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Home My WebLink About1983-12-12VIDUTES_OF`_TOWN BOARD P,1EETEM MELD MONDAY, UECIMBER_12., 198.3 AT 7wN 7:N 1 , Mm Those present: Teresa M, Robinson, Supervisor Ellard L. Sov0000l, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Jack Fitzg'.rald, Attorney Absent: VeX1 Rankin, Jr., Councilman Also present: Leland Ccarnelius Moved by Mr. Carey that the minutes of November 14 be approved as mailed, Seconded by htr. VanBenschoten. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carer, Robinson. Cla,iM I�1os S. 325 to 34+7 of the Highway Fund in the amount o#' $ 2 3; 91200 8% ` and Claim Nos. V8 to 410 of the General Amd in the amount of $ F, , 4: l ° were presented for audit, Mrs'. VanBenschoten moved. that the bills be paid and the clerk instructed to d]ra.w warrant for them. Seconded by Mx'. C�.rey, Ayes � Sovocool, Va iB enschoten , Carey, Robinson. Monthly reports from Town Clerk, Town Justice Heffr:on and Zoning Offzcear were reviewed, The following correspondence was rece�.voda 1) Card from Office of Revenue Sharing reguXring ou,r: signature stating we will ao�roply With their reguletions; 2 Blue Cross -Blue Shield notice of increase in rates effective January 1, 1984m. Letter from James J. Brennan, Commissaoner of Social. Services, requesting two or three names far Advlpory Council pool; 4) County Board o,f Representatives resolution transfe=ing State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code to N.Y. Mate Department of State; ) Letter from Groton Busineps Associatiorl regaxding curxont and prospective members of the Association and also Board membex`ehip and diffexent committees; ) Update fxom Congressman Boehlert ark happenings xn Congress this past year Letter fronn Town of Lansing notify us of their hearing on propo ed zoning anendlrient. Tabled appoiating anyo=ne to County You't'h Board, IbIx. Don Palcnear has decided not to serve but will try to locate someone that is interested, Attorney Jack Fitzgerald will look into procedures necessiar'y for the new provisions for Senior Citizens Txemption. Discussed appointments to Appeals Board,. We ~teed 'two members. Tabled making any appointments, Discussed" appointment of Building Inspector and/or Zoning Officex. Gary flood, is currently Build7,noj Inspector for the Village acrd is interested zn doing same for the Town, Bob Reynolds,' Abe Congdon and Stan Ca.meZ are interested in onin; officer gasition. Board tabled making any appointments until next meeting, Board, discussed with Town Attorney Jepson's request to meld �L tx'ailex to his house. Attorney advised that he would harve to comply with trailer ordYnance with required gquaxe footage, permanent foundatiork, etc. Supervisor will check into building and fire code requirements. Disc�xs8ed Peruville Community Hall Association building in Pex'uville, Some residents of Peruville wanted 'to use lumber from building since it was fa.11ing down. Other residents don't approve since remainder: of building would be left and could be dangerous and would not look the best. Town Clerk and County Clerk searched. records for deed 'to establish the owner. 1-10 deed was .located. Town will have Building Inspector inspect building and make written report to the Town Board if 'there is a clear and present danger 2�ela.ting to our Local Unsafe Building Code. ' Some discr�js>sion was. held ae to whether the Toi, *n Tax 0013.ecto -' should send, tax receipts out, It would save the Town several dollars if they ;d,idn't. Several ToLgns in the axea do not mail receipts unless 22equested„ RESOLUTIM NC. 30 - TAY RECEIPTS NOT MAILED BACK UNLESS REQUN TED ?Moved by Supervisor Robinson, seconded 'by Mr. VanBenschoton Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson RESOLVED, 'that this Town Board authorize the Tax Collector to stag on the tax bills the following: "Your Check is your Receipt. Send self - addressed stamped: envelope if receipt is d,eSix'ed. " a -9 Discussed some zoning problems. Clerk noticed additional junk in Andersons driveway and also a truck load going in at 3;30 P.M. on December 8. Highway Superintendent will. check to see if it is new or old junk just being moved around.. Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr: VanBenschoten, to hold a Special Town Board Meeting on Thursday, December 29, 1983, at 9:00 A.M. to close out year -end business and perform annual accounting of all Town records. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. :Hoard reviewed letter from Planning Board regarding proposed changes in Zoning Code. Moved by IoL". VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Carey, to approve changes and to table until such time as other changes in the Zoning law have been fin,�J.ized and presented to the board. Ayes ' - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, at 9:15 P.M. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD ?MEETING HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 19839 AT 9:00 A.M. Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor Ell.ard L. Sovocool, Councilman Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman Francis P. Carey, Councilman Absent: Verl Rankin, Jr., Councilman Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney Also present: Leland Cornelius, Donald. Gri;l:'fen, Carl Haynes Purpose of meeting was to close out year -end business and perform annual accounting of all town records. Mayor Griffen and Mr. Haynes were present to present new Groton brochure as compiled by the Citizens Committee for the conomic Development of Groton. Brochure will be ready for distribution in two or three weeks. The expenses incurred for the brochure totaled approximately $4000. The Village and Citizens Committee asked the Town to contribute $1000 towards brochure. Mayor Griffen also informed board of status of negotiations with SCH. RESOLUTION NO. _31 - GROTON BROCHURE PUBLICATION EXPENSES Moved by Mrs. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool., VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton publication of Groton brochure to funds. will contribute $1000 towards be paid from Part Town unexpended RESOLUTION NO. 32 - AUTHORIZA`11ION TO PAY VILLAGE FOR ,JOINT YOUTH R$?CREATION PROJECT Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, of the 1983 Carey, Recreation Project. Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton pay the Village of Groton $3200 for our share of the 1983 Joint Youth Recreation Project. 1,1r. Carey indicated that a sign is needed on Route 222 designating location of Lick Street. Supervisor or Highway Superintendent will check with the State since it is a State Highway. Claim Nos. to of the Highway Fund in the amount of $ and Claim Nos. 411 to of the General Fund in the amount of $ were presented for audit. Mr. VanBenschoten moved that the bills be paid and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by Mr. Carey. Ayes - Sovocool., VanBenschoten, Carey, Robinson. J is 0 1 d