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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-04-03�s April 3, 1961 f The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at South Lansing Fire all , hi 8:00 P. M. with Supervisor Dates presid.eing. Roll Call Harris B. Dates Supervisor Ores, Floyd Ferris Justice Pres, Charles Howell Councilman Pres, James Kidney Councilman Pres. - Fred Spry Justice Ores. Donald harpsteen Hy, Supt. Pres. Joseph Mc bill Clerk Pres. -� Visitors* Mrs. Smidt, George `'now, Francis Willis, Norman �yheeler and Kenneth Tarbell Assessor Chr. Supervisor opened the April reg. meeting by haveing the Clerk read the minutes of the March 6th, and Mch 11 special meeting Cleek read the minutes , there being no corrections minutes were approved as read. The Supervisor advised that the next order of bud.iness was the ratifying of the appointment of the Committee to study the need for a planning Board in the Town of Lansing. The supervisor appointed the following citizens of Lansing to act on the above Committee Robert Baker Groton Rd #1 Frank Naegley Ithaca Rd#1 Jesse Solomon Myers Dr. Lyman Fisher Ithaca Rd #1 Fred Edmondston Freeville Rd #1 Edward Haynor Ludlowville Rd #1 Bernard Ruzicka So. Lansing The Supervisor asked each member of the Board if the people named were contacred to learn if they would serve on this committee Board members stated that all would serve, the oupervisor then asked for a motion to approve this committee as appointed. Motion by Mr. Spry seconded by Mr. Kidney That the names of the seven people appointe to act on this committee be approved. Carried all voted Aye. The ° upervisor and the Board members requested the Clerk to natify each member of the committee that ammeting would be held Monday April 17th at South Lansing Fire hall 8:00 P. M. t <,o acquaint the committee of the purpose and what their duties were on this committee. Supervisor asked Mr. Snow and Mr. willis if they had a problem to bring before the Board . Mr. 'snow and Mr Willis were asking for imformation in .regard to the building of a road from end of the Stark road leading westerly to the ptoperty owned by Mr. Willis and Mr.Sonbw . Mr. willis siad there were now four cottages and f would be eight on the 1300 feet of frontage As Mr Snow wished to build this � year on his-lot they were anxious to have a road in if possible and what steps/ were necessary for them to take in order to have the Town build or take over a road . f Discussion: The Supervisor and Highway Ouperintendent advised them of the policy of the Town established in 1959 although the Highway $upt.. would meet with them at the site and advise what they would have to do for the Town to take over a road built by them but no assurance could be given as to when the Town could take a finished road over. i �f t 5 I f 1 } STATE OF NE1.0'! YORK RESOLUTION.BY MUNICIPALITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO IAINT IN FRONTAGE, MARGINAL OR SERVICE ROiXDS CON- STRUCTED IN CONNECTION `:dITH CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHT,TAY. .'i=ce AS, Subdivision 25 of Section 10 of the New York Highway Law :_.:s a:ilended in 1956 provides, in part, that the Superintendent of .blic 'orks shall "Have power in connection with the development any controlled access facility to plan, designate, construct, ..ter, improve and vacate frontage, marginal and service roads -." and also that "The maintenance of any highway, road or street which is affected by this subdivision and Which in the judgment of the superintendent of public works is not deemed to be a part of the !� state highway system shall be maintained by the municipality or the municipalities in which all or part thereof is located," and ':!HEREAS, the Superintendent proposes to improve the Ithaca -Etna (Relocation of Route 13) _ (Name of Highway) a controlled access highway, and in connection therewith to con - struct the following- described frontage., marginal or service roads: That portion of Fleck Road located in the Town of Lansing, from Cayuga Heights Road to the Lansing- Ithaca Town line, a distance of 0,10 mile i t and 11-41HEREAS, the said frontage, marginal or service roads are to be located with the Town.of Lansing , and in the judgment (Municipality or Political Subdivision) of the Superintendent of Public ','orks will not be deemed to be part of the state highway system, now therefore: It IS RESOLVED that, upon completion of construction of the above described frontage, marginal or service roads, the (Piunicipality.or Eofitical Subdivision) will maintain such roads in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Law, STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF Tompkins CITY OF TO'.;iN OF Lansing VILLAGE OF This is to certify that I, the undersigned, Clerk of the (Title of Board of the T.." have compared Municipality or Political Subdivision) the foregoing copy of resolution with the original now on file in this office and which was passed by said Board on the 3 day of - -Apri 1 19 61 , a majority of all the members elected to the Board voting in favor thereof, and that the same is a correct and true transcript of such original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN ' ITNESS 'Le,THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the offi- cial seal of the Tmm Board of the Town of Lansing thi s 3 day of (Title of Board) April 19 61 A Clerk, Lansing Town itle of Board STATE OF NE ?d YORK RESOLUTION BY MUNICIPALITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO EAINTf0.IN FRONTAGE, MARGINAL OR SERVICE RODS-CON- STRUCTED IN CONNECTION '.dITH CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY. -IEREAS, Subdivision 25 of Section 10 of the New York Highway Law =s a-,.ended in 1956 provides, in part, that the Superintendent of i..blic 'Alorks shall "Have power in connection with the development any controlled access facility to plan, designate, construct, ...;.ter, improve and vacate frontage, marginal and service roads " and also that ".The maintenance of any highway, road or street which is affected by this subdivision and o.vhich in the judgment of the superintendent of public works is not deemed to be a part of the state highway system shall be maintained by the municipality or the municipalities in which all or part thereof is located," and '.'HEREAS, the Superintendent proposes to improve the Ithaca -Etna (Relocation of Route 13) (Name of Highway) a controlled access highway, and in connection therewith to con- struct the following- described frontage, marginal or service roads: MC Road from Triphammer Road westerly to the property of Martin Catherwood9 a distance of 0.14 mile ,#JHEREAS, the said frontage, marginal or service roads are located with _the ToUm of Lansing and in the of the of the (Municipality or Political Subdivision) and to be judgment Superintendent of Public ';orks will not be deemed to be part state highway system, now therefore: 'It IS RESOLVED that, upon completion of construction of the above - described frontage, marginal or service roads, the Town of Lansing (Punicipality or Political Subdivision) will maintain such roads in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Law,- STATE OF NE'.. -,' YORK COUNTY OF Tompkins CITY OF TO? -JN OF Lansing VILLAGE OF This is to certify that I, the undersigned, Clerk of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing (Title of Board of the Tmm of have compared (Municipality or Political Subdivision) the foregoing copy of resolution with the original now on file in this office and which was passed by said Board on the day of April 19 61 , a majority of all the members elected to the Board voting in favor thereof, and that the same is a correct and true transcript of such original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN 'ITNESS ',,'HEREOF, I have hereu to set vial seal'. of the To,,n Board of the Town of�ansing April (Title oft Board) p 19 Clerk, nay hand and the o:ffi- this 8 day of April 3, 61 cont'd The problem of what could be done to relieve the parking situation on the Dug road from the bridge past Cornelius.Stockton's dwelling. This was discussed and Highway Supt, was in the opinion that a turn around at the foot of hill could be built if the right of way could be acquired . He and the assessor agreed to look it over and try and establish who owned at the end in order to contact theem Supt. also would gravel as soon as he had the machinery ready. Supervisor filed a release from the Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society showing that the Judgemnet in the tax case from 1954 thru 1960 had been satisfied. 1heSJupervisor asked for a report from Mr. Ferris in regard to the contract to be gilaen for the levelling of the Town Dump, Mr. Ferris reported that he had contacted Mr. Robinson and Davis snd they had. agreed to a contract for the balance of the year for $250. which with the $t;�5600 paid would be'$375. for the year. Moved by Mr. Ferris seconded byMrHowell: That a contract be given to Robinson and Davis in the amount of $254,.00)to keep the Town Dump cleaned up and Levelled for the balance of year 1961 to Dec. 31, Carried all voted Aye.. Mr. Spry placed beforet.`I.the Board a proposition that the Town allow the Boy Scouts to have the use of that part of Brown farm that is not used for a gravel bed and the Farm Land , namely the wooded part for their weekly camp outs. The Scouts themselves would build any lean toos they needed and keep them in good condition This had been brought to his attention by local Scout masters. Discussion It was deemed a good proposition provided adequate insurance protection could be incorporated in the coverage the Town now has. The Superviaor delegated this task to Mr. Spry he is to contact He K Drake and Atty. Williamson and report back. The Highway §Superintendent gave his report , The.Highway Superintendent advise d the Board that he found where.., there was a ter: wheeler second hand dump truck for sale also at a place in 5�yracuse were some usedten wheeler heavy duty dump..trucks for sale at a substantial discount , and that some of the Board with him had been to look at them . He recommends the purchase of one or two teen wheeler heavy duty dump trucks mainly for the hauling of gravel and cinders these could be used to plow snow- on the hard surface roads. Discussion The Supervisor advised that they would have to start replaceing trucks during 1962 and that in his opinion if bids with substantial discount could be had at this time it would be good business to purchase dine or two this year, the Board members were of the same opinion ,ladvertiseing could be done and if bid prices were thought to be too high bids couldbe rejected . Resolved by Mr. Howell seconded by Mr. KidneY: That the Highway Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on two heavy duty ten wheeler dump trucks , with the right to reject any or all or any item or items on all. bids Bids to be publicly opened at the office of the Twee Clerk's Office Tuesday April 11, 61 at 9:30 A. M. The Supervisor presented his monthly report fileing same with the Town Clerk. Carried all voted Aye. explaining same in detail 289 290 April 3, 61 Cont'd. The Supervisor explained that further plans of the New York State Department of Public Works in the relocation of Route 13 made it necessary th change their original plan to build one piece of road and turn it over to the Town , now it was necessary to buid to parcels of road finish and turn over to the Town of'Lansing these roads are in a different location and need resolution"" of the Board their willingness to accept them and a copy of the resolution is to be made apart of the minutes . Discussion: After examineing the map shpwing the proposed roads the following action was taken.. Resolution by Mr. Ferris seconded by Mr Kidney That these roads be accepted as per attached Resolution showing discription of them. The perk presented the bills Carried all voted Aye. Resolved by Mr. Spry seconded by Mr. Kidney: That the bills numbered from 39 thn, 51 as listed in the record of Town accounts - be paid as audited . Adjourned until April 11, 9:30 P. M. special meeting at to open bids on trucks as advertised . Carried all voted Aye. Town Clerks office 11:00 P. M. lJ I April 11, 1961 The Lansing Town Board met in special session as called by Supervisor at the April 3, 61 meeting , to meet at the office of the Town Clerk , 9 :30 A. M. for the public opening of bids adve used for the purchase of 2 heavy duty dump trucks and any other business that may be necessary. Supervisor Dates presideing. Iia-^ris Dated Floyd Ferris Charles Howell James Kidney Fred Spry Donald harpsteen Joseph Mc Gill Roll Call Supervisor Pros Justice Pres. Councilman Pres, Councilman Pres. Justice Absent Hy. Oupt. Pres. Clerk Pres. Supervisor called the meeting to order it being 9:30 A. M. he requested the Clerk to present the bids received and to read the advertisement. Clerk read the Add v which was inserted in the Ithaca Journal April 5, 1961. Clerk advised the Board that only one bid was received . Bid of Crotruck Rentals of Cortland opened and read They would furnish (2) Brockway Tandem Drive pump Trucks All Specifications and conditions are met and exceeded One Truck complete would cost $16,000.00 Nbt Two trucks would cost $30,000.00 `OB Syracuse Complete If power steering -is to be installed an additional cost of $995.00 for both trucks. Specification were studied Resolution by Mr. Howell seconded by Mr. Kidney: Resolved that the Board accept the bid and award same to Crotruck Rentals of Cortland, N. Y. for furnishing the Town 2 Brockway Tandem Drive Dump trucks as per" Specifications at a price of $30,000.00 for the two trucks and the Highway Superintendent is authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with the aforementioned Crotruck Rentals also that the Supervisor is authorized to make the necessary arrangements-to finance the same this to be over a 5 year period by issueing of capital notes in the amount of $6,000. each . Supervisor called for a Roll Call Vote Mr: Dates Aye Mr. Howell Aye Mr. Kidney Aye Mr. Ferris Aye Carried \ -� Adjourned until April 17, 61 8:00 P.M. -I M �,vp(1iA4 meeting to be an informal one