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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
February 8, 2024
Zoom Hybrid
Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Spring Buck
Cl Leonardo Vargas-Mendez, Cl Christina Dravis
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk
Rick Young, Highway/DPW Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director
Cassie Byrnes, Secretary to Supervisor
Amanda Anderson, Bookkeeper
Supv Leifer opened the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Financials & Human Resources
RESOLUTION #40 (2024) – APPROVE ABSTRACT #2
Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves Abstract #2, as audited, general
vouchers #43 through #160 ($968,746.11) and TA vouchers #5 through #10 ($79,142.22),
totaling $1,047,888.33.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Amanda Anderson presented budget modifications related to 2023 year-end closing.
RESOLUTION #41 (2024) – APPROVE BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the attached budget modifications
related to closing fiscal year 2023.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
HIGHWAY/DPW DEPARTMENT
No report.
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Discussion/Action Items
Supv Leifer explained that appointing a Section 3 Coordinator and Labor Standards
Compliance Officer are actions related to grants the town has received. These resolutions
should be considered at the organizational meeting in the future.
RESOLUTION #42 - (2024) – APPOINT SECTION 3 COORDINATOR
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden needs to appoint a Section 3 Coordinator for
community development programs in order to carry out all local town obligations relating to
items that fall under Section 3, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Jay Grasso of G & G Municipal
Consulting as the Section 3 Coordinator.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #43 - (2023) – APPOINT LABOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden needs to appoint a Labor Standards Compliance Officer
for community development programs in order to carry out all local town obligations relating to
Labor Standards Compliance, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Donald M. Harner of TG Miller PC
as Labor Standards Compliance Officer.
2nd Cl Buck
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Appointments to DRYC – The board has reviewed two volunteer applications received
for the Dryden Recreation & Youth Commission.
RESOLUTION #44 (2024) – APPOINT DRYC MEMBER – WHALLEY
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints James Whalley to the Dryden
Recreation & Youth Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2025.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
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Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #45 (2024) – APPOINT DRYC MEMBER – OLSON
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Will Olson to the Dryden Recreation
& Youth Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2026.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Planning Board Appointments – Diane Tessaglia-Hymes has submitted a letter asking
to be transitioned from a Planning Board member to an alternate. Frank Parrish, who was
appointed as an alternate, will move to a regular member.
RESOLUTION #46 – PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints Frank Parrish as a member of the
Planning Board with a term to expire December 31, 2028, and appoints Diane Tessaglia -Hymes
as Planning Board alternate with a term to expire December 31, 2024.
2nd Cl Buck
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Sidewalks and snow removal – With sidewalks in place in Varna, the town should
establish what the responsibilities are. Shelley Knickerbocker has prepared a draft local law,
and R Burger said initially they thought they would require the adjacent property owner to be
responsible for snow removal. There is also an opportunity here to treat that and set up a
basic enforcement mechanism that would apply to not just snow removal, but also some of the
basic property maintenance regulation violations such as garbage being left on the property. It
would allow the town to go in take care of snow removal or other violations not remedied by the
property owner and then bill the property owner. If not paid it would become a lien against the
property on their tax bill. The town attorney is reviewing the draft.
Cl Buck said she understands that in some communities this has been a barrier to
moving forward because community members are concerned with adding to their daily burden.
She asked if there are best practices to help balance those concerns. R Burger replied our
immediate neighbors make it clear that it is the responsibility of the property owner. The city
of Ithaca has established special sidewalk districts where property owners pay for the service.
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R Burger said folding in other property issues provides a remedy. Violations would
come with a fee schedule for non-compliance. Our current remedies only involve fines,
meaning we have to go to court with the matter. This will be more efficient.
The board will discuss this further after the town attorney has reviewed the document
and commented.
Executive Director for Dryden Fiber – There is a need to bring on someone to
function as Executive Director for the project because business will be picking up this year.
The work now being done by Cl Lamb and Supv Leifer is growing into a professional position.
Money and vendors need to be monitored to ensure accountability. Dave Makar has proven
himself very capable and understands Dryden. This position would replace his current
position. Additional funding is expected from the ConnectAll grant. There is a municipal
infrastructure program application due March 8. There is a lot of coordination that needs to
take place. D Makar has been tracking all of this and is worth a lot more money than we are
able to pay, but he has an attachment to this project. Public service has its own intrinsic
value…. The salary would come from project funds and there would be benefits if he is a
contractor. Duties are as described in the description and he would be the point of information
on the project.
There was some discussion about treating this an as independent contractor vs a town
employee. There is an immediate need and D Makar will continue under his current contract
until a new contract is in place and there will be future discussion about the possibility of
creating a civil service position.
Supv Leifer will draft a contract using the job description and DCO contract as a model.
RESOLUTION #47 (2024) – AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH DAVID MAKAR
FOR DRYDEN FIBER
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby appoints David Makar as Executive Director
for Dryden Fiber effective February 15, 2024, and the Supervisor is authorized to sign the
contract expanding his current contract and outlining duties detailed in the job description
attached, and the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute the contract after review and
approval by the town attorney.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Annexation – A petition has been received by a property owner who wants to annex
their property into the Village of Dryden. A hearing with both boards is necessary and
scheduled for March 4, 2024.
RESOLUTION #48 (2024) – SET PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION PETITION
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Dryden Mutual Insurance Company filed a petition for annexation to the
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Village of Dryden and Town of Dryden regarding Tax Parcel No. 38.-1-31.2 containing
approximately 1.2 acres. The parcel proposed to be annexed fronts on Ellis Drive and St. Rt 13
in the Town of Dryden and is commonly known as 135 North Street; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden and the Village of Dryden shall hold a joint public
hearing on said petition on March 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 16 South Street,
Dryden, New York, and all parties in attendance will be permitted an opportunity to speak on
behalf of or in opposition to said petition.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to cause public notice of said hearing to be given as provided by law; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect immediately.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
COUNTY BRIEFING
Mike Lane reported that Brad Griffin of Lansing recently passed away at the age of
ninety-two. M Lane worked with him and Jim Schug in the late 1990’s when he was the DEC
Central Regional representative for this area. M Lane and Jim Schug (former Town of Dryden
Supervisor) travelled with him to Albany to meet with representatives from several branches of
state government. He was very supportive and helped them navigate the process of bringing
Dryden Lake Park to fruition. He was an important part of securing permits and developing
the park, and building the playground and accessible fishing piers.
The county budget committee had a sales tax report today and as of 12/31/23 sales tax
receipts were up about a million over the previous year to forty-five million dollars. The towns
& villages had an increase of 2.55%, while the city had a decrease of 0.15% and the county
increased by 1.40%. They suspect the increase for towns and villages is due to internet sales.
The county’s cash investments are generating interest of about 5%.
Tuesday night the legislators heard approximately forty-five speak over three hours in
public comment in support of a resolution having to do with GAZA Israeli war. They wanted
the legislature to pass a resolution condemning “genocide” by Israel and asking for a cease fire.
No one spoke on the other side, but legislators individually received over seven hundred emails
in opposition. The Human Rights Commission had asked for this resolution. This says
something about our community and that this has touched a nerve. People wanted to have a
chance to vent. The County is the highest government level locally where they can speak about
these matters. The only time M Lane can recall more attention was when there was opposition
to the Safe Act. Parked in front the building on court street was a truck the si ze of an
ambulance and on every side was a screen with flashing messages asking for a ceasefire and
about children being maimed and killed.
We have a shelter problem in Tompkins County. There are not enough shelter beds.
Different kinds of people need shelter of different types. The county is looking at how they can
expand the shelter capacity in Tompkins County. There are usually 60-80 people who need it
and there is space for about thirty. When there is a code blue, very cold nights, the county has
to rent hotel rooms to house the homeless. The Governor did put money in the budget for
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shelters, so they are hopeful for some state funding to help. They currently contract for the
shelter with the St Johns group.
They continue discussion regarding the center of government building and are
discussing which offices will go into that building eventually. The County Clerk pointed out
that the old records area is being disassembled and that the state wants to turn that into a
grand jury room.
There is no information on when decisions will be made on the county RFP for
broadband.
They are moving ahead very quickly with the grant (around $700,000) the county got for
EMS services. They will be hiring nine people and applications are coming in. They were
awarded more money than was anticipated. The county had provided some funding in their
contingency fund for 2024, and will be looking at continuing the effort in 2025. That is when
the negotiations will have to happen with the towns.
Tompkins County Whole Health has announced available grants for innovative housing
solutions and intensive support programs. They are looking for people to do a 3-year pilot
project, and Cl Buck asked whether that would dovetail with the county’s shelter needs. M
Lane doesn’t know, but will try to find out .
Tompkins County has received its first cannabis funds. There is one licensed cannabis
dispensary in the county. $49,156 was received and 3% of that will go to the local municipality
with 1% going to the county.
Other Items -
Supv Leifer asked whether the Affordable Housing Committee had taken any steps with
respect to the Pro-housing Community Program. R Burger responded that they had looked at
the program and will probably apply. There are steps to be taken to qualify for seven items
currently offered, but none of those are things the committee is interested in. Taking certain
actions now may benefit the town when other opportunities become available.
With respect to the Freese Road bridge, Cl Lamb reported that a memorandum of
understanding between all parties has been finalized and is being reviewed by NYS Cultural
Affairs in Region 3. The process is moving forward and hopefully we can get into the design
stage this year. The historic elements of the old bridge will be used and the new bridge will pay
tribute with the old trusses installed on the sides.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bambi L. Avery
Town Clerk
2023 Budget Year Budget Modification for Fund
A Fund
Reason
25.14 A1110.1 Justice
(81.14)A1110.103 Court Clerk 2 56.00 A1110.102 Court Clerk 1
(64.40)A1220.102 Confidential Secretary 64.40 A1220.101 Bookkeeper/Personnel Due to payroll accural entries
306.84 A1220.450 Supervisor ‐ Contractual
42.25 A1220.451 Supervisor ‐ Office Supplies
91.05 A1220.454 Supervisor ‐ Travel
(500.14)A1220.103 Senior Account Clerk 60.00 A1220.455 Supervisor ‐ Training Higher than budgeted contractual expenditures
(26.78)A1330.101 Dpty Reciever of Taxes 26.78 A1330.100 Receiver of Taxes Due to payroll accural entries
(40.83)A1410.101 Dpty Town Clerk 40.83 A1410.100 Town Clerk Due to payroll accural entries
(1,284.00)A2770 Misc Revenue Adjusting for cost of expass and trash tags
(896.79)A1410.102 Dpty Town Clerk 2,180.79 A1410.4 Town Clerk ‐ Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual expenditures
(225.00)A1430.1 General Time 225.00 A1440.4 Engineering ‐ Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual expenditures
(4.85)A1460.101 Records Management 4.85 A1460.1 Records Management ‐ Personal Due to payroll accural entries
(1,057.09)A1490.403 Cleaning 1,057.09 A1490.41 DPW Fuel Higher than budgeted fuel expenditure
4,119.46 A1620.401 DPW Purchases for Town Hall Higher than budgeted due to parking lot refinishing
(8,379.46)A1490.1 Public Works 4,260.00 A1620.403 Solar Liberty Paid two years due to missing invoice
(7,747.34)A1680.401 IT‐Service Contract
(15,000.00)A1990.4 Contigency
(10,767.00)A1420.402 Legal
(3,774.02)A1490.4 Public Works ‐ Contractual 37,288.36 A1680.2 IT‐Equipment New Server for Town Hall
(1,325.10)A3310.4 Traffic Control ‐ Contractual 1,325.10 A1910.4 Insurance Higher than budgeted insurance expenditure
85.27 A5010.100 Supt of Highways
62.19 A5010.101 Dpty Supt of Highways Due to Payroll accural entries
39.55 A5010.102 Secretary to Highway
(189.07)A5010.103 Dpty Supt Highway OT 2.06 A5010.4 Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual expediture
(20,000.00)A3650.4 Demolition of Unsafe Bldg
(1,027.30)A5132.4 Garage ‐ Contractual 21,027.30 A5182.2 Street Lighting ‐ Equipment Final payment for street light project
(17,079.38)A7020.101 Recreation Assistant
(2,531.15)A7020.100 Director of Recreation 19,610.53 A7110.1 Rail Trail Pers Serv Town employee time for RT project
(49,671.44)A8020.458 Comprehensive Plan 49,671.44 A7110.414 Rail Trail Grants Contractual Expenditures related to Rail Trail project
(1,611.65)A7320.4 Summer Camp‐ Contractual
(3,750.00)A7320.401 Summer Camp ‐ Freeville
(910.03)A7320.101 Summer Camp Staff 6,271.68 A7330.4 Community Rec ‐ Contractual Higher than budgeted Recreation supplies
(300.25)A8790.401 Stormwater Management 300.25 A8790.403 Watershed Monitoring Higher than budgeted contractual
1,227.81 A9010.8 Retirement
(4,681.00)A9030.8 Social Security 3,453.19 A9060.8 Medical Insurance Higher than budgeted employee benefits
(4,122.14)A3089 State Aid ‐ NYSERDA
(2,372.00)A5132.4 Garage ‐ Contractual 6,494.14 A9785.6 Street Lighting Principal To account for street light payoff
(159,419.35)Total 159,419.35 Total
B Fund
Reason
55.60 B3620.101 Code Enforcment Officer 1
57.60 B3620.102 Code Enforcment Officer 2
41.60 B3620.106 Keyboard Specialist
(228.40)B3620.107 Planner 73.60 B8020.101 Planning Director Due to payroll accural entries
(1,130.00)B3620.406 Accela Software Annual
(2,153.28)B8020.412 Legal & Engineering 3,283.28 B3620.407 Code Enforcement ‐ Legal Higher legal expenditures than budgeted
(3,511.68)Total 3,511.68 Total
DA Fund
Reason
1,137.28 DA1430.1 Personnel ‐ General Time
(36,709.04)DA5120.1 Bridges ‐ Personal Service 35,571.76 DA5140.111 Personal Serv Benefit Time Higher than budgeted benefit time
(4,541.50)DA5130.1 Machinery ‐ Personal Services 4,541.50 DA5130.4 Machinery ‐ Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual
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Due to payroll accural entries
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(3,238.60)DA5140.110 Personal Serv OT
(1,615.49)DA5130.1 Machinery ‐ Personal Services 4,854.09 DA5140.1 Machinery ‐ Personal Serve Higher than budgeted personal services
(185,314.95)DA2680 Insurance Recoveries
(60,945.90)DA2665 Sales ‐ Equipment 246,260.85 DA5130.2 Machinery ‐ Equipment Insurance and sales to fund purchase of equip
(2,774.23)DA9040.8 Workers Comp Ins 2,774.23 DA9010.8 Retirement Higher than budgeted employee benefits
(295,139.71)Total 295,139.71 Total
DB Fund
Reason
(1,137.29)DB5110.110 Street Maintenance ‐ OT 1,137.29 DB1430.1 Personnel ‐ General Time Higher than budgeted benefit time
(16,783.52)DB9060.8 Medical Insurance 16,783.52 DB5110.111 Personal Serv ‐ Benefit Time Higher than budgeted benefit time
(115,857.00)DB5110.1 Street Maintenance ‐ Personal
(4,393.48)DB9060.8 Medical Insurance
(1,542.71)DB9040.8 Workers Comp
(18,253.32)DB2702 Reimbursement ‐ Fuel 140,046.51 DB5110.4 Street Maint Higher than budgeted contractual expenditure
(29,686.63)DB2401 Interest 29,686.63 DB5112.1 Road Improvements ‐ Personal Higher than budgeted personal expense
11,530.13 DB5112.1 Road Improvements ‐ Personal
(12,611.12)DB599 Fund Balance 1,080.99 DB5112.110 Road Improvements ‐ OT Higher than budgeted personal expense
(50,802.89)DB3501 State Aid ‐ CHIPS
(135,507.50)DB599 Fund Balance 186,310.39 DB5112.21 Road Improvements ‐ Non equip Higher than budgeted road expenditures
(3,579.42)DB9030.8 Social Security 3,579.42 DB9010.8 Retirement Higher than budgeted employee benefits
(390,154.88)Total 390,154.88 Total
SL1 Fund
Reason
(35.41)SL1‐9785.6 Principal 35.41 SL1‐5182.4 Street Lighting Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual
(333.95)SL1‐2401 Interest
(1,715.17)SL1‐9785.7 Loan Interest
(3,858.67)SL1‐599 Fund Balance 5,907.79 SL1‐9785.6 Principal Street lighting installment loan payoff
(3,969.48)SL1‐3089 State Aid ‐ NYSERDA
(16,279.03)SL1‐599 Fund Balance 20,248.51 SL1‐5182.2 Street Lighting ‐ Equipment Street Lighting ‐ Equipment
(26,191.71)Total 26,191.71 Total
SL2 Fund
Reason
(376.52)SL2‐5182.4 Street Lighting Contractual
(1,393.58)SL2‐9785.7 Loan Interest
(3,938.41)SL2‐599 Fund Balance 5,331.99 SL2‐9785.6 Principal Street lighting installment loan payoff
(3,511.45)SL2‐3089 State Aid ‐ NYSERDA
(232.95)SL2‐2401 Interest
(13,791.21)SL2‐599 Fund Balance 17,912.15 SL2‐5182.2 Street Lighting ‐ Equipment Street Lighting ‐ Equipment
(23,244.12)Total 23,244.14 Total
SL3 Fund
Reason
(643.19)SL3‐9785.7 Loan Interest
(1,860.24)SL3‐599 Fund Balance 2,503.43 SL3‐9785.6 Principal Street lighting installment loan payoff
(2,822.91)SL3‐5182.4 Street Lighting Contractual
(269.88)SL3‐2401 Interest
(1,679.40)SL3‐3089 State Aid ‐ NYSERDA
(3,794.49)SL3‐599 Fund Balance 8,566.68 SL3‐5182.2 Street Lighting ‐ Equipment Street Lighting ‐ Equipment
(11,070.11)Total 11,070.11 Total
SS1 Fund
Reason
(206.27)SS1‐8120.4 Sanitary Sewer Contractual 206.27 SS1‐8130.4 Treatment/Disposal Higher than budgeted contractual
(206.27)Total 206.27 Total
SS3 Fund
Reason
(1,001.60)SS3‐8120.1 Sewer ‐ Personal Serv
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(5,631.89)SS3‐8120.4 Sewer ‐ Contractual
(42,261.74)SS3‐2120 Sewer Rent 48,895.23 SS3‐8130.4 Treatment/Disposal Higher than budgeted contractual
(48,895.23)Total 48,895.23 Total
SS8 Fund
Reason
0.77 SS8‐8110.1 Adminstration ‐ Personnel Due to payroll accural
(6,651.43)SS8‐8120.1 Personal Services (DPW) 6,650.66 SS8‐8120.4 Sanitary Sewer ‐ Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual
(5,000.00)SS8‐8110.4 Admin Contractual
(72,488.71)SS8‐599 Fund Balance 77,488.71 SS8‐8130.4 Treatment/Disposal ‐ Contract Higher than budgeted contractual
(84,140.14)Total 84,140.14 Total
SW7 Fund
Reason
(5,512.00)SW7‐8320.4 Supply ‐ Contractual
(632.93)SW7‐8340.1 Personal Services 6,144.93 SW7‐8340.4 Treatment/Disposal Higher than budgeted contractual
(6,144.93)Total 6,144.93 Total
SW8 Fund
Reason
(0.77)SW8‐8340.1 Personal Services (DPW) 0.77 SW8‐8310.1 Adminstration ‐ Personnel Due to payroll accural
(4,681.84)SW8‐8320.4 Contractual 4,681.84 SW8‐8340.4 Contractual Higher than budgeted contractual
(4,682.61)Total 4,682.61 Total
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Job Title: Executive Director - Dryden Fiber
Company Overview:
Dryden Fiber is a Municipal Internet Service Provider operated by the Town of Dryden, New
York. Dryden Fiber seeks to provide a low cost, state-of-the-art internet service for all residents
and businesses within the Town of Dryden. Launched in the spring of 2023, Dryden Fiber is now
constructing the network across the Town and is adding new homes and businesses customers
to the platform every day. Customers have no long term contract and will find speeds to be 5x to
10x of other providers.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead our broadband internet
services organization. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of strategic
leadership, an understanding of telecommunications and technology, and a passion for driving
growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
a. Develop and execute Dryden Fiber ’s overall strategic vision, ensuring alignment
with market trends and technological advancements.
b. Lead the team in formulating and implementing business plans to achieve short
and long-term objectives.
c. Oversee and manage contractors for the project.
d. Be the face of the organization for stakeholders including residents of Dryden
2. Financial Management:
a. Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure
sustainable growth and profitability.
b. Manage grant applications and outside funding opportunities
c. Drive initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
3. Team Leadership:
a. Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of external contractors;
coordinate with internal town staff.
b. Foster a collaborative and inclusive corporate culture that encourages creativity,
accountability, and professional growth.
c. Lead the bi-weekly Broadband Committee meeting
d. Report to the Town Board monthly with key updates and Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs)
4. Marketing and Sales Leadership
a. Build a successful marketing, public relations, and sales organization to
penetrate the market; prepare press releases and opinion pieces as needed.
b. Serve as point of contact for the media/press
c. Manage communications; lead as the spokesperson of Dryden Fiber
d. Manage Dryden Fiber website and social media
5. Market Positioning:
a. Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, staying ahead of industry trends
and competition.
b. Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, partners,
and customers.
6. Innovation and Technology:
a. Drive the development and implementation of innovative technologies and
services to enhance our broadband offerings.
b. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the
organization.
7. Customer Focus:
a. Prioritize customer satisfaction and experience, ensuring that our broadband
services meet and exceed customer expectations.
b. Implement strategies to enhance customer retention and loyalty.
8. Operations Leadership
a. Lead the charge on process documentation
b. Bring internal and external stakeholders together to operate cohesively as the
organization scales
c. Coordinate with Town leadership on intergovernmental relations; track
interactions with other government officials and agencies.
9. Regulatory Compliance:
a. Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and
standards.
b. Engage with regulatory authorities to advocate for policies that support the
company's goals.
Qualifications:
● Proven experience as a CEO or in a senior executive leadership role
● Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance and operational excellence.
● Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships
with internal and external stakeholders.
● A track record of successfully leading teams through periods of growth and change.
● Bachelor's degree in business, telecommunications, or a related field (advanced degree
preferred).
● Strong understanding of broadband technologies, market dynamics, and industry trends.
Compensation:
● Salary $75,000
● Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, etc.
● NY State Retirement
