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Home My WebLink About2015-02-11TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 , 2015 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Those present: Glenn E. Morey, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilperson Kelly Smith, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Victoria Monty, Attorney for the Town Absent: Richard B. Gamel, Councilperson Also present: John Beck, Dan Carey, Ed Neuhauser, Charles Rankin, Gary Coats, April Scheffler. MOVED by Councilperson Smith, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool, to approve the minutes of the, January 13, 2015 meeting as presented. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey. Vouchers for the General Fund in the amount of $84,518.01 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilperson Sovocool, seconded by Councilperson Smith, to approve the General Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey. Vouchers for the Highway Fund in the amount of $37,943.77 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilperson Clark, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool, to approve the Highway Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey. Monthly Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. RESOLUTION #15-015 - 2015 BUDGET TRANSFER MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Smith RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following transfer for the 2015 Budget: General Fund, Town Wide: From: Contingency, A1990.4 .............................................. $351.00 To: Town Clerk, Personal Services, A1410.1 ............................51.00 Superintendent of Highways, Personal Services, A5010.1 ...... 300.00 Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 2 February 11, 2015 Gary Coats, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Construction has begun on the dog training facility on Smith Road. Mr. Coats told the Board about new laws pertaining to open trusses and the requirement of stickers that show the type of trusses used in any new construction so that firemen are aware of the type of construction when entering a building during a fire. Richard C. Case, Jr., Highway Superintendent - Was not present. Victoria Monty, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John Norman and A. D. Dawson, Town Justices - Were not present. April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Several letters had been received: Groton Old Home Days Committee asking for a donation of $1000.00; Town of Dryden public hearing on their new zoning law; public hearing on Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan; and Department of Assessment reminding us to have Local Board of Assessment Review in place by April 10th Councilperson Kelly Smith as Representative to Joint Youth Program - Youth sports are still having issues with space. Cabin Fever Festival is scheduled for February 28th. We've audited the youth sports books and have finished two and meet tomorrow to look at a third. Jennifer has started summer planning and has received $1000.00 for summer concert series. Because of construction at the high school this summer there will be issues with getting the summer programs set up and where to have them. Privilege of the Floor: John Beck came to the microphone; repeated a rumor that he had heard; was told it was not true; and then left. RESOLUTION #15-016 - CONTRACT WITH THOMA DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS FOR CDBG GRANT PROGRAM DELIVERY AND ADMINISTRATION MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Smith WHEREAS, the Town of Groton advertised an Invitation to Bid seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide program delivery and administrative services in conjunction with the Town's Community Revitalization Fund (CRF) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG Grant), and WHEREAS, the bid opening took place at noon on February 5, 2015, with a bid from Thoma Development Consultants being the only bid received, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall contract with Thoma Development Consultants for CDBG Grant Program Delivery and Administration Services. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 3 February 11, 2015 RESOLUTION #15-017 - CHARLES RANKIN & KELLY SMITH TO ATTEND CDBG GRANT IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the request for Charles Rankin and Kelly Smith to attend the CDBG Grant Implementation Workshop in either Batavia or Albany. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #15-018 - APPOINT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Ted Schiele as Chair and Paul Fouts as Vice Chair of the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #15-019 - APPOINT PLANNING BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Smith RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Edward Neuhauser as Chair and Lisa Maloney Hahn as Vice Chair of the Town of Groton Planning Board. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #15-020 - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO ATTEND CONFERENCE MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the payment of expenses for the Code Enforcement Officer, Gary Coats, to attend the New York State Building Officials Training Conference, March 31 - April 3, 2015 in Liverpool, New York. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 4 February 11, 2015 RESOLUTION #15-021 - AMEND RESOLUTION #15-001 MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool WHEREAS, Resolution #15-001, Item #15, incorrectly stated the budgeted salary for the Town Clerk, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby amends Resolution # 15-001, Item # 15 to change the salary for April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk from $43,370.00 Biweekly to $47,370.00 Biweekly as stated in the 2015 Adopted Budget. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #15-022 - TOWN CLERK AND DEPUTY CLERK TO ATTEND CONFERENCE MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the payment of expenses for the Town Clerk, April Scheffler, and the Deputy Clerk, Robin Cargian, to attend the Annual New York State Town Clerks Association Conference in Rochester, April 26 - 29, 2015. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Announcements: ➢ Planning Board - February 19 at 7:30 pm ➢ Zoning Board of Appeals - February 25 at 7:00 pm ➢ Thank you note from Pat Gaines There being no further business, Councilman Sovocool moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Smith, at 7:52 pm. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, RMC Town Clerk