HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-12TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, INLAY 12, 2020 AT 7:30 PINI
UDIO/VIDEO MEETING VIIN ZOOM INTERNET CONFERENCING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.1 WHICH
TEMPORINRILY SUSPENDS PORTIONS OF NYS OPEN MEETINGS LAW
Town Officers Present.-
Donald
resent.Donald F. Scheffler, SupenTisor
Richard Gamel, Councilperson
Crestal Young, Councilperson
Brian Klumpp, Councilperson
Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson
Michael Perkins. Highway Supt.
April L. Seheffler, Town Clerk
Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper
Francis Casullo, Attorney
A. D. Dawson, Town Justice
Town Officers Absent.-
John
4bsent.John Norman, Town Justice
Rosemarie Tucker. Historian
Also Present.-
Ben
resent.Ben Nelson
Jennifer Jones
Mack Rankin
Supervisor Seheffler - Good evening everyone. I hope this finds everyone healthy. Currently.
due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Town of Groton offices. Court and Highway Department are
closed to the public. The Town Clerk's Office is open my mail, email, phone and drop box
senTiee. The Highway Department is on call and ready for emergence senTiee and repairs. The
Town Court is closed. Tonight, we will have a virtual Town Board Meeting by Zoom and have
developed a plan to legally and safely conduct the necessary business of the Town while doing
our best to include the public. Thankfully, it will be a short agenda. There will be no public
input during the first part of the meeting but we will still have Privilege of the Floor at the end
with the usual restrictions. Our prayer is that life will get back to normal soon, and we can
resume normal senTiees. I have a couple additions to the agenda: Discussion on Primary and
General Elections: and discussion on annual fireworks.
MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Gamel, to approve the minutes
of the April 14, 2020 Town Board Meeting as presented.
_dyes - Clark. Young, Klumpp, Gamel. Seheffler
Town BoardMhWes Page 2 May 12, 2020
RESOLUTION 420-046 - APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES
MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp
WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract #5, numbered 173 - 204 were reviewed and audited by the
Town Board, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers for the accounts and in the
total amounts as follows:
Code
Fund
Totals
A
GENERAL FUND
9,922.61
B
GENERAL FUND PART TOWN
45,118.00
DA
HIGHWAY FUND
2,043.80
DB
HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN
470.45
SFl-
SPECIAL FUND - FIRE PROTECTION
36,250.00
SL2-
PERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT
152.81
SLI-
MCLEAN LIGHTING DISTRICT
121.78
Total: 94,079.45
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be permitted to check off the
signatures of the Town Board Members present and voting in favor for this abstract only.
Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler
Nays -
Resolution Passed
Monthly Reports:
Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper - Submitted monthly report for the Board's review. It was good
to see that the highway fund spending was down this month.
W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Permits are being handled according to the NY
pause restrictions. We are ready for the May 12, 2020 Building Code change. The new building code
books have arrived and the code official has completed the required certification.
Michael Perkins, Highway Superintendent - Everybody came back to work on the 29' of
April. We've been busy getting trucks ready for spring and summer work; changing from winter
tires to summer tires. We've installed a couple of new driveway pipes. We've been busy fixing
road sign, shoulders, and prepping to start paving next week. I've asked the County if we can
borrow their roller, which will save us some money, and an operator for the roller. Also, the
Town of Dryden is going to assist us in some paving and return we will help them.
Supervisor Scheffler - I'm glad everybody is back and healthy.
April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Before going ahead and putting the usual
ad in the Shopper for Poppy Time, I contacted the Legion and since they are not currently open, that has
put on hold for a while. I had a call from the Board of Elections and they are still planning to hold the
primary on June 23. They will be bringing hand sanitizer, and all needed signage, etc. for social
distancing. They just want to make sure that the Town is on board with having it here and I said that I
Town Board Allnutes Page 3 Alae 13, 3030
would check with all of you. So, we should have a consensus on that. While processing the invoices this
month. I noticed that the McLean and Pernville street lights are now listed as LED lights. So. I went back
to last year's bill for this time period and the usage for McLean went from 800kwh down to 232kwh and
Pernville went from 497kwh to 137kwh. Robin came back to the office Monday, May 4th. We will
probably open to the public nest week if the Governor has lifted the pause order. We are thankful that we
have the glass barrier in the office now.
Supervisor Scheffler asked how the Board felt about letting the elections continue to take place in the
Court Room. After some discussion, the consensus of the Board was to continue to allow the elections in
our building as long as all CDC guidelines were followed and/or additional stipulations from the Town
Board due to the changing situation, including possibly moving to another part of the building if
necessary. Councilperson hlumpp suggested that it be configured so that people come in one door and
out another.
Francis Casullo, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report.
A. D. Dawson, Town Justice - There's not much to report. We're doing things according to the
riles that have been set down by the Governor or bead Judge. We get 15 - 30 entails a day from
Judge Shapiro in District 6. _after a couple of discussion today. I don't think we'll be open in
June. The problem now is that anybody who gets arrested, they have the court appearance by
Skype and everyone is trying to talk at the same time. Right now, felonies or anything with a
preliminary bearing, it has to be done at the County. It used to have to be done between 120 and
144 hours and now it looks like it can be up to 45 days or longer before it goes to a preliminary
bearing. Right now, in Tompkins County, it's being done by City Court. We're pretty much
stuck with one person in the office right now. I'm sure things will eventually get figured out.
Councilperson Crestal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program - We haven't met
in person. This is from an email from Janice Johnson of the Recreation Partnership: "Currently
the City is in a budget crisis and has been forced to make some very drastic and devastating decisions
around City services. At the Youth Bureau 32 of our 39 full-time roster staff have been furloughed. In
addition. COVID-19 precautions and the uncertainty around re -opening have created programming
planning obstacles that make planning safe and fun programs extremely difficult if not impossible. Given
these circumstances all Youth Bureau programs for the summer 2020 season have been canceled. This
includes: Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program (BBBS), the College Discovery Program (CDP). Paul
Schreurs Memorial Programs (PSNIP). Recreation Support Services (RSS) for youth and adults. Outings.
Ithaca Bike Rental, Youth Employment Services, Youth Council Ambassadors, all recreation programs,
lessons and camps, and the Cass Park Swimming Pool. Due to the Youth Bureau, GLC and Connell
camp closures the County Youth Services department will be creating a task force to look at
summer programs for youth. We are still waiting for information from the Health Department
about whether camps and programs will be allowed to nun this summer."
In addition to that, our own Recreation Director, Jennifer Jones, is researching what other areas
are doing and I sent her report to you. It includes a best case and worst-case scenario. (Full
report follows)
Town BoafdMhWes Page 4 May 12, 2020
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RECREATION
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Groton Recreation COVID-19 Programming
Concerns and Considerations
Dear Groton Joint Recreation Committee, April 8", 2020
As your Director of Recreation, I have been maintaining a tight watch on COVID-19 developments in the
areas of recreation, parks, and aquatics at the local, state, and national level. As the days unfold and we
continue social distancing, the summer months and even fall remain unknowns. We are now faced with
very difficult decisions on how to proceed with summer programming and community activities.
Currently in Groton, public bathrooms, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, and pool areas are
closed until at least May 15`". These facilities will remain closed until new direction is given by our state
and local governments. All spring programming has been cancelled (track, baseball, softball). Summer
programming including recreation camps, Groton Memorial Park and Pool, Summer Concert Series, and
pavilion rentals are on hold. Continuing with any in-person programming will mean accepting a degree
of risk for our community and challenges with policy enforcement.
Another consideration we need to take into account as we make these decisions is what surrounding
communities are doing. The list below is gathered from public news releases:
- Groton school buildings are not open and the Groton Summer Day Camp is cancelled.
- City of Ithaca has cancelled all programs and services for the summer of 2020. This includes Cass Pool,
park buildings, and pavilions. All playgrounds, fitness equipment, tennis/pickleball courts, restrooms, and
athletic fields are closed until at least May 15.
- City of Cortland has cancelled all summer camps, activities, programs, movie series, summer concerts,
community garden, Yaman Park Beach and Skate Park, Wickwire Pool, and the Splash Pad at Suggett Park.
They have also closed all park buildings, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and restrooms for
summer 2020.
- Village of Homer has cancelled summer concerts, pavilion rentals, and all programming through Aug 1"
At this time, I recommend cancelling our 2020 Summer Concert Series. With the current restrictions on
social gatherings, our concerts are not able to provide a safe environment for our community. As I
contact bands scheduled for this year, I will be offering them an opening for 2021. The next decisions to
be made are whether to open the Groton Memorial Pool and whether to run regularly scheduled
recreation summer camps. Please review the following two pages where I have outlined the "best"
and "worst' case programming scenarios and what they would look like. The GJRC will need to make
recommendations to the Groton Village Board regarding these decisions.
Thank you for your support and understanding during these times. Please feel free to contact me with
any questions you may have. I will continue to follow state and local updates and will also continue to
explore recreation resources for our community moving forward.
Thank You,
Jzvwt,L� Joxey
Groton Recreation Director
jjones@groton.cnyric.org
Town BoardMinutes Page 5 May 12, 2020
Best Case Scenario Programming Options:
This plan is based on the NYS Re -Opening Phase 4 beginning the second week of July. (Tentative based
on NYS starting phase 1 on May 15`h and moving through phase 1, 2, and 3 at a rate of two weeks per
phase.) If any phase is delayed, the timeline will be extended.
Weeklv Recreation Summer Camps:
Few summer camps could continue with the current social distancing needs. Those remaining
might be Tennis, Golf, Photography, and Archery. Capacity would be limited, health screening would be
done at the beginning of each day, no shared equipment, sanitation of equipment, and participants and
instructors wear face masks. However, this is only if instructors were still willing to instruct under these
conditions.
Groton Memorial Pool:
- Open Mid July- Mid Aug, shortened hours for pool—12-4pm lqvlollll�
- No swim lessons (loss of revenue)
- Smaller pool staffing, capacity control for number of patrons at the pool
- Additional staff training on new COVID19 protocols and procedures
- Groton School District families only. With Ithaca and Cortland closing their pools, we cannot
service all surrounding communities.
- Lifeguards wearing masks at all times, patrons require masks when out of the water
- Limited number of patrons in the pool at a time
o Currently the CDC recommendation is no gathering larger than 10. This may increase in
the future.
o New patrons let in at the hour, play for 45 minutes, then 15 minutes for break, clean,
and reopen for the next group of patrons at the hour.
- Health screenings for staff and patrons
- Record keeping for names, address, and temperature of all patrons. This is for contact tracing if
needed.
- 6 feet social distancing at all times, in and out of water
- No high touch items such as tables, chairs, benches. Patrons could bring a chair and then take
home.
Additional Supplies Needed:
o Hand whistles
o Face masks
o Gloves
o Forehead health screener
o Signage at parking area and entrance to pool
o Window partitions at guard shack
o Increased cleaning supplies
o One way valve CRP masks
Updated Procedures Needed:
Social Distancing Protocols
o Sanitation Procedures
o Capacity Control
o Patron sign-ups for pool time
o Health Screening Procedures
o Emergency action plan update
References: CDC, Tompkins County Health Department NYS National Parks and Recreation Association, NYS
Parks, USA Swimming, Star Guard Elite, NRPA Aquatics Network Phased Aquatic Facility Reopening Plans.
Town BoardMhWes Page 6 May 12, 2020
Worst Case Scenario Programming Options:
If all regular summer programs, pool, and activities are cancelled, Groton Recreation would
be dedicated to providing virtual and at home activities to keep the community active and
engaged during social distancing. Below is a look at how the summer would look and what
alternative programming could be offered.
Cancelled Programming:
o Groton Memorial Pool Closed for
2020 Season
o All regular, in person summer
programming and activities
cancelled
o Summer Concert Series cancelled
Continued and Possible Alternative Programming:
o Park would remain open with daily sanitation of playground
and benches
o Park bathrooms remain open with twice daily sanitation
o Pick up crafts packets will be offered at the park M -F
o Hiking trails would remain open
o Free lunches in drive-thru style will be offered at the park M-
F (The Park Foundation) Pick up activities by Groton Rec
such as arts, STEAM activities, cooking, etc.
o Online Water safety promotion and education
o Photography contests
o Hiking while complying with social distancing
o Bird Watching Programs
o Virtual tours of state parks, world land marks, or zoos
o Couch to 5k program leading up to the Color Run
o Drive in Movies
*1 will continue to research and develop with ideas.
Ms. Jones explained that besides the logistics of trying to open the pool under the described
circumstances, that they would need to know at least three weeks ahead of time because it takes
the maintenance staff three to four weeks in order to submit the permit, get the pool ready, get
the pool inspected, hire and train lifeguards, and get the pool open. Realistically, if you knew
you could open in mid-July, it would only be open for a couple of weeks because we lose most
of our employees when they go back to college. This would be a very short period for a high
expense. She will make this same presentation to the Village Board next week and then the
Recreation Committee will have to make a decision. A summer without the school and all the
programs is heartbreaking, but if that's the reality that we're facing, she's going to come up with
other ideas to keep kids educated, entertained, and try to reach out.
After discussion, the consensus of the Board that it did not look like having the pool open was
going to be a reasonable option for this year and that Ms. Jones should continue to look at
alternative programs.
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PROPOSAL TO: Date: 05107120
Name: TOWN OF GROTON HIGHWAY DEPT
Street: 101 CONGER BLVD.
City: GROTON
State: NY Zip: 13073
Phone #1: 607.898-3110 Fax:
Phone #2: E -Mail:
Job Name:
Job Location:
Contact: MICHAEL PERKINS
We hereby submit specifications and estimates for the following:
(3) 18'2"W X 14'H RA YNOR TM200 2" THICK COMMERCIAL STEEL INSULATED GARAGE
DOORS, WHITE (COLOR), (1) ROW OF (5)12724 -XI -INSULATED VISION •WINDDWS,
HEAVY DUTY 3" REVERSE ANGLE MOUNTED TRACKS, HIGH CYCLE TORSION SPRINGS 25k,
W/FULL PERIMETER WEATHER SEALS, HOOKUP TO EXISTING ELECTRIC OPERATORS
$ 6,650'.00 EACH
TOTAL: $ 19,950.00
"INCLUDES PREVAILING WAGE LABOR RATES!
We propose to furnish matenal and labor- complete in accordance with the above specifications for the sum of.
NINETEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-------------------- $ 19,950.00 DOLLARS
Payment as follows: NET 30 DAYS
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby
accepted. You are authon2ed to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.
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Mr. Perkins explained that it had taken almost a year to get the pennits from Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC). Tompkins County Soil and Water had helped with design
and many aspects of planning and the application to DEC. He said that be would look into the
possibility of borrowing an excavator from the County since it looks like their projects will be
cut back. He also thought that the County Highway Superintendent might have additional advice
and ways to save some money on the project. If the bridge is not replaced very soon, it will have
to be closed to all traffic.
Discussion took place between the Board and Attorney Casullo concerning using the Special
Grant Funds. Attorney Casullo agreed that the Town of Groton definitely qualified as low to
moderate income. He said that be was not able to find anything in his research that would
prevent the Town from using the money for this project and reiterated that the memo from the
previous attorney had supported the use of it for roads and public improvement projects. He also
suggested that there be an account kept on bow the money was spent should it be questioned in
the future.
RESOLUTION 420-048 - USE SPECIAL GRANT FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF
THE WALPOLE ROAD BRIDGE
MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Clark
WHEREAS, the Town of Groton has unused HUD Special Grant Funds from at least 30 years
ago, and
WHEREAS, an officer of the HUD Buffalo Office, 13 years ago, advised the Town Attorney
that these fluids can be used for "public improvements, i.e. roads, water/sewer projects, etc.,
upon public notice, if it primarily helps the low -moderate income residents" and
WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Groton are considered to be low to moderate income,
and
WHEREAS, the Town, State, and entire country is currently faced with financial uncertainty
and the reality of decreased revenues, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the use of up to $40,000.00 of the Town of
Groton's Special Grant Fund for the replacement of the much-needed Walpole Road Bridge.
Ayes - Clark, Young, Mumpp, Gamel, Scheffler
Nays -
Resolution Passed
Privilege of the Floor: No one indicated that they wished to speak
Supervisor Scheffler - Read a letter from the New Fork State Town Clerk's Association stating
that April Scheffler, Town Clerk had received her recertification as a Registered Municipal
Clerk.
Announcements: The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are cancelled.
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There being no further business. Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by
Councilperson Klumpp, at 8:40 pm. Unanimous.
April L. Seheffler, RMC
Town Clerk