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PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF DANBY
JANUARY 8 , 1990 - 7 : 30 P . M .
PRESENT :
Supervisor Dietrich
Councilpersons : Eckstrom , Marisa , Oltz , Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT :
Town Clerk - Carol Sczepanski
Members of the Public : Paul Viscuso , Roy Casterline ; Tom Johnson , Celona
Williamson
Motion to Open Public Hearing to Consider Emergency Towing of Vehicles
Parked or Abandoned on Town of Danby Roads
On a motion the Public Hearing to consider a local law providing for the
emergency towing of vehicles parked or abandoned on Town of Danby roads
was called to order by Supervisor Dietrich at 7 : 30 P . M . , on January 8 , 1990 .
Supervisor Dietrich read the following Public Notice published in the
Ithaca Journal , December 29 , 1989 .
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing regarding the adoption of
a local law to provide for the removal and storage of vehicles parked
or abandoned on highways during snowstorms , floods , fires , or other
public emergencies , or found unattended where they constitute an
obstruction to traffic will be held on Monday , January 8 , 1990 , at
7 : 30 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road , Ithaca , New York .
By order of the Danby Town Board .
The following resolution was passed to the public for their review .
Adopted from New York State vehicle and Traffic Law - Subsection 8 of
Section 1660 , providing for the removal and storage of vehicles parked
or abandoned on highways during snowstorms , floods , fires or other public
emergencies , or found unattended where they constitute an obstruction
to traffic .
WHEREAS , vehicles parked or abandoned on gighways , during s'howstorms ,
floods , fires or other public emergencies , or found unattended where they
constitute an obstruction to traffic may be removed by order of the Town
Superintendent of Highways and ,
WHEREAS , the payment of a towing charge not to exceed $ 75 . 00 and a storage
charge not to exceed $ 15 . 00 per day shall be payable by the owner or operator
of the vehicle , and
WHEREAS , the Town Highway Superintendent shall notify without delay any
vehicles so removed to the Town Clerk , and
WHEREAS , it shall be the duty of the Town Clerk to ascertain to the extent
possible the name of the owner of the vehicle and to notify them of the
removal and disposition of such vehicle , and of the amount which will
be required to redeem the same .
THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , That the rule and regulation shall apply hereinabove -
described until a public announcement is made by the Town that the emergency
has been terminated .
Discussion followed :
Paul Viscuso of 122 Heisey Road addressed the Board and asked what happens
to abandoned cars that have been left along the highway and towed away
by the Town if it is not claimed by the owner . Can the Town levy fines
against owners ?
Councilperson Schwartz stated that generally the Sheriff ' s Department
is called and an attempt to find the owner is made . If the owner of the
vehicle is not found it is sold by the County at a Sheriff ' s sale .
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Councilperson Eckstrom stated that there is a procedure for disposal of
property in the event an abandoned car action causes cost to the Town .
New York State can encumber the owners drivers license .
Supervisor Dietrich reported that both Benjamin ' s and Paul Hardesty will
remove cars for residents of Danby at no charge .
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to the procedure for towing
and storage of vehicles not claimed by the owner .
Supervisor Dietrich explained that this local law is basically proposed
for the towing of vehicles in a snow emergency . He further explained
that in the event of a snowstorm , cars parked along the side of a road
create a hazardous situation .
Motion to Close Public Hearing
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Public Hearing to consider providing for the removal
and storage of abandoned cars be closed at 7 : 45 P . M .
Carried Unanimously
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Carol W . Sczepans$T , Town Clerk
AMMEMMEM
TOWN OF DANBY BOARD MEETING
Monday , January 8 , 1990
8 : 00 P . M .
PRESENT :
Supervisor Dietrich
Councilpersons : Eckstrom , Oltz , Marisa , Schwartz
OTHERS PRESENT :
B oard of Representative - Frank Proto
H ighway Superintendent - Kenneth ( Pete ) Coddington
West Danby Water District Mgr . - Roy Casterline
D og Warden - Lorraine Bard
Town Clerk - Carol Sczepanski
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC :
Paul Viscuso , Joel Gagnon , Frank Darrow , Nancy Weitzel , Paul Decker ,
Marge Hovanec , Pat Woodworth , Lorene Jump , JoAnne Wojayla , Judy Tagliavento ,
Jim Brunno , Ken Horst , Elizabeth Roe , Robert Roe , Edw . M . Roberts
PLEDGE OF ALEGIANCE :
Supervisor Dietrich led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES :
The approval of the minutes of the December 29 , 1989 Danby Town Board
Meeting were postponed until the February 12 , 1990 Board Meeting .
COMMUNICATIONS :
Letter of Resignation From Bonita Franklin
Supervisor Dietrich reported that he received a letter of resignation
from Bonita Franklin thanking the Town Board for the opportunity of
working for the Town of Danby . Bonita resigned as of December 21 ,
1989 and would like the opportunity to resume her employment in the
future .
Health Department Report on the West Danby Water District
Supervisor Dietrich reported that he has received a copy of the 1989
inspection report from the Tompkins County Health Department on the
West Danby Water District . This year a detailed system evaluation
( DSE ) was conducted and the completed inspection sheets were included
for the Town to review . The Health Department is pleased with the
o peration of the water system by Mr . Roy Casterline . Supervisor Dietrich
also reported that any inspections , whether they be State or local ,
o f our water district have always come back with a Class A rating and
stated that Mr . Casterline and his board deserves a vote of confidence
and credit as they are doing a real good job .
NEW BOARD MEMBERS :
Supervisor Dietrich welcomed Richard Marisa and Joseph Schwartz to
the Town Board .
TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT :
Frank Proto , Town of Danby representative to the Tompkins County Board
of Representatives , reported on the following :
U . S . Air Contract
The Tompkins County Board of Representatives approved the new contract
with U . S . Air .
Committee Assignments
The members of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives have not
formally received their committee assignments for 1990 .
Danby Recycling Center
The Town of Danby Recycling Center Grand Opening will be held on January 13 ,
1990 . at 1 : 00 P . M .
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State Forest Vegetation Management
Representative Proto reported that he is trying to set up a public
information Meeting with the DEC in regard to the control of vegetation
management of State Forest kthrough burning . 4 .l ,tentative date is set
for Thursday , February 15 , 1990 at 7 : 30 P . M . Ai the Danby Town Hall .
There will also be an alternate meeting at the Town Hall in Coroline
on February 20 , 1990 at 7 : 30 P . M . . Representative Proto reported
that residents should write to Senator James Seward , Assemblyman Martin
Luster or directly to Governor Coumo with their concerns in regard
to the burning of State Forests to control vegetation .
Solid Waste
The Board of Representatives have approved the findings statement for
the Central Processing Facility for Tompkins County .
Appointment to Tompkins County Transportation Commission
Frank Darrow is confirmed as the Town of Danby Representative to the
Tompkins County Transportation Commission .
Tompkins County Landfill
Tdfitpkitth County is now working on the permit application for the Tompkins
County Landfill . Representative Proto also reported that when the
Landstrom Landfill is closed on August 30 , 1990 that it will be necessary
for Tompkins County to ship their garbage for at least six ( 6 ) months .
Harris Family Tragedy
Representative Proto reported that due to the recent homicides of the
Harris family in Ellis Hollow , the Tompkins County Mental Health Department
is counseling friends , neighbors and others concerned and troubled
by this tragedy . The Tompkins County Board of Representatives passed
a resolution to contribute $ 1 , 000 . 00 to the reward fund that has been
set up for the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for the
Harris family tragedy .
COMMITTEE REPORTES :
Community Council
Councilperson Marisa reported that Community Council is helping with
the Grand Opening of the Danby Recycling Center and the Danby Cub Scout
Pack had Made a recycled paper parchment which will be used as part
of the preeentation . Councilperson Marisa has been working with Barbara
Hotchkiss to get announcements out through South Hill School in an
effort to get the children involved .
HIGHWAY REPORT :
Highway Superintendent Coddington reported that the Town Highway Department
has a fire truck from West Danby and that the pump from the truck has
been sold .
Superintendent Coddington also asked for clarification on how the Highway
Warrants are charged in the 1990 budget .
Supervisor Dietrich suggested that Superintendent Coddington meet with
the bookkeeper to review the 1990 Highway Budget as there have been
a few changed in line items .
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REPORT :
The December 1989 Code Enforcement Officers report was postponed until
the tebruary 12 , 1990 Town Board Meeting .
1989 Year End Code Enforcement Officers Report
Supervisor Dietrich reported that in December 1989 the Town issued
permits for $ 145 , 000 . 00 worth of construction and received fees in
the amount of $ 329 . 50 , issued two ( 2 ) renewal permits and two ( 2 )
Certificated of Occupancy . This brings a total for the year 1989 to
$ 10 , 360 . 00 for fees collected and construction value of $ 4 , 669 . 705 . 00 .
Supervisor Dietrich reported that these figures are very close to the
1988 figures .
DOG WARDEN REPORT
Lorraine Bard reported that in December 1989 she received four ( 4 )
complaiit8 , three ( 3 ) doge reported lost , four ( 4 ) dogs found , four
( 4 ) doge impounded and two ( 2 ) impounded dogs adopted out . Lorraine
also reported that there were no doge redeemed by owner and there are
( 2 ) dogs from the Town of Danby that need homes .
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Lorraine Bard submitted $ 20 . 00 to the Town Clerk for fees collected for
two ( 2 ) adoptions of dogs . The Dog Warden expense for December 1989 was
$ 55 . 55 and there were no tickets issued .
PLANNING BOARD REPORT :
Planning Board Chair Weitzel reported that the Planning Board is in need
of one member .
Supervisor Dietrich asked Planning Board Chair , Nancy Weitzel to attend
the Town Board Agenda Meeting on February 7 , 1990 .
Super Group Meeting Postponed
Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Super Group Meeting scheduled for
January 18 , 1990 will be postponed until January 25 , 1990 .
Tompkins County Planning Board Liaison Report
Supervisor Dietrich congratulated Tompkins County Planning Board Member
Frank Darrow on his appointment to the Tompkins County Transportation
Committee of the Tompkins County Planning Board .
County Youth Board
Supervisor Dietrich reported that there will be a meeting on January 18 ,
1990 in regard to matching funds from the Ithaca City Schools . He reported
that he and Judy Tagliavento will be meeting with John Caren to pursue
the issue of the Youth Commission . Supervisor Dietrich also reported
that the Tompkins County Three Year Comprehensive Plan has been completed .
Copies of this plan will be on file for interested persons to review .
The information from the Youth Forum that was held in Danby this summer
is included in the county ' s three -year plan .
OLD BUSINESS :
Old Town Road
Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town Board will have a formal vote
tonight in regard to the issue of Old Town Road and asked members of
the public present to comment .
Marge Hovanek of Olde Towne Road asked the Town Board to explore the
possibility of an emergency exit across thirty- five ( 35 ) feet of Old
Town Road ( for emergency only ) .
Discussion followed in regard to a recent fire in Olde Towne Village .
Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town Board has received two ( 2 )
letters in regard to a recent fire in Olde Town Village . He reported
that he attended the fire and stated that the Danby Fire Department did
not have difficulty in getting to that location . He further stated that
if there was a problem with other fire departments responding to the
fire that it was lack of communication with the fire police .
' Lorene Jump aof 308 Meadow Wood Terrace addressed the Town Board and
reported that she thinks there needs to be a "No Through Traffic " sign
installed immediately on Olde Towne Road , a "No Access " sign on Old Town
Road and a turn-around . Ms . Jump also stated that she would like to
see the Old Town Road condemned for emergency exit only .
Pat Woodworth of 305 Gunderman Road addressed the Board and stated that
she is very much against condemning private property unless there is
no other alternative .
Supervisor Dietrich explained that there is a real concern that some
of our Town roads have different names on the County maps . Currently
the Town is addressing the re -numbering of some of our roads and that
Old Town Road and Olde Towne Road are only one of the problems that needs
to be addressed .
Highway Superintendent Coddington stated that the Town Highway Department
'i cannot put a t :Utn-around on private property .
Paul Decker of 102 Olde Towne Road addressed the Board and stated that
he feels that the Old Town Road should be designated a Fire Lane that
could be used by only snow plows and emergency vehicles .
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/ Frank Darrow of 400 Gunderman .Road stated that at , the qend of his comments at
the Public Hearing for O1`de $owns ; Village Subdivision :aie oncluded that
in his opinion it was not reasonable for the Town to proceed with condemnation
for a variety of reasons .
Ken Horst of 318 Meadow Wood Terrace addressed the Board and asked the
Town to formally alert fire officials of the need to direct emergency
and fire vehicles accurately .
Marge Hovanek stated that in her opinion since Old Town Road was a road
for at least 150 years it should be made an emergency exit and she . sees
no real+ on why it cannot be .
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Supervisor Dietrich stated that approval of Olde Towne Village Subdivision
was contingent upon the Court decision of the legal status of Old Town
Road or an alternative road built to specifications . This fact is clearly
stated in all the Town . minutes and is extremely clear that the Town Board
was not in favor of pursuing Old Town Road until the court decision was
clear : He further stated that there were no Certificates of Occupancy
issued and it was written into the agreement that no Certificates of
Occupancy were to be issued until the court decision . Supervisor Dietrich
Stated for the record that the approval for . Olde Tawne . Village ' . Subdivision ,
WAS contingent upon the court allowing the Old ? own Road as a Town Road
and it was stated very clearly in the contract agreement and performance
bond .
Councilperson Eckstrom stated that he is in favor of a resolution to
discontinue research on the condemnation of Old Town Road and asked the
Board if they also wanted to formally abandon the remaining section of
. Old Town Road .
Supervisor Dietrich stated that the Board needs to find out the proceddrs '' .
for abandonment of roads .
Councilperson Oltz stated that she thinks that the issue of Old Town
Road is a property owners problem and the town should not get involved .
Councilperson Marisa stated that he thinks the Town should : certainly • not . go ahead
with condemnation and that if the Town board does not go ahead with some
• abandonment procedures nowt .j a should clearly mark Old Town and Olde
Towne Roads .
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Councilperson Schwartz stated that he agrees with Councilperson Marisa
that the Town should not go ' ahead with condemnation and that street or
traffic signs should be installed to clearly mark ' the roads .
Discussion followed in regard to the issue of abandonment of Town roads .
Resolution No . 1 of 1990 .
Old Town Road
By Councilperson Oltz : Seconded by Councilperson Eckstrom
RESOLVED , That the Town of Danby not enter into condemnation procedures • on •
Old Town Road for egress , access or for emergency use .
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A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom - Aye
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Marisa - Aye
Oltz - Aye
Schwartz = Aye
Dietrich - Abstained
Carried
Councilperson Marisa requested that a report be included in the Agenda
for the February 12 , 1990 Town Board Meeting in regard to changing signs
and procedures for abandonments
fin BUSINESS !
Retycling Coordinator •
Councilperson Eckstrom reported that it is necessary to hire a person
as Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Danby Recycling Center .
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Supervisor Dietrich requested an Executive Session of the Town Board after
tonights meeting to discuss applicants for the Recycling Coordinator
position .
Discussion followed in regard to the possibility of extended hours of
operation and unattended hours at the Danby Recycling Center .
Supervisor ' s Statement to Board
Roberts Rules of Order will be followed at all Town Board Meetings except
when special roll call vote is necessary . Roll call will be alphabetical
with the Supervisor voting last . All meetings will begin at 8 : 00 P . M .
and terminate no later than 10 : 00 P . M . Method of claims for payment
of all bills will be by voucher . '• Vouchers must be submitted no later
than Thursday preceding Town Board Meeting . Vouchers may be submitted
to the Supervisor or Town Clerk . The Town Board in accordance with Town
Law AT103 will audit all bills . All personnel matters will be discussed
in executive session .
ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #2 of 1990
By : Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board authorize the Supervisor to invest idle
funds .
A Roll Call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution #3 of 1990
By Councilperson Marisa : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board set annual salaries as follows :
Supervisor : $ 8 , 320 / year
Town Justices : $ 3 , 500 ( each ) / year
Town Clerk : . $ 9 , 725 / year
Custodian : $ 2 , 808 / year
Deputy Town Clerk : $ 1 , 248 / year
All of the above are to be paid monthly .
Four ( 4 ) Councilpersons : $ 1 , 539 ( each ) / year
Water District Clerk : $ 1 , 700
All of the above are to be paid quarterly .
Town Historian : $ 100 per year
Paid in July .
Code Enforcement Officer : $ 13 , 728 / year
Highway Superintendent : $ 24 , 000 / year
Water District Plant Operator : $ 5 , 500 / year
Code Enforcement Personnel and Secretary ( Contractural
All of the above are to be paid bi -weekly . as needed )
Water District Plant Operator Assistant $ 500 / year .
Paid Quarterly
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , That the Supervisor be authorized to pay the
above salaries prior to the first meeting of each month with December
payrolls adjusted to meet all budget requirements .
A Roll Call vote on the resolution as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
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Resolution # 4 of 1990
By Councilperson Schwartzel Seconded by Councilperson lilrisa
RESOLVED , That the Town Board approve a blanket resolution to authorize
the Supervisor to pay utility bills , freight , postage , contracts and
• to conduct other normal proceedings as payroll in advance of audit in
order to keep affairs moving on a timely basis .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # . 5 of 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town Supervisor , in lieu of preparing financial report
under Town Law # 29 - ( 10 ) shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1 , 1990
a copy of the report submitted to the State Controller required by Section
30 of Municipal Law .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
Dietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 6 of 1990
By Councilperson Marisa : Seconded by Councilperson Eckstrom
RESOLVED , That the Town of Danby Highway Superintendent be authorized
to purchase tools , equipment , small implements , tires and tubes , etc .
in the amount of $ 5 , 000 at any given time without prior approval of the
Town Board .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye .
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 7 of 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board name the Ithaca Journal as the Official
Newspaper and the Tompkins County Trust Company as bank for the depository
o f Town funds :
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 8 of . 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
RESOLVED , That Nelson Roth be named as Attorney to represent the Town
o f Danby in all Zoning , Planning Board , and general Town business . The
Town Board reserves the right of seeking other legal aid if it deems
necessary .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz . Aye .
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
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Resolution # 9 of 1990
By Councilperson Schwartz : Seconded by Councilperson Marisa
RESOLVED , That Lorraine Bard be named as the Dog Control Officer for
the Town of Danby for 1990 .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 10 of 1990
By Councilperson Oltz : Seconded by Councilperson Marisa
RESOLVED , That the Town Board authorize the mileage for the Town business
to be paid at 23 cents per mile .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution i - 11 of 1990'
By Councilperson Marisa : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
RESOLVED , That Voting Machine Custodians Fred Thayer and Leroy Decker
will be paid $ 75 . 00 per service for Thayer and $ 60 . 00 per service for
Decker . Elections Inspectors will be paid $ 4 . 50 per hour .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
Oltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
Dietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 12 of 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board be authorized to sign an agreement that
monies collected for repairs and improvements of Town highways in the
amount of $ 63 , 711 . 00 be expended upon 72 . 70 miles of Town highways .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 13 of 1990
By Councilperson Marisa : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That all Planned Development Agreements will be drawn up between
the Town Board and one owner for one use . These will be introduced
as a resolution with all information and all restrictions carefully
stated . Resolutions are to be drawn up by the Attorney for the Town and the
Town Clerk will note votes of Town Board on the resolution and attest
to same . Owner will be asked to give a signed statement to the Town
Clerk that he accepts this Resolution Agreement and will abide by its
rules .
Supervisor Dietrich stated that he is not sure about the Town Policy for
Planned Development Agreements and asked for a motion to table .
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Motion to Table Resolution # 13
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilpets:db 'Oltz
RESOLVED , That The Town Board table Resolution # 13 of 1990 to research the
Town procedure for Planned Development Agreements .
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 14 of 1990
By Councilperson Marisa : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board authorize the Supervisor to encumber
$ 130 . 00 from 1989 A7620 . 4 funds to be expended in the fiscal year 1990 .
A roll call vote resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
Oltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
Dietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 15 of 1990
Emergency Towing of Vehicles- Local Law # 1 of 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Town of Darby Town Board . adopt the following Local
Law # 1 of 1990 :
PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES PARKED OR ABANDONED
dt HIGEWAYS DURING SNOWSTORMS , FLOODS , FIRES , OR OTHER PUBLIC EMERGENCIES
OR FOUND UNATTENDED WHERE THEY CONSTITUTE AN OBSTRUCTION TO TRAFFIC .
Section 1 . TITLE . This local law shall be entitled " Providing for
the removal and storage of vehicles parked or abandoned on highways
during snowstorms , floods , fires or other public emergencies or found
unattended where they constitute an obstruction to traffic . "
Section 2 . PURPOSE . The purpose of this local law is to authorize ,
as provided in Subsection 8 of Section 1660 , of the New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law the removal of vehicles parked or abandoned on highways
during snowstorms , floods , fires or other public emergencies , or found
unattended where they constitute an obstruction to traffic may be removed
by order of the Town Superintendent of Highways . • ,
Section 3 . PEES . The payment of towing charge not to exceed $ 75 . 00
and a storage charge not to exceed $ 15 . 00 per day shall be payable by
the owner or operator of the vehicle .
Section 4 . DUTIES : The Town Highway Superintendent shall notify without
delay any vehicles so removed to the Town Clerk , and it shall be the
duty of the Town Clerk to ascertain to the extent possible the name
o f the owner of the vehicle and to notify them of the removal and disposition
o f such vehicle , and of the amount which will be required to redeem
the same .
Section 5 . EFFECTIVE DATE . This Local Law shall take effect immediately
u pon its filing in the Office of the Secretary of State in accordance
with the provisions of Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law .
A toll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Supervisor Dietrich explained to the Town Board and to the public that
the Local Law for the emergency towing of vehicles is for emergencies
as constituted by our Highway Supervisor .
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Resolution # 16 of 1990
By Councilperson Eckstrom : Seconded by Councilperson Oltz
RESOLVED , That the Danby Town Board authorize Frederica Diet'rich?; :i Town •
SUpervisor , Ito sign a Contract Agreement for Architectural Services between
the Town of Danby and Richard A . Rust , Architect to provide Design Services /
Construction Management for the New Town Highway Barns .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows .:
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Resolution # 17 of 1990
By Councilperson Oltz : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
RESOLVED , That the Town Board re - appoint Earl Colburn as Water Commissioner
for the West Danby Water District for a five -yearftermH .to begin , January 1 , 1990
and to expire! •December 31 , 1994 .
A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
General Fund_. # 1 of 1990 .
A motion was made by Councilperson Eckstrom and Seconded by Councilperson
Marisa/to approve the General Fund Warrant # 1 of 1990 in the amount
of $ 27 , 570 . 76 , .
A roll call vote resulted as follows : .
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
Oltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
Dietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Highway Fund # 1 of 1990
A motion was made by Councilperson Oltz and Seconded by Councilperson
Eckstrom to approve the Highway Warrant # 1 of 1990 in the amount of
$ 12 , 907 . 47 .
A roll call vote resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz . Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Danby Water District # 1 of 1990
A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and Seconded by Councilperson
Oltz to approve the Danby Water District Warrant # 1 of 1990 in the amount
of $ 500 . 00 .
A roll call vote resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
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Approval of December 1989 Supervisors Report
A motion was made by Councilperson Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
to approve the December 1989 Supervisors Report as submitted .
A roll call vote resulted as follows :
Eckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
Oltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
Dietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Call for Executive Session
A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson
Marisa to move into an Executive Session of the Town Board to discuss
applicants for the Recycling Coordinator position at 10 : 30 P . M .
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board resumed at 10 : 50 P . M .
Resolution 118 of 1990
Recycling Centdt: Operator
By Supervisor Dietrich : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz
RESOLVED , That Andrew Thurnheer be hired for the position of Recycling
Center Operator for the . Town of Danby ; ( eubiect to a six months : review .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows :
E ckstrom Aye
Marisa Aye
O ltz Aye
Schwartz Aye
D ietrich Aye
Carried Unanimously
Appointments for the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Boards
Supervisor Dietrich reported that it will be necessary to hold a Special
Board Meeting to appoint new members to the Planning Board and the Zoning
Board of Appeals . No date or time was set for the meeting .
ADJOURNMENT 2
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11 : 10 P . M .
(10-01/,ki? aftelt.:
Carol W . Sczepan Town Clerk