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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-12 C { k ■ �I i mw 1f F t 1 i ` q r Ir1, [ r , iA k i. 1 . t !;� , t v 1 . t.ta-ft 1 t ci. .,v� .. TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES July 12 , 1976 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 July 12 , 1976 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Milton Todd Justice Floyd Dorn Others present : Edward Slights , Joseph Hulbert , Alfred Sebesta , Gordon Roberts ; Erie J . Miller , James Murinchack , Ernest Cole , Mary and Roy Casterline , Robert Boehlecke , Dan Hoffman , Randy Diamond . The minutes of the June 14 , 1976 meeting of the Danby Town Board were approved as presented . 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 . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . Minutes of the meeting of the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals of June 9 , 1976 . 2 . Minutes of the meeting of the Danby Town Planning Board of June 8 , 1976 . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Councilman Paul Smith stated that the town needs an official town road map . The : 'Town . Clerk : reported that a _ full _slate of election inspectors has been appointed and will be ready to work when needed . COMMITTEE REPORTS : Highway report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur stated that a problem is created by people buying property on back roads of the town . and building homes and expecting the roads to be maintained . If the town receives state aid for a road it is maintained , if state aid is not received the road is not maintained . The problem of abandoned roads was discussed at length . The highway committee and town supervisor will work on drawing up a town highway map to present to the board for their approval . Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to give Joseph Hulbert authorization to take the the town highway equipment and park it at the Town Hall for the I/ dedication ceremonies to be held on Saturday July 17 , 1976 . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Councilman Wilbur stated that Michigan Hollow Road work will start on July 13 , 1976 and other general repair work is being done on several town roads . West Danby Water District - Everything is in order . Insurance - All necessary policies are in force . Mr . Barnhardt ' s insurance has been cancelled and Francis Carrier ' s added . Town Board meeting Minutes - July 12 , 1976 Page 2 Committee Reports continued : Refuse Collection and Disposal - Nothing to report . Youth - James Murinchack mentioned that the Danby clean - up went well . There was just enough help . Joseph Hulbert helped even though he was on vacation officially . The community sign board is up and in use . Supervisor A . Francis Wright moved the following resolution of thanks to James Murinchack who organized Danby Clean - Up Day and to Joseph Hulbert for working during his vacation to help with the clean up . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion . RESOLUTION # 24 THANK YOU JAMES MURINCHACK , FOR ORGANIZING DANBY CLEAN - UP DAY AND THANK YOU JOSEPH HULBERT FOR HELPING WITH THE CLEAN UP DURING YOUR VACATION . Roll Call Vote : . Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Zoning and Planning - Slowly progress is being made . The Grange Hall has been worked on by the owner and is now about 80 % in conformance with the Danby Zoning Ordinance . Fire . - No fires in June . Cemetaries - All work under control . B icentennial Report - The attendance at the ox roast was fair even with the bad weather . The play " our Town " will run Wednesday , . Thursday and Friday . Two ball games are planned wheather permitting . Councilman Paul Smith reported on the plans for the dedication of the town hall . T . V . Cable Report - Al Sebesta reported that everything stands about the same as we left it in June . OLD BUSINESS : Zoning Officers Report - A written report was submitted . Two cases are in court . The abandonded road issue is a problem in issuing permits and should be settled . Rick Churchill has submitted plans for a sub - division which Gordon Roberts presented to the Town Board and they in turn were asked to submit , the plans to the P lanning Board . Rick Churchill ' s letter was read . The motion was made by Justice Floyd Dorn that the plans be submitted to the P lanning Board . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . H ighway Superintendents Report - Joseph Hulbert asked if the Board had made a decision on radios for the Highway Department . The Highway Department has a CB license . They need some ford of communication system . This matter was discussed at length and t hen tabled . I A lox J ; [F? � t y, � i � I fig G 1! it IL f ' 1 r .) ti t L . i n ti l ili 3 a,i PI ' M,wt Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 12 , 1976 Page 3 Old Business Continued : Architects report - Bob Boehlecke reported that the Town Hall renovation has not been completed yet . The men are working ✓ ight along and seem to be doing a good job . There has been an additional cost for carpeting and hardware or approximately $ 345 . 00 . A change order will be submitted for official approval . Appeals Board Chairman ' s Report - Chairman is absent . • Planning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole said that there was nothing n ew to report . The next meeting of the Planning Board will be July 14th and the meeting with the Planning Board , Town Board and Appeals Board will be held July 19th and 20th with possibly another meeting later in the month . NEW BUSINESS : The county assessors will be present at the August Town Board meeting . The Town Board will hold an executive session on July 26th at 8 : 00P . M . at the Town Hall to interview the three candidates for the Appeals Board . General Fund Warrant # 7 in the amount of $ 16 , 845 . 21 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and n o noes . Highway Fund Warrant # 7 in the amount of $ 2 , 595 . 61 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . West Danby Water District Warrant # 7 in the amount of $ 126 . 03 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 submitted . Justice Floyd Dorn seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . Supervisor A . Francis Wright declared the meeting adjourned at 9 : 45 P . M . Respectfully ubmitted , 411 2fz ,6Fe