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Home My WebLink About1982-11-08 1) Clemett & Company, Inc. of Syracuse bid $3POWPA 2) Edward S. Miller Electric of Cortland bid $3,7 0. Attorney and Highway Superintendent inspected bid documents and found that all, documents were in order, RESOLUTION NO, 20 - ACCEPT BID FROM CLEMETT & CO. , INC, FOR FUEL STORAGE TANK Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Rankin Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Carey, Robinson RESOLVED THAT The Town of Groton accept low bid of $3,097 for a 10,000 gallon underground steel fuel storage tank from Clemett & Co. , Inc. of Syracuse providing it meets specifications. Meeting recessed at 8:15 P.M. for Federal Revenue Sharing Proposed use Hearing. Clerk read Legal Notice of FRS Proposed Use Heaxing, Supervisor Robinson stated that the Town *anticipates receiving $36,.184 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies, Our proposed use is, Machinery - $15tOOO Oil & Stone - $16,o00 Day Care - $ 2tOOO Signs - $ r.1,284 Gad-A-Bout $ 1P500 Human Services -$ 400 There is approximately $1,500 left in FRS Fund which is interest money. Would like to use for energy conservation in Town Hall. Since there was no one present at hearing, and board had no comments, Supervisor closed hearing at 8.P25 P.M. Board meeting reconvened at 8:25 P,M, Supervisor Robinson asked Attorney to review performance bonds for Cable TV Franchise. American Community Cablevision has changed bonding insurance companies, Information received from Chubb Group of Insurance Companies indicates they are replacing Seabord Surety Company on all existing bonds to be effective 10/6/82. They indicate we have two Franchise Bonds in the sum of $1000 each. Town Clerk will check to see why there are two bond numbers. There being no further business, Supervisor Robinson moved to adjourn meeting at 8:30 P.M. to work on budget. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool.. Unanimous, Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. YanBenschoten, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney Absent: Verl Rankin, Jr. , Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Phil Shurtliff, Donald & Mary Adams, Nancy McGuerty Mr. Carey moved that the minutes of October 11 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson, Highway Claim Nos, 298 to 317 in the amount of $10,631,56 and General Fund Claim Nos. 302 to 353 in the amount of $9,911.52 were presented for audit. Mr.' Carey moved that thebills be paid and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool, Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Mr. Shurtliff, County Representative, informed board County had been working on budget since August. It has been one year since flood. County has 105 bridges they are responsible for. Seven or eight were destroyed which County is working on, County has been paving roads in the Town of Groton. Paving is done in Peruville, Mr, Shurtliff will try to get fair share for Groton, Mr. Shurtliff expects that County Budget will be adopted Nov. 16. Residents of Groton want no more tax hikes. Social programs have been cut. Gad-A-Bout will not be cut. Peruville bridge has been bid, Walpole Road bridge has priority over Old Stage Road bridge. Don and Mary Adams would like to get sign put up in Peruville, Mr. Shurtliff stated that on Sept. 14, 1979 the County agreed to put "Hamlet" signs throughout County. Mary Adams asked board if road signs could be put up on what was formerly Old Peru Road to help people locate residents. After considerable discussion as to name, it was decided that the road should be designated as "Old Peruville Road". Moved by Supervisor Robinson, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, that the Town of Groton designate the section from Route 38 through Peruville to Route 34B as "Old Peruville Road". Ayes Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson, Mrs. Adams also requested that "Hamlet of Peruville" signs be put up. Moved by Supervisor Robinson, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that the Town Board request the County Commissioner of Public Works to install "Hamlet of Peruville" signs at three different locations. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Discussed correspondence received from LVRR regarding annual rental fee. Clerk checked with County Clerk's Office to see if an easement was filed April 26, 1962. None was located. Attorney Fitzgerald believes that a license was issued rather than an easement. In conveyance of property to Village, five permanent easements were excepted, one being the Town of Groton pipe crossing. It appears that the Town of Groton will have to pay rent annually to LVRR or take advantage of their offer to pay a lump sum of $_500. Board tabled a decision until later date. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to pay SPCA in December monies due them from 1980 and 1981 surplus monies in County Dog Fund. Ayes Sov," ocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson, Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Carey, to print Town and Village Local Dog Laws at an approximate cost of $100.00 to be distributed by Dog Enumerator. Ayes - VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Nay - Sovocool, Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to appoint Eileen Scheffler as Dog Enumerator to be compensated at 750 per dog plus mileage. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. No report was received on Town Fire Inspection. Supervisor will contact George Totman to set up meeting regarding zoning changes, Annual Association of Towns Meeting will be held February 20 23. Anyone intending to go should notify Teresa so reservations can be made. No one had any events to go on Chamber of Commerce Calendar for January- July 1983* Discussed wordage of Highway Agreement regarding three weeks vacation after ten years service. After some discussion, it was agreed that it should be the gear following 10 y'ears service. Mr. VanBenschoten moved to table until later. Discussed funding of Learning Web. Village has budgeted for next year. Funds are already in budget for -Town. Mr. Sovocool moved that since funds are already in budget we will participate. Seconded by Mr. Carey. Ayes Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Preliminary Budget was reviewed by board, Supervisor Robinson indicated tax rate on budget as presented at hearing will be 4.595 per thousand for entire town; 2.388 outside; .77 Groton Fire; 1'.332 McLean Fire; .606 McLean Lights; .824 Peruville Lights. She suggested board adopt budget as is since budget is down .07 from last years rate. Mr. Sovocool suggested to curb percent of salary increases next year. Mr. VanBenschoten gave his sentiments. Mr. Carey stated he had no objections, RESOLUTION NO. 21 - ADOPT PRELIMINARY BUDGET AS 1983 TOWN BUDGET Moved,by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by- Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Caxey, Robinson Absent - Rankin RESOLVED, that the Groton Town Bo adopt Preliminary Budget as per hearing held on October 25, 1982, as the Town Budget for 1983, SUMMARY OF TOWN B UDGET APPROPRIATIONS LESS LESS AND PROVISIONS ESTIMATED UNEXPENDED AMOUNT TO BE FUND FOR. OTHER USES REVENUES BALANCE RAISED BY TAX GENERAL P 7 0 $ 30tOOO $ 87 p 450 GENERAL OUTSIDE VILLAGE 41t950 3,,boo 10P000 28P350 HWY*, REPAIRS & IMPROVE. 112t200 29p500 15.000 67P700 MACHINERY 176P300 22p000 25P000 129t300 SNOW & MISC. 105p875 2p000 25.000 78Y875 CHIPS PROGRAM 579193 57t193 _0� . 0_ FEDERAL REV. SHARING 36t184 36p184 �0� �0_ GROTON FIRE DEPT. 22t700 �0� ""0~ 22r700 McLEAN FIRE DIST. 16t865o92 �0- -0_ 161865,92 PERU LIGHT DIST. it000 -0_ ~O� if000 McLEAN LIGHT DIST. 1'y 800 -0_ 800 TOTALS $74 ,267.92 $206t227 4105t000 434,o4o.92 Attorney Fitzgerald had Supervisor and Zoning Officer sign contempt of court proceeding against John and Luella Anderson for operating a junkyard in violation of the Town of Groton Junkyard Ordinance, -Town Constable will serve notice on the Andersons. Attorney hopes to bring before Judge Bryant on Dec. 2 or 16. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool. moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, at 9o.35 P.M. Unanimous Colleen D. , Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MOEDAY, DECEYBER 13 1982 AT 7 Q0 P.M. Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Frardz P. Carey, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney Arrived Late:Verl Rankin, Jr. , Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Phil Shurtliff, Fred Tanner Mr. VanBenschoten moved that the minutes of November 8 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson., Rankin - Absent, Highway Claims No. 320 to 349 in the amount of $15,803-97 and General Fund Claims No. 363 to 391 in the amount of $4,07. .82 were presented for audit. Mr. Sovocool moved that the bills be paid and the clerk *instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Carey. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Monthly reports from the Fire Department, Town Justice, Town Clerk and Zoning Officer were reviewed. Zoning Officer is to send renewal applications at time special permits are to be renewed, Zoning Officer sent letter to Edson Jacobs regarding reapplying for a temporary trailer permit. Health Department is concerned over allowing the trailer to be put in without a sewer system. Matter will go before appeals board, Phil Shurtliff, County Representative, reported that County Budget passed, but he didn't vote for it since they raised budget less than reserves one mi 011ion increase in budget and 1.2 million increase in reserves, Also discussed was moving of the Office of Aging to the Old Hospital site. Mr. Shurtliff reported that Walpole Road-bridge is being reinforced now,