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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-10 454 1 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting 8: 00 P. M. July 10, 1995 PRESENT : Supervisor Oltz Councilpersons : Rosa Lee Johnson, Joseph Schwartz, Howard Steiner ABSENT : Councilperson Roger Hile (excused) Others Present: . County Representative - Frank Proto Town Clerk - Carol Sczepanski Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners BZA Chairman - Edward Inman Planning Board Chair - Kenneth Horst Members of the Public: Liz Norton, Joel Gagnon, Mary Lou Hardesty, Bill Farrell, Nancy Weitzel, Mary Ann Kozak, James Holley Supervisor Oltz called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 P .M. and led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Approval of June 12 , 1995 Town Board Minutes A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to approve the Town Board Minutes of June 12, 1995 as published . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously Privilege of the Floor: Carol Sczepanski, Town Clerk reported that she received a Certificate of Training for completing the general education requirements at the Annual New York State Town Clerks Conference, April 23 -26, 1995 , in Liverpool, New York. County Representative Report: Representative Frank Proto reported on the following : 1 ) Installment Payments - County Taxes - The County Governmental Affairs Committee requested our State Legislators to withdraw the legislation request to amend the calendar for payment of County taxes by installments due to the recommendation of the Tompkins County Town Clerks Association. The Town Clerks and the New York State Clerks Association were not in favor of extending the deadline for first installment payments of taxes to January 31 as this would create a hardship. 2) Rural Affairs Committee - have received concerns that mobile homes in mobile home parks may not be assessed at a fair market value for payment of taxes. Assessment in Tompkins County is based on market sales . 455 2 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 The Rural Affairs Committee has been asked by Chairman Stuart Stein to draft economic development strategy guidelines to assist rural, towns. The Rural Affairs Committee are still hearing concerns about public safety, solid waste and public bridges and public works . Discussion: • Councilperson Steiner said that he is concerned about County discussions regarding turning bridges back to the towns for maintenance and repair. Councilperson Johnson asked when will the date be for the start-up of curbside pickup for all recyclables. Representative Proto responded that all centers will close at the same time. The recycling center closures have been delayed by two (2) months due to the bidding process . COMMUNICATIONS: 1 ) Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions - Related to Mobile Homes (7/5/95 ) 2) SPCA - Report - May 1995 3 ) Code Enforcement Reports - May, June 1995 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions : Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions Related to Mobile Homes Supervisor Oltz reported that the Town Board has reviewed the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revisions as Related to Mobile Homes (6/ 14/95 revised 6/21 /95 ) as recommended by the Planning Board The Town will add this section to the other completed proposed revisions of the Zoning Ordinance that are being readied for incorporation into our Zoning Ordinance . Owner Occupancy in Low Density Zones Size of Second Unit in Low and Medium Density Zones Supervisor Oltz reported that the Board looked at the draft of proposed revisions for Size of Second Unit in Low and Medium Density Zones and has turned this section back to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. Youth Commission Report: Supervisor Oltz read the following communication from the Danby Youth Commission to the Board : "To the Danby Town Board As the Danby Youth Commission, this is a letter of support of the Danby Community Council • Budget as passed in November 1994 . We also support the Recreation Partnership Funding at $2, 500 . 00 . We hope that both programs can be funded to meet those needs. " Signed by Youth Commission Members Supervisor Oltz reported that the $2, 500 . 00 has been paid for the Recreation Partnership and would like everyone to be aware that the Town funds programs. We do not put an amount in the budget and then create programs for the funds. Revenues to the Town Supervisor Oltz reported that the CHIPS Program revenues have been reduced by approximately $4,000 . 00 and revenues from the Cable Franchise were less than expected . During the budget process, this fall, the Board will need to be extra careful as we will be short of revenue funds . 5 'J 3 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 Bonding for Highway Equipment Supervisor Oltz said that she would like to set aside a Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase of highway equipment so that we do not have to pay interest for bonding, . 4-H Acres - Invitation The Town Officials received an invitation to an informal reception at the 4-H Youth Fair, Friday, July 28, 1995 between 4 : 30 and 5 : 30 . Bridges- Maintenance • Supervisor Oltz received a communication from our Town Attorney regarding whether the County can decide not to fund the maintenance for our bridges. The Attorney has sited several cases which have held that a County, once it takes over maintenance of bridges in excess of 25 feet, is obliged to in fact maintain them. Town Hall Monument The final repairs to the Town Hall Monument will be completed soon. The Board approved for Dan Wheeler to build up the mound around the monument. There will be a dedication ceremony when the project is complete . Alcohol Testing for Drug & Alcohol Drug & alcohol testing for holders of commercial driven license is a federal mandate and the Town must comply by January 1996 . The County is researching the procedures for testing so that the Towns and County can make this a combined effort and more cost effective . Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session A motion was made by Supervisor Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to move to Executive Session to discuss a. personnel matter. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Three (3 ) Ayes - One ( 1 ) Nay Johnson Nay Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 8 : 45 P .M. and reconvened at 9 : 05 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: , Appointments to Planning Board Supervisor Oltz reported that the Appointments to the Planning Board item on the July Agenda have been postponed until the next meeting of the Board. • RESOLUTION NO, 38 - Approved APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS By Supervisor Oltz : Seconded by Councilperson Schwartz WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals, and WHEREAS, Byron Clinton Perkins has expressed an interest in serving on the Town of Danby Board of Zoning Appeals, now be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Danby Town board appoints Byron Clinton Perkins of 14, Hill Road, Ithaca, New York to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five (5 ) year term, and be it further RESOLVED, that the term of appointment is to begin immediately and expires on June 30 , . 2000 . samrl 457 4 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously • COMMUNICATIONS : 1 ) S .P. C. A Report - May 1995 2) Code Enforcement Department Report - May & June 1995 3 ) Minutes of Community Council Meeting - June 1995 4) Letter from Community Council - July 1995 5 ) Highway Department Report - June 1995 6) Proposed Tax Collection Memo from the Town Clerk - 7-21 -95 Planning Board Report : Chairperson Horst reported that the Town Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Community Council and members of the Fire District are invited to attend a Special Meeting of the Planning Board on July 26, 1995 - 7 : 30 P.M. at the Danby Fire Hall on 96B . The purpose of the meeting is to view a Cooperative Extension Networking Video. Community Council Report : Community Council President, Liz Norton reported that the Summer Recreation Program is underway and this year there are many young participants . The directors are doing a great job with planning trips to Cass Park and other activities. The Pre-K program for this fall is full and the after school program is in the planning stages. James Holley reported that he has received only favorable reports on the County Partnership Program. The Danby Youth Commission representative to the County Partnership Program has resigned and a new replacement has not been appointed. He asked the Board for help in fording new members for the Commission. Voting Machine Custodian Training - Approved A motion was made by Supervisor Oltz and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to approve payment of $25 . 00 for Edward Roberts, Voting Machine Custodian to attend a Sequoia Pacific Training Seminar on August 1 , 1995 . A roll call vote on the motion is as follows : Johnson Aye • Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS County Tax Collection Proposal Town Clerk Carol Sczepanski reported that the Tompkins County Clerks Association met with Tompkins County Budget and Finance on June 26, 1995 to review a proposed County Tax Collection software program. The program included adding the County Solid Waste Fee on the tax bill. Basically the clerks approved the concept of the software program. It was reported at the meeting the new program was contingent upon adding the solid waste fee to the bill. The meeting did not allow time to ask questions related to changes in the tax collection process. The clerks held a special meeting on July 6, 1995 to review our concerns 453 5 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 related to the solid waste fee. The clerks unanimously voted to recommend that our County Representatives and Town Boards withhold approval of a contract for the tax collection program until we know more about the program. To date we have received only a basic overview of the software program. The clerks association has sent a letter to the Board of Representatives requesting information related to the solid waste fee. Discussion followed : Representative Proto reported that the solid waste fee was to be a temporary fee for one ( 1 ) • year. He suggested that the Town Clerks Association pass a resolution urging the County postpone any decision on the addition of the solid waste fee to the tax bill until the information requested can be obtained . The Board of Representatives will be considering the proposal for the new tax collection system in August 1995 . Approval of Warrants General Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1995 - Approved A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Johnson to approve the General Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1995 voucher numbers 188 - 213 in the amount of $4,656 . 31 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously Highway Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1995 - Approved A motion was made ,by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Johnson to approve the Highway Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1995 voucher numbers 77 - 85 in the amount of $ 16, 882 . 47. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Oltz Aye Carried Steiner Abstained Councilperson Steiner reported he abstained because voucher No. 78 is payable to Battery • Warehouse and is his company. West Danby Water District Warrant No. 6 of 1995 - Approved A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to approve the West Danby District Warrant No. 6 of 1995 voucher numbers 24 - 26 in the amount of $203 . 52 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously qs, 6 Town Board Minutes July 10, 1995 Approval of Town Supervisor' s June 1995 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Johnson to approve the Town Supervisor ' s July 1995 Report as submitted. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of Town Clerk' s June 1995. Report A motion was made by Councilperson Schwartz and seconded by Councilperson Johnson to approve the Town Clerk ' s June 1995 Report as submitted . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Johnson Aye Schwartz Aye Steiner Aye Oltz Aye Carried Unanimously Other Business : Councilperson Schwartz reported that he would like to consult the Highway Superintendent regarding complaints he has received regarding logging trucks traveling on Durfee Hill i Road. Residents are concerned that the heavy truck traffic will break up the road . ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 35 P.M. . I ge Carol W. Sczepans , d, own Clerk min-7- 10 .95