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CONSERVATION BOARD
July 25, 2023
Hybrid
Approved September 26, 2023
Present: Jeanne Grace (Acting Chair), Bob Beck, Anne Clark, Kate McKee* (alternate),
Nancy Munkenbeck* (arrived 7.49pm), Craig Schutt
Absent: Gian Dodici (Chair), Steve Bissen, Andrew Miller, Tim Woods
Liaisons: Spring Buck* (Town Board)
Staff: Loren Sparling (Deputy Town Clerk)
"*" denotes attendance via Zoom
The meeting was called to order at 7.02 p.m.
Review and Approval of Minutes from May 30, 2023
On motion made by C Schutt, seconded by B Beck, the minutes of June 27, 2023 were
unanimously approved.
Update: Agriculture Advisory Committee
C Schutt reported that the Ag Committee met on July 12th. They reviewed parts of the
Ag Protection Plan in anticipation of the Zoning Law update. In particular, they reviewed
current definitions and made a list of definitions they either feel need updating or ones that are
lacking that they feel should be added. They plan to review other sections of the Plan next
month so as to be prepared with input as the zoning law is updated.
Update: Rail Trail
B Beck reported that the Town Board passed two resolutions last Thursday. One was to
accept a donation of land from the Knickerbocker Bed Frame Co to be used for construction of
one of the ramps for the Rte 13 bridge. The second resolution was to guarantee the backstop
for the cost increase to the project, which we anticipated; this a requirement by DOT for the
grant. The Town Board voted unanimously in favor of this. We don't know the exact cost yet
because we have not sent out a Request for Proposals; we won't know until a month or two,
when we get responses back from construction companies.
Update: Town Board
S Buck felt that if there were going to be discussions about developing ballfields or
parks for the Dryden community, organizations like Cornell Design Connect should be
engaged. The Town Board supported this notion.
S Buck reported (via Dan Lamb) that there had been additional conversations with the
company interested in putting up electronic billboards. They are on board with keeping to dark
sky requirements.
Discussion of Wetlands on Town-Owned Property in the Village of Dryden
S Buck confirmed the Town Board's commitment to the wetlands. The access route to
the landlocked parcel through the wetlands will be changed so that the wetlands are not
infringed upon. From Dan Lamb, she learned that an alternative right-of-way was found,
accessing the parcel from another direction, that would not infringe upon the wetlands. The
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Town is going to move forward with revoking the original right-of-way and establishing another
right-of-way to ensure that the wetlands are properly protected.
B Beck asked for confirmation that a wetland delineation was going to go forward. He
wondered how much of that land is indeed wetland and whether there should even be
development there at all.
B Beck informed the Board that Cornelius had a right-of-way to his landlocked parcel
from a side street off Lee Rd, but Dryden Village denied this due to increased traffic concerns. A
Clark inquired of the scale of Cornelius'development plans in regard to these concerns. Was it
in the range of two houses or many apartments?
S Buck has heard that there is no active plan. This is more about a right-of-way should
there be interest in building on the landlocked parcel. The Town will do a formal wetland
delineation so that the wetlands are not infringed upon. This delineation will transcend
property boundaries and not just be on Town-owned property.
C Schutt relayed that the DEC vehemently opposes a road going through the wetland.
They have already talked with Dave Sprout, who was selected by the Town to get the wetland
delineation going. What bothers C Schutt is that the document filed with Tompkins County
explicitly defines a right-of-way (ROW) and states that a road will be built on that ROW at the
Town's expense: "5. Town, at its entire cost and expense, upon request of Cornelius, shall
construct to the Town's then-current specifications for a town road, a road upon the Right-of-
Way, open to the public and serving Parcel A as depicted on said Survey."
B Beck noted that the document also contained Item 6, which he is confident was put
in there as a fail-safe. It is a negotiating strategy for a sensitive negotiation. Item 6 states that if
the Town provides an alternate ROW, it will revoke the original ROW: "6. In the event that the
Town should notify Cornelius in writing that it intends to construct a road across remaining
lands of the Town running north from East Main Street to and serving in part Parcel A, upon
the completion of said road Cornelius shall surrender the Right-of-Way to the Town and said
Right-of-Way shall cease to exist."
Paraphrasing Dan Lamb at the last Town Board meeting, S Buck offered that the Town
has the right to revoke the original ROW, provided that another route to the landlocked parcel
is identified; that is what we need to do, and that is what we are going to move forward with.
J Grace asked if it would be helpful for the Conservation Board to send a message of
support or encouragement to the Town Board. S Buck answered that it would be great if it was
a message of support. We're all on the same page. She wanted the Conservation Board to know
that there was never any intent on the Town Board's part to do environmental damage.
A Clark thought it would be nice to have a friendly, supportive letter denoting that they
understand that the Town is taking the wetland seriously, that the Conservation Board fully
supports a delineation, and that it's viewpoint be considered when outlining the best possible
alternative route to satisfy Cornelius.
A Clark acknowledged Cornell Design Connect as a great group through their work
designing nature trails at the Binghamton Zoo. Depending on how extensive the proposed
wetland project is for Design Connect, it might be good to possibly involve TC3 students as
well. She suggested that TC3 be contacted for potential faculty advisors to assist with that.
S Buck added that if we get any of these groups involved, we might want to think about
scope. A smaller scope would focus on, for example, a raised walkway or education about the
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wetlands. K McKee mentioned that the Ithaca Children's Garden has a small version of this,
educating the public about the wetland and its importance.
B Beck cautioned that it may be too soon to bring in Design Connect now as the
wetland delineation has yet to be completed. (The Design Connect deadline for fall semester
projects is August 1.) Another round of Design Connect applications will occur in December,
though, for spring semester projects.
Regarding the timeframe for the delineation and who will do it, C Schutt said that DEC
can undertake a delineation, but probably will not be able to do so this year, given the amount
of work they currently have to do. The Town can hire, however, a certified delineator. It is S
Buck's understanding that this is what the Town will do, and then have the DEC ensure
accuracy; she added the caveat that she has yet to receive confirmation for this course of
action and does not want to misspeak.
C Schutt had inquired of Charlie Smith, a former Conservation Board member, what he
knew about the wetland as he had previously surveyed it for plants. Several years ago, Smith
had visited the wetland at the east end of Neptune Drive with Bard Prentiss, another former
Conservation Board member, and determined that the wetland is home to flora rare in New
York State. Said plants are obligate wetland species, meaning that they do not grow outside of
wetland habitats. More importantly, one of the plants mentioned is the larval food for a moth
species that has only been found in minerotrophic fens. The wetlands are also classified as a
Unique Natural Area by Tompkins County.
S Buck cautioned that publicity of these rare plants might lead to theft by collectors. In
light of this, A Clark suggested that the Board not specify the flora in its letter to the Town
Board, but rather keep the language vague.
A Clark then put forth the proposition of sending a supportive letter to the Town Board
that recognizes its intent and commitment to preserving the wetland. The motion was seconded
by J Grace, and the measure passed with a unanimous vote.
A Clark will draft the letter this week and send it out to Board members for comment, in
the hope that a final version will be presented to the Town Board by their next meeting.
Other Information Items
S Buck informed the Board that she had met twice with Rick Young. Young showed her
the streambank stabilization project. He is saving tree balls/root wads for a project with US
Fish and Wildlife, whereby trees will be woven together along the creek by the Pinckney Rd
bridge. At last week's Town Board meeting, Young reported that they are struggling because
they have the grant and a lot of supplies, but the state permits are slow in coming. He is
pushing to get that moving.
S Buck also reported that there were discussions around the need to create a new
website for the Town. This might be an opportunity for the Conservation Board to provide
additional web content or educational items than what is currently provided.
C Schutt commented on an email that S Buck had sent out to Board members,
specifically in regard to DPW actions on a beaver dam near Purvis Rd. He felt misled by Rick
Young's statement that equipment was not used in there; the ruts that went down into the
creek suggest otherwise. No one else would have gone in there like that.
S Buck reiterated what Young had said to her, that there is nothing the Town has that
wouldn't sink when put down there. We would have no way of getting it out. S Buck did not
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have the sense that there was any dishonesty on Young's part and raised the possibility that
someone unaffiliated with the Town might have gone down there.
C Schutt redirected the conversation to ditching, stating that the Conservation Board
has made numerous attempts to collaborate with Rick Young, but he basically ignores us. S
Buck acknowledged these past interactions and stated that maybe having a new path forward
with him will help. She understood that there had been an agreement last year for DPW to do a
pilot project with the Conservation Board in regard to ditching practices. This should be well
documented, and a follow-up should be undertaken next year to see how this collaboration
went in order to capture good work done and open up a back-and-forth dialogue.
S Buck asked if there was a list of ditching sites that had been previously vetted by
both the Board and Rick Young. Gian Dodici was trying to get that list made but was unable to
meet with Young. A Clark suggested that one approach might be to see if Young already had a
mental list that he could share with the Board. S Buck said that after her next meeting with
Rick Young, she will help coordinate with the Board so that they can review a site list and start
providing input. Board members were pleased with this course of action, calling it a potential
big break towards getting things done. S Buck added that if there were roads of concern that
the Conservation Board thinks should be on the list, to email her. Even if they are not slated to
be done this year, they will be in the queue.
Last month, Tim Woods reported that beavers had plugged a culvert in Freeville,
causing flooding to occur on residential property. B Beck met with Rick Young and was told
that the culvert had since been cleaned out. To avoid a major washout from occurring at this
location in the future, Young will arrange for one of his staff to periodically clean out the
culvert.
C Schutt (via L Sparling) distributed by email a packet (see attached) that contained the
following: 1) Local Law No. 4 (2000), which created the Conservation Advisory Council; 2) Local
Law No. 1 (2004), which established the Conservation Board and stated its purpose; and 3)
Conservation Board Rules and Procedures, approved by the Dryden Town Board on February
16, 2012. He wanted to provide those Board members who had not seen it with a copy. B Beck
recalled a time when new Board members were provided with a binder containing such
information. A Clark suggested that these and other basic reference documents be put on the
website.
Given that nothing was currently pressing, the Board decided to tentatively cancel its
August meeting (scheduled for August 29, 2023).
There being no further business, on motion made by A Clark and seconded by B Beck,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Loren Sparling
Deputy Town Clerk
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Local Laws of the Town of Dryden
and
Rules and Procedures
Establishing and Guiding the Town of Dryden Conservation Board
The Conservation Board of the Town of Dryden was created by Local Law No. 1 of the Year
2004. Local Law No. 1 of 2004 incorporated provisions of Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2000,
which had created the Conservation Advisory Council. On 16 February 2012, The Dryden Town
Board approved unanimously the "Conservation Board Rules and Procedures," which the
Conservation Board was directed to create by Local Law No. 1 of 2004. All three of those
documents are reproduced here. It is incumbent upon officials of the Town of Dryden, both
appointed and elected, to become familiar with these documents.
Distributed at Conservation Board Meeting of 31 January 2017, by Conservation Board Member,
Charles R. Smith.
SEP 000
STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
4 1 STATE STREET 3Q1 �u( C L EF
ALBANY, NY 1 223 1-000 I
ALEXANDER F,TREADWELL
SECRETARY OF STATE
September 20 , 2000
BAMBI L. HOLLENBECK
TOWN OF DRYDEN
65 EAST MAIN STREET
DRYDEN, NY 13053
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RE; `Town oi_ Dryden, Local Law 4, 20100, L3 J- i 'vim, ice/
The above referenced material was received and filed by this office as
indicated. Additional local law filing forms will be forwarded upon
( request .
Sincerely,
Helen Nielsen
State Records E, Law Buz_eau_
(518) 474-2755
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Local Law No. -------------4--------------------- of the year 2000--
A local law_Providing for the establishment of. the Town of Dryden Conservation
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Town Board
Be it enacted by the --- ------ - -- -----------------------------------------------------------
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Section 1.ESTA13LISBMENT:Pursuant to General Municipal Law Article 12-F, the Town
Board of the Town of Dryden hereby creates a conservation advisory council, known as the "Town
of Dryden Conservation Advisory Council'(hereafter the CAC).
Section 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES: The purposes and duties of the CAC are to:
a. Report directly to the Town Board.
b. Assist the Town Board and Town staff in the creation, improvement and
implementation of plans and. policies related to environmental protection and management, open
space, natural areas and features, and agriculture.
c. Conduct and maintain an inventory and map of the natural resources within the
Town of Dryden and maintain a current index of all open areas in public or private ownership within
the Town, including but not limited to natural landmarks; glacial and other geomorphic or
physiograpic features; streams and their flood plains; swamps, marshlands, and other wetlands; unique
biotic communities; scenic and other areas of natural or ecologic value. Such index shall include
ownership, present and proposed future uses (if known) of such open areas, so as to provide a base
of information for recommendations by the council for their preservation and/or use.
d. Seek to coordinate, assist and unify the efforts of unofficial bodies, private groups,
institutions and individuals within the Town which are organized for similar purposes.
(If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet,and number each.)
DOS-239(Rev.11/99) ���
e. Recommend to the Planning Board features, plans and programs relating to
environmental improvement for inclusion in the Master Plan of the Town of Dryden and, similarly,
recommend to the Town Board appropriate and desirable changes in existing local laws and
ordinances relating to environmental and land use controls or new local laws and ordinances.
f. When referred to it, and in a timely manner, review development applications and
make recommendations to the Town Board and Planning Board on environmental assessment forms
and environmental impact statements, regarding open areas, natural areas, significant environment
features and agriculture.
g. Direct itself toward accomplishing the purposes set forth in General Municipal Law
Section 239-x(I) and comply with the provisions of this Local Law and General Municipal Law
Section 239-x.
h. Carry out such other duties as may be assigned to the CAC from time to time by
the Town Board.
Section 3. MEMBERSHIP: The CAC shall consist of nine (9) members, appointed by the
Town Board, who shall serve for terms of three (3) years. One member shall be the Town
representative to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council (four of the initial
members shall be appointed for two years and five of the initial members shall be appointed for three
years). Any person residing within the Town of Dryden who is interested in the improvement and
preservation of environmental quality shall be eligible for appointment. Each member shall be entitled
to one vote.
Section 4. OFFICERS:
a. The CAC Chairperson shall annually be appointed by the Town Board. For the year
following the establishment of the CAC and thereafter, the members of the CAC shall recommend
a member to the Town Board to serve as Chairperson which recommendation shall not be binding
upon the Town Board.
b. Accurate summary records of the CAC meetings and activities shall be transcribed,
approved by the CAC and reported to the Town Board as required.
Section 5. PROCEDURES AND REPORTS: The CAC shall:
a. Adopt rules and procedures for its meeting and matters referred to it;
b. Oversee the preparation of necessary applications and reports to the State in order
that the Town receive appropriate monetary reimbursement for the CAC pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part
636.
Section 6.COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES: The members of the CAC shall receive no
compensation for their services as members thereof but may be reimbursed for reasonable and
(2)
necessary expenses incurred in performance of their duties within the appropriations made available
for the same.
Section 7. INTEGRATION WITH GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 239-X.
Except to the extent this local law shall specifically provide to the contrary, the CAC shall be
governed by the provisions of General Municipal Law Section 239-x.
Section S.EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect on filing with the Secretary
of State as provided by the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
(3)
(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the filing of this local law and
strike out that which is not applicable.)
1.. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
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of the���(Town)(AX l of-----DzyZan,------------------------------------------------- was duly passed by the
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of the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of----------------------------------------------------------------- was duly pa sed by the
----------------------------------------------- on __________________ 20 __-, and was (approved)(not approved)(re 6ssed after
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disapproval)by tile--------_:________________________________________ and was deemed duly adopted on - ---------------- 20----,
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto,designated as local I No. ___________________________________ of 20------
ofthe(County)(City)(Town)(Vil I age) of--------------------------------- ------------------------------ was duly passed by the
------------------------------------------ on ------------------ 20- - and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
(Name of Legislative Body)
disapproval)by the------------------------------------------------ on------------------- 20---- . Such local law was submitted
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
to the people by reason of a (mandatory)(permissive eferendum,and received the affirmative vote of a majority of
the qualified electors voting thereon at the(genet (special)(annual)election held on__________________ 20L--- ,in
accordance with the applicable provisions of I
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referendum.)
I hereby certify that th ocal law annexed hereto,designated as local law No- ___________________________________ of 20------
ofthe(County)(Cit (Town)(Village)of_________________________________________________________________ was duly passed by the
-------------------- ------------------------------ on ------------------ 20____ , and was (approved)(not approved)(repassed after
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disapprov by the__________________________________________________ on------------------ 20___ . Such local law was subject to
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
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wide basis or, if there be none, the chairperson of the county legislative body, the mayor of a city or village, or
the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
(2)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. --------------------------------- 20------
'the( City of--------------------------------------------- having been submitted to referendum pursuant e provisions of
erection (36)(37)of the Municipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vo a majority of the
qualified electors of such city voting thereon at the (special)(general)election held -------------- ---- 20___-,
became operative.
G. (County local law concerning adoption of CI r.)
I hereby certify that the local law a ed hereto, designated as local Iaw No. ----------------------------------- of 20-_-__-
of the County of--------------- ----------------------------------- State of New York having been submitted to the electors
at the General Electio ovember---------------------- 20____,pursuant to subdivisions S and 7 of section 33 of the
Municipal Ho ule Law,and having received the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the cit-
ies of s ' county as a unit and a majority of the qualified electors of the towns of said county considered as a unit
(If any other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropriate certification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the same
is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law,and was finally adopted in the manner in-
dicated in paragraph----L------- above.
Clerk of tbe7�rk9�Rs1�SigF�6S,Town S�Sif�[ll@H $f
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other authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTYOF Tompkip-5
I,the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper proceedings
have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
4 1 STATE STREET
ALBANY, NY 1 223 1-000 1
GEORGE E. PATAKI April 12, 2004 RANDY A. DANIELS
GOVERNOR SECRETARY OF STATE
Town of Dryden
65 East Main Street
Dryden, NY 13053
RE: Town of Dryden, Local Law 1, 2004, filed on 3/26/2004
To Whom It May Concern:
The above referenced material was received and filed by this office as indicated.
Additional local law filing forms will be forwarded upon request.
Sincerely,
Linda Lasch
Principal Clerk
State Records & Law Bureau
(518) 474-2755
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Local Law Filing41 STATE STREET
ALBANY,NY 12231
(Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.)
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indicate new matter.
Town of Dryden
Local Law No. 1 of the year 20 04
A local law designating the Conservation Advisory Council as the
(Insert Title)
Conservation Board
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the
(Name of Legislative Body)
Town of Dryden as follows:
Section 1. HISTORY. Local Law No, 4 of the year 2000 adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Dryden created the Town of Dryden Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC
prepared and filed with the Town Board the Open Space Inventory of the Town of Dryden dated May
15, 2003. By Resolution No. 92 (2003),the Town Board accepted and approved the open space
inventory as the conservation open area inventory and open space index of the Town of Dryden.
Following such acceptance and approval, General Municipal Law Section §239-y permits the Town
Board to designate the CAC as a Conservation Board.
Section 2. (RE)DESIGNATION. The CAC established by Local Law No. 4 of the year
2000 is hereby designated the Town of Dryden Conservation Board ("Conservation Board").
Section 3. PURPOSE. (A) To further assist the Town in the development of sound open
area planning and assure preservation of natural and scenic resources on the local level, the
Conservation Board shall review each application referred to it by the Town Board, Building and Zoning
Department, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or other administrative body, including the Site
Plan Review Board, The Town Board anticipates that the Conservation Board will serve as an advisory
board, especially for actions designated as Type I under the New York Environmental Quality Review
Act (Environmental Conservation Law Article 8) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (6
NYCRR Part 617), unlisted actions which are likely to trigger a positive declaration of significant
adverse environmental impact.
(If additional space is needed,attach pages the same size as this sheet,and number each.)
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(B) The Conservation Board shall submit a written report to the referring body within such time
as the body referring the same shall specify.
(C) Developers and/or applicants are strongly encouraged to present their proposals to the
Conservation Board for review and comment prior to formally submitting their application. There
shall be no fee to submit proposals to the Conservation Board. The Town Board strongly
encourages such early review and comment by the Conservation Board in order that projects will
identify areas of significant environment concern early in the planning process and take
appropriate steps to eliminate or mitigate the same to the maximum extent possible.
(D) All such reports shall, in addition to review and comment on environmental concerns, include
evaluation of the proposed use or development on the open area in terms of the open area
planning objectives of the Town and shall include the effect of such use or development on the
open space index. The report shall also make recommendations as to the most appropriate use or
development of the open area and may include preferable alternative use proposals consistent with
open areas conservation. A copy of every report shall be filed with the Town Board. All such
reports shall be available for public inspection.
(E)Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to extend the time limits contained in any
ordinance, local law, statute or regulation.
Section 4. ADDITIONAL DUTIES. The Conservation Board shall perform such
additional duties as may be assigned to it by resolution of the Town Board,
Section 5. CONTINUATION. The Conservation Board shall continue to exercise the
functions and responsibilities heretofore granted to the CAC.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the
Secretary of State.
1-A
(Complete the certification in the paragraph that applies to the tiling of this local law
and strike out that which is not applicable.)
1. (Final adoption by local legislative body only.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. 1 of 20 04 of
the Town of Dryden was duly passed by the Town Board on
March 11, 2004,in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. (Name ofLegislative Body)
(Passage by local legislative body with approval, no disapproval or repassage after disapproval by the
'le
ctive Chief Executive Officer*.)
I hereby rtify that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 20 _
the (Count City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed b the
on 20 was
(Name ofLegislative y)
(approved)(not appr ed)(repassed after disapproval)by the and was
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
deemed duly adopted on 20 , in accordance with the plicable provisions
of law.
3. (Final adoption by referendum.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed eto, designated as local la o. of 20 _of
the (County)(City)(Town)(Village) of was duly passed by the
on 20 , and was
(Name ofLegislative Body)
(approved)(not approved)(repassed after disapproval)by e
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
on 20 Such cal 1 was submitted to the people by reason of a
(mandatory)(permissive) referendum, and received e affirmatt vote of a majority of the qualified electors
voting thereon at the (general)(speciai)(annual election held on ZO , in
accordance with theZrefere
sions of
4. (Subject to peum and final adoption because no vale etition was filed requesting
referendum.)
I hereby certify thanexed hereto, designated as local law No, of 20 of
the (County)(City) of waXuly ssed by the
on , and was
(Name 'ofLegisla 'Body)
(approved)(n approved)(repassed after disapproval)by the
(Elective Chief Executive Officer*)
on 20 Such local law was subject to permissive referendum and no alid
peti.' n requesting such referendum was filed as of 20 , in accordance
e applicable provisions of law.
* Elective Chief Executive Officer means or includes the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or,if there be none,the
chairperson of the county legislative body,the mayor of a city or village,or the supervisor of a town where such officer is vested with the power to
approve or veto local laws or ordinances.
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(City local law concernii ',barter revision proposed by petition.)(
I hereby ce ' that the local law annexed hereto, designated as local law No. of 20 -
the City of having been submitted to referendum pursuant to the pro ns of
( section (36)(37) of the in ' ipal Home Rule Law, and having received the affirmative vote of ajority of the
qualified electors of such city v ' thereon at the(special)(general) election held on 20_
,became operative.
6. (County local law concerning adoption of ter.)
I hereby certify that the local law annexed hereto, des' ted as 1 law No. of 20_of
the County of e of New York, ha ' been submitted to the electors at the
General Election of November _ , 20 _ , pursuant to subdivisions 5 an of section 33 of the Municipal
Home Rule Law, and having rec ' the affirmative vote of a majority of the qua ' electors of the cities of
said county as a unit and a'ority of the qualified electors of the towns of said coun onsidered as a unit
voting at said gener ection,became operative.
(If a other authorized form of final adoption has been followed, please provide an appropri
tification.)
I further certify that I have compared the preceding local law with the original on file in this office and that the
same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of such original local law, and was finally adopted in the
manner indicated in paragraph 1 , above.
Bambi L.Hollenbeck,Town Clerk
Date` G�
(Seal)
(Certification to be executed by County Attorney, Corporation Counsel, Town Attorney, Village Attorney
or other authorized attorney of locality.)
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TONTKINS
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing local law contains the correct text and that all proper
proceedings have been had or taken for the enactment of the local law annexed hereto.
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Signature
Mahlon R, Perkins, Esq.
Town Attorney
Town of Dryden
Date: March 23, 2004
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TOWN OF DRYDEN,NEW YORK
CONSERVATION BOARD RULES AND PROCEDURES
SECTION 1. BACKGROUND:
A. Town of Dryden Local Law No. 4 of the year 2000 created the Conservation
Advisory Council (CAC).
B. Local Law No. 1 of the year 2004 designated the CAC as the Town of Dryden
Conservation Board (herein "Board"). These Local Laws provide that the Board
shall: "Adopt rules and procedures for its meeting and matters referred to it."
C. The Conservation Board consists of nine members, appointed by the Town Board.
The term of appointment is for three years. Persons residing within the Town of
Dryden,who are interested in the improvement and preservation of environmental
quality, are eligible for appointment as members of the Conservation Board.
Vacancies on the Board are filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
The Chair of the Board is appointed annually by the Town Board.
SECTION 2. SHORT TITLE:
The following shall be known as the rules and procedures of the Conservation Board of the
Town of Dryden, New York.
SECTION 3. OFFICERS, MEETINGS,AND COMMITTEES:
A. Officers
1. Chair: The Town Board shall appoint the Chair of the Board. At the January
meeting, the Board shall recommend a Chair to serve for the ensuing year. The
meeting at which the Chair is recommended shall be chaired by the incumbent
Chair. In selecting nominees for the Chair,each member of the Board shall have
one(1)vote, which vote shall be by paper ballot. A majority of the entire Board
shall be sufficient to recommend a Chair to the Town Board. The
recommendation of a Chair by the Board is not binding upon the Town Board.
The failure of the Board to recommend a Chair shall have no effect on the
appointment of one by the Town Board.
2. Vice-chairs: The Chair shall designate from the members of the Board the First
and Second Vice-chairs, subject to the approval by the Board by majority vote
of the entire Board, which shall be by paper ballot.
B. Secretary: The Secretary shall be appointed by the Town Board from the staff of
the Town of Dryden. The Secretary shall not be a member of the Board.
Town of Dryden, Conservation Board Rules and Procedures Page 2 of 3
C. Duties of the Officers
1. Chair: The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and conduct all
meetings in an efficient,focused, and business-like manner. In a timely manner,
the Chair shall provide the members of the Board with an agenda and any
necessary information before each scheduled meeting of the Board. The Chair
shall be an ex-officio, non-voting member of any committee of the Board. The
Chair is responsible for review of all reports and studies of the committees of the
Board. The Chair must sign all memoranda and reports submitted by the Board
to the Town Board or to any other agency,official,or board of the town,county,
state and federal governments, and shall sign all correspondence. Likewise, the
Chair,in consultation with the entire Board,must review and approve any news
releases sent to the news media. The Chair shall approve all authorized
expenditures of the Board within the appropriations of the Board's budget. The
Chair shall prepare and furnish budget and financial statements on a quarterly
basis to all members of the Board and Town Board. The Chair shall appoint a
budget committee to draw up a proposed annual budget request.
2.. Vice-chairs: The First Vice-chair shall, in the absence of the Chair, carry on the
duties of the Chair. In the absence of the Chair and the First Vice-chair, the
Second Vice-chair will carry on the duties of the Chair. Either the First or
Second Vice-chair may be called upon to record minutes of meetings in the
absence of the Secretary.
D. Duties of the Secretary: The Secretary shall issue all notices of meetings of the
Board and prepare such correspondence as the Chair may request. The Secretary
may assist the Chair in the preparing any financial statements. The Secretary shall
keep minutes of the meetings of the Board, with the text of every motion and the
vote thereon. Following the meeting the minutes shall be furnished to the Board
before its next meeting. The minutes shall show the names of persons appointed to
Board committees. In the absence of the Secretary, the First Vice-chair or Second
Vice-chair, as the case may be, shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of the
meeting and distributing those minutes to the Board before its next meeting.
E. Meetings: There shall be at least twelve (12) meetings each year of the Board.
Meetings shall be called for conducting such business as the Chair or a majority of
the members deem necessary. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any
time at the pleasure of the Chair or a majority of the Board.A quorum of the Board
shall be a majority of the total members of the Board. A vote of a majority of the
entire Board shall be required for the adoption of any motion.
Town of Dryden, Conservation Board Rules and Procedures Page 3 of 3
F. Committees:The Chair may establish such committees as are necessary to carry out
the purposes of the Board.The committees shall report to the Board,at each regular
meeting,their activities and accomplishments since the lastreport.Committees have
no right to incur debt or bind the Board in any matter,unless previously authorized
by the Chair.
G. Attendance at Meetings: Members of the Board are expected to attend all regularly
scheduled meetings and all specially scheduled meetings. In the event that a
member is absent from three (3) consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings, or in
the event a member is absent from five (5) meetings within any one (1) calendar
year, then such member may be removed from the Board, as provided by Town of
Dryden Local Law No. 1 of the year 2002.
SECTION 4. CODE OF ETHICS:
Board members are bound by the Code of Ethics of the Town of Dryden,adopted December
1970, and amended September 1990.
SECTION 5. MEETING RULES:
The order of business and parliamentary procedures shall follow Robert's Rules of Order,
latest edition, including,but not limited to, formal motions and votes of the Board, except
as provided in these rules and procedures.
SECTION 6. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CONSERVATION BOARD:
The powers and duties of the Board shall be to carry out the intent and the purposes of the
New York General Municipal Law Sections 239x and 239y,and Town of Dryden Local Law
No. 4 of the year 2000, and Local Law No. 1 of the year 2004. Where a conflict exists
between the Local laws and the General Municipal Law,the provisions of the Local Laws
shall control.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE:
These rules and procedures shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Town Board.
Note: Approved unanimously by the Dryden Town Board at its meeting on 16 February
2012.
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