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January 5, 1981
.State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Iia rf ord
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting
on January 5, 1981 at 7030 p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members
present were: Barber, Cross, Van De itieert s ,S tone r
The minutes of the December 1,1980 meeting were read. Cross
made a motion to approve the minutes as read; Barber seconded. All
were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 1, claims 1-9. payroll ab-
stract 12, and General abstract 1, claims 1-6 were read. Barber
made a. motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Cross
seconded.. All were in favor.
The Supervisors Monthly Statements were presented. Cross made
a. motion to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Legislator Anderson asked for any suggestions that anyone might
have to help cut county budget fists. He also informed us that the
Daisy Hollow Rd. project is planned to start, but that due to budget
cuts it might take longer than previously expected. He had. no word
on our grant.
Stoner made a motion to authorize Lewis G. Sager, Jr. to attend
the annual Issoc. Towns meeting in Feb.,1981 and to vote our Town.
Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Alfred Eisenhardt was present at our meeting to state that he
accepted the agreement for purchase of the wood frame building be-
hind the Town Hall. He signed the agreement at themeeting. He didn't
know when he would be. -,.moving it. He stated he would not be responsible
for the concrete slab under the building.
Cross introduced a resolution to designate the Co--tland Standard
as the official newspaper of the Town and the First National Bandl
of Dryden as the official depository.
Further resolved to appoint Lewis G. Sager; Deputy supervisor,
Joyce Van De Weert; Registrar, Doris Canfield and Garre:�Van De Weert;
Deputy Town Clerks, and. Registrars. Leonard Kimmich; airman of the
assessors, Phillip Remsey; Town Attorney, Ralph Canfie'_9; Dog Control
Officer, and Gordon Leete , Code Enforcement Officer r the Land Use
Ordinance and. Water Superintendent of Harford. Mills eater Dist.
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Further resolved to set the Town Salaries as follows:
The Supervisor's salary of $900 to be paid as follows: 300
on or about Julyl, 600.00 on or about Dec. 15.
The Councilmen's salaries of $800 to be paid as follows:
$2.00 each, to be paid, on of about Dec. 1.
The Town Justice's salary of $1,000 to be paid as follows:
$500 on July 1 and $500 on or about Dec. 1.
The Highway Superintendent,=,s salary of $11,750 to be paid as
follows: 451.92 bi-weekly, the balance on or before Dec. 31.
The Town Clerk's -_salary of $1300 to be paid as follows:
108.00 a month,and the balance on or about Dec. 15.
The assessors salaries of $1050.00 to be paid as follows:
Chairman -$600, the other two $250 and. $200 on or about Oct. 15.
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State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harf ord
The Budget Officer to be paid once a year, $600 on or' about
Dec. 15.
The Dog Warden to be paid $150 in July and. $150 on or about
Dec. 15.
Thb. Code Enforcement Officer to be paid $350 ; $175 on or
about July 1 and $175 on or about Dec. 15.
The Harford Mills Water Dist. #1 Water Superintendent to be
paid. $350 as follows: $175.00 on July 1 and $175.00 on or about
Dec. 15.
The election inspectors to be paid as follows: Primary day,
3.35 an hour, Election day,$3s35 an hoar, with pay for two extra
hours.
To pay the Janitor of the Town Hall 4350 on or about Dec.15.
Board of Review members to be paid $20.00 each on or about
Oct. 15.
Further resolved to authorize the highway Supt. to spend up to
$1,000 on small tools and implements.
Further resolved to set the Town mileage rate at 20(, 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 11ond.ay of each month , except when it falls on a holiday,
when it would then be held the next business day. The meetings to
be held in the Town Highway Garage at 7:30 p.m.
Further -resolved to authorize the Supervisor to pay utility bills
and any other bills that would offer early pay discounts.
StDner seconded. Roll call: Barber; aye, Crpss; aye, Stoner_;
aye, Van De Weert; aye.
It was decided to meet January 19 to audit the book,=; cf the Town
Justice, Supervisor, and Town Clerk.
Barber made a motion to give permission to Janet Tracy to have
alcoholic beverages when she rents the Town Hall Jan -17. Stoner
seconded. All were in favor.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
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January 19,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland.
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting
on Jan. 19,1981 at 8 p.m. at the Town Highway Garage. Members pre-
sent were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and Deputy Supervisor Sager.
The books of the Supervisor, Town Clerk, and Town Justice were
examined by Board members. Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
February 2, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meet-
ing on February 2, 1981 at 7:30 p. m. in the Town Highway Garage.
Members present were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and Van De Weert and
Canf ie ld .
The minutes of the January 5, & January 19, 1981 meetings were
read.. Barber mad.e a motion to accept the minutes as read. Stoner
seconded. All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 2, claims 10-19, payroll
abstract 1, General abstract 2, claims 7-10, and Harford Mills
Water List #1, abstract 1 claim 1 were read.. Stoner made a motion
to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Barber seconded.
All were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Stoner
made a motion to approve these. Barber seconded. All were in
favor.
Legislator Anderson reported that the Legislators were work-
ing to save the railroad line between Binghamton and Syracuse.
A d.iscussi_on was held abo13t Consoli_�- ati s,. th _— (oi_jrsty Sherif r 's
Dept. and the Fire Coordinator so that one radio would be used
Y)y 13o h. A per i -1 on taas presented to Legislator Anderson from
Harford Fire Dept. r.niembers protesting the possible consol_ie ati on.
County Highway Superintendent Walter Tennant presented plans
to the Board, for a bridge to replace the present one on Bleck Rd.
The construction of the bridge would consist of two tubes. The
total estimated cost would be %23,000. Sixteen thousand would be
®reimbursed from the State under the Bond Act. He said then when
the pipe is delivered. the Supervisor crj."!. a7. 1:;,_y for 75% of the
State reimbursement. He further stated. that the Town would pro-
bably have their total money from the State by the end of the year.
It was felt that the Town would need an easement from 11ard
Tillotson to detour around the construction. Dick Russell is to
discuss this situation with the A.
Tillotsons.
The Supervisor_ reported that our insurance agent had informed.
him that his agency insurance carriers require that the Town have
a prior notice ;local law pertaing to road conditions.
Van De Weert made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to pub-
lish the notice for a public hearing on the prior notice law.
Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
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February 2, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
A discussion on the Town's plan for emergency prepardness
was held. It was decided to meet on February 16 at 8 p.m. in
the Highway Garage to try to get this organized. Board members,
firemen officers, Jim LaFever, and Charlie McCliman are to be
invited to attend.
A discussion was held on replacing the front doors of the
Town Hall. Barber said he would. get an estimate for them.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
March 2,1981
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 Local Law#1 for 1981
at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present were:
Canfield, Cross, Stoner, and VanDeWeert.
The minutes of the February 2,1981 meeting were read. Stoner
made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Canfield seconded.
All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 3,claims 20-23, payroll
abstract 2, General abstract 3claims 11-18, and Harford Mills Water
District #1, claim 2 were read. Canfield. made a motion to authorize
the Superviaor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements wffre presented. Stoner
made a motion to approve these. Canfield seconded. All were -in favor.
Legislator Anderson asked the feelings of the Board on the
possible toxic waste site in Richford. He requested that the Board
also think about where wewould like tax cuts in the County budget.
He said he wouldbtipg a budget down for us to study.
The legal notice for the public Hearing on Local LawIfl pro-
viding for written notification of defects and. obstructions on Town
highways and sidewalks in the Town of Harford. as it appeared in the
Cortland Standard was read.
The supervisor having heard all persons desiring to be heard,
declared the hearing closed.
Stoner made a motion to adopt Local Law #1 for 1981 providing
for written notification of -defects and obstructions on Town High-
ways and sidewalks in the Town of Harford. Canfield seconded.
All were in favor.
The insurance program as it was presented by the Strong Agency
was studied. Cross suggested that we ask about having $200 deductible
for liability insurance instead of $100. Canfield felt we should
ask for more information about the umbrella coverage.
The Supervisor asked for the Board's opinions on the possible
toxic waste site in Richford. A discussion was held. The general
feeling was thtat there was not enough information available for the
Board to take any action at the present.
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March 2 ,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
Dick Russell, concerning the proposed. Bleck bridge project
reported thatithe Tillotson's said that they would not allow the
Town to use their property for detouring or storing equipment as
long as they were going to put in two tubes . Dick said that the
Coutty is looking in to another plan for the bridge.
The Town Historian's annual report was read.
Dick Russell requested. that the Town agree to grade off and
reseed Denver ,Metzler's property where the Town has been getting
fill. Tt was suggested that possibly our Town Attorney should be
consulted. to draw up an agreement.
The Supervisor read a letter from New York Electric 6, Cas telling
of a rate increase and asking if there were any ideas where lights
could be changed or taken out. There were no suggestions.
The Supervisor asked opinion of Board members on purchasing a
loader for the Town highway Dept.. Stoner mentioned that the avail-
ability of parts and service must be considered. Russell said that
most are guaranteed for a year.
Stoner made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to -),t11vertise
for a 1980 or newer two yard or more bucket four wheel rubber tire
loader. VanDeweert seconded. All were in favor. Bids are to be open-
ed March 16,1981 at the Town Hall.
Canfield made a motion to adjourn.
March 16 ,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board. of the Town of Harford met for a special
meeting on Marlh 16,1981 at 7:30p.m. at the Town Hall to open
bids as advertised for one 1980 or newer four wheel rubber tire
loader. Members present were: Barber, Stoner, and VanDeWeert.
The notice as it appeared in the Cortland Standard was read.
The following bids were received and opened.: Credle Equip-
ment Inc.- $45,000.00, DeVeau Ford Tractor Inc.- $36.966.00,
Arsenault's Tractor Sales, Inc.- $35,460.00, B&L Equipment, TNc.-
$47,259.00.
Stoner made a motion to table a decision on the bids until
March 23,1981 because the bid notice wasn't written properly.
VanDeWeert seconded. Roll call: Barber;aye, Stoner;aye, VanDeWeert;
aye.
Barber made a motion to extend the tax collection time for
the Town of Harford to June 1 ,1981 instead of Aprbl 1 ,1981 . VanDeWeert
seconded. All were in favor.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
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March 17 ,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting
on March 17,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members
present were: Barber, Cross, Stoner, and Canfield, and. VanDeWeert.
The Town Clerk reported that she had consulted our Town Attorney
about publishing the loader advertisement notice without the date or
place of the bid opening. He advised that the Town Board. reject all
the bids submitted on March 16,1981 and readvertise.
VanDeWeert made a motion to reject the bids submitted. on March
16,1981 and to authorize the Town Clerk to readvertise for a 1980
or newer two yard or more bucket four wheel rubber tire loader. The
bids to be opened March 24,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage.
Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
March 24,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland.
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting
on March 24,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage to open the
bids received as advertised for one 1980 or newer four wheel drive rubb
er tire loader. Members present were: Barber,Canfield, Stoner, and
VanDeWeert.
The notice as it appeared in the Cortland Standard was read.
The following bids were received and opened: Deveau Ford Sales -
$39,276.00, Case Power and. Equipment Inc.�$35,513.00, Credle Equip-
ment Inc.- $45,000.00,and. B&I, Equipment Inc.- $34,900.00 and $47,159.00.
Stoner made a motion to accept the bid from Deveau Ford Sales.
Barber seconded. Roll call: Barber;aye, Canfield;nay, Stoner;aye,
VanDeWeert;nay•
Stoner made a motion to table a decision on what 'to do about the
bids until Thursday, March 26 so all Board members can be be present
to make a decision. VanDeWeert seconded. All were in favor.
A letter from Richard Russell,Sr. submitting his resignation
as Town Highway Superintendent, effective April 2,1981 was read.
Stoner made a motion to accept the resignation with regret. He
suggested that a letter be written to Dick from the Town Board
showing their appreciation for his service to the Town.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
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March 26,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town B'oand- of the Town 6f Harford met for a special meeting
on Mlarch 26,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members
present were: Barber, Canfield, Cross, Stoner, andVanDe I%Teert.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss what action the Board
should take in purchasing a loader.
The following bidders were present: Francis Baconfrom Case Equip.
Don Wheeler from B&L Equipment, and Leigh Lewis from DeVeau Ford Sales.
Richard Russell,Jr., Gordon Leete, and Charles Canfildl.. were
visitors.
Cross stated that he felt that the Town did.n;t need a late model
machine. He felt we should look around. more for one older that would
cost less aj.d still do the job. He was concerned with the high rate
of interest we'd have to pay. He said that he felt that the Town could
not afford it.
Cross made a motiaarj to reject all of the bids submitted. Canfield
seconded. Roll call: Barber;nay, Canfield;aye, Cross;aye, Stoner;nay,
VanDeWeert;aye.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
April 6,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of r�arf ord met for a regular
meeting on April 6,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town rIighway Garage.
i,,Ie.mbers present -were: Barber,Canfield.,Cross, Stoner, and VanDeweert.
The minutes of the March2 , March 16, March 17, and March 24 L
March 26, 1981 meetings were read. Stoner made a motion to accept the
minutes as read Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 4, claims 24-32, General
abstract 4, claims 19-22, and Harford Mills Nater :Districtfl abstract
3, claim 3 were read. Cross made a motion to authorize the Supervisor
to pay these bills. Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Barber
made a motion to, approve these. Canfield. seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor reported that four people had indicated that
they were interested in ti -ie Town Hmghway Superintendent position.
Resumes were received and read from the followingpersons: David
Canfield, Donald Riley, Richard Willis, and Delbert Tottey.
VanDeWeert made a motion to table the decision on appointing
a new Highway Superintendent until Thursday, April 9. Barber seconded.
All were in favor.
Legislator. Anderson reported that the County Legislators had passed
a resolution protesting the abandonment of the railroad between Bing-
hamton and Syracuse .
Mr. �;ayo Synder from the Cortland County Planning Board was present
to discuss the possibility of a pavilion on our Town field. He reported
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County of Cortland
Town of Harford
that he had been investigating to see what funding we might be able to
obtain. One idea he proposed. was that he would write to the John D.
Rockfeller foundation and ask if they would be interested in donating
toward the project. It was suggested. that their name be used in the title
of the pavilion as a memorial to their family since John D. had been
born in nearby Riehf ord .
P,1r. Mayo said. that the federal deadline for grant possibili tees
was May 15. He stated that lie would have plans for the proposed
pavilion ready before then.
1,1r. John Brundage was also present to offer advice on the pavilion
project. He, as an architect, has worked on similar projects.
VanDeWeert made a motion to appoint John Brundage to the Town
Planning Board for a five year term. Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
A letter was read from the Strong Agency explaining that increasing
our deductible policies from $100 to $250 would only save the Town
$22 a year. The Board. decided that since the savings would be so small
it should be left left the same. It was suggested that liability and.
collision coverage be taken off the Oshkosh leaving only fire coverage.
A discussion on replacing the front doors of the Town Hall was
held. Pete Barber said he would check to see what the materials for
this would cost.
Stoner informed the Board. that Don 'Wheeler was going to bring
down a 1972 loader with 5,000 hours on it this Wednesday, so that
members can look it over. The Supervisor suggested that the Board
wait until Thursday after they have a chance to inspect the loader
to matte any decision on what to do.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
April 9,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town f o Harford
The Town Board. of the Town of Harford. met for a 'special meeting
on April 9,19£1 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. The purpose
of the meeting was to appoint a new Highway Superintendent. Members
present were: Canfield, Cross, Stoner, and VanDeWeert.
Richard Willis, Delbert Tottey, Gordon & Betty Leete, and Jack
Holcomb were present.
The Supervisor asked for opinions of Board members on who would be
the best qualified to fill the Highway Superintendent position.
Stoner said he had received many phone calls - most favored Richard
Willis. He felt that Willis was the most qualified.
Stoner made a ;notion to appoint Richard Willis to fill the unexpired
term of Highway Superintendent. This is to become effective April 27,
1981. VanDeWeert seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor asked for Board's opinions on what to do about
purchasing a loader. They inspected the loader from Don Wheeler.
Canfield felt they whould have more information as to the
why motor had
HENRY W. SWAYZE, CHAIRMAN
ALBERT C. KENNEY. CLERK
RICHARD L. STEVENS, DEPUTY i CLERK
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CORTLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE
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TELEPHONE: (607) 756-2808
May 22, 1981
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County of Cortland
Town of Harford
to be rebuilt., Also it was felt that the loader seemed to have more
usage than had been reported. Canfield is to ask Don Wheeler about this.
Cross said that he felt the Board should reconsider the Case that
is there in the Garage since it is newer and is the same price. It
was suggested That they look around and try to spread the word that
the Town is looking for a loader.
Gordon Leete .reported that he didn't know where the Town could
dispose of the debris from the spring clean up days in Aiay. He also
asked about, clothing for the Highway employees. He said they hadn't
had any new since two years ago. The Supervisor told them to go ahead
and get their normal amount: 3 shirts, .3 pants, I coverall, and a light
jacket.
Richard Willis asked about how Town pick up should. beused. Members
said he could take it home, but it should be used fob_
business only.
Cross made a motion to adjourn. r
May 4,1981
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 4,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members present
were: Barber, Cross, Canfield, Stoner, and VanDeWeert.
The minutes of the April 6 and April 9,1981 meetings were read.
Stoner made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Cross seconded..
All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 5, claims 33-38. payroll ab-
stract 4, and. General abstract 5, claims 23-27 were read. Barber made
a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded.
The Supervi'sor's Monthly Statements were presented. Stoner made a
motion to approve these. Cross seconded. All were in favor.
Mr. Mayo Spy' der, director of the Cortland County Planning Board,
presented plans to us for the proposed Town pavilion.
Stoner offered a resolution to authorize the Supervisor to apply
for funding for the proposed pavilion as presented by Mr. Snyder.
Barber seconded. Roll call: Barber;aye, Canfield;aye, Cross;aye, Stoner;
aye, VanDelVeert ; aye .
Daryl Cross, Rhonda Sturdevant, and Leah Grover were present to ask
if the Town had any further plans to construct a skating rink and basket-
ball court. Daryl stated that the Teen Club would be interested in them
arA, in contributing money to the project;.
Richard Willis reported that they were going to dispose of the debris
from Town clean -6p day at the same site that Richforddid. May 11 will
be Town clean-up day.
A discussion of the Bleck Rd. bridge was held. Richard Willis re-
ported that Ward'Ti:_,lotson told him that he was absolutely against the
May 4 ,19 81
State of New York
t
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
proposed bridge project because of the' two.: culverts . He felt the
culverts would plug and cause flooding. Willis said, someone from the
County Highway Dept. is to come tomorrow to discuss and look over the
bridge. Willis said he would ask him for more estimates.
Stoner made a motion to authorize Salavodor Barber to select
the materials for the Town Hall door. Canfield seconded. All were in
favor.
Legislator Anderson presented the County's 1981 tentative budget
for the Town Board to examine and asked them to make notes of any
questions. He reported that the Sheriff and fire Coordinator dis-
patchers are not going to combine at the present. It was found that
it would be too costly to move the sheriff's radio equipment to the
new office building.
Stoner made a motion to authorize Gordon Leete to attend the Rural
,eater Association meeting on May 14. Canfeild seconded. All were in favor.
Stoner asked, if' members knew how much interest there is in Cross's
Trailer park and Harford Mills in cable TV.. He said. he would put a
petition for interested people to sign in Tennant's store. Joyce VanUeWeert
is to put one in the Harford Mills Post Office.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
May 15,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Tovm of Harf ord met a -t the Town Highway
Garage at 7:00p.m. on 1,,iay 15,1981. The purpose of the meeting was to
examine a loader from the Gateway Equipment Corp. Members present were:
Barber, Canfield, Cross, and VanDeWeert,
Canfield made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise
for a 1975 or newer four wheel rubber tire loader with a two yard or more
bucket . Barber seconded . _l here in. avvor..-..:, The b? ds: _ctre toa be-- opened.
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Canfield md.e a motion to adjourn.
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June 1, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford 16
The Town, Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting
and to open the bids as advertised for a 1975 or newer four wheel
rubber tire loader on June. 1, 1981 at 7:30 P. m. in the Town Highway
Garage. Members present were: Canfield, Barber, Stoner, and Van De
Weert.
The notice as it appeared in the Cortland Standard advertising for
a 1975 or newer rubber tired loader was read.
One bid was received and opened. The bid was from Gateway Equip-
ment Corp. for $26,000.
Mr. Schmidt, salesman from the Corporation, was present. He said
they would go over the machine before it was sold and make sure it was
in good condition.
Richard Willis stated that he did not want the bucket that was on
it presently,�because it was too big.
A discussion was held on what to do about purchasing the loader.
Stoner made a motion to accept the bid from Gateway Equipment
Corporation providing they will satisfy Richard Wi.11is'concerning the
condition of the transmission and engine. Barber seconded. All were
in favor.
The minutes of the May 4 & May 15, 1981 meetings were read. Can-
field made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Stoner seconded.
All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 6, claims 39-44 payroll ab-
stract 5, and General abstract 6, claims 28-30 were read. Barber made
a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills; CanfiE�ld se-
conded. All were in favor.
The Supe'rvisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Stoner made
a motion to approve these. Canfield seconded. All were in fav+�r.
i
Legislator Anderson asked if anyone had any questions or comments
about the copies of the county budget that he had distributed to them.
There were no comments.
John Monroe representing C. A. P. C. 0. and the County Planning
Dept. asked Board members for permission to designate a parking area
for car pooling for about five cars either at the Town Hall or Town
Highway Garage.
After a discussion, members felt that the most conveiaibnt location
would be at the Highway Garage.
Canfield made a motion to designate a parking area for approximately
five cars for car pooling at the Town Highway Garage. Stoner seconded.
All were in'favor.
Mr. Monroe requested that a letter from the Board be sent to the
county notifying that the Town Board has approved the car poolingiplan
for our town.,
Van De Wiert made a motion to appoint the following persons to
serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the following designated terms:
George Doss -5 years, George Chevalier -4 years, Daniel Horton -3 years,
Arthur Payne -2 years, and Dewitt Perkins71 year. Barber seconded. All
were in favor
June 1, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
•
Town of Harford
Lloyd Totman was present to show Board members a picture of Ray-
mond Talcott, drawn by Raymond's grandson. Lloyd asked for permission
to hang this picture in the Town Hall. He explained that he felt it
would be appropriate since Raymond had blayed in the band at many of
the fund raising dances for the town and Fire Dei ->t.
Barber made a motion to grant permission to Lloyd Totman to put
the picture of Raymond Talcott in the Town Hall. Stoner seconded.
All were in favor.
It was suggested that a few words be written concerning Raymond
and placed inside the picture frame by the picture.
a Richard Willis reported that the cost of putting twin pipes in
for the Bleck Rd. Bridge would cost $14,000 for the pipe, plus$14,000
for straightening the road. He further stated that the cost of a
lamenated bridge for the deck alone would be $23,000 and an additional
$23,000 for installation.
Pertaining to obtaining a right-of-way from Tillotsons, Willis
reported that the Town has the right-of-way on the road but not in
the creek. Supervisor Van De Weert said he could talk to our attorney
to see what action we should take.
Willis reported that the merry-go-round and swings on the Town field
were in need of repairs. He said the merry-go-round had a big hole
in it. He said they would look it over to see if they can fix it.
Van De Weert made a motion to grant permission to Grady Beckman
to have alcoholic beverages at her wedding in the Town Hall on June 6.
Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Donald Canfield reported that Oria Matson had asked him if he could
have one of the Town Hall doors that is stored in the barn behind the
Hall.
Canfield made a motion to give the door to Oria Matson. Barber
seconded. All were in favor.
Canfield asked if Town Hwy men could mow the grass around the fire
house. The Board said that since they had been doing it previously there
was no reason they shouldn't continue.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
June 22, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a special meeting
at the Town Hall on June 22, 1981 at 8 p. m. Members present were:
Barber, Canfield, Cross, Stoner, and Van De Weert.
Canfield offered a resolution to authorize the Supervisor to pur-
cYiase a used 1975 loader at the maxium cost of$31,000 and to authorize
the assurance of a bond anticipation note in the amount of $25,000 and
the appropriation and expenditure of $1,000 of current Town funds and
the trade-in of a 1968 case tract loader for a Value of $*5,000 to pay
the cost thereof. Barber seconded. Roll Call: Barber; aye, Canfield;
I -
RESOLUTION
A meeting of the Town 13gard.of the Town of Harford, qortland
County, New York, held at the Town Hall in the Town of Harford, New
7 7,
Drk on June 22, 1981, at 8:0.0 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Garrett VanDeWeert
and upon roll call being palled, there were present:
Garrett VanDeWeeTt
Donald Canfield
Salvador Barber
Stanley Cross
David Stoner
The following Resolution was offered by Donald Canfield who
moved its.adoption, seconded by Salvador Barber to wit:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 2.2, 1981, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A USED 1975 qATERPTLTAf? LOADER IN AND Epg THE TOWN
OF HARFORD, CORTLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM COST OF $31,0,00-100
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $25,000.00 OF SAID TOWN, AND THE APPROPRIATXPM AND EXPENDITURE OF
$1,000.00 CURRENT FUNDS OF SAID, TOWN, AND TRADE-IN of 10.68 CASE TRACT
LOADER FOR A VALUE OF $5,..000.0 , 0 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, 'by the T52�a
V, Board of the Tqwn of Ha_ffoz:q,
Cqxtlavd County, NpW York, as
SECTIPM 1. Thp following c
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hprphy aqthqrizpq f9r tbp TQW1.1 of Herford, CqTtl4nd c9anty,
the purc
hage 'Qf- A used C4tprpillar Lqgqpr fqr tip 79w_p ?f HarfQrO,
Cortland County, New York, at a maximum cost of $31000.00.
SECTION 2. The total maximum cost of the aforesaid specific
object or purchase if $31,000.00 and the plan for the financing
thereof is as follows:
(a) By the issuance of $25,000.00 bond anticipation note
of said Town hereby authorized pursuant to the Local Finance Law of
which the full amount is hereby allocated to the specific object or
purpose described in Section 1 -of this Resolution: and (b) by the
expenditure of $1,000.00 current funds of said Town hereby appropriated
therefor of which the full amount is hereby allocated to the specific
object or purpose described in Section 1 of this Resolution, and (c)
the trade-in value in the amount.of $5,000.00 for a used 1968 Case
Tract Loader. Pursuant to Section.1•.07.00 of the Local Finance Law,
such current funds will be expended prior to the issuance of the bond
herein authorized for bond anticipation note and such shall, together-
with the trade-in, constitute the down payment required by Seotion
107.00 of the Local Finance Law.
SECTION 3. It is hereby determined that the period of prob-
able usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose described
in Section 1 of this Resolution is 5 years, pursuant to subdivision 28
of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is
hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bond ant cipo-
tion note herein authorized will not exceed five years.
,SECTION 4. In con.si.deration of the purchase and acceptanee
i
of any and alI of the serial bonds herein authorized and of bond
anticipation note issued in anticipation thereof by those who sha31
hold such bonds and notes from time to time, the Town covenants:
i
(a) That it will issue and deliver said bonds in accordance with
the terms hereof prior to the last maturity date of any such bond
anticipation notes, including renewals thereof, in a principal amount
at least equal to the principal amount of said notes then outstanding,
and (b) that notwithstanding any other -provisions of this Resolution
(i) it will make no use of the proceeds of any such bond or notes
which, if such use had been reasonably expected on the date of issue
of said bonds or notes, would have caused such bonds or notes to be
"arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 103(d) of the' Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and (ii) as long as any of"such bonds
or notes are outstanding, it will comply with the requirements of
Section 103 (d) of the Internal Revenue.Code of 1954, as amended, and
with applicable regulations of the.Department of the Treasury promulgated
thereunder.
SECTION 5. .The faith and credit of said Town of Harford,
Cortland County, New York are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment
of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively
become due and,payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each
year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year.
SECTION 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law, the power -to authorize the -issuance of and to.sell bond antici-
pation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial
bonds herein authorized, including renewal of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the.Town's supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such
notes shall be of such terms, form and contents and shall be sold in
such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with
the provisions* the Local Finance Law.
SECTION 7. The validity of such bonds"and bond anticipation
notes may be .contested only if:
'(1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose
for which the.Town of Harford is not authorized to expend monell,-or
(2) The provisions of the Local Finance Law which should be
complied with at the date of the referendum are not substantially com-
plied with, or
(3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the pro-
visions of the Constitution.
231,
June 22, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
aye, gross; aye, Stoner; aye, Van De Weert; aye.
Barber made a motion to adjourn.
July 6, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting on
July 6, 1981.at 7:30 p.m. in the Town 's Highway Garage. Members present
were: Barber, Canfield, Cross, Stoner, & Van De Weert.
The minutes of the June 1, 1981 and June 22, 1981 meetings were
read. Stoner made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber se-
conded. All were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 7, claims 45-53 payroll abstract
6, and General abstract 7, claims 31-34 were read. Barber made a motion
to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Stoner seconded. All
were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were read. Stoner made a motion
to approve these ; Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
Legislator Anderson asked for feed back on County budget -said with
inflation and cuts from federal go-oernment, they will have to make cuts
and must decide where.
A letter from Clayton Reed to Walter Tennant, County Highway Supt.
was read in regards to the Daisy Hollow Rd. project. The demands Mr.
Reed made would make it impossible for the County to make the improve-
ments they wanted to on the road.
David CpIgrove, representing Eco Bridge Co. was present to inform
the Board that he would be interested in helping the Board to obtain
more funding ossibly through the Donavan plan --to construct a laminated
bridge. He felt that this bridge should,last at least fifty years. His
company would provide supervision on the job site. He said the County
and town highway employees could do the entire installation to cut down
on cost.
Stoner made a motion to authorize David Cosgrove to write up the
specifications for a laminated bridge for Bleck Rd. bridge. Canfield
seconded. All were in favor.
Don and Eric Tennant asked about people riding on the Town field
with dirt bikes. Eric said he had been told there was an ordinance
to kb.ep motorized vehicles off the Town field. He said that he wanted
to be able to'ride around sensibly.
Stoner made a motion to authorize the use of the Town field for
riding dirt bikes at the gwner's risk until the privilege has been mis-
used. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Willis reported that the loader wasn't working properly yet and
that he had told the salesman he would not get payment until it was fixed.
The Town Clerk reported that the Town Historian had requested that
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July 6, 1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
she inform Board members that some monuments had been taken from
theold abandoned cemeteries in the Town. One monument had been placed
in a Dryden Cemetery. She also asked if the brush could be cleared
away from some of them. No board action was taken.
Van De Weert made a motion to authorize Crystal Frost to have
alcoholic beverages.at her wedding reception on August 1 at the Town
Hall. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
August 3,1981.
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town. of Harford met for a regular meeting
on August„1,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. members
present were: Barber, Canfield, Cross, Stoner, and VanDe;geert.
The minutes of the July 6,1981 meeting were read. Canfield
made a. motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded. All
were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 8, claims 54-66, payroll
abstract 7, and General abstract 8, claims 35-40 were read. Cross
made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Can-
field seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Barber made
a motion to approve these. Canfield seconded.. All were in favor.
Mayo Snyder was present with a letter from the N.Y. S. Office
of Parks & Recreation asking for proof that the Town does own Edmonds
Park and that the proposed. pavilion would not affect the surrounding
enviorment. Superviosr VanI)eWeert signed the statement that the pro-
perty is owned by the Town of Harford.
The Supervisor reported that Sam Slack from Cornell University
had contacted him to ask Board permission to close Cotterill Lane &
Cotterill crossroads to traffic during the Empire field clays August
112,13'.
Canfield made a motion to grant permission to close Cotterill
Lane and Cotterill crossroads to traffic during the Empire Farm
days on August 11,12,&13. Barber seconded.. All were in favor.
.Richard Millis reported that David Cosgrove had contacted him
about the Bleck Rd. bridge but that so far the County hadn't approved
the specifications.
Richard Willis said he had received a letter from the County
Highway Dept. asking about Town roads that h8ld had their names changed.
They were confused as to what the names were now.
The Supervisor asked for the Board's opinion on what to do about
the old Torn Barn on Owego Hill. Stoner suggested, that for now the
Town keep it and use it for storage. He further suggested that the old
army truck be taken out and the cinder spreader be put in.
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State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford.
The Town Clerk reported. that Diary Ann Negus, Town Historian,
had informed her that the County Nistorian had told her that we could.
get boys -from Georgetown school to clean up around the old cemeteries
if the Town Board approved. IMembers felt that as long as it didn't
cost the Town anything it would be all right.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
August 26,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland.
Town of Harford
The Torn Board of the Town of Harford- met for a special
meeting on August 26,1981 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage.
Members present were: Barber, Canfield, Cross, and Stoner, and Van
DeWeert. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Bleck Rd.
Bridge project.
Canfield ma6e a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise
for bid.s for the Bleck Rd. Bridge project. Barber seconded. All were
in favor. The bids are to be opened at the next regular meeting on
September 8,1981 •
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
September 8,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harfctd.
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular
meeting and to' open bids on the Bleck Rd. Bridge project on
September 8,1 81 at 7:30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. 1~lembers
present were: Barber, Canfield, Cross, Stoner, and VanUeWeert.
The minutt?s of the August 3 and August 26.1981 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 9, claims 67--77, payroll
abstract 8, and General abstract 9, claims 41-43 were read. Bar-
ber made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills.
Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisors Monthly Statements were presented. Stoner
made a motion to approve these. Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
The Town Clerk read the notice asit appeared in the Cortland
Standard for bids on the Bleck Rd. Bridge Construction. The following
bids were received and opened: Les Strong, Inc., $41,350.00, and
B.&W Contractors, $34,973.18. A representative fu0m the Les Strong
Tnc. was present.
A discussion of the submitted bids followed. Stoner made a motion
to table the decision on the Bleck Rd. Bridge project until the Town
Board could. meet with County Highway representatives to discuss the
project. Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
September 8,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
The Supervisor informed members that he had received a letter from
the County Legislature stating that the Town must notify them by Dec-
ember what type.of fire code system the Town has adopted.
Alfred Eisenhardt was present to inform members that a culvert
had. been placed on his property to divert the water from running
down O'Brien Hill Rd. by the County A•S•C.. He felt that the Town
should consider reimbursing him for part of the expense of the project.
A discussion by Board members followed. The general feeling was that
it would be unadvisable to pay for any of the this project since it
might set a precedent.
Gary Tennant was present concerning our Land Use Ordinance. He
felt that the Ordinance is not being enforced properly. He pointed out
that some people were going ahead with building projects without ob-
taining permits.
Richard Willis produced an estimate for a new pick-up truck of
$8,866.30 from Stafford. Chev. in Dryden. He felt that the old town
pick-up should be fixed upincluding replacing the truck body.
Stoner reported. that Dick Russell,Sr. had complained. to him
about the condition of his read.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn.
October 5,1981
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 5,1981 at 7;30p.m. in the Town Highway Garage. Members
present were: Barber, Canfield, Stoner, and Var0ev%Teert .
The minutes of the September 8,1981 meeting were read.. Canfield.
made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Barber seconded.. All
were in favor.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 10, claims 78-87, payroll
abstract 9, General abstract 10, claims 44&45, and Harford Mills
Water district #1 abstract 4, claims 4&5 were read. Stoner made a
motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. Canfield
seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's i,,ionthly Statements were presented. Barber
made a. motion to approve these. Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
Legislator Anderson reported that he had written to Steve
Rifor_d and Tarky .Lombardi concerning our proposed pavilion , and.
asking for their support. He informed us that tie is now chairman
of the County Highway Committee. fie said that he would be glad to get
any in -put on ways to help the budget of the County Highway Dept.
Canfield made a motion to reject the bids received for the
Bleck Rd. bridge project at the September 8,1981 meeting. Stoner
seconded. All were in favor. .
B. '9 eh•/
October 5,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harford
Richard 14illis reported that the County had contacted him with
a bridge project proposal using used steel from Chemung Supply Co., Mahe
total cost would, be about $25,000. It was suggested that the material
be purchased. now, the cost being approximately $3,100. The construction
would not begin until next year. The County advisor, Joe Eggleston
stated that the i Town should be eligible for monies from the Bond. Act.
Stoner made a motion to authorize Richard Willis to abtain the
steel material if he feels, after inspection that the material will
be suitable for the construction. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
A letter from Jan Tennant waas read submitting her resignation
as janitor of the Town Hall, effective December 31,1951. She recommend-
ed that the Board consider Ann Nafziger to replace her.
Stoner made a motion to accept Lllhe
_,leert seconded. All were in favor.
It was suggested that a sign be posted. in Harford. and Harford
Tills a.dvertisina.for the janitor's position. and inviting anyone
interested in the job to attend our next regular meeting to discuss the
duties expected of then.
Stoner made a motion to charge George Chevalier a $35.00 rental
fee for each bay at the old Town barn until April 15,1982. Canfield
seconded. All were in favor. Willis is to inform George of this.
_Willis reported that he had the highway garage furnace serviced.
He also received an estimate for an electric hot water heater from
Don Lawrence for $560.00,
Stoner made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to transfer
$2,000from Item 4 to Item 3. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
Preliminary budget estimates wereread for the year 1982 and
with the following amendment: General Fund, Personal Services -"Town
Historian, increased $30, were adopted as a Preliminary budget for the y
year by motion of the following resolution offered by by Barber,
seconded. by Stoner, all being in favor. Resolved that the Town Board
does hereby prepare and. approve as Preliminary budget for the fiscal
year beginning January first 1982 as follows: Further resolved that
this Board shall meet at 8:00p,m, on the second day of November 1981
at the Town Hall for the purpose ofholding a public hearing on such
budget. Further resolved that notice of Hearing shall be placed in
the Cortland Standard. Roll call: Barber®aye, Canfield;aye, Stoner;
ave, VanDe Weert ; aye .
Stoner made a motion to adjourn with the reading and approval
of the minutes. Barber seconded. All were in favor.
November 2 ,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of .Harford
The Town .Board, df the Town of Harford met for a regular
meeting and for the purpose of holding public hearings on the
Preliminary budget for 1982, the spending of federal revenue
sharing monies, and the ambulance contract with the Dryden Neptune
hose Co. on November 2,1981 at 7:30p.m. at the Town Hall. Members
present were: Barber, Canfield, Stoner, and VarLyjE�Weert.
There were fourteen visitors present.
The notice for the public hearing on the Town's spending of
federal revenue sharing funds was read as it appeared in the Cortland
Standard.
The Supervisor explained that the funds were used to contribute
toward the Highway Superintendent's salary.
The Supervisor asked if there were any questions or comments.
There were no comments. The Supervisor declared the Hearing closed.
The notice as it appeared in the Cortland Standard. for the
public hearing on the ambulance contract with the Dryden Neptune Hose
Co. was read.
The Supervisor reported that he had budgeted $1,100 for the
ambulance service. He asked for questions or comments. There were no
comments.
The Supervisor declared the Hearing closed.
The minutes of the October 5,1981 meeting were read for in-
formation only.
The bi1Js,.1i&fedh,9n Highway abstract 11, claims 88-98,pa.yroll
abstract 10, and General abstract 11, claims 46-52 were read. Stoner
made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills. barber
seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's iMonthly Statements were presented. Canfield
made a. motion to approve these. Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
The notice of the public Hearing on the Preliminary budget for
1982 was read as it appeared in the Cortland Standard -,was read.
The Preliminary budget estimates were read.
The Supervisor asked for questions or camments.
Gaynor Russell asked if the Board felt Richard Willis should
receive the increase that was put in for him since he had been employ-
ed by the Town for only seven months.
It was noted that at a budget work session this amount had been
proposed as the amount Willis would accept at this time. It was
further noted that he was the only person running for the position.
Marion Keech, Clare Canfield, and Richard Russell,Sr. complained
that the sluices on O'Brien hill Rd. were plugged and asked what was
going to be done about it. Willis replied that at present they were
buses trying o _ropa;i: r t se road -,s t)Uiat were in worse condition due to
the recent flood.
Robin Lacey complained that the Town highway truck was being
used by people that were not employed by the Town.
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November 2 ,1981
State of New York
County of Cortland
Town of Harf ord
Stoner offered a resolution w1hereas, this Town Board has met
at the time and, place specified in the notice of public hearing on
the Preliminary budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard
thereon; now there5nre be it resolved, that this Town Board does
hereby adopt such preliminary budget as originally complied, as the
annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st
day of January,1982, and that such budget as so adopted be entered in
detail in the minute's of the proceedings 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 estimates if any,adopted pursuant to
Section 202=sub.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, .-Canf le)_H rrIl ? calla Barber; aye ,
Canfield ; aye , Stoner; aye , and VanlDeWeert ; aye .
Legislator Anderson reported that the County is working to obtain
aid for people affected. by the recent flood. lie said that they applied
to the federal government fc�?• about eight million dollars. It would
take three to four months to receive the money.
George Chevalier informed the Board that his brother would be
interested in bidding on the old Town Barn if the Town decides to sell
it. George submitted payment of $70 for rental of two ;;,gat the barn
until April,1982.
Richard ',n7illisreported that Paul Sweeny from the County highway
dept. was coming down the next day to look over the situation to see
where the Bleck Rd. bridge detour could be located.
The Supervisor informed members that there is to be a meeting
at the County Office Bldg. on November 10 at 7;30p.m. pertaining to
the state fire prevention and building code. All board members are
invited.
Richard Willis stated that Richard Russell,Jr. had notified him
that he was: quitting his job. Willis presented a list of events that had
occurred in reference to Russell's not coming to work and not following
his instructions when he was at work.
Willis informed members that the bridge decking and. I beams had
arrived for the Bleck Rd. bridge.
Willis and Gordon Leete are to look into the possibility of putting
a yield sign on the corner of Seaman's Rd. and Slaterville _larford Rd.
Willis reported that the most reasonable fuel price he had received
was 1.04.21 from Sunoco in Binghamton.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn with the reading and approval of
the minutes, Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
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ANNUAL BUDGET- 1982
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
General Government Support
Town Board
Personal Services $1,000.00
Total $1,000.00
Justices
Personal Services $1,200.00
Contractual Exp. 300.00
Total $1,500.00
Supervisor
Personal Services
$1,000.00
Total
$1,000.00
Director of Finance
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Personal Services
$700.00
Contractual Exp.
100.00
Total
$800.00
Tax Collection
150.00
Contractual Exp.
$100.00
Total
$100.00
Assessors
Personal Services
$1,300.00
Contractual Exp.
100.00
Total
$1,400.00
Toi,Tn Clerk
$6,000.00
Personal Services
$1,400.00
Equipment
50.00
Contractual Exp.
150.00
Total
$1,600.00
Attorney
$7,640.00
Personal Services
$750.00
Total
$750.00
Elections
$500.00
Personal Services
$800.00
Equipment
100-00
Contractual Exp.
150.00
Total
$1,050.00
Buildings
Personal Services
$350.00
Equipment
500.00
Contractual Exp.
5,150,00
Total
$6,000.00
Special Items
Unallocated Ins.
$5,000.00
Municipal Assn. Ernes
140.00
Contigent Account
2,500.00
Total
$7,640.00
TOTAL GOVERNMENT (GENERAL) SUPP1ORT
$22,840.00
Control of Dogs
Personal Serviees
$500.00
Contractual Exp.
200.00
Total
$700.00
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Registrar of Vital Statistics
Personal Services
$10.00
Total
$10.00
Ambulance
Personal Services
$1,100.00
Total
$1,100.00
Supt. of Highways
Personal Services
$8,000.00
Equipment
200.00
Contractual
Exp.
400.00
Total i
$8,600.00
Street Lighting
Contractual Exp.
$2000.40
Playgrounds and -Recreation
Equipment
$300.00
Contractual Exp.
300.00
Total
$600.00
Library
$2,000.00
Historian
Personal Services
$50.00
Total
$50.00
Zoning
i
Personal Services
$375.00
Contractual Exp.
110.00
Total
$485.00
UNI? I STRI B UTED
Employee Benefits
State Retirement
$6,250.00
Social Security
1,200.00
Hospital & Medical Insurance
700.00
Total
$8,150.00
TOTAL GEI4ERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
$46,535.00
GENERAL FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES
Interest and Penalities
on Real Property Taxes
$200.00
Clerk Fees
$150.00
Non -Property Tax
Distribution by,County
$1,250.00
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$250.00
Interest and Earnings
$350.00
Dog Licenses !
$700.00
Fines and Forfeited Bail
$250.00
Total Estimated Revenues
from Local Sources
$315.00
STATE AID
Per Capita
$12,750.00
Mortgage Tax
11,200.00
Total Estimated. Revenues
from State
Aid
$13,950.00
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GENERAL FUND,
$17,100.00
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ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND
UNEXPEPUED BALANCE
$3,000.00
HICHIWAY FUI\TI APPROPRIATIONS
$2,900.00
Repairs and Improvements (Item 1)
$29,400.00
General repairs
Personal Services
$12,000.00
Contractual.Exp.
81000.00
Total
$20.00(,.,00
UINTD I STRI 3UTED
$15,000.00
Employee Benefits
Social Security
$900.00
Total
$900.00
Total C'Y Appropriations(Itern 1)
$20,900.00
Bridges ( Item 2 )
Bridges
$15,800.00
Contractual Exp.
$500.00
Total
$500.00
Total Appropriations(Item 2)
$500.00
l',Iaehi_nery (Item' 3)
Machinery
Contractual Exp. $18,000.00
Total $18,000.00
Debt Service Principal
Serial Bonds $8,500.00
Total $8,500.00
Interest
Serial bonds
$2,900.00
Total
$2,900.00
Total i,,achi_nery Appropriations
$29,400.00
Snow and Miscellaneous (Item 4)
Snow Removal
Personal Services
$13,00.00
Contractual Exp.
2,000.00
Total
$15,000.00
UNI -a I STRI B UTED
Employee Benefits
Social Security
$800.00
Total
$800.00
TOTALSnow and. Miscellaneous
Appropriations
$15,800.00
TOTAL HIGHWAY FUND APPROPRIATIONS
$66,600.00
HIGHWAY FUNDS- ESTIAIATEI) REVENUES
AND ESTII,iATED UNEXPENDED BALANCE
Repairs and Improvements (Item 1)
State Aid
Mileage and Valuation Aid
$6,000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES
$6,000.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SI -TARING FUND
APPROPRIATIONS
Superintendent of Highways
Personal Services
$5,500.00
Total
$5,500.00
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ESTIMATED REVENUES AND ESTIMATED UNEXPENDED BALANCE
Interest and Ea.:rnings $100.00
Federal Revenue Sharing $5,400.00
Total $5,500.00
HARFORI-3 MILLS WATER DISTRICT#1
Water District Appropriations
Ad ministration
Personal Services $350.00
Equipment 100.00
Contractual Exp. 850.00
Total $1,300.00
Water District Estimated Revenues
Metered. Sales $1,2500-00
Interest and Earnings 50.00
Total Water District Estimated
Revenues $1,300.00
.FIRE DISTRICT
Fire District Appropriations
Personal Services $250.00
Equipment $1,226.51
Contractual Exp. $8,365.00
Total $9,841.51
Interfund Transfers
Capital Project Fund.
$3,550.00
TOTAL FIRE =DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
$13,391.51
SUHY1ARY OF
TOWN BUDGET
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
$46,535.00
Less Estimated Revenues
$17,000.00
Less Unexpended Balance
$3,000.00
Amount to b� raised by tax
$26,435.00
HIGHWAY FUND
Repairs and Improvements
Appropriations
$20,900.00
Less Estimated Revenues
6,000.00
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$14,900.00
Bridges
Appropriations
$500.00
Amount to be raised by tax
$500.00
Machinery
Appropriations
$29,400.00
Amount to be raised by tax
$29,400.00
Snow and Disc'.
Appropriations
$15,800.00
Amount to b6 raised by tax
$15,800.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARIiVG
Appropriations
$5,500.00
Less Estimated Revenues
$5,500.00
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BUDGET -1982
WATER DISTRICT
�", 11'00.00
Appropriations
$1,300.00
Less Estimated Revenues
$1,300.00
FIRE DISTRICT
Appropriations
$13,391.51
Amount to be raised by tax
$13,391.51
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$133,326.51
LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES
29,900.00
LESS UNEXPENDED BALANCE
3,000.00
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX
$100,426.51
December 7, 1981
State of New York
County 6f Cortland.
Town of Harford
The Town Board of the Town of Harford met for a regular meeting
on December 7, 1981 at 7:30 p. m. at the Town Highway Garage.
The minutes of the November 2, 1981 meeting were read -for
information only.
The bills listed on Highway abstract 12, claims 99-109, pay-
roll abstract 11, and General abstract 12, claims 53-64 were read..
Stoner made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to pay these bills.
Barber seconded. All were in favor.
The Supervisor's Monthly Statements were presented. Canfield
made a motion to approve these. Stoner_ seconded. All were in favor.
Ed & Nancy Griffin acid Ann Nafziger were present in regards
to then�
janitorial job at ,'the Town Hall.
The Supervisor inforMed them that from now on the Janitor is
to be in charge of renting the Town Hall. David Stoner said that the
Ivey to the Hall could still be left at his house and picked up and
left by people renting the Hall. Stoner said that he would still
check the lull after renters leave.
Stoner made a motion to appoint Ann iJafziger janitor of the
Town Hall beginning January 1, 1982. Barber seconded. All were in
favor. ItoneFcalgo suggested that Ann meet with Jan Tennant and. Barb
Stoner to discuss her duties.
It was suggested that a cabinet that can be locked should be
used in the Hall to store cleaning products and supplies needed at.--
the
t.-_fhe I -Tall.
Legislator Anderson informed us that we wouldn't receive the
grant that we had applied for the pavilion on our Town field. He
said that the County tax rate is expected. to be increased by 21�.
Ile asked for the Board's opinion on the County buying the rail-
road. The general feeling was that the County needs to do something
to keep industries in the area. Anderson said he would be in favor
of bpying the railroad, but :trying to sell it later to a shipper
assoc. or something similar.
A discussion of the proposed state building and fire code was
held. Canfield and. Van De Weert reported that they had attended the
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State of New York
County of Cortland.
Town of Harford
meeting at Cortland pertaining tor -the Town's adopting a resolution
approving of the code.
Stoner offered a resolution that the Town of Harford contemp-
lates at this time that it will be responsible for administering and
enforcing the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code within
the Town of Harford, further resolved that this resolution is subject
to change or recession when more information is available to the Har-
® ford Town Boardconcerning regulations, requirements, financial burden
and other considerations involved with the Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code Act. Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
A letter was read from the Dryden Fire Dept. informing us that
they were requesting $2,000 for their ambulance contract with the Town
for the next two years.
Stoner mact a motion to authorize the Supervisor to sign the con-
tract with Dryden Neptune Hose Co. Canfield seconded. All were in
favor.
A letter was read from Grant Van Sant saying that he would like
to bid on the opportunity to defend the Town on the appeal of the
Buckeye Pipe Line case.
A letter was read from the Dept. of Labor & safety saying that
after an inspection of the Town hall and Town Highway Garage, fire
extinguishers were to be checked and exit signs were to be placed
by all entrances.
Cross made a motion to authorize the Supervisor to transfer
$1500 from Item II to Item I,and $1,000 from Item IV to Item I.
Stoner seconded. All were in favor.
Don Canfield reported that Ralph Canfield had asked him to in-
form the Board. that he would like the Board to look for another Dog
Control Officer.
Stoner suggested that next ye�.r when it's budget time all Board
memtx,--rs should meet to work on the budget.
Willis reported that County Hviy. Dept. is going to erect the
yield sign on Seaman's Rd. & the Slaterville-Harford Rd.
Stoner made a motion to adjourn with .the reading and approval
of the minutes. Canfield seconded. All were in favor.
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