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Home My WebLink About2009-02-09 TOWN OF DANBY TOWN BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2009 PRESENT: Supervisor Dietrich Councilpersons: Eugene Beavers, Leslie Connors ABSENT: Councilpersons: Daniel Klein and Joseph Salino(e )us Others Present Susan Beeners - Secretary Pro-tem Code Enforcement Officer Roy Casterline - Water District Superintendent Laura Shawley - Bookkeeper Members of the Public Ronda Roaring, Joel Gagnon, Ames Brown, Liz Owens-R Supervisor Dietrich called the meeting to o6d40 g.m. and led all present to the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. An item entitled "Clean City Designation" 2. Stimulus Package 3. Health Care 4. Set time and date for committee and bad. intevi 5. Water District and Fire Department Resolution 6. Motion to endorse application to County for llnbDay Parade funds. Members of the Public: John Smith - Member of the West Danby Fire Departmentegisrdhige the proposal for joint training session for the West Danby Water fDcstlrant with the Fire District. Liz Owens- Roatddressed the Town Board with congratulatirohe Sustainable Tompkins Award from Tompkins County for the Hamlet 1Panjaatg Ronda Roaring Reported that at the last Meeting Supervisoch Mai he was going to send a letter to Attorney Krogh regarding her cd-mplaiagarding an issue she sent to the Danby Town Court and a request that the Town Attorneyntbetopnesent the Town. Supervisor Dietrich reported that he did nola meter but has consulted the Town Attorneys and they will generally be avai*13sei the Town on violations at Town Court. on Civil matters. 2 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 Ronda also reported that she is greatly L4sturimostmobile traffic on many roads and trails in Danby. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Councilperson Beavers reported that he has sdbrnittrtsolution to the board regarding the West Danby Water District and the Fire District.e Tliepfitiments need to use the fire hydrants when there is a need to fill their trucks. Atir theenfircf departments were unable to draw water from the hydrants as they were frozen. He filaatobbant with members of the fire departments and members of the water district and alle paiti®erned that the hydrants did not perform as they should have and want to resolve this isauteting Ahas been set up with T.G. Miller (engineers)The Code Enforcement Officer and WiictDRepresentatives. The Town has set aside monies do an evaluation of the waterhotia and possible additions to the system. The hydrants are maintained by the Water likltdiet is requesting by resolution that the Water District and the Fire District perform twoaijii cessions per year. He has issues as well as many residents claboiiti Otte Danby Area News Letter under the heading of "Town Observer".and the way thiteds rap is not recorded as a factual accounting of what goes on and a lot of it is a sint ijactipnrsmnal nature with the point admissive of facts that taints what really happens. cIu ahoutrti The Danby Towing Law. The board had a lot of discussion and in the Danby Area Ntafimmtitilin appears as it was passed by the Town Board but he voted against it and sanasonf Allay and that Mr. Salino was absent. The next item was about the zoning changes andayarglnlat the board passed it on to the Planning Board. There was nothing said that it wa®r dt#hate& was strongly against it . That totally changes the whole aspect of what people getadiug ct-fiis paper. He said people who elected him know that he is protecting their intei stns Tint proper use of this paper. Councilperson Beavers reported that he received from the vice-chair of the Task Force to inform him of things that happened after thekslastgewda meeting and was concerned that it might have been an illegal meeting. Supervisor Dietrich explained that there is rag nseht3duled for Februar? 2t6 6:00 p.m. for the board and staff to discuss the transfer to hmaker vuez1 how information flows. Ronda Roaring explained the history of requesiiagting with the Supervisor after the Agenda Meeting. She, Joel Gagnon, Sue Beeners, an&eti r imcConnors met with the Supervisor. She is sorry that Councilpersons Beavers and Salinonot einformed of the meeting. Joel Gagnon reported that the intent of the oa 11y vta brief him on the goals related to non- regulatory approaches to open space preservation. 3 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 Liz Owens-Roe said that she supports Joel's wa rljoumalist. The editor of the Danby Area News is to follow the guidelines for the DanlwArdnat was developed about 10 ten (10) years ago. Representative Proto reported that he as sullentittlui for the Danby Area News regularly in the past. His concern is writing in the third dpersonot express opinions or emphasize it is your report. Since it appears that the DAN ecltoriwgs information he had decided not to submit stuff for the DAN. He is reluctant to sulANt d*r WEB unless good guidelines are established. The purpose of the DAN and the toW„1 seist accurate information. Reports County Representative Report: Representative Proto reported on may items tlEbuiity Board and Committees are working on. Legislators salaries - policy on setting salarithe fnext year was sent back to committee. County employees have been called into military. ser DoT Bus sheltea West Danby - he asked that the Town taibnOt Salpl itvisor Dietrich said that a letter is in process. Health Planning Couneil regarding health care: If Governor Paterso t; bug)assed there will be losses in funding in many programs. Horraad4edtinily child services included. The State would want it to be done in-house by the aCcunity imt excess of One Billion dollars. COFA - (various Programs for the elderly could see ridndi g. TCAT - posses a loss of 1/4 million for StatatiffirarFspritit CHIPS - may suffer losses with less funding. County Plan - the County will need to do ra CSRifityy('alan to sustain ourselves. The County is in good shape for 2009.- 20113wcisrisueny and the County is trying to get a handle on it. Danby's Broadband Proposal: Representative Proto is urging the County fort anpiIDanby's Broadband project as it is what he considers "trowel-ready" (shovel-ready?). .Supervisor Dietrich said that the obstacleheis tco1eits that will be neccessary should funding be awarded by the State of New York. He is disruwingibility with Lee Shrtleff of the possibility of colocation to reduce the nurniers)f that would be required for the Broadband project. Agricultural Assessment Forms are due to the nTor€pkiirty Assessment by Mil 1 Governors Proposal Property taxes on NYS taxable owned lands -ntRtepresProto urges the Town to research our NYS taxable lands. Reports: Supervisor Dietrich reported that Committee and wtktten reports are here and the board can review them. He gave the board severalheitenk aid packets for the board to review before 4 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 the Agenda meeting of March 2. Locey and Cahill representatives will be at ctheAda Meeting to give us an over-view of the Municipal Health Insurance Consortium. Ide tlatedie to read through the health insurance information. Communications: Supervisor Dietrich reported that the Town Cslerkcelaaed confirmation that NYS DoT approves our request to extend the speed limit NYS &96Bast.(Wtht Miller intersection and to reduce the speed limit to 40 mph through the Town IfirthiWtht Miller intersection to Michigan Hollow Road to 40 mph. Interviews for Candidates for Planning Board, diMCDCC Representative Applicants Interviews for residents interested in servingw4n oT Danby Boards and Committees were set for Monday March 2, 2009. 6:00 - George Blanchard - Planning Board 6:15 - Ted Melchen- Planning Board 6:30 - Roberta Dixon (EMC) 6:45 - A Community Council member - County fduth Bo RESOLUTION NO. 17 OF 2009 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DANBY FIRE DISTRICT AND IEEE IAMNBY WATER DISTRICT By Councilperson Beavers: Seconded by SuperviatniclDi WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Danby recogdih :-ndhebeing performed by the West Danby water district and Danby Fir* li3idtri WHEREAS,the Town of Danby wishing to integrate fungiihle tar protect and preserve the health, safety and welfare of the populace of alkinby WHEREAS, the Town of Danby recognizing that to obtaignatheacquires conscionable interdepartmental training and cooperatiNQW, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danbye d V&A ]Hanby Water District to host a minimum of two fire hydrant traiim gpscssyear. These preferably coincide with the water districts biannual flushing of the watua. sysDates and times are to be set by the West Danby Water Commissioners, but should consultlhewilore District for workable dates and times. And be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Danbye dlikatt IIanby Water District to help the Danby Fire District on educativngl and the proper use of limitations of the West 5 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 Danby Water District. A roll call vote on the resolution resultadvsas foil (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Motion to Endorse Application to the Tompkinsy COdubrations Fund A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers nddd shoo Supervisor Dietrich that the Town Board of the Town of Danby endorses an abplidadod'ompkins County Celebrations Fund for a grant for the July 11 Danby Fun Day and parade. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Motion to Approve Agreement to Spend Highway Funds A motion was made by Supervisor Dietrich andd sbgorklouncilperson Beavers that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the AgreEipend tHighway Funds as submitted by the Highway Superintendent and the Councilpersons rpres ned the agreement. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Permission for Laura Shawley to Attend NYS Antoci&t Towns Annual Meeting motion was moved by Supervisor Dietrich andd sbgonn'ouncilperson Beavers that the Town Board of the Town of Danby grants permissioma foitialadey to attend the NYS Association of Towns Annual Meeting and the board membdrsprsigpes for Laura to cast their votes at the conference. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) 6 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Permission for Town Clerk to Attend NYSTCA Annfcrl'nfk A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers addd sego Councilperson Connors that the Town Clerk is granted permission to attend thtt YiliSdial Conference in Rochester NY from April 26-29,2009 A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Supervisors Report - to be deferred Town Clerks Report - to be deferred Approval of Warrants: General Fund Warrant No. 2 of 2009 A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers addd sbgo Supervisor Dietrich that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the Go teilarFant No. 2 of 2009 in the amount of $16,775.56 voucher numbers 24-61. Discussion Councilperson Beavers asked why the supervise dill was so high and asked what the Card Member Services - Christmas Party. The Bookkeeper reported that we have a credit died funds were reimbursed from items taken for recycling of scrap that was booked to feAthnuetown. OSHA Poster is a requirement. Supervisor Dietrich said that he had no idea ?Hoyle hiwas increased. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried 7 Town Board Minutes February 9, 2009 Highway Fund Warrant No. 2 of 2009 A motion was made ty Councilperson Beavers midd sbgo Supervisor Dietrich that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the Higtlw' arFant No. 2 of 2009 in the amount of $45,894.66 voucher numbers 5-19. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried West Danby Water Department Fund No. 2 of 2009 A motion was made by Councilperson Beavers nddd sbgo Councilperson Connors that the Town Board of the Town of Danby approves tiaub Matia Department Fund Warrant No. 2 of 2009 in the amount of $547.54 voucher6-lumbers A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: (Councilpersons Salino and Klein - excused) Beavers Aye Connors Aye Dietrich Aye Carried Adjournment On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. min-2-9-09 Carol W. Sczepanski, Town Cleric