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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-13 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 13 , 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 , County of Tompkins , and State of New York on December 13 , 1976 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Floyd Dorn Justice Milton Todd • Others present : Ed Slights , Bill Farrell , Gordon Roberts , Earl Konchack , Bob Lynch , Onalee Wright , Rick Dobson , Dean Westmiller , Carol Shepardson , Joseph Hulbert , Mr . & Mrs . Soyring , Les Palmer , Ken Colburn , Mr . Goodwin , Dodothy Wright , Donald Graham , James Murinchack , Mr . Seigle CSEA representative . The minutes of the November 8 , 1976 meeting of the board were approved as presented . The motion was made by Justice Floyd Born and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 10 A letter from the Farmers Home Administration stating that they are continuing with their present community facilities program and monies are available for loans upon request . 2 . A letter from Gary A . Lee member of the Assembly of the State of New York concerned with the problem of state madnates . 3 . A letter from Dianne Prudence concerned with the reorganiza- tion of the Ithaca City School District . 4 . A letter from Diana VandeBogart concerning the preservation of the town documents . 5 . A letter from the Human Services Coalition concerning two work shops to be held in December at the ILR school at Cornell . 6 . A letter from the Ithaca City School District concerned with the new section 485-b added to the real Property Tax Law . 7 . A copy of a letter sent to Richard Thaler , town attorney , concerned with Cable Television Franchise in the Town of ® Danby . 8 . A letter of acknowledgement to Mr . Boyce from Richard Thaler concerned with Cable Television Franchise for the Town of Danby 11 9 . A letter from Frank Liguori , Tompkins County Planning Board , concerning a tour of the county to identify historical sites . 10 . A letter from the New York State Executive Department Division of Youth concerning proposed revisions to DFY rules and regulations and meeting notice . 11 . A letter from Beverly Livesay concerning the Ad Hoc committee on Youth and Recreational _ Services . Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 13 , 1976 Page 2 Communications continued : 12 . A news release from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission concerning scheduled , meetings . 13 . A Warrant from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives concerning mortgage tax apportionment . 14 . Resolution # 269 Apportionment of Election Expenses from t he Tompkins County Board of Representatives . 15 . Resolution # 256 Apportionment of Mortgage Tax frmn the Tompkins County Board of Representatives . 16 . A letter from Moses Peter concerning the proposed revisions to the Danby Zoning Ordinance . 17 . A letter from Gordon and Sandra Roberts concerned with t he proposed revisions to the Danby Zoning Ordinance . 18 . A letter from Bradley Corbitt concerning the proposed revisions to the Danby Zoning Ordinance . 19 . Minutes of the Town of Danby Planning Board Meeting of N ovember 17 , 1976 . 20 . A letter from the Tompkins County Municipal Officials Association advising of the December 15th meeting . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : said Justice Milton Todd/ that the Justice Court must be moved to the Town Hall . Councilman Ralph Wilbur stated that he attended the meeting at the Danby Elementary School concerning the reorganization of the Ithaca City School District and feels the Town Board has no jurisdiction in this matter . Carol Shepardson submitted a petition signed by approximately 300 Danby residents apposing the Revised Danby Zoning Ordinance . Mr . Brewste #hose house on Hornbrook Road burned down asked why he could not put a trailer on his property in West Danby . . COMMITTEE REPORTS : Highway report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that there has been much sanding and graveling of Danby roads No action can be taken on the purchase of radios for the highway department as no specs have been submitted . West Danby Water District - Everything is in order at the present time . A new well was discussed . Insurance - Supervisor A . Francis Wright requested quotes on health insurance similar to Blue Cross and Blue Shield from the Ithaca Agency . No progress has been made as yet . Refuse Collection and Disposal - No report . Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 13 , 1976 Page 3 Committee Reports continued : Youth - No report . Zoning and Planning - Justice Floyd Dorn commented on the reation of the public to the hearings on the proposal revisions to the Zoning Ordinance . Cemetaries - Nothing to report . Fire - There was a bad fire on the South Danby Road today . • OLD BUSINESS : Zoning Officerh Report : Written report submitted . Appeals Board Chairman - There was a hearing before the board in December and rules and regulations have been adopted . Planning Board Chairman - Donald Graham discussed the concerns of the people about the proposed revisions to the Danby Zoning Ordinance . A Dog Ordinance for the Town of Danby has been drawn up by the Town Attorney and was read by Supervisor A . Francis Wright . A motion was made by Councilman Paul Smith to hold a public hearing December 27 , 1976 at the Danby Town Hall at 8 : 00 P . M . on the Dog Ordinance . The motion was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The Dog Ordinance , as presented , was discussed at length . The Town Board discussed the Revised Zoning Ordinance and accepted the petition that was submitted against the revised ordinance . It was decided to take no action but a meeting will be organized with the Planning Board . The date for this meeting set for January 19 , 1977 the regular date of the Danby Town Planning Board Meeting . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to authorize the supervisor to sign the CSEA . contract for the Highway employees of the Town of Danby for 1976 and 1977 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The contract was signed in the presence of the Town Clerk . A better health insurance programfor the highway employees was discussed . Councilman Paul Smith made the motion . that Justice Milton Todd and Supervisor A . Francis Wright contact the county personnel office and find out if it is feasible " for the town to • join the county insurance program . If it is feasible , have them act accordingly . If it is not feasible , authorize them to seek information about the State Insurance program . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . NEW BUSINESS : The Danby Town Historian held a meeting in the Danby Town Hall December 11 , 1976 . The county historian was present . The preservation and storage of the town records was discussed . Councilman Paul Smith made the motion that the clerk handle this matter . Justice Milton Todd seconded the motion which was carried by as vote of five . ayes and no noes . Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 13 , 1976 Page It- New Business Continued : Councilman Paul Smith and Mr . Sebesta will attend the December 15 , 1976 meeting of the County T . V . Commission . The meeting of the Human Services Coalition to be held December15 , 1976 concerning CETA funds that may be available should be attended by a member of the Town Board . As no member of the board was available to attend Joseph Hulbert will attend . Councilman Paul Smith made the motion to authorizethe clerk to purchase 1500 window envelopes to be used in the mailing of tax notices . The cost of the envelpoes is $ 209 . 55 . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The annual meeting of the Association of Towns will be held Feb . 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 1977 . The clerk will make reservations for those wishing to attend . A new well for the West Danby Water District was discussed . If a loan is needed to pay for this the supervisor needs authorization to apply for it . Justice Milton Todd will draft a letter to be sent to Jim Turner . The business of the well will be tabled until the board knows what the water commissioners want . In regards to Gary Lee ' s letter on state mandates , Supervisor A . Francis Wright will discuss this with Gary Lee and act accordingly . The letter from the school board concerning tax assessment will be answered to the affect that the Town Board of Danby will be happy to sit in a meeting . Councilman Paul Smith made the motion to authorize the clerk to notify the commissioners of the fire district that the Justice Court is being moved to the town hall and the fire house will no longer be used for this purpose . The change will be affective January 1 , 1977 . Also the District Attorney , Tompkins County Sheriff , New York State Police and the Post Office will be notified . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant # 12 in the amount of $ 918 . 87 was approved to be paid . Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion which was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Highway Fund Warrant # 12 in the amount of $ 1862 . 96 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The Supervisor ' s reports were approved as presented . Councilman I/ Ralph Wilbur made the motion which was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 20 P . M . Respectfully submitted , 7a , % Mary Ol(z , clerk