HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-14TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES,
September 14, 1981
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8:00 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road, Town of
Danby, Tompkins County, New York on September 14, 19810
Board members present.
Councilperson
Sylvia Hiney
Councilman
Ted Merritt
Councilperson
Dorothy Roberts
Councilman
Robert Snedden
Supervisor
Mildred Miller
Others present: Roy Hornbrook, Frank Haskins, Mary Casterline,
® Roy Casterline, Donald Wright, Florence Starr, Edward Slights,
Herbert Ingman, Gary Huddle, Pam Clermont, Donald Graham.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter to Supervisor Miller from Attorney Thaler IS
office Re: Town of Danby v. General Accident Group
2. A notice of a schedule of forums concerned with the
administration of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEAR) .
3. A letter from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment
stating that the final state equalization rate for the
Town of Danby is 101.32.
4. A letter from New York State Department of State con -
cerning building and fire prevention codes in the town.
Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion that the minutes of the last
regular meeting of the town board held August 10, 1981 be approved
as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy
Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR.
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OLD BUSINESS:
After due consideration, Donald Graham has been asked to serve
another term as a member of the Town of Danby Planning Board and
representative from Danby on the County Planning Board. Mr.
Graham has agreed to serve another term. Supervisor Mildred
Miller made the motion that Donald Grah. -am be so appointed. The
motion was seconded by Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of
five ayes and no noes.
NEW BUSINESS.
Supervisor stated that if Herbert Ingman will attend -the SEQR
meeting to be held in Syracuse, the town will pay his mileage.
Mr. Ingman will try to attend the meeting.
Town Board Meeting Minutes
New Business continued:
Supervisor Mildred Miller sta
transfer $267.52 from account
is the FICA account. This is
error. Councilperson Sylvia
these funds as stated. Counc
September 14, 1981
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ted that a resolution is need to
A7310.1 to account A9030-.8-which
necessary to correct a bookkeeping
Hiney moved a resoultion to transfer
ilman Ted Merritt seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION #26. TRANSFER $267.52 FROM A7310.1 TO FICA
ACCOUNT A9030.8 TO CORRECT BOOKKEEPING
ERROR
Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye
Merritt - aye
Roberts - aye
S:nedden - aye
Miller - aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Cemetaries - Councilperson Dorothy Roberts reported that they are
all mowed and ready for winter.
Community Council - Sylvia Hiney reported that there was no meeting
of the council in August. The application for funds for 1982 for
the summer recreation program has been approved. We also applied
for additional funds available to Danby in the amount of $1,400,
but the application was not approved.
Senior Citizens have been very active. At the present time they
are planning a trip to Binghamton.
Highway Superintendent's report - Roy Hornbrook stated that he has
paved Gunderman Road and Nelson Road. He has some work to do on the
shoulders of these roads. The Town of Danby is elligible for
additional funds in the amount of $43,644. under a new plan which
replaces the Donavan plan.
Environmental Management Council - Herbert Ingma,n reported that the
pipe line property is being cleared by the owners. The job must be
done by hand through the wet lands. Recycling of oil was discussed.
The question was brought up of'a location that can accept oil
for pickup in the Town of Danby.
West Danby Water District - Roy Casterline reported that he has
ordered some meters but has not received them yet.
Zoning - Written report submitted.
General Fund Warrant #9 in the amount of $560.97 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 #9 in the amount of $2,964.42 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.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes - September 14, 1981 Page 3
New Business continued:
West Danby Water District Warrant #9 in the amount of $131.10
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.
Supervisor Mildred Miller said that there will be a budget meeting
held Wednesday September 16, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. at her office in
the Danby Elementary School. She also reported that the back steps
at the Town Hall have been repaired and painted. She asked the
permission of the board to pay the bill when she receives it.
iThe building and fire codes were discussed. Danby must conform
to these codes. Possibly this matter should be considered by
the planning board.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary wtz, clerk
An executive session was then held to further discuss
the contract being negotiated for the highway people.
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