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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-03 kJh Town Board Minutes Special Meeting 1 June 3 , 1998 TOWN BOARD MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 3 , 1998 PRESENT : Supervisor Kenneth Horst Councilpersons : Joel Gagnon, Edward Inman, Howard Steiner, Naomi Strichartz Others Present :. Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners Members of the Public : Bill Farrell, Bob Roe, Brandon Miller, Judy VanDermark, Esther Dotson, Mary Oltz, Chris Brown, Mary Lou Hardesty, Ben Curtis A special meeting was scheduled following the Agenda Meeting by the Town Supervisor to approve vouchers submitted by members of Community Council for reimbursement of expenses paid for activities for youth. Board Members were concerned that they had not received notification in writing regarding the nature of the Meeting . Proper posting and advertising was done and Carol Sczepanski reported to the Board that prior notification to the Board was an oversight on her part. Motion to hold Special Meeting A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to hold the special meeting to approve payments to Community Council . There was lengthy discussion whether there should be a special meeting held without notification. There was no vote on the motion. Motion to Approve Reimbursement to Community Council for Expenses A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to approve vouchers submitted by Community Council for Warrant No . 6 of 1998 in the amount of $ 1 ,284 . 53 for Danby Youth Activities . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Nay Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Councilperson Steiner reported for the record that because the members of the Board were not called that the meeting is in fact improper and he could not support it. Municipal Cable Commission Ben Curtis from the Village of Lansing addressed the Board with information regarding the Municipal Cable Commission. Many municipalities do not have a current franchise agreement with Time Warner and the Cable Commission is working on a draft franchise that meets the needs of all townships . All municipalities are encouraged to join the commission. Comments from the Town Supervisor: A road tour with the Town Highway Superintendent and a date was set. Only two (2) members of the Board made the tour. ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 P .M . ttg � Carol W . Sczepa / 1 , Town Clerk TOWN BOARD MINUTES AGENDA MEETING r JUNE 3, 1998 PRESENT: Supervisor Kenneth Horst Councilpersons: Joel Gagnon, Edward Inman, Howard Steiner, Naomi Strichartz Others Present: Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners Members of the Public : Bill Farrell, Bob Roe, Brandon Miller, Judy VanDermark, Esther Dotson, Mary Oltz, Chris Brown, Mary Lou Hardesty, Ben Curtis Supervisor Kenneth Horst called the Agenda meeting to order at 7 : 04 P .M. The Board discussed the following: i 1 ) A Time Warner representative will be asked to attend the June Town Board Meeting. 2) A Special meeting was scheduled for June 24, 1998 -- Presentation from Monroe Telecom 3 ) Request to amend the budget - Justice Accounts. The Board will request expected r -projections of fines. 4) Danby Area News Guidelines postponed until after the June 18, 1998 meeting. 5) Community Council was asked to recommend a member to be appointed to the Revitalizciop Task Force. 6) Audio System Estimates for the Town Hall 7) Councilperson Inman asked for volunteers to help paint the trim in the meeting room of the town Hall . 8) Possible date for Town Hall Opening Celebration • 9) Change Order for 42 floor joists. 10) Statement of Understanding - regarding legislative purposes for Comprehensive Plan process. 11 ) Future Community Council Budget Requests and voucher system for reimbursement discussed. Agenda Meeting June 3 , 1998 Items for the June 15, 1998 Town Board Meeting 1 ) Comprehensive Plan Budget & Agreement with Tompkins County 2) Amendment to Budget - Justice accounts 3 ) This is Danby Map Project 4) Audio System Estimate 5 ) Change order for floor joists 6) Statement of Understanding 7) Appointment for Revitalization Task Force Scheduled Special Meeting of the Board Discussed A special meeting was scheduled following the Agenda Meeting by the Town Supervisor. Board Members were concerned that they were not contacted and did not receive information regarding the nature of the Meeting. Proper posting and advertising were done and Carol Sczepanski reported to the Board that prior notification to the Board was an oversight on her part. After lengthy discussion on proper notification a special meeting of the Board followed the Agenda Meeting. gala / 6:4A Carol W. Sczepans , own Clerk _agm-6-3 .98 .r I TOWN BOARD MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 3, 1998 PRESENT: Supervisor Kenneth Horst Councilpersons: Joel Gagnon, Edward Inman, Howard Steiner, Naomi Strichartz Others Present: Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Code Enforcement Officer - Susan Beeners Members of the Public : Bill Farrell, Bob Roe, Brandon Miller, Judy VanDermark, Esther Dotson, Mary Oltz, Chris Brown, Mary Lou Hardesty, Ben Curtis A special meeting was scheduled following the Agenda Meeting by the Town Supervisor To approve vouchers submitted by members of Community Council for reimbursement of expenses paid for activities for youth. Board Members were concerned that they had not received notification in writing regarding the nature of the Meeting. Proper posting and advertising was done and Carol Sczepanski reported to the Board that prior notification to the Board was an oversight on her part. Motion to he' Special Meeting A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to hold the special meeting to approve payments to Community Council . There was lengthy discussion whether there should be a special meeting held without notification. There was no vote on the motion. Motion to Apprpve Reimbursement to Community Council for Expenses A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to approve vouchers submitted by Community Council for Warrant No . 6 of 1998 in the amount of $ 1 ,284 . 53 for Danby Youth Activities. A roll call votq on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnop Aye Inman . Aye Steiner Nay Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Councilperson §tuber reported for the record that because the members of the Board were not called i Town Board Minutes Special Meeting 2 June 3 , 1998 that the meeting is in fact improper and he could not support it. Municipal Cable Commission Ben Curtis from the Village of Lansing addressed the Board with information regarding the Municipal Cable Commission. Many municipalities do not have a current franchise agreement with Time Warner and the Cable Commission is working on a draft franchise that meets the needs of all townships. All municipalities are encouraged to join the commission. Comments from the Town Supervisor: A road tour with the Town Highway Superintendent and a date was set . Only two (2) members of the Board made the tour. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 P.M. Carol. W. Sczepanski, Town Clerk