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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-24 Budget TOWN OF GROTON -MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING ON 2013 FIRE & AMBULANCE BUDGET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012 AT 7:00 PM THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Those present: Glenn E. Morey, Supervisor Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Donald F. Scheffler, Councilman Richard B. Gamel, Councilman Sheldon C. Clark, Councilman Also present: Charles Rankin, Lester Coit, Robin Cargian Supervisor Morey moved to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Gamel, at 7:02 pm. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey The Public Notice was read by the Deputy Clerk as published in the Town's official paper, the Groton Independent with additional advertisement in the Freeville Shopper. There being no comments from the public, Supervisor Morey moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Scheffler, at 7:05 pm. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey Supervisor Morey moved to open the Public Hearing on the 2013 Budget for the Groton Fire & Ambulance Service, seconded by Clark at 7:05 pm. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey Fire Chief Lester Coit expressed his gratitude to the Board. There being no other comments from the public, Supervisor Morey moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Scheffler, at 7:07 pm. Ayes - Sovocool, Scheffler, Gamel, Clark, Morey Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper, had a few comments concerning the Tax Cap and the leeway that there will be for next year's budget. There being no further comments on the budget, Councilman Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Scheffler, at 7:09 pm. Unanimous. Robin Cargian Deputy Town Clerk