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Home My WebLink About2021-11-02 Town Board Minutes Meeng Minutes Roll Call: Town Board Joel Gagnon, Supervisor Leslie Connors Jim Holahan Sarah Schnabel Ma Ulinski Town Planner David West Town Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cortright Town Bookkeeper Laura Shawley Recording Secretary Janice Adelman, Town Clerk 1. Meeng Called to Order at 19:19 by Supervisor Gagnon 2. Public Hearing on 2022 Preliminary Budget Opened at 19:04 All those who spoke: In favor Against Ronda Roaring Hearing closed at 19:18 3. Addions/Deleons to Agenda 3.1. Resoluon Asking Governor to Sign Rural Ambulance Task Force into law 3.2. Transfer resoluon to fund highway equipment repair 4. Privilege of the Floor 4.1. Resident Ronda Roaring requested that video recordings of Town Board Meengs be posted to the Town’s YouTube channel. In parcular, she wants to see the beginning of the budget workshop that she missed. 5. Correspondence — none. Mary Ann Barr 2021 T he Town of Danby, New York 1830 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 https://danby.ny.gov Town Board Regular Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 +1-607-277-4788 | townboard@danby.ny.gov Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM 6. Announcements 6.1. Board/Commiee Posions to be Filled in January 7. Reports & Presentaons 7.1. Town Planner 7.2. Code Enforcement Officer MONTHLY ACTIVITY: October 2021 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED Value Fee New Residential Construction 208 South Danby Rd – foundation for single family home Inc. in value of home below $50.00 741 East Miller Rd- foundation for single family home $200,000 $207.40 208 South Danby Rd – single family home $184,000 $417.75 Renovations/Other 1444 Danby Rd – new roof $25,100 $50.00 800 Comfort Rd – new entryway and covered deck $3,500 $50.00 66 Muzzy Rd – pole barn $28,340 $128.00 1528 Danby Rd – new furnace and hot water heater $15,125 $50.00 391 Gunderman Rd – relocate wood pellet stove $200 $50.00 725 Larue Rd Lions Camp Badger – new bathroom facility $18,000 $50.00 20 Nelson Rd – Temporary tent $0.00 $50.00 MONTH TOTALS 474,265 1103.15 YTD TOTALS 3,559,005 10,576. 80 PREVIOUS YTD TOTALS 3,084,740 9,473.65 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE 1042 Comfort Rd – air source heat pump 88 Gunderman Rd – bathroom renovation 308 Bald Hill Rd – pole barn garage 210 Nelson Rd – new roof 115 Marsh Rd- Geothermal system 20 Nelson Rd – temporary tent CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY 20 nelson Rd – 40 X 60 pavilion ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY 34 construction inspections Page 2 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM 2 complaints – 800 comfort Rd – construction without a permit; permit issued 145 Yaple Rd – construction without a permit; resolution in progress Assisted 2 residents with finding information on their recently purchased homes Coordinated with Ace Security to fix the lock on the main door Attended the Tompkins Code Enforcement officials annual meeting 6 hours of in-service training – Vacant property registry 2 hrs. Temporary buildings 2 hrs. Fire Safety during Construction 2 hrs. Met with 8 residents either in code office or on site concerning up-coming projects 7.3. Town Clerk Report October 2021 Pursuant to Section 27, Subd 1 of the Town Law, I hereby make the following statement of all fees and monies received by me in connection with my office during the month stated above, excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by Law: Dept Budget Line Description Qty Total Monies Collected External Agency Remit to Agency Remit to Danby Gen Fund Clerk A1255 DECALS 5 $173.00 NYS DEC $163.44 $9.56 Marriage Licenses 3 $120.00 NYS DoH $67.50 $52.50 Marriage Transcripts 2 $20.00 — 0.00 $20.00 A1550 Impoundment Fees 1 $25.00 SPCA 0.00 $25.00 A2544 Dog Licenses 92 $1,143.00 NYS A&M $98.00 $1,045.00 Code A2555 Building Permits 9 $1,078.15 — — $1,078.15 Planner A2110 Zoning Appeals 1 $125.00 — — $125.00 A2115 Planning Fees 2 $230.00 — — $230.00 Grand Totals $2,914.15 $328.94 $2,585.21 STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, TOWN OF DANBY I, Janice Adelman, being duly sworn, say that I am the Clerk of the Town of Danby and that the foregoing is a full and true statement of all Fees and monies received by me during the month above stated, excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law. Page 3 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM Subscribed and sworn this 2nd day of November 2021. —Janice Adelman 8. Transfer to Fund Highway Equipment Repair Resoluon 159 of 2021 To Approve the Transfer of $15,000 From the Fund Balance in the Highway Fund to Fund the Mechanics Line Moved By: Schnabel Seconded By: Ulinski RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the transfer of $15,000 from the Fund Balance to the Mechanics Line Item, DA5130.400. Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Holahan X Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 159 approved 9. Consent Agenda 9.1. Warrants 9.1.1. General Fund No 20 Vouchers 354–359 for $1,431.23 9.1.2. Highway Fund No 20 Vouchers 249–253 for $5,221.57 9.1.3. Water Fund No 20 Vouchers 31–34 for $642.97 Resoluon 160 of 2021 To Approve the Consent Agenda Moved By: Ulinski Seconded By: Holahan Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Page 4 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM Holahan X Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 160 approved 10. Old Business 10.1. Flag Pole Assistance Request from Fire District - Add to Budget? Resoluon 161 of 2021 To Fund the Flagpoles for the Fire Department using $1500 from the Two Fund Balances Without Adding it to the 2022 Budget Moved By: Ulinski Seconded By: Connors Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Holahan X Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 161 approved 10.2. Consider Other Budget modificaons in Light of Public Hearing Feedback and Further Board Discussion Resoluon 162 of 2021 To Approve The Preliminary Budget for 2022 Moved By: Ulinski Seconded By: Connors Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Holahan X Page 5 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 162 approved 10.3. Ambulance Resoluon Resoluon 163 of 2021 Requesng that Governor Hochul sign into law creaon of the Rural Ambulance Task Force Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Ulinski WHEREAS, the Danby Town Board recognizes the critical role that ambulance services provide in rural communities, and WHEREAS, the Danby Town Board understands that rural ambulance companies are under unprecedented financial stress which is causing many rural companies to shut down and others to take on larger service areas, which increases response times, and WHEREAS, the decreasing availability of ambulance service creates equity issues that impact poorer disadvantaged communities in remote areas, and WHEREAS, fewer people are pursuing the paramedic profession, primarily due to extremely low pay and a stressful work environment. Therefore, there is a growing shortage of Paramedics forcing ambulance companies to compete in recruiting and retaining qualified staff, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Danby Town Board joins with many other rural towns to request that the Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York, sign pending legislation establishing the New York State Rural Ambulance Task Force, Senate Bill S3503C. ALSO RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, be sent to Governor Hochul, Senator Hinchey, Senator Oberacker, and Assemblymember Kelles. Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Page 6 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM Holahan X Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 163 approved 11. New Business 11.1. Housing Rehab Grant — Support for Applicaon to Tompkins County 11.1.1. Dra Applicaon Resoluon 164 of 2021 To Support the Applicaon for a Housing Rehab Grant to Tompkins County Moved By: Holahan Seconded By: Connors Support for Tompkins County Municipal Housing Affordability Grant Program application WHEREAS, the Town of Danby (hereinafter the “Town”) has a stated goal/policy of addressing the limited availability of housing affordable for residents in the Comprehensive Plan Goal A1: A broad range of housing options is available for all present and future Town residents. Strategy - A1.2.2: Identify and apply for funding to support housing rehabilitation, homeowner's repair clinics, and low-income housing assistance; and WHEREAS, pursuing funding for the preparation of a grant application is a Type 2 action requiring no further environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to improve the affordability of housing through the proposed project to hire a consultant to prepare for and pursue a Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation; now NOW, THEREFORE, BASED ON SUCH REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Danby Town Board supports and authorizes the submission of a grant application for up to $5,000 to the Tompkins County Municipal Housing Affordability Grant Program. The local share appropriated subject to any changes agreed to by the Town Supervisor, Joel Gagnon, shall be $1,000 of in-kind services of the Town Planner. The total estimated maximum project cost is $6,000. Page 7 of 8 Town of Danby Board Meeting + Public Hearing Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 7:00PM AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if the grant application is successful, the Town of Danby Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to execute the contract with Tompkins County and the consultant to implement the project. Vote: Councilperson Aye No Absent Connors X Holahan X Schnabel X Ulinski X Gagnon X Resoluon 161 approved 11.2. Consider Adopng an Updated Hazard Migaon Plan 11.2.1.West and Cortright are going to work on revising this migaon plan and resubmit for board review. 12. Discussion of Next Meeng Agenda 12.1.Workplace Violence 13. Meeng Adjourned at 20:35. Submied by Janice R. Adelman Town Clerk Page 8 of 8