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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-08-09 0 F 11 is it F I ^ r II4 1 If > Ip�� ., � .. . � 1 � H � t II ' ilt ii 5 I� IM t}` I I dl3 A ; i r� " ,. � . „ � 4.i. M . + 4ikl, � 11i1 s } i � Si.uA C11 dw . t__... TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 9 , 1976 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall , Town of Danby , Tompkins County , New York on August 9 , 1976 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Floyd Dorn • Board member absent : Justice Milton Todd Others present : Ernest Cole , Joseph Hulbert , James Murinchack , Jimmie Miller , Lon Gallop , Mrs . DePloy , Edward Slights , Roy Casterline , Tom Payne , John Wilkinson , Moses Peter , Gordon Roberts , Albert Sebesta , Bradley Corbitt , Rick Churchill , Mr . & Mrs . Randall , Joe Short , Onalee Wright , Bob Boehlecke . The minutes of the July 12 , 1976 meeting of the Danby Town Board were approved as presented . The motion was made by Justice Floyd Dorn and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . A letter from the Congress of the United States concerning • eligible programs offered by the federal government to aid communities with flood and heavy rain damage . 2 . A letter from the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation concerned with the Freshwater Wetlands Act . 3 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of August 9 , 1976 . 4 . Minutes of the meeting of the West Danby Water District . Commissioners held August 9 , 1976 . 5 . Notice of the quarterly meeting of the Tompkins County Municipal Officials Association meeting to be held September 15 , 1976 at 7 : 00 P . M . 6 . A memorandum from the Tompkins County Board of Represent - atives concerning dog problems . 7 . Minutes of the meeting of the Town of Danby Planning Board held July 14 , 1976 . 8 . Minutes of the combined meeting of the Planning Board , Town Board and Board of Zoning Appeals held July 19th and 20 , 1976 . • PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Justice Floyd Dorn stated that after July 1 , 1977 no town justice will sit on the town board . Many speeding tickets were issued last week which has kept the court busy . Rod Randall stated that he is applying for a permit to construct a barn on the Lon Galup property to be used to retail farm products in the summer and for storing these products in the winter as well as farm equipment . Albert Sebesta commented that he owns property directly across from Rod Randall ' s proposed development and he is concerned about parking space for cars stoping to buy and the development of a commercial establishment in the area . The Town Board turned this matter over to the Town Planning Board for their recommendations . • Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 9 , 1976 Page 2 Jimmie Miller , Danby ' s representative to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives stated that he would answer questions but had nothing special to report on county business . The process of collecting sales tax and how it is turned over to the towns was discussed . Tom Payne from The Tompkins County Assessment Office attended the meeting to discuss the duties of his office , how property is assessed and to answer questions, on assessment . One of the responsibilities of the assessment office is to estimate damage done by dogs to domestic animals . He distributed a brochure called the Tompkins County Story . He stated that the assessment office is open to the public and the records can be looked at and people are available to answer questions . COMMITTEE REPORTS : H ighway Report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur stated that the rough base has been put on the Michigan Hollow Road . Work is being done on the King Road and also on Hornbrook Road . W est Danby Water District - All is in order . Insurance - There is a problem with a duplicate billing but this is being taken care of . Refuse Collection and Disposal - Nothing to report . Youth - A letter was received from Bradley Corbitt which included the Danby Community Council ' s preliminary budget . The County Youth program was discussed . Councilman Paul Smith was asked to head a committee working with Bradley Corbitt and Mike Wiese on the matter of a county youth program versus the program that the town currently has . Zoning and Planning - Justice Floyd Dorn reported that he has been busy in court . Fire - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that the barbecue was very successful . The two old fire trucks have been sold . Cemetaries - The grass has been too wet to mow . OLD BUSINESS : J immie Miller gave a .; financial report of the Bicentenial Committee . The week of activities was a success . After paying some bills incurred there is a cash balance on hand of $ 644 . 17 . Bradley Corbitt as representative of the Danby Community Council asked the Town Board if the profits from the bicentenial activities could be turned over to the Community Council to support the drama committee . As the bills have not all been paid the Town Board will make their decision on the use of the funds at their September 0 meeting . Jimmie Miller and Floyd Dorn expressed their feelings in favor of turning over funds after the bills have been paid to the Community Council . Highway Superintendents Report - Joe Hulbert stated that he has been contacted by the Newfield School about children that want to attend the Blueberry Hill School which would mean busing over Bruce Hill Road which is usually closed in the winter time . Some thing is needed from the town attorney in writing . The town can ' t maintain the road and will inform the attorney . The board asked that Joe Hulbert ask the school district for a letter of request so the board would have an official document to take to the attorney . Joe said that a map of the town roads has been obtained . The board discussed the map and the closing of some roads and state aid available . Radio equipment for the highway people was discussed . Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 9 , 1976 Page 3 Old Business continued : Zoning Officer ' s report - A written report was submitted . The problem of building on Durfee Hill will be answered in writ This matter was discussed at length . Appeils Board Chairman - John Wilkinson reminded the board that two board members are needed to fill vacancies on the board of zoning appeals . The board cannot act with these vacancies and there are now two appeals pending . SPlanning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole reported that the zoning ordinance is almost completed . Wednesday ' s meeting may wrap it up and a public hearing can be held . Town Hall Renovation report - Councilman Paul Smith said that the renovation is substantially completed . There are several small jobs to be done to complete the work and the town board will discuss this in executive session before signing the completion certificate . The pump does not work so there is no water but this is something the town board will have to take care of . The date set for the executive session was August 16 , 1976 at the town hall at 7 : 00 P . M . NEW BUSINESS : After studying the revised map of the Churchill sub -division the following resolution was moved by Councilman Ralph Wilbur . The resolution was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn . RESOLUTION #25 APPROVE THE CHURCHILL SUB -DIVISION WITH THE REVISED MAP Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . The matter of an assistant to the Zoning Officer was discussed as the new zoning ordinance will make more work . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to table the matter for 30 days . Councilman Paul Smith seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Space in the renovated town hall for storing records currently being used by the zoning officer , planning board and board of zoning appeals was discussed . All old records will be stored in the vault with the other town records . A committee was chosen by the supervisor to work on furnishing the town hall . The people chosen were Ralph Wilbur , Paul Smith and Mary Oltz with Mary Oltz as chairman . The purchase of furniture will have to be provided for in the 1977 budget . 411 Councilman Ralph Wilbur discussed CSEA . A new man from Industrial relations will be the representative dealing with the town in connection with CSEA instead of Mr . Miller . Councilman Ralph Wilbur will check the pump at the town hall . General Fund Warrant #8 in the amount of $ 14 , 434 . 24 was not approved for payment as the costs for the bicentennial celebration were unclear and this matter will be taken up at a special meeting of the board . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion which was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Highway Fund Warrant #8 in the amount of $ 2 , 185 . 97 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 9 , 1976 Page 4 West Danby Water District Warrant #8 in the amount of $ 113 . 50 was approved to be paid . Councilman Paul Smith made the motion which was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to accept the Supervisor ' s reports as submitted . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of three ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 11 : 30 P . M . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Respectfully submitted , Mary; t z , c rk •