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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-08CJ C7 C 1 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 1982 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:35 P.M. at the Danby School, 72 Gunderman Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins, and State of New York on February 8, 1982, Board Members present: Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Ted Merritt Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Sandy Kane, Roy and Mary Casterline, Frank Haskins, Ed Slights, Ed Roberts (Bald Hill Rd.) Donald Graham, Florence Starr, Roland Manley, Connie Lust, Paul Smith, Herb Engman, Donald Wright, David Benson, Chuck Bruce, Fred Lee, Garry and Gay Huddle, Roy Hornbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Caveney, Communications: A letter from New York State Electric and Gas Corporation was read pertaining to notifying an employee of the Natural Gas Department in the event of natural gas odor in the area. A list of employees to be called was left to be posted on the bulletin board at the Danby School. Letter from SPCA Attorney George Patte regarding renewing of contract between Town of Danby and SPCA for 1982. Issues discussed were increasing the license fees at least $2.50 per license in addition to statutory amount. SPCA did not feel they could renew the contract with the Town unless we agreed to the increase. Letter was read from Mr. Robert Clauson, pertaining to improv- ing the grave yard beyond the highway facility. Some ideas he had were putting markers where the old gravestones had fallen down, building a pole type pavillon shed large enough to accom- modate a few picnic tables. A project of the type would, in addition to preserving some of Danby's history, be used as a picnic area for special occasions. Letter from Richard I. Mulvey. He represents Landstrom Gravel Company and is requesting the Town of Danby abandon an old unused Town road approximately 200 feet north of the Tioga County line running easterly from Route 34 and 96B. The minutes of the January 11, 1982 meeting were presented and Dorothy Roberts asked that a correction be made on page 5; her. report on Senior Citizens, in which the line regarding $1,000 in matching funds be deleted. They will not be receiving them. Also the General Fund Warrant #1 total is to be decreased by $250.00 (Municipal Officers Dues). The dues were paid in November. Supervisor Mildred Miller intertained the motion that the minutes be approved with the above mentioned corrections. Motion made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Privilege of the floor: David Benson, Mr.. €Mrs. Caveney, Mr. & Mrs. Huddle, Sandy Kane, and Connie Lust all spoke in regards to a concern about a Group Home residing on Gunderman Road at the Clauson residence. Gay Huddle said there was nothing definite about the home moving here- just a possibility. This group home is a temporary home for troubled kids. The zoning ordi- nance was questioned as to whether this could be allowed. Donald Graham was going to check into this matter. Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 8, 1982 Page 2 Paul Smith questioned what the Senior Citizens will get in funds this year. Mildred reported they will get $2,000 ($1,000 in Revenue Sharing and $1,000 in General Fund), Ed Roberts (Bald Hill Rd.) spoke regarding a letter from the Jones Family in West Danby, which had been sent to all town board members. The letter pertained to a hardship they were having and wanted to move a trailer in to live in temporarily. Ed stated they had not been living up to what they were told to do. Also, Ed spoke about the Gilbert Road and the Gilbert's not receiving their mail. Florence Starr reported for Board of Representatives; at their last meeting discussions were sale of land at old hospital. Board of Reps are looking for someone who would like to be on the Human Rights Committee. Scott Heyman is head of this com- mittee. Purpose of committee is to help those who feel they are being discriminated against. Old Business: Last month's issue of contract for temporary easement with Forestre Robert Moore and Walter Heater, across town of Danby Water District: we will go the alternate route, so as not to cross over any water pipes, etc. Pamela Clermont will contact the Forestre regarding their using the alternate route. SPCA Contract: Councilperson Diary Oltz suggests we should have our own Dog Control Officer. It was suggested Connie Merritt be named Dog Control Officer and Ted Merritt as deputy. Florence Starr reported their town (Caroline) has its own dog control officer and a $2,000 budget and it is working well for them. Mildred Miller appointed Connie Merritt (Ted Merritt as deputy) as Dog Control Officer for Danby with I.a budget of $1500. to work with, to become effective March 1, 1982. Roll call vote Hiney - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Miller - aye Herb Engman reported on Environmental Management Hamlett is chairman ,of the Council. Herb will s man of fish and wildlife. Gypsy moth program was the main concern of the c was reported there is no money at the state leve this program. The state has gone ahead with the the lamprey problem in Cayuga Lake, Council. Mark till be chair - ouncil and it 1 to help finance treatment of Fire District: Mary Oltz reported work is continuing on the repair of the roof. Mary also reported Marilyn Seeley is new Editor of Danby Area News, Planning Board Chairman, Donald Graham, reported at last meeting they had with town board, they agreed to recommend to town that they enforce building codes only of the state building and fire codes. We have the option of enforcing only building codes or fire codes. Proposed revision of two articles of the Zoning Ordinance were: schedule of fees be updated and revision of planned unit development. Had received a number of requests for planned unit development. Mildred Miller reported Workman's Compensation Board has approved application for volunteer coverage giving highway department men disability benefits. C n C] Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 8, 1982 Page 3 Town Justice Report: Record of arraignment fees and fines for 1981 are: vehicle & traffice (138), conservation (4), civil (2), criminal (10) parks (1) small claims (3). Fines and fees submitted to Albany were $1,830. RESOLUTION #12 ISSUE CORRECTED TAX BILLS TO MRS. JOHN MOODY FOR TAX LOT # 6 -1 -2 AND TO JEROME GENTILE TAX LOT # 26 -1 -2.3 FOR 1981 -82. Resolution moved by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by the affirmative vote of the entire board. Mildred Miller appointed Francis Wright as Chairman of the Tompkins County Transportation Committee to serve until December 31, 1983. A letter will be sent to Mr. Wright along with a request for reports on the meetings. Question was raised by Mildred Miller on how to abandon a Town Road. Roy Hornbrook will check with Bill Mobbs,county highway superintendent, about this. Regarding the Gilbert Road issue, the road is serviced by the highway department but there is no mail delivery to the Gilbert's. They have to pick their mail up at the Dick's residence. Ed Roberts will check into what is needed to change the mail delivery. Highway Fund Warrant #2 in the amount of $16,460.87 was.approved to be paid, with the correction of bill #'s 38 & 39, Southside Fuel to go on General Fund Warrant. The motion was made by Supervisor Mildred Miller and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. General Fund Warrant #2 in the amount of $12,943.02 (addition of South Side Fuel Bills #38 & 39 to be added in) was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District #2 in the amount of $1,065.05 was approved to be paid. The motion was made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to approve the Super- visor's reports as presented. Motion seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Chuck Bruce spoke regarding a change in planned development, as he would like to operate a repair shop for automobiles at his present business. Mildred suggested he attend the planning board meeting February 17 and bring all reports and requests before them. At 9:40 P.M., Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and Resp ctfully submitted, Linda Fetherbay, clerk the motion that the Councilperson no noes.