HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-09TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 1980
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8: :00 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of - Danby,
County of Tompkins and State of New York on June 9., 19800
Board members present: Councilman Bradley,Corbitt
Councilman Ted Merritt
-- Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
• Councilman Robert Snedden
Supervisor Mildred L. Miller
Others present: Frank Haskins, Roy and Mary Casterline, Donald Wright,
• Pamela Clermont, Rick Dobson, Donald Graham, Jimmie Miller, Onalee
Wright and Fran Wright, Walter and Carol Sczepanski,
It was noted that the Mayl2th minutes indicate that Mike Sczepanski
attended the meeting. This should have been Walter Sczepanski. Also
under Committee Reports, 35 man hours were put on the backhoe and not
the roller as stated. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion
that the minutes of May 12th be approved with the corrections as
indicated and the minutes of the May 27th meeting as well. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and- carried by a vote of five
ayes and no noes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. A letter from New York State Association of Magistrates
concerning a resolution to increase fees paid to Towns
and Villages for various services rendered in relation to
criminal actions and proceedings.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Bill Winters complained about the poor condition of Durfee,Hill Road.
Because.the road is so-rough and stony he had considerable damage
.to -his car in traveling over it. Also he asked about junk cars parked
along- Hornbrook Road. He:,was gold that'Auto Salvage has been approach -
by the zoning officer about the parked cars.
Rick Dobson complained about the planning board's decision to change
the zoning in an area which includes some of his property. He is
very unhappy about this. He wQhts it to stay commercial.
Donald Graham said that he feels the remarks of Rick Dobson are
unfair-. The planning board makes recommenda -t ions .= It: -is -up to the
® Town Board to act on these recomendations.
Jimmie. 'Miller, Danby 's representative on the Tompkins County -Board
of:Representatives, stated that the work load has been light. The
board is looking for uses for the old county hospital. � He said that
Grievance Day in Danby will be held Wednesday June 11, 19800
Mr. A. Francis Wright: a member of the county transportation commiss-
ion,stated that progress is being made. There is a possibility that
TC3 students will be able to ride school buses and transfer and be
taken to TC3. Also there is a possibility that vans will be used.
Perhaps a fee will be charged.
Town Board Meeting Minutes - June 9, 1980 Page 2
OLD BUSINESS.
Roy Casterline was asked about the possibility of the West Danby
Firemen flushing the fire hydrants in West Danby.. The firemen
have requested that they be allowed to do this. After discussion,
Roy Casterline said that he would take the matter up with the
water commissioners.
As the proper wording for a resolution from the Town of Danby Town
Board stating that non - profit organizations may sponsor games of
chance, in the Town of Danby, was not obtained, this matter was
tabled until July.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Cemetaries - Flags have been put
the cemetaries have been mowed.
on the veterans graves and all
Highway - Michigan Hollow Road is being worked on. Donovan.-funds
are financing the work. Ditches are being cleared on Gunderman
Road. The Gunderman Road bridge needs work. It was noted.that
June.22, 1980 there will be a road check by the Town Board.. The
time will be 1:00 P.M.
Zoning Report - Frank Haskins reported that two new houses are under
construction in the town. He discussed zoning violations with the
board.
The Human Services Coalition has passed two resolutions. One
concerned.with.United Way helping the big brother and big sister
programs and the second concerned with a task force for battered
women. John Gaines is leaving the youth bureau. A replacement
has been appointed.
T.V. Cable service for'We.st Danby has been pursued by Pam Clermont.
Ceracche will give the town a new petition for circulation. When
the petition gets back to Ceracche they will pursue the matter.
Judson Leonard will be contacted to pick up the petition.
Youth - The state parks people have granted the Community Council
a permit to have a chicken barbecue on June 28, 1980 as an opening
day ceremony.
NEW BUSINESS
A proposed resolution re
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proceedings was read by
discussion by the board,
reAolution. The resolut
Snedden. .
lacing to increases in fees for the services
llages relating to criminal actions and
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. After
Councilman Bradley Corbitt moved the `
ion was seconded by Councilman Robert
RESOLUTION #22 INCREASE THE FEES PAID TO TOWNS AND VILLAGES FOR
VARIOUS SERVICES RENDERED IN RELATION TO CRIMINAL
ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS.
Roll Call Vote:
Corbitt
- aye
Merritt
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Snedden
- aye
Miller
- aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes June 9, 1980 1 Page 3
A list of election inspectors to be appointed for a one year term
of office to begin July 15, 1980 and end July 14, 1981 was read
by Mary Oltz, town clerk. The names are as follows.
Republicans - District I
Rhoda B. Larson '
Donna L. Smith
Charlotte Hautala
Peggy La Point - Alternate
Democrats - District I
Beverly Dawson.
Eugene Nesbitt
Evelyn Eisenberg
Linda Howe - 4 Alternate
Republicans - District II
Mary Casterline
Irene Cortright- Hillview'Road
Frank Haskins - Alternate
Democrats - District II
Frances Jackson
Irene Cortright - Spencer Road
Jean Nowack - Alternate
After considering the list submitted, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
made the motion that these people be appointed to serve as election
inspectors for the Town of Danby. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Walter Sczepanski mentioned a bad curve on Miller Road. He was told
that Roy Hornbrook has a plan to take care of this. Mr. Sczepanski
was asked to sit on the board on greivance day,,,June 11, 1980.
He consented to do this.
Councilman Ted Merritt talked about the proposed closing of Danby
School. He asked that the Town Board send a letter to the School
Board asking them to give more consideration to keeping this school
:open. The matter was discussed. Pam Clermont stated that this
could be decided by the board and handled as they see fit. Councilman
Bradley Corbitt made the motion that such a letter be drafted and
sent. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt. The motion
was carried by the aye votes of Corbitt, Roberts, Merritt and
Snedden. Supervisor Miller voted no.
Planning Board Chairman, Donald Graham, reported on the County
Planning Board meeting. He also asked that Gary Leonhardt be
reappointed to the board. His term expires at the end of June.
Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that Mr. Leonhardt be
reappointed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt.
Supervisor Miller asked that the motion be tabled until the board has
a chance to talk to Mr. Leonhardt. Councilman Robert Snedden with-
drew the motion and asked that this matter be taken up at the July
meeting of the board.
General Fund Warrant #6 in the amount of $1030.38 was approved to
be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and
seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five
ayes and no noes.
Highway Fund Warrant #6 in the amount of $3,737.08 was approved to be
paid. The motion was made by Councilman Bradley Corbitt and seconded
by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and
no noes.
West Danby Water District Warrant in the amount of $171.88 was
approved to be paid. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion
which was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote
of five ayes and no noes.
Town Board Meeting Minutes.- June 9, 1980_ 1 1 Page 4
New Business Continued:
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the
Supervisor's reports as presented. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ted Merritt,and carried by a vote of four ayes.and no
noes.
Mike Wiese's bill for services through Community Council is over
four hundred dollars and only $339.00 has been incumbered and is
available to ,pay this bill; This bill will_ be. taken back: to....
Community Council.. The minutes will be checked.
The meeting ,of the - Tompkins .County Municipal Officials-.will.-.be held
June 18th at the Party House at 7:00 P.M...,,Sam Mc Neil will be
the speaker.
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the meeting be
adjourned.; The motion was seconded by Councilman Bradley Corbitt
1. and carried .by a vote of five ,ayes and no ;noes.
Respectfully submitted,
Maryltz, clerk
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