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MINUTES of rMWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY APRIL 11 1988 AT 7:30 s rMw
'hose present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman
Donald 2. Cummings, Councilman
Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney
Arrived Tate: Carl E. Haynes, Councilman
Absent: Gordon G. VanBenscholten, Gounciliaan
Also present: Leland Cornelius, Gary Wood, Bennie dill, Beldon Marlett,
George Senter, Bradley Zldared and other members of the
Groton Village Police Department.
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to approve minutes of
meeting Meld on March 14th. Ayes - Sovocool, Du_rorrings, Robinson
Claim Nos. 83 to 117 of the Highway Pmd an the amount of $11,674.0 and
Clain Nos. 143 to 175 0 the Gen exal Fund in the aLmount of $8, 342. 84 were
presented for audit, Moved by Mr. Ommings, seconded by her. Sovocool,
that the bills be approved fox` payment. Ayrs - Sovocool, Cummings,
Robinson,
Gary Wood reported on zoning events, Jim Jensen has been in court and
hay a 30 day adjournment. He needs help in finding a place to dispose of
items. Supervisor Robinson asked that in the future the Board be ratified
of court cases in advance. If 'fawn cleans up, a lien should be placed
against pxoperty. Discussed possibility of 'bringing in crusher for vehicles.
Gons d. ensus of Boar was that property owner should bear cast of cleaning up,
viot, the Town,
Discussed trah pickup. Last year the Highwayepatrnerit spent three week
using men and equipment to get trash to the dump. Discussed having trash
brought to Spring Street Gravel pit on specified days and then Town will
take to dump. Cary wood 4aid if Town would set txas�h days a r�onth in
advance, he w0vld write lettex to all Town & Village residents who axe
in violation of the �oning ordinance advising 'them that this would be an
opportunity for them to comply with zoning regulations. Boa.x'd agreed
this should help clean Up the junk. Frank Satterly would like to use
gravel pit for Village trash pickup days acid 'then they would haul to
County dump.
RESOLUTION NO, 1� - TRASH CLEANUP DAYS
Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Sovocool
Ayes - Sovocool, gummings, Haynes, Robinson
RESOLVED, that Trash Cleanup &Lys for 1988 will be Saturday, May
14 and 1 at which time Groton residents can dump trash at the
Spring Street Gravel Bank from 8:OOAM to 3:O0PM- No paint, feel
cams, toxic PeUbstances, garbage or oar badies. Tires and batteries
must be separated. Brush must be bundled, &xceptions; Handicapped
& Senior Citizens May 16 19, 1988 - Exash will be picked up
by appointment only, Limit: Pickup truckload, and only what two
mm can lift. -
Jack Kittle of Ciaschz, Dieters- Hagen, Schaufl. r, Mickelson, Cextified
PubliC Accountants, was present to go ovex 1985, 1986 and 1987 F'Inancial
Audit of Town records, Since 1985 and 1986 were already histo2�y, time
was spent going over in detail the 1987 Financial Report including
recommendations.
Village of Gx'o'ton Board Members and Police Department were present to
discuss problems they have encountered in enforcing law in Village and
Town. Town is protected by the New York State Police and the Tompkins
County Sheriffs Department. Village Palioo are in Town only when
requested by these two agencies. Town tabled, taking any action on
Village's request to provide extra coverage in the Town,
Tompkins County Munici al Official's Associatjon - Upcoming events
1) April 14 meeting at the 4-;-H Building regarding Ithaca's proposals
to the County for reimbursement on recreation and youth services
az defined by the City of Ithaca..
) May 17 Municipal Official 'z Dinner at Lehigh Valley douse @ 6;
3) May 23 24 - Land Use Traning Workshop at 'X3 from 7 -10PM,
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Moved by Air. Cummings, seconded by Air. Sovocool, to appoint Gary Ballou
to the Planning Board for a term of 7 years to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Aunty Ostrander and also to reappoint Lyle Raymond
to the Appeals Board for a term of 5 years. Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings,
Haynes, Robinson.
RESOLUTION NO. 16 - DESIGNATE POLLING PLACES FOR 1988
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Air. Cummings
Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson
RESOLVED, that 1988 POLING PLACES be C�esignated as follows:
District #1 - West Groton Church
District #2 = West Side of Town Clerk's Office
District #3 - East Side of 'Down Clerk's Office
District #4 - McLean Fire Station
RESOLUTION NO. 17 - COKBI. iE ALL ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR
REGISTRATION DAY
Moved by Mr. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Cummings
Ayes - Sovocool, Cummings, Haynes, Robinson
RESOLVED, that Election Districts #1, #2, #3 and #4 be combined
for Registration Day at the Town Hall.
Annual Town
road inspection tour was
scheduled for
9s00Am on
April 20
or April 27,
depending on weather and
availability
of Board
Members,
Local Advisory Board of Assessment review for Groton is scheduled for
Tuesday, May 10 from 3PM to 6PM. Teresa Robinson, Ellard Sovocool and
Gordon VanBenschoten will be present.
Election Custodians have requested Town to consider increasing their
compensation to $30 per voting machine. Board requested Clerk to check
with other surrounding towns for a comparison before taking action.
Discussed letter received by Town Clerk from Attorney John Stevens
regarding his client, Donna English, resuming her duties as Deputy Town
Clerk. Town Attorney, Jack Fitzgerald, will write letter on behalf of
the Groton Town Board indicating that the Town has no openings.
Board members reviewed proposal for remodeling and new addition to Town
Ball as submitted by McFarland- Johnson. Several items in the proposal
were unclear to Board. Board requested Supervisor Robinson to get
clarification before taking any action on proposal.
There being
no
further business,
Mr.
Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting,
seconded by
Mr.
Cummings, at 11:45
P.M.
Unanimous
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk
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