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Home My WebLink About1983-09-121 MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1983 AT 7:30 P.PI. Those present: Teresa H. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard, L. Sovocool, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, Doug StalI.y, George Totman Proved by Mr. VanBenschoten that the minutes of August 8 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Caxey. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Claim Nos. 236 to 261 of the Highway .Department in the amount of $17,296.70 and Claim Nos. 253 to 273 of the General Fund in the amount of $2,158.20 were presented for audit. Mr. Carey moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded. by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. Monthly reports from Town Clerk and Town Justice were reviewed, Mr. Doug Staley submitted a bid proposal for 1984 Dog Control Services. Bid was $5500 for all dog control services to be paid monthi.y at $458.30. He also proposed to do'dog enumeration for $1.00 per dog plus mileage. Mr. Staley has kennel :facilities on Old Stage Road. Town Board will consider proposal. Meeting was recessed at 8:00 P.M. for Federal Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing. Clerk read legal notice that was published in Journal and Courier on August 24, 19830 Supervisor Robinson received in 1984 are -the proposed uses: stated that F'edera'l. Revenue Sharing monies to be based on what we received Down in 1983. The following are Oil and Stone - Machinery - Building (Energy) Signs - Groton Child Dev. Gadabout - Center - Human Services Coalition - There being no further discussion, the hearing was closed at 8:10 P.Pi. Board meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M* Supervisor Robinson received a request from Citizens Committee for Economic Developement of Groton for a contribution of $1000 to help compile a. brochure listing economic opportunities in Groton. Mr. Rankin moved to table, seconded by Mr. Carey. Unanimous. No action was token on request for a reduction of speed limit on McLean - Cortland Road. Residents prepared petition and Town forwarded to County. Torun Board was informed that it must pass resolution in favor of the reduced speed limit before it can be considered by County. If the reduction is approved, Town is responsible for installing new signs. Board members agreed that they would like to travel the road and inspect the area before taking action. In a related matter, people in Groton City would like speed limit reduced by Church. Mr. Rankin moved to authorize Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent, to attend Annual Highway Superintendents School at Kutchers from Sept. 20 -228 Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. i i Change from 198" 15,000.00 Down $1000 109000000 Down 5000 5,000.00 1,264.00 Down 20 2,500.00 Up 500 2,000800 Up 500 420.00 Up 20 $36,184.00 There being no further discussion, the hearing was closed at 8:10 P.Pi. Board meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M* Supervisor Robinson received a request from Citizens Committee for Economic Developement of Groton for a contribution of $1000 to help compile a. brochure listing economic opportunities in Groton. Mr. Rankin moved to table, seconded by Mr. Carey. Unanimous. No action was token on request for a reduction of speed limit on McLean - Cortland Road. Residents prepared petition and Town forwarded to County. Torun Board was informed that it must pass resolution in favor of the reduced speed limit before it can be considered by County. If the reduction is approved, Town is responsible for installing new signs. Board members agreed that they would like to travel the road and inspect the area before taking action. In a related matter, people in Groton City would like speed limit reduced by Church. Mr. Rankin moved to authorize Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent, to attend Annual Highway Superintendents School at Kutchers from Sept. 20 -228 Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. i i 188 Boax•d sat Monday, September 26, 1983, at 4:00 PA%'L. for Highway Negotiations+ The Muxdicipal Officials Meeting is scheduled for SeptenbeT 29. The location and time is to be announced later, Leland Cornelius reported he had, to divert water coming ;I "xom Spring Street Extension through gravel bank onto West Cas'tland Street, Excarvation on Spring Street was dame by County cai3sing the water problems. The Torem Board, Town Attorney and George Totman reVlewed some of the current problems with new zoning law. To *ern Board authorized ;Manning Board and AttoTney Fitzgerald to make corrections, additions, etc. and present to board at next regular meeting fox' proper action. Supervisor Robinson moved that board enter into executive session to discuss possible acquisition of real property. Seconded by DLL. Carey and unanimously carrier;! at 9:45 P311+ 11. Board meeting reconvened at 10:05 1 ,M, There being no furthe7r 'business, Mx`. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting at 10:06 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool, Unanimous . Colleen D. Pix'son Town Clerk MINUTES - 'I010 BOARD MEVEERS AND HIGHWAY EMPEOYEDS FOR 1984 DIRGOTIAT'IONS HELD OF VIUTDAY, SEYTEISRE 26F 1983 at 4.00 P, K, Those picesent: Tere4a V1, Robinson, SuperviF:or Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Vert Rankin, Jr., Councilme.:l ftancis P. Casey, Councilman Absent: Gordon C. VanBenschoten Also pxesent: Leland Cornelius, Haxold Cargill, Wayne Wheeler, Galvin Bush, ,71,4son Holl, Frank Miner, Kenneth Marts, John Sincerbeaux, John W al pol o Purpose of meeting Gras 1984 highway negotiations. Hi hway j [rm lciyees asked fox or ajppraximately 500 pex hour pay increase, or[e day per Frionth sick leave, a Health insux:ance Plan and after 15 ycaxs of service, four (4) weeks paid. vacation, Boar discussed request aqd offered 250 per hour increase, no additional sick days, no four weeks paid vaQa.tian as it doesn't apply to anyone yet, and offered to look into a, Health Insurance Plan for all Town employees. Offer was not acceptable to highway employees. They asked for 300 per hour I ncrease and the additional sick days. They also wanted to kxlow if'they could be paid weekly. FaTxoll is set up biweekly in conjunction with County P o will remain as is. Board discussed request arid, offered 30o per hour with no additional benefits. Highway errrployees agreed to accept board's offex of 30¢ per hour 'inc'rea.se fo'r 19841 Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk A • 1.�