Danby Community Council Meeting Minutes, 07-May-2009

Town of Danby, NY
Danby Community Council
Minutes for May 7, 2009

Attending

Bob Strichartz, Beverly Fitzpatrick, Ted Crane, Joel Gagnon, Asher Hockett, June Pollack.

Also Present

Christal Trutman, Linda Schoffel, Laura Smith, Karen Coleman, Dan Klein

Agenda

Added to proposed agenda: Danby slogan, Web site for DCC, Jennings Pond program.

Discussion

Minutes for April 2 accepted with item numbers corrected.
Asher reported that he is looking for success stories to submit to United Way, such as the youth work crew, scholarship program, etc.
Dan Klein mentioned that there are extra copies of the Danby Area News at the Town Hall. Ted explained that the printer gives us the overrun copies. He also noted different postal rates for DAN and the problems with deliveries. Ted will talk with the rural route supervisor.
Dan Klein reported that the DCC does not have an up to date contract with the Town Board. Asher will pursue.
Review of DAN Guidelines presented by Ted to DCC in April. Decision will be in the June meeting for submission to the Town Board.
Youth Programs
Linda Schoffel said trail work crew is set to continue. There may be other projects as well. Ways to attract Danby youth for the work crew and market were discussed. Joel will write for Broader View, June will contact Walt to put info on the message board. Ithaca Youth Bureau is also helping.
Farmer's Market
Christal Trutman interested in bringing new ideas to the market, such as having the Fire Trucks available with a FD member present, making sure fresh produce is fresh, having music. Dan Klein will contact Cooperative Extension with food ideas. Christal expressed a wish to change the day to Friday. She will join the market in August when her schedule allows. Various members of DCC will look for possible musical performers from Danby.
Committees and Programs
Pam Goddard is arranging for a String Band concert on June 21. August 29 picnic in West Danby has a budget for music, but no group selected as yet. Sim Redmond band on hold due to Sim's throat surgery.
Scholarship
People requesting help for full summer programs. 30% can amount to a large award. Awards will be capped at $250
Film
Asher will ask Bob Lieberman what is needed to show his film.
Fun Day
DCC will march. New banner will be made.
Organizations
- West Danby picnic August 29
Other Items
- Danby Park requested again that the playground equipment located at the Danby School be relocated at the Danby Community Park. In a prior discussion the difficulties of moving this equipment had been pointed out. Many families use the equipment in its present location.
- We could have a bulletin at the coffee and goodies store on King Road telling of Danby events. Some customers come up from Coddington road and do not pass our message sign on 96B June will pursues.
- Slogan for Danby: Perhaps have a competition? T shirts? Could be done at Fun Day. Example "Danby, 5 cooler!" More discussion needed.
- Website: There is space for DCC on the town website. Minutes, annual reports, events, youth notices, promotion could be included. More discussion needed.
- Jennings Pond summer program: Should definitely be continued. Bev will contact ArneVan Leuken for four programs this summer. Notice to be in DAN.
- Youth Summer Programs: Laura Smith present the summer brochure. Send ideas to Laura on the theme of "Discover Danby." Her Team Fun group is developing "home grown" activities for Fun Day, with crafts and games.

Next Meeting Date: June 4

Community of Danby, NY: Document: dcc_minutes_20090507