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Home My WebLink About1983-02-140 0 r'OWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 1983 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8 :00 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, Countv of Tompkins, and State of New York on February 14, 1983. Board Members present: Councilperson Ted Merritt Councilperson Sylvia Hiney f Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Ind Roberts (Bald Hill Rd.), Florence Starr, Ida Hulbert, Frank Haskins, Paul Smith, Milton Todd, Roy Hornbrook, Roy and Mary Casterline, Lorraine Bard, Pamela Clermont, Rickie Sorenson, Eva and Frank Musgrave. Communications: Letter from Danby Community Council was read, thanking Town Board for use of Town Hall for their Annual Christmas Party held in December. Letter from Tompkins Community Hospital thanking Town Board for nam- ing a person to represent our organization on the hospital corporation. Hospital Board also asking Board to submit a name of a consenting individual for consideration as a candidate for Hospital's Board of Directors. Letter from Association of Towns regarding confirmation of Town's check for 1983 annual dues. A thank you for support of their many year round programs. This year marks the 50th year of service to the towns of New York State. Bulletin read from Senior Citizens regarding benefits available to Senior Citizens. Benefits they are offering are: Home Energy Assis- tance Program. New York State Real Property tax credit. 50% Real Property Tax Exemption. Annual reports of Justice Paul Smith and Justice Milton Todd were presented and read. The Minutes of the January 10 meeting were approved with one correc- tion. Under privilege of the floor, change Councilperson Mary Oltz' comment on Janet Fuller to read necessary certification of appointed officials. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the minutes as corrected and seconded by .Supervisor Mildred Miller and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Privilege of the floor: Board of Representatives, Florence Starr reported Town will be gett- ing a letter from the County Board of Representatives regarding Economic Opportunity Corporation. Board of Reps felt half of the board of Dir- ectors should be made up of elected officials. • Dog Control Officer, Lorraine Bard questioned if Danby Community could provide funds to help a local needy family in a fire loss. Justice Paul Smith asked for board approval to attend Magistrates meeting to be held in July. Ed Roberts mentioned he would like area-community groups to let him know when they will not be using town hall. He also questioned if a letter from Town Board might help the persons interested in put- ting an adult day care facility in the Danby School, by showing; town support for this facility. Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 14, 1983 Page 2 Rickie Sorenson on West Miller Road voiced concern over the trailer (owned by Awad) across from her property has not been boarded up. Close to privilege of floor. Town Attorney, Pamela Clermont reported she had received a letter from Jim Henion's attorney regarding his request for putting in an airstrip on his property on Layen Road. Their attorney is re- questing a Resolution from the town board requesting the Department of Transportation make a determination as to whether or not the establishment of a privately owned airport complies with his stand- ards. RESOLUTION #12 REQUEST THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANS- PORTATION TO MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE ESTABLISHMENT • OR IMPROVEMENT OF SUCH PRIVATELY OWNED AIRPORT COMPLIES WITH HIS STANDARDS ADOPTED TO SECTION 249 OF THE GENERAL BUSINESS LAW. Motion made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Council- person Mary Oltz and carried by the affirmative vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Mary Oltz made the motion to allow Justice Paul Smith to attend the Magistrates meeting to be held in July, motion sec- onded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts, and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Roy Casterline reported he will be on vacation for two weeks in March and George Armstrong will be handling water affairs in West Danby. Roy questioned if Mr. Armstrong is covered for any injury. This matter will be looked into by Councilperson Mary Oltz. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts reported for .Senior Citizens. New Officers for 1983 are: Gertrude Laird, President; Charlotte Hautala, Vice - President; Fred Thayer, Treasurer; Rhoda Larson, Secretary, The Senior Citizens appreciated use of the town hall for their games, but have been meeting in homes due to small attendance. Supervisor Miller asked Councilperson Mary Oltz if she could get a report from fire district. Supervisor Mildred Miller reported all Chips money has to be used this year, which. includes what has been rolled over and what is received this year. Dog Control Officer, Lorraine Bard, reported SPCA will have noth- ing to do with Danby as far as picking up lost dogs. They will • advertise lost dogs. They will not take puppies from our area. Lorraine said she will advertise when needed to adopt out dogs. So far, she had adopted out 4 dogs and has turned over $30.00 to the Town Clerk. She is also putting together a fact sheet for dog • owners. Supervisor Miller would like permission to attend a workshop spon- sored by Cooperative Extension for municipal officials to be held February 23 and 240 Councilperson Ted Merritt made the motion and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz that Supervisor attend this workshop. Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller questioned Pamela Clermont if we hadn't already adopted the State Building Codes. This needs to be done prior to 1985. Mrs. Clermont will check into this. n U Town Board Meeting Minutes - February 14, 1983 Page 3 Warrants: General Fund Warrant #2 in the amount of $3,351.11 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund Warrant f2 in the amount of $9,267.04 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney 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 $659.59 was approved to be paid, Motion made by Councilman Ted Merritt and seconded by • Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor's reports were approved as presented. Motion made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Eva Mae Musgrave spoke to Board regarding what Human Services has done for the ,year. On February 28 Human Services Coalition will sponsor a Youth Job Forum. This is for teens inquiring about em- ployment. Mrs. Musgrave would like to get a group of people togeth- er in Danby to discuss needs of youth. She hopes to have a meet- ing in March. Mrs. Musgrave reported she has been appointed by Govenor as advisor to Youth for State. Councilperson Mary Oltz made the motion to adjourn the 90e00 PM and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Respectfully submitted, 11,19al l, L L"LA- Linda Fetherbay, Clerk • meeting at and carried