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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-07-13 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES JULY 13, 1998 7 : 00 P.M. PRESENT : Supervisor R. Kenneth Horst Councilpersons : Joel Gagnon, Edward Inman, Howard Steiner, Naomi Strichartz Others Present : Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer Frank Proto - County Representative Richard Charsky - NYSEG Representative Laureen Stanforth - Ithaca Journal Liz Thorndike - Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Members of the Public : Toni McBride, Judy VanDermark, Mary Oltz, Esther Dotson, Jim White, Liz Thorndyke, Robert Roe, Ted Jones, Linda Hansen, Pat Woodworth, Mary Lou Hardesty, Elizabeth Owens-Roe, John Henderson, Margaret Shepard, Roy and Mary Casterline, Faith Chase Supervisor Kenneth Horst called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 P .M. and led all present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Liz Thorndike, a representative of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network addressed the Board and public with an overview of the organization. The organization is a group of people around Cayuga Lake from Seneca, Cayuga and Tompkins Counties that have been meeting since last year so that they can get a watershed network going. The Cayuga Lake Watershed is spread across 6 counties. Cayuga Lake is the largest lake and the only one that does not have a watershed-wide organization. They are working on bi-laws and getting organized at this time . The Town was invited to join the network and the fee is $35 . 00 . NYSEG DEREGULATION Dick Charsky - of NYSEG addressed the Board as part of their outreach program with information regarding the deregulation of NYSEG service . NYSEG has a five (5 ) year plan in place beginning August 1 , 1998 for small industrial customers . All consumers will have the opportunity to choose their supplier. Everyone will be eligible to choose their supplier beginning in 1999 and NYSEG can provide a list of suppliers. Part of the NYSEG agreement called for the auctioning of seven coal fired power plants one of which was Miliken Station. . Revitalization Task Force Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners reported that she is the chairperson of the Revitalization AFT . • 3 Town Board Minutes July 13 , 1998 Task Force . The task force will be reporting to the Planning Board and the Town Board . Executive Session Requested : Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners requested an executive session of the Board to discuss a potential litigation matter related to zoning . Members of the Public : Judy VanDermark - 1432 Danby Road - Reported that Community Council will publish their first youth flyer next week. She referred to an article in the Ithaca Journal and is concerned about lack of trust between Town of Danby Boards . Councilperson Steiner said that we have heard over the last few months about programs for the Danby Youth. He would be interested in what kind of efforts were under way within Community Council programs for all Danby residents not just in the youth. Esther Dotson - Esther addressed the Board with concern about an article published in the Ithaca Journal last Saturday and asked the Board to not insist on pursuing these things that we don't think are in the directions we have in mind. Pat Woodworth - 305 Gunderman Road reported that she thinks that close communication is critical between the Planning Board and the Town Board . Concerns expressed by the Town Board should be addressed . Supervisor Horst said that he too would make a plea that the boards, which includes Community Council, the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Town Board to harmoniously cooperate, deliberate and to work together because it is only that way that we can really move ahead as far as doing the business of the Town of Danby . REPORTS : County Representative Report Representative Frank Proto reported on the following: 1 ) Transportation Committee - The bus shelter for the Danby Park and Ride will be installed by fall . 2 ) Airport Terminal - is not large enough to support two major airlines . There will be one major airline and commuter lines . 3) County Library - The County Board has not taken a position on the donation from Park Foundation for the purchase of the Woolworth site for the County Library. The building will not support a second floor. The County will be working with the City on a plan for that section of the City. 4) Health Committee - The County is looking into developing a site in Tompkins County to supply methadone treatment . Counseling for heroin addiction will still be done in Syracuse . 5) Lake Source Cooling Project -- was approved . 6) Farm City Days - The Farm Board Protection Committee are sponsoring a Farm City Day FThin A FT 3 Town Board Minutes July 13 . 1998 on Saturday, August 16 , 1998 Lew-Lin Farm in Dryden . 7) Child Assistance Program ( CAP) - substitute for Aid to Dependent Children - (ADCP) for parents of "Welfare to Work"-- programs a two year pilot project . 8) Biggs Building -- Building is rented to N. Y. S . Troopers for a sub-station. 9) Speeding on Comfort and Gunderman Roads - Sheriff will increase patrols during peitk traffic times due to requests from residents. 10) Revitalization Task Force -- Town must do planning phase first before applying for funds. 11 ) SARA - Workshop for Records Retention Officers will be held in Enfield this Summer. COMMUNICATIONS : 1 ) Time Warner Draft Franchise Agreement 2) Treasurer' s Report from Community Council REPORTS : EMC - (Environmental Management Council) Robert Roe held a meeting on July 8 , 1998 and the most significant item on the Agenda is that there will be a State Wide conference September 11 - 13 on the environment. The Town Board should consider sending a representative to the workshop on the GIS System as it would be helpful to the planning of the comprehensive plan. There will not be a full meeting of the EMC in August. Highway Department Report - June 1998 Report Received -- attached with a Report On July 8, 1998 Storm Flood Damage . The Town of Danby suffered flood damage in West Danby on Valley View road, Tupper Avenue, Maple Avenue, Beech Hill and the culvert on laRue Road at the Empire Speech and Hearing Clinic was damaged . The Town may be eligible for FEMA funds to help with the cost of repairs to the washed out areas and culverts. Estimate of damage is $ 135 , 000 . Senior Citizens - Carol Sczepanski reported that the Senior Citizens had a picnic supper at the Danby Fire Station in July. The group will attend the Danby Fire Department Chicken Barbecue on July 8 and travel to Ithaca to the Hanger Theater to see "Forever Plaid" . Code Enforcement - June 1998 Report - received . Planning Board Report - Arch Dotson reported that at the July 1998 Planning Board Meeting the important item on the agenda is the proposed residents survey. The survey is being reviewed by Tompkins County Planning. The comprehensive plan is progressing according to the work plan. Water Resources Council - Ted Jones gave an update on the Flood Mitigation Funds that are available. He suggested that the Town look at the information as there is $37, 000 available in the County. The Town must establish a flood mitigation standing committee to apply for funds and they must be matching funds and can be used for anything to stabilize areas to prevent flooding in the Town . Ted said that he would be willing to chair the committee on a short term basis . : 4 Town Board Minutes July 13 , 1998 Motion to move to Executive Session A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Inman to move to executive session at 8 : 30 P . M. to discuss a potential litigation. A vote on the motion was as follows: Carried Unanimously The meeting was reconvened at 9: 00 and a motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to continue the meeting to 9 : 30 . A vote on the motion was as follows: Carried Unanimously APPROVAL OF WARRANTS : Construction Warrant Councilperson Inman reported that there have been several changes concerning the Town Hall Construction Warrants. A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to approve the Building Construction Warrant for July 1998 in the amount of $23 , 112 . 42 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously West Danbv Water District Warrant No. 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the West Danby Water District Warrant No . 7 voucher numbers 22 - 24 in the amount of $296 . 50 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye . Carried Unanimously Highway Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to approve the Highway Fund Warrant No . 7 of 1998 voucher numbers 107 - 125 in the amount of 10, 652 . 75 . I r Inn FT 5 Town Board Minutes July 13, 1998 A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously General Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Inman to approve the General Fund Warrant No . 7 of 1998 voucher numbers 242 - 283 in the amount of $ 5 , 746 . 52 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of Town Clerk' s July 1998 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the Town Clerk' s July 1998 report as submitted . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Town Supervisor' s July 1998 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Inman to approve the June 1998 report as submitted . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : • Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Carried Unanimously 6 Town Board Minutes I July 13, 1998 Approval of May 11 . 1998 Town Board Minutes A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the May 11 , 1998 Town Board Minutes as published . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of June 3, 1998 Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Inman to approve the Town Board June 3 , 1998 Special Meeting Minutes as published. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED Danby Area News Publication Guidelines Liz Roe asked the Town Board to review the Danby Area News Guidelines that she submitted. A committee has reviewed the guidelines and she has submitted a final draft to the Board. She asked that the Board consider approving the guidelines tonight . Councilperson Steiner moved the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 1998 APPROVAL OF DANBY AREA NEWS PUBLICATION GUIDELINES By Councilperson Steiner: Seconded by Councilperson Strichartz WHEREAS, Elizabeth Owens-Roe has submitted a Final Draft dated July 13 , 1998 for the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines, and WHEREAS, the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines were reviewed and approved by the Danby Area News Committee, now be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Danby recognizes and approves the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines as submitted and dated July 13 , 1998 , and be it further 4 i' c C" T '\ FT „ , . 7 Town Board Minutes July 13 , 1998 RESOLVED , that the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines may be reviewed reviewed by the public for additional input and changes as appropriate. Discussion : Councilperson Gagnon said that he would like to review the guidelines again. He reported to the Board for the recorded that he would like to support these guidelines but is being forced to vote Councilperson Inman and Councilperson Strichartz said that the guidelines that were submitted reflect all the items that were reviewed by the review committee. - A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Gagnon Nay Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Other Business Comprehensive Plan Survey Supervisor Horst said that discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Survey would be limited to one-half hours . Motion to Extend Meeting • A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to extend the meeting to 10 : 00 P . M. with no further extensions of the meeting. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Comprehensive Plan Survey Discussion : - Supervisor Horst said that if time does not permit the Board to complete their review of the survey that suggestions and comments may be submitted in writing to Bob Roe for consideration or may attend the Planning Board meeting . r D 8 Town Board Minutes July 13 , 1998 The Town Board reviewed the Draft Survey and discussed the following : 1 ) The methodology -- numbering for tracking and how to reach multiple households. 2) Voter registration list for mailing of the survey ( not representative of all households) 3 ) Use of a scientific sample? 4) What is the purpose of the survey? 5 ) The importance of public participation. 6) Type of sampling frame 7) Geographically -- where residents are located. (north, south, east, west, central, etc . ) Motion to Accept the Recommendation of the Planning Board for Distribution of the Residents Survey A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Inman that the Town Board of the Town of Danby accept the Recommendation of the Planning Board that the Danby Area News be used to distribute the survey to residents and that the Town Board recommend to the Planning Board that they consider sending more than one survey to each household and that they be numbered . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Bob Roe answered questions from the Board 1 ) content and wording of the first question on the survey. 2) adding question related to additional increase in taxes to residents 3 ) should there be a referendum on the comprehensive plan Motion to Adjourn Board Meeting to July 20, 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to adjourn this meeting to Monday, July 20, 1998 at 7 : 00 P . M . to complete the remaining items on the Agenda and to continue review of the draft syrvey, A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously . . ED N4pT 9 Town Board Minutes July 13 , 1998 ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting was recessed at 10 : 10 P . M. to Monday, July 20, 1998 at 7 : 00 P .M. (Sall)Carol W. Sczep ki Town Clerk min-7- 13 . 98 • • 913 . . ,¢ TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES JULY 13, 1998 7 : 00 P.M. PRESENT : Supervisor R. Kenneth Horst Councilpersons : Joel Gagnon, Edward Inman, Howard Steiner, Naomi Strichartz Others Present: Carol Sczepanski - Town Clerk Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer Frank Proto - County Representative Richard Charsky - NYSEG Representative Laureen Stanforth - Ithaca Journal Liz Thorndike - Cayuga Lake Watershed Network Members of the Public : Toni McBride, Judy VanDermark, Mary Oltz, Esther Dotson, Jim White, Liz Thorndyke, Robert Roe, Ted Jones, Linda Hansen, Pat Woodworth, Mary Lou Hardesty, Elizabeth Owens-Roe, John Henderson, Margaret Shepard, Roy and Mary Casterline, Faith Chase Supervisor Kenneth Horst called the meeting to order at 7 : 04 P . M . and led all present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Liz Thorndike, a representative of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network addressed the Board and public with an overview of the organization. The organization is a group of people around Cayuga Lake from Seneca, Cayuga and Tompkins Counties that have been meeting since last year so that • they can get a watershed network going . The Cayuga Lake Watershed is spread across 6 counties . Cayuga Lake is the largest lake and the only one that does not have a watershed-wide organization. They are working on bi-laws and getting organized at this time . The Town was invited to join the network and the fee is $ 35 . 00 . NYSEG DEREGULATION Dick Charsky - of NYSEG addressed the Board as part of their outreach program with information regarding the deregulation of NYSEG service. NYSEG has a five (5) year plan in place beginning August 1 , 1998 for small industrial customers . All consumers will have the opportunity to choose their supplier. Everyone will be eligible to choose their supplier beginning in 1999 and NYSEG can provide a list of suppliers . Part of the NYSEG agreement called for the auctioning of seven coal fired power plants one of which was Miliken Station. Revitalization Task Force Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners reported that she is the chairperson of the Revitalization Task Force . The task force will be reporting to the Planning Board and the Town Board. Executive Session Requested : Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners requested an executive session of the Board to discuss a potential litigation matter related to zoning. ', Members of the Public : Judy VanDermark - 1432 Danby Road - Reported that Community Council will publish their first youth flyer next week. She referred to an article in the Ithaca Journal and is concerned about lack of trust between Town of Danby Boards . Councilperson Steiner said that we have heard over the last few months about programs for the Danby Youth. He would be interested in what kind of efforts were under way within Community at � 9 Town Board Minutes 2 July 13 , 1998 Council programs for all Danby residents not just in the youth. Esther Dotson - Esther addressed the Board ri with on concern a pursuing these things we don' t think il Journal last Saturday and asked the Board to P are in the directions we have in mind. Pat Woodworth - 305 Gunderman Road reported that she thinks that close communication is critical between the Planning Board and the Town Board . Concerns expressed by the Town Board should be addressed. Supervisor Horst said that he too would make a plea that the boards , which includes Community Council, the Planning Board, Board of Zoning Appeals , and the Town Board to harmoniously cooperate, deliberate and to work together because it is only that way that we can really move ahead as far as doing the business of the Town of Danby . REPORTS : County Representative Report Representative Frank Proto reported on the following : 1) Transportation Committee - The bus shelter for the Danby Park and Ride will be installed by fall . 2) Airport Terminal - is not large enough to support two major airlines . There will be one major airline and commuter lines . 3) County Library - The County Board has not taken a position on the donation from Park Foundation for the purchase of the Woolworth site for the County Library . The building will not support a second floor. The County will be working with the City on a plan for that section of the City. 4) Health Committee - The County is looking into developing a site in Tompkins County to supply methadone treatment. Counseling for heroin addiction will still be done in Syracuse . 5) Lake Source Cooling Project -- was approved. 6) F arm City Days n a Farm City Day - The Farm Board Protection Committee are sponsoring Y y g on Saturday, August 15 , 1998 Lew-Lin Farm in Dryden. 7) Child Assistance Program (CAP) - substitute for Aid to Dependent Children - (ADCP) - for parents of "Welfare to Work"-- programs a two year pilot project. 8) Biggs Building -- Building is rented to N . Y . S . Troopers for a sub- station. 9) Speeding on Comfort and Gunderman Roads - Sheriff will increase patrols during peek traffic times due to requests from residents . 10) Revitalization Task Force -- Town must do planning phase first before applying for funds . 11) SARA - Workshop for Records Retention Officers will be held in Enfield this Summer. COMMUNICATIONS : 1 ) Time Warner Draft Franchise Agreement 2) Treasurer' s Report from Community Council REPORTS : EMC - (Environmental Management Council) Robert Roe held a meeting on July 8 , 1998 and the most significant item on the Agenda is that there will be a State Wide conference September 11 - 13 on the environment. The Town Board should consider sending a representative to the workshop on the GIS System as it would be helpful to the planning of the comprehensive plan. There will not be a full meeting of the EMC in August. Highway Department Report - June 1998 Report Received -- attached with a Report On July 8 , 1998 Storm Flood Damage . The Town of Danby suffered flood damage in West Danby on Valley View road, Tupper Avenue, Maple Avenue, Beech Hill and the culvert on laRue Road at the Empire Speech and Hearing Clinic was damaged. The Town may be eligible for FEMA funds to help with the cost of repairs to the washed out areas and culverts . Estimate of damage is $ 135 ,000 . Senior Citizens - Carol Sczepanski reported that the Senior Citizens had a picnic supper at the 915 Town Board Minutes 3 July 13 , 1998 Danby Fire Station on July . The group will attend the Danby Fire Department Chicken Barbecue on July 8 and travel to Ithaca to the Hanger Theater to see "Forever Plaid" . Code Enforcement - June 1998 Report - received. Planning Board Report - Arch Dotson reported that at the July 1998 Planning Board Meeting the important item on the agenda is the proposed residents survey. The survey is being reviewed by Tompkins County Planning . The comprehensive plan is progressing according to the work plan. Water Resources Council - Ted Jones gave an update on the Flood Mitigation Funds that are available . He suggested that the Town look at the information as there is $ 37 ,000 available in the County. The Town must establish a flood mitigation standing committee to apply for finds and they must be matching funds and can be used for anything to stabilize areas to prevent flooding in the Town. Ted said that he would be willing to chair the committee on a short term basis . Motion to move to Executive Session A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Inman to move to executive session at 8 : 30 P .M. to discuss a potential litigation. A vote on the motion was as follows : Carried Unanimously Meeting Reconvened The meeting was reconvened at 9 : 00 and a motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Steiner to continue the meeting to 9 : 30 . A vote on the motion was as follows : Carried Unanimously APPROVAL OF WARRANTS : Construction Warrant Councilperson Inman reported that there have been several changes concerning the Town Hall Construction Warrants . A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to approve the Building Construction Warrant for July 1998 in the amount of $23 , 112 . 42 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously West Danby Water District Warrant No . 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the West Danby Water District Warrant No . 7 voucher numbers 22 - 24 in the amount of $296 . 50 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously c16 Town Board Minutes 4 July 13 , 1998 Highway Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson seconded of 1998 voucher numbers b07C 125 in the amount of 10 ,652 . 75 . the Highway Fund Warrant No . 7 A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Carried Unanimously Horst Aye General Fund Warrant No. 7 of 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson f 1998 vouo her numberseconded s 42y 283 nnl r Inman the amount of $ 5 ,746 52e the General Fund Warrant No . 7 of A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Carried Unanimously Horst Aye Approval of Town Clerk' s July 1998 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the Town Clerk' s July 1998 report as submitted. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Carried Unanimously Horst Aye Town Supervisor' s July 1998 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Inman to approve the June 1998 report as submitted. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of May 11 , 1998 Town Board Minutes A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the May 11 , 1998 Town Board Minutes as published. X17 Town Board Minutes 5 July 13 , 1998 A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of June 3 , 1998 Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Inman to approve the Town Board June 3 , 1998 Special Meeting Minutes as published . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED Danby Area News Publication Guidelines Liz Roe asked the Town Board to review the Danby Area News Guidelines that she submitted. A committee has reviewed the guidelines and she has submitted a final draft to the Board. She asked that the Board consider approving the guidelines tonight . Councilperson Steiner moved the following resolution : RESOLUTION NO. 48 OF 1998 APPROVAL OF DANBY AREA NEWS PUBLICATION GUIDELINES By Councilperson Steiner: Seconded by Councilperson Strichartz WHEREAS, Elizabeth Owens-Roe has submitted a Final Draft dated July 13 , 1998 for the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines, and WHEREAS, the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines were reviewed and approved by the Danby Area News Committee , now be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Danby recognizes and approves the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines as submitted and dated July 13 , 1998 , and be it further RESOLVED, that the Danby Area News Publication Guidelines may be reviewed reviewed by the public for additional input and changes as appropriate . Discussion : Councilperson Gagnon said that he would like to review the guidelines again . He reported to the Board for the recorded that he would like to support these guidelines but is being forced to vote "NO" . Councilperson Inman and Councilperson Strichartz said that the guidelines that were submitted reflect all the items that were reviewed by the review committee . A roll call vote on the resolution resulted as follows : t0 • Town Board Minutes 6 July 13 , 1998 Gagnon Nay Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Other Business Comprehensive Plan Survey Supervisor Horst said that discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Survey would be limited to one- half hours . Motion to Extend Meeting A motion was made by Councilperson Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to extend the meeting to 10 : 00 P .M . with no further extensions of the meeting . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Comprehensive Plan Survey Discussion : Supervisor Horst said that if time does not permit the Board to complete their review of the survey that suggestions and comments may be submitted in writing to Bob Roe for consideration or may attend the Planning Board meeting. The Town Board reviewed the Draft Survey and discussed the following : 1 ) The methodology -- numbering for tracking and how to reach multiple households . 2) Voter registration list for mailing of the survey ( not representative of all households) 3 ) Use of a scientific sample? 4) What is the purpose of the survey? 5 ) The importance of public participation. 6) Type of sampling frame 7) Geographically -- where residents are located. (north, south, east, west, central , etc . ) Motion to Accept the Recommendation of the Planning Board for Distribution of the Residents Survey A motion was made by Councilperson Steiner and seconded by Councilperson Inman that the Town Board of the Town of Danby accept the Recommendation of the Planning Board that the Danby Area News be used to distribute the survey to residents and that the Town Board recommend to the Planning Board that they consider sending more than one survey to each household and that they be numbered. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously Bob Roe answered questions from the Board 1 ) content and wording of the first question on the survey. 2) adding question related to additional increase in taxes to residents x' 1.. 9 Town Board Minutes 7 July 13 , 1998 3 ) should there be a referendum on the comprehensive plan Motion to Adjourn Board Meeting to July 20 , 1998 A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon to adjourn this meeting to Monday, July 20, 1998 at 7 : 00 P .M. to complete the remaining items on the Agenda and to continue review of the draft syrvey, i A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Inman Aye Steiner Aye Strichartz Aye Horst Aye Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting was recessed at 10 : 10 P . M . to Monday, July 20 , 1998 at 7 : 00 P . M . diatifel) i id4444/ Carol W . 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