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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-04-04`� Among the many items discussed were: the dog situation purchasing of typewriter for Town Clerk, Housing survey which the town and planning baaards will set up a meeting for; writing village and town utility services for which petitions site now being circulated; renovation of current town hall to include more privacy, desk for Fawn Clerk, additional. room. for court, etc.�'�suggestian was made that Supervisor appoint committee to study renovation of building. Notion made by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Dow, to adjourn meeting at 10:30 P.M. Vote taken: Ayes � Dou, Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron IAL, TOWN BOARD Those present mere: Hicks B. Dow, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman El.lard L. Sovocool, Councilman Arland Heffron. 'Town Justice Robert Walpole, Towrx Justice Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Leland Cornelius, Hightrray Superintendent Also present were: Caroline Millen Reporter for Ithaca Joumal aeWAi:- Board of Representatives meeting held Monday, Marcy 28, 1977. passed a resolution not to have S.E *Q,R, implemented, that there are many problems Presently with the law az written, that there should be clarifications with many "poets of the law, procedures are cumbersome and that the procedure is complicated, could be expensive, etc. Observations: That the local law being considered tonight haE3 tried to ooamply with the provisions passes by the Mate Legislature but that because of the many questions raised as to the enforceaaent, procedures to follow, and the areas of which require impact studies and so forth, that the Board delay any further action on pausing a local law to comply with the legislative mandate, It was mowed by Xr. Walpole that town does not take action to pass Local Lair I Tor reasons as set forth in the foregoing statements, Seconded by Mr. Rankin, Upon vote carried unanimously, Ay►ee - Dow, Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron & Rankin. Mr. Walpole moved that a hearing on Mr. Sherry O'Brien's Application for a Junk Yard License be held April 11, 1377 at 8:00 P-M. and to publish a notice. Mr. Sovccool seconded. Upon vote carried unanimously. Ayes - Dow, Walpole, Sovocool, Heffron & Rankin, RESOLUTION NO. 8 - RESCIND SURRENDER OF PREFEIMTIAL RIGHTS � LEHIGH Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Heffron. Adopted unanimously. Ayes - Dow, Walpole, Sovocool, lieffron & Rankin* REWLVED, to rescind co r RESOLUTION FAO. I passed at our regular Board Meeting of January 3, 1977. calling for our preferential rights to purchase abandoned Lehigh Valley Railroad Property. There being no further business, Mr. Walpole moved, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to adjourn meeting at 8x10 P.M. Deputy Town Clerk APRIL 4t 1977 MIN "Those present were; Also present were: hS OF THE TOWN BOARD MEWING Ham} MONDAY 7:' Hicks B. Dux, Supervisor Merl Rankin Jr,, Councilman Mlard L. Sovocoo, Councilman Arland Heffron, "Town Justice Robert Walpole, Town Justice Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent P.M. Teresa Robinson, Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Claude ijolden, .Till Charboneau'. Jim'Charboneau, Kenneth Flood, Walter J. Wiggins, Anthony Cerrachi, Joseph J. Collins, David R. Vanftlkenburg 8 Mr. Walpole questioned whether funds for Youth Recreation Program and Town Clerk's typewriter were included in 1977 Town General Budget. The board was under the impression that funds for the Town Clerk's typewriter was to come out-of the general fund. The funds for the typewriter came from the interest account from Title II. It was discussed if the board was allocating Mr. Basso and Youth Recreation Program money out of Anti-Recession Bill (Title II). Mr. now indicated yes on Basso and no on Youth Rec. The board agreed to replace money back into Anti- Recessional Fiscal Assistance Fund or Title II that was spent on Town Clerk's typewriter as funds should have come from the Town General Budget, Mr. Sovocool moved to accept minutes of the Town Board Meeting held March 7. 1977 as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Vote taken: Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron, Dow. Desk for Town Clerk was discussed and it was agreed by the Town Board to get prices for the next meeting to be held Monday, May 2, 1977. Claims #71 to #92 of the Highway Fund and #66 to #91 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw a warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Vote taken: Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron, Dow. A decision was made to postpone any discussion for a replacement for Fred Wilson until the Town Board and Planning Board have a chance to meet. A committee with Louis Sovocool as Chairman, was formed to consider replacements for combination of Zoning Enforcement Officer, Dog Enumerator and Constable with an annual salary of $2500. A letter of thanks to be written by Town Clerk and Sent to Mr. Snell after June 1, 1977. A motion to accept Dana Snell's resignation as Enforcement Officer was made by Mr. Walpole, Seconded by Mr. Heffron. Vote taken: Ayes - Heffron, Sovocool, Rankin, Walpole, Dow. A motion to accept Ralph Mattoon's resignation was made by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Vote taken: Ayes - Heffron, Sovocool, Rankin, Walpole, Dow. A letter of thanks will be sent to Mr. Mattoon also. A motion was made by Mr. Sovocool to appoint Harvey Fink for a seven year term as Chairman of the Planning Board for 1977 and re- elected to a term expiring March 1984. Seconded by Mr. Walpole. Vote taken: Ayes - Dow, Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron. Mr. Heffron made a motion to appoint Gordon Hoy for a five year term as Chairman of the Appeals Board for 1977 and re- elected to a term expiring March 1982. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Vote taken: Ayes - Dow, Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron. Mrs. Jill Charboneau, Project Director for R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) explained the program as It relates to Groton. Mrs. Charboneau hopes to involve Groton's Senior Citizens in worthwhile assignments that will not only benefit our community but help them feel needed. Mr. Heffron suggested Jill attend a monthly meeting at Senior Citizens Nutrition Program to explain R.S.V.P. and have residents at the Senior Citizens Complex fill out questionnaires to see what they are best suited for and what their interests are. A Resolution made by Mr. Walpole, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to hold a public hearing relating to liability coverage for Highway Department on May 2. 1977 @ 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Voted on: Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dow. No bids were opened for bridge project. It was decided to readvertize for the next board meeting regarding the bridge construction project. This project is to cost $1,000 more and expand another 4' in width and 24' in length, additional funds will come from Federal Revenue Sharing, Mr. Dow read the letter he wrote dated April 4, 1977 to Judge Williamson requesting him to come to a Town Board meeting to discuss E.O.C. funds. Board briefly discussed the Senior Citizens Complex interest in purchasing a used school bus for transporting its residents. Representatives from "American Television & Communications Corp." and islr. Cerrachi from Cerrachi Cable TV attended this meeting to discuss the purchase of Cerrachi Cable TV and its affects on Groton under the Franchise Agreement with the town. This corporation, based in Denver, Colorado, is the only system in New York State since 1973, which is located in Albany. The New York State Cable Commission has approved this company. No changes are contemplated as it will carry on where Cherrachi left off. This cannot be changed as a matter of law. It will serve 10 municipalities in Tompkins County and each municipality will make its own decisions rather than forming a Tompkins County Commission, Mr. Dow suggested Mr. Wiggins and Town Attorney, Benjamin Bucko, meet before the next Board Meeting, May 2. 1977 or prior to June Town Board Meeting to construct a notice for a public hearing to approve the transfer of Cerrachi Cable TV to "American Television & Communications Corp." 1�1 U • 1 Other business discussed: Mx. Walpole requested a quarterly up =date of Town Budget, Mr, Kenneth Wood, Groton's representative to the Fall: Creek River Management Project attended the latest Fall Creek rianagement neeting and came to up -date the Board on the future plans regarding this project. One, to elect four council member`s, for two year terms as representatives from Groton, Dryden, Freeville and McLean. Two, to inform the hoard of a meeting being held at the Tompkins County Planning Board offioe on .April 14, 1977 at 8:00 P.M, The Managements aim is to keep Fall Creek the tray it is with no new growth. Discussed briefly action to pass a local law for S.E.CJ.R. as it is Mate Law. Mr. Dow read'lettera he wrote to Gary Lee and Bill. Smith, dated April Z, 1977s regarding the town's decision not to take action to pass a local last. Mr. Sovccool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Walpole, at 9:4O P.M. Deputy Tom Cl k MINUTIES OF THE TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD M011DAY, MAY 2, 1977 at 7 00 P . M, 'Dose present, were: Hicks B. Dow, Supervisor Verl. Punkin Jr.. Councilman E'llard L. Sovocool, Councilman Robert Walpole, Town Justice Arland Heffron, Town Justice Benjamin Bucko, Town Attorney Leland Cornelius, Town Highway Superintendent Also present were: Claude Holden, Teresa Robinson, Ken wood, Mary Evelyn Dempsey Mr. Walpole moved to accept the minutee of the Town Board Meeting held April 4, 1977, as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Heffron. Vote taken: Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dow, Claims #9 � #12? of the Highway Fund and #9 - #115 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk 1natructed to draw the warrant form them. Seconded by Mr. Heffron, Vote taken: Ayes - Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dpw. State Environmental quality Review Procedux7es (S.E.Q..R.) must be in to Albany by June 1. Mr, Rankin moved to hold Public Hearing on SELQR on May 23, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr, Heffron. Vote taken; Ayes 4 Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dow% Clerk read Public Notice of New Local Liability Law � Local Law No. 1, section 5A of Town Law, Mr. Rankin moved to table until next meeting, seconded by Mr. Walpole. Vote taken: Ages - Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dow. Clerk opened and read bid for bridge materials on Old Stage Road at 8 :00 P .M , Chumung Supply was the only bidder with a bid of $6577,60. Mr. Walpole moved to accept bid if it meets Highway Specifications. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Vote: taken: Ayes . Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Doer, Town must have public hearing on proposed uses of Federal Revenue Funds. Mr. Rankin. moved to hold hearing on May Z 3, 1977 at 8:15 P,M. Seconded by Mr. Heffron, Vote taken: Ay-ee - Walpole, Rankin, Heffron, Dow, Discussed replacement of Enforcement officer, Veil (D'Brien and Bill O'Conner not interested, Ken Wood & Bob Brown are interested. Committee will have more information by May 3* Moved by Mr. Heffron, seconded by Mr. Walpole to hold public hearing for James W Lockwood's Junk Yard Application on may 23, 1977 at 800 P. M. Vote taken: Ayes - Walpole, Sovocool, Rankin, Heffron, Duw. Diso msed other matters from Dana regarding Zoning Enforcement l Alton Metcalf - Letter and 20 days to clean up. John Anderson - Junk in front of fence. Notice given to clean up in 0 days. 3) Edward Miller - Junk not cleaned up - Already has court order. Ben will take care of, 4) Rodney Phillips Has applied for building permit. Dana, issued one a year or two ago. He's in violation of ordinance, Ben will take care Of .