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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-12TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 12, 1983 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board- -.was called to order at 8 :13 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Dan- by, Tompkins County, New York, September 12, 1983. Board Members present; • Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Sylvia Hiney Councilman Ted Merritt Supervisor Mildred Miller Others Present: Highway Superintendent, Roger Hile, Florence • Starr, Pamela Clermont, Roy and Mary Casterline, Herb Engman, Frank Haskins, Sandra Strong, Walter and Carol Sczepanski, Julia Tagliavento, John and Carol Benjamin, Lorraine Bard. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts asked that the August 8th min- utes be corrected under Old Business, first paragraph to end the sentence after General discussion followed. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to accept the minutes as correc- ted, seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Communications: 1. Letter from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Pres- y,_'brvntib,ei, .Senior Park Engineer, Jesse W. Miller. The letter was to inform the town that they had received a call from the Dam Safety Division of New York State Department of Environ- mental Conservation. They had inspected the Jennings Pond Dam and were concerned that the leakage on the east abutment of the concrete overflow structure had gotten worse. The state requested a slow draw -down of the pond to ovserve the effects of the leakage. The draw -down will begin September 6th and is unknown whether the pond will have to completely drained. The State Parks Commission is in the process of approving a contract with a consultant for study and design of corrective measures for the dam. They anticipate the design to take eight months to a year. 2. Letter from Mr. Robert C. French requesting a right of way along Wallding Lane in West Danby. His intention is to use the right of way to install a water line from the French residence on Wallding Lane to the main town water line. 3. Letter from Stanley Carpenter, President, Cayuga Lake Beagle • Club. Mr. Carpenter would like to thank the highway depart- ment for new tar and stone surfacing of Michigan Hollow Road up to their Beagle Club. 4. Letter from Supervisor & County Legislator's Association. The 1984 dues appropriation for our town is $25.00. The dues are ?)g% of the Association of Towns 1984 dues. The bill for the dues will be sent in December 1983. Privilege of the Floor: Town Clerk requested to Board for new typewriter for her office. Brochures of various typewriters sere presented for board mem- bers to look at. Town Clerk asked for town board's feelings'on having one dis- trict open for registration day in October. Supervisor Miller said this will be discussed later in the meeting. Board of Representative, Florence Starr had no report. Roy Casterline complimented Roger Hile on the new stone and oil work on'the area roaclis in West Danby. Dog Warden, Laurie Bard would like board approval to purchase Town Board Meeting Minutes - September 12, 1983 Page 2 heavier wire and better doors for her dog kennels. Carol Benjamin reported she received a phone call from Mrs. Fred Pam- puch who resides on Comfort Road Extension. She has a young child that is being picked up at her house. The school bus driver has informed Mrs. Pampuch he will no longer pick her child up at the house as there is not sufficient room for the bus to turn around, therefore the child will have to walk to the main pick -up point. Roger Hile reported he had the school transportation superinten- dent, Pete Curry, look the situation over and felt there was ample room. Councilman Ted Merritt suggested a town board member call the transportation department on this problem. Supervisor Miller felt the board should not get involved in this matter unless asked to do so. Walter Sczepanski questioned the outcome of the bid for work on highway department building. Supervisor Miller reported the one bid received was rejected and the bid will be re- advertised. He felt the building in question for modification for highway build- ing was a poor choice. The property in question, Bruce's' Business is a desirable tax oasis property. He felt this was not an ideal spot for town barns, it would be more suitable for a business. Coun- cilman Ted Merritt said the reason the bid is being done in this matter is to see if it's feasible to modify the building for high- way use versus building a new town barn and buying additional land to put it on. Close to privilege of floor: Committee Reports: Environmental Management Council: Herb Engman reported the Council has been doing research into the Bottle Bill. There has been legal action taken regarding the lamprey control in Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake to try and stop this program. He also mentioned if anyone is building a pond that is 5 acres or more in size needs a permit to do so. Mr Engman has talked with Engineer, Jesse Miller at the Finger Lakes State Park regarding the draining of Jennings Pond. He assured Mr. Engman that the Pond would not be completely drained. Mr. Engman felt it was a disappointment that the State Parks did not consult with residents in Danby on this problem before taking action. It may take up to a year to solve the problem. Mr. Engman suggested a represen- tative from the town should work with the Park employees on this matter. Carol Sczepanski asked what wrll become of the fish in the pond. Council- man Ted Merritt voiced concern over the fact the Fire Department uses the pond for water supply. Pond Committee: Committee Chairperson Ed Roberts could not attend the meeting so his report was read by the town clerk. In the report he mentioned Danby (Jennings) Pond had one of its most successful years. The lifeguards estimate between 3000 and 3500 swimmers were in the water as compared to 2000 to 2400 in 1981. Mr. Roberts mentioned in his report that due to the dry weather the water level dropped in August and weeds grew to surface, part of the swimming area had to be closed off. The raft is in need of repair. Members who worked on the pond committee with Mr. Roberts are Dave Lehman, Dick Bor- denet, Pete Goodman, Terry Wildey, George and Mary Anne Kozak and Bill Genter. Highway; Roger Hile reported they have surfaced and treated several roads- Tupper Road, Michigan Hollow Road, VanBuskirk Gulf Rd., Bruce Hill Rd. and Brown Road. He also reported there is a beaver dam towards the end of Curtis Rd., near Hill Rd. The dam is causing water to come very near to the road. Mr. Engman suggested he contact the conservation department to handle this matter. Supervisor Miller asked that Mr. Hile take the board members on a road tour. The tour is scheduled for September 18th at 9:00 AM. Zoning: The Carl Steele property on Nelson Road is in violation re- garding junk cars and has not responded to the violation letters sent by Mr. Haskinss. He feels this matter will need to be taken to court. .A C Town Board.Meeting Minutes - September 12, 1983 Page 3 Mr. Haskins will write up the summons and give to the judge to serve the papers, per town board approval. MontIly report was presented. Supervisor Miller reported the town will grant the right of way to Mr. French for his right of way on Wallding Lane for water hook up with the Water District in West Danby. This will be drawn up by the Town Attorney with the necessary restrictions. Pam Clermont suggested this grant of right of way should be recorded in the County Clerk's office. Motion made by Super- visor Miller and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried. Supervisor Miller said a motion is needed to reject the Bid for highway building renovation and to rebid for same. Motion made by Councilperson Mary Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Dorothy • Roberts and carried. Bids will be opened at a special meeting to be held September 26th at 7;00 PM. Supervisor Miller reported that registration day should be in both districts in October. She also said the Election inspec - tors will be paid $4.50 per hour for registration day and General Election day. Councilperson Dorothy Roberts made the motion to pay election inspectors $4.50/hr. and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried. Supervisor Miller said a dog census needs to be done this year. She asked Dog Warden, Lorraine Bard if she would do this within the next two months. She has agreed to do this and will be paid $600 which includes mileage. After general discussion on whether to Burcel's Equipment Business, Councilman motion to not make a'tentative purchase Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried. Warrants make a purchase offer on Ted Merritt made the offer and seconded by Highway Chips Abstract #9 in the amount of $27,211.76 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 Abstract #9 in the amount of $3,814.79 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and seconded by Supervisor Miller and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. General Fund Abstract #9 in the amount of $1,060.62 was app. • roved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and seconded by Councilman Ted Merritt and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. General Fund Abstract #9 in the amount of $190.00 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Councilperson Mary Oltz and sec- onded by Councilperson Dorothy Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water Dist5ict Abstract #9 in the amount of $222.56 was approved to be paid. Motion made by Supervisor Miller and seconded by Councilperson Sylvia Hiney and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Ted Merritt made the motion to accept the Super- visor's reports as presented and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller reported she has met'once with highway depart- ment spokesman regarding CSEA contract. There was discussion of a .65¢/hr, raise plus uniforms for the men costing $4.52/wk. per man. Supervisor Miller said there will be a budget discussion Septem- ber 26th after the meeting to open bids for highway building. Councilperson Ted Merritt made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM and seconded by Councilperson Mary Oltz and carried, pectfu y submitted, 'C . Linda Fetherbay, Clerk O O • L�