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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-12TOWN OF GROTON -MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2014 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Those present: Glenn E. Morey, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilperson Kelly Smith, Councilperson Richard B. Gamel, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Victoria Monty, Attorney for the Town Also present: Dale Kinney, Jen Schwade, Stefanie Brooks, Dan Carey, Ed Neuhauser, Charles Rankin, Richard C. Case, Jr., April Scheffler. MOVED by Councilperson Sovocool, seconded by Councilperson Smith, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2014 meeting as presented. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Clark, Morey. Abstain - Gamel Vouchers for the General Fund in the amount of $14,691.24 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool, to approve the General Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey. Vouchers for the Highway Fund in the amount of $20,648.04 were presented for audit. MOVED by Councilperson Sovocool, seconded by Councilperson Clark, to approve the Highway Bills for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey. Monthly Reports: Charles Ranking, Bookkeeper - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. He will be passing out budget worksheets by the end of the month. He will be attending a shared services meeting at the County on August 27. Gary Coats, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Was not present at the meeting. Richard C. Case, Jr., Highway Superintendent - The highway shop is in transition. Dale has been working with Luke and it appears Dale's exit will go very smoothly. The highway crew has finished shoulders on Stevens Road and Cemetery Lane. We will be applying shoulders to Clark Street Extension this week if weather allows. The Davis Road project continues when manpower and equipment are available. Groton Town's Town Board Minutes Page 2 August 12, 2014 highway building will be used by the Historical Society for Olde Home Days. I have three resolutions that I would like to request from you. RESOLUTION #14-044 - HIRE NEW CLEANER MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Gamel WHEREAS, Casey Keech resigned from the position of cleaner on July 28, 2014, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the hiring of Edward Moore as the new cleaner at the present rate of pay of $13.30 per hour, effective July 25, 2014. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #14-045 - TAKE 2002 CH EVY PICKUP TO AUCTION MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby gives the Highway Superintendent permission to take the 2002 Chevy pickup to the Municipal Auction in Lansing on September 25, 2014. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #14-046 - PURCHASE 2014 PICKUP MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the purchase, from the Equipment DA5130.2 Account, a new 2014 1/2 ton, double cab pickup truck from the National Joint Purchasing Alliance in the amount of $33,655.00. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. She and Robin are getting ready for the photo show taking place during Olde Home Days. Victoria Monty, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John Norman and A. D. Dawson, Town Justices - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. They were not present at the meeting. Town Board Minutes Page 3 August 12, 2014 Councilperson Kelly Smith, as Representative to Joint Youth Program - There was no meeting this month but I do have a few things to report. The pool is going well. This past Friday they had "Guards Give Back Day" with a bake sale and door prizes. The lifeguards purchased a bench plate that they placed on a bench at the park. They painted the bench pink in honor of Sherry Jones Buggs who is Jen and Jes Jones' mom. They don't think they have enough lifeguards to have a float in the Olde Home Days parade this year. Summer program numbers have been good except for Kung Fu camp didn't have enough people to sign up. Also junior golf was a little short, but archery was over full so they had to add a session. Moving the concerts to the Legion has been very successful. They have had a great turnout there. They had their first movie night and there is one more coming up. Privilege of the Floor: Jen Schwade - Said there was a ruling that came down showing that towns in New York had the right to regulate hydraulic fracturing and urged the Board to pass a moratorium. Dale Kinney - I've heard the talk about me stepping down as Town highway mechanic. I just wanted to say thank you to the Board, the Supervisor, and the Superintendent, Rick Case, especially for his patients as I tried to do my job each day. I just wanted to thank each of you here. RESOLUTION #14-047 - SUPPORT DEC ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC FISHING EASEMENTS ALONG FALL CREEK MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Gamel WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is planning to acquire additional public fishing rights easements along Fall Creek in the Town of Groton for the purpose of providing opportunities for public fishing on sections of the stream where none presently exist and to expand existing opportunities. Some small parking areas and access footpaths for fishermen may also be acquires, and WHEREAS, the NYSDEC has stated that the acquisition will be consistent with the New York State Open Space Plan, and will be pursued only as friendly purchases from willing sellers, without the use of Eminent Domain, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby supports the New York State Department of Conservation acquisition of additional public fishing rights easements along Fall Creek in the Town of Groton. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 4 August 12, 2014 RESOLUTION #14-048 - COURT CLERK TO ATTEND CONFERENCE MOVED by Supervisor Morey, seconded by Councilperson Sovocool RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the payment of expenses for the Court Clerk, Cindy Vicedomini, to attend the annual New York State Magistrates Court Clerks Conference, September 29 - October 1, 2014, in Albany, NY. Ayes - Sovocool, Smith, Gamel, Clark, Morey Nays - Resolution Passed Announcements: ➢ Planning Board Meeting - August 21 at 7:30 pm ➢ Zoning Board of Appeals - August 27 at 7:00 pm ➢ Groton Olde Home Days - August 15 - 17 ➢ Verne Morton Memorial Photography Show & Contest - August 15 & 16 at the Town Hall ➢ Next Board Meeting - September 9 at 7:20 pm There being no further business, Councilman Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Sovocool, at 8:00 pm. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, RMC Town Clerk