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Home My WebLink About1-11-2022 with correctionTOWN OF GROTON – MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Town Officers Present: Town Officers Absent: Also Present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Crystal Young, Councilperson Lee Shurtleff, County Legis. Richard Gamel, Councilperson W. Rick Fritz, Code Official Brian Klumpp, Councilperson Paul Lang, Town Justice Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Ellard Keister, Highway Supt. Robin Cargian, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Francis Casullo, Attorney Mack Rankin, Deputy Highway Supt. 2022 ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS/APPOINTMENTS RESOLUTION #22‐001 ‐ TOWN OFFICIALS AND WAGES MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Supervisor Scheffler RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following appointments and wages: Item 1 - Depository – First National Bank of Groton Item 2 - Official Newspaper– Cortland Standard Item 3 - Law Firm – Francis J. Casullo of Pomeroy, Armstrong & Casullo, LLP, 16 Tompkins St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045 Item 4 - Zoning Officer – W. Rick Fritz Item 5 – Court Officer(s) – Vacant Item 6 - Deputy Supervisor – Sheldon Clark Item 7 - Deputy Highway Superintendent – Mackenzi Rankin Item 8 - Deputy Town Clerk – Denise Smith Item 9 - Bookkeeper – Charles Rankin Item 10 - Court Clerk – Kathy Barron Item 11 - Part Time McLean Crossing Guard – Margaret Albern; Kathy Carr (substitute) Item 12 - Town Historian – Rosemarie Tucker Item 13 ‐ Health Insurance ‐ Greater Tompkins Co. Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Item 14 - Town Board Regular Meetings ‐ Second Tuesday of each month 7:00PM to 7:30 PM audit Invoices - 7:30 PM Board Meeting. Item 15 – Annual Salaries of Town Officers – such salaries shall be paid at the time respectfully specified; a) Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Annual salary of $13008.00 Paid Biweekly b) Richard Gamel, Councilperson Annual salary of $3,946.50 Paid Monthly c) Crystal Young, Councilperson Annual salary of $3,946.50 Paid Monthly d) Brian Klumpp, Councilperson Annual salary of $3,946.50 Paid Monthly e) Sheldon Clark, Councilperson Annual salary of $3,946.50 Paid Monthly f) Robin Cargian, Town Clerk Annual salary of $54,658.00 Paid Biweekly g) Ellard Keister, Highway Supt. Annual salary of $ 73,100.00 Paid Biweekly Town Board Minutes Page 2 January 11, 2022 h) Paul Lang, 1st Town Justice Annual salary of $17,000.00 Paid Biweekly i) Vacant 2nd Town Justice Annually Paid Biweekly j) W. Rick Fritz, Code Enforcement Officer Annual salary of $38,400.00 Paid Biweekly k) Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Annual salary of $30,496.00 Paid Biweekly k) Rosemarie Tucker, Town Historian Annual salary of $1,750.00 Paid Quarterly Item 16 - Set Hourly Rates ‐ Deputy Town Clerk $ 18.00 per hour Court Clerk $ 19.69 per hour Custodian $ 16.75 per hour Crossing Guard $ 16.41 per hour Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐002 ‐ APPOINTMENTS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler Councilperson Klumpp, seconded by RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby makes the following appointments: Appointment of Representatives to Town and County Programs: Environmental Management Council – Peg Ficken Tompkins County Transportation Council - Sheldon Clark Groton Youth Commission – Brian Klumpp, Peggy Ficken, Glenn Morey Tompkins County Youth Services Board – Jennifer Dean Tompkins County Recreation Partnership – Crystal Young Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board –John “Jack” Miller Supervisors Appointment to Committee Members: Finance – Don Scheffler- Richard Gamel Machinery – Sheldon Clark- Don Scheffler Building –Richard Gamel-Brian Klumpp Fire Department – Richard Gamel Personnel – Don Scheffler-Richard Gamel Zoning, Building and Fire Code – Brian Klumpp HUD/CDBG loans-Don Scheffler-Richard Gamel-R. Charlton Wright Light Districts – Crystal Young-Brian Klumpp Fixed Assets – Richard Gamel-Don Scheffler Senior Citizens – Sheldon Clark Recreation Committee – Crystal Young Highway – Sheldon Clark Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) – Don Scheffler Tompkins Co. Municipal Health Insurance Consortium ‐ Don Scheffler (Rick Gamel, Alternate) Planning Board – Rotating Attendance-see attached Appeals Board – Rotating Attendance-see attached Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design- Don Scheffler CDBG Section 3 Coordinator- Brian Klumpp Contact people for Drug and Alcohol Testing Program – Ellard Keister and Don Scheffler With no one wishing to attend the Annual Association of Towns Meeting via Zoom, no delegate was appointed. Town Board Minutes Page 3 January 11, 2022 Appoint Town Planning Board Members, Zoning Board of Appeals Members, Ethics Committee and Agricultural Advisory Committee: Planning Board Member 7‐‐‐‐Year Term Term Expires December 31 Originally Appointed Reappointed Sam Rose 2021 4/6/2019 2022 Lisa Maloney Hahn 2022 12/11/2012 Edward Neuhauser 2023 9/12/2005 Mark Baxendell 2024 10/10/2000 Leon Brockway, Jr 2025 1/12/2016 Monica Carey 2026 3/12/1985 2020 Dan Cerretani 2027 8/11/2020 2021 AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Daniel Carey, Chair, Marlin Houston, Robert Fouts TOWN OWNED CEMETERIES COMMITTEE Rosemarie Tucker, Ellard Keister, Robin Cargian Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐003 ‐ SET FEES MOVED by Councilperson Klumpp, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets the following fee schedules: Zoning Board of Appeals 5‐‐‐‐Year Term Term Expires December 31 Initially Appointed Reappointed Patricia Gaines 2020 5/8/2001 2021 Ted Schiele 2021 9/11/2012 2022 Dan Ceretani 2022 3/12/2012 Paul Fouts 2023 12/11/2007 Carolann Darling 2024 12/12/2006 2020 Ethics Board Term (Exp. Dec. 31) Initially Appointed Reappointed Don Scheffler R. Charlton Wright 2020 John MacLean 2020 Daniel Carey 2022 2024 John Miller 2022 2024 Town Board Minutes Page 4 January 11, 2022 Town of Groton Zoning Fees All building projects started prior to a permit being issued will be charged twice the regular fee. Residential New Construction ‐ $.45 per Sq Ft Alterations/Renovations ‐ $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost Commercial New Construction ‐ $.60 per Sq Ft Alterations/Renovations: $60 plus 3.00 per $1000 of cost Buildings within the Flood Hazard Area New Construction ‐ $.60 per Sq Ft Alterations/Renovations ‐ $60 plus 3.00 per $1000 of cost PLUS Applicant is responsible for all Town Engineering consultation charges (see Additional Fees on last page) Agricultural Buildings $25 Building Permit Renewal ½ Original Fee & approval of CEO Non‐Structural Roof Replacement No Charge Accessory Structures: Pools, Decks, Sheds, Detached Garages, $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost Demolition Permit $25 Disability Ramp No Charge Fixed Appliance $25 Fence 6ft or higher/ Replace pool fence $25 Garage attached to residence 1‐car = $30 2‐car = $60 3‐car = $90 + $30 for each car bay added Town of Groton Clerk Fees Photocopies Letter size: $.25 Ledger Size: .50 Legal Size: .25 Transcript of Marriage $10.00 Marriage License & Certificate $40.00 Town, Village, County Maps $.50 Dog Licenses Unaltered: $23.00 Altered: $11.00 Returned Check Fee $20.00 Fax Copies Transmit: $1.00 per page Receive: $.25 per page Town Directory $5.00 Land Use & Development Code $25.00 paper copy $15.00 CD Comprehensive Plan $25.00 paper copy $15.00 CD Certified Copies $5.00 Town Board Minutes Page 5 January 11, 2022 Green Energy Production ‐ Small Scale $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost Green Energy Production‐ Large Scale $25,000 per megawatt according to the nameplate output rating. Fee for renewal of permit: Same as original Junk Yard Permit Renewal $25 Life Safety Inspection No Charge Operating Permit $25 Operating Permit ‐ Public Assembly >100 People No Charge Cellular Tower $200 plus $2.50 per $1,000 of Construction Cost Sign Permit $10 Outdoor Fireworks/Indoor Pyrotechnics Permit $25 Manufacturers’ Pyrotechnics Testing Permit $25 Annually Subdivision ‐ Exempt $50 Subdivision ‐ Minor $30 + $20 per lot Subdivision ‐ Major Level One $50 + $20 per lot Subdivision ‐ Major Level Two Preliminary Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot Final Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot Administrative Lot Line Adjustment $25 Cluster Development Preliminary Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot Final Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot Planned Unit Development Town Board Review ‐ $200 Site Plan Review by Planning Board ‐ $200 Site Plan Review (Land Use Permit) 2000 sq. ft. & under ‐ $100 2001 sq. ft. & over ‐ $200 Site Plan Review for Echo Housing No Charge Special Permit ‐ Cemetery $200 Special Permit ‐ Junk Yard $4,500 Special Permit ‐ High Density Housing $5,000 Special Permit ‐ Mining $5,000 Special Permit‐ Large Scale Green Energy $4,500 Special Permit ‐ Manufactured Home Park $5,000 Special Permit ‐ Sexually Oriented Businesses $7,500 Mass Gathering Permit $750 Application for Variance or Interpretation $175 Additional Fees: 1. Fees listed do not include postage, which may be an additional charge at current postal rates. 2. If a public hearing is required, the applicant shall pay the cost of advertising fees. 3. Costs incurred by the Town of Groton for engineering, planning, legal and other necessary expenses for the purpose of reviewing any application with regard to an item covered by this fee schedule shall Town Board Minutes Page 6 January 11, 2022 be paid by the applicant. 4. The applicant shall be responsible for costs incurred by the Town of Groton for the review and/or preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement if said statement is necessary. 5. When Fees Are To Be Paid: All fees costs and/or expenses required by this fee schedule shall be paid to the Town of Groton before any certificate/permit is issued. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐004 CONTRACT FOR AUDIT OF 2021 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the contract for audit of Fiscal Year 2021 financial statements with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐005 – APPROVE 2022 DOG CONTRACT WITH COUNTRY ACRES PET SERVICES MOVED by Councilperson Clark, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the year 2022 contract with Country Acres Pet Services for the purpose of animal control in the Town of Groton. The contract fee will be $21,000.00 Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐006 – AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH COUNTIES IN N.Y.S. MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton is hereby authorized to participate with Counties Located within New York State in the cooperative purchasing of various highway services. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐007– AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE ON NEW YORK STATE CONTRACT BID MOVED by Councilperson Klumpp, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent to purchase oil and related Highway products from New York State Contract Bids as appropriate. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 7 January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION #22‐008 ‐ AUTHORIZE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO GIVE RAISES MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Highway Superintendent to give pay raises effective January 1, 2022. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐009 – APPROVE FIRE AND AMBULANCE PROTECTION CONTRACTS MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the Fire and Ambulance Contracts with the Village of Groton Fire Department and Fire Protection with the McLean Fire Department contingent upon consistent information from last year and is for the budgeted amount. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐010 – APPROVE 2022 MUNICIPAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves Energetix as Third Party Administrator for 2022 Municipal Agreement Renewal and for the Drug and Alcohol Testing. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐011 – APPROVE MILAGE RATE FOR TOWN OFFICIALS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a mileage rage of $.50 (fifty cents) per mile for town official’s use of personal vehicles for Town Business. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed THIS CONCLUDES THE 2022 ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS REGULAR MEETING: MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Gamel, to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting as presented. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Town Board Minutes Page 8 January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION #22‐012 ‐ APPROVE PAYMENT OF 2021 INVOICES MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract #13 for the Year 2021, numbered 575-603 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 7,722.23 DA HIGHWAY FUND 36.753.20 DB HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN 87.71 Total: 44,563.14 Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐013 ‐ APPROVE PAYMENT OF 2022 INVOICES MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract #1 for the Year 2022, numbered 1 ‐ 13 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 30,079.16 13 GENERAL FUND PART TOWN 10,295.00 DA HIGHWAY FUND 41.000.00 DB HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN 25.981.00 SL2- PERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT 81.90 SL1- MCLEAN MUFFING DISTRICT 153.04 Total: 107,590.10 Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Monthly Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper – Provided a report which included a request for budget adjustments. He stated he was finishing with the old year and starting with the new. He also Town Board Minutes Page 9 January 11, 2022 reminded the board in their consideration of spending in the next few months, that $182,000 of the $530,000 in the general fund is from the stimulus money. There was a computer glitch in the supervisor’s report that pulled in previous years amounts and he has written in the corrections. RESOLUTION #22‐014 ‐ 2021 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2021 Budget Adjustment: General Fund, Town Wide: From: Contingency, A1990.4……………………….$10,000.00 To: Personnel- Per Services- A1430.1…………….$5,300.00 Traffic Control-Contr Exp- A3310.41….…….$1,500.00 Traffic Control-Clothing Allow, A3310.42 …..$1,000.00 Employee Benefits-Medical Ins, A9060.8 ……$1,200.00 Highway, Townwide: From: Snow Removal- Per Srvs, DA5142.1……..…$10,000.00 Srvs for Other Govt, DA5148.1……………....$5,000.00 Employee Ben- Social Security, DA9030.8….....$600.00 To: Machinery-Contr, DA5130.4……………......$10,000.00 Employee Benefits- Medical Ins, DA9060.8…...$600.00 Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #22‐015 ‐ 2022 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2022 Budget Adjustment: General Fund, Town Wide: From: Contingency, A1990.4……………………….$500.00 To: Employee Benefits-Retirement A9010.8.…………....$500.00 Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer – A report was submitted. Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent ‐ Mr. Keister addressed the board with his report stating the final transition has gone nicely. We are currently dealing with several serious unforeseen truck maintenance issues which has left us two trucks down. The lack of snow (at the moment) was allowing for great progress in the shop. Our suppliers have warned us of a $3-4 dollar a ton price increase on blacktop which will have an impact on the paving planning for May. Councilperson Klumpp inquired what the percentage increase would be which was unknown at that time. Deputy Rankin included the going rate per ton was $68-$70. Mr. Keister noted the board’s agenda would address building a salt shed and wished to emphasize how winter storms are better financially fought with the increased capacity to store salt. The salt is Town Board Minutes Page 10 January 11, 2022 currently covered by sand to preserve it from dissolving away. This sand salt mix creates more runs and is not as effective in keeping the roads open. This week alone, two orders for salt were placed just to stay up with what is being withdrawn. Mr. Keister praised RJ Shurtleff for his positive attitude, competency in the plow truck, doing everything asked of and more. He is well deserving of the $.50 raise due at the end of the probation period and recommended a resolution for the pay increase from the board. RESOLUTION #22‐016 ‐ APPROVE RAISE FOR RJ SHURTLEFF MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Clark WHEREAS, RJ Shurtleff was hired at least 3 months prior and having been recommended by the Town Highway Superintendent, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the rate of pay be increased by $.50 (fifty cents) per hour. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Councilperson Gamel and Clark requested more details regarding the truck issues that were sent out to be corrected. One has a phantom electrical issue which they have been unable to be trace with our current computer. Deputy Rankin added it could also be an onboard computer issue. The other was down due to a pump and a pto rebuild. Robin Cargian, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports and year‐end reports for the Board's review. Despite the bitter cold and snow it has not hindered tax collection which was going well. Denise is learning every day and is a great asset. We were supplied by the County with a bunch of Covid tests that are almost gone. Francis Casullo, Attorney for the Town ‐ Did not have anything to report Paul Lang, Town Justices - Was not present. Councilperson Brian Klumpp as Representative to Joint Youth Program – Words of praise and gratitude for the hard work and enthusiasm of Nick Wagner. Nick held four programs prior to Christmas which were attended by 8-10 students per class all the while complying with the covid guidelines. He thanked Mr. Shurtleff for the use of the masonic lodge. Budget for next year will be the same as last year. Lee Shurtleff, County Legislator ‐ Thanked the board for the invitation and the encouragement to run for the position. He has been asked to serve as the vice chairperson of the budget committee, and what used to be called the public works committee. He was thankful they recognized this request as it is important to a rural district. The proposed county highway project list has been sent and was pleased to see many developments in his district such as Lick St, Spring St. Ext., Lafayette Rd, Cobb St., Smith Rd. and Gulf Hill Rd. Of course, from what we have heard from Ellard tonight about the price of materials, they may be modifying this list. The County Health Department revealed on the monthly zoom meeting it will follow the Statewide decision to discontinue covid tracing. The department has made strong efforts during the pandemic. Cornell will be postponing classes for a couple more weeks as well as being tested before moving in and leaving. If there is anything I can do, Don has my number. The county has Town Board Minutes Page 11 January 11, 2022 restored my old email so I am once again getting all of Sheldon’s emails. I would be happy to fill in for Ben regarding the annual fire department report. Groton Fire Department Report, Lee Shurtleff‐ Ben Nelson will be stepping down as chief and provided an annual report of Fire and Ambulance Calls. Mr. Shurtleff noted the new slate of officers to be sworn in at the installation banquet will be, Eric DeForrest as Chief, Rob Gallinger, Doug Houck, Mike Lockwood, and Josh Barron also of the Town Highway Department. We appreciate all the support with all kinds of activities the Highway Department has given us over the years. The highlights from the submitted report included eight hundred and forty-one (841) Ambulance calls and one hundred and sixty-one (161) Fire calls. Of the fire calls, the two (2) structure fires were knocked down quickly making a record low of only $52,000 in fire loss. It speaks well to the efforts made in code enforcement, school outreach, summer youth camps, public education, and the use of detectors. He encouraged the board to look at the spread sheet to see the changes over the years. As a first-year fire chief, over 30 years ago, there were four hundred (400) ambulance calls, this has doubled to over eight hundred (800). Credit needs to be given to the Groton Nursing Home administration and nursing staff for the decrease of over eighty (80) calls. They have made a concerted effort to utilizing telemedicine to assess the patient instead of taking them to the hospital for evaluation. Looking at the year-to-year evaluation, you can see how tough it was on the crew members due to, illnesses, covid isolation and losing a daytime driver. Despite this, out of the eight hundred forty-one (841) calls there was only twenty-five (25) we were unable to cover. Due to multiple calls happening in the district at the same time, a second service was activated only fifty-two (52) times. Three Hundred Fifty (350) calls, almost one per day, required an advanced life support medic being called. This includes mutual aid to other districts. There is great stress on the system and we try to back each other as best that we can. The contracts that you have approved tonight keep this going. Response times are down to under five (5) minutes even with people responding from home, arriving, and getting a truck out the door. Within the 50 square miles, from the time the dispatcher notifies us, the scene time has reduced to under nine (9) minutes which is something we have been working very hard on. Another thing you can see is we are transporting more and more to hospitals further and further away, diverted because of Covid. The Village was able to hire a code enforcement/ambulance driver, Matt Whittaker. They appreciate the village keeping that position open for a daytime driver and thanks the boards for their support ahead. Highway Cell Phones discussion, Ellard Keister - The Town has provided the Highway Superintendent and Deputy with a cell phone for the past 14-15 years to be within emergency contact 24/7, spending approximately $1000 per year. One phone contract has been cancelled for non-use in 7 years, the other is in the desk. Myself and my Deputy have been using our personal cell phones for Town Highway related calls even before I was elected and have built up an extensive contact list. I am asking if the Town would be willing to reimburse up to $500 of my personal cell phone costs and $500 of my deputy’s personal cell phone costs instead of carrying an additional cell phone each? After clarification of the contact savings and the accounting, there was no conclusion as to a policy related to personal cell phone use for Town business. Supervisor Scheffler offered that the Town has paid in the past for the cell phone for the Code Official. The current official does not use a Town cell phone. Mileage was also paid out in the past for codes but is currently not remitted by the official as he works for several towns and could not effectively track that information to make it fair. Councilperson Gamel would prefer the Town own the property and not set a standard that the Town will pay for personal property use. Councilperson Clark felt this was not easily resolved and needs to be looked at closer. Town Board Minutes Page 12 January 11, 2022 MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, to have a vote on but table the matter of cell phone reimbursement until the February 2022 meeting when Councilperson Young could be present. Ayes - Clark, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler. Salt Shed Construction- Supervisor Scheffler has presented the idea of using the covid recovery money to the Association of Towns attorney who stated as long as the action is needed for water protection or the abatement of water quality problems and is ok with our attorney, it would be allowed. If we have another wash out like we had 10-15 years ago it would be a wise use of these funds. Councilperson Klumpp agreed that this was obviously environmental protection, if you were to bring in anyone with an environmental background to look at it they would say the same thing. Attorney Casullo would like to double check on this before advising. Supervisor Scheffler will get in touch with him on Friday. Councilperson Klumpp would like to make this a top priority as it has been discussed since he started on the board. The building committee will assemble three quotes. Superintendent Keister was happy with the village’s shed but would like the concrete walls higher. He still has the material list from Baker Miller but obviously those prices would be outdated. The highway department could save money by doing it in house, but bidding the construction out makes the most sense as it would also take staff away from highway work. He offered they could pour the concrete pad but their time would be better spent elsewhere. Councilperson Gamel still has the quote from Tim Alger at CCC. Superintendent Keister stated the police chief built the Village’s and did a nice job but will also get those quotes for the next meeting. The sand pile is currently covered in plastic to keep it from just washing away. Attorney Casullo will look into the justice position. The Association of Town’s Zoom Meeting is open for attendance. If you would like to do that contact the Town Clerk. Privilege of the Floor: No one wished to speak. Announcements:  Planning Board Meeting, January 20 at 7:30 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, January 19 at 7:00 pm There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Supervisor Scheffler at 8:52pm. Unanimous. Robin Cargian, RMC Town Clerk