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Home My WebLink About1983-10-10MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD ME ETING HELD MUNDAY, OCTOBTE x,0,_1983 AT 7: 0 PI MP Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sov0000l., CaixieiLRan E',vancia P. Casey, Councilman Vert Rankin, Jr., Councilman Ja.ok Fitsgeral.d, Attorney for Tow; Absent:: Gordon C. VanBenschotcn, Councilman Also present: Leland Cornelius, Robert Brown, Nancy PloGucrty Moved by Mr. Carey that the minutes of Sept. 12 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Sov0000l. Ayes - Sov0000l, Rankin, Casey, PobinEson Claim Nos 263 to Z88 of the Highway Fund in the aiuount of $36,029.69 and Clain Nos. 287 to 306 of the General Fund in the amount of $1,426.48 wears presented for audit. Mr. Carey move6, that the bills be paid, and the Clerk instructed to draw rrarzarct for them. Seconded by Mr. Sov0000l. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. Brawn also Monthly reports frow the Town Clerk and Zoning Officer• their thanks to Joanne Neville for «ere reviewed. Groton Mr. Brown, Zoning Officer, expressed his thinks to George Totma•n f'or, filling at play signs might be a better solution. Board tabled taking any action to endorse the speed. in as Ac�.ing Zoning Officer while he Tgas away. P9r. Brawn also said he was having trouble with several people w;ro have not complied. One was Jacobs on Smith Road; however, Mr. Rankin indicated they were di6ging• a septic system, Supervisor requested• boa's approval to re7•urss rnanies to two inci•viduals that had overpaid applioation fees for the new zoning. Mx. Rankin moved to reimb=,se David Ofner $5.00 and Thowas Hatfield $15.00. Seconded by Vir, Sov0000l. Ayes - So�racool, tanEca•n, Carey, Robinson, Discussed whether the Town should, continue to receive the KYS Register which is published weekly by the NYS Dept. of State. The Register contains proposed rules and aregUjatians which the public is encouraged• to comment on, At present the Town and Village 'both :receive caDi es . T9nere is no need for both municipalities to receive copies. Village will use Town 's copy if the need arises. Moved by Mr. Carey, seconded. by Mrs. Robinson, that the Town of Groton desires to continue receiaing the [YS > inter. Ayes - Sov0000l, Rankin; Casey, Robinson, Supervisor Robinson and Board extended their thanks to Joanne Neville for making signs for Groton Festival Days parade. Board discussed speed limit reduction on McLean - Gortl.arid• Road. Hembers d7cove along road aqd noted most homes set an adequate distance from road and theze are relatively few homes. Board suggested that children at play signs might be a better solution. Board tabled taking any action to endorse the speed. limit red otion until more information is available, The County Health Depart,netnt has notified us of a Babies Clinic to be held Wednesday, October Z6 fxom 7 9 PM at the Groton Fire Station. Discussed prolposed 1984 Dog Contracts as submitted by the SPCA and Doug Staley of Old Stage Road. Supervisox Robinson stated that the new SPCA Director, Jim Anasiewics, was very halpful and efficient, Dog control servicoes have improved and complaints have been answered. All. problems have been corrected and she recommended• approval of the SPCA contract. RESDLUTION 00, Z6 CQN'rRACT WITH SPCA FOR 1984 DOG CONTROL SERVIC Moved by Kc. Sov0000l, seconded by Mx•. Carey Ayes - Sov0000l, Rankin, Carey, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton contract with the Tornpki¢Ys County SPCA for 1984 Dog Control Services. Discussed changes to be made to current Land. Use and Development Code. Attorney Pitzgexald met with George Totman, Chairman of the Planning Board to discuss changes, There is one very irnpor•tarYt change a few typogxaphical errors and one 8ignificar t item missing. Attorney will have infox•rria.tion to -board membes•s to 1aay on table fOr 10 days prior to hearing to amend Local Law Ao. 1. �: a7' l.p Moved by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to schedule hearing to amend Local Law No. 1 - Land Use and Devel.opement Code for November 14, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. RESOLUTION N0. 27 - 1984 HIGWWAY NEGOTIATIONS I•loved. by le1r. Rankin, seconded 'by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson RESOL1,F0, that the Town of Groton highway employees be grated a 30o per hour increase across the board with the exception of new part -time or temporary laborer which remains the same. No other changes in Agreement. Moved. by Mr. Rankin, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to set Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 P.M. and Wednesday, October 19 at 7030 FM as budget work sessions, • 30 P.M. and to schedule Preliminary Budget Hearing, Fire Department Budget Hearing and Federal Revenue Sharing Hearings on November 10, 1983, at 7: Ayes - Sovocool, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. The following Agreement was made between the Town and Village*, THIS AGREEMENT made this 15th day of August, 1983, by and between the TOWN OF GROTON, a municipal corporation having its principal place of business on Conger Boulevard, Groton, New York, hereinafter referred to as the "Town" and the VILLAGE OF GROTON, a municipal corporation having its principal place of business at 108 East Cortland Street, Groton, New York, hereinafter referred to as the "Village "; WHEREAS the Town and the Village desire to ,join in the acquisition, ownership, custody, operation and maintenance of a brush chipper all in accordance with the provisions of General Municipal Law, Section 119 -o (2.e); and WHEREAS by separate resolutions the Town and Village have agreed to contribute one -half the total purchase price of the aforesaid brush chipper, but not to exceed $2,500.00 a piece; NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed as follows: 1. That each municipality will pay one -half of the total cost of the acquisition of the brush chipper, including transportation, set -up costs, if any. 2. Both municipalities shall exercise joint ownership and custody of the aforesaid brush chipper. 3. The Town and Village agree to share the operation of the brush chipper on near equal time basis with due difference given by each municipality to the other as to those times or seasons when a brush chipper is more effectively used.. 4. Both the Town and the Village agree to exercise reasonable care in the operation of the brush chipper, and that they will maintain it in a good state of repair while in individual custody. Each party agrees that when custody is exchanged, the 'brush chipper will be in proper working order. All costs of maintenance, with the exception of work performed by Town or Village employees, shall be borne equally by each municipality. 5. The brush chipper may not be sold without the ,joint consent of both the 'Town and Village. • IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their corporate seals to be hereunto affixed, and these presents to be signed by their duly authorized officer the day and year first above wri't'ten. TOWN OF GROTON (Seal) By: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor VILLAGE OF GROTON (Seal) By: Donald E. Griffin, ?Mayor Board Members, Highway SupeiALntendent and Town Clerk will sand a caxd and plant to Laura Haughn who Yeas, been i11. Mr. Robert Walpole s -ubmitted F ixe Departuent budget proposal for 1984, There will be a 00 increase ;L= ambulance and no increase foar )Foxe Dept. I+tT. Rankin moved for an executive session at 9:00 P.M. -to discuss personnel problems within fire department. Seconded, -by Mrs. Robinson. Una�rd.mcus Meeting reconvened. at :33 P . N+ Board. arid Leland Cornelius discussed some highway ,pro Jects for 1984. Peg 17k1l bridge is deteriorating. Bridge and Claxk. Street need to be done, Bridge can be replaced undex CHIPS Program. He also would like to pave Elm St. Ext.. from Jacksons to Route 222. There miles of Champlin Road needs to be sealed. Some work to be done on Wood Road. There being no furfhen: business M . Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting at :45 P. P1. Seconded by {fir, Rankin, Unanimous, Colleen 0, Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF 1,0W BOARD IIEETING HELD 140 DAY, NOVEMBER 14, 198 AT 4X P.IlI. Those present: Texesa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. SOV00001, Councilman Francis F. Carey, Councilman Gordon C, VanBenschoten, Councilman Jack Pitzgera.ld, Attorney ,arrived Late: Vert Rankin, Jr., Ca an ciIman Also P-resent : Leland C,ox'nel.ius, George Totm n Moved by Mr. CaTey that the minutes of October 10 be approved as mailed. Seconded by PLt. Va l�enschoten. Ayes - So%vOOool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson {Rankin - Absent }. Claim Pros, 291 to 324 of the Highway Fund in the �:wuount of 46,537,OD and Claim Nos. 315 to 37. of the General Fund in the amount, of %11,242:94' and Clone Nos. 20 to 1. of Federal Revenue Sharing in the amount of $39'x.09 were presented for audit. Mr. Carey moved that the bills be paid arid, the clerk instructed to draw varrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes Sovocool, V 4�nschoten, Carey, Robinson (Rankin - Absent), Monthly reports f ram t'rie Town Clex[k and Town Justice were reviewed. Zoning Officer w*, ote letters to Dennis Wood and James Lockwood for non- Compliance to Zoning Ordinance. The following corresponde*nce was reviewed: 1) There is an Economic Develop- ment Seminar with Congressman NcHugh 'an Mo;n , Nov. 21st ;Ex'om 8:3p - I Z Noon at the Ramada. Inn, Ithaca.; 2) Letter's from Environmental Managemont Council a d Tompkins County Youth Board requesting appointments to their boards froln the Toim; 3) Notice. of Azsociation of Towns Meeting in NYC from Feb. 19-2Z; 4 Letter from Sain MacNeil -regarding changing per capita. aid; Letter from Department of State regaxding Fire Reporting Systeirn; 6 iotinutes from Board. of Rdps and TC Youth Board; 7) Letter' tram Congressman Boelhert regarding application for HM Grants; 8) Letter fxok Gail Shafer' regarding Block Grants to be adbrninistered by HUD instead, of State; ) Letters from Sam MacNeil listing haws to be passed; 10) Letter from .Dept. of Transpurta,- Lion concerning oversize trucks on NYS highways, Moved by Supexgrisor Robinson to appoint Lyle Ea.nnond to the Environmental Management Oouancii wed Donald Palmer to the Tompkins County oath Board pending there acceptance. Seconded by N2% VanB enschoten . Ayes - Sovocool., VanBensehoten, Rankin, Carey, Robinson. 1 1 :-