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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-08RESOLUTION REGARDING LANSING RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: MOTION made by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Kidney to accept the Lansing Recreation Commission recommendations for the following appointments to the Commission for three year terms expiring December 31, 1970. Frederick R. Hodgson, 25 Asbury Dr., Ithaca, N.Y. to succeed himself. John R. West, 132 Cherry Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. to replace John C. Siemens. Unanimously carried. The Town Board_ discussed the appointments to be made on the two vacancies now appearing on the Planning Board. It was the decision of the Board to choose the two new members by written ballot from the list of the eight persons who had volunteered to fill the two vacancies. The candidates were. Clarence Benson, Wilbur Boles, James Preston, Bruce Steinhardt; James Wood, Paul Barron, Bernard Ruzicka and Helen Dixon. The count of the written ballot resulted in the names of James Wood and Paul Barron receiving the most votes and the .following resolution was made: MOTION offered by Mr. Ferris that James Wood be appointed to the Planning Board for a seven year term and Paul Barron be appointed to the Planning Board for a. five year term. Seconded by Mr. Kidney. Carried Highway Supt. Sharpsteen spoke of the problems at the town dump. The dumping of dead animals is restricted, however, persons continue this practice. A sign is to be posted at the dump stating penalty of such violation.- The Town Board authorized.Highway Supt. Sharpsteen to obtain bids on a mowing machine to help in the maintenance of the several cemeteries in the town which are no longer self- supporting and have become a town responsibility. Supervisor.presented him monthly report and explained. same in detail. Filed with Town Clerk. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #18 thru #40 totalling $5,255.24 and Highwa-r Fund bills #21 thru #58 totalling $37,347.88 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried Supervisor Dates stated that Engineer T.G. Miller and Highway Supt. Sharpsteen would be. in Syracuse on Friday, February 23rd. to inspect some buildings in connection with our proposed Highway Garage. Board members were urged to go if possible, 'Meeting adjourned' 9 # 45 P:M %O ' � March 8, 1968 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session on March 8, 1968 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding to discuss Highway matters and any other items of business that may come before said Board. All members were notified by mail. ROLL CALL Harris;Dates Supervisor Present Fred Spry Justice . . . . Present Charles Howell Councilman Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent' Present Jane Bush Clerk Present James Kidney Councilman Absent Floyd Ferris Justice Absent Visitors: Milton Case, Donald R. Sharpsteen, Wiley Sutphin,, Paul Sutphin, Carl Teeter, Floyd. Oplinger, Lloyd Sharpsteen,•Ed Fowler, Robert Tyrrell, and Marvin Ostrander, The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call, after which time he opened the meeting to the Town of Lansing Highway Association. ,continued) n 1 0 • (continued March 8, 1968) Pay rates, sick leave and Employees' Retirement benefits were discussed in detail by the Highway Association and the Town Board. It was the general feeling of the Town Board that some recognition for longevity of highway employees be considered. Opinions on the subject were exchanged by.the Association and the Board. Mr. Spry-offered the following.resolution and moved its adoption:, RESOLVED, upon request of the Assessors of the Town, the Supervisor is hereby instructed to make necessary arrangements to have Attorney Manley Thaler file brief. on Complaint and. Application for review of tentative equalization rate, pursuant to Section 1206 of the Real Property Tax Law. . Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Charles Howell, Councilman . .(Aye) Fred Spry, Justice . .(Aye) Harris Dates, Supervisor Carried Meeting adjourned 10:10 P.M. March 15, 1968 �l ,w The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the South. Lansing Town Hall on March 15, 1968 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding. Harris Dates Charles Howell James Kidney Floyd Ferris Fred Spry Donald Sharpsteen. Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Justice Justice Highway Superintendent Attorney Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Gerald Talandis, Milton Case, Floyd. Oplinger, Wiley Sutphin, Clara Sutphin, James Showacre end Alex Cima. MOTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the minutes of the February 16th and Manyh 8th meetings as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Mr. Talandis discussed with the Town Board, his new proposed subdivision and roads to accommodate same, after which time the following resolution was offered for adoption. RESOLVED, on motion made by Mr.. Spry, seconded by Mr. Howell, that in the event the Anna Court road is extended and made a through town road; and if said road is built in accordance with the Town Board's highway specifications and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent, and is 60 ft.. in width, then, and in that event, the Town of Lansing shall quitclaim to the then adjoining property owners that portion of the road which forms a turn - around and which is outside the 60 ft. right of way. . Unanimously carried. Alex Cima presented to the Board, a preliminary plan of a proposed development for the Pean Hill area and asked for their opinion on same. Upon conclusion of discussion, the following resolution was offered for adoption. RESOLVED, on motion made by Mr. Spny and seconded by Mr. Kidney, that it is the intention of the Lansing Town Board to accept as Town Roads, Bean_ Hill Lane and Sky Acres Drive as shown on the property map of Alex Cima, Jr., known as Sky Acres Subdivision. It is the Town Board Policy that when .roads have been built according t.o the Lansing Town Board Highway specifications and approved by the Town Highway Superintendent to accept same. Unanimously carried. The Town Board accepted and approved an estimate of $277.43 from Bernard. J. Ruzicka to ventilate the kitchen in the Concession stand at the Lansing Park. (continued) 1 • if T , ' A