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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-07h), Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Heffron. Adopted unanimously RESOLVED, that small tool expenditures of up to $500 by the Highway Superintendent be authorized. i) Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr..Rankin. Adopted unanimously RESOLVED, that "Slim" Cargill be appointed as Deputy Highway Super- intendent for the Town of Groton.. J) Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr., Walpole. Adopted unanimously RESOLVED, that Teresa Robinson be appointed as Bookkeeper to the Supervisor for the Town of Groton.. k) Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Adopted unanimously RESOLVED, that•the Town Board does hereby fix the salaries of the- follow- ing town officers and employees at the amounts respectfully stated and that such salaries shall be paid at the'times.respectively specified: Hicks Be Dow, Supervisor Teresa Robinson, Bookkeeper Colleen D. Pierson, Town Clerk Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent Arland Heffron, Town Justice Robert Walpole, Town Justice Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Dana Snell, Enforcement Officer- 4140.00 - Monthly 2600.00 Monthly $ 7200.00 Monthly $12500.00 Monthly $ 2700.00 Monthly $ 2400.00 Monthly $ 1000.00 Quarterly $ 1000000 Quarterly $ 4000900 Quarterly $ 18000-00 Quarterly Action taken to appoint Hicks Dow as Delegate and Robert Walpole as Alternate to the Annual Association of Towns Meeting to be held February 21 -23, 1977. Discussed "Open Meetings Law" that became effective January 1, 1977. Need a resolution to incorporate law in minutes. Ben Bucko will look into how to- adopt local law and legalities for resolution. Discussed dog problem - Board of Representatives have increased redemption fee for unlicensed or untagged dogs to $15.00 and a redemption fee for un- leashed dogs to $7.00 to be effective immediately (Jan. 5. 1977). The Town and Village must look into leash law. Town will ask William Brothers of the SPCA to speak at Board Meeting in February or March on the leash law, and also will invite representatives from the Village to attend meeting. - Discussed having Robert Dempsey of the Dempsey Insurance Agency come in to .ro over Town's Policy with Board Members. I Major goals and objectives of the Town Board for 1977 are to establish a liaison between State Legislature and let our woes be known= support our County Board of Representativest extend an open invitation to Claude Holden to attend Town Board Meetings. There being no further business Mr. adjourn meeting at 9105 P.M. Walpole moved, seconded by Mr. Rankin to r ;e & . (Z . , .tee -� -- 6 L FEBRUARY 7, 1977.- MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD METING HELD MONDAY O 7 :30 P.M. Those present were: Hicks Be Dow, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Arland Heffron, Town Justice Robert F. Walpole,•Town Justice Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent Also present were: Claude Holden, Robert Dempsey, Mary, Evelyn Dempsey, Gurdon Lockwood, Frank Satterly, Karl Stamm, Leonard Proper Mr. Sovocool moved.to accept the minutes of the Town Board Meeting held January 3, 1977, as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Upon vote carried unanimously. Claims #1 to #40 of the Highway Fund and #1 to #34 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw a warrant for them. This was seconded by Mr. Rankin and upon vote carried unanimously. • R OLUTION N06 3 - RESOLUTION OF GRATITUDE - TERESA ROBINSON Moved by Mr. &Lnkin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Adopted unanimously WHEREAS, Teresa Robinson served as doting Town Clerk from June i through December 31, 1976, and WHEMSr she served the difficult dual role as Bookkeeper, now there - fore be it RESOLVED, UNANIMOUSLY, that this Board express its sincere gratitude to Teresa for her excellent work as Acting Tcyvn Clerk during our past re- arganizational period and her concern and hardwoxk in serving a most difficult dual role. It was moved by Mr. Walpole that Mr. Sovocool and her. Hof'fro. serve as a liaison committee to represent our lboard with the firemen. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Upon vote carried unanimously, RESOLMON No. 4 - AMND BOD FER'S SALARY ov ed bY-3F—aVK5O e, secon e 6 f~rw Adopted unanimously F93M , that the Bookkeeper's salary of $2600 be amended to read at the rate of $3.30 per hoax not to exceed the $2600 budgeted for the year 1977, Mr. Robert Dempsey was present to answer questions and clarify any points regarding the town's Lnsurance coverage presently in force. RESOLD IM M0, 5 - DIMMLITY CUMRAGE FOR HIG)PdAY SUPERINTEN=T AND T014N OLEaK Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovecools Adapted (Fa:m Heffron voted no because Bookkeeper was excluded.) RMMVM,p that the elected officials serving as Highway Superintendent and 'Town Clerk be provided with disability coverage unclear New York State Vorkmzms Compensation Disability Benefits law as defined under Section 212, Subdivision 2, Fo= DB^136. cLuTioN IUD. 6 - 1977 AMAL YOUTH PRWRAM Moored by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Walpole. Adopted unanimously RESMVED, that application for 1977 Annual Y th Program participation lie renewed. (Division for Youth, Chapter 636, Laws of 1956.) Discussed Open PQeeiing Law. Was decided to hold off on resolution until after New York City Convention which may shed new light on possible changes In laws, Mr. Dow, Mrs Walpole and Mr. Heffron expressed interest in attending meeting in Binghamton, Saturday, February 19 at 9130 A.M. on the "F ature of Mobile Homes." Nr, 13111 Brothers from the SPCA spoke on the benefits of haying a leash law in the Town and Village of Groton. He also informed us of County action and action by other Municipalities. At this time, it appears that the county is reluctant to provide additional manpower, increase facilities, eta. until it gets the reaction from towns and villages through a resolution to the County Board of Representatives expressing their interest in the leash law. It was mentioned that the Town Attorney come up with a rough draft of a leash law for the Town and vi- lia,ge of Oroton. Matter will be brought before the County Municipal's Association Meeting in March. Discussed delinquent dog list preparation to begin on the 10th of February, prePa►rationt of summons, foes, appearance dates, etc. Mr. Buckc volunteered to serve on the Testimonial Dinner Committee for Drs Short's retirement. Ir# Walpole moved that a special thank you be extended to the Highway Superintendent and his employees far the fine ,fob done during the past storms.. Seconded by Mrs Heffron. Carried unanimously (Type letter from 'down Board and put on Bulletin Board.) There being no further business, motion made by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Rankin to adjaurm meeting at 9:45 P.M. y