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Supervisor Robinson
monthly
indicated that the
Town
has
some unallocated monies in
the Federal
Revenue
Sharing Fund that
should
be
allocated.
Robert Walpole explained to the Board. that the Groton Day Care Center had a
zone open for alarm system. A $378.62 modular was installed about a year ago
to meet State requirements but the Center has been unable to pay for it. The
Fire Department and Village of Groton have agreed to pay one -third each of
the cost and are asking the Town to pay the remaining one -third or $126.20.
Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten, to hold a public
hearing on April 10, 1984, at 8:00 P.M. to allocate Federal Revenuing
Sharing monies to Building repadr witithe remaining $126.20 to be allocated
to the Child Developement Center. Ayes - .Cummings, VanBenschoten, Graham,
Robinson (Absent - Sovocool).
Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to go into executive session
at 7:55 P.M. to discuss proposed acquisition of property. Ayes - Cummings,
VanBenschoten, Graham, Robinson (Absent - Sovocool).
Board meeting reconvened at 9:10 P316
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten to authorize Robert Walpole to approach SCM,
DEC and all others involved, including Highway Superintendent Leland Cornelius,
regarding dumping SCM building remains at the To-pm Gravel Pit; and also
provide the Town Board with soil test borings of any potential sources of
gravel at the property owners expense. Seconded by Mr. Cummings. Ayes -
Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson (Absent - Sovocool and Graham).
There being no further business, Mr. Cummings moved to adjourn meeting
seconded by Mrs. Robinson, at 9:15 P.M. Ayes - Cummings, VanBenschoten,
Robinson (Absent - Sovocool and. Graham).
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk
MINUTES OF TOIf?1 BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984 AT 7:30 P.me
Those present: Teresa
Ellard.
Gordon
Joseph
Donald
Jack F
ills
L.
C.
H.
E.
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Robinson, Supervisor
Sovocool, Councilman
VanBenschoten, Councilman
Graham, Councilman
Cummings, Councilman
gerald, Attorney
Also present. Leland Cornelius, Lyle Raymond
Mr. VanBenschoten moved that the minutes of March 13 and 19 'be approved
as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten,
Cummings, Graham, Robinson.
Supervisor Robinson tabled payment of 'bills until. later in meeting.
Supervisor Robinson moved that the bill from Finger Lakes Communication
System for installation of an alarm modular at the Groton Child Development
® Center in the amount of $126.20 be paid from the General Fund and then
reimbursed from Federal Revenue Sharing Fund after hearing. Seconded by
Mr. Graham. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson.
The Town is responsible for road name signs. 'Me following are missing -
2 - Wood Road; 4 - Davis Road; 4 - Stevens Road; 4 - Elm Street Ext.;
2 - Clark St. Ext.; 4 - Old Stage Road.; 2 - Smith Road; 2 - Pleasant Valley
Rd.; 4 - Cobb Street; 4 - Brown Rd.; 2 - South Main St. Fxt.; 2 - Lafayette
Rd.
Board reviewed
monthly
reports from the Town Clerk
and Town Justice Heffron,
Zoning Officer
issued
two building permits and is
touring roads.
The annual Town road tour was done on April 5. The following participated:
Teresa Robinson, Gordon VanBenschoten, Joseph Graham and. Leland Cornelius.
Some highlight's were two junkyards on .Pleasant Valley Road and. John and Bill
Anderson on Brown Road. John Anderson has junk in axea the Town cleaned up.
Town Attorney wants pictures before Highway Dept. goes in to finish cleanup
job.
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Claim Nos. 83 to 115 of the Highway Fluid in the amount of $5D,427.95,
Claim Nos. 3 to 4 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount of
$25,126.20; and Claim Nos. J9 to 117 of the General Fund in the amount of
$1,043.33 were presented for audit. Mr. Graham moved that the bills be paid
and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded by 1s1r. Cummings.
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson.
Rederal Revenue Sharing hearing notice did. not make paper so will be
rescheduled for May 8 at 8:00 POMO
Attorney Fitzgerald received letter from Comptroller's Office regarding
Laws and Resolutions pertaining to partial tax exemption for the elderly
on real property. Will check into proper Local Law to ratify what Town I
adopted by resolution in four different years.
Supervisor .received letter from Tompkins County planning Board requesting
local support of TOMTRAPI.
RESOLUTION N0. 10 - SUPPORT OF TOMTRAN IDT
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, CwiLmings, Graham, Robinson
RESOLVED, that -the Town of Groton hereby supports TOMTRAN IDT as
it is presently structured financially.
Lyle Raymond reported on Environmental Management Council meeting. He
handed out maps of new recommendation for Route 13 using a combination
of existing roads to get cross country through McLean to Cortland Road
(Rt. 13)0 He plans to attend Transportation Committee Meeting on April 19.
Town Board, Planning Board., Appeals Board, Zoning Officer, Attorney,
and Town Clerk will, meet May 2 at 7 P141 to go over zoning code and
ordinances.
Municipal Official's Meeting will be held April 25 at 6:30 P.M. at the
Party House in Ithaca.
Meeting date for Cable TV" franchise review committee will be arranged by
Attorney Fitzgerald..
There being no further business, Mr. VanBenschoten moved to adjourn
meeting, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 8:40 P.M. - Unanimous
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk
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