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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-13 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MiEETING MINUTES September 13 , 1976 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 September 13 , 1976 . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Paul Smith Justice Floyd Dorn Justice Milton Todd IOthers present : E . J . Miller , Ernest Cole , Gordon Roberts , Mrs . Miller Mike Wiese , Dave Walters , Moses Peter , Bill Shippos , Mrs . Shippos , Bob Snedden , James Murinchack , Roy and Mary Casterline , Gould Colman , John Myers , Joseph Hulbert , John Novaar , Alfred Sebesta , Max Potter , and Edward Slights . The minutes of the August 9 , 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 . • A letter from the New York State Retirement System concerning contributions made to the plan . 2 . A letter from Gordon Roberts concerning his inspection of the Bell property which was cleaned up by Roy Casterline per contract with the town . 3 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives meeting of Monday , September 13 , 1976 . 4 . A letter from the Tompkins County Office for the Aging concerning swine flu immunization_ clinics . 5 . A petition with over 50 names on it concerning the plans to alter the bed or banks of Six-Mile Creek . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Floyd Dorn commented on the large number of cases heard in the courts . Paul Smith asked about the dog menace in the town and how it is being handled . This is still a problem that has not been taken care of . The matter was discussed at length . Moses Peter thanked the town board for having Tom Payne , from the county assessment office , speak at the last town board meeting . He was impressed , but not favorably . • Bill Shippos asked what is being done about the TV cable service for West Danby . He was told that this matter is on the agenda of the meeting . Mr . Mike Wiese discussed the the proposed plan for a county wide youth program and discussed the affect it would have on the Town of Danby . Jim Murinchack stated that action is needed on the dog problem in Danby . Max Potter and Dave Walters asked the town board if they needed any of the cemetaries cleaned as they do this type work professionally . The cemetery committee was asked to look into this matter . Gould Colman commented on the town hall renovation . Acoustics is a problem but the looks of the hall have been tremendously improved . Town Board Meeting Minutes - September 13 , 1976 Page 2 Privilege of the Flo r Continued : John Novaar discussed the unfinished work of renovating the town hall . Also he brought to the attention of the board a zoning problem next door to his property . The Bruce ' s are doing body work on cars and also there is a house trailer on the property and it is being lived in . The matter was discussed at length . Gordon Roberts brought to the attention of the town board that there had not been a meeting of the board in West Danby this year . COMMITTEE REPORTS : 411 Tompkins County Representative Jimmie Miller asked that problems with dogs be turned over to him as the county is working on a contract with the SPCA at the present time . Bonds have gone on sale f or the County Hospital . The dedication of the old court house was h eld at noon September 13 , 1976 . The problem of alcoholism in Tompkins County was discussed at length . Mr . Miller presented the idea for purchasing the property between the town hall and the gas station for consideration by the town board . A group is working on this and the property owners are willing to sell . W est Danby Water District - They are working on their budget for 1977 and will turn it over to the town board when it has been completed . Highway report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur stated that King Road is being worked on and Michigan Hollow Road is almost completed for this year . The town has the opportunity to purchase a tank type truck for hauling salt brine . Insurance - The insurance voucher that was paid twice will be checked out with the insurance agency . Refuse collection and disposal - No report . Youth - The board will wait to take action on the plan proposed by Jimmie Miller until they hear the Community Council ' s reaction to the plan . Fire - No report . Cemeteries - Mowing is done but brush needs to be cleared out . OLD BUSINESS : Highway Superintendents report - Damage due to recent flooding was discussed but no solution was reached . Zoning Officer - A written report was submitted . Gordon Roberts stated that the problem with the trailer in West Danby is still in question . Planning Board Chairman - Ernest Cole stated that a special meeting of the planning board will be held September 14 , 19 76 . After this 411 meeting , the ordinance will probably be ready for hearings to be scheduled . Possibly the new proposed ordinance will be made available for study . P eople interested in serving as a member of the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals have been interviewed . Justice Floyd Dorn made the motion that Frank Muzzy be appointed to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five year term . A special meeting of the Danby Town B oard was set up for September 20 , 1976 at 8 : 00 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall for the purpose of discussing furnishing the Town Hall and appointing another member to serve on the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals to make a full board . RESOLUTION # 28 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $ 1 , 475 . 00 TO ROY CASTERLINE FOR CLEANING UP THE BELL PROPERTY . At the regular meeting of the Danby Town Board , Held at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road in the Town of Danby , County of Tompkins and State of New York , on September 13th , 1976 at 8 : 00 P . M . , the following resolution was put before the board . WHEREAS , it was noted that all the requirements stipulated in Resolu - tion # 21 of 1976 , entitled " Clean Up Of Bell Property " (Tax Parcel # 17 - 1 - 18 ) have been met , and , WHEREAS , Roy Casterline submitted a bid to do this work in the amount of $ 1 , 475 . 00 , and , WHEREAS , This bid was the low bid , a contract was signed by Roy Casterline as contractor and A . Francis Wright as Supervisor of the Town of Danby to have this clean up work done , it was , RESOLVED , that the supervisor be authorized to make payment to Roy Casterline in the amount of $ 1 , 475 . 00 as agreed in the contract . Moved by : Councilman Ralph Wilbur Seconded by : Justice Milton Todd Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Adopted September 13 , 1976 STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss . : COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) I the undersigned Clerk of the Town of Danby , a municipal Corporation of the County of Tompkins , State of New York , do hereby CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Town and recorded in the minutes of a meeting of said Board duly held on September 13 , 1976 and not subsequently rescinded or modified . IN WITNESS THEREOF , I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the Town of Danby this 13th day of September , 1976 . Oce- Mary Oltgi clerk v • CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE- NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS Name and Address of Party to Town of Danby Name and Address of Insured . Whom this Certificate is Issued % Mary Oltz Roy L . Casterline 1873 Danby Rd . . 439 Brown Rd . Ithaca , N . Y . 14850 Spencer :, N . Y . 14883 • • INSURANCE • IN FORCE TYPE OF INSURANCE • • EXPIRATION AND HAZARDS POLICY FORMS LIMITS OF LIABILITY POLICY NUMBER DATE Workmen's Compensation STATUTORY • • Employers' Liability STANDARD $ PER ACCIDENT (Employer's Liability only) * Applies only in following state( s ) : • Automobile Liability • Bodily Injury Each Property Damage • X OWNED ONLY BASIC $ 50 , 000 PERSON NON -OWNED ONLY X COMPRE- $ 100 , 000 ACCIDENT $ 25 , 000 57_ 812396 5/ 9/ 77 HENSIVE HIRED ONLY fl GARAGE $ OCCURRENCE $ 25 , 000 Bodily Injurrand Property Damage (Single Limit) - OWNED, NON -OWNED ❑ $ EACH ACCIDENT AND HIRED $ EACH OCCURRENCE •General Liability . Bodily Injury Property Damage . 50 , 000 EACH I PREMISES-0181T. fl SCHEDULE $ 1U0 , 000 PERSON : 3 OPERATIONS—MAC. $ 100;000 ACCT ENT $ 25 , 000 • • 100 , 000 EACH 25 , 000 ELEVATOR COMPRE- $ OCCURRENCE $ • HENSIVE AGGREG. PROD. C PRODUCTS / $ 100 , 000 COMP. OPTNS. $ 25 , 000 57-812396 5/ 9/ 77 COMPLETED OPERATIONS AGGREGATE PROTECTIVE (Inde - fl SPECIAL OPERATIONS $ ' pendent Contractors) MULTI -PERIL AGGREGATE Endorsed to cover PROTECTIVE $ contract between insured and AGGREGATE CONTRACTUAL $ - Bodily Injury and Property Damage (Single Limit) $ EACH ACCIDENT • $ EACH OCCURRENCE dated $ AGGREGATE • • The policies identified above by number are in force on the date indicated below. With respect to a number entered under policy number, the type of insurance shown at its left is in force, but only with respect to such of the hazards, and under such policy forms, for which an "X" is entered, subject, however, to all the terms of the policy having reference thereto. The limits of liability for such insurance are only as shown above. This Certificate of Insurance neither affirmatively nor negatively amends, extends, nor alters the coverage afforded by the policy or policies numbered in this Certificate. In the event of reduction of coverage or cancellation of said policies, the Allstate Insurance Company will make all reasonable effort to send notice of such reduction or cancellation ii to the certificate holder at the address shown above, but the Allstate Insurance Company assumes no responsibility for any mistake, o : failure to give such notice. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND . .ey • :•' S .s�RIGHTS ,��. H CERTIFICATE HO ► ER. 7/ 16 / 76 Date , 19 By / U454 - I5 . . Anti Tidd'Rbpreser(taHSaia ( 11 - 73 ) I I• . � Ili ' I d IV1 1111 _ x 1 1 tI ' 1lpl i 1 :11■ 1 I � ' � l1 l � 11 t ,i. 1 F . I i I i 1 ... f . - . • . • $ . . - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE- NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS Name and Address of Party to Town Of Danb7r Name and Address of Insured Whom this Certificate is Issued % nary Oltz - - Roy L. Castor ine t 1873 Danby Rd . 439 Brown Rd . Ithaca , N . Y. 14850 Spencers N . Y . 14883 INSURANCE IN FORCE • TYPE OF INSURANCE . EXPIRATION AND HAZARDS POLICY FORMS LIMITS OF LIABILITY POLICY NUMBER DATE Workmen's Compensation STATUTORY • Employers' Liability STANDARD $ PER ACCIDENT (Employer's Liability only) * Applies only in following state( s ) : Automobile Liability Bodily Injury Each - Property Damage X OWNED ONLY S BASIC $ 500000 PERSON NON-OWNED ONLY . R COMPRE- $ 1'00 ®400 ACCIDENT $ 25 , 000 57..812396 5/9/ 77 HENSIVE HIRED ONLY GARAGE $ _ OCCURRENCE $ 25, 000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage (Single Limit) II OWNED, NON -OWNED $ EACH ACCIDENT AND HIRED $ EACH . OCCURRENCE General Liability Bodily Injury Property Damage 500000 EACH PREMISES-01. &T. fl SCHEDULE $ 1 0 , 000 PERSON 100go00 EACH 25Q000 OPERATIONS— M. &C. $ ACCIDENT $ EACH ELEVATOR X COMPRE- $ 1AOo000 OCCURRENCE $ 25 , 000 • HENSIVE AGGREG. PROD. •.3 PRODUCTS/ • $ 1000000 COMP. OPTNS. $ 250000 574.8123% 5/9/77 . COMPLETED OPERATIONS AGGREGATE ❑ PROTECTIVE ( I nde - SPECIAL OPERATIONS $ pendent Contractors) - MULTI -PERIL AGGREGATE ' Endorsed to cover C PROTECTIVE $ . contract between insured and AGGREGATE CONTRACTUAL $ Bodily Injury and Property Damage (Single Limit) • $ EACH ACCIDENT $ EACH OCCURRENCE . dated $ AGGREGATE I H .• The policies identified above by number are in force on the date indicated below. With respect to a number entered under policy number, the type of insurance shown at its left is in force, but only with respect to such of the hazards, and under such policy forms, for which an "X " is entered, subject, however, to all the terms of the policy having reference thereto. The limits of liability for such insurance are only as shown above. This Certificate of Insurance neither affirmatively nor negatively amends, extends, nor alters the coverage afforded by the policy or policies numbered in this Certificate. . In the event of reduction of coverage or cancellation of said policies, the Allstate Insurance Company will make all reasonable effort to send notice of such reduction or cancellation to the certificate holder at the address shown above, but the Allstate Insurance Company assumes no responsibility fir any mistake, o . I failure to give such notice. THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUE AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AN I . • ?' S ■ :'RIGHTS 1R • . CERTIFICATE HO ' ER. . 7/16/ 76 •w � ! . . - Date , 19 By . . — Authorized Representative U454 - 15 ( 11 - 73 ) Town Board Meeting Minutes - September 13 , 1976 Page 3 Old Business Continued : General Fund Warrant #8 was discussed . Michael Wiese ' s salary of 5600 . 00 should not have been included . Also an Ithaca Agency bill for $ 20 . 00 was questioned and removed . A bill for 580 . 00 to the Ad People for the ox roast was added . Because of these changes the following resolution was moved by Justice Milton Todd . The resolution was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur . RESOLUTION #27 CHANGE THE TOTAL OF THE GENERAL FUND WARRANT #8 FROM $ 14 , 514 . 24 TO $ 13 , 894 . 24 . 0 Roll Call Vote : - Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Todd - aye Dorn - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Roderic Randall ' s request for a permit to build a barn on property he is purchasing on route 96B for the purpose of selling farm produce was discussed . He has presented his proposed plan to the planning board and has the approval of that board . The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur that the Town Board hold a public hearing on the matter of Roderic Randall ' s request for a permit on September 27 , 1976 at 8 : 00P . M . at the Danby Town Hall . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The matter of salary for Roy Casterline for cleaning up the Bell property was discussed . Councilman Ralph Wilbur moved the following resolution which was seconded by Justice Milton Todd . RESOLUTION #28 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF ROY CASTERLINE FOR CLEANING UP THE BELL PROPERTY AND TRANSFER $ 1475 . 00 FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT A1990 . 4 TO THE BEAUTIFICATION ACCOUNT A8510 . 4 FOR THIS PURPOSE Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The signing of the certificate of substantial completion of the renovation of the Town Hall by Novaar-Mackesey in order that they can be released of there bonding was discussed at length . Justice Milton Todd made the motion to authorize the supervisor to sign the certificate . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . • NEW BUSINESS : Danby ' s representative to the Enviromental Management Counsel , Robert Snedden , discussed the unique areas in the Town of Danby and a copy of these areas was given to the Town Board . Francis Carrier was recommended by the town board to sy yt as dog enumerator for the town . Supervisor A . Francis Wright /check with him to see if he will be available to do the job . As chairman of the committee to purchase furniture for the town hall , Mary Oltz said that the furniture stores in Ithaca and one outside Ithaca have been contacted and the only one that shows interest and can also give the town a discount under state contract was Race ' s Office Equipment . A date will be set to have Mr . Race come and talk to the board . Town Board Meeting Minutes - September 13 , 1976 Page 4 New Business Continued : Cable TV franchise for West Danby was discussed . The town attorney is waiting for Mr . Cerracche to present a franchise which is acceptable . Albert Sebesta reported on the progress with Cerracche TV . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd to authorize Mr . Sebesta and Mr . Cerracche to rewrite the franchise and present it to the Town Board for approval . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . An assistant to the zoning officer was discussed . Gordon Roberts gave some reasons that it might be a good idea and also told how it would create certain problems . A great deal more thought needs to be given this matter before any decision is made . The problem of tax assessment was discussed . Jimmie Miller will be asked to check into this matter . Mr . Peter asked for a resolution to revise the County Charter and regain ' town assessors as in the past . This matter was discussed Et length . A motion was made by Councilman Paul Smith that the Danby Town Board protest the practice of the assessment of property for tax purposes without attempting to contact the owners . The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The board asked that a letter voicing this motion be sent to the chairman of the Board of Representatives with copies going to Jimmie Miller and Tom Payne . After some discussion of the resolution Lefore the board of represent - atives regarding a place for treatment of alcoholism , Justice Milton • Toddmoved the following resolution which was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn . RESOLUTION #29 THE DANBY TOWN BOARD IS CONCERNED THAT THERE IS A PROPER PLACE OF TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM IN THE COUNTY . Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Smith - aye Dorn - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant #9 in the amount of $ 1 , 993 . 87 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 . Highway Fund Warrant ; 9 in the amount of $ 2 , 795 . 73 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 . :14 West Danby Water District Warrant #9 in the amount of $ 321 . 34 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 0 i. no noes . Justice Milton Todd made the motion to accept the supervisor ' s reports as submitted . The motion was seconded by Justice Floyd Dorn and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . ; The meeting was declared adjourned by Supervisor A . Francis Wright ± 11 : 00 P . M . .; I Respectfully submitted , "4- " Mary �z , c - k F: E