HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-08 TOWN OF DANBY
BOARD MEETING HELD ON
February 8 , 1971
PRESENT : Donald Makie Gerald Crance Floyd Dorn
Ralph Wilbur Francis Wright
Erie J . Miller , Jr . - County Representative
Roy and Mary Casterline
Rick Dobson Gordon Roberts
Alex Brooks - Member of the Buffalongo Band
The meeting was called to order at 8 : 30 P . M .
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read .
COMMUNICATIONS :
A memorandum relative to Section 3 . 05 ( b ) Tompkins County Charter
and Code was read , and the Board appointed Fred Thayer to fill the
Town ' s place on the Local Assessment Review Board . The Clerk was
directed to send Fred Thayer a letter informing him of his appoint -
ment and asking him if he would accept the appointment .
A notification has been received to the effect that all voting
machines bearing serial numbers below 50 , 000 are outdated . There
is no factory service or replacement parts available .
P RIVILEDGE OF THE FLOOR :
Floyd Dorn has talked to Richard Olsen regarding the Planning Board
Chairmanship . Richard Olsen expects to return to the job .
Ralph Wilbur stated that he felt there was a need for a telephone
credit card for use by the Highway Superintendent . There was some
d iscussion on the heater for the grader and repairs to the Town shovel .
Francis Wright stated that the custodial services at the Justice
Court could be improved . The lighting in the entry court is out of
order .
The Zoning officer brought up the fact that • ; there is a renumbering
system - State -wide system which is on a Town or County basis .
L iterature will be available . Assessed valuation can be read as
needed through a computor system .
Erie J0 Miller , Jr . reported on the status of Sheriff , Dog , S . P . C . A .
problem . Cost of S . P . C . A . plan would be $ 39 , 000 . 00 per year . Donald
Makie felt that there should be more publicity on the S . P . C . A . plan
to make the public aware of the great cost to the taxpayer of the
S . P . C . A . plan .
Increases in the County payroll , as well as fringe benefits were
also reported on and discussed .
Ralph Wilbur talked with the Highway Department relative to the
Sandbank Road and what could be done about the maintenance of the
road . Also , the difficulty that plows have on working on the road
in snow .
COMMITTEE REPORTS : •
Ralph Wilbur brought up the pressing need for Town Highway Barns
for housing the quarter of a million plus dollars of equipment owned
by the Town . Erie J . -, Miller , Jr . was to have brought up deeds from
the County Attorney , but he forgot them and will bring them the next
meeting .
West Danby Water_ _ District - Erie J . Miller , Jr . was approached by
Frances Todd as to whether something could be done about the valuation
problems , assessment and the cost of water . They feel that they need
help . The Engineering expenses to the Town of Danby were well above
what had been expected . Since the Blatchley development did not
materialize there are less users than were anticipated . Water
District did not have a budget or funds the first year . of operation ,
therefore , problems have arisen .
Francis Wright reported that as the the Employee insurance - Joe
Sady has now cleared a brochure which will be available to the
employees . They will have soon , they hope , the materials on hand
which will enable employees to gain admission to the hsopital when
needed under the insurance plan .
Refuse Collection and Disposal was reported on by , Gerald Crance .
The hours are from 7 A . M . to 3 : 30 P . M . every day , including Saturday ,
and the Dump is closed on Holidays . When the snow melts it is ex-
pected to have the usual problem with trash along the highway .
Youth - Francis Wright did not have a report . The Sixth Grade is
raising money for a trip . No Danby youth at the present are using
the Youth Center . The Community Council will have a report at the
next meeting .
There was no report from the Fire Committee .
Cemetary Committee - No Report . All quiet .
OLD BUSINESS :
No report from the Highway Superintendent . He was absent .
Zoning Officer - reported that Richard Thaler was to present the
plans of Eckert ' s Sportland . No activity with snowmobiles that is
known . Will have to check to see what they are doing .
Gordon Roberts reported on the activities of Rick Dobson with his
trailer park . Rick Dobson felt that he was " getting it in the back " .
Rick Dobson is going by the 1968 Zoning Plans , and it was pointed out
that he must go by plans after 1969 , and rules thereof . Rick Dobson
feels that his business is making money for the Town in the line of
taxes , and he feels that he has beem complying with the rules . A
somewhat heated discussion ensued . Ralph Wilbur asked Rick Dobson
if he would listen to an attorney and Dobson said that he certainly
would . Ralph Wilbur halted the discussion with the suggestion for
an attorney ' s opinion at the next Town Meeting . On motion made by
Francis Wright and seconded by Floyd Dorn , a written opinion will be
required from an attorney as to Dobson ' s compliance and the opinion
will be presented at the March Meeting .
A Motion was made by Francis Wright to ask the Highway Commissioners
;Ralph Wilbur and, Floyd Dorn to call a special meeting for recommenda -
tions for the .housing of the Highway equipment . Motion seconded by
Gerald Crance . Motion was passed with five ayes and no noes .
Professional help may be called upon if needed .
NEW BUSINESS : '
Ralph Wilbur made a - motion to discontinue the heating and custodial
services to the Old Fire House . The electricity will be kept and the
firemen are to drain the water pipes . Motion seconded by Francis
Wright . Motion passed with five ayes and no noes .
Ralph Wilbur mentioned that there is now a TV cable in the Town of
Danby , but it does not seem to have a franchise . He wonders .how it
is operating and why . Donald Makie to call Cerrache and find out
about the cable .
Motion was made to pay bills from the General Fund . Warrant # 2 , in
the amount of $ 535 . 87 . Motion made by Francis Wright and Seconded by
Floyd Dorn . Motion carried with five ayes and no noes .
Motion by Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Gerald Crance for payment from
Highway Fund . Warrant # 2 , of bills in the amount of $ 34 , 532 . 01 .
Five ayes and no noes .
Motion made by Gerald Crance and seconded by Francis Wright for
the Water District Bills . Warrant # 2 , in the amount of $ 77 . 75 .
Motion carried by five ayes and no noes .
Adjournment .
Respectfully submitted
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Town Clerk
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