HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-08 TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
July 8 , 1974
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8100 P . M . at the Danby Elementary School , July 8 , 1974 .
Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright
Councilman Ralph Wilbur
Councilman Clyde Carrier
Justice Floyd Dorn
Justice Milton Todd
• Others present : Ithaca Journal reporter , Gordon Roberts , Mrs . Carrier ,
Ernest Cole , Mr . & Mrs . Conchlack , Mike Martin , Ed Slights , Mary
Casterline , Roy Casterline , Glen Kline ,
Councilman Clyde Carrier made the motion that the minutes of the May
meeting be approved as presented . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the
motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
COMMUNICATIONS :
1 . Minutes of the West Danby Water District Meeting of July 3 , 1974
2 . A letter from the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury
Office of Revenue Sharing granting the town an extension of
time in which to spend Revenue Sharing funds .
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3 . A letter from the State Traffic Saftey Council concerning
hazards along the highways .
4 . A letter from the Tompkins County Division of Assessment
concerning an inquiry regarding the Ithaca Speech Clinic ,
5 . A letter from the Board of Equalization and assessment
enclosing the tenative railroad ceilings for 1974 ,
6 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
meeting of June 24 , 1974 .
7 . A letter from the Learning Web asking the town ' s support
of their program .
8 . A letter from the Town Historian , Tresa Cortright , resigning
from this position .
9 . A letter from the Flashing Feathers Bow Hunters club thanking
the town for the use of the town hall and enclosing a check
for the Danby Community Council .
10 . Minutes of the Danby Planning Board meeting of June 20 , 1974 .
11 . Minutes of the Town of Dany Board of Zoning Appeals public
• hearing of June 19 , 1974 .
12 . Minutes of the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals public
hearing of July 2 , 1974 .
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR :
Mr . Glen Kline representing the Human Services planning in Tompkins
County , said that he is traveling to each of the towns and filling them
incon what is happening in connection with his organization and
explaining how the committees are set up and its purpose .
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Town Board Minutes - July 8 , 1974 - Page 2
Privilege of theFloor Continued :
Councilman Ralph Wilbur stated that he found. the Board of Assessment
Review unsatisfactory . They were not able to answer questions . He
also stated that the appeal before the Board of Appeals for a sawmill
in an R- 1 zone should never have come before the board . There should
be guidelines for the Appeals Board to follow so this type thing could
not happen again .
Floyd Dorn stated that things got stirred up over the fourth . There
were nine arraignments . Business is heavy . He also read a letter he
• received from a missionary who received a speeding summons .
Justice Milton Todd joined Ralph Wilbur in saying that the zoning laws
should be studied . Supervisor A . Francis Wright stated that this
matter is on the agendawthithe Planning Board and he hoped the town
justices would join in/the Planning Board to make suggestions .
Gordon Roberts gave a progress report on the Coddington Road complaints
and discussed the rights of the Appeals Board in making decisions .
It was reported that Mr . Miller is ill . He reported to Supervisor
Wright that the current business before the Tompkins County Board of
Representatives is the Office for the Aging and Boardman House .
COMMITTEE REPORTS :
A . Highway - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that work is being done
on Comfort Road . The Town Board has met with the Speech Clinic peoplL
to discuss repairing the bridge leading to the Speech Clinic . The
Soil Conservation Service will make a supplimentary report on this
matter . The work will be delayed as no decision has been made yet .
B . West Danby Water District - The bill for painting the water tank
was for more than the amount incumbered for this purpose . Justice
Milton Todd made the motion to appoint Marshall Martin to complete
Richard White ' s term of office as water commissioner . His term
will expire December 31 , 1976 .
C . Insurance - Flood insurance will be put on the agenda for the
August Town Board meeting . Prudential cannot help with health
insurance .
D . Refuse Collection and Disposal - Councilman Clyde Carrier reported
that he has heard no complaints so assumes that everything is airight <
E . Youth - Supervisor A . Francis Wright stated that the Youth Committee
should be commended for the job they are doing at the pond .
F . Zoning and Planning - Justice Floyd Dorn reported that the meetings
of the planning board have been very informative , thanks to a
good chairman . There is a case up for the 16th of July for a
zoning violation .
• G . Fire- Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that July 9 , 1974 there
will be a referendum vote for a new Pumper Tanker combination at
the fire station on 96B for the amount of $489000 . Any registered
voter is eligible to vote .
H . Cemetaries - All in good. shape .
OLD BUSINESS :
Report of Highway Superintendent - No report Superintendent absent .
Report of Zoning Officer - Written report submitted .
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Towm Board Minutes - July 8 , 1974 - Page 3
Old Business continued :
Appeals Board Chairman - Chairman absent . The secretary reported
that there will be an appeal heard before the board July 25th , 1974 .
NEW BUSINESS :
The Speech Clinic pays no taxes . The taxpayers in Danby support this
clinic . The town is waiting for another report before repairing the
bridge . At the present time fire trucks are off limits there because
of the unsafe bridge . The fire commissioners will be advise when the
• bridge has been repaired .
Supervisor A . Francis Wright asked if there was any interest in
e stablishing a committee to explore the Learning Web . He recommended
that a committee of the two town justices be appointed to make this
study and meet with Dave Connors . Justice Floyd Dorn suggested the
Community Council make this study . After some discussion it was
established that the justices would form a committee and make the
study and bring back recommendations to the board .
To date there have been no recommendations made for a new member for
the Planning Board . Tabled until the August meeting .
Supervisor A . Francis Wright reported that he has all the information
✓ egarding the Pension Plan for all town employees . He would like to
get someone from the State Retirement Office to come to a meeting and
e xplain this to the town employees . Thie should be done as soon as
possible . A bill for $2 , 4.75 . has been received for the program .
The following people were recommended for appointment as Election
Inspectors for a one year term starting July 1 , 1974 and ending June
30 , 1975 .
District I Republican Party District II Democratic Party
Mrs . Mildred Weitzel Mrs . Nora Boda
Mr . Paul G . Smith Mrs . Alice Swartout
Mrs . Adella Dorn Mrs . Grace Niles
Mrs . Rhoda Larson - Alternate Mrs . Cynthia Colman - Alternate
District II Republican Party District II Democratic Party
Mrs . Merriam Crance IYIrs . Irene Cortright
Mrs . Helen Fairchild Mrs . Frances Jackson
Mrs . Janice Todd - Alternate Mrs . Anna Covert - Alternate
James Eisenberg was recommended to fill the position of custodian of
the voting machine .
Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion that these recommendations be
approved as presented . Councilman Clyde Carrier seconded the
motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
. Dr . Bryce will be contacted to submit a name for an additional
custodian of the voting machine to replace Reverand Heuth Who has
left the area .
Justice Milton Todd made the motion to acct the resignation of
Tresa Cortright as Town Historian . The motion was seconded by
Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
Supervisor Wright amended the motion to include that the town accepts
with regret the resignation and asked the clerk to send Mrs .
Cortright a letter of appreciation . Councilman Ralph Wilbur seconded
the ammendment to the motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes
and no noes .
Town Board Minutes - July 8 , 1974 - Page 4
New Business Continued :
Supervisor A . Francis Wright said that he would check with Tom Payne
of the Assessment Office and advise him that the feelings are the
Assessment Review Board is not satisfactory .
The Chairman of the Planning Board , Ernest Cole , reported that the
last meeting at the town hall was a helpful one . Many new ideas were
brought up . Next July 17th there .E ; 11 be another meeting at the
town hall with the people wishing/persue other options giving
their opinions . Some conclusions should be reached in August and
recommendations will be made to the Town Board in September . The
Planning Board will then work on the Zoning Ordinance .
It was noted that there were not enough funds in account 8340 , 4 to
pay for having the water tank in West Danby painted . It was recommended
that the West Danby Water District budget be modified by $175 . 00 by
transferring this amount from 8320 . 4 and putting it into account
8340 . 4 . Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion which was seconded by
Justice Milton Todd .
RESOLUTION #14 MODIFY WEST DANBY WATER DISTRICT
BUDGET BY $175 . 00
Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye
Wilbur - aye
Carrier - aye
Dorn - aye
Todd - aye
Carried five ayes and no noes .
General Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $3 , 095 . 26 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 five ayes and no noes .
Highway Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $3 , 144 . 96 was approved to be
paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by
Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
West Danby Water District Warrant #6 in the amount of $1 , 957 . 12 was
approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd and
seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of five ayes and
no noes .
Supervisor A . Francis Wright requested that people get their budgets
for 1975 prepared and get them to him by August 1 , 1974 .
Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion to accept the Supervisor ' s Reports .
Councilman Clyde Carrier seconded the motion which was carried by a
vote of four ayes and no noes .
The motion for adjournment was made by Justice Milton Todd and seconded
• by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
Respectfully submitted ,
Mary , cle