HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-09TOWN OF DR YDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUOUST 97 2007
Present: Su]Dv Steven Trumbull, Cl David Makar, Cl Martin Christofferson,
Cl Mary Ann Suirnncr
Absent. Cl Stephen Stelick, Jr_
)keeled C }FfiCials: Bambi L_ Holienbeck, Town Clerk
Jack Bush, Highway Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Mahlorl R. Perkins, Attorney
Henry [ah. r, Zoning Officer
Andrew Sciarabba, TG Miller Engineers
Jennifer Dubs, Rvcrea[.ic >n Coordinator �
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION OF
J&C LEASING 478 LOWER CREEK RD
Supv Trumbull opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m- and Town C'Ie;rk r( gad the notice
published in The Ithaca Journal,
John Burrus of iC LAca sin g said he would like to add 25' to an existing building_ ZC
Slater said this would allow DFIL to store their vehicles under Co Ver for security reasons. The
original approval for DHL was granted in 2005. He said it is a condition of previous approvahl
that Ehc_re is sufficient roam for vehicles to access Abbott RoAd. tormwater has been
addressed by TG Miller,
A Sciarabba said the disturbance is minor (wall under one acre) and there is no need for
stormwater controls_
rrC Plarining has stated there i*; no negative impact on intercommunity or County
issues, and they have no problem with the Town being lead agency. The Zoning Office has not
received any public comment.
Cl Sumner said the application was well documented.
The public hearing was left open ail '7:05 p,m,
TOWN HALL CEULNGE ORDERS
ZO Slater said the board has been provided with details aboui. what was thought to be
the last of the change orders for the building. The substantial completion date is Augusi 22,
and the project can't be completed without these change orders. A Sciarabba has worked
ditigently on lowering the cost as much as possible and change order #18 has been reduced by
$876.24. There will be a further change order for two switches that were omitted in the
drawings for the sprinkler system_
The change orders are:
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CRP No. l 1 for sits Than e;s includin granite curb changes, catch basin addition
and modification, additional HD PE pipe, gravel base removal and wetlund sail replacement, for
an additional $592.00.
CRP GC No. 13 is to delete the west storm water facility from original contract and
provide revised +� st storm water facility as shown on drawing 0247 0030 dated 3/ S/ 07 for an
additional $6,128,
CRP GC Igo. 18 is to provide additional piping at the south yard to divert building
perimeter foundallon drainage to the storm water system that drains to the north retention
pond. This item is a requirement. ror N YS DEC and NYS DOT drainage permit for an additional
$35378.76.
O Slater has talked with the bookkeeper about where the additional fund& will come
from and that has been worked out_ The landscaping has been cornpleted_ 'There is still some
work to be done that is based on one of these change orders. Two of the change orders are in
place. They h:id to be done and that is explained in his corresponden(Ne_ 7O Slater said it is
his recommendation that the change orders be approved I
The furniture has been ordered and is expected after August 15. ZO SlatCTMS talked
with the contracLor and made arrange men m for it to be stored in the new building_ The
parking lot is being paved and should be finished some time next week_ The ceilings are being
iri stalled_
O dater thanked John FIolnies for the work lie's done as Clerk of the Works for the
(91 New Town Hall and said he is proud to have had are opportunity to work with him and that he
has done a great job_ The board thanked Jahn Holmes for his efforts in keeping things running
as smoothIY as possible.
John
Holmes
said
that
McPherson
Builders and Flint Brann
have done an
outstanding
job To have
a jab of
this
size
come in just
about two weeks over is
unheard of_
FE$GLUTION #136 - AFPROVE CHANGE ORDERS
Cl Christofferson offered the foJlowing resolution and asked for its adoption;
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the folloxiing change orders for thy:
new town hall-
CRP
GC
No.
11.
for
site changes for an additional $592_00;
CRP
CO
No.
13
for
revised west storm water facility for an additional
$6,128;
CRP
GC
No_
18
for
foundation drainage work
for an additional
$3,378.76_
The Town Slopervisor is authorized to sign said change orders.
2nd CI Sumner
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
C;! Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Supv Trumbull closed the public hearing on the JO Leasing application at 7.17 p.m,
and the board reviewed the short. Form environmental assessment form.
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RESOLUTION #137 - NEG SEQR DEC - J & C LEASING
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A.
The proposed action involves
consideration of the
application
of J &s
C Leasing to
construct a
1470 square foot addition to an
existing structure at
478 Lower
Creek
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 Town.
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 Lau? - the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
"(SEQR), (i) thoroughly reviewed the Short. Environmental Assessment Form (the "Short EAF"),
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 §617.7(c), and (iii)
completed the Short EAF, Part I1;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
® 1. The Town Hoard of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of the
Short EAF, Part 1, 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 Short EAF, Part II, 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 Short EAF and
determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
2nd Supv Trumbull
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
RESOLUTION #138 - APPROVE SITE PLAN FOR J & C LEASING
Cl Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
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RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the site plan for J & C Leasing to
construct a 1470 square foot addition to an existing structure at 478 Lover Creek Road,
subject to the following conditions:
1) Existing conditions of approval of February 10, 2005, except #2; and
2) Standard conditions of approval (7- 1.2 -00), except #7.
21W Cl Makar
Roll Call Vote C1 Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Fall Creek Watershed Presentation - George Patte, Chao• of the Fall Creek Watershed
Committee, and Dave Weinstein gave a PowerPoint presentation (attached) regarding the
monitoring work that t:he committee has been doing. The Committee is made up of a group of
concerned citizens organized to promote understanding of how to maintain and improve the
ecological health, economic vitality and overall beauty of the watershed through education,
data collection, citizen action and partnerships. Since 2002 they have been collecting water
samples at 6 locations on Fall Creek, 6 on Virgil Creek, and at the sewer outfall for the Village
of Dryden 4 or times a year. The samples are tested by the Community Science Institute.
They look for trends in bacteria, nutrients, sediment, salt and minerals. The database they are
accumulating will help to establish historical trends and determine whether the stream quality
is heading in the right direction. They take samples at each location at both high flow and low
flow times. In general, under base flow, Virgil Creek stays at the DEC standards. There are
some problems under high flow conditions when there is about three times the amount of
coliform. D Weinstein said this means that: when we have a lot of water coming across the
surface of the ground it picks up things as it goes through farm fields, etc. The same thing
happens with Fall Creek. An acute problem has been detected on Davis Road (Town of
Groton). Flow conditions on one day at this location were particularly high. Having this
information means that problems can be nipped in the bud before they become serious. In this
case the Town of Dryden might want to work with the Town of Groton to try and reduce the
Problem so there is no problem downstream. Charts for e -coli and phosphorous were also
shown.
The Watershed Committee; provides dependable data that is necessary to make
informed decisions involving water resources. The Town is able to inexpensively track the
health of the creek. Sampling at these selected locations makes it possible to investigate
sources of pollution. The monitoring is useful to municipalities, such as the Town of Dryden,
that are required to monitor stormwater under the Phase 11 Stormwater regulations. 'There is a
significant cost savings when volunteers perform the sample collection and the certified
analyses are discounted substantially. New York State agencies are accepting data from
citizen monitors and the data is necessary to support decision - making.
The Town of Dryden benefits from having two creeks sampled (Fall Creek & Six Mile
Creak) sampled at 13 sites each for 5 times a year, costing a total of $44,720. The Town
currently contributes $5,000 toward this and D Weinstein suggested the Town might want to
consider increasing its financial Support for this project to help put it on a solid foundation for
the long term.
Dan Kwasnowski said that they were informed by the EPA at the Stormwater
Conference and Trade Show in BUIT410 that if you don't collect this data and submit it to the
EPA they are going to start fining Phase 11 municipalities.
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Abigail Smith, Executive Director of the Tompkins County SPCA, talked with the
Board about the Town's contract with the SPCA for services. She said the expense the SPCA
incurs to deliver animal control services to the municipalities is more than double what they
receive in revenue. 'Their operating budget has been running at a deficit for years. The SPCA
currently has two animal control officers for the county and A Smith said they simply cannot
cover the entire county and provide the kind of services they Would like to. She said it is
important that they provide adequate service and that the agency maintains its mission and
continues to stay open. They have come tip with a solution that unfortunately means an
increase in fees for all of the towns involved.
A Smith said her goal is to find a way to deliver more efficient, more cost effective
services for the entire county. Right now it is done on a town -by -gown basis with each town
negotiating its own contract. No two contracts are alike and there is no standard for what each
unit of service costs. She would like to do one contract at the county level (she has talked with
the Council of Governments). Looking at the data from the past few years they could determine
the cost: per units of service provided, then pro -rat:c the cost of the contract to each town based
on usage. This would mean a fixed contract price with each town paying according to how they
utilize the services. The SPCA would track each unit that takes place and each year fees can
be adjusted accordingly.
A Smith said the Towns have the ability to affect what they pay by doing some
prevention work. The more that citizens are informed about what the laws are and how to
follow them, the fewer tickets the SPCA would have to write. The Towns could also keep
expenses down by involving the courts in a way that would deter repeat offenders. It is state
law that anv fees collected by court fines, tickets paid, etc. go into a fund that must be used for
animal control. Higher fines might result in less offenders and more revenue. The Town
® currently pays the SPCA $18,118,00, about 8% of the total revenue the SPCA receives
currently,
At this point they are trying to make the Towns aware that there is an issue and that it:
will cost more to provide services next year for everyone. A Smith said she would like to see the
Towns work together at the Council of Governments level and have a uniform, standardized
contract so that they can serve all residents of the county equally. When their 2008 budget is
established they would like to charge the Towns according to their usage.
Cl Sumner said this is a little late because the Town has already begun its budget
process and there is a lot of work to be done in establishing their fee structure. A Smith said
Jeff Lydon of the SPCA informed the Towns last: year that there would be an increase. CI
Sumner suggested some interim compromise and added they don't want to discourage people
from using the service. The Town of Dryden is currently pays the third largest contract
amount and A Smith said the Town's usage is also high.
B Hollenbeck said she believes the Towns have shown a willingness to work with the
SPCA in the past. The Dog Control Officers used to write the tickets for unlicensed dogs (for
owners that had not renewed their dog licenses) and al. one point when there was an issue
about money that was one of the things that several of the Towns took over_ Currently in the
Town of Dryden, she writes the tickets for unlicensed dogs and the dog control officers serve
the tickets. She added that it is refreshing to hear someone from the SPCA administration
finally say that two dog control officers is not enough to cover the County.
After further discussion, the board asked 13 Hollenbeck to work with A Smith on this
matter. A Smith is working with Ikon Barber of Tompkins County Council of Governments on
® a draft contract to be provided to everyone; the third week in August, and reviewed as group at
the September meeting.
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is CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
Gretchen Solomon said she and her husband, Joseph Solomon, believe the real problem
with the corner of Lower Creek Road (where they live) is speed, They would like the Town to
hold off on installation of stop signs. The problem is really a speeding issue in the
neighborhood. C1 Sumner asked her to contact the Sheriff and if she has any difficulty, CI
Sumner will talk to him herself. Cl Sumner suggested the Etna community Association should
work a little harder with Fernando de'Aragon of the Transportation Council about traffic
calming. G Solomon suggested a public hearing be held before any stop signs were installed.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT /DPW
Jack Bush said the flow meter manholes and electronic monitoring equipment have
been installed. There is a problem with the manhole at Route 13 and he is working with Hunt
Engineers to fix that problem. The manhole is not traffic rated because they didn't realize it
would be so close to the road. Hunt: has agreed to pay for a concrete cover that will go over
that manhole. There is no additional cost to the Town.
Cl Makar asked how the monitoring would take place and J Bush said he understood
the Village was going to purchase; a. laptop and one of the DPW employees would be doing the
readings. A Sciarabba said he would ask Hunt Engineers to attend a board meeting to explain
the monitoring process.
The access drive to the new town hall is almost complete. J Bush said he is a little
concerned now that the curbing and landscaping is finished at the parking lot and suggested
the fire chief take a look at: it to ensure fire equipment can travel the lot. CI Christofferson said
he had talked about that with the architect.
The fiber optic cable has been installed between the old town hall and new town hall.
The parking lot at the Finger Lakes Land 'Trust property on Ellis Hollow Creek Road is
pretty well complete.
Work has been started on the Dryden- Freevi Ile Trail. Trees have been removed at the
intersection with Springhouse Road to improve the line of site. The road was striped this year
with two double yellow lines and eventually there will be a painted crosswalk for pedestrians
and a sign installed. He will probably be asking the board for ra, resolution to lower the speed
limit on the road next month (presently posted at 40 mph) for the safety of people using the
trail. 'They are waiting for a_ design from Barton th Loguidice for the bridge, and then will have
to obtain a permit from DEC and order the necessary materials.
Landscaping around the highway
barn
has not yet been
started. J
Bush said he is
hoping to at least get the front part done
with
some curbing installed
and
trees planted.
The paving for the season is nearly complete. They need to do Beam Hill Road on the
Irish Settlement end and repair an area at the end of Herman (toad that was damaged by the
heavy trucks that go in and out of RMS Gravel. There is some surface treating to be done.
Cl
Sumner asked how
much
of the work listed on the §284 agreement had been
completed
and J Bush replied
about
96 %.
Ci Christofferson said he had talked with the workers that installed the fiber and they
said it: was a pleasure to work with the DPW personnel. Cl Christofferson thanked J Bush for
working with the board and trying to accommodate the projects they've asked for.
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10 J Bush has previously provided the board with information and a request to sell a 1996
Loffness 84" front mounted snowblower. This piece of equipment was used only a few seasons,
is too small to do roads with, and has not: been used for about 8 years. The l,ansing surplus
auction is coming up September 8 and would be a good place to sell it..
RESOLUTION #139 - SELL SNOWBLOWER
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent to
sell at a surplus auction one 1996 Loffness 84" front mounted snowblower.
2nd Supv Trumbull
Roll Call Vote
COUNTY BRIEFING
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Mike Hattery reported that the public safety communications project is staying on
target, both in terms of the infrastructure and subscriber equipment and the allocation and
use of the subscriber equipment.
On Tuesday night the legislature decided to move forward with a new site for the Health
Department building. It will be located on Brown Road where Cornell Development used to be.
This decision was made because of the cost savings and longevity compared to other possible
locations.
ENGINEERING
Andy Sciarabba said he is waiting for comments from Atty Perkins on the new road
construction specifications.
No action was taken on the proposed resolution to install stop signs at the 90- degree
turn on Lower Creek Road in Etna. CI Maker commented that installing the stop signs might
prevent people from using that road as a "short cut route". He added the residents should
have an opportunity for public comment. ZO Slater will come up with a list of residents in the
area to send a mailing to for the September meeting.
Last Fall Bolton Point had asked the Town to participate in funding an upgrade to the
telemetry system for the NYSF;G tanks. The Town agreed to fund $4,160 to fund the building
to house the equipment for the new system. It has now been installed, is up and running and
the old phone service has been disconnected.
The
updated
aerial
survey was
forwarded t:o D Kwasnowski electronically
on August
first. There
was no
cost to
the Town.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Jennifer Dube provided the board with a proposed resolution for changes in payroll.
® She would like to hire Peter Veintimilla (who was a candidate for the Recreation Coordinator
position) as a part tame assistant at $11.00. He has assisted with the lacrosse program.
Funds are available in the 2007 budget:.
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0 C ] Christofferson asked
if
the new Recreation
Cooidin 3 1: r
should Ue inv involved in this
decision and J Dube said that
Cl
Stelick has spoken
to her about
this.
RESOLUTION #140 - CHANGE IN RECREATION ASSISTANTS / PAYROLL
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden Recreation Department: has multiple programs that
need constant supervision, and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department has four part -time seasonal positions available
and funds to cover such expense, and
WHEREAS, two employees will be taken off the payroll effective August: 16, 2007
(Amanda Christofferson who is returning to school and Becky Colbert who is returning to her
full time job), and
WHEREAS, Peter Veintimilla has previously applied for the Recreation Coordinator
position and would like to familiarize himself with the programs offered and is willing to work
part: tame,
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Peter Veintimilla is hereby hired at a rate of $11.00 per hour based on
his experience and degrees, and it is further
isRESOLVED, that the following two current Recreation Assistants be reappointed at a
rate of $10.00 per hour based on their contributions since their hire and the time spent
working in the department:
Arnanda O'Dell (has been employed for a year)
Chloe Scutt (has taken over multiple programs in the absence of a full time coordinator)
Said appointments are effective Monday, August 13, 2007, and will be re- evaluated and
appointments will be reviewed by January 2008.
2 ,,d Supv Stelick
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
J Dube said when registrations from the Dryden Football Camp were collected they
were mistakenly deposited to General Recreation Nees (A-2001), and they should be transferred
to Fundraising Revenues (A -2006) so that they can be used by the football program.
RESOLUTION #141 - TRANSFER RECREATION FUNDS
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden Football Program has a fundraising account with the
Town of Dryden, and
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0 WHEREAS, the Dryden Youth Football Program in partnership with Dryden Varsity
Football ran a youth camp July 24, 2007 through July 26, 2007, and
WHEREAS, multiple youth coaches assisted with the organization and implementation
of the camp,
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the fee revenues generated from camp registration are transferred
from General Recreation Fees (A -2001) where they were originally recorded, to Fundraising
Revenues (A- 2006), therefore allowing the football program access to those funds raised.
2nd Supv Trumbull
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
J Dube reported that the skate park has been open every day for the last three weeks
for five hours a day. Over 50 different kids have signed in to skate. She held a meeting with
the staff at the skate park to see how things were going. She asked them to create a slogan for
the Recreation Department that is now on their staff T- shirts. Because of their experiences
meeting other kids at the park they decided on `Building Communities One Act at a Time".
She is working on a report to present to the Town and Village Boards and Dryden Youth
Commission on the skate park.
Attendance at the Music in Park Concert Series is at about 900 (both sites) and there
is are two more shows at each location.
J Dube thanked the board for the opportunity to work for the town and said she
appreciates everything the board has done for her. She is still planning to help the new
recreation coordinator and will volunteer her time.
ATTORNEY
Atty Perkins said he is almost done reviewing the highway specs. J Bush has
commented on them and Atty Perkins will provide both their comments to A Sciarabba.
Atty Perkins is part way through his review of the stormwater law and said he
anticipates the board will have to make some (,hangers and there will be some policy decisions
the board will have to make. Specifically those have to deal with what will be regulated and
what is not, beyond what the State requires, and the penalties. He will provide the board with
a memo when his review is complete.
Attv Perkins has reviewed both the State contract and the Country contract for the
purchase of development rights for the Stuttle farm. He doesn't have any problem with the
State contract and has provided a proposed resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign that
contract. The County has taken a five -page memorandum of understrinding and turned it into
a two page contract. Atty Perkins has consulted with D Kwasnowsld and rewritten that and
provided a proposed resolution.
ZONING OFFICER
® ZO Slater said he has also been reviewing the proposed stormwater law. He has spoken
with DEC )forest Management about it. He has real concerns about: the enforceability of the
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proposed law because of the difficulty of reaching out, particularly in the foresting area. There
is no good link or permitting process for forest operations. DEC agrees that they are the largest
foresting group of people in the Town because they have so much State land. They subcontract
for their work. He has also asked A Sciarabba for his input. ZO Slater said he is concerned
about the average person's ability to understand the law. He is not prepared to make a
recommendation at this time.
With respect to the Tuttle house, no bids were received by the August 2 deadline.
Historic Ithaca would like to find someone to buy it. There was a little interest from one party,
but no bid was received. He said it appears the Town may be faced with either demolishing it
or refurbishing it and putting it on the market. There has been some discussion of moving it
over on t :he lot. The foundation stone could then be used to restore the barn and the driveway
to the back area could be located in that space. ZO Slater said he didn't think the 'Gown had to
rush to a decision because it: isn't costing anything to have the house sit: there. All the utilities
have been shut off. Cl Christofferson said he thought we should find a way to get rid of the
house and the barn; that it is not attractive near the new Town Hall. Someone may want the
barn board. J bush suggested it could be advertised on the Internet. He added he was in favor
of removing the barn.
If the Town demolishes the house there will be the additional expense of asbestos
abatement. An asbestos survey is necessary first and the estimated cost is about $500. This
will be discussed further after the move to the new building.
ZO Slater said he has contracted with Hicks Moving and Storage and that is scheduled
for September 4.
is Supv Trumbull said the Murray Center in Cortland offers cleaning services and he is
looking into that for the new building. Cl Sumner said that is worth looking into but may
require some Supervision,
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
D Kwasnowski said that Farm City Day will be held at LewLin Farm on Saturday,
August 11. This is the farm that the Town has been awarded a grant for to purchase a
conscrvation easement to extinguish the ability to develop the property except for farm
purposes. The State contract has been received and reviewed by Atty Perkins. A short
environmental assessment form has been prepared and was reviewed by the board.
RESOLUTION # 142 - NEG SEQR DEC TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS - LEW -LIN FARM
Cl Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of the purchase of conservation
easement from the Lew -Lin Farm using State funds.
S. 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 'Town.
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
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"(SEQR), (i) thoroughly reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form (the "Short EAF"),
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 §617.7(c), and (iii)
completed the Short 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 the
Short EAR, 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
§6173(c), and (iii) its completion of the Short 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 ToNvn 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 Short EAF and
determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
211d Cl Makar
® Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
RESOLUTION # 143 - AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
IMPLEMENTING THE AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION
GRANT FOR LEWIS STUTTLE AND LINDA STUTTLE
Supv Trumbull offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden was awarded an Agricultural and Farmland Protection
Implementation Grant by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to
purchase a conservation easement: from Lewis Stuttle and Linda Stuttle, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has reviewed proposed Contract C800648 for the period
October 20, 2006 through March 31, 2009, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Town
Environmental Planner, and in furtherance of the application submitted by the Town of Dryden
in connection with an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Implementation Grant for property
owned by Lewis Stuttle and Linda Stuttle in the 'Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York,
the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Contract C800648 with the
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to implement the award of the grant
funds.
® 2nd Cl Christofferson
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
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Ci Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
With respect: to the contract with 'Tompkins County, it Basically implements the 2006
Memorandum of Understanding. Atty Perkins said he had discussed it with D Kwasnowski
and the resolution states that signature is subject to approval of the final form,
RESOLUTION # 144 - AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE
AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
AWARDED TO THE TOWN OF DRYDEN BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the 'Town of Dryden was awarded an Agricultural and Farmland Protection
Implementation Grant by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to
purchase a conservation easement from Lewis Stuttle and Linda Stuttle, and
WI•IEREAS, an Agreement proposed by the County of Tompkins for the implementation
and administration of the aforesaid Grant awarded to the Town of Dryden contemplates a
cooperative relationship between the Town and the County for implementation and monitoring
of the project described in the Grant, and
WHEREAS, said Agreement sets forth both the Town's and the County's responsibilities
® in connection with the implementation and monitoring of the project, and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney has suggested certain changes to the Agreement, now,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Town Attorney and the Town
Environmental Planner, and in furtherance of the memorandum of understanding between the
Town and the County developed and agreed to at the time of the submission of the application
to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Town Supervisor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute an Agreement with the Country of Tompkins for the
cooperative implementation and monitoring of the project upon approval of the final form
thereof by the Town Attorney.
2nd Supv Trumbull
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
D Kwasnowski said he has been working with County Planning on an application for
the purchase of the development rights for the Sherman Farm. This project also includes the
Prince Farm on Route 13. He said those soils are some of the best in the Town. That land also
provides a link to Cornell property. The Sherman Farm is next to the Stuttle Farm, and D
Kwasnowski said Ag & Markets is excited about it.
With respect to the Stormwatcr Law, D Kwasnowski said there had been some
questions about it varying from the State model. He said there were several things that
couldn't be changed. Some policy decisions were made in the Special Committee and the most
significant one dealt: with going %vith less than an acre. He said it: already exists and the DEC
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can do that now at its discretion. The Special Coin mittee decided thaf. more could be done at
the local level to make sure we are doing the best Tve can to protect water quality. With respect
to enforcement, we do the best we can now with zoning and code enforcement, and well do the
best we can with stormw iter, if the public kris ws we are ou11 there trying, we'll get better
results. D Kwasnowski said he thinks it is doahir, and that it will work out. He said Debbie
Gross and the Special Committee did a great job (and D Gross came in under budget),
Arty Perkins will have his comments together in a couple of weeks_ Those can be
discussed at the September meeting, He said you couldn't amend the subdivision ordinance or
the zoning ordinance in this local law -, those will rived to be done separately at the satne 11inte.
The penalties need to he discussed. Cl Sumner suggested the Special Committer also receive
those comments.
Cl Sumner said she has 30- second answcrs suggested by D (boss and D Kwasnowski
I.o the question of why the Town is proposing this law instead of the state model and will
f6mrard fho!se to the other board Tuembers,
Atty Perkins commented that the ZDnirig Office staff may not have time to enforce the
tormwater Law and it may require another position_ D Kwasnowski said th(,M. is a 50,000
budget this year for stormwater. $30,008 of that was contrarted with D Gross and that will
probably come in at $25,000. There was money aJfocated for a work scope with TG Miller for
the illicit discharge, lD Kwasnowski suggested that budget could remain the same for next year
and do something con trac iru al. Cl Sumner asked fQr comment from 'LO Slater on this before
the next ineeting.
lD Kwasnowski said the torm alter Officer is required to be en elected official or staff
appointed. He added that. certain information is required to be collected and reported to the
EPA and he is working on a database for that, G1 Christofferson said the department ha%
grown a lot and the budget has already expanded. This is an add it.i(>nal expense. D
K asnowski said after tho law is }gassed a lot of it will fall on him to make sure 1_hings get done
and he has a lot (if other things to do connected with the comprthcnsive plan. Cl
Christofferson said he would like to have a discussion ahout that and wandered if )ve were
creating more work than is necessary_ D Kwasnowski said he needs some clarification on what
his role is, whether it is technical or administrative, etc;_ C] Ohxistofferson said thth department
needs to decide how to handle it. Atty Perkins said the concept of ton-n ester Officer in the
proposed law might need to be amended. Cl Christofferson said all the stakeholders will be
present for the next meeting for discussion_ Atty Perkins noted the IoeaJ law has to be in ph�oe
by January,
TOWN CLERK
lB Hollen bee k ask ed the board to approve the minutes ofJune 1. 4, June 27 and July 11.,
2007, with the changes distributed to the board.
RESOLUTION # 145 - APPROVE MINUTES
Cl Sumner offered 11 he follouruig resolution and asked for its adoption;
RESOLVED, that tliis Town 13oard hereby approves the meeting minutes of June 14,
June 27, and July 11, 2007,
na upv Trumbull
0 81311 Call Vote
Cl Makar Yes
1 Christofferson Yes
upv Trumbull Yes
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Cl Sumner Yes
Cl Makar asked whether any progress had been made with respect to the acceptance of
credit cards. B Hollenbeck said she had been informed by the State Comptroller's Office that
one merchant account should be sufficient as long as an accurate report was generated. He
asked her to have a resolution prepared for the next board meeting.
DISCUSSION
Emergency Services Committee - Cl Sumner said she is close to settling the
membership definition issue. They have agreed to a definition for the foreign fire insurance tax
and they have an accurate definition for workers compensation. There is a New York State
income tax break for fire fighters and they need a definition for that.
Cl Sumner said the Etna Fire Department had written a letter in response to Varna's
letter about the territory covered and she is not prepared to address that yet. Atty Perkins said
he didn't believe the Town has any authority over that; that all the fire contracts say they will
respond to any call in the Town. Cl Makar said he believed the Chiefs designate their areas
themselves. Atty Perkins said he didn't believe the Town needed to be involved in this.
Personnel Committee - No report.
Finance Committee - Is working on the newsletter and Cl Sumner presented a draft
and asked for comments. She presented pie charts of the budget information in preparation
for the 2008 budget preparation.
HUD Loans & Grants Committee - Cl Makar reported he has been working with Heather
Filiberto from TCAD and will hopefully have a proposed resolution for the September meeting
to work with TCAD to manage some of our HUI) funds.
Technology Committee - Cl Christofferson reported they had worked with the
Computing Center and come up with a budget and price for a new server and configuration for
the new building. He said they will combine a few things on the new server and old server may
be used for email at some point in the future. The quote covers the server and a rack and all
the equipment to mount everything in the new server room.
RESOLUTION # 146 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SERVER
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase and installation of a
server and additional components and services for the new Town Hall from the Computing
Center in the amount of $13,922.01.
2nd Cl Makar
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Cl Makar said the board had received a memo about the need for a new postage meter
and lease. The proposal is from the current vendor and will cost more than we spend now, but
there will be savings elsewhere. The meter has a built -in envelope sealer and scale so the Town
will no longer have to pay for scale updates when rates are increased. We currently buy press
and seal envelopes and will now be able to purchase the less expensive envelopes. These
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savings will result in more than the cost of the new meter lease. The KYS Contract provides for
a $58.55 per month lease.
RESOLUTION # 147 - AUTHORIZE NEW POSTAGE METER LEASE
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the lease of a postage meter from
Upstate Office Equipment under the NYS Contract ( #PC61727) price of $58.55 per month.
2nd Cl Makar
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
C1 Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
The Technology Committee has researched and received quotes for a new copier for the
new Town Hall. The lowest quote (below state bid) for a machine with the options we required
was ComDoc. The machine will be networked and also functions as a scanner and fax
machine-,.
RESOLUTION #148 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF COPIER
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden last purchased a copier machine in 1999 and is in need
® of new one, and
WHEREAS, bids for a copier have been received from four companies and reviewed by
the Technology Committee, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a Ricoh Aficio MP
C3500 SPF from ComDoc for the sum of $10,136 as follows: $1,000 down and the
maintenance agreement price of $1,162.50 to be paid on delivery, and $9,136 to be paid from
the 2008 budget.
2nd Supv Trumbull
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Recreation /Youth /Community Centers Committee - Cl Makar said he would be sending
applications for funding to the community centers tomorrow. That gives them about seven
weeks to apply for the money for 2007. The 2006 funding was broken into two pieces. Each of
the four centers was given $2,000. The second part ($4,250) was to be applied for. The only
one that has received it is Ellis Hollow. The other three haven't: applied for the 2006 money.
The deadline for the 2007 money is September 28,
OURS Program lands - Supv Trumbull said this program came to the board last year
and they wore supposed to come up with a delineated program and they never did. He told
them to provide information by the first week of September and it can be considered for next
year.
Page 15 of 17
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Curb Damage - TC3 - Supv Trumbull received a letter from TC3 about curb damage
done there by a plow. He has talked with the insurance company and they will let him know
whether they will pay any of it. Atty Perkins says the Town is not responsible; there are a lot: of
questions. No action taken.
New Town Hall Plaque - Proposed language was
estimated at 18" by 33". Cl Sumner said she would like
cooled by the earth ". Alternate ideas should be forward
be made at the next board meeting. The cost is over $1
doing some fundraising for it.
distributed to board members. Size is
it to say something like "heated and
ed to Supv Trumbull and a decision will
,000 and Atty Perkins said he was
Supv Trumbull said the new Recreation Coordinator, Melissa Bianconi, would be
starting Monday.
RESOLUTION # 149 - APPOINT RECREATION COORDINATOR
Cl Christofferson offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the `I'own of Dryden has an established position of Recreation Coordinator
in accordance with applicable New York State laws and the Civil Service Rules for Tompkins
County; and
WHEREAS, said position is established in the competitive class pursuant: to Section 44
of the Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Tompkins County, which requires the
individual occupying the position to pass a civil service exam;
NOW, THERI
RESOLVED,
with applicable Civil
status in the title of
2nd Supv Trumbull
:FORE, BE IT
that this Town Board does hereby provisionally appoint, in accordance
Service laws, rules and regulations, Melissa Bianconi to competitive class
Recreation Coordinator.
Roll Call Vote Cl Makar Yes
Cl Christofferson Yes
Supv Trumbull Yes
Cl Sumner Yes
Supv Trumbull said there are grants available through artspartner.org in Tompkins
County. Cl Sumner said she highly recommends trying to rind someone to apply for one or
more of those. They are not a lot of money, but are relatively easy to get. The New York State
Council on the Arts gives money to regional arts organizations in underserved areas. She is
going to encourage the community cafe people to apply.
Supv Trumbull said the Burgh Schoenburger bill was over $8,000. The Village is
supposed to pay two-thirds. The Town's one -third is included in tonight's abstract.. The bill
will be forwarded to the Village.
The Freeville Fire Departments annual report and audit has been received.
Cl Makar and Supv Trumbull are on the gas lease committee and will be meeting with
16 Ataxy Perkins in the near future.
RESOLUTION #150 - APPROVE ABSTRACT #8
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CI Maka r offered the folloWing TesaIution and asked for its approval;
RESULTED, that this 'Town Board hereby approves Abs troet #t7, as audited, vouchers
#643 through #71.9, totaling $436,267.6 l _
2nd St]pv Trumbull
Ron Call Vote C1 Makar Yes
UJ Christofferson Yes
upv'14rumbull Yes
1 Sumner Yes
There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and unanimously earned,
the meeting was adjourned at 1.0:45 p.m,
Respectfully submitted,
/im F ;Owe�"4r
8ambi L. Hollenbeck
Town Clerk
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Water Quality Monitoring (cont)
Monitoring Is useful for municipalities required to monitor
siormwater under the Phase II Stormwator regulations.
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perform Die sample collection
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Regular monitoring provides reliable ostirnales of Total
Maximum Daily Loads
Citizen Participation (cont.)
New York State agencies are accepting data from
citizen monitors. CSI -led volunteer monitoring
facilitates effective and efficient development of these
monitoring programs.
Cost to town (cont),
Dryden gets the 2 creeks sampled at 13 sites each
for 5 times a year, costing a total of $44,720, of
which it would pay about 114 ($12,041) and the other
irwolved communities would pay the other 314,
calculated on a prorated basis considering both
relative population and assessed value.
Citizen Participation
Citizens become educated about and involved in
water resource management.
Public participation requirements can be partially
mot through volunteer monitoring and CSI - sponsored
public Information events and resources.
Cost to town
The cost of sanhple ana", web -site data maintenance, and
volunteer organizing Is $344 per stream monitoring site per
sampling event, or $1,720 per year for each stream
monitoring site (assuming 5 sampling events per year) and
$22,360 per year for all 13 sites. Dryden currently contributes
35000 per year for this and the sampling of Six Mile Creek.
The cost of about $26 pot data item compares favorably with
Cornell University's Lake Source Cooling monitoring costs of
approximately $67 per data item.
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The program Can achieve this significant cost savings
because volunteers perform the sample collection, focal
soil and water conservation agencies contribute time and
resources, and certified analyses conducted by the CSI
laboratory are discounted substantially.
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help put it on a solid foundation for the long term.
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MONTHLY REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
OTHE TOWN BOARD OF THf; Town of Dr�•den:
ursuant Lo Section 125 of the Tow 0n Law, 1 hereby render the following detailed statement
of all 1slonevs received and disbursed by me during the month of August, 2007:
DATED: October 26.2007
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SUPFRVISOR
Balance G Balance
07/31/2007 Increases Decreases 08/31/2007
A GENERAL FUND - TOWNWIDE
- CHECKING
- SAVINGS
0.00
1,970.95
0.00
28,092.71
0.00
4,714.88
28,092.71
TOTAL
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
2,305.35
5,861,742.:1.5
290.65
CASH - SAVINGS
156,809.36
97,930.15
1.,414,090.48
156,817.07
156,843.37
�- ETNA
2,297.64
5,8021828.93
PETTY CASH
600.00
1,397,351..40
0.00
CASH
CASH
0.00
1,414,090.43
600.00
PETTY CASH - POSTAGE'
2,928.01
0.00
4,095.46
56,185.42
0.00
113971351.40
0.00
2,928.01
1C}Tr;
5, 867,
575.
5;1,
254, 739.5:1,
23.16
313,
660.44
5, 808,
654.58
DA HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE FUND
CASH - CHECKING
- CHECKING
- SAVINGS
0.00
1,970.95
0.00
28,092.71
0.00
4,714.88
28,092.71
TOTAL
4,970.95
0.00
290.65
CASH - SAVINGS
546.72
1.,414,090.48
41714.88
�- ETNA
11,353.63
28,092.71
1,397,351..40
CASH
CASH
TOTAL
1,414,090.43
221.72
15.02
39,446.39
0.00
4,095.46
56,185.42
113971351.40
® GENERAL - OUTSIDE FUND
CASH - CHECKING
23.16
34,950.64
34,973.48
0.32
CASH,- SAVINGS
480,921.99
16,+13.72
34,950.32
462,685.39
PETTY CASH - POSTAGE
694.52
0.00
0.00
694.52
TOTAL
481,639.67
51,664.36
69,923.80
463,360.23
DB HIGHWAY OUTSIDE FUND
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
61,246.08
61,246.08
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
1,0551315.17
5,538.19
61,246.08
999,607.2E
TOTAL
1,055,315.1?
66,734.27
:1.22,492.16
999,607.2E
SF1- DRYDEN FIRE DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
35.93
0.00
0.00
35.93
CASH - SAVINGS
373437.23
1,373.10
0.00
374,410.33
TOTAL
373,073.16
1,373.10
0.00
374,446.26
SL1- VARNA LIGHTING DISTRICT
CASH
CASH
- CHECKING
- SAVINGS
0.00
1,970.95
273.36
17.29
273.36
273.36
0.00
4,714.88
TOTAL
4,970.95
290.65
546.72
41714.88
�- ETNA
LIGHTING DISTRICT
CASH
CASH
- fHECKING
- SAVINGS
0.00
4,302.16
221.72
15.02
221.'12
221.72
0.00
4,095.46
Page 1
MONTHLY REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
Balance Balance
07/31/2007 Increases Decreases 08/31/2007
TOTAL 41302.1.6 236.74 443.44 41095.46
SL3-
MEADOW /LEISURE LIGHTING DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
197.33
197.33
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
3,156.37
10.89
197.33
2,969.93
3OT:7,L
3r156,37
208.22
394.66
2,969,93
SM
AMBULANCE DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
2.32
49,050.01
49,050.00
2.93
CASH - SAVINGS
291,616.36
892.86
49,050.00
243,459.22
TOTAL
291,619.28
49,942.67
980100.00
243,462.15
SS1-
SAPSUCKER SEWER - UNITS
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
24.73
24.73
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
37,953.06
391.53
24173
380319.86
TOTAL
37,953.06
416.26
49.46
38,319.86
SS2-
VARNA SEWER - UNITS
CASH - CHECKING
12.68
15,719.26
15,719.22
12.72
CASH - SAVINGS
195,673.76
337.01
15,719.22
180,791.55
0
TOTAL•
195r686.44
16r556.27
31,
435,
44
1.80,
804 .27
SS3-
CORTLAND RD SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
11077.27
35,237.46
35,237.48
1,077.25
CASH - SAVINGS
150,240.24
1,025.55
35,234.46
116,031.33
TOTAL
15It317.5i
36,263.01
70,471.94
117,108.58
SS4-
MONKEY RUN SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
7,176.62
71176.62
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
162,1,56.44
570.46
7,176.62
1.55,550.28
TOTAL
162,156.44
7,747.08
14,353.24
155,550.28
SS5-
TURKEY HILL SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
0.12
1.,
588.02
1,588,02
0,
12
CASH - SAVINGS
101,951..1.'
584.53
1,588.02
100,947.68
TOT.�j,L
101,951.29
2,172.55
3,176.04
100,947.80
SS6-
PEREGRINE HOLLOW SEWER
^ASH - CHECKING
0.01"1
587.77
587.77
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
92,071.96
389.74
587.7',+
91,873.93
TOTAL
92,071.96
977.51
11175.54
91,673.93
-
VARNA WATER
CASH - CHECKCTNG
CASH - SAVINGS
290,1,08.91
11.30
1,563.12
73.60
73.57
73.57
291,618.46
11.33
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MONTHLY REPORT ON SUPERVIS0R
Balance Balance
07/31/2007 Increases Decreases 08/31/2007
c
TOTAL 290,120.21 1„656.72 147.19 291,629.79
SW2-
SNYDER HILL WATER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
23.99
23:99
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
54,643.69
421.74
19.50
55,051.93
TOTAL
54,693.69
451.23
42.99
55,051.93
SW3-
MONKEY RUN WATER
CASH - CHECKING
1,926.9;,
896.64
892.65
1,430.94
CASH - SAVINGS
142,942.65
522.87
892.65
142,572.87
TOT :L
144,369.60
1.,419.51
1,785.30
149,003.81
SW4-
HALL ROAD WATER
CASH - CHECK.ING
2.28
19.51
19.50
2.29
CASH - SAVINGS
26,513.87
91.52
19.50
26,591.89
TOTAL
26,516.05
117.03
39.00
26,594.18
SW5-
TURKEY HILL WATER
CASH - CHECKING
40.20
1.9.61
19.50
40.31
CASH - SAVINGS
166,!30.08
1,301.09
.1.9.50
167,411.67
TOTAL
166,170.28
1,320.70
39.00
167,951.98
PN
MCARTHUR SPECIAL RESERVE
CHECKING - SPECIAL
RESERVE,*>
2,922.90
0.00
0.00
2,922.90
TOT ".L
2,922.90
0.00
0.00
2,922.90
CD
REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS
CASH - CHECKING
149,636.70
70.75
217.58
149,691.87
TOTAL
149,838.70
70.75
217.58
1.490
691,87
H
CAPITAL PROJECTS
- TOWN HALL
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
196,'92.84
196,792.84
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
373,824.16
651.63
196,792.84
177,682.95
TOTAL
373,824.16
197,444.47
393,585.68
777,682.95
TA
AGENCY FUND
CASH - TRUST & AGENCY
18,950.99
156,571.58
167,404.50
8,118.07
TOTAL
16,950.99
156,571.58
167,904.50
8,118.07
SS7-
ROYAL ROAD SEWER
CASH - SAVINGS
14,066.13
51.78
0.00
14,11'7.91
TOTAL
14,066.13
51.078
0.00
19,11'.91
SW6-
ROYAL ROAD WATER
CASH - CHECKING
4.28
19.51
1.9.50
4.29
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MONTHLY REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
Balance Balance
07/31/2007 Increases Decreases 08/31/2007
CASH - $AVINGS 14,847.32 54.58 19.50 14,682.40
TOTAL
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
14,851.60
74.09
3 °.00 14,866.69
11, 493, 153.86 887, 996. 6,0 1, 345, 711.49 2a., 035, 436.97
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617.20
Appendix C
• State Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Proiect Sponsor)
1.
APPLICANT /SPONSOR
2. PROJECT NAME
Town
of Dryden
FPIG Lew -Lin Farm
3,
PROJECT LOCATION:
Municipality frown of Dryden County Tompkins
4,
PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road Intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map)
433 Livermore Road, Dryden, NY 13053, see attached map.
5.
PROPOSED ACTION IS:
0 New E] Expansion NWIficationfalteration
6.
DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
Purchase
of Conservation Easement from the Lew -Lin Farm using State Funds.
7.
AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED.
Initially 418.7 acres Ultimately 418.7 acres
8.
WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
0 Yes No If No, describe briefly
9.
WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
Residential Industrial ❑ Commercial 0 Agricultuwe Park/Forest/Open Space Other
Describe:
10.
DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULT144ATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
(FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)?
Yes El No It Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvaIs:
YYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
11.
DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERPAIT OR APPROVAL?
RV Yes F No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals:
Town Resolutions.
12.
AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
Yes No
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNO%A(LEDGE
Applicant;sponsorname-, 17 nl Date: August 9, 2007
Signature: V
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
OVER
1
Reset
PART II - IMPACT ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Lead Agency)
' 4
DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.47 If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF,
11 Yes [?] No
0.
%VILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEWAS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.67 If No, a negative
declaration may be superseded by another involved agency.
Yes R1 No
C.
COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern, solid waste production or disposal,
potential for erosion, drainage or Flooding problems? Explain briefly:
Noric.
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
None.
C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish of wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly_
None.
C4. A cornmunity's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change In use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly:
None.
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly:
Nome.
C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified In C1-05? Explain briefly:
None.
C7. Othei impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly:
None.
D.
WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN iMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)7
11 Yes a No If Yes, explain briefly:
E.
IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
Yes a No If Yes, explain briefly:
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each
effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i,e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) Irreversibility; (e)
geographic scope: and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain
sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question 0 of Part II was checked
yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA,
Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur, Then proceed directly to the FUL
EAF andlor prepare a positive declaration.
�✓ Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WIL
NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination
Town of Dryden
Name of ead Agency
Stcven M. Trumbull
or
envy
August 9, 2007
Date
Town Supervisor
Reset
TOWN OF DRYDEN* DRYDEN, NEW YORK
65 .AST MAIN STREET DRYDEN, NEW YORK 13053
Environmental Planning IDepartment
August 2, 2007
Supplement to SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form
For Contract with NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets
607- 844 -5607
The SEQR :A review for the contracting with the NYS Inept. of Ag. and Markets has been
found by the Town Board of the Town of Dryden will not result in any significant adverse
environmental impacts.
This decision is supported by Town policy as adopted in the 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The
purpose of the purchase of the conservation easement is to consenve and protect the
environunent and inherently will provide an enviroiunental benefit. These benefits include
but are not limited to:
• Curbing urban sprawl,
• Watershed Protection,
• Scenic Resources Protection.
•
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