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MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 198 ,
Those present: Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
Ellard L. Sovocool, Councilman
Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman
Joseph H. Graham, Councilman
Jack Fitzgerald, Attorney
Arrived Late: Donald E. Cummings, Councilman
Also present: Leland Cornelius, Phil. Shurtleff
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, that the minutes of
December 11 and. 27 be approved as submitted. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten,
Graham, Robinson. Absent - Cummings •
Claim No. s 1 to 11 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $2,310-11 and
Claim trios. 1. to 12 of the General Fund. in the amount of $15,113.66 were
presented for audit. Mr. Sovocool. moved that the bills be paid and Clerk
instructed to draw wazerant for them. Seconded by Mr. Graham. Ayes -
Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Graham, Robinson. Absent - Cummings.
Monthly reports from Town Clerk and Totim Justice Heffron were reviewed.
Annual reports from Town Clerk, Zoning Officer and Groton Fire Department
were also reviewed.
Letter of resignation from Deputy Town Clerk, Laura Haughn, to be effective
December 31, 1984, was received.
Phil Shurtleff, County Representative, reported that the State is going to
put up guide rails on Route 222 near Lafayette corner. Also, County has
$15,000 for Towns -to borrow to create water districts -then refun to County
after district gets going. More information will be forthcoming front
Frank Laguori of the County Planning Dept, Mr. Shurtleff said he had no
information on McLean Bridge. He suggested that he, Mr. Mobbs and
Mr. Cornelius visit site so that everyone could see what the problem is.
McLean residents that are complaining about property being washed away
could not be present tonight.
Board members, Attorney
and
Leland. Cornelius
reviewed 1856 map indicating
old roads in the Town
that
should. be legally
abandoned..
Meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M. for Public Hearing on Vet's Exemption -
Proposed Local Law #1 for the Year 1985.
Meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M.
RESOLUTION N0: 1 - ADOPT LOCAL LAIC' N0. 1 FOR THE YEAR 1985
OPTION NOT TO GRANT VETERAN'S EX 2TTION
FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXES
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. VanBenschoten
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson
RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 1 for the Yeas 1985, Option Not to
Grant Veteran's Exemption From Real Property Taxation, be
adopted. (See Local Law Book).
RESOLUTION NO. 2 - 1985 ORGANIZATION ITEMS •
Moved by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Pte•. Graham
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson
RESOLVED, that the First National Bank of Groton be designated as the
depository for all monies coming in the hands of the Supervisor and
Town Clerk of the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED,
that the
Groton
Journal
and Courier be designated as the
official
newspaper
of the
Town of
Groton.
RESOLVED, that the La.w Firm of Fitzgerald, Taylor and Pomeroy be
retained as Attorneys for the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, that Gary Wood be appointed. as Zoning Officer and Building
and Fire Code Inspector for the Town of Groton.
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RESOLVED, that Richard French be appointed as Constable for the
Town 'of Groton .
RESOLVED, that Gordon VanBenschoten be appointed Depute Supervisor
for the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, that Josephine Hill be appointed Deputy Town Clerk of the
Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, that Harold Cargill be appointed as Deputy Highway Superintendent
of the 'town of Groton.
RFSOLVED, that Henry Sincerbeaux be appointed as Town Historian for
the Town of Groton.
RESOLVE?, that Leonard Proper and Gurdon Lockwood be appointed as
Election Custodians for the Totim of Groton
RESOLVED, that small tool expenditures of up to $500.00 by the Highway
Superintendent be authorized..
RESOLVED, that Blue Cross -Blue Shield Health Insurance for Supervisor
Teresa Robinson, be paid by the Town of Groton.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby fix the annual salaries of
the following Town Officers and employees at the amounts respectfully
stated and that such salaries shall be paid at the time respectfully
specified:
a Teresa M. Robinson, Supervisor
b Colleen D. Pierson, Town Clerk
c) Leland E. Cornelius, Highway Supt.
d Arland L. Heffron, Town Justice
e Robert F. Walpole, Town Justice
f El.lard L. Sovocool, Councilman
g Gordon C. VanBenschoten, Councilman
h Donald E. Cummings, Councilman
i Joseph H. Graham, III, Councilman
j Attorney for Town
k Zoning Officer
1) :building & Fire Code Inspector
$ 90000.00
VanBenschoten,
seconded
Monthly
14,000.00
appoint the
following as
Monthly
23,000'.00
and
County programs:
Monthly
3
700.00
Monthly
3,500.00
Monthly
11200.00
Quarterly
1,
200.00
Quarteyly
1,200.00
Quarterly
1,200.00
Quarterly
69000.00
Quarterly
29500.00
Quarterly
1,200.00
Quarterly
Moved by Mr.
VanBenschoten,
seconded
by
JMr. Cummings, to
appoint the
following as
representatives
to Town
and
County programs:
Unanimous
County Youth Recreation Programs - Robin Knuutila, John Gaines
Environmental Management Council - Lyle Raymond.
Route 13 Task Force - Transportation - Frank Carey
Tompkins County Cable Television Commission - Colleen D. Pierson
Tompkins County Planning Board - George Totman
Local Youth Group - Robin Knuutila, John Gaines
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Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to approve appointments
of Supervisor Robinson's committee members as follows: unanimous
Finance - Joseph Graham
Machinery - Gordon VanBenschoten
Building - Donald Cummings
Fire Department - Lewis Sovocool
Personnel - Lewis Sovocool
Zoning, :building & Fire Code - Donald Wrruaings
Federal Revenue - Joseph Graham
Light Districts - Gordon VanBenschoten
Fixed Assets - Teresa Robinson
Senior Citizens - Teresa Robinson
Planning Board - George Totman and Members
Appeals Board - Janet Bell and Members
Highway - Entire To.m Board
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Air. Cummings, to set fees for Totim
Services as follows: unanimous
1 Master List for Excavating Purposes
2 Fee for Certification of Taxes
3 Photocopies
4 Verified Transcripts of Marriage
5) Marriage License
6) Marriage Certificates
7) Town and Village Maps
8) County Maps
9) Mileage for Town Officials
10) Dog Licenses
$ 2.00
3.00 first year, $1.00 each
additional year
•25
5.00
5.00
5.00
.25
. 50
18
5.00 for neutered. & spayed
10.00 for unneutered & unspayed
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Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded. by Mr. Sovocool, to appoint Teresa Robinson
as Delegate to the Annual Association of Towns Meeting held February 17 - 20,
1985, and to appoint Colleen Pierson as an alternate. Ayes - Sovocool,
VanBenschoten, Cumming:, Graham, Robinson.
Moved. by Firs. Robinson, seconded by Air. VanBenschoten, to set Town Board
Meeting night for the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 P.M. to be held
at the Town Hall. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham,
Robinson.
Moved by Mr.. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings, to set the hourly rate
of the Custodian at $3.50 per hour and the Deputy Town Clerk at $4.75
per hour. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson.
No action was taken to appoint Planning Board Member,
Fare and Ambulance Contracts for 1985 were reviewed by the board and
Attorney.
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Air. Cummings, that the Supervisor
be authorized to sign Fire and Ambulance Contracts on behalf of the Town.
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham, Robinson.
Gary Wood, Zoning Officer, went over his annual report of activities in
the Town of Groton during 1984. In 1985 he hopes to cover more territory
particularly requirements of the Building and Fire Code.
There tieing no further business, 14r. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting,
seconded by Mr. Cummings, at 10:00 P.M. Unanimous
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk
MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1985 @ 7:30 PN.
Those present: Teresa
E;llard
Gordon
Donald
Joseph
Jack F
me
L.
C.
J.
H.
it2
Robinson, Supervisor
Sovocool, Councilman
VanBenschoten, Councilman
Cummings, Councilman
Graham, Councilman
gerald., Attorney
Also present: Leland Cornelius, Gary Wood, Robert Walpole, Air. and Mrs.
Phil Munson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frost
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Graham, that the minutes of
January 8 be approved as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings,
Graham, Robinson.
Claim Dios. 16 to 57 of the Highway Fund in
Claim Iios. 21 to 55 of the General Fund in
Claim No. 1 of the Federal Revenue Sharing
were presented for audit. Mr. Grahm moved
Clerk instructed to draw warrant for them.
ryes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings,
the amount of $30,867.21, and
the amount of $81,361,71, and
Fund in the assnount of $149.80
that the bills be paid and the
Seconded by Mr. Sovocool.
Graham, Robinson.
McLean residents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Munson and Mr. and Firs. Charles Frost,
were present to ask boards help in resolving problem of erosion to their
property caused by flow of water in Fall Creek at McLean Bridge. Residents
were promised by Engineer that N YS. Dept. of Eh vironmental Conservation
would put in rip rap to prevent eroding of their property. Residents have
retained Attorney but are asking Town Board for assistance in generating
some action. Supervisor Robinson will relay information to County.
A7oved by Ayr. Cummings, seconded by JoIr. Sovocool, to go into executive
session at 8:25 P.M. to discuss water problems. Ayes - Sovocool,
VanBenschoten, Cummings, 'Graham, Robinson.
Board. meeting reconvened from executive session at 8:45 P.M.
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