Danby Community Council
March 4, 2010 Meeting

Meeting came to order at 7:15 PM.

Attending Members: Ted Crane, Pat Curran, Joel Gagnon, Asher Hockett, Christel Trutmann.
Also attending: Liz Roe.

In lieu of our secretary, June Pollack, Christel recorded the minutes.

DAN: The DAN potentially has a new sponsor. Delivery to Willseyville is still delayed due to the mail for that zip code needing to be sent to Buffalo for sorting. Ted is ever vigilant on the issue.

Public Service Recognition: Liz informed us of her efforts to organize a public service recognition award and event for people who have dedicated many decades of their lives to Danby. We considered a classy vellum & calligraphy list of names to be framed in the Town Hall, as well as an annual event, to be held at the Town Hall or the Federated Church. It was agreed the DCC will partner with Elizabeth on this project, and that she and Joel would email about the details.

Farmers’ Market: Christel reported on her meeting with Monika Roth (Cooperative Extension) and Julie Clougherty (Danby Park Association). The location, day of the week, and timbre of the market remain
undecided. The fire station has facilities (pavilion, electric, and bathrooms) but no insurance currently to cover the event. The Park has no facilities currently, but it does have insurance and as it develops may make the better long-term location for the market.

Asher will talk to Linda Schoffel (Cooperative Extension) about the possibility of moving the youth market to a Friday and using consignments from Danby. Christel will communicate with the DCC’s insurer, as well as the Town’s. She’ll contact Gregor Brous about using the old store as a location, or at least The Scoop. After brainstorming with the group of Farmers’ Market devotees she’ll report back.

West Danby: Discussion held on the Egg Hunt and West Danby Picnic.

Concerts: March 14th Scheherazade.

Scholarships: June has awarded scholarships to three children so far. Two other requests are pending, for a total (all five) of $180.

Youth: See Laura’s written report.

Fun Day: Question raised whether to formally dedicate $350 to fund musicians for the Danby Fun Day. Last year we gave $450. Question tabled until next meeting, to be able to confer with Concerts Committee.

Auditing: Asher requested that funds be budgeted for an audit and nonprofit tax reporting this year, so that at the end of his term the books will be in unquestionably good order. He will get more detailed information from Sciarabba Walker & Co.

The next meeting is April 1st. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Christel Trutmann.