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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-07-11 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 11 , 1977 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 : 05 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road , Town of Danby , County of Tompkins and State of New York on July 11 , 1977 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Milton Todd Justice Floyd Dorn • Others present : Rick Dobson , Mary & Roy Casterline , Ernest Cole , Gordon Roberts , Edward Roberts , Clifford DeMayo , James Murinchack , • Sandy Roberts , Helen Murinchack , Jimmie Miller , Joe Short , Dan Hoffman , Mrs . Hulbert , Mr . & Mrs . Liberman . Councilman Pau]Smjth made the motion to approve the minutes of the June 13 , 1977/a ti ±" 5the addition of the appointments of election inspectors from a list submitted by the town clerk . The motion tas seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . Town of Danby Planning Board resolution entitled "Bruce ' s request for a planned development`. 2 . Memorandum from Tompkins County Board of Representatives requesting the appointment of a youth board representative from the Town of Danby . 3 . Resolution No 267 of 1976 - Tompkins County Board of Representatives - Establishment of the Tompkins County Youth Bureau as amended . 4 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives Monday , May 9 , 1977 meeting . 5 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives Monday , June 27 , 1977 meeting . 6 . Notification of the final State Equalization rate for the 1976 assessment roll . 7 . A letter from the Tompkins County Senior Citizen ' s Council noting the raise from $ 6 , 500 to $ 7 , 200 of the income limit for 50,E real property tax exemption for persons over 65 years . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Rick Dobson would like work done on a ditch so that water will be divertedfrom his property . He stated that the town highway department • caused this proplem when working on the ditches . The Town Board stated that if the town caused this problem they would correct it . Mr . Dobson asked what decision has been made concerning his trailer park . Gordon Roberts stated that he is suprised by the county ' s yes vote on the County Wide Youth Bureau . The supervisor stated that a letter of opposition was sent to . the county . The resolution passed by the county was read . Mr . Libcrm n asked the town for minimal maintenance of the DePutron Hollow/etas property . He has done this maintenance work himself for many years and would like the town to do this now , at least on a small section . The matter was turned over to the highway committee for study . Possibly there will be an answer at the August Town Board Meeting . Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 11 , 1977 Page 2 Privilege ofithe Floor continued : Mr . Dan Hoffman stated that he supports the West Danby ball field Mary Casterline said that people are dumping garbage along Bald Hill Road and this is becoming a problem . COMMITTEE REPORTS : Highway Superintendent - Joseph Hulbert reported that the highway department has the new tank and tractor . Work is being done to finish King Road and the next major project is Hornbrook Road . West Danby Water District - Nothing Insurance - Nothing Youth - The Pond problem was discussed at length . Zoning and Planning - Nothing Cemetaries - , All in good shape . OLD BUSINESS : The highway superintendent has an estimate on a roof for the highway barn . Zoning Officer - A written report was submitted . He stated that there are four appeals to be heard at the next meeting of the Appeals Board . Appeals Board Chairman - No report . Planning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole stated that a replacement is needed for Mr . Best who is presently a member of the Planning Board . He also said that the Planning Board voted against a County wide youth board . A proposed local law was read . The title of this law was "Written Notificationof Defects and Obstructions of Town Highways and sidewalks " . After discussion , Councilman Ralph Wilbur moved a resolution to make this Town Law #1 of the year 1977 . The motion was seconded by Justice' Milton Todd . RESOLUTION #17 LOCAL LAW #1 OF 1977 ENTITLED " WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTS AND OBSTRUCTIONS OF TOWN HIGHWAYS AND SIDEWALKS " Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Proposed local law entitled " Publication of Notice and Description of Ordinances of the Town of Danby " was read and discussed . Justice Floyd Dorn moved a resolution to make this Local Town Law #2 of the year 1977 othe Town of Danby . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith . RESOLUTION #18 LOCAL LAW #2 OF 1977 ENTITLED " PUBLICATION OF NOTICE AND DESCRIPTION OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF DANBY " Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . 1 Town board Meeting Minutes - July 11 , 1977 Page 3 Old Business continued : A proposed local law entitled " Town of Danby Publication Notice Law " was read and discussed . Justice Milton Todd moved a resolution to make this Local Law #3 for the year 1977 for the Town of Danby . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur . RESOLUTION #19 LOCAL LAW #3 OF 1977 ENTITLED " TOWN OF DANBY PUBLICATION NOTICE LAW " • Roll Call Vote : Wright _ aye Wilbur aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye • Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The estimates for a new roof for the town barn were submitted to the highway committee for study and recommendations will be made to the town board . Draperies for the town hall were discussed . It would help the problem of acoustics but would not solve it completely . It was recommended that Councilman Paul Smith get in touch with the restoration committee to get ideas for solving this problem . West Danby ball field - James Murinchack stated that estimates for leveling the field were received from three contractors . The lowest estimate was for $2 , 000 . 00 . There is a lot of work to be done to make this field usable . This matter was discussed at length . This will be turned over to the planning board and they will see if funds are available to do something of this nature . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur that James Murinchack be appointed chairman of the Appeals Board . The motion was seconded by G`ounoilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to appoint Edgar Oltz to serve as a member of the Appeals Board . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . A letter will be written to Mr . Best asking his intentions to serve or not serve on the planning board . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to appoint Robert bnedden to serve as a member of the Planning Board . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The committee studying the recommendations made by the planning board concerning unnamed roads in the Town of Danby recommended that the Town Board adopt these recommendations and changes in the preparation of a highway map . After a lengthy discussion , Justice Milton Todd made the motion that the board act accordingly . The motion was • seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . A sign for the town hall was discussed . A question was raised as to where the sign should be located , what would be posted on it and whether it would be double faced . Jimmie Miller, Tompkins County Board of Representatives member from the Town of Danby discussed the business before the board of representatives . He said that he had voted yes on the County Wide Youth Program and explained why . NEW BUSINESS : Insulation for the Town Hall was discussed and tabled for the time being . Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 11 , 1977 Page 4 New Business continued : A representative from Damby to serve on the County Wide Youth Bureau Board is needed . It was recommended that this matter be taken to the Community Council and ask them to suggest names . The new state income limit for 50,E real property tax exemption has been increased from $ 6500 . 00 to $ 7200 . 00 . After discussion by the Town Board Justice Milton Todd moved a resolution to increasethe income limit from $ 6500 . 00 to $ 7200 . 00 for 50% real property tax exemption for people over 65 in the Town of Danby . Whe motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith . RESOLUTION #20 INCREASE THE INCOME LIMIT FROM $6500 . 00 TO $ 7200 . 00 FOR PEOPLE OVER 65 TO RECEIVE A 50% REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION . Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The purchase ; of property abutting the town property where the highway barns are located was discussed . This property is owned by Ronald Donlick at the present time . Justice Floyd - Dorn made the motion to offer $ 1 , 000 . 00 for this property . This offer to be contingent upon findings of a public hearing on the intended use of the property . This motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $ 393 . 89 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Highway Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $ 10 , 447 . 48 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 five ayes and no noes . West Danby Water District Warrant #6 in the amount of X255 . 66 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by ouncilman Ralph Wilbur and secondedlby Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The Supervisor ' s reports were accepted as presented . The motion was made by Councilman Palph Wilbur and seconded by Justice;:-Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . The meeting was declared adjourned at 10 : 55 P . M . Respectfully submitted , 27; ltaCierk