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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979January 8,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board. of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on January 8,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Sager, and VanD Weert. The minutes of the December 4, and December 18,^1978 meetings were read. Sager made a motion to accept the minutes as read . Barber seconded.. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 1, claims 1-8, pay- roll abstract 12, and General abstract 1, claims 1-9 were read. Sager made a motion to authorize these bills. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Barber made a motion to approve these. Sager seconded. All were in favor. Sager introduced a resolution to designate the Cortland. Standard. as the official newspaper of the Town and the First National Band of Dryden as the official depository. Further resolved to appoint Lawis G. Sager , Deputy Supervisor; Joyce VanDeWeert, Registrar; Doris Canfield,& Garret VanDeWeert, Deputy Town Clerks and Registrar; Leonard Kimmich, Chairman of the Assessors; Grant VanSant, Town Attorney; Ronald Birdsall, Dog Warden Constable; and Gordon Leete, Code Enforcement Officer of the Land Use Ordinance. Further resolved to set the Town salaries as follows: The Supervisor's salary of $800 to be paid as follows: $300 on July 1,$500 on or about Dec.15. The Councilmen's salaries of $600 to be paid as follows:' $200 each, to be paid on or about Dec.15. The Town Justice's salaries of $1,350 to be paid as follows: Sager $300 on July 1 and $550 on or about Dec.15:; Allen $250 on July 1 and. $250 on or about Dec. 15. The Superintendent of Highway's salary of $10,500 to be paid as follows: $437 semi-monthly and the balance on or about Dec.30. The Town Clerk's salary of $1,200 to be paid as follows: $100 a month and the balance on or about Dec.15. The Assessor's salaries of $1150 to be paid as follows: Chair- man to be paid. $600, the other two $200 and $250 on or about Oct15. The Budget Officer to be paid once a year, $550 on or about Dec. 15. The Dog Warden to be paid $250 on or about Dec.15. The Code Enforcement Officer to be paid $300 on or about Dec.15. The Harford Mills Water District Superintendent to be paid $300, $150 on July 1 and. $150 on or about Dec.15. The election inspectors to be paid as follows: Primary day, $3.00 an hour, Election day, $3.00 an hour, with pay for two extra hours on election day. To pay the Janitor of the Town Hall $350 on or about Dec.15. Board of Review members to be paid $20,each on or about Oct. 15. Further resolved to authorize the Highway Supt, to spend up to $1,000 on small tools and implements. January,78,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford. Further resolved to set the Town mileage rate at 17r, a mile. Further resolved. to set the Town Jury rate at $4.00 a day, plus mileage. Further resolved to establish a petty cash fund of $50 for Tax Collection and $20 for Town Clerk. Further resolved to hold. regular Town Board meetings on the first Monday of each month, except when it falls -.n. -on a holiday, when it would be the next business day. The meetings to be held. • in the Town Highway Garage at 8p.m.. Cross seconded the resolution. All were in favor. The Harford Mills Water Superintendent reported that he had contacted the County Health Dept. concerning the problem with the water hydrant in the 1'4ills. The County said that they had notified the State that they were in violation of the health code. Cross made a motion to authorize the Town Justice's to attend the annual Associations of Towns meetings Feb. 18-21 and to authorize one of them to vote for the Town. Barber seconded. All were in favor. ._ -•o8GCross made a motion to adjourn. January 15,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting on January 15,1979 at the Town Highway Garage at 8p.m. Members present were: barber, Cross, Sager, and VanDeWeert. The books of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Justices were audited and found to be corrct . Barber made a motion to adjourn. • 1 IF ado H y Oo 3 »a3m p n m Gi23C °»2�c�.�G wco n� ^ my .�3 om»-+ Ycs�co0 O . ,11 �� ate_ "fDa�a CD C C O wvID �O.G0~`D, o -pa orb o0-�°o�o�,ym DO m ho =m T Cp A"C m Era:-� n m O�fj q=m m wo O Z1 j1G �N�0-'27 d• YV ' .0 fD . N O Gfp O ti. ti. 7'� IF . ,11 �• c b C n lD c� O o w O tom °? ;•a 'aQ � W � nR.• (D CD p fD °6°ddd CA M PC lb (D MV y p7 lb w fD m lb CL - C. C y pr ; � w CL C r O rn O "� O EA a Or rA o. fD o4 Fr y C J\ A p R �.' •qr R R CL a rp •�S .�� .ki V.. � R � r�i •- s•O R O -O _� cD o • 5�. �'• • .t, $' ••1 fD �� °a M y fOA n 5 0 ,� w MO A °. 0 14 °. m O. m M CD a v, t February 5,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on February 5,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, and VanDeWeert. The minutes of the January 8 and January 15, 1979 meetings were read. Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Cross seconded. All were in favor. iThe bills listed on Highway 2, claims 9-21, payroll abstract � „��. ' A x 1, and General abstract 2, claims 9-14. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Cross made a motion to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported that the schools in the County were requesting a share of the County Sales tax. He also informed us that the Legislators were still negotiating with County employees over wage increases. A letter from the Commissioner of Agriculture and. Markets was read declaring a county wide quarantine on dogs effective January 23 until March 23, 1979. Barber made a motion to appoint the following dog wardens: Robert Lacey, Lynn Carpenter, Gary Tennant, Leonard. Kimmich, and Gordon Leete. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor reported. that he had received a couple of complaints about the highway employees towing private vehicles withhighway plows and plowing and cindering private drives. The highway superintendent replied that they had had to tow several cars out of the roads. Cross made a motion- to adjourn. March 5,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on March 5,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were:'Barber, Cross, Sager, aid VanDeWeert. The minutes of the February 5,1979 meeting were read. Cross made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 3, claims 22-35, payroll abstract 2, General abstract 3, claims 15-19, and. Harford I,,Iills Water District #1 abstract 1, claim: 1. Barber made a motion' -,.to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Sager seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Barber March 5,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford made a motion to approve these. Cross seconded. All were in favor. Eugene Lacey and Kenneth Apgar attended. the meeting. Eugene Lacey inquired. about what road work had been done the past year and. what equipment had been purchased by the Highway Dept. He wanted to know why the cinder spreader couldn't be put on the Brockway or Oshkosh trucks. The Highway Superintendent informed him that the truck bodies were too short. The Supervisor asked. the opinion of the Board on updating property tax assessments in the County. Board members felt that they would, like to get more information from Legislator Bays before they made a decision. Sager made a motion to extend the time of tax collection for the Town of Harford from April 1 to June 1 ,1979 . Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Dog Warden's Report for January and February was:_ read Cross made a motion to adjourn. April 2 ,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford. The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on April 2,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, and Va.nDeWeert. The minutes of the march 5,1979 meeting were read. Cross made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 4, olai.ms 36-48, payroll abstract 3, General abstract 4, claims 20-27, and. Harford Mills Water District #1 abstract 2, claim 2 were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Barber made a motion to approve these. Cross seconded. All were in favor. Iegtslator Bays reported that the County Legislature was investigating the cost of a county -wide update of property assessments. He further informed us that the Legislature had raised the amount earned by persons 65 or over eligible for an exemption on their County taxes to $7,200. A letter of resignation from Charles Huff was read.. Barber made a motion to accept the resignation. VanDeWeert seconded. A l l were in favor. David Stoner was present to express his interest in filling the Councilman's position. Nancy Chevalier was also suggested as a possible replacement. Barber made a motion to appoint David Stoner, Councilman, his term to be from this date until December 31,1979. VanDeYaeert seconded. All were in favor. Cross made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay $15 1 • • were in favor. The Highway Superintendent announced thAt Town clean-up days would be May 14 and. May 15. The Supervisor informed members that the Harford Cemetery April 2,1979 State of New York Covntj7 of Cortland Town of Harford membership dues for the Town to the Cortland County Planning Federz1_41on. Barber seconded.. All were in favor. Alletter was read from Jim Lafever inviting any interested, persons to a fire meeting to discuss fire laws as they pertain to towns etc.. A.letter was read from Mrs. Gladys Towne informing the Board. that the members of the Trout Brook Rebekah lodge had. consolidated with the Rebekah lodge of Homer, and. that they had removed their furniture and equipment from the Town Hall. Highway Superintendent Russell expressed his concern over the highway department obtaining a dump truck suitable for their needs. He asked the Board's feeling on the matter. A discussion was held with no action taker.. Cross made a motion to adjourn May 7,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on May 7,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, VanDeWeert, and Stoner. The minutes of the April 2,1979 meeting were read. Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 5, claims 49-63, payroll abstract 4, and. General abstract 5, claim 28 were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly ,Statements were presented. Barber made a motion to approve these. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported that the Legislators were discusssing the possibility of off-track betting in the County. He said the final decision would be found by a permissive referendum. He further reported that the sheriff's contracts had been approved. by the LegislatiurQ. (;ordie Leete asked whether or not a permit was needed when a trailer was taken out and another moved in its place. It was decided that a permit should be obtained. Cross made a motion to approve the trailer permit application submitted by John Marshall. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Barber made a motion to appoint William Highfield to the Board of Review for a five year term. VanDeWeert seconded. All were in favor. The Highway Superintendent announced thAt Town clean-up days would be May 14 and. May 15. The Supervisor informed members that the Harford Cemetery l:8 , May 7,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford Association would like to set up a meeting with the Town Board to discuss the possibility of the Town taking over the Cemetery. Dick Russell said that he was still looking for a dump truck. He informed the Board that he plans to work on Seaman Rd. and Michigan Hill Rd. this year. Water Supt. VanDeWeert reported that he had contacted. the County Health Dept. about the water hydrant on - 14aed��Le. in Harford Mills. He was told that they would look into it but didn't know whether anything could be done. VanDeWeert said that it was possible that the water system could get contaminated from the problem. The Supervisor said he would contact Dick Bassler to see if he could help. VanDeWeert made a motion to authorize the Harford Fire Dept. to use the Town Field June 21,22,23 for their convention. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The Code Enforcement Off'icer's Report was read. Cross made a motion to adjourn. June 40979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting and to hold. a public hearing on the Town's ambulance contract with the Dryden Neptune Hose Co. on June 4,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Sager, Stoner, and VanDeWeert. The notice for the hearing on the ambulance contract as it appeared in the Cortland Standard was read. There were no visitors present. The Supervisor declared the hearing closed. The minutes of the May 7,1979 meeting were read. Sager made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 6, claims 64-75, payroll abstract 5, General abstract 6, claims 29-33, and Harford Mills Water Distract#1 abstract 3, claims 3&4. sager made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were read. Cross made a motion to approve these. Sager seconded. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported that the County Legislators had hired. a personal director. Sager made a motion to approve the trailer permit application submitted by William Ketter. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. An invitation to Open House at the Willet Town'Hall on June 1 • 1 r� 1 -31 co ►� m oo�om� i m `am3�z ri :'gid A So SFA z> -i (�0 m m O s�v's=� 'S1 F r m ��N�Q� m m2 m G1 xm °� m°a'na 3 Z m "o o A mm vo�•gm�,O mo rn Dim<�,.� ID 70 w 0 g=mmvc M O d3("2: n a w ri :'gid v, � c n ID h �' M °L 0 CDCD w m c Mu•• En ID w •S�,r'Ya L ��� !n CD o lb �4 CPID W- CD n a CD n a w �• v, � n ID w �' w ID a CD o lb CPID W- CD n a CD ID 4 0 w R a • � L y Q 0 � C N nq Z. o� a UQ C (DD F R' CD O y CD N,, o' S O C R fag yA Ms CD CD y fD a o I C A a E; EPE; w n m w M M M M oma iL V1 y fA . I , June 4,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford 8th at 1-5p.m. was read. Stoner expressed his concern about the condition of the Town field. Dick Russell said that the Highway Dept. would work on it if -they were told what had to be done. It was mentioned that the back stop needed to be repaired. During the discussion, Lloyd Cotterill came in to request ® also that the condition of the field be improved. It was decided. that Stoner, Fussell, and Coterill would meet the following night on the field to look the field over to see what needed to be done. - It was suggested. that the barn behind the Town Hail be moved to the Town field to be used as a shelter. Sager made a motion to authorize the Highway Dept. men to move the barn behind the Town Hall to the Town field. Stoner seconded. All were in faovr. Sager made a motion to appoint Sharon Goldman and Nancy Hulslander regular democratic election inspectors with Sandy Liddington and nary Ann hfegus as alternates. Barber seconded.. All were in favor. A letter was read from Jim Doss stating 'that if ---something wasn't doge=about.-the•. Brotherton property he would resign form the mooning Board of Appeals. A discussion was held about what to do about the property. The Code Enforcement Officer said hewould contact i\1Ir. Brotherton and inform him that he is in violation of the Land Use an' .-hat if he doesn't clean it up after thirty days that the - Town will do so and. the cost added on to his taxes. Sager made a motion to authorize the Harford Firemen to have Sky Divers at their convention on June 21,22, and 23. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Sager suggested that a portion of the second floor of the Town Hall be converted sothat it could serve as a Justice court room. The Supervisor suggested that the Tom Board. members meet at the Town Hall on July 2, our next meeting night, at 7:30 to look the situation over. Sager made a motion to approve the ambulance contract with the Dryden Neptune Hose Co.. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Sager volunteered to make two copies of the map in the ambualnce contract showing where the Dryden ambulance coders. It was suggested that this be put on a poster sith the fire control number that is to be called for ambulance service. Sager made a motion to adjourn.. July 2,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met on July 2,1979 at the Town Hall at 7:30p.m. to examinine the possibility of using a portion of the second floor for a Justice court room. The regular meeting of the Town Board began at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Sager, and VanDeWeert. The minutes of the June 4,1979 meeting were read. Barber • made a motion toaccept the minutes as read. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 7, claims 76-78, payroll abstract 6, General abstract 7, claims 340 and Harford Mills Water District #1 abstract 4, claim 5 were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Sager made a motion -to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Regislator Bays reported that the County Legislature had rejected the two bids received for the County wide revaluation. He also informed us that a car had been obtained f'or the County Sheriff's Dept. from the Marathon village police. John Larkin, from the D.W. Road Rquip.`�&: was present to present and discuss specifications for a ten wheel tandem dump truck. The Board discussed whether or not they wanted to advertise for bids on this type of truck. VanI)eWeert made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to ad- vertise for bids on a 1969 or newer used extra heay duty tandem axle truck. Barber seconded. Roll Call: Barber;aye, Sager;aye, VanDeWeert; aye and. Cross;nay. The bids are to be opened on July 16,1979. Gordon Leete stated that he had contacted Kenneth Brotherton Sr. and given him thirty days to get his property cleaned up or the Town would do so at his expense. Referring to the problem with the water hydrant in Harford Mills the Supervisor reported that Mr. Bassler said that the State would put a pipe from the hydrant to the creek. A discussion was held on where the Town Justice courtroom should be built. It was decided that it might be more sensible to build it onto the Highway garage. It was also felt that we should have storage area for our Town records. Cross made a motion to adjourn. •aUP'- lb I ao30�M. 0 �y�0Eg �O cg-c!Rom_,o 2n0 00 3: n7 M-4— max- - O'r pO aup -M io�m w !,4 = O C WE ���c A � R(p'�•<w �a°i .04i o �qQ N�0 0 D QIzJ � v -E fCD -.!.9,0 0- 3�m „`C o co a a C 2� =;o,a 3m� n m R 'm CL 0 7CI�N j�1D 7m �j �.M b Q a "7 m fmD O N W N.6 a Er C r m om a, -P .1 �s am '� 4'my w •aUP'- I � � r U O C fOD O a aq R.. R 'm ems. Er vi ' b Q b "7 m fmD O a O. '� 4'my w fD Z rd ^a M y mCO a p ry n R C m � or m m: gw {�� w 'c G vi ?a CDCD y ~� CD y w 1.O�jy C, w a oq m y A 5 CDrs CD a n, '+ •' m w n CD Q o w e - w �'! o Z. w 5' cr ] CD a o m o E Er Q 0 CD ti m C o M in b (D "1 W R w7 r. . ^fon m d CL ? m or ", m m 0 M 0 p '14 CL m July 16,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford ^ The Town Board of the Town of Harford"for a special meeting on July 16,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. The purpose of the meeting was to open the bids received as advertised. for the tandem axle diesel dump truck. 14embers present were Barber, Sager, Stoner, and VanDeWeert. The notice as it appeared in the Cortland Standard was read. The following bid. was received and opened: L.Q.W. Clark ® Equipment C. -$15,200.00. There were three vistors present. Stoner made a motion to accept the bid from D.W.Clark Road. Equipment,:Inc.• Sager seconded. All were in favor. Sager made a motion to adjourn. August 6,1979 State of 111ew York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Toon Board of the Town of Iarf ord met for a regular meeting on August 5,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Sager, Stoner, and. Vans>eWeert. The minutes of the .July 2, and. July 16, 1979 meetings were read. Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed. on Highway abstract 8, claims 79-79-98, 011 abstract 7, and General abstract 8., cla,irns 35-40 were read. Cross made a motion tr _.,_ithorize the Supervisor_ to pay these bills. Ba-T`-,(=:rseconded. All were in favor. The Su )ervisor's i,'Ionthly Statements were T:;_:_e ,c;ritec . Sager made a motion -to approve these. Stoner seconded. All. we:: -e in favor. Legislator Bays reported that no decision had been reached on the question of the distribution of county sales tax monies. The Supervisor informed members that he had contacted our Town Attorney about the water hydrant problem in Harford Hills. Mr. VanSant is to write a letter to the State to see what can be done. Nancy Chevalier and Carol Cornelius were present in behalf of the Harford Improvement Committee. They informed us that the Committee was disbanding and were wondering what to do with the money remaining in their treasury, the amount being approximately $350.00. Nancy said it had been suggested that a tree, 'that could be used as a Christmas tree, and possibly some shrubs be planted in front of the Town Hall. Stan Cross said that he could get a blue spruce tree. Stoner made a motion to grant approval to the Harford Improve- ment Committee to use their remaining funds to improve the Town Hall property. Sager seconded. All were in favor. The next meeting will be September 4 because of Labor Day. Stoner made a motion to adjourn. September 4,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford. met for a regular meeting on September 4,1979 at 8p.m. at the Town Highway Garage. Members present were:Cross, Sager, Stoner, and VanDeWeert. The minutes of the August 6,1979 meeting were read. Sager made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Cross seconded. All were in favor. i The bills listed on Highway abstract 9, claims 99-103, payroll abstract-8, and General abstract 9, claims 41-44.''48? ger made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded.. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Sager made a motion to approve these. Cross seconded.. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported that the County and. the City of Cortland had. reached an agreement on the sales tax monies to be distributed on a 25% population-75% valuation basis with a hold harmless clause sothat no town or village will receive less than in 1978. Stoner made a motion to authorize the rental of the shed behind the Town Hall to Garret VanDeWeert for $50.00. Sager seconded. All were in favor. Sager made a motion to raise the rent for the Town Hall to $25.00, with a $50.00 deposit, effective January 1,1980. Cross seconded. All were in favor. Sager made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to publish a notice for a public hearing on the spending of the Town's Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Cross seconded. All were in favor. Sa ger offered a resolution to authorize the issuance of a series of Bond anticipation notes, not to exceed $13,000 from the First National Bank of Dryden, for a 1969 Brockway tandem axle dump truck-Stoner seconded. Roll call:Cross;ney, Sager;aye, VanDeWeert ; aye . e... , Sager made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to transfer $2,000 from the General fund `.aurplus.>>rloii:zes:;;to Highway #3 Machinery fund. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor reported that he had received. a letter from the Finger Lakes Library Association requesting $1,850 from our Town for Bookmobile service for 1980. Stoner made a motion to adjourn. yH ORO 2. P4 f] OL Z L a� O m CN �i C -•O MOry i i i. =:E =V m=A = a 0mauF j - N ono. T oi�o xo m { -0 CL r121:0 n7 =Qy NQ"'O O�w et A ' i QS' -7 n=rm 0.�3 '°mm m=m3- M w�ocl100ID C m f-.. l -y _ m�oOQ r 0 ��`mm��fy_�01•c n i m cu - —00-,;O D am�'oroa3o�� D � , 'D CU- . oo N' n; Z .. 1 'f ' St -CL _ is a -aro m = yH ORO 2. P4 f] OL Z L a� O m R M CD a O o N Q moo' � �uwi 'd c cr S,- CL o et et A ry ew•' fOD d : �-, 'O d06 yH ORO 2. P4 f] OL Z L a� O m R M !� A 0 CDr o et et n' ry ew•' fOD 7i `� d06 CD ti w a . y bCD w CD SO CD a R 5 caD CD : asUQ- 0 E y CD y O Oy CD CD M M October 1,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford September 27,1979 The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular State of New York meeting on October 1,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. County of Cortland EeWeert . Town of Harford The minutes of the!, September 4 & 27, 1979 meetings were The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special seconded . All were in favor. meeting on September 27,1979 at 8p.m. in the Highway Town Gagage. The purpose of'the meeting was to hold a public hearing were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to on the spending of the funds for 1980. Members Town's share of Federal Revenue Sharing present were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and. Van]-eWeert . made a motion to approve these. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The notice of the Standard hearing as it appeared in the Corti nd was --cad.. further reported. that the rural health centers in the County were There e re. -1-c v = _ _ ----sent . A discussion of the spending of the funds was h .ls' .The Super -,7 .s or recommended -.'--int the he was resigning as coach of the girl's softball team. A letter of resignation from Mark Allen was read. He explained be used to help. r;.--7 'r_:�-,e ;highway Superintendent's salary. Stoner mace a motion to adjourn. October 1,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on October 1,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Sager, Stoner, and Van EeWeert . The minutes of the!, September 4 & 27, 1979 meetings were read.. Stoner made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded . All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 10, caaims 104-114, payroll abstract 9;, and General abstract 10, claims 45&46 were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Cross made a motion to approve these. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported that the terms for members of the County Planning board had been changed. from 5 years to 3 years. He further reported. that the rural health centers in the County were no longer receiving County fund.s. Lloyd Cotterill was present to inform the Town Board that he was resigning as coach of the girl's softball team. A letter of resignation from Mark Allen was read. He explained that the reas;onfor the resignation was that he is moving to Cortland. Sager made a motion to accept the resignation with regret. Van-DeWeert seconded. All were in favor. A discussion was held on what the procedure for having one or 'two justices was. The Supervisor is to consult our attorney as to whether or not we need a public hearing on the issue. Stoner, -.-.made a motio to set the dog fees for the Town of Harford at the State's Minimum requirements or as follows: $2.50 for spayed females or neutered. males and. $7.50 for unspayed. females 'al October 1,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford and unneutered males. Sager seconded. All were in favor. A discussion about re:par-pg the step in front of the Town Hall and. blowing insulation in between the floors of the Hall was held. It was suggested that the matters be investigated. Stoner is to consult Al Eisenhardt about the steps and estimated. cost of repairing them. Barber is to get an estimate on the insulation cost. Preliminary budget estimates were -read for the year 1980 and were adopted as a Preliminary budget for the year by motion of the following resolution offered by Sager, seconded by Barber and all being in favor. Resolved that the Town Board does hereby prepare and approve as Preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning January first 1980 as follows: Further resolved that this Board shall meet at 8p.m. on the 5th day of November 1979 at the Town Hall for the purpose of holding a public hearing on such budget. Further resolved that notice of hearing shall be placed in the Cortland Standard. Roll call: Barber;aye, Cross;aye, Sager;aye, Stoner;aye, VanDeWeert ; aye . Stoner made a motion to adjourn. November 5,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting and to hold a public hearing on the Preliminary budget for 1980 and the ambulance contract with the Dryden Neptune Hose Co., on November 5,1980 at the Town Hall at 7:45p.m.. Members present were:Barber, Cross, Sager, Stoner, and Van})eWeert. The notice for the public hearing on the ambulance contract as it appeared in the Cortland. Standard was read. There were three visitors present. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Supervisor declared the heaking closed.. • The minutes of the Octoberl,1979 meeting were read. Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Sager seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 11, claims 115-121, payroll abstract 10, and General abstract 11, claims 47-52 were read. Sager made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Sager made a motion to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in favor. 92 pn W F coag --W, m3 c o CD R y� '�� a» d -•+ cp G 'EJ Vin° A �omi'„F.a' O r n� v csng n Z m moo. pn!•3A'n x0 n:�� O > T r f ogn A ci O a$m m �ao ID T A ns x a D O -� 3N /D O� A zDrn� •J0 -i i i o -fD -i700 n O m m m» < v 1 mom eu Qa ° 4N++ O o2D,—iQ CCD y Z 92 pn cr F CD R m cp G `9 CCD rM M a c� ° y p: CCD :sem a-3 Rw. 5Inti c' co R p• 5. � CD b ti a 'o fl o s. 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The notice cfthe Preliminary budget hearing as -it appeared in the Cortland Standard. was read. The Preliminary budget estimates were read.. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Supervisor declared the hearing closed. Sager offered a. resolution wheras, this Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the notice of public ',.tearing on the Preliminary budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now, therefore, be it resolved, that this Town Board does hereby adopt such preliminary budget as orginally complied, as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of January,1980, and that such budget as so adopted be entered, in detail in the minutes of the proceed- ings of this Town Board, and be it Further Resolved, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify, in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202-a subd.2 of the Town Law and deliver two copies thereof to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented by him to "the Board of Legislators of' the County. Stoner seconded. Roll call; Barber; aye, Cross;aye, Sager;aye, Stoner;aye, VanDeWeert;aye® Alfred Eisenhardt attended the meeting and expressed. his desire to purchase the building behind the Town Hall from the Town . He said he would pay $300 for it and would clean up the property after the building was moved. He said he would like to move it this fall. Sager said that he thought that no decision could be made by the Board because it was subject to a public referundum. The Supervisor said that he would consult our Town Attorney concerning the matter. A discussion was held on whether or not highway employees should be granted sick time leave with pay. Stoner made a motion to give the full time highway employees five days non -accumulating sick leave with pay. Barber seconded. All were in f"avor. VanCkeWeert made a motion to appoint Janet Tennant dog enumerator for 1980. Sager seconded. All were in favor. Sager made a motion to adjourn. ANNUAL BUDGET -1980 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS General Government Support Town Board Personal Services $800.00 Total $800.00 Justices Personal Services $1,000.00 Contractual Exp. 250.00 Total $1,250-00 Supervisor Personal Services $800.00 Equipment 25.00 Total Contractual Exp. 75.00 $750.00 Total $900.00 Equipment Director of Finance $550.00 175.00 Personal Services $550.00 Total Contractual Exp. 50.00 $17,575.00 Total $600.00 Personal Services Tax Collection Contractual Exp. $100.00 Total $100.00 Assessors Persozial Services $1,200.00 Contractual Exp. 100.00 Total $1t300-00 Town Clerk $750.00 Personal Services $1,200.00 Equipment 50.00 Contractual Exp. 175.00 Total $1,425.00 Attorney Personal Services $300.00 Total $300.00 Elections 40000.00 Personal Services $750.00 Contractual Exp. 200.00 Total $950.00 Buildings Personal Services $350.00 Equipment 500.00 Contractual Exp. 40000.00 Total $4,850.00 Special Items Unallocated Ins. $4,000.00 Municipal Assn. Dues -100.00 Contigent Account 11000.00 Total $5,100.00 Total General Govt. Support $17,575.00 Control of Dogs Personal Services $300.00 • C 1 ANNUAL BUDGET -1980 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS Control of Dogs Contractual Exp. $300.00 Total $600.00 Registrar of Vital Statistics Personal Services $10.00 Total $10.00 Ambulance Contractual Exp. $900.00 Total $900.00 Superintendent of Highways Personal Services $6,000.00 Equipment 4-00.00 Contractual Exp. 200.00 Total $6,600.00 Street Lighting Contractual Exp. $1,800.00 Playgfound & Recreation Equipment $300.00 Contractual Exp. 300.00 Total $600.00 Library Contractual Exp. $1,200.00 Total $19200.00 Historian Personal Services $20.00 Total Total $20.00 Zoning Personal Services $350.00 Contractual Exp. 135.00 Total $485.00 Undistributed Employee Benefits State Retirement $6,000.00 Social Security $1,000.00 Hospital&Medical Ins. 450.00 Total $7,450.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIUNTS $37,240.00 GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES Local Sources Non -Property Tax Distribution by County $3,000.00 Clerk Fees 150.00 Recreation Refund 100.00 Rental of Real Property $200.00 Dog License Fund Apportionment $600.00 Fines and. Foff'eited Bail 250.00 Total Estimated Revenue from Local Sources $4,300.00 State Aid ANNUAL BUDGET -1980 GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES State Aid Per Capita $12,750.00 Mortgage Tax. 1,200.00 Total Estimated Revenues from State Aid $13,950.00 Total Estimated General Fund. Revenues $18,250.00 Estimated General Fund Unexpended Balance $3,000.00 HIGHWAY FUND APPROPRIATIONS Repairs and Improvements(Item 1) General Repairs Personal Services $9,500.00 Contractual Exp. 59000.00 Total $14,500.00 Employee Benefits Social Security $650.00 Total $600.00 Bridges (Item) 2 Bridges Contractual Exp. $500.00 Total $500.00 Machinery (Item3) Machinery Contractual Exp. $13,000.00 Total $13,000.00 Debt Service Principal Bond Anticipation Notes $8,428.57 Total $8,428.57 Interest Bond Anticipation Notes $1,275.00 Total $1,275.00 Total Appropriations- Machinery $22,703.57 Snow and Miscellaneous (Item4) Snow Removal (Town Highways) Personal Services $10,000.00 Contractual Exp. 11,500.00 Total $11,500.00 Employee Benefits Social Security $650.00 Total '$65Q o00 Total Appropriations -Snow& Misc.) $12,150.00 TOTAL HIGHWAY F'UNAPPROPRIATIONS $50,503.57 HIGHWAY FUNDS ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ESTIMATED UNEXPENDED BALANCE Repairs and Improvements (Item 1) State Aid Mileage and Valuation Aid $1,765.50 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $1,765.50 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND Appropriations 1 • 11 • 1 ANNUAL BUDGET -1980 I nterest FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND Appropriations $300.13 Superintendent of Highways Bond Antici_oation Notes Personal Services $5,000.00 Total $5,000.00 Estimated Revenues and Estimated Unexpended Balance Interestand Earnings $12.7.00 Federal Revenue Sharing $4,873.00 Total $5,000.00 HARFORT 1iILLS WATER DISTRICT#1 Water District Appropriations $37,240.00 Administration Less Estimated Revenues Personal Services $350.00 Equipment 100.00 Contractual Exp. 750.00 Total $1,200.00 Water District Estimated. Revenues Metered Sales $1,150.00 Interest and Earnings 50.00 Total $1,200.00 FIRE DISTRICT Fire District Appropriations Personal Services $200.00 Contractual ETr1 •• . 87,150.00 Equipment 1,730.00 Total 9,0 0.30 xebt Service Principal tilCn Serial Bonds lr:_ , _ :> i .8 7 Bond Anticipation Notes Total $3,797.00 I nterest Serial Bonds $300.13 Bond Antici_oation Notes 180.00 Total $480.00 TOTAL FIRE E)ISTRICT APPROPRIATION'S $13,358.30 SUMI-IiARY OF TOvTi\T BUDGET GENE'RA L FUND Appropriations $37,240.00 Less Estimated Revenues $18,250.00 Less Unexpended Balance Amount to be raised by tax $3,000.00 $15,990.00 HIGHWAY FUM--) Repairs and Improvements Appropriations $15,150.00 Less Estimated Revenues $1,765.50 Amount to be raised by tax $13,384.50 Bridges Appropriations $500.00 Amount to be raised by tax $500.00 Machinery X96 ANNUAL BUDGET -1980 HIGHWAY FUND i4achinery Appropriations $22,703.57 Amount to be raised by tax $22,703.57 Snow and Misc. Appropriations $12,150.00 Amount to be raised by tax $12,150.00 FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING Appropriations $5,000.00 Less Estimated Revenues $5,000.00 WATER DISTRICT Appropriations $1,200.00 Less Estimated Revenues $1,200.00 FIRE DISTRICT Appropriations $13,358.30 Amount to be raised by tax $13,358.30 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $107,301.87 LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES $26,215.50 LESS UNEXPENDED BALANCE $3,000.00 AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX $78,086.37 November 14,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of the Town of the Town of Harford met for an executive session at :the Town Hall on November 14 ,1979 at 7 s 30p . m .. rrrt+Members present were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and VanDeWeert. The meeting was called by the Supervisor to explain and update the trial procceedings between the Town of Harford and the Buckeye Pipe Line Co.. The following persons were in attendanceto assess the problems and to offer comments pertaining to the cases Grant VanSant-Town Attorney, Kenneth Powers -Supervisor of the Town of Virgil, Robert Bays -County Legislator, Ronald Anderson -newly elected Legilator, Johnny Ryan -Virgil Town Attorney, Leonard Kimmich-Chairman of the Town of Harford assessors, Harry T=runks -County Real Property Tax Service Director, and William and Dorot.;hy Highfield -William is a Board of Review member. The -'Supervisor called the meeting to order and asked Mr. VanSant to proceed from there to update everyone present. He said that the local -assessors were using the New York State Bo ard. of Equalization and Assessment figures for their assessment on the Buckeye Pipe Line , as the Town assessors are not experts on these special properties. Leo Dugan from the State Board. has been called. to testify for the Town on this matter. Mr. VanSant also informed the Board that his fees would run around. $2,500.0!x. Therefore it was up to the Town Board. whether or not to have him proceed with the case or not. SAMPLE: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Resolution No. AUTHORIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS :. TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE TOWN OF HARFORD. By �,_,:��.� Board. WHEREAS, it is necessary, pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law, Title.5, Section 15-0501 of Article 15, the Water Resources of the state are subject to the protection and control of the NEW YORK DEPARIMENT OF CONSERVATION. RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 15-0501, paragraph 4, of the Environmental Conservation Law, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and the Town of Harford, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Memorandum of Understanding be incor- porated in and made a part of this Resolution. Dated: :3, -.y,: R GRANT VAN SANT ATTORNEY AT LAW i 39 CENTRAL AVENUE - CORTLAND, NEW YORK 13045 (607) 753-7340 December 3, 1979 Mr. Garrett VanDeWeert Town Supervisor Town of Harford Harford Mills, NY 13785 Re;' Buckeye v., Kimmi ch Dear Gary: I trust you know that the above trial started as scheduled, on November 27th. Instead of lasting one or two days, the trial lasted three full days and was completed at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The purpose of this letter is to bring you up ,to-date'on what took place during those three days. If you want a blow -,by -blow description, I'm sure Leonard Kimmich will be able'to provide it, as he was concerned enough and patient enough to sit through almost the entire trial. Harry Dunks was also there throughout, along with county tax directors from Tompkins, Cayuga, and Cattaraugus counties. Aside from those'parties, there was no crowd, publicity, or fanfare about this case despite its far-reaching significance to the State'of New York and its taxpaying citizens. Since'Buckeye was the Petitioner in this case, its side was presented first. Their first witness was their comptroller, a certified public accountant who had been with the company for ten years or so, and who was quite familiar with making out the various reports required of pipeline companies by the Interstate Commerce Commission. That gentlemen was the'one who prepared the appraisal for Buckeye. He'testified as to the manner in which he made his appraisal, which consisted primarily of extracting certain data out of charts promulgated by the ICC, which is the method 'imposed upon pipeline companies by the ICC in order to standardize their asset valuation for tariff - setting purposes. Cross-examination of this witness brought out the'facts that the charts were national, not local averages, and that they contained certain other generalizations. Buckeye's second witness was its real property taxlspecialist, the'fellow who prepared the objections on Grievance Day and the fellow with whom I met in Harry Dunks' office' 'many months ago. He 'testified December. 3,. 1979 gage 2 concerning certain mathematical mistakes he had made on the grievance'form. I did not cross-examine that witness, and the Petitioner rested its case.' At the outset of the trial, both sides' stipulated that, the Town had correctly repeated the advisory appraisal provided by the State'Board of Equalization and Assessment, that the assessment roll was duly published, and that Buckeye filed its objections on time. The result of those stipulations was that Leonard Kimmich did not need to testify, but,as I mentioned above, he'stayed with us through thick and thin thereafter. Our first (and only) witness was Mr. Leo Dugan, the principal utility valuation engineer from the SBEA, the fellow who prepared the advisory appriasial for our assessment roll, and the fellow who made up the appraisal for trial. He'testified concerning the method used by him, and by the SBEA for such evaluation methods. Cross-examination of Mr. Dugan was similar to the cross-examination of Buckeye's appraiser, in that the' validity of the charts and indices he used in his calculations was challenged; following that testimony, we'rested our case. The third day consisted of Buckeye's calling two more witnesses in rebuttal, one was a finance officer of Buckeye' who testified that the figures provided by Buckeye to the State Board a few years ago, which figures were relied upon by the SBEA in its appraisals, were simply estimates and therefore not reliable as a basis for appraisal. The second witness was the'retired chief of the pipeline valuations section of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and he testified concerning the derivation of the depreciation charts and cost indices used throughout the nation by the ICC and used in this case by Buckeye. I did my best to get him to admit that the charts contained some inaccuracies, but as you can imagine, it was quite 'an uphill -battle 'since he was defending his entire life's work. At the conclusion of the trial, the attorney for Buckeye moved to strikeout of the record some of the' errors which appear in the State's appraisal (the'J'udge has not yet ruled on those motions), and I moved to limit the reduction in assessment to the $.213,000.00 figure used by Buckeye on Grievance'Day rather than the $177,000.00 figure used in the'appraisal for trial (that motion was granted). The predictions contained in my letter to you of November 6th turned out to be true;' both sides agreed that cost less depreciation was the'correct'method for appraisal, and the 'trial dealt with 'the 'ques'tion of whether the SBEA W - December 3, 11979 Page. 3 or the'ICC ha'd'more accurate price indices, depreciation charts, etc. Buckeye had the'advantage'over us by calling the former chief of the''pipeline 'valuation unit of the ICC, and he gave 'aI more 'convincing explanation of ,how those charts were 'dlerived than our witness could give concerning the 'SBEA charts,., The next!step is the preparation of the typed transcript of the trial, which will run several hundred pages, which will beprovi'ded to the Judge and to both lawyers. Then, with that transcript for reference, each lawyer will prepare a post -trial summation of the facts and brief concerning the law pertaining to the case; from those briefs, augmented by his own research, the Judge will render a written decision. The Judge can decide in favor of one appraisal or the other, or he can modify one'or both and reach a compromise figure. Neither side would be entirely satisfied with any compromise, because Buckeye wants to establish the ICC chart's as the''oh'ly correct method of pipeline valuation, and the SBEA wants a ruling in favor of its charts. I es'timate'that it will take a month or more for the stenographer to prepare the transcript of this lengthy trial, a month or so thereafter for the lawyers to do their research and submit their briefs to the court (I intend to get SBEA help on that research), and two months or so thereafter for the Judge to review this and reach a decision; in other words you should not expect an answer in this case until St. Patrick's day. As I mentioned, Harry Dunks sat through every minute of the trial, and if his impression can bereliedl upon as that of a neutral observer, his comment to me after the trial may provide'a good summary of the situation as it now stands: he'said he was disappointed in the fact that the State did not seem to do a very careful job of making these appraisals and advising the Towns. Still, our side of the case is based upon the fact that Buckeye had no appraiser to apply any judgment to the matter of valuation, as Buckeye simply extracted from ICC -prepared charts; on the other hand, the SBEA appraiser tried several different methods of valuation and came'to a reasoned conclusion. Secondly, the'ICC charts provide'a nationwide average, and an average whlich intentionally levels off the peaks and valleys of price fluctuations, whereas the SBEA appraisal was custom tailored to this section of pipeline .in the Town of Harford as of May 1, 1977. Finally, the'ICC charts are 'derived or the purpose 'of .rate -setting, .not tax valuation, and that differen'ce'in purpose causes ICC charts to be'intentilonally lower. I am optomistic about the outcome of thle case, although I dare not make any predictions; I will Gal.-Ld y;ou copies' of both briefs when they are 'submitted December: 3,. 1979 Page 4 i to the.Court and let you make'the prediction. Very truly yours, i GRANT VAN SANT dh ' i P Afinrathon Central School MARATHUN, N. Y. LJatIJ 607-849-3251 MICHAEL JOSEPH, JR. Superintendent W. EDWARD ERMLICH High School Principal WILLIAM APPLEBY Elementary Principal November 20, 1979 Mr..Garrett VanDeWeert Town Supervisor,- Town of Harford Harford Mills, NY 13785 Dear Mr. VanDeWeert: This is to advise you that the Boaed of Education reviewed the contents of Mr. Grant VanSant's letter to you pertaining to litigation in the matter of Buckeye Pipe Line Company vs Leonard Kimmich. In their dis- cussion, board members are of the opinion that this was a matter right- fully related to the Office of the Real Property Tax Director for Cort- land County. As a result, we are of the opinion that the resources of this office and the county should be brought to your assistance. The Board of Education wishes to advise you that they would be willing to assist the Town of ltarford in this matter, should the law allow. Please advise us of actions you plan to take with regard to county in- volvement and how/if we can be of assistance. I tried to reach you by phone several times last week but obviously I was unsuccessful. bjf Very truly yours, Michael Joseph, Jr. Superintendent of Schools I I 4 The Dog Warden's Report was read. Sager made a motion to accept the report'. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Letters from Ronald. Birdsall and Ronald VanDeWeert were read submitting their resignations as December 31,1979. Stoner made a motion to accept the resignations with regret. Sager seconded. All were in favor. November 14,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford. Since Virgil is also being taken to court by Buckeye on the same issue, a discussion was held on whether or not Virgil might want to contribute funds toward the expenses of the case. It was decided that the rept. of Audit and. Control should. be consulted. to see if this would. be legal. The Town Board decided that Mr. VanSant should. proceed with the case and that his fees should be discussed. at the next Board meeting on December 3,1979. Barber ma.d.e a motion to adjourn. December 3 ,1979 State of New York County of Cortland. Town of Harford The Town Board. of the Town of Harford. met for a regular meeting on December 3,1979 at 8p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber, Cross , Stoner, Sager, and VanD e'wleert . The minutes of the November 5, and November`14,1979 meetings were read. Barber made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 12, claims 122&123, pay- roll abstract 11, and General abstract 12, claims 53-61 were read. Stoner made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Sager seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's N(onthly Statements were presented. Sager made a motion to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Legislator Bays reported. the new formula for the distribution of the County sales tax monies as follows: 32.8XG as the citie's share and 67.2, to be divided between the towns. . A letter from our Town Attorney was read filling the Town Board. in on the proceedings of the trial between Buckeye Pipe Line CO. -and the Town of Harford in the name of Leonard Kimmich, Chair- man of the town assessors. A letter from Mr. Joseph, Supervising principal of Marathon Central School was read pertaining to the trial. Sager made a motion to accept the letter amd to have it attached. to the minutes of the meeting. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. It was suggested that Assemblyman Riford and Senator Eombardi be contacted to see if they could. be of any assistance to us in the case. The Dog Warden's Report was read. Sager made a motion to accept the report'. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Letters from Ronald. Birdsall and Ronald VanDeWeert were read submitting their resignations as December 31,1979. Stoner made a motion to accept the resignations with regret. Sager seconded. All were in favor. December 3,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford. Sager made a motion to appoint Gordon Leete Water Superinten- dent of the Harford Mills Water District #1, effective January 1,1980. Stoner seconded. All were in favor, Sager made a motion to authorize Gordon Leete to attend. the school at TC3 on December 5 to get three hours credit for certification for the water district. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Barber reported that Bob Bowker was going to look over the Town Hall to see about insulation.. Sager said he would also be there. VariLeWeert made a motion to authorize Sager to attend the Association of Town's meetings in February and to vote for the Town. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Sager offered a resolution to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute a memorandum of understanding between the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation and the Town of Harford. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Roll call: Barber:aye, Cross;aye Sager; aye , Stoner; aye , and, VanJI)e1leert ; aye . Stoner made a motionto adjourn. December 31,1979 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford. The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting on December 31,1979 at 7p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. The.purpose of the meeting was to close out remaining business for 1979. Members present were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and VanDeVTeert . . The minutes of the December 3,1979 meeting were read. Stoner made a motionto accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded. All were in favor. The bills listed on Highway abstract 12a, claims 126.-137, payroll abstract 12, General abstract 12a, claims 62-67, and Harford. Mills `dater Distract #1 abstract S, claims 6 were read. Barber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bill's. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Stoner made a motion to appoint Ralph Canfield Dog Control Officer for the Town for 1980. Cross seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor informed Board members that there had been a fish kill in the local creek because of a, leak in the salt rond at the Arco pl t . He further :r-.. ortec? = had bF ;.. ''ick Russell reported. that the 1969 dump true::_ - ;;,ylot,J had been delivered.. When inspected it was found that the front tires would not pass inspection and that the king pins and motor mounts Caere bad. Cross made a motion that the D-1YI.Clark Equipment Co. pay for two new tires and that the bill for the king pins and motor mounts be split between the Town and the LD.W.Clark Equipment Co.. Stoner seconded. All were in favor. Stoner made a motion that the Town Board meet for their next regular meeting on January 7,1980 at 7:30p.m. at the Town Highway • 1 • k State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford Garage. Barber seconded. All were in favor. Stoner made a motion to adjourn. December 31 ,1979 January 7,1980 State of New York County of Cortland Town of Harford The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on. January 701980 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were: Barber,Cross,Canfield,Stoner, and VanDeWeert. The minutes of the December 31,1979 meeting were read. Stoner made a motion to accept the minutes as read• Barber seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Cross made a motion to approve these. Canfield seconded. All were in favor. Ronald Anderson, our newly elected County Legislator, was present. Ile thanked the Town Board for changing the time of the regular meetings for him and offered his assistance for any problems that the Town might have that he could help with. He said he would contact Walt Tennant about removing certain trees along Creamery Rd.. Stoner made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to write a letter to the Sheriff's Dept. requesting that they patrol the Harford area, especI&lly around 5a.me and about 11p.m..Canfield seconded. All were in favor. The Supervisor informed the Board that David Parker was raising his rates from $1.00 to $1.25 for garage pick-up. Barber presented an estimate from Robert Bowker for insulating between the floors and side walls of. the Town Hall. The total was $3,280.00, for between the floors only would be $1,392.00. Barber and Stoner said that they each had another person to get an estimate from. Barber introduced a resolution to designate the Cortland Standard as the offical newspaper of the Town and the First National Bank of Dryden as the Official depository. Furrher resolved to API)0 TAt Lewis G.Sager,Deputy Supervisor; Joyce VanDeWeert,Registrari Doris Canfield:arid°,Garret .VanDeweert, Deputy Town Clerks and Regitrars= Leonard Kimmi_ch, Chairman of the assessors,Grant VanSant, Town Attorney, Ralph Canfield, Dog Control Officer, and Gordon Leete, Code Enforcement Officer of the Land Use Ordinance. Further resolved to set the Town Salaries as follows; The Supervisorvs salary of $800 to be paid as follsws: $300 on or about July 1, $500 on or about Dec -15. The Councilmen's salaries of $800 to be paid as follows: $200 each, to be paid on or about Dec.15. The Totim Justice's Salary of $1,000 to be paid as follows o $500 on July 1 amd $500 on or about Dec. 15.