HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-11TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 1985
The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at
8:06 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County
of Tompkins, New York, March 11, 19850
Board Members present
Absent:
Councilperson Mary Oltz
Councilperson Dorothy Roberts
Councilman Ric Dietrich
Supervisor Mildred Miller
Councilman Edward Shay
Others present: Edward M. Roberts, Walt & Carol Sczepanski, Fred Woodin,
Ray Babbitt, Donald Graham, Frank Proto,
Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the February 11
minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Dietrich,
vote of four ayes and no noes.
Councilperson Oltz moved to approve the February
Special Meeting minutes as presented, seconded by
and carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
Privilege of the floor:
regular meeting
and carried by a
27 Public Hearing and
Councilperson Roberts,
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Councilperson Oltz reported the Fire District will not be required to monitor
the Danby Pond Dam. The Fire District met with engineer Jesse Miller from
the State Parks Commission, and the fire district will only be required to
alert area residents in case of flooding.
Walter Sczepanski asked if there
Councilman Dietrich said there is
however the Council has not been
interest in doing the directory,
is going to be a new Danby Directory printed.
money available thru Community Council,
in touch with Joan Barber who had shown
Carol Sczepanski reported there will be cheese distribution in Danby on
March 20 at the Fire Station,
Communications:
1. The Department of State will conduct a series of one day seminars
this spring in surrounding municipalities. The sessions will cover such
matters as State & Federal budgetary and legislative implications for
local government. Workshops will cover self help strategies for real
property tax assessment issues and enforcement of Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code.
2. Letter from Ithaca City School District requesting use of the Danby
Town Hall for their annual school elections, to be held May 7, 12 - 9 PM.
The District is requesting the board approved the use of the town hall for
and indefinite period of time, so they .need not sent a letter each year.
• 3. Letter from accountants Ciaschi, Deiters - Hagen, Schaufler & Mickelson
proposing their services to audit the town books for the calendar 1984.
Their fee for these services is between $700 and 1,100.
4. Letter from Harris Dates, Chrm. of Board of Representatives commenting
on Frank Pro-to doing a great job so far as representative for the towns
of Danby and Caroline.
Frank Proto gave his report on what's happening at the County Rep level.
He had spoken with Matt McHugh this evening on agricultural issues.
He mentioned the Service Delivery Area - PIC program are going to provide
farmers with youth to help their during the summer. This will give the
farmers a tax break and most of the wages will be paid by the government
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Frank said Tompkins Community Hospital has been give the okay to make a
proposal for the old hospital.
There
will
the
be
a
hearing
resume
in
Spencer
on
March
12 regarding.the Landstrom
Landfill
site
as
handling
of
Tompkins
County
trash.
Committee Reports:
Planning Board; Don Graham reported the board will need to take action
on enacting a law for the National Flood Insurance program in order for
residents to become eligible for-low cost flood insurance. Action needs
to be taken before May 15, 1985. He mentioned instead of.there being
flood hazard boundary maps there will now be flood insurance rate maps.
Highway: Ray Babbitt said he attended the associations of town's conference
in New York in February and learned a great deal.
He reported the mein have been busy working on the roads doing repairs.
Don Graham also reported the planning board are hoping to present a newly
revised zoning ordinance to the board within a few months. Don also presented
copies of the January planning board minutes.
Senior Citizens: Councilperson Roberts reported the group is planning a
four day trip in June to New York City.
New Business:
Councilperson Oltz moved to approve use of the
school elections to be held the first Tuesday
each year, seconded by Councilperson Roberts,
four ayes and no noes.
town hall for the annual
after the second Monday
and carried by a vote of
Supervisor Miller approved the appointment of Sylvia Hiney to serve on
the Economic Opportunity Council from April 85 to April '86, seconded by
Councilman Dietrich, carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
Frank
Proto reminded
the
board
Mrs. Hiney
will need to submit a one page
resume
to the County
Board
of
Representatives.
Youth: Councilman Dietrich community council is working with Ithaca Theatre
Lighting Company on using part of their building for the summer recreation
program. Supervisor Miller turned over six copies of the application for
funding for the summer recreation youth program. The town is eligible
for $350. towards transportation. She also has applications for the mini -
grant program. Councilman Dietrich said the mini grant could. be used
for possibly transporting kids the from the South Danby Road Trailer Park
or in West Danby for transpo;rting.of kids.
Councilman Dietrich reported the community council is looking for someone
to take over putting notices on the town sign. They have a.couple of
people who are interested.
Supervisor Miller said a public hearing is needed for the :proposed Flood
Insurance Program General discussion followed and the board agreed to
hold the public hearing prior to the April 8 Town Board meeting.
RESOLUTION #23
AUTHORIZE TOWN CLERK TO ADVERTISE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW
REGARDING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION.
HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 8, 7:30 PM.
Moved by Supervisor Miller, seconded by Councilperson Roberts.
Roll Call Vote: Dietrich - aye
Oltz - aye
Roberts - aye
Miller - aye
Absent:
Shay
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Councilperson Oltz moved to allow accountants
Schaufler, & Mickelson complete the audit of
year 1984, seconded by Councilperson Roberts,
four ayes and no noes.
Ciaschi, Dieters - Hagen,
the town books for the
carried by a vote of
Supervisor Miller explained to Ray Babbitt the
appointment of a deputy highway superintendent
of a new pick up truck.
1985
budget
does
not
allow
with
a raise
or
for
purchase
Warrants:
(General Fund)
Councilperson Oltz moved to approve payment of Warrant #3 in the amount of
$1,514.40, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried by a vote of four
ayes and no noes.
is Councilman Dietrich moved to approve payment of Warrant #3 for West Danby
Water District in the amount of $86.90, seconded by Supervisor Miller,
carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
Councilperson Roberts moved to approve payment of Warrant #4 for Highway
Fund in the amount of $5,567.25, seconded by Councilman Dietrich, carried
by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
Councilman Dietrich moved to approve the Supervisor's reports as presented
seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried by a vote of four ayes and no
noes.
Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:55, seconded by Council-
person Oltz, carried by a vote of four ayes and no noes.
Res ectfully submitted,
L�2C�C�
Linda Fetherbay, clerk_