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Home My WebLink About1979-03-05MI14UTES' OF TOWN BOARD P]EE'1'. NC HELD MONDAY MARC hi 3 197.9 AT 7 •30 P 14 Those present `gexe : Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellax'd - L. Sovocool,' Councilman Robert F, Walpole, Town Juz,tice Gordon' G. VanBens4hoten, COI]n C ilman Verl Rankin, Jr.. councilman Ben jcumin .:J`. Bucko, Town Attorney AIF3o present were: Leland Corn eIius, Kr. & Tolrs. Donald Palmer, Gordon Hay, Frank Satt.erly, Nahey NcGue:'ty, Mazy Evelyn Dempsey PSI WalPole _inoved to accept the minutes of previous meting as mailed. Seconded by lair. Sovocool._ Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, Robinszon Claims h42 to #70 of the Highway Departm6�rrt and #.36 to #61 of the Gene-ral Fund were presented for audit. M.C. Walpole Moved that the bills be pazd and the Clerk instructed to draw yrarxant for tham, Seconded 'by Mr. Sovoc�al. Ayea - Sovocool, Walpole, .Robinson (mr, VanBenschoten and Kz. RankiLn arrived. [ionthl repox'ts 1 Robert Brawn, Zoning Officer t40 Building Permits. A discussion was held on ownexs of Motor Vehicle Repair Shops that had riot applied for permit, Consensus,of Board was to have. Zoning Officer send letter and find out why ownex's have not applied,. then bring before Board, ) Gordan Hay, GhairmELn of Appeals Board, gave ;re,port on activities in� eluding hearings and decisions on Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Fezmits, 3) Tourn Justice, Fi.xe Department and Town Clerk's monthly repot "ts were reviar6red. Supervisor Robinson indicated the Board of Appeals would have are linfoymaticnal meeting an March 1 at 8:00 P, M. with IviT. Gary Evans of the Tompkins County Planning Vepax'tment po esent, Also, . the Planning Board, will meet Match 6 at 8:00. P. M. with t�Sr. Evans present to discuss the Lehigh Valley Railroad right -of -way Lzses, Mr. Rankin moved to reappoint Donald Paylle to derve a seven year term. on the Planning Board, , Seconded by Mr. Walpole,+ . Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, . 11anBenschoten RarJtin k Robinson . M7r'. Walpole moved to reappoint Janet Be:Ll to &arcs a �i ve year term .on the Appeals Board. Seconded by IFTr, Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson, Mr. VanBenschoten moved to reappoint Gordon Hoy as Chairman of the Appeals Board for a one year texo1. Seconded by Mr, Walpole, Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson Discussed correspondence received from Cerrache. TV regarding line extension requests. There zs no problem with Elm Street line extension. Supervisor Robinson received a letter and blank promissory notes for the McLean- Coxtland Road residents to sign. Town At.tox'ney Ben Bucko Found these dotes lack: rLng pertinent cost information and advised. the Board not to comply tintil we receive adequate information fox customers. Boa.Td members expressed their dissatisfaction with Cerrache TV in a prolonged delay in extending service to area residents, A Board member stated that the next time Cerrache wants a 50 omit -tri.ei8ase we will have something to stand on, '.Gown Attorney Rucko advised the ; Boaxd it kas up to Cerrache 'to draw up contract artd he would look at and advise Boa,'t�d, if it is sufficient, Therr a public hearing would have to 'be held to discuss With people involved, Supervisor Robinson is to conta(:t Mr. David Lee of Cerrache to set. up a meeting with Town Board ox have a contract, re i.y within one week. Discussed abondoned IVRR property. The Planning Board is exploring possible uses of this property and will present: to Town Board, The Town Board will have to make a final decision on purchase within two months, A special Youth Board, was appointed to distribute bands for drugs, alcohol a�td sex education programs to be held in 1979. `1000 was allocated fox this program with 50% matching fund; returned by the State. A supplemental Youth linter Recreation program was also approved with Funds ($355.00) coming fx7cm the State, 0'`t RESOLUTIOI'd NO. 4— ESTABLISH 5— ?MEMBER YOUTH BOARD TO DISBURSE FUNDS. FOR DRUG, ALCOHOL AND SEX EDUCATION PROGRHI•IS Ira 1979 Moved by Mr. Sovocool., seconded. by Mr. Walpole. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that the fol.lwoing individuals to be appointed, to handle funds for Drug, Alcohol & Sex Education Programs in 1979. Glenn Munson, Jr., Donald Cargian, Rev. Robert Bishop, Karen Voorhees & Zana Kane. Supervisor Robinson read two letters regarding.new safety regulations for open mines. A letter from Congressman Gary Lee indicated he is co- sponsoring a bill to exempt stone, gravel and sand pits with fewer than 35 employees from the safety standards. A second l.ettex from Compagne Construction of Cortland gave support to the Board's position. RESOLUTION NO.— - AUTHORIZATION TO TURIT OVER TAY, MONIES TO GROTON AND MCLEAN FIRE DEPARTMENTS • Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that tax monies in the amotm t of $15,700 for the Groton Fire Department and $14,569.04 for the McLean Fire Department be disbursed to respective Fire Departments, RESOLuTIOPI H0. 6 - AUTHORIZATION TO TURN OVER TAX MONTIES TO GROTON A11B ULIdICE Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded 'by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Walpole, VanBenschoten, Rankin, Robinson RESOLVED, that tax monies in the amount of $100004 be disbursed to the Groton Ambulance, Discussed Dog Contract. Lauren Marion of the Board of Representatives spoke with Supervisor Robinson and wants us to consider contract by April. IMr. Satterly indicated that someone has to make a move in order for the SPCA to demonstrate they can do something, which they can't do if they don't have contracts from municipalities. Supervisor Robinson indicated that Municipal. Association is having meetings on dogs and getting down to basics and will be ready to present proposals in a couple of months. Some discussion was held regarding whether contract would include Village. Supervisor Robinson stated that Bill Brothers will come up and give us some figures at a special meeting to take care of dog control problems. Supervisor Robinson informed the Board -that she had. requested an extension of time for the collection of taxes in the Town of Groton. County Representative Frank Satterly in:t'ormed board of an EMC meeting covering Solid Waste to be held at the Extension Office at 8:00 P. M. Tuesday night. He also informed the Board that Gad -A Bout bus will be in operation in Groton very shortly and a representative from the.Office of the Aging will be out to meet with Town & Village representatives. Mr. Satterly indicated Congressman McHugh has received many inquiries regarding gravel safety standards and there might possibly be an amendment in requirements. 1%r. Satterly asked about letter regarding McLean Flooding. Supervisor Robinson said no letter had been sent yet. Mr. Walpole felt letter should be sent informing the County of happenings. Board recessed for executive session at 8:25 P.M. • Board meeting ,reconvened at 8:35 P. 1M. Supervisor Robinson stated business discussed in executive session was an accident we had and it was turned over to the insurance company. There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 8:366 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk I