HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-08-20August 20, 1964
The Lansing Town Board met at a Special Meeting called to discuss
Sewer and Highway problems. Said meeting called by the Town Board, held
on two days notice in writing to members of the.Board.'
ROLL CALL
Harris Dates Supervisor Present
Fred Spry Justice Present
Floyd Ferris Justice Present
Charles Howell Councilman Present
James Kidney Councilman Present
Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present
Robert Williamson Attorney Present
Jane Bush Clerk Present
Visitors: O'Brien & Gere engineers James McWain & Dennis Moran,
Atty. Harry Hamilton, Atty. Richard Thaler, Arthur Shull,
Gerald Talandis.
The Supervisor presented letters to the Board regarding sewage disposal
in the south part of Lansing. The Town is presently in the process of
participating in a joint comprehensive sewer study for the northeast section
of Tompkins County. Until this study is completed and the town engineer
has given his final recommendations to the town regarding the boundaries
of the district, etc., the Town Board cannot proceed with the formation of
a district. However, in order to take care of the immediate needs of namely,
Howard Johnson, Triphammer Development Inc., Otto B. Schoenfeld and a
portibn of lands owned by Butler to the west of the Lansing Apartments,
the Town is trying to provide a solution on a temporary basis pending
completion. of the current study of the sewer needs of the several
municipalities.
The Supervisor introduced Engineer James McWain and after considerable
discussion the following resolution was made.
RESOLUTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney:
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received petitions for the formation of
'sewer districts in the southern part of the Town of Lansing, consisting
generally of the area presently owned by Triphammer Development Corporation,
Otto Schoenfeld; and
WHEREAS, other persons have indicated an interest in being included
in said sewer district if same is formed, namely; area presently occupied
by Howard Johnson Motel and Restaurant and premises owned by Butler to the
west of the Lansing Apartments; and
WHEREAS, the firm of O'Brien and Gere, Syracuse, New York, has submitted
a proposal for engineering services in connection with the formation of
said proposed sewer district,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 209-b of the Town
Law that the town appropriate the sum of $850.00 to pay for the cost of
performing the necessary engineering services for the formation of the
proposed sewer district; and be it further
°- RESOLVED,'that the said cost shall be charged to the sewer district
when formed; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board retains the firm of O'Brien & Gere to
perform said engineering.services at the above specified amount; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the town be and he hereby is authorized
and directed to execute a contract with the said O'Brien & Gere on behalf of
the town; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
Vote
of
Town
Board . . . .
(Aye)
Harris B. Dstes, Supervisor
Vote
of
Town
Board . . . .
(Aye)
Charles Howell, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board . . . .
(Aye)
James Kidney, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board . . . .
(Are)
Floyd Ferris, Justice
Vote
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
Fred Spry, Justice
Carried all present voted Aye.
Clerk directed to immediately post notice on Town sign board that
said resolution was duly adopted, also advertise in the Ithaca Journal.
MOTION made by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry to hold an
informal public meeting at the Howard Johnson's Conference Room on
Thursday, August 2 7th at 8 P.M. for interested persons residing in
this area concerning said sewage study.
Carried all present voted Aye.
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen discussed the need-for
purchasing a wing for the new grader.
MOTION made by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the
Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for snow
plow wing to fit Austin Western Grader. Bids to be publicly opened at
September 8th regular town board meeting.
I NOTICE W;"
OF RESOLUTION RE: SEWER DISTRICT — TOWN OF LANSEK0. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, thaJ,"rj solution was duly adopted by �;thi
wn Board of the Town of Lansin`j a special meeting of said Boar( ld on the 20th day of August, 196 "4
id resolufion authorized the hiryin
an engineering firm to perforn
cessary engineering services fo&Yj oposed sewer district in the soulhe� rt of the Town of Lansing consistinl
ncrally of lands presently ownedL�F, iphammer Development Corporatiod to Schoenfeld and lands occupie0wli ward Johnson Restaurant and Mote
d a portion of lands owned by Mit.
r lying to the west of the Lansinl
artments, the cost of which sli`il
r $850. Said cost to be borne by llii
strirt when formed.
�NE BU�SIi�f S
k Legal '�TOtice5
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
! c :own of Lansing Highway 'Del
ment will receive sealed bids at
office of the ' Town Clerk. Lan
'Flown Hall, for lone •Hydraulic S
ling to fit Austin Western Super
lower Grader. Said bids will be
1i lv opened at 8:30 p.m. eas
standard time, September 8, 1964
Lansing Town Hall.
Specifications may be obtained at
office of the Town Clerk, Lan
Town Hall, South Lansing, New Y
" he right to reject all bids
i
ex. ressly reserved.
DONALD SHARPSTE
Carried all present voted Aye:
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Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Said
Resolution
was adopted
subjecr
y
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a
ated:
permissive
8/20/64
referendum.
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�NE BU�SIi�f S
k Legal '�TOtice5
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
! c :own of Lansing Highway 'Del
ment will receive sealed bids at
office of the ' Town Clerk. Lan
'Flown Hall, for lone •Hydraulic S
ling to fit Austin Western Super
lower Grader. Said bids will be
1i lv opened at 8:30 p.m. eas
standard time, September 8, 1964
Lansing Town Hall.
Specifications may be obtained at
office of the Town Clerk, Lan
Town Hall, South Lansing, New Y
" he right to reject all bids
i
ex. ressly reserved.
DONALD SHARPSTE
Carried all present voted Aye:
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Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
