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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-11TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 11, 1985 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:07 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins, New York, February 11, 19850 Board Members present • Others pre Joel Gagno • Leonard, W Loehr, Pru Communicat n d i ent E lli enc ons Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilman Ric Dietrich Councilman Edward Shay Councilperson Mary Oltz Supervisor Mildred Miller Pamela Clermont, Donald Graham, Frank Proto, dward Roberts, Michael Day, Susan Centini, Judd e Pierce, Helen Mundell, Raymond Babbitt, Michael e Bentley, Marianne Pampuch, Jim Thorman from WHCU. 1. Letters from Prudence Bentley, Susan Centini, Gay Huddle, and David Strong opposing the property at 1820 Danby Rd., being purchased by Children's Community of Tompkins County for use as a home for behaviorally and emotionally disturbed children. 2. Letter from Lyn for the group h 3. Letter from Tom Growth in Tompk Councilman Dietrich presented, seconded of five ayes and no n and Bonnie Rathbun exp ome at 1820 Danby Road. pkins County Trust Compa ins County, moved to approve the Ja by Councilperson Robert noes. ressing their approva ny regarding Economic nuary 14 minutes as s, carried by a vote _Supervisor Miller moved to approve the January 30 public hearing as presented, seconded by Councilperson Oltz, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Privilege of the Floor: Councilman Shay said the Board members should review the names on the petition that are for or against the group home to be located at 1820 Danby Road, Frank Proto gave his report on what has been happening at the County Board of Representatives. He mentioned the sale • of the old hospital is still up in the air. The Revenue Sharing funds will be down in 1986 and in 1987 the funds will be dropped more. Frank has met with Herb Engman on the Danby Pond repair of the dam. The two men will be meeting with engineer Jesse Miller to see how long it is going to take the complete repair of the dam. Prudence Bentley expressed her opinion on why the group home should not be located at 1820 Danby Road, Michael Loehr explained the Children's Community have continued with licensing procedures with the State; however, the process will take at least a year. Mr. Loehr would like the board's vote on granting a zoning variance for the group home, as their vote determines the sale of the property. Susan Centini said the property at 1820 Danby Road should remain as an historical home. Michael - aye Oltz Day said - no. Roberts he continues to oppose placement of a group home - no at 1820 Danby Road. Close to privilege of the floor. The Town clerk e been changed. Law #2 of 1985. cannot be filed Superintendent S Code) will now b xpl L It wit a I a e L 0 h r 0 ined cal is s the y ch cal La ub an #3 w t 9 cal La No. 2 ect to ate un e ) . L for 19 wo ti p oc 84 s) N f 19 ermi 1 Fe al L 0 29 4 wi live ruar w #4 3, &4 11 b ref y 10 ( F i of 1984 have ecome Local erendum, and (Highway re & Building Discussion followed on distribution of the new Fire and Building Code Law. The Board agreed it will be too costly to mail to property owners; however, it will be made available at the town clerk's office and will be given out with each building permit application. The Board reviewed the petition regarding the proposal made for a group home at 1820 Danby Road. After reviewing the names on the petition the following resolution was made. RESOLUTION #20 GRANT A PLANNED TO THE CHILDRENS OF TOMPKINS COUN THE FACILITY BE THE STATE WITHIN FEBRUARY 11, 198 BE USED FOR NO 0 THAN WHAT MR. MI PRESENTED. • is DEVELOPMENT °S COMMUNITY TY WITH STIPULATION LICENSED BY A YEAR FROM 5. THE FACILITY THER PURPOSE CHAEL LOEHR HAS Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Roll Call Vote Dietrich - aye Oltz - no. Roberts - aye Shay - no Miller - no Not carried by a vote of 2 ayes and 3 noes. Su Th pl Th fo La P e a e r k e r v i ater ce a p I a man es a s c n u n 0 L t n f d r ig io in ac s M h n 9 t t it ti 0 b ur or le ng n oa e ac r sa fo a pl rd v of e e by id r p ann ote 1 e c th a public he urchase of ed developm d to approv tronic equi e school di ar th en e pm st in e t th en ri g is n former for th e use t. Sch ct. eeded Danb e pro of Da ool o for Ithaca y School to perty. nby School f the Finger RESOLUTION #21 AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR ITHACA THEATER LIGHTING TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 275 7:30 PM. A SPECIAL MEETING WILL FOLLOW THE HEARING. Moved by Councilper Roll Call Vote: Di 01 Ro Sh Mi son Roberts, e t r i c h - a tz - a berts - a ay - a ller - a seconded by Supervisor Miller. ye ye ye ye ye Carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. • • Committee Reports: Youth atten Counc progr Highw clear a i a a 1 m y 0 Cou d th 1 wi for M f th ncilma e movi 11 be 1985. r. Bat e snow n m b Dietrich reported approximately 100 people s recently held at the Town Hall. Community eeting to discuss the summer recreation itt reported the men are busy keeping roads Zoning: Mr. Leonard reported a BZA variance will coming up shortly regarding road frontage. Mr. Leonard also is in need of a typewriter. Planning Board: Mr. Graham expressed concern about the lack of information the planning board has on the planned developments • that have been passed in the past. Supervisor Miller said Paul Smith needs to be reappointed as Town of Danby Representative to the Tompkins Community Hospital • Corporate Membership for a term of two years. Moved by Council- person Oltz, seconded by Councilperson Roberts and carrti,ed by a,.-;vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller said the boards needs to reappoint Sylvia Hiney to the Economic Opportunity Committee for one year. The Board would like to table this matter until the March meeting. The town clerk would like to hire a parttime typist to assist her in her work. Councilman Dietrich moved to appoint Doris Abbott to hel,p the town clerk for one month, seconded by Coun�il- person Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller explained to Mr. Leonard that the budget does not allow him to purchase a typewriter this year. Warrants: General Fund #2 in the amount of $3430.17 was approved to be paid. Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Highway Fund #2 in the amount of $5242.10 was approved to be paid. Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilman Shay and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. West Danby Water District Fund #2 in the amount of $5.52.88 was approved to be paid. Moved by Councilman Shay, seconded by Councilperson Roberts and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Dietrich moved to accept the Supervisor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilperson Oltz and carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. The board members discussed auditing the town books, and the tentative date for them to review the books will be March 6, 4 PM. Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM, seconded by Councilperson Oltz, carried by a vote of five ayes ■ and no noes. Respectful y submitted, Linda Fetherbay, clerk