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Home My WebLink About1983-08-08• • • • TOWN OF DAN BY PUBLIC HEARING FOR BID FOR 1973 TANDEM ROAD TRACTOR August 8, 1983 A public hearing was held by the town of Danby at the Danby Town-Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York, on August 8, 1983, as duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal August 1, 1983 The purpose of this hearing is to open bids received for a 1973 used Tandem Road Tractor. order at 7:50 PM. Board members present: The hearing was called to Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Richard Walker The clerk read the proof of advertising for bid. Supervisor Miller then instructed the clerk to open the bids received. Following is the bid received: Cayuga Leading, Inc. For one Used 1973 Tandem Road Tractor $11,500.00 General discussion followed as to age of vehicle. Super- visor Miller stated the vehicle should be test driven for a couple of days before 6 final decision is made. Mr. Hile will get in touch with Mr. Walker on the decision. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM Respectfully submitted, e 'k 4"A�-6 Linda Fetherbay, Clerk L� e U TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 8, 1983 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:00 P.M. at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County, Ithaca, New York, August 81 1983. Board Members Present; Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Mike Hovanec Florence Starr Frank Haskins Herb Engman Roy and Mary Casterline Edward M. Roberts Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the July 11, 1983 Minutes as presented. Seconded by Council - person Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Communications: 1. Thank you card from Betty Sheffield for highway depart- ments help to her at time of her fire loss. 2. Letter read from Federal Revenue Sharing Advisory Ser- vice explaining the benefits of receiving the Revenue Sharing Bulletin - a monthly newsletter informing you of all issues relating to the renewal of the revenue sharing program. Subscription price is one year, $48.00. Privilege of the Floor: County Representative Florence Starr reported total Sales Tax received by Tompkins County for first period in 1983 was $3,413,380 and second period, $3,542,416 as compared to 1982, $3,034,684, first period and $3,067,546 second period. The town and village share was $909,205 (53.30) first period, $994,696 (56.2 %) second period for 1983. For 1982, $784,555 (51.7 %) first period and $782,852 (51.0%) second period. The total county increase over 1982, first and second period was $237,455 or 15 %. Michael Hovanec spoke regarding expansion of his Mobile Home park at 1395 Danby Road. He would like to add fourteen mo- bile home lots, making a total of 24 units. His reason for this increase is to improve overall condition and increase the revenue. He presented plans for addition, which showed all expansion would take place in back of present trailer park. Supervisor Miller recommended he present plans to the planning board. Close to privilege of the Floor Committee Reports Environmental Management Council: Herb Engman reported Louis Nezvesky has been asked to submit a permit to department of environmental conservation to remove topsoil from his prop- erty at 2001 Danby Road. Herb Engman reported a permit is Town Board Meeting Minutes - August 8, 1983 Page 2 needed if over 1,000 tons of topsoil is to be removed from a specified property. Community Council - no report Senior Citizens: as reported on meetings agenda, Gertrude Laird has extended an invitation to town board members and spouses to attend September's meeting of Senior Citizens at the Danby Fed- erated Church, Thursday, September 1 at 6 :00 PM. It will be a dish to pass supper. Cemeteries: Edward Roberts reported Karl Oltz has been mowing the town's Cemeteries. Water District: no report Highway Department: Roger Hile was absent from meeting. Super- O visor reported the highway men have been working on the Brown Road Bridge. Supervisor Miller reported she has obtained new health insurance program for all six employees for $11.00 more than present program that has coverage for only four employees. Each employee will also receive $10,000 of life insurance. Cov- erage will take effect September 1. Zoning: Frank Haskins reported four permits were issued for July. He presented monthly report. Supervisor Miller felt the subscription for the Federal Revenue Sharing Bulletin was too high so town will not subscribe to it. Old Business: In regards to the town's interest in purchasing Bruce's Business Supervisor Miller reported she has received a proposal from Robert R. Flumerfelt, civil engineer for engineering services to determine if feasible to obtain Bruce's property at 1926 Danby Road for highway department. Mr. Flumerfelt will conduct inves- tigation of structure of present building to determine feasibil- ity of raising roof and other related modifications necessary to bring structural elements of building in conformance with New York State building code. He will also perform structural de- sign and prepare drawings and specifications and bidding doc- uments necessary to advertise for bids for the work. Mr. Flum- erfelt will assist town in securing bids for work, analyzing bids received and make recommendations on awarding of contract. The fee for this service is 82,000. General discussion followed. Councilperson Mary Oltz said town is going to have to spend money to get advice as to what is best for town to do. Councilperson Sylvia Hiney felt $2,000 was too much to spend for this study. There is no well on this property so Supervisor Miller received an estimate from Roger Howell for drilling of well. Cost would O be $2,800 for a 130 foot well and water system, including a sub- mersible pump. Supervisor Miller reported a resolution is needed to authorize o her to accept Mr. Flumerfelt's proposal. RESOLUTION #25 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR MILLER TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF MR. FLUMERFELT TO DO STUDY OF BRUCE'S BUSINESS, AT 1926 DANBY ROAD FOR PURCHASE BY TOWN. Roll call vote: Hiney - aye Merritt - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Miller - aye Motion made by Councilperson Mary Oltz and seconded by Council- person Dorothy Roberts. • • n LJ Town Board hZeeting Minutes - August 8, 1983 Page 3 Supervisor Miller would like permission of board for bookkeeper Gretchen Oltz and herself to attend bookkeeping school to be held for two weeks in Elmira Heights in September. Registration fee is $30.00 plus mileage and meals. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to grant permission for both to attend the bookkeeping school and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by five ayes and no noes. Warrants: General Fund Warrant #8 in the amount of $847.16 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and secon- ded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund Warrant ,, #8 in the amount of $3131.27 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Supervisor Miller seconded by Council. person Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway (Chips Porgram) Warrant #8 in the amount of $1291.92 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Mary Oltz, seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of give ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District #8 in the amount of $245.42 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the Super- visor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller reported if all highway monies are put into one account (bank) more interest accumulates in comparison to putting excess monies into Certificate of Deposit. Supervisor Miller reported Summer Recreation was held July 18 -22. Hours were 9 to 3 each day. She also reported the next Municipal Officers Dinner is tentatively scheduled for September 29. The dues for association of towns will be increasing to $290 annually. Supervisor Miller stated she will be meeting 1 or 2 highway men and a union leader to hear what they have to say regarding CSEA contract. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M. seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried. Respectfull submitted, Linda Fetherbay, Clerk