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Home My WebLink About1985-03-1223`6J WHEREAS, the unpredictability of large damage awards and settlements is a constant threat to many of the State's smaller jurisdictions which may simply not be able to afford a cata- strophic loss; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature can take action to moderate local government liability at no cost to the State; be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton respectfully requests the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign into law (a) bill(s) for the purpose and effect of: 1. Amending the doctrine o1' joint and several liability to limit damages governmental defendants are required to pay to their equitable share of judgements; 2. Limiting recovery for non - economic losses (e.g. pain and suffering) to cases where significant injury is proven according to objective standards; 3. Establishing a reasonable cap on recovery against govern- mental tort defendants or some other appropriate means of limiting local government liability; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Town Board urges the State Legislature to act favorably on the legislation currently pending before it, or a comparable alternative thereto, which would accomplish the afore- mentioned goals; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution be sent to Governor Cuomo and the members of the New York State Legislature. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Graham, at 9:50 P.141. Unanimous, Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOW1N BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M. Those uresent: Teresa Joseph Gordon Ellard Jack F Nsrived Late: Donald M. H. C. L. i t2 E. Robinson, Supervisor Graham, Councilman VanBenschoten, Councilman Sovocool, Councilman gerald, Attorney Cummings, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Robert Walpole, Gary Wood, Gary Watrous Pioved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded 'by Mr. Graham, that the minutes of February 12 be approved as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Robinson. Absent - Cummings, Claim Nos. 60 to 87 of the Highway Fund in 'the amount of $12,430.63, and Claim Nos. 64 to 98 of the General Fund in -the amount of $12,557.42 were presented for audit. Mr. Sovocool moved that the bills be paid, with NYC trip not to exceed $400 limit, seconded by Plix. Graham, and Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Robinson. Absent - Cummings. Monthly reports of Town Clerk, Town Justice Heffron, Groton Fire Department and Zoning Officer were reviewed. Correspondence received included: 1) Purchase Order for DWI monies for Town Justice to sign and return (Walpole); 2) Letter regarding summer programs to include possibly hiring someone to work for historical society and to do town painting; 3} Info on Bil #S54O regarding 10 year exemption for veterans; 4) Letter of apology from Steve Gobe'1 on their banking error; 5) Letter from Town of Dryden and Ithaca Common Council regarding vet's exemption; 6) January SPCA report; 6) Letter from County :Planning Department regarding grants available to assist Towns in solving water problems. • • r Supervisor Robinson talked with Mr. Mobbs of 'the County Highway Department regarding McLean Bridge and related *,rater problems. Mr. Atobbs is looking into law. His engineer will. get in touch with the Munsons' about fill. only at the bridge. Gary Watrous, on behalf of the Village of Croton Industrial Development Agency, was present to discuss with the Town Board a proposed planned development area in the Village of Groton that would include a five acre parcel of land belonging to George and Brenda Talbot on Route 222 in the Village and Town of Groton. :Briefly, plans are to construct a one story facility to design and manufacture specialized, computer peripheral products. Water, sewer and electric would be extended to site by Tillage. There will be no discharges of wastes. Agency would like Town to change zoning in area •l;o allow room for expansion and parking area. This would require a Planned Unit Development Area and Town Board would ask Planning Board to review and make recommendations to Town Board so hearing could be held to amend Local Law. Much discussion was held on this as a PUD requires a five acre minimum. It was decided, that Talbots and Pockwells would have to petition board for change. Mr. Watrous also indicated they would be asking Town for some fill and to eventually annex Town portion of parcel to Village to comply with grant requirements. Town Board and Town Attorney discussed scheduling of meetings and hearing dates including this meeting being adjourned until March 14 with results of this meeting being referred to County Planning and returned to Town by March 18 for Town Planning Board meeting on March 19. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham, -to hold a Special Town Board Meeting and public hearing on ]Planned Unit Development Area on Friday, March 29, 1985, at 7:00 P.FI., and, further., set Special Town Board Fleeting and hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 1985 on April 15, 19859 at 7:00 PM. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded. by Mr. Cummings, to appoint Verl Rankin to the Planning Board to replace vacancy created by resignation of Lyle Raymond - term to expire March 1991. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanB erischoten, seconded by Mr. Cunnings, to appoint Monica Carey to the Planning Board to fill expired term of Roger Gleason for a term to expire March, 1992. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded. by Mr. Sovocool, to appoint Janet Bell as Chairman of the Appeals Board for 1985. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. )`''loved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded 'by Mr. Sovocool, to appoint Nial Smith to the Appeals Board for another five year term expiring March 1990. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to appoint Judy DeMond to the Tompkins County Youth Bureau as Town representative. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mir. Graham, to appoint Linda Lukosavich to the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation as Town of Groton Representative. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Board discussed roof that is leaking in Zoning Officers' office. Mr. VanBenschoten will put cold patch on Thursday, weather permitting,as a temporary fix. Board gave authorization to contact a roof contractor to repair damage when weather. permits. Supervisor Robinson read letter from County on limited water supply grant program to find spots where we might need water and sewer in the Town of Groton. Discussed sending letter to County Board of Reps regarding problems at PicLean bridge. Supervisor should write and let them know our problems in getting matter resolved. 1 234 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham, to adjourn meeting at 11 PM until March 14 at 3:45 pm. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF ADJOUFL140 REGULAR TOI+N BOARD MEETTM (MARCH 129 1985) HZLD THURSDAY, IkDRCH 14, 19852 AT 3:45 P.Io1. Those present: Teresa Ellard Donald Gordon Jack F Absent: Joseph M. L. E. it2 H. Robinson, Supervisor Sovocool, Councilman Cummings, Courcilman VanBenschoten, Councilman ,gerald, Attorney Graham, Councilman Also present: Robert Walpole, Charles Rankin, Karl Stamm, George Totman, Gary Wood, Gary Watzous Discussed proposed zoning change on Route 222. Attorney Fitzgerald suggested the following; Since IDA can't own property outside Village, Town should consider annexing; 1) To save time, 2) Wasted effort to amend zoning and 3) dealing with only two acres. First step would be to receive petition from Talbot dealing with land. Within 20 days receipt of petition Village and Town publish notice of joint meeting. Within 20-40 days after publication notices to school and fire districts. Within 90 days after hearing both boards make decision. After discussion of pros and cons of annexation, consensus of board members was to annex the two acres to allow the new facility to come to Groton. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moored to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, at 4:30 P.M. Unanimous Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk •