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Home My WebLink About1991-09-0959 Chuck Rankin reported that the reason that the bookkeeping got so far behind is because of the payroll system. Mr. Rankin thought we ought to start looking at and getting some quotes on inhouse software so that payroll could be done in house now that we're going to have a person here who is a fairly steady bookkeeper. This ADP thing is not anybodys fault but just a set of circumstances that just kindaa went all to hell in a hurry. Mr. Haynes asked if we shouldn't finish out the year. Mr. Rankin said that at a very minimum finish out this quarter. Board and Chuck discussed different software packages available Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to authorize Chuck Rankin to investigate payroll software and come back to board with recommendations. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. Board discussed roof repairs to highway garage and replacement of overhead doors, It was not know what projects would cost nor if we had enough funds to cover projects, There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, at 10:45PM. Unanimous, Colleen D, Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 AT 7:30P.M. Those present: Teresa Ellard Gordon Donald Carl E. Jack Fi M. Robinson, Supervisor L. Sovocool, Councilman C. VanBenschoten, Councilman E. Cummings, Councilman Haynes, Councilman tzgerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, George Senter, Betty Sperger, DeForest Hall, Cindy Bale, Elmer McNeal, William Casolara, Monica Carey, George VanSlyke, William and Harriet Tenney, Carl Scheffler, Cecil Twigg, Verl Rankin, John Pachai (A public hearing was held at 7:00PM on a proposed amendment to the Land Use and Development Code relative to dimension regulations as it appears in Sections 352.1, 353.1, 354.1 and 355.1 and add Section 114.04 - Flag Lot and Section 356 - Flag Lot. Minutes of public hearing are filed in public hearing minute file.) Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Air. August 12th meeting as mailed. Ayes Haynes, Robinson, Cummings, to approve the minutes of Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Claim Nos. 174 to 194 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $31,715,44 and, Claim Nos. 255,to 294 of the General Fund in the amount of $6,083.75 were presented for audit. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, that the bills be approved for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson, Monthly reports from Town Clerk, Town Justice Heffron and Bookkeeper's report from Jan. 1 thru June 30'were presented, Supervisor indicated we needed to set up a Community Development Savings Account Fund since payments and interest will be starting to come in From grant monies distributed to Diversified T.E.S.T. Technologies, Inc. on Route 222. Total amount of grant was $135,000. At the present time, left over from that amount, was $1,000 encumbered to pay off Thoma and we have $1,918.27 left. Atty. Fitzgeral d' s fees were taken care of by the borrower, J RESOLUTION N0. 35 - CREATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT FUND Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton establish a Community Development Savings Account Fund for incoming HUD payments and interest. Supervisor passed Youth Bureau Contract with the County around for board members to read. Supervisor Robinson requested approval from board that the $99.00 reimburse - irtent from the State go to the Senior Citizens. Moved 'by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Sovocool., that the Supervisor be authorized to sign reimburse- ment application forms for the Senior Citizen "s and that the $99.00 go to the Senior Citizens, Supervisor Robinson also said that the Senior Citizens had requested $1000.00 be budgeted for 1992 and asked for Board's approval. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to budget $1000.00 for the Senior Citizen's for 1992• Application for reimbursement on CHIPS Program has been sent in in the amount of $33,025. Work has already been done on Sincerbeaux Road, Sovocool Hill Road and Elm Street Extension. Application had to be in by the 6th of September. Received letter from the IRS regarding check we received from them and an apology for any inconvenience they may have caused us. George Senter - Code Enforcement Officer John Anderson - Call from neighbor. Bringing more garbage and trash in. George had pictures. Tompkins County has said it's our baby. Tompkins County paid last bill since there was a health hazard. Atty. Fitzgerald said jail is not a viable solution. Atty. has also written two letters asking that he consent to arrangement for the note and the mortgage that we want to get sanctioned by the courts. Doug Alborn - Doug & Marg Alborn in McLean have an accumulation of siding in their yard that the neighbors (Lockwood) were complaining about. The siding has been moved. Building Permits Issued Year to Date: 1990 - 73 Building Permits-.= 15 houses, 19 Mobile Homes, 39 Misc. 1991 - 54 Building Permits = 6 houses, 10 Mobile Horses, 38 Misc, Benjamin Ballard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ballard of Groton City, has received the Eagle Scout award which is quite an honor. Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, that the Town appropriately recognize Benjamin Ballard for having achieved the Eagle Scout status. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. , RESOLUTION NO. _ 6 - COMBINE A'LL ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR REGISTRATION DAY Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Haynes Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that Election Districts #1, #2, #3 and #4 be combined for Registration Day at the Town Hall. RESOLUTION NO. 3_ - INCREASE TOUN CLERK'S PETTY CASH FUND TO $200 Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby increase the Toarn Clerk's petty cash fund from $100 to $200. 0 A RESOLUTION NO. 8 - ACCEPT 1990 AUDITORS' REPORT Moved by Pot. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the 1.990 Financial Reports as submitted by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Schaufler and Kickelson, Certified Public Accountants, RESOLUTION N0. 399 _ _- APPOINT GEORGE TOTMAN TO TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Moved by 1�1r. �'anBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton does hereby appoint George Totman to serve as town representative on the Tompkins County Planning Board effective September 9, 1991 thru December 31, 1993. Discussed proposed changes to zoning ordinance as presented at hearing held prior to Town Board Meeting this evening. Under Section 114.04 it was suggested to add existing in the definition of Flag Lot. It was also discussed that our subdivision regulations would prevent flag lots from being created. Also under minimum size dwelling, Item 2 should read:' "No separate dwelling unitv4tltn the structure less than 200 sq. ft." The intent of the 20' frontage was to go back to the 200' frontage and one acre or more of land. Also discussed granting variance instead of creating flag lot. Atty. Fitzgerald indicated that suggested changes are substantial and cannot be acted on tonight. Atty. would like a chance to look at before going any further. Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to table taking any action on hearing for proposed changes to zoning ordinance. Ayes on Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. 8:45PM - BID OPENING - 1992 Tandem Axle Dump Truck -Snow Plow Combination One bid was received: Burr Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. 3001 Vestal Road Vestal, NY 13850 Bid - $ 107,062900 Less Trade Allowance - $ 47,062.00 Total Bid - Net $ 60,000.00 Bids were reviewed by Attorney, Town Board Members and Highway Superintendent and found to be in order. RESOLUTION N0. 40 - ACCEPT BID FOR _1992 TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK - SNOW PLO`s! COMBINATION Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the bid from Burr Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. for a 1992 Tandem Axle Dump Truck - Snow Plow Combination for a total net bid of $60,000. Gordon VanBenschoten A good many years ago when I sat on the Board I made the statement that I'd like to see one year that we hold the line and I'd like to throw that out tonight. No wage increases for anybody in the Town for the ,year. It would. save them alot of time and it would save us alot of time. I'm not going to make any friends over it, but that's the way I feel. This is a good year to hold the line. Colleen Pierson - Then you shouldn't have bought the truck' Carl Haynes - I think we're obligated to due process, atleast to talk to them. Highway negotiations were scheduled for Monday, September 13th at 4:00P.M. 1 Since the .next Town. Board :Heeting falls on a Holi day and also -the` Ten:.tative Budge. is flue by October:. th, It, will be necessary. to. �;hange the meeting date. Moved 'oy ]fir. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, -to reschedule October Board Meeting to Monday, Octobex 7th at 7:30P,M. Ayes - SOVQC001, Va,nBen sc. hot en, Cumrnings, Haynes, Robinson. Moved by [fir. Haynes, seconded by 14r. Cummings, to authari�e ,'iighway Superintendent to attend Annual highway Superintendents Conference at Kutcners from September 4 -27w Ayes - Sovocool, Vaaencichoten, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson. There being no further business, Mir. Sov0000l moved to adjovxn meeting, seconded by Mra Haynes, at :1 PM. flnanimous Collaen D. Pierson Town CleTk HIGHWAY NEGOTIATIONS -- MONDAYS SEPT. 16, 1991 @4:00 P.M. Present: Absent: Teresa M. RobinL�;on,, 'Town Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool,. Councilman Donald E. C UJn1nirrgs,, OUnC- 11rman Carl E. Haynes,, Councilman Gordon VanDenschoten, Councilran Highway Employees asked for: 1) Hourly Efate ) Sick Time = 3) Insurance - Town Board offer.ad: 1) Hourly raLw 2) 4 additional 3) insurance - J _ J Eiighway Employees: Richard Neville Peter Farr Mary -in Smith Tester Coit Jerry Holl Gary Scutt Rob Morgan Ken Marks Leland Cornelius L ncrease of $1.50 across the hoard 12 sick days a year Prescription or Dental Plan sick days will check into Ijighway Employees agreed to accept 8vard8 offer. Meeting ended 5:00 P.-m* A46M4 - A4j4z, Carol Markp