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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
October 19, 2023
Zoom Hybrid
Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Leonardo Vargas-
Mendez, Cl Christina Dravis, Cl Spring Buck
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk
Other Town Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director
Chris O’Connor, Fire Coordinator
Amanda Anderson, Bookkeeper
Supv Leifer called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and board members and audience
recited the pledge of allegiance.
TOWN CLERK
RESOLUTION #163 (2023) – APPROVE MINUTES
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the meeting minutes of September
14 and September 21, 2023.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PRESENTATION
Judith Pierpont and Hilary Lambert, on behalf of Martha Ferger’s friends and family,
presented the board with $1,500 in donations made by individuals in memory of Martha Ferger
to be used for a bench on the rail trail.
J Pierpont said many know Martha, a citizen from 1953 to 2023, and recall her service
to this town and the Ithaca area, especially her tireless work for social justice and the
environment, and in later years her activism to stave off the harms of climate change. She was
a steadfast supporter of our democratic process, p articipating at every level in nominating and
electing candidates, most particularly in Dryden. She is greatly missed and they hope others
will be reminded of her good work and generous spirit when they come upon this bench
honoring her life.
Cl Lamb said he is happy they are recognizing the rail trail in this way. It is a nice way
to pay tribute and memorialize our iconic figures like Martha Ferger.
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO 1061 DRYDEN ROAD
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Ray Burger explained this a
Planned Unit Development that was approved in 2017 and has not been built until now. The
new owners are proposing to downsize the development and reduce the footprint. They are
increasing it from 42 units to 43 units, but decreasing the number of bedrooms from 90 to 82
and they are doubling the recreation space. They are before the board for an amendment of
the approval. This has been reviewed by the Planning Board. Representatives of the owner,
Park Grove Realty, and their engineering firm, Marathon Engineering, are present this evening.
Tim Crilly, of Park Grove Realty, said the site as originally approved was essentially
unfeasible to build with current construction prices and interest rates. The design was l ess
than desired from a market standpoint. They spent a lot of time improving the site, design,
and amenities for residents. They decided on a 10-plex model that has been very successful in
Lansing. It is a much-improved design, with high end amenities, patios, balconies, and
individual entryways. Site improvements include additional green space and less impervious
surface. The unit count is reduced from the previous design and is less impactful in terms of
density, traffic, and stormwater.
Adam Fishel of Marathon Engineering displayed the original design and the current
design. He said it is an improved design with higher amenity packages and is a less impactful
development. They worked to make it more efficient and economical. There are four 10-plex
units and a triplex unit. Stormwater management is more centralized. They have doubled the
size of the recreation space and maintained rail trail access as originally approved. Access to
the site from Dryden Road has not been changed, but has been refined in conversations with
DOT, recognizing that the line of sight is somewhat hindered by vegetation. They will put in a
crosswalk to the bus stop with advance warning signage. They plan to clear and maintain the
vegetation to maximize sight limits along Dryden Road. There will be a sidewalk from Dryden
Road and an accessible path to the rail trail. The plantings will be essentially as originally
planned. There will be three light poles coming up the drive and three light poles internal to
the site. The Fire Department and town officials asked that parking be increased for tenants
and guests and there is a dedicated fire lane for fire truck access on the site.
In response to a public comment about traffic exiting the site and the shared access
drive, there will be yield signage and striping at the merger of the two driveways. They are open
to making a stop control based on feedback from the town engineer.
Cl Lamb suggested signage as residents exit to Route 366. Suggestions include a
proceed with caution sign, stop sign, or some other language regarding traffic on 366.
When asked about the grade of the driveway, A Fishel said they did a dry run with the
local fire department and had them come in with their big truck and try to make the turn. The
nose of the truck actually bottomed out on the current grade. They will fl atten the grade out
before it comes up into the site. The driveway grade right now does not meet fire code, so they
are re-grading the driveway to help address the fire code and accessibility for the fire
department.
Driveways on the site will be plowed, as will the common drive area with the
neighboring property. Jonathan Williams, owner of 1065 Dryden Road, said the easement has
requirements for an obligation for 1061 to plow and maintain the shared portion of the
driveways.
J Williams has sent a letter and photographs and has provided information to the
Planning Board regarding site distance as you exit the property to Route 366. The traffic study
says the site distance is 785 feet, but that is not the case until after you cross the white fog
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line. The company that did the study is no longer in business. He is concerned with the safety
and that of his tenants and others, and his liability in this regard if the project goes forward
without adequate safety evaluation and remediation of the plan. The steep hill to the west of
the driveway is an impediment to visibility. Vegetation can be cut down, but a car coming
down to Dryden Road will be lower, making the hillside higher. It could only be improved by
grading the property and restructuring the retaining wall. He wanted to point out the actual
facts on the ground in that location. Pictures that J Williams submitted were displayed. It has
been safe enough for the ten cars there now, but 100 new cars using the driveway is a concern
that should be further addressed in a way that it wasn’t in the planning over the last several
years.
J Williams added that he applauds the new design and has no objection to this project,
but is concerned with the entrance to Route 366.
The plan for the driveway and grading was discussed. Comments from Carol Whitlow
and Richard Wawak were shared and they have the same concerns with the entrance to Route
366. Cl Lamb said the probability of problems decreases with the work to be done and signage.
Tim Crilly said again that this is a much-improved design over the previous proposal.
They will do their best to address concerns regarding the driveway with improved grading and
signage. They would like to start the project as soon as possible with all the economic
uncertainties.
There were no other comments and Supv Leifer closed the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
R Burger explained that SEQR was done previously and not required for this
amendment. County review came back with no negative impacts. The Planning Board
reviewed the project last month and recommended that the Town Board include conditions that
maximize the safety of people exiting the driveway. Because of the close proximity to
neighboring residences, Supv Leifer asked what the work hours would be and was told they
usually work five days a week from 7:00 a.m. until 3 or 4:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION #164 (2023) – APPROVE SITE PLAN REVISIONS
1061 DRYDEN ROAD PUD on Tax parcel 55.-1-16
EVERGREEN APARTMENTS
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
Whereas, the Town Board approved the development plan and the site plan for the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) on Tax parcel 55.-1-16 located at 1061 Dryden Road by Resolution #
81 (2017) on May 30, 2017; and
Whereas, the new owner, Park Grove Realty, after doing more design work proposes to
downsize the buildings and has submitted a revised site plan dated October 11, 2023; and
Whereas, these changes enlarge the yard setbacks and increase the recreational space; and
Whereas, these changes reduce the number of beds in this development and thereby the
potential traffic volume in and out of the development; and
Whereas, setbacks, recreational space and traffic were concerns in the original evaluation of
this development and these changes positively impact those issues by increasing
setbacks/recreational space and reducing traffic; and
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Whereas, the Planning Board, at their 9-28-23 meeting, reviewed the site plan and
recommended that the Town Board include conditions that maximize the safety of people that
exit the driveway, the bus stop and crosswalk; and
Whereas, the developer has agreed to add cautionary signage for drivers exiting the
development; and
Whereas, Tompkins County Planning Department has reviewed this project as required by NYS
Municipal Law §239 –l, -m, and –n and determined that this project will have no significant
county-wide or inter-community impact (letter dated October 4, 2023).
Therefore, be it resolved that the Town Board finds that the proposed changes are minor and
have no negative effect on the environmental impact of the townhome project, and the Town
Board hereby reaffirms its negative determination of environmental significance in Resolution #
152 (2016) dated October 5, 2016, in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review
Act; and
Be it further resolved that the Town Board finds that the revised site plan dated October 11,
2023 is a positive change in the project design and approves the site plan revisions conditioned
on the following:
1. That the applicant is to work with NYSDOT to develop appropriate signage to alert
drivers to the presence of the upcoming congestion of multiple driveways and a
pedestrian crossing.
2. Standard Conditions of Approval as amended August 14, 2008.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
PUBLIC HEARING
1280 DRYDEN ROAD
ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD APPLICATION
Supv Leifer opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. R Burger explained this application
for an electronic billboard requires a Special Use Permit from the Town Board. It is proposed to
be located about halfway between the NYSEG intersection and the rail trail crossing on the
south side of Route 13. Applicant will remove three of their nearby billboards.
Paul Simonet of Park Outdoor said he is grateful for the opportunity and interaction
with the town through the Planning Board, Ray Burger, and the Town Board with Rick Steel to
identify the town’s concerns. He believes their application was responsive and their latest
application includes a two-scale drawing and assurances they comply with town code.
Security requirements are handled by the manufacturer of the billboard and Park Outdoor has
its own internal access to manage content.
They expect that when they have equipment on site to install the new billboard, they
will remove the old billboards.
Cl Lamb asked if in an emergency situation would the sign be made available to
Tompkins County or other municipal entities? P Simonet said Mr Park is generous with public
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service announcements and such. With a digital sign it can be quicker. Protocols for amber
alerts have been established nationally. Something local could be easily done and protocol
would need to be developed. When asked about a government or nonprofit rate, P Simonet said
they don’t charge for something that is an emergency. An ongoing message would be a
business decision.
There were no further questions from the board or public and Supv Leifer left the public
hearing open at 6:50 p.m.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Ray Burger has provided the monthly update. The applicants for the cannabis
dispensary near the Irish Settlement Road and Route 13 intersection have contacted him
regarding drive-thru service. That will require a special use permit and he expects it to come
forward in the next few months.
FIRE COORDINATOR
Chris O’Connor said he is available for any questions. Cl Lamb remarked the open
house on Sunday was a good event.
COUNTY BRIEFING
Mike Lane reported the county has put forward a budget for public hearing in
November. The initial proposal has been amended by the legislature considering various
requests for over-target spending. The proposed budget provides for a 2% increase in the levy,
which is also a 5.88% decrease in the tax rate due to increased assessments and new buildings
added to the tax roll. The total budget is about 245 million dollars and the amount to be raised
by property tax is about 53 million. The median priced home has gone from $225,000 in 2022
to $249,000 in 2023. The projected tax increase on a median priced home is about $52.91, or
about $1,325.00 in total county tax.
The budget contains funds to move forward with the rapid emergency response
program. They are looking to have a proposal particularly for those towns that don’t have
services like Dryden and Groton for emergency response. They are looking for proposals by
which they can help share the cost with the county. They aren’t sure exactly what this will end
up looking like, or how helpful what they have budgeted will be. The intent is that this will
result in three rapid response vehicles being stationed in th e county so that they can respond
more quickly than most services.
There is also funding for early intervention, which is important for our youth. That was
done despite what the state has been doing to counties by taking away Medicaid money and
increasing mandates for Medicaid payments to people who qualify for Medicaid .
There were 50 people at the recent county legislature meeting to speak about the Israeli
conflict in the Mideast. There were people very opposed on either side. M Lane suggested that
you can visit the county’s YouTube channel and listen to the discussion. He said it is
important that the county provides a local place for a civil discussion by the people that live in
the community. They know the county can’t solve the problem, but it gives them the
opportunity to talk about it to other people.
1280 Dryden Road
Electronic Billboard Application
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Supv Leifer closed the public hearing on the electronic billboard application at 7:03
p.m. and the board reviewed the short environmental assessment form. There were no
questions on part 1. Part 2 was completed by staff and reviewed by the board. R Burger noted
there may be a small visual impact to the community because the location is in the commercial
district that was mitigated by conditions.
RESOLUTION #165 (2023) NEG SEQR DEC - APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD LOCATED AT 1280
DRYDEN ROAD, TAX PARCEL 52.-1-4.31
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. The proposed action involves consideration of the application of Park Outdoor Advertising for
Special Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for an electronic billboard located at 1280 Dryden
Road, tax parcel 52.-1-4.31; and
B. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated environmental review in connection with
approval by the Town; and
C. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, in performing the lead agency function for its
independent and uncoordinated environmental review in accordance with Article 8 of SEQRA,
(i) thoroughly reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), Part I and any and all
other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) completed the
EAF, Part 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, Part I
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potenti al relevant areas of
environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, including the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the EAF, Part 2, including the reasons noted thereon (which reasons are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance with SEQR for the above
referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement will not
be required; and
2. The Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Dryden is hereby authorized and
directed to complete and sign as required the determination of significance, confirming the
foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of
significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution.
2nd Cl Buck
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
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RESOLUTION #166 (2023) - Site Plan and Special Use Permit for an Electronic Billboard
at 1280 Dryden Road, Tax Parcel 52.-1-4.31
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS,
A. Park Outdoor Advertising has applied for a Special Use Permit (SUP) and site plan
approval to locate an electronic billboard at 1280 Dryden Road, Tax Parcel 52.-1-4.31; and
B. The Town Planning Department considers the application complete and in conformance
with the requirements of the Code of the Town of Dryden (Code) §270-8.3, §270-11 and
§270-12, and
C. A public hearing was held on October 19, 2023, with public comments registered in the
meeting minutes and considered by this board, and
D. The Tompkins County Planning Department has reviewed the application pursuant §239
–l, -m, and –n of the New York State General Municipal Law and determined that the
proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impacts, and
E. The Stormwater Management Officer reviewed the proposal and concluded that no
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required, and
F. Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town Board of the Town of Dryden
has, on October 19, 2023, made a negative determination of environmental significance,
after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form
Parts 1, 2, and 3, and
G. The Town Board has reviewed this application relative to the considerations and
standards found in Code §270-8.3 for billboards, §270-11 for site plan review and §270-12
for Special Use Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Board approves the sketch plan documents, submitted with the application
dated September 13, 2023, and supplemented on October 17, 2023 as site plan for 1280
Dryden Road, conditioned on the following:
a. Native evergreen vegetation shall be planted and maintained to screen 50% of the
open space underneath the billboards.
2. The Town Board hereby finds that the considerations for approval of the requested
Special Use Permit listed in Code Section 270-8.3 and 270-12 have been met, specifically
that:
a. The proposed use is compatible with the other permitted uses in the Mixed Use
Commercial and Billboard Overlay districts and compatible with the purpose of these
districts as electronic billboards are a permitted use in this zone and this proposed site
is located along Route 13 in an area near other commercial businesses ;
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b. The proposed use is compatible with adjoining properties and with the natural and
manmade environment, as this proposal is for an electronic billboard located adjacent
to the Route 13 right-of-way and in a stretch lined with commercial buildings;
c. Parking, vehicular circulation, and infrastructure for the proposed use is adequate .
Project creates no parking demand; access and utilities are found on the lot;
d. The overall impact on the site and its surroundings considering the environmental,
social and economic impacts of traffic, noise, dust, odors, release of harmful
substances, solid waste disposal, glare, or any other nuisances has been considered
and found to be negligible. Impacts are primarily visual and compliance with the
standards for illumination, height, size, construction, and maintenance found in Code
§270-8.3 mitigate the impacts. This project will not generate noise, dust, odors or
release harmful substances;
e. Restrictions and/or conditions on design of structures or operation of the use necessary
to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses or to protect the natural or scenic
resources of the Town have been incorporated into the site plan and through
compliance with the mitigating measures found in Code §270-8.3;
f. The project complies with the requirements for site plan review and conforms to the
Town’s Commercial Design Guidelines to the maximum extent practicable.
3. The Town Board, finding that the applicant is in compliance with all other provisions of
the Code and other applicable ordinances, approves this Site Plan and Special Use Permit
for the electronic billboard at 1280 Dryden Road with the Town of Dryden Standard
Conditions of Approval as amended August 14, 2008.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Varna Sewer Contract Award – This contract for relining sewer pipes is the first of three
phases in the project. Three bids were received and once awarded, it can be completed this
calendar year.
RESOLUTION #167 – AWARD CONTRACT FOR VARNA SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
Whereas the Town of Dryden, in connection with the Varna Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation project sought bids for the work for Contract A as specified in the bid documents
prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., and
Whereas the following bids were received and opened on October 12, 2023, and
reviewed and evaluated by T.G. Miller, P.C.:
National Water Main Cleaning Co. $826,951.67
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Green Mountain Pipeline Services, LLC $890,672.00
Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC $1,607,142.00
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that based on the recommendation of the town’s engineers, T.G. Miller,
P.C. the town of Dryden hereby awards the bid for Contract A of the Varna Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation to National Water Main Cleaning Co. for $826,951.67, and the Town Supe rvisor
is hereby authorized to execute any necessary contracts and documents.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
R Burger said this is about a 5-million-dollar project and we have 1.2 million in grants.
The rest will be covered by low interest loans and fund balance. There is a zero percent interest
loan from Environmental Facilities Corporation.
The water project, which will be covered by loans and fund balance, will be bid out next
year.
Freese Road Bridge Update – Cl Lamb reported a memorandum of understanding is
nearing completion.
Health Insurance Consortium Agreement – The Greater Tompkins County Municipal
Health Insurance Consortium has presented an amendment to the current agreement and
resolution. Future amendments will not need board approval if it is simply changing members.
Resolution #168 (2023) - Approval of the 2023 and Future Amendments to the
Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal
Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC)
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the (municipality) Town of Dryden, as a member of Greater Tompkins County
Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC), must approve any changes to the
GTCMHIC Municipal Cooperative Agreement (MCA) by resolution, and
WHEREAS, GTCMHIC must amend the MCA annually when any new members are approved at
the Annual Board of Directors meeting, and
WHEREAS, from time-to-time other changes are made to the MCA as necessary and when
changes are made, they are reported at the Annual Meeting with membership approval, now
therefore be it,
RESOLVED, until rescinded by resolution our current presiding elected official is approved to
sign, without further action, any GTCMHIC MCA updates that have been advanced at the
GTCMHIC Board of Directors meetings and approved by the Department of Financial Services,
and
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FURTHER RESOLVED, The GTCMHIC is directed to keep this resolution on file to accompany
any current presiding elected official signatures to amended MCA changes.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Dryden Rail Trail Video and Funding – Susan Ashdown, of the Rail Trail Task Force,
organized the celebration for connecting the Dryden Rail Trail to the East Ithaca Recreation
Way at Game Farm Road that happened in the spring. People came from each direction and
met at Game Farm Road to celebrate the connection of communities. The event was filmed and
a video was made. The video was shown to the audience. The cost of the video, which can be
used to support fundraising efforts and inspire similar effor ts in other communities, was
$3,000. Half of that was raised by private donations and they are asking the town to fund the
remaining $1,500.00.
RESOLUTION #169 (2023) – AUTHORIZE FUNDING TOWARD RAIL TRAIL VIDEO
Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby authorizes payment of the sum of $1,500.00
payable to Shira Evergreen for one half of the total cost of the video of the opening of the Game
Farm Road section of the Dryden Rail Trail.
2nd Cl Leifer
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Appointments – Applications have been reviewed for filling vacancies on volunteer
boards.
RESOLUTION #170 (2023) – COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Cl Dravis offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby makes the following appointments:
Jack Wright to the Climate Smart Communities Task Force, and Mike Gill to the Zoning
Board of Appeals for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Buck Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
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ADVISORY BOARD UPDATES
Ag Committee – Did not meet.
Recreation & Youth Commission – Did not meet.
Broadband Committee - meets tomorrow
Conservation Board – There was discussion of the NYSACC conference and the
presentation regarding biosolids and what is going on in Maine and the potential future impact
in New York State. It is a topic the Conservation Board will learn more about . There were
awards at the NYSACC presented to Dryden folks. There were kudos to activity with Rail Trail
Task Force and DPW regarding markers on the trail. The board will be sending a letter of
support in getting the wetlands delineated behind town hall. They would like to see more on
that topic throughout the town. There was discussion and concern regarding following up on
material potentially being pushed into a stream near Dryden Lake.
Planning Board – The Planning Board was charged with putting out an RFP and
selecting a consultant to run the zoning update. The subcommittee met and decided to put out
a new RFP about this process. They will re-advertise for a smaller segment of the project and
the project will be done in phases. The revised RFP will be reviewed next week. It’s a delay,
but they would like more than one application to consider.
There is continued interest in the Ezra Village development in the village. It would have
a lot of impact on the town with close to 900 units there. Sidewalks are needed and the village
would like the town to share in the match (80/20) should they be successful in securing state
funding for that infrastructure. Cl Lamb feels the town should make the investment. This is
intended to be workforce housing and not market rate. There was mention of the possible need
for a sidewalk ordinance.
Climate Smart Communities Task Force – They are discussing installation of EV
chargers on the rail trail for bikes. Supv Leifer noted that the entire cost of the installation of
LED streetlights will be paid in December.
Affordable & Workforce Housing – no actions – continue to talk about municipal
regulation for mobile home parks.
CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
None
At 8:08 p.m. the board adjourned the business meeting and moved to budget
discussion.
The consensus of the board is to give 5% wage increases for non-union town employees.
A summary of the changes to the tentative budget through budget discussion follows:
Acct Number Changed to
A7330.401 19,385
A8790.403 19,296
SM4540.401 1,222,659
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A1010.100 37,472
A1220.100 33,727
B3620.101 61,004
B3620.102 63,250
B3620.106 45,523
B8020.101 80,557
SF1-3410.101 - 0 –
SF1-3410.401 551,500
SF1-3410.405 234,500
SF1-3410.407 160,000
SF1-9030.8 3,342
SF1-9089.8 783
SF1-0962.4 36,558
SL1-9785.6 - 0 –
SL1-9785.7 - 0 –
SL1-9795.6 4,057
SL1-9795.7 484
SL1-2401 50
SL2-9785.6 - 0 –
SL2-9785.7 - 0 –
SL2-9795.6 2,680
SL2-9795.7 420
SL2-2401 50
SL3-9785.6 - 0 –
SL3-9785.7 - 0 –
SL3-2401 - 0 –
With those changes the preliminary budget was adopted and a public hearing will be
held at 6:00 p.m. on November 2, 2023.
Respectfully submitted,
Bambi L. Avery
Town Clerk