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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-11 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES August 11 , 1975 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Danby Town . Hall , Town of Danby , Tompkins County , New York on August 11 , 1975 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Floyd Dorn Board member absent : Justice Milton Todd Others present : Mr . & Mrs . Griffin , Jimmie Miller , Craig Boniface , Joseph Hulbert , Gladys Hulbert , Mr . & Mrs . Steele , Gordon Roberts , Grace and Douglas Gillogly , Fred Thayer , Ernest Cole , Mr . & Mrs . Rustak , Roy Casterline and Mary Casterline , Betty Melchin , Louise Carrier , Joyce Stafford , Mr . & Mrs . Reeves , Gould Colman , Glen Kline , and Rick Jenson . A correction was made on page 3 of the minutes of the regular board meeting of July . Ralph Wilbur made the motion to accept James Fowlers resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals and the motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith not ‘ by Ralph Wilbur as recorded in the minutes . The motion to accept the minutes as corrected was made by Justice Floyd Dorn and seconded by Supervisor A . Francis Wright and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . A message was read by the clerk from Mrs . Steele of Michigan Hollow Road stating that the dust problem on the road is getting much worse . 2 . A petition signed by 15 people on Nelson Road and near Nelson Road formerly Steam Mill Road asking that the name of the road be changed back to Steam Mill Road . 3 . A note from Peter Kahn aMY Ruth .- Kahn with a check to be used in the renovation of the Town Hall . 4 . A note from Governor Carey ' s office acknowledging receipt of a copy of resolution #14 adopted on June 30th by the Danby Town Board . 5 . A notice from the State of New York Public Service Commission concerned with the recording of telephone conversations . 6 . A copy of a letter to Mr . Toomey of New York State Public Employgent Relations Board concerned with the Danby Highway Department election . • 7 . A letter from Tompkins County Youth Court reminding people that the Youth Court is operating and awaiting referrals . 8 . Agenda of the meeting of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives of August 11 , 1975 . 9 . Resolution #132 from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives intitled - Establishment of the Tompkins County Intergovernmental Relations Study Committee . 10 . A letter from the Local Government Program at Cornell University concerned with updating the Town Legislative Guide published last year . 11 . Notice of Quarterly Meeting of the Tompkins County Municipal Officials ' Association . Danby Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 11 , 1975 Page 2 Communications continued : 12 . Minutes of the Danby Town Planning Board meeting of July 17 , 1975 . 13 . Minutes of the meeting of the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals July 9 , 1975 . 14 . News Release from the Tompkins County Division of Assessment 1975 study by State Board of Equalization and Assessment . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Councilman Paul Smith has heard a complaint about houses being rented 0 to a number of students and questioned the septic system as to efficiency and also the contamination of the water supply when used by large numbers of people . Cars being parked on the roadway are c; causing a traffic problem . Who should look into this situation ? Gordon Roberts answered using the Zoning Ordinance . Mr . & Mrs . Steele , Mr & Mrs . Reeves , Mrs . Griffin , Fred Thayer , Mr . & Mrs . Gillogly all are unhappy about the condition of Michigan Hollow which runs in front of their homes . It is very dusty and the oil helps only for a short time . These people would like a permanent solution to this problem . Joyce Stafford told of a road in bad condition next to the Tioga County line . Gould Colman attended the meeting in response to the letter from the Town Board asking him to get a group together to clean out the Town Hall and head a committee to advise the architect . He is still interested in the restoration of the building but would like to work with Vicki Romanoff but not with the present architect . A lengthy discussion followed . Jimmie Miller stated that he and Milton Todd have discussed the assessment problem in West Danby . COMMITTEE REPORTS : A . Highway Report - No report . B . West Danby Water District - There has been no meeting of the commissioners due to vacations . C . Insurance - Nothing D . Refuse Collection and Disposal - No problems E . Youth - The application for Jennings Pond license is being worked on . The attorney will be asked to check this over . After a lengthy discussion Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion that the supervisor be authorized to execute this license on the approval by the attorney . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . 411 F . Zoning and Planning - One zoning violation brought to court . G . Fire - Nothing . H . Cemetaries - All in order . OLD BUSINESS : Highway Superintendent ' s report - Some work was done last spring on John Hill Road the Road Mrs . Stafford is talking about is over the line in Tioga County . Danby Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 11 , 1975 Page 3 Old Business continued : Zoning Officers Report = - Gordon Roberts stated that he has a request for application for a part of a planned development district to be excluded from a planned development already established . This matter was turned over to committee who will work with Mr . Roberts to research the matter and make recommendations . Appeals Board Chairman - No report . Planning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole reported that they are working on two things the land use and settlement plan and the zoning ordinance . They would like a meeting with the town board in executive • session . The date for the meeting was set for Monday August 25 , 1975 at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall . Report on Referendum - The vote was two to one , approximately, in favor of the restoration of the old town hall . Craig Boniface gave a report on what is happening at county level to prepare for the bicentenial celebration and also what is being done in other areas . Mr . Boniface said that the town should have co -chairmen of their committee . He will work with someone . Jimmie Miller and Floyd Dorn were asked to find another person . Mr . Glen Kline attended the meeting to answer questions pertinent to the proposed Ag District in the Town . He showed maps and discussed procedurein setting up such a district . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to approve the Ag District with one exception that there be a set back line of 500 feet from the main road on a portion of Rick Dobson ' s property which borders 96B north of the hamlet of Danby . A letter is to be sent to the board of representatives with a copy to Jimmie Miller informing them of this change . Councilman Paul Smith seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . NEW BUSINESS : The Michigan Hollow Road was discussed at length . It was decided that oiling the road was not the answer to the problem but will serve as some immediate relief . At budget time paving three tenths of a mile in front of the houses will be considered . The question of Nelson Road also known as Steam Mill Road was discussed . Changing the name from Steam Mill Road to Nelson Road has caused many problems and the residents would like the name changed back to Steam Mill Road . A resolution will have to be passed to make this change and the County notified . Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion which was seconded by Councilman Raul Smith . RESOLUTION #15 CHANGE THE NAME OF A SECTION OF NELSON ROAD TO STEAM MILL ROAD Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye • Smith _ aye Dorn aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion to set up a special fund for receiving donations for the town hall . These donations will be accepted for furnishing the town hall or for historical renovation . Councilman Paul Smith will work and help develope a committee to work as a building committee in connection with the town hall renovation . Possibly Jimmie Miller will work with him . Suggestions are needed for aweltstodian of the voting machine . This person must be of the Democratic party as we have a Republican now . A retired person would be most fesible . Danby Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 11 , 1975 Page 4 New Business continued : General Fund Warrant #8 in the amount of $ 517 . 92 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Highway Fund Warrant 08 in the amount of $ 10 , 915 . 69 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Floyd Dorn and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to accept the Supervisor ' s reports as presented . The motion was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of three ayes and no noes . 411 The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 55 P . M . Respectfully submitted , z , clerk • 411