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Home My WebLink About1984-03-13200 Moved by Mr. Sovocool., seconded by Mr. Graham, to authorize the foliwoing to attend Association of Towns Meeting in NYC on February 19 -22: Teresa Robinson, Colleen Pierson, Gary food, George Totman, Cecil. Ttirigg, Roger Gleason, Arland Heffron and Robert Walpole, Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson. Attorney Fitzgerald has not received a reply from the State Comptroller regarding Local Law No. 1 - 1966- "Partial 'fax Exemption of Real Property" and subsequent resolutions relating to same. RESOLUTION N0. 5 - APPROVA.L OF 1984 FIRE AND AMBULANCE CONTRACTS Moved by Mr. Sovocool., seconded by Mrs. Robinson Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Curunings, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton approves 1984 Contracts with the Groton Fire Department in the amount of $22,700.00 and the Groton Ambulance in the amount of $25,000.00. Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent, would .like to purchase a used excavator for the 'Town. Our 1959 Gradall is in need of repairs that could be costly. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, to authorize Leland Cornelius, Highway Super- intendent, to let bids for a used Hydraulic Excavator with bid opening set for March 13, 1984, at 8:15 P.19. Seconded by P11r. Graham. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Pir. Cwnmings, at 10:30 P.P9. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1984 AT 7:30 P.M. Those present: Teresa Gordon Ellard Joseph Donald Jack F M. C. L. H. E. it2 Robinson, Supervisor VanBenschoten, Councilman Sovocool, Councilman Graham, Councilman Cummings, Councilman gerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, Lyle Raymond, George Carr of Tracey Road Equipment, Inc., and David Walsh of L.B. Smith, Inc. Mr. VanBenschoten moved -that the minutes of February 14 'be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Graham. Aye, - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Claim Nos. 45 to 79 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $21,692.12; Claim No. 2 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount of $250.00; and Claim Nos. 55 to 83 of the General Fund in the amount of $17,705.58 were presented for audit. Mr. Cummings moved that the bills be paid and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr.,Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Van3enschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Monthly reports from the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer and Town Justice Arland Heffron were reviewed, Correspondence included: Notice of Ithaca Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Meeting on Historical Preservation at Noon on March 15; Report on activities of Environmental Management Council including Greyhound vs Tomtran, Route 13, Connecticut Hill, etc; Dog Monies returned fxxom the County for 1983 in the amount of $645.33; Received partial payment of County Sales Tax in the amount of $13,025.00; Received reimbursement of $324.90 from isisurance; Annual report from Groton Public Library; Minutes of County Planning Board. Meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M. for Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1 for the year 1984 - "Dog Control Law ". 0 r: i 1 • v Clerk read Legal Notice that was published in the Journal & Courier. Since no one from the public was present to make comments, hearing was closed at 8 :02 P *Md Board meeting reconvened at SeO2 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 6 - LOCAL LAW N0, 1 FOR THE YrAR 1984 - DOG CONTROL LAID Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Air. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton's "Dog Control Law" (Local Law #,2 for the year 1977) is amended by adding 'Co Section 2 thereof the following subsection: G. Is licensed when six months of age or when a dog license has not been renewed pursuant to the Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 7. Discussed Cable TV Franchise renewal. Committee consisting of Teresa Robinson, Colleen Pierson and Joe Graham will meet with Town Attorney and ATC Attorney to go over proposed contract. RESOLUTION NO, 7 - Combine Districts #2 and 03 for Primary Election Day Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Air. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VariB enschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that Election Districts #2 and #3 be combined for Primary Election Day (April 3) at the Town Hall. Polling places for District #1 will be West Groton Church and District /14 will. be McLean Fire Station. At 8 :15 P.M. Clerk read. notice to bidders for a 1980 or newer Multi- Purpose Hydraulic Excavator. Three bids were received: Tracey Road Equip., Badger, Model 460 $75, 700 15,000 Less Trade 59,900 Net Bid Inc. L.B.Smith, Inc. (I) Gradall, Model G -660 $74,550 ,890 Less Trade T66,66o Net Bid L.B.Smith, Inc. (II) Gradall, Model G -440 $559645 650 Less Trade ,995 Net Bid Attorney Fitzgerald inspected bid documents and found that all were in order. Board members and Highway Superintendent reviewed bids. Motion made by Mr. VanBenschoten to table awarding bid so that Board. and Highway Superintendent can look bids and equipment over. Seconded. by Mr. Cummings. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Board set a Special Town Board meeting to be held on Monday, March 19, 1984, at 7 :00 P.M. 'Lo take action on bid for Excavator. Lyle Raymond, representative on the County Environmental Management Council, reported on meeting regarding relocation of Route 13. There are three alternatives - Northern Route which leaves Airport and goes North of Freeville and through Marquis Farm; Route Al - Route 13 near N YSE&G and by Dryden School; and Route A2 - Present Route 13 through Dryden Village. The Northerly route is favored. Mr. Raymond wanted boards feelings on another alternate, possibly using Route 34B into McLean. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten to appoint David. Ofner and Lyle Raymond to the Appeals Board suceeding Donald Cummings and George Bushnell, and. also to _•e- appoint Janet Bell as Chairman. Seconded. by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Annual Town road tour has been scheduled for March 29 at 9:00 A0141. Discussed Revenue Sharing regulations prohibiting handicapped discrimination. Administrative requirements are to give notification to the public, self - evaluation-- transition plan and designation of responsible employee to coordinate regulations. 204.1 i i I 2 0,2 RESOLUTION NO. 8 - REVENUE SHARING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING HANDICAPPED DISCRIMINATION Aioved 'by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that notice be published pursuant to the requirements of Section 51.55 of the Revenue Sharing Regulations, as published in the Federal Register on October 17, 1983• Section 51.55 prohibits dis- crimination against qualified individuals because of their handicapped. status, and FURTHER, RESOLVED that The Town of Groton, Groton, New York, advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities, and FURTHER, RESOLVES that the Town of Groton has designated the Supervisor of the Town of Groton as the contact to coordinate efforts to comply with this requirement. Attorney Fitzgerald indicated he had not yet received any information from the State regarding procedure for Local Law and /or Resolutions pertaining to exemption for the elderly on Real Property, The Report of Examination made of accounts and fiscal affairs of the Town of Groton for the period January 1, 1982 thru December 31, 1982, was reviewed 'by board members. Supervisor Robinson reported that our Mining Permit runs out in April. The renewal. fee is $100.00 plus additional cost to prepare maps and. report. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten to authorize Highway Superintendent to proceed with necessary requirements to apply for mining permit. Seconded by Air.. Graham. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. There being no further business, Air. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Air. Cummings, at 9:52 P.A1. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 199 1984 AT 7:00 PM Those present: Teresa At, Robinson, Supervisor Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Joseph H. Graham, Councilman Donald E. Cummings, Councilman Absent: Ellard. L. Sovocool, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Robert Walpole, George Carr, David Walsh Purpose of meeting was to make a decision on Excavator bids. Board members looked over three bids as submitted. Moved by Air. Cummings to go into executive session to discuss bids with Highway Superintendent. Seconded by Air. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Cummings, Graham,`iVanBenschoten, Robinson (Absent - Sovocool) 7:22PM Board meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. Supervisor Robinson stated that they had gone over bids and specifications. RESOLUTION NO. 9 - AWARD EXCAVATOR BID TO ':ITRACEY ROAD EQUIPI'lEaNT, INC. Noved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Graham Ayes - Cummings, VanBenschoten, Graham, Robinson (Absent - Sovocool) RESOLVED that the Tom of Groton award bid to Tracey Roa,3 Equipment, Inc. for a 1980 Badger Model 460 Hydra- Scopic Hydraulic Excavator at a price of $75,700 less trade allowance on 1959 Gradall Model 2460 in the amount of $15,800 for a total vlet bid of $59,900, • •