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Home My WebLink About1964-01-18January 18, 1964 on The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the South Lansing Town Hall on January 18, 1964 at 10 A.M., with Harris Dates, Supervisor presiding. Roll Call Harris Dates Supervisor Present Floyd Ferris Justice Present Fred Spry Justice Present Charles Howell Councilman Present James Kidney Councilman Present Oliver Holden Assessor Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Clerk Present The Supervisor opened the first tweeting of 1964 by honoring Joseph McGill with a Certificate of Recognition, which stated; "Whereas,.Joseph McGill has served the Town of Lansing since 1923 until his retirement December 31,. 1963, a total of 40 years as Town Clerk; and whereas, Joseph W. McGill, through his dedication and sincere interest in town affairs and his fellow citizens,, therefore, be it resolved, thatvnowp this Town Board does hereby record its thanks and appreciation to Joseph W. McGill for the aid and cooperation that he so willingly has given for His terms in office. Be it further resolved that we wish for he and his wife, Grace, who has so abljr-•assisted him in serving the Town, a most long and happy retirement and the fulfillment of their long awaited desires to travel over these great United States. Be it further resolved that we record here, our respect and admiration for him and wish him the best of health and happiness." Mr. Howell made the motion this Certificate of Recognition be accepted -as read and the Town Board unamiously seconded same. Mr. McGill thanked the Board and mentioned the cooperation he has received during his years in office. Motion was made -arid seconded by entire Town Board that January 25, 1964 be proclaimed as "Joe McGill Appreciation Day" for the Town of Lansing. Motion made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Howell, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amount and company. Carried all present voted Aye. Service Officer: Motion made by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris that Supervisor Harris Dates be appointed Service Officer. Carried all present voted Aye. Appointment of Chairman of Assessors: Motion'made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Howell that Kennath A. Tarbell be appointed Chairman of Assessors for 1964. Carried all present voted Aye. Appointment of Constable: Motion made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry that Delford Barnes be appointed Constable for 1964. Carried all present voted Aye. Multiple Houseing Inspector: Motion,made by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Kidney to appoint Kenneth A. Tarbell as Multiple Houseing Inspector for 1964. Carried all present voted Aye. Deputy Supervisor Clara Dates and Deputy Highway Superintendent, Lloyd Sharpsteen appointed at beginning of term and to serve during term of respective Officers. Motion made by Mr.'Kidney and properly seconded by'Mr'. Spry, that the Town Clerk under To -ern Law #30 -10 be authorized.to appoint two deputy Town Clerks, namely, Joseph W. McGill and Wanda Brink, and that these deputies be authorized to have'and assume the same powers -and authorization as Town Clerk. Bonds served on both of these deputies and their salary shall be $1.500 per hour, Carried all present voted Aye. Appointment -of Town Historian: Motion made by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris that Isabelle Parrish be appointed Town Historian. Carried all present voted Aye. January 18, 1964 cont'd Fare Wardens: The - Supervisor appointed the four Fire Chiefs -of the Town of Lansing as Fire Wardens, Attorney for the Town: Resolution. by Mr. Kidney and Seconded by Mr. Spry that the Attorney for the Town be on as a needed basis. Carried all present voted Aye. Salaries of Town Officers: Resolution by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Howell that salaries of Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for 1964 be as follows; Officer Office Salary Amount and time of Payment Donald Sharpsteen Kenneth A.- Tarbell Oliver D.r Holden Frank Naegly Harris B. Dates Floyd Ferris- Frederick J. Spry Charles Howell James Kidney Jane C. Bush Isabelle Parrish Highway Supt, Assessor Chm, Assessor Assessor Supervisor Justice of Peace Justice of Peace Councilman Councilman Clerk Historian Voting Machine Custodians $7,250.00 $604.16 29350.00 195.83 1 P 000 0 00 83 . /3 1,-000900 83.33 3.000.00 250900 1,200x00 100900 19200.00 100900 480.00 - 40400 480.00 40900 3,500.00 291.66 200.00 100000 100.00 120.00 60.00 per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month June 1, 1964 Dec ..15, 1964 after each election, Election inspectors to be paid $15.00 per day unless short day which is to be $12.00 per day. Be it further Resolved, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll December 15, 1964, salaries to be adjusted at the last payroll to meet budget requirements. Carried all present voted Aye. Mileage Allowance: Resolution by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the Town Officers and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 10¢ *per mile for the use of•their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried all present voted Aye. Rules of Order: Resolution. by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris that Robert's Rule of Order be followed. Carried all present voted Aye. x Time of Regular Board Meetings: Motion made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry that the Regular Board Meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held-on the'2nd Monday of each month at 8 P.M. Carried a.11 present voted Aye, Designation of Official Newspaper: Motion made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. ?Howell that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Carried all present voted Aye. Designation of Bank depository for Town Funds: Resolution by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the Tompkins County Trust Company be designated as the depository' for Town of Lansing funds. Carried all present voted Aye, i L s i January 18, 1964 cont'd. Authorization for Highway Superintendent to purchase items: Resolution by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $500.00 without prior approval. Carried all present voted Aye. Method claims to be presented for payment: Resolution by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with (Town Law A.T. 103). This inspection will take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each regular meeting. Carried all present voted Aye. 13 Town Ordinances: The.-Town Board reaffirmed same. No. 1. Bingo - May 24, 1958. No. 2. Removal & storage.of vehicles - December 6,.1958. It was suggested*to run off copies of Ordinance #2 for residents of town. No. 3. Trailer Park ordinance November 5, 1962. (amended fee deleted). Association of Towns Annual Meeting: Resolution by Mr..Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris that the Town Board and .Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in New York on February 11, 12 and 13, 1964, and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Mr. Spry named.delegate and Mr. Kidney alternate. Carried all present voted Aye. Appointment of Committees,* It was decided by the Board that the Town Board would act as a committee of one on all Town problems. Token Officers Reports: Tax Collector: Taxes collected from Jan. 1, 1963 to June 13, 1963 Fees collected from Feb. 1, 1963 to June 13, 1963 Jan, 15, 1963 Paid to Supervisor $26,903.38 Jan. 23, 1963 Paid to Supervisor 329462.91 Feb. 261 1963 Paid to Supervisor 96,755.36 Mar. 2.1, 1963 Paid to Supervisor 49000.00 June 13, 1963 Paid to Co. Treas. 16,413.41 $1769535.06 July 5, 1963 Paid Supervisor 366925 $17 ,901.31 Town Clerk's Report: Conservation Licenses Issued 1050 8 Void Licenses • • • Lost Licenses Certificates k — 6 1056 Cash Remitted to Tompkins County Clerk - - - - - - - - Dog Licenses issued'�including 2 Kennel licenses and lost tage 803 Cash remitted to Tompkins Co. Treasurer- -- - -- Chattel Mtgs., C..M. Dischg's., Cond. Sales, C.S. Di6charg4's. & renewals 771 CM and CS.Assignments 54. 16" "Explosive Licenses 16 Marribge Licenses 13 Junk Dealers Licenses 2 Bingo Licenses 1 G $130.00 &. 1 $110.00 2 Additional fees•from Bingo $2953 & $3.18 Searches; Cert.- Copies & receipts for filing 231 Fees from Co. Treasurer for reporting delinquent dog owners $3.30 Total of fees from above remitted to Supervisor - 13 Marriage licenses 500 fee remitted to New York $1769535.06 _ 366.25 $1769901.31 $1769901.31 -0- — — — — — $39503o75 — — — — — — — — $19836.00 ———— — — — —$1 ►650976 State Department of Health----------- - - - - -- $6.50 Total remitted to all departments $6,997901 1 32:, January 18, 1964 cont'd. The Supervisor reported to the Town Board that his books were at Maxfield's for auditing and a report on these and the Justices will be filed. A letter from O'Brien & Gere was read regarding sewage disposal problems in the southern portion of Lansing. A motion was made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Howell that the Lansing Town Board make necessary application to the Tompkins County Dept. of Health for temporany permit to allow Howard Johnson Motel to open as anticipated. Carried all present voted Aye. Letter read from Harry S. Hamilton, Atty, for Otto B. Schoenfeld read and filed. Supervisor instructed to follow through and report back to Board. Motion made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the Supervisor be instructed to complete application of Glen Wade to enter -into the McKinney Water District. Letter from Wiggins, Tsapias .and Golder referring to the above motion. Carried all present voted Afire. Letter from Lansing Central School requesting that the Special Light District established in 1960 be dissolved. Motion made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry that the Supervisor contact Electric Co „ to cancel contract with the school light district. Letter on file. . Carried all present voted .-.Ve. Letter of application received.from the Dept. of Health to. be completed and returned regarding bathing beach operations. Letter received from the Tompkins Co. Health Dept.. in regard to recent' amendments to the Realty Subdivision Law & Regulations. On file with Town Clerk. Letter received from Tompkins Co. Extension Service Association, Supervisor appointed Mr. Spry to attend County Resource Development meeting on Thursday, January 30, 1964 at 8 P.M. and report back on same. Discussion on plans and status regarding Graham Road to Electric & Gas sub - station. Copy of letter on file that was sent to George Newman of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. . Supervisor presented his monthly statement explaining same and filing same with Town Clerk. Also presented and filed his Annual Report. Discussion in detail regarding the Uniform Commercial Code. Resolution made by Mr.. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry to send a letter to State Senator Metcalf and Assemblywoman Cook from the Lansing Town Board requesting their vote to amend same. Letters on file with Town Clerk. Carried all present r voted Aye. Motion made by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Kidney to appoint Mr. Spry as Chairman of Publicity. Carried all present voted Aye. Letter from Lansing Central School read regarding the #2 fuel oil-bid for same was awarded to the Petroleum Division, Cooperative G.L.F. Exchange, Inc. period beginning Nov. 1, 1963 through.Sept. 30, 1964 for the bid price. Letter on file. Special Meeting to be held by Town Board on Feb. 3, 1964 at 8 P.M. regarding Highway and Machinery. Mr. Howell made motion and seconded by Mr. Ferris to pay bills on General Fund, # 1 through # 17. Carried all present voted Aye. 0 Motion made by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Howell to pay Highway bills. #1 - 22. Carried all present voted Aye. Meeting adjourned 12:12 P.M.