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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-11 • TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES March 11 , 1974 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was held in the Danby Elementary School , March 11 , 1974 , at 8 : 00 P . M . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Clyde Carrier Justice Milton Todd • Board member absent : Justice Floyd Dorn Others present : Ernest Cole , Pat Short , Ms Sisler , Connie Soultonstall , Joseph Hulbert , Moses Peter , Bradley Corbitt , Gordon Roberts , Ed Slightsi,. Bob Boehiecke , Douglas Gillogly , Fred Lee , James Fowler , Mary Casterline , Roy Casterline , John Nvaar , Vicki Romanoff The minutes of the February meeting were put aside until the board has more . time to look them over for approval . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . A letter from Frederic J . Licht , Architect , who would like to be considered if the Town Hall is renovated . 2 . A letter from Frances Kaye stating that she hopes the Town Board will make plans to renovate the old Town Hall . 3 . Notice of the tenative. equalization rate of 60 per cent . 4 . A letter from the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury concerning revenue sharing allocations . 5 . A letter to the Town Supervisor concerning National Flood Insurance Programs . 6 . A letter from Carol Sisler concerning renovation of the Town Hall . 7 . A letter from the New York State Transportation Department concerning 1974 highway projects for State Aid . 8 . A release from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission concerned with Flood Control . 9 . A notice of Night Quarantine for dogs in Tompkins County . 10 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of March 11 , 1974 . 11 . The Certificate of Election of the March 5 , 1974 Special Election was read . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : • Carol Sisler presented a proposal to be considered by the Town Board for the restoration of the Danby Town Hall or its ' renovation at an estimated cost of $ 55 , 000 . 00 . Moses Peter commended the Town Board for the action taken and hard work done on the business of the Town Hall . He feels the ' building cannot be restored because it is too old . He hopes renovation will not be started as it is an impossible job . not Bradley Corbitt stated that the people of Danby oouitrmake a good decision concerning the vote for a new Town Hall as more facts and figures should have been presented . • • Town Board Minutes - March 11 , 1974 - Page 2 Privilege of the Floor Continued : James Fowler feels that there are other parts of the town that should be given first priorty over the building of a new town hall . John Novaar said that several estimates for repairing the town hall are needed . Possibly volunteer help could be used . Douglas Gillogly stated that we are now assuming that people want to renovate the old Town Hall as the vote was so overwhelmingly against building a new town hall . Something to be considered is the life of a renovated town hall against the life of a new building . Pat Short is in favor of restoring the old Town Hall and will help in any way she can . Supervisor A. Francis Wright thanked the Planning Board Members and the Town Board members for the time they put into the town hall referendum and election . He said that the Tbwn Board will now turn back to the planning board the task of determining the next plan of action with the following three things in mind : 1 . Do the taxpayers want office space or not ? 2 . Do the people want the Town Hall turned over to the Historical Society ? 3 . Do the people want to remodel the building on a voluntary basis ? COMMITTEE REPORTS : A . Highway - Ralph Wilbur met with Gould Colman to discuss the Updike road problem . There are three residents on the road and they want it left as it is except for the replacement of a culvert . The attorney ' s advise is needed in this matter . Councilman Clyde Carrier made the motion that a special meeting be held to discuss the Updike Road problem further . Justice Milton Todd seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Joseph Centini is building a $40 , 000 . 00 home on Eastman Hill Road and has requested that the road be repaired and maintained . Specifications have been drawn up for a new truck and frame for a snow plow . Snowmobile signs have been ordered . B . West Danby Water District- Justice Milton Todd read the minutes of the Water Commissioners meeting of March 6 , 1974 . One of the Commissioners has retired and has not been replaced . As a matter of information employees are covered by insurance . C . Insurance - Justice Milton Todd stated that work has been started on flood insurance but there is more work yet to be done . D . Refuse Collection and Disposal - Councilman Clyde Carrier stated that he would like to be advised of problems as they come up so that he can work on them . The Danby Community Council has set aside May 4th as Danby Cleanup Day with May 11th as the rain date . • Town Trucks will be used . Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion that authorization be given by the board for drivers of the trucks and their wages . Justice Milton Todd seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . The removal of junk cars was discussed at length . E . Youth- The Town Board will meet with the Danby Community Council and discuss proper procedure with the budget in mind . F . Zoning and Planning - No report . G . Fire - No report . H . Cemetaries - No report . Town Board Minutes - March 11 , 1974 - Page 3 OLD BUSINESS : Report of the Highway Superintendent - The employees retirement program will be worked on . Zoning Officer - A written report was submitted for the board to read . Planning Board Chairman - There is some question as to priorities . Should the restudy of the Town Hall question be given first attention or the restudy of the zoning ordinance that needs some changes . Appeals Board Chairman - No report . 411 Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion that the plans for the Zbwn Hall be turned back to the Planning Board for further study . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Justice Milton Todd mentioned that the town might keep more money in the town by passing an ordinance for licensing dogs . Everyone seemed in favor of this idea . More information will be sought and an oponion from the town attorney will be asked for . Councilman Clyde Carrier will attend the next senior citizens meeting April 4 , 1974 . The age exemption for a reduction in property taxes will be discussed . Councilman Ralph Wilbur reminded the town board that a representative from the Town of Danby is needed for the Inviromental Management Council . NEW BUSINESS : A citizens committee needs to be appointed to study T . V . Cable regulations and make recommendations to the Town Board . Three people have volunteered ; Douglas Gillogly , Jane Bryce and Alan Foote . Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion that these people be appointed to the committee . Councilman Ralph Wilbur seconded the motion that was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion that Joseph Hulbert be authorized to go to bid for a new ten wheel truck and snow frame . Supervisor A . Francis Wright seconded the motion which was carried b P g by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Councilman Clyde Carrier made the motion that six Fraiser Town Law Books be ordered by the clerk at $22 . 50 per copy . Justice Milton Todd seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant # 3 in the amount of $777 . 55 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Councilman Clyde Carrier and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Highway Fund Warrant # 3 in the amount of $1 , 184 . 30 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by • Councilman Clyde Carrier and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . West Danby Water District Warrant/ in the amount of $323 . 66 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd and seconded by Councilman Clyde Carrier and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to accept the Supervisor ° s reports . Justice Milton Todd seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of three ayes and no noes . The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 50 P . M . The motion was made by Councilman Clyde Carrier and seconded by Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Respectfully submitted , 2;tr