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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 11, 2009
Present: Supervisor Mary Ann Sumner, Cl Stephen Stelick, Jr., Cl Joseph
Solomon, Cl David Makar, Cl Joseph Solomon
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Hollenbeck, Town Clerk
Jack bush, Highway Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Mahlon R. Perkins, Town Attorney
Dan Kivasnowski, Environmental Planner
Henry Slater, Zoning Officer
Supv Sumner opened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. and board members and guests
participated in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW EXTENDING THE TIME TOMPKINS- CORTLAND COMMUNITY
COLLEGE MAY MAINTAIN A TEMPORARY CELLULAR TOWER ON WHEELS TO
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Supv Sumner opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. and 'Town Clerk B Hollenbeck
read the public notice published in The Ithaca Journal. There was no public comment: and the
hearing was left open.
PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL TOWN MAP
Supv Sumner opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. and Town Clerk B Hollenbeck
read the public notice published in The fthuca Journal, There was no public comment and the
hearing was left open.
PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUATION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION OF
VERIZON WIRELESS TO CONSTRUCT A
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER FACILITY AT
1536 HANSHAW ROAD
Supv Sumner asked for public comment.
Brian Atzberger, 6 Cardinal Drive, said that this 1 14' tower will have a negative impact
on the value of neighboring properties. It has been placed in the far northeast corner of an 11
acre lot near residential properties. He said in his opinion this application does not appear to
meet the intent of the 'T'own's zoning. Residents in t:he area have good cell phone service and
don't see a need for this tower. This appears to be a temporary fix, not a long term solution.
Hilary Lambert, 1676 Hanshaw Road, submitted a letter last month and presented a
statement of concern signed by 60 residents. She thanked the Town for taking time to evaluate
this project. She contacted Sharon Perry at the FAA in Jamaica, New York, with her concerns.
Ms. Perry forwarded the information to Robert Alexander, an Obstruction Evaluation Specialist.
He responded that the only tower they find in their database is for a 119' tower that does not
exceed any FAA obstruction standards. A height increase would require a refiling and restudy.
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1.1 Lambert
said
she
is concerned
that
Verizon'S proposal is not honest and that Verizon intends
• to add
height to
the
tower after it
is in
place.
A letter from Margaret Renwick was submitted (attached).
Nancy Morgan, 1608 Hanshaw Road, read attached letter.
A letter from Michael Ludgate was submitted (attached).
David George, 1.08 Maplewood, said he lives across the line in the 'Town of Ithaca,
shares the concerns expressed by others, and is against the Verizon application for
construction of a cell tower. Fie believes towers should be in industrial zones. Construction of
a tower in this location could drive people away.
Jared Lusk, of Nixon Peabody, representing Verizon Wireless, presented the board with
a letter dated March .1. 1, 2009, and attachments, in response to correspondence from the Town
and an e-mail from C1 Makar. (Document is in project file). He noted:
1) The two existing coverage maps requested have been submitted.
2) Verizon will design the tower to accommodate a future 20' extension with
capacity to support at least two additional antennas and required lighting.
3) The project has been designed to minimize overall impact on the surrounding
area.
4) Verizon will comply with the ANSI /`I'IA -222 -G standard for tower maintenance
and inspection. Proof of inspection will be provided to the Town.
5) Verizon's policy regarding birds nesting on the tower. In addition to complying
with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Verizon personnel are trained to avoid
climbing any tower containing a nest during nesting season.
6) Cornell University has refused to lease property to Verizon.
7) The Town's telecommunication consultant has confirmed the need for the site.
Supv Sumner said she is not clear holy this tower will help with coverage in the 'Town,
other than to acid the additional frequency in an area that is already covered. Cl Makar said
there is no Verizon coverage on Route 79 and there are thousands of vehicles on that road in a
day. This is a concern of the people of the Town of Dryden. J Lusk displayed maps of current
coverage and said they are working diligently to expand coverage throughout the area. Verizon
Wireless has an obligation to provide coverage to their entire area, and he can get the board
further information. There may be other sites that they are pursuing now that will cover that
area. Kathy Pompiano of Verizon said they are not pursuing it now, they will be in the future.
She asked them to recognize that the 850 wavelength sees farther than the 1900. They need to
replicate that coverage with the PCS (1900) network so they are both seamless. Because the
PCS is a higher frequency, it does not see as tar so you need more cell sites to cover what is
already covered with the 850 network. The 850 network is at capacity now (particularly at
peak times) and without this new frequency, people will begin to lose more calls and be unable
to make calls. The 1900 frequency will increase the number of calls that can be made in that
area. J Lusk said Verizon is not expending this time, money and energy because they don't
need the site.
Martha Robertson stated the County has just invested 16 million dollars in
communication sites around the County, including on Mt. Pleasant, one of the highest sites in
the County. At the time, they had been told that cell companies would be interested in co-
locating on those towers. They are now surprised that cell companies want shorter towers in
populated areas. She said she is unable to use her Verizon phone at home and knows exactly
where on Ellis Hollow Road the dead zones are. There are a lot: of people in areas of the Town
that are not covered, and there are tower sites available for co- location. She said the County
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• would be delighted to have co- location on its existing towers, and added that it makes sense, to
use infrastructure that way.
J Lusk said they have an obligation under the FCC to cover the entire area and they will
continue to do that, but it doesn't mean that this tower isn't needed. They have demonstrated
that it is needed in this area, but it doesn't mean that Verizon Wireless isn't pursuing it in
other areas. M Robertson said that it makes sense to cover the areas that don't have coverage
first.
Supv Sumner said she is not interested in seeing four towers every square mile, and she
doesn't. have access to Verizon's long -range planning. So there is no intelligent way for her to
reach a conclusion, except that this tower appears to be providing service for more calls to a
very small area. ,.1 Lusk asked her not to look at the tower in isolation, but in the context of the
network surrounding it. That cell is a part of the 1900 megahertz area.
Supv
Sumner does not want: to
see the rest. of the town
ignored. J
Lusk
said
they have
an obligation
under the FCC to pursue
and provide coverage to
the area.
They
have
started.
Supv Sumner said she has some concerns about co- location and said that at other sites
it would make sense to engineer the tower so that it could be extended. But because of the
airport and the bird sanctuary, they don't really want it taller in this site. This would seem to
make it unsuitable for co- location in the future.
J Lusk saki they will design it as the Town requires to accommodate the co- locations. If
the Town wants to have it extendable they will address that issue. The reality is that if it isn't:
designed for extension, someone will need to build another tower if they need to go higher.
They have designed the tower to accommodate co- locaters and they may need a shorter space
on the tower, or they may need taller. Verizon is not interested in being higher. The tower has
been designed to the Town's standards to allow up to three co- locations on that 114' tower
from a structural capacity perspective.
J
Lusk
reviewed with the board all the
alternative
sites
Verizon had investigated and
said that
those
locations do not work to fill in
the
area they are concerned with.
Cl Solomon asked who owned the band widths just above and below the 850 system
and whether it would be possible to purchase those and use existing infrastructure. J Lusk
said Verizon has paid billions of dollars for the frequency range they have and are prohibited by
law from interfering with the frequency dust below. The law requires the frequencies to be
separate and they are licensed to those frequencies. Verizon has to use the frequencies they
are licensed for. They have a third frequency license coming that is closer to 700, but the 1900
is what is required for today's phones. All phones are dual band (850 and 1900 megahertz) and
they are trying to make sure the second frequency is provided for users.
Cl Leifer asked whether Verizon leased network capacity to other providers, or if they
engage in network sharing at. ail. J Lusk said no.
Supv Sumner thanked J Lusk for providing the additional information requested. There
were no other questions or comments,
At 8:05 p.m. Supv Sturvier left the hearing open, saying the board hadn't had time to
review the material provided tonight, and she thought they may have more questions.
Supv Sumner closed the hearing for adoption of the official 'Town map at 8:05 p.m.
There were no additional comments.
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RES # 64 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING OFFICIAL MAP
Cl St:elick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, Town Law sections 270 and 273 authoriTe and empower the town board to
establish, change and add to an official map, of that part of the town outside the limits of any
village, and showing the streets, highways and parks heretofore laid out, adopted and
established by law, and
WHEREAS, a draft: official map has been prepared by town staff and has been reviewed
by staff, and
WHEREAS, the draft official map has referred to the planning board for report thereon
and no report has been received from such planning board, and
WHEREAS, the town board has duly held a public hearing on the proposed official map
following the required publication of notice of such hearing, and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the official map is a Type 11 action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act: (Environmental Conservation Law Article 8) and the
regulations promulgated thereunder at 6 NYCRR Part 617, requiring no environmental review,
now, therefore,
sp, 1T RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1.. The
town
board hereby establishes the draft official
map dated January 2009
(ver -9)
as
the Official Map.
Freevil.le,
2. This map
shall have no effect on the streets, highways and parks
located in the
villages of
Dryden
and
the
Freevil.le,
as they
are shown for information
only.
3. No further changes, additions, revisions or modifications shall be made to such
map without compliance with the statutes in such case made and provided.
4. The original Official Map dated January 2009 (ver -9) shall be filed with the Town
Clerk,
S. The
Town Clerk
shall
immediately
file a
Certificate of the fact of the adoption of
the
Official Map
and a
copy of such
map
with the Tompkins County Clerk,
6. This resolution shall take; effect immediately.
21141 Cl Solomon
Roll Call Vote
Cl
Stelick
Yes
Cl
Solomon
Yes
Supv Sumner
Yes
Cl
Makar
Yes
Cl
Leifer
Yes
Supv Sumner closed the public hearing on the proposed local law at 8.06 p.m. There
were no further comments.
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RESOLUTION #65 - ADOPT LOCAL LAW FURTHER AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF
2006s AS AMENDED BY LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2008
Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED,
that this Town Board hereby
adopts the
following local law and directs the
Town Clerk to file
the same with the Secretary of
State of the
State of New York:
Local Law No. 2 (2009) - a local law which further amends Local Laws No. 2 of the year 2006
(regulating siting of telecommunications towers, antennae, and related facilities), as amended
by Local Law No. 2 of the year 2008 (permitting a temporary telecommunications tower on
lands of Tompkins- Cortkurd Community College)
1. local Law No. 2 of the year 2006 (regulating siting of telecommunications towers,
antennae, and related facilities), as amended by Local Law No. 2 of the year 2008
(percnitti.ng a temporary telecommunications tower on lands of Tompkins- Cortland
Community College), is hereby further amended by revising paragraph 8 of Subsection C
to Section 15 (Applicability of Special Use Permit to Telecommunications Towers) to read
as follows:
"8) The cell
on
wheels" and all
other
appurtenances shall be completely
removed
from
the installation
site by
October l,, 2009."
2. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State as required by the
Municipal Home Rule Laws and its application shall be retroactive to February 18, 2004,
2 11d Cl Stelick
Roll Call Votc:
CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
Cl
Stelick
Yes
Cl
Solomon
Yes
Supv Sumner
Yes
Cl
Makar
Yes
Cl
Stelick
Yes
Don Scutt presented the Supervisor with a representative sample of some emails
received by him regarding softball. Isle said most people know him as the guy who runs youth
baseball in the Town of Dryden for K.iwanis and he is also a Dryden Recreation Commission
(iaRC) member. He is not representing either organization tonight, but is here because he
plays in an adult softball league and has some issues and concerns. Isle said in January it was
recommended and pretty much agreed that the Town would not be involved in its co-ed adult
softball program for the coming season. He did not agree with that or think it was a good idea
for the Town to withdraw support from its largest adult recreation program because this
program represents a good deal of the same voting population that the Town will someday rely
on for future recreation expansion. In the two months since January the Town has done
nothing to support this program. He said he believes the program has internally figured out a
resolution to its current situation. The program had lost its facilities at Dryden High School.
He said they believe they have space to play. A fellow DRC member and he took it upon
themselves to find space to play, and have arranged to have the program be pretty much self -
support.ing and governing. They are disappointed that they had to do this and is here tonight
to ask the Town to reconsider its lack of support, logistically and financially, to the season.
This program reaches far into the community. (He acknowledged the large number of people in
attendance that: were there to show support for his request_)
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SD Scutt: said they would like the Town to fulfill its prior commitment to adult softball. It
has been one of the largest programs that: whole families have been involved in for many years.
He said he feels I:his is a duality of life issue, as do the other people who are here with him
tonight. The players feel the Town should take some financial responsibility for the program as
it has in the past:. They are asking for $2,000. He said because of the Town's lack of its own
facilities and because of a past lack of prior commitment to develop its own facilities, this
program will incur costs to play elsewhere. D Scutt said the role of local government is to
build and develop things that people cannot do for themselves, such as building roads, fire
protection, park space, and so on. Public recreational fields are one of the things that local
government can do for its people.
D Scutt said the other thing the Town can do for the softball players is to establish a
recreational fields committee, outside of any recreation master plan, steering committee, or any
other recreation group. He said the issue needs to be addressed tonight and needs to be led
from the top of the Town government down. Current leadership needs to get behind the
softball program and recreational fields. He asked that; the board take action tonight because
"in government, to delay is to deny." One email he received said that this year a father,
mother, and 16 year -old son were going to play on the some team and there aren't too many
places in the world where that could happen.
They want to see the board support the program. They would like financial support,
and would like a committee developed to start construction of softball, baseball, youth fields,
and so forth.
Margaret DeGaetano, .1.3 Meadow Drive, said her son was going to play this year with
• she and her husband. They have been playing for about ten years. We need programs that
keep families together. This is an inexpensive way for family and friends to recreate and have a
good time. For her family of live it costs $50 just to go to a movie. Going to a softball game,
together costs a minimal amount for the season and a $1 per night for the umpires. The board
should support something that gets kids and adults outside, away from the television. There
were ten or twelve teams last season with twenty or so people per team. She said the board
can't say no to something this community centered. She cautioned the board to consider the
effect on the community including the children and grandparents who come to watch family
play.
She said she is struggling with the Recreation Department as a whole. A few years ago
there wasn't a department, then we hired one person and now we've hired a second person.
She feels like the program is being; disseminated away from those two people; that they've given
out pieces, so that their job has become less. She struggles with the idea that there is too
much to do and not enough help when a while ago there was nobody to do the job.
Suzanne Koehl, 1.1. Meadow Drive, said this was the first year she had played on a
softball team and it helped her on many levels. She feels more a part of her community
because she doesn't have children and so does not get involved in school functions, birthday
parties, and so on and so forth. This is a group of people who are concerned about each other.
With obesity being a problem in the country, it is important to get outside and do something.
This is an important program and she would hate to see it go away. She said "we don't stop
playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing."
Dan Schmohe and Shawn Hubbard were signed in to speak to the board, but declined
to do so, saying someone else could speak in their place.
isIretta Ellis said she plays softball in Dryden, Lansing, and Ithaca. Prequently after
playing hall, people visit local businesses and now Dryden will be losing that business. The
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board is pushing the teams out of town. She asked the board if there was a reason they didn't:
want a softball league.
Supv Sumner said she has no reason to believe the program is in danger forever. It is
her understanding that the fields are not available this season.
Bob Slocum said for years he chaired the softball league while working a full -time job,
managing two teams, and running the Kiwanis baseball/ softball program. He was responsible
for bringing it to Dryden because the former Superintendent of Dryden Schools and former
Director of Athletics encouraged adult leagues to use school facilities. He would like to see the
program continue in Dryden. There were some incidents that happened last season, but they
were few and far between and most nights and Saturdays it went very smoothly. There were a
few problems with smoking and some drinking. 'I here was only one incident in the Tuesday
Thursday league and that was a dornestic dispute that could have happened at. any activity.
He said he would like to see the program continue and would like the Board's support behind
it.
Cl Leifer said he played in the league. It was one of the first things he did when he
moved to Dryden. He asked the Recreation Director in January when they found out about the
problem with the fields to try a little harder and see what could be done. Since then she has
been pricing out clay to put somewhere on a field. He said many people would be surprised at
what has been done at the board level considering the lack of facilities. Supv Sumner said the
board will be establishing a reserve fund for recreation facilities. Cl Leifer said there was
money in this year's budget for softball.
D Scutt said they do have a resolution. A former DRC member (Dan Schmohe) and he
• have located alternative fields. They have three locations outside the Town of Dryden and one
in particular will cost some money. They would like some financial support to be able to play
this summer within the Town of Dryden. One field is just over the line on Warren Road.
Establishing a capital reserve fund for recreation is not related to this issue. He has asked for
funding for the program itself and a committee to establish a ball field plan. This is
independent of the master plan or any other recreation plan. Hr, would like to see some sort of
resolution tonight.
Doug Hoyt asked where the youth travel baseball and softball teams would play this
year. He was told the majority of those games were at the elementary school, that perhaps
some of them would be at TC3.
Cl Stelick thanked D Scutt. saying he had challenged him in January to come up with a
solution. Fle said he supports the program and knows that funds were set aside for adult
softball. The Town doesn't have fields and that is something they are still working on. He
supports the $2,000 and he and C1 Leifer will find a way to come up with a temporary solution.
There needs to be a long -term solution and he is sure the Town will be working on that. The
fields at the school will be available next year. The lack of the fields at the school was the
impetus for not having adult softball this year, but there was never the intent that it Ix; gone
completely. He said he personally doesn't feel it was handled properly and there should be a
solution by now. He likes the idea that the program be self - governing. There were problems
last year and the school took note of the smoking and drinking on school property. All in all
the program was well nun, and the Town is riot looking to stop it, but: has not done a good job
of getting ghat message out in the community.
D Scutt said Cl Stelick is correct: about the fields at the school. They do need funds to
is play at other fields. The money they are asking for is less than what: the Town would invest on
a yearly basis for their own fields. He appreciates anything the Town can do, and believes that
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40 the leadership of the Town should meet with the council of the softball league to dissolve any
fears.
Cl Makar said that. in January he was surprised to hear the school would not allow us
to use the space. He believes that M Bianconi said they were not: ending the program, that it
was on hold for this year because of space. She felt that she did not have the resources to find
a solution. He is glad that D Scutt did as Cl Stelick asked him to and found a solution. He
wants to see the program happen this year and in the future. For the Town to now move
forward, they need a plan in place detailing the location of the fields, how the money will be
spent, and who will administer it. He asked them to put a plan in writing. Next year when the
high school Gelds are available, they will have those in addition to the three additional fields.
There is potential for the league to be twice as big next. year. He supports creating a committee
to deal with the issue. If they have a plan by April 1, the board can act at its April 8 board
meeting. He thanked Don Scutt and the other players for attending.
HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM
Steve Locey, of Locey & Cahill, LLC, said they are an employee benefits consulting firm
that has been working with the Tompkins County Council of Governments to form an
insurance consortium to provide health insurance benefits to employees of all municipalities in
Tompkins County. In the future they will be asking each municipality to become a partner in
the consortium. The goal of the consortium is to have the individual municipalities pool their
resources in order to provide health insurance plans that: are less costly than what each
individual municipality could purchase on their own. More detail regarding benefits, premium
rates, etc., %%6 l be available in the future.
• The consortium's goal is to develop a range of plans for municipalities to choose from
for coverage for their employees. Coverage will be available that is at least equal to what each
municipality currently has. Because the consortium will be part of a buying group with over
2,000 contracts, this should result in a cost savings to the municipalities. Premiums and costs
to municipalities should not fluctuate greatly from year to year. Because municipalities will
have representation on a. board of directors, they will have more control over the financial
management of the plan. Any rate increase will be apparent months prior to its effective date.
The consortium will be governed by a municipal cooperative agreement between
participating municipalities. Each municipality with less than 500 employees will be given one
vote, and each municipality with more than 500 employees will be given one vote per 500
employees. Available plans will be equal to or better than those currently in effect for
participating municipalities. They understand they have to match benefits provided under
collective bargaining agreements. Benefit models and the associated costs will be available in
early April. It will be a self- insured model so that smaller municipalities may be included.
Expenses will be the paid claims, cost of administration, and other associated coordination
fees. Generally only about 5'%, of the money spent is used for administrative overhead. 95'% is
spent on benefits for members. If more money is collected than is expended for claims, the
excess will stay in the consortium and used to hold down future rate increases.
S Locey asked the board to become familiar with the consortium and review the
municipal cooperative agreement. Feel free to ask questions. They have met with most of the
municipalities at this point. By July they will be asking the municipalities to consider joining
the consortium and adopting the operating agreement. 'Their goal is to have an open
enrollment; period some time in November with an implementation date of January 1, 2010.
More information will be available as they move forward.
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Rates for the various plans will be the same for each municipality. They expect the
smaller municipalities to sce a greater savings initially than the county and city-
Individual municipalities will be responsible for negotiating with their respective labor
unions. Supv Sumner said that the unions have been participating in the planning process. M
Lane noted that when the County had been able to build up some reserves, the labor unions
had demanded that a large portion of it be returned to their employees, and wondered if they
would do so again. S Locey said that would have to do with the way County is currently
financed for their health insurance. He said there %will be representatives from the unions
sitting on the board of directors. They will be non - voting members, but there will be
representation.
Bill Arnault of the Teamsters asked when plan descriptions and costs would be
available and was told that would be in April.
Dawn Bogdan asked if there was a penalty to withdraw from the consortium and S
Locey said there is no penalty to be paid, except that each employer will be responsible for any
deficit that may exist or any liabilities that may exist that are unfunded in the program. It is
explained in the cooperative agreement. One of the reasons it is important for the consortium
to establish reserves initially is so that there is no `financial penalty" to get out at a later date.
Cl Makar asked if there is any down side that the 'town should be aware of. S Locey
said they know the financial model works. The reason this is unique is it is one of the first
models like this to be established where the towns and villages will benefit substantially greater
than the city and the county. He doesn't. see a down side from a financial perspective by
getting everyone together. He can almost guarantee that over a five or ten year period, this will
. be substantially cheaper than what a single entity would be able to do on the open insurance
market.
The Town of Dryden's rage increase last year was 1.311/ri. The City's was 24% and the
County was 7 %. Those rate increases would balance each other out in the consortium. S
Locey said that if we can grow this over time the right way, there are additional advantages and
economies of scale that can be had to make the administrative portion of the budget even
smaller and dedicate more dollars to benefits.
Cl Makar asked whether this consortium could join the school consortium and S Locey
said that may be a possibility in the future. He said there have also been questions about
other quasi - municipal entities such as TCAT and Bolton Point joining, but currently the law
does not allow that.
D Bogdan asked what the deductibles would be for the indemnity programs. S Locey
said there are ranges. The county currently has $100 for an individual and another entity has
a $50 deductible. Deductibles will be the same with the consortium, with options available
down the road. Initially it will be what is currently in place in the municipality.
B Arnault
asked
how
rates
would be
determined and whether claims
experience had
been collected. S
Locey
said
they
kno%v the
claims experience for about 90%
of the group.
Supv Sumner thanked S Locey for coming and said there will be more information
opportunities in the future for more detailed information. There is also information on the
Council of Government's websitc http: / /«r%l%r%v.tompkins- co.org /legislature /TCCOG.
0 THOMAS ROAD AMPHIBIAN RESCUE PROJECT
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John Confer said that as part of the Environmental Science program at Ithaca College
he involves students in a number of conservation activities that are self - empowering and so
something meaningful at the community level. One of the projects that began several years ago
was one to try and reduce the highway mortality of frogs, toads and salamanders as they
migrate from the woods across Thomas Road and into the wetlands downhill from there.
Migration generally happens from late March to mid -April. The migration across Thomas Road
is one of the highest: concentration areas in the County, and the mortality on Thomas Road is
also one of the highest. Students continue to walk up and down the road during the night time
migration, counting the dead ones and lifting over the live ones they find. in some years the
mortality is 30% to 40 %. Neighbors in the area are supportive of trying to sustain the
amphibian population.
J Confer said one of his concerns is a safety concern for both the students working and
motorists. There will be three to ten students (wearing reflective vests) three to five nights (two
to five hours each night). Students sign a code of conduct agreement. He has asked the Town
of Caroline to become involved because most traffic comes up Ellis Hollow Road and goes south
on Thomas Road. The Town of Caroline has agreed to close the road to through traffic three to
five nights of the year, with six hours warning and after J Confer has predicted when the
amphibians will be crossing the road. Caroline will provide the "closed to through traffic
signs ". Ithaca College has created eight advance warning signs. He would like the Town of
Dryden also assisting with putting up signs (or leaving them in the ditch for the students to
place).
Ithaca College will provide a certificate of
liability
insurance for
the students involved in
the activity. Students will be on the Caroline end of Thomas Road this
spring. There may be a
question of liability if something were to happen
if there were no signs
on the Dryden end.
They expect that traffic would be greatly reduced
if there
were signs at
both ends. The County
• Highway Department has given them permission
to work
on Ellis Hollow
Road where there is
another area of amphibian migration.
Atty Perkins said the board should bear in mind that: it does not: have the authority to
close the road to through traffic. There is authority under the vehicle and traffic law to
regulate traffic by means of signage that wouldn't include closing the road. The use of the road
is held in trust for the public and the board holds certain power under the Municipal Home
Rule Law. Conceivably, the board could adopt a local law which would authorize some kind of
signage and temporary closing of the road during these designated periods which are
temporary in nature. The board should not condone people being out on the road on dark,
rainy nights for liability purposes. Atty Perkins said the board should have an ironclad
indemnification agreement frorn Ithaca College, not just a certificate of liability insurance.
Highway Superintendent Jack Bush said Bill Sczesny of Tompkins Country Highway and
Cindy Whittaker of the Town of Caroline have both advised hire that they are not going to have
any part of this and will not close the road. J Confer said he has a letter from Bill Sczesnv
saying if they provide a certificate of liability insurance they will allow them to work on Ellis
Hollow Road. Fie will provide that letter. He has also corresponded with the Caroline Town
Board and is sure the board will allow it.
CI Makar said if this was January or February there would be more time to get this
done. Someone from J Confer's team presented to the Conservation Board a year ago and the
Board had some questions that they never got answers to. Cl Makar asked J Confer to provide
the resolution from Caroline allowing this, permission from County Highway and what Atty
Perkins has asked for. Then the board can make a decision. Cl Leifer said an ironclad
® indemnification agreement is an important itern.
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Supv Sumner said she would have someone contact J Confer early next week and see if
there is anything they can do. J Confer wTill provide a copy of the letter from Bill Sczesny and
contact Don Barber and Cindy Whittaker of Caroline in the meantime. J Bush cooperation
from the Town of Caroline is most important because they have the other end of Thomas [load.
The board gook a five minute break at 10:00 p.m. and Cl Stelick left the meeting
because he wasn't feeling well.
TOWN CLERK
B
Hollenbeck
said
she has received a copy of the McLean Fire District's Annual
Financial
Report and
it is
available in her office; for review.
On Saturday, March 28, the Town Clerk's Office will participate in the Department of
State's Passport Day in the USA. The office urill be open from 1.0:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on that
day for processing passport: applications. Beginning June 1, 2009, a_ passport or passport card
will be required for border crossings at Canada and Mexico.
B Hollenbeck said that she receives notice when a business renews its liquor license.
She has recently received a notice today that Four Seasons Golf Center is changing their ovine
and beer license to a full on premises beer, wine and liquor license.
The
board has received
the Clerk's monthly report
and the
dog control report. She
added that
dog control is going
well and she feels they are
doing a
conscientious job.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT /DPW
Highway Superintendent Jack Bush said he was in Albany yesterday and today with the
Association of Towns and vendors to make sure that the assembly and senate members are
aware of the importance of funding local government roads and bridges projects, particularly
with the CHIPS funds. Highway Superintendents spent time with their local representatives,
and J Bush said that Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton and Senator Jim Seward seemed
supportive and understands the importance of the CHIPS money and assured them they would
be supporting it. Gov. Patterson has now assured them that the funds would be in the budget,
probably from the stimulus money. Last year Dryden received approximately $226,000. To
lose that would make a big impact: on the Town.
Don Scutt and some other residents may be asking the Town Board to lower the speed
limit on Palmear Road next month. J Bush said he is in favor of a five -ton weight limit on the
road because heavy truck traffic is damaging that road. There is a process to accomplish that,
and Atty Perkins has provided it to the board. Supv Sumner said she was going to talk to the
County about realigning the intersection of West Dryden Road and Route 38 so that it was
more of a 90 degree angle in hopes that trucks would no longer travel Palmear Road. Atty
Perkins said the Highway Superintendent needs to prepare a recommendation and report
indicating that it is in the public good and best interests of the Town to have this weight limit.
The board would then adopt an order and post and publish it in the newspaper. J Bush and
Atty Perkins will have this ready for next month's meeting.
J Bush said that in January the board passed a resolution allowing him to sell a 2001
Volvo tandem axle tractor /trunk. Since then he has decided that is the wrong truck to sell at
this time. Because of the County taking knack some roads (we can sell a truck and not replace
it) and the problems he has had with the Sterling trucks (and they will no longer be
manufactured), he would instead like to sell two of the Sterling trucks. With the purchase of a
new live bottom trailer, they will be able to haul about the equivalent of two trucks. The
Sterling trucks require more repair and have not been as reliable as other trucks.
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RESOLUTION #66 - AMEND RESOLUTION #32 AND AUTHORIZE SALE OF TWO TRUCKS
Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby amends resolution #32 of 2009 by removing
the language with respect. to sale of a 2001 Volvo tandem axle tractor /truck, vehicle
identification #4V5JC8UFX1N309570, and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway /DI'W Superintendent:
to sell one used 2004 Sterling single axle dump truck vin #2FZAACV94AAM19507 and one
2004 Sterling tandem axle dump truck vin #2 FZHAZCV24AM 19508 at a surplus auction or
advertisement. to bid or to a public: entity.
2n" Supv Sumner
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl heifer Yes
J Bush reported that he advertised for bids for a live bottom tri -axle trailer. Three bids
were received: Gateway Equipment Corp. $79,950.00; STS 'frailer & Truck Equipment
$75,011.00; and Tracey Road Equipment $72,580.00. He recommends the low bid from Tracey
Road Equipment.
RESOLUTION #67 - ACCEPT LOW BID FOR LIVE BOTTOM TRI -AXLE TRAILER
Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby accepts the bid from Tracey Road Equipment
for a live bottom tri-axle trailer in the amount. of $72,580.00 for a 2009 or newer Entyre
LB237/3A Falcon Live bottom Tri -axle Trailer.
2nd CI Makar
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
J Bush has provided the board with a work summary for 2009. That work is included
in the §284 Agreement and he asked for the board signature on that agreement. Roads that
were postponed last year have been included this year. They will be sealing the roads that are
in good shape to keep the salt, sand and water from penetrating to the base. This is
recommended by Cornell Local Roads.
RESOLUTION #68 - APPROVE §284 AGREEMENT
Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby accepts and approves the §284 Agreement as
presented.
2114 Cl Solomon
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
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Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
The agreement was signed by board members and the Highway Superintendent.
The board has also received from J Bush a 2009 DPW work project summary for their
information.
Last month the board passed a resolution asking for a no passing zone through Varna
and has since discovered that it was previously marked as a no passing zone. Because speed
through the hamlet is also an issue, the board passed the following resolution.
RESOLUTION #69 - REQUEST LOWER SPEED LIMIT IN VARNA
Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, NYS Route 366 is a heavily travelled road through the hamlet of Varna in
the 'Town of Dryden, and
WHEREAS, the hamlet of
Varna is densely populated and experiences
a great
deal of
pedestrian traffic and there are no
sidewalks to accommodate that pedestrian
traffic,
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden is concerned for the safety of pedestrians on Route 366
in the hamlet of Varna,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1014
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby requests that the speed limit on Route 366
from Game Farm Road to Turkey Mill Road be lowered to 30 miles per hour, and requests that
the New York State Department of Transportation conduct a study of the area to determine
whether such a speed limit is warranted_
tad CI Makar
Roll Call Vote
ZONING OFFICER
Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
ZO Slater said he assumed that: the Supervisor would like to meet with him and Jeff
Kirby next week regarding the Verizon Wireless project. She said she would and she has a
finding statement: for another project that would serve as a good model for demonstrating due
diligence.
ZO Slater reported he has closed another weat.herization proiect this past month. There
are four others in various stages.
Supv Sumner said she signed the state contract for the HOMES grant today and will be
setting up a meeting with the oversight committee and Better Housing to review the procedure.
ZO Slater said that he has encouraged some of the home owners in the weatherization program
to apply for a HOMES grant. The Finance Committee has reached some consensus about not
applying for a CDBG grant this year. They intend to get the HOMES program running and
apply next: year for CDBG.
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ZO Slater said that today he attended a Department of State mandated training session.
One of the state representatives said that the message from the Governor's office to the
Department of State is that if it isn't mandated by law, scrap it. So in the future in order for
zoning /code officials to get their training, they will have to look to other sources to maintain
their certification. Supv Sumner said a. curriculum is being developed within the county that
can be shared.
At:ty Perkins has provided the board with two proposed local laws amending training
requirements for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. ZO Slater asked that they
be introduced.
RESOLUTION #70 - INTRODUCE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW REGARDING ATTENDANCE AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
APPEALS
Supv Surnner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED,
that this Town
hoard
hereby
introduces the following local
law and setts
the public
hearing on the same for
April S,
2011,
at 7:00 p.m.
Proposed Local Law No. (2009)
Local Law No. 1 of the year 1993, a
local law establishing minimum
attendance and
continuing
•education requirements of members
of the Zoning Board of Appeals
and providing a procedure
for removal of members not meeting
such requirements and for cause,
is amended as
follows:
3. The last sentence of SECTION 1. PURPOSE. AUTHORITY. is amended to read as follows:
"This local law is enacted and amended under the authority of Town Law Sections
267(2); 267(7 -a) and 267(9)."
4. The heading of SECTION 2 is amended to read: MINIMUM MEETING AND HEARING
AI" fENDANCE REQUIREMENTS."
5. SECTION 3. MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continuing Education and
Training). is deleted in its entirety and a new SECTION 3 is adopted to read as follows:
SECTION 3, TRAINING AND ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS.
a. Each member of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall complete, at a minimum,
four hours of training each year designed to enable such members to more
effectively carry out their duties. Training received by a member in excess of four
hours in any one year may be carried over by the member into succeeding years
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in order to meet these requirements. Such training shall be approved by the
Town Board and may include, but not be limited to, training provided by a
municipality, regional or county planning office or commission, county planning
federation, state agency, statewide municipal association, college or other
similar entity. Training may be provided in a variety of formats, including but
not limited to, electronic media, video, distance learning and traditional
r,.lassroom training.
b. To be eligible for reappoint.mont to such board, such member shall have
completed the training promoted by the town pursuant to this section.
c. The training required by this subdivision may be waived or modified by
resolution of the Town Board when, in the judgment of the Town Board, it is in
the best interest of the town to do so.
d. No decision of a 'Zoning Board of Appeals shall be voided or declared invalid
because of a failure to comply with this section.
6. SECTION 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. is deleted in its entirety and a
new SECTION 4 is adopted to read as follows:
"SECTION 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. The costs of such graining
shall be a town charge. Members shall be reimbursed for travel and meal expenses
associated with such training according to Town policies."
7. The heading and introductory paragraph of SECTION 5 is amended to read as follows:
"REMOVAL PROCEDURE. In the event a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals has
failed to meet the minimum attendance requirements set forth in Section 2 or the
training requirements set forth in Section 3, then the Town Board may remove such
member from the Zoning Board of Appeals as herein provided:"
211LI Cl Solomon
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #71 - INTRODUCE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW REGARDING ATTENDANCE AND
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD
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Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and ask(-,d for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby introduces the following local law and sets
the public hearing on the same for April 81 201 1., at 7:05 p.m.
Proposed Local Law No. (2009)
Local Law No. 2 of the year 2002, a local law establishing minimum attendance and continuing
education
requirements
for members
of the Planning
Board and
providing a
procedure for
removal of
members not
meeting such
requirements and
for cause, is
amended as
follows:
8. SECTION 3. MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REOUIREMENTS (Continuing Education and
Training). is deleted in its entirety and a new SECTION 3 is adopted to read as follows:
SECTION
3.
TRAINING
AND
AT'T'ENDANCE REQUIREMENTS.
a. Each
member
of the Planning
Board shall complete, at a minimum, four hours
of training each year designed to enable such members to more effectively carry
out their duties. Training received by a member in excess of four hours in any
one year may be carried over by the member into succeeding years in order to
meet these requirements. Such training shall be approved by the Town Board
and may include, but not be limited to, training provided by a municipality,
regional or county planning office or commission, county planning federation,
state agency, statewide municipal association, college or other similar entity.
Training may be provided in a variety of formats, including but not limited to,
electronic media, video, distance learning and traditional classroom training.
b. To be eligible for reappointment to such board, such member shall have
completed the training promoted by the town pursuant to this section.
c. The training required by this subdivision may be waived or modified by
resolution of the Town Board when, in the judgment of the Town Board, it is in
the best interest of the town to do so.
d. No decision of a Planning Board shall be voided or declared invalid because of a
failure to comply with this section.
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9. SECTION 4. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. is deleted in its entirety and a
new SECTION 4 is adopted to read as follows:
"SECTION
4. TRAINING COSTS. The costs of
such
training shall be a town charge.
Members
shall be reimbursed for travel and
meal
expenses associated with such
training according to Town policies."
10. The introductory paragraph of SECTION 5 is amended to read as follows: "REMOVAL
PROCEDURE. In the event a member of the Planning Board has failed to meet the
minimum attendance requirements set forth in Section 2 or the training requirements
set forth in Section 3, then the Town Board may remove such member from the
Planning Board as herein provided:"
2nd Cl Solomon
Roll Call Vote
ENGINEERING
Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
Supv Sumner said she had a report from the engineer that she would provide to board
members.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER
la Kwasnowski said that. the Environmental Protection Fund is slated to be eliminated
from the budget. This will affect grants for farmland protection and water quality improvement
projects. The Town of Dryden is currently owed about $25,000 for stormwater work over the
last five years. This is a fund that is supposed to be protected,
r4v�w lis) t�ou
Atty Perkins st'tid he has been advised by the Town Supervisor that she would like to
terminate the McArthur Fund. Cl Makar agrees. Permission of the Attorney General is
required in order to do this. Income from the fund in 2006 resulted in payments to Dryden
Central School of $13.78 and to the George Junior Republic of $0.88.
RESOLUTION #72 - REQUEST TERMINATION OF MCARTHUR FUND
Cl Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby requests the New York State Attorney General
bring a proceeding to terminate the trust known as the McArthur Fund, given the small
amount of principal involved and relatively insignificant annual income.
2nd Cl Makar
Roll Call Vote CI Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
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Cl 0 Makar- Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
Supv Sumner said she will be asking Atty Perkins to work on special district
consolidation. There may be grant money available for this_
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Recreation Master Plan - Supv Sumner said the consultant working on this has been
relieved of their duties. `rown staff %%U complete this project.
NEW BUSINESS
Unexpended Fund Balance Policy and Reserve Fund Proposal - Supv Sumner
explained that in the past 15 years the amount: of fund balance used to reduce the tax levy has
ranged from 11% of appropriations in 1993 to 35% in 2008. She is suggesting a fund balance
equal to 50% of appropriations. The projected fund balance for the end of 2009 is $6,850,000
(84% of 2009 appropriations). Fifty percent of that would be $2,880,000. The difference of
$3,940,000 is available for emergencies or long range planning. 'rhe Finance Committee
suggests establishing reserve funds for Highway and DPW equipment ($500,000), recreation
infrastructure ($100,000), capital improvements ($1001000), and contingency ($300,000). They
will have a more detailed proposal next month.
IAWWTP Capital Project - Supv Sumner said the Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment
Plant is asking for approval of amendment #5 to the contract with Stearns & Wheler for the
capital project. There is no cost to the 'Town. There were funds left from the last phase which
• will cover this phase. Atty Perkins said the same process will have to be followed as last year
when they did the miscellaneous plant improvements. Once there is a set of plans, cost, etc.
the board will need to adopt an order calling a public hearing, hold the public hearing, adopt a
public interest order and then publish and post a notice of adoption, because it is subject to a
public referendum.
RESOLUTION #73 - APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH STEARNS & WHELER, LLC FOR MISCELLANEOUS PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, INCLUDING
THE NEW SEPTIC UNLOADING FACILITY
Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of certain capital
improvements, and
WHEREAS, consulting engineers Stearns & Wheler, i..LC have estimated the cost to be
$135,000 for the next phase of engineering services, including design, bidding and
construction phases for miscellaneous plant improvements including the new septic unloading
facility, and
WHEREAS, proposed amendment No. 5 to the engineering services agreement with
Stearns & Wheler, LLC covers the aforesaid next phase of engineering services, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Dryden, along with the Town of Ithaca and City of it:haca are
the joint owners of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant and the approval of
is amendment No. 5 to the engineering services agreement is required by all of the owners of said
facility, now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1, The Town of Dryden on behalf of the various sewer districts served by the Ithaca
Area Wastewater Treatment Plant hereby authorizes amendment No. 5 to the
engineering services agreement with Stearns & Wheler, LLC.
2. The Town Supervisor is authorized to sign the agreement constituting
amendment No. 5 to the engineering services agreement dated September 7,
2005, with Stearns & Wheler, LLC.
3. This approval is contingent upon similar approval of amendment No. 5 by the
other owners of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant.
4. The Town's share of the costs associated with amendment No. 5 for such
engineering services shall not exceed the Town's percentage of ownership in the
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, and for the purposes of this resolution,
the maximum amount shall be $2,683.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
21)(' Cl Solomon
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl Leifer Yes
Supv Sumner said things have been very busy at the sewer plant. Johnson Controls
reported today on an energy audit that: projects saving $182,000 per year, which is 3$% of
their total energy costs. "they have been discussing whether to accept the alkaline hydrolysis
• waste stream from Cornell Vet School. The issue has been the possibility that it may contain
items that cause neurological diseases, including mad cow disease. She has a proposed
resolution that she will share with the board and said she probably will vote to accept the
waste stream. She is convinced that the danger from the waste stream is considerably less
than other risks we all face: every day. In addition, they are interviewing candidates to replace
the retiring chief operator.
Supv reported that Bolton Point is planning to build a new water tank on Burdick Hill
Road. It is a 900,000 gallon tank that: will replace the old tank. Plans will be available next:
week and Supv Sumner may call a special meeting to set a public hearing for the matter
because they are eager to get through the approval process. Atty Perkins said they will need to
call a public hearing, hold a public hearing, and adopt a bonding and authorizing resolution
because they will issue 2.6 million dollars in serial bonds to cover the cost of the project. That
will be subject to a permissive referendum.
Community Center Grant Program - Cl Leifer reported they have four applications,
Tonight he would like a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract with the Varna
Community Association for their program grant of $2,450. The money will be used to fund
family fun nights, an amphibian and reptile program, senior citizens programs, and internet
access installation. Cl Leifer said that fits perfectly with the 't'own's broadband project because
in their application they commit to giving internet courses. in April, the committee will have
recommendations for program grants for the other community centers, as well as the
infrastructure grants for all the centers. Cl Makar asked for the recommendations in advance
of the meeting.
• RESOLUTION #74 - APPROVE PROGRAM GRANT FOR VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the program grant application for
the Varna Community Center in the amount of, 2,450.00 and authorizes the Town Supervisor
to sign the agreement and pay the funds.
2"d Supv Sumner
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
C1 Leifer Yes
Supv
Sumner
noted that
she has a file of correspondence and interesting information
accumulated
through
the month
that the board is welcome to review.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Emergency Services Committee - Supv Sumner noted she attended all four fire
department banquets. She said because Cl Makar will be doing more work with the 'ITCAD and
AFCU programs, she will be taking his place on the Emergency Services Committee,
Personnel Committee - No report.
Finance Committee - Reported previously.
HUD Loans & Grants Committee - Will have a report shortly with a plan for the year.
Technology Committee - Will have a report shortly with a plan for the year.
Recreation /Youth /Community Centers Committee - Cl Leifer said the grant
program will be wrapped up in April. He will ask the Dryden Recreation Commission to take
on the task of advising the board on playing fields. They can designate a subcommittee if they
choose.
RESOLUTION #75 - APPROVE ABSTRACT #3
Cl Makar offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that: this Town Board hereby approves Abstract #3, as audited, vouchers
#128 through #226, totaling $430,212.21.
2t 1d Supv Sumner
Roll Call Vote CI Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
CI Makar Yes
CI Leifer Yes
RESOLUTION #76 - APPROVE BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Supv Sumner offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the following budget modifications:
From A1990.4 (contingency) to A1420.401 (legal contractual) $855.00
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Appropriate funds /revenue collected specifically for a football grant:
From A2001 to A7330.4 (recreation programs) $1500.00
2„a Cl Leifer
Roll Call Vote Cl Solomon Yes
Supv Sumner Yes
Cl Makar Yes
Cl heifer Yes
Supv Sumner noted the new finance reports that were distributed. The shorter version
will be distributed monthly and the larger one (including special districts) c +gill be provided on a
quarterly basis. The quarterly investment report was distributed.
There being no further business, on motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m_
Respectfully submitted,
W4 4erlc�
Bainbi L. Hollenbeck
Town Clerk
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in below. Speakers will he limited to a maximum of three minutes. Please provide the
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DRYDEN TOWN BOARD MEETING
93 East Main Street
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 — 7:00 PM
1)
Call Meeting to Order
2)
Pledge of Allegiance
3)
Roll Call
4)
Public Hearings
a) 7:00 — ATT COW Extension
b) 7:15 —Official Map
c) 7:30 — Verizon Cell Tower
5)
Citizens Privilege
6)
Special Presentation
a) TCCOG Health Care Insurance Consortium
b) Amphibian migration on Thomas Road
7)
Town Clerk
a) Approve Meeting Minutes for February 11, 2009
8)
Town Highway Superintendent /Department of Public Works
a) Palmear Road Residents' Concerns
b) Resolution to Sell Highway Equipment.
c) Approve Competitive Bid for Live Bottom Tri -Axle Trailer
d) 2009 Road Work & 284 Agreement to Spend Highway Funds
9)
Recreation Department
a) Monthly Program Report
Briefing
0County
)
Zoning Officer
a) Further consideration, Verizon Wireless S.P.A.
b) Weatherization Funding Update
c) ZBA, Planning Board 'training Local Law
12)
Environmental Planner
13)
Engineering
14)
Attorney
a) MacArthur Fund
15)
Unfinished Business
a) Recreation Masterplan
b) Route 366 No passing zone speed limit
16)
New Business
a) Unexpended Fund Balance Policy
b) Reserve Fund proposals
c) IAWWTP Capital Project
d) Community Center Grant Program
17)
Committee Reports (3 minutes or less each, please)
a) Emergency Services Committee
b) Personnel Committee
c) Finance Committee
d) HUD Loans & Grants Committee
e) Technology Committee
t) Recreation/Youth /Comn Lin ity Centers Committee
Approve Abstract # 3
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Executive Session
Steve Locey
.ion Confer
B. Hollenbeek
J. Rush
M. Bianconi
County Rep
H. Slater
D. Kwasnowski
A. Sciarabba
M. Perkins
M. Sumner
.1. Bush
M. Sumner
M. Sumner
M. Sumner
J. Leifer
M. Sumner
J. Leifer
M. Sumner
J. Leifer
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March 7, 2009
Members of the Dryden Town Board,
Again
thank
you
for
allowing me
to express my concerns about the proposed location of a cell -
phone
tower
on
the
Uhl property
along Hanshaw Road.
I do not think Verizon Corporation has been entirely aboveboard in its permit application. Their
claim that the tower will have only minimal visibility was accompanied by photographs of a balloon,
supposedly floating 114 ft. in the air. Its true, you can hardly see the little balloon, but I think the
tower itself would be much larger and much more visible, especially in winter. The photos were all
taken from vantage points where a much closer tree obscured the view.
Secondly, the co- location requirement is bound to be a problem because a tower of 114 feet
would be inadequate. In order to make it useful for other companies, the height of the structure
would just about have to be increased at some point in order to accommodate oo- location. (On
the other hand, if Verizon planned it so as to deliberately discourage co- location, they would be
violating the spirit of the law, which is to ensure that fewer cell towers are built within the town.)
Then if an extension is needed after the tower is in place, and proper hearings and approvals
gone through, it would by law have to be lighted at night, which the Town of Dryden would not
prefer, and which would raise a host of additional problems for birds, bats, and people living in
nearby houses. If Verizon had submitted an application for a 120400t tower with nighttime lighting
on that same site, I wonder if it could possibly get this far in the approval process. Yet I'm afraid
• that a tower with those specifications could be exactly what we end up with.
As many have pointed out, these woods in question are not just an ordinary bunch of trees. It
would be wrong to assume that because this woodland is relatively small, it is unrelated to the
protected woods of the bird sanctuary and along Fall Creek. This wood patch is right between
them and connects them, through and around the edges of the two residential streets. The
wildlife living in the area can travel this route in relative freedom and safety from one protected
woodland to the other. If Verizon puts a cell tower in that spot, not only would it quickly destroy a
large part of the wooded corridor, it may eventually invite more development of the remaining
woods. This would be a local tragedy, one that can be prevented by finding another place for the
cell tower that would serve the needs of town residents for years to come and at the same time
preserve what is left of a uniquely important woodland.
I know the Board has already spent a great deal of time and thought on this issue. You must be
more than ready to "kiss it goodbye," as the saying goes. But you don't have to make a decision
right now, and I would urge you to consider it from all sides just a little longer. This location may
be most convenient for Verizon but not good for the interests of the Town of Dryden. At the Town
Board meeting on Feb. 11, one of Verizon's representatives stated that Verizon was willing to
consider attemative sites. I believe that is the best and wisest course for all concerned_
Respectfully,
Nancy Morgan
• March 11th 2009
Michael Ludgate
General Manager
Ludgate Farms
1552 Hanshaw Road
To: Town of Dryden Town Board Members, Mary Ann Sumner - Dryden Town Supervisor, Henry M.
Slater - Director of Building, Zoning and Planning
Re: Verizon Wireless special use permit application to build a 114' foot tall wireless telecommunication
facility at 1536 Hanshaw Road.
To all addressed above and others it may concern, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to
express additional thoughts on this proposed tower.
Primary concern:
My main concern remains still to protect the viability of our family business. Aesthetic appeal is a
legitimate concern for a family owned farm market.
New comments since last meeting:
A couple of times I have had feedback from folks about alternate sites. A customer of mine, who
unfortunately insists on anonymity, owns a cell tower network in another state. He agrees that the
proposed site is too close to homes and our small business. "Wowl 1 would never put a tower here."
were his exact words when I took him to the backyard to show him the pink flagging tape in the Uhl
woodlot marking off the proposed location.
This same man has suggested using tall electric transmission towers as bases for local cell towers.
"Hi Mike, f wonder why they [Verizon] could not go on one of the high powered electric line poles out by
the dirpl rt. They seem high and close enough and would give great indoor coverage to the Lob of
Ornithology, the airport, and all of the other buildings in-the area."
I researched this a little on the web and found this is a fairly common occurrence. Folks don't usually
notice it, because the power transmission poles are already there and pretty ugly anyway. Has Verizon
investigated this possibility?
Thank you all for your time and consideration,
Michael Ludgate
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General Manager
Ludgate Farms
1552 Hanshaw Road
Margaret Renwick
1676 Ilanshaw Rd.
Ithaca NY 14850
March 11, 2009
To: Dryden Town Supervisor
Re: Proposed Verizon Cell Phone Tower on Hanshaw Road
As a resident of Dryden, 1 am writing to express my concern over the location, purpose and effect of the cell
phone tower proposed to be built by Vernon near the corner of Hanshaw and Freese Roads. I am also
concerned about the legality of the cell tower's construction, as proposed, under Dryden law.
I live on Hanshaw Road, within sight of the proposed location for the tower. I am therefore concerned about the
tower's location for aesthetic reasons: living outside a city center allows me to enjoy relative quiet, darkness,
and woodland surroundings. A cell phone tower on the horizon would frankly be an ugly sight. This is
particularly true if it is situated in the proposed spot almost directly behind a long -time, treasured local business,
Ludgate Farms. As a supporter of local businesses and a frequent customer of Ludgate Farms, I worry that a
looming cell tower could drive other customers elsewhere,
i am concerned about the purpose of this eel I phone tower, which would be built in the town of Dryden, but
whose primary beneficiaries would in fact be residents of Ithaca. The area west of the proposed cell tower site is
in Ithaca, and is heavily populated; east of the cell tower in Dryden, however, there are very few homes. This
Aftshn s that many more residents of Ithaca will benefit from this cell tower than will residents of Dryden. This is
ticularly true when one considers one supposed benefit of the tower, that is, the possibility of getting a high-
speed internet connection through the tower's `f -1 connection: the primary beneficiaries of this kind of
connectivity are people in their homes, not people driving in cars on Route 13 or using cell phones elsewhere.
Therefore the people who would benefit most from this facet of the tower's placement are residents of Ithaca.
Relatively few residents of Dryden would have the possibility to put this internet connectivity to work. Why is
this tower, therefore, of great benefit to Dryden?
My concerns about this cell tower with regard to the laws of Dryden are as follows: Dryden statute requires that
cell towers permit co4ocation by other companies, meaning that the tower needs to be taller than proposed, and
would therefore also need to be lit. Does this not mean that the cell phone tower, as currently proposed by
Verizon, would violate Dryden 1mv? It is absurd that the town of Dryden would knowingly approve such a
proiect. I am concerned that if this project is approved and must then be further augmented to allow co- location,
this would open the door for the construction of other towers which violate town law, simply by creating a
precedent.
My final concern with the process for approval of this proposed cell phone tower is as follows: What measures
have been undertaken to ensure a lack of unacceptable environmental impact on the surrounding area? Has an
environmental impact assessment been perfonned? If not, why not? What effect will the cell tower have on
local wildlife?
Sincerely,
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- -Wary Lambert
1676 Hanshaw Road - Dryden resident
hiiary.lambert@yahoo.com
Where the Woods Meet
Tuesday, March 40, 2009
Where Falk Creek's woods meet Sapsucker Woods,
Hanshaw Road curves between them. A small
stream is culverted there under the road, carrying
Sapsucker Woods runoff toward Fall Creek,
Residents know to take it slaw on Hanshaw Road
through this wooded corridor to avoid hitting the
deer and other wildlife who use the continuous
woodland cover to traverse a gap between one
counter- designated Unique Natural. Area (Sapsucker
Woods) and another (Falb Creek}. Those are
probably not the place -names used by animals:
Big birds are often perched in the trees here,
maybe for the view to be had at this wooded crest of the long slope up Hanshaw Road from
Cayuga Heights, Ithaca and Cayuga Lake in its deep valley below. The wooded corridor at the
Hanshaw Road crossing is narrow, just a couple hundred feet wide, but it spreads outward to the
Wrth and west into the wetland woods on both sides of Sapsucker Woods Road, surrounding the
orne(I Laboratory of Ornithology. Across Hanshaw Road southward, a five - minute. walk through
the arc of woods that widens between Hanshaw and Freese Roads brings a hiker to the steep
crumbling bluffs high above Fall Creek, and onto the Cayuga Trail. Just beyond the woodland
edge in old pastures is Cornell's Dyce Laboratory for Honey Bee Studies.
To the east of this wooded corridor, Hanshaw Road curves around the edge of flat Correll farm
fields, bordered on their southern edge try Fall Creek and its woodland cover and on the north by
Sapsucker Woods, old pasture lands, and wooded wetlands that extend along Hanshaw as it takes
a sharp turn northward (and Lower Creek Road continues straight ). Here again there is a narrow
wooded meeting place, between the Hanshaw Toad wetlands and Monkey Run woods. Again,
Hanshaw Road parts them and a stream, culverted under the road, joins them. The stream
travels on next to the hiking trail (beloved by dogs and their owners) that was once Monkey Run
Road, downhill to Fall Creek.
West and south of the apsucker-Hansha woodland corridor, blue -hill vistas can be seen beyond
patches of woodland as the open Cornell farmland drops away from both Hanshaw and Freese
Roads toward the wooded Fall Creek valley below. Westward and donslope Lies Ithaca, its
suburban homes infringing upon the edges of Sapsucker Woods.
The northern extent of Sapsucker Woods and the Hanshaw wetlands are abruptly cut off by a
strip of intense human development. The heavily- trayeled, limited- access Route 13 highway is
Orever - humming backdrop to this quiet area. The road severs Sapsucker, Hanshaw and the
ea P s birds and beasts from wetlands and woodlands to the north. On the north side of Route 13
from Sapsucker Woods is the Tompkins County Airport. Its need for landings, takeoffs, wide beds
of flashing tights and extended runways makes it a noisy, light - polluting neighbor for the
Hanshaw - Sapsucker area.
invisible, destructive boundaries cut through the heart of this unified natural area. Sapsucker
nods Road is the border between the Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden, The southeast
order of the Village of Lansing runs east -west across the northern quarter of Sapsucker Woods
Road, and contains the airport on the north side of Route 1 . This division among three
municipal interests has resulted in neglect and misuse on all sides of these arbitrary, highly
unnatural straight lines and right angles. An understanding of the whole has been discarded.
From the micro - scale of backyard fences to the international interfaces between countries,
borders and margins are places for sloppy land -use at best, and criminal behavior at worst.
Farthest from the nearest seat of power and governance, borders are where unwanted land -rases
are dumped: At the edges of things, planning and zoning wear thin and can become slipshod,
and are more easily set aside for convenience.
Less powerful than residents nearer the center, the humAn residents of border areas often have
the least say in how their land is used. They lose out when land managers and agents of
governance are swayed by those with attorneys and a thumb on the scale as the laws are written
and the regulations are enforced.
Within the Sapsucker Woods and Hanshaw Road wetlands and woodlands, the non- hurnan
residents have the least power and have lost out most of all. Over the past fifty gears their land,
water and air habitats and travel routes have shrunk and shriveled, severed by new residential
roads, Route 13, and airport expansion, and gouged by the bultdozers and bullying of builders
who have carved suburbia out of the woodlands and wetlands on the edges of, and driving
*ward the heart of, Sapsucker Woods.
On the Ithaca side of the line, builders are poised to eat further into Sapsucker Wands very soon,
if the planning wizards can be convinced that no real harm will be done. On the Dryden side of
the line, businesses were allowed into the wetlands along Hanshaw Road before residential
zoning was put in place to slow their spread and impact on this wetland area that feeds Fall
Creek. There should not be, but there are, big parking lots and warehouse -sized businesses set
on elevated fill pads in the wetlands at Hanshaw Road's intersection with Route 13.
At the moment (FebruaryaMarch 2009), erizan is Playing games with the governments and
planning entities on both sides of the Ithaca- Dryden border, trying to get a (possibly non°
J complying) cell tower placed on. the Dryden side of Sapsucker Woods Road in order to serve
Ithaca residents. Verizon proposes to place this tower in that woodland along Hanshaw Road
which serves as a corridor from the Fall Greek Unique Natural Area to the Sapsucker Woods
Unique Natural Area. The Landowner has informed neighbors that if the tower does not go in, he
will sett the woodland to a developer.
This immediate situation has prompted me to write this essay, to illustrate how these
woodlands, fields, and wetlands make up a unified (though under sieges natural area of semi=
wild nodes and corridors between Sapsucker Woods and Fall Creek. I argue that these natural
functions outweigh the value to the three adjDMTng municipalities of continuing to use this area
for a dumping - ground of unwanted land uses and zoning waivers,
lour informal group, Friends of Hanshaw - Sapsucker, is made up of neighbors (in Ithaca and
Dryden) who see a center here, not edges. We want to protect this wonderful natural area from
further fragmentation and neglect. We support the work of the Save Sapsucker Woods group. We
1 nvite you to join us.
10 09
Comments:
Dear Ms Sharon Perry:
Be, Verizon Corrmunications 'Power proposed for siting near Tompkins CoLinty
Regional Airport. The project number appears to be 2007245162.
A loca�or map showing proposed tower site and aixport runaways is
available, but will not copy to this email farm. Please contact us far a
copy of the map,
We are
w,ritzng out of concern about
a proposal
by Verizon to locate a
mobile
phone tower near the
Tompkins
County
Airport
j .n the Town of Dryden_
In its
YseIgh t
as per
application to the Town
of the tower will be
FAA regulations, nor
for a
114', and
will it
permit, Verizon
therefore will
require any type
has stated that the
not require lighting
of formal ccnsuitatzon
with
the
FPAA.
A Town of Dryden law stipulate8 that such facilities must be designed for
co- locatzan by other telecornmunicationS companies. However, after the tower
is built at 114' unfit, other companies may apply for co- location on that
tolrer. Its height would then have to biD increased by at lea 6t 20', thexeby
making it necessary to install lights for aircraft safety and to put it
into compliance with Dryden law,
Because this proposed tower is very close to flidnt paths for Tompkins
County Airport, we ask= is it acceptab;l,e to the FAA and tho Tompkins County
.,. Airport authorities for Verizon i0 receive a permit for a st.�ucture at this
location that may eventually be 125' or more in height?
:KWe are concerned that Verizon's proposal is not honest, that Verizon
intends to add height to the shorter tower after it is in place, having
avoided the initial scrutiny required for construction of taller towers in.
the vicinity of an airport.
,Tk second public hearing is being held by the Town Board ia� Dryden this
Wednesday at 7 pm, and a lot of important questions about this proposed
tower .remain unanswered by Verizon.
We request that, ii any review action is undertaken, we be provided
C,onsultinq Party s•atus unde:i: the National Historic Preservation Act
Section 196 process,
Sincerely yours,
Hilary 'lambert
2675 Hanshaw Road
zthaca NY 19850
Nancy Morgan
1608 Hansha�� Road
Ithaca NY 14050
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From: Rabert.P.Alexander @faa.gov [ maiito :Robert.P.Aiexendex: @faa.gDv]
Selit : Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:29 PIA
To hilary lambert @yahoo.com
Subject: RO: Qaieat�on abort Airport Certification /Safety Inspections
Tatportancei High
Ms. Lambert,
Based on the information you supplied, the only tower I can find in our
data base is for a 119 foot tower_ ThXa tower dnas not exceed any FAA
obstruction standards and was found to have no impact an the traffic
oaa`tezn aIso. A height increase on an antenna tower would necessitate a
refiling and a restudy.
(See attached file; OZ Case Data.pdf}
Robert P. Alexander
Ohstx'uction Evaluation
DL, DC, N,T, TAY, WV1 PA,
Obstruction Evaluation
718- 553 -4546
Specialist for
South FL
$ervXCe
i'obert.p.alexander@faa_gav
Sharon
Perry /AZA /VAA
AEA -620, Safety & To
Standards hilaxy 1ambert@yahoo,com
cc
Robert P Alexander /A$A /CAA @EAA,
0VID/2DO9 10949 Angeiique M Lest rad /ACA /FAR @FAA
AM Subject
Re: Question about Airport
Cert-ification/Safety Inspections
Mocumant link: Robert P Alexander)
Hilary,
I am the Airports xep for projects ON airports property; ex; establishing
smajj ajrpo4ts, heliports etc and commenting along with other divisions to
ATO for their off AIRPORTS CASE'S.
The case had to have been f•�Jed with Air Traffic THROUGH THE [DEB:
http: /loeaaa,faa.go ;r
In the State of NY it would be Robert P Alexander at 71B -553 -7596 for OFF
AIRPORT PROJECTS/
There are too many numbers in the cases referenced.
You might also ck with his technician M5
Thank you
Sharon
Sharon Perry
Trirports Division
OE/AAA Specialist
1 #vzation P,I,aza
Jamaica, NY 11434
0 18i 553 -3341
hilarj iambe,rt@ya
hoo.com
03/0912009 02:02
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Angelique Lestrad 716 -553 -2611
Sharon PerrylAEA /FAM5AP&
To
cc
8 ubj e ct
QueStr,, about Airport
Certification /Safety L'Ispections
This email was seat through the Federal Aviation Administration public
we,sita. You have been contacted through an email link on the foliardi,nq
page:
http; /IWWW_faa.gov /airports airtraffic /airporta /,sanional_guidanCe /ea &tern /ai
rports_ ze5ources /aea620 /v "20conr�actslindex.cfm
smajj ajrpo4ts, heliports etc and commenting along with other divisions to
ATO for their off AIRPORTS CASE'S.
The case had to have been f•�Jed with Air Traffic THROUGH THE [DEB:
http: /loeaaa,faa.go ;r
In the State of NY it would be Robert P Alexander at 71B -553 -7596 for OFF
AIRPORT PROJECTS/
There are too many numbers in the cases referenced.
You might also ck with his technician M5
Thank you
Sharon
Sharon Perry
Trirports Division
OE/AAA Specialist
1 #vzation P,I,aza
Jamaica, NY 11434
0 18i 553 -3341
hilarj iambe,rt@ya
hoo.com
03/0912009 02:02
PH
Angelique Lestrad 716 -553 -2611
Sharon PerrylAEA /FAM5AP&
To
cc
8 ubj e ct
QueStr,, about Airport
Certification /Safety L'Ispections
This email was seat through the Federal Aviation Administration public
we,sita. You have been contacted through an email link on the foliardi,nq
page:
http; /IWWW_faa.gov /airports airtraffic /airporta /,sanional_guidanCe /ea &tern /ai
rports_ ze5ources /aea620 /v "20conr�actslindex.cfm
0410712009 09:12:52
i
MONTHLY REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
TO THE TOWN BOARD OF THE Town of Dryden:
*
uant to Section 125 of the Town Law, I hereby render the following detailed statement
all moneys received and disbursed by me during the month of March, 2009:
DATED: April 2009
A GENERAL FUND - TOWNWIDE
Balance Balance
02/28/2009 Increases Decreases 03/31/2009
CASH
- CHEC'KING
42,093.09
1601525.44
177,035.33
95,850.93
25,568.20
0.00
CASH
- SAVINGS
5,828,421.06
81415.84
0.00
129,776.16
95,873.88
5,7071058.74
1,589,257.61
PETTY
CASH
600.00
0.00
564,444.22
0100
10,259.
600.00
"r6
PETTY
CASH - POSTAGE
5,394.89
552,533.56
0.00
2,578.67
2,943.66
2,816.22
0.00
TOTAL,
51876,514.04
340.92
168,941.28
2,602.74
309,392.16
5,736,063.16
567,367.88
DA HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE FUND
CASH
- CHECKING
0.00
95,850.93
95,850.93
0.00
CASH
- SAVINGS
1,680,955.76
4,175.
0.00
3
95,873.88
1,589,257.61
TOTAL 1,680,955.'16 100,026.66 191,724.81 1,589,257.61
GENERAL - OUTSIDE
FUND
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
22,210.42
22,210.42
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
564,444.22
10,259.
"r6
22,170.42
552,533.56
PETTY CASH - POSTAGrE
2,943.66
0.00
340.92
2,602.74
TOTAL
567,367.88
32,470.18
440721.76
555,136.30
DB HIGHWAY OUTSIDE FUND
CASH - CHECKING
0100
1,030.97
10030497
0.00
CA6*H - SAVINGS
987,160.75
160,1.92.88
1,030.97
11146,272.66
TOTAL
987,160.75
161,173.85
21061.94
1.,146,272.66
SF1- DRYDEN FIRE DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
278,538.00
278,538.00
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
748,186.26
300.67
2'76,538.00
969,948.93
TOTAL
748,186.26
278,838.67
557rO
6.00
469,948.93
SL1- VARNA LIGHTING
DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
307120
307.20
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
5,115.49
3.06
307.20
4,813,.37
TOTAL
5,13.5.49
310.28
614.40
4,811.37
L2- ETNA LIGHTING DISTRICT
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
9,370.30
0100
297.93
2.64
247.93
247.93
41125.01
0100
TOTAL
4,370.30
250.57
495.86
41125.01
Page 1
,NIONTHLY REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
,
Balance Balance
02/28/2009 Increases Decreases 03/31/2009
�L3- MEADOW /LEISURE LIGHTING
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SASiINGS
SM AMBULANCE DISTRICT
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
TOTAL
SS1- SAPSUCKER SEWER - UNITS
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
SS2- VARNA SEWER - UNITS
CASH - CHE,CKING
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
SS3- CORTLAND RD SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
POSTAGE,
SS4- MONKEY RUN SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
TOTAL
SSS- TURKEY HILL SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
SS6- PEREGRINE HOLLOW SEWER
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVINGS
SS7- ROYAL ROAD SEWER
CASH - SAVINGS
0
SW1- VARNA WATER
CASH - CHECKING
CASH - SAVIN.'S
0100 203.32 203.32 0.00
3,452.66 2.08 203.32 3,251.42
3,452.66 205.40 906.64 3,251.42
329,134.85 211.1. 10 0.00 329,945.95
329,734.85 211.10 0.00 329,945.95
51,064.29 65.83 0100 51,130.12
51,064.29 65.83 0,00 51,130.12
0.00
1.81,396.33
66
6,878.28
129.69
16.11
6,878.28
6,878.28
0100
0.00
0.00
174,647.74
201,828.68
183„396.33
1,617.50
7,007.57
1.05.06
13,766.56
203,341.12
0.00
174,647.74
25,185.18
0.00
66
105.06
16.11
105.06
0100
0.00
25,185.18
201,828.68
1,617.50
1.05.06
:1.6.11
203,341.12
0.00
65.05
25,185.18
0.00
14.43
50.62
201,893.13
:I „722.56
224.55
203,391.74
0.00
4,747.66
4,741.66
0.00
21.3,713.92
133.78
41747.66
209,100.04
213,71.3.92 41881.44
0.00
66
940.66
16.11
191,261.52
0100
316.45
25,185.18
9,495.32 209,100.04
940,
66
0.00
16.11
940.66
0100
190,637.31
25,185.18
191,2.61.52
1,2.51.11
16.11
1,881.32
0100
190,631.31
25,185.18
0.00
352.75
352.75
:1.6.11
0.00
0.00
95,679.11
25,185.18
78.64
352.75
95,405.60
TOTAL 95,679.'!1 431.35 705.50 95,405.60
25,3.69.07
16.11
0100
25,185.18
TOTAL 25,169.07
:1.6.11
0.00
25,185.18
0.00 725.62 725.62 4.00
321,421.11 "310.72 725.62 321,006.21
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MONTHLY REPORT OF SIJPERVISOR
Balance Balance
02/28/2009 Increases Decreases 03/31/2009
• TOTAL
321.1421.11.
0.65
11036.34
0.00
1,451.24
11008.54
3321,006.21
1,007.89
7,604.97
SW2- SNYDER HILL WATER
0.65
114,214.63
0.00
114,214.63
1,008.54
7,604.97
7,601.97
114,214.63
CASH - CHECKING
114,214.63
0.00
7,604.97
711,46
711.46
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
68,070.89
19.45
711.46
67,438.63
TOTAL
68,071;.84
790.91
11422.92
67,138.83
SW3- MONKEY RUN WATER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
1,094.05
If
094-05
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
203,463.52
129.56
1,094.05
202,499.03
TOTAL
203,963.52
1,223.E1
2,168.10
202,499.03
SW4- HALL ROAD WATER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
21.
25
21.25
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
33,653.23
21.53
2:1..25
33,653.51
TOTAL
33,653.23
42.78
42.50
33,653.51
SW5- TURKEY HILL WATER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
21.25
21.25
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
197,450.75
502.08
21.25
197,931.58
TOTAL
197,450.75
523.33
42.50
197,931.5E
SW6- ROYAL ROAD WATER
CASH - CHECKING
0.00
21.25
21.25
0.00
CASH - SAVINGS
27,907.88
17.85
21.25
27,904.48
TOTAL
271907.88
39.10
42.50
27,904.46
PN MCARTHUR SPECIAL RESERVE
CHECKING - SPECIAL RESERVES
2,922.90
0.00
0.00
2,922.90
TOTAL
2,922,90
0.00
0.00
2o922.90
CD REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS
CASH - CHECKING
201,044.20
6,040.03
11500.00
205,584.23
TOTAL
H CAPITAL PROJECTS - TOWN HALL
CASH - SAVINGS
TOTAL
TA AGENCY FUND
CASH - TRUST 6 AGENCY
0 TOTAL
CM MISC SPECIAL REVENUE /MCARTHUR
CASH - SAVINGS
201,044.20
61040.03 1,500.00 205,584.23
10007.89
0.65
0.00
11008.54
1,007.89
7,604.97
0.65
114,214.63
0.00
114,214.63
1,008.54
7,604.97
7,601.97
114,214.63
114,214.63
7,604.97
22.03
0.00
0.00 22.03
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MONTHL -Y REPORT OF SUPERVISOR
Balance Balance
02/28/2009 Increases Decreases 03/31/2009
TOTAL 22.03 0.fo 0100 22.03
HB CORTLAND ROAD SEWER BAN
CASH - SAVINGS 24,798.65 0.00 0.00 24,798.65
XT AL
TOTAL ALL FUNDS
24,:98.65
0.00
0.00 24,798.65
12,252,424.53 881,721."8 3 „253,461.23. 11,880,685.10
Page 4
From: Andrew Sciarabba [mailto:ajs @tgmillerpc.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:39 PM
To: supervisor @dryden.ny.us
• Cc: zoning @dryden.ny.us; TownHighway @dryden.ny.us
Subject: Tonights Meeting
Hey folks.
I don't have anything that required Board action tonight but was going to attend and just run
through what we have been working on for the Town since January. I've been battling a killer
migraine and am sorry to say I'm losing the battle. So I will riot be at the meeting tonight.
Here is the summary of what we have been working on the last 2 months:
Stormwater Planning & Maintenance:
1. Weekly reviews (brief ones) of SWPPP inspections for TC3. We only visit the site if
requested by Henry or if we see something in the inspection that seems like it needs our
oversight.
2. We have received and reviewed the SWPPP for the Bellesario Property on Rte 366. 1 will
be working with the Engineer to make some minor modifications and will forward an
approved plan to Henry.
Code Enforcement:
1. Review of the Manhattan Estates Subdivision for the Planning Board
Highway:
1. Working with Jack on the Yellow Barn Road Bridge replacement slated for later this year.
2. We are gearing up for the completion of the outstanding items on the Salt Storage
Building. Contractor should be back on -site in the next few weeks as the weather
improves and the site dries up.
SCLIWC:
1. Attending the E +0 committee meetings.
2. Preparing the Map, Plan & Report for the Burdick Hill Storage Tank Replacement
project,
TCAD: (Martha may mention this)
1. We are working with the County on a mini water and sewer study to identify projects
that may be positioned to take advantage of the Stimulus monies.
Besides the SCLIWC and TCAD items this list mimicks our invoices so you may already have
gathered this info from them,
I'll be in touch soon.
Andy
Andrew J. Sciarabba, PE
Principal Engineer
T.G. Miller, PC
Engineers and Surveyors
203 N, Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850