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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-13 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES October 13 , 1975 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 : 00P . M . at the Danby Elementary School , Gunderman Road , Town of Danby , Tompkins County , New York on October 13 , 1975 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Floyd Porn • Justice Milton Todd Others present : Peter Goodman , Joe Short , Edward Slights , Mary Casterline , Roy Casterline , Joseph Hulbert , Ernest Cole , Albert Sebesta , WTKO - Bob Lynch and Ithaca Journal reporter Rick Jenson . Supervisor A . Francis Wright made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 8 , 1975 meeting as presented . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . A letter from the State Senate and Assembly Committee on Local Governments advising of public hearings . 2 . A notice of a Fall Planning Conference focusing on the nuclear energy plant issue . 3 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of September 22 , 1975 4 . A summary of the County Sewer Agency meeting of September 25 , 1975 . 5 . A letter from Harold Bernhardt submitting his resignation as town constable for the Town of Danby . 6 . A letter from the Attorney General State of New York advising of new enviromental legislation and its affect on towns. 7 . A letter from the Ad Hoc Committee on Youth and Recreational Services asking for decisions on recommendations . 8 . A letter from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives inviting the town to attend an open meeting October 15 , 1975 . 9 . A letter from Harris Dates of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives concerning the Draft Comprehensive Sewerage Study . . 10 . A copy of the testimony of Congressman Matthew McHugh on the extension of revenue sharing . 11 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of October 13 , 1975 . 12 . A memo from the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals concerning hearings before the board and suggesting a meeting . 13 . Minutes of the meeting of the Danby Planning Board held September 18 , 1975 . 14 . Minutes of the public hearing of the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals of September 10 , 1975 . a4 • Minutes of the Town Board Meeting - October 13 , 1975 Page 2 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Peter Goodman , an employee from the office for the aging , attended the meeting to make people aware that his office exists and told of their objectives . Information about the office was mailed to the town board members . Alfred Sebesta mentioned that he would like to see the 45MPH speed limit through Danby extended one -half mile further south on Route 96B . COMMITTEE REPORTS : A . Highway Report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that there was an accident with one of the town trucks . No one else rt was involved . Fenders and some sheet metal were bent but no one was hurt . Highway Superintendent Joseph Hulbert reported that the road crew has been cleaning ditches and patching . B . West Danby Water District - Roy Casterline asked that the meeting with Gary Lee be set up . October 21 , 1975 there will be a meeting at the supervisor ' s home to discuss figures . C . Insurance - No report . D . Refuse Collection & Disposal - No report . E . Youth - Councilman Paul Smith reported that he the town attorney and the Finger Lakes Parks people went over the contract for the pond permit . Changes have been made by the attorney and he will send the revised contract to the Town Board for their approval . . F . Zoning and Planning - Justice Floyd Dorn mentioned that the D ' Ambrose case will be heard in Justice Court . It has been postponed several times but is now scheduled for the 21st of October . Justice Milton Todd reported that the Bell violations in West Danby are being taken care of . Bids will be accepted to clean up the property and the cost will be added to the property taxes . G . Fire - The budget has not been received yet . H . Cemetaries - All cleaned up ready for winter . I . Building Committee Report - The committee held a meeting October 1 , 1975 with architect Robert Boehlecke . The committee went over the schematics drawn up by the architect and agreed on one . that Robert Boechlecke will show the board tonight . The Floor plan is settled and they are now starting on the final drawings . A set of the approved drawings were given to the town board for the record . Probably go out for bid in November . J . Bicentenial Committee - Justice Floyd Dorn reported that they • are working to get people and get the committee organized . OLD BUSINESS : Supervisor A . Francis Wright said that he would like to meet with the Town Board as a whole and go over the highway budget which is in a bad situation now . Temporarily a transfer of funds is in order . He recommended that $ 3 , 000 . 00 be transferred from Item lA code DE5150 . 1 to Item 1 code DR5110 . 1 . Justice Milton Todd made the motion that this transfer of funds be made . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion . Minutes of the Town Board Meeting - October 13 , 1975 Page 3 RESOLUTION #20 TRANSFER $ 3 , 000 . 00 FROM ITEM lA TO ITEM 1 Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Todd - aye Dorn - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The fiscal officer has filed the tenative budget with the town • clerk . A budget meeting will be held to establish a preliminary budget . The date for this meeting will be Wednesday October 22 , 1975 at 8 : 00 P . M . at Supervisor Wright ' s home . Zoning Officer - submitted a written report . Appeals Board Chairman - Absent . Planning Board Chairman - Mr . Ernest Cole asked the board if. there was any objection or opinions in reference to publishing articles in the Danby Area News about the progress in planning . The Planning Board passed a resolution approving in general concept the town park proposal and encouraged the community council to go ahead with this with the understanding that no town funds are available for the study . The Town Board was in favor . The problem with taxes in West Danby Water District is being worked on . Albert Sebesta reported for the committee working to get TV cable service extended in the Town of Danby . He told the board where the additional lines would run and said that approximately 100 new customers would be added . He said that it will take some time to get the service and people should not expect to get this until sometime in the spring . This should be ready o go to bid in November . The Town Attorney , at this time , is trying to resolve the Town Board ' s position and that of CSEA . NEW BUSINESS : Enviromental impact statement and how it affects the town needs clarification . The board will check with Frank Liguori and possibly the town attorney . The Town Board felt that a meeting with the Zoning Officer to discuss appeals that have come before the appeals board would do no good at this time . The planning board is working to revise the Zoning Ordinance which will take care of many problems . 'lhe letter from the appeals board will be answered . • Justice Floyd Dorn is working on a dog ordinance for the Town of Danby using Caroline ' s ordinance as a guide . The town attorney will be asked to draw up the ordinance . A lengthy discussion followed . Harry Hatfield and Percy Button have both resigned as voting machine custodians . General Fund Warrant 10 in the amount of $ 2 , 983 . 41 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 . Highway Fund Warrant #10 in the amount of $ 2 , 983 . 41 was approved to be paid . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion which was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Minutes of Town poard Meeting - October 13 , 1975 Page 4 New Business continued : West Danby Water District Warrant #8 in the amount of $ 266 . 44 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 . 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 four ayes and no noes . Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion to adjourn which was seconded by Supervisor A . Francis Wright and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . II Respectfully submitted , y • 0-S�.:�g 04t- Mary Otz clet 410�