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Home My WebLink About1986-05-12C7 v 1.87 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 12, 1986 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:02 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins, New York, May 12, 1986. The pledge of allegiance was led by Supervisor Burdick. Board members present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Julia Tagliavento Councilman Edward Shay Councilman Ric Dietrich Supervisor Don Burdick Others present: Robert Dutcher, Mildred Miller, Frank Proto, Joel Gagnon, Elizabeth Owens -Roe, Edward Roberts, Milton Todd, Pete Coddington, Judd Leonard, Charlene Testut, Mike Withiam, from American Community Cablevision,, Supervisor Burdick said the April 14 minutes had errors in the total for General Fund Warrant, the correct total should read $5414.77 and the Highway Fund Warrant should read $7311.87. Also the school board elections date should read May 6, not May 5. Councilman Dietrich moved to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: Supervisor Burdick said Dorothy Wright and Ike Lis will be placing flags around the area cemeteries for Memorial Day, PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Mike Withiam from American Community Cablevision spoke to the town board regarding the town's cable franchise agreement expires in October 1988 at which time a public hearing will be needed before renewing the contract. Mr. Withiam said in the new agreement the cable company would like to increase the base rate to $8.00; it now is at $6.00. By going with the base rate increase, it would offer package deals to cable users that would save them money in the long run. Councilperson Roberts reported she was in attendance for the Assessment Board of Review held at the town hall today. There were a few tax payers in to complain about their assessment. Councilman Shay reported Ric Dobson asked him to relay to the town board he will not sign the purchase offer on his land for highway housing. Supervisor Burdick said the highway housing committee will once again be reactivated and begin looking for land to build on. Councilman Shay voiced concern over the number of dogs running at large in town. Supervisor Burdick suggested the dog warden put a warning in the Danby Area News regarding the town's leash law . Frank Proto reported for the County Board of Representatives: Properties in Danby owned by Judy Bellavigna and Norvin Brewer are going up for auction sale by the county as the county has taken over both properties for non payment of taxes. David Doyle in the County Office is the person in charge of the auction sale. Frank reported the Department Biggs Building (Old Hospital) passing a local law regarding (County Advisory) board. This of Social Services will be moving the the this year. He also said the reps will be defense and indemnification of county employees law would protect the employee if sued civilly. Frank reported Danby had a better response on the survey for bus service to this area than Lansing; therefore another survey is going out for better input. Town Board Meeting Minutes - May 12, 1986 Privilege of the floor, continued. page 2 Frank reported the planning department and probation department have both moved to the Biggs Complex and the Board of Elections office will be moving downstairs . Pete Coddington asked the board for approval to attend highway super- intendent school at Cornell University in June. He also said the highway department will begin their summer hours April 30, which will be ten hour days Monday thru Thursday. Pete would like the board to start a new large machinery budget as a lot of their machinery is aging and there has never been a long range budget plan for purchase of new machinery. Pete would also like approval to purchase a new snow plow tower in the amount of $4995.00. Councilman Dietrich moved to allow Pete to purchase this piece of machinery, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried unanimously. Supervisor Burdick moved to allow Pete to attend highway school at Cornell University in June, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Community Council: Councilperson Tagliavento reported they are still working on the summer recreation program. Discussion followed briefly on renewing the Jennings Pond contract for summer use, due to the fact there may not be water in the pond for swimming season, the board agreed to table any decision until the June meeting. Highway: Pete reported they are getting salt bring from Watkins Glen for dust.control on the dirt roads. They have been doing a lot of repair work on the 1974 Brockway. He said clean up day will be in early June. Senior Citizens : Councilperson Roberts said the group is planning trips on May 22, one in July and a trip to Saratoga Races in August. They will also be attending two plays-this summer; one in Auburn, and one in Elmira. Zoning: Judd Leonard reported there were two Board of Zoning Appeals cases in April. The Edwards case; to have an engine repair shop on his property in West Danby was turned down by the board. The Dr. Cowan's case, for medical profession office on his property on Troy, was granted. Judd said there will be an appeal coming up soon regarding no road frontage. Dog Control: a written report was submitted. Seven complaints were received, consisting of dogs running at large, bothering livestock, a team of four dogs running to be considered very aggressive and dangerous and report of nuisance barking. Board of Zoning Appeals: Edward Roberts presented the following names for board to appoint for a new BZA board: Royal Lipscomb, Joseph Schwartz, Elizabeth Owens -Roe, and Marilyn Seeley, Mr. Roberts will remain on as Chairman of the BZA. Supervisor Burdick moved to approve the above names to the BZA board, Mr. Lipscomb's term will expire June 30, 1987, Mr. Schwartz' term will expire June 30, 1988, Mr. Roberts' term will expire June 30, 1989, Mrs. Roe's term will expire June 30, 1990 and Mrs. Seeley's term will expire June 30, 1991, seconded by Councilman Dietrich, carried unanimously. Fire District: Councilman Dietrich reported the district received twenty various calls for the month. At the County YouthP,) the long range budget has been completed and the summer jobs program is presently being completed. Supervisor Burdick said he is presently seeking someone to serve on the Economic Opportunity Commission. • • • Town Board Minutes: Old Business: May 12, 1986 page 3 Councilman Dietrich reported a consent and release form has been drafted by the town attorney for residents to sign who received damage to their property during the Jennings Pond flood in March. New Business: Supervisor Burdick said the following resolutions need to be approved: RESOLUTION #20 Moved by Councilperson Roberts Seconded by Councilman Dietrich Roll call vote RESOLUTION #21 Dietrich - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Tagliavento - aye Burdick - aye TRANSFER FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING ACCOUNT CF1620.4, $6,000. AND TRANSFER TO YOUTH RECREATION ACCOUNT CF7310.4 FOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM AND PRE- PARING DANBY (JENNINGS POND) FOR SUMMER USE. RESCIND RESOLUTION #19 READ: TRANSFER MONIES FUND ACCOUNT A5132.4 I $98.79 AND TRANSFER TO ACCOUNT A3310.4 TO PAY OF ROAD SIGNS. Moved by Councilman Dietrich Seconded by Councilperson Tagliavento Roll call vote: Dietrich - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Tagliavento - aye Burdick - aye After brief discussion the board agreed Residents will have the weekend to haul anything two men can lift, no garbage, all metal material should be separated. Area News, WARRANTS: AND CHANGE TO FROM GENERAL N THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND FOR PURCHASE r to June 9 as Danby Clean Up Day, debris out, and will consist of all brush should be bundled and Notice will go into the Danby Councilperson Roberts moved to approve payment of Warrant #5, General Fund in the amount of $2328.52, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried unanimously. Councilman Dietrich moved to approve payment of Warrant #5, West Danby Water District Fund in the amount of $308.30, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried unanimously. Councilman Dietrich moved to approve payment of Warrant #5, Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount of 2820.00, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. Councilman Dietrich moved to approve payment of Warrant #,5, Highway CHIPS Fund in the amount of $2047.62, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. Councilperson Tagliavento moved to approve payment of Warrant #5, Highway Fund in the amount of $7457.49, seconded by Councilman Dietrich, carried unanimously. • 190 Town Board Meeting Minutes - May 12, 1986 page 4 Councilman Dietrich moved to accept the Supervisor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilperson Tagliavento, carried unanimously. At 9:50 PM, Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. Res�S�,ctfull y /submitted I ) nda Fetherbay, clerk c: