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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-03-15fs (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: ff RESOLVED, upon request of the Assessors of the Town, the Supervisor is hereb -r 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 8 P.M. Board , . .(Aye) Charles Howell, Councilman . .(Aye) Fred Spry, Justice . .(Aye) Harris Dates, Supervisor Carried Meeting; adjourned 10:10 P.M. March 15, 1958 f `+r ! 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. ROLL CALL Harris Dates Supervisor Present Charles Howell Councilman Present James Kidney Councilman Present Floyd Ferris Justice Present Fred Spry Justice Present Donald Sharpsteen. Highway Superintendent Present Robert Gdilliamson Attorney Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: Gerald Talandis, Milton Case, Floyd. 0plinger, Wiley Sutphin, Clara Sutphin, James Showacre and Alex Cima. MOTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the minutes of the February 16th and Mart.h 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 $2.77.43 from Bernard. J. Ruzicka to ventilate the kitchen in the Concession stand at the Lansing Park. (continued) 00 The Lion's Club requested permission to enter into a program which would ultimately place signs 8' high by 12' wide, at each major entrance to the Town of Lansing. The general message would be "Welcome to the Town of Lansing" and would also-provide a space for the Lion's Club insignia and also for the use and benefit for other organizations in the Town who might want to use an area of the board for advertising. At this time, the Club is planning on one sign, preferably at the entrance of Route 34 at the south end. Fol- lowing discussion W.: Mr. Howell offered the following Motion; MOVED by Mr, Howell and seconded by Mr. Ferris, That the Board appreciates•the -Lion';s:Club consideration in requesting the Board's opinion on their erecting signs at major entrances to the Town-of Lansing. The Board feels this is a good program. All Board Members voted in favor of this motion, with the exception of Mr. Dates who was opposed. Carried Milton Case, Representative for the Town of-Lansing Highway Association pre. stinted to the Board for consideration, a revised proposed contract of wages and benefits. Said draft requested a 25¢ an hour increase across the board, an • increment of 5¢ an hour after one year on continuous service starting Jan. 1, 1969 and automatically. for 5 consecutive years. Three weeks vacation for an employee with 10 years of consecutive service was also requested. Following discussion of the ?Board and Highway employees present, Supervisor Dates called a short recess for the Town Board to meet in executive session regarding said request. The Board was unanimous in their decision to offer the regular highway employees 20¢ an hour increase across the board, retroactive to Jan. 1, 1968, with a 5¢ an hour increment as of Jan. 1, 1969. Said transactions to be on a two year contract. Business resumed, at which time the Board. informed the Highway Association of their proposal for the Association's consideration. . Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed the purchase of a used or new tractor for mowing roadsides, The Board felt a new tractor would be more satisfactory and advised Mr. Sharpsteen to put same up for bid. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen reported to the Board that he was working with Water Supt. Howell in getting the fill replaced around the pump supplying Water Dist. #1. Atty. Williamson discussed the progress to date on Sewer Dist. #2. Chairman Assessor Tarbell reported on his trip to Albany regarding the hearing of Lansing vs. State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Hearing adjourned until April. Supervisor Dates reported that he had attended a four hour session with the Gas & Electric Co. regarding the new plant to be constructed. in Lansing. Many persons have been concerned about the fish in Cayuga Lake being destroyed, however, the Electric Co. reported that 48 licenses have to be obtained from the State before any construction begins and there appears no reason for anxiety. Councilman Howell was authorized, as Chairman of the Park, to contact Carl, Johnson and report back to the Board. on financial arrangements to be considered between Mr. Johnson and the Town, Chairman of the Planning, Board, James Showacre, requested the Board to have a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss problems on a technical basis for subdivision rules and regulations for the Town of Lansing as presented by Egner & Niederkorn .Associates. A tentative meeting was scheduled for Friday evening, March 23rd, AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Kidney:. RESOLVED that General Fund bills #41 thru #55 totalling6,718;98 and Highway Fund. bills #59 thru # 92 totalling $14,874.00 be and. the same are hereby approved for payment Carried Meeting adjourned 9:50 P.M.