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RESOLUTION N O. 2AUTHORIZATION, TO PAY FOR SIGNS FROM CONTINGENCY
FUND
Moored by Mr. Carey, s conded ' y Mr. VanBenschoten
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Carey, Robinson
RESOLVED, that since Federal Revenue Sharing funds allocated for signs
have been expended, that remaining bills for 1981 signs be paid out
of Contingency Fund,
RESOLUTION NO,. 24 -� AUTHORIZATION TO USE PART TOWN EXCESS 1981
REVENUES TOWARDS ROGER BECK'S BILL
Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr, Sovocool
.Ayes - Sovocool, VanBensehoten., Rankin., Carey, Robinson
RESOLVED, that Part" gown Excess 1981 Revenues be applied towards
Roger Beck's bill for McLean Flood repair work,
'own Board members performed annual accounting of town records.
Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to adjourn meeting at
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8 5 P.M.
Colleen D. Pierson
'own Clerk
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MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD"JANUARY 11L 1982 AT 7: a P.M,
`hose presents, Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman �
Francis P. Carey, Councilman
Gordon . VanBenschoten, Councilman
Verl Rankin, Jr. , Councilman
Also present, Leland orn'eliu
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Carey, that the minutes of December
14 and 28 be approved as mailed, Ayes - sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten,
Carey, Robinson,
Stan Shockey has inquired about havitigga street light in' Peruville going up
Pleasant Valley Road. Procedure would be :for him to present signed partition
to Board.
Claim Nos 1 to 15 of the Highway :fund and #1 to #14 of the General Fund
were presented for audit, Mr. Carey moved that the bills be paid and
charged against proper year and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for
them. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten,
Carey, Robinson,
Monthly reports From the Town Clerk and Zoning Officer were reviewed. Zoning
Officer issued two building permits. He also noted in his report that
Charles Volbrecht has not applied for a Motor Vehicle R:epa'l*r Shop Permit
after having been notified to do so several. times, Also, John Anderson has
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been operating a junkyard. without a license for some time,
RESOLUTION NO, 1 1982 ORGANIZATIONAL
Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded. by Mr. Sovocool
Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson
RESOLVED, that the :first National Bank of Groton be designated as
the depository for all monies coming in the hands of the Supervisor
and 'down Clerk of the 'down of Groton.
RESoL,VED, that the Groton Journal and. Courier be designated as the
official newspaper of the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, to table appointing Tomn.;,attorney until next month
RESOLVED, that Richard French be appointed as Constable for the
Town of Groton
RESOLVED, that Verl Rankin, Jr. be appointed Deputy Supervisor for
the Town of Groton
RESOLVED, that Laura Vaughn be appointed Deputy Town Clerk of the
Town of Groton
RESOLVED, that R.ober+t Brown be appointed Zoning Officer for the
Tows. of Groton
RESOLVED, that small tool expenditures of up to $500,00 by tie-Hi hway
Superintendent be authorized
RESOLVED, that Harold Cargill be appointed as Deputy Highway
Superintendent
RESOLVED, that Henry, ,,- Sincerbeaux be appointed as Town Historian
for the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, that Leon ��..d �'rop er and. Gurdon Lockwood be appointed as
Election Custodians
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby fix the salaries of the
following Town Officers and 'employees at the
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amounts respectfully ,stated' and that such salaries shall be paid
at the times respectfully specified
a Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor 7500..00 Monthly
b Colleen D. Pierson, Town Clerk
$10,500-00 Monthly ;
c Leland. Cornelius, Highway Supt. $19,200.00 Monthly
t d Arland L. Reffron, Town Justice , 3400.00 Monthly
e) Robert F. Walpole' Town Justice
3200.00 Monthly
f) Verl Rankin, Jr. , .Councilman $ 1200.CCU Quarterly
9) Ellard L. Sovo ooX, "Councilman $. 1 CC.CC Qg rterly
h) Francis P. Carey, Councilman
1200.00 Quarterly ..
i Gordon C. Va enschoten, Counci�.man'
�oO.oa. Qu terly.
Robert A. Brown, Zoning Officer. _500:oD Qu arterly
k Town .Attorney tabled
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mai. . Sovocool, to appoint the following
as representatives to Town and County pro ams, All ayes
County Youth Recreation Programs - Donald Palmer
Environ ental Management Council - tabled.
Route 13 Task Force - Transportation '- Frank Carey
Tompkins County CATV Commission - Colleen D. Pierson
Tompkins County Planning B o d - George To tman
Local. Youth Group - Don Carl . ., Margaret Palmer,, Joseph Arcail,
Carmen Molino, Glenn P. Munson, Rodin Knuutila
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to approve appointments
of Supervisor Robinson's committee member' as follows: All ages
Finance - Francis R. Carey
Machinery - Gordon C. VanBenschoten
Building Verb. Rankin, Jr.
Fare Department El lard L. Sovocool
Personnel - Ellard L'. Sovocool
Zoning -� Verl RankinJr.
Federal Revenue cis P. Carey
Highway - Entire Town Board
Light Districts - Gordon C. VahB enschoten
Fixed. Assets - Teresa M. Robinson
Senior Citizens Teresa M. Robinson
Planning Board George Totman and members
Appeals B o ard. Gordon Roy and members
Transportation - Francis*D. Carey
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Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. V enschoten, to set-fees for Town
Services as follows, All ayes
1) Master List for :excavating Purposes $ 2,00
2) Fee for Certification of Taxes . .00 first year, $1.00 ea.
additional year
) Photocopies 2
4) Verified Transcripts of Marriage $ 5,00
5) Marriage Certificate $ 5,000
6 Marriage License •00
7 Town & Village Maps $ .2
8) County Maps $ .-50
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9) Mileage for Town 0fficials . 18
10) Dog Licenses - $ 5.00 for neutered & spayed
$10o00 for unn entered unspayed -
Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to appoint Teresa Robinson
as Delegate' to the Annual Association of Towns Meeting to be held February
14 - 17, 1982, and to appoint Verl Rankin a �' an alternate. Ayes - Sovocool,
Rankin, VanD enschoten, Carey, Robinson,
Groton City, residents would like road names straightened out. Groton. City Road
runs from Route 222 to Champlin Road.. Hinman Road starts at Clack's corners
and goes to Route 90. Letter indicating correct house numbers and .road names
should be sent to Groton and McLean Fire Departments.
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Motion by Mrs. Robinson to set Town Board Meeting night for the second
Monday of the month at 7. 0 P.M. to be held at the Town Hall, Seconded by
Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson
Mrs. James Short of Sharpsteen Road contacted the Town Clerk regarding
Sherry O'Brien's junk cars. He is moving them over onto their property.
She does not want them on her land and since he doesn't have a license
to operate junk yard or car business, the Town. should make him comply
with the zoning ordinance. Zoning Officer should look into matter,
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Their being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting at
8:45 P.M. , seconded by Mr. Sovocool.
Colleen D. Person
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'own Clerk
MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD ET G HELD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 1982 AT 7: 0 P.M
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Those present A Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
Ellard L. Sovoc000l, Councilman
Cordon C.. VanD enschoten, Councilman
Verl Rankin, J . , Councilman
Francis P. Carey, Councilman
Also present: Leland Cornelius, Phil Shurtleff, Nancy McGuerty
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Carey, that the minutes of
January 11 be approved as mailed. ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Rankin,
Carey, Robinson.
:highway :fund Claims Nos, 17 - 43 in the amount of $15,674. 18 and
General Fund Claims Nos. 23 - 40 in the amount' of '$7,637.,85 were presented
for audit. Mr. VanBenschoten moved that the' bills be paid and the clerk --
instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Carey, Ayes Sovocool,
VanBenschoten, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. �
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Phil Shurtliff, County Representative, reported that he will be.serving on
three committees., Planning and Public Works, Health and Education., and.
:humans Services. He needs input From the Town. Board asked Mr. Shurtliff
to look into State Route 38 hazardous highway conditions caused by water
running over highway due to plugged culvert and stream near trailer park
on Cayuga Street; also water problem on South Main Street near Jim Cornelius
residence. Mr. Shurtliff also stated that anyone whose property sustained
flood damage should contact Tom Payne for tax adjustment for next tax period.