HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-14 TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 14 , 1977
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8OOP . M . at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road , Town of Danby ,
County of Tompkins and State of New York on March 14 , 1977 .
Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright
Councilman Ralph Wilbur
Councilman Paul Smith
• Justice Floyd Dorn
Justice Milton Todd
Others present : Joseph Hulber , Edward Slights , Moses Peter , James
Murinchack , Gordon Roberts , Lloyd French , Judd Leonard , Dan Hoffman ,
and Ithaca Journal Reporter .
The minutes of the February 14 , 1977 meeting were approved after the
addition of the following to Resolution # 3 : ( $ 130 . 00 be paid from
purchasing account A1345 . 4 ) . The motion for correction was made by
Supervisor A . Francis Wright and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith .
The motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made ... by Justice
Milton Todd and seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and carried by
a vote of five ayes and no noes .
COMMUNICATIONS :
1 . A memorandum from the Tompkins County Intergovernmental
Relations Study Committee concerned with the TV cable task
force .
2 . A letter from New York State concerning commission on
Cable Television .
3 . A memorandum from Assemblyman Gary Lee concerning a .
reduction in state aid for municipal youth programs .
4 . Minutes of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
public hearing and regular meeting of February 14 , 1977 .
5 . Agenda of the February 28 , 1977 and the March 14 , 1977
meetings of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives .
411 6 . Minutesof the Town of Danby Planning Board meeting of
January 19 , 1977 .
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR :
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Councilman Ralph Wilbur commented on the affect of the increase in
taxes on people with fixed incomes and the necessity of having
these taxes advertised if not paid .
Councilman Paul Smith asked about the door closures for the front
door and also stated that he thought the landscaping of the Town
Hall should be considered shortly .
Lloyd French needs to find out for the Board of Fire Commissioners
if the town highway department can dig up a drain for the fire
department so that it can be repaired .
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Privilege of the Floor continued :
Judson Leonard is of the opinion that it is taking much too long
a time to get TV Cable service for the town . It was explained
that this matter is in the hands of the lawyers at the present
time . Moses Peter commented that Cerracche is selling the TV
Cable business and the problems will stay until the sale is
completed .
Moses Peter presented an idea for the board ' s consideration . He
suggested that Danby be called the " Home of History " . Signs ,
stationary and the decorating of the town hall might be done
following this thought .
COMMITTEE REPORTS :
Highway Committee - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that as soon
as the . weather is suitable the town highway department plans to
construct a parking lot at the town hall . The sidewalk was
discussed . The Boy Scout clean up day is April 23 , 1977 and the
rain date is April 30 , 1977 . Perhaps the town clean up day could
be arranged to coincide with the scout clean up . The cooperation
of the Community Council and the Fire Department will be needed .
Mr . Leonard will make the necessary contacts in West Danby and
James Murinchack will take care of the other part of the town .
Nothing has been heard on the radios yet . The proposal made by
George VandeMark last fall to black top some road ( Townline Road )
was discussed and found to be not feasible at the present time .
The town highway department is not allowed to do work on fire
district property so will not be able to dig up the drains that
need repairing . It was noted that now is the time to draw up specs
for a cinder spreader .
West Danby Water District r Everything seems to be in order .
Insurance - There are still some problems with the insurance for
the town . They are being worked on .
Refuse collection and disposal - Nothing .
Youth - Rules and regulations for the use of the town hall have been
drawn up . Youth funds may be cut .
Zoning and Planning - The report of the joint meeting was read . •
Fire - There have been many fires . The burning of an old house
on Hornbrook Road on Saturday was used as a training session .
Cemetaries - The cemetaries have all been checked . Justice Floyd
Dorn made the motion that Ed Slights be authorized to get the
help he feels is necessary to put some of the head stones back
in place . The motion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith and
carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
OLD BUSINESS :
Highway Superintendent - Highway signs and highway names were discussed .
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Old Business continued :
Zoning Officer - A written report was submitted . There are a few
violators to be tried in Justice Court .
Planning Board Chairman - Absent no report .
Appeals Board Chairman - Absent no report .
The Town Constable , Francis Carrier , has an unlisted phone number
due to his occupation . If this seems to be a real problem he
will resign . This matter was discussed at length . It was decided
that the present policy will be continued and if there are problems
• the matter will be brought up again .
NEW BUSINESS :
4 Landscaping and sidewalks for the town hall were discussed . It was
decided that the matter would be tabled for the time being .
Calling Danby the " Home of History " was discussed at length . The
Community Council will be asked for imput and the Town Historian
also .
Justice Milton Todd made the motion to authorize Joe Hulbert to
draw up specs for a cinder spreader for the town . The motion was
seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five
ayes and no noes .
A letter will be sent to Ken Compton with a copy to Insurance Agent
Bill Downes , asking him to contact CSEA about health insurance for
town highway ( employees .
Justice Milton Todd moved a resolution to increase the appropriation
for compensation insurance by $ 52 . 00 . This is necessary because the
premium is $ 52 . 00 more than was appropriated for that account at
budget . time . The notion was seconded by Councilman Paul Smith .
RESOLUTION #5 INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR
COMPENSATION INSURANCE BY $ 52 . 00
THIS AMOUNT TO BE TAKEN FROM ACCOUNT
A1990 . 4 AND PUT IN ACCOUNT A9040 . 8
Roll Call Vote : Wright - aye
Wilbur aye
Smith - aye
• Dorn - aye
Todd aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
Supervisor A . Francis Wright went over the list of furniture to be
purchased from Race Office Equipment . There is no open bidding
required as this is under state contract . Justice Milton Todd made
the motion to purchase furniture in the amount of $ 3 , 288 . 59 to
furnish the Town Hall . The motion was seconded by Councilman
Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
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New Business Continued :
The clerk was asked to inform Race Office Equipment that the Town
o f Danby will accept their bid and for them to order the furniture .
Folding stack chairs for the ,meeting room were discussed .
Councilman ; Paul Smith made the motion to purchase 50 chairs from _
the Kruger , Company on state contract at $ 5 . 11 per chair plus !,
freight . Councilman Ralph Wilbur seconded the motion which was
carried by ae 'vote of five ayes and no noes . The clerk was asked
to order the chairs and find out the price of the stands for
storing the chairs .
D raperies for the town hall were discussed . It was decided that
the clerk would contact Dennis Marcourt from syracuse and have
h im look at the town hall and advise the town board of the
probable cost to have drapes installed .
Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to authorize the payment
o f seven dinners for Danby people attending the Tompkins County
Municipal Officials quarterly meeting .
G eneral Fund Warrant #3 in the amount of $ 2 , 581 . 83 was approved to
be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd and seconded
by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and
n o noes .
Highway. Fund Warrant # 3 in the amount of $ 2 , 589 . 31 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 .
West Danby Water District Warrant # 2 in the amount of $ 387 . 00 was
approved to be paid . The motion was made by Justice Milton Todd
and seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of
five ayes and no noes . .
The supervisor ' s reports were approved as presented . The motion
for approval was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by
Councilman Paul Smith and carried by a vote of four ayes and no
n oes .
Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to adjourn the meeting at
10 : 25 P . M . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and
carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes .
Respectfully submitted ,
Mary cler