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Home My WebLink About1987-09-0862 MINUTES OF TOIL BOARD NE3ETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTMER 8, 1987 @ 7:30 P.i9. Those present: Teresa Ellard Donald Joseph Jack F Absent: Gordon 1010 L. E. H. it2 C. Robinson, Supervisor Sovocool, Councilman Cummings, Councilman Graham, Councilman gera,ld, Attorney VanBenschoten, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Robert Dempsey of Dempsey Insurance Agency, Lyle Raymond. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to approve minutes of August 11th meeting as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Claim Nos. 227 to 254 of the Highway Fund in the amount, of $29,310.56 and Claim Nos. 323 to 35,1 of the General Fund in the amount of $4,4.65.99 were presented for audit. Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that the bills be approved for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Moved by Teresa Robinson, seconded by Don Cummings, to go into executive session to discuss personnel and Bonding Insurance with Robert Dempsey. at 8;00 PM. Unanimous, RESOLUTION N0. 20 - AMEND BUDGET MOVED BY Mr. Cummings, seconded by Fir. Graham Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. RErSOLV13D, that the 1987 part town Highway Budget be amended 'by $26,780.98. This figure represents 1986 CHIPS income that was not disbursed in 1986 and this resolution authorizes the carry over of same to 1987 budget. FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriation account EB5112.2 be increased by $26,780.98. Lyle Raymond was present to update board on activities of the Environmental Management Council. Ste? training session -- must register by Sept. 250 Water survey -- Water clinic will be held in Groton. Ann Mathews is in charge of clinics. Buck Testing Lab may offer cut rate price on testing for those in clinic. DEC has indicated to the County that they have money available for groundwater studies. We need more basic data on groundwater conditions in the County. Discussed Village water main to be installed along Elm Street Extension. Village would like Town to give them an easement along Elm Street Extension from water tower to Village limits so they can place water main in Town right -of -way. Town Attorney reviewed proposed easement and made changes to same. A building permit from the Town of Groton is also required for the tower. RESOLUTION N0. 21 - GRANT EASEMENT TO VILLAGE FOR WATER MAIN TO BE PLACED ALONG ELM STREET EXTENSION Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the following water system right of way agreement be granted: 0 • VILLAGE OF.GROTON, NEW YORK - WATER SYSTEM RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT V 4 Property Address (if any): Elm Street Extension THIS INDENTURE, made this 8th day of September , 198'x, BETWEEN Town of Groton C. referred to herein as GRANTOR, and the VILLAGE OF GROTON, a municipal corporation in the County of Tompkins, State of New York, hereinafter called GRANTEE or VILLAGE: WITHESSETH, WHEREAS the VILLAGE in order to construct, maintain, improve, repair and operate its municipal water system in order to provide water service to the community and, in some instances, the VILLAGE by reason of topography and grades in certain locations must depart from the established highways in order to render proper water service to -the property owners of the VILLAGE, and WHEREAS, the Grantor as named herein, is the owner or has an interest in the real property where a water main or other facility must cross or encroach upon. " municipal property for 'the reasons stated above, I NOW, THEREFORE, said Grantor for and in consideration of the benefits to accrue both community wide and to said Grantor as a result of stabilization of property values and protection of health and otherwise, and in further consideration of the covenants herein contained and other good and sufficient consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant and convey to said VILLAGE, its successor and assigns forever: A perpetual right maintain and replace a described below across address above) in said and specifications fil of way to enter upon, construct, operate, water main or other facility and appurtenances or upon the lands of the Grantor -(at the VILLAGE in accordance with the official plans ad at the office of the VILLAGE. (Here describe the facility.) Maps on file with the Town. I Any such facility and appurtenances constructed on said premises 1 shall remain the property of the VILLAGE and under its control and supervision, but the Grantor reserves the underlying fee title 63 5 If to said property covered by said right of way, subject to the rights anti P2*vil.eges herein gxanteft to the VILLAGE, and it reserves the right to use and enjoy said pxemises provided that such use shall not unreasonably interfere with the construction, Maintenance, operation or repair of. The VILLAGE will restrict its operations to the minimum feasible width Sor said right of way. The VILLAGE, whenever' any work is done on the Grantox''s premises, will restore the surface thereof to the same condition as before such work was done, without expense to the owner. Without limiting in any way any of the foregoing rights of thY MLAGE, the VILLAGE reserves the right to erect signs or other Markers. indicating the location of the water Main or other facility, provided however that such signs are not in the public right of way. This agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto, their distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns. IN WI"IES$ WHEREOF, this Agreement has been duly executed by the parties hereto, If the holder of anY mortgage or othex lien on the property ha53 not exa�~u'ted a separate release, he should a>.;�,o sign below. AT T VILLAGE CLERK WITNMS : (sign below) VILLAGE OF GROTON BY � 2� MAYOR — — L.S. L. S. LE S L i Cy ` L. S, 1-4 Ji 4 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to appoint John Gaines to the Tompkins County Youth Commission. Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. RESOLUTION N0. 22 - SUPPORT TOMPKINS COUNTY SHERIFF HOWARD'S REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL DEPUTIES Moved 'by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton does hereby support Tompkins County Sheriff Howard's request for additional deputies so that adequate patrol of all areas in the County can be maintained. Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Sovrocool, to authorize Leland Cornelius • to attend Annual Highway Superintendents School in Kerhonkson, N.Y. from Sept. 15 - 18. Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Discussed seized vehicles that are turned over to the Town to hold. Who is responsible for insurance, storage fees, clerk's responsibility and paperwork involved. Town Attorney will look into further and. advise Town Board and Clerk. Set highway negotiations for Monday, September 21, 1987, at 4:00 P.M. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Cummings, at 10:00 P.M. Unanimous, Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk HIGHMAY NEGOTIATIONS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1987 C 4:00 P.M. 'those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Absent: Joseph H. Graham, Councilman Absent: Donald E. Cummings, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, All Highway Employees J. Holl: Spokesman for highway employees. We have two guys without insurance. The rest have it through their wives. The two would be willing to forego raise if Town will pick up insurance. The rest are asking for 600 per hour increase and. nothing else. T. Robinson: Dennis and. Rick are the two that want insurance. I don't like to make decisions without everybody here. It's not fair to you or us. J. Holl: Village employees are making $1.00 per hour more than me. They also get insurance. T. Robinson: We'll have to discuss your request and get back to you. Board members present discussed providing of health insurance or 40¢ per hour which is a 5% raise. No decision was made until all board ► nembers could discuss it. A meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1987 n at 7:30 P.M. HIGHWAY NEGOTIATIONS - WEaiESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1987 AT 7 :30 P.M. THOSE present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervison Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Donald E. Cummings, Councilman Joseph H. Graham, Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Also present: Leland E. Cornelius Discussed increases for highway employees. Decided to offer 320 per hour increase or single health insurance coverage. 6