Village of Morristown
Village of Morristown Dissolution Study Public Informational Meeting #1 August 22, 2017, 6:00 pm, Morristown Fire Hall
Visit the website: www.danc.org/operations/engineering/morristown-dissolution-study
Morristown Dissolution Study Committee • • • • • • • • • •
Cheryl Shatraw, Village of Morristown Mayor John Barse Phil Barse Mark Blanchard Chris Coffin Diane LaRock Jay Moore John Newtown Michele Whalen Don Woods
Consultant: • Development Authority of the North Country – Carrie Tuttle, Director of Engineering – Star Carter, GIS Supervisor 2
Topics to Be Covered Today • • • • •
Funding for Study Dissolution Study Process Draft Existing Conditions Report Next Steps Questions
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Dissolution Study Funding
•
The Village Board applied for a $15,000 Citizen Reorganization Empowerment Grant in October 2016
•
The NYS Department of State awarded the grant to the Village in January 2017
•
The grant will cover 50% of the cost of the $30,000 Dissolution Study.
This study is being funded by and prepared in accordance with the New York State Department of State Work Plan requirements, as outlined in Contract No. T00025GG.
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Dissolution Study Process Phase 1: Existing Conditions • What services do the Village and Town provide to residents? • How are municipal services provided? • Village and Town financial, employee, and asset review • Village and Town taxes review Phase 2: Evaluation of Alternatives • How can Village services be provided differently to increase efficiency? • Study Committee explores many options to alternative service delivery, up to and including Village dissolution Phase 3: Recommendations and Final Report • Study Committee will submit final report to the Morristown Village Board • Village Board will vote to accept Recommendations and Final Report Phase 4: Public Hearing and Referendum • If recommendation is to dissolve the Village, the Village registered voters would be eligible to vote • Must be a majority vote in favor of dissolution to pass 5
Dissolution Study DRAFT Existing Conditions Report The following is a summary of the DRAFT Existing Conditions Report. The full report and all supporting documentation can be referenced on the study website: Visit the website: www.danc.org/operations/engineering/morristown-dissolution-study
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Population Trends & Real Property
7
St. Lawrence County Villages by Population (2010 Census data): Village
Population
Hammond
280
Richville
323
Rensselaer Falls
332
Morristown
395
Hermon (former Village, dissolved 1-1-17)
422
Edwards (former Village, dissolved 1-1-12)
439
Heuvelton
714
Waddington
927
Norwood
1,657
Gouverneur
3,949
Canton
6,314
Potsdam
9,428
Massena
10,936 8
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Trends Since 1950 St. Lawrence County Villages under 500 people in 2010 Census
Source: US Census Bureau
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St. Lawrence County Towns by Population (2010 Census data):
Source: US Census Bureau
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Real Property Statistical Information 2016 Assessed Values The dissolution study committee reviewed the real property in the Village and the Town to analyze municipal-owned property, State-owned property, seasonal residences, tax-exempt property, total assessed values, and other details that are pertinent to the study.
The table below highlights a few details about the Village and Town Real Property.
Real Property Assessed Values All Parcels within Village or Town
Total Taxable Assessed Value
Village 2016
Town 2016
$26,904,277
$181,154,792 (includes Village parcels taxed by Town)
$2,311,500 Morristown Central School - Tax Exempt
Highest Assessed Value
$660,400
$1,101,289
(Property Owner)
Village of Morristown - Tax Exempt
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
$550,000 (B. Woodcock)
Average Assessed Value
$73,372
$83,739
Median Assessed Value
$50,800
$56,600
Source: St. Lawrence County Real Property 2016
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Village Owned Property: Total Value = $1,900,420 #
Use
Address
Parcel ID
Total Assessed Value
Acres
1
Fire Hall
200. Morris St
83.041-4-9.1
$325,000
12.7
2
Chapman Park
204 Ann St
83.041-3-22.1
$60,000
1.5
3
Library
200 Main St
83.041-2-1.1
$120,000
0.1
4
Fireman’s Memorial Rec Field, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Tower
159,161 High St
83.041-4-15
$660,400
5.3
5*
Water Supply
Ann St
83.041-4-14
$2,000
0.1
6
Boat Launch
Water St
83.041-6-17.2
$104,100
0.24
7
Dock
Water St
83.041-6-16
$112,800
0.87
8
Old DPW Garage
500 Northumberland St
83.041-4-12
$26,000
0.1
9
New Village Office and DPW Garage
402 Gouverneur St
83.041-4-13
$175,000
0.3
10
Sewer Vacuum Pump Station
802 Northumberland St
83.049-2-24.2
$32,000
0.13
11
Old Stone School House (Museum)
600 Columbia St
83.049-4-7
$81,500
0.4
12
Water Pump Station
300 Caroline St
83.048-3-1
$95,000
0.13
13
Rural Vacant >10
SH 58
83.057-2-1.112
$96,000
127
14
Rural Vacant
Visit the website: www.danc.org/operations/engineering/morristown-dissolution-study
Morristown Dissolution Study Committee • • • • • • • • • •
Cheryl Shatraw, Village of Morristown Mayor John Barse Phil Barse Mark Blanchard Chris Coffin Diane LaRock Jay Moore John Newtown Michele Whalen Don Woods
Consultant: • Development Authority of the North Country – Carrie Tuttle, Director of Engineering – Star Carter, GIS Supervisor 2
Topics to Be Covered Today • • • • •
Funding for Study Dissolution Study Process Draft Existing Conditions Report Next Steps Questions
3
Dissolution Study Funding
•
The Village Board applied for a $15,000 Citizen Reorganization Empowerment Grant in October 2016
•
The NYS Department of State awarded the grant to the Village in January 2017
•
The grant will cover 50% of the cost of the $30,000 Dissolution Study.
This study is being funded by and prepared in accordance with the New York State Department of State Work Plan requirements, as outlined in Contract No. T00025GG.
4
Dissolution Study Process Phase 1: Existing Conditions • What services do the Village and Town provide to residents? • How are municipal services provided? • Village and Town financial, employee, and asset review • Village and Town taxes review Phase 2: Evaluation of Alternatives • How can Village services be provided differently to increase efficiency? • Study Committee explores many options to alternative service delivery, up to and including Village dissolution Phase 3: Recommendations and Final Report • Study Committee will submit final report to the Morristown Village Board • Village Board will vote to accept Recommendations and Final Report Phase 4: Public Hearing and Referendum • If recommendation is to dissolve the Village, the Village registered voters would be eligible to vote • Must be a majority vote in favor of dissolution to pass 5
Dissolution Study DRAFT Existing Conditions Report The following is a summary of the DRAFT Existing Conditions Report. The full report and all supporting documentation can be referenced on the study website: Visit the website: www.danc.org/operations/engineering/morristown-dissolution-study
6
Population Trends & Real Property
7
St. Lawrence County Villages by Population (2010 Census data): Village
Population
Hammond
280
Richville
323
Rensselaer Falls
332
Morristown
395
Hermon (former Village, dissolved 1-1-17)
422
Edwards (former Village, dissolved 1-1-12)
439
Heuvelton
714
Waddington
927
Norwood
1,657
Gouverneur
3,949
Canton
6,314
Potsdam
9,428
Massena
10,936 8
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Trends Since 1950 St. Lawrence County Villages under 500 people in 2010 Census
Source: US Census Bureau
9
St. Lawrence County Towns by Population (2010 Census data):
Source: US Census Bureau
10
Real Property Statistical Information 2016 Assessed Values The dissolution study committee reviewed the real property in the Village and the Town to analyze municipal-owned property, State-owned property, seasonal residences, tax-exempt property, total assessed values, and other details that are pertinent to the study.
The table below highlights a few details about the Village and Town Real Property.
Real Property Assessed Values All Parcels within Village or Town
Total Taxable Assessed Value
Village 2016
Town 2016
$26,904,277
$181,154,792 (includes Village parcels taxed by Town)
$2,311,500 Morristown Central School - Tax Exempt
Highest Assessed Value
$660,400
$1,101,289
(Property Owner)
Village of Morristown - Tax Exempt
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
$550,000 (B. Woodcock)
Average Assessed Value
$73,372
$83,739
Median Assessed Value
$50,800
$56,600
Source: St. Lawrence County Real Property 2016
11
Village Owned Property: Total Value = $1,900,420 #
Use
Address
Parcel ID
Total Assessed Value
Acres
1
Fire Hall
200. Morris St
83.041-4-9.1
$325,000
12.7
2
Chapman Park
204 Ann St
83.041-3-22.1
$60,000
1.5
3
Library
200 Main St
83.041-2-1.1
$120,000
0.1
4
Fireman’s Memorial Rec Field, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Tower
159,161 High St
83.041-4-15
$660,400
5.3
5*
Water Supply
Ann St
83.041-4-14
$2,000
0.1
6
Boat Launch
Water St
83.041-6-17.2
$104,100
0.24
7
Dock
Water St
83.041-6-16
$112,800
0.87
8
Old DPW Garage
500 Northumberland St
83.041-4-12
$26,000
0.1
9
New Village Office and DPW Garage
402 Gouverneur St
83.041-4-13
$175,000
0.3
10
Sewer Vacuum Pump Station
802 Northumberland St
83.049-2-24.2
$32,000
0.13
11
Old Stone School House (Museum)
600 Columbia St
83.049-4-7
$81,500
0.4
12
Water Pump Station
300 Caroline St
83.048-3-1
$95,000
0.13
13
Rural Vacant >10
SH 58
83.057-2-1.112
$96,000
127
14
Rural Vacant
