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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-12 TOWN OF DANBY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 12 , 1979 A special meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 7 : 30 P . M . at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road , Town of Danby , Tompkins County and State of New York on February 12 , 1979 . The purpose of the meeting was to open bids for draperies for the meeting room in the town hall . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur • Councilman Robert Snedden Justice Milton Todd • Board member absent : Councilman Dorothy Roberts Others present : Justice Paul Smith , Edward Slights , Rick Dobson and Roy Hornbrook . The clerk furnished the supervisor with a copy of the proof of publication . This was read . As no bids were received the meeting was adjourned . Respectfully submitted , Mary O1tz , clerk S Jv i TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 12 , 1979 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at the Danby Town Hall , 1830 Danby Road , Town of Danby , County of Tompkins and State of New York on February 12 , 1979 , at 8 : 00 P . M . Board members present : Supervisor A . Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Justice Milton Todd Others present : Justice Paul Smith , Edward Slights , Rick Dobson , Roy Hornbrook , Frank Haskins , Roy Casterline , Bill Shippos , Moses Peter , Gordon Roberts , Ted Merritt , Donald Wright , Van Billings , Jimmie Miller , Alberta Wilbur . The minutes of the January 8 , 1979 meeting of the town board were approved as presented . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 . Justice Milton Todd presented his annual report for 1978 court cases . 2 . Minutes of the meeting of the West Danby Water Commissioners held February 7 , 1979 . I/. 3 . A letter from Congressman Matthew McHugh concerning CAB hearings . 4 . A letter notifying the town of training sessions in " Risk Management for Small Local Governments " to be held at Cornell University . 5 . A copy of a letter sent to Justice Paul Smith from Moses Peter . 6 . A copy of a letter sent to Moses Peter from Justice Paul Smith . 7 . A letter of apology from the United Christian Youth Group concerning the broken window in the Town Hall and a promise to repair the window . 8 . A copy of a letter sent to Mr . Paul Hutchings from the West Danby Water Commissioners concerning a water break in Mr . Hutchings basement . 9 . A letter from the Tompkins County Department of Health concerning the annual inspection of the West Danby Water system . 10 . Agenda of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives Tuesday February 13 , 1979 meeting . 11 . Minutes of the meeting of the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals held January 10 , 1979 . Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 12 , 1979 Page 2 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : The clerk noted that the lease fee on property that the town leases for the West Danby Park from Leon Drake has not been paid . The matter was referred to the youth committee . Mr . Drake will be n otified that this matter is being looked into . Mr . Shippos asked how much longer it will be before West Danby w ill get the TV cable . He also asked that the town board put pressure on the TV people to get this done . Moses Peter discussed the case being heard in town justice court in which he was not allowed to serve as counsel for a friend . He • w as unhappy with the way Justice Paul Smith handled the matter and w anted the town board to know his feelings . Rick Dobson asked about a letter from the town board that states that he is in compliance with the laws of the town to submit to the state in order to get a "Vehicle Dismantlers " permit . Without the permit he can be fined . He also ask what action the planning board is taking to rezone property in Danby . He is not happy with the changes t hat have been made that affect his property . Justice Paul Smith stated that he has answered the letter from Mr . Peter and that the trial in the court case mentioned will be held February 20 , 1979 . He also stated that he has his books available for audit by the town board . COMMITTEE REPORTS : Highway - The old FWD has been repaired and is now in service . People in West Danby seem to be happy with the way Station Road is being maintained . The water cooler is working well . Bruce Hill Road has been closed due to its icy condition . The cinders are running short and salt is being rationed . West Danby Water District - Roy Casterline brought to the attention of the town board the fact that the fire commissioners have not paid rent on the fire hydrants in the West Danby Water District . This rent is past due . Insurance - The increase in the fees forthe health insurance that t he town carries on the highway employees was discussed . Possibly t here is a need to shop around for a more economical policy . Refuse Collection and Disposal - No report . Youth - Nothing • Y g new to report . Zoning and Planning - There is a new section of the Vehicle Law t hat states that a " Vehicle Dismantler " needs a letter from the t own stating that his operation is in compliance with the laws of t he town in order to get a permit from the state . Rick Dobson needs such a letter . After discussion by the board it was decided t hat the zoning officer should check Rick ' s operation to see if t he screening complies with the town law before writing a letter . Councilman Robert Snedden recommended that Wayne Rial be interviewed by the town board as a candidate to fill the vacancy on the planning board . Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 12 , 1979 Page 3 Committee Reports continued : Fire - West Danby needs a new tank for their fire truck . A new tank will cost approximately $ 15 , 000 . 00 . They have $ 7 , 000 . 00 in their equipment fund . The additional amount needed will have to be raised . This truck has been out of order for six weeks and something must be done . Possibly a tank truck will be rented from another town . The matter was discussed . Cemetaries - Well covered . OLD BUSINESS : Highway Superintendant ' s report - Roy Hornbrook stated that a study should be made in the near future of a new highway building to house the town equipment that now sits outdoors all year round . He also noted that he has had many complaints about the ruts in the roads which is a real problem this year . Appeals Board Chairman - Absent Planning Board Chairman - Absent Zoning Officer - Written report submitted . Appointment of a zoning officer was discussed . A number of candidates have been interviewed . Van Billings has been asked to serve as zoning officer and George Arsenault , Jr . as assistant to the zoning officer . Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that Van Billings be appoint - ed Zoning Officer for the Town of Danby and George Arsenault , Jr . be appointed assistant zoning officer . Councilman Ralph Wilbur seconded the motion which was carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . Mr . Billings was introduced . An office for the zoning officer was discussed . It was noted that no bids were received for draperies for the town hall meeting room . The safe at the fire house that belongs to the town was discussed . Possibly it is something that can be stored in the highway barns . Ralph Wilbur made the motion that the highway department move the safe to the town barns . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The materials in the old town vault were discussed . This matter will be put on the agenda for next months meeting . The risk conference meeting at Cornell University was discussed . It will be held Saturday mornings ( February 24th , March 24th and April 21st . ) . Justice Milton Todd and Supervisor Wright will try to attend . NEW BUSINESS : The town board had a request to investigate the cost of a direct fire alarm system for the town hall and the town barns to the fire station . This was done and the cost was found to be $ 4 , 240 . 42 plus a monthly phone bill . This installation would give insurance savings of about $ 30 . 00 per year for the town hall and the town barns combined . It was decided after discussion that this would be much to costly for the benefit realized . Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 12 , 1979 Page 4 New Business continued : Representative Jimmie Miller reported that the County Board of Representatives is just getting their committees set up for the year . He stated that he would try to answer questions . It was noted that a new Republican Committee Chairman has been appointed . The new chairman is Jim Raye . Jonny Sill has been recommended to serve as one of the water commissioners by the West Danby Board of Water Commissioners . He ' will replace Roland Neefe and will serve a five year term . Justice Milton Todd made the motion that Mr . Sill be appointed to the board of water commissioners . The motion was seconded by Council - man Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . General Fund Warrant # 2 in the amount of $ 1 , 081 . 37 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 . Highway Fund Warrant # 2 in the amount of $ 9 , 752 . 43 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 . West Danby Water District Warrant # 2 • in the amount of $ 45 . 85 was approved to be paid . The motion was made by Supervisor A . Francis Wright and seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The supervisor reported that his annual report has been completed and filed . The clerk was asked to contact Bob Myers and the party in Syracuse that were sent specifications for draperies for the town hall and ask if there was some problem with the specifications as they did not submit a bid . A . Francis Wright reported on ambulance service for the Town of Danby . The Tompkins County Board of Representatives took over the problem and subsequently passed a resolution that service be given at no charge to the taxpayers put the users of the service in the county be charged $ 55 . 00 per call . This will be reviewed in one year . The motion to approve the Supervisor ' s reports was made by Council - man Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes . As there was no further business to come before the board , Council - man Ralph Wilbur made the motion to adjourn the meeting . The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes . The time was 10 : 00 P . M . Respectfully sub mitted , • Mary 0, cz , clerk