HomeMy WebLinkAbout12- 27 2024 Town Board Special Meeting MinutesTOWN OF GROTON –MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN BOARD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024, AT 7:00 PM
Town Officers Present: Town Officers Absent: Also Present:
Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Julie Graham, Bookkeeper
Crystal Young, Councilperson W. Rick Fritz, Code Official
Richard Gamel, Councilperson Mack Rankin, Dept. Highway
Brian Klumpp, Councilperson Ellard Keister, Highway Supt.
Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson
Francis Casullo, Attorney
Robin Cargian, Town Clerk
The meeting was called into session with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM.
Supervisor Scheffler proposed the following resolution and requested a motion
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Groton has an obligation to improve the front entrance
of the Town Building (Town Hall) at 101 Conger Blvd and,
Whereas, said improvements will improve the safety and accessibility of the front entrance for
the public and employees and,
Whereas, the planned improvements will bring the front entrance up to current ADA standards
and,
Whereas, the Town Board plans to expend the remaining American Rescue Plan funds to make
the needed improvements to the building, be it hereby
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton hereby transfers the remaining ARPA funds
in the amount of $151,737.18 to the Building Repair and Maintenance Reserve Account to
obligate that amount to the improvements to the front entrance.
MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, Seconded by Councilperson Clark to move the remaining American
Rescue Plan Act or ARPA fund to the Building Repair and Maintenance Reserve Account to assist in the
cost of the ADA upgrades to the Town Clerk entrance to Town Hall.
Ayes –Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler
Resolution Passed becoming Resolution #24-105
Having previously reached a figure per megawatt for a Host Community Agreement in relation to
Delaware River Solar projects #1 & #2 on South Main Street, it was MOVED by Councilperson Gamel and
Seconded by Councilperson Clark to designate the Attorney for the Town to proceed in the negotiations
of the figure as well as the form of payment. Without any further discussion the vote was taken.
Ayes –Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Motion Passed becoming Motion #24-106
There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson
Clark, at 7:04 PM Unanimous.
Robin Cargian, RMC
Town Clerk/Tax Collector