Jul 2009

The regular meeting of the Groveland Town Board was held on Thursday July 16, 2009 at the Town Hall.

Present: James C. Merrick, Supervisor; Burt Lyon, Kevin Niedermaier, Bill Carman, Craig Phelps, Councilman; Greg Adamson, Highway Superintendent

Absent: None

Other Attendees: Tim Sullivan, Mike Alexander, Walter Kalina

Town Clerk handed out the monthly clerk report.

 Supervisor handed out the monthly financial report along with the Livingston County Board of Supervisor minutes.

 Supervisor called the meeting to order @ 7:55 p.m.

Motion by Carman, seconded by Lyon the audited bills be paid. General Fund vouchers numbered 180-207 for $4,454.13; Cemetery Fund vouchers numbered 6-8 for $1,599.40; MVP voucher number 195 for $4,340.16; Highway Fund vouchers numbered 175-194 for $8,481.50. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Lyon, seconded by Carman to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 11, 2009 as written. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Phelps, seconded by Carman to accept the monthly financial reports submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

 

HIGHWAY REPORT – No report given, Highway Superintendent at Federal Surplus site.

 

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK – move to next regular meeting.

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS – Baldwin Accountant provided a list of recommended account transfers dated 7/9/09. Motion by Lyon, seconded by Phelps to do a resolution to accept the account transfer list as written. Motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution #5)

 

REZONING OF HAMPTON CORNER’S – Public hearing notice read aloud and hearing opened at 7:58 p.m. Supervisor stated that the adoption last month was reviewed by the Town Attorney and decided that the law did not list boundaries and should be redone to include the boundaries.

Supervisor closed the public hearing at 9:20 p.m.

Motion  by Lyon, seconded by Niedermaier to do a resolution to adopt the zoning for Hampton Corner’s titled Section 32 Regulation Applying to the Agricultural/Limited Business District (ALB District) and Section 33 Regulation Applying to the Agricultural/Light Industrial/Commercial District (ALIC District) as written. Motion carried unanimously. (See Resolution #7) Effective 10 days of adoption.

 

FARMLAND PROTECTION GRANT – The board met with Walt Kalina & Mike Alexander of CHA, LLP. The meeting was a brief introduction and gives an overview of the project. They prepared a questionnaire sheet that would be utilized by the advisory committee and could be changed if necessary. There was some discussion and suggestions to the questions that CHA will put together. CHA will initiate a kick off meeting to include the public; they will forward an agenda to the Town Clerk once a date is announced later in the week. Town Clerk will get letters to the County Planning Board that will inform them of the consultant we have hired. Similar letters will be sent to the organizations listed in the scope, along with the town planning and zoning members inviting them to sit in on meetings.

 

Phelps reported that of the 58 letters mailed out to all AG- 2 users; 10 responses were mailed back and 6 were interested in serving on the committee. He suggested we take them all. All agreed. Town Clerk will draft on behalf of the Chairman of the Advisory Committee a letter indicating they have been selected.

 

AMERCIAN ROCK SALT – Supervisor passed around a complaint letter from MaryAnn Dalrymple of Mt. Morris who says the salt mine fan is very loud. The complaint was turned over to Joe Bucci who has in return reported that tests were done and found no fan noise.

 

JCAP GRANT 2009-2010 – the next round is upon us to apply, even though we have not heard about the construction portion of the 2008-2009. We have received all new court furniture on the 2008-2009 JCAP. Supervisor & judges suggested we apply for the addition for the Justices bench under the 2009-2010 application. Motion by Lyon, seconded by Niedermaier to do a resolution to authorize the Supervisor to apply for the maximum of $30,000. Motion carried unanimously. (See resolution # 6)

 

INSURANCE RENEWAL – Town Clerk mentioned that the policy is up for renewal in September and asked if they would like to Agent to attend the next month meeting. Carman suggested we bid it out so our constituents know that we are getting the best price. Town Clerk will solicit to Tompkins, Chanler, Long Agency and State Farm Insurance Companies for competitive bids to have available at the next meeting along with our Agent, Jan Rogers to give a report on existing policy.

 

Communications:

 

Carman had some concerns with the County and the new jail project with his property being used by the construction crew and would like written assurance that the county will repair any damages. Supervisor will look into it and get back to him.

 

Carman asked if the Water & Sewer Authority has taken over the Station & Conesus Lake completely yet. Supervisor reported they have taken over the Station but not with Conesus Lake yet. LCWSA are waiting for Geneseo to agree to a contract.

 

Lyon reported that the lake water got dangerously high with all the rain. Suggests meeting with Compact of Towns & LCWSA to discuss the gate opening plan. Supervisor will facilitate a meeting with all parties.

 

Town Clerk reported that the alarm system concerns have been rectified.

 

Town Clerk reported that the Code Enforcement had a resident complaint on a trailer being used as a storage unit, which he has forwarded to the ZBA for interpretation since our Zoning does not clearly state one way or another. It seems to be a very controversial topic and may prompt on going concerns.

 

NYSERDA Energy grant is available and a copy was given to each member to review.

 

Motion by Niedermaier, seconded by Lyon to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The next regular meeting is on Thursday August 13, 2009 in the town hall.

 

Dated: July 28, 2009                                  ______________________________

Town of Groveland                                            Sandra L. Bean, Town Clerk

 

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