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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-11October 11, 1966 The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the Lansing Town Hall on October 11, 1966 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Assessor Chairman Dates presiding. Harris B. Dates Floyd Ferris Fred Spry Charles Howell James Kidney Donald Sharpsteen Kenneth Tarbell Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Justice Present Justice Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Assessor Chairman Present Attorney Present Clerk Present Visitors: Reporter Patricia Nordheimer, Mrs. Carl Boothroyd, Mrs. John L Miller, Mrs, John Willman, Mr. Ernest Cole, Robert Boehlecke and Larry Tvaroha. The meeting was called to order by Harris Dates, Supervisor. .MOTION was made by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris that the minutes of the September 13th meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried The Supervisor introduced County Extension Agent Ernest Cole. Mr. Cole presented an outline of a community appraisal compiled by the Tompkins County Resource Develop- ment Committee in regard to changes brought on by improvements in technology, transportation, communication, education, etc.,- and what effect and problems these changes have made on communities economically and socially. Mr.. Cole said groups interested in better understanding and reacting to these changing situations,should contact the County Extension Service and programs will be outlined and planned. for study. Figures relating to the 1967 preliminary budget were discussed. Supervisor Dates reminded the Board that the Preliminary Budget hearing would be held November lst at 8 P.M. and the hearing on the Proposed Local Law dissolving the Lansing Park Commission at 9:30 P.M.. The regular Town Board Meeting for movember will be held on November lst also, due to General Election being held on our regular board meeting date. Mrs. Miller was introduced and spoke in behalf of persons interested in town zoning and planning for residents living in the southern part of the town. Many persons in this area are worried concerning what might come into the town without resitrictions and are anxious to work on planning before it is too late. Atty. Williamson brought the board up -to -date on the legal matters concerning Water District #1 and Water District #2.. Lands in the process of being purchased from Charles Terpening and Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society were discussed. Supervisor Dates noted that the Tompkins County Sewer Agency, Mayor Marcham and Engineers O'Brien and Gere had met and the County Sewer program at present is not moving very rapidly. Ways ,of arranging for sewage disposal with Cayuga Heights are now being examined. Highway Superintendent stated that the Irwin. Roads are nearly completed. RESOLUTION by Mr. Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris: To move the voting of District #1 from the old Ludlowville Town Hall to the Lansing Central School, The Supervisor presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Ferris: RFSOLtrED that General Fund bills #163 through # 180 totalling $3,004.77 and Highway Fund bills #256 through # 280 totalling $14,046.12 be and. the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. f, f � / l C