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Home My WebLink About1984-02-141-98 Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham, to appoint Teresa Robinson as Delegate to the Annual Association of To•.m s Meeting held February 19 - 22, 1984, and to appoint Colleen Pierson as an alternate. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten to set Totem Board Meeting night for the second Tuesday of the month at 7 :30 P.M. to be held, at the Town Hall. Seconded by Mr. Graham. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanB Mschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to retain the services of Fitzgerald, Taylor & Pomeroy as Attorneys for the Town per contract. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, VanBenschote, Robinson. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to set the hourly rate of the Custodian at $3.50 per hour and. the Deputy Town Clerk at $4.85 per hour. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Pir. Sovocool, that the ToT.m become a member of the Groton Business Association at a fee of $25.00 for 1984 as a Municipal Organization. Supervisor. Robinson will be the representative and/or contact person. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Highway Superintendent, Leland Cornelius, would. like board approval to let bids for a 1984 pickup. His current pickup is four years old. and has 80,000 miles. Moved. by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by IkL . Graham, to authorize Mr. Cornelius to prepare specifications and advertize for bids for a 1984 pickup with bid opening February 14, 1984, at 8:00 P.M. Ayes - Sovocool, Grahaxt, Cummings, VanBenschoten, Robinson. Mr. Cornelius also had information on a digger that he would like to purchase at a latex date. There being no further business, Supervisor Robinson moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, at 9:15 P.M. Unanimous. Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1984 AT 7:30 P. M* Those present: Teresa Ellaxd Gordon Joseph Donald Jack F M. L. Co H. E. i tz Robinson, Supervisor Sovocool, Councilman VanBenschoten, Councilman Graham, Councilman Cummings, Councilman Zerald, Attorney for Town Also present: Leland Cornelius, Jon Dates, Gary Wood Mr. Sovocool moved that the minutes of January 9 be approved. as mailed. Seconded by Nu. Cummings. Ayes - Sovocool, Graham, Cummings, Robinson (VanBenschoten - Absent) Claim Nos. 11 to 43 of the Highway Fund, Ito. 1 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fu Claim Nos, 20 to 44 of the General Fund presented for audit. Mr. VanBenschoten the clerk instructed to draw warrant fo Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, At 8:00 P.M. Clerk read legal notice to There were two bids xeceived: Dates Chevrolet `'9795 00 Less Trade 600900 Net Bid 195.00 in the amount of $23,298.37t Claim rid in the al'Ilount of $1613.00; and in the amount of $10,072.30 were moved. that the bills be paid and r them. Seconded by Mr. Cummings. Cummings, Robinson. bidders fox a 1984 pickup truck. , Peter & Sons Ford $9656.40 Less Trade 4262.40 '539 .00 Extra Tires i 00 Net Bid , 5 .00 After some discussion as to the legality of the bids, Attorney Fitzgerald found that all documents were in order. RESOLUT1014 NO, 2 ACCEPT DID FROM PETER & SONS roR t. 198+ PICKUP TRUCK Moved by �x. VanBenschoten, seconded by 144r. Sovocool Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschotw -L, GTaham, Cummings, Robinson ROSOLVED, that the Town of GTeton accept bid from Peter & Sons FoTd for 1984 Ford Pickup truck for a net -bid of $5954,001 Thence will be a meeting on the State Budget in the Tompkins County Board of Representatives ChaJ1Lbexs on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 P.M. WITK !'4E- nicipal officials wxll meet at the �;oliday Inn in Itha.ca on Wednesiday, February 2Znd at 7:00 P.1o]. Board reviewed DWI Reports, Town Justice Reports, Town Clerk's Monthly and Annual Reports, and report from Citizens oommitteo fox the Economic Develop- of Groton. Letter of ingviry was received from the Groton American Legion on receiving moq'e Enoney for meeting zooms which is not to exceed. $300. No additional money has been budgeted for 19841 RESOLUTION NO. AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE AND TOWN FOR DOG CORTROL SERVICES WITK THE SPCA Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Graham Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign Agreement between Village and Tovrn for Dog Control Services with the SPCA. Supervisor Robinson received a petition froio Groton Citq residE nts requesting a reduction in speed on Groton City Road from Champlin Road to Hinman Road either with a "Children at Play ", '1?edestTians", ox "Red.ace Speed" traffic A gr i MSDLUTIO14 NO. 4 - REgUEST 'JIO COU14TY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SPEED SIGNS OF GROTON CITY ROAD Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mar. Vaeenschoten Ayes - Sovococl, VarnBenschoten, Graham, Cumr�angs, Robinson RESOLVED, that the 'J',own Board of the Town. of Groton does hereby request that. the Tompkins Co EU '. Lby, highway Department consider E. reduction in speed on Groton City Road faroin Champlin Road to Hinman Road ei'thear wi th a. "Reduce Speed" or " Childxcn at Flay" traffic sign. Discussed amending "Dog Control Law" (Local Law No, 2 for the year 1977) to include tY�e iallawing subsection. G. "Is unlicensed when six months of age or older or when a dog license has not been renewed pursuant to the Agriculture and Maxl�.ets Law, Asticle.7. " S oh wax'ding would allow the SPCA to write non,a�enewa,:l. summonses and tickets under local lam thus fines would remain in the Town ,rather than to to the State, Moved by Mx'. Sovocool, seconded by Pier. VanBenschoten, to hold a public hearing on Local Ita.w No. 1 for the year 1984 entitled "Dog Control Law„ at S;OD P.M. an [March 13, 1984, at the Town Hall. Ayes - Sovocool, %IanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson. Gary food., Zoning Officer, gave a synopsis of permits issued to date, Mr. Wood also reported on meeting he attended regarding flood zone areas. Y, 1973 emergency prog7ca.ms were enacted and now regular prog=25 are being set u; than requires flood. zoning law that meets thea_x' stipulations . OtZ Land Usc and Develop,nent Code has been submitted for aoc6pta.nce. Supervisor Robinson repoxted that Wetlands information will be mailed to landowners �iex t week. Discussed briefly changew to Land Use and Development Code as recommended by the Planning Board. Ga.i y Wood, Zoning Officer, wants to cheek with Planning Board before any action is taken by To�Frn Board, 4 60 Moved by Mx. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Graham, to authorize the follwoing to attend Association of Towns Meeting in NYC on February 19 -22: Teresa Robinson, Colleen Pierson, Gary flood, George Totmen, Cecil Twigg, Roger Gleason, Arland Heffron and Robert Walpole. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson. Attorney Fitzgerald has not received a reply from the State Comptroller regarding Local Law No. 1 - 1966- "Martial Tax Exemption of Real Property" and subsequent resolutions relating to same. RESOLUTION NO. 5 - APPROVAL OF 1984 FIRE AND AMBULANCE CONTRACTS Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mrs. Robinson Ayes - Sovocool, %ranBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton approves 1984 Contracts with the Groton Fire Department in the amount of $22,700.00 and the Groton Ambulance in the amount of $25,000.00. Leland Cornelius, Highway Superintendent, would like to purchase a used excavator for the Town. Our 1959 Gradall is in need of repairs that could be costly. Moved. by Mr. VanBenschoten, to authorize Leland Cornelius, Highway Super- intendent, to let bids for a used Hydraulic Excavator with bid opening set for March 13, 1984, at 8:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Graham. Ayes - Sovocool., VanBenschoten, Graham, Cummings, Robinson. There being no further business, lair. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Mr. Cummings, at 10:30 P.M@ Colleen D. Pierson Town Clerk MIFUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1984 AT 7:30 P.M. Those present: Teresa Gordon Ellard Joseph Donald Jack F m. C. L. H. E. i t2 Robinson, Supervisor VanBenschoten, Councilman Sovocool, Councilman Graham, Councilman Cummings, Councilman ,gerald, Attorney Also present; Leland Cornelius, Lyle Raymond, George Carr of Tracey Road Equipment, Inc., and David Walsh of L.B. Smith, Inc. Mr. VanBenschoten moved that the minutes of February 14 be approved as mailed. Seconded by Mr. Graham. Ayes - So-vocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Claim Nos. 45 to 79 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $21,692.12; Claim No. 2 of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in the amount of $250.00; and Claim Nos. 55 to 83 of the General Fund in the amount of $179705.68 N ere presented for audit. Mr. Cummings moved that the bills be paid and the clerk instructed to draw warrant for them. Seconded. by 14r. Sovocool. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson. Monthly reports from the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer and Town Justice Arland Heffron were reviewed.. Correspondence included: Notice of Ithaca Chamber of Commerce Luncheon,,, Meeting on Historical Preservation at Noon on March 15; Report on activities of Tnvironmental Management Council including Greyhound vs Tomtran, Route 13, Connecticut Hill., etc; bog felonies returned from the County for 1983 in the amount of $645.33; Received partial. payment of County Sales Tax in the amount of $13,025.00; Received reimbursement of $324.90 from insurance; Annual report from Groton Public Library; Minutes o1' County Planning Board, Meeting recessed at 8*00 P.M. for Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1 for the year 1984 - "Dog Control Law ". • 0