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Town Board Meeting Minutes
Held Monday, December 15, 2025
`DANBY
Board Members Present: Joel Gagnon, Town Supervisor
Leslie Connors
Katharine Hunter
Tyler Stein
Patricia Woodworth
Town Staff: Mariah Dillon, Town Clerk
Laura Shawley, Bookkeeper (Via Video Conference)
Greg Hutnik, Town Planner
Other Attendees:
Call to Order 6:00
Zach Larkins
Chris Brewster - NYSEG
Kevin Becken - NYSEG
Captain Tilton, USNR
Ronda Roaring
Chloe Boyer
Mindy Vander Ven
Neff Walker
Anna Lynn Haddow
Jennifer Tiffany
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda
Ted Crane
Eric Verfuss - NYSEG
Emma Timerman - NYSEG
Irene Weiser
Dan Kline
Haydn Fillion
Sadie Vander Ven
Arthur Catalanello
Chris Keipper
Jim Holahan
Request from Highway to purchase equipment. - Removed from the agenda
Privilege of the Floor.
Irene Weiser Introduced herself as the County Legislator Elect for our area.
Ronda Roaring Asked if she would be able to ask the NYSEG speakers questions.
Her question was answered in the affirmative.
Ted Crane Announcement a Seasonal Sing -along. (see announcements)
Katharine Hunter Reminded folks to donate to the sign for the monument in front of Town Hall.
Correspondence - None
Announcements -
Crane announced a December 21st Seasonal Song Sing at 2:00 PM at Ted's House.
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Meeting Minutes
Resolution 296 of 2025 To Accept the December 1, 2025, Town Board Meeting Minutes
Moved by Gagnon Seconded by Woodworth
Vote:
Connors Yes
Hunter Yes
Stein Yes
Woodworth Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 296 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Reports and Presentations
• Presentation by a NYSEG Representatives on the Finger Lakes Area Infrastructure
Reliability Project (FLAIR) Transmission Line Upgrade. This is in regard to a
transmission line that runs from the Montour Falls substation to the Coddington Road
substation and goes through north Danby. The line will be rebuilt with steel poles, using
guy wires and self-supporting structures. Rebuilding the line will lead to more that 2x
increase in power flow efficiency. Several questions were answered; lengthy discussion
ensued.
• County Legislature Rep Dan Klein provided an update on potentially expanding
medical services in the county. He also mentioned that Tompkins County has requested
that Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) follow the Open Meetings
Law. He expressed gratitude at having served with many members of the Board while
being on the County Legislature.
• Supervisors Reports and Budget Transfer
Resolution 297 of 2025 To Approve Moving Funds Between Accounts
RESOLVED, the Town Board approves the following budget transfers between accounts:
FROM TO AMOUNT
A1420.400 Attorney Contr. A1410.400 Town Clerk Contr. 60.00
Moved by Woodworth
Vote:
Connors Yes
Hunter
Yes
Stein
Yes
Woodworth
Yes
Gagnon
Yes
Seconded by Gagnon
Resolution 297 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Warrant Abstract 24 of 2025
Resolution 298 of 2025 To Approve General Fund Vouchers 486 - 510 for $48,620.01
Moved by Connors Seconded by Woodworth
Vote:
Connors
Yes
Hunter
Yes
Stein
Yes
Woodworth
Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 298 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Resolution 299 of 2025 To Approve Highway Fund Vouchers 241 - 250 for $48,350.72
Moved by Connors Seconded by Gagnon
Vote:
Connors
Yes
Hunter
Yes
Stein
Yes
Woodworth
Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 299 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Resolution 300 of 2025 To Approve Water Fund Vouchers 91- 94 for $509.89
Moved by Connors
Vote:
Connors
Hunter
Stein
Woodworth
Gagnon
Seconded by Stein
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Resolution 300 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Contract with Municipal Solutions Inc. For Preliminary Financial Advice Connected to the
Sewer Project
Resolution 301 of 2025 To Authorize Supervisor Gagnon to Sign a Contract with Municipal
Solutions Inc. For Preliminary Financial Advice Connected to the Sewer Project
Moved by Gagnon Seconded by Connors
Discussion ensued around how this might help the town and be impartial. L Shawley asked
how much this might cost. Hutnik read over part of the contract.
Vote:
Connors Yes
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Hunter Yes
Stein Abstain
Woodworth Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 301 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Resolution 302 of 2025 To Extend the Meeting by 15 Minutes
Moved by Connors
Vote:
Connors
Hunter
Stein
Woodworth
Gagnon
Seconded by Hunter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Resolution 302 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Further Consideration of Potential Zoning Amendments
Hutnik brought up the somewhat confusing wording in section 1105, around having an
alternate on the Planning Board. Discussion ensued.
Resolution 303 of 2025 To Extend the Meeting by 15 Minutes
Moved by Gagnon
Vote:
Connors
Hunter
Stein
Woodworth
Gagnon
Seconded by Woodworth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Resolution 303 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Schedule Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments Local Law?
Resolution 304 of 2025 To Move Forward with a Local Law to Amend the Zoning Law
Excluding Any Changes That Have to Do with Alternate Members, by Scheduling a Public
Hearing for the 191h of January
Moved by Woodworth
Discussion ensued.
Vote:
Connors Yes
Hunter Yes
Stein Yes
Woodworth Yes
Gagnon Yes
Seconded by Hunter
Resolution 304 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Resolution 305 of 2025 To declare the Town Board Lead Agency in SEAR Review
Moved by Gagnon
Vote:
Connors
Hunter
Stein
Woodworth
Gagnon
Seconded by Woodworth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Resolution 305 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Resolution 306 of 2025 To Extend the Meeting by 15 Minutes
Moved by Gagnon Seconded by Woodworth
Vote:
Connors Yes
Hunter Yes
Stein Yes
Woodworth Yes
Gagnon Yes
Resolution 306 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Interim Appointment Consideration — Water District Advisory Committee
Gagnon announced that Skip Fairchild is on medical leave from the WDWD Advisory
Committee.
Resolution 307 of 2025 To Appoint Steve Cortright to an Interim Appointment on the West
Danby Water District — To Serve Until Fairchild either Returns or Resigns.
Moved by Woodworth Seconded by Hunter
It was clarified that Fairchild's term ends at the end of 2029. Gagnon pointed out that Cortright
is very knowledgeable and active with the WDWD Advisory Committee.
Vote:
Connors Yes
Hunter
Yes
Stein
Yes
Woodworth
Yes
Gagnon
Yes
Resolution 307 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025
Dan Klein Recognition
Gagnon spoke about the appropriateness of recognizing Dan Kleins long service with the Town.
It was agreed that the Board would organize a reception for Dan Klein on Wednesday, January
14 at 5:00 — 7:00 PM
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Discussion of next meeting; Agenda
The next meeting is the annual organizational meeting.
Adjourn 8:42 pm
Mariah Dillon, Town Clerk