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Home My WebLink About1982-10-11TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 119 1982 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:01 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State of New York on October 11, 19820 Board members present: Councilman Ted Merritt, Councilperson Mary Oltz, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts, Councilperson Sylvia Hiney, and Supervisor Mildred Miller. • Others present: Florence Starr, Frank Haskins, Roy & Mary Cas- terline, Roy Hornbrook, Charlene Testut, Donald Wright, Lorene Jump, Jim Hovanec, Herb Engman, Judy & Ed Roberts, Pamela Cler- • mont, Ralph Wilbur, Pete Goodman, Joe Grover, Rick Dedrick, John & Linda Schmonsees. Communications: Letter read from Community Council voicing concern about use of the Town Hall for community events. In the past, a lease had been drawn up between Community Council and Town Board. The Community states they would like to enter into this lease again. Community Council would like use of Town Hall for Halloween, Christmas, and Spring Happening parties. Privilege of the floor: Councilperson Mary Oltz mentioned the Town Board should set up rules regarding the use of the Town -Tall. Councilman Ted Merritt felt Town Hall should be used for events for the Community. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney felt the Town Hall should be used for community events. County Board of Representative, Florence Starr said the County is still working on budgets. Feasibility and cost study is being done regarding health insurance plan with County and Highway. There is a possibility Towns may come into this bid. Herb Engman asked if anything will be done on controlling of speed on South Danby Road. Jim Hovanec asked the town Board if they heard any rumors of Hoover Home on outh Danby Road being sold to Trailer Park. Is this zoned to trailers? Councilperson Mary Oltz mentioned with this being a separate parcel of land it is not zoned for trailers. Frank Haskins stated that according to the zoning permit issued • in 1975, and okayed by the town lawyer, that whoever sold Mr. Hoover the land it-%,was.- .with the idea it was under the planned unit development. Councilperson Oltz mentioned if no action was made • on the zoning permit there isn't a planned unit development. The Zoning permit application so states that the Town Board has to approve another phase or construction each time prior to construc- tion. Mr. Joseph Grover, 85 Hornbrook Rd., spoke that he is against hav- ing trailers in Danby. Mr. & Mrs. John Schmonsees, South Danby Road, spoke against hav- ing trai ers in Danby. Die ri c.h Rick -D � voiced concern on allowing trailers in Danby. He questioned what it does to property sale. Pete Goodman, president for Community Council, voiced concern over Community Council being allowed to use Town Hall for comm- unity events. Pamela Clermont, attorney, mentioned there was a leass drawn up between Community Council and Town Board regarding use of Town Town Board Meeting Minutes- October 11, 1982 Page 2 Town Board Meeting Minutes- Hall. She has this lease on file in her office. Judy Roberts voiced in favor of Community Council using Town Hall, as did her husband Ed. Ed Roberts also suggested putting a questionaire in Danby Area Neves regarding allowing trailers in Danby. Committee Reports Water District: Roy Casterline mentioned they had their annual inspection from the Health Department. • Environmental Management Council: Herb Engman voiced concern about land owners should think twice before logging operations are done. He says this area is a favorite nesting place for Herons and because of the logging going on it is ruining the habitat for herons. • • Highway: Roy reported getting trucks ready for snow season. He enjoyed going with the Town Board on road tour which was held September 26. He felt there should be another road tour soon. Dog Control Officer: Mentioned tags should remain on your dog at all times. Owners can be located quickly with the ID numbers on the tags. Planning Board: Jim Hovanec reported their meeting in September mainly stemmed around discussion of trailers in Danby. Dis- cussion on Town going by State fire and building codes. Supervisor Miller stated by March of 1983 towns will have to abide by state building codes. New Business: Supervisor Miller stated a resolution is needed to approve Fe4- eral Revenue Sharing Funds as the official town budget for the year beginning October 1, 1983. The motion was made by Council- person Mary Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. RESOLUTION #20 Roll call vote: ADOPT THE PROPOSED REVENUE SHARING FUNDS BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,307700 AS THE OFFICIAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR OF OCTOBER 1, 1982 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1983. Hiney - yes Merritt - yes Oltz _ yes Roberts - yes Miller - yes Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to approve the September 13, 1982 minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz. And carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller mentioned that a resolution is needed to give to County Highway Superintendent before any action can be taken on controlling of speed limit on Bald Hill Rd. Motion made by Council- person Mary Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Doroth;T Roberts. RESOLUTION #21 TOWN BOARD OF TOWN OF DANBY IN BEHALF OF MANY;�'.RESIDENT S ON BALD HILL ROAD RE- QUEST COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO ASK THE N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION FOR A SURVEY OF TRAFFIC ON BALD HILL ROAD AND RESTRICTED SPEED ZONE UROM INTERSECTION OF BALD HILL ROAD AND RTE. 96B TO LIEB ROAD. THIS PAR- TICULAR SECTION IS INCLUSIVE OF THE DAN- Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 11, 1982 Page 3 BY POND AREA WHERE MANY CHILDREN ARE WALKING, BICYCLING, ETC, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Roll call vote: Hiney - yes Merritt - yes Oltz - yes Roberts - yes Miller - yes Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller also mentioned board should authorize Roy Horn - brook to post suggestive speed limits on Gunderman Road and on • curved sections of Comfort Road. New signs will have to be pur- chased. Supervisor Miller stated the town board should set up rules for • use of Town Hall by community. Pete Goodman mentioned community council should meet with the town board on setting up these rules. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion to allow Community Council to have use of the Town Hall for their Halloween Party to be held October 29, 1982 from 7:00 -8:30 PM. Seconded by Council- person Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller mentioned that she has heard no further news on the sale of the school. Warrants: General Fund Warrant #10 to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy ayes and no noes, in the amount of $5023.83 was approved by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded Roberts and carried by a vote of �i -.Vi West Danby Water District 110 in the amount of $349.55 was app- roved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion to accept the Supervisor's reports as submitted. Seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller mentioned there will be an informal meeting on October 14 at 7:30 PM to discuss the budget for 1983. There will be a public hearing on October 25 at 7:30 on preliminary budget. Supervisor Miller mentioned might want to consider incorporating some of the BZA board into the planning board. • The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The time was 9:07 P.M. Res ectflullly submitted, Linda Fetherbay, Clerk