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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-14 333 1 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting 7 : 30 P . M . May 14 , 1990 EREZENT : Supervisor Dietrich Councilpersons : Eckstrom , Marisa , Oltz , Schwartz CURERS PRESENT : Highway Superintendent : Pete Coddington Tompkins County Representative : Frank Proto Planning Board Chair : Nancy Weitzel MQtabers _ f the Eub William J . Rappel , Elizabeth S . Boggess , Pat Woodworth , Raea Lee Johnson , Frank Darrow , Ray Axtell , Joel Gagnon , Ed . M . Roberts , Rick Dobson Supervisor Dietrich called the meeting to order at 8 : 12 P . M . QGEO___ FAftMA _ Supervisor Dietrich led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag . Correction to April 9 . 1980 Mine Page 11 - under Councilperson Schwartz explained should read . . . Planning Board approved this Planned Development District and to overturn their decision the Town Board must have a majority vote of four ( 4 ) Ayes . ARaroval of April 9 ,__ 990 Minutes A motion ' was moved by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Oltz to approve the April 9 , 1990 Town of Danby Town Board Minutes . Carried Unanimously Cm:te on to APf11 11 , 1 99Q flj tes Page 2 - Resolution # 49 - add the words " Statement of Findings " after Planned Development District . 9oprovpl of Apr 1 11 . , . '8WL_lnmtes A motion was moved by Councilperson Eckstrom and seconded by Councilperson Marisa to approve the April 11 , 1990 Town Board Meeting Minutes as corrected . Carried Unanimously AP-P Qn1__Q.f April 1.9 . 1990 Minutq A motion was moved by Councilperson Oltz to approve the April 18 , 1990 town Board Meeting Minutes as presented . Carried Unanimously erection to April 30 , 1990 Minutes Page 1 - under Others Present - Add Attorney Mahlen Perkins and Hydrologist - Braden Foster . Page 10 -- next to last paragraph under Attorney Dubow delete " for a variance in a " . . . . and last sentence should read . . . use on that property is permitted , . . . . APPS ova,.isitri 1 30 _199Q i[ai antes A motion was moved by Councilperson Marisa and seconded by Councilperson Schwartz to approve the April 30 , 1990 town Board ; Meeting Minutes as corrected . Carried Unanimously ADDITIDRS T TQ_TILE.AUNRAi Councilperson Oltz requested an addition to the Agenda under New Business - Fire District payments of Town and County Taxes - possible resolution . _334 2 Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 Supervisor Dietrich requested that the Town Board move into Executive Session after the regular business meeting to discuss a personnel problem . No Board Member objected . tczm ir?&CQ m Board of R ep_e. entat t s__.Ee.po. t. Representative Proto reported on the following : Ta& A4i mtment_naY - Approximately forty ( 40 ) residents appeared at the Tax Adjustment in Danby to protest their tax assessments . Schogaax _ Aciiustment Representative Proto reported that there is a resolution on the Board of Representatives Agenda proposed o n behalf of the City of Ithaca requesting a new tax assessment e qualization for the Ithaca City School District . Representative Proto suggested that the Town urge our State Legislators to ✓ ecommend legislation be considered to initiate a change of formula in the equalization rate for County taxes . Erez en T_e_ epJio11_e Ss em - Two groups have been formed to study the emergency telephone system for Tompkins County Emergency Control . Maigaed Council_Pcgrj _` Tompkins County is in the process of selecting a supervising attorney to supervise the programer ToNki.nsCpuntrAirport - Final design of the new airport terminal is expected to be completed in August 1990 so that a formal presentation can be made to Tompkins County Board of Representatives . Public Health - 1 ) Rabies - A confirmed case of a rabid racoon was ✓ eported in Addison , NY . 2 ) - New York State will have new rules and regulations for public water supplies and septic systems e ffective January 1 , 1991 . Radio_-Fgqu.1Pm_ent fo mexgeitev is e_s Tompkins County is asking all townships who anticipate the purchase of new radio equipment for fire department emergency vehicles to inform the County in advance of purchase so that the cost can be added to the County budget . Education on AIDS - Tompkins County Health Committee has been commissioned by the Health Department to apply for a Safe Sex Education Grant . Elanning__D .epa_r nn - Tompkins County Planning Department has hired a new person to serve as a " Circuit Rider " to be available to all municipalities in Tompkins County . Com . tv Ards Coalition - Tompkins County is proposing to set aside $ 15 , 000 for 1990 to put the Community Arts Coalition plan into operation . TQrOUTMJ ollia Y—_E Oi.fi_l..l - Tompkins County may apply to the DEC for an extension of the Landstrom Landfill . Without approval of an extension , Tompkins County will have to ship trash out of the County at a cost of approximately ten million dollars ( $ 10 , 000 , 000 ) per year . One alternative to shipping waste from the County is to get as much life out of the Landstrom Landfill as possible . Landstrom Landfill was scheduled to close in the fall of 1990 and was to be capped in the spring of 1991 . Recycling in Tompkins County is working and the Town of Danby Recycling Center now accepts all the recyclable materials that the downtown center accepts . Discussion followed in regard to the County Bailing Station . .cr•s r ' 33.E 3 Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 Superintendent Coddington asked why municipalities are charged a fee at the landfill for trash picked up along the roadways . Representative Prato reported that the Board of Representatives voted not to exempt any municipality from paying a user fee at the landfill . He also reported that if a person is prosecuted for illegal dumping the penalty includes public service time in addition to a fine . Members of tb jjblic : Frank Darrow reported that the Tompkins County Planning Board was introduced to the new Tompkins County Planning Commissioner , Jim Hanson . Highway Superintendent Coddington asked the Town Board ' s permission to attend the Highway School at Ithaca College on June 4 , 5 and 6 , 1990 . Joel Gagnon reported that there is a possibility that the closing date for Landstrom Landfill may be extended . The Landfill Committee is concerned with the possible steepening of the sides to give the landfill use a longer life . Joel will continue to keep the Town Board informed as information is available . Discussion followed and concern was expressed that the cost to ship trash / garbage out of the County is quoted but the cost to keep it here is not . COMMUNICATIONS : Councilperson Marisa read the following letter dated May 14 , 1990 : " Mr . Ric Dietrich , Town Supervisor Town of Danby Town Hall 1830 Danby Road , Ithaca , NY 14850 • Dear Ric , We write to most warmly commend the Danby Town Board ' s action to deny the proposed Raptor Heights Development . during its special meeting on April 30 , 1990 . As many of the readers of the Danbv Area News will recall , the proposed development sought to place 42 " moderately priced " houses on a single 75 acre tract in the area of 968 and Muzzy Road . All of the Board members did an immense amount of extraordinarily high quality work under often very tight time pressures over a period of almost two years . The Statement of Findings that finally resulted is a tribute to what dedicated , hardworking , fair and , most of all , caring public representatives are able to do on behalf of concerned and involved citizens . We are writing this letter of praise for inclusion in the . aanizi. Area News because we would like to alert our fellow citizens to just how close Danby came to allowing the wrong kind of development a foot in the door that very well might have opened the floodgates to developers who are more concerned with a quick profit than in capitalizing on the quality of life that Danby offers and , we earnestly hope , intends to preserve . Raptor Heights would not have directly affected many of the residents of our town . But the battle against that development is a signal to developers that Danby intends to preserve its rural character and open spaces . And so it is a victory not only for the 150 or so people who signed the petition against the development , but a victory for all the residents of Danby who cherish the rural character and open spaces of our lovely little part of this world . We probably have not heard the last of Raptor Heights but , X36 4 - Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 even if we have , there will be other attempts to develop areas in Danby by people who show little regard for the excellent principles outlined in the Town ' s Comprehensive Plan for Growth and Development . If the next attempt is in your backyard you will look back at our Board ' s action on the evening of April 30th and join us in thanking Dean , Richard , Mary , Joe and Ric for a job well done . Sincerely , William J . Rappel Elizabeth S . Boggess " RRPURTS - c_QRIRa m l ty_ComIlGl__Rep o r t Councilperson Marisa reported that Community Council has completed their budget process and are awaiting the final figures for their allocation from United Way . Community Council has asked for an increase of $ 1 , 500 for motor development and swimming lessons . Community Council is continuing to look into community space in Danby for a recreation center , skating rink , etc . This includes looking into grant money , land , insurance , ideas for usage , and if a recreation facility will be cost effective . Community Council has hired Summer Recreation staff are advertising for a person to fun the fall after school program . Summer Recreation will run from July 2 - 27 , 1990 from Monday thru Friday , 9 : 00 a . m . until noon except on July 4 , 1990 . Swimming lessons for all beginners will be at the pond starting the second week in July . For more information please call Judy Tagliavento at 272 - 1917 evenings . Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town of Danby is also pursuing a proposal with the Town of Ithaca for a recreation center . Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town will not receive the $ 7 , 000 matching funds from the Ithaca City School District for a special program for Danby area youth . Discussion followed in regard to what happened to the funding for the rural communities of Tompkins County . tinghhozhood Watchirogram Councilperson Marisa reported that he has not received an update on the Neighborhood Watch Program for Jennings Pond . Superintendent Coddington reported that he understands there will be more lighting installed soon . H ighwanR piirt Superintendent Coddington reported on the following : 1 ) Summer hours for the Highway Department are Monday thru Thursday , 6 : 00 a . m . - 4 : 30 p . m . 2 ) The well for the new highway barns has been drilled . 3 ) Superintendent Coddington has a meeting with the general contractor , Jones - Marinsh on Tuesday , May 15 , 1990 . 4 ) Tompkins County Health Department has been contacted in regard to the septic system design for the new highway barns site . 5 ) The Highway Department has replaced several culvert pipes , placed gravel on some roads that have drainage problems in 33 7 5 Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 • the spring , and are ditching along roads . Supervisor Dietrich reported that dumping in the old gravel pit on Traver Road is increasing . Ed Roberts reported that the back roof of the Town Hall needs repair . Supervisor Dietrich reported that the estimates to bring our building up to meet the fire code , making it accessible for our town , 000 .needs and putting in a new foundation is now $ 400 , 000 to $ 600 Zoning Report Councilperson Eckstrom read the following report for the month of April 1990 : There were permits issued for three ( 3 ) new homes construction , one ( 1 ) two car garage , two ( 2 ) agricultural barns , one ( 1 ) addition , and one permit renewal . Total permit fees collected was $ 865 . 00 for a total construction value of $ 409 , 880 , two ( 2 ) Certificates of Occupancy were issue and two ( 2 ) orders to remedy violations . Elann ng B oard R Port Planning Board Chairman , Nancy Weitzel reported there is a workshop on Flood Plain Training on May 15 , 1990 at the Groton Town Building , 101 Conger Blvd . , Groton , NY from 6 : 30 - 9 : 30 P . M . The Town of Danby is in the Federal Flood Plain Program and must have a representative attend this workshop . Fire District Fire District Representative Bill Genter reported that the Fire District is reviewing specifications for a new attack truck . A copy of the preliminary specifications are on file in the Town Clerk ' s office . The purchase of a new attack truck will go to referendum in July 1990 . NEN BUSINESS : Distribution of.Tow_ n and County T ax_.?lonjes j _Eu_nd_the Danbv Fire. District ProPosal Supervisor Dietrich asked that the proposal for the distribution of Town and County Tax Monies to Fund the Danby Fire District be tabled until the June 11 , 1990 Board Meeting . Discussion followed on the floor and Councilperson Oltz was commended for the preparation of this proposal . A copy of the proposal will be sent to the Fire Commissioners . Antborize _Payment for jlighitELY.acchOla A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Eckstrom to authorize registration fee for Highway Superintendent eCoddingtonhto attend the New York State Highway School . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously APProva of Warrant Highway Fund - Chips Warrant # 1 of 19_912 A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Marisa to approve payment of Highway Chips Warrant # 1 of 1990 in the amount of $ 400 . 00 . • 33t 6 Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously Seral Eund iiarrant ,5 of 1990 A motion was made by Councilperson Eckstrom and seconded by Councilperson Schwartz to approve payment of General Fund Warrant # 5 of 1990 in the amount of $ 12 , 231 . 85 . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously Highw Eun_cWlrnnI #,5 cif 1..2911 A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Eckstrom to approve payment of Highway Fund Warrant # 5 of 1990 in the amount of $ 15 , 226 . 62 . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously pest Danby Water District Warrant # 5 of 1990 A motion was made by Councilperson Marisa and seconded by Councilperson Oltz to approve payment of West Danby Water District Warrant # 5 of 1990 in the amount of $ 529 . 49 . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa. Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously AP.ProY..al_sif_th_a— cwn—C ark_s_A.ex.i_]`l_990_ eaoxt A motion was made by Councilperson Eckstrom and seconded by Councilperson Schwartz to approve the Town Clerk ' s April 1990 report as submitted . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye Oltz Aye Schwartz Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Unanimously 7 Town Board Minutes May 14 , 1990 Approval of the Supervisor ' s April 1990 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Schwartz to approve the Supervisor ' s April 1990 report as submitted . A roll call vote resulted as follows : Eckstrom Aye Marisa Aye O ltz Aye S chwartz Aye D ietrich Aye Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT_ On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10 : 40 P . M . t Carol W . S Town Clerk