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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-08 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES December 8 , 1975 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Danby Elementary School , Gunderman Road , Town of Danby , Tompkins County , New York , on December 8 , 1975 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Justice Milton Todd Justice Floyd Dorn Board member absent : Councilman Paul Smith Others present : Dan Hoffman , Edward Slights , Moses Peter , Gordon Roberts , Joseph Hulbert , Alfred Sebesta , Ernest Cole , Joe Short , WTKO Bob Lynch . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to approve the minutes of the November 10 , 1975 meeting as presented . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of Monday , November 24 , 1975 . 2 . Resolution . # 227 moved by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives at the November 24th meeting , Establishing County Equalization Rates . 3 . Resolution # 204 moved by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives at their October 27th meeting entitled Workmen ' s Compensation Budget and Apportionment - Mutual Self - Insurance Plan . 4 . Memo to the Danby Town Board from the Zoning Officer of the town concerned with the problem of carrying on business on his party telephone line . 5 . A letter to Town Highway Superintendents and Town supervisors from Howard A . Stevenson , Jr . , Commissioner of Public Works , Tompkins County , concerned with snow and ice control procedures . 6 . Minutes of the Town of Danby Planning Board meeting of November 20 , 1975 . 7• . Minutes of the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals hearing of November 12 , 1975 . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Moses Peter mentioned the change of signs on the Nelson Road . It now reads Steam Mill Road . Supervisor A . Francis Wright advised him that the Town Board , by resolution , had changed the name of the road to Steam Mill Road . Alfred Sebesta who owns property at the intersection of Steam Mill Road and Danby Road stated that the change of names eliminates many problems . Minutes of the Town Board Meeting of December 8 , 1975 Page 2 Privilege of the Floor Continued : Joe Short suggested that the people of Danby put on a play as part of the bicentenial celebration . The main focus will be around refurbishing the town hall and the church . Possibly the town could have an antique show . COMMITTEE REPORTS : A . Highway Report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that the damaged truck has been repaired and is in use . The additional repairs were paid by insurance . The yard at the town barn is being cleaned up . B . West Danby Water District - It was noted that the unpaid water bills were not brought before the town board for their approval by resolution . There is a charge for a hook up that is causing a problem that must be cleared with the water commissioners and then brought before the town board for a ruling . C . Insurance - A special meeting . was held with an agent from Ithaca Agency to go over the insurance coverage carried by the town . D . Refuse Collection and Disposal - No report . E . Youth - New officers will be voted for at the December meeting . F . Zoning and Planning - No report . G . Fire - No report . H . Cemeteries - No report . I . Building Committee Report - Supervisor A . Francis Wright said that he has been in touch with the architect and the plans for the Town Hall are ready to be submitted to the Town Board . A meeting o f the Building Committee , Architect and Town Board will be held D ecember 15 , 1975 , at the home of Councilman Paul Smith at 8 : 00 P . M . The clerk was asked to attend . After the meeting we will be ready to advertise for bids . J . Bicentenial Committee - There have been problems getting a committee together . A . Francis Wright after some discussion w ith the board and listening to the remarks of the public n amed Dan Hoffman , Jim Cortright , Mary Oltz , Moses Peter , Janice Todd , Joe Short , Mildred Miller and Jimmie Miller to form a committee . The clerk was asked to advise these people of their appointment and a meeting will be held in January at which time a chairman will be appointed . K . Committee on TV Cable Service Franchise - Alfred Sebesta discussed the progress of his committee so far . He stated that the appropriate forms have been filled out and are ready to mail to the State for their approval . Ceracche will negotiate with the town when state approval is received . Minutes of the Town Board Meeting of December 8 , 1975 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS : Report of Highway Superintendent - There is a problem with phone calls coming in . The phone at the town barns has an extension at t he fire house and is sometimes answered by someone there which delays calls . It was decided to unplug the phone at the fire house when Justices were not using it when holding court . Zoning Officer's Report - The attorney is working on the recommendations made by the Zoning Officer in reference to the Bell property . The • Dawes Hill people have talked of filing another application for an accessory structure . Possibly this should be handled as a planned development . The planning board will look into this matter . A lengthy discussion followed . Appeals Board Chairman - There will be a public hearing December 10 , 1975 to hear an appeal for a special permit . There is some question of postponment because of the Ithaca Journal ' s failure to advertise this properly . There may soon be a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals and a possible replacement should be thought of . P lanning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole reported that the Planning B oard has a problem of attendance . New members may be needed in the near future . The next meeting of the Planning Board will be held December 11 , 1975 , which is one week earlier than usual . Work is progressing on the revision of the Zoning Ordinance . The County P lanning Board is being very helpful in this matter . A series of articles will be printed in the Danby Area News starting in February . NEW BUSINESS : The problem with the phone for the Zoning Officer was discussed . It was noted that an increase in salary was given to the Zoning O fficer and would cover the cost of a private line for his zoning business . The D ' Ambrose airstrip was discussed . There is a tenative trial date set for December 16 , 1975 for the zoning violation . Attorney Thaler feels they might compromise . The ' board does not feel that there should be a compromise . If there is no approval from - the FAA the case should be thrown out . The clerk was asked to inform the attorney by mail that the board does not wish to compromise in this matter . Supervisor A . Francis Wright stated that a resolution is needed approving the youth budget for 1976 and authorizing the supervisor to apply for state aid . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to approve the youth budget and authorize the town - supervisor to apply for state aid . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd . RESOLUTION # 26 APPROVE THE YOUTH BUDGET FOR 1976 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 4 , 840 . 00 Roll Call Vote : . Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Todd - aye Dorn - aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . 1 . Minutes of the December 8 , 1975 Town Board Meeting Page 4 New Business Continued : Reservations should be made for the Associations of Towns Meeting to be held in New York City in February . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion that the Town Board authorize any town officer who wishes to attend to do so . The motion was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . The clerk was asked to make the reservations . The Tompkins County Municipal Officials dinner will be held December 17 , 1975 at the Ramada Inn . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion that those wishing to attend be authorized to do so by the Town Board . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Supervisor A . Francis Wright informed the board that the Municipal dues account is short $ 12 . 00 . In order to pay the dues for 1976 $ 12 . 00 must be transferred from account A1220 . 4 to account A1920 . 4 . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to transfer the necessary funds in order to pay the 1976 Municipal dues . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd . RESOLUTION # 27 BUDGET MODIFIED TO TAKE CARE OF $ 12 . 00 SHORTAGE IN MUNICIPAL DUES ACCOUNT FOR 1976 Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Todd - aye Dorn - aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Justice Floyd Dorn stated that the dog ordinance is being drafted by the town attorney with the hopes that it will be approved and in force by January 1 , 1976 . Supervisor A . Francis Wright stated that a resolution is needed to authorize him to proceed with the closing on the VandeBogart property . Councilman Ralph Wilbur moved the resolution which was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn . RESOLUTION # 28 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO REPRESENT THE TOWN AT THE CLOSING ON THE VANDEBOGART PROPERTY DECEMBER 17 , 1975 . Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye - Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant # 12 in the amount of $ 1 , 322 . 97 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 four ayes and no noes . Minutes of the Town Board Meeting of December 8 , 1975 Page 5 New Business Continued : Highway Fund Warrant # 12 in the amount of $ 917 . 50 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 four ayes and no noes . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to approve the Supervisor ' s reports as presented . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of three ayes and no noes . • A meeting will be held before the end of the year to incumber funds to pay for the December bills . The supervisor adjourned the meeting . Respectfully submitted , ary ,, z , c •