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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-11TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Those present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Richard Gamel, Councilperson Crystal Young, Councilperson Randy N. Jackson, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk W. Rick Fritz, Code Official Richard C. Case, Jr., Highway Superintendent A.D. Dawson, Town Justice John Norman, Town Justice Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town Absent: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Also present: Mike Neville, Debbie Holley MOVED by Councilperson Jackson, seconded by Councilperson Gamel, to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2018 meeting as presented. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler. Vouchers numbered 356 - 400 in the total amount of $67,815.79 were presented to the Board for their review. Vouchers for the General A Fund in the amount of $11,309.69; the General B Fund in the amount of $826.44; the Peruville Light District in the amount of $155.81; and the McLean Light District in the amount of $264.44 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Jackson, to approve the General Bills for payment. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler. Vouchers for the Highway DA Fund in the amount of $ 15,564.93 and in the Highway DB Fund in the amount of $39,694.48 were presented for audit. MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Jackson, to approve the Highway Bills for payment. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler. Monthly Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper - Was not present but had submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. We have Life Safety Inspections that will start again in October and will include Operating Permits for Town Board Minutes Page 2 September 11, 2018 places of public assembly, which we started requiring last year. We've decided to require the 911 house number signs next year in order to get a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion. The signs can be purchased from the Groton Fire Department for $12.00. Richard C. Case, Jr., Highway Superintendent - My budget request has been turned over to Mr. Scheffler. I've received the snow and ice contract from the County. There is a slight increase this year and we will be paid $203,188.35. We've been hot -patching with the paver. We've taken more of those grindings that we put up on Wickham Road and Mike has very nicely graded Sears Road where we left off with the hot -patch. The excavating crew has been putting in crossover pipes and we've had some shoulder work to do. Also, we've been assisting the Town of Dryden. Mr. Case presented specs for a new truck. It will be from Stadium International and identical to one bought previously. It will have a J & J aluminum body; Everest plow equipment, which is interchangeable with our Viking equipment that we have; and the new emission standards. It will replace a 1991 Autocar which is out of service. The plow and truck will be purchased on the Onondaga County bid, subject to permissive referendum. RESOLUTION #18-047 - PURCHASE 2019 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase of one (1) new 2019 International HX520 tandem axle dump and snowplow combination truck, and be it further RESOLVED, that the purchase amount of up to $235,000.00 will be taken from the Town's Capital Highway Equipment Reserve Account, and be it further RESOLVED, that said purchase will occur unless a petition, in compliance with Section 91 of New York State Town Law is received by the Town Clerk protesting said resolution and requesting a referendum thereon. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Discussion took place on the roller, which has been broke down several times this year. Mr. Case estimated it would cost around $45,000.00 to replace it with a used one. Disposal of the 1991 Auto Car was also discussed and it is planned to be sold by Auctions International. April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. The photo show went really well. I would like to say that I think your support of the Fire Department and Ambulance is well worth it. The Ambulance squad was wonderful to my father when they came and took him to the hospital several times and when they brought him home. They were kind, gentle, and respectful, and I just can't say enough good things about them. We are lucky to have them. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John J. Norman and A. D. Dawson, Town Justices - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. The cameras are up and running and an additional one was installed today. There was a problem with one camera but that is being replaced. The lights are also up. Village workers did the installation and Rick Case was thanked for facilitating the project. The court office is in need of a new color copier/printer/scanner/fax machine. They were hoping to be able to use the remaining grant money for this but were told that they couldn't. Two quotes had been received: 1) for a Zerox for approximately Town Board Minutes Page 3 September 11, 2018 $2,700.00 and 2) for a Lexmark for $2,100.00 with a service contract for $18.00 a month which would include parts and toner. It will replace both the copier in the jury room that does not work with the humidity in the building and a printer/fax machine in the court office that requires very expensive toner. After looking at leasing versus buying, the Judges feel that buying a machine outright would be more cost effective over time. The Judges had been told that the remaining grant money could be used for office furniture, so they are considering a new desk for the Court Clerk. Councilperson Crystal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program - The Recreation Partnership Board did not meet this month. The Joint Recreation Committee met on September 4th. It was reported that 292 students participated in the summer programs and there was a 52% increase in revenue, partly due to volunteers taking over the art program when the teacher was unable to attend. The concert series went well with around 2,160 people attending. Total cost was $1,894.70. With a $900.00 grant and supplies sold to Boosters, the final cost for the committee was $844.70. Coach Cronk will have youth cross county this fall. Soccer, football and cheer are already up and running. Cabin Fever is scheduled for March 2, 2019. National Night Out (Groton Community Night) had 350 in attendance, down from 400 last year. National Night Out is always the 1St Tuesday in August and many kids are in soccer and football camps at that time, so it was discussed that they may change the date and just call it Groton Community Night. Discussions are taking place with property owners to see if there may be collaboration in developing walking trails and sort out liability. The Annual Report was submitted for 2017-18 with a balance of $41,038.79. The Youth Commission summer camp had 68 campers attending with weekly enrollment ranging from 36-47. The lunch program was expanded to camp, library, and park and served over 100 children daily. The school supplied a van for transportation of meals which was a big help. Groton Harvest Youth Framer's Market was a great success with 6 markets serving over 750 children with 7,000 pounds of produce and 500 books. This will continue monthly at the library. There was a significant profit this year which will go into reserves. Last year was the first year the program had a profit ($2,000) and this year totaled just of $11,000. Much of this was due to a grant that helped to offset expenditures. Mike Neville, Groton Fire Department - We made it through Olde Home Days. We cooked at the Legion Friday and Saturday, set up for the parade on Saturday, and sold all our raffle tickets for our building. Our next event is Halloween. We have purchased a new engine which will replace a 1993 and will be in service within the next 2 -3 weeks. We've hired an architect for the new building and are hopefully looking at spring for breaking ground. Supervisor Scheffler spoke about the Highway Garage roof and the fact that it has been leaking for years and is in need of replacement. A reserve fund had been set up to replace the roof and Supervisor Scheffler feels it is time to move forward and put the project out to bid. RESOLUTION #18-048 - PREPARE BID SPECS FOR HIGHWAY GARAGE ROOF MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Town Attorney, Fran Casullo, Councilpersons Rick Gamel and Sheldon Clark, and Highway Superintendent, Rick Case, to work on getting the bid specifications written up for the Highway Garage roof and put the project out to bid. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 4 September 11, 2018 STATE ENVIRONMENT QUALITY REVIEW FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 FOR 2018 Propose Local Law #2 for the Year 2018 entitled "A Local Law to Amend Various Sections of the Town of Groton Land Use & Development Code " had been introduced at a previous meeting and the Town Board had declared the Town of Groton as lead agency for the purposes of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR) by resolution at the August 14, 2018 meeting. A zoning change is considered a Type I action and therefore a Full Environmental Assessment Form was completed beginning with Part 1: A. Project and Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: A Local Law to Amend Various Sections of the Town of Groton Land Use & Development Code of 2011 Project Location (describe. and attach a general location Tap): Town of Groton Brief Description Of Proposed Action (lllclllde plllpo�e or need): Proposed Action: Adoption of Proposed Local Law 92 for the Year 2018, entitled "A Local Law to Amend Various Sections of the Town of Groton Land Use & Development Code of 2011." This local law provides updates to the definitions and subdivision sections of the Town of Groton Land Use 8 Development Code for the purpose of simplifying certain procedures. It will allow for consolidation of parcels to be achieved through Tompkins County Assessment to correspond with the other municipalities in the County. The law will add sections for Administrative Lot Line Adjustments and Exempt Subdivisions to be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer with an option for referral to the Planning Board Nallle of Applicant, Spollsor: Telephone: 607-898-5035 Groton Town Board E-N1ai1: townc I e rk(cDg roto ntown . com Acldres: 101 Conger Blvd. PO Box 36 C'ity/P0: Groton State: NY Project Contact (if not same as sponsor: ai„-e 1lalne and title;'role): Telephone: 607-898-5035 Donald Scheffler, Town Supervisor E-1\1ail: supervisor@)grotontown.com Addre� : '101 Conger Blvd. PO Box 36 C'it�.-:PO: r State: Zip Code: Groton/ Po Box 36 NY 13073 Property CM-ller (if Ilot sallle as sponsor): Telepholle: E-1\1ail: Addre s: CitylPo: I State: Zip Code: B. Governinent Approvals B. Government Appro-vals, Fmiding, of Sponsorship. (” Funding" includes al'allts. loans. tat relief and any other forins of flllanclal assistance. 1 GoN-ernment EntitN- If Yes: Identify- Agency- and Appro'val(s) Application Date a. Clt< C'ollllcll. Town Board. �es❑No or Vi11aUe Board of T111�tees b. City. TONV11 or Village ( Yes❑No Plallllllla Board or C'01iun1 1011 c. City Council. Town or 0'es❑NO Village Z011111g Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies mYes❑No e. Co1111ty aaellcies 2]yes❑No f. Regional agencies ❑Yes®NO Required (Actual or projected) Groton Town Board local law adoption Public Hearing & Adoption projected to be November 13, 2018 Town of Groton Planning Board review only July 2018 Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals, review September 2018 only Towns of Dryden, Lansing, Virgil, Cortlandville, September - October 2018 Homer, Summerhill, Locke, Village of Groton Tompkins County Planning Dept 239 review September - October 2018 Cayuga 8 Cortland Counties Town Board Minutes Page S September 11, 2018 g. State agencies ❑Yes®No h. Federal agencies ❑Yes ®No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site withui a Coastal Area. or the wat�.fiont area of a Designated Inland Waterway, 0Yes2 NO ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Wat,QLfiont Revitalization Program? ❑ Yes®No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑ Yes[Z]No C. Planning and Zoning C.1. Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption. or amendment of a plan. local law. ordinance. rule or regulation be the ®Yes❑No only approN A(s) which must be garanted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes, complete sections C. F and G. • If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C'.2. Adopted land use plans. a. Do any municipally- adopted (city. town. village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site ®Yes❑No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes. does the comprehensive plan include specific reconunendations for the site where the proposed action ®Yes❑No would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special plan ning district (for example: Gre..... f ®Yes❑No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA): designated State or Federal heritage area. watershed management plan: or other?) If Yes. identify the plan(s): Owasco Water Shed. Cayuga Lake Water Shed, Groton Aa District, NY State Soil and Water Conservation District, Tompkins County c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan. ❑Yes®No or all adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes. identify the plan(s): C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. ® Yes❑No If Yes. what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? Rural Agriculture. Low Intensity. Medium Intensitv (1). Medium Intensitv (2). Hiahwav Commercial. Industrial (1). Industrial (2) b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? ® Yes❑ No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? ® Yes [--]No If Yes. i. VArinat is the proposed nevi- zoning for the site? Town amendments to Code as described in Part A C'.4. Existing community- services. a. hi what school district is the project site located? Groton Central School, Dryden Central School & Homer School Districts b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? NY State Police & Tompkins County Sheriff Department c. Which fie protection and emergency medical services seiz-e the project site? Groton Fire Department & Ambulance, The Mclean Fire District d. What parks seii-e the project site? None Since the Board is adopting a local law, the answer to C.1. is "yes" and parts D and E do not need to be answered and the Board moved on to review parts F and G, which required the Supervisor's signature. Attorney Casullo then walked the Board through Section 2: Town Board Minutes Page 6 September 11, 2018 1. Impact on Laud Proposed action may involve construction on. or physical alteration of. ®NO ❑ YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If "Yes' , ansiver ouestioiis a - i. If "No", move on to Section 2. 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result Hl the modification or destruction of or Hllllblt access to. any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g.. cliffs. dunes. ® NO ❑ YES minerals. fossils. caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) if "I'es ", answer anestioiis a - c. If"No ", move on to Section 3. I Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water ®NO ❑ YES bodies (e.g.. streams. rivers. ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2. E.2.11) If "Yes ". nn -"ver anestions a -1. If "No "_ move on to Section 4. 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result ul development on lauds subject to flooding. NO ❑ YES (See Part 1. E.2) If "Yes ", ansiver auestl ons a - -e. If "No ", move on to Section 6. 6. Impacts on Aii- The proposed action may include a state reguilated au emission source. ©NO [:]YES (See Part 1. D.2 . f.. D.2.11. D.2. og) If PS ", an.5ivei- questions a - f. If "No ", inove on to Sectioii %. 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fatina. (See Part 1. E.2.111. -q.) ®NO [:]YES If"I es ", ansiver clitestiolis a - I. If"No ", move on to Section 8. 8. Impact on agricultilral Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) W]NO [:]YES If "I'es ", ansiver aitestions a - h. If "No ", move on to Section 9. 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resouisces The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in © NO [:]YES shah contrast to. current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.l.a. E.l.b. E -3-h-) If "Yes", answer drtestions a -.z If "No ", zo to Section 10. 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resom-ces The proposed action may occur in of adjacent to a historic of afchaeological ©NO YES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e. f. and g.) If "I'es ", answer questioiis a - e. If "No' , go to Section 11. 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a FV YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c. E.1.c. E.2.q.) If "I'es ", ansiver clitestions a - e. If "No ", eo to Section 12. 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO YES envy: on mental area (CEA) . (See Pail 1. E. -'-).d) If "lyes", answer questions a - c. If "No'; go to Section 13. 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transpon-tation systems. [Z]NO YES (See Pall 1. D.2 J) If "Yes ", ansl vei- questioiis a -.f If "No 11 , go to Section 14. Town Board Minutes Page 7 September 11, 2018 14. Iinpact on Energy The proposed action inay cause all increase in the use of any toren of eiiergy. [VINi o -]YES (See Part 1. D.21) If "les ", ans»ver auestioiis a - e. If "Aro ", eo to .Sectio» 1-5. 11. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action illay restllt in all increase In ilolse. odors. or otitdoor h2lltlllg. ©NO [:]YES (See Part 1. D.2.i11.. 11.. and o.) If `Tes ", answer anestioiis a - f If A, 76 ", ero to .Section 16. 16. Impact on Hannan Health The proposed action play have an impact on 11tinian health froin exposure © NO ❑ YES to new or existlllc-r sources of containni iallts. (See Part 1.D.2.q.. E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If 4117 s ansl ver anestiol is a - in. If "No oo to .Section 1 17. C'onsistenc-- with CoinmllnitN- Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. �NO YES (See Part 1. C.1. C.2. and C.3.) If ii) es onsiver questions a - Ii. If ­.N.'o �gro to .Section 18. 18. Consistency- with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existln2 coiliiiiii 11t-�T character. ©\ �_� ❑YES (See Part 1. C.2. C. D.?. E.3) If ' es ansivei' aitestioiis a - or. If -'o . in-oceed to Part 3. The Board then moved on to Part 3 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and made the following resolution. RESOLUTION #18-049 - NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Jackson WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Groton has introduced Proposed Local Law #2 for the Year 2018 entitled "A Local Law to amend Various Sections of the Town of Groton Land Use and Development Code as Enacted by Local Law #1 of the Year 2011 ' ; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has completed Parts 1 and 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form as part of the review of said proposed Local Law, and WHEREAS, this is not a site specific project but an amendment to the Town of Groton Land Use and Development Code 2011 (the Code) and encompasses the whole Town. The Town is not planning any developmental projects and does not anticipate any increase in development, growth of population, use of resources, impact on air or water quality, effect on any plant or animal species, or change in the character of the existing community over what could have been expected under the present Code. Nothing in the amendments changes the intent of the Code, and WHEREAS, historically, the Town of Groton Planning Board has had an onerous two-step procedure for Boundary Changes and they have requested that Town Board update the Code to simplify the process for both the Planning Board and applicants. This local law will delete Boundary Change, and the procedures associated with it, from the Code and replace it with three different procedures: 1. Consolidation: The uniting of one or more parcels of land into one lot, will no longer be reviewed by the Planning Board, but will be accomplished at the Tompkins County Department of Assessment to coincide with the rest of the municipalities in the County. 2. Administrative Lot Line Adjustment: A means by which a boundary line dividing two contiguous lots is adjusted or moved. This process will not be considered a subdivision and Town Board Minutes Page 8 September 11, 2018 therefore will not require SEQR review. Applications will be submitted to and may be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer with an option for referral to the Planning Board if needed. 3. Exempt Subdivision: Simple two -lot subdivisions may be considered exempt from review by the Planning Board if they strictly meet the stated requirements. Applications, including Part 1 of the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form, will be submitted to and may be approved by the Code Enforcement Officer with an option for referral to the Planning Board if needed. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this amendment to the Land Use and Development Code will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes a Negative Declaration for the purposes of State Environmental Quality Review. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #18-050 - SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 FOR THE YEAR 2018 MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Young RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #2 for the Year 2018 entitled A Local Law to Amend Various Sections of the Town of Groton Land Use and Development Code for Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 8:00 pm, as part of the regular monthly meeting. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #18-051 - SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 FOR THE YEAR 2018 MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets a Public Hearing for Propose Local Law #3 for the Year 2018 entitled Cold War Veterans Exemption for Tuesday, November 13, 2018 immediately following the Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #2 for the Year 2018. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #18-052 - SET DATES AND TIMES FOR BUDGET WORKSHOPS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Jackson RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets the following dates and times for Budget Workshops: Monday, September 17, 2018: Highway Employees at 4:30 pm Highway Superintendent at 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 18, 2018: Town Clerk at 6:00 pm Town Justices at 6:30 pm Wednesday, September 19, 2018 for Board discussions Monday, September 24, 2018, if needed for Board discussions Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 9 September 11, 2018 RESOLUTION #18-053 - TOWN HISTORIAN TO ATTEND CONFERENCE MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the payment of expenses for the Town Historian, Rosemarie Tucker, to attend the Association of Public Historians of New York State annual conference in Rochester, NY, September 30 - October 3, 2018. Ayes - Gamel, Young, Jackson, Clark, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Councilperson Young discussed the Clean Energy Communities Program with the Board and steps that the Board could take to complete the designation and possibly be able to get a grant for $5,000. After some discussion she said she would send the rest of the Board additional information and they would talk about it more at the next meeting. Privilege of the Floor: No one wished to speak. Announcements: ➢ Planning Board Meeting, September 20 at 7:30 pm ➢ Zoning Board of Appeals, September 26, at 7:00 pm There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Jackson, at 8:45 pm. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, RMC Town Clerk