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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-11-06Discussed 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 have in prior to May. After board gets a truer picture they will discuss later on. November Board Meeting and Budget Heaxing date - Moved. by Mr.. Sovocool that November's Board. Meeting be held Wednesday, November 8th at 7:30 P.M. and Budget Heaxing be held. same date at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLUTION N0. 21 - HIGHWAY NEGOTIATIONS FOR 1979 Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton Highway Association Friployees be granted a 350 per hour increase for their 19'79 Agreement. RESOLUTION NO. 22 - DER11IS VANBERKOM HOURLY RATE INCREASE d9oved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, ',Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that Dennis VanBerkom will receive a 350 per hour raise as a permanent part -time employee. RESOLUTION NO. - 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 fox 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 N0. 24 - YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT - $1000 Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Walpole Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town 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 with their approval. There being no further business, the board meeting adjourned at 8 :45 P.M* to work on budget. Colleen D. Pierson Totim Clerk MDITUTES OF TOUT4 BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEPMER 6, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M* Present were: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor • Rober't 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 Wood, Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Frank Satterly, Nancy McGuerty Mr. Walpole moved to accept minutes of October 2 and 23 meetings as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool.. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Robinson Claims #237 to #262 of the Highway Department and #258 to #287 of the General Fund. were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded. by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson 54 Zoning Officer reported that six building permits were issued during October. Fire report for October was read by Supervisor Robinson, Discussed action on John Anderson's junkyard.. 'Attorney Bucko will get together with Zoning Officer and start proceedings.'Thr6e Special permit Applications for Motor Vehicle Repair Shops have been picked up. Frank Satterly reported the Following; RR meeting very informative; as a Tom we should register a complaint to the Ithaca Journal on Grotton's football coverage; County budget heating will be on the 16th'at 7:30 P.Pl.; County received $24,839 in 1977 for dogs with 75% going back to Towns - 41939.63 returned to Groton -- 10% to Dept, of Ago & !Markets ($2399) -- Ago & Markets Research $993) -- Damages ($1939) -- Clerks ($4.490) -- Wardens & Peace Officers $495); Bill Mobbs of the County Highway Department has preliminary plans to repair Old Peru Road plus two others in the Town of Groton; SPCA wants additional funding from the County to put on additional man for 40 hours perweek. Air. Satterl.y wanted to know Town's feeling: 1) 9 - 5 is not a problem, 2) Mr. Walpole is in favor of it if it covered our leash law, 3) Attorney Bucko stated that we could use additional fees to contract with SPCA. Discussed RR and general uses we indicated. Revexter rights would break up line. Supervisor read letter of resignation from L. Kenneth Wood from the Environmental Management Council. to become effective November 30, Mr.' Walpole moved to accept resignation and send letter of regret and appreciation for his dedicated service. Correspondence from Cerrache regarding cable to McLean- Cortland Road residents was read by supervisor Robinson. There are 27 homes in 1.2 miles that signed a petition for cable. Total of $10,290 to put cable plant in -- $8,300 materials and labor for one mile or $9,960 for 1.2 miles. Cost to set one new pole is $300. A minimum of 42 homes is required for Ceraache to bear total cost. If all 27 homes committed to subscribing, cerrache's share would be 64.3% of $10,260 or $6,597. Subscribers would share remaining cost of $3,663 or $136.00 each paid. in advance. The State Cable TV Commission sent approval of amendmant of price increase but denied 10 year extention of franchise. Oar's' will expire in 1984 and is renewable to five years after that. Status of Elm Street Cable TV is that Cerrache will get to it as soon as they can. Mining information is up to date and has been transfered from Cortland to Syracuse Office. Moved. by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to hold budget hearing on November 13, 1978 at 8:00 Polio All. ayes. RESOLUTION N0. 25 TRANSFER $109000 FROM HIGHWAY SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO HIGHWAY CHECIiING ACCOUNT ITEM 3 Moved. by Air. Walpole, seconded. by Air. Rankin Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that $10,000 be transfered from Highway Savings Account to Highway Checking Account for Item 3 payments. Tompkins County A7uniciFal Offi.cal's Association, Meeting will be held November 15 at 7:00 PoMe at the Lehigh Valley Restaurant. Received letter from Human Services Coalition requesting $283.22 from the Town for 1979. Mr. Walpole said we'll act on after. budget. Mr. Walpole moved that a letter be written to the Ithaca Journal regarding coverage of Groton's football. game with Dryden and all other sports. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Walpole, Rankin, Robinson There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Walpole, at 8:30 P.1010 Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk .7 •