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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-10RESOLUTION NO. 32 - TRANSFER SFER $ 200.00 FROM A1990.4 to A 1620.1 and. $100.00 FROM B1990.4 to B8020.1 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded. by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Mr. VanBenschoten, Sovocool, Nankin, Robinson RESOLVED, to transfer $200.00 from Contin gency Fund A1990.4 to Custodian Fund A162011 and $100.00 from Contingency Fund :51990.4 to Secretarial Fund B8020.1. There being no further business, motion was made and seconded to adjourn meeting at 9:05 P.1010 Colleen D. Pierson ® Town Clerk MINUTES OF 'TOWN BOARD MEETLNG HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1979 AT 7:30 P.M. Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Robert F. Walpole, Torn Justice Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Absent: Benjamin J. Bucko, 'Town Attorney Also present: L. Kenneth blood, Mary Evelyn Dempsey, Leland Cornelius, Frank Satterly Moved by Mr. Walpole to.accept minutes of previous meeting as mailed. Seconded. by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Claims #208 to ##234 of the Highway Department and. 9202 to #224 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Walpole moved that the bills be paid and the Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, 191anBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Review of monthly reports: 1) Zoning Officers - 3 building permits issued and a letter written to Francis White to apply for a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Permit. Supervisor Robinson indicated Attorney Bucko wanted a resolution from 1 board to file criminal complaint against John Anderson. Board wants to know reason for filing criminal action. Moved by Mr. Walpole to table action until we hear from Attorney Bucko. Seconded by ('•'lr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Unanimous. 2) Fire report, Town Justice Report and Town Clerk's Report were reviewed. Supervisor Robinson read. letter of resignation from Zana Kane who worked on the Groton Youth Committee. Moved by Mr. Walpole to accept, seconded by Mr. Rankin with clerk to send letter of thanks. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Discussed previous hearing held on income limitation for aged. Supervisor Robinson stated it would. affect a very minimal amount of properties - 10 or 12. Some discussion was held as to the amount to raise it to noting it will not go into effect until. 1981. ® RESOLUTION NO 33 - INCREASE INCOME LIMITATION FOR 50% TAX EXEMPTION TO $8000 IN 1981 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Walpole Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that -the flown of Groton would. increase income limitation for 50 percent tax exemption for real property owned by persons 65 years of age or older to $8000 in 1981. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten is not in violation of Zon to amend Resolution No. 31 indicating James Jenson ance since ne Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes Sovocool., Robinson. 7q ;6d a building_permit. pole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, No action was taken to appoint a Constable since one is sufficient for the time being, SO Moved by Mr. Walpole to set fee of $2.00 for new Town Directory. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. No Youth Board Report was made by Don Cargian since he had another meeting. Supervisor Robinson indicated she would get copies and send to board members. Moved by Mr. Walpole, seconded. by Mr. Sovocool to appoint Mr. Donald Palmer of Pleasant Valley Road to represent the Town on the County Youth Board. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Supervisor Robinson read letter from Clint Cottexill on county wide meeting with all Supervisors & Mayors on Dog Control. Board. of Reps will meet on Sept. 13. Majority of Towns want one agreement. Must set hearing date Z o increase fees to $5.00 for neutered dogs and $10.00 for un- neutered dogs which hopefully will be the same fee county elide. Propose to keep 500 per license locally for clerical work. We are looking for County to • contract with SPCA. Frank Satterly reported on county projects: 1) County budge; proposals from different agencies have been received; 2) He will. support dog proposal. Supervisor Robinson stated City of Ithaca should. contribute approximately $10,000 more because of more patrolling - - Court Fees must go to State; 3) Advisory Boards are important and should be attended; 4) McLean project is still -in limbo; 5) Hospital debt will have some affect on County taxes; 6) Will keep Groton informed as to any openings on Hospital Board; 7) Will bring a projected budget from County. Mr. Walpole read correspondance regarding State of New York telling us how to run our local government. He suggested. someone should represent Groton in Binghamton on September 28 at 10:00 A.M. to show our displeasure. Mr. VanBenschoten moved to approve Leland Cornelius to attend Annual Highway Superintendents Conference at Kutchers on Sept. 11 -13. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Mr. Walpole moved that Arland Heffron attend Magistrates Conference at Browns on September 16 -19. Seconded 'by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson. Mr. Rankin moved to approve Teresa Robinson to attend Comptrollers Regional Seminar either on Sept. 19 or 21. Seconded by Mr. VanBenschoien. Ayes - Sovocool., Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin. Supervisor Robinson noted that McLean Lighting District Contract expires December 1. Current fees are $925 per year -- new fees will be $1296 per year. Board will budget $1300 for McLean Special Lighting District. Board will meet Monday, September 17 at 7:30 P.M. to work on budget. Nikki Willis has resigned as an Election Inspector. The Republican Committee submitted Myra Hathway's name to fill vacancy. Approved unanimously. Supervisor Robinson reported that Ceracche is working on installation of McLean Cable TV Line Extension. Supervisor Robinson informed board of a to be erected. on Clark Street Extension Mr. VanBenschoten suggested letting Air. install. Mr. Walpole questioned who is there is an accident. He suggested we and. Department of Transportation 'before Mr. Cornelius reported that road repair Sovocool Hill. Road and. Bossard. Road has has been oiled and stoned. request for a hsdden driveway sign near Guido Pettrello's driveway. Pettrello buy signs and Town will • responsible if signs are up and ;et an opinion from Torn Attorney taking action. Matter tabled. had. been done on Lick Street, one coat of paving. Stauber Road Mr. Walpole will get fire numbers for all those residences (new and old) that do not have one displayed. He will. use Robert Brown's list. Moved by Mr. Walpole to schedule Federal Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing on September 24, 1979, at 7:30 P.M. Town Board Meeting at 8:00 P.M. and Dog Hearing to increase fees at 8:00 P.M. on same evening. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Unanimous There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Walpole at 9:30 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk