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Home My WebLink About1987-05-121 J RESOLUTION NO. 12 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PANASONIC COPIER Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Graham Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the purchase of a Panasonic Model FP -3030 Copier at State Bid price of $3,290.00 and trade in used copier for a Panasonic KY -E708 Electronic Typewriter at no additional charge from Copier Products Sales & Service, Inc. in Auburn, New York. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, at 11:30 P.M. Unanimous Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk I'INUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1987, AT 7:30 P.M. Those present: Teresa Ellard Gordon Donald Jack F Arrived late: Joseph r-l. L. C. E. Lt2 H. Robinson, Supervisor Sovocool, Councilman VanBenschoten, Councilman Cummings, Councilman gerald, Attorney Graham, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Lyle Raymond, David Dunning Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to approve minutes of April 14th meeting as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Robinson. (Graham- Absent). Claim Nos. 116 to 145 of the Highway Fund Claim Nos. 167 to 197 of the General Fund presented for audit:. :.Moved by Mr. VanBen Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, in the amount of in the amount of schoten, seconded Robinson (Graham $12,723.22 and $8,296.08 were by Mr. Cummings. - Absent). Monthly reports from the Town Clerk and Thwn Justice Heffron were reviewed. West Groton Landfill Committee met at the Thwn Hall last night (May 11) with Supervisor Robinson present. Supervisor Robinson asked board members for a contribution to go towards flowers for Wayne Wheeler's mother. Lyle Raymond - 'There will be a meeting tomorrow night of the Air & Water Quality Committee at which time they will discuss water survey in Groton. The Environmentalilolanagement Council will discuss possibilities of follow up on water survey in Groton - -All are invited to attend at 5:45 PM at the Cooperative Rxtension Office on Willow Avenue. Will discuss water clinics for rural people. Lyle has received responses from allover the state on our Benefit Sharing proposal for dump sites. Might be problems with Special Districts- -need public justification of funds. Discussed recycling, baling, etc. We have unique areas in the Town of Groton. Mr. Jon Harrington should pay special attention to these areas or are there any other areas in the Town. Long term would be to include it in zoning ordinance. Discussed Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilburs request for a variance to live in a 5th wheel recreation vehicle. Attorney Edward Goehler, representing the Wilburs, at the Town Board meeting on April 14 asked for an adjournment until tonights meeting to present more examples of selective enforcement. No examples of selective enforcement were presented. RESOLUTION N0. 13 an DENY MR. & MRS. JOSEPH 14ILBURS VARIANCE REQUEST Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby deny Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilbur's request for a variance to reside in a 5th wheel recreation vehicle on their property on Lick Street. l �) } } RD50L1J'1 ON ND, 14 - APPR0VAL OF 1987 SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT Moved by MT. VaftBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Graham Ayes - Sovacool, VanBenschoten, CUYURr gs, Graham, Robbinson BESOLVLD, that the Town of Groton enter into an agreement with the County of Tompkins for xenLaval of snow from county roads and sanding of same for the period January 1, 1987, through December 31, 1988 with Payment for game being $2100 pex two -lame file, David Dunning presented Board with proliminaxy results of water surrey. He had a retvxn of approximately 84%. The areas surveyed were McLean, Groton City, and West Groton. David will have results of survey printed and available shortly in the Town Clark's Office for those interested in picking up a copy. No additional information has been received from the Village in connection L3ith their water line on Elm Street, Extension, Attorney Fltzgerald reviewed contracts from Harrington Associates for Land Use valuation and Gxavel Mine renewal. All Papers appeared. to be :gin ordear. Moved by Mr. Grahain, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to appoint William Casolara to the Manning Board fox a term of seven eaxs, expiring in March of 1994, Ayes - Sovooaol, VanEenschoten, Cummings, Graham, P.obinson, Moved. by Mr. Vanfflenschoten, seconded by MT. Sovocool, to authorise Leland Cornelius to attend Annual 'I`=ining School for Highway Superintendents to be meld at Ithaca College on June 8 -101 Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Gurunings, Graham, Robinson. There being no further business, Mr. VanBenschoten moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by [sir, Sovacool, at 9:25 P6m. unanimous, Colleen D. T'ier6on Town Clerk MIPUTFS OF TOWN BOARD NEE',11,1NG HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 9t 1987, AT 7.22 P K Those present; Teresa H. Ellard L. Donald. E. Joseph H, Jack Pi t2 Axrived Late# Gordon C. Robinson, Supervisor Sovocnol, Councilman CumMins, Councilman Graham, Councilman �gerald, Attorney VanBenschoten, Councilman Also present: Leland. Cornelius, William Caaolara, George Totman, Kenneth Baldwin, Helen Lane, Donald Scheffler, lion Ha.rxis Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to appx'ove r�inu'tes of May 12th meeting as mailed. Ayes Sovocool, Ctuurling5, Graham, Robinson (Absent VanDenschoten). Claim Nos. 146 to 171 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $18,832,87; Claim Nos, 206 to 231 of the General Fund lei the amount of $2 ►567.29; acid Claim No. CF1 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount of $60,37 wexe presented for audit, Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr, Gr'aha.in, that the bills be approved for Payment. Ayes Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Gl'aham, Robinson, Correspondence consisted of. 1) ACC 3% Fxanchise Fee of $568.74 received; Minutes of Youth Commie6ion p 3) Apportionment of Mortgage Tax will be $16p40 .8l; 4) ACC will hold informational meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 P,M, to review ACC's past history and plans.to rebuild cable system; 5) Groton Business As&�Ociation meeting at noon tomox=W with speaker from IRS to discuss 1987 Tax law changes; o) Resolution too. 151 'fxom County on R#. 13 alternative coa:rid.or studies; 7 Notice of Social Secusit iriorease to 15.02 for next year, C: • Reviewed Town Clerk's and 'Ibwn Justice Heffton's monthly reports. Also, Zoning Officer's report was reviewed. West Groton Residents - Landfill William Casolaxa spoke for the group indicating County has tested two sites I n Groton, GR2 and GRD. They need further support.from the Town Board -- initiate consultation with an QiVir011i ental Lawyer. Site will be announced the first or second week in ,July. One thing that is especially Qruoial is the siting of the landfill in one year by June 1988. Theme is rio wad{ possible to go thixough DEC SEU hearings, excavate 3D acres 20 feet deep, install diners, test wells, etc, in one year which leads us to the point of what they're going to do, We have a strong suspicion that there will be an interim site. So, what we're seeking is to have the Board initiate proceedings to hire an &ivironmental )sawyer so that We may find , out avenues that we can pursue. File are concerned about the village and the whole town, Supervisox Robinson indicated she has names of Ilhv ronmental Attorney Firms that specialize in environirrental law. Supervisor Robinson also indicated Town might look into this lawyer business, but hesitant because we like to have something in hand and not look at phantom things. I'd want, to be pretty sure that it was coming into this axea before I got ri ght down to the nitty- gritty of yt with the lawyers. Supervisor Robinson suggested the group sort facts out they now have and maybe get together with someone suitable and have a discussion on curxent facts and any other info=zat on or assistance we can obtain to discourage dump from being 10ea.ted in Groton. Ann Jones and Christina Salerno from the Arts Council of Tompkins County were present to explain what the Art Council iE5 and how it sexves people and organizations by providing support acrd funding services and technical assistance fox professional development. Organizations areceiving funding in Groton are the CCiild Development Center, Historical Association and Festival Days, They would like the Town of Groton to become a contributor to the AaAr!, Council of Tompkins County. Leland Cornelius purchases a truck chassis far cinders, which was approved by the Board with vouchexs. Discussed having perirrits for all businesses a.11 the 'Pawn, including garbage pick up. Tine Town Board will have George Tatman and the Planning Board lock into and make xecaimendations to the Town Board. Supervisor Robinson, Attoiney Jack Fitzgerald and Gary Wood, Zoning Officer, took a tour of Join Anderson's junkyard. Gaacy Will dive written report on findings, Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mxw SOV00001P to go into executive session to discuss ;personnel. Ayer - Sovoeool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Gxaharn, Robinson. Garr Wood presented his update on time sheet. He has issued 1.7 or 1$ building permits to date. He is now doing multiple residence inspections. Cdr. Wood is aware of violations at Breeze, Wilcox, Jacobs, Benson, Lanes, etc. and. will get to them shortly. Mr. Wood also has completed additional schooling as required for Cade Enforcement, There being no further business, Kr. VanBenschoten moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Fix. ovocool, at 10.0 P.M. UnaniEdouEa Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk c { Reviewed Town Clerk's and 'Ibwn Justice Heffton's monthly reports. Also, Zoning Officer's report was reviewed. West Groton Residents - Landfill William Casolaxa spoke for the group indicating County has tested two sites I n Groton, GR2 and GRD. They need further support.from the Town Board -- initiate consultation with an QiVir011i ental Lawyer. Site will be announced the first or second week in ,July. One thing that is especially Qruoial is the siting of the landfill in one year by June 1988. Theme is rio wad{ possible to go thixough DEC SEU hearings, excavate 3D acres 20 feet deep, install diners, test wells, etc, in one year which leads us to the point of what they're going to do, We have a strong suspicion that there will be an interim site. So, what we're seeking is to have the Board initiate proceedings to hire an &ivironmental )sawyer so that We may find , out avenues that we can pursue. File are concerned about the village and the whole town, Supervisox Robinson indicated she has names of Ilhv ronmental Attorney Firms that specialize in environirrental law. Supervisor Robinson also indicated Town might look into this lawyer business, but hesitant because we like to have something in hand and not look at phantom things. I'd want, to be pretty sure that it was coming into this axea before I got ri ght down to the nitty- gritty of yt with the lawyers. Supervisor Robinson suggested the group sort facts out they now have and maybe get together with someone suitable and have a discussion on curxent facts and any other info=zat on or assistance we can obtain to discourage dump from being 10ea.ted in Groton. Ann Jones and Christina Salerno from the Arts Council of Tompkins County were present to explain what the Art Council iE5 and how it sexves people and organizations by providing support acrd funding services and technical assistance fox professional development. Organizations areceiving funding in Groton are the CCiild Development Center, Historical Association and Festival Days, They would like the Town of Groton to become a contributor to the AaAr!, Council of Tompkins County. Leland Cornelius purchases a truck chassis far cinders, which was approved by the Board with vouchexs. Discussed having perirrits for all businesses a.11 the 'Pawn, including garbage pick up. Tine Town Board will have George Tatman and the Planning Board lock into and make xecaimendations to the Town Board. Supervisor Robinson, Attoiney Jack Fitzgerald and Gary Wood, Zoning Officer, took a tour of Join Anderson's junkyard. Gaacy Will dive written report on findings, Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mxw SOV00001P to go into executive session to discuss ;personnel. Ayer - Sovoeool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Gxaharn, Robinson. Garr Wood presented his update on time sheet. He has issued 1.7 or 1$ building permits to date. He is now doing multiple residence inspections. Cdr. Wood is aware of violations at Breeze, Wilcox, Jacobs, Benson, Lanes, etc. and. will get to them shortly. Mr. Wood also has completed additional schooling as required for Cade Enforcement, There being no further business, Kr. VanBenschoten moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Fix. ovocool, at 10.0 P.M. UnaniEdouEa Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk c