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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-13-. Q3 0 Energy Conservation speaker David Flang was unable to attend meeting. Discussion was tabled until the next town board meeting, April 13, 1981. A short discussion was held on the Hilker and SPCA dog control contracts. Mr. Rankin motioned the town contract with Hilker, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten. Mr. Hilker's contract provided private dog warden services to the town. A vote was taken 2 for and 2 against. Supervisor Robinson asked if there was any more to discuss. Mr. Sovocool motioned the town contract with the SPCA, seconded by Mr. Carey. The vote again was 2 for and 2 against. Torm Supervisor, Mrs. Robinson, was called upon to cast the deciding vote, which was in favor of the SPCA which she feat deserved another chance since it is now under new management. There being no further business, Mx. Rankin moved to adjourn the meeting at 8 =35 P.M., seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Laura Haughn Deputy Town Clerk MD'sTUT'ES OF TOW211 BOARD MEE'T'ING HELD MONDAYS APRIL 13, 1981 AT 7:30 PaMe Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney Absent: Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Also present: Leland. Cornelius, David Flang, Frank Satterly Mr. Rankin moved. the minutes of March 9 and 18 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Carey. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Claim Nos. 95 to 128 of the Highway Department and , #71 to #100 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, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Monthly reports from the Town Clerk and Zoning Officer were reviewed. Correspondence was reviewed by Board, members - a) Retirement System meeting A ril 27 at 2 ;00 PM at TC3 Lecture Hall and at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse; b� Letter from Planning Board regarding internship for High School student and questionnaire of Transportation needs in Groton; c) Internal Revenue-. Sbrvice ruling made regarding time deposits; d) Dept. of Transportation abandoned RR crossings in township; e) Ceracche name change to American Community Television; f) SPCA Liability Insurance coverage. Supervisor Robinson indicated we must sign 1981 Dog Contract with the following three items being added as an addendum: 1) Enumeration be finished for this year; 2) SPCA budget be in Towns hands by September; and 3) Appoint a re, resentative of Town to meet regularly with other Towns to evaluate dog problems. Attorney Bucko stated there is a $2.00 filing fee for each summons to be paid by SPCA to Town Justice in advance of serving summons. Board. discussed holding Zoning informational meeting with Planning Board members prior to hearing on proposed changes. Notices will be put in papers and shopper. Wednesday, April 29th at 7 :30 P.M. at Town Hall was set for this meeting. Supervisor Robinson discussed. purchasing State signs giving directions to Toren Hall and Highway Department and also a sign out front of Town Hall to assist people in locating us. Publicity Funds ($100.00) can be used for this purpose. Mr. Rankin suggested that the Supervisor look into cost. Other board members agreed. No appointment was made to the Apopeals Board. Board. is looking for someone from the blest Groton area. Moved of by Mr. Groton Hospital Rankin, seconded by Mr. Board a oip ntee. Sovocool to al} Ayes - Sovocool, op int Ed Moran as the Town Rankin, Carey, Robinson. 0 0 Frank Satterly reported on County projects: If anyone wants to serve on County Advisory boards, let him known, Interns working in Groton area on survey for Transportation program; Will have recommendation 'by May 1 on elevator in Court House; Board passed a resolution to dispose of excess hospital land; Bill Mobbs reported Peru bridge needs repairs. Mr. David l {lang spoke to Board on Energy Conservation in Town Hall. He had a sample lh ergy Shield Window that he suggests using on all Town Hall windows and Stratotherm Heat Syphon Units to be used in Town Hall and Garage to circulate air. Total cost to Town will be around ;1126.78. No decision to purchase was made, Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to sign contract with SPCA with ad.dendums added. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Annual Road Inspection tour was set for Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 A.M. There being no further business, Mr. Rankin moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 9 :00 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWIT BOARD 11EETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 1981 AT 7:30 P.M* Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ellard L.Sovocool, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Arrived Late; Gordon C.*VanBenschoten, Councilman Absent: Benjamin J. Bucko, Town Attorney Also present; Leland. Cornelius, David. Flang, Frank Satterly Mr. Sovocool moved. the minutes of April 13 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Rankin. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson.- Claim Nos. 129 to 160 of the Highway Department and ,#108 to 126 of the General Fund were presented for audit. Rr. Rankin moved that the bills be paid and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Monthly reports form Town Clerk, Zoning Officer, Town Justice and Fire Depart- ment were reviewed. Ronald Space's building application was reviewed with Highway Superintendent indicating pipes purchased by Space would be put under Stevens Road by Town since pipe already in place needs to be replaced. Road will be closed for about three days. Supervisor and 'T'own Clerk will attend a meeting with the SPCA and. other County Supervisors and Town Clerks on Wednesday, May 13 at Noon in the Court House, Highway Superintendent has received estimates for repairs to Walpole Road bridge which was damaged by a motor vehicle. He also stated. they are putting speed limit signs up in McLean. Tompkins County Municipal Official's Meeting will be held Thursday, Play 21 at 6:00 P.M. at the Livery. Acceptance of Planning Boards proposed changes and amendments to zoning ordinance was -tabled until June meeting so Board and Town Attorney could review further. Board requested Zoning Officer write letter to Francis White regarding junkyard fence that is down. Dave Flan wAed, a commitment from Board on energy shields before the end of the month after which price would increase 10 -15 percent. Board discussed advantages and disadvantages to closing off Town Hall windows. Moved. by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool to purchase shields for three windows (;179.10) in Highway Superintendents office and three large Strato Jets for Highway Garage and two small ones for Town Offices. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, VanBenschoten, Robinson.