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Home My WebLink About1978-10-23MINUTES OF SPECIAL 70111N BOARD MEETING RhID MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 19' 8, AT 0 P.M4 Present were: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Robert F. rdalpole, Town Justice Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ell.ard L. Sovocool, •Coumcilman Gordon C. Var,Berrschoten, CoUnCilman Absent: E eln jwdn J. B ucko , Town Attorney Also present; Leland Cornelius, Phil Shurtleff, Kenneth Hef`fron, Gordon Lockwood Supervisor Robinsorr indic,r;�ted we have a L deficit on-Bridge Item 11 of. 1,795.?I and needs a'resolutiop to transfer money from- Federal Revenue' to wipe out defi'icit, Also, we have $5000 appropriated in-Fed,eral Revenue Funds fo= Hi¢hr(jay and would like approval to add an additiona? $1,500 to make $1500 for payment on Doadex. RESOLUTION NO, 17 � - TMISFER $1,795.71 FROM FET]Ii;RA'L REVINUE FTWD TO VB I TDI II - BRIDGE FUJI D Moved by Mr:`. �Jaj-pole, seconded by 14x. Rankin Ayes - Sovocool„ VariBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that $1,795-71 be transf Bred from Federal Revenue Sharing bond to DB Item 'Il - Bridge Fund, to brim this account out of the red. RESOLUTION NO, IS - ADD 1_500 OF FEDERAL REVEL UR FUND TO $_5.000 ALREADY ALLOCATED FOR HIGHWAY USE TO MAKE $1,500 FOR LOADER PAnIEFT Moved by Hr. Walpole, seconded by Hex. Rankin Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that $1500 of Federal Revenue Funds be added to the $5000 already allocated for Highway use making a total of $600 to be used as payment on loada�7. • Supervisor Robinson discussed L,Ta ineeting to be held in Ithaoa tomorrow night. Village refresentatives were ?resent. Znvixonmentalists ase interested in property far a bike path. Supex+risor Eobiqson is unable to attend, but ir-ants a. xepresealtative f'ron, Town to attend. She has written letter stating Town and Ville are interested in property with possible uses being land bank; recreation or parks. Seveibal questions arose regard- ing use, upkeep, liability, etc., and also if Town takes title carp ire •turn around and give back to landownerzs. Tomn Board members suggested' our la -kryer attend meeting. Village is sending Gordon Lockwood as their spokesman and he i,T7 -ll speak fox the Town if we don't have a representative there. Heeting ' recessed fox Public Hearing at-8.00 P. M 1 Meeting reconvened. RESOLUTION NO, _ 19 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FWD PROPOSED USE-- FOR 1979 Moved by lair. Walpole, seconded by l r. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Tarn use Federal Revenue Sharing Funds as indicated in Proposed Use Hearing of Federal Revenue Sharing monies which-are as follows 1 $15,000 - Cat Wheel Loader $ 1,000 - Signs $12,000 - Road Oil 4) 1, X15+00 - Day Care Center. Discussed wages to be -paid to zleota.on Inspectors. Aocorc3.irig to the Labor Board. they must be paid minimum -kluge. RESOLUTION CIO, 20 - ELECTION INSPECTOR'S HOURLY RATE Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBensohoten, Jgalpoje, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Election Inspectors be paid. $2.65 the n1inirnum gage for 1978 and $2.90 the ininimum wage in 1979. r� Discussed Villages request for tax exemption for water works property in the Town of Groton. It was the consensus of the Board that we can't give it to them this year or next. Have 'to ha.ve in prior to May. After board gets a truer picture they will discuss later on. November Board Fleeting and Budget Hearing date - Moved by Air. Sovocool that November's Board Meeting be held Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 P.M. and Budget Hearing be held same date at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Air. VanBenschoten. CD Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLUTION N0. 21 - HIGHWAY HIEGOTIATIONS FOR 1979 Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded 'by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton Highway Association Employees be granted a 350 per hour increase for their 1979 Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 22 - DENNIS VANB ERKOM HOURLY RATE INCREASE Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that Dennis VanBerkom will receive a 35� per hour raise as a permanent part -time employee. RESOLUTION NO. 23 - 1979 YOUTH RECREATION PROJECT Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Walpole Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton will participate in the Youth Recreation Project for 1979 in the amount of $3200 with $1600 being reimbursed by the State. Discussed Youth Service Projects for -the Town. It was suggested that we appropriate $1000 for Local Drug Problem. Many drug problems in school among young boys and girls. Possibly drug education or films could be used in school with their approval. There is ample money sitting in Albany for this service that is not being used. RESOLUTION NO. 24 - YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT - $1000 Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Walpole Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the `lawn of Groton will participate in the Youth Service Project for 1979 in the amount of $1000 with $500 being reimbursed by the State. Primary use will be for local drug education or films to be used in the school vedth their approval. There being no further business, the board meeting adjourned at 8 :45 P.M. to work on budget. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M. Present were: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, L. Kenneth blood, Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Frank Satterly, Nancy AlcGizerty Mr. Walpole moved to accept minutes of October 2 and 23 meetings as mailed. Seconded by Air. Sovocool. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Robinson Claims #237 to #262 of the Highway Department and #258 to #287 of the General Fend were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw warrant :I "or them. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson