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Home My WebLink About1986-06-09• PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF DANBY June 9, 1986 A public hearing Danby Road, Town was held by the Town of Danby, County of of Danby Tompkins, at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 New York, June 9, 1986 as duly advertised in the is to open bids received The hearing was called Ithaca Journal, May for a used 1980 to order at 7:45 22, 1986. The purpose of the hearing or newer hydraulic excavator. PM. Board members present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Julia Tagliavento Councilman Ric Dietrich Councilman Edward Shay Supervisor Don Burdick Others present: Kenneth Coddington, Edward Roberts, Rick Dobson The clerk read the proof of advertisement for bid. Supervisor Burdick then instructed the clerk to open the bids received. Cayuga Leasing, Inc. For one used 1980 Gradall Model G440 with trade in of 1962 Gradal #2460 $49,994.00 Councilman Dietrich questioned Pete if the hours on the 1980 Excavator were considered in line fcr the year of the machine. Supervisor Burdick questioned what a new excavator would cost the town; Pete replied approximately $125,000. Supervisor Burdick asked if the $12,000 already in the budget for a new pickup would be applied as down payment towards the excavator rather than purchasing a new pick up this year. Pete was still in agreement with this. Supervisor Burdick pointed out the town would only need to borrow $35,000 over a period of five years. Councilman Shay felt the number of hours on the machine were high, as well as number of miles. Councilman Dietrich felt the machine should be inspected by Pete and /or the town board before accepting the bid. dui" Pete pointed ^the machine has been used as a demonstrator model; which explains why there are so many miles. Supervisor Burdick said the board will table any decision on purchasing the machine until it has been inspected by Pete and possibly one town board member. The hearing was adjourned at 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted Cf7C1( . 1 {te.rajC�x Linda Fetherbay, clerk 195 198 TCWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 9, 1986 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 June 9, 1986. The pledge of allegiance was led by Supervisor Burdick. Board members present: Councilperson Dorothy Roberts Councilperson Julia Tagliavento Councilman Ric Dietrich Councilman Edward Shay Supervisor Don Burdick Others present: Joel Gagnon, Frank Proto, Roy & Mary Casterline, Edward Roberts, Kenneth Coddington, Loren & Chris Stevens, Elizabeth and Robert Roe, Councilperson Roberts moved to approve the May 12 minutes as presented, seconded by Councilman Dietrich, carried unanimously. Councilman Dietrich moved to approve the May 20 special meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Councilperson Tagliavento, carried unanimously. Communications: None Privilege of the floor: The town clerk has requested a dog enumeration be done this fall, preferably in September. Frank Proto reported for the Board of Representatives. He reported the Tom Tran survey has been completed. Frank reminded the town creek maintenance projects for next year should be in to the board of reps now. The county reps have approved establishment of an auditing department for the County. The board of reps have established guidlines for human services coalition for the 1987 county budget. Frank reported work is near completion on Jennings Pond by the State and water is slowly coming back in. He also mentioned the county reps will be travelling to Oswego to observe their landfill waste project. Chris Stevens from West Danby voiced a complaint regarding the water turning her clothes yellow. Supervisor asked Roy Casterline about this concern. He explained the health department has tested water samples and there is nothing wrong with the water other than minerals in the water that affect the wash when using bleach. Supervisor Burdick asked Roy to check out the problem further. Rick Dobson voiced concern over planning board's role in town government. He felt the planning board should quit concentrating on zoning regulations; instead he felt the board should put forth more emphasis on improvement to the area. Pete Coddington reported to the board underground fuel tanks have to be inspected by the state this year. He feels the tanks now in the ground may need to be replaced due to age. Committee Reports: Community Council: Councilperson Tagliavento reported they are still working on the summer recreation program. The program will run July 7 thru August 1. Programs will be held at the former Danby School and they plan to have swimming included in the program. The board discussed Jennings Pond and a swimming program there. After brief discussion the board agreed not to negotiate contracting with the State Parks Office this year due to Zack of water in the inner pond. I C] Town Board Meeting, June 9, 1986 Committe Reports, cont'd. page 2 Highway: Pete reported the men will be doing spring clean up this week. In addition they have been busy applying oil and stone to area roads. Planning Board: Joel Gagnon reported the planning board had a joint meeting with the town board last month. There will be another joint meeting this month and the county attorney hopes to attend this meeting. Water District: Roy reported that the water problem mentioned earlier has been tested by the health department and there are no health hazards; the water district has a great deal of minerals in the water which causes problems when chlorine is mixed in the wash. • Board of Zoning Appeals: Ed Roberts reported he will have a work session with the new members very soon. He mentioned there is a BZA hearing coming up regarding road frontage. .0 County Youth: Councilman Dietrich reported there is summer jobs program for youths sponsored by the Tompkins County Youth Bureau. Old Business: Supervisor Burdick reported Margaret Adams property in West Danby has been cleaned up and the building demolished. New Business: RESOLUTION #23 Republicans: District I Myrtie Hewitt Catherine VanDeBogart Arlene Schoneman, Alt, Republicans: District II Mary Casterline Mary Jenks Ruby Hawk, alt. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR DISTRICTS I, II, III FOR 1985 -86. Democrats: District I Patricia Addy Linda Howe no alternate Democrats: District II Irene D. Cortright Jean Nowack no alternate Republicans: District III Eemocrats: District III Joan Babbitt Beverly Dawson Marilyn Seeley Lottie Carpenter Prudence Bentley, alt, no alternate Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilman Dietrich Roll call vote: RESOLUTION #24 Dietrich aye Roberts aye Shay aye Tagliavento aye Burdick aye TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND A9040.8 THE AMOUNT OF $441000 TO ACCOUNT A9010.8 TO PAY TOWN'S CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Moved by Councilperson Roberts, seconded by Councilperson Tagliavento. Roll call vote : Dietrich aye Roberts aye Shay aye Tagliavento aye Burdick aye 204 Town Board Meeting Minutes: June 9, 1986 page 3 Supervisor Burdick reported the town board needs to reactivate the highway housing committee and asked Ed Shay to head up the committee. Warrants: Councilman Dietrich Dietrich moved to moved to approve payment of the General Fund Warrant #6 in the amount of $4412.14, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. Councilperson Tagliavento moved to approve payment of the West Danby Water District Warrant #6 in the amount of $197.00, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried unanimously. Councilperson Roberts moved to approve payment of the Highway Warrant #6 in the amount of $23,317.04, seconded by Councilman Dietrich, carried unanimously. 0 Councilman Dietrich moved to accept the Supervisor's reports as presented, seconded by Councilman Shay, carried unanimously. Councilperson Tagliavento requested the town board consider setting up a long range plan for purchase of heavy equipment for the highway department. The highway superintendent, Councilperson Tagliavento, Councilman Dietrich will serve on the committee. Councilman Dietrich moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM, seconded by Councilperson Roberts, carried unanimously. Resp ctfully bmitted inda Fetherbay, clerk