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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-06• 1'i RESOLUTION NO, 17 DOG CONTROL LAW (LOCAL LAW NO. 2) Moved by Mr. Heffron, Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Ayes - Walpole, Heffron, Rankin. Naye - Sovocool. RESOLVED THAT, Dog Control Late be adopted as presented to become Local Law No. 2. There being no further business, moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Walpole, to adjourn meeting at 9 :30 P.Me Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk SPECIAL MEETING - TOWN HIGHWAY EMPLOYEES - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 @ 12:30 P.M. Present: Verl Rankin, Jr., Deputy Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Arland L. Heffron, Town Justice Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Leland E. Cornelius, Highway Superintendent Highway Employees: Judson Holl, Gerald Burdick, Kenneth Marks, Frank Miner, Wayne Wheeler, Harold Cargill, Frank Parker, Calvin Bush, John Walpole The meeting was held to discuss negotiations of new contract for 1978. The Highway men asked for: 1 3 weeks vacation after eight years 2 1 sick day permonth 3 400 per hour pay increase Agreement pending approval at tonight's Board Meeting: 1) 8 Regular Holidays 2 3 Floating Holidays 3 350 Per hour increase for Mechanic, Motor Equipment Operator and Truck Driver MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 @ 7:30 P.M. Those present were: Verl Rankin, Jr., Deputy Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Arland L. Heffron, Town Justice Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent Also present were: Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Teresa Robinson, Robert Houston, Kenneth Wood Mr. Walpole moved to accept minutes of Town Board Meeting held on August 1, 1977 as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin Claims #219 an #239 of the Highway Department and #199 an @224 of the General Fund iswere presented for audit. Mr. Sovocool moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw the warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin .� RESOLUTION NO. 18 MAINTAIN FIVE -MAN BOARD j Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes an Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin RESOLVED, that the expiration of the Justice of the Peace term, that the new Councilman-elected shall be elected for a three year term and his 'successor for a four year term. RESOLUTION N0. 19 REIMBURSE IACAL REVENUE SHARING TRUST FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $140000 EXPENDED IMPROPERLY FOR DEBT RETIREMENT Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton borrow $14,000 from the First National Bank of Groton, deposit money in General Fund and transfer to Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. Transaction can possibly be done by Budget Notes, Discussed Town Clerk as custodian of all records and none are to leave office unless I is authorized by Town Board, Mr. Walpole, Town Justice, expressed the need of having our own Court Room, thus eliminating Justice records being in two different locations making access to records difficult. Proposals for custodian work from Lyons Cleaning Service of Cortland and Carl Halladay of Groton were reviewed. Action was tabled to give committee more time to consider. Board felt there wasn't a need for an audit at this time. Town Clerk will write letter from Town Board to George Totman, Chairman of Planning Board, requesting him to file all copies of minutes, notices, maps, etc., in the Town Hall as they are public information. Also, Mr. Totman is to notify Town Clerk of any meetings to be held in Town Hall in addition to their monthly meetings that are held the first Tuesday of each month in order to avoid any conflict with others using facilities. Board authorized printing of 250 copies of Dog Control Law for distribution to those requesting provisions of the law. Mr..Rankin appointed Mr. Walpole to work with Fire Department and Bob Brown to update Town Directory. Reviewed Gary Lees' feelings on Real Property Tax Legislation regarding shift from current assessment practices to full value. There is nothing the Town can do since we are assessed by the County. Reviewed application to N.Y.S. Commission on Cable Television for approval of transfer from Cerrache to ATC. We have no objections so our original approval of transfer will remain as is. Discussed Federal Mandate of State Unemployment Insurance Law to go into effect January 1, 1978. Estimated cost is $3100 per year? Does it involve employees only or elected officials also? Tabled until Town Attorney looks into. State Equalization Rate is 47.43 up from 46.72 last year. Discussed recent information on Fall Creek Corridor Management Plan. Some changes in regulations have been made. RESOLUTION N0, 20 YOUTH RECREATION PROJECT FOR 1978. Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton will participate in Youth Recreation Project in the amount of $3200 of which $1600 will be reimbursed by the State. Two vacancies exist on the Planning Board due to the resignations of Fred Wilson and Harvey Fink. Mr. Heffron moved that we appoint Mr. Lyle Raymond and Mr. James MacNeil as recommended by the Planning Board. Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin Mr. Walpole moved that we appoint Robert Chapman as Dog Enumerator for 1977. Seconded by Mr. Heffron. Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin Appointing a constable was tabled. RESOLUTION NO. 21 ABOLISH MOBILE HOME ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION & CREATE ZONING OFFICER POSITION Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin RESOLVED, that Mobile Home Enforcement Officer position be abolished and to create a new position of Zoning Officer, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Brown be appointed as Zoning Officer. Discussed $150.00 left over from Bridge (Item II) which was originally allocated from Title II to Basso, now to go towards sidewalk at the West Groton Polling Place, Town Clerk to contact Election Board for written statement that walk is required. Mr. Walpole made motion to proceed with sidewalk in District #1 with $150 earmarked for Bridge for Basso from Title II Funds from the first allotment with additional monies ($690.00) coming from second Title II allotment for a total of $840.00 for sidewalk. Seconded by Mr. Heffron. Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin No action taken on appointment of representative to Tompkins County CHORES Program. • I V • RESOLUTION NO. Z2 HIGHWAY NEGOTIATIONS FOR 1978 1.9 RESOLVED. that the Town of Groton Highway Association Employees' be xPanted a 350 per hour increase and one (1) additional floating holiday for their 1978 Agreement. Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Heffron On Roll Call - Ayes - M.Lr. Rob6rt Walpole, Mr. Ellard L: Sovoceol, Mr. Arland Reffzon, Mr, Verl Rankin, Jr., RESOLUTION NO*21.FEDERALrAID RAID,- HIGHWAY CDOSSING PROGRAM PROJECT RESOLUTION of Town of Groton Agreeing to Permit the Department of Transportation to Construct a Federal�Aid Rail�Highwayr Crossing Program Project on the Highways, Streets and/or Roads of the Municipality, WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has proposeda Rail - Highuay Grossing Program Project, puMsuant to Section 203 of the Federal Safety Act of 1973 as amended by Section 203 of the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1976, and WHEREAS, the'New York State Department of Transportation has notified tide Board of the approval of plans and specifications for such a Rail- Highway Crossing Program Project, for the ft il�Highway Crossings which are under the Jurisdiction of the municipality, and which project is more completely described as covered under PIN and covered under PIN and kffiEREAS, the-New York State Department of Transportation has made Down its intention to advertise a contract for the above described improvement az)d has requested an a eement from the Board to the effect that it will permit the State, its agents and employees to enter upon the highways, roads and/or streets under the jurisdiction of the municipality for the purpose of performing the abovemdescribed improvement. N01r THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of the Town . cf the Town of Groton duly convened in legal session held on the 6th day of September , 197, does hereby approve of the above described improvement to be performed on the highways, roads and /or streets of th�h-a municipality and does hereby agree with the State Department of T sportation that the authorities will permit the State, its agents and employees to enter upon the highways, roads and /or streets of the municipality for the purposes of carrying out the above�desnri.bed Rail - Highway Crossing Program Project, and IT IS FURTHXR REHOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of this municipality does hereby agree with the State Department of Transportation that the municipality shall. -retain ,jurisdiction over the highways, roads and /or streets within the project area and mold harmless the State of New York for any damage to the property or persons of others due to the performance of any of the employees or agents of the munici- pality, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED: That upon completion of the above described Rail - Highway Crossing Program Project, the Municipality will maintain the improvement and the highways, roads and /or streets so improved in accoln a ce with the New York State Highway Law and the Federal Highway Safety Acts of 1973 and 1976 and Federal Standards and criteria in connection with such project, RESOLVED s That For the Rail�HighwayF Crossing Program Project, the municipality agrees to schedule any highway resurfacing so that it will not obliterate newly painted markings, except as necessitated by emergency situations whereby resurfacing is essential to maintaining proper traffic operations, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED: That the clerk of this Board is hereby directed, within ten days after the adoption of this resolution, to transmit (5) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the New York State Department of Transportation. Moved by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. sov0000l Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Haffron, Rankin Discussed State Ai.d balance of $300.00 expiring April 30, 1976 in the Division of Youth Program. We will file claim in order to get reimbursed. Budget work days axe set for September 12 and 26 at 7;30 F.M. There being no further business, Mr. Walpole moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Heffron, at 9:15 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson 'down Clerk