HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-12-29 TOWN OF DANBY
TOWN BOARD MINUTES
YEAR END MEETING
DECEMBER 29, 2003
PRESENT :
Supervisor Fredric Dietrich
Councilpersons : Joel Gagnon , Norbert Nolte , Naomi Strichartz
ABSENT :
Councilperson Gladys Varona-Lacey
Others Present :
Carol W. Sczepanski - Town Clerk
Susan Beeners - Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Howe - Highway Secretary
William Hall - Highway Superintendent
Ted Jones - Bookkeeper
Interviews for vacancies of the Planning Board were held from 6 : 30 p . m . to 7 :40 p . m.
Supervisor Fredric Dietrich called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 p.m. and led all present to the Pledge
of Allegiance to the American flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
1 ) Councilperson Nolte asked that a brief discussion on highway issues and financing for the
gradall be added to the Agenda .
2 ) Councilperson Strichartz asked that Danby Community Council questions be added to the
Agenda .
Highway Superintendent William Hall reported that the heating system at the Town Highway Barns
needs repairs and he is seeking quotes to have the work done . He also asked that the clothing
allowance for highway employees be paid on the first warrant of 2004 . He said that he had not
included clothing expense in his 2004 budget.
Councilperson Nolte reported that the CSEA Contract has not been approved at this time and it is
expected to take an additional month to finalize . The new proposal is for the clothing allowance to
be raised to $ 300 per employee .
Supervisor Dietrich said that the allowance would be paid at the approved $ 200 that is in the
previous contract.
COMMUNICATIONS :
Encumbrance Requests for:
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Office Supplies
Danby Community Library - Chairs and Bookcases
The Supervisor is requesting the Encumbrance of funds to purchase laptop computer.
Supervisor Dietrich reported that the County is considering raising the income limits for Senior and
Disabled persons to $32 ,400. This would raise the minimum income level to $24, 000 to allow a fifty
percent (50%) reduction in taxable value and the maximum income level to be increased to $32,400
for a five percent (5 %) reduction in taxable value . A table of percentages will be sent to the Town
Clerk next week .
Supervisor Dietrich explained how he would like the funding for the purchase of a gradall for the
Highway Department to be financed. He is working on obtaining a package to finance the gradall ,
a truck and the salt shed. He would like to have a package that can be used for multi purchases and
Tompkins Community Trust is putting together package for the Town to consider at a low rate of
interest.
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There was discussion on how to pay for the gradall by the January 12 , 2004 and the fact that the
purchase resolution is subject to permissive referendum.
Supervisor ' s Computer
Ted Jones reported that the Supervisor ' s laptop computer is not working and the cost to repair it
would be more than it is worth . He will obtain quotes and order a computer before the end of the
year.
Community Council Request for Payment
Councilperson Strichartz reported that Community Council has submitted a voucher for
reimbursement for July - December. The treasurer is going to request the $ 5 ,000 for 2003 that is due
to the Town from Tompkins County. Payment from the County should be received in January 2004 .
Highway Funds for Split Payroll
Susan Howe reported that Highway funds need to be encumbered for the split payroll at year end for
2003 wages .
Motion to Encumber Funds
A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Nolte that the Town
Board of the Town of Danby encumbers of the following funds :
1 ) Comprehensive Plan Publication Costs in the amount of $450 . 00 from A8020 . 401
2) Code Enforcement Office for office supplies in the amount of $ 178 . 71 from A8010 .400
3 ) Danby Community Library in the amount of $213 . 00 for the purchase of stack chairs and
bookcases .
4) Funds not to exceed $2 ,000 for Supervisor' s laptop computer from A1220 . 200
5 ) Highway Account A5010 . 110 - $475 .40 .
6) Highway Account DA5142 . 100 - $ 5 , 610 . 24 (base amount) for regular wages and if bad
weather the amount will not exceed $ 10, 000 . 00 .
7) Hourly employees wages for 2003 split wages .
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Councilperson Varona-Lacey Absent
Gagnon Aye
Nolte Aye
Strichartz Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS
General Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003
A motion was made by Councilperson Gagnon and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz that the
Town Board of the Town of Danby approves the General Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003 voucher
numbers 576- 600 in the amount of $ 11 , 193 . 96 .
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Councilperson Varona-Lacey Absent
Gagnon Aye
Nolte Aye
Strichartz Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried
Highway Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003
A motion was made by Councilperson Nolte and seconded by Councilperson Gagnon that the Town
Board of the Town of Danby approves the Highway Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003 voucher numbers
182 - 188 in the amount of $ 8 , 528 . 07 .
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
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Councilperson Varona-Lacey Absent
Gagnon Aye
Nolte Aye
Strichartz Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried
West Danby Water District Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003
A motion was made by Councilperson Strichartz and seconded by Councilperson Nolte that the Town
Board of the Town of Danby approves the West Danby Water District Fund Warrant No . 13 of 2003
voucher numbers 60-64 in the amount of $ 952 . 78 .
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Councilperson Varona-Lacey Absent
Gagnon Aye
Nolte Aye
Strichartz Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried
CD (Library Special Grants Fund)
A motion was made by Councilperson Nolte and seconded by Councilperson Strichartz that the Town
Board of the Town of Danby approves the CD (Library Special Grants Fund) voucher in the amount
of $42 . 40 .
A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows :
Councilperson Varona-Lacey Absent
Gagnon Aye
Nolte Aye
Strichartz Aye
Dietrich Aye Carried
ADJOURNMENT :
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8 : 50 p . m .
Caddid Carol W. Sczep "Town Town Clerk
TB Meeting Dec . 29, 2003