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Home My WebLink About1981-04-13• • n ICJ TOWN OF DANBY PUBLIC HEARING April 13, 1981 A public hearing was held by the Danby Town Board on April 13, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York. The purpose of the hearing was to consider the planned development of Joseph Illes. He would like to construct 12 apartments on his property in the Town of Danby. Board members present: Counc Counc Counc Counc Super i i i i v 1person Sylvia Hiney lman Ted Merritt 1person Dorothy Roberts lman Robert Snedden isor Mildred Miller Others present: Edward Slights, William Genter, Jim Hovanec, Palph Wilbur, Chucky Bruce, Gay Huddle, Mike Quinlan, Joseph Illis, Mrs. Illes, Elmer French, John VandeMark, Moses Peter, Gary Huddle, Charlotte Hautala, and Susan Hautala. The clerk presented the Supervisor with proof of advertising. Supervisor Miller stated that the hearing was duly advertised in the April 6, 1981 issue of the Ithaca Journal. Mr. Illes presented the board with his proposed plan. After discussion by the board and all persons wishing to be heard, having been heard, the public hearings was adjourned. The time was 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 0�/e� Mary�z, clerk 1 ., TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 13, 1981 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York on April 13, 19810 Board members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Edward Slights, Bill Genter, Jim Hovanec, Ralph Wilbur, Chucky Bruce, Gay Huddle, Mike Quinlan, Elmer French, John VandeMark, Moses Peter, Gary Huddle, Charlotte Hautala, Susan Hautala, Paul Smith, Pam Clermont, Donald Graham, Marion o/Kozaakk,Ruth Miller, Elmer Locker. Supervisor Mildred Miller noted that the General Fund Warrant #3 included in the March 9, 1981 meeting minutes of the board shows a total of $1518.03. This total should be $1558.86. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the minutes of the March 8, 1981 regular meeting of the board be approved after correcting the total shown.for the General Fund Warrant. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Mildred Miller. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. A letter from the New York State Association of Towns concerning the possibility of the elimination of-the State Revenue Sharing program. 2. Minutes of the hearing before the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals held March 25, 19810 c Marion Kozak, associated with the League of Women Voters, the town support the beverage container legislation. asked that District Chief of the Danby Fire Department, Chucky Bruce, said that.he feels that as chief it is his responsibility to let the town know what fire coverage they have. The district has 8 trucks with an approximate value of $500,000. Drivers and trained personnel are needed. There has been a manpower decline in the Danby Fire Department that has reached emergency proportions this year. Something must be done. We must pay with man hours or out of our wallets. The possibility of paying the fire chiefs was discussed. Mr. Bruce asked if there was any way the Town Board could help. The Town Board stated that they do not have the authority to pay the fire people. The Fire Commissioners have that authority. The board also has no authority over,the tax rate for the fire district. That is set by the commiss- ioners. The board said they would help where they can. The Fire Chiefs are starting a calling campaign to see if this will help increase membership. Elmer Locker discussed with the board his plans to add on to his Father's machine shop. After discussion this matter was turned over to the Planning Board for their consideration. The Town Board had no objections. Town Board Meeting Minutes - April 13, 1981 Page 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS. Community Council - .Councilperson Sylvia Hiney reported that.the United Way budget is.typed and ready to be submitted. Cable T.V. - with Roger. Ca T.V. sign ups will be taken been reduced Councilperson Dorothy Roberts said that she has talked sterline about the progress being made to get.Cable from the West Danby people. He said that a survey in West Danby this week. The $25.00 hook up fee has to $10,00. Highway Superintendant - Supervisor Mildred Miller reported that Roy Hornbrook has advised her that he would like to change °to another company for fuel oil suppldesfor the town. He can get a cheaper rate per gallon by doing this. He will be graveling Michigan Hollow Road next week. NEW BUSINESS. After discussion, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts moved a resolution to transfer $2545.37 from General Fund Account A1990.4 to General Fund Account A1420.4 to make funds available to pay the bill owed Thaler & Thaler. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt. RESOLUTION IkAh�;) #14 TRANSFER $2545.37 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1990.4 TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1420.4 TO TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY BILL OWED THALER & THALER '`S�� - QP.4� Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. After discussion, Councilman Robert Snedden moved a resolution to o�transfer $2661.62 from General Fund Account A.1990.4 to General Fund b` Account A97.30.7 to make funds available to pay interest due the bank �j on money borrowed to purchase highway machinery. The motion was � seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts. N RESOLUTION #15 Roll Call Vote. TRANSFER $2661.62 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A199094 TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A9730.7 TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY INTEREST DUE ON BANK LOAN TO PURCHASE HIGHWAY MACHINERY. Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Mildred. Miller discussed with the other board members the possibility of increasing the fees paid for building permits. A meeting will beheld Monday, April 27, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. at.the Danby Elementary School to discuss tla3- s— mat- t-e-r— f -u -r -,-her i l �I Town Board Meeting Minutes - New Business continued: April 13, 1981 Page 3 Elmer French and John VandeMark were interviewed by the Town'Board for the position�,of Town Planning Board members. The board agreed unanimously to appoint these people to serve on the Planning Board. Moses Peter reported that crime has increased in Danby, as it has. all over the county. He himself has had 7 burglaries. He said that there are 2 competitive police.agencies that cover this area. They will not cooperate with each other. We are not getting our dollars worth from these agencies which we support with our tax dollars. He proposed that the Town Board have .a session with the Town Justices and ask their cooperation in imposing more sever penalties and setting higher bails. He also proposed that the Town Board write a letter to these 2 police agencies and ask for better cooperation or let one or the other serve the town. Copies of thks letter to be sent to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and our state assemblyman. Moses Peter was asked to write this letter. The Town Board members will sign it. General Fund Warrant #4 in the amount of $1802.04 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 $7474.64 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Warrant #4 approved to be paid. The motion was Miller and seconded by Councilperson by a vote of five ayes and no noes, in the amount of $97.20 was made by Supervisor Mildred Dorothy Roberts and carried 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. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney 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 9:30 P.M. Re�sspectful /lly�''�� submitted, Mary 6tz, clerk TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 13, 1981 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School, Gunderman Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York on April 13,1981. Board members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Robert Snedden • Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Edward Slights, Bill Genter, Jim Hovanec, Ralph Wilbur, • Chucky Bruce, Gay Huddle, Mike Quinlan, Elmer French, John VandeMark, Moses Peter, Gary Huddle, Charlotte Hautala, Susan Hautala, Paul Smith, Pam Clermont, Donald Graham, Marion Kozak, Ruth Miller, Elmer Locker. Supervisor Mildred Miller noted that the included in the March 9, 1981 meeting mi total of $1518.03. This total should be Dorothy Roberts made the motion that the regular meeting of the board be approved shown for the General Fund Warrant. The Supervisor Mildred Miller. COMMUNICATIONS: General Fund Warrant #3 nutes of the board shows a $1558.86. Councilperson minutes of the March 8, 1981 after correcting the total motion was seconded by 1. A letter from the New York State Association of Towns concerning the possibility of the elimination of the State Revenue Sharing program. 2. Minutes of the hearing before the Danby Board of Zoning Appeals held March 25, 19810 Marion Kozak, associated with the League of Women Voters, asked that the town support the beverage container legislation. District Chief of the Danby Fire Department, Chucky Bruce, said that.he feels that as chief it is his responsibility to let the town know what fire coverage they have. The district has 8 trucks with an approximate value of $500,000. Drivers and trained personnel are needed. There has been a manpower decline in the Danby Fire Department that has reached emergency proportions this year. Something must be done. We must pay with man hours or out of our wallets. The possibility of paying the fire chti:efs was discussed. Mr. Bruce asked if there was any way the Town Board could help. The Town Board stated that they do not have the authority to pay the fire people. The Fire Commissioners have that authority. The board also has no authority over the tax rate for the fire district. That is set by the commiss- ioners. The board said they would help where they can. The Fire Chiefs are starting a calling campaign to see if this will help increase membership,/ 0 Elmer Locker discussed with the board his plans to add on to his Father's machine shop. After discussion this matter was turned over to the Planning Board for their consideration. The Town Board had no objections. Town Board Meeting Minutes - April 13, 1981 Page 2 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Community Council - Councilperson Sylvia Hiney reported that the United Way budget is typed and ready to be submitted. Cable T.V. - Councilperson Dorothy Roberts said that she has talked with Roger Casterline about the progress being made to get Cable T.V. sign ups from the West Danby people. He said that a survey will be taken in West Danby this week. The $25.00 hook up fee has been reduced-to $10.00.. Highway Superintendant - Supervisor Mildred Miller reported that Roy Hornbrook has advised her that he would like to.change to another company for fuel oil supplyezfor the town. He can get a cheaper rate per gallon by doing this. He will be graveling Michigan Hollow Road next week. NEW BUSINESS: After discussion, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts moved a resolution to transfer $2545.37 from General Fund Account A1990.4 to General Fund Account A1420.4 to make funds available to pay the bill owed Thaler & Thaler. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt. RESOLUTION #14 TRANSFER $2545.37 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1990.4 TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1420.4 TO TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY BILL OWED THALER & THALER, Roll Call Vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Roberts - aye Snedden - aye Miller - aye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. After discussion, Councilman transfer $2661.62 from Genera Account A9730.7 to make funds on money borrowed to purchase seconded by Councilperson Dor Robert Snedden moved a resolution to 1 Fund Account A1990.4 to General Fund available to pay interest due the bank highway machinery. The motion was othy Roberts. RESOLUTION #15 TRANSFER $2661.62 FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A1990.4 TO GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A9730.7 TO MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY INTEREST DUE ON BANK LOAN TO PURCHASE HIGHWAY MACHINERY, 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 discussed with the other board members the possibility Of increasing the fees paid for building permits. A meeting will be held Monday, April 27, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. at the Danby Elementary School to discuss this matter further. C7 L' Town Board Meeting Minutes - April 13, 1981 Page 3 New Business continued. Elmer French and John VandeMark were interviewed by the Town Board for the position�,of Town Planning Board members. The board agreed unanimously to appoint these people to serve on the Planning Board. Moses Peter reported that crime has increased in Danby, as it has all over the county. He himself has had 7 burglaries. He said that there are 2 competitive police agencies that cover this area. They will not cooperate with each other. We are not getting our dollars worth from these agencies which we support with our tax dollars. He proposed that the Town Board have a session with the • Town Justices and ask their cooperation in imposing more severe. penalties and setting higher- bails. He also proposed that the Town Board write a letter to these 2 police agencies and ask for better cooperation or let one or the other serve the town. Copies of thus letter to be sent to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and our state assemblyman. Moses Peter was asked to write this letter. The Town Board members will sign it. General Fund Warrant #4 in the amount of $1802.04 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 $7474.64 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Warrant #4 in the amount of $97.20 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Supervisor Mildred Miller 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. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney 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 9:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted., Mary .et, clerk