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Home My WebLink About2006-11-13 103 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 13 , 2006 PRESENT : Supervisor Fredric Dietrich Councilpersons : Eugene Beavers, Joseph Salino ABSENT : Councilperson Nolte (excused) Councilperson Varona-Lacey (arrived at 6 : 40) Others Present : Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer Ted Jones - Bookkeeper Members of the Public : Joe Husband, David Noteboon, Ronda roaring, Leslie Connors and others . Supervisor Fredric Dietrich called the meeting to order at 6 : 50 p .m. and led all present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: 1 ) Councilperson Beavers asked computer lap top computer for be added to the agenda. 2) Report from the Fire Department. 3 ) Possible additional funding for the aquifer study. 4) Motion to refer the draft of a proposed local law. 5) TCAD (Tompkins County Area Development) No Board Member objected. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR The Town Clerk reported that she participated in the MDA lock-up last week and raised $407 in bail funds. Members of the Public : David Noteboon (a Town of Danby highway department employee) reported that this year has been a very trying time for himself and the highway department and there are a a lot of issues that must be resolved. These issues between the highway department and the highway superintendent that the Town Board can resolve should be resolved as soon as possible so that they can serve the Town of Danby. Supervisor Dietrich said that the Town Board is in agreement. A meeting will be scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2006 to address the issue of the highway department and the highway superintendent. REPORTS : Fire District Report - Pat Caveny a member of the Danby Board of Fire Commissioners reported that there are new requirements regarding the operation of fire districts . 1 ) . requires mandatory training for all newly elected commissioners . 2) a mandatory budget hearing must be held on the third Tuesday of October every year starting with the next years budget. The budget for the Fire District will be submitted in November instead of October. 3 ) External Audits for Fire Districts will be required for budgets over $2. 00,000 . 4) Funds will be needed for radios for the E-911 system. Pat Caveny reported that there is a committee working with an architect on preliminary plans for an addition to the Danby Fire Department. The department needs some better facilities as they now house four (4) vehicles in the bay that is build for three(3 ) . iI _ 1 I : j l 11 ,1 _ . . I : 104 , _ 2 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 Andy Dunnick - reported that Danby should hear whether they have been awarded a Federal Grant that was submitted for a new engine for the first responding engines for all emergency calls . The towers for E-911 system have been completed . Once all the equipment has been installed the County will be doing tests . It will be at least six(6) months before the change-over to the new radio system is completed . Johathan Zisk - reported that he supports the Penneyroth proposal for the Cayuga Lake Watershed Quality Monitoring Project that was presented to the Town and he thinks it would be to our advantage to enter into this watershed study. He briefly explained the proposal and what it would provide to our Town. County Representative Frank Proto said that an engineers from an organization did the M and N study for the County of Six Mile Creek and are now studying Salmon Creek. What Pennyroth is proposing for Danby is something similar. He said that it might be helpful to run that proposal through Kate Hackett. County Representative Report County Representative Frank Proto reported on the following: 1 . Tompkins County Budget hearing will be Tuesday November 14, 2006 at 7 : 00 p .m. The tax rate between $ 6 -$ 7 per thousand with an increase of $ . 17 seventeen cents per thousand dollars per $ 1 ,000 assessed value. 2 . County is considering a program to save money through the proposed low maintenance roads program. They are looking at roads that have fewer than 300-400 vehicles per day. 3 . The Water Resources Council are going to address the concerns about the lake source cooling monitoring. 4 . The Town of Lansing is asking the County for borrowing authority to borrow money. 5 . Bike Paths - are reviewing a map of roads in the County to describe levels of safety for bicycles . 6 . Agriculture and Farmland review - deadline for residents to place lands in the County Agricultural District is November 30, 2006 EMC - No report. Zoning - Code Enforcement Office Monthly Report - October 2006 received. Susan Beeners reported that the demolition at the Old Town Barns on Hornbrook Road has been completed. Planning Board Report : A public hearing has been scheduled for November 2006 at 7 : 00 for the Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes subdivision for four(4) lots on the school property. Beautification Committee : The daffodil bulbs have arrived and will be distributed this week-end to residents along the highway. Some of the bulbs will be planted here at the Town Hall. Recreation Partnership Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town is waiting for a copy of an extension of the agreement. Senior Citizens Carol Sczepanski reported that the monthly luncheon of the Danby Senior Citizens was held on Thursday, November 2 , 2006 at noon. It was attended by 44 seniors and there was a presentation by the Resolution Dispute Center. December Christmas luncheon will held on December 7 at the church and will be catered. RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 2006 APPROVAL TO ADD UNPAID WATER BILLS FROM OCTOBER 31 , 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 31 , 2006 TO THE TOWN AND COUNTY TAX ROLL FOR COLLECTION 105 3 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 By: Councilperson Beavers : Seconded by Salino WHEREAS, Mary Casterline, Collector for the West Danby Water District has submitted the following list of user fees for West Danby Water District that remain unpaid for the period of October 31 , 2005 through October 31 , 2006 : PARCEL NO. NAME ADDRESS AMOUNT 17 . - 1 - 16 Hendrix, Evelyn 36 Station Road 90 . 20 17 . 4 - 57 . 11 Osburn, Andrea 17 Station Road 90. 75 17 . - 1 - 10 Wright, Dorothy 533 Brown Road 107 . 80 17 . - 1 - 19 Wright, Donald 18 Station Road 132 . 01 17 . - 1 - 17 Schilling, Vera 14 Station Road 143 . 94 17 . - 1 - 18 McEvers, Laura & Michael 22 Station Road 78 . 68 16 . - 1 -24 . 3 Banta, Theodore IV 476 Brown R 138 . 38 17 . 4 -42 Grover, Albert L. & 33 Maple Avenue 230 . 78 17 . - 1 - 1 . 33 Biscup, Edward 2287 Spencer Road 162 . 53 18 . 1 -25 . 1 Wendt, Scott 2411 Spencer Road 205 .46 17 . - 1 - 1 . 31 Walden, Eric 2275 Spencer Road 100. 10 17 . - 1 -27 Kennedy, Susan 40 Valley View Road 160 . 93 17 . - 1 -57 .2 Lynch, Rebecca 29 Station Road 108 . 34 17 . 4 -6 Sundquist, Richard 68 Station Road 26 . 95 16 . - 1 - 15 Sinn, Louis Jr. 2147 Spencer Road 217 . 69 26 . 1 -53 Cortright, Steve 89 Hillview Road 236 . 94 26 . - 1 -7 . 23 Pittsley, Ma;rk W. I. 18 Hillview Road 82 . 61 17 . - 1 - 1 . 122 Gentile, Scott E . 52 Short Road 399. 46 Total $ 2,713.55 now, therefore be it RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the uncollected Water Bills for the West Danby Water District from November 1 , 2005 thru October 31 , 2006 in the amount of $2 , 713 . 55 be turned over to Tompkins County to be added to the 2004 Tax Roll for collection. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION NO. 97 OF 2006 AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN SNOW AND ICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT By Supervisor Dietrich: Seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the Town Supervisor and Highway Superintendent to sign the Snow and Ice Agreement Amendment between the County of Tompkins and the Town of Danby with the term of this agreement to be extended through June 30, 2008 . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried 4 : 114 106 4 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 2006 SNOW REMOVAL AGREEMENT FOR TOWN HALL By Councilperson Varona-Lacey: Seconded by Councilperson Salino RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign an agreement with Rice Landscaping for the removal of snow and the salting of the sidewalks at the Town Hall for the 2006-2007 season. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION NO. 99 OF 2006 ESTABLISHMENT OF DANBY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE By Councilperson Beavers : Seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Danby finds that there is a need to supplement the Tompkins County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan with a Danby Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; and to implement various activities within the Town on an interim basis while such a local plan is developed; NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town board of the Town of Danby hereby established the Danby Emergency Committee ("DEMPC") ; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS : 1 . The Town Board appoints John Smith and Eugene Beavers as Co- Chairpersons for the Committee . 2 . The Co-Chairpersons may designate the membership of the Committee at its discretion. 3 . The charge to the Committee is to : a. Develop a draft Danby Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for consideration of approval by the Town Board. b . Implement various activities related to emergency management and disaster preparedness as interim measures while such a plan is developed. 4 . The Committee shall report on a monthly basis to the Town Board. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried , 107 5 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 100 OF 2006 HIGHWAY GARAGE REMEDIATION PROJECT-AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR WASTEWATER AND SLUDGE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF DANBY AND THE CITY OF ITHACA By Councilperson Salino : Seconded by Councilperson Beavers RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute an Agreement for Wastewater and Sludge Disposal and Treatment between the Town of Danby and the City of Ithaca, following approval of said Agreeement by the Attorneys for the Town. A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION NO. 101 OF 2006 HIGHWAY GARAGE REMEDIATION PROJECT-AUTHORIZATION FOR TOWN SUPERVISOR TO ACCEPT QUALIFIED PROPOSAL FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEMS PROJECT By Councilperson Salino : Seconded by Councilperson Beavers RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the Town Supervisor to accept a qualified proposal for the Highway Remediation Project Wastewater Systems Project, subject to related provisions as required by law . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION NO. 102 OF 106 PERMISSION FOR SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY PLANNING SERVICESu By Councilperson Varona-Lacey: Seconded by Councilperson Salino RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign an amendment for an extension for a County Planning Agreement for planning services from December 31 , 2006 to February 28 , 2007 . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Nay Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried RESOLUTION 103 OF 2006 RECREATION PARTNERSHIP PROPOSED AGREEMENT By Councilperson Varona-Lacey: Seconded by Supervisor Dietrich WHEREAS, Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership has successfully served thousands of young people throughout Tompkins County operating under a five year agreement that expires December 2006, and < < } 1 I I i ' . fit ( t I l tt i I ; i :I I ,I 1, 1 I . • 108 6 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 WHEREAS, the Recreation Partnership ' s governing board has begun but not yet concluded its internal reflection and process of seeking input from all municipal partners to evaluate and update the partnership agreement for the next five year period, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County, upon recommendation f the Health and Human Services Committee agree to extend the current Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Agreement through December 31 , 2007, and WHEREAS, all terms, conditions and financial commitments related to the Agreement remain in force through December, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County will take prompt action on the proposed agreement for the period 2008-2012 to be prepared by the Recreation Partnership ' s governing board by May 2007 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the extension of the Recreation Partnership Proposed Agreement through December 2007 . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Nay Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried CSEA - TENTATIVE AGREEMENT The CSEA Tentative Agreement was prepared for the board to review and sign their approval. After review the CSEA Tentative Agreement was tabled to the December meeting. Motion of Approval for the Highway Secretary to Purchase a Lap Top Computer A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Salino that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the purchase of a Dell Lap Top Computer for the Highway Department for an amount not to exceed $ 1 , 100 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried PROPOSED LOCAL LAW RELATED TO BUILDING PERMITS The Code Enforcement Officer submitted a Proposed Local Law related to building permits and includes issues related to the Planning Board . She recommended that the board refer the information to the Planning Board. A section was included that training for the Planning Board be included in an amendment to the Danby Zoning Ordinance. Motion to Refer Proposed Local Law Related to Building Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Planning Board to the Planning Board For Review. A motion was made by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Councilperson Beavers that the Town Board of the Town of Danby refers the Proposed Local Law Amending the Zoning Ordinance related to permits to build and Planning Board to the Planning Board for its recommendation as submitted by the Code Enforcement Officer. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : 100 7 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Funding for TCAD of $250 Requested Supervisor Dietrich explained that TCAD is an area development group that oversee block grants, Empire State Zone issues and are a big advocate of jobs in the area. Motion to Fund TCAD $250 to Continue Planning Process A motion was made by Supervisor Dietrich and seconded by Councilperson Salino to fund TCAD (an area development group) $250 to continue their process . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Motion to Fund Cayuga Lake Water Quality Monitoring Project $350 to Continue Planning Project A motion was made by Councilperson Salino and seconded by Supervisor Dietrich that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves to fund $350 to the Cayuga Lake Water Quality Monitoring Project under Community Science Institute. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Approval of Supervisor' s September and October 2006 Reports A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Salino that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the Town Supervisor' s September and October 2006 reports as submitted. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Carried Approval of Town Clerk' s October 2006 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Salino that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the Town Clerk ' s October 2006 report as submitted. The Town Clerk reported that there was an error on the DECALS withdrawal reported in September and that she has added $ 1 . 12 to the October report. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) X10 8 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Motion to Extend Meeting A motion was made at 8 : 35 p .m . . By Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Salino that the Town Board of the Town of Danby extend the meeting to 9 : 00 p .m. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Approval of the General Fund Warrant No. 10 of 2006 A motion was made by Councilperson Salino and seconded by Councilperson Beavers that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the General Fund Warrant No . 10 in the amount of $ ; 19, 537 .45 voucher numbers 440 - 494. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Approval of Highway Fund Warrant No. 10 of 2006 A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Salino that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the Highway Fund Warrant No . 10 of 2006 in the amount of $27 , 104. 82 voucher numbers 141 - 146 and 148 - 157 . (Voucher No . 147 was not approved.) A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Councilperson Beavers asked that voucher No . 147 be forwarded to the Town Attorney to ensure that the billing was done following a correct procedure and in an appropriate manner. He also questioned No . 151 as it is a reimbursement for a cash transaction when there is an existing account at the place of business. Approval of West Danby Water District No. 10 of 2006 A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the West Danby Water District Warrant No . 10 in the amount of $ 641 . 20 voucher numbers 54 - 59 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) 111 ; 9 Town Board Minutes November 13 , 2006 Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Motion to Schedule a Special Meeting of the Board A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers and seconded by Supervisor Dietrich that the Town Board of the Town of Danby schedules a Special Meeting for Thursday, November 16 , 2006 at 3 : 30 p .m. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : (Councilperson Nolte absent) Beavers Aye Salino Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Dietrich Aye Carried ADJOURNMENT On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8 : 50 p .m. ate#1 Carol W. Sczepan :+' i, / own Clerk tbmin- 11 - 13 -06