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Home My WebLink About2023-06-06 Town Board MinutesREC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Meeting Minutes Roll Call: Town Board Joel Gagnon, Super visor Leslie Connors Katharine Hunter Steve Weissburg Patricia Woodworth Town Planner David West (via videoconference) Code Enforcement Off icer Steve Cortright (via videoconference) Town Bookkeeper Laura Shawley (via videoconference) Recording Secretary Janice Adelman, Town Clerk (via videoconference) Transcript and audio recording are available online. 1. Called to Order at 18:04 2. Additions/Deletions to Agenda 2.1.Reschedule July 4 Town Board Meeting? 3. Privilege of the Floor 3.1.Kim Nitchman spoke on behalf of her and Russ Nitchman regarding the noise ordinance after the June town news update. Concerned that the Town refers to more people in favor of the ordinance contrary to their understanding and experience. 3.2.Alton Ainsley spoke regarding noise ordinance; also spoke to newsletter article regarding the project on Hornbrook Road to bring immigrants and house them. 3.3.Mauricio Medina spoke regarding Alton’s issues and requested something more creative to resolve noise issues. 3.4.Ronda Roaring spoke to speeding issues on South Danby Road wherein a car hit a squirrel; she brought it to the wildlife center where it was deemed unsaveable and humanely euthanized. She is furious about the failure to reduce the speed limit and will be bringing any more animals hit by cars to the board members’ door steps. 3.5.Ted Crane spoke to several items on the agenda; 3.6.Mark Andrews on Nelson Road spoke to the issues with speeding and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s office refusing to deal with speeders 3.7.Robert Butcher on Brenda Lee Lane spoke to Highway Superintendent regarding Mary Ann Barr 2021 T he Town of Danby 1830 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850 danby.ny.gov Town Board Regular Meeting Tuesday 6 June 2023 at 6:00PM REC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Town of Danby, New York 6 June 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes issues on Peter Road; road needs to be stoned and tarred. Also brought up the issue that the graveyard on Peter Road is not being mowed. 3.7.1.Gagnon noted that the Town is paying for the Peter Road cemeter y to be mowed. Will investigate as to what is being mowed on Peter Road. 4. Correspondence 4.1.Town of Huntington Voter’s Identification Resolution 4.1.1.Correspondence was noted; Board would like to discuss with Tompkins County Board of Elections. 5. Announcements 6. Reports & Presentations 6.1.Town Clerk 6.1.1.Clerk pointed out an additional reconciliation line to correct mis- recorded monies collected around dog licenses and what was subsequently remitted to the town and to the NYS Ag & Markets department. 6.2.Code Enforcement Officer 6.3.Town Planner 6.3.1.Planning Board approved 6.3.2.BZA approved 6.3.3.No projects submitted this month; no June meetings will occur. 6.3.4.Community meetings to discuss Hamlet development in both West Danby and Danby. 6.3.4.1.Planner requests Board to think about and possibly fast-track edits to the zoning for the hamlet. 7. Meeting Minutes 7 March-May 31 7.1. 7 March 2023 Regular Meeting 7.2. 22 March 2023 Regular Meeting 7.3. 4 April 2023 Regular Meeting + Public Hearing 7.4. 19 April 2023 Regular Meeting + Noise Information Session 7.5. 2 May 2023 Regular Meeting + Public Hearing 7.6.17 May 2023 Regular Meeting + Public Hearing -- Connors & Woodworth refused to approve the minutes as the comments and suggested corrections have not been incorporated. They are requesting that Clerk Adelman incorporate said comments and changes at least 2 days prior to the Jun 21 meeting. --Hunter recommended adding another chunk of minutes be added to the list to review. Oct 25, 28; Nov 1, 16; to be reviewed by board in addition to the above listed Page 2 of 6 REC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Town of Danby, New York 6 June 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes minutes. 8. Warrant Abstract No 12 8.1. General Fund Vouchers 181–194 for $10,408.13 Resolution 141 of 2023 To Increase the Authorization for the Monument Gate by $120 to be Taken From the Contingent account. Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Connors Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 141 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 Resolution 142 of 2023 To Approve General Fund Abstract 12 with Vouchers 181–194 for a total of $10,408.13 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Woodworth Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 142 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 8.2. Highway Fund Vouchers 112–118 for $6,793.45 Resolution 139 of 2023 To Approve Highway Fund Abstract 12 Vouchers 112 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Weissburg Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Page 3 of 6 REC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Town of Danby, New York 6 June 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 139 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 8.3. Water Fund Voucher 15 for $70.00 Resolution 140 of 2023 To Approve Water Fund Abstract 12 Voucher Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Weissburg Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 140 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 9. Business 9.1. More on Goal Setting 9.2. Local Law to Implement Tax Abatement for Conservation Easement Properties 9.2.1.Attorney Guy Krogh drafted a law which was not what Supervisor Gagnon expected. Need to create a policy to enable implementation of the law. Also was an issue of language. 9.2.2.Krogh will rework the draft which Gagnon would like to run by the CAC for their comment. 9.3. Possible Action on Danby Seniors' Additional Funding Request 9.4. Decision on Whether to Enact Local Laws to Convert From Elected to Appointed Town Clerk and/or Highway Superintendent 9.4.1.Connors and Woodworth commented that this year is not the time to put this forward. 9.4.2.Hunter commented about speaking with a resident who after reading the Town newsletter felt that making the positions appointed makes more sense. However, given the tenor of the town it is not the time to move this for ward. Page 4 of 6 REC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Town of Danby, New York 6 June 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes 9.4.3.Gagnon asked if there will be a better time later? Participation will likely be better in an even-numbered national general election. Summarized that board majority is in favor of waiting; though Gagnon would like to propose at least for the Clerk to be put forward because that particular position has not been proposed prior whereas the Highway Superintendent has been proposed and voted down. Resolution 144 of 2023 To Extend the Meeting by 10 minutes until 20:25 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Gagnon Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 144 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 Motion To Not Consider a Local Law to Change Either the Highway Superintendent or the Town Clerk from Elected to Appointed At This Time Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Connors Discussion revolved around when the right time to bring this referendum to the voters since there would never be a “good” time. Along with the timing constraints insofar as the proposed referendum must be submitted to the County Board of Elections in early August to make it onto the ballot, the board needs to hold a public hearing at the first meeting in July, and have enough time to publicize the public hearing. The Board decided to consider this path with several board members supporting the process while one was opposed. Gagnon withdrew the above motion based on the discussion. Resolution 145 of 2023 To Schedule a Public Hearing on the Proposed Law to Modify the Elected Town Clerk Position to Board-Appointed on July 5th at 7:00pm. Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Connors Page 5 of 6 REC E I V E D N O T A P P R O V E D Town of Danby, New York 6 June 2023 Town Board Meeting Minutes Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 145 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 9.5.Reschedule July meeting Resolution 143 of 2023 To Reschedule July 4th meeting to Wednesday July 5th at 7pm. Moved By: Woodworth Seconded By: Hunter Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 143 of 2023 passed on 6 June 2023 10. Discussion of Next Meeting Agenda 11. Adjourned at 20:23 Recorded by Janice R. Adelman Town Clerk Page 6 of 6