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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-14i C] TOWN OF DANBY PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANNED OF CHARLES BRUCE January 14, 1980 The Town Board of the Town of Danby Bruce proposed planned development. Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road on Notice of the public hearing having Journal. DEVELOPMENT held a public hearing on the The hearing was held at the January 14, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. been advertised in the Ithaca Board members present; Councilman Bradley Corbitt Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred L. Miller Others present: Donald Graham, Jim Hovanec, Frank Haskins, Donald Wright, Ed Inman, Charles Bruce, John Myers, Clifford Hill, Ed Roberts, Fred Thayer, John Novaar, Bill Genter, Marjorie Van deMark, Jimmie Miller, Ralph & Lou Bowles, Rick Dobson, John Shepardson, Al Sebesta, Paul Smith, Sylvia Hiney, Fred Oltz, Gay Huddle, John & Carol Benjamin, Loxie Hill, Wayne Rial, Van Dyke Billings, Fran Wright, Mr. Makepeace, Edward Slights, Gould Colman, Bill Goodwin, news media. Supervisor Mildred Miller announced that due to improper advertising the public hearing would be postponed until January 28, 1980. Mrs. Miller stated that the board would accept anything in writing that people had to submit. She then asked for a count of the people for and a count of the people against the planned development. The matter was discussed and the board listened to comments from the public. The meeting was adjourned at 7;30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, dmz l RESOLUTION ##11 ABOLISH THE POSITION OF LABORER IN THE TOWN OF DANBY CURRENTLY FILLED BY ALEX SOULE AND CREATE THE POSITION OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III FOR THE TOWN OF DANBY TO BE FILLED BY ALEX SOULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 1980. WHEREAS, a meeting of the Danby Town Board was held on January 14, 1980 at the Danby Town Hall, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State of New York, and WHEREAS, the highway superintendent of the Town of Danby proposed that a new position of Motor Equipment Operator III for the Town of Danby be created for Alex Soule and the position of laborer currently held by Mr. Soule be abolished. It was noted that Mr. Soule has the necessary class 1 New York State drivers license, and WHEREAS, the proposal, including the statement of duties of the position, has been referred to the Tompkins County Personnel Office as required under Civil Service Law, Section 14 Subdivision 8 -a, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Personnel Department has furnished a certificate stating that the appropriate civil service title for the proposed position for Mr. Soule is Motor Equipment Operator III for the Town of Danby, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that a position entitled "Motor Equipment Operator for the Town of Danby" be created and the position currently filled by Alex Soule of "Laborer" be abolished.. so that he can fill the newly created position of MEO III for the Town of Danby effective Januaary 18, 1980. Moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt Roll Call Vote: Corbitt - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. STATE OF NEW YORK ) ss.: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) I the undersigned Clerk of the Town of Danby, a municipal Corporation of the County of Tompkins, State of New York, do hereby CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Town and recorded in the minutes of a meeting of said Board duly held on January 14, 1980 and not subsequently rescinded or modified. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the Town of Danby this lath day of January, 1980. Mary 0 t , lerk . r c TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 14, 1980 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:10 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State 'of New York on January 14, 19800 Board members present: Councilman Bradley Corbitt Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred L. Miller Others present: Donald Graham, Jim Hovanec, Frank Haskins, Donald Wright, Ed Inman, Charles Bruce, John Myers, Clifford and Loxie Hill, Ed Roberts, Fred Thayer, John Novaar, Bill Genter, Marjorie VandeMark, Jimmie Miller, Ralph and Lou Bowles, Rick Dobson, John Shepardson, Al Sebesta, Paul Smith, Sylvia Hiney, Fred Oltz, Gay Huddle, John and Carol Benjamin, Wayne Rial, Van Dyke Billings, Fran Wright, Mr. Make - peace, Gould Colman, Bill Goodwin, Roy Hornbrook, Gary Evans, news media. Councilman Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the minutes of the December 10, 1979 regular meeting of the board and the December 26, 1979 special meeting of the board be accepted as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Rick Dobson hopes to get along well with the new Town Board. Paul Smith asked that the Town Board give annual meeting in New York City of the As February 17,18,19, and 20th, 1980. He al is, if one had been selected by the board and Thaler are still the town attorneys, him permission to attend the sociation of Towns to be held so asked who the town attorney . He was told that Thaler Moses Peter congratulated the new members of the board and asked that an inventory of town equipment in the offices and also the highway equipment be made public and that the board prepare a financial statement. Fran Wright replied to Moses Peter that an inventory of all equipment owned by the town was taken last year and is on file in the Town Clerk's office. A financial report is required by law and is filed yearly. Karl Oltz asked that the UCY youth group be allowed to use the town hall for a dance on Friday the 18th of January. County Representative Jimmie Miller reported that the county their organizational meeting. The park and ride program was The county will help the towns with insurance if they should to make parking areas available for this program, has had discussed. decide Van Dyke Billings stated that as zoning officer for 1979 his exper- ience was that it was very difficult to contact the town attorneys. Mr. Graham introduced Gary Evans of the Tompkins County Planning Board who presented the town with a wall size town map. The map was discussed. Also a mylar copy of the map was presented to the town. Mr. Evans had it made at the expense of the town. He sug- gested that another copy be made.the zoning districts. Jim Hovanec discussed the inefficient heating method used to heat the town hall. A priority of the board should be the consideration of something more efficient. Fans to recirculate the air were discussed and will be looked into. Councilman Snedden, Merritt will work on this with Jim Hovanec. Town Board Meeting Minutes — January 14, 1980 COMMUNIC`'TIONS 1. A letter from the New York State Department of Control acknowledging receipt of a resolution Code of Ethics for the Town of Danby. Page 2 Audit and adopting a 2. A letter from the Tompkins County Municipal Officials Association advising the board of the January 23rd. dinner meeting. 3. Tompkins County Department of Health re Hillview Terrace Mobile Home Park. 0 4. Notice of a public hearing to be held February 20th at the Two World Trade Center to consider the adoption of a proposed amendment to modify the State Building onstructio Code to make it consistant with the State Energy Conservation Construction Code. 5. A letter from the Association of Towns concerning the 1980 annual meeting. A voting delegate and an alternate need to be appointed. 6. Resolution No. 318 of the Tompkins County Board of Repre- sentatives entitled "Apportionment of Election Expenses" 7. Resolution No. 297 of the Tompkins County Board of Repre- sentatives entitled "Apportionment of Mortgage Tax ". 8. Justice Paul Smith's annual report for 1979. 9. Notice of a primary election to be held March 25th, 1980. NEW BUSINESS: Supervisor Mildred L. Miller appointed Diana VandeBogart as Town Historian, Roland Manley, Town Constable, Frank Haskins, Zoning Officer, Donald Graham, Planning Board Chairman and representative to the County Planning Board from the Town of Danby, Francis Wright Transportation Committee Representative from Danby, Esther Depuy will sit on the Assessment Board of Review. One more person is needed on the Assessment Board of Review and there are other comm- ittee positions open from time to time. The board would like vol- unteers Mrs. Miller stated that the Roberts rules of order will be followed except when special roll call votes are requested. Voting will be in alphabetical order with the Supervisor voting last. All regular board meetings will begin at 8P.M. and terminate no later than 10P.M.,Method of claims for payment of bills from the General Fund, Highway Fund and West Danby Water District will be by voucher submitted to the Town Clerk or the the Supervisor no later than the Friday preceding the regular Town Board meeting. The Town Board in accordance with Town Law AT 103 will audit the bills. RESOLUTION #1 SUPERVISOR BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO HAVE TOWN RECORDS AUDITED BY THE BOARD AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TOWN LAW - 181 - (3). Motion made by Councilman Robert Snedden and seconded by Council- man Ted Merritt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #2_ AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO INVEST IDLE FUNDS. Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. LJ Er Town Board Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1980 Page 3 New Business Continued: RESOLUTION #3 NAME THALER AND THALER ATTORNEY'S TO PURSUE TO COMPLETION PENDING CASES. Resolution moved by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by Council- person Dorothy Roberts and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #4 ITHACA JOURNAL TO BE NAMED OFFICIAL TOWN NEWSPAPER AND THE TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY AS BANK FOR THE DEPOSITORY OF TOWN FUNDS. Resolution moved by Supervisor Mildred L. Miller and seconded by Councilman Roabert Snedden and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #5 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SMALL IMPLEMENTS, TIRES, TUBES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1500.00 WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE TOWN BOARD, AT ANY GIVEN TIME. Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #6 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO MAKE APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM FOR THE AGING FOR ITS APPROVAL AND REIMBURSEMENT OF SAID PROJECTS FOR 1980 AND ALSO APPLICATION FOR THE DIVISION FOR YOUTH PROJECT FUNDING. Resolution moved by Councilman Roabert Snedden and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #7 SET ANNUAL SALARIES: -SUPERVISOR AND DEPUTY SUPERVISOR $5000.- PER -YEAR, ZONING OFFICER $1500 PER.YEAR, TWO JUSTICES $1650 PER YEAR, TOWN CLERK $4500 PER YEAR, TOWN CUSTODIAN $1200 PER YEAR, ALL THE ABOVE PAID MONTHLY, FOUR COUNCILMAN $700 PER YEAR EACH, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK $300 PER YEAR, WATER DISTRICT CLERK $700 PER YEAR, PAID QUARTERLY, TOWN CONSTABLE $50.00 PER YEAR AND TOWN HISTORIAN $100 PER YEAR BOTH PAID IN JULY. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT $13,610 PER YEAR AND WATER DISTRICT PLANT OPERATOR $2650 PER YEAR TO BE PAID BIWEEKLY. A DEPUTY ZONING OFFICER WHEN APPOINTED $300 PER YEAR PAID QUARTERLY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY THE ABOVE SALARIES ON THE 15TH DAY OF EACH MONTH - DECEMBER PAYROLLS ADJUSTED TO MEET ALL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS. Resolution moved by Councilman Bradley Corbitt and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. RESOLUTION #8 VOTING MACHINE CUSTODIANS FRED THAYER AND LEROY DECKER TO BE PAID $65900 PER SERVICE FOR THAYER AND $50.00 PER SERVICE FOR DECKER. ELECTION INSPECTORS TO BE PAID $3.10 PER HOUR. Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. Town Board Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1980 Page 4 New Business Continued: RESOLUTION #9 PAST SUPERVISOR WRIGHT IN LIEU OF PRE- PARING FINANCIAL REPORT UNDER TOWN LAW 29 -(10) SHALL SUBMIT TO THE TOWN CLERK BY MARCH 11 1980 A COPY OF THE REPORT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER REQUIRED BY SECTION; 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL LAW, Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded,by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. 0 RESOLUTION # #10 BLANKET RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN NECESSARY CONTRACTS, PAY UTILITY BILLS, FREIGHT AND POSTAGE AND TO CONDUCT OTHER NORMAL PROCEEDINGS AS PAYROLL IN ADVANCE OF AUDIT IN ORDER TO KEEP AFFAIRS MOVING ON A TIMELY BASIS. Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. Councilperson made the motion that the board approve the purchasing of the necessary books mandated by the state for double entry bookkeeping at a cost of approximatley $325.00. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that the appointments of the town officials be approved by the Town J�oard. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The contract for dog control between the SPCA, Tompkins County and the towns and villages of the county was discussed. After further study of the contract Councilman Bradley Corbitt made the motion made the motion that we accept the contract and authorize the supervisor to sign it. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The UCY group was given permission to use the town hall for a dance to be held January 18, 1980. A clearing committee for the use of the town hall is needed and people should be allowed to use the town hall. Councilman Bradley Corbitt will look into the matter of the use of the town hall and work with the Community Council. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the board author. ize Mildred Miller and Paul Smith to attend the Association of Towns meeting in NYC in February. Mildred Miller to be appointed voting delegate from the Town of Danby and Paul Smith to serve as alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. is The park and ride program being promoted by the county was discussed Mr. Wright discussed possible parking areas that could be used that are located in the Town of Danby. The maps presented to the town that were made for the town at town expense by the Tompkins County Planning Department were discussed. The map is only of the roads in'the'town and does not show the zoning or agriculture districts. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that Gary Evans be asked to make a mylar which does show the zoning and Agriculture districts the clerk to order 10 -15 copies of this if they can be made at cost. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. 1 C • Town Board Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1.980 Page 5 OLD BUSINESS: Highway Superintendent Roy Hornbrook proposed MEO III be created for Alex Soule and his old Mr. Soule has the proper operators license. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion laborer in the Town of Danby be abolished and of MEO III for Alex Soule. Motion seconded by that a position of position be abolished. After discussion that the position of a new position created Councilman Corbitt. RESOLUTION #11 ABOLISH THE POSITION OF LABORER IN THE TOWN OF DANBY CURRENTLY FILLED BY ALEX SOULE AND CREATE THE POSITION OF MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III FOR THE TOWN OF DANBY TO BE FILLED BY ALEX SOULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 1980. Roll Call Vote: Corbitt - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Mildred Miller read the proposed agreement that the moneys levied and collected for the repair and improvement of highways in the amount of $62,600.00 be used for general repairs upon 72.72 miles of town highways. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts moved a resolution that this agreement be signed by the town board members as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt. RESOLUTION #12 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN BOARD TO SIGN AN AGREE- MENT THAT THE MONEYS COLLECTED FOR THE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF TOWN HIGHWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,600.00 BE EXPENDED UPON 72.72 MILES OF TOWN HIGHWAYS. Roll Call Vote: Corbitt - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Roy Casterline reported that all was water district. Much more water has in previous years. Earl Colburn has water commissioners for another terme in order mechanically in the been pumped this past year than agreed to serve on the board of Zoning Report - Van Dyke Billings reported that no permits were issued in December as indicated by the written report he submitted. He thank the town for the cooperation he has had as zoning offiver. He has turned over all zoning files to the new zoning officer Mr. Haskins. Mr. Haskins stated that he has already started work and will be availably to the public the second Tuesday of the month at the Danby Town Hall from 2;00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. as well as at home by phone. He is a retired person. Councilman Robert Snedden gave copies of the highway employees contract to members of the town board. The disability insurance for the highway employees will be looked into by Supervisor Miller. It was noted that there will be a presidential primary March 25, 19800 Supervisor Mildred Miller stated that the new committee appointments have not been made yet. She also reported that she plans to have an old fashioned town board meeting late in March. No business will be conducted at this meeting. Town Board Meeting Minutes - January 14, 1980 Page 6 Old Business Continued: It was noted that there is still a vacancy on the Town of Danby Planning Board. People who are interested in serving on this board should attend the January 16th meeting of the planning board and make themselves known to the members of the planning board who will then make recommendations to the town board for the appointment. Walter Sczepanski was recommended by Mrs. Miller for consideration as a planning board member. Donald Graham reported that he attended the County Planning Board meeting. He said that part of Connecticut Hill is being considered for turning over to the federal government. There are objections from local citzens who are afraid that the federal government may use it as a storage dump for nuclear wastes. General Fund Warrant #1 in the amount of $330.75 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund Warrant #1 in the amount of $3,186.32 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Robert Snedden and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy hoberts made the motion to accept the Super- visor's reports as presented. The motion was seconded by Council- man Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. At 9:50P.M., Councilman Robert Snedden meeting be adjourned. The motion was Dorothy 11oberts and carried by a vote Respectfully submitted, v - Mary rk �t , co made the motion that the seconded by Councilperson of five ayes and no noes. it • • 1 n is 1