HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-07D a n b y T o w n B o a r d
M i n u t e s o f B u d g e t H e a r i n g a n d S p e c i a l M e e t i n g
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Present:
Supervisor: Ric Dietrich
Councilpersons: Leslie Connors, Kathy Halton, Dan Klein, Dylan Race
Others Present:
Town Clerk Pamela Goddard
Bookkeeper Laura Shawley
Public Garry Huddle, Rebecca M Brenner, Ted Crane
The Danby Town Board budget hearing was opened at 6:34pm
Budget Hearing
Please take Notice, that the Town of Danby Town Board has completed the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2014, a copy of which is available for review at the office of the Town Clerk, 1830
Danby Road, during regular office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday
10am to Noon.
Pursuant to Section 107 of Town Law, the proposed maximum salaries for the following town officers are
specified as follows: Supervisor - $20,920, Council persons (4) - $10,090 ($2,522 each), Town Clerk - $29,711,
Town Justices (2) -$27,574 ($13,787 each), Highway Superintendent - $55,133.
Further Notice is Given that the Town Board of the Town of Danby will hold following Public Hearing on
November 7, 2013 at the Danby Town Hall, 1830 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY:
6:30 p.m. - Public Hearing to to hear any objections of and consider approval of the proposed 2014 Budget. All
persons will be heard either in writing or in person. The Town Board will consider voting on the budget during its
meeting held subsequent to the public hearing.
Justice Huddle stated that he was there to answer any questions about the Court Budget. There
were none.
Bookkeeper Shawley informed the Board that there were no further changes to the Preliminary
Budget after the last budget meeting.
No other questions or concerns were raised.
The Danby Town Board budget meeting was closed at 6:40pm
The Danby Town Board meeting was opened at 6:40pm
Adopt Budget
There being no further discussion of the budget, the Board agreed to act.
RESOLUTION NO. 96 OF 2013 - ADOPT TOWN BUDGET
Resolved, that the Town Board of Town of Danby adopts the Preliminary 2014 Budget as presented.
Moved by Race, Second by Connors. The motion passed.
In Favor: Connors, Halton, Klein, Race, Dietrich
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Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancy
The Board had an extensive discussion regarding whether to vote on the appointment at this time.
Dietrich raised the question of whether the incoming Town Board members should be able to weigh
in on this appointment. The Board discussed candidates for filling this vacancy and whether they
should be considered in relation to other, upcoming appointments to be made in January 2014. Di-
etrich asked whether the candidates should be considered for other up-coming vacancies.
Connors made the point that David Hall and Russell Klinger were interviewed to fill a vacancy on
the Board of Zoning Appeals and are waiting to hear a decision. The procedure has been followed and
should be acted upon. There would be the option to move someone to a different board at a future
time. Goddard reminded the Board that the BZA has a hearing scheduled for November 19. From the
floor, Crane noted that, with a four-member Board, a two to two split decision results in an automatic
denial of the request. Goddard noted that it would be useful for whomever is appointed to have time
to prepare for the Nov. 19 hearing.
There was further discussion on the various strengths and experience of the two applicants.
RESOLUTION NO. 97 OF 2013 - APPOINT TO VACANCY - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Resolved, that the Town Board of Town of Danby appoints David Hall to fill the remainder of a vacant seat on
the Board of Zoning Appeals, to run through December 31, 2015.
Moved by Connors, Second by Halton. The motion passed.
In Favor: Connors, Halton, Klein, Race, Dietrich
Other Discussions
There was a general, preliminary discussion regarding other appointments to be made, including
an appointment to fill the vacancy created by Dan Klein’s election to the County Legislature. The
Board discussed what considerations should be included when selecting a candidate for Town Board
replacement. This appointment would be made by the incoming Board in January. Clerk Goddard will
contact the Association of Towns to learn what the procedure is and/or what options are available to
the town for filling an elected officer vacancy.
Board of Zoning Appeals Chair
There was further discussion regarding the appointment of a Chair to the Board of Zoning Ap-
peals. Current members of the BZA recommended different people to fill the position of chair for the
remainder of this year.
RESOLUTION NO. 98 OF 2013 - APPOINT CHAIR - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Resolved, that the Town Board of Town of Danby appoints Joe Schwartz as Chair of the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Moved by Connors, Second by Klein. The motion passed.
In Favor: Connors, Halton, Klein, Race, Dietrich
Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
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Pamela Goddard, Town Clerk
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