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Home My WebLink About1985-09-09r] L TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 9, 1985 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:00 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of Danby, County of Tompkins New York, September 9, 19850 Board members present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilman Ric Dietrich Councilman Edward Shay Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Laurence Knuutila, Joyce Knuutila, Alton Jackson, Doug Gillogly, Gary Bortz, Roger ;V Joan Grant, John Shepardson, Valerie Shepardson, John Shepardson, Jr. Debbie Maycumber, Ronald Maycumber, Ray Babbitt, Judd Leonard, Roy Casterline, Pam Clermont, Joel Gagnon, Don Graham, Councilperson Oltz said the August 12 minutes needed one correction, to add Supervisor Miller's name under Board members present as it was omitted. With above correction, Councilman Dietrich moved to approved the minutes seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Shay Miller Communications: 1. Letter from Board of Representatives to Bill Mobbs, Commissioner of Public Works, Tompkins County regarding the closing of Caswell Road Landfill, voicing concern as to'-iahose responsibility it is to police and maintain access to the Landstrom Landfill, 2. Letter from Board of Representatives to Jack Miller, Tompkins County Fire & Disaster Coordinator regarding fire protection at the Landstrom Landfill site. Privilege of the Floor: Frank Proto gave brief report for County Board of Representatives. There will be no policing on Michigan Hollow Road, when Landstrom Landfill takes Caswell Road Landfill trash;However, the county will provide legal defense for any lawsuits arising out of Landstrom Landfill. Maps on proposed bids for work on Jennings Pond have been distributed and biA opening will be September 10. Work should begin this fall . Ed Roberts reported he is still obtaining estimates for painting of the Town Hall, Mr. Gillogly, the Knuutila's, Mr. Bortz, and the Grants, all of Michigan Hollow Road all spoke of concern of the increased traffic and mess the road will receive once Caswell Road Landfill is closed in October. John Shepardson spoke in regards to the proposed junk law going to public referendum this November; he questioned why the vote to have a zoning ordinance wasn't going to also be put on the November ballot. Joel Gagnon reported the issue of cleanup of the Margaret Adams property in West Danby has gone to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ray Babbitt reported the highway department purchased a new plow. The men have been cleaning brush on Michigan Hollow Road and preparing the road for oiling and stone. Mr. Babbitt met with Glenn Grossmann of Howland Road. Mr. Grossmann is requesting the highway department maintain John Hill Road year round ag he would like to put his driveway out thru his property which runs on John Hill Road. 1 1 - l�J 140 ` Pam Clermont voiced concern regarding an Ithaca College Fraternity having parties on their property located on Steam Mill Road. After such parties there is litter strewn all over the road. Supervisor Miller suggested Mrs. Clermont, as town attorney, address a letter to the fraternity alerting them of this problem. Mrs. Clermont also said thertwill be a Supreme.Court ruling on the Klaus Holand case pertaining the voting down by the BZA board for allowing a trailer to be placed in Danby. The hearing is scheduled for September 13. Ric Dietrich reported Community Council is planning youth programs for the upcoming fall and winter. Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to authorize her to sign applications for state aid for youth programs. RESOLUTION #35 AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN. APPLICATIONS FOR STATE AID FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1600.00. Moved by Councilman Dietrich, seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Roll call vote: Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Miller - aye Councilperson Roberts reported the Senior Citizens have a trip planned to Jamesville scheduled for September 22. Mr. Jackson asked the board members if they have made any decision as to whether the road he resides on will be maintained year round (Emery Road). Supervisor Miller stated that for the time being the road will be widened to allow for snow plow access and road will be cleaned and gravelled. The board requested Mr. Babbitt meet.with County highway department to look over Emery Road to determine amount of work needed on the road. Discussion followed on proper facilities for a dog kennel for Danby. The state has mandated the town comply with state regulations. Miss Bard checked into prices for building that would comply with state regulations. Grossman's have a building that can be constructed for $1400; there would be additional costs for concrete floor. A second building could be built for $5700 which includes. insulation and floor. Councilman Dietrich questioned the legalities of having a town dog kennel on private property. After brief discussion the board tabled any decision on building the facilities. Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to appoint an election inspector to replace Irene Mohlar who has moved out of the area RESOLUTION # 36 APPOINT MARY JE!dKS AS ELECTION INSPECTOR FOR DISTRICT II, REPUBLICAN TO REPLACE IRENE MOHLAR, TERM TO EXPIRE JULY.141 19850 Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Supervisor Miller. Roll call vote: Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Miller - aye Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to pay Susan Hautala $150.00 for purchase of a cabinet to store historical items in for -he town. The cabinet will be placed at the town hall. RESOLUTION #37 PAY SUSAN IiAUTALA $150.00 FOR CABINET TO STORE HISTORICAL ITEMS. TO BE..PAID FROM GENERAL FUND ACCOUNT A8510040 Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilman Shay. Roll call vote: Dietrich - no Oltz - yes Roberts - aye Shay - aye Miller - aye • • 1 • 141 Discussion followed on the number of trailers placed in Danby that are in violation. Edward Roberts pointed out there are at _least four that are beyond their eighteen months extension. Supervisor Miller asked Mr. Leonard to compile a list of owners who are in violation and submit to town attorney for her handling. Supervisor Miller moved to authorize zoning officer to submit list of property owners who have trailer violations to town attorney, seconded by Councilman Dietrich. Adopted: Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shav - aye Miller - aye The town clerk read a letter from Moses Peter donating $500.00 to the Town Historian to initiate a permanent display of historical memorabilia, and to be used solely at the town historian's discretion. Supervisor Miller has.reque ted Cuncilperson Oltz and town attorney, Pam Clermont to meet with Scott e M 00 regarding county insurance and legal defense regarding the Landstrom Landfill issue. Supervisor Miller reported Mr. Dobson has refused the purchase offer on the purchase of the present highway barns. He does not want the building and prefers the town to purchase his land for $35,000; he would like a down payment of $500, and the balance in sixty (60) days. After brief discussion the board agreed to make another purchase offer for less ($25,000) to be handled by the town attorney. Councilman Shay voiced dissatisfaction over the way the highway barns is being handled. Supervisor Miller said it is budget time again and the board needs to have a budget workshop soon. After brief discussion the board agreed to hold a,;workshop on September 19, 7:00 PM. Warrants; Councilman Dietrich ved to approve payment of General Fund Warrant #9 in the amount of 435.10 seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Shay Miller Councilperson Roberts moved in the amount of $18,488.50, Adopted: Dietirch Oltz Roberts Shay Miller COuncilperson Oltz in the amount of Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Miller Shay to approve.payment of Highway Fund Warrant #9 seconded by Councilperson Oltz, moved to approve payment of the Highway CHIPS Fund Warrant #9 $1123.20, seconded by Supervisor Miller, Councilman Shay moved to Warrant #9 in the amount Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Shay Miller approve.payment of West Danby Water District Fund of $412.30, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, Councilman Shay moved to approve payment of Federal Revenue Sharing Fund Warrant #9 in the amount of $415.00, seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Shay Miller 142 Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the Supervisor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilman Dietrich. Adopted: Dietrich Olt Roberts Shay Miller Ray Babbitt asked for permission to attend Highway Superintendent's school in Syracuse, September 17 thru 20. Moved by Supervisor Miller, seconded by Councilman Dietrich. Adopted: Dietrich Oltz Roberts Shay Miller At 9:50 PM, Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Oltz. carried unanimously. RespeGtfull� submitted Linda Fe clerk