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Home My WebLink About1989-10-09MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MSEITIMC HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1989- AT 7: 30 P M Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor lard L. So V0 Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Donald E. Curnnings, Councilman Carl E. Haynes, DourtdilmaI Jack fitzgerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, Gary Wood Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to app2`ove minv.tes of September 11 meeting as mailed. Ayes Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson Claim Nos. 240 to 259 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $29,963.90 and Claim Nos. 4Z9 to 4�7 of the General Puna- in the amount of $2,4,358,32 were pxesented for audit. Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that the bills be approved for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenspdhoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson, RESOLUTION NO. 4 - AIITHOIPIZE PADJENT FROM CAPITAL RESERVE FUND Movers by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Gummiiig�, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize payment of Claim No, e %70 of the Capital Reserve Fund in the amount off' $456.95 payable to Gary L. Wood, Clerk -of- the- lgorks. RESOLUT ON NO. _ - AU'T'HORIZATION TO PAY 1989 GAD A -BOUT CONTRACT Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the T'orein Board does hereby authorize payment of 1989 Gad- -A Bout Contract in the amount of $2,300.00. RRSOLUT UI NO. 48 - AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND 1989 TOMO BUDGIi.T Moved by Mz. VanBensohoten, seconders by Mr. Cummings Ayes Sovocool, VaOenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RIi;SOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to amend the 1989 Town Budget by transfering $20,000 of excess General monies into Building Account A1620.4. RESOLUTION ISO. 49 AUTHORIZA`J'ION TO PAY GL�i SON OVERHEAD DOOR, INC. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Haynes Ayes - Sovocoolp VanBenschoten, C.mMriings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize payment in the amOlUnt of $19t180400 to Genson Overhead Door, Inc. for seven ovexhead garage doors. The Groton Fire Department was not present to present their budget. They have some additional changes and will present' budget to board later. Gaxy Wood, Clerk -of- the - Works, reported cn status of building project, Plumbing, heating, arid.leiectrical are substan tially completed. He has written letter to Electrician - Offer to get partq for units on roof which are clue in very shortly. This change order is $2004 which Town will have to pay epera�tely. Fire extinquishers are in. Faper is two- thirds hung and paintex is back. Water damage in new addition is covered by coy tractors insurance. No further applications for payment this Month. Supervisor Robinson wa,s given okay to pay S&S ?Mechanical voucher for last month. Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney, had canta.ced Bonding Insurance Company. `,heir single Claims Officer was on honeymoon. Someone is coming up from Florida. and will contact us -- no contact made. No official notice of bankruptcy of Uni�Gor has been received. Town is ;free to hzze someone else only+ to meet emergency, -. ...._ _,._ .. 1.8 181 RESOLUTION N0. 50 - AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER $10,000 TO CAPITAL RESERVE FIND Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to transfer $5,000 of excess monies from GeneraliFund A and $5,000 of excess monies from Highway DA to the Capital Reserve Fund. Several quotations for Court Room and Town Justice Office;.office furniture were received. Supervisor stated we should budget furniture for next year. RESOLUTION N0. 51 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MIA -POW FLAG Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten • Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Boardoof the Town of Groton does hereby authorize the purchase of a MIA -POW flag to be flown at the Town Hall to show support of our servicemen. Supervisor Robinson reported on Solid Waste Meeting held. in Ithaca. It was a meeting for ideas only. Bag disposal -- buy a bio- degradable bag or use stickers for garbage. Have compost sites. Chipping of brush. Still being negotiated at county level. Betty Sperger of Spring Street Extension called and wanted Town to remove a large brush pile. She had read a notice placed in paper by the County to contact her Town Highway Superintendent for removal. Consensus was that Town could not do this at this time. RESOLUTION NO. 52 - SET CUSTODIAN HOURLY RATE AT $6.00/HOUR Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Haynes Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton does hereby set the hourly rate of the Custodian at $6.00 per hour effective immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 52 _ - CONTRACT WITH SPCA FOR 1990 DOG CONTROL SERVICES Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton will contract with the SPCA for 1990 Dog Control Services in accordance with Article 1 through IV in the amount of $6,850.27. RESOLUTION N0, 54 1990 YOUTH RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES PROJECTS Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Haynes Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton will participate jointly with the Village of Groton in the Youth Recreation and Youth Services Projects for 1990 with the Town share being $5000.00 and $3200.00, respectively. Discussed 1990 Highway Snow Removal Contract. As submitted by-the County, it is a two year contract for $2242 per two lane mile to be adjusted each year. It wasn't clear to the Town Attorney if we would receive the 36% adjustment each year. Supervisor or Highway Superintendent will check with the County on this matter. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. • Haynes, to table until next meeting when we have more information. Unanimous Supervisor obtained a proposal from Dale Barhite to place curbing on South side of new addition for the sum of $1,645.00. RESOLUTION N0. 15 - AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE CURBING PER PROPOSAL Moved by Ior. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Dale Barhite to proceed with curbing on south side of Town Building in accordance with proposal for a total of $1,645.00. is No action by the Town will be taken on Gary McKay's request to purchase some Town property on Spring Street since the 'tillage has turned down his request to purchase a strip of Village property adjacent to Town property. Highway negotiations will be held on Monday, October 16 at 4:00 P.M. George Totman reported that his board had a Special Meeting to come up with regulations on garbage pick up, solicitation, permits for same, etc. in the Town of Groton as requested by the Supervisor. Other Towns don't have rules and regulations on garbage, but the Planning Board is still working on it. Mr. George Totman presented to the Board a map of a proposed PUD on South Main Street on the former Cornelius property. Apparently there are a couple options -- change zoning to commercial, proceed with PUD or annex to the Village. Owner would like Board's feelings as to how we would like to see project proposed to us. PUD procedures are new to Town Board and Planning Board and could possibly require professional assistance. Moved by Mrs. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to go into executive session at 9:45 PM to discuss personnel. Unanimous. Board Meeting reconvened at 10:10PM. George Totman will get in touch with Owner of PUD project or his representative to have him come in to meet with the Town Board to discuss the proposed HUD project on November 6, 1989, at 8:30 P.M. Town Board is supportive of project. They just want to figure out the best way to handle it. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded.by Mr.. Haynes, to reschedule regular November Town Board Meeting to Monday, November 6, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., and to schedule Preliminary Budget Hearing at 8:00 P.M. followed by Fare Protection and Ambulance Service public hearing at 8:15 P.M. on November 6, 1989. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten; Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Cummings, that the Town Board.and Planning Board meet on Monday, November 13, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. to review zoning ordinance. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. Mr. Cummings moved to adjourn meeting at 1989, at 4:OOPM. Seconded by Mr. Haynes, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson 10 0OPM until Monday, October 16, Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, OCTGBER 16, 1989, AT 4:OOPM. (Continued from October 9th Meeting) Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Donald E. Cummings, Councilman Carl E. Haynes, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius and Highway Employees Purpose of meeting - Highway Negotiations and'work on budget. Rick Neville acted as spokesman for highway employees. They are asking $1.00,(p.er hour increase across the board and Town to provide 100% of health insurance cost. Board discussed current wages and those individuals that carry health insurance -- 2 single and 2 family. All highway employees have equal opportunity to have health insurance. Town is currently paying 50% of health insurance. Board's offer was 500 per hour increase across the board and Town will provide 75% of health insurance costs. Rick Neville - Sounds good to us. Teresa know tomorrow morning. I will talk to Jerry Holl and let