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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-04-14139 April 14, 1964 The Lansing Town Board met..in regular session at the South Lansing Town Hall on April 14, 1964 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding. ROLL CALL Harris Dates Supervisor Present Floyd Ferris Justice Present Fred Spry Justice Present Charles Howell Councilman Absent James Kidney Councilman Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Supt, Present Kenneth A. Tarbell Assessor Chr, Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: Mr. Manley Thaler and Mr. Louis Nangeroni. u The Supervisor opened the meeting with the roll call and having the Clerk read the minutes of the March 16th meeting. No corrections.. Approved as read. The Supervisor explained in some detail, the Report on the Sewage Disposal Study £hat "was presented to the Town Board on April 11th by O'Brien & Gere. Three plans were introduced and discussed. A tentative meeting was made for the Lansing Town Board to meet with the Tompkins County Health Department and the Engineers on April 21st, 12:00 o'clock noon at the Hospital, to go over the study in more detail. Mr. Manley Thaler is coordinating a meeting with Richard McDowell, Howard Stevenson and Highway Supt. Sharpsteen regarding the re- opening of the southern end of Graham Road leading to the Gas & Electric sub- station. In spite of misinformation of news releases, a short hearing in the matter of the Application of Glenside Water Co., Inc., was held as planned on April 9, 1964 at 10 :00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. Due to this misinformation, the Water Resources Commission has set -up another date for May 12, 1964 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Mall at which time another Public Hearing will be held. At the Special Meeting of March 28, 1964, Dr. Louis Nangeroni presented to the Town Board a petition to establish a Water District in the Dart Road area. Petition on file. After discussing said petition, the following resolution was made, however, no action is to be taken until after the public hearing which is sch.duled for May 12. RESOLUTION by Mr. Kidney, ITHEREA.S, Persons in the which petition have enzineeri seconded by Mr. Spry: Dart Rd. area have petitioned for a water district, is incomplete in that it is not acknowledged nor ng plans been submitted; and WHEREAS, Said petition is indicative of the desire of said persons to form a water district within the area shown on the map accompanying said petition, and .WHEREAS, It is the desire of the Town Board to do all in its power to aid the people in the proposed area to form said water district. NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to section 191 -a of the Town Law, that the town appropriate a sum not to exceed $250.00 to pay for the cost of preparing a general map and plan for a water district in the area shoim on the aforsaid map, which plans shall specify where the supply of water is to be obtained; and be it further resolved that the cost shall be charged to the district when formed; and be it further resolved that the Town board retain Thomas Miller,Jr., as its engineer to prepare said map and plans and be it further resolved that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. Carried all voted Aye, Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed the bids of the Tractor Shovel and the Power Grader, after conferring with Town Attorney Williamson. The State Equipment Co. met the specifications for the Tractor. Shovel for the purchase price of $29,931.00. Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. met the specifications of the Power Grader for the 140 April 14, 1964 Continued purchase price of $24,362.00. Mr. Sharpsteen suggested that the Town Board award these bids totalling X54,293.00 to these two bidders. The financing of said equipment Will be by the issuance of $50,000.00 in serial bonds and the balance to be paid from the Town Machinery Fund. RESOLUTION by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry: WHEREAS, The Town Supt. of Highways did, on the 14th day of April.-1964, duly recommended the purchase of a Tractor Shovel and a .Power Grader pursuant to the provisions of Sectioh 142 of the Highway Law, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 142 ofthe Highway Law, the Town Supt. of Highways is hereby authorized to purchase, in accordance with the provisions of Article.5 -A of the'General Municipal Law; with the approval of the Co. Supt. of Highways, the following One new Tractor Shovel from State Equip. Co. in the amount of $29,931.00 and .on'e new Power Grader from Chas:* J. Blackwell, Inc., in the amount of $249362.00 Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Harris Dates, Supr.' Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Floyd Ferris, Justica. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Fred Spry, Justice Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) James Kidney, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . .Absent Charles Howell,'Councilman Carried all present voted Aye. Supervisor read letter from Internation Salt Co., giving the Town of Lansing authori•ty�to enter on that portion of their property between the highway bridge and the railway bridge at Ludlowville with equipment for the purpose of removing gravel accumulation in the bed of Salmon Creek. The Town of Lansing to assume 'fall .' responsibility for any damages, injuries or claims that may arise out of this activity and will hold International Salt -Coe harmless from any claims or - lawsuits that may arise out of this activity. MOTION made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry : To authorize and direct Supervisor, after consultation with. Atty. Williamson and Simpson Insurance, to sign acceptance of agreement. Carried all present voted Aye. Letter read from Mr. R.L. Wilkinson, Cayuga Rock Salt Co.., explaining in detail the poor condition of the Portland Point r Road. Supervisor informed the Town Board the letter will be 1. turned over to Co. Highway Supt. Stevenson as this is a County road*,-.-. Mr. Ferris reported that Game Warden Fendrick refused to bury a deer carcass at the Town dump. Sharpsteen saw the same situation a.week ago. Supervisor to write Dr. Broad concerning this problem. Supervisor presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. Motion made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Ferris to pay General Fund .bills #60 through # 74 • Carried all present voted,kye. Motion made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry to pay Highway bills # 85 through #105 • Carried all present voted Aye. Motion made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Kidney the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 10 P`.M.