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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-140 n LJ TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 14, 1980, The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:25 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins and State of New York on July 14, 19800 Board members. present: Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred Miller Board member absent: Councilman Bradley Corbitt Others present: Herbert Ingman, Frank Haskins, Pam Clermont, Donald Wright, Sylvia Hiney, Edward Slights, Carol and Walter Sczepanski, Bill Shippos and Wife, Donald Graham, and David Benson. Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that the minutes of the regular Town Board meeting of June 9, 1980 be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. A letter from the Office of the Secretary of the Treasury concerning Revenue Sharing Funds. 2. Letter from Cooperative Extension concerning the 4 -H Acres Youth Fair. 3. Letter from the school board of the Ithaca City School District in answer to a letter from the Danby Town Board concerning the closing of Danby School. 4. A letter from Governor Carey's Office acknowledging receipt of a copy of Resolution #22 adopted by the Danby Town Board on June 9, 1980. 5. Minutes of the meeting of the West Danby Water Commissioners held July 2, 1980. Supervisor Mildred L. Miller read a letter of resignation received from Councilman Bradley Corbitt. This resignation to be affective June 30, 1980. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion that Mr. Corbitt's resignation be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller moved a resolution of appreciation for Bradley Corbitt's services to the Town of Danby. The resolution was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden. RESOLUTION #23 Roll Call Vote: THANK YOU BRADLEY CORBITT FOR YOUR SERVICES TO THE TOWN OF DANBY Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 14, 1980 Page 2 By written notice to the Danby Town Board, the Town of Danby Republican Committee endorsed Sylvia Hiney for appointment as councilman to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Bradley Corbitt. This appointment to be effective immediately. The balance of Mr. Corbitt's term will be filled by public vote in the November election. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion that Sylvia Hiney be appointed Councilperson for the Town of Danby to fill the vacancy on the board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes. The Town Clerk then administered the oath of office and Sylvia Hiney joined the town board as its new member. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: The status of the cable T.V. service for West Danby was discussed. The petitions have not been circulated and Judson Leonard was not at the meeting. Pam Clermont will contact Mr. Leonard to see where the petitions are and what is being done. Mr. Benson who lives directly across from the closed, stated that he has a substantial incr does not understand why. Mrs. Miller stated Danby will be reevaluated in August. If Mr. with the assessment he should talk._�to someone about his assessment. Dan ease that Bens in by School that in his assessa the properties on is still dis the assessment 0 0 has been ent and in atisfied office Gay Huddle wrote a letter to the Town Board concerning the possibility of using the Danby School and what must be done in order that the town could use it. The use of the school was discussed by the board. Mr. Benson asked if the pre- school could possibly use the Town Hall for their classes. This was discussed. The Town Board asked for a written proposal. The meeting was then closed to the privilege of the floor. OLD BUSINESS: After discussion, Councilman Robert Snedden made the motion that Gary Leonhardt be appointed to serve as a member of the Town of Danby Planning Board. This would be his second term of office. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Mildred L. Miller stated that upon request a local law authorizing the conduct of games of chance in the Town of Danby ha This proposed law was given to the board members to read. After "aw up_ reading this and discussing it, Councilman Ted Merritt moved a resolution that the Town of Danby sponsor games of chance by all non - profit organizations in the town and a public hearing on this matter be held August 11, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. immediately preceding the regular meeting of the board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Robert Snedden. RESOLUTION #24 A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AUGUST 11, 1980 AT 7 :30 P.M. CONCERNING PROPROSED LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF GAMES OF CHANCE IN THE TOWN OF DANBY Roll Call Vote. Hiney -aye Merritt -aye Roberts -aye Snedden -aye Miller -aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 14, 1980 Page 3 Old Business Continued: Flushing the fire hydrants by the fire department in West Danby was discussed. approved by Also the State the West for Danby Water insurance District water system must be purposes. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Mr. Engman, ® about the is were permits into the are completed. EMC representative from Danby, gave a report. He talked sues before EMC council that affect Danby. Among them for unique areas, and the Mobil Oil pipe line coming a. There are new wet land studies that are nearly Community Council - The West Danby Ball Park has been seeded and now needs mowing. A barbecue pit will be installed. State aid rebursement for 1979 for the youth program was discussed. Highway Report-- The Town Board made their annual inspection of the roads in the town. Cemetaries - All taken care of. Zoning report - Written report submitted. Planning Board - A meeting was held on June 18th, Dr. Nezvesk 's intentions for the development of the property he purchased from Mr. Sebesta were discussed. The Dobson problem was talked about and also putting trailers on private lots was brought up. NEW BUSINESS Supervisor Mildred Miller introduced a resolution which would allow the town to participate in the safer local roads and streets program with 75% reimbursement by State bond funds.After discussion, Council- man Ted Merritt moved the resolution which was seconded by Supervisor Mildred Miller. RESOLUTION #25 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF DANBY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFER LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS PROGRAM, Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Mildred Miller asked that all town officials prepare estimates of expenditures and revenues for 1981 and present them at the August meeting of the Town Board, General Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $1,759.98 was approved paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of ayes and no noes. Highway Fund Warrant #7 in the amount of $10,515.01 was approved 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, to be f ive to Town Board Meeting Minutes - July 14, 1980 Page 4 New Business Continued. West Danby Water District Warrant #5 in the amount of $499.64 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by Supervisor Mildred Miller and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made visor's reports as presented. The Ted Merritt and carried by a vote the motion to accept the Super - motion was seconded by Councilman of four ayes and no noes. As there was no further business to come before the board, Council- man 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 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Mary 01tz, clerk LJ U 0 •