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Home My WebLink About2023-02-07 Town Board MinutesThe Town of Danby 1830 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850 danby.ny.gov Town Board Regular Meeting Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 6:OOPM Public Hearing + Regular Town Board Meeting Held on 7 February 2023 at 6:00pm Roll Call: Town Board Joel Gagnon, Supervisor Leslie Connors Katharine Hunter Steve Weissburg Patricia Woodworth Town Bookkeeper Laura Shawley (via videoconference) Code Enforcement Officer Steve Cortright (via videoconference) Town Planner David West (via videoconference) Recording Secretary Janice Adelman, Town Clerk (via videoconference in Town Hall office) Transcript and audio recording are available online. 1. Public Hearing: Firefighter Tax Exemption Local Law 1.1. Local Law Firefighter Tax Exemption Opened at 18:ol All those who submitted written comments or spoke at the hearing: In favor Against Comments Ted Crane Ted Crane Garry Huddle Forbes, Jethro 1.2. Hearing closed at 18:10 2. Call to Order at 18:11 by Supervisor Gagnon 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda 3.1. Considerations in Loader Replacement 3.2. Possible Letter of Support for NYS Council on the Arts Grant Application to Create a Webpage Celebrating Danby's Rural Character 3.3. Schedule Special Meeting With Potential IT Services Vendor 4. Privilege of the Floor 4.1. Ronda Roaring: requested to hear what's going on with 116 South Danby Rd; in light of discussion re rentals she said that people are renting in the town of danby with small and teenage children living in horrible conditions and Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes recommended that these parcels need to be checked and inspected for code violations and thus urged the town board to take action and make sure that before people rent out facility that the facility be inspected on a regular basis. 4.2. Ted Crane with comments about all items on agenda. Urged supporting the NYArts Council grant; question on monies collected in January, suggested including the tax collections for the month of January. Noted that use of meeting room has been limited, suggested staying consistent. 4.3. Andrew Cove spoke about the Beardsley Lane issue regarding tourist home in low -density residential zone and certain ambiguities. 5. Correspondence 5.1. Town of Newfield Notice of Land Use Regulation to Danby_ 5.1.1. Draft Moratorium 5.2. NY Department of Ag & Markets Inspection Report for Dog Control 5.3. NY Department of Ag & Markets Inspection Report for Municipal Shelter 6. Announcements 7. Reports & Presentations 7.1. Town Clerk 7.1.1. November 2022 Monies Collected 7.1.2. December 2022 Monies Collected 7.1.3. January 2023 Monies Collected 7.2. Code Enforcement Officer 7.3. Town Planner 7.3.1. Town submitted an application to restore NY for a grant to fund renovations to some structures in the middle off the hamlet for a Danby Market. 7.3.2. Dealt with an application for subdivision at 360 E Miller Road by Tomo Shibata 7.4. Meeting Minutes 7.5. Warrants 7.5.1. General Fund Abstract 3 Vouchers 30-58 for $65,395.78 Resolution o61 of 2023 Moves General Fund Abstract 3 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Woodworth Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Page 2of9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes Connors Hunter Weissburg Woodworth Gagnon 14 1.1 X X Resolution 061 of 2023 passed on 7 February 2023 7.5.2. Highway Fund Abstract 3 Vouchers 11-22 for $31,706.45 Resolution o62 of 2023 Moves General Fund Abstract 3 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Woodworth Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 062 of 2023 passed on 7 Februray 2023 7.5.3. Water Fund Abstract 3 Vouchers 3-6 for $5609.23 Resolution o63 of 2023 Moves General Fund Abstract 3 Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Hunter Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Page 3 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes Gagnon X Resolution 063 of 2023 passed on 7 February 2023 8. Business 8.1. Considerations in Loader Replacement Resolution o64 of 2o23 To Approve Budgeted Fund Transfer Between Accounts Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Connors RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the transfer of $9,085 from the Workers Compensation Line, DA9040.800 and $9,085 from the NYS Retirement Line, DA9010.800 to the Machinery Contractual Line, DA5130.400. From Line Description To Line Description Amount DA9040.8 Workers Compensation DA5130.4 Machinery Contractual $ 9,085.00 DA9010.8 NYS Retirement DA5130.4 Machinery Contractual $ 9,085.00 $18,170.00 Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 064 approved on 7 February 2023 Resolution o65 of 2023 To Allow the Highway Superintendent to Enter into an Agreement with Alta Equipment for a New Loader Purchase Contract Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Connors WHEREAS, the Highway Department has entered into agreements over the last seven years for the annual replacement of the loader, and Page 4 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes WHEREAS, the loader is a priority piece of equipment that must be in reliable condition from year to year to service winter emergencies, and WHEREAS, an analysis has been done to be certain that the price of replacing the loader each year is cost effective for the town. It has been determined that the replacement in 2023 will be comparable to a long-standing ownership and cost effective considering the elimination of maintenance costs and the purchase of an extended warranty. Now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board gives permission to the Highway Superintendent to enter into the sales contract with Alta Equipment for the replacement of the loader. The amount of the transaction will be $18,170.00 which will be paid for out of the Machinery Contractual Line, DA5130.400. Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 065 approved on 7 February 2023 8.2. Possible Letter of Support for NYS Council on the Arts Grant Application to Create a Webpage Celebrating Danby's Rural Character 8.2.1. Roaring noted that she had not received any kind of response from her various emails to various bodies and individuals (e.g., Connors, Zisk, CAC, the Board). Under the assumption that the Town was not interested in a grant of this kind; she dropped the matter. No action was taken. 8.3. Schedule Special Meeting With Potential IT Services Vendor 8.3.1. TCNS will be coming to the town hall and highway department to review equipment and offer potential services. Resolution o66 of 2o23 To Have a Special Meeting Tomorrow, February 8, 2o23, at loam With a Potential IT Provider to Review the Town's Equipment and Provide Cost Estimates for Their Page 5 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes Services Moved By: Gagnon Vote: Seconded By: Connors Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 066 approved on 7 February 2023 8.4. Consider Authorizing Chamber of Commerce Use of Town Hall February 28 Resolution o67 of 2o23 To Allow the Chamber of Commerce to Use the Town Hall Meeting Room for a Community Meeting That Suits both the Chamber's and the Meeting Room's Calendar This Spring Moved By: Connors Seconded By: Gagnon Discussion by the board members included the standard policy of what uses are permitted in the meeting room. In addition, Hunter mentioned concern regarding the way chambers of commerce work on members -only marketing and selling. Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 067 approved on 7 February 2023 Page 6 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes 8.5. Possible Action to Replace Pickup Truck Lost in Crash Resolution o68 of 2o23 To Approve Selling the Destroyed 2oi9 Chevy Silverado Pickup Truck Moved By: Woodworth Seconded By: Connors WHEREAS: the 2019 Chevy Silverado Pickup Truck was destroyed in an accident, and WHEREAS: three quotes were gathered from salvage yards within 70 miles from the location of the destroyed truck, and WHEREAS: Ambrosius Auto Parts has given a firm offer of $4,000 for the truck, less $500 for the towing from the location where the truck is parked, Now, therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board gives permission for the Highway Superintendent to sell the 2019 Chevy Silverado Pickup Truck that was destroyed in an accident to Ambrosius Auto Parts. The net amount will be $3,500. Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 068 approved on 7 February 2023 Resolution o69 of 2.o23 To Approve the Order of a New Pickup Truck Moved By: Woodworth Seconded By: Connors WHEREAS: the Highway Department is in need of a new pickup truck. There was an accident with the 2019 Chevy Silverado Pickup and the insurance company evaluated the loss as a totaled vehicle, and WHEREAS: the Highway Department has gathered three quotes for pickups that Page 7 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes would meet the needs of the town, and WHEREAS: the dealer will still honor the old manufacturers price for a 2023 pickup. After the cutoff date the OGS price will increase and orders will not be able to be made until November of 2023, and WHEREAS: the Town of Danby's insurance company will pay $30,503 to the town for the value of the truck, and WHEREAS: the Town of Danby has a firm offer of $4,000 from Ambrosius Auto Parts for the destroyed truck, less $500 to transfer the destroyed vehicle, Now therefore be it RESOLVED: the Town Board gives the Highway Superintendent permission to place an order for a new pickup truck. The price shall not exceed $50,000. The funds for this purchase will come from the auto insurance reimbursement of $30,503 and the purchase of the destroyed vehicle netting $3,500. The remainder of $15,997 will be paid out of the fund balance of the Highway Fund. Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Absent Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 069 approved 8.6. Possible Action on Firefighter Tax Exemption Local Law Resolution 070 of 2o23 To Adopt Local Law 2-of 2o23 Authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law —A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Moved By: Gagnon Seconded By: Woodworth Page 8 of 9 Town of Danby, New York 7 February 2023 Town Board Minutes Vote: Councilperson Aye Nay Abstain Connors X Hunter X Weissburg X Woodworth X Gagnon X Resolution 070 of 2023 passed on 7 February 2023 8.7. Discussion of Zoning Law as it Relates to Housing Rentals 9. Discussion of Next Meeting Agenda 9.1. Workplace Violence 9.2. Capital Planning 9.3. CWIO Dues 10. Adjourned at 21:16 Recorded by Janice Adelman Town Clerk Page 9 of 9