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MINUTES OF 1014N BOARD MEETING HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1987, at 7:30 P. Pi.
Those present: Teresa
Ellard
Gordon
Donald
Jack F
Absent: Joseph
M.
L.
C.
E.
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H.
Robinson, Supervisor
Sovocool, Councilman
VanBenschoten, Councilman
Cummings, Councilmen
gerald, Attorney
Graham, Councilman
Also present: Leland
Cornelius,
Robert
Totman
Barbara
Ebert -
Historic
McLean
Ithaca & Tompkins County
Moved by Air. VanBenschoten, seconded. by Mr. Sovocool, to approve minutes
of July 14th meeting as mailed. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings,
Robinson.
Claim Nos. 202 to 224 of the Highway Fund in the amount of $21,772.40 and
Claim Nos. 282 -313 of the General Fund in the amount of $4,321.81 were
presented for audit. Moved by Air. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings,
that the bills be approved for payment. Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten,
Cummings, Robinson.
All
officials
will
meet with McLean residents on Monday, August 24th,
at
the
McLean
Fire
Station.
Reviewed monthly reports from Town Clerk, Town Justice Heffron and
Zoning Officer.
Discussed and reviewed plans for Village water tower on Elm Street Ext.
Our concern is the water line crossing Lick Street. Town would want road
put back in original condition.
Discussed Motorola radios for highway department. Tom Drake will be here
tomorrow to resolve problems. Once radios are working to the satisfaction
of the Highway Superintendent., the radios will be paid for from Federal
Revenue Sharing monies.
Federal Revenue Sharing funds are to be allocated by September 30. Would
like to get two overhead doors on shop before winter. Twenty windows
were broken 'by vandals in the end and, back of the Highway Garage,
8:30: Petition for Variance - Robert Totman was present to request a
variance to replace existing mobile home with a conforming mobile home on
a non - conforming lot. fir. Totman presented deed to board indicating his
mother deeded. property over to him, however, deed has not yet been recorded.
Lot is 110' x 75'. Gerald Cornell has life use of garage and right -of -way
of 25' around it. Totman owns 11 acres around parcel. Can't get 90 more
feet without crossing right-of-way.
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - GRANT VARIANCE TO ROBERT H. TOINAN
Moved by Mr. VanBenschoten, seconded by Mr. Sovocool
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Robinson
WHEREAS, a request for a variance of Section 15.8.1 of the Town of
Groton Mobile Home Ordinance was filed on July 15, 1987, and
WHEREAS, said application requests a variance to permit replacement
of an existing non - conforming mobile home with a conforming mobile
on property owned by Robert H. Totman at 244 Cortland -McLean Road
being located on Tax Map Parcel No. 39 -1 -23.32 and containing 110'
frontage, 150' depth, and 75' across the back, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board on August 11, 1987, at 8:30 P.M. heard
testimony and reviewed. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) form
and determined that it is an unlisted action and will have no
significant impact.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pursuant to the authority granted
by Article XVIII of the Mobile Horne Ordinance of the Town of Groton,
the Town Board hereby grants a vaziance to Robert H. Totrian to
replace a previously existing mobile home on Parcel No. 39 -1 -23.32
with a conforming mobile home contingent upon complying with all
set back requirements in Section 15.8.1; Health Department approval
per Section 15.3.4 of the Mobile Home Ordinance; recording deed
from mother to Robert H. Totman; and lot being expanded to 110'
in the :near.
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Barbara Ebert, Executive Director of Historic Ithaca & Tompkins County
was present to request 'Town Boards endorsement of their 1987 funding
application to the N.Y.S. Affordable Housing Corporation to improve quality
of rural housing and also certification addressing matters of geographic
eligibility, use of municipal funds and the need for this program.
RESOLUTION N0. 19 - ENDORSE HISTORIC ITHACA & TOMPKINS COUNTY'S
1987 FUNDING APPLICATTON TO NYS AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CORPORATION
Moved 'by Mr. Sovocool, seconded by Mr. Cummings
Ayes - Sovocool, VanBenschoten, Cummings, Graham
RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton, Ibmpkins County, New York, hereby
assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations,
policies, guidelines, and requirements of the New York State Afford-
able Housing Corporation as it pertains to Historic Ithaca & Tompkins
County'Ns.application,,for Affordable Home Ownership Development Program
funds. Also, the Town gives assurances and certifies with respect to
said application that:
(1} The Town of Groton is an eligible program axea since there are
deteriorating housing conditions, an aged housing stock, and
other factors indicating an inability or unwillingness of the
private sector, unaided, to invest in homes for the area;
(2) The Town of Groton is an eligible area for the purposes of the
Affordable Housing Corporation regulations since it is included.
in Historic Ithaca & Tompkins County's rural preservation
program service area;
(3) Due to the presence of deteriorating housing conditions, and
the inability or unwillingness of the private sector to
facilitate affordable housing for persons of low to moderate
income, the need exists in this town to carry out activities
of the application; and
(4) The Town of Groton, within which the activities of the applica-
tion will be undertaken, will not substitute funds provided
by the Affordable Housing Corporation for monies which the Town
would have spent in the absence of the Affordable Home Ownership
Development Program and that such monies will enable the Town
to expand its commitment to increase the supply and improve the
condition of low and moderate income owner occupies housing to
levels greater than would have been possible without such a
program.
Discussed Court Room - Town Justice Heffron suggested Town look into
using Mr. Chatterton's office which is currently available for $200/mo.
Discussed gas pumps - 1 diesel and 1 gas - New pumps would cost $1200/ea.,
State bid price.
Discussed overhead doors - Have budgeted monies for two doors in shop.
Present doors are rotten and need replacing. Discussed air conditioner
This summer office was extremely uncomfortable - need to do something.
Moved by Mrs. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Sovocool, to go into executive
session to discuss personnel. Unanimous.
There being no further business, Mr. Sovocool moved to adjourn meeting,
seconded by Mr. Cummings, at 9:30 P.M. Unanimous,
Colleen D. Pierson
Town Clerk
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