HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-14TOWN OF DANBY
LOCAL LAW N0. 2 OF THE YEAR 1985
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF DANBY
January 14, 1985
A public hearing was held January 14, 1985 at the Danby Town Hall
1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, Tompkins County, New York.
The purpose of the hearing was to hear all interested persons
in regard to adoption of Local Law No. 2 of the year 1985, Adoption
of Electrical Code. The hearing was called to order at 7 :30 PM.
Board Members Present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilperson Mary Oltz
Councilman Ric Dietrich
Councilman Edward Shay
Others present: Donald Graham, Helen Mundell, Juddson Leonard,
Don Ellis, Gay Huddle, Garry Huddle, Gloria Benson, Jim Hovanec,
Joel Gagnon, Walter Sczepanski, Carol Sczepanski, Rolland Bentley,
Prudence Bentley, Marianne Pampuch, Fred Pampuch, Carrie Koplinka-
Loehr, Michael Loehr, Paul Fairbanks, Judy Roberts, Frank Proto,
Edward M. Roberts, Edward Hughes, Roy Casterline, Ray Babbitt,
William Genter, Mary Alpern, June Pollack, Joan Bordenet.
Supervisor Miller opened the meeting to the public.
The town clerk read the notice of advertisement as advertised
in the Ithaca Journal.
Joel Gagnon asked if the town board has appointed an individual
to the position of building inspector.
Supervisor Miller said the appointment will be announced at their
regular meeting following the hearing.
No other comments
were made
in respect
to
the
electrical code, so
Supervisor Miller
closed the
meeting at
7:40
PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Fetherbay, clerk
TOWN OF DANBY
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO ZONING FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
AT 1820 DANBY ROAD
January 14, 1985
A public hearing was held January 14, 1985 at the Danby Town
Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins,.
New York. The purpose of the hearing was to hear comments
from residents in regards to amendment to zoning for purchase
of property at 1820 Danby Road. Children's Community of Tompkins
County have made a purchase offer for this property and plan
to have a group home for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed
children between the ages of 6 and.18. The meeting was called to
order at 7:30 PM.
Board Members present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilperson Mary Oltz
Councilman Ric Dietrich
Councilman Edward Shay
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on the
meeting
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Ithaca
Journal.
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the
town
clerk
explained
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advertisement
was
not
advertised
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purchase the property and the corporation will be legally bound
to pay taxes. They will lease the property to the not- for
profit corporation which is a legal instrument by which the
town is assured.of taxes on the property being paid.
At 8:30 PM the supervisor closed the meeting to the public.
Res ectfu I y submitted,
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TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 1985
The regular
meeting of
the Danby
Town
Board was called to order at
8:35 PM, at
the Danby
Town Hall,
1830
Danby Road, Tom of Danby, County
of Tompkins,
New York,
January 14,
19850
-and water works is put into
Board Members present: Councilman Edward Shay
Councilman Ric Dietrich
Councilperson Mary Oltz
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Supervisor Mildred Miller
Others present: Donald Graham, Helen Mundell, Juddson Leonard, Jim
Hovanec, Joel Gagnon, Rolland Bentley, Prudence Bentley, Marianne &
Fred Pampuch, Frank Proto, Edward M. Roberts, Edward Hughes, Roy
Casterline, Ray Babbitt, Joan Bordenet.
Communication:
1. Letter from American Community Cablevision announcing appointment
of Michael Withiam as Assistant General Manager.
2. Letter from Frank Proto thanking the Town Board for their vote in
appointing him as replacement of Florence Starr to the County
Board of Representatives.
3. The Annual Association of Towns training conference will be held
February 17 thru 20 in New York City.
Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the December 10 Public Hearing
and December 10 Town Board minutes as presented, seconded by Council-
person Oltz, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Councilperson Oltz moved to approve the December 27 Public Hearings on
Local Laws 2,3 &4, seconded by Councilman, Dietrich, carried by a vote
of five ayes and no noes.
Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the December 27 Special Meeting
minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried by a vote of
five ayes and no noes.
Privilege of the Floor.
The Town Clerk requested permission to attend the Association of Town's
Annual Conference, February 17 - 200
Frank Proto reported for the County Board of Representatives:
1. He will be serving on the following committees: Human Services
Coalation, Education & Public Safety & Corrections.
Frank was asked by Harris Dates to serve as alternate to Chamber of
Commerce.
2. The 1985 Agenda at Board of Reps will be a decision on sale of
the old Hospital.
The Board of Reps have
proposed to
the
State by resolution to have the
County support Veteran's
Exemption
thru
state income tax.
Frank reported there is one opening on the Human Rights Committee.
The Board of
Reps
passed Local
Law #1
for 1985 granting money for
public water
safety
feasibility
study.
$15,000 in matching funds will
be granted if
feasibility
study
is done
-and water works is put into
effect. This
only
applies to new water
systems.
Frank also
plans
to put
brief
summary in the Danby Area News on the
happenings
at the
County
Reps
level.
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Privilege of floor, continued.
Councilman Shay questioned what happened with the last offer made for
the purchase of the old hospital. Mr. Proto said the deal had fallen
thru.
Joan Bordenet reported for Community Council. The officers for 1985
are, Judy Tagliavento - President, Darwin Geuther - Vice President,
Joan Bordenet - Secretary, Bill Center - Treasurer.
The Community Council will be sponsoring movie nights for children
at the Town Hall, Friday's and Saturday's during the month of January
and February. The money raised will go toward the Community Center.
They have also begun planning for the summer recreation program.
Walter Sczepanski reported there is an error in last month's fee schedule
that was passed as resolution 454 and would like it corrected. The
correction pertains to the notation on non residential farm buildings.
Supervisor Miller said this will be corrected later in the meeting.
Prudence Bentley asked if the town could invest in a bulletin board at
the town hall so that important notices and hearings could be posted
for the residents' information. Supervisor Miller said the board
will look into this.
Marianne Pampuch asked if Jennings Pond will be available for swimming
this summer. Supervisor Miller said she will have the committee in
charge of the dam repair check into this.
Ray Babbitt gave his highway report. He is requesting Kenneth Coddington
be named as his deputy highway superintendent and to increase his salary
by 59(,s per hour. Ray is requesting permission to attend the Association
of Towns Conference in New York City in February. He reported he spoke
with Rick Dobson about the 10 acres for sale across from the Town Hall.
The town can have this property for new highway building for a price
of $22,000, and the other 40 acres at a later date for $1.00.
Ray also requests the town consider purchasing a new pick up truck.
The present truck has 110,000 miles on it. He said thru a state bid
the town could purchase a new truck, 3/4 ton, with plow for $11,300.
Juddson Leonard requested permission to join the Building Officials
Association. The annual membership fee is $15.00.
Supervisor Miller said the following appointments are made by resolution.
RESOLUTION #1
APPOINT JUDDSON LEONARD AS BUILDING
OFFICIAL /ZONING OFFICER FOR A TERM
OF ONE YEAR.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilperson Roberts.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION #2
APPOINT EDWARD HUGHES AS BUILDING
CODE INSPECTOR FOR A TERM OF ONE
YEAR.
Moved by Councilman Shay, seconded by Councilperson Oltz.
Roll Call Vote:
Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
Supervisor Miller made the following.committee appointments:
Jennings Pond Committee (repair of Danby Pond Dike) Herb Engman (Chrm),
Edward Roberts and Theron Wildey.
Board of Zoning Appeals, monthly oral report to town board, Edward M.
Roberts.
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Town Board Meeting Minutes - Jan. 14, 1985 Page 3
Committee appointments - cont'd
Cable Television - Dorothy Roberts. Cemeteries - Edward M. Roberts,
Community Council - Judy Ta.gliavento, Environmental Management Council
Herb Engman, Economic Opportunity - Sylvia Hiney (term to expire
April, 1985), Highway - Edward Shay, County Planning Board - Don Graham,
Senior Citizens - Forothy Roberts, County Youth Board - Ric Dietrich,
West Danby Water District - Dorothy Roberts, Lorraine Bard will be dog
warden, Myrtie Hewitt - deputy town clerk, Susan Hautala - Town Historian,
Rolland Manley - Town Constable, Roy & Mary Casterline - West Danby
Water District and George Armstrong as back up for Roy, Human Services
Colalition - Supervisor Miller, Fire District - Councilperson Oltz,
Insurance and Elections - Councilperson Oltz.
Councilman Dietrich moved to approve the above appointments, seconded
by Councilperson Roberts, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Supervisor Miller explained the Roberts Rules of Order will be followed
except when special roll call vote is necessary. Roll call will be
alphabetical with Supervisor voting last. All meetings will begin at
8:00 PM and terminate no later than 10:00 PM. Method of claims for
payment of all bills will be by voucher. Vouchers must be submitted
no later than Thursday preceeding Town Board Meeting. Vouchers may
be submitted to the Supervisor or Town Clerk. The Town Board in
accordance with Town Law AT 103 will audit all bills. All personnel
matters will be discussed in executive session.
Supervisor Miller reported the organizational resolutions are as
follows:
RESOLUTION #3 /Vo i SUPERVISOR BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED
TO HAVE TOWN RECORDS AUDITED BY THE
BOARD AND FILE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH TOWN LAW - 181 - (3)8
Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilperson Roberts.
Roll Call Vote:
Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION #4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO INVEST
IDLE FUNDS.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilman Shay,
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
RESOLUTION #5 SET ANNUAL SALARIES.
.SUPERVISOR: $7700 /year
.TOWN JUSTICES $2500 /year
TOWN CLERK $8000 /year
*CUSTODIAN: $2400 /year
•ZONING OFFICER & BUILDING OFFICIAL $1925 /year
"CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER $2500 /year
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK $300 /year
ALL THE ABOVE PAID MONTHLY
FOUR COUNCILPERSONS $1200 (EACH)/ YEAR
WATER DISTRICT CLERK $1200 /YEAR
THE ABOVE PAID QUARTERLY
TOWN CONSTABLE $50 /YEAR
TOWN HISTORIAN $100 /YEAR
THE ABOVE PAID IN JULY
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RESOLUTION #5 - cont'd.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT $17,500 /YEAR
WATER DISTRICT PLANT OPERATOR $4200 /YEAR
THE ABOVE PAID BI- WEEKLY
WATER DISTRICT PLANT OPERATOR ASSISTANT
$250 /YEAR
PAID QUARTERLY
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE SUPERVISOR
BE AUTHORIZED TO PAY THE ABOVE SALARIES
PRIOR TO THE FIRST MEETING OF EACH MONTH
DECEMBER PAYROLLS WILL BE ADJUSTED TO
MEET ALL BUDGET REQUIREMENTS
Moved by Councilman Shay, seconded by Councilman Dietrich.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION #6 A BLANKET RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE
THE SUPERVISOR TO PAY UTILITY BILLS,
FREIGHT, POSTAGE, CONTRACTS AND TO
CONDUCT OTHER NORMAL PROCEEDINGS
AS PAYROLL IN ADVANCE OF AUDIT IN
ORDER TO KEEP AFFAIRS MOVING ON A
TIMELY BASIS.
Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilman Shay.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION X67
SUPERVISOR, IN LIEU OF PREPARING
FINANCIAL REPORT UNDER TOWN LAW
#29 - (10) SHALL SUBMIT TO THE TOWN
CLERK BY MARCH 1, 1985 A COPY OF THE
REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE STATE CONTROL-
LER REQUIRED BY SECTION 30 OF MUNICIPAL
LAW.
Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilperson Roberts
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION #8 HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED TO
PURCHASE TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SMALL
IMPLEMENTS, TIRES, TUBES IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1500. WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF
THE TOWN BOARD, AT ANY GIVEN TIME.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilman Shay
Roll Call Vote:
Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
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Resolutions, continued.
RESOLUTION #9 ITHACA JOURNAL TO BE NAMED OFFICIAL
TOWN NEWSPAPER AND THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
TRUST COMPANY AS BANK FOR THE DEPOSITORY
OF TOWN FUNDS.
Moved by Councilman Shay, seconded by Councilman Dietrich
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
RESOLUTION #10 NAME PAMELA CLERMONT AS ATTORNEY TO
REPRESENT THE TOWN OF DANBY IN ALL
ZONING, PLANNING BOARD, AND GENERAL
TOWN BUSINESS. THE TOWN BOARD RESERVES
THE PRIVILEGE OF SEEKING OTHER LEGAL
AID IF IT DEEMS NECESSARY.
Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilperson Oltz
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - ave
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
RESOLUTION #11 AUTHORIZE MILEAGE FOR TOWN BUSINESS BE
PAID AT .22�. PER MILE.
Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilman Shay
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
RESOLUTION #12 VOTING MACHINE CUSTODIANS FRED THAYER
AND LEROY DECKER WILL BE PAID $65.00
PER SERVICE FOR THAYER AND $50.00 PER
SERVICE FOR DECKER. ELECTION INSPECTORS
WILL BE PAID $4.50 HOURLY WAGE.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilman Shay
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
• RESOLUTION #13 AUTHORIZE THE TOWN BOARD TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT THAT MONIES COLLECTED FOR
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS OF TOWN
HIGHWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,752.
BY EXPENDED UPON 72.72 MILES OF TOWN
HIGHWAYS.
Moved by Supervisor Miller, seconded by Councilman Dietrich
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- ave
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
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Resolutions, continued
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RESOLUTION # 14 ALL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WILL
BE DRAWN UP BETWEEN THE TOWN BOARD AND
ONE OWNER FOR ONE USE. THESE WILL BE
INTRODUCED.AS A RESOLUTION WITH ALL
INFORMATION AND ALL RESTRICTIONS CARE-
FULLY STATED. THE RESOLUTION TO BE
DRAWN UP BY THE TOWN ATTORNEY. TOWN
CLERK WILL NOTE VOTES OF TOWN BOARD
ON RESOLUTION AND ATTEST TO SAME.
OWNER WILL BE ASKED TO GIVE A SIGNED
STATEMENT TO THE TOWN CLERK THAT HE
ACCEPTS THIS RESOLUTION AGREEMENT AND
WILL ABIDE BY ITS RULES.
Moved by Supervisor Miller, seconded by Councilperson Roberts
Roll Call Vote
RESOLUTION #15
Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
- aye
ADD $500. FROM A3010.4 TO $1700. IN
A3010.1 TO PROVIDE INCREASE IN PAY
FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
REMAINDER OF SALARY WILL BE APPROPRIATED
AT A LATER DATE.
Moved by Supervisor Miller, seconded by Councilman Dietrich
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION 416 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ENCUMBER
$336.78 FROM DA5110.4 AND $2858.95
FROM DA 5130.4 TO PAY 1984 BILLS.
(VOUCHER #'S 221 thru 301).
Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilperson Oltz
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
RESOLUTION #17 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD JANUARY
30, 8:00 PM FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING FOR
PROPOSAL MADE BY CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY
FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 1820 DANBY
ROAD.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilperson Roberts.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
RESOLUTION #18
Moved by Councilperson Roberts,
Roll Call Vote:
Dietrich - aye
Oltz
- aye
Roberts
- aye
Shay
- aye
Miller
- aye
ADOPT LOCAL #1 OF THE YEAR 1985.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTRICAL CODE*
seconded by Councilperson Olta
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Resolutions, continued
RESOLUTION #19 AMEND RESOLUTION 54. FEE SCHEDULE.
Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilman Dietrich.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Shay - aye
Miller - aye
Councilperson Roberts moved to authorize the town clerk and highway
superintendent to attend the annual Association of Towns Conference
in New York City, February 17 - 20, 1985, seconded by Councilman Dietrich
and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Supervisor Miller moved to appoint town clerk as voting delegate at the
Association of Towns annual conference, seconded by Councilperson
Oltz, carried by a vote of five ayes and noes.
Councilman Dietrich moved to authorize Judd Leonard to join the Building
Officials Association, seconded by Councilperson Oltz, carried by a
vote of five ayes and no noes.
Judd
Leonard would like
a letter
sent to the
fire district to inform
the
district they are
to notify
the building
official of any chimney
or
structural
fires.
The
town
clerk
will
do
this.
WARRANTS:
General Fund #1 in the amount of $11,813.00 was approved to be paid.
Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried
by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Highway
Fund #1 in the
amount
of $7,774.98 was approved to be paid,
moved by
Councilperson
Oltz,
seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried
by a vote
of five ayes
and no
noes.
West Danby Water District Fund X61 in the amount of $412.00 was approved
to be paid. Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilman Shay,
carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the Supervisor's reports as
presented, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried by a vote of five ayes
and no noes.
The Board agreed to table the requests made by Ray Babbitt until the
February meeting.
Councilman Dietrich reported a committee is being set up to look into
the matter of purchasing property for a new highway building in addition
to constructing a highway building. There will be meeting on this
January 30, after the public hearing.
Judd Leonard would like to meet with the town board to review the new
fire and building code forms. It was agreed the board will meet with
Mr. Leonard prior to the February meeting, 7:30 PM*'
Councilperson Oltz reported the Local Law on Fire & Building Codes should
reach the property owners to make them aware of this new law.
The board agreed the town clerk will make available the law in her office.
Announcement of this will be done in the Danby Area News.
The matter of mailing copies of the law to property owners will be
checked into further.
At 10:20 PM, Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Councilperson Oltz, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes.
jRRe xectful Y�submitted,
Linda Fetherbay, clerk