HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-05 Town Board MinutesThe Town of Danby
1830 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
danby.ny.gov
Town Board Meeting
Tuesday December 5, 2023 at 6:03PM
Danby Town Board Meeting Minutes
PRESENT:
Joel Gagnon, Town Supervisor
Leslie Connors, Board Member
Paul Hansen, Board Member
Katharine Hunter, Board Member
Patricia Woodworth, Board Member
TOWN STAFF:
Laura Shawley,Town Bookkeeper (video conference)
Steve Cortright, CEO (video conference)
OTHER ATTENDEES: r
Mariah Dillon, Meeting Secretary
Russel Nitchman
Ted Crane (video conference)
Rhonda Roaring (video conference)
Heather Coffey
Steve Selin (video conference)
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1.Call to Order at 6:o3 pm by Supervisor Gagnon
2.Additions/Deletions to Agenda.
2A. Addition: Appoint Mariah Dillon Meeting Secretary
2.2. Deletion: Consideration of Rapid Medical Response Resolution
2.3. Addition: Budget Transfers and Reallocating Expenses
2.4. Addition: Evaluate Status of Applications; Schedule Interviews if Needed
2.5. Addition: Confirmation of Building Maintenance Support Person
2.6. Addition: Cintas Vouchers
2.6. Addition: Court Justice Fund Balance Due
Resolution 231 of 2o23 To Appoint Meeting Secretary
Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Hanson
Vote:
Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hansen X
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 231 of 2023 passed on December 5 2023
3-Privilege of the Floor
Russel Nitchman:
Nitchman accuses a Democratic Party member of filing a false police report and harassing
voters at the Danby firehouse on election day. Nitchman suggests the person who called
the police should resign. Nitchman also accuses an anonymous person of sharing personal
information and opinions on Facebookwithout his consent. Nitchman expressed
frustration with the board's handling of personal attacks on a Facebook page.
Nitchman suggests the board should be reflective of their actions and listen to other points
of view.
Ronda Roaring:
Fees for Code Enforcement (from the CEO Report) do not seem to be equitable. (Cortright
mentioned some fees are determined at $.25 per square foot.) Roaring suggested that town
residents be able to see and discuss construction plans.
Roaring would like towns Wish List to be configured by ease of getting things done.
Ted Crane:
Crane expresses frustration with poor audio quality with Board members' microphones.
Crane mentions his mailbox was vandalized and feels this could be the result of actions of
theTown Board. Ted Crane accused Danby Democratic Committee of spreading false
information and encouraging an atmosphere that enables people to be nasty.
Heather Coffey:
Shares her perspective as a new resident who moved to the town with her partner,
emphasizing the importance of kindness and working together to achieve common goals.
Steve Selin:
We are all here to make the town a better place. Selin asked the Town Board to please
consider putting together a new group to look into this noise issue. Steve thanked the
Board for everything they are doing.
4-Correspondence
4.1. Department of State Confirmation Local Law to Override Tax Cap Filed
5.Announcements
None
6.Reports & Presentations
6.1.Town Clerk
6.2.Code Enforcement Officer
7-Meeting Minutes
None
8.Warrant Abstract No 24 of 2023
Resolution 232 of 2023 To Approve the General Fund Vouchers 377-394 for $33,496.40
Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Woodworth
Vote:
Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hansen X
Hunter x�
Woodworth X
Gagnon , X
Resolution 232 of 2023 passed on December 5 2023
Resolution 233 of 2023 To Approve Highway Fund Vouchers #236-238 $69,716.29.
Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Woodworth
Vote:
Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hansen X
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 233 of 2-023 passed on December 5 2-02-3
9.Business
Resolution 234 of 2o23 to Approve the Zo23 and Future Amendments to the
Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal
Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC)
Moved By: Connors
Vote:
Councilperson
Seconded By: Woodworth
Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hansen X
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 234 of 2023 passed on December S 2023
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Resolution 235 of 2023 to Transfer Budgeted Funds Between Accounts
Moved By: Woodworth � Seconded By: Connors
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1620.420 Website
A1620.410
Info. Tech.
$6,600.
A1620.400 Building Cont.
A1620.410
Info. Tech.
$10,000.
A5132.400 Garage Cont.
A1620.410
Info. Tech.
$15,000.
A9010.800 Retirement
A1910.400
Unalloc. Ins.
$3,711.
A1220.400 Superv. Cont.
A1220.200
Superv. Equip.
$77.
A1990.400 Contingent
A8020.400
Planning Cont.
$6,000.
A8010.400 Zoning Cont.
A8020.400
Planning cont.
$2,200.
A5010.400 Hwy Cont.
A5010.200
Hwy Office Equip
$77.
A1220.400 Superv. Cont.
A7150.400
Pond Contr.
$232.
A5132.400 Garage Cont.
A7330.400
Youth & Rec.
$1,589.
A5132.400 Garage Cont.
A7620.400
Senior Citizens
$ 286.
A5132.400 Garage Cont.
A8810.400
Cemetery
$1,292.
DA9040.800 Workers Comp
DA9710.702 Truck Interest
$ 1,449.
DA5110.400 General Repairs
DA9060.800 Hlth Insurance
$ 18,280.
Vote:
Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hanson X
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 235 of 2023 passed on December 5 2023
Resolution 236 of 2o23 to Transfer Actual Amounts Expensed between accounts
Moved By: Woodworth
FROM
A1620.400 Building Cont.
A1990.400 Contingent
A1990.400 Contingent
Vote:
Councilperson
Connors X
Hanson + X
Seconded By: Connors
TO AMOUNT
A1620.410 Info. Tech. $ 34,900.
A1620.400 Building Cont. $ 720.
A8020.400 Planning Cont. $10,000.
'y
Nay Abstain
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 236 of 2023 passed on December 5 2023
Evaluate Status of Applications
Only one applicant has applied for the several open positions. Discussion ensued about how
the town might encourage people to apply for open positions. Adding notice of open
positions for EMC, CAC, and Youth Commission to the town website, as well as FaceBook,
was discussed.
Zachary Larkins has agreed to serve as maintenance person.
Resolution 237 of 2o23 To Hire Zachary Larkins to Serve as the Maintenance Person for The
Town.
Moved By: Hanson
Vote:
Councilperson
Seconded By: Woodworth
Aye Nay Abstain
Connors X
Hansen X
Hunter X
Woodworth X
Gagnon X
Resolution 237 of 2-023 passed on December S 2023 toe\
Further review of Wish list, with the objective of Identifying Best Use of ARPA (American
Rescue Plan Act) Funds. r
Possible capital expenditures have included broadband upgrades, (the county is working on
this - currently getting quotes to expand broadband (Dryden and Caroline are using some
funds to extend fiber in their towns)) road upgrades, water and sewer upgrades (Joel has a
report detailing water/sewage upgrades), solar arrays, etc.
ARAPA funds have to be committed by the end of 2024, and the work completed by the end
Of 2026. Part of the funds have already been committed to the IT upgrades.
Also under consideration:
• ADA compliance for Town Hall
• Adding rest rooms at the park - park upgrades
• Security upgrades at Town Hall
• Heat pumps at Town Hall
• Cross walks to the bus stop on 96B
• Acustic issues in the Town Hall Meeting room
• Codification of town laws
Hansen and Larkins have volunteered to investigate some items and get quotes.
Discussion ensued regarding the condition and status of the property next to the Town Hall.
ii.Discussion of Next Meeting Agenda
If any new applicants for open positions come in - that will be added to the next meeting
agenda.
Meeting Adjourned at o8:23 PM