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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
May 15, 2025
Zoom Hybrid
Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Leonardo Vargas-
Mendez, Cl Christina Dravis, Cl Spring Buck
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk
Rick Young, Highway/DPW Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Amanda Anderson, Bookkeeper
Ray Burger, Planning Director
*Cassie Byrnes, Secretary to the Supervisor
David Makar, Executive Director, Dryden Fiber
*Indicates attendance via Zoom
Supv Leifer opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Board members and audience recited the
pledge of allegiance.
TOWN CLERK
RESOLUTION #86 (2025) – APPROVE MINUTES
Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the meeting minutes of April 10 and
April 17, 2025.
2nd Cl Buck
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. This proposed local law will replace
the current Chapter 155 of the Town Code. New FEMA flood maps are in place and new claim
forms will be in place in June. The Federal government requires that this local law be in place
in order for residents to be able to apply for assistance should there be a need. Ray Burger
explained there were some expanded areas and some contracted areas on the new maps. This
proposed law uses the DEC model law and includes some of the optional provisions, such as
not allowing critical facilities to be built within a flood plain and consideration of cumulative
damage.
Marty Moseley said that because of the cumulative damage provision in the local law
the town will need to petition the NYS Codes Council for a more restrictive local standard . DEC
has stated that if the optional provisions were adopted and more stringent than the NYS Code
coming out, it will have to go to the Codes Council because it is a stricter local standard than
the NYS Residential Code. The town will have to identify why it is a special community and
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different than other communities in the area. The petition should be submitted within 30 days
of adopting the local law. R Burger will prepare the petition.
There were no further comments, and the public hearing was l eft open at 6:16 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
2150 DRYDEN ROAD
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Ray Burger explained this is an
application for an auto repair garage and was introduced last month. It is located in the solar
facility behind Willow Glen Cemetery. This has been before the Planning Board and will likely
go back there. He wanted it heard before this board now for the special use permit in case
there were other concerns raised.
Marty Moseley, of Municipal Relations Consulting, is representing the applicant, Emil
Gevorgyan. This auto repair shop is in a building previously used for ag purposes. The
applicant was made aware he was in violation of codes and is now in the process of obtaining a
special use permit and site plan approval. The leased area is 2.15 acres at 2150 Dryden Road.
He will obtain a new address for his business for clarity.
They have identified in various colors the parking areas and repair service and waiting
areas. There were some concerns from the fire chief about emergency vehicle access, and they
are considering moving the vehicle parking area to a lot below the storage building and are
investigating turning the private drive into a roadway. They will submit amended plans and
are working with an engineer on stormwater issues. The repair shop is 950 feet from the
closest residential parcel, 1500 feet to Dryden Road, and 1200 feet to Johnson Road.
This appears to be a Type 2 SEQR action. It was noted there are three other repair
garages and commercial businesses in the area as well as a cemetery. This would be a
compatible use. It is surrounded by solar panels and not easily seen from the road.
The applicant has a list of items to address from the Planning Board and is working on
that. Residents have received notice of the hearing. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only. Potential vehicle traffic impact information
has been provided.
There were no comments from the public. R Burger said the Planning Board will
continue to review the site plan and then SEQR action can be taken. There will be a sign of
some sort after approval. The applicant is agreeable to moving parking areas to provide
emergency vehicle access.
The hearing was left open at 6:30 p.m. and will continue on June 19.
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW HEARING
There were no further comments and Supv Leifer closed the public hearing at 6:32 p.m.
The board reviewed part two of the FEAF.
RESOLUTION #87 (2025) - DETERMINATION OF TYPE OF ACTION
AND SIGNIFICANCE UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is proposing to adopt a Local Law
Repealing and Replacing Chapter 155 entitled Flood Damage Prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Local Law has been discussed by the Town Board at length, and the Town
Board has carefully considered the nature and scope of the proposed Local Law, and the Town
Board now wishes to fully comply with its obligations under SEQRA and the regulations
thereunder with respect to the proposed Local Laws; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the regulations, the Town Board has considered the significance
of the potential environmental impacts of the Local Law by using the criteria specified in Section
617.4 of the Regulations, and examined the Full Environmental Assessment Form p repared
herewith, together with other available supporting information, to identify the relevant areas of
environmental concern, and thoroughly analyze the identified areas of relevant environmental
concern.
NOW THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Dryden as
follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby declares itself lead agency pursuant to SEQRA
for this action, finds and concludes that the proposed Local Law is a Type I action within the
meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.4 and therefore is subject to review under SEQRA and the regulat ions
thereunder, and determines that the review is a coordinated review; and be it further
RESOLVED that because this action is an amendment of the Town’s local laws, no other
agencies are interested or involved parties to this action; and be it further
RESOLVED that based upon an examination of the Full Environmental Assessment Form
and other available supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance
of each relevant area of environmental concern, and based further upon the Town Board’s
knowledge of the Type I action and such further investigation of the Local Law and its collective
and cumulative potential environmental impacts as the Town Board has deemed appropriate,
the Town Board finds and determines that no significant adver se environmental impacts are
noted in the Full Environmental Assessment Form for the Local Law and none are known to the
Town Board and, therefore, the Local Law will not have a significant adverse environmental
impact as a consequence of the foregoing. This resolution shall serve as the Negative Declaration
for adoption of the Local Law; and be it further
RESOLVED that notice of this Negative Declaration shall be published in accordance with
SEQRA and its regulations; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #88 (2025) – ADOPT LOCAL LAW REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 2155 OF THE TOWN CODE ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden scheduled a public hearing for May 15, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. for Local Law No. 4 of 2025 entitled “A Local Law Repealing and Replacing Chapter 155
entitled Flood Damage Prevention”; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the official newspaper of
the Town and posted on the Town Clerk’s signboard; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Planning Department reviewed the Local Law pursuant
to GML § 239-m and has issued a report thereon; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on the 15th day of May, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition
to said proposed Local Law, or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden determined that
adoption of the proposed Local Law constitutes a Type I Action, as defined under said regulations,
considered the possible environmental impacts of the Local Law, determined that adoption of
said Local Law will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, and adopted a
negative declaration with respect to the Local Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, after due deliberation, finds it in the best interest of the
Town to adopt said Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby adopts said local law
as Local Law No. 4 of 2025 entitled “A Local Law Repealing and Replacing Chapter 155 entitled
Flood Damage Prevention”; a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and be it
further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to enter said Local Law in the
minutes of this meeting and to give due notice of the adoption of said Local Law to the Secretary
of State; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution will take effect upon filing with the Department of
State.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Jim Schug Trail is one of the trails recently listed as one of the best rail trails in
Life in the Finger Lakes magazine.
HIGHWAY/DPW DEPARTMENT
Highway/DPW Superintendent Rick Young reported they paved Watros Road today and
have prepped Dug Road for paving. He is waiting to hear from the state how much money the
town will receive in aid for his department this year. There is a house being built on the Signal
Tower Road off Tehan Road and they will need to upgrade the road for it to be accessible for
emergency vehicles. Gas lines are now in place for the generators that will be installed for the
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Dryden Fiber pods. NYSEG is putting up a more secure fence around its facilities. For years
the town has used a driveway to access the town’s water tanks on that property . It appears
they may fence off access, and the town needs continued access to the water tanks. Supv Leifer
is working on renewal of that lease.
The new Chevrolet EV truck is being used for parts runs and such. R Young noted it
uses up the battery quicker in cold weather.
Cl Lamb said he heard from residents that they were pleased with the drain cleaning
done by the town near Dutcher Road. R Young said it is the County’s responsibility, but he was
happy to help clear it. The county will have to address the damage the beavers are doing in the
area.
Cornell engineering students have finished their design work on the trail near Pinckney
Road. The cost of the work to be done is below the amount of the grant. A fence will need to be
moved and there is some tree work to be done. They did a nice job, and he hopes to be able to
get the work done this year. The board can expect an email from Todd Bittner with details.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Department monthly report has been sent out. The Town received a Safe
Streets for All grant to work with twelve other municipalities and Tompkins County to develop
safety action plans to identify areas where the safety of our roads can be improved. A draft
plan has been developed and is available for review and comment at:
https://safestreetstompkins.com/review-plan When finalized this plan will be on the Town
Board’s agenda for adoption. The plan will be used when applying for project support in the next
grant cycle.
The bid opening was last week for the pedestrian bridge over Route 13, and the bids are
being evaluated by Erdman Anthony.
Cl Lamb reported that the Freese Road bridge project is now being reviewed by State
Cultural Affairs. They are still hoping the construction process can begin in 2025.
DRYDEN FIBER
Executive Director Dave Makar reviewed the summary of his report (attached). Vantage
was on site last month for planning purposes and they made several site visits. By this time
next month, they will have the project broken into six major phases and are currently working
on the first two phases. Still awaiting final confirmation from the state on the final locations
list and budget. Some locations have been removed but are still in the GDA agreement. Once
this determination is done, we will be able to submit the first grant reimbursement request.
Dryden Fiber is now able to serve 1732 parcels, and as of May 1 have 383. On April 3,
they went door-to-door to businesses in the Village of Dryden, found interest from twenty of
those, and have moved a few forward. A multiple dwelling unit on Library Street now has units
signed up for Dryden Fiber.
They are hiring a part-time accounting support person and will begin interviewing next
week for that position. The person will assist with the MIP reporting, as well as customer billing
and collection. They will also be hiring for a marketing position at 25 hours per week to do
door-to-door sales, events, and sign management. That will be posted soon.
Since terminating Hunt Engineers, R Young has been handling Dig Safe requests. There
is a meeting scheduled with a company next week to now manage those.
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Construction updates include: Route 366 between the FH Fox Bridge and Route 13 has
been spliced, and we are now able to serve both sides of Route 366. The Village of Dryden will
be completed by the end of summer. Scenic Way and Chelsey are scheduled for next week, and
that would finish the Yellow Barn area.
The number of subscribers is picking up now that Vantage has completed their
assessment of the project.
Josh Breitbart, Senior VP at Empire State Development, leading the Connect All Office,
will be in Dryden next week to meet with Dryden Fiber staff and visit project sites.
A proposal has been drafted for Dryden Fiber to be the bulk rate provider to the INHS
project in Varna and will be delivered. INHS will pay a flat fee monthly for each unit, whether
they use the service or not.
Groundbreaking for the town of Caroline part of the project is expected this fall.
Dryden Fiber will participate in the Dairy Day parade at 9:30 a.m. on June 14. The public
broadband committee will meet at 10:30 tomorrow.
COUNTY BRIEFING
None
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Emergency Medical Services Week –
RESOLUTION #89 (2025) – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide
lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and
recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, emergency medical services fills healthcare gaps by providing important,
out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to
telemedicine; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of first responders,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters,
police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency
physicians, trained members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers;
and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or
volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to
enhance their lifesaving skills; and
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WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency
medical services providers by designating the Emergency Medical Services Week; now
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board hereby proclaims the week of May 18 – 24,
2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Cortland Road Sewer District Rate – The Village of Dryden raised their rates, and the
town needs to increase its rate accordingly.
RESOLUTION #90 (2025) – INCREASE CORTLAND ROAD SEWER DISTRICT RATE
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the sewer districts served by Cortland Road Sewer District are part of a single
sewer district; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Dryden increased their rates starting with the 4/15/202 5 billing
date; and
WHEREAS, no revenues will be generated from property taxes or assessments for the sewer
district for the 2025 budget cycle; therefore
RESOLVED, effective for usage beginning April 1, 2025, this Town Board hereby establishes
the Cortland Road Sewer District sewer rate according to the table below.
Usage
Sewer
Rate
0 -1,000 gal (minimum) 88.28
1,001 -15,000 gal (per thousand) 8.04
15,001 - 40,000 gal (per thousand) 11.41
40,001 - 60,000 gal (per thousand) 12.41
60,001 -100,000 gal (per thousand) 13.15
100,001 - 150,000 gal (per thousand) 14.01
150,001 - 200,000 gal (per thousand) 14.89
200,001 - 300,000 gal (per thousand) 15.75
300,001 - 10,000,000 gal (per thousand) 16.61
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
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Disburse Funds to Community Housing Development Fund – The board had
previously agreed to make its contribution of $50,000 to the Community Housing Development
Fund for the INHS housing project at 5-9 Freese Road. A resolution is necessary to make a
disbursement.
RESOLUTION #91 (2025) - AUTHORIZATION TO DISBURSE TOWN FUNDS TO THE
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR
FREESE ROAD APARTMENTS PROJECT
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Dryden Town Board through Resolutions No. 162 (2019) and No. 47
(2022) authorized funding for the Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF), which
provides grant awards to support the construction and rehabilitation of permanently affordable
housing units for low- to moderate-income households, and
WHEREAS, the CHDF assists with the development costs associated with residential
and mixed-use real estate development projects primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income
households, and requires that newly constructed or rehabilitated homes supported b y the
program are not only made available to low- to moderate-income households, but also remain
affordable to future generations of renters and buyers, and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Funding Availability was made available to interested parties on
March 4, 2024, with a deadline of April 4, 2024, for Round 24 of the CHDF program, and
WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) applied for funding through
round 24 of the CHDF to support the construction of fifty-three rental units affordable to
households earning between 30% and 80% Area Median Income (AMI) on Freese Road in th e
Town of Dryden, and
WHEREAS, the CHDF Program Oversight Committee recommended that the proposal
receive funding from Tompkins County: $50,000 and Town of Dryden: $50,000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Dryden authorizes the
expenditure of $50,000 of the General (A) Fund, Fund Balance to support the Freese Road
Apartments project as recommended by the CHDF Program Oversight Committee, and
RESOLVED, further, that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute agreements in
order to effect this grant program consistent with this resolutio n.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
1400 Dryden Road Special Use Permit Amendment – R Burger said 4 Season Storage
is look to add a building (12700 sq ft) on an adjacent parcel they recently purchased. Their
current special use permit will need to be amended for this expansion. The hearing was set for
June 19 at 6:00 p.m.
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Hammond Hill State Forest Addition – The DEC has sent a letter that they are
considering adding a forty-four acre parcel to the Hammond Hill State Forest. The board has
no objection and Supv Leifer will send a letter advising them of that.
ADVISORY BOARD UPDATES
Affordable Housing – Continued discussion about applying to the County Fund for
housing opportunities. They are considering studies of the NYSEG corridor and will continue
the discussion at their next meeting.
Conservation Board – Discussed a number of topics:
o A desire to have an account that community members can donate to for use
conservation efforts. There needs to be clarity around the purpose. There may
be complex bookkeeping issues.
o Submission of items for the town’s monthly newsletter.
o Discussion about the Chaffee Road triangle and efforts of a local resident,
digging close to the roads and the area being backfilled. They have q uestions
regarding what the town has done and what DEC has done.
o There was a report on a member meeting with the Climate Smart Task Force
and whether the two groups could combine. The Conservation Board is not
interested as they provide direction and advise and Climate Smart takes actions.
They believe it should stay that way.
Planning Board – Reviewed submissions as standard activity.
Cl Vargas-Mendez said the Affordable and Workforce Housing Committee structure has
a Planning Board member vacancy and would like that representation again.
Climate Smart Task Force - Did not meet.
Rail Trail Task Force – The board heard tonight about the progress that has been
made with the NYSEG washout area. They are relieved that the bridge will likely cost a little
less than expected. Erdman Anthony is evaluating the bids received for the pedestrian bridge
over Route 13. When that is completed, the board may call a special meeting to award the bid.
Ag Advisory Committee – They met last night and discussed the zoning rewrite with
John Kiefer who was looking for feedback and concerns . They discussed density and
conserving open space. The consultant has been asked to examine incentivized zoning so that
a landowner may develop a concentrated area.
Recreation & Youth Commission – Two design concepts were received from CHA for
development of land near town hall. Those will be discussed at their next meeting, and they
will work to schedule a public meeting to go over those.
CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
None.
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Other Items –
There may be a neighborhood interested in forming a water district and the process to
form a district was discussed. This is something to think about when considering
concentrating development to preserve space.
Cl Lamb inquired about the status of applying for CDBG funding for sewer and/or
water for the Hanshaw Road mobile home park. R Burger said he and the engineers are
meeting with Cook Properties tomorrow to consider how to proceed. Cl Lamb suggested they
also consider possible EFC funding. R Burger said once they have decided what direction they
want to go, he will meet with several agencies to see what is available.
Supv Leifer said he received a call from Mike Parker of the Freeville Fire Department
about increased call volume responses. Supv Leifer said there should be meetings with
Freeville and Varna so that the board can make an allocation in June or July. Tim Arnold
commented that Dryden was somehow left out of the division of Etna’s territory. In early
conversations Dryden was to cover a section of that territory.
Cl Dravis has noted that a lot of fire trainings are being paid for. State fire instructors
do trainings free of charge. T Arnold responded that there are no state trainers in Tompkins
County and those from adjacent counties are not available.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bambi L. Avery
Town Clerk
TOWN OF DRYDEN
LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF THE YEAR 2025
A LOCAL LAW REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 155 ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Dryden as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 155 of the Town Code entitled “Flood Damage Prevention” shall be
repealed and replaced with the following:
SECTION 1
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND PURPOSE
155-1 FINDINGS.
The Town Board of the Town of Dryden finds that the potential and/or actual damages from
flooding and erosion may be a problem to the residents of the Town of Dryden and that such
damages may include: destruction or loss of private and public housing, damage to public facilities,
both publicly and privately owned, and injury to and loss of human life. To minimize the threat
of such damages and to achieve the purposes and objectives hereinafter set forth, this local law is
adopted.
155-2 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this local law to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to
minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions designed
to:
(1) regulate uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion
hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or in flood heights or velocities;
(2) require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected
against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
(3) control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers
which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters;
(4) control filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase erosion or
flood damages;
(5) regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or
which may increase flood hazards to other lands, and;
(6) qualify and maintain for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
155-3 OBJECTIVES.
The objectives of this local law are:
(l) to protect human life and health;
(2) to minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;
(3) to minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally
undertaken at the expense of the general public;
(4) to minimize prolonged business interruptions;
(5) to minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric,
telephone, sewer lines, streets and bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;
(6) to help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas
of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas;
(7) to provide that developers are notified that property is in an area of special flood hazard;
and,
(8) to ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for
their actions.
SECTION 2
TERMINOLOGY
155-4 DEFINITIONS.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this local law shall be interpreted so
as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this local law its most
reasonable application.
“Accessory Structure” is a structure used solely for parking (two-car detached garages or smaller)
or limited storage, represent a minimal investment of not more than 10 percent of the value of the
primary structure, and may not be used for human habitation.
"Appeal" means a request for a review of the Local Administrator's interpretation of any provision
of this Local Law or a request for a variance.
"Area of shallow flooding" means a designated AO, AH or VO Zone on a community's Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) with a one percent or greater annual chance of flooding to an average
annual depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of
flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized
by ponding or sheet flow.
"Area of special flood hazard" is the land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one
percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. This area may be designated as Zone A,
AE, AH, AO, A1-A30, A99, V, VO, VE, or V1-V30. It is also commonly referred to as the base
floodplain or l00-year floodplain. For purposes of this Local Law, the term “special flood hazard
area (SFHA)” is synonymous in meaning with the phrase “area of special flood hazard.”
"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year.
"Basement" means that portion of a building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on
all sides.
"Building" see "Structure."
"Cellar" has the same meaning as "Basement."
"Crawl Space" means an enclosed area beneath the lowest elevated floor, eighteen inches or more
in height, which is used to service the underside of the lowest elevated floor. The elevation of the
floor of this enclosed area, which may be of soil, gravel, concrete or other material, must be equal
to or above the lowest adjacent exterior grade. The enclosed crawl space area shall be properly
vented to allow for the equalization of hydrostatic forces which would be experienced during
periods of flooding.
“Critical facilities” means:
(1) Structures or facilities that produce, use, or store highly volatile, flammable,
explosive, toxic and/or water-reactive materials;
(2) Hospitals, nursing homes, and housing likely to contain occupants who may not be
sufficiently mobile to avoid death or injury during a flood;
(3) Police stations, fire stations, vehicle and equipment storage facilities, and
emergency operations centers that are needed for flood response activities before, during, and after
a flood; and
(4) Public and private utility facilities that are vital to maintaining or restoring normal
services to flooded areas before, during, and after a flood.
“Cumulative Substantial Improvement” means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or
other improvement of a structure that equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the
structure at the time of the improvement or repair when counted cumulatively for 10 years.
"Development" means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, paving, excavation or
drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.
"Elevated building" means a non-basement building (i) built, in the case of a building in Zones
A1-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or D, to have the top of the elevated floor, or in the case
of a building in Zones V1-30, VE, or V, to have the bottom of the lowest horizontal structure
member of the elevated floor, elevated above the ground level by means of pilings, columns (posts
and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water and (ii) adequately anchored so as not to
impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of up to the magnitude of the base
flood. In the case of Zones A1-A30, AE, A, A99, AO, AH, B, C, X, or D, "elevated building" also
includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings
sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of flood waters. In the case of Zones V1-V30,
VE, or V, "elevated building" also includes a building otherwise meeting the definition of
"elevated building", even though the lower area is enclosed by means of breakaway walls that meet
the federal standards.
"Federal Emergency Management Agency" means the Federal agency that administers the
National Flood Insurance Program.
"Flood" or "Flooding" means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete
inundation of normally dry land areas from:
(l) the overflow of inland or tidal waters;
(2) the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
"Flood" or "flooding" also means the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or
other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water
exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water level in a
natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm, or by an unanticipated force of nature, such
as a flash flood or an abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and unforeseeable event
which results in flooding as defined in (1) above.
"Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM)" means an official map of the community
published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of a riverine community's Flood
Insurance Study. The FBFM delineates a Regulatory Floodway along water courses studied in
detail in the Flood Insurance Study.
"Flood Elevation Study" means an examination, evaluation and determination of the flood
hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination, evaluation
and determination of flood- related erosion hazards.
"Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM)" means an official map of a community, issued by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, where the boundaries of the areas of special flood
hazard have been designated as Zone A but no flood elevations are provided.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)" means an official map of a community, on which the
Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and
the risk premium zones applicable to the community.
"Flood Insurance Study" see "flood elevation study."
"Floodplain" or "Flood-prone area" means any land area susceptible to being inundated by
water from any source (see definition of "Flooding").
"Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and non-structural additions, changes, or
adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real
property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.
"Floodway" - has the same meaning as "Regulatory Floodway."
"Functionally dependent use" means a use which cannot perform its intended purpose unless it
is located or carried out in close proximity to water, such as a docking or port facility necessary
for the loading and unloading of cargo or passengers, shipbuilding, and ship repair facilities. The
term does not include long-term storage, manufacturing, sales, or service facilities.
"Highest adjacent grade" means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface, prior to
construction, next to the proposed walls of a structure.
"Historic structure" means any structure that is:
(1) listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by
the Department of the Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the
Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
(2) certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to
the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily
determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
(3) individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic
preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or
(4) individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic
preservation programs that have been certified either:
(i) by an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or
(ii) directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
"Local Administrator" is the person appointed by the community to administer and implement
this local law by granting or denying development permits in accordance with its provisions. This
person is designated in Section 4 of this Local Law.
"Lowest floor" means lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement or cellar).
An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access,
or storage in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor;
provided, that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable
non-elevation design requirements of this Local Law.
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built
on a permanent chassis and designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation when
connected to the required utilities. The term does not include a "Recreational vehicle."
"Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land
divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
"Mean sea level" means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National
Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of l929, the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD
88), or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community's Flood Insurance Rate
Map are referenced.
"Mobile home" - has the same meaning as "Manufactured home."
"New construction" means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after
the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by the community and includes
any subsequent improvements to such structure.
"One-hundred-year flood" or "100-year flood" has the same meaning as "Base Flood."
"Principally above ground" means that at least 5l percent of the actual cash value of the structure,
excluding land value, is above ground.
"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle which is:
(1) built on a single chassis;
(2) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projections;
(3) designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and
(4) not designed primarily for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
"Regulatory Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land
areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing
the water surface elevation more than a designated height as determined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in a Flood Insurance Study or by other agencies as provided in Section 4 of
this Law.
"Start of construction" means the date of permit issuance for new construction and substantial
improvements to existing structures, provided that actual start of construction, repair,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition placement, or other improvement is within 180 days after
the date of issuance. The actual start of construction means the first placement of permanent
construction of a building (including a manufactured home) on a site, such as the pouring of a slab
or footings, installation of pilings or construction of columns.
Permanent construction does not include land preparation (such as clearing, excavation, grading,
or filling), or the installation of streets or walkways, or excavation for a basement, footings, piers
or foundations, or the erection of temporary forms, or the installation of accessory buildings such
as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main building. For a
substantial improvement, the actual “start of construction” means the first alteration of any wall,
ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external
dimensions of the building.
"Structure" means a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank that is
principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
“Substantial Damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of
restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the
market value of the structure before the damage occurred. Substantial damage also means flood-
related damages sustained by a structure on two separate occasions during a 10-year period for
which the cost of repairs at the time of such flood event, on the average, equals or exceeds 25
percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
"Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other
improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of
the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. Substantial improvement also
means “cumulative substantial improvement.” The term includes structures which have incurred
"substantial damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however,
include either:
(1) any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local
code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living
conditions; or
(2) any alteration of a "Historic structure", provided that the alteration will not preclude
the structure's continued designation as a "Historic structure."
"Variance" means a grant of relief from the requirements of this local law which permits
construction or use in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this local law.
“Violation” means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the
community’s flood plain management regulations.
SECTION 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
155-5 LANDS TO WHICH THIS LOCAL LAW APPLIES.
This local law shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Town
of Dryden, Tompkins County.
155-6 BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD.
The areas of special flood hazard for the Town of Dryden, Community Number 360846 are
identified and defined on the following documents prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
(1) Flood Insurance Rate Map Panels:
36109C0115D, 36109C0116D, 36109C0117D, 36109C0118D, 36109C0119D,
36109C0136D, 36109C0137D, 36109C0138D, 36109C0139D, 36109C0141D,
36109C0142D, 36109C0143D, 36109C0144D, 36109C0202D, 36109C0204D,
36109C0206D, 36109C0207D, 36109C0208D, 36109C0209D, 36109C0212D,
36109C0214D, 36109C0216D, 36109C0217D, 36109C0218D, 36109C0219D,
36109C0226D, 36109C0227D, 36109C0228D, 36109C0229D, 36109C0231D,
36109C0232D, 36109C0233D, 36109C0234D, 36109C0236D, 36109C0237D,
36109C0241D, 36109C0242D
whose effective date is June 18, 2025.
(2) A scientific and engineering report entitled “Flood Insurance Study, Tompkins County,
New York, (All Jurisdictions),” dated June 18, 2025.
The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this Local Law. The Flood
Insurance Study and/or maps are on file at:
Dryden Town Hall, Planning Department, 93 East Main Street, Dryden, NY 13053
155-7 INTERPRETATION AND CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.
This Local Law includes all revisions to the National Flood Insurance Program through June 26,
2001, and shall supersede all previous laws adopted for the purpose of flood damage prevention.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this local law shall be held to be minimum
requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare. Whenever the
requirements of this local law are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted
rules, regulations, or ordinances, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall
govern.
155.8 SEVERABILITY.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this local law shall not invalidate any other section or
provision thereof.
155-9 PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
No structure in an area of special flood hazard shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended,
converted, or altered and no land shall be excavated or filled without full compliance with the
terms of this local law and any other applicable regulations. Any infraction of the provisions of
this local law by failure to comply with any of its requirements, including infractions of conditions
and safeguards established in connection with conditions of the permit, shall constitute a violation.
Any person who violates this local law or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon
conviction thereof, be fined no more than $250 or imprisoned for not more than l5 days or both.
Each day of noncompliance shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall
prevent the Town of Dryden from taking such other lawful action as necessary to prevent or
remedy an infraction. Any structure found not compliant with the requirements of this local law
for which the developer and/or owner has not applied for and received an approved variance under
Section 6 will be declared non-compliant and notification sent to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
155-10 WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.
The degree of flood protection required by this local law is considered reasonable for regulatory
purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will
occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This
local law does not imply that land outside the area of special flood hazards or uses permitted within
such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This local law shall not create liability on
the part of the Town of Dryden any officer or employee thereof, or the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, for any flood damages that result from reliance on this local law, or any
administrative decision lawfully made there under.
SECTION 4
ADMINISTRATION
155.11 DESIGNATION OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR.
The Code Enforcement Officer is hereby appointed Local Administrator to administer and
implement this local law by granting or denying floodplain development permits in accordance
with its provisions.
155-12 THE FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
A. PURPOSE
A floodplain development permit is hereby established for all construction and other development
to be undertaken in areas of special flood hazard in this community for the purpose of protecting
its citizens from increased flood hazards and ensuring that new development is constructed in a
manner that minimizes its exposure to flooding. It shall be unlawful to undertake any development
in an area of special flood hazard, as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in
Section 3, without a valid floodplain development permit. Application for a permit shall be made
on forms furnished by the Local Administrator and may include, but not be limited to: plans, in
duplicate, drawn to scale and showing: the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area
in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the
location of the foregoing.
B. FEES
All applications for a floodplain development permit shall be accompanied by an application fee
of $250.00. In addition, the applicant shall be responsible for reimbursing the Town of Dryden
for any additional costs necessary for review, inspection and approval of this project. The Local
Administrator may require a deposit of no more than $500.00 to cover these additional costs. These
fees may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
155-13 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT.
The applicant shall provide the following information as appropriate. Additional information may
be required on the permit application form.
(1) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including
basement or cellar) of any new or substantially improved residential structure to be
located in a special flood hazard area. Upon completion of the lowest floor, the
permitee shall submit to the Local Administrator the as-built elevation, certified by a
licensed professional engineer or surveyor.
(2) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including
basement or cellar) of any new or substantially improved non-residential structure to
be located in Zones A1-A30, AE, or AH or Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available. Upon completion of the lowest floor, the permitee shall submit to the Local
Administrator the as-built elevation, certified by a licensed professional engineer or
surveyor.
(3) The proposed elevation, in relation to mean sea level, to which any new or substantially
improved non-residential structure will be floodproofed. Upon completion of the
floodproofed portion of the structure, the permitee shall submit to the Local
Administrator the as-built floodproofed elevation, certified by a professional engineer
or surveyor.
(4) A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any utility
floodproofing will meet the criteria in Section 5, UTILITIES.
(5) A certificate from a licensed professional engineer or architect that any non-residential
floodproofed structure will meet the floodproofing criteria in Section 5, NON-
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
(6) A description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a
result of proposed development. Computations by a licensed professional engineer
must be submitted that demonstrate that the altered or relocated segment will provide
equal or greater conveyance than the original stream segment. The applicant must
submit any maps, computations or other material required by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) to revise the documents enumerated in Section 3, when
notified by the Local Administrator, and must pay any fees or other costs assessed by
FEMA for this purpose. The applicant must also provide assurances that the
conveyance capacity of the altered or relocated stream segment will be maintained.
(7) A technical analysis, by a licensed professional engineer, if required by the Local
Administrator, which shows whether proposed development to be located in an area of
special flood hazard may result in physical damage to any other property.
(8) In Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available from other sources, base
flood elevation data shall be provided by the permit applicant for subdivision proposals
and other proposed developments (including proposals for manufactured home and
recreational vehicle parks and subdivisions) that are greater than either 50 lots or 5
acres.
155-14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR.
Duties of the Local Administrator shall include, but not be limited to the following.
A. PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
The Local Administrator shall conduct the following permit application review before issuing a
floodplain development permit:
(1) Review all applications for completeness, particularly with the requirements of
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT, and for compliance with the provisions and
standards of this law.
(2) Review subdivision and other proposed new development, including manufactured
home parks to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from
flooding. If a proposed building site is located in an area of special flood hazard, all
new construction and substantial improvements shall meet the applicable standards of
Section 5, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS and in particular, SUBDIVISION
PROPOSALS.
(3) Determine whether any proposed development in an area of special flood hazard may
result in physical damage to any other property (e.g., stream bank erosion and increased
flood velocities). The Local Administrator may require the applicant to submit
additional technical analyses and data necessary to complete the determination.
If the proposed development may result in physical damage to any other property or
fails to meet the requirements of Section 5, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, no
permit shall be issued. The applicant may revise the application to include measures
that mitigate or eliminate the adverse effects and re-submit the application.
(4) Determine that all necessary permits have been received from those governmental
agencies from which approval is required by State or Federal law.
B. USE OF OTHER FLOOD DATA
(1) When the Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated areas of special
flood hazard on the community's Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM) but has neither
produced water surface elevation data (these areas are designated Zone A or V on the
FIRM) nor identified a floodway, the Local Administrator shall obtain, review and
reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a Federal,
State or other source, including data developed pursuant to paragraph 4.3(7), as criteria
for requiring that new construction, substantial improvements or other proposed
development meet the requirements of this law.
(2) When base flood elevation data are not available, the Local Administrator may use
flood information from any other authoritative source, such as historical data, to
establish flood elevations within the areas of special flood hazard, for the purposes of
this law.
(3) When an area of special flood hazard, base flood elevation, and/or floodway data are
available from a Federal, State or other authoritative source, but differ from the data in
the documents enumerated in Section 3, the Local Administrator may reasonably utilize
the other flood information to enforce more restrictive development standards.
C. ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES
(l) Notification to adjacent municipalities that may be affected and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation prior to permitting any alteration or
relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notification to the Regional
Administrator, Region II, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(2) Determine that the permit holder has provided for maintenance within the altered or
relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood carrying capacity is not dimin-
ished.
D. CONSTRUCTION STAGE
(1) In Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and Zone A if base flood elevation data are available,
upon placement of the lowest floor or completion of floodproofing of a new or
substantially improved structure, obtain from the permit holder a certification of the as-
built elevation of the lowest floor or floodproofed elevation, in relation to mean sea
level. The certificate shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed
land surveyor or professional engineer and certified by same. For manufactured homes,
the permit holder shall submit the certificate of elevation upon placement of the
structure on the site. A certificate of elevation must also be submitted for a recreational
vehicle if it remains on a site for 180 consecutive days or longer (unless it is fully
licensed and ready for highway use).
(2) Any further work undertaken prior to submission and approval of the certification shall
be at the permit holder's risk. The Local Administrator shall review all data submitted.
Deficiencies detected shall be cause to issue a stop work order for the project unless
immediately corrected.
E. INSPECTIONS
The Local Administrator and/or the developer's engineer or architect shall make periodic
inspections at appropriate times throughout the period of construction to monitor compliance with
permit conditions and enable said inspector to certify, if requested, that the development is in
compliance with the requirements of the floodplain development permit and/or any variance
provisions.
F. STOP WORK ORDERS
(1) The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order for any
floodplain development found ongoing without a development permit. Disregard of a
stop work order shall subject the violator to the penalties described in Section 3 of this
local law.
(2) The Local Administrator shall issue, or cause to be issued, a stop work order for any
floodplain development found non-compliant with the provisions of this law and/or the
conditions of the development permit. Disregard of a stop work order shall subject the
violator to the penalties described in Section 3 of this local law.
G. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
(l) In areas of special flood hazard, as determined by documents enumerated in Section 3,
it shall be unlawful to occupy or to permit the use or occupancy of any building or
premises, or both, or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or
wholly or partly altered or enlarged in its use or structure until a certificate of
compliance has been issued by the Local Administrator stating that the building or land
conforms to the requirements of this local law.
(2) A certificate of compliance shall be issued by the Local Administrator upon satisfactory
completion of all development in areas of special flood hazard.
(3) Issuance of the certificate shall be based upon the inspections conducted as prescribed
in under INSPECTIONS, and/or any certified elevations, hydraulic data,
floodproofing, anchoring requirements or encroachment analyses which may have been
required as a condition of the approved permit.
H. INFORMATION TO BE RETAINED
The Local Administrator shall retain and make available for inspection, copies of the following:
(1) Floodplain development permits and certificates of compliance;
(2) Certifications of as-built lowest floor elevations of structures required, and whether or
not the structures contain a basement;
(3) Floodproofing certificates required and whether or not the structures contain a
basement;
(4) Variances issued pursuant to Section 6, VARIANCE PROCEDURES; and,
(5) Notices required under Section 4, ALTERATION OF WATERCOURSES.
SECTION 5
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
155-15 GENERAL STANDARDS.
The following standards apply to new development, including new and substantially improved
structures, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map designated
in Section 3.
A. SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS
The following standards apply to all new subdivision proposals and other proposed development
in areas of special flood hazard (including proposals for manufactured home and recreational
vehicle parks and subdivisions):
(l) Proposals shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) Public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems shall be
located and constructed so as to minimize flood damage; and
(3) Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood damage.
B. ENCROACHMENTS
(1) Within Zones A1-A30 and AE, on streams without a regulatory floodway, no new
construction, substantial improvements or other development (including fill) shall be
permitted unless:
(i) the applicant demonstrates that the cumulative effect of the proposed
development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated
development, will not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood
more than one foot at any location, or,
(ii) the Town of Dryden agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)for a conditional FIRM revision, FEMA approval is received
and the applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and mapping and
reimburses the Town of Dryden for all fees and other costs in relation to the
application. The applicant must also provide all data, analyses and mapping
and reimburse the Town of Dryden for all costs related to the final map revision.
(2) On streams with a regulatory floodway, as shown on the Flood Boundary and Floodway
Map or the Flood Insurance Rate Map adopted in Section 3, no new construction,
substantial improvements or other development in the floodway (including fill) shall
be permitted unless:
(i) a technical evaluation by a licensed professional engineer demonstrates through
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard
engineering practice that such an encroachment shall not result in any increase
in flood levels during occurrence of the base flood, or,
(ii) the Town of Dryden agrees to apply to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for a conditional FIRM and floodway revision, FEMA
approval is received and the applicant provides all necessary data, analyses and
mapping and reimburses the Town of Dryden for all fees and other costs in
relation to the application. The applicant must also provide all data, analyses
and mapping and reimburse the Town of Dryden for all costs related to the final
map revisions.
(3) In Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available, if any development is found to increase or decrease base flood elevations,
the Town of Dryden shall as soon as practicable, but not later than six months after the
date such information becomes available, notify FEMA and the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation of the changes by submitting technical or
scientific data in accordance with standard engineering practice.
(4) Whenever any portion of a floodplain is authorized for development, the volume of
space occupied by the authorized fill or structure below the base flood elevation shall
be compensated for and balanced by a hydraulically equivalent volume of excavation
taken from below the base flood elevation at or adjacent to the development site. All
such excavations shall be constructed to drain freely to the watercourse. No area below
the waterline of a pond or other body of water can be credited as a compensating
excavation.
155-16. STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES.
The following standards apply to new development, including new and substantially improved
structures, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map designated
in Section 3.
A. ANCHORING
New structures and substantial improvement to structures in areas of special flood hazard shall be
anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement during the base flood. This
requirement is in addition to applicable State and local anchoring requirements for resisting wind
forces.
B. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS
(l) New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be constructed with
materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(2) New construction and substantial improvements to structures shall be constructed using
methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(3) For enclosed areas below the lowest floor of a structure within Zones A1-A30, AE, AO
or A, new and substantially improved structures shall have fully enclosed areas below
the lowest floor that are useable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or
storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding, designed to
automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the
entry and exit of flood waters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be
certified by a licensed professional engineer or architect or meet or exceed the
following minimum criteria:
(i) a minimum of two openings of each enclosed area having a total net area of not
less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to
flooding;
(ii) the bottom of all such openings no higher than one foot above the lowest
adjacent finished grade and;
(iii) openings not less than three inches in any direction.
Openings may be equipped with louvers, valves, screens or other coverings or
devices provided they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters. Enclosed
areas sub-grade on all sides are considered basements and are not permitted.
C. UTILITIES
(1) New and replacement electrical equipment, heating, ventilating, air conditioning,
plumbing connections, and other service equipment shall be located at least two feet
above the base flood elevation, at least three feet above the highest adjacent grade in a
Zone A without an available base flood elevation where permitted, or be designed to
prevent water from entering and accumulating within the components during a flood
and to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and stresses. Electrical wiring and
outlets, switches, junction boxes and panels shall be elevated or designed to prevent
water from entering and accumulating within the components unless they conform to
the appropriate provisions of the electrical part of the Building Code of New York State
or the Residential Code of New York State for location of such items in wet locations;
(2) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate
infiltration of flood waters into the system;
(3) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems for
buildings that have openings below the base flood elevation shall be provided with
automatic backflow valves or other automatic backflow devices that are installed in
each discharge line passing through a building's exterior wall; and
(4) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or
contamination from them during flooding.
D. STORAGE TANKS
(1) Underground tanks shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse and lateral
movement during conditions of the base flood.
(2) Above-ground tanks shall be:
(i) anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement during conditions
of the base flood; or
(ii) installed at or above the base flood elevation as shown on the Flood Insurance
Rate Map enumerated in Section 3 plus two feet.
155-17 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
A. ELEVATION
The following standards apply to new and substantially improved residential structures located in
areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the requirements in SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS,
ENCROACHMENTS, and STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES.
(1) Within Special Flood Hazard Areas, new construction and substantial improvements
shall have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated to or above two feet above
the base flood elevation.
(2) Within Zone A, if the Base flood elevation is not specified, a base flood elevation shall
be determined by either of the following:
(i) Obtain and reasonably use data available from a federal, state or other source
plus 2 feet of freeboard, or
(ii) Determine the base flood elevation in accordance with accepted hydrologic and
hydraulic engineering practices, plus freeboard. Determinations shall be
undertaken by a registered design professional who shall be documented that
the technical methods used reflect currently accepted engineering practice.
Studies, analyses, and computations shall be submitted in sufficient detail to
allow thorough review and approval.
(3) Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements shall have the lowest
floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as
the depth number specified in feet on the community's Flood Insurance Rate Map
enumerated in Section 3 plus two feet of freeboard, or not less than 3 feet if a depth
number is not specified.
(4) Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood waters
around and away from proposed structures on slopes.
155-18 NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
The following standards apply to new and substantially improved commercial, industrial and other
non-residential structures located in areas of special flood hazard, in addition to the requirements
in SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS, ENCROACHMENTS, and STANDARDS FOR ALL
STRUCTURES.
(1) Within Zones A1-A30, AE and AH, and also Zone A if base flood elevation data are
available, new construction and substantial improvements of any non-residential
structure shall either:
(i) have the lowest floor, including basement or cellar, elevated to or above two feet
above the base flood elevation; or
(ii) be floodproofed so that the structure is watertight below two feet above the base
flood elevation, including attendant utility and sanitary facilities, with walls
substantially impermeable to the passage of water. All structural components
located below the base flood level must be capable of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy.
(2) Within Zone AO, new construction and substantial improvements of non-residential
structures shall:
(i) have the lowest floor (including basement) elevated above the highest adjacent
grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's
FIRM plus two feet (at least three feet if no depth number is specified), or
(ii) together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, be completely
floodproofed to that level to meet the floodproofing standard.
(3) If the structure is to be floodproofed, a licensed professional engineer or architect shall
develop and/or review structural design, specifications, and plans for construction. A
Floodproofing Certificate or other certification shall be provided to the Local
Administrator that certifies the design and methods of construction are in accordance
with accepted standards of practice for meeting the provisions of this section, including
the specific elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which the structure is to be
floodproofed.
(4) Within Zones AH and AO, adequate drainage paths are required to guide flood waters
around and away from proposed structures on slopes.
(5) Within Zone A, when no base flood elevation data are available, the lowest floor
(including basement) shall be elevated at least three feet above the highest adjacent
grade.
155-18 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
The following standards in addition to the standards in GENERAL STANDARDS, and
STANDARDS FOR ALL STRUCTURES apply, as indicated, in areas of special flood hazard to
manufactured homes and to recreational vehicles which are located in areas of special flood hazard.
(1) Recreational vehicles placed on sites within Zones A1-A30, AE and AH shall either:
(i) be on site fewer than 180 consecutive days,
(ii) be fully licensed and ready for highway use, or
(iii)meet the requirements for manufactured homes in paragraphs 5.5(2), (3) and
(4).
A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system,
is attached to the site only by quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and
has no permanently attached additions.
(2) A manufactured home that is placed or substantially improved in Zones A1-A30, AE,
AH and Zone A shall be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the bottom of
the frame of the manufactured home chassis is elevated to or above two feet above the
base flood elevation and is securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation
system to resist flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
(3) Within Zone AO, the bottom of the frame of the manufactured home chassis shall be
elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified
on the Flood Insurance Rate Map enumerated in Section 3 plus two feet (at least three
feet if no depth number is specified).
(4) The foundation and anchorage of manufactured homes to be located in identified
floodways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ANCHORING.
155-19 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES INCLUDING DETACHED GARAGES.
The following standards apply to new and substantially improved accessory structures, including
detached garages, in the areas of special flood hazard shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map
designated in Section 3.
(1) The accessory structure must meet the definition of structure, for floodplain
management purposes, provided in 44 CFR § 59.1, where walled and roofed shall be
interpreted as having two outside rigid walls and a fully secured roof.
(2) The accessory structure should be small, as defined by the community and approved
by FEMA, and represent a minimal investment. Accessory structures of any size may
be considered for a variance; however, FEMA considers accessory structures that meet
the following criteria to be small and therefore not necessarily in need of a variance, if
the community chooses to allow it:
(i) Located in an A Zone (A, AE, A1-A30, AR, A99) and less than or equal to the
size of a one-story, two-car garage.
(3) Accessory structures must meet the standards of ANCHORING,
(4) The portions of the accessory structure located below BFE plus two feet of freeboard
must be constructed with flood-resistant materials.
(5) Mechanical and utility equipment for the accessory structure must be elevated or dry
floodproofed to or above BFE plus two feet of freeboard.
(6) Within Zones AO and Zone A, if base flood elevation data are not available, areas
below three feet above the highest adjacent grade shall be constructed using methods
and practices that minimize flood damage.
(7) The accessory structure must comply with the floodway encroachment provisions of
the NFIP.
(8) The accessory structure must be wet floodproofed to protect the structure from
hydrostatic pressure. The design must meet the NFIP design and performance standards
for openings per 44 CFR § 60.3(c)(5) and must allow for the automatic entry and exit
of floodwaters without manual operation or the presence of a person (or persons).
155-20 CRITICAL FACILITIES.
In order to prevent potential flood damage to certain facilities that would result in serious danger
to life and health, or widespread social or economic dislocation, no new critical facility shall be
located within any Area of Special Flood Hazard, or within any 500-year flood zone shown as a B
zone or a Shaded X zone on the Community’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
SECTION 6
VARIANCE PROCEDURE
155-21 APPEALS BOARD.
(l) The Zoning Board of Appeals as established by the Town of Dryden shall hear and
decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this local law.
(2) The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is
an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Local
Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this local law.
(3) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals may appeal such
decision to the Supreme Court pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and
Rules.
(4) In passing upon such applications, the Zoning Board of Appeals, shall consider all
technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this
local law and:
(i) the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;
(ii) the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;
(iii)the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
the effect of such damage on the individual owner;
(iv)the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the
community;
(v) the necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;
(vi)the availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not
subject to flooding or erosion damage;
(vii)the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated
development;
(viii)the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain
management program of that area;
(ix)the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency
vehicles;
(x)the costs to local governments and the dangers associated with conducting search
and rescue operations during periods of flooding;
(xi)the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of
the flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the
site; and
(xii)the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,
including search and rescue operations, maintenance and repair of public
utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems and
streets and bridges.
(5) Upon consideration of the factors of this section and the purposes of this local law, the
Zoning Board of Appeals may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it
deems necessary to further the purposes of this local law.
(6) The Local Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions including
technical information and report any variances to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency upon request.
155-22 CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES.
(l) Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements
to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by
lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing items (i-
xii) in this section have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the
one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
(2) Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon
determination that:
(i) the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued
designation as a "Historic structure"; and
(ii) the variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and
design of the structure.
(3) Variances may be issued by a community for new construction and substantial
improvements and for other development necessary for the conduct of a functionally
dependent use provided that:
(i) the criteria of subparagraphs l, 4, 5, and 6 of this Section are met; and
(ii) the structure or other development is protected by methods that minimize flood
damages during the base flood and create no additional threat to public safety.
(4) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood
levels during the base flood discharge would result.
(5) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum
necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
(6) Variances shall only be issued upon receiving written justification of:
(i) a showing of good and sufficient cause;
(ii)a determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
hardship to the applicant; and
(iii)a determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood
heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create
nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public or conflict with existing
local laws or ordinances.
(7) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted for a building with the lowest floor below
the base flood elevation shall be given written notice over the signature of a community
official that:
(i) the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base flood level will
result in increased premium rates for flood insurance up to amounts as high as
$25 for $100 of insurance coverage; and
(ii)such construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property.
Such notification shall be maintained with the record of all variance actions as required
in Section 4 of this Local Law.
Section 2. Remainder.
Except as hereinabove amended, the remainder of the Code of the Town of Dryden shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 3. Separability.
The provisions of this Local Law are separable and if any provision, clause, sentence, subsection,
word or part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or
circumstance, such illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or
impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, subsections, words, or parts of this
local law or their application to other persons or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the
legislative intent that this local law would have been adopted if such illegal, invalid, or
unconstitutional provision, clause, sentence, subsection, word or part had not been included
therein, and as if such person or circumstance, to which the local law or part thereof is held
inapplicable, had been specifically exempt therefrom.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the New York State Secretary of
State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
DRYDEN FIBER
MONTHLY REPORT
for APRIL 2025
TOWN OF DRYDEN BROADBAND COMMITTEE MEETING on May 2, 2025
And
DRYDEN TOWN BOARD on May 15, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY –5/2/2025
▪Vantage Site Visit –April 21-22-23
o Phases Planning
o In-Person Site Visits: Construction, Pops/CO, MDUs, Challenging Install Areas
o MIP: Schedule and Budget Planning
▪The Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP)Updates:
o GDA: Awaiting on final locations list and budget
o We are reviewing total MIP budget ($9.9M total; $8.9M grant)
▪We are now able to serve 1,732 parcels (29.6% of the Town of Dryden)
▪We have 383 paying customers (+24 in April);We had 42 in-bound requests
▪4/3/25 -Door to Door Business Tier Sales:Visited 25 businesses, found verbal interest
from 20 visits; moved a couple forward
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY –5/2/2025
▪HR / Hiring
o Part time accounting support –interviewing next week
o Part time marketing –Door to Door sales, sign management, events –job getting posted
o Dig Safe –We're meeting with a Dig Safe provider next week (May 21)
▪Construction Updates
o Rt. 366 between F.H. Fox bridge and Rt. 13 has been spliced
o West Main St., Springhouse finishes the western edge of the village
o Scenic Way, Chelsea Circle next week (splicing) -finishes almost all of Yellow Barn area
▪Josh Breitbart, Senior V.P. Empire State Development, leading the ConnectAll Office will
be in Dryden next week (Tues -Thurs) (May 20, 21, or May 22)
▪We've drafted a proposal to be the bulk rate provider to an INHS project in Varna (53 units,
opening by December 2026)
▪We're estimating a ground -breaking in town of Caroline for October 1 2025
▪We will be participating in the Dryden Dairy Day Parade on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Draft Goals for
2025 –2/1/2025
▪As of 4/1/25, we have 364
customers live on the
platform
▪Current estimates:
o 65 more each month
2025
o 949 total by 12/31/25
(-68 from initial goal)
Month Projected
New
Goal
Totals
Actual
New
Actual
Totals Diff
December 65 240 65 240 0
January 62 302 54 294 -8
February 65 367 42 336 -31
March 65 432 28 364 -6
April 65 497 +22 383 -114
May 65 562
June 65 627
July 65 692
August 65 757
September 65 822
October 65 887
November 65 952
December 65 1017
Project Highlights
Project Name:Dryden Fiber Expansion
for Towns of Dryden and Caroline
Applicant and Partner(s):Town of
Dryden dba, Dryden Fiber and Town of
Caroline
Construction Miles (Fiber): 124.6
Total Locations Served:2,674
ConnectALL Grant Amount:$ 8,995,979.00
Local Contribution:$ 906,321.00
Total Project Investment: $9,902,300.00
MIP Scoreboard
Months to go:
10~
----------
150~
(6.6%)
MIP Miles Completed
210
----------
2,735
(7.6%)
# of Parcels Reached
X
----------
471
(X%)
# of Unserved Reached
X
----------
74
(X%)
# of Underserved Reached
35
----------
400
(8.5%)
# of MIP Installs
20
--------
30
(66%)
Team Reports
▪Customer Base – Amanda, Town of Dryden Bookkeeper
▪Construction Permitting Updates – Vantage
▪Construction Implementation Updates – Vantage
▪Installations – Clarity Connect, Netegrity, Gleamon
▪Sales Operations – Gleamon
▪Finance – Amanda,Town of Dryden Bookkeeper
▪Customer Service - Netegrity
▪Marketing – Exec. Dir. Dave Makar
▪Facilities and Grounds - Department of Public Works
▪Network Operations - Netegrity
Customer Base
As of May 1st, 2025 (billing date is 1st of month)
Speed
Number of
Subscriptions
Billed Monthly
Revenue
Net Change
from Prior
month
Average Monthly
Revenue
Residential
Silver ($45)400 Mbps 293 $13,185 +18/-3
Gold ($75)700 Mbps 38 $2,850 4
Platinum ($90)1 Gbps 34 $3,060
Static IP ($20)-
Total Residential Customers 365 $19,095 22 $52.32
Commerical
Standard ($75)500 Mbps 14 $1,050
Preferred ($150)1 Gbps 3 $450
Enhanced ($250)2 Gbps 1 $250
Total Commerical Customers 18 $1,750 $97.22
Total of ALL Customers 383 $20,845 $54.43
Engineering Updates
▪Location Data Assessment
▪Of the 2,735 locations in-scope of the project, how many are not true BSLs (radio tower, cell tower, barns or sheds
without electricity, etc.)? We already have the list of 4 where Dryden Fiber submitted the challenge request
▪In the list of 106 + 3 locations for which additional funding is requested,
i.Identify the ones that are not true BSLs (radio tower, cell tower, barns or sheds without electricity, etc.)
ii.Identify the ones that are served locations
▪Network Design Update
▪Provide the updated KMZ/shape files showing the routes, poles, splitters, etc. and overlaying all the locations in -scope
▪Provide the current estimated construction mileage (aerial vs. underground)
▪Provide the revised network design approach narrative (the prior pdf file showing phases and routes)
▪Financial Update
▪Provide a detailed breakdown of the incremental funding request, as it corelates to the request of design change for 106 +
3 locations, showing each budget line item change including the calculation and/or justification for each change
Engineering Updates
▪Schedule Update
▪Update the project schedule in the Schedule tab
▪Pole Application Update
▪Confirm when the remaining 10 of 30 pole applications are released for processing
▪Identify the additional applications and poles for the missed areas
▪Identify the additional applications and poles for the 106 + 3 locations
▪Procurement and Current POs
▪Provide an assessment of what has been procured till date (delivered, POs, pending RFPs), what are the gaps (if any) and
next steps to procure the remaining items
▪Construction Restart
▪Provide an assessment of all the construction gaps and realistic schedule on restarting construction. Please ensure that the
dates are reflected in the updated Schedule.
Installations
As of May 1st, 2025 (billing date is 1st of month)
▪December Install Summary
o Number of installations completed this month: 24
o Number of installations pending (as of May 1st): 17
o Installation blockers / questions:
▪Construction continuing
Financial Reporting
as of April 30, 2025
Revenue and Expenses Balance Sheet
Apr-25 2025 to date 2021 to 2024 4/30/2025
Revenue Assets
Customer Subscriptions 20,270.00 69,695.00 62,500.45 Cash 344,879.05
Grants and ARPA funds 624,614.00 1,278,067.17 Accounts Receivable 357.50
Other Revenue Sources 1,625.21 9,662.40 233,326.49 Grants Receivable - MIP 1,102,372.87
Total 21,895.21 703,971.40 1,340,567.62 Total Assets 1,447,609.42
Expenses
Construction 845,999.99 1,665,846.59 8,710,189.87 Liabilities
Installation 54,825.15 161,812.62 687,482.12 Accounts Payable (est)300,000.00
Operations 16,809.70 66,236.51 306,365.23 BAN 9,460,000.00
Total 917,634.84 1,893,895.72 9,704,037.21 Loan from Town 235,705.64
Total Liabilities 9,995,705.64
Sales Operations
As of May 1, 2025 (billing date is 1st of month)
▪Prospects visited on April 3rd around the village of Dryden: East Main, West Main, Elm, South St., North
St., Enterprise, Lewis
•Total businesses / organizations visited: 25
•Interested (verbal feedback): 20
•Work and research: 4 (follow-up to find the right decision maker) one of which was Willowbrook Manor
▪Worked with Vantage, Syracuse Utilities, Clarity Connect and Graybar to make sure we have inventory
stock to continue moving forward with the project
▪Renters – We now have 33 signed agreements and more that are pending. We have a total of 58
possible agreements that we are keeping track of
▪Prospects - We had 24 new installs and 18 scheduled. Also 30 signups that have been contacted and
we are waiting for a response
▪Our inventory situation for installations is currently in very good shape
Item Description
Quantity
on hand
(1/28/25)
Re-order
Threshold
Lead
Time
(weeks)
Notes
Ciena ONUs Ciena devices needed for each customer
at their home
480 (6)50 6 We are installing 50 per
month. Growth plan has
us reaching 75 per month
NIDs NIDs needed for each customer at their
home to transition the Drop cable to the
Prem cable
305 (29)50 X See above for installs per
month
Plume Devices Optional Wi-Fi Routers for each customer 133 (15)35 X See above, note: 75% of
customers take a plume
device
Drop Cables
(25ft-199ft)
Used by installation team from MST to
NID.
21 (9)10 2 See above for installs per
month
Drop Cables
(200ft+)
Used by installation team from MST to
NID.
149 (9)50 4 See above for installs per
month
Prem Cables
(100ft)
Used by installation team from NID to
ONU inside home.
300 (9)50 See above for installs per
month
Prem Cables
(25ft & 50ft)
Used by installation team from NID to
ONU inside home.
360 (29)50 See above for installs per
month
Customer Service
As of May 1st, 2025 (billing date is 1st of month)
Helpdesk Call Report April 2025
•Bandwidth Complaint (Speed Concerns)
•0
•Billing Related Call
•6
•Downed Drop (Damaged Service Line)
•0
•Email (Calls related to email difficulties)
•0
•No Connectivity
•4
•ONT / Power Cycle (Calls related to the
ONT where unplugging or rebooting
equipment was necessary)
•3
•Other / Unrelated (Calls looking for
unrelated departments or information)
•24
•Outage
•0
•Install Orders / Create Service
•28
•Router Issue
•4
•PC / Laptop Issue
•1
•Sporadic Connection
•2
•Streaming Related Issue
•0
•User Error / Education
•28
•Wireless
•2
Tickets: 102 Customers: 383 Jan: 150/294 Feb: 109/336
Mar: 145/364
Ticket / Customer Ratio: 26.6%Jan: 51% Feb: 32% Mar: 40%
Note:
Install Orders denote an
incoming install scheduling
request – not a completed install
One caller can generate
numerous tickets for a single
issue (i.e. calls in 5x for same
problem)
Support@drydenfiber.com
607-391-3500 (direct support
number)
User Error / Education:
User Error / Education:
Service inquiry (non-green)
Hardware Q's
Range Extenders
HR, Admin, and Insurance
May 2025
▪Administrative resources are being stretched thin: We budgeted hiring a part -time accounting clerk to
support the project in the 2025 budget
•Position has been posted on the Civil Service website until May 5. Will review applicants in coming week.
▪Department of Labor Administration –Workforce Utilization Report
•We are required to have all subcontractors report job titles and demographic information project to date (through
31 March 2025)
•All subcontractors submitted their reports and the reports have been sent on to NYS DOL
▪Insurance
•Dryden Fiber Insurance search has started
•Still working on gathering the necessary information in order to get quotes
•We are comparing potential providers
Legal and Policy
▪Force Majeure Events
•"exclude Force Majeure events, which include outages caused by fire, flood, storms, explosion, loss of commercial power, cable
cut, accident, war, acts of terrorism, strike, embargo, epidemic, pandemic, government requirement, civil or military authori ty,
condemnation or the exercise of rights of eminent domain; Act of God, inability to secure materials or labor or any other cau ses
beyond Dryden Fiber’s reasonable control. Any Force Majeure event will suspend the Service Level Agreement until the Force
Majeure event ceases."
▪d. exclude any act or omission of Customer or Customer’s agents, contractors, or vendors
including by way of example the following:
•failing to provide Dryden Fiber adequate access to facilities for testing and/or repair,
•failing to provide access to Customer premises as reasonably required by Dryden Fiber (or its agents) to enable Dryden
Fiber to comply with its obligations regarding the Service,
•failing to take any remedial action in relation to a Service as recommended by Dryden Fiber, or otherwise preventing Dryden
Fiber from doing so, or
•any act or omission which causes Dryden Fiber to be unable to meet any of the SLAs; or
•interoperability of Customer equipment or applications
▪e. exclude outages occurring during routine Network Maintenance Windows, which occur Sunday-
Saturday 12:00 AM -5:00 AM local time;
▪f. exclude instances where customer requests that Dryden Fiber leave a trouble ticket open.
Legal and Policy
▪Current outage calculation (starts at 2 hours)
▪Credit Recommendations for outages
•Tony put together research and three recommendations
•Option 1A – stepped % monthly fee (hours: 0-4, 4-72, 72+)
•Option 1B – stepped % monthly fee (hours: 0-4, 4-36, 36-72, 72+)
•Option 2 – direct proportion to outage time based on tier ($0.XX per hour)
Length of Service non-Availability Credit
120 minutes to 240 minutes 10% of MRC
240 minutes to 480 minutes 20% of MRC
480 minutes to 960 minutes 30% of MRC
960 minutes to 1,920 minutes 40% of MRC
Over 1,920 minutes 50% of MRC
Legal and Policy
CRM
•The operations team met on 23 April and discussed using the Clarity
Connect scheduling and messaging platform to help with sign-up
requests (currently managed via Netegrity Sharepoint and an online
form) and billing (currently managed via 3rd party cloud based billing
software)
•We'll convene installation members to discuss needs and develop
requirements for a solution in Q2
Marketing: Inbound Requests; Website
As of May 1st, 2025 (billing date is 1st of month)
9/1/23 12/1/23 3/1/24 6/1/24 9/1/24 10/1/24 1/1/25 2/1/25 3/1/25 4/1/25 5/1/25
Total Under
Contract
22 28 (+6)
Sept-Nov
32 (+4)
Dec-Feb
44 (+12)
Mar-May
91 (+47)
Jun-Aug
180 (+89)
Sept.-Nov.
245
(+65)
Dec.
294
(+49)
Jan.
336
(+42)
Feb.
364
(+30;-2)
Mar.
383
(+24,-3)
Apr.
Requests
(since 1/1/23)
174
(+11)
274
(+100)
363 (+89)429
(+66)
638
(+209)
875 (+237)999
(+124)
1152
(+153)
1217
(+65)
1251
(+34)
1293
(+42)
Available 38 44**TBD 87 172 (+85)292 (+120)341 (+49)392
(+51)
425 (+33)453 (+28)483 (+30)
Not Available 136 226 TBD 342 466 579 658 760 792 798 810
Serviceable Live 76.3%72%TBD 51%
(44/87)
53%
(91/172)
62%
(180/292)
72%
245/341
75%
294/392
79%
336 / 425
80%
364/453
79%
383/483
Website Visits 8/25-9/7 11/17-11/30 2/1-2/29 5/1-5/31 8/1-31 9/1-30 12/1-31 1/1-1/31 2/1-2/28 3/1-3/31 4/1-4/30
Users 226 140 392 516 661 713 945 1k 866 717 559
New Users 211 115 346 471 567 619 852 880 760 597 458
Sessions 324 194 617 739 1104 1110 1444 1741 1323 1250 1000
Engagement
(secs.)
0m 46s 42s 1m 30s 58 s 1m 13s 1m 10s 1 m 20
s
1 m 28
s
1m 14s 1m 29s 1m 19s
▪Door to Door Campaign
o Marketing and Sales: Businesses in Green Zone (Dryden Village)
o In-person door knocking and conversations
o Very positive reception, left green "commercial services" postcards
o Shared and dispelled inaccuracies in word-of-mouth
▪New Spring 2025 Postcards
o 800 Postcards to all residents in green zone who haven't signed up for service
(going back to 2023 mailings), only 30 returned
o Positive Trendline for service requests (through 1 May)
▪Social Media Posts
▪Dryden Town Email Newsletter
▪Truck magnets on the Vantage vehicles
Marketing
As of May 1st, 2025
▪Dairy Day 2025: Saturday, June 14, 2025
o 9:30am-10:30am Parade
o 10:30am-2pm Festival in Montgomery Park
▪Parade Ideas
o Stickers
o DF Postcards
o Car(s):Dave's car; Dan's car (Fast Internet!); subcontractor vehicle (Clarity,
Vantage)
▪Festival
o Pop-up Banner
o Updated Service Map
Marketing
As of May 1st, 2025
APPENDIX A
Meeting Schedule
▪Dryden Fiber Public Broadband Committee – Public reporting on project
o 1st and 3rd Friday morning, 10:30am-11:30am (except July and August, 2nd and 4th
Friday morning)
▪Dryden Fiber Operations Team Meeting – Construction and Install Collaboration
o Every other Wednesday, 10am-11:15am
▪Dryden Fiber MIP Status Call – Meet with Connect All Office to stay on track
o Every Tuesday, 1pm-1:45pm
▪Dryden Fiber MIP Steering Committee – Implementation of the Grant
o Monthly (Town of Dryden, Town of Caroline)
▪Dryden Fiber Policy Committee – Advise and Recommend on Policy
o Monthly
Financial Reporting
Review of Construction Costs from beginning of project
Subcontractors (Syr. Util., Lghtspd, etc.), 50%Equipment Purchases, 28%
Professional Fees (Leg.,
Eng., etc.), 13%
Permit and Pole
Applications, 5%
Loan
interest,
2%
Misc
Constru
ction
Exp, 1%
Construction Costs 1/1/21 to 12/31/24
Subcontractors (Syr. Util., Lghtspd, etc.)
Equipment Purchases
Professional Fees (Leg., Eng., etc.)
Permit and Pole Applications
Loan interest
Misc Construction Exp
Permitting Steps
1.Final Design Edits = Survey has occurred and Prelim in is design edits
2.Prelim Sent = Sent to Hunt to review/approve and then to NYSEG/Frontier to review
3.Final NYSEG Design Sent = NYSEG reviewing final design before sending the Final Make Ready Package
4.Telco Recon = Telco Review prelim design
5.Frontier Billing Outstanding = Frontier awaiting payment to proceed
6.RFB = Request for Bid sent to contractors
7.MR Construction = Make Ready Contruction - Moves are in progress
Other Statuses (from slide 8):
▪Attached – definition...
▪Elec make-ready in process – definition...
▪Telco make-ready in process – definition...
▪Final ELEC Design Input – definition...