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TOWN OF
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February
DANBY
HEARING
9, 1981
A public hearing was held by the Danby Town Board on February 9,
1981 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road,
Town of Dainty, Tompkins County, New York. The purpose of the
hearing was to consider the proposed amendment to the local dog law
now in effect in the Town of Danby, relative to fees.
Board members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney
Councilman Ted Merritt
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilman Robert Snedden
Supervisor Mildred Miller
Others present: Carol &
Casterline, Frank Haskins
Mr. Hilker, Carol & WaltE
Huddle, Sandy Strong, Sus
Bob Tesori, Pete Goodman.
John Benjamin, Edward Slights,
Judy Roberts, Donald Wright,
r Sczepanski, Connie Merritt,
an Hautala, Charlotte Hautala,
Roy
Jane FoViler,
Gay & Garry
Pam Clermont,
The Clerk presented the Supervisor with the proof of advertising.
Supervisor Miller stated that the hearing was advertised in the
February 3rd issue of the Ithaca Journal and that the prupose of
the hearing was to repeal the Dog Law of 1979 of the Town of Danby
whereby the Town set a local fee in addition to the statutory fee for
dog licenses. The Town Board -is now in favor of no longer having
that local fee. The statutory fee shall prevail.
Mr. Hilker, who is proposing a contract with the Town for dog control,
stated that if the dog license fees are reduced the Town will not be
able to fund a dog control system. A lengthy discussion followed.
All persons wishing to be heard, having been heard, the public
hearing was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary ,O: tz,
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TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 1981
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8:10 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road, Town of
Danby, County of Tompkins, State of New York on February 9, 19816
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Dorothy Roberts
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• Others present: Carol & John Benjamin, Edward Slights, Roy
Casterline, Frank Haskins, Judy Roberts, Donald Wright, Jane Fowler,
Mr. Hilker, Carol & Walter Sczepanski, Connie Merritt, Gay & Garry
Huddle, Sandy Strong, Susan Hautala, Charlotte Hautala, Pam Clermont,
Bob Tesori, Pete Goodman,
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Gay Huddle asked if a fee has been set for each group using the school
and, if fees have been set and are being collected, are they used to
pay the monthly charge made by the school district for the use of the
school. Councilman Ted Merritt stated fees are being collected and
will be used to offset the cost of cleaning the floors and having
the lawn mowed. These fees will have nothing to do with the $100
fee paid to the school district by the town. This fee will be
paid from town funds.
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Bob Tesori talked about the closing of the Danby school and school
closings in other areas and how the school taxes are not decreased,
but increased, even though the schools are closed. People are
hurting because of increased assessments and high fuel bills. He
doesn't feel he can get anyone to listen to his problems concerning
assessments. The Board advised him to go tbethe Assessment Office.
they will listen to individuals.
Mr. Hilker presented the Town Board with copies of his proposed
contract for dog control in the Town of Danby. This is an alterna-
tive to the contract with the SPCA. He feels that his contract will
be less expensive and will give more and better service to the
Town than the contract proposed by the SPCA. After discussion,
Supervisor Mildred Miller said that the board will consider Mr. Hilker's
proposal. Mr. Hilker will meet with the board, if they feel it is
necessary, to answer any additional questions.
Close to Privilege of the Floor - Open for regular business meeting
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Resolution by the Town of Ulysses accepting Danby's offer
of $1000 for 1962 Rogers Trailer being used by Danby and
owned by the Town of Uylsses.
2. Notice of the Tompkins County Municipal Officials "' Assoc-
iation dinner meeting to be held February 26, 1981.
3. A letter from Ceracche T.V. Corporation requesting a meeting
with the people of West Danby and the Town Board concerning
the proposed extension of cable service in West Danby.
Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 9, 1981
Supervisor Mildred Miller presented
addendum of additions and correction
regular meeting minutes of the board
addendum, Councilperson Dorothy Robe
minutes be approved as corrected and
and made a part of the January minut
by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and ca
and no noes.
OLD BUSINESS
Committee Reports:
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West Danby Water District - All going weFll.
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Board members with an
January 12, 1981
looking over the
the motion that the
endum be attached to
motion was seconded
a vote of five ayes
Youth Recreation - Councilperson Sylvia Hiney reported that she
received some equipment from Mike Wiese that belongs to Community
Council.
Highway - Bruce Hill Road is posted in the winter time to the effect
that it will not be fully maintained.iThere seems to be some
controversy over whether this should be fully maintained at all times
or not.
Zoning - Written report submitted.
The Town Board is filing an application for insurance for the Town
Officials with. the Ithaca Agency in order to get an estimate of the
cost.
Supervisor Mildred Miller said that Bruce Rightmyer has said he
will serve as a member of the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals. An
appointment will be made to talk with Mr. Rightmyer before the
appointment to the board of zoning appeals is made.
The matter of dog control was discussed. Some concern was expressed
by the public that no enumeration is being made of the dog popula-
tion in Danby. Mr. Hilker's proposal was discussed as well as that
of the SPCA. It was agreed that the Town would go with the SPCA and
that the supervisor be authorized to sign the contract. Councilman
Robert Snedden moved a resolution that local dog fees be repealed by
passing Local Law #1 of 1981. The motion was seconded by Council-
person Dorothy Roberts.
RESOLUTION #13 REPEAL LOCAL LAW N0, 1 OF THE YEAR 1979
SETTING THE LOCAL FEE FOR DOG LICENSES
IN THE TOWN OF DANBY BY PASSING LOCAL.
LAW N0, 1 OF 1981.
Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye
Merritt - aye
Roberts - aye
Snedden - aye
Miller - aye
Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
The Town Board then looked over the bills before approving them for
payment.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 9, 1981 Page 3
Business continued:
General Fund Warrant #2 in the amount of
be paid. The motion was made by Councilm
seconded by Supervisor Mildred Miller and
five ayes and no noes.
Highway Fund Warrant #2 in the amount of
be paid. The motion was made by Supervis
seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
five ayes and no noes.
$14608.12 was approved to
an Robert Snedden and
carried by a vote of
$12825.04 was approved to
or Mildred Miller and
and carried by a vote of
• West Danby Water District Warrant #2 in the amount of $1098.20 was
approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Sylvia
Hiney and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by
a vote of five ayes and no noes.
The Supervisor's reports were approved as presented. The motion
was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilman
Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
The March meeting of the Town Board will be held in West Danby at the
fire station, with the permission of the fire commissioners. Council-
person Dorothy Roberts will check this out and make the arrangements.
This meeting will be held March 9, 1981 at 7:30 P.M.
Pete Goodman and Connie Merritt both asked why the Town Hall has not
been closed down completely and the Town Clerk's Office moved to the
school. The Town Board passed a resolution in January stating that
the Town Hall would be closed February 1, 1981 and all offices moved.
Councilman Robert Snedden replied that there had been a meeting of
the board and the clerk and the matter of moving her office discussed.
A compromise was reached. The clerk agreed to move her office
February 23, 1981. Most members of the board felt this to be an
equitable agreement. Supervisor Mildred Miller read a part of a
letter from the clerk which explained that it was impossible for
her to move her office any sooner. All the heat has been turned
off at the Town Hall, accept for the heat in the Clerk's Office,
which has its own separate heating unit. The water has been turned
off entirely. The expense for her to remain there will be minimal.
Councilman Ted Merritt spoke against this arrangement anddsked how
expensive it would be for the clerk to move her office. She stated
that the highway people will move the office and therefore there
• will be no expense to the town. It was asked what jurisdiction the
Town Board has over the Clerk's Office. The Town Attorney has
advised the board that they can say where the town records are to be
kept and must approve:.any money spent by the clerk. The clerk is an
elected official. Her office is a separate entity not under the
jurisdiction of the Town Board.
Supervisor Mildred Miller said that the hour is late and the town
books must be audited and therefore made a resolution that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney
and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary 0,�" clerk