HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-23 November 23 , 1970
PUBLIC HEARING
T0WN OF DANBY
A public hearing was held on November 23 , 1970 , at the Danby
Town Hall at 8 - P . M . concerning a proposed amendment to the local
law on " aged exemption " which would increase the present $p3 , 000 .
income limitation to $ 5 , 000 . to conform the local law to the
state staAtte amendments .
Supervisor Makie stated that to do this on a practical basis ,
all towns be on the same figure .
Justice Wright questioned special district taxes . An
exemption does not apply to special district tax .
No comments from the public .
Public Hearing adjourned at 8 : 15 P . M .
Respectfully submitted ,
Dorothy J . Roberts
Clerk
Present : All Board Members and
about one dozen townspeople .
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November 23 , 1970
PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF DANBY
A public hearing was held on November 23 , 1910 at 9 F . M . in
the Danby Town Hall relating to the operation of snowmobiles in
the Town of Danby . .
Present : All Board Members and approximately 35 persons from E
the town .
Clerk read read a possible ordinance which was proposed by
the Southern Tier Snowmobile Club , whose president is Moses ,
P eter . This would not allow snowmobile use on all state high-
ways except at certain points where there are side roads .
O peration on Gunderman Road , to its intersection on Oomfort Rd .
would not be permitted . ! a
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A proposal read by the clerk and written by Ithaca Attorney
Armad Adams listed roads where snowmobile use would be permitted .
Moses Peter stated that he would like to see an open-ended
town ordinance passed with the idea that the law could be amended
-If : ce.rtain trouble spots arose .
Mrs . Muriel ; Cole and Robert Snedden , both residents of
Nelson Road , asked about the noise problem and regulations
for youthful offenders_ ( aged 10 - 16 ) .
Some Town Board members felt that a curfew and a muffler
✓ egulation might be added to the ordinance . Councilman Ralph
W ilbur explained the state ' s new snowmobile law which has pro -
✓ isions for a school for youthful operators emphasizing :; that : . . t
they must receive permit to drive a snowmobile .
C;omm:ents0duringethe hearing :
May persons object to the noise or just have to listen ?
Will roads be signed , such as ones to be used for snow-
mobiles ?
W hat is person ' s recourse if going on private property or
too much noise .
Complaint of late night and early morning hours last
winter .
S uggestion of Sunday morning curfew .
Possibility of zoning the town for snowmobiles which
would prohibit use in more populated areas .
Peter answered that " zoning " the town in such a manner
would cause enforcement problems .
Following additions • • the state is regulating the
noise factor , most of the rides will be away from populated
areas , and the majority of snowmobile operators go direct to
their destination and may return a different route .
Supervisor Makie thanked the people for attending and said
that the Town Board will make a formal recommendation at the
next regular Town Board meeting .
Hearing closed at 10 : 05 P . M .
Respectfully submitted ,
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Dorothy J . Roberts
Clerk
TOWN OF DANBY
SPECIAL MEETING
November 23 , 1970
A Special Meeting of the Danby Town Board was called for following the
public hearings on the tax exemptionfor the elderly and relating to the
operation of snowmobiles .
Justice Wright moved to waive the three -day notice for a special meeting .
Seconded by Councilman Wilbur . 5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
Purpose of the meeting was to hear the presentation of a proposed development
district by John Rance of Ithaca and Robert Eckert of Danby .
They wish to change property zoned R- 1 District to commercial
for the purpose of operating a snowmobile and dune buggy track .
Councilman Wilbur moved that Rance and Eckert send their proposed
development plan to the Planning Board for their recommendation .
Seconded by Justice Wright . 5 ayes , 0 noes , carried .
A general discussion was held with Zoning Officer Gordon Roberts
who had questions to be raised .
The Town Board , also , advised Eckert and Rance to go to the
Tompkins County Health Department with their proposed plan .
Meeting adjourned at 10 : 25 P . M .
Respectfully submitted ,
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Dorothy Roberts , Clerk