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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-08 TOWN OF GROTON - MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Those present: Glenn E. Morey, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Donald F. Scheffler, Councilman Richard B. Gamel, Councilman Sheldon C. Clark, Councilman Absent: Victoria Monty, Attorney for the Town Also present: Gary Coats, Elizabeth Brennan, April Scheffler, Jacalyn Spoon, Matt Cooper. MOVED by Councilman Sovocool, seconded by Councilman Scheffler, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2008 meeting as presented. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey. MOVED by Councilman Gamel, seconded by Councilman Sovocool, to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2008 and June 24, 2008 Work Sessions on Code Review. Claim Numbers 187-214 of the General Fund in the amount of $15,207.98 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilman Scheffler, seconded by Councilman Gamel, to approve the General Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey. Claim Numbers 109-124 of the Highway Fund in the amount of$130,570.55 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Sovocool, to approve the Highway Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey. Supervisor Morey offered privilege of the floor. No one wished to speak at this time. Town Board Minutes Page 2 July 8, 2008 Monthly Reports: Elizabeth Brennan, Bookkeeper/Highway Clerk - Presented monthly report for the Board's review. The field part of the audit is completed and there will be a report when they finish their paperwork. RESOLUTION#08-042 -REFUND APPLICATION FEE TO MITCH METZGAR MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilman Gamel Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey WHEREAS, Mitch Metzgar applied to the Planning Board for a Minor Subdivision and it was determined by the Planning Board that Minor Subdivision review was not needed for his project, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves refunding the $90.00 application fee to Mitch Metzgar. Gary Coats, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. It has been very busy and he and the Deputy Clerk have been working at clearing up expired building permits. Many open files have been closed and other building permits have been renewed thanks to the work of the Deputy, Debbie Lane. Mr. Muka has been spending time at his Lick Street property working outside. Mr. Coats has told him that he needs to spend some time working on the inside. He is going to paint the outside and replace windows. Councilman Gamel asked about the schedule that was agreed to and Mr. Coats said that he has not adhered to the schedule although he has said that he wants to and has spent time there but is not doing the work necessary to make it into a home. Supervisor Morey said that the Town Attorney would be away on vacation but when she returned he thought they should talk to her and proceed with cashing in the bond. Other Board members agreed that something needed to be done. Cashing in the bond would mean tearing the house down. Councilman Sovocool said that the house was not in good condition anyways. Councilman Gamel disagreed, saying that he has been in the building, he has construction experience, and that that it is in better shape than his own house, however it needs insulation, sheetrock, floors, etc. Mr. Coats said that it does have floors. The Board requested that Mr. Coats talk to Mr. Muka and send him a letter asking him to finish the scheduled work and if he is unable to do that, to attend the next meeting and explain things to the Board. Richard C. Case, Jr., Highway Superintendent-Was on vacation and not in attendance. April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly Town Clerk's report and Country Acres Pet Services report on dog control for the Board's review. She had nothing else to report. Councilman Gamel said that he liked the fact that Country Acres Pet Services included in their report and explanation of why it had been necessary to euthanize a dog. They spent several months working with the dog, trying to get it to stop biting and had also had a trainer evaluate it who said that should not be adopted. Clerk Scheffler agreed that it was nice to have this explanation attached to the report. Town Board Minutes Page 3 July 8, 2008 Victoria Monty,Attorney for the Town - Was not present. John Norman and A.D. Dawson, Town Justices - Were not present. Councilman Donald Scheffler, as Recreation Coordinator - Had nothing to report. Duane Randall, County Legislator - Was on vacation. RESOLUTION #08-043 - DONATION TO GROTON OLDE HOME DAYS MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilman Scheffler Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a donation to the Groton Olde Home Days Celebration of up to $600.00 for the cost of the port-a-potties. RESOLUTION#08-044 -JUDGE DAWSON & CLERK PALMER TO ATTEND CONFERENCE MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Gamel Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the payment of expenses for Judge A. D. Dawson and the Court Clerk, Peg Palmer, to attend the Magistrates Conference July 27-29, 2008 in Potsdam,NY. It was the consensus of the Board that they not schedule work sessions concerning review of the draft zoning code during the month of July and would resume in August. Councilman Gamel wanted to say how nice the cemetery on Route 222 looked and express appreciation for the work done by Jeff Brockway, Rosemarie Tucker and others. Everyone agreed that the cemetery looks fantastic. Announcements: ➢ Zoning Board of Appeals - June 16 at 7:00 PM ➢ Planning Board- June 17 at 7:30 PM ➢ Groton Central School "Buy a Brick" Campaign- supporting Groton Education Fund ➢ Groton Business Association - July 9 at 6:00 PM - Elm Tree Inn There being no further business Councilman Sovocool moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Clark, at 7:49 PM. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, RMC Town Clerk