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Home My WebLink About2021-04-13TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 AT 7:30 Pnl THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Town Officers Present.- Donald resent. Donald F. Scheffler, SupenTisor Crestal Young, Councilperson Brian Mlumpp, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Michael Perkins. Highway Supt. April L. Seheffler, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper W. Rick Fritz, Code Official Town Officers _-lbsent. Also Present.- Richard resent.Richard Gamel, Councilperson Ellard Meister John Nornan, Town Justice Glenn Morey Francis Casullo, Attorney Supervisor Scheffler - I'm going to change it up a little bit tonight and start on a happy note. I received a letter and was asked to make a presentation. Robin couldn't be here tonight, but the letter is from the New York State Town Clerk's _association: "On behalf of the New York State Town Clerks _association, it is me honor and pleasure to inform you that Robin Cargian, Depute Town Clerk, has been awarded this _association's recertification as a Registered Municipal Clerk. This prestigious award recognizes the professional competence of XIs. Cargian, in fulfilling the responsibilities of her office. Certification is granted only after an applicant has demonstrated that they have met the stringent education and experience requirements established by NYSTCA. The New York State Town Clerks _-association was founded in 1982 and is dedicated to promoting the professional development of Town Clerks across the state as administrative leaders. Membership offers Town Clerks and their Deputies encouragement, specialized assistance, and continuing education relevant to professional and personal improvement that will enhance their ability to senTe their constituency. We are ver, pleased to have Robin as a member of our _-association and deeply appreciate your encouragement of her involvement with the _-association and the Registered Municipal Clerk program. It reflects ,our understanding of the purpose of our _-association and your commitment to professional growth and development. We have notified your local newspaper of this award. An article on this accomplishment is a great opportunity to make your residents aware of the bard work and dedication that makes local governnent successful, and I hope you will encourage them to find out more about the people that make that happen. Congratulations to the Town of Groton having your Depute Town Clerk, Robin Cargian, achieve the prestigious designation of "RMC". Sincerely. Tammy Vezzose, RMC, Huron Town Clerk, NYSTCA RMC Chair." Supervisor Scheffler - I'd like to publicly congratulate Robin although she couldn't be here tonight. Ten» Beal /IBwln p«, : 1 p4 I i, :":I MON ED h\ C omK llper�otl Noting, xCcotlded h\ C otuiolll,:r�on hhm pp, to allprol a the Illnmle� of the \larch 9, 2021 lo\ul ILlard \leeldlg as prc.cnicd \\c. • Clark, Young, hhmlpp, Scheiner KNSO)IA fIO)\ 021-029 - AI'I'KO N F PAN NIN\ f 0 I\X OICES MON ED h\ Super\ t.or Scheiner, xeanlded h\ Collncdper.on Clark NN HEREAS, \oucher. i lr .\hcirao'-d tar the l ear _0=1, 11till lhcrcd I III - ISS \\err rr\1e\\ed and uldlicd h\ the lo\ul ILlard. he 1I RESO)LN ED, that the lo\ul ILlard herrh\ approx,: .;ud \ollcher. tar the acalunic and ul the Iolal anlounic as 11111m%s C ok Noel I m,v 0 elwrtr�<1.1e )r:: 1 MWTS 1) 4. 14144 1 v,lv14 ND 1,4 l " -Tx 1itl 1Jik-,1Qkv'0 I'1-N1')u"W RAM 47NA i+4.1- 1.1C IJ' -"u\. tl-WHm l7vto Wil KX-4 11.:.3: Total: }1,106:61 A%cz - (lark, l oung. 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Charles Rankin, to attend the 2021 New Fork State Government Finance Officers Association Conference, July 28 - 30. 2021 in Albany. NY. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION 421-031 - APPROVE 2021 YOUTH SERVICES AGREEMENT MOVED by Councilperson Klumpp, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the 2021 Tompkins County Louth Services Program between the County of Tompkins, the Village of Groton, and the Town of Groton, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supen,isorto sign said agreement. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION 421-032 - PROCLAIM POPPY TIME IN THE TOWN OF GROTON MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Young WHEREAS, the Carrington -Fuller American Legion Post #800 Auxiliary works unselfishly throughout the Town of Groton, and WHEREAS, the American Legion Auxiliary annually sponsors the traditional offering of the "POPPIES" to the Groton area, and WHEREAS, by offering these "POPPIES" the Auxiliary uses your donations to benefit the needs of the disabled American Veterans by providing workshops and therapy for them through the Veteran's Hospitals, NOW THEREFORE, I. Donald F. Scheffler. Supervisor of the Town of Groton. DO HEREBY PROCLAINI, the month of May 2021 to be "POPPY TINIE" in the Town of Groton and respectfully encourage all members of the Groton Community to generously donate to the Legion Auxiliary during "POPPY TINIE". Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed RESOLUTION 421-033 - AGREEMENT TO STORE CEMETERY RECORDS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the 2021 agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Rural Cemetery for storage of Cemetery records in the Town Clerk's vault. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Allnutes Page S _apri113, 2021 RESOLUTION 421-034 - AGREEMENT FOR STORAGE OF GROTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL RECORDS MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement between the Town of Groton and the Groton Community Council for storage of Council records in the Town Clerk's vault. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp Nays - Abstain - Scheffler Resolution Passed Privilege of the Floor: No one wished to speak. Supervisor Scheffler - We have a request from the McLean Cemetery _association asking if the Town could provide any assistance to them. We may be able to use some of the Federal COVID assistance money for this as it can be used for non -profits. Supervisor Scheffler asked everyone to be considering this and they would discuss it at a later date. There being no further business. Councilperson Young moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, at 7:55 pm. Unanimous. April L. Seheffler, RMC Town Clerk