Benson buys back unused burial lots

 

Benson TB Dec 15 2020

 

Benson buys back unused burial lots

By PETE KLEIN

BENSON—When the Benson Town Board met on December 15, it approved several resolutions, including the following.

REAUTHORIZING THE ACQUIREMENT OF UNUSED BURIAL LOTS IN HALL/WASHBURN CEMETERY FROM THOMAS W. SUYDAM, CURRENT HOLDER OF THE LOT EASEMENT DESCRIBED FURTHER ON

WHEREAS, in 2016, the Town of Benson was contacted by Thomas W. Suydam, current holder of the William A. Suydam Easement for twenty (20) 10’ x 10’ lots (numbers 48 through 57, numbers 101 through 105, and numbers 112 through 116) and five (5) 5’ x 10’ lots (numbers 48A through 50A, 37, and 38); stating his desire to sell back to the Town the block of twenty unused lots at their original purchase price of $40.00 per lot, equaling $800.00, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board, at that time, while in session, discussed the proposal and approved the acquirement to proceed but did not follow through with the acquisition, and

WHEREAS, recently, Thomas W. Suydam re-contacted the Town with the same proposal, and

WHEREAS a thorough search of existing records and current conditions in said cemetery has been conducted with no issues being found that would hinder proceeding with the acquisition, and

WHEREAS Thomas W. Suydam has agreed to provide and have placed two (2) new corner markers for installation at the east and west ends of the northern side of the 5’ x 50’ line of lots to be retained and further, to have the large stone marked “SUYDAM”, which is currently in the center of the block of twenty lots to be sold back to the Town, moved to a new location within the boundary of the 5’ x 50’ lots, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes this acquirement to proceed.

Authorizing payment to Van Dusen and Steves for survey of Van Slyke Rd.

REAUTHORIZING THE ACQUIREMENT OF UNUSED BURIAL LOTS IN HALL/WASHBURN CEMETERY FROM THOMAS W. SUYDAM, CURRENT HOLDER OF THE LOT EASEMENT DESCRIBED FURTHER ON

WHEREAS, in 2016, the Town of Benson was contacted by Thomas W. Suydam, current holder of the William A. Suydam Easement for twenty (20) 10’ x 10’ lots (numbers 48 through 57, numbers 101 through 105, and numbers 112 through 116) and five (5) 5’ x 10’ lots (numbers 48A through 50A, 37, and 38); stating his desire to sell back to the Town the block of twenty unused lots at their original purchase price of $40.00 per lot, equaling $800.00, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board, at that time, while in session, discussed the proposal and approved the acquirement to proceed but did not follow through with the acquisition, and

WHEREAS, recently, Thomas W. Suydam re-contacted the Town with the same proposal, and

WHEREAS a thorough search of existing records and current conditions in said cemetery has been conducted with no issues being found that would hinder proceeding with the acquisition, and

WHEREAS Thomas W. Suydam has agreed to provide and have placed two (2) new corner markers for installation at the east and west ends of the northern side of the 5’ x 50’ line of lots to be retained and further, to have the large stone marked “SUYDAM”, which is currently in the center of the block of twenty lots to be sold back to the Town, moved to a new location within the boundary of the 5’ x 50’ lots, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes this acquirement to proceed.

HWY/TRANS

Surveyors are to place markers on Van Slyke Rd., Wed. a.m. Dec. 15, 2020.

BLDGS., GROUNDS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

New Water Heater was put in at Town Barn in the past month.

LEGAL

Budget to be reconciled at the Dec. 30 end of year meeting at 6:30PM.

CEMETERY

A possible donation was discussed which would be bequeathed in memory of ancestors of the lady wishing to make the donation.

PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

Please follow Covid-19 protocol as the virus is now in our area.

Any other topic to come before the board:

BENSON 911 CALLS

Fulton County answers our 911 calls as per the Fulton County Sheriff’s office.

COMMITTEE DAY

Charles Biche would like to see Committee Day dispensed with. The board discussed that idea and will give it a try.

Organizational Meeting on Jan. 5, 2021

This article is based upon the minutes of Jeanne Cox, Town Clerk.