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MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEPiSER 8, 1980 AT 7;30 P.M.
Those present Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman
Francis P. Carey, Councilman
Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman
Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman
Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney
Also present: Leland Cornelius, Charles Callow, Nancy McGuerty
Mr. Rankin moved that thennnutes of' August 8 be approved as mailed.
Seconded, by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, Robinson
(VanBenschoten not present).
Claims #212 to #236 of the Highway Department and #214 to #243 of the General
Fund were presented for audit. Mr. Rankin moved that the bills be paid and
the Clerk instructed to draw warrant, for them. Seconded by Mr. Carey.
Ayes Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson.
Discussed. what to do with John Anderson's junkyard. Attorney Bucko
indicated we could hold him in contempt of court. Attorney is not sure
whether Town can go in and clean up. Will look into matter further.
Reviewed monthly reports from Town Clerk, Zoning Officer, Town Justice and
Fire Department.
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RESOLUTION NO 14 - COYS INE DISTRICTS #1., 2 and 3 for Registration
DAYS
Moved by Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Sovocool.
Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson
RESOLVED, that Election Districts #1, 2 and 3 be combined for
Registration Days (Oct. 9 and 11) at the Torn Hall. Registration
for District 44 will be at the McLean Community Church Hall,
Discussed Fire Protection District contract budget hearing. Supervisor
will request proposed budget from Chief Walpole so hearing can be held
on September 22 at 8:00 P.M.
Moved by Mr. Sovocool to meet with Highway Employees for negotiations on
Monday, September 15 at 12 Noon; to hold Federal Revenue Sharing Proposed
Use Hearing on Monday, September 22 at 7:30 P.M. to be followed by budget
work session. Seconded by Mr. Carey. Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin,
VanBenschoten, Robinson.
Moved by 14x. Rankin to approve Highway Superintendent's request to attend
Annual Highway Convention in Stevensville on September 23 - 26. Seconded.
by Mr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, VanBenschoten,
Robinson.
Mr. Charles Gallow was present to request addition funds for 1980 for
Gadabout bus. Also, would like funds appropriated for Gadabout in 1981
budget. He discussed Gadabouts services and presented. financial information
to board to review. He indicated two buses will be serving Groton area.
His request for the remainder of the year was $1500. Discussion held by the
board on this request.
RESOLUTION N0. 15 - TRANSFER $750.00 FROM CONTINGENCY FUND A1990.4
TO GENERAL FUND A7610.4 FOR GADABOUT BUS •
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Carey
Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, VanBenschoten, Robinson
Naye - Rankin
RESOLVED, to transfer $750.00 from Contingency Fund A1990.4 to
General Fund A7610.4 for Gad.abou•., Bus.
RESOLUTION NO. 16 - CONTRACT
WI`1'H
GADABOUT IN
THE
AMOUNT OF
$750.00 FOR
THE REMAI 1 DER
OF
1980
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Carey
Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, VanBenschoten, Robinson
Naye - Rankin
RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton Gontract with Gadabout in the amount
of $750.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 1980.
Town Clerk reported on SPCA dog enumeration, complaints and :fine monies.
Supervisor Robinson read correspondence from SPCA and their Attorney regarding
dog contracts and monies.
Highway Superintendent indicated that roof on Town Building should be redone
next year. Have already repaired Leaks last summer and this summer. Indicated
job would cost approximately .`16,000. Job will have to be let for bids.
Supervisor Robinson stressed the need for enclosing entrance way to Town Hall
to conserve energy. Mr. Carey suggested possible ways to enclose.. He will
contact builders to get estimates to make changes.
The Tompkins County
at 7:00 P.M. at the
Mr. Rankin moved to
Election Inspectors
Seconded by Mr. Sov
Robinson.
Municipal Official's
Groton Hotel.
appoint Julia Munson
position for Primary
ocool. Ayes - Sovoco
Meetin; will be held September 12
to temporarily fill Mary Packers
Day (Sept. 9) in Distruet 44.
ol, Carey, Rankin, 'v'anBenschoten,
Supervisor Robinson indicated that she and the Local Mouth Board would meet
to discuss programs,
Supervisor Robinson requested boards permission to purchase four drawers to
store our microfilms in. If we purchase now, we can get them for $21.05 per
drawer, gray case and base for $5.54 plus postage which will hold 42 micro -
films. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Carey, to purchase four
drawers. Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, VanBenschoten.
RESOLUTION N0. 17 - PARTICIPATE IN SAFER LOCAL ROADS AND S'T'REETS
PROGRAM
Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool
Ayes - Sovocool, Carey, Rankin, VanBenschoten, Robinson
RESOLUTION N0, 17,dated September 8, 1980, of the Town of Groton,
approving the participation by the municipality in a Safer Local Roads
and Streets Program, and authorizing the construction of the Program
by municipal forces or by a competitively let contract, with oversight
of the Program by the County of Tompkins as provided for in the Program
Guidelines and. the State - County Agreement, with municipal participation
in the costs of the Program, and municipal maintenance of the completed
improvements.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 369 of the Laws of 1979, the Energy Con-
servation Through Improved Transportation Bond Act, and. Chapter 53 of
the Laws of 1980, the New York State Legislature authorized and
appropriated funds for a statewide Safer Local Roads and Streets
Program, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to these statutes, the New York State Department of
Transportation has apportioned. program funds to the municipality as
follows:
State Bond Funds of $37,696 Plus Local Match of $12,565 = $50,261 for
Total Program►
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the municipality shall participate
in the Safer Local Roads and. Streets Program, pursuant to the terms of
the Bond Act, the Program Guidelines and the State - County Agreement,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that construction of the Program shall 'be by municipal forces
or by competitive bid letting, with oversight by the County Superintendent;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that upon completion of the Program, the Town of Groton
shall at its own expense properly maintain the completed projects.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Superintendent be and he hereby
is authorized to sign all project applications.
There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded
by Mr. Sovocool. at 9:30 P.M.
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk