Danby Community Council Minutes
October 7, 2010

Attending: Bob Strichartz, Asher Hockett, Joel Gangon, Ted Crane, Pat Curran, and Christel Trutmann.
Also: Karen Coleman.

No additions to the agenda.

Minutes from September’s meeting accepted without change.

Announcements: Asher accepted a framed certificate on behalf of the Town of Danby and the DCC recognizing our combined effort in funding and managing programs for the youth of Danby. County legislators presented the certificate at a September celebration of the County Municipal Youth Program.

Youth Programs: Anticipated cuts to the County Municipal Youth Program appeared in the county budget proposed in September. Karen Coleman encouraged lobbying. Joel moved that Asher draft a letter to the editor on behalf of the DCC. Pat seconded. Motion passed. Karen presented on advocacy updates and progress. She encouraged council members to spread the word about what the programs do and recruit others to write letters to the editor and take part in other lobbying.

Halloween Party: Plans from Halloween Party 2009 reviewed and remaining tasks for 2010 delegated.

Budget: Submitted to Laura Shawley and Pamela Goddard to be reviewed by the town.

Concerts: Chinese ensemble to play October 24th. Transportation is still an issue. November 7th Phil Shapiro of Bound for Glory. Funding requests will be the same as last year, through the New York State Council for the Arts.

Next Meeting: November 4

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM