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Home My WebLink About1980-04-14• TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 14, 1980 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:10 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State of New York on April 14, 1980. Board members present: Others present: Haskins, Jim Ho Sczepanski, Mos Graham, Ed Robe Councilman Bradley Corbitt Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred L. Miller Chris Gartlein vanec, Donald Wr es Peter, Edward rts, Roy & Mary Dan Hoffman, Bill Genter, Frank ight, Bill Shippos, Carol and Mike Slights, Roy Hornbrook, Donald Casterline, Jimmie Miller. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting of the board held March 10, 1980 and special meeting held March 19, 1980. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. COMMUNICATIONS. 1. An announcement that Senator Jacob Javits will honor us with his presence on April 26, 1980 at the Sheraton Inn. 2. A letter from the New York State Energy Research and Develop- ment Authority concerning grants available to promote new ideas for energy conservation. PRIVILIGEAOF THE FLOOR. Moses Peter requested the Town Board consider inviting a rep- resentative from the assessment department to attend a meeting of the town board to answer any questions that Danby people may have concerning the reevaluation of their property. He feels that many people have questions and that some assessments are unjust. Jim Hovanec stated that there is not much that we can do about taxes on a national level but locally the people should have some voice in the decisions that are made. 0 Bill Shippos asked about T.V. Cable in West Danby. Jimmie Miller agreed with Moses Peter that we do have tax problems. • He said there will be a meeting of taxpayers at 7 :30 P.M. at the Salvation Army Conference Room on Wednesday night. School taxes are the big thing. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Highway - Councilman Ted Me a vibratory roller for the that 50 out of the 75 miles Roy Hornbrook stated that t same time as the roller has vibratory roller will be de rritt explained the necessity of purchasing highway department. The big reason being of roads in the town are dirt or gravel. he loader /backhoe that was purchased at the been delivered and is being used. _The livered on Wednesday. West Danby Water District - The Tompkins County Health Department has reported that the sample test they took of the water supply shows the water to be very good. Town Board Meeting Minutes - April 14, 1980 Committee Reports continued. Insurance - Councilman Robert Snedden is still investigating the disability insurance for the town highway employees. The matter was discussed. Youth Program - Councilperson Dorothy Roberts reported that'the contract with the state parks for the use of Danby Pond for a summer swimming program is being worked on and will soon be signed. Life guards are being hired now. West Danby Park will be finished in August and will need equipment. Zoning Report - One building permit was issued in April. A written report was submitted. the fire found all Fire District - Bill Genter reported that the new tanker for West Danby protection has service been delivered. The state provided for the Town has reviewed of Danby and the fire found all V n order. by the West can be contacted Coverage Danby is adequate. Family Fire Company as a fund for more information. portraits raiser. are Judson being taken Leonard Cemetaries - Nothing to report. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Bradley Corbitt said that he has nothing to report on the West Danby Cable T.V. Plan. Attorney Pamela Clearmont might check into this. The matter was discussed at length. Planning Board Chairman - Donald Graham reported that the Planning Board and Town Board met to discuss the proposed changes in the Danby Zoning Ordinance. The County Planning Board meeting was held April 9th and transporting of neculear wastes through Tompkins County was discussed. Robert Liberman has asked this year. This is a town decided that- Highway Super Ted Merritt look into this considered by the Town Boa to have 500 feet of Olsefski road repaired right -of -way. After discussion it was intendant Roy Hornbrook and Councilman matter and make recommendations to be rd at their next regular meeting. Councilman Bradley Corbitt said that he would like to see some sort of deadline set so that the proposed Zoning Ordinance submitted by the Planning Board can either be accepted or rejected. He then made the motion that the board come to the May meeting prepared to discuss • the proposed ordinance and decide whether to accept or reject it. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The Maycumber law suit was discussed. This has been in litigation • for five years. Supervisor Mildred Miller has asked the boards approval to withdraw-.--the Maycumber case from the Thaler file for review by Mrs. Clearmont. She will do this as soon as possible. Councilman Ted Merritt discussed permits to take wood,from State land in the Town of Danby. He feels that Danby people should be given first priorty to take wood in the Town of Danby. The matter was discussed. Supervisor Mildred L. Miller said that there will be a "Town Meeting" held in the Danby Town Hall Friday, April 18, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. Town Board Meeting Minutes - April 14, 1980 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS: The matter of the real property tax exemption for the elderly was discussed. Councilman Bradley Corbitt made the motion to increase the annual income limit for eligible persons be increased from $83000. to $8,800 to receive the 50% real property tax exemption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt. RESOLUTION #18 INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBLE ® PERSONS (65) SIXTY -FIVE OR OLDER FROM $83P000 TO $8,800 TO RECEIVE 50% REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION. • Roll Call Vote: Corbitt - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. General Fund Warrant #4 in the amount of $3,616.03 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund Warrant #4 in the amount of $10,301.99 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Warrant #3 in the amount of $218.11 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Robert Snedden and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion to accept the Supervisor's reports as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. As there was no more business to come before the board, Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The time was 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary�z, cle . RESOLUTION #18 INCREASE THE ANNUAL INCOME LIMIT FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS (65) SIXTY -FIVE OR OLDER FROM $81000 TO $82800 TO RECEIVE 50% REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION WHEREAS, the Town .Board of the Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York, held their regular meeting April 14, 1980, at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, and WHEREAS, The New ,York State income limit for 50% real property tax exemption has been increased from $8,000 to $8,800 for eligible persons (65) sixty -five years of age or older, and WHEREAS, the increase in Social Security payments in July of 1980 may raise the income of some of those over 65 so that they would find the change from $8,000 income limit, which is the present exemption for people in the Town of Danby, to $8,800 income limit beneficial, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the annua years or older may be $8 tax exemption. Previous to $8,000 to receive thi 1 income limit for persons (65) sixty -five ,800 for them to receive a 50% real property ly they were allowed an annual income of up s exemption. This is an increase of $800. Moved by: Councilman Bradley Corbitt Seconded by:Councilman Ted Merritt Roll Call Vote: Merritt - aye, Roberts - aye, aye and Miller - aye. Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. STATE OF NEW YORK ) SS. COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) Snedden - aye, Corbitt- Adopted April 14, 1980 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 April 14, 1980 and not subsequently rescinded or modified. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York, to be hereunto affixed this 21st day of April, 1980. Z Mary 01ez, clerk Town of Danby