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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-10 ini I Town Board Minutes July 10 , 2000 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES JULY 10 , 2000 PRESENT : Supervisor Edward Inman Councilpersons : Joel Gagnon, Norbert Nolte, Naomi Strichartz, Gladys Varona-Lacey Others Present : Carol W . Sczepanski - Town Clerk Frank Proto - County Representative Members of the Public : Stephen Lewandowski , Sue Howe , Roy Casterline , Robert Roe , Edw. M . Roberts , Ames Brown , Linda Dorn, Esther Dotson Supervisor Inman called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p . m . and led all present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag . ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA : Councilperson Strichartz requested discussion on the proposed noise ordinance added to the agenda under Old Business . PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR : Town Clerk Carol Sczepanski announced that Assembly Martin Luster will at the Town Hall for a public meeting with the Town Board and residents on Wednesday, August 23 , 2000 at 7 : 00 p . m . Members of the Public : Linda Dorn - 1316 Coddington Road - reported that Carl Crispell cannot serve on the Watershed Committee due to an injury . COMMUNICATIONS : 1 ) Draft Noise Ordinance 2 ) Draft Traffic Ordinance 3 ) Proposed Zoning Amendments REPORTS : EMC (Environmental Management Council) Robert Roe - reported that at the last EMC meeting the County Telecommunication System and the tower to be placed in Danby was discussed . There is a State Wide Wireless Communication System being proposed . The proposal was first proposed in 1994 and is in the second stage of its development . Members of the County Board of Representatives were not aware of the state proposal . County Representative Report: NYS Statewide Telecommunication System - Questions and concerns should be addressed to County Representative Barbara Blanchard as chairman of this committee with a copy to Bill Benjamin . Information is available about the NYS System on the web at www . nyswen . state. ny. us . There are still a lot of unanswered questions related to the communication system proposed by Tompkins County. County Land Policy on Foreclosed Properties - If there is a perceived environmentally sensitive piece of property due to go for foreclosure , the County policy permits that selected groups may be approached with an offer to purchase the property before auction . DEC- is starting another round on the sensitivity and use of the parks and the State Lands . Water Resources Council - will be looking at the aquifer study . Tobacco Money - may securitize some of the money . 2 Town Board Minutes July 10 , 2000 Steve Lewandowski - Cayuga Watershed Steward Mr. Lewandowski presented the Board with a map of the Cayuga Watershed Network . He addressed the Board and public with information about the intermunicipal organization around Cayuga Lake . Sixty percent (60%) of Danby is located in the Cayuga Watershed . He recommended that the Town to participate in the organization so that Danby can be involved in the decision making process . He suggested that a member of the Town Council with authority to speak for the Town should be a representative . Request for Price Estimate to Remove Trees on South Side of Town Hall Chris Gartlein responded to a request from the Code Enforcement Officer for an estimate to remove trees located on the south side of the Town Hall . His message is that it is not necessary to remove the trees at this time but will be necessary in approximately two (2) years . There are however some dead limbs to be removed . Resignation - Shawn Henderson Supervisor Inman has received a resignation from Shawn Henderson who provides the mowing service to the Town of the Town cemeteries and Town properties . Motion for Letter of Appreciation for Shawn Henderson A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey to authorize Councilperson Gagnon to draft a letter of appreciation for Sawn Henderson from the Board . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye , Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously Draft Traffic Ordinance : Supervisor Inman reported that we have received a Draft Traffic Ordinance from the Highway Department. The ordinance is to set weight limits on the Town of Danby Roads . Consideration of the traffic ordinance was deferred to the August Agenda meeting . REPORTS : EMC - Robert Roe reported that the 1999 Annual Report has been completed and a copy will be sent to the Town . A report and recommendations on the Cornell University Radiation Disposal site remediation to the State Committee of the EOR . Highway Department Report : The salt shed grant application was rejected and will be revised and re- submitted this year . The { Town will continue to negotiate a land purchase near the highway barns property . The Highway Superintendent would like the Town to ear mark funds to be used as matching funds for the salt shed . project . Low Volume - Minimum Maintenance Roads - the Highway Department would like the Board to consider a Low Volume/Minimum Maintenance Road local law . A draft local law, list of 1 proposed sites attached, and a form to be filled out for each site was submitted to the Board . Sue Howe explained the process necessary to pass the local law . The Town of Danby Map needs to be corrected before the process can proceed . The Town of Danby Map that was adopted in 1991 is not current and needs to be corrected and filed with the County . Office Report - June 2000 received . Code Enforcement Offi p ' l Sue Beeners was asked to provide the Town with a correct map for the August Board Meeting . 1223 3 Town Board Minutes July 10 , 2000 Planning Board Report : Following a public hearing on July 19 , 2000 for the Inman Subdivision Proposal the next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled to be a work session for the comprehensive plan . The Supervisor and the Board requested an update on the progress of the comprehensive plan . The Planning Board Chair will be asked to prepare a report for the Board for the August Board meeting . Susan Beeners reported that there is progress being made on the editing sections of the comprehensive plan . We now have an intern who is helping with shaping up the completed sections of the plan. • Water Resources Council : Our Representative Carl Crispell has been injured and cannot continue to serve on the Water Resources Council . The Town Clerk will send notice to the Danby Area News that there is a position for a Danby representative on the Water Resources Council . Interested persons should contact the Town Clerk . Recreation Partnership Report : The drafting of the Youth Recreation Partnership agreement is ongoing. Community Council Report : Councilperson Strichartz reported that the Danby Fireman ' s Fair is to take place this Saturday, July 15 and begins at 10 : 00 a. m . Senior Citizen ' s Report : Edward Roberts reported that the Danby Senior Citizens held their annual picnic at the West Danby Ballpark Pavilion with 51 seniors in attendance . Entertainment was provided by a musical group The "Devil Dogs" . Betty DeWolfe has received help from many Danby seniors who volunteered their time to tear down a burned out structure and clean up the property . SPCA - Dog Control Report - Received The Town Clerk reported that the dog enumerator has completed approximately one third of the Town . It is expected the enumeration will be completed by the end of September. Noise Ordinance Committee: Councilperson Strichartz reported that at the Agenda meeting, Sheriff Peter Meskill made a few suggestions about the proposed Danby Noise Ordinance . The committee has revised section 240 -7 of the draft and section 240 - 14 be added . Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners suggested several revisions and additions to be included in the draft ordinance . Motion to Send Noise Ordinance Draft to Attorney for Review A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Supervisor Inman that the Town Board of the Town of Danby authorizes Councilperson Strichartz in conjunction with committee to 41 prepare a semi finished draft to be run by a lawyer for their input and revision to be presented to the Board . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously Motion to Appoint Councilpersons to Meet With Community Council Committees A motion was made by Supervisor Inman and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon that the Town Board of the Town of Danby appoints Councilperson Nolte and Councilperson Strichartz to meet I ', I 1. 224 4 Town Board Minutes July 10 , 2000 with Community Council Land Committee and two (2 ) members of the Community Council . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously Makarainen Road Communication • Supervisor Inman read a letter from Simon Ungers requesting a formal abandonment of Makarainen Road at the present turn around . He stated that he would convey the turn around to the Town of Danby with the provisions that he would be allowed to reconstruct a new barn at the pre-existing location and a larger house in the future as indicated on the site plan submitted for the house currently under construction. Code Enforcement Officer Susan Beeners suggested that the only action the Board can take on this request is to table the issue pending consultation with the Town Attorney . There are still problems related to the access to a neighboring property . Approval of Town Supervisor ' s June 2000 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the Town Supervisor ' s June 2000 Report as submitted . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of the Town Clerk' s June 2000 Report A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Varona-Lacey to approve the Town Clerk' s June 2000 Report as submitted . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Carrie Unanimously Inman Aye APPROVAL OF WARRANTS : Approval of General Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the General Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 voucher numbers 266 - 300 in the amount of $ 7 , 941 . 24 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Carried Unanimously Inman Aye 4. 1 i . - x. 225 5 Town Board Minutes July 10 , 2000 Approval of General Fund Voucher No . 301 of 2000 A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz to approve the payment of voucher No . 301 of 2000 after correction for overcharge of $ 25 . 00 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye • Varona- Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of Highway Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 A motion was made by Councilperson Varona-Lacey to approve the Highway Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 voucher numbers 84- 103 in the amount of $ 26 , 720 . 65 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously Approval of West Danby Water District Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Varona Lacey to approve the West Danby Water district Fund Warrant No . 7 of 2000 voucher numbers 23 -26 in the amount of $ 836 . 69 . A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows : Gagnon Aye Nolte Aye Strichartz Aye Varona-Lacey Aye Inman Aye Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9 : 15 p . m . • Carol W . Sczepans} own Clerk min- 7 - 10 . 00