Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-08TOWN OF DANBY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 8, 1979 A special meeting of the Danby Town Board was called bo order on October 8, 1979 at the Danby Town Hall at 7:30 P.M. The purpose of the meeting was to open bids for a heavy duty one -half ton, 4 -wheel drive pick -up truck - 1980 model for the highway department. Board members present: Supervisor A. Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilman Robert Snedden Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Justice Milton Todd Others present: Roy Hornbrook, Edward Slights, Frank Haskins and Donald Wright. Following are the sealed bids received for the purchase of a 1980 model pick -up truck for the highway department. Spencer Ford Sales, Inc. $7,256.51 Cutting Motors, Inc. 7,540.00 Dates Chevrolet - Oldsmobile of Groton 81280000 Cayuga Ford, Inc. 71720.00 The board members looked over the bids to see if they met the specifications set by the highway department. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully �submitted, ery Z, c 1e'rk r1 N TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 8, 1979 The regular meeting of t-he 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 October 8, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. Borad members present: is Supervisor A. Francis Wright Councilman Ralph Wilbur Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Justice Milton Todd Others present: Roy Hornbrook, Edward Slights, Frank Haskins, Donald 0 Wright, Mildred Miller, Van Billings, Sylvia Hiney, Gould Colman, Gay Huddle, Mr. & Mrs. Randall. After discussion, Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that Resolution #21 of September 10, 1979 entitled "Fees for unspayed female dogs for 1980 to be set at $10.00 and the fee for male and spayed female dogs at $5.00" be rescinded. He then moved a resolu- tion that the town fees for dog licenses be set at $2.50 for 1980. This would make the total fee for neutered male and spayed female dogs $5.00 and the fee for unneutered male dogs and unspayed female dogs $10.00. The state fees being $2.50 and $7.50 respectively. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. To be introduced as Local Law #1 of 1979 of the Town of Danby. RESOLUTION #22 RESCIND RESOLUTION #21 OF-1979 AND SET THE TOWN FEE FOR -1980 DOG LICENSES AT $2.50 MAKING THE FEE FOR NEUTERED MALE DOGS AND SPAYED FEMALE DOGS $5.00 AND THE FEE FOR UNS PAYED FEMALE DOGS AND UNNEUTERED MALE DOGS $10.00. THE STATE FEE ALREADY BEING SET FOR $2.50 AND $7.50 RESPECTIVELY Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts - aya Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Justice Milton Todd made the motion that the minutes of the September 10, 1979 be approved as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. COMMUNICATIONS. 1. A letter from the City of Ithaca concerning a contract to outside municipalities for services provided by the Ithaca -, Youth Bureau. Meeting to,be held November 14, 19790 2. A letter from the State of New York Division of Housing and Community renewal. 3. A letter from Gwen Cukierski concerning progress on window coverings for the Town Hall meeting room. 40 A letter of resignation from Ernest Cole. He will no longer sery e as a member of the Town of Danby Planning Board. Town Board Meeting Minutes Communications continued. - October 8, 1979 Page 2 5. A. letter of resignation from Mrs. Snedden. Effective October 1, 1979 she will no longer serve as Danby's representative to the Human Services Coalition. 6. A letter from Clinton Cotterill concerning the towns of Tompkins County joining a county wide dog control program. 7. Agendas of the September 24, 1979 and the October 9, 1979 meetings of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. 8. Minutes of the September 12, 1979 meeting of the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts reported that the next meeting of the Tompkins County Municipal Officials will be held October 24, 1979 at the Lehigh Valley House at 7:00 P.M. John Murphy will be the speaker and will talk about the county sales tax. Six members from Danby will attend. Councilman Robert Snedden noted that the Human Services Coalition Fund allocation franthe Town of Danby that was to have been paid in December of 1978 has not been paid. The amount was $124.27. After discussion, Supervisor A. Francis Wright moved a resolution to transfer $124.27 from contingency account A1960.4 to human rights contractural account A8040.4 and authorize the supervisor to pay this amount to the Human Services Coalition. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden. RESOLUTION #23 TRANSFER $124.27 FROM CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT A1960.4 TO HUMAN RIGHTS CONTRACTURAL ACCOUNT A8040.4 TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY DANBY'S ALLOCATION TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COALITION AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO PAY THIS BILL, Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wi lb6r - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The clerk noted that a dog enumerator for the Town of Danby has not been appointed. This is the last year that an enumerator will be needed. Gould Colman noted t Hall owned by Jimmie partially torn down the Town Board askin right, hat the building on the south side of the Town Miller is for sale. The building has been and looks bad. A petition has been drafted to g them to purchase this building if the price is Mr. & Mrs. Randall requested the Town Board's approval of their plan to convert a building on their propertylito an apartment to be used by their parents. They presented a written request. After discussion by the board, Supervisor A. Francis Wright made the motion that this matter be turned over to the Planning Board for their consideration and recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Is 0 Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 8, 1979 Page 3 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Highway report - Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported on the opening of bids for a heavy duty one -half ton 4 -wheel drive 1980 model pick -up truck He then moved a resolution to accept the bid of Spencer Ford Sales.- Inc. in the amount of $7,256.51 which was the low bid and met the specifications of the highway department. RESOLUTION #24 ACCEPT THE BID OF SPENCER FORD SALES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,256.51 FOR A HEAVY DUTY ONE -HALF TON 4 -WHEEL DRIVE 1980 MODEL PICK- UP TRUCK AS THEY WERE THE LOW BIDDER. ® Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts G aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Ralph Wilbur moved a resolution to authorize the supervisor to pay for the new truck from the machinery budget DM5130.2. The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd. RESOLUTION #25 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO PAY FOR THE NEW TRUCK TO BE PURCHASED FROM SPENCER FORD SALES, INC. FROM THE MACHINERY FUND ACCOUNT DM 5130.2 Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Ralph Wilbur further reported that work is being done on Gunderman Road and grading work is being done on Station Road. Insurance Committee. -_A question has been raised as to whether the town carried disability insurance or not. There is the possibility that it is included with the compensation insurance. Justice Milton ® Todd will look into this matter. West Danby Water District - All fine. Refuse Collection and Disposal - Nothing to report. Youth Program - There is a possibility there will be no funding for extended programs in the Town of Danby. There will be a meeting to discuss funding of municipal programs by the City of Ithaca Youth Bureau to be held November 14, 1979. The matter was discussed. The board asked that Councilman Robert Snedden represent the Town Board at this meeting and also said that the Community Council should send a representative. Zoning and Planning - Counci the resignation of Ernest Co there are now three vacancie Wright moved a resolution of Dorothy Roberts seconded the lman Robert Snedden reported that with le as chairman of the planning board s on that board. Supervisor A. Francis thanks to Mr. Cole. Councilperson motion* Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 85 1979 Page 4 Committee reports continued: RESOLUTION #26 THANK YOU ERNEST COLE FROM THE TOWN OF DANBY Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Copies of the resolution of thanks to Mr. Cole to be sent to the Danby Area News and the Ithaca Journal, Fire.- Councilman Ralph Wilbur reported that the fire company is real busy. A representative is needed from the fire district to present their budget to the Town Board. Cemetaries - All taken care of. Councilman.Robert Snedden reported..on the.negoiations with the highway employees for a.renewal of their contract..:.They have been meeting and the matter should be settled soon. Justice Milton Todd read a proposed Code of Ethics for the Town of Danby. He then made the motion that this code be adopted by the Town as their code of ethics. The motion was seconded by Council- man Robert Snedden. RESOLUTION #27 ADOPT CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE TOWN OF DANBY Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts. - aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the town clerk be authorized to make 50 copies of the code of ethics and distribute them to the town officials. The motion was seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The Sunshine Laws were discussed and it was decided that 50 copies would be made of these and distributed... OLD BUSINESS: Highway Superintendent's report - Roy Hornbrook stated,ithat the highway equipment needs to be reappraised for Ansurance purposes. Appeals Board Chairman.- Absent no report. Planning Board Chairman - Absent no report. Zoning Officer's report - One permit was issued in September. • r� L El Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 8, 1979 Page 5 Old Business continued: Additional funds in the amount of $402.00 are needed to pay for workmen's compensation insurance. After discussion by the board, Justice Milton Todd moved a resolution to transfer $402.00 from Item 4 of the highway budget to highway account DS9040.8 to make funds available to take care of the addition cost of the workmen's compensation insurance. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. RESOLUTION #28 TRANSFER. $402.00 FROM HIGHWAY FUND: ITEM #4 TO ACCOUNT DS9040.8 TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION INSURANCE. • Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Todd - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Due to the passing of resolution #20 of September 10, 1979 increasing auto liability insurance to one -half million dollars and the author- ization of the board to have the supervisor negotiate to increase the personal injury to coincide with the auto insurance increase, the insurance premium was increased by $765.00. The annual audit brought about an additional charge of $921.00. The total of these two additional charges is $1,686.00. After discussion by the board, Supervisor A. Francis Wright moved a resolution to transfer $1,686.00 from the general fund contingency account A1990.4 to unallocated insurance account A1910.4 to make the necessary funds available to pay this bill. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur. RESOLUTION #29 TRANSFER $1, GP6. 00 FROM GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT A1990.4 TO GENERAL FUND UNALLOCATED INSURANCE ACCOUNT TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE PREMIUM. Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye Wilbur - aye Roberts - aye Snedden _ aye Todd aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The county wide contract for dog control instigated by Mr. Cotterill of Dryden was discussed. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion to table this until the November meeting of the board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. An appointment to the position of dog enum- erator is needed'. There are funds available to pay this person an additional amount to cover costs above and beyond what the county pays. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that the supervisor be authorized to negotiate with last years dog enumerator, Joan Barber, to get the job done. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carriie'd by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Town Board Meeting Minutes - October 8, 1979 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS Justice Milton Todd made the motion that the Supervisor be author- ized to negotiate for the renewal of the bond anticipation note which falls due November 15, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no n6es. The date for the preliminary budget hearing was set for October 15, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. 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. Justice Milton Todd made the motion that Mrs. tion as representative from the Town of Danby Services Coalition be accepted with regret. seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and of five ayes and no noes. A letter of apprec written to Mrs. Snedden. Snedden's resigna- • to the Human The motion was carried by a vote iation will be Councilman Ralph Wilbur brought to the attention of the board that spending in excess of $3,000.00 without a resolution is illegal. Diesel fuel and gravel are close to these amounts. After discussion it was decided that the town must advertise for bids for gravel and diesel fuel. Bids to be opened November 12, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. immediately preceding the regular board meeting. 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. A committee chaired by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts will look into the matter of the petition to purchase the.property just south of the town hall by the Town. The petition was turned over to Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. General Fund Warrant #10 in the amount of $4,465.42 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no.noes. I . Highway Fund Warrant #10 in the amount of $6,188.62 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Warrant #10 in the amount of $378.45 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Robert Snedden and seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Ralph Wilbur made the motion to approve the Supervisor's reports as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. Justice Milton Todd made the motion at 9:55 P.M. to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Respectfully submitted, Mary 0} cler14�7