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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-09-130 September 13, 1966 1 5 Donald Sharpsteen, Town Highway Superintendent, publicly opened bids for one Hopper Type Material Spreader to fit a 13 ft. .Dump Body, at 2 :30 P.M. as advertised in the Ithaca Journal The following bids were received: A. L. Barnum & Son Burdett, N.Y. the above bid to be presented Meeting on Septembe1- 1:3,.,1966. will ne a 8 of. the Town Clerk Lan i }o^wyn Hall, for one Hopper T Material Spreader to fit, a 13 ft. D mu p Body. Said bids will be publicly; oppeened at 2:30 p.m. daylight saving. tim September 13, 1966, at Lansing Taw�n Hail. Specifications may be obtained; 66 the office of the Town• Clerk, Lansing" Tn_wn Hall, S. Lansing, N. Y. The right to reject all bids is ex pressly reserved. DONALD SHARPSTEEN ' Town Highway .Su rInten c t b of I ^an'sineW '� Sept. 7 Y��-q $3, 995.00 and discussed at the Regular Town Board Deputy Clerk r September 13, 1966 The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 13, 1966 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding. Harris B. Dates James Kidney Charles Howell Floyd Ferris Fred Spry Kenneth Tarbell Oliver Holden Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane C. Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Justice Present Justice Present Assessor Chairman Present Assessor Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Clerk Present Visitors: Reporter Patricia Nordheimer, Mrs. Carl Boothroyd, Mrs, John I. Miller, Mr. Lawrence Conlon, Jr.,.Joseph McGill, Lou E wick, Samuel Baughman, Kim Davis, Bob Wickens, Lee Ruzicka, Everett Davis;. MOTION was made by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris that the minutes of the August 9th meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk.be approved. Carried Mrs. John Miller and Mrs, Carl Boothroyd requested the Board to give serious consideration concerning the growing commerical activity.in the Route 13 and N. Triphammer Rd. area for the protection of persons living in the residential areas. Persons residing in these areas are finding this large growth of activity disturbing and frightening. Mr. Kidney agreed that the situation should be given serious thought and study without delay. Samuel Baughman, a member of the Park Commission, spoke of the work to be done on the new pier underway at the present time and other projects and budgets concerning the park. He also stated that the Lansing Lions are offering $1,100.00 toward improvements at the park, namely, the proposed projects to be a gateway entrance, veterans' memorial, lights for the pavilion and playground and blacktoppinQ for the pavilion. The Town Board and Park Commission set a meeting to be held at the Park for Sunday, September 18th at 10 :30 A.M., to discuss matters proposed. A letter of resignation was received and read from Paul H. Trinkl, member of the Park Commission, after which time the following motion was made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by,Mr. Spry: The resignation of Paul H. Trinkl, effective September 9, 1966, was accepted with regret. The Clerk of the Town was directed by the Town Board to spread upon the minutes, its unanimous vote of thanks and appreciation for the efforts and time which TAr. Trinkl gave to the town in his capacity as a member of the Lansing Park Commission, and be it further t RESOLVID, that the clerk'forwa.rd a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Trinkl. Unanimously carried by the full Town Board 56 Mr. Joseph McGill spoke on the Program of the Lansing Senior Citizens and the budget involved, after which time the following resolution was passed. RESOLVED.on motion of Fred Spry,.seconded by Floyd Ferris that this Board approves the budget of the Recreation Program for the Elderly of the Town of Lansing in the total amount of $113.50, and be it further RESOLVED the sum of $56.75 is appropriated for the town share of said budget, and be it further- RESOLVED that the supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the application to the New York State Recreation Council for the Elderly,,and the Commissioner of Education approving the Recreation Program for the -Elderly,for• the Town of Lansing. Carried RESOLUTION OF RESPECT * FRANK NAEGELY WHEREAS, Frank Naegely, Assessor, passed away on the 26th day of August, 1966,. . and WHEREA.S, Frank Na.egely was elected to the office of Assessor for the term commencing January 1, 1964 and the term commencing January 1, 1966, and • V WHEREAS, said Frank Naegely was an active member of the Lansing Community Council and Senior Citizens, and throughout his long active life as a resident of Lansing was interested in all community activities, and WHEREAS, he gave untiringly of his time and energy in carrying out his duties as an officeholder in the town and in his other town activities, now therefore be it RESOLVED unanimously by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing that this Board expresses its deepest.sorrow on the passing of said Frank Naegely and his loss to the community, and its deepest sympathy to his widow and family over their personal loss, and be it further RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread in the minutes of this meeting, and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the widow of Frank Naegely. Resolution unanimously passed by the Town Board Clerk read the only recommendation received concerning the Assessor vacancy existing which was created by the passing of Frank Naegely. Said recommendation was received from -the Town of Lansing Republican Committee and unanimously: recommended the name -of Cushing H. Murray. Mr.,Kidney made a motion to accept recommendation of Republican Committee to nominate Cushing H. Murray to fill the vacancy as of October 1, 1966 to December 31, 1966. Vote of Town-Board. (Aye) Charles Howell, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) James Kidney, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Fred Spry, Justice Vote of Town Board (.Aye) Floyd Ferris, Justice. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Harris Dates, Supervisor Carried Robert Wickens spoke in regard. to the proposed Lansing Water Dist. #2. Atty. Williamson stated that contracts for this proposed district were still under negotiation. Lee Ruzicka requested that Tributary #46 be cleaned out. The Board will endeavor to obtain.a legal answer and written permission as to the Towns right to grant this request. MOTION made by Mr. Kidney and - seconded by Mr. Howell to accept Horvath Drive as a Town Road, Carried MOTION made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry that $1,250.00 be appropriated in the 1967 town budget toward the revision of the Town of Lansing Directory which the Fire Dept, are proposing to undertake. Carried ' Assessor Chairman, Kenneth Tarbell, gave a report on assessments and discussed the County -wide revaluation program. Continued September 13, 1966 Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that the Highway repair work is being hampered due to the congestion caused by Fuelane Corporation operating their business at the Highway Garage. Atty. Williamson to give a 30 day written notice to Fuelane Corp. to vacate the premises. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and the Board discussed•in detail the bids for the Hopper Type Material Spreader which were opened September 13, 1966 at 2:30 P.M. After said discussion, the following resolution was offered: MOTION by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry WHEREAS, the Clerk has duly advertised for bids,for one Material Spreader with certain specifications, and WHEREAS, A.L. Barnum & Son of Burdett,.New.York is.the lowest responsible bidder with a bid. in the amount of $3,995.00 for one HL -G -12 "Highlander" hopper type material spreader made by the Tarrant Manufacturing Company, Saratoga Springs, • N.Y., now therefore be it • • RESOLVED that said bid of A.L. Barnum & Son aforementioned be and the same hereby is accepted and the Highway Superintendent is authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the Town. Carried .The Board and Highway Superintendent discussed the proposed site under consideration for the erection of a new Highway Garage. After said discussion, Mr. Spry made the following motion which was seconded by Mr. Kidney: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has negotiated a contract for the purchase of 18 acres of land located near Route 34 near the present highway barn from Charles Terpening for the sum of $6,500.00, and, WHEREAS, said land is to be used for the Town Highway Department for the construction of a Town Highway•Barn, now therefore be it RESOLVED on the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and the Town Board that the Supervisor be, and he is hereby authorized, to execute a contract for the purchase of said 18 acres from Charles Terpening for the sum of $6,500.00. Carried MOTION by Mr. Ferris, seconded by Mr. Spry, to appoint JohnrBrink, the only application received, as Dog Enumerator for the year 1967. Carried Letter received and read from Mrs. Roxanne Thompson, stating appreciation of Lansing Summer Recreation Program and the Lansing Park facilities. Letter received and -read from Larry Caldwell, requesting water line and service in the Oakcrest Road area by June 1, 1967. Letter received and read from Vincent Deilarocco registering complaint of blasting damage. • Letter received and read from Tompkins County Department of Health regarding Subdivision of Raymond Kulakosky located on Warren and Farrell Roads. Letter received and read from Barbara Meal, Secretary of Lansingville- Cemetery Association, requesting the Board to give them financial assistance for cemetery maintenance. MOTION by Mr. Kidney, seconded by Mr. Ferris that Highway Supt. Sharpsteen be authorized to attend Highway Convention to be held in Bolton Larding on Sept. 14, 15 and 16, 1966. Carried The Supervisor presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Ferris: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #144 through # 162 totalling $ 4,458.93 and Highway Fund bills #230 through # 255 totalling $ 9,469.04 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried Continued September 13, 1966 After discussion of the Board regarding 4.2 acres of land owned by Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and offered to the Town, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society has offered to sell to the Town of Lansing 4.2 acres of land adjoining the present Town Hall site for the sum of $1,700.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED on motion of Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Spry, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a contract with Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society for purchase of 4.2 acres adjoining the Town Hall site for the sum of $1,700.00, said acreage to be used for Town purposes such as parking and recreation. Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Board . . . . . . 6.0 . . (Aye Board . . . . . . (Aye Board . . . . ( Aye Board . . . . (Aye Board . . . . ( Aye Charles Howell, Councilman Floyd Ferris, Justice Fred Spry, Justice James Kidney, Councilman Harris Dates, Supervisor Carried The meeting was adjourned until October 4th at 8 P.M. to consider the prelimary budget. October 4, 1966 Meeting adjourned at 11 P.M. I i� / Town Clerk The Town Board met in an adjourned meeting.as called by the Supervisor at the adjournment of the September 13th meeting. The meeting was .held at the Town Hall at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding. ?LOLL CALL Harris B. Dates Supervisor Present Floyd Ferris, Justice of the Peace Present Fred Sprj, Justice of the Peace Present Charles Howell, Councilman Present James Kidney, Councilman Present Donald Sharpsteen, Highway Superintendent Present Jane C. Bush, Clerk Present The Supervisor opened the meeting having the clerk take the roll call. Budget estimates were presented to the Board by the clerk. Considerable study was made by the Board in regard to compiling figures for the Preliminary Budget for 1967. The Board and Superintendent Sharpsteen discussed in detail the budget in regard to the Highway Funds. RESOLUTION by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney prepare a Local Law for the repeal of Local Law #1 of the year 1964, establishing the Lansing Town Park Commission, and that a public hearing be held on the said Local Law on November 1, 1966 - �at.9:30 P.M. • L Vote of Town Board . lr �BCae,a;Enxu�rc� . (Aye) Charles Howell, Councilman `m T �t8tING Vote of Town Board .(Aye) James Kidney, Councilman 1' '.iRd)�Ck� NOTICE. that a pubr ir - O— willry - held ^the •1st Vote of Town ?hoard . (Aye) Fred Spry, Justice November, 1966, at 9:$0°tM. Town Hall, Town of 1.ahi;in :. Vote of Town Board . ( Aye ) Floyd Ferris, Justice Lansing, N.Y., by the Towtt a said town. Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Harris Dates, Supervisor .Public hearing is in regard' to )sed Local Law to repeal. Local 1 of "the year 1964 establishing rising Town Park Comm 6M > Carried By order of the Town Boa, Town ti� at _October 4 1966.. 0