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Home My WebLink About1980-11-10• 40 • 1 TOWN OF DANBY PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET November 10, 1980 The Town Board of the Town of Danby held a public hearing November 10, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County and State of New York. The purpose of the hearing was to review the preliminary budget and give any person or persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to be heard in favor or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any item therein contained. Board members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred L. Miller Others present: Roy Hornbrook, Pam Clermont, Edward Slights, Gordon Roberts, Ralph Wilbur, Frank Haskins, Donald Wright, Jimmie Miller, Roy Casterline, Herbert Ingman, Carol & Walter Sczepanski. The meeting was called to order and the Clerk presented the board with proof of posting and advertising which was read by the Supervisor. Several copies of the proposed budget were available for people to look at. The Supervisor Mildred Miller stated that revenue sharing funds may not be available in 1981. The tax rate will increase. The increase in the overall budget is due primarily to increase in utilities, insurance, Social Security on employees. Gasoline and oil for highway equipment has almost doubled. The increase will be $1.13 per thousand of assessed valuation. If revenue sharing funds are not available, the increase will be $1.23 per thousand of assessed valuation. The budget was discussed. All persons wishing to be heard having been heard, the public hearing was declared adjourned. The time was 8 :20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary z, • • • TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 10, 1980 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:20 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State of New York on November 10, 1980. Board members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present; Roy Hornbrook, WTKO reported, Pam Clermont, Edward Slights, Gordon Roberts, Ralph Wilbur, Frank Haskins, Donald Wright, Jimmie Miller, Roy Casterline, Herbert Ingman, Carol & Walter Sczepanski, Donald Graham. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the minutes of the October 13, 1980 regular meeting of the board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. COMMIUNICATIONS 1. A letter from the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council concerning their support as the town seeks pro- tection for its unique areas. 2. A letter from the City of Ithaca concerning the future of Youth Bureau Programs as they relate to the Town of Danby 3. A letter from the Association of Towns thanking the Town of Danby for paying their dues and a notice of the annual meeting of the association of towns to be held February 15,16,17 & 18 in New York City. 4. Note from the Department of Transportation concerning highway improvement programs. 5. Agenda of the Tompkins County Planning Board meeting to be held November 12, 1980. 6. A letter from the Human Services Coalition thanking the town for its support and asking for Danby's support in 1981 in the amount of $146.300 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Councilman Robert Snedden asked about the clearing of brush being done by the Mobil Pipe Line in the Lick Brook area, which is one of the unique areas in the Town of Danby. Herbert Ingman said that he has talked with the people involved and it doesn't look like there will be any major problems. The Clerk reported a certified copy of bills in the amount Gordon Roberts said the matter with the taken care of. that Mary Casterline from West Danby has submitted water users in West Danby who have unpaid water of $2,236.44. that he has a zoning problem. He has discussed zoning officer and fells the matter will be Jimmie Miller commented on the County Board of Representatives meeting that was held at the airport. He said that the county hopes to be able to cut their budget somewhat before adoption. There will be a meeting concerning Ag Districts, in the court house tomorrow. Town Board Meeting Minutes - November 10, 1980 Page 2 Privilege of the Floor continued: The County is now in the process of transferring the County Hospital to a Community Hospital. He commented on the problem with Danby and the SPCA. The town does not feel that they have the cooperation of the SPCA. The matter was discussed at length. Walter sczepanski asked if the Olsefski Road is a county road or a town road. He was told that it is a town road. OLD BUSINESS: Committee Reports: EMC Committee Report - Mr. Ingman reported that the council is running well. They are presently studying toxix dump sites. An inventory of the Wet Lands in the county is being done. He has been appointed as a member of the executive committee. Fire Department - No report. Cemetaries - No problems. Highway Committee - Work is presently being done on Michigan Hollow Road. The land owned by the Town on Deputron Hollow Road was discussed. Youth program - Dorothy Roberts reported that there will -be a meeting: of people interested in the pre - school program. They want to see this program continued and are looking for a new location for the program. This meeting will be held November 13, 1980 at the Town Hall. Also, a secretary is needed to take the minutes,of the Community Council meetings. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney was asked to work with the town clerk on the necessary forms that need to be submitted to the State in order to get state aid reimbursement for the youth program. ND4 BUSINESS Councilman Robert Snedden moved a resolution to add unpaid water bills in the amount of $2,236.44 to the tax roll. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. RESOLUTION #39 ADD UNPAID WATER BILLS TO THE TAX ROLL Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The Supervisr stated that it is necessary to transfer $5,168.69 from the General Fund Account A2770 to Highway Fund Account DS1001. This*is a sales tax adjustement that was received and put in the General Fund but should have been put in the Highway Fund as it is a part of the highway tax. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts moved a resolution that this transfer of funds be made. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt. RESOLUTION //40 Roll Call Vote; Snedden - aye, TRANSFER $5,168.69 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A2770 TO HIGHWAY FUND ACCOUNT DS1001 Hiney - avc, Miller - aye. Merritt - aye, Roberts - aye, Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. 0 u E Town Board Meeting Minutes - November 10, 1980 New Business continued: Page 3 The Human Services Coalition is seeking support from the Town of Danby for their program. Last year the Town Board voted to support this program put the money was not budgeted. Because the money was not budgeted $139.34 must be transferred from A1990.4 to A8040.4 to make the necessary funds available to pay the Human Services Coalition as the the town voted to do. Councilman Robert Snedden moved a resolution to transfer the funds and pay the Human Services Coalition. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney seconded the motion. RESOLUTION #41 TRANSFER $139.34 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1990.4 TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A8040.4 TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY HUMAN SERVICES COALITION AS THE TOWN AGREED TO D0. Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. After discussion by the Town Board, Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that the Town of Danby support the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County in the amount of $146.30 for 1981. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. General Fund Warrant #11 in the amount of $1552.11 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund !arrant #11 in the amount of $13,389.68 was approved to be paide he motion was made by Councilman Robert Snedden and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Warrant #9 in the amount of $188.30 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Supervisor Mildred Miller and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The Supervisor's reports were approved to be paid-as presented. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. The possibility of using the Danby School for all Town functions was discussed. The cost of using the Town Hall versus the cost of using the school must be studied. We must let the School-District know how much of the school the town is interested in using. The use of the Town Hall is limited. If the Town Hall is not used it will still require a minimum of heating and maintenance. The Town Board should get together as a group and.visit the school. More study should be given this matter. Supervisor Mildred Miller stated that a special meeting of the board will be held on Tuesday November 25, 1980 at the Town gall at 8:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting is to open bids for oil for the highway department. Town Board Meeting Minutes - November 10, 1980 New Business continued; Mr. Graham asked that a date be set for the Town Board and the Planning Board to meet and discuss the proposed revised aoning ordinance. The board members need time to read this. It was noted that a member is needed on the planning board. Possibly meeting can be held in January. The meeting was declared adjourned at 9;40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary 0z , clerk Town also this �J i