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Home My WebLink About9-8-2026 Reg meeting Town Board Minutes Page I September 8,2026 TOWN OF GROTON - MEETING MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2026,AT 7:30 PM Town-Officers-Present----------------- Town-Officers-Absent.- Also-Present: - Crystal Young,Town Supervisor Mack Rankin, Dept. Highway David Durett, Ithaca Times Brian Klumpp,Councilperson W. Rick Fritz,Code Official Dan Carey, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson ELLard Keister, Highway Superintendent Richard Game[, Councilperson Robin Cargian,Town Clerk Noah Kilmer,Attorney for the Town Julie Graham, Bookkeeper Supervisor Young called the meeting to order after the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:42 PM. MOVED by Councilperson Klumpp seconded by Councilperson Carey, to approve the Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026. Ayes-Carey, Klumpp,Young Motion Passed RESOLUTION#26-061 -APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES MOVED by Supervisor Young,seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, WHEREAS vouchers for Abstract#09 for the Year 2026, numbered 347- 386, were reviewed and audited by the Town Board, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers, which will make the accounts in the Total amounts as follows: A GENERAL FUND 13,254.04 B GENERAL FUND PARTT OWN 16,724.10 DA HIGHWAY FUND 9,744.79 D13 -HIGHWAY-FUND-PART-TOWN---- 67,459.63 SL1- P ERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT 130.89 ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SI-2 MCLEAN LIGHTING DISTRICT 224.35 ----------- ------------------------ Total $107,537.80 Ayes- Carey, Klumpp,Young Resolution Passed Monthly Reports Julie Graham, Bookkeeper-The monthly report was provided and included two budget adjustments. She is working on the 2027 budget for the next meeting. RESOLUTION#26-062-APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS MOVED by Councilperson Carey seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, to approve the following budget adjustments: From:Al 990.4 Contingency$816.09 To:Al 620.41 Building Alarm Systems$816.09 Remainder of Johnson Control Alarm Amount due to the overlap converting to Doyle, and the remaining monthly fees to Doyle Security. Town Board Minutes Page September 8,rmo From:A199O.4 Contingency$21O.51 To:A1S1O,41 Unallocated Insurance$210.51 Insurance Removal OfG truck and addition Of2G'Ch8VyPickup Ayes—Carey, KKummpp,Young, Unanimous W.Rlck Fritz,Code/Fire Enforcement Off icer.The following report was submitted Lo the board. Building Permits Issued: 15 Stop Work Orders: 1 Permits Completed:8 Fire Safety Inspections: 0 Permits Renewed:7 Building Inspections:34 SUbdiViSiODS:4 Certificates OfC)CCUp8DCV/CODlpU8OCe:7 Site Plan Reviews: O Complaints: O&Violation Notices: 1 Life Safety Inspections for August 2028: Inspected -0|Completed—O;Training Hours-0 Highway Superintendent, Ettand Kelster, publicly thanked Doug Benson for the two sets of used sander running g88[S donated to the tOVVD` which S8V8d $400. A thank you DOt8 was suggested. The Ci88DiDg position will b8 posted online. RESOLUTION#26-063-APPROVE HOURLY WAGE INCREASES FOR ALAN SMITH&JACOB ZUGENFUS A MOTION was rn8d8 by Supervisor Young, seconded by COunciip8reOn Kiurnpp, to approve 8 $.50 per hour wage increase for highway employees, Alan Smith and Jacob Zigenfus,to begin in the next pay period as they are highly satisfactory employees and have surpassed the probation period. Ayes—Carey, Ktummpp,Youmg, Unanimous Highway Superintendent, Ettard Keister, requested again that the board consider an additional $2.00 per hour vvog8 increase for any acting Deputy Highway Superintendent, on his responsibilities are Often parallel to that of the Superintendent and he is an essential component to the success of the department. Town CKerk, Robin Cargiam provided G nnOnthk/ report and thanked County Legislature Lee Shurti8ff for supporting the new County Animal Abuse Registry Law. The registry will be public and is meant for ahnborn or people adopting out pets. People on the registry will not be mUOvved to 0vvn 8 pet without special permission from the Sheriff's department. She in gathering information not provided at the budget DOH8tiDg to [8pi8C8 8 COrOpUt8F S8rV8F DO iODg8r supported 8ft8F October. She will also provide 8 quote from the VViUi8DlSOO L@VV BOOh CO[Dp@Oy for total CiOUd support suggested by HPM Tech G8rViC8S, to prevent data file breaks iD Williamson seen by other towns after they upgraded their servers. Noah Kilmer,the Attorney for the Town, had nothing to report. Recreation Programs, Supervisor Young and Councitpemmon Ktummpp: Supervisor Young reported that youth SOCCHr has been very successful with the year-round program, cheer has 8XpGDd8d to jUDiOr/S8OiO[ Ch88r, A "Girt Strong" pFOgF8nD has been p[OpOS8d with the G[OtOD Fitness C8Dt8r, B8Sk8tb8ii will be opening SOOD; UD8 dancing CiaSS8S as well GS 8 new hobby Or COii8CL8bi8 share night will be held at the Library. The VOii8yb8ii COU[t COOSt[UCdOD will begin in the D8Xt f8VV VV88kS, The Big Rig 8V8Dt has 10 V8hiCi8S CODfirD18d for September 1E1h. Trunk or Treat is piGOO8d for(]CtOb8r 31s'. COUDCiip8rSOD KiUDlpp will 8D18ii the RU[8i S8[ViC8S report to the board and provide 8 copy Of the p[OpOS8d budget, which 8StiD18t8S 8 $1300 iDCr8GS8 b8kN88D the TOVVO and the Village. SUp8rViSO[ Young asked 8bOUL the Town Board Minutes Page 3 September 8,2026 program attendance. The committee speculated that the decline in the summer was due to all of the additional programs available for free in the area. Councilperson Klumpp was reminded to send a congratulatory letter to Brian Wilkinson regarding the volleyball court project. Supervisor Young,Yellow Barn Solar Update- No updates Landscape Agreements: Noah Kilmer,the Attorney for the Town,stated Buttrock was looking for confirmation from the board regarding the tree coverage changing from Cypress to the 8-10'tall Common Junipers. Once approved,the company could re-issue the checks to be placed in escrow for up to a 10% loss of the trees after the Certificate of Completion was issued. Attorney Kilmer will reach out to the company with the decision. MOTION#26-064-APPROVE THE 8'-10'COMMON JUNIPER IN PLACE OF THE CYPRESS TREE FOR LANDSCAPE AGREEMENT A MOTION was made by Supervisor Young, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp,to approve the use of 8'- 10' Common Juniper trees in place of a Cypress tree for the Groton I LLC and Groton II LLC solar project Landscape agreements. Ayes-Carey, Klumpp,Young, Unanimous Employee Handbook-Still in review and will be brought forth at the next meeting. Budget Meeting reminders: September291 at 7.30 PM, the Board will be presented with the Tentative Budget.At the October 13th meeting, the Board will review the budget to determine a preliminary budget. October 27,2026, will be the public hearing on the budget and possible vote. MOTION#26-065-ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:10 PM, Councilperson Klumpp made a MOTION to enter into executive session with the Board and Town Attorney present pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 6,seconded by Councilperson Carey. Ayes- Carey,Klumpp, Young Motion Passed MOTION#26-066-RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING A MOTION to return to the regular meeting was made by Councilperson Carey, noting no decisions were made in the executive session, which was seconded by Councilperson Klumpp at 8:32 PM. Ayes- Carey, Klumpp, Young, Unanimous Privilege of the Floor. No one wished to speak. Announcements: • Planning Board Meeting for Thursday,September 17th°Cancelled • Zoning Board Meeting,September 161h, cancelled There being no further business,the motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Klumpp and seconded by Councilperson Carey at 8:40 PM.The vote was Unanimous. Robin Cargian, RMC Groton Town Cterk Groton Joint Recreation Committee September 1, 2026 Scott Weeks called the meeting to order at: 5:38pm Present were: Rec Director Becky Koenig Angela Conger Elizabeth Conger Scott Weeks Crystal.Young Nancy Niswender Jennifer Foote-Dean Leon Brockway The minutes were reviewed from the August 4th meeting. Motion made to approve the minutes by: Jennifer Foote-Dean 2nd by: Elizabeth Conger carried. The financials July were not ready Discussion/Action Items • Kai Jackson is hosting a Make-a-Wish Fundraiser and asked for a donation. Her son Brody Jackson was a recipient of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The committee agreed on 2 $50 Recreation Gift Cards. Motion made to donate 2 $50 Recreation Gift Certificates. Elizabeth Conger 2nd by: Leon Brockway carried. YOUNGDUB STUDIOS submitted a proposal for partnership. One year retainer, 100 hours at$30 an hour,with various payment options. For all four seasons would be $750 a season. The committee • discussed and said it was more than what we need right now,we would need to have more clarificaton on if we were just getting graphics or products as well. Also they would like to have some more references. Recreation Director Report See Director Becky Koenig s Report attached Updates on report Open Discussion: None Motion to adjourn to executive session: 6:36pm made by: Elizabeth Conger 2nd by: Leon Brockway Motion to move out of executive session: 7:50pm made by: Elizabeth Conger 2nd by: Leon Brockway Motion to adjourn: 7:55pm made by: Crystal Young 2nd by: Jennifer Foote-Dean Next meeting: October 6th Submitted by: Angela Conger Village of Groton Deputy Treasurer ® t � ,o Groton Joint Recreation Committee Becky Koenig-Director Report September 2026 Programming • Youth Programs o Youth Soccer- 120 participants-Successful because'Finn Parsons runs it year-round. o Football and Cheer- ■ Cheer programs have expanded to Senior and Jr Cheer o Unable to get a youth cross country coach. -leached out to both track coaches, Also connected with Dryden to see if we could send kids there. Jen Dean suggested connecting with local colleges, Leona Brockway suggested Steve Woodard the school Athletic Director as he has connections in Cortland as we] o GirlStrong program-anticipated start Fall hosted by Kristen.Elrod Currently running a program in Lansing;. ■ 8-session community-centered youth empowerment program that helps girls build confidence,resilience, strength, and connection through movement, conversation, and mentorship. Promoting positive Cody image, Planning to cans after school with 4"' 6'nf graders,and see how it goes and them opera rip to older grades. ■ Hosted at Groton Fitness Center with Kini Smith. o Basketball registration will open soon. Usunnlly waits for soccer to got started. o Baseball& Softball-Recreation will take over admin and financials. It will be the same structure as wrestling and soccer. We are asking the programs to pay$200 per season to offset the increase cost for the MyRec software. Our rate for the software is based on revenue. Tim and Lisa Parsons also run the Basebaall/So ltball committee. 'l he rest of the committee has aged out and it disbanded. Kathleen Grimes closed the bank account and. dropped a check off to the Village for the remaining funds. • Adult Programming o Craft Club is starting again. Sunday Sept 13t' 12-3pm in the community room After speaking with Flee the start date will be October 18"and nanonthly gonrig forward. o Yoga-running Tues/Thurs 10-1 lam in community room. o Working on new programs such as: ■ Line Dancing classes -the instructor from G01ID has a big following on Facebook and would lime to do a class or event. ■ Hobby&Collection sharing nights Something in the community rooms where, people,can c.orr e and share,a hobby that they do or things that they collect with other,people. May spark a new program. Other Items • Community Hikes o Working with The Good Neighbor to schedule Sept/Oct dates C,urroratly nn the nrridst of a renovation, once they are done;, they will resume their Community hikes. ■ Good attendance of 5-7 people each time. • Groton Olde Home Days o New events ■ Carnival Starts Thurs Aug 20th @ 6pm • Friday BOGO Tickets • Sat$30 wristband unlimited rides 1-4pm ■ Pirate Shows (Sat loam, 12pm, 2pm,tours all day)-It was a good shore. In hindsight having the shows during lunch time and the 30 wristband from 1-4 may have affected nendance. The tours were great. The company was really great to work with. • Line Dancing(Friday 5-7pm& Saturday 3-5pm)Jenna PassaklgO • Mechanical Bull (All Day Saturday) • Outdoor Volleyball Court at Memorial Park o The goal has been reached. The goal is to start building in the next week or so.Weather dependent. Just need Chad to have tirne [o dig out the space. • Big Rig Event o Scheduled for Saturday September 19' 10am-12pm ■ Currently have 10 vehicles confirmed. Most likely will have 3-4 more. Crystal Young made a suggestion to partner with the YOU1,11 SUnimer carnp as a lot of kids are alreadr, there. Becky(fld ryiention that staff does not need to stay with the trucks lor the evcnt. • Trunk or Treat o Saturday October 3 Is'5-7pm on Conger Blvd- Inforniation went out today 9/1 about the event for pcopie to sign up ft-,)r a trunk. YOUNGOUBSTUD180S MERCH 1 MEDIAI MUSIC PROPOSAL FOR PARTNERSHIP iGREFTON RECRE- ATIG, N A CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL mow. x i PARTNERSHIP DETAILS HOURS&INVESTMENT G Q_ FLEXIBILITY& CUSTOM 100 hours annually at S30 per hour This partnership hours per season) is flexible. if your needs (25 change or groom, we can adjusf the scope TOTAL ANNLIAL iNVESTMEN" 3,000 and hours to fist your goals. COPEN TO IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE HOUR ROLLOVER THIS WORK BEST FOR BOTH OF US, Unused hours will roll over and remain available for future use. "i here is no specific Pxpiration date for roiled•over hours. WHAT"S INCLUDED Ail -called-over hours will be prioritized r hic Desiqn(flyers,posters,banrers, in rhe next season. social media, print, & italll RETAINER TO ran in Logo Design To secure YOUNGIDUBSTUDIOS as your Website Design & Maintenance go-to creative partner, a ye riy retainer � Event Promotion Marketing a r ais is required. Merchandise Design e i Re"Miner Aunauu t, Si' (due €.rrrfront) Phi-ogra phy& Mc,, is Support And-more just k! This eta ner holds your spat .i the calendar; ensures priority scheduling and ,,.rarar ees avr-ilnl i{ity f r yOUr COD WHY THIS WORKS needs. You get a dedicated creative partner focused on Groton. l get consistent PAYMENT OPTIONS projects and the ability to help our • Option I: Pay upfront in f h '' 3, 3 ? community grow through strong, before khc, staail of the;3=r:<a;., irrapadfc,i visuals, • Option . Pay per season (S750 per season due before each season begins. Together, we creata more, connect • Option" . Monthly payments more, and make a bigger impact. , 50/rnonth) spread evenly across 'he year. H payments can be made via PayPal, Vonmo, Cash App, Chime, bank trs: asfer, cash, or check. E