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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-26262 Scott Heyman wanted to know what share the Town was going to pay. He wanted roughly half or $15,000. Attorney Fitzgerald advised that the Town should let the County take lead to recover costs. Consensus of Board was to wait and see what happens. Gary Wood - Clerk -of- the -Works - 1) Discussed invoice received from MIJ in the amount of $4,172.80. He will sit down with Don Brown and try to resolve problem. 2) Reviewed his draft of a letter to Bonding Co. detailing costs to new building. Would Board consider giving $10,000 to Bonding Co. if claim is closed by January? Discussed at length with Attorney -- Need a release of all leins before settlement. Need to negotiate with Bonding Co. 3) Outstanding violations in highway garage - Floyd Ferris the Electrical Inspector and Gary will resolve problem with Freije. Gary Wood - Code Enforcement Officer - Have issued 98 'bldg. permits in 1990 compared to 77 in 1989. Junk cars - 150 letters were sent out at 50 at a time -- 51 responses in 4 categories, 15 problems gone, 3 never existed, 2 bad apples and will go after, 31 don't know how to deal with. Rosen has been before ZBA, Clarence White has farm licenses on vehicles now, Lockwood in McLean has cleaned up some. Gary wants to know what provisions are made for those vehicles used seasonally. Consensus of Board was that you were allowed to have one unlicensed vehicle. Gary says current Code and State Code says none. Mr. VanBenschoten read letter received by Mr. Jacobs of Jeslen Trailer Court from Gary Wood regarding building to close to unit. No such regulation and its been there 15 years. Second item taken care of. Third item - Street names not provided. Gary said first item comes brom Bldg. Code and maybe street signs confused with another ordinance. All is okay. Supervisor Robinson said that a shelter has been made for recycling center in Peruville. Town will be getting bill. Also Blue Cross /Blue Shield will increase 11% on Feb. 1.4. Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to schedule a Special Town Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 26, 1990, at 10:30 AM to close out year -end business and perform annual accounting of all Town records. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. A check in the amount of $11,759.73 was received from the IRS as a F941 refund. Supervisor Robinson contacted the accountants to see what it was for and was advised not to cash it. Town also received a notice from Social Security regarding quarterly report underpayment and penalties due. This also was referred to the accountants by the Supervisor. Town Clerk discussed with Supervisor and Town Board Members some internal personnel problems that needed to be taken care of. There being no further business, Mr. VanBenschoten moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 11:30 P.M. Unanimous. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1990 AT 10:30 A.M. Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Carl E. Haynes, Councilman Absent: Donald E. Cummings, Councilman Absent: Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius Purpose of meeting was to close out year -end business and perform annual accounting of all Town records. U • Claim Nos. to of the Highway Fund in the amount of and Claim Nos. to of the General Fund in the amount of were presented for audit. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that the bills be approved for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Haynes, Robinson. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, that'the following 1990 budgeted items be paid: American Legion - $200.00; Groton Senior Citizens - $1000.00; Groton Historical Society - $1000.00; Groton Child Development - $4000.00 and Human Services Coalition - $600.00. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Haynes, Robinson Discussed invoices received from McFarland /Johnson in the amounts of $4,172.82 and $10,466.00 The $4,172.82 invoice is for services authorized during construction program and have not been paid. According to monies originally authorized to M1J for services connected with building project • this $4,172.82 is due M/J. The $10,466 is apparently for something else above monies authorized. Board will consid ©r $10,466 at January meeting. RESOLUTION NO.. 60 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FROM CAPITAL RESERVE, FUND Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Haynes Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the payment of $4,172.82 to McFarland /Johnson Engineers. Moved by Air. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that bill from Tompkins County in the amount of $340.00 for garbage pickup along roadside be paid. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Haynes, Robinson. Town has received $5,228.43 from the County for 1990 roadside mowing. Also, ti e Croton Fire Department Installation is January 19. . "i ' ! . . Supervisor Robinson reported on status of payroll. She has no idea what is going on with the $11,759.73 check received from the IRS indicating it is a F941 refund or the notice that Social Security wants more money. Also has checks that doesn't know what to do with - -- $16.00 from Unicor; $7.02 from ADP and a check from State Insuxance in the amount of $911.16 for Colleen's Workmans' Comp, Supervisor Robinson asked. Board to authorize pre - registration fee of $55.00 per person for annual Association of Towns meeting in NYC for the following: Teresa Robinson, Arland Heffron, George Totman, Mary Decker, Monica Carey, Sheldon Clark and David Ofner. RESOLUTION N0. 61 - AUTHORIZATION TO PAY PRE - REGISTRATION FEE FOR ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS MEETING IN NYC Moved .by Air. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the pre - payment of registration fees of $55.00/person for the seven employees attending the Annual Association of Towns Meeting in New York City in February. Supervisor Robinson reported receipt of $5,767 for Revenue Sharing- Outside • and $100 for DWI Program, Supervisor Robinson would like resolution authorizing Supervisor, Chuck Rankin and Dennis Jones to transfer monies to balance all accounts in 1990 budget. RESOLUTIONi N0. 62 - AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERVISOR TO MAKE NECESSARY *Recinded TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO MEET EXPENSES SES Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool (Discussed auditors request that this resolution and authorization must include all account numbers and dollar amounts to be transfered. Since these figures are not available at this time, Mr. VanBenschoten recinded his motion.* 2.6 3 264 Highway Superintendent, Leland Cornelius, presented proposed pay increases for highway employees to the Board for the approval. RESOLUTION N0. 63 - BOARD APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY PAY INCREASES Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanB enschoteh, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the*Town Board does hereby authorize the Highway Superintendent to give the following pay increases effective January 1, 1991: Present yr. Increase Total Holl, J. 19E10 79.9 .15 10.33 Smith, M. MIDO 9924 .46 9.70 Marks, K. MEO 9.54 948 .15 10917 Coit, L. MEO 9.24 .46 9070 Neville, R. MEO 9.24 .46 .15 9.85 Scutt, G. Laborer 7.80 .39 .50 8.69 Carr, P. Laborer 605o .33 6.83 Morgan, R. Mech. 8.85 944 .57 9.86 There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Haynes, at 12:10 P.M. Unanimous. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk .7 •