Minutes of January 2, 2003

TOWN OF DRYDEN

TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2003

Board Members Present: Supv Mark Varvayanis, Cl Charles Hatfield, Cl Stephen Stelick,

Jr., Cl Christopher Michaels, Cl Deborah Grantham

Other Elected Officials: Bambi L. Hollenbeck, Town Clerk

Jack Bush, Highway Superintendent

Supv Varvayanis called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Board members were previously provided with proposed resolutions for the meeting. Where those were voted on as a group they will be set out separately for clarity.

RESOLUTION #1 – RULES OF PROCEDURE

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED; that this Town Board use Town Law Section #63

2nd Cl Hatfield

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #2 – MILEAGE

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that mileage will be paid to the Town Officials, including election inspectors, at a rate of 36 cents per mile when using their own car for official town business other than town meetings or travel to and from the job site.

2nd Cl Hatfield

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

Cl Grantham said the $MART review had suggested doing an RFP for the bank, and would like to designate the banks as proposed and do an RFP.

RESOLUTION # 3 – DESIGNATE OFFICIAL BANKS

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Town Board designate the First National Bank of Dryden and the Tompkins Trust Company as the official banks for the Town of Dryden for the year 2003, and the Supervisor is authorized to release an RFP for banking services.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #4 – OFFICIAL ADVERTISING

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Board designate the Ithaca Journal for official advertising for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #5 – ADVANCE PAYMENT OF UTILITIES

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize the Supervisor to pay in advance of the audited claims the utility bills, all claims to be presented at the next regular board meeting.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #6 – PETTY CASH

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize a petty cash fund for the Town Clerk not to exceed $100.00, and Receiver of Taxes and Assessments not to exceed $100.00, petty cash as needed for postage meter, and Justice petty cash fund not to exceed $100.00 for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #7 – Appointments

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board appoint the following:

· Supervisor as Service Officer and Fire Warden

· Town Supervisor has the power and duties of administration and supervision of the Town of Dryden on Special Assessment Fund functions to be performed on behalf of the Town Board.

· Supervisor authorized to pay Fire & Ambulance Contracts

· Town Supervisor has the power and duties of administration and supervision of the Town of Dryden on Special Improvement District functions to be performed on behalf of the Town Board.

· Bambi Hollenbeck as licensor for Games of Chance and Bingo.

· Henry Slater as Subdivision Control Officer and Multiple Residency Inspector.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the board adjourned to executive session at 7: 25 p.m. to discuss the work history of a particular individual. Cl Michaels arrived during the executive session. No action was taken and the board was back in regular session at 7:35 p.m.

RESOLUTION #8 – Salary Schedule

Cl Hatfield offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board set the pay schedule, salaries and/or hourly rates for the following positions:

Supervisor $12,000 – paid monthly

Council (4) $ 5,000 ea. paid monthly

Highway Superintendent $49,993 paid weekly

Town Clerk $18,920 paid weekly

Town Justice (2) $14,838 ea. paid weekly

Court Clerk (1) $31,216 40-hour workweek (paid weekly)

Court Clerk (2) $22,880 40-hour workweek (paid weekly), ($23,920 3/3), ($24,960 (9/1)

Receiver of Taxes and Assessments $11,574 (paid weekly)

Site Plan Review Board Sec’y – $10.60/hr

Deputy Town Clerk/ Rec’r of Taxes & Assessments $13,534 20-hour workweek (paid weekly)

Sec-Bookkeeper/Purchasing/Personnel – $37,271 40-hr workweek (paid weekly)

Asst Sec/Bkpr/Purchasing/Personnel – $28,500 40-hr workweek (paid weekly) ($29,850 6/30) ($31,200 9/29)

Bingo Inspector – $150 (paid annually)

Administrator for recreation and youth services – $10.60/hr

Secretary to the Zoning & Code Enforcement Office $13,534 20-hr workweek (paid weekly)

Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Assessments – $8.75/hour – (paid bi-weekly)

Assistant Budget Officer $7,015 (paid weekly)

Deputy Highway Superintendent – $37,800 (paid weekly)

Highway Clerk – $22,325 40-hour workweek (paid weekly)

Building Code Inspector & Zoning Officer – $49,160 (paid weekly)

Assistant Building Code Officer & Zoning Officer $36,176 (paid weekly)

Secretary to the Planning, ZBA and CAC boards – 10.30/hr (paid bi-weekly)

Court security officer – $18.00/hour – (paid bi-weekly)

Town Hall Cleaner – 10.60/hr – (paid bi-weekly)

Planning Board Chair – $400 (paid annually)

Zoning Board of Appeals Chair $400 (paid annually)

Full time Public Work Employees – not to exceed $14.75/hour – (paid bi-weekly)

Full time Highway Department employees – not to exceed $14.63/hr – (paid bi-weekly)

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham No

The Board discussed the hourly rate paid to Randall Marcus as attorney for the Zoning Board of Appeals. He had requested $200 per hour. Supv Varvayanis noted that Mahlon Perkins currently represents so many property who come before the ZBA that it would be a conflict. Cl Michaels stated that he felt the Town currently employed two of the best attorneys in the area for municipal law, and perhaps Mr. Marcus’ associate would be willing to represent the Town at a lesser rate if Mr. Marcus would not. The Town was billed at the rate of $175 per hour in 2002 by Mr Marcus and after discussion the board decided to pass the resolution at his current rate. Supv Varvayanis will contact Mr. Marcus to discuss it.

RESOLUTION # 10 – CONTRACTS

Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board contract with the following:

Mahlon Perkins as the Attorney for the Town at the rate of $2,035 per month to do regular agreed upon Town business. Non-reimbursable business – $125 per hour and reimbursable business – $150.00 per hour.

Randall Marcus – Attorney for Zoning Board of Appeals – paid monthly at a rate of $175.00/hr

T. G. Miller’s PC for engineering services – paid monthly as billed

S.P.C.A. – $ 17,590 paid monthly.

Town Historian –$200 annually

Gadabout at a rate of $ 4,972 – when funds are available

T.C. Seniors – $3,149 – when funds are available

Dryden Seniors – $500 – when funds are available

Southworth Library – $7,000 – when funds are available

Learning Web – $1,530 – when funds are available

Women’s Opportunity of Tompkins Center – $430 – when funds are available

Dryden Historical Society – $1,100– when funds are available

2nd Cl Grantham

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

Supv Varvayanis noted that there are vacancies to be filled on the Zoning Board of Appeals and he does not have a current member to serve as Chair. Cl Stelick said that Stewart Gray and Robert Slocum are not interested in serving on the Recreation Commission for another term and those positions will need to be filled.

RESOLUTION #10 – ELECTION INSPECTORS/MACHINE CUSTODIANS

Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board authorize payment to the election inspectors who work in 2003 as follows: $60.00 for primary day, $45.00 for registration, $100.00 for election day, $10.00 for inspector class, $10.00 for each machine class and $10.00 per chair. Each machine custodian will receive $40.00 per machine setup, $6.00/hr on election day and while attending or giving class plus .365 per mile.

2nd Cl Grantham

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #11 – APPOINT PLANNING BOARD MEMBER

Cl Stelick offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint David Weinstein to the Dryden Planning Board whose term will expire on Dec. 31st 2009.

2nd Cl Grantham

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #12 – APPOINT IDA MEMBER

Cl Michaels offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint Thomas Hatfield to the Dryden Industrial Agency whose term will expire Dec. 31, 2007.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #13 – APPOINT CAC MEMBERS

Cl Michaels offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint Joyce Gerbasi, Nancy Munkenbeck, Steven Bisson, and Craig Schutt to the CAC whose terms will expire Dec 31, 2004.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #14 – PLANNING BOARD CHAIR

Cl Michaels offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint Barbara Caldwell as the Planning Board Chair for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #15 – CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent and Department of Public Works Superintendent be authorized to have the full time permanent highway and department of public works employees purchase work clothing in an amount not to exceed $125.00 each for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION # 16 – PURCHASE OF SMALL TOOLS

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase small tools not to exceed $4,000.00 for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #17 – MANDATORY JUSTICE SCHOOLING

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Justices be authorized to attend training schools during the year 2003 and be reimbursed for actual expenses.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION # 18 – BOLTON POINT (SCLIWC) REPRESENTATIVE

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint Chris Michaels as a representative to Bolton Point.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #19 – MPO PLANNING REPRESENTATIVES

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board re-appoint Mary Schlarb as representative to the MPO Planning committee.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #20 – INVESTMENT POLICIES/GUIDELINES FOR TOWN OF DRYDEN

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the objectives of the Investment policy of the Town of Dryden are to minimize risk; to insure that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a competitive rate of return. In accordance with this policy, the Supervisor is hereby authorized to invest all funds including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in: – Certificates of Deposits issued by a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State;

– Time Deposit Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State:

– Obligations of New York State;

– Obligations of the United States Government;

– Only reserve funds may be invested in Obligations of the Town of Dryden.

All other Local Government officials receiving money in their official capacity must deposit such funds in negotiable order of withdrawal accounts.

All investments made pursuant to this investment policy shall comply with the following conditions:

1. COLLATERAL

a. Certificates of Deposits shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, or obligations of New York State local governments. Collateral shall be delivered to the Town of Dryden or a custodial bank. The market value of collateral shall at all times equal or exceed the principal amount of the certificate of deposit. Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than quarterly.

b. Collateral shall not be required with respect to the direct purchase of obligations of New York State, obligations of the United States, and obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States Governments.

2. DELIVERY OF SECURITIES

a. Payment shall be made by or on behalf of the Town of Dryden for obligations of New York State, obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States. United States Obligations, certificates of deposits, and other purchased securities upon delivery thereof to the custodial bank. All transactions shall be confirmed in writing.

3. WRITTEN CONTRACTS

a. Written contracts may be required for the purchase of all certificates of deposits.

4. DESIGNATION OF CUSTODIAL BANK

a. The First National Bank of Dryden and Tompkins County Trust Company, both chartered by the State of New York, are designated to act as custodial banks of the Town of Dryden’s investments.

5. FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF INSTITUTIONS

a. All trading partners must be credit worthy. Their financial statements may be reviewed annually by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength or the Supervisor may use credit rating agencies to determine credit worthiness.

b. Investments in time deposits and certificates of deposits are to be made with banks or trust companies. Their annual reports may be reviewed by the Supervisor to determine satisfactory financial strength.

6. OPERATIONS, AUDIT AND REPORTING

a. The Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor shall authorize the purchase and sale and execute contracts for certificates of deposits on behalf of the Town of Dryden.

b. At the time independent auditors conduct the annual audit of the accounts and financial affairs of the Town of Dryden, the independent auditors shall audit the investments of the Town of Dryden for compliance with the provisions of this investment policy.

c. Within sixty (60) days of the end of each of the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board a quarterly investment report, which indicates the new investments, the inventory of existing investments and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate.

d. Within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, the Supervisor shall prepare and submit to the Town Board an annual investment report; recommendations for change in these investment guidelines; the results of the annual independent audit, the investment income record; and such other matters as the Supervisor deems appropriate.

At least annually, at the Organizational meeting of the Dryden Town Board, the board shall review and amend, if necessary these investment policies.

The provisions of these Investment Guidelines and any amendments hereto shall take effect prospectively and shall not invalidate the prior selection of any Custodial Bank or prior investment.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #21 – TOWN OF DRYDEN FAIR HOUSING OFFICER

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Town Board designate Supervisor Varvayanis as the Fair Housing Officer to coordinate all actions of the Fair Housing Plan.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

The board discussed the meeting schedule and times and decided to meet the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.

RESOLUTION #22 – TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that this Dryden Town Board hold a meeting with public hearings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and a meeting on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

Jack Bush reported that he had advised the highway employees that at the end of the month, when they will have their clothing allowance, they will be required to have safety-toe shoes, which is an OSHA requirement. The Union Contract says that the employer will provide the employees with all safety equipment required by law. The board discussed whether this was in addition to the clothing allowance. Supv Varvayanis said he thought they had discussed it during negotiations and he believes that Joe Steflik’s (Town’s attorney for union negotiations) opinion was that safety boots did not constitute equipment. The Union representative has indicated this will be an issue and J Bush asked how the board wanted to resolve it. Cl Michaels said that by paying for the boots, they are in effect giving a raise and it could be factored into the next negotiations. He recommends buying the boots and then we know that they have them and if the employee is not wearing them, there is no excuse. Cl Hatfield said the employees should be able to purchase their boots out of their clothing allowance. The Town currently provides, gloves, safety vests, and safety glasses, and J Bush said he feels the boots are an additional safety item. There are no restrictions on what the employee can buy with their clothing allowance. The Town provides coveralls. J Bush asked if the board would like to increase the clothing allowance or institute some policy for purchase of safety boots. Supv Varvayanis said during negotiations the boots were included in the $125.00 clothing allowance, but it is not specifically stated in the contract. Cl Stelick said he thought that $125.00 was more than sufficient. J Bush would like the Town to purchase the safety boots in addition to the clothing allowance. After further discussion, it was decided to leave the clothing allowance is it presently is, and the Highway Superintendent will contact Joe Steflik to discuss the matter and find out what the Town is allowed to do under the contract, and Supv Varvayanis will contact the Union representative about beginning negotiations for the new contract.

RESOLUTION #23 – VEHICLE BENEFIT

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board authorize the Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent the use of town vehicles as long as they are clearly marked with the Town of Dryden logo and provided they are not used for personal use.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

RESOLUTION #24 – FAIR HOUSING PLAN

Cl Grantham offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:

RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board adopt the following Fair Housing Plan for the year 2003.

2nd Cl Stelick

Roll Call Vote Cl Hatfield Yes

Cl Stelick Yes

Supv Varvayanis Yes

Cl Michaels Yes

Cl Grantham Yes

FAIR HOUSING PLAN

TOWN OF DRYDEN

JANUARY 2003

Introduction

The Town of Dryden received a 1995 and 1998 Small Cities CDBG grant to undertake a housing rehabilitation project in the Town. The Town anticipates further participation in the Small Cities

program. As part of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations for grantees, the Town must “take actions to affirmatively further fair housing.” This Fair Housing Plan describes actions the Town will undertake to meet this requirement.

Town Profile

1. Location

The Town of Dryden is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, and is part of the Southern Tier East Regional Planning and Development Board service area. The Town includes two villages, Dryden and Freeville. The center of the Town is approx. 40 miles southwest of Syracuse and 45 miles northwest of Binghamton.

2. Population

The 2000 population of the Town of Dryden was 13,532, with 1,832 persons located in the Village of Dryden and 505 persons located in the Village of Freeville, for a total of 11,195 located outside the incorporated areas. The Town’s population increased by 289, or (2.65) percent between 1990 and 2000, a slightly larger increase than the County’s increase of (2.55) percent during the same period. The Village of Dryden, the Town’s largest incorporated place, has 1,832 residents, or 13.53% of the Town population. A small portion of the Town with 979 persons is located in the Ithaca Urban Area, the remainder of the Town is rural (12,553 persons). .

Dryden’s population is largely white, with 12,783 (96.5%) of the population being white. Asian and Pacific Islanders are the largest ethnic minority in the Town, with 194 persons (1.5%). There are also 187 Blacks, 55 American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, and 131 persons of Hispanic origin in the Town. Tompkins County is 90% White, 5.5% Asian and Pacific Islander, 3.3% Black, 0.3% American Indian and 1.5% Hispanic, according to the 1990 U.S. Census.

3. Income Characteristics

The Town had a per capita income of $12,850 based on 1990 U.S. Census data, and a median family household income of $39,578. Ten (10) percent of the persons in the Town of Dryden were below the poverty line in 1990. Six (6) percent of the households in the Town were on public assistance.

Tompkins County had a per capita income of $12,709 in 1990, and a median family household income of $37,874, according to the U.S. Census. Seventeen (17) percent of the persons in the County were below the poverty line in 1990, and four and a half (4.5) percent of the persons were receiving public assistance.

4. Land Use

The Town of Dryden covers 94 square miles, which is 14 percent farmland and 10 percent forestlands. Commercial and industrial uses in the Town are largely concentrated along State Routes 13 and 366, which go through the Town. The population density of Dryden is 141 per square mile.

5. Housing Characteristics

The 1990 Census indicates there were 5,362 housing units in the Town of Dryden, of which 5,037 were occupied and 325 (6.1%) were vacant. Thirty (30) percent of the housing of the housing in the Town was renter-occupied, and seventy (70) percent was owner-occupied. Units included 2,901 single-family homes (54.1%), 951 units in structures with two to nine units, and 236 units in structures with more than 10 units. There were 1,190 mobile homes in the Town in 1990 (22.2%).

6. Substandard Housing Conditions

There is no current, definitive data on housing conditions in the Town as a whole. 1990 U.S. Census data indicates that approximately half of the housing in the Town is 30 years older or greater, and the Tompkins County Planning Department and Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc., a not-for-profit housing agency in the County, indicate that there are substantial numbers of deteriorated units in the rural portions of the County, including the Town of Dryden. Most recent estimates indicate that about 20 percent of the Town’s housing stock can be classified as substandard.

7. Vacancy Rates

The 1990 U.S. Census indicated a vacancy rate of 6.1 percent.

8. Economic Base

The Town’s economic base includes many persons who work at Cornell University, Tompkins County’s leading employer. Portions of the University property are located in the Town, and employ many persons. In addition, several medium-sized companies and organizations, including Hi-Speed Checkweigher, Wilcox Press, Tompkins-Cortland Community College, New York State Electric and Gas, George Junior Republic and XCP Inc. are located in the Town.

Fair Housing Problems

The Town has not undertaken a formal study of fair housing problems in Dryden to date. Discussions with the Tompkins County Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Cornell University, the Tompkins County Human Rights Commission and other interested agencies, have identified the following possible but not substantiated areas of concern:

— Possible discrimination against families with children.

— Possible discrimination against the mentally handicapped.

— Economic constraints that restrict housing for low and moderate-income persons.

— Possible problems associated with renting to students.

Through the efforts outlined in the following section, the Town will attempt to quantify and address the above areas of possible concern.

Actions to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing

The Town of Dryden has undertaken the following actions to affirmatively further fair housing:

1. The designation of the Supervisor of the Town of Dryden as the Fair Housing Officer who will coordinate all actions described herein.

2. Maintain a dialogue with agencies and organizations that provide assistance to persons who feel they have been victims of discrimination, including but not limited to:

— The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission

Teddy Zimrot

301 Dates Dr.

Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 274-5305

— Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral Services

Chemung Neighborhood Legal Services

Mark Freedman

Dewitt Mall

Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 273-3666

— The Community Dispute Resolution Center

Judy Saul

120 W. State St.

Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 273-9347

— Neighborhood Legal Services

Mark Freedman

DeWitt Building

Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 273-5521

— Tompkins County Planning Department

Commissioner of Planning

121 East Court Street

Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 274-5560

3. Compile a list of all fair housing related services available to the Town residents.

4. Compile available documentation applicable to fair housing, including complaint forms, placards and copies of laws and regulations.

5. Publicize the availability of assistance through newspaper publications at least twice annually in the official paper of the Town. This is done by Tompkins County Planning Department.

6. Solicit the cooperation of local banks and realtors in maintaining a fair housing environment in the Town at least once annually. This is done by the Tompkins County Planning Department.

7. Preparation and distribution of a summery brochure that summarizes fair housing laws applicable in the Town and assistance available. This is done by the Tompkins County Planning Department.

8. Undertake appropriate actions needed to respond to fair housing problems as they may occur.

TOWN CLERK HOURS

Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon (January only)

ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTOR HOURS

Office hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Inspections and other business by appointment

Cl Stelick reported that he and Supv Varvayanis had met with the Village DPW committee on Monday morning and they advised the Village that the Town had no objection to the DPW going on Ellis Drive and are interested in moving forward with it. The Village will provide water if the property is annexed, and that will have to be approved by the property owners. Cl Michaels asked if the property was annexed to the Village, would the Village then have the right to zone it. Cl Stelick said they had discussed that and the Village agreed and will put in writing that the zoning will stay the same as it currently is under the Town’s zoning. Cl Michaels wants to be sure development will be encouraged in the area. Supv Varvayanis said that the Village is talking about annexing about 35 acres and he thinks the area where people want water is larger than that. Cl Michaels said it seems the Town should pursue two courses of action. He has heard that virtually every resident in the area wants a good water source and he would like to also investigate that. Dave Putnam has provided some information about test wells that were previously drilled, and Cl Michaels will contact him to discuss that. (Cl Grantham had asked for that information to share with USGS for the aquifer study.) Cl Michaels asked that the matter be discussed at next week’s meeting. The Board agreed that Supv Varvayanis should send a letter to residents in the current sewer district asking whether they would like to have municipal water.

On motion made, seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Bambi L. Hollenbeck

Town Clerk

SUPERVISOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2003

Confidential Sec-Bookkeeper———————————- Dianne B. McFall

Deputy Supervisor ———————————————- Cl D Grantham

Town Hall & General Fund Bills Committee —————- Cl C Hatfield & Cl S Stelick

Highway & Hwy Fund Bills Committee ——————— Cl D Grantham & Cl C Michaels

Public Works Committee ————————————— Cl D Grantham & Cl C Michaels

Assessment Review Committee ——————————– Cl C Hatfield & Cl S Stelick

Insurance Committee ——————————————– Cl C Hatfield and Cl S Stelick

Representatives to Planning Board —————————– Cl C Michaels & Cl D Grantham

Representative to Zoning Board ——————————– Cl C Michaels & Cl D Grantham

Representative to IAWTF ————————————— Supv Varvayanis & Cl D Grantham

Representatives to Fire Departments————————– Cl S Stelick

Public Relations – Village of Dryden ————————– Cl S Stelick

Public Relations – Village of Freeville————————– Cl S Stelick

Recreation & Youth Services Comm ————————— Cl S Stelick

Public Funds Committee —————————————– Cl C Michaels

Tompkins County Cable Commission————————– Cl S Stelick

Village Water negotiations ————————————— Supv Varvayanis

Emergency Services Committee ——————————— Cl S Stelick, Cl C Michaels

Community Block Grant Review Comm———————– Supv Varvayanis & Cl C Michaels

Rep. to MPO Policy———————————————- Cl D Grantham

Union Negotiations———————————————— Supv Varvayanis & Cl C Michaels

Representative to Conservation Advisory Comm————–Cl D Grantham

Representative to Cayuga Lake Watershed IO—————–Cl D Grantham