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Home My WebLink About2025-12-15 Town Board Meeting Minutes1 | P a g e Town of Danby Town Board Meeting Minutes Held Monday, December 15, 2025 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: Zach Larkins Ted Crane Chris Brewster – NYSEG Eric Verfuss – NYSEG Kevin Becken – NYSEG Emma Timerman - NYSEG Captain Tilton, USNR Irene Weiser Ronda Roaring Dan Kline Chloe Boyer Ha ydn Fillion Mindy Vander Ven Sadie Vander Ven Neff Walker Arthur Catalanello Anna Lynn Haddow Chris Keipper Jennifer Tiffany Jim Holahan Call to Order 6:00 Additions/Deletions to the Agenda 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 21 st Season al Song Sing at 2:00 PM at Ted’s House. 2 | P a g e 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 29 6 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 (TC COG) 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 A pprove 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 Seconded by Gagnon Vote:  Connors Yes  Hunter Yes  Stein Yes Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 297 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 3 | P a g e Warrant Abstract 24 of 2025 Resolution 29 8 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 2 98 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Resolution 29 9 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 2 99 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Resolution 300 of 2025 To Approve Water Fund Vouchers 91 - 94 for $509.89 Moved by Connors Seconded by Stein Vote:  Connors Yes  Hunter Yes  Stein Yes Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 300 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Business 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  4 | P a g e Hunter Yes  Stein Abstain Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 301 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Resolution 30 2 of 2025 To Extend the Meeting by 15 Minutes Moved by Connors Seconded by Hunter Vote:  Connors Yes  Hunter Yes  Stein Yes Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 3 02 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 30 3 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 3 03 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Schedule Public Hearing on Zoning Amendments Local Law? Resolution 30 4 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 19th of January Moved by Woodworth Seconded by Hunter Discussion ensued. Vote:  Connors Yes  Hunter Yes  Stein Yes Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 30 4 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 5 | P a g e Resolution 30 5 of 2025 To declare the Town Board Lead Agency in SEQR Review Moved by Gagnon Seconded by Woodworth Vote:  Connors Yes  Hunter Yes  Stein Yes Woodworth Yes Gagnon Yes          Resolution 30 5 of 2025 passed on December 15, 2025 Resolution 30 6 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 30 6 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 30 7 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 30 7 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 r eception for Dan Klein on Wednesday, January 14 at 5 :00 – 7:00 PM 6 | P a g e Discussion of next meeting Agenda The next meeting is the annual organizational meeting. Adjourn 8 :42 pm - Mariah Dillon, Town Clerk