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Home My WebLink About1985-12-10263 0, 6 3I SELF - EVALUATION In connection with the requirements of Federal Regulation 31 CF?, Paart 51 dealing with discrimination of the handicapped, -the Torn Board of the Torn of Groton has reviewed its hiring practices and the distribution of all governmental services and finds no evidence of any discrimination of the handicapped. A review of Call governmental. structures or those that are hired to dispense governmental services indicates that no governmental structures have any architectural impediments to the handicapped. However, one .rented facility, a room in the Village Fire Station rented to house the Town Justice Court severely restricts access to the handicapped. It has been determined then that in those cases involving the handicapped and the Town Justice Court the Court sessions can be convened in the Tovn Hall and the Town Justice has been so notified. PAS. Glenn P. Munson has reviewed and is in agreement with boards self - evaluation. In order to comply with the Federal Revenue Sharing Act (31 U.S.C. 67oi - 6'724) and the Federal Regulations promulgated in connection therewith (31 CFR Part 51) the Town of Groton hereby adopts the following resolution: RESOLUTION N0. 28 - SUPERVISOR DESIGNATED TO COORDINATE FRS HANDICAPPED REGULATTONS AND GRIEVAsNCE PROCEDURES Moved by Plr.. Sovocool, seconded by Mr.. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town of Groton be designated as the Town Official responsible for coordination of the Town efforts to comply with the aforesaid regulations. Anyone having a grievance shall. be entitled to a hearing before the Town Supervisor within 15 days after receipt by the Town of`a, written request for such a hearing. Determina- tion of the grievance shall be made by the Town Supervisor within 30 days after the hearing. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved, to adjourn meeting, seconded by I� ro Graham, at 9:30 P.I�i. Unanimous. Colleen D. Pierson Torn Clerk 14RIUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECOlIBER 10, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M. Those present: Teresa Ellard Gordon Joseph Donald Jack F M. L. C. H. E. it2 Robinson, Supervisor Sovocool, Councilman VanB enschoten, Councilman Grahain, Councilman Ctu►mings, Councilman gerald, Attorney Also present: Leland E. Cornelius Moved by Islr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham, to approve minutes of November 12 meeting as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, ® Graham, Robinson. Claim Nos. 340 to 365 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $9,449.70 and Claim Nos. 454 to 486 of the General Fund in the amount of $6,225.21 were presented for audit. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, that the bills be paid. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. RESOLUTION N0. 29 - THE STATE INSURANCE FUND - WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by i9r. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Croton avail itself of the services of The State Insurance Fund. for Workers' Compensation Insurance commending on January 1, 1936, for an estimated annual premium of $5,282.00. 264 4 Monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer and Town Justice Heffron were reviewed. I - Correspondence consisted. of: 1) Letter from American Community Cablevision regarding "Amnesty" program for unauthorized cable services; 2) Letter from Sam MacNeil regarding updates of new legislation; 3) Received $75.04 Social Security Reic'i'bursement; �) 1986 SPCA Dog Contract; 5) First,National Bank of Groton VHS video film on how to spot hot checks, - forgeries and counter- feit money; 6) ?Mortgage Tax received from County in the amount of $7,993.67. Report'`from Lyle Raymond on Environmental Management Council activities including water committees, landfill sites, dog /deer.problems, Dryden Fire Hall expansion in Wetlands (Lyle is in favor of expansion since Fire Dept. is important and expansion wouldn't be taking that much land.) Also reported on gas well leasing activities of which there are 55 in the Town of Groton. RESOLUTION NO. 30 - PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL MEETING ON GAS WELL; LEASING Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton request the Tompkins County Extension Service to hold a public educational meeting to provide information on gas well leases to individuals in the Township. RESOLUTIaN N0. 31 - LEVY TO10I' S CON Ti'RIQUTION OF 1986 COUNTY TAXES _Moved by Mr. Cummings,- seconded 'by Mr. Graham Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson WHEREAS, -the Board of Representatives of I ssued a certificate to the Chief Fiscal ing that the contribution of the Town of County of Tompkins for the fiscal year b $133163'7.68 Inside and -0- Outside, and the County of Tompkins has Officer of . the Town certify - Groton to the taxes of the eginning January 1, 1986 is WHEREAS, the Town must levy said sum against the taxable real estate and. direct the extension of such taxes against each such parcel, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton does hereby levy the sum of $133,637.68 Inside and -0- Outside certified to it by the Board of Representatives as said Town's contribution to the taxes of the County of Tompkins for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1986, RESOLVED, further, that taxes due the County of Tompkins shall be extended against each parcel of - taxable real estate at the rate of $5.864 Inside and -0- Outside per $1,000'of taxable assessed value, RESOLVED, further, that the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Torun is hereby directed to execute and deliver a certificate to the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins certifying that the levy has been made and the extension of taxes directed in accordance with law. Town Board Members and Town Attorney discussed current liability insurance status. In the event Town is unable to obtain liability insurance, some- thing should be on record to indemnify Town Officials and Employees. RESOLUTION NO. 32 - INDENNIFICATTON OF TOWN OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that any person who was or is, or in the future may be a Supervisor, Councilman, Tom Clerk, Highway Superintendent, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Zoning Appeals Board Member or Planning Board Member of the Town, shall be indemnified by the Town against expenses (including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, including punitive damages incurred by him or her in connection with the defense or settlement.or any threatened pending or contemplated action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, administrative or investigatory, in which he or she was or is threatened to be made a party, by reason of his or her being, or having 'been, a Supervisor, Councilman, Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Zoning Appeals Board Member or Planning Board Member of the U • r ;Town, to the_ maxisnuntt- ,expense..;now?or hereafter._.pexmi'itedcby =Ncw .Yoz* law, Whenever in this xesolution a Supervisor, Colincilman, Torn Clerk, Highway Superintendent, Zoning Infoxcement Officer, Zoning Appea15 Board Member. or Planning Board Meiabcr is referred to, such references shall be I nclusive of his oT her heirs, executors and adrninistrators, r Frank Casey, Town representative on the County Transportation Committee 4 requested Board's consideration of adopting resolution supporting Alternative "C" for the Octopus and Route 96 in Ithaca, R1301UTION N0. 33 - SUPPORT OF ALTEBNATIVE "C" FOR OCTOPUS AND ROUTE 96 LN ITHACA Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by MT, Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cupffdngs, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Toren of Groton, while somewhat removed and isolated from th day. to day problems of the Octopus and Route 96, are neverthe- less, vitally interested in its resolution and strongly urges a tap priox`ity status to that effect. Many of our Town resideTLtS 11'tili?5e 'the Octopus and Route 96 for travel to the hospital, to the medical center just beyond, fox irkterschcol relationships and as a gateway to Western New York, The Town of Groton rejects Completely Alternative "A" for the Teason that it does nothing to resolve the problems of Cliff Street and. Route 9, The 'Ibwn of Groton recoamends Alternative "C" as opposed to Alteniative "B" for the following reasons 1) The creation of a new bridge and alternate route will relieve the O'otopas of Route 96 traffic, leaving only local traffi.c for Glif. Stree'L' and other routes. A four large Mighway would better serve faster moving traffic since safety is a primary f'ac'tor. 3) A four lane highway would better compensate fox icy, hazardous wintertime eanditions in this more open environment, 4) The projoeet4�d difference is six to nine million more which is felt to be justified on the basis of Item 2 and 3 alone. Also, the fact that Future pl_ani� do not allow for expansion from a two to three or four lane ftighway, this option appi?�a.xs to be 'the best choice. The greater regx.onal Ithaca area �s 'Veeomir�g established. as a high 'tech and tourist area, which may increase the volume of traffic to a point be't'ter served by a ;foar lane highway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton has evaluated and assessed all options and r'ecomnfends Alternative "C" because construction design appears to solve most all of the prabl.ems of ' traffic Teaiignment. Moved by Mxs. Robinson, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to schedule Special ToTrm Board_ Meeting on KGnday, December' 30, 1985, at 11;00 A.M. to close out year -end business and perform annual accounting of all Town records. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBensohoten, Cummings, GTaha�i, Robinson. RESOLUTION NO. _ 4 - IN RECCQdITION OF RCBERT F. WALPOLE' f SERVICE IN THE GROTON HIRE DEPAR'ItSR 'T I Moved by Mr. GxahEun, seconded by Mir. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenachoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Thim of Groton helleby -recognises Robert F. Walpole for his years of service as Chief of the Groton Fixe Department. Mr, Graham asked about Day Care Program in McLean CONWounity Hall. Corres- pondence received from Zoning Officer was reviekled. They .must go before Planning Board and must also Meet State Building and Fire Codes, h 266 J RESOLUTION NO. 35 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 10, 1985, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN $801000.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF THE TOWN OF GROTON, NEW YORK, FOR THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF LAND FROM*HERBERT TICHENER TO BE USED AS A TOWN GRAVEL SOURCE THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GROTON, IN THE COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. For the purposes of paying a portion of the cost of the purchase of approximately 41 acres of land from Herbert Tichener to be used as a Town gravel source in accord- ance with proceedings heretofore taken by the Town Board of said Town, there is hereby authorized to be issued Serial Bondi Anticipation Notes of said Town in the total sum of $80,000.00. SECTION 2. Specific reference is hereby made to a Resolution entitled. "BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 10, 1985, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $80,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF GROTON, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF LAND FROM HERBERT TICHENER TO BE USED AS A TOWN GRAVEL SOURCE" which Resolution authorized the bonds in anticipation of the sale of which the notes hereby authorized are to be issued. SECTION 3. The amount of bonds to be issued for the aforesaid object or purpose is $80,000.00. Such bonds will bel serial bonds. SECTION 4. The amount of the first Bond Anticipation Note to be issued is $80,000.00. Such note shall be dated I i M ', December 76, 1985, and small be numbered one and shall mature ! lecembe, 1986, bearing interest at a rate not exceeding'' - f ive and oae -ha], f per centum ( 5 1/2%) per annum, parable at maturity. Such note scull be signed by the Supervisor of said Town and attested by the Town Clerk of said Town, and both principal of and .interest on said note shall be payable in lawful money of the [United States of America at First National Bank of Groton, Groton, New Yoxk 1 Such note shall be in the form prescribed by the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, Said note shall, be payable from the proceeds deriv8d from the sale of said bonds or otherwise redeemed in f r the manner provided by Section 23.00, Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of said Town are hereby irrevocably pledged for the Payment of said note and interest thereon. . SECTION 5. There are no bond anticipation notes out. +f standing w�rioh have been previously issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds. Neither is the note hereby authorized a renewal note. The period of maturity of such note is herein above set forth* Such note is not issued ire anticipation of bonds for an assessable improvement. SECTION Ge The Supervisor of the Town of Groton is hereby authorized to sell said note at private sale at not less e; P i 268 t 5 o than par and accrued interest; and when said note shall have been duly executed and sold, the same shall be delivered to t purchaser upon p payment of the purchase price to the Superviso and the receipt of the Supervisor shall be a full acquittance to said purchaser who shall not be obliged to see to the applica- tion of the purchase money. SECTION 7. This Resolution shall take effect at the same time as the Serial Bond Resolution referred to above shall take effect. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Cummings, at 9:10 P.M. Unanimous. Colleen D. Pierson Town Cleric t I I