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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-03-14 ILa3 . March 14 , 1967 The. regular monthly Board Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Todd at 8 P . M . in the Bethel Grove Community Hall . Present were Supv . Todd , Councilmen , Lee , Jones & Ogden , Attorney Amdur and Assessor Wells . Supervisor Todd introduced Mr . Dennis Moran of O ' Brien & Gere to the thirty - five residents present . Mr . Moran went over the feasibility study done last year in that area for Sewer and Water . The same report was given to these residents as reported to the Town Board at the monthly meeting held June 14 , 1966 Page 96 in the Minute Book . Mr . Moran went on to report that some Federal and State Aid was available to cover from 500 - 90% of the cost , however , his firm felt that residents should not count on this , they should be able to swing it themselves and then ilethey did receive a grant it would be just that much better . Questions were raised from the floor as to location . of lines , • depth of lines , property lines , piping and soil . Mr . Moran answered all questions and closed his talk by informing them: that it was not economically • feasibleat the present time as there was not enough houses along the S laterville Road , that they would need at least three times as many and f our times would be much better . . • . . - , DRYDEN WATER DISTRICT #1 S upervisor Todd asked Mr . Moran for a report on ' ryden Water District #1 . Mr . Moran reported that he had talked with the field inspector and that the work was nearing completion . Bridge Crossing on the Freese Road had not been completed and individual - services would be hooked up in the next couple of weeks , and then they would be testing the lines . Mr . Russell Sutphen , Chief Engineer would be meeting with the Town Board in the near future for finalization of this District . RESOLUTION #48 GENERAL BILLS Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the General Bills be paid as audited except for the bill from T . G . Miller for Dryden Sewer District #2 , and the bill to the Tompkins County Treasurer for Post Cards and Postage . 2nd Councilman Jones . Roll call vote - all voting YES Supervisor Todd reported that T . G . Miller had 1 / 3 of the work completed on Dryden Sewer District #2 . The Surveys were done and was into the Construction Drawins , and we could let out the bids by the end of April . Assessor Wells reported that it had been a Board Resolution to send a card to each of the property owners with the new assessment on it prior to the Cleminshaw Public Hearing . The County had printed lists , and the Board had decided it would be to expensive to mail _them out to each individual property owner . RESOLUTION #49 GENERAL BILLS Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the bills to T . G . Miller , and Tompkins County Treasurer be paid - 2nd Councilman Jones . Roll call vote = all voting YES RESOLUTION #50 HIGHWAY BILLS Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Highway Bills be paid as audited . 2nd Councilman Lee . Roll call vote - allvoting YES Supervisor Todd asked if the Board Members had all received the minutes and if there were any corrections . He was asked to hold this for a month . Councilman Jones reported that he had checked ou the Brand X Copy Machine and found it quite reasonable , however ; he did not feel it would do the job it was needed for . Councilman Lee reported that he had a brochure on the Zerox 813 Copier , and the Zerox man * was waiting to hear from us . Supervisor Todd asked Councilman Lee If the Bill signed last month by the Town on the Education Law had passed legislation ? Councilman Lee reported that it had passed the legislature and is now in the Senate . Councilman Lee went on to inform the people present that Assemblyman Cook had taken a bill to the legislature in regard to the University allowing the transportation of Dryden Sewer District #2 affluent through its sewer mains and not jeopordize there tax exempt status . ', DRYDEN SEWER DISTRICT #1 S upervisor Todd reported that this district is presently functioning . SCHOOL TAXES Supervisor Todd reported that he had a letter from Mr . William Deming , District Principal of Dryden Central School in regard to collection of S chool Taxes . The School would like to collect the taxes in the same manner utilized for the current year . RESOLUTION #51 SCHOOL TAXES Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this Town Board abdicate and delegate the duties of collecting. taxes to the School as per last year . 2nd Councilman Jones .. Carried . . - - . GREATER WEST DRYDEN RURAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Supervisor Todd reported that he had a letter from Mr . William D . • Sherwood , President of this organization requesting a. 99 year lease on the West Dryden Church , and listing the uses they planned - such as S cout Meeting etc . He also received a letter from Mr . John Morey , Director again asking for a 99 year lease at a legal consideration of $ 1 . 00 per year . Mr . Morey ' s second request was for materials to be furnished such as furnace , cement , toilet facilities ., plumbing , roofing , doors , paint etc . The Board discussed this and decided they would rather lease it by the year, and the materials requested would take a f ew meetings to iron out . Supervisor Todd reported that Mr . Morey had told him they expected to receive their Legal Charter anytime in the immediate future. Attorney Amdur reported that we could sell the Church f or a reasonable fund and reserve the right to use it as a polling place . RESOLUTION #52 WEST DRYDEN CHURCH Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that this matter be tabled until the Association receives their Charter fom the State , and the Town Board can meet with them and d iscuss this further . 2nd . Councilman Jones . Carried . . : . STATE DIVISION OF YOUTH Supervisor Todd reported that the Town is still out reimbursement from the State for last years Youth Programs . As there are three separate organizations it is not manageable , he would like to cover the entire Town with one organization namely theRecreation Committe . This Committee is now active for the entire Town and will tontine to be active . A report will be forthcoming at the next regular Board Meeting . Councilman Lee discussed the road name changes and address changes . He reported that since route #2 in Ithaca had been split that residents o f that area were advised to change their Driver License . Attorney Amdur was asked if they must reregister to vote , and stated that she thought n ot as long as these people had not actually moved . It was further stated that the Town Board can name a Town Road if they so desire . Councilman Jones reported that he had received some communication on the u nsightly Town Dump . Supervisor Todd told the Board that Highway Superintendent Case had reported that we were rapidly running out of - room , and that the 701 Program will have suggestions on dumping . It w as suggested that the Town see if the County would take over and maintain the Dump as they not only had the funds available but the equipment as well . The only other solution would - be Ito have certain days it is o pen and keep it locket' the rest of the time . . Councilman Ogden reported to the Board that 60 acres of land in the Ellis Hollow Area had gone on the market and been sold for a Sub - D ivision . S upervisor Todd reported that the 701 people will be a meeting in the .Dryden High School Cafeteria at 8 P . M . on March 21 , 1967 and he would like all the Board Members to attend . S upervisor Todd asked if we have received anything from Cheracche T . V . ? The clerk informed him that she had not received any correspondence . It w as suggested that Attorney Amdur write a letter and inquire into the 1% gross income payment due the Town January 1 , 1967 . 1_ 31.3 Mr . Edward Newhart again asked about the Town doing something at the intersection of the Slaterville Road and the new road coming out of Brooktondale . He suggested that a light be place there so people could see it at night without having to slow down and search for it . Supervisor Todd informed Mr . Newhart that he had checked the intersection out with . the State Highway Engineer and was informed that it was properly identi - f ied both ways as far as the State was concerned according to Law . The residents were informed they could form a lighting district and all pay for a light at this intersection , or the Town Board could move such action , and everyone would pay for it . Attorney Amdur reported that the two new roads submitted to the Town B oard by Mr . Sadd had been approved by Highway Superintendent Case and met the specifications of the Highway Department , and she had in her possession the Legal Deed . These two new roads to be called Corn Crib Road , and Spring Run Road . aRESOLUTION #551 ACCEPT NEW ROADS Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town Board accept these two roads . 2nd Councilman Lee . Carried . . Supervisor Todd read a letter of resignation from Councilman Benson who is leaving this area to accept a position in Pennsylvania . RESOLUTION #54 RESIGNATION BENSON Councilman Ogden offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town Board accept the resignation of Councilman . B enson with regret . 2nd Councilman Lee . Carried Supervisor Todd at this time stated that he had received the names of two people to replace Councilman Benson . They are as follows : From The Town of Dryden Republican Committee the name of Edward Newhart . Greater West Dryden Rural Community Association - Mr . Alexander Wade . RESOLUTION #55 APPOINT COUNCILMAN Supervisor Todd offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that Edward Newhart be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Councilman . Benson . 2nd Councilman Lee Roll call vote - all voting YES RESOLUTION #56 ADJOURNMENT Councilman Lee offered the following resolution and asked its adoption . RESOLVED that the Town Board Meeting be adjourned - 10 : 15 P . M . 2nd Councilman Ogden . Carried Thomas Todd - Supervisor Marlene Luss - Clerk