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Home My WebLink About2010-07-14ffim 7.14-10 TOWN OF DRYDEN TOWN BOARD MEETING July 14, 2010 Present: Supervisor Mary Ann Sumner, Cl Stephen Stelick, Cl Joseph Solomon, Cl David Makar, Cl Jason Leifer Uected Officials: Banhbi L. Avery, Town Clerk Other Town Staff. Brian Mcllroy, Bookkeeper Supv Sumner called the meeting to order 7:05 p.m. 'there was a brief presentation by Larry Fabbroni & Steve Lucente of the project Mr Lucente would like to build in Varna. An outline and fact sheet was distributed. The project will cover the area along Route 366 between the church and community center and up the hillside. Some properties will be owner occupied and a homeowner's association created. There will also be townhouses and garden apartments. Prices will range up to $150,000. They want to create a "Varna Center" and will provide neighborhood conveniences such as a store, coffee shop, laundry, etc. with mixed uses around community center building /pavilion. Suggestions of the Planning Board have been incorporated in the new plan, such as providing easier access for emergency services. A traffic signal is unlikely at the intersection of Mt Pleasant and Route 366 because required for that by the NYS Department of Transportation. Realtors consulted are of the opinion that: this will rill a housing void in the area. There will be access to the walking trail along the old railroad bed trail and Fall Creek. There a few places in town that provide all that this project has to offer: public transportation, walking grails, nearby business. It will provide an opportunity for Cornell employees to live closer to campus. 1., Fabbroni said someone has to invest in Varna in order for it to remain a viable community. The stonnwater• plan was displayed and briefly explained. benefit from less runoff. They are working toward LEED certifical Association would maintain the roads and infrastructure, so the expense. The project will be phased in over ten years. Willing to to formal presentation of project. Adjoining properties will also ion. The Homeowners town would not have that schedule work sessions prior L Fabbroni said they are unsure of how to proceed with development because of development of the new zoning ordinance. Density is a question that need to be discussed with the Planning Board. They are trying to determine the comfort level of the Town Board before proceeding with plans, and are willing to have work sessions prior to a formal presentation. They invited Board members to contact them to discuss matters further. Marriage officer - The board discussed appointing a marriage officer for the town. There was recently a time when both Town Justices were out of town and unavailable to perform marriage ceremonies. Under NYS Domestic Relations Law the board can appoint an individual to serve as marriage officer, The board will ask Atty Perkins to prepare a resolution appointing Sambi Avery as marriage officer. p1ge I of 4 TB i -14 -10 • Time Warner - C1 Leifer and Josh Bogdan will do a ride around torn with a representative of Time Warner to map areas currently served by Time Warner in town. They will be specifically looking at the Occan Drive and Scofield Road areas. Broadband - C1 Leifer said that Chuck Bartosch has informed him that the State; is extending the deadline to next July. Five of six tower sites have been secured. Cortland Road Water District - Supv Sumner said Andy Sciarabba has commented on the feasibility of using the Keith Lane well as a water supply for the Village of Dryden as well as properties currently in the Cortland Road Sewer District. We would need easements over a couple of neighboring properties for wellhead protection. She will work with Atty Perkins on a very broad draft. The Village Mayor seems to be open to the idea. Supv Sumner will find out if the Village Planning Board is aware of the recent report on the village water. Village of Dryden Agreements -The Montgomery Park MOU was approved and signed. Supervisor Sumner will go to Village meeting on Thursday to discuss Wall Street Ballfield MOU. The code enforcement contract was signed. Training requirements for Town Board members - Atty Perkins has determined it is legal to require this training, but enforcement presents a problem. Supv Sumner said if the Town Board retains its authority to review special use permits, this is particularly important. This could be required by a resolution and included each year at the organizational meeting. The Town would cover the expense of the training. Recreation Master Plan - Cl Stelick said the content: and vision is good, but some tactual things need tweaking. Board members should provide comments to Melissa Bianconi with copies to Supv Sumner. • Elected Officials Retirement Form - B Mcllro y y reported he is still waiting for a time p g log for Judge Clauson. Once that is received a resolution can be passed and provided to NYS Retirement, Finger Lakes Land Trust Request - Finger Lakes Land Trust would like $25,000 to assist with acquisition of a parcel of property on Irish Settlement Road. The town has contributed in kind in the past with a parking lot on Ellis Hollow Creek Road. The Conservation Board is aware of the process, and Supv Sumner will ask therm for a recommendation. She asked the board to consider the request. Supv Sumner will find out how much the parking lot that was constructed cost the town. Enfield Energy - Would like non - binding letters of intent: to purchase energy when they begin producing it in 2012. The Board had some questions and would like their representative come to a future board meeting. Cl M.akar will make the contact. J Bush has asked board to authorize review of heating /cooling system for the new town hall. The board agrees that it needs to be done. Next week's agenda will include: Public hearings to allow alternate members of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. ® Filling vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals Sustainability Planner Memorandum of Understanding 1`�c 2 of 4 'rs 7-14- Ill • information on FEMA grant: opportunities will be distributed. There are people interested in serving on an Emergency Preparedness Committee and updating our plans. A budget modification is necessary because no funds were appropriated in last: year's budget: to cover IT training. RESOLUTION #98 - BUDGET MODIFICATION Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the following budget modification: The amount of $1,228 from Al 990.4 (Contingency) to A] 41.0.4 (Town Clerk Contractual). 2nd Cl Solomon Roll Call Vote Cl Stelick Yes Cl Solomon Yes Supv Sumner Yes Cl Makar Yes Cl heifer Yes Supv Sumner said that residents of the Wood Road area are upset with the material Otis Phillips has moved there from Freese Road. There are now storage trailers on the Freese Road site. The board is not happy that this situation continues and will discuss it further next week. There is a complaint: from a resident about the dog control officer and an unresolved situation that is currently in the Town Justice Court. Supv Sumner said she will ask Atty Perkins to present. this case rather than the dog control officer. Personnel Committee - Zoning Dept interviews in connection with preparation for Henry Slater's retirement are proceeding. Supv Sumner asked them to consider a compensation package that considers, longevity, compensation, merit increases, etc. Finance Committee - meeting will be scheduled for the first week in August. RESOLUTION #99 - APPROVE ABSTRACT #7 Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption: RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves Abstract #7, as audited, vouchers #586 through #1706, totaling $906,238.51. 2nd Cl Makar Roll Call Vote Cl Cl SL F 19 C1 Cl St:elick Yes Solomon Yes ipv Sumner Yes Makar Yes Leifer Yes Page 3 of 4 '1'13 � -1a -1 u There being no further business, on motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, •i L. Avery U Town Clerk Wage 4 of'4