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Home My WebLink About1985-11-141 C� 1 PUBLIC HEARING FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1986 November 14, 1985 A public hearing was held November 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_all interested persons for or against the preliminary buget and the proposed use of the federal revenue sharing budget. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Board members present: Councilperson DOrothy Roberts Councilperson Mary Oltz COuncilman Ric Dietrich Councilman Edward Shay Supervisor Mildred Miller Others present: Donald Graham, Donald Burdick, Judy Tagliavento, Joel Gagnon, Pamela Clermont, Roy & Mary Casterline, Edward Roberts, Francis & Onalee Wright, Herbert Engman. The notice of public hearing as advertised in the Ithaca Journal was .read by the town clerk. The preliminary budget was summarized by Supervisor Miller. Total appropriations are $661,506. The amount to be raised by taxes totals $370,755. The tax rate is -$8.5541,000. West Danby residents will pay an additional $1.95/$1,000 for water tax. The total tax increase for 1986 amounts to .35/1,00000 The Federal Revenue Sharing budget is as follows: Town Hall /Parking lot /repairs, etc. Surface Treat Youth Recreation Senior Citizens Highway Equipment/ Pick Up Truck Transfer to other funds as needed Highway Housing /Land Total $9,000. 5,000. 2,000. 1;000., 12,000. .823. 30,000. 59,823. Councilman Shay voiced concern over the increase in the highway superintendent's salary from $17,500 to $20,000. He felt the increase was too high and would like to see the salary dropped to $18,500. With no further comments the hearingwas adjourned at 7:55 PM Finda Res ctfully ubmitted, Fetherbay, clerk 153 IN fI'OWW OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 14, 1985 The regular meeting of the Danby Town Board was called to order at 8:03 PM at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Town of danby, County of Tompkins, New York, November 14, 19850 Board members present Others present: Pamela Clermont, Herbert Engman, Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Mary Oltz Councilman Ric Dietrich Supervisor Mildred Miller Don Graham, Donald Burdick, Judy Tagliavento, Joel Gagnon, Roy & Mary Casterline, Edward Roberts, Francis & Onalee Wright, Judy Willis, Daniel Brown, Douglas & Betsy Robinson. Supervisor Miller requested a correction of the October 14 minutes, page two, third paragraph; delete the words "rather the town helping ". Councilperson Oltz moved to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried by unanimous vote. Communications: 1. Memo from Tompkins County Municipal Officers Association. The next meeting will be held November 20 at Lehigh Valley Restaurant, 6:30 PM. James Mason from Tompkins County Board of Reps. -.will speak on plans for the new county jail. 2. Memo from City of Ithaca. There will be a presentation on current status on the Rte 96 alternate plan on November 19, 3 PM at the Court House and also at the Ithaca High School, 7 PM, that same day. 3. Memo from Board of Reps regarding Herb Engman's term to expire December 31, 1985 as representative on the Environmental Management Council. Privilege of the floor: Councilman Shay questioned if the board members were aware a 1946 FWD truck /plow, tow grader and trailer were sold ^ Discussion followed and the matter will.be looked into. n�q 0 -19kLL)C 3u-pe_,-Lr)(Cnden -- 1 is Ed Roberts reported,the zoning board of appeals met with Margaret Adams regarding her property in West Danby and to show cause why her property should not be cleaned up by the town. Upon agreement between Mrs. Adams' lawyer and the BZA, if no purchase offer is is made on her property by December 6, the town board may proceed with action on having her property cleaned up. The BZA also heard_r the appeal of Loren Stevens, West Danby, for trailer to be placed on his property for use by his mother, six months a year. The appeal was granted. Mr. Roberts also reminded the town board, the BZA is in need of new members. Frank Proto reported on status of landfill site in Danby. There waskeeting held at Danby Town Hall in October and was attended by a majority of Spencer residents. Mr. Proto presented a copy of the County Budget. He reported the County tax rate for Danby will be approximately $1.05/1,000. The Board of Reps. .approved a microwave communication system and one of the ten towers involved in this system will be located on Durfee Hill Rd. This system will tie the entire county together for emergency purposes. Frank said work on the Jennings Pond will begin within a few weeks. The holdup has been a result of transferring of funds tothe proper accounts. The State Parks office needs to know when the town would like swimming to begin at the pond. It will also be up to the town to work on improving the beach front; and best time to do this work would be while work_.is..progressing on the dam and the water level is- .down. 1 • 1 155, F ankk r ig�ite ord the State Parks Commission (Jesse Miller) needs a permit from P hiay department for the time when they hauled gravel from Upper Treman Park. The problem is the Town of Ithaca wants to haul gravel from Upper Treman Parks if Danby supplies the permit to Jesse Miller, then Danby will have first option on the gravel. Roy Casterline reported the Water District received their annual inspection by the health department and all is in order. Herbert Engman gave a brief report for EMC. The discussed the avast disposal system regarding Landstrom's landfill and whether the landfil site is contaminating area waters. Mr. Engman: has been looking into the protection of deer and livestock from dogs with assistance for the dog warden. • Judy Willis, Daniel Brown, and Mr. & Mrs. Robinson all spoke of concern over present dog control in Danby and would like the town to give SPCA a chance to hear their contract offer. 1 Closed to privilege of the floor. Committee Reports: Senior Citizens: Councilperson Roberts reported the group took their last trip for the year to see a play and dinner in Elmira. Supervisor, Miller reported the town has an agreement with the County regarding the Landstrom Landfill site for liability arising out of alleged pollutions. The town attorney suggests the town request an extended resolution from the County for increase in liability protection stemming from litter, property damage, etc. The town attorney suggests the town supervisor go ahead and sign the present agreement and work on extending the agreement due to anticipated increase in use of the town roads. The supervisor signed the agreement between the county and town and asks town attorney to inform the County of the town's intent for an extended agreement. RESOLUTION #41 Moved by Councilperson Roberts Seconded by Councilperson Oltz Roll call vote AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN LANDFILL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND TOWN /DANBY WITH UNDERSTANDING THE TOWN INTENDS TO PURSUE EXTENDED AGREEMENT IN ANTICIPATION OF INCREASE USE OF TOWN ROADS FOR ACCESS TO LANDFILL SITE. Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Miller - aye ItSuuervisor Miller said "Old Town Road" appears on town map as a maintaind road. There is land on this road owned by Mr. Johanson and he is trying to sell the land. It appears to be landlocked because Old Town Road was never dedicated to the town. The town attorney felt the town has no legal obligation to rescue landlocked property. Supervisor Miller asked board members if they would consider listening to SPCA's offer at the December town board meeting along with Lori Bard in attendance. The board agreed to have representatives from SPCA attend the next scheduled town board meeting. Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to add unpaid water bills to the 1986 tax roll. RESOLUTION #42 ADD WEST.DANBY UNPAID WATER BILLS TO THE 1986 TAX ROLL IN THE AMOUNT.:OF $2,864.50. Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Supervisor Miller. Roll call vote: Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Shay - aye Roberts - aye Miller - aye 1 156 Councilperson Roberts moved to approve.. the appointment of Herb Engman to a two year term to the Environmental Management Council, term to expire December 31, 1987, seconded by Councilperson Oltz, carried by unanimous vote.. Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to adopt,the 1986 town budget. RESOLUTION #43 APPROVE TOWN BUDGET FOR 1986 WITH ONE CHANGE TO LOWER THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT SALARY TO $18,500. THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET WAS FOR $20,000..; Moved by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilperson Roberts. Roll call vote:. Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye • Miller - aye Supervisor Miller said Rick Dobson would like to meet with town board members to discuss purchase offer for his property. Board agreed to meet with Mr. Dobson on November 21, 7 :00 PM. Board members will also discuss the sale of the highway equipment as reported by Councilman Shay. WARRANTS: Councilperson Roberts to approve payment of the General Fund Warrant #11 �! /in the amount of 3097.64 seconded by Supervisor Miller, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilperson Oltz moved to appoove payment of the Highway Fund Warrant #11 in iq�� the amount of $5053.16, seconded by Councilperson Roberts. carried by a vote of tI°; five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller moved to approve payment of the West Danby Water District Warrant g 3�- #11 in the amount of $155,92, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried by a vote of five ayes and no noes. Councilman Shay moved to approve the Supervisor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried by unanimous vote. Supervisor Miller said a resolution is needed to approve the highway CSEA contract. RESOLUTION #44 APPROVE HIGHWAY CSEA CONTRACT FOR 19860 Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Supervisor Miller Roll call vote: Dietrich - aye Oltz - aye Roberts - aye Shay - aye Miller - aye Supervisor Miller submitted her resignation to the board effective November 15, 1985. Motion to.:.accept Supervisor's resignation made by Councilperson Oltz, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried by vote of five ayes and no noes. Supervisor Miller moved to appoint Don Burdick to fill Supervisor's position effective November 15 to such time as when Mr. Burdick will take over the duties as the elected choice January 1, 1986, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried by vote of five ayes and no noes. At 9:45 PM, Supervisor Miller moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Council- person Oltz, carried by unanimous vote. ful tted, Fetherbay, clerk I 1