirorunental Conservation law, Chapter 43 -B of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended (the "SEQR Act ") and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the "Regulations "), the Towmi Board desires to determine whether the Project may have a "significant effect on the environment" (as said quoted term is defined in the SEQR Act and the Regulations) and therefore require the preparation of an environmental impact statement; and WHEREAS, to aid the Town Board in determining whether the Project may have a significant effect upon the environment, an environmental assessment form (the "EAF ") has is been presented to and reviewed by the Town Board, copies of which EAP are on file in the office of the Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Regulations, the Town Board has examined the EAF in order to make a determination as to the potential environmental significance of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project does not appear to constitute a "Type 1 Action" (as said quoted tern is defined in the Regulations). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF`1'HE TOWN OF DRYDEN AS FOLLOWS: (1) Based upon an examination of the EAF, and based further upon the Town Board's knowledge of the area surrounding the proposed District and such further investigation of the Project and its environmental effects as the 'town Board has deemed appropriate, the Town Board makes the following findings with respect: to the Project: (A) The Project consists of the organization of the District: and the acquisition, construction and installation of a new water system in the District, including the acquisition, construction and installation of water transmission mains and lines, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the report of T.G. Miller, P.C. on file in the office of the Town Clerk. 0 (B) No potentially significant impacts on the environment are noted in the EAF, and none are known to the Town Board. 11'age 11 of 22 1 °13 7- &04 (2) Based upon the foregoing investigation of the potential environmental impacts of the Project and considering both the magnitude and importance of each environmental impact therein indicated, the Town Board makes the following findings and determinations with respect: to the Project: (A) The Project: constitutes an "Unlisted Action" (as said quoted term is defined in the Regulations); (B) The Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which will not cause significant damage to the environment. Therefore, the Town Board hereby determines that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and the Town Board will not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement with respect to the Project; and (C) As a consequence of the foregoing, the Town Board has prepared a negative declaration with respect to the Project. (3) The Town Supervisor is hereby directed to file with the Town Clerk a negative declaration with respect to the Project (said negative declaration to be substantially in the form and substantially to the effect of the negative declaration attached hereto), which shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours. (4) This resolution shall take effect: immediately. 2nd Supv Trumbull ® The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put: to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Name Supervisor Trumbull Board Member Christofferson Board Member Hattery Board Member Stelick Board Member Michaels The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Absent: RESOLUTION # 111 - RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT ACTION TO ORGANIZE TOWN OF DRYDEN ROYAL ROAD SEWER DISTRICT AND ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER SYSTEM WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York (the "Town ") proposes to establish a sewer district in the Town to be known as Town of Dryden Royal Road Sewer District (the "District ") and also proposes to acquire, construct and install a new sewer system in the District:, including the acquisition, construction and installation of Page 12 of 22 TB 7 -8 -04 sewer mains, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the report of T.G. Miller, P.C., which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk (the "Project:"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation law, Chapter 43 -B of the Consolidated Laws of New York, as amended (the "SEQR Act ") and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended (the "Regulations "), the Town Board desires to determine whether the Project may have a "significant effect: on the environment" (as said quoted term is defined in the SEQR Act: and the Regulations) and therefore require the preparation of an environmental impact statement; and WHEREAS, to aid the Town Board in determining whether the Project may have a significant effect upon the environment, an environmental assessment form (the "EAF ") has been presented to and reviewed by the Town Board, copies of which EAF are on file in the office of the Town Clerk; and WI•IEREAS, pursuant to the Regulations, the 7'owm Board has examined the EAF in order to make a determination as to the potential environmental significance of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project does not appear to constitute a "Type I Action" (as said quoted term is defined in the Regulations). NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DRYDEN AS FOLLOWS: g(.l.) Based upon an examination of the EAF, and based further upon the Town Board's knowledge of the area surrounding the proposed District and such further investigation of the Project and its environmental effects as the Town Board has deemed appropriate, the Town Board makes the following findings with respect: to the Project: (A) The Project: consists of the organization of the District and the acquisition, construction and installation of a new sewer system in the District, including the acquisition, construction and installation of sewer mains, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the report of T.G. Miller, F.C. on File in the office of the Town Clerk. (B) No potentially significant impacts on the environment are noted in the EAF, and none are known to the Town Board. (2) Based upon the foregoing investigation of the potential cn%ironmental impacts of the Project and considering both the magnitude and importance of each environmental impact therein indicated, the Town Board makes the following findings and determinations with respect to the Project: (A) The Project constitutes an "Unlisted Action" (as said quoted term is defined in the Regulations); (B) The Project will result in no major impacts and, therefore, is one which will not cause significant damage to the environment. Therefore, the Town Board hereby determines that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and the Town Page 13 of 22 TB 7 -8 -04 Board will not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement with respect to the Project; and (C) As a consequence of the foregoing, the Town Board has prepared a negative declaration with respect to the Project. (3) The Town Supervisor is hereby directed to file with the'1'o„m Clerk a negative declaration with respect to the Project (said negative declaration to be substantially in the form and substantially to the effect of the negative declaration attached hereto), which shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours. (4) This resolution shall take effect immediately. 2nd Cl Stelick The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Naive Supervisor Tru Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member mbull Christofferson H a ttery Stelick Michaels The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. Vote Yes Yes Yes Yes Absent The board then scheduled public hearings for each of the proposed districts. RESOLUTION # 112 - RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWN OF DRYDEN ROYAL ROAD WATER DISTRICT. Supv Trumbull offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden, 'Tompkins County, New York (the "Town ") has caused a map, plan and report (the "Maps and Plans ") to be prepared in a manner and detail as determined by the Town Board in connection with the proposed establishment and improvement of a water district in the Town to be known as Town of Dryden Royal Road Water District (the "District "); and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed District are set forth on Appendix A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Town proposes to acquire, construct and install water system improvements in the District ( the "Improvements"), including the acquisition, construction and instillation of water transmission mains and lines, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the Maps and Flans; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount: proposed to be expended for the improvements is $51,400; and Page 14 of 22 Ti3 7 -8 -04 0 WHEREAS the estimated connection charge for the typical property in the , g t} P District: is $5,192, and the cost of the proposed District to the typical property in the District in the first year following formation of the District is estimated to be $4.76; and WHEREAS, the proposed method of financing the costs of the improvements consists of the issuance of serial bonds and bond anticipation notes of the Town to mature in annual installments over a period not exceeding 20 years, payable in the first instance from assessments levied on benefited real property in the proposed District; and WHEREAS, the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing the District improvements will be assessed by the Town Board in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which each lot or parcel in the District will derive therefrom; and WHEREAS, the Maps and Flans describing the foregoing, including a detailed explanation of how the estimated cost of the District to the typical property was computed, have been filed in the Town Clerk's office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Town Board will hold a public hearing to hear all persons interested in the establishment of the Town of Dryden Royal Road Water District and the proposed water system Improvements, which public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall, 65 East Main Street, Dryden, New York, on July 22, 2004 at 8 p.m.; and be it further RESOLVED AND ORDERED that. the Town Clerk shall give notice of such hearing by publishing a copy of this resolution in The Rhaca Journal, the official Town newspaper, and by posting a certified copy of this resolution on the Town's official sign - board, not less than ten nor more than twenty days before such hearing. The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: 2nd Cl Stelick Name Vote Supervisor Trumbull Yes Board Member Christofferson Yes Board Member Hattery Yes Board Member Stelick Yes Board Member Michaels Absent BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION ROYAL ROAD WATER DISTRICT All that tract: or parcel of land situate in the Town of Dryden, County of Tompkins, State of New York being generally described as follows: Page 15 or 22 T13 7 -8 -04 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the north line of Royal Road extended easterly to the centerline of Hanshaw Road; Thence southerly along the centerline of Hanshaw Road a distance of 593 feet t; Thence westerly along the southern boundary of Mix parcels 43. -1 -31 and 43. -1 -29.6 a distEuice of 727 feet. t to the southwest corner of tax parcel 43. -1 -26.9; Thence northerly along the western boundary of tax parcel 4.3. -1 -26.9 a distance of 570 feet t to a point on the southern boundary of tax parcel 43.-1-33.11; Thence westerly along the southern boundary of tax parcels 431-1 -33.11 and 43.4- 33.121 a distance of 759 feet t to the south west corner of tax parcel 43.- 1- 33.1.21; Thence northerly along the western boundary of tax parcel 43. -1- 33.121 a distance of 672 feet: t to the southern boundary of the NYS Route 1.3 Right -of -Way; Thence easterly and southerly along the NYS Route 13 Right -of -Way a distance of 1,752 feet t to the Hanshaw Road Right -of -Way; Thence southerly along the eastern boundary of tax parcel 43.4-33.2 a distance of 43.67 feet t to the north line of Royal Road; Thence easterly along the north line of Royal Road a distance of 25 feet t back to the point or place of beginning. ® The boundaries of the said District and the Tax Map Parcels included are as shown on the copy of the Town of Dryden Tax Maps last revised 1 July, 2003 and on file at the Dryden Town Clerk's Office. The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. RESOLUTION # 113 - RESOLUTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWN OF DRYDEN ROYAL ROAD SEWER DISTRICT. Supv Trumbull offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: WHEREAS, the Town board of the Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York (the "Town ") has caused a map, plan and report (the "Maps and Plans ") to be prepared in a manner and detail as determined by the Town Board in connection with the proposed establishment and improvement of a sewer district in the Town to be known as Town of Dryden Royal Road Sewer District (the "District "); and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed District are set forth on Appendix A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Town proposes to acquire, construct and install sewer system improvements in the District (the "improvements "), including the acquisition, construction and installation of sewer mains, and the acquisition of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection therewith, all as more particularly described in the Maps and Plans; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements is $47,500; and Page 16 of 22 T13 7 -8 -04 is WHEREAS the estimated connection charge for the typical property in the g }P P P Y District is $7,675, and the cost of the proposed District t:o the typical property in the District in the first year following formation of the District is estimated to be $320; and WHEREAS, the proposed method of financing the costs of the Improvements consists of the issuance of serial bonds and bond anticipation notes of the Town to mature in annual installments over a period not exceeding 20 years, payable in the first instance from assessments levied on benefited real property in the proposed District; and WHEREAS, the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing the District Improvements will be assessed by the Town Board in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which each lot or parcel in the District will derive therefrom; and WHEREAS, the Maps and flans describing the foregoing, including a detailed explanation of how the estimated cost of the District to the typical property was computed, have been filed in the Town Clerk's office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Town Board will hold a public hearing to hear all persons interested in the establishment of the Town of Dryden Royal Road Sewer District and the proposed sewer system Improvements, which public hearing shall be held at the Town Hall, 65 East Main Street, Dryden, New York, on July 22, 2004 at 8 p.m.; and be it further RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Town Clerk shall give notice of such ® hearing by publishing a copy of this resolution in The Ithaca Journ.al, the official Town newspaper, and by posting a certified copy of this resolution on the Town's official sign - board, not: less than ten nor more than twenty days before such hearing. 21,11 Cl Christofferson The question of adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Name Vote Supervisor Trumbull Yes Board Member Christofferson Yes Board Member Hattery Yes Board Member Stelick Yes Board Member Michaels Absent APPENDIX A BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION ROYAL ROAD SEWER DISTRICT All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Dryden, County of Tompkins, State of New York being generally described as follows: F'abe 17 of 22 1413 7 -8 -04 Beginning at a point at the intersection of the north line of Royal Road extended easterly to the centerline of Hanshaw Road; Thence southerly along the centerline of Hanshaw Road a distance of 593 feet t; Thence westerly along the southern boundary of tax parcels 43. -1 -31 and 43. -1 -29.6 a distance of 727 feet t to the southwest corner of tax parcel 43. -1 -26.9; Thence northerly along the western boundary of tax parcel 43. -1 -26.9 a distance of 570 feet t to a point on the southern boundary of tax parcel 43. -1- 33.11, Thence westerly along the southern boundary of tax parcels 43. -1 -33.11 and 43.-1- 33.121 a distance of 759 feet t to the south west corner of taut parcel 41-1- 33.121; Thence northerly along the western boundary of tax parcel 43. -1- 33.121 a distance of 672 feet t to the southern boundary of the NYS Route 13 Right: -of -Way; Thence easterly and southerly along the NYS Route 1.3 Right -of -Way a distance of 1,752 feet; t to the Hanshaw Road Right -of -Way; Thence southerly along the eastern boundary of tax parcel 41-1 -33.2 a distance of 43.67 feet t to the north line of Royal Road; Thence easterly along the north line of Royal Road a distance of 25 feet t back to the point or place of beginning. The boundaries of the said District and the Tax Map Parcels included are as shown on the copy of the'Town of Dryden Tax Maps last revised 1. July, 2003 and on file at the Dryden Town Clerk's Office. The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. Atty Perkins explained the need to authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement with F & T Distributing, or other owner of that property, to allow them to be an out -of- district user. RESOLUTION # 114 - AUTHORIZE OUT -OF- DISTRICT USER AGREEMENTS Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption. RESOIXED, that this Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Supervisor to enter into standard agreements with F & T Distributors (or the persons or entity owning the real property for the business) to be an out -of- district customer of the Monkey Run Water District and Monkey Run Sewer District. 211,1 Supv Trumbull Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes Page 18 vF22 14B 7 -8-04 is ZONING OFFICER ZO Slater said he met with TC3 personnel yesterday regarding the moratorium on the Cortland Road Sewer District. The Village is concerned with extra effluent due to infiltration in TC3's lines (possibly from their manholes). He met with Bob Ross and Adam Potter and they have agreed to begin doing an inventory of all their manholes, doing physical inspections and taking corrective actions to eliminate infiltration. The Town has received a letter from the State Emergency Management Office stating that they were denying us further consideration for an extension of the working agreement to continue funding for the additional work to be done on the Virgil Creek Stabilization Project. They advise that they have stopped payment on funds we have already claimed, totaling around $175,000. They state they have discovered that we have altered the project without first obtaining the appropriate approvals from both the 1' ederal Emergency Management Office and the State Emergency Management Office. ZO Slater has taken the position that the scope of the project has not been altered and we are still working on the original basic premise of stabilizing 400 to 600 feet of the bank of Virgil Creek. One of the conditions of the July 2001 approval was complying with the regulations of all other applicable agencies (the Army Corps, NYSDEC and any other agency involved in the permitting process). In order to get the DEC and Army Corps joint permit the Town had to agree to do more in- stream work than originally proposed. The position at the time it was discussed was that we weren't changing the scope of the project, but that the conditions of the permit required a longer length of in -creek stabilization work. He said the project: has always been reported that way, and have received funds filed for in the past based on that project description. This turn of events only occurred when we asked for another year extension to complete the work in the work season of 2004. You are only permitted to work in stream between May 15 and October 1, water conditions permitting. A high water year makes for a narrower window to work in the stream. Last year we were unable to work in the stream until mid.- August because of wet conditions. He noted that TG Miller and Integrated River Solutions were able to devise a plan for doing the work while still keeping within the original budget. ZO Slater asked for support from the board to appeal the decision and has been encouraged to do so by SEMO. SI1MO administers the grant projects for FEMA. SEMO has been to the site and inspected the project and not questioned it. Cl Christofferson would like to see what SEMO received from FEMA to support their position. Mike Lane suggested that he enlist the help of our Congressman and two Senators. The board :agreed that ZO Slater should appeal this determination. Cl Hattery suggested that ZO Slater prepare a concise summary prior to contacting our Congressman. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER D Gross has sent board members a letter regarding update of the Town's Hazard Mitigation Plan. Since 2000 the Town has had a Hazard Mitigation Plan which is basically a way of thinking about potential emergency situations that might arise and trying to be prepared for them. 'There is a Federal Act now that requires local governments to have a plan of that type that meets certain standards in order to be eligible for future disaster mitigation funding. If the Town wants to be eligible for future funding there is a need to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan. D Gross said it would not be a dramatic update as a lot of the required elements are there. There are a few additional details to be added. This needs to be public process. Page 19 of 22 D Gross is proposing to updates, take a look at the plan A public meeting could then be current plan was provided and revision. review the i prepared scheduled Cl Hattery TB 7 -8 -04 current plan, get more detail on the required for the County, and come up with a proposed draft. A list of the people involved in compiling the suggested that she mirror that membership for this A communication has been received from AmeriCorps member working with the Red Cross who is trying to form a "Disaster Partnership Group" in Dryden. A meeting for that is planned for July 14 and D Gross will attend. There has been some interest in building a trail kiosk on the Jim Schug Trail. This could be built by the Youth Conservation Corps and Cl Stelick said this would be a good project for them. D Gross %vil.l work with Larry Carpenter to secure the materials. It will be built at the intersection of the trail with Route 38 and Weber Street in the Village. Because t :he location is well-lit there should be little vandalism. It will be a place to put up displays and recreation information. The information will be displayed under plexiglass with a locking cover. D Gross will make a presentation and request to the Village Board. D Gross read an e -mail received from David Weinstein after the death of Jarrett McWughlin who had been working with the Planning Board and Conservation Board and was killed in a car accident: "After a Dryden Planning Board meeting early this year, Jarrett came up to several of us to say how interested he was in trying to help us wade through some of the difficult environmental issues we were facing. He wanted to learn about how mapping could be used to help us understand ways to better protect: our unique natural resources. He was a man full of enthusiasm, creative energy, and ideas. A number of us involved with the Planning Board and Conservation Advisory Council suggested that it would be extremely helpful to know what techniques other towns around New York State had found to help protect these resources, but being typically stressed town officials, we moaned about not having enough time for the research. Jarrett immediately saw this daunting task as an opportunity to help with an issue he cared a lot about. Freely volunteering his time, he waded into the mountains of documents available on town approaches to environmental conservation. He spent four months working without pay for the Town of Dryden collecting information. He had just completed this task and passed on this information to our Environmental Planner when he lost his life in a car accident. We have lost a member of our community who deeply believed in giving freely of his time to benefit everyone else. More 'importantly, we have lost a really good person." D Gross suggested the kiosk might: be an appropriate place to put some small memorial to Jarrett to thank him for his time. His report was not fully complete, but she will be sharing it with the Planning Board and Conservation Board, Cl Hattery asked what the status of the Comprehensive Plan was. D Gross said at the most recent meeting a lot of people from the agricultural community shared concerns. She said this is a difficult: issue and may be one of the main ones to try and resolve before the plan moves forward. Craig Schutt has offered to help with this and perhaps put together a committee to address it. Cl Hattery said because of changes that may be needed in the Zoning Ordinances to make it compatible with the Comprehensive Plan, the Town Board should begin reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. D Gross said she will make sure board members get copies of the most recent draft. She said it does not include a complete implementation plan and she is going to try and draft up what those steps might be. Page 20 of 22 01613 7w8 =04 TOWN CLERK RESOLUTION # 115 - APPROVE MINUTES Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the minutes of the 'Town Board meetings of May 1.3, 2004 and June 10, 2004. 2nd CI Stelick Roll Call Vote DISCUSSION Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Michaels Yes With respect to the feasibility study done; for Lakeview Golf Course, Supv'l'rumbull said there was supposed to be a report by Dave Hicks regarding management included and that has not been completed. There are people interested in purchasing the golf course privately and he and GO Slater have spoken to one of them. A realtor also has a couple of potential buyers. It seems now that the property may not be put up for sale until after Labor Day. The course is still being kept open by a small group of volunteers. The Board has communicated its intentions to the public via a letter from Supv Trumbull in The Ithaca Journal published today. The board reviewed the abstract for payment approval and removed one bill to Williamson Law Book Company for payroll software. The board is considering contracting out for payroll and the bookkeeper is gathering information requested by board members. RESOLUTION #116 - APPROVE ABSTRACT #107 Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby, approves Abstract # 107, as audited, vouchers #585 through #695 excepting #623, totaling $225,485.87. 21141 Cl Christofferson Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Christofferson Yes Supv Trumbull Yes Cl Hattery Yes COUNCIL. PRIVILEGE (continued) Cl Hattery reported that when he attended an Association of Towns meeting they had a presentation about NYMIR, an alternative insurance carrier that municipalities have developed, and he thinks it would be good next year to ask our insurance carrier to obtain a quote from NYMIR. Other municipalities in the County are using them and finding it more cost effective in the long term. Page 22 1 of 22 TB 7 -s -oa isCl Hattery is serving on the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council and Martha Robertson has been pushing them to look at a park and ride to be located at the intersection of Route 366 and 1.3 near NYSEG. The Planning Group of ITCTC are pushing it forward and Cl Hattery said as he understands the proposal it really is something that would require Town involvement and land use considerations. He has asked the Transportation Council to slow down and he plans to talk to M Robertson and if it requires involvement on the part of the Town asking her to communicate with us about. it. On motion of Cl Christofferson, seconded by Cl Stelick, and unanimously carried, the board moved into executive session at 10:37 p.m. to discuss the possible purchase of property, where discussion of that in public may affect the purchase price. No action was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bambi L. Hollenbeck Town Clerk Page 22 of 22 14)"u of Dryden ® Town Board Meeting July 8, 2004 Name - 'Please Print; Address rho bit, S vAC Ss t,j *�, IX-0,4 PaA900 C LIN`Tr r UA di c Itmorc4i . i LWLC� 7S9 DxiOf� �0 C0� CL ra S N. )Poor