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TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
May 13 , 1968
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Danby was
held at the Danby Town Hall , Monday , May 13 , 1968 at 8 : 00 P . M .
Board Members Present : Supervisor James H . Cortright ,
Councilman A . Francis Wright
Councilman Donald C . Makie
Town Justice Floyd Dorn
Town Justice Moses Peter
Also Present : Zoning Officer Hatfield , Chairman of Assessors
Thayer , Assessor Nelson , and John Myers , Alfred
Schoneman and Mrs . Webber .
Supervisor Cortright called the meeting to order . Minutes of
the April meeting were approved as submitted .
COMMUNICATIONS
1 . , From Danby P . T . A . Safety , Health & Civil Defense Chairman to
Supervisor re school zone signs .
2 . From Ithaca City School District to Mr . Reimers concerning
1 communication . PUT ON THE AGENDA .
3 . From Ronald H . Laberge , Consulting Civil & Sanitary Engineer
regarding Park & Recreational Development in the Town . FILE .
4 . From the Tompkins County Board of Supervisors -copy of a
resolution Authorization for Highway Superintendnt to Execute
Contracts - Snow Removal - Towns .
THERE WERE NO PLANNING BOARD MINUTES .
PRIVILEGE OF FLOOR
Justice Peter asked that discussion of our Justice Court facility
be placed on the agenda under old business ,
None from the public in attendance .
COMMITTEE REPORTS
_ Highway - , Justice Peter reported on his study of 2 sites requesting
outdoor lights - - Jennings Pond and Danby Federated Church
driveway . For Jennings Pond , Mr . Peter stated it seemed
practical to first contact the Parks Commission to see if
they will erect a light or if not , give the Town authori -
zation to erect one for the park . Clerk to write to
the Parks Commission . For the church drive , Mr . Peter
definitely recommedns not to erect a light because this
is beyond the town ' s authority . Although not a private
drive it is not public or town property or highways
' Erecting a light would cause requests for lights at
' businesses or residences .
Zoning - Councilman Makie filed a copy of the original zoning map
- with the clerk . -
A meeting was scheduled for May 14 , with the Planning
Board , Town Board and Town Attorney - to discuss the revisions
to the zoning ordinance .
Fire - Councilman Wright said there was no report .
Cemeteries - Jusp. e Dorn advised the Board of the bad condition of
Peter Road Cemetery - -many depressions and no topsoil - -
far from a nice job . Peter and Dorn recommend work
be done to finish this as the Town Barn Cemetery and
Nelson Road Cemetery are .
Peter moved that the attorney draw up a contract
with Mr . Dobson to redo the Peter Road Cemetery for
$1 , 000 . 00 Seconded by Makie . 5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
Dorn to advise Dobson that we °: are in process of
drawing up a contract for his signature and to contact
Hemmo Huttunen to review the area with the map .
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Youth - Councilman Makie reported many favorable comments to the
Danby Youth Program and a couple of comments wishing for
a broader spectrum to the Summer Program . Will follow
through with persons in charge of summer program when
discussing this . Supervisor advised that this summer ' s
program is budgeted so a broader program will have to be.
considered in the fall . budget . Makie reported that Reed ' s
are letting children play ball on their land but do not
feel it . a good recreation site . Instead recommend a suitable
site on the Swartwood property between Sedat and The Knoll
in West Danby . Makie suggests this be considered along
w ith recreation land developments .
Insurance - Justice Peter reported there . is $ 15 , 000 insurance
on the Town . Hall Building and $ 1 , 000 on the contents .
A change on . the insurance of . the contents will be made
w hen an inventory . is completed .
Refuse . Collection & Disposal - Justice Peter still recommends
that the present dump be closed but expects no action
at this point . Mr . Peter did inspect the Sanitary Land-
fill in Odessa but was not able to contact the attendant
o r Supervisor , but will continue .
The Board agreed that Mr . .Peter contact Mr . Mosher
o n land receommended as a prime site for a sanitary landfill .
OLD BUSINESS
Highway - Superintendents Report - Chaffee absent . .
Zoning Officer - Hatfield reported there are two or three places
where buildings are ready to fall down and asked the
Board ' s permission to get these cleaned up . Granted .
Planning Board - no one present .
Assessors - Chairman Thayer reported the assessors have been
busy going over property cards - -much record keeping .
Peter suggested that Mr . Thayer prepare a statement
or letter to Danby Area News giving the means for
arriving at an assessed valuation , nand to emphasize
that cleaning up and painting does not increase one ' s
assessment . On question of tax exemption for people
over 65 , all renewals plus few more applications .
WEST DANBY WATER, DISTRICT - Clerk read a . communication from
Attorney Thaler to the Supervisor enclosing a copy of a letter
which he received from Mr . LoPinto which reads : " Dear Mr .
Thaler : Thank you for your letter of May 6 , 1968 . " I : have
gone over the contents of _ the same very carefully with my clients ,
today , and they have authorized me accordingly to advise you
which I hereby do , that they agree in principle and generally
to the terms of settlement of the above matter set forth in
your said letter . " There are certain details which will not
vary the final settlement substantially in my opinion which
I would like to go over with you at your convenience at a
✓ easonable time . " Please let me know when we can discuss this
w ith finality . " In the meantime _ the price of $ 7 , 000 . 00 with
the general terms are satisfactory and my clients hereby
accept them . " This is delivered to you by hand at your office 411
so that there will be no delay in your receiving it . " Yours
truly , John LoPinto .
Supervisor Cortright contacted Standard Engineering while f .
in Albany , They want to look over the side hill to see if they
can go up this hill with their access road , so it is possible
the right -of-way from Dr . Reed will not be needed . Cortright
had a sketch showing the location of electric line poles and
well site . The Gas and Electric has this sketch so will know
w here they have to , build their line . Each pole will cost
$ 75 . 00 and as explained to Cortright , the first span of wire
between the existing line to the first may possible cost 10 ¢
per running foot . The Gas and Electric and Standard Engineering
have agreed they will use a phase convertor , purchased by Standard
Engineering . Both Supervisor and the Gas and Electric have data
• on the phase convertor . Sinson would like to have Layne make
the - well permanent - -no resolution at this time. . Plans and specs
are being done in the Nashville , Tennessee office and will be
ready shortly after May 15 . Construction rights - of -way will
be done on a blanket easement .
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Town Board Minutes - May 13 , 1968 - continued
Supervisor Cortright asked Attorney Thaler to proceed with
haste on closing with Swartwood in view of the fact there is a
little more than $ 8 , 000 . 00 remaining in a bond anticipation note .
LoPinto and Thaler agree in taking a 50 foot right -467of -way in fee
and construct a town road . Also agree , depending upon the
engineer ' s discretion , to give Swartwood the greatest number of
building lots along this road .
Clerk read the last paragraph in a letter from Attorney
Valsing , Harrisburg office of FHA , to Attorney Thaler quoting ,
aI apologize for the delays in the processing of this application
that were caused by me and hope that with the material now furnished
the matter can be concluded in as expeditious a way as possible " .
The engineers will study , when her , the access road location
between routes 34 and 96 and will make a recommendation to
% Attorney Thaler and _ Attorney LoPinto and Ruuspakka in a meeting .
Recreation Land ( Locke ) - Reported by Supervisor Cortright
Attorney Thaler has had a communication from Locke ' s
attorney but still feels more can be done for the town so
needs more time for negotiation .
Gas Survey - Reported by Zoning Officer Hatfield
Petitions have all been turned in to New York State Electric
and Gas . Reaction of the people was favorable - -average of
17 signers per mile , requirement is 15 . There will be tore
involved in getting Public Service Commission permission .
Reed Right - of -Way - Councilman Makie has had no word from Reed
or their attorney .
Consideration of Future Erwin Projects - Highway Superintendent
not present to present
his recommendations .
Justice Court Facility a Town Justice Peter repeated the need for
better Jutice Court facilities , since the new Justice Court
Act of September 1967 made it necessary that Town Court be
held in a public place . Justice Peter proposed building
movable petitions to follow existing steel posts in basement
of the fire house . These to be set up on court nights and taken
down by the custodian . Peter gave the estimates for this work :
Lightweight hardboard framed in a routed 2 x 2 , 6 feet in heighth .
Three spans - 4 feet , 6 inches long ; 6 feet , 9 inches long ; and
4 feet , 11 inches long .
Platform be 18 inches in heighth , 6 feet by 6 feet - - spece
enough for a folding table and justice ' s chair .
Deck would be 3 /4 inch a . c . interior plywood and 2 x 4 frame
16 inches on center , 2 x 4 legs faced with 1 /8 inch
hardboard .
Contractor's price is $ 116 . 16 for material and $ 168 . 00 for labor . .
Peter recommends the Board take immediate action toward at least
providing a temporary court facility .
Councilman Makie moved that the Town Board proceed with
411 construction of a Justice Court facility as outlined by Justice
Peter ' s estimate and firm price . Seconded by Dorn . 5 ayes , 0 noes
carried .
NEW BUSINESS
School Zone Signs - Supervisor Cortright asked Peter and Wright to
find out from the highway superintendent if
zoning signs and " school zone " signs are in
the confines of the. signing program . The
wording on the zoning signs are Welcome to
Danby , Zoned for your Protection .
Change of Town Board Meeting Night - Peter moved to change the
official night of the Danby Town Board meeting
to the second Monday of each month . Seconded
by Wright . 5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
Clean-Up-Date - Scheduled for May 25 , 1968
Makie moved to use 4 town trucks and drivers for Danby
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Clean-up and to pay the drivers out of the General Fund .
Seconded by Wright . 5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
Discussion from Mrs . Webber regarding Autosalvage picking
up junk cars - - " whether they will be paid , up to the Town Board ,
but will do it regardless " . Peter stated at all presentations ,
made , Autosalvage has made issue - that they are here in the
community , part of the community and • that they will participate
and help in picking up junk ears so would assume teas would be
done at no cost to theTown .
Supervisor Cortright : saidit would be fair that - if picking
up the junk cars is costing money to Autosalvage , the Board
may not object a bill to put them on a break- even basis . 1
General Fund Bills - : Dorn moved to pay the General Fund Bills
# 44 through # 57 as listed on Warrant # 5 •
totalling $ 819 . 56 . « sSeconded by Makie .
5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
Highway Fund Bills - Wrightmoved to pay the Highway Fund Bills
# 43 'through # 54 as listed on Warrant 5
totalling $ 984 . 37 . Seconded by Peter . .
5 ayes , 0 noes ,
Supervisor ' s Report - Makie moved to accept the Supervisor ' s
Report . Seconded by Dorn . - 4 :.ayes , 0 noes ,
carrid . -
Meeting adjourned at 10 : 25 P . M .
Res ectf lly submitted ,
Dorothy Ro erts
Clerk
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