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TOWN OF DANBY
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 1983
A special meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
6;05 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby,
County of Tompkins, and State of New York on April 29, 1983. The
purpose of the meeting to make certain resolutions on date for
public hearing on bids for pipe arch on Brown Road and discussion
of purchasing truck- tractor for hauling large equipment, and to
put, out to bid sale of highway machinery referred to as to- behind
caterpillar grader.
Highway Superintendent Hile said a pipe arch needs to be installed
on Brown Road. Had county engineer to study on the creek and ad-
vised this type of bridge would carry water thru better than pres-
ent set up. Supervisor Miller reported this is number one Chips
project.
Supervisor Miller reported a resolution is needed to instruct town
clerk to advertise for bids for pipe -arch.
RESOLUTION #15 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS FOR CULVERT PIPE -ARCH ON
BROWN ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT. BIDS WILL
BE OPENED AND READ AT A SPECIAL
MEETING ON MAY 169 7:00 PM.
Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by
Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a roll call vote:
Councilperson Sylvia Hiney - aye
Councilperson Mary Oltz - aye
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts - aye
Supervisor Miller - aye
Councilman Ted Merritt could not be at this meeting and informed
Councilper'son Dorothy Roberts that he votes in favor of above
resolution.
Supervisor Miller reported Highway Superintendent Hile informed her
that their present (1968) truck - tractor that hauls their low -boy is
in very bad shape. Superintendent Hile had councilperson Hiney
inspect such vehicle and she was in agreement on condition of truck -
tractor. Mr. Hile can keep the truck - tractor -to use as cinder
spreader. He has been looking at other truck- tractors with
Richard Walker and has found two trucks at a auction in Pennsylvania.
There is a 1977 Mack Truck - Tractor which Mr. Walker feels is one he
will have a chance to bid on.
Supervisor Miller reported a resolution is needed to instruct town
clerk to advertise for bid of 77 Mack Truck - Tractor, if Richard
Walker purchases this vehicle at Auction in Pennsylvania, with the
understanding the 77 Mack Truck might be changed to 76 Mack Truck
if such vehicle is purchased.
RESOLUTION #16 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR
BID OF 1977 MACK TRUCK - TRACTOR. BIDS
TO BE OPENED MAY 169 1983 , 7:15 PM
Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Council -
person Mary Oltz and carried by a roll call vote of four ayes and
no noes.
Supervissr Miller asked board members if they were in favor of
spending up to $12,000 for truck - tractor and entire board was in
agreement.
Highway Superintendent Hile reported he has an old tow - behind grader
(Caterpillar) that he would like to put up for bid. Minimum to sell
for $500.
Supervisor Miller reported resolution is needed to authorize town
clerk to advertise for bid for tow - behind grader.
RESOLUTION #17 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS FOR SALE OF CATERPILLAR TOW -
BEHIND GRADER. BIDS TO BE OPENED AND
READ MAY 16, 1983 7:3& piq