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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-12`); y MINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 12, 1977 @ 7 =30 P.M Present were: Verl Rankin, Jr., Deputy Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Arland L. Heffron, Town Justice Benjamin J. B ucko, Town Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, Teresa Robinson Purpose of meeting was to act on a resolution to reimburse Federal Revenue Funds for monies expended improperly for debt retirement in the amount of $14,000. RESOLUTION N0, 24 WITHDRAWAL OF $100000 FROM TIME DEPOSIT ACCOUNT Moved by Mr. Arland Heffron, Seconded by Mr. Ellard L. Sovocool Ayes - Mr. Robert Walpole, Mr. Ellard L. Sovocool, Mr. Arland Heffron, Mr. Vert Rankin, Jr. RESOLVED, to withdraw $10,000 from the Time Deposit Account - General Fund - A/C 121 #551 -000007 plus interest of $276.47. RESOLUTION NO, 2,5 BUDGET NOTE TO REIMBURSE FEDERAL REVENUE FUND Moved by Mr. Arland Heffron, Seconded by Mr. Ellard L. Sovocool Ayes as Mr. Robert Walpole, Mr. Ellard L. Sovocool, Mr. Arland Heffron, Mr. Verl Rankin, Jr. BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of September, 1977, by the Town Board of The Town of Groton, Tompkins County, New York for the purpose of meeting the obligations of'the Town of Groton to reimburse the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund from the General Fund, shall issue and sell a Budget Note in the amount of THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS and FIFTY THREE CENTS ($3.723.53) to mature on or before the 1st day of March, 1978. The Deputy Supervisor shall borrow an amount of money pursuant to this Note Resolution of an amount up to $3,723.53• '2. That, except as herin specifically prescribed, said note shall be of the date, terms, for, and contents and place of payment and at a rate of interest not exceeding five 1/2 per centum (51/2) per annum, as may be determined by the Supervisor of the Town of Groton consistent, however, with the provisions of the said Local Finance Law of the State of New York; and shall be executed in the name of the Town of Groton by the Deputy Supervisor of the Town Board and Clerk and the seal of the Town of Groton shall be attached thereto. 3. The Town Board has been advised that funds'from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds were used by the Town of Groton for purposes not specified in the Federal Revenue Sharing Program in the amount of FOURTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($14,000.00); that said amount must be refunded to the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund; there being insufficient funds in the General Fund; and that there is no other outstanding Budget Note issued in anticipation of such expenditure. 4. That said note shall be sold at private sale by the Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Groton at a price of not less than par value and including interest, if any; and upon the due execution and sale of said note, the same shall be delivered to the purchaser upon the payment by him to the Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Groton of the purchase price in cash; and the receipt of such Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Groton shall be a full acquitance to such purchaser who shall not be obliged to see to the obligation of the purchase money. 5. The full faith and credit of the Town of Groton, New York, is pledged to the punctual payment of the principal and interest on said note. 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Other matters discussed were: We must budget $7000 in the 1978 General Fund for monies expended improperly for debt retirement in 1976. Discussed Unemployment Insurance Benefits that are going into effect on January 1, 1978. Hugh Hurlbut, Commissioner of Personnel, advised Ben Bucko that this is a Federal Mandate therefor, the State Legislature passed the new law making unemploy- ment insurance benefits available to municipal employees. The exclusions are elected officials, judiciary, national guard and persons hired for emergency situations such as a catastrophy, etc. Based on our experience and based on our payroll and the number of employees, he suggests that the benefit reimbursement 0 • method wherein the municipality would be required to rejImburse the IAbor Department for its actual benefits paid to farmer employees and charged to the Municipality Account would be the best for the Town of Groton. To elect this option, the Town mush advise the Department of Labor before April 30, 1978 that it elected the Benefit Reimbursement option. Mr. Walpole moored that tie set aside $2500 for unemployment insurance reserve only, based on the opinion of Hugh Hurlbut. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Walpole, Sovoccol, Heffron Rankin Moved by fir. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovoccol, not to put in sidewalk for West Groton Polling Place since it was only a recommendation by the Commissioners of elections. Ayes Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin Bob Walpole reported on County Planning Board Meeting regarding $750 million Bond Issue with 1 (one) million earmarked for Tompkins County. Five projects were submitted: i) Bathing area at Buttermilk, ) Bridge at Treman, ) Industrial Park an Warren Road, 4} Reynolds Gate Farm, and 5) Village of Grogan Tennis Count. It eras the consensus of opinion that money should be applied to something that would benefit everyone in the crnxnty. There being no further business, Air. Rankin moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk GCT(BER 3v 1977 - MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD AT 7:3D P.M. Those present were: Verl. Rankin, Jr., Deputy Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilmaxa Arland L. Heffron, Town Justice Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Leland Cornelius, Halghway Superintendent Also present were: Teresa Robinson, Robert Houston, Claude Holden, Kenneth Wood. Mary 3velyn Dempsey Mr. Walpole moved to accept minutes after correction to rescind Resolution No. 1 which was snxperceded by Resolutions No. 24 and 25a Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - 4 Walpole, Sov0000l, Heffron, Rankin Claims #242 � 264 of the Highway Department and #225 - 246 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw the warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Heffron, Ayes - Walpole, Sovocopl, Heffron, Rankin Mr. Rankin appointed Mr. Heffron to see if any schools wanted McLean's voting machine. He will report at the next meeting. Resolution No. 23 - Federal -Aid Rail - Highway Crossing Program Project - will remain as proposed by the Department of Traneportation: Appointment of a custodian was tabled until Mr. Walpole & Mr. Sovocool have mere info3tion. Appointment of a Constable was tabled until next meeting. Moved by Mr. Heffron, seconded. by Mr. Walpole to table appointing an interim supervisor until after elections. Ayes - Walpole. Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin Per. Walpole moved that Teresa Robinsons' resignation as Election Inspector be accepted, with a letter of appreciation for all her years of faithful servioe. Seconded by Mr. Heffron. Ayes - Walpole, Sovoccol, Heffron, Rankin Mr. Sovocool roved to appoint Norma Neville as Election Inspectors. Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Ayes � Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron, Rankin It was the consensus of the Board that Chairmans' of the Planming Hoard and Appeals Board and the Zoning Officer should give the Town 'Board a summary of happenings each month either in writing or in person at our `Sown Board Meetings.