HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-19i 6 o November 19, 1968
The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the Lansing Town Hall on
November 19, 1968 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding.
ROLL CALL
Harris B. Dates Supervisor Present
James Kidney Councilman Present
Fred Spry Justice Present
Floyd Ferris Justice Present
Charles Howell Councilman Absent
Jane Bush Clerk Present
Robert Williamson Attorney Present
Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present
Visitors: James Howell., Milton Case, Wiley Sutphin, Oliver Holden, James Showacre,
Gerald Talandis, Peter Craig, Raymond Kulakosky, Ithaca Journal Reporter
Walsh, WHCU and 1!ITKO reporters..
MOTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Kidney that the minutes of the meetings
of September 4th, 10th, 30the October 4th, 10th, 15th; November 6th and,8th as
submitted by the Town Clerk be approved.
Carried
The Supervisor introduced Mr. Peter Craig who read the following statement:
" We wish to announce the formation of a new citizen's group called the Lansing
Improvement Association. As the name implies, the group is interested in the entire
township and its membership, small as vet, includes people from all sectors.
It
is the goal of the
Lansing
Improvement Association to enhance
the rate and
quality
of progress in the
Town by
disseminating accurate information
of.community
interest
and by stimulating
involvement of all of the people. To that
end, we will
circulate a monthly newsletter detailing Town Board-meetings, budgetary considera-
tions, Water District news, Zoning Commission Activities, and other such matters.
C.
We hope that the Lansing Tmprovement 4ssocia.ti6n1s,Newsletter will serve as an
important instrument to increase the Lansing's citizens' awareness of public affairs.
We solicit the advice and cooperation of the members of the Town Board, and that of
all of the people of the Town of Lansing." Statement signed by Seymour Smidt,
Peter H. Craig, Mrs. Paul Charton, Arthur Bratton, Erik McWilliams, Mrs. Fred Bent,
and Richard West. A summary of purposes and. aims was given by Mr. Craig.
Raymond Kulakosky inquired if the Board had made any decision on accepting
his .road, namely Belvedere Drive, as a town road. Highway Superintendent instruct-
ed to inspect Belvedere Drive and present his recommendations at the December
Town Board Meeting. _ . . . _ _ .
Mr. Milton Case, Representative
inquired if the Board had considered
at the Town Board. meeting of October
the Boards action, as so recorded in
Mr. Case to report back same to his
agreement is completed.
for the Town of Lansing Highway Association,
the requests .mad.e 1?y ,the Highway Association
10th. The .Siipervisor informed Mr. Case of
the meeting of October 10th, and requested
Association for consideration before any final
Gerald Talandis appeared before the board to discuss Churchill Drive, after
which time the .following resolution was offered:
14HEREAS, the Town of Lansing has previously received a convizya.nce from
,Gerald R. Talandis, as shown on "Map of Land to be. Conveyed by G.R. Talandis to
1 ! Town of Lansing for Road. Right-of-Way" dated 2/19/66, made by C.W. Brashear., Jr.,
L.S.; and
WHEREAS, Gerald R. Talandis has now built or is constructing a portion of
his home on said. road; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has expended no monies in the maintenance or
care of said road; and
WHEREAS, the said Talandis has requested- the Town to reconvey the turnaround
and approximately 100 -150 feet of road (Churchill Drive) south of said turnaround
to said Talandis,-and
WHEREAS, the Town ha.s no need for said portion of Churchill Drive, now
therefore on motion of Fred Spry, seconded by James Kidney and on approval of the
Town Superintendent.of Highways, be it
(continued)
Continued November 19, 1958
RESOLVED that the Town reconvey the turnaround of Churchill Drive and approximately
100 - 150 feet of Churchill Drive adjoining said turnaround to the south, it being
understood that the Town can use•said turnaround on a temporary basis until the
completion of Churchill drive extended., and be it further
RESOLVED that
the
Supervisor
be and
he
hereby is authorized and directed to
execute a deed to
said
Talandis on
behalf
of
the Town.
Vote
of
Town
Board
.(Aye)
Floyd Ferris,
Justice
Vote
of
Town
Board
.(Aye)
James Kidney,
Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board
.(Aye)
Fred Spry, Justice
Vote-of
Town
Board
.(Aye)
Harris Dates,
Supervisor
Carried
Mr. Talandis presented to the board, a utility site plan of the proposed
• water distribution and sewer collection for his addition to the Lansing Apartments
West Project on North Triphammer Road.
Letter read from Mrs. Muriel E. Jenkins, Superintendent for the South Lansing
School for Girls. A note of thanks read from Mrs. Robert G. 13ower.
Planring Board Chairman, James Show acre, informed the Board that on the
25th day of November, the Zoning; Commission would conduct an open information
meeting. A survey plan for the first step of the preliminary zoning ordinance
will he available for discussion.
The Board discussed the application of the New York State Electric & Gas
Corporation for the discontinuance of the Town Highway known as Btark Road.
The Supervisor stated. that we are cooperating with the Gas &•Electric Corp.;
ho4aever, we are requesting the 'gas and Elec. Corp. to furnish the Town with a signed
release from Raymond L. Boles covering the 30 ft. strip owned by him fronting on
Stark Road and his consent to the discontinuance of the road. The Town also
.requests a letter of intent from the Gas & Elec. Corp. to eventually deed to the
Town, a small strip of land. measuring 2 ft. more or less at the North side of
Cuddeback Road and to the South side of the Larsen property. Town Atty. Williamson
advised to convey these requests to the Atty. for the Gas & Elec. Corp.
The clerk presented to the board, an application for License to overate a
Junk Yard by Albert R. Ferris, 544 Auburn Road, Groton, N.Y. Justice Ferris and
Spry to check on junk yards owned by Albert Ferris and Rudy Krantz and report
back to the board.
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen reported that the road constructed. on the
Howard Stevenson subdivision did not meet town specifications.
Roads in the Catherwood subdivision were discussed. Mr. Sharpsteen reported
that he had discussed same with Mr. Sincebaugh and would inspect them again.
Discussion by the Board and Highway Superintendent concerning contractors
excavating town roads with ba.ckhoe and other equipment without consent or permission.
Town Attorney requested to draft specific regulations to correct this situation.
Justice Spry noted that he would be attending the one -day school at Cornell
on Novemberr30th being held for Justices'.
Justice Spry informed the board that he intends to present a resolution at
the next town board meeting to change the clnssi.fication - of the Town of Lansing
to become a Town of the First Class. Justice Spry at this time made the following
statement: "The complexities of our fast growing responsibilities as a Town
ipake clear that a Justice is definitely going to find himself in the position of
enacting laws and ordinances and. then being called. on to rule on them, and in some
cases enforcing by sentencing these very same laws. Even though this may be legal
by court decisions based upon practicality, it never - the -less, is a definite draw -
back to fair and equal justice.
If the principle of the Justice Court System is to survive the constant
assault by the League of Women Voters and other centralization groups, we can
little afford this weakness.
The new Justice Court Act has so increased the jurisdiction of the Town Court
that time itself indicates his full attention on this job, and the Town Board seat
should be taken by an individual who in turn can devote his entire energry to this
equally important end.
Politically, the change indicates a desirable solution to the problem of
wasted talent, unable to bQ taped for the inconvience of the Justice position
( continued )
continued November 19, 1968
to wit: midnight or later court sessions, family fights and the necessity of fining
neighbor as well as stranger. I believe both Political Parties will welcome this
change for they realize the unavailabity of candidates.
I freely admit my first concern in this matter is the Justice Court System - the
very essence of "Home Rule ". To those who may oppose this resolution, they may be sure
the Judical Conference of the State of New York will soon pass or press for legislation
to take the Justice off the board in second class towns. I submit to you Lansing should
take this step now to assure leadership in Town Government, which in the past has never
been found. wanting."
The Supervisor presented his monthly report and explained same in detail.
AUDTT R`sSOLUTTf1N by Mr. Kidney and seconded b,r Mr. Spry:
RESOLVED that, General Fund bills #261 thru # 320 totalling $ 17,179.64 and
Highway Fund bills 4273 thru #290 totalling t)8,608.16 be and the same are hereby
approved for payment.
Carried
Meeting adjourned 10:10 P.M.
December 10, 1968
The Lansing Town 3oard met in regular session at the Lansing Town Hall on
December 1.0,.1968 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding.
Harris R, Dates
James Kidney
Fred Spry
Floyd Ferris
Charles Howell
Robert Williamson
J?ne C. Bush
Donald Sharpsteen
Kenneth. Ta.rbell
ROLL CALL
Supervisor
Councilman
Justice
Justice
Councilman
Attorney
Clerk
Highway Superintendent
Assessor Chairman
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Visitors: Milton Case, Raymond Julakosky, James Howell, Larry Tvoraha, Peter
Craig, Thomas I.2iller, Journal Reporter Walsh.
MOTION by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Ferris that the minutes of the
meeting of November 19th as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved.
Carried
Milton Case, Representative for the Town of Lansing
ed the Town ?hoard that his Association were requesting a
board raise in addition to the 5¢ increment as stated in
A 5¢ an hour increment after one year of continuous as o
requested. After consideration by the Town Board of the
following resolution was offered:
Highway Association, inform -
20¢ an hour across -the-
the agreement of 1968.
f January 1, 1970 was also
request just made, the
RESOLVED on motion by Mr. Howell, that a 15¢ an hour across- the -board raise
be given to the highway employees for the year 1969, plus a 5¢ increment to all
full -time employees provided they worked full -time for the year 1968.
Seconded by,Mr. Kidney.
Carried
No action was taken following discussion by the Roard regarding the request
of Raymond. Kulakosky to a.ccPpt his road, namely Relvedere Drive, as a Town Road.
The Town Roard. discussed in detail, the Purchase of existing sewer lines
constructed by M.P. Ca' herwood and Arthur Shull on behalf of Lansing Sewer District
No. 2. Following; discussion, resolutionsregarding same were offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Spry:
?fJHEREAS, by Order establishing Lansing Sewer District No. 2 adopted by the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing on or about the 10th day of April 1968, the Town
was authorized, on behalf of Lansing Sewer District No. 2, to acquire, certain
sewer lines within the bounds of Lansing Sewer District No. 2 constructed by
Martin P. Catherwood, and
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