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Home My WebLink About1979-11-05RESOLUTION NO. 39 - HIGHWAY NEGOTIATIO`iS FOR 1980 Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton Highway Association Employees' be granted a 400 per hour increase and three weeks vacation after ten years employment for their. 1980 Agreement. RESOLUTION NO 40 - DENNIS V/di BERKOM HOURLY RATE INCREASE Moved by Mr. Wa- 1po7.e, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten; Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that Dennis VanBerkom will receive 40¢ per hour raise as a. permanent part -time employee. Mr. Walpole moved that board go into executive session for personnel matter, seconded by Mr.. Rankin. All ayes. OBoard meeting reconvened. Rr. Walpole stated executive sessiori was a personnel matter and no vote was taken during session. r - RESOLUTION N0. 41 - DEPUTY CLERK'S FEES Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Rankin Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that $2000-would be budgeted for Deputy Town Clerk for 1980; FURTHER P.ESOL',IED, that Town Clerk's request for an additional $500 for Deputy Town Clerk for the remainder of this year is denied, and that the $139.26 disability money the Town received for Clerk's illness would be transfered into Deputy Clerk's Fund. Remainder of evening was spent, working on budget. RESOLUTION NO. 42 - ADOPT TENTATIVE BUDGET AS PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND SET HEARING DATE Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded. by Mr.. Rankin Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that board accept tentative budget as preliminary budget and schedule Preliminary Budget Hearing, Federal Revenue Sharing Hearing and Fire Budget Hearing for Monday, November 5, 1979 at 7 :30 P.M. There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sovocool at 8:55 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson TovTn Clerk 80 MINUTES. OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD IkiONDAY, NO110%1BER 5, 1979 @ 7:)0 P. M@ Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Robert, F. Walpole,. Town Justice Ellard I.. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Verl Rankin,_Jr., Councilman Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney ® A1sp prese. Supervisor for Budget 8 :00 P.M. at: Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Nancy McGuerty, Frank Robinson opened meeting at Hearing scheduled. for 7:30 '.laude Holden, Don Peg 'Palmer, Satterly 7:30 P.M. and recessed immediately P.M. and reconvened board meeting at Moved by Mr.-Walpole to accept minutes of previous meetings (10/1, 10/8 10/17 & 10/22) as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. , Claim #+252 to #286 of the Highway Departme'n' and #255 to #286 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Rankin moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed. to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. VaiBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VinB enschoten, Rankin, Robinson. 8 b Reviewed monthly xeports from received fxom Zoning Officer, Tarn Clexk and Fire Department. No report. was Frank Satterly reported on County projects: 'budget preparation; new bridge icon County Route 104 on Stevens Road by Jack€ M1111e2's; sales taxes are up subs't ritially; projected 4 $m1 1 ion dollar 'budge t with appropriations up about; two million; hospital is in debt about 200,000 this yeax. Supexvisor Robinson stated we had b:Ul for Association of T Terns Annual Dues and that reservations for convention should be ri?de. Ke. 11Ialpole Moved to pay annual dues-and make reservations for convention. Seconded by Mr. VanBenachotert. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, V Bensehoten, Rankin, Robinson, Supervisor Robinson indicated, she had xeceived a. price; of $1,500 -from Peck's for lined drapes completely installed, Mx. Walpole indicated if they cut down on heat bill he is in favor of them. Mr. Rankin stared it waa too much money and that Supervisox Robinson should 'look around more, Some. discussion was held on other ways of reducing heat loss, -storm windows, plexiglass on Clexk's entrance Tray, entrancoe way enclosuxe, etc. Nz. VanBenschoten moved that Robert Walpole contact outside people regarding windows, plexi,gl,ass, etc. Seconded by Hr; Sovocool, Ayes Sovocool, Walpole; VanEenschoten, Robinson and Rankin abstained, County Assessment office requested we change wording of Resolution NO. 33 to conform to their fisoa.l year of +lay to May, RESOLUTION NO, 4`' 124CREASE INCOME LIMITATIO FOR TAK F EMPTION TO $8000 EFFECTIVE mAY 19aD FOR 1981 TAX E EMP'I'ION Moved by, Mx, Parkin, seconded by. 1qalpole Ayes - Sovocool, Wi%lpole, VariBensoho'ten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the 'fawn of` G2:oton will increase income limitation for �O percent tax exemption for real property owned by per ons 65 year; of age or alder to $8000 ; effective ��ay '1980 for 1981 tary. exemption. RESOLUTION ENO. 44 - NYSE&C CONTRACT FOR MIEA0 LIGHTING DISTRICT Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Nr, Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten P Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that 'the Than of Groton enter into.contract. with New York State EJ_ectric. Gas foa c McLean Lighting District . Groton Fire Budget was presented in budget hearing held earlier this evening, }attorney Bucko indicated status of -Tohr7 Anderson's court case which is on the calander for Rov. 29 or Dec. trial because preliminary injunction was granted, Ben will Tollowup proceedings an Lockwood and O'Brien. Attorney Buoko .explained to Board lottei from Planning Board. regarding m1no� : and majoar subdivisions, Hinox consists of: 1) three lots; 2} subdivider must take cave of drainage; � first preliminary sketch plank is submitted with 4-5 gays to hold pxeJ.ijnina.ry hearing, Final hearing- -the final plat is presented and hearing held in 30 dayEs . Sketch and, final plat acre to be filed with Clerk of the Planning Board,. Moved by Mr. Walpole and seconded by Mr'. Sovocool to authexize Attorney Bucko to attend N.Y.S. Bar Association, Program on N . Y. Environmental Law Institute for municipal Attorney on SEQ 2A in Syr,`acurze an November 9 with registration fee of $65.00. Ayes a Sovocool, Walpole, VanEenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Transfer of funds was t'a'bled fof now at the Supervisorts request. Sapaervisor Robinson spoke Tenth Wm, BarothezLs of the SPCA regarding new ` oontract. We should € now what kind of patrol, partI'Ular spots and co9verage zn ;Tillage and -town . By Decembex meoting we will have something .rid. eontra,ot i,n writing. Town Board reall be- la.ison for Village and Town since we have complete control of licensing. Mar, `rldIpole moved to table rind]:, MEi� —Uing is set up'with 'llill.age Board. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. All Ayes - Possibly Town could ne ee't with Village Board at their meeting on Ties. , Nov. 20. RegazM. :LLng 1979 contract and bill of $1579.55, as soon as County sends contract back we will pa,y, We have no'thir*g to 'back up voucher. Resolu't'ion still stands - -no oontr'a�ct, no money, Frank Satterl_y will followup an matter with the County, v 87 Mr. Walpole moved to hold a Special Town Board meeting on November 13, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. to adopt preliminary budget. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. All Ayes, Attorney Bucko reported that Mr. Shannon had sold property illegally after being denied a subdivision. Mr. Shannon should be penalited and not the purchasers. He felt board should pass resolution that Mr. Shannon can't build because he didn't follow subdivision regulations. Attorney Bucko will look into further before taking any action. There .being no further business, Air. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by 1sIr. Walpole at 9:30 P9149 Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk ® MLNUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD NOVEtoll3ER 13, 1979 7:30 P -He Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Also present: Frank:Satterly, Leland Cornelius, Francis Carey Frank Satterly reviewed County Budget indicating total assessed value was up 12 million dollars in County. He also indicated Groton would be getting sales tax credit of about 50,070 or 1.381000 which will have to be shown as a credit on Town and County taxes and, cannot be used to lower Town taxes. Mr. Satterly also had Dog Contract that was drawn up by all :interested Towns and Teresa Robinson had signed it. Town Board reviewed Groton Fire Departments Fire Budget for 1980. Discussed Preliminary Budget Hearing held previously before making the following resolution: RESOLUTUON N0. 4_ - ADOPT PRKIAMINARY BUDGET AS 1980 TOWN BUDGET Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. RESOLVED-THAT the Croton Town Board adopt Preliminary Budget as per .hearing held November 5 as the Town Budget for 1980. After some discussion on the 1979 Dog Contract, Mr. Walpole moved to pay the SPCA $1579.55 per Contract and Voucher. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Board again discussed purchasing drapes for Token Hall from Peck's. Mr. Rankin moved to purchase drapes, seconded by Kr. Walpole, Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Mr. Walpole will look into reconstruction of entrance way to Clerk's Office. Attorney Bucko will check into dig limit and report back to board. Supervisor Robinson years of newspapers ® microfilmed, second insurance coverage. Robinson. requested boards permission to have approximately 102 microfilmed tomorrow. Moved by Mr. Rankin that they be ed by Air. Walpole with the request Supervisor look into Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Mr. Walpole discussed Burdick's pond which has no dam. Would like to have dame replaced with permission from landowners for fire use only. Consensus of board was to let Air. Walpole see who is the present owner and his feelings and bring back to board. information. All ayes. Supervisor Robinson read letter received from Human Services Coalition requesting Town's funding share based on estimated town population to entire county (9.64 %) or $283.22 for 1979 arid. $317.56 for 19800