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Home My WebLink About1978-07-10462, ing ambulance service. They are taxed doubly on service. In 1979 rate will be set up so everyone pays same amount. Air. Walpole indicated.this would be a line item in budget for Town of Groton. Attorney Bucko indicated he has SEU regulations for all Boards. Law goes into effect September 1, 1978. He suggested all Boards and related personnel meet at once to discuss SEU regulations. Mr. Frank Satterly gave a report on projects the Board of Representatives are working on which include: SDt - If Environmental. Management Council people have their way, we sill not have any construction in county. County Planning Board would, be willing to sit down with our Boards when they meet; Nicholas Amato was appointed as representative on Tompkins County Hospital Board; Phil Frey-tag was appointed. to the County Library Board; Nuclear waste disposal is being discussed; and Oa,Tasco Valley Watershed should be watched carefully as proposals could be very restrictive. Mr. Cornelius reported, that Mr. Hodgson found four bad spots on Town Building • roof that need patching at an approximate cost of $200.00 to repair spots and fix flashing. Moved by Air. Walpole, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, that repairs be done. Ayes - Walpole, VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Rankin, Robinson. Mr. Walpole reported that nine people on Elm Street Extension from Village limits to A. J. Bennetts are interested in having Cable TV. Could they tie on Village Cable? Yes, but Town would have to extend franchise and be approved after all legal documents. Supervisor Robinson will look into and find out what has to be done. Mr. Walpole asked if speed limit signs are up in McLean. Air. Sovocool said ours are up but Drydens are down. Mr. Cornelius indicated it is an "Area Speed Limit of 35 mph that starts and. ends at a certain point with no signs in between and was approved by the State." Received letter from the Association of Towns seeking each board member to immediately write to their State Senator and Assemblyman urging the defeat of S. No. 9365 -A and A. No. 12713 -A which proposes amendments to-the Taylor Law. This legislation would provide in disputes between a Town on a public employee union over the terms of a labor contract (1) that4a presumption would exist in favor of arbitrating the dispute, unless the contract had expressly excluded the disputed item from arbritration, and (2) that the arbitrator would initially be the sole judge as to whether the matter is in his jurisdiction. If this bill is passed and approved into law, the whole concept of local government control could be eroded to such.an extent as to discourage any responsible person from running for public office because the public employer's hands would be tied. In addition, this ball would add. about $50,000,000 annually to the cost of 'local government. There being no further business, Air. VanBenschoten moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 9 :30 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD 014 MONDAY, JULY 1.0, 1978, AT 7:30 P•1'1• Those present were: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice (Arrived Late) Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman (Absent) Also present were: Robert and Laura Haughn, Leland Cornelius, Hank Bush, David Christofferson, Sherry O'Brien, Duane Randall, Brian Lucey, L. Kenneth brood, Ernest Stinehour, Frank Satterly Mr. Rankin moved to accept minutes of June 5th meeting as mailed. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson Monthly reports from Zoning Officer, Town Clerk and Fire Department were reviewed. �J 4, Supervisor Robinson reminded board members of meeting on July 11 at 8000 P.AI. with Planning :Board at which Frank Liguori will talk on SEQR and how it relates to our town. Mr. Rankin moved -to hold. Public Hearin, on July 31, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. on Local Law No. 1 providing for the repair or removal of unsafe buildings and collapsed structures. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson Supervisor Robinson noted that article in paper on the 'L'VRR was incorrect. Mr. Rankin moved, that the Supervisor write letter to Board of Representatives indicating our interest in the To«n of Groton railroad property (Dryden to Locke Line). Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson RESOLUTION N0. 10 - PAY FOR 31%1 COPIER FROM FEDERAL REVENUE FUNDS Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by P9r. Rankin ® Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson RESOLVED, that the 3M Copier be paid for from Federal Revenue Funds in the amount of $1350.00. RESOLUTION NO 11 - TRANSFER $9000 FROM Revenue Sharing FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TO GENERAL ACCOUP1T FOR HIGHWAY SUPERINTFITDENT' S SALARY Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by 1#1r. VanBenschoten Ayes - Rankin, BanBenschoten, Robinson RESOLVED, that $9000 of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds be transfered to General Account for Highway Superintendent's Salary. Discussed contract with the SPCA and Town for dog control. Proposed contract is not clear enough to act on. Mr. Rankin moved that matter be -tabled until we have a chance to talk it over with Mr. Brothers. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson Supervisor Robinson reported that the Human Services Coalition would. like their money. She recommended we pay them this time. At their meetings they tend to forget about us when doing evaluating. We also need a representative to the Human Services Coalition from the Town. her. Rankin moved to pay the Coalition $273.29. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VarnBenschoten, Robinson Discussion held on different laws pertaining to Village and Town -- Curfew in village and not in town. Attorney B ucko will look into. Discussed. zoning amendment for Motorized Vehicle Repair Shops. Mr. Rankin moved to table for 30 days due to controversy and study amendment with our Attorney. A few things in zoning are contradictory and needs more investigating before passing. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson Mr. Rankin moved to appoint Gurd.on Lockwood and Leonard Proper as Election Custodians; and Mr. Robert Brown and Mr. Ross Rockwell, as. Recheckers. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson Supervisor Robinson will extend to the family of Ellard. Sovocool regret and sympathy of the Town Board. Discussed purchasing loader for Highway Department, Mr. Cornelius presented.' ® literature on different loaders for board to review. After some discussion, Air. VanBenschoten moved that Mr. Cornelius be authorized to bring a used 930 Cat down for trial. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. 'Ayes - Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson, Walpole Mr. Frank Satterly reported on activities of the County Board of Representatives. They met with assessors last week -- Those people grieved should be hearing in mid August of any changes; LVRR error in paper -= procedure is: 1st - Town and Village have preferential rights, 2nd - County, and 3rd - Landowners; Tompkins County Hospital is 83% finished and hope to be in use by the first of the year; Airport renovation is going on -- a 2 million dollar project; Light by Peruville Corners -- wheels are turning, i i 441 Mr. Brian Lucey made onto Lafayette Road, in winter with water to keep water out of County problem. Mr. Satterly will have s a complaint of water flowing out of Weishapts property Town filled in County potholes reluctantly. Ice problem running year round. No reason why pipe can't be put in road. Board indicated it was not a Town problem but a Lucey said the time to do it is in the summer. Frank 3meone from County stop over to see Mr. Lucey, Mr. Hank Bush asked the board. why they "tabled acting on our little operation that has been going on for the past year ?" Supervisor Robinson indicated that when the board checked amendment against zoning ordinance they found dis- crepancies. Board and Attorney will check it out and inform interested parties. There being no further business, Mr. Walpole moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Rankin, at 8:25 P.IM. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETIPIG HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M. Those present were: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman (Arrived Late) Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman (Absent) Also present were: ?Mary Evelyn .Dempsey, Leland. E. Cornelius, Highway Superintendent Mr. Rankin moved to accept minutes of July 10th meeting as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Walpole, Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Robinson Claims #172 to 4/194 of the Highway Department and #187 to #206 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved. that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Robinson Monthly reports from Zoning Officer and 'Town Clerk were reviewed. RESOLUTION NO, 12 - 1IOCAL LAW NO. 1 - 1978, UNSAFE BUILDINGS LAW Moved. by Mr. Walpole, seconded by It +r. Rankin Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton adopt and pass a local law providing for the repair or removal of unsafe buildings and collapsed structures. Refer to Local Lair Book for complete contents of law. Mr. Walpole moved the Town Board go into executive session after tonights meeting to discuss with the Town Attorney, zoning amendment for "Motorized Vehicle Repair Shops." Mr. Rankin seconded the motion. Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Robinson Mr. Cornelius and Town Attorney Bucko set bid opening date for Loader, Monday, August 21, 1973 at 8 *00 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Rankin to Change September Board Meeting date from Monday, September l hth to Tuesday, September 5th. Seconded. by Mr. Walpole. Ayes - Walpole, Robinson, Rankin, VanBenschoten Mr. Cornelius informed the Town Board that initial application for Mining Permit was accepted. The town is now waiting for further information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Town Board discussed the report from Municipal Official's Meeting on dogs. It was decided to have County Board of Representatives make inquiries regarding mileage, how many times SPCA visited municipalities on dog complaints, etc. and any other questions on the subject. Mr. Sam McNeil (Board of Reps.) will direct questions to Mr. Bill Brothers of the SPCA who will draw up report of services performed for each municipality they serve. There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to recess this meeting to to into executive session Mr. Walpole seconded the motion. Ayes - Walpole, • •