HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-12-10TOWN OF DANBY
PUBLIC HEARING ON DOG LICENSE FEES
The Town Board of the
10, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
Town of Danby, County
purpose of the hearing
$2.50 for dog licenses
Board members present:
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Town of Danby held a public hearing December
at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road,
of Tompkins and State of New York. The
was to discuss the proposed local fee of
in the Town of Danby.
Supervisor A. Francis Wright
Councilman Ralph Wilbur
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilman Robert Snedden
Justice Milton Todd
Others present; Dean Westmiller, Rick Dobson, Edward Slights, Moses
and Lois Peter, Roy Casterline, Fred Thayer, Donald Miller, Frank
® Haskins, Jim Hovanic, Van Dyke Billings.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the notice of
publication was read by the Supervisor.
The fees for dog licenses were discussed. It was noted that the
statutory fee for neutered dogs is $2.50 and the statutory fee for
unneutered dogs is $ ?.50. This would increase the _license fee for
neutered dogs to $5.00 and unneutered dogs to $10.00 if a local fee
of $2.50 is approved. The proposed increase and fees for purebred
licenses was discussed further. The Town of Danby by local law or
ordinance may set license fees in addition to the state fees
pursuant to sub - division 4 of Section 110 of the Agriculture and
Markets Law of the State of New York. If a local fee is approved,
the money collected can only be used for dog control. It was noted
that the fee for neutered dogs will be lower in 1980 than it was
in 1979 if the proposed local fee is approved. Councilperson Dorothy
Roberts moved a resolution that the Town of Danby set the local fee
for dog licenses at $2.50 and follow the state mandate for purebred
lice ses. Tcou c n Robert Snedden seconded the motion. This to be
Local Law #1 0 .
RESOLUTION #37 SET LOCAL FEE FOR DOG LICENSES IN
THE TOWN OF DANBY AT x$2.50 AND
FOLLOW STATE MANDATE FOR PUREBRED
LICENSES.
Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye
Wilbur - aye
Roberts - aye
Snedden - aye
Todd - aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Everyone wishing to be heard having been heard the meeting was declared
adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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TOWN OF DANBY LOCAL DOG LICENSE FEES
LOCAL LAW NO. 1 of the year 1979.
A local law providing for the setting of the local fee for
dog licenses in the Town of Danby, New York.
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Danby, New
York as follows:
SECTION I. The local annual fee for each dog license issued
in the Town of Danby shall be $2.50. This local fee is in addition
to the statutory fee. Total dog license fees are as follows.
a) Statutory fee of $2.50 for neutered dogs both male and
female plus local fee of $2.50 or a total fee of $5.00
for all neutered dogs.
b) Statutory fee of $7.50 for unneutered dogs both male and
female plus local fee of $2.50 or a total fee of $10.00
for unneutered dogs.
c) The statutory fee for purebred licenses shall prevail.
No local fee will be added.
SECTION II. This local law is adopted pursuant to Section 110
Sub - division 4 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of
New York (effective 10/1/79).
SECTION III. This local law shall take effect immediately upon
its filing in the office of the Secretary of State in accordance
with the provisions of Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Introduced - December 26, 1979
Passed by Town Board - December 26, 1979
Approved by Town Supervisor - December 26, 1979
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the
Town Board of the Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York at the Town
Hall, 1830 Danby Road on December 10, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
The purpose of this hearing is to review the town fee for 1980
dog licenses. The town fee to be $2.50 in addition to the state fee
of $2.50 for neutered male dogs and spayed female dogs and $7.50 for
unneutered male dogs and unspayed female dogs.
By Order of the Town Board
Mary Oltz., Town Clerk
December 1, 1979
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TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 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 December 10, 1979 at 8:00 P.M.
Board members present: Supervisor A. Francis Wright
Councilman Ralph Wilbur
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilman Robert Snedden
Justice Milton Todd
Others present: Dean Westmiller, Rick Dobson, Edward Slights, Moses
and Lois Peter, Roy Casterline, Fred 1hayer, Donald Miller, Frank Haskins,
Jim Hovanic, Van Dyke Billings,Dean L'Amoreaux, Mildred Miller, Rhoda
Larson, Mary Smith, Lucy Hogben, Beverly Stone, Ken Compton, Paul
Smith, Paul Howard, Frank Haskins, Bradley Corbitt, Donald Graham,
Al Sebesta.
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts noted that on page 3 of the November
minutes of the regular meeting of the board it should have stated
that James Hovanic will be filling the vacancy created by the expir-
ation of Clifford Hills term of office in July of 1979. Mr. Hovanec's
term of office will expire in 1986. Milton Todd made the motion that
the minutes of the November meeting be approved with the above correction.
The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by
a vote of five ayes and no noes.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. A letter from Attorney Morrison representing Jimmie Miller
in the sale of his property located next to the town hall.
2. A letter from Gwen Cukierski concerning the window covering
project in the town hall.
3. A letter from the CNA Insurance Companyconcerning insurance
rates for Major Medical coverage.
Supervisor A. Wright noted that he was served a summons December 7,
1979 in the matter of the Claim of Rick Dobson against the Town of
Danby. The summons was turned over to the Town Clerk for filing.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Roy Casterline asked why the trailer was allowed to remain on Brown
Road with no permit. He was advised that this matter is on the agenda.
Dean Westmiller thanked the Town Board on behalf of the highway people
for their negotiations to settle the contract between the Tompkins
County Chapter of Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (Danby
Highway Unit) and the Town of Danby. He said new Town Board members are
invited to look over the highway equipment.
Dean L'Amoreaux of the Danby Community Council, who will be president
of the council in 1980, asked that the balance of the funds in the
youth program account in the 1979 budget be incumbered to help support
a program of spring sports.
Mary Smith thanked the Town Board for having the stone marker moved
from the church yard to the town hall property.
Moses Peter asked if anything has been done about lowering the ceil-
ing the town hall to conserve energy. Jim Hovanic suggested that
the air be recirculated with fans.
Rick Dobson asked to
by the town attorney
he could look at the
and that there could
in litigation,
see the bill for the fees charged to the town
in the matter of his concert. He was told that
se papers during regular hours of the town clerk
be no more discussion of this matter as it was
Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 1979
Privilege of the Floor continued:
Supervisor A. Francis Wright read a resolution of ei-iiendment to the
1980 Town of Danby budget. This amendment is necessary in order
that the Town of Danby may participate in the New York State re-
creation program for the elderly. Participation in this program
will make y$1000.00 available to the Danby Senior Citizens. The
matter was discussed. Supervisor A. Francis Wright moved the
resolution which was seconded by Councilman Ralph Wilbur.
RESOLUTION x#38
Roll Call Vote:
AMEND THE 1980 BUDGET FOR
TOWN OF DANBY.
Wright -
aye
Wilbur -
aye
Roberts -
aye
Snedden -
aye
Todd -
aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
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Supervisor A. Francis Wright read an agreement between the Town of
Danby and the Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council. After
discussion, Councilman Ralph Wilbur moved a resolution that the
town supervisor be authorized to execute this agreement. The motion
was seconded by Justice Milton Todd. Mildred Miller who will take
office as supervisor of the town at the first of the year agrees
with this program. The application must be filed by December 31, 1979
RESOLUTION #39 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF DANBY SUPERVISOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF DANBY AND THE SENIOR CITIZENS
COUNCIL OF TOMPKINS COUNTY.
Roll Call Vote: Wright - aye
Wilbur - aye
Roberts - aye
Snedden - aye
Todd - aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Highway Report - All donovan projects have been completed and
approved and the money will be forthcoming from the State. Plans
for the next program are being made. An agreement between the
Tompkins County Chapter pf Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.
(Town of Danby Highway Unit) for wage increases has been completed
and signed and turned over to the Town Clerk for filing.
Insurance - Nothing to report.
West Danby Water District - All is alright.
Refuse Collection and Disposal - Nothing to report.
Youth Program - Working on the 1980 Application to the State for
the Youth Recreation Program.
Zoning and Planning - Even though one new member has been appointed
to serve on the planning board, there are still two vacancies to be
filled. There is no chairman of the board and no representative
from Danby on the Tompkins County Planning Board. Councilman Robert
Snedden made the motion that Donald Graham be appointed chairman of
the planning board and also serve as Danby's representative on the
Tompkins County Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Dorothy
Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. There was
nothing to report under zoning.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 1979 Page 3
Committee Reports continued:
Zoning Officer - No permits issued. Mr. Billings stated that in order
to settle the matter of the trailer on Station Road that was talked
about earlier, he needs direction from the board as to whether a
double wide trailer is allowed on a lot the same as a home. A lengthy
discussion followed. Insurance wise a double wide or modular home
is considered a house. The "zoning officer must follow the zoning law
of the town and proceed accordingly. As Van Dyke Billings will no
longer serve as zoning officer. Councilman Robert Snedden made the
motion that Frank Haskins be appointed zoning officer as of December
31, 1979 for the Town of Danby. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Ralph Wilbur and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Fire - Danby fire company is ver active. There is an election if
officers being held tonight. They will hold a dance to raise funds.
Councilman Ralph Wilbur presented the board with a letter of intent
from Charles Bruce for a planned development and approval of a sign.
The Town Board accepted the plans and resubmitted them to the planning
board for approval or disapproval. The planning board will then make
their recommendations to the Town Board.
Cemetaries - Nothing to report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Highway Superintendent - Absent.
Appeals Board Chairman - Absent.
Planning Board Chairman - Donald Graham reported that Pam Claymont
of Steam Mill Road has expressed the wish to serve as a member
of the planning board. This matter was referred to committee. The
next meeting of the planning board will be held December 19, 1979-
After discussion of the purchase of the property owned by Jimmie Miller
located next to the town hall, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the
motion that the matter be tabled. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Supervisor A. Francis Wright moved a resolution to incumber $810.00
for completing the window covering project for the town hall. The
installation of the window coverings will be completed in 1980.
Councilman Robert Snedden seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION #40
Roll Call Vote:
Wright -
aye
Wilbur -
aye
Roberts -
aye
Snedden -
aye
Todd -
aye
INCUMBER $810.00 TO BE USED TO
FINISH THE WINDOW COVERINGS FOR
THE TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM.
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
The question of incumbering the balance of the funds
budget will be handled at the year end meeting. The
meeting of the board will be held December 26, 1979
at the Danby Town Hall.
in the youth
thirteenth
at 8;00 P.M.
Rick Dobson's claim against the Town of Danby has been turned over to
the town attorney. The insurance company has been notified and
nothing more need be done at this time.
An appointment of a representative from the Town of Danby to the
Environmental Management Council was discussed.
Town Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 1979 Page 4
Old Business continued:
A Board of Ethics for the Town of Danby is needed. This is a three
member board. It was suggested that someone from the Community
Council, someone from the Town Board and someone from the Planning
Board should serve on this board. Councilman Robert Snedden made
the motion that Dean L'Amoreaux, Ted Merritt and Donald Graham
serve on this board and Roy Casterline serve as alternate. Council -
person Dorothy Roberts seconded the motion which was carried by a
vote of five ayes and no noes. The town clerk was asked to notify
the State of the appointment of the Board of Ethics.
NEW BUSINESS:
General Fund Warrant #12 in the amount of $1722.40 was approved
to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
and seconded by Justice Milton Todd and carried by a vote of five
ayes and no noes.
Highway Fund Warrant #12 in the amount of $5652.46 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.
West Danby Water District Warrant #12 in the amount of $48.06 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.
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the Supervisor's
reports be approved as presented. -The motion was seconded by Justice
Milton Todd and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
As there was no more business to be brought before the board
Councilman 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 10:35P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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