HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-02-21February 21, 1969
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town
Hall on February 21, 1969 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding.
ROLL CALL
Harris B. Dates Supervisor Present
Floyd Ferris Town Justice Present
Charles Howell Councilman Present
James Kidney Councilman Absent
Fred Spry Town Justice Present
Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present
Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present
Jane Bush Town Clerk Present
Visitors: Mrs. Pohl, James Howell, Peter Craig, James Showacre,
Edwin Filmer, Larry Tvoraha, Arnold Volbrecht and Ithaca
Journal Reporter Walsh.
® MOTION by Mr. Ferris and seconded by Mr. Spry that the minutes
of the January 14th meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved.
Carried
Correspondence read from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Foster regarding
water and sewer...service and zoning regulations.
Letter read from State of New York, Department of Transportation,
denying request for a lower speed limit on N. Triphammer Road. Studies
conducted concluded the marginal development throughout this section
generally below the minimum considered desirable to justify an effective
lower speed limit than the existing 50 MPH statutory speed limit.
Clerk presented applications for licenses to operate Junk Yards
from Albert Ferris, Calvin Volbrecht and Rudy Krantz, after which time
the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Spry:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a Public
Hearing on the applications of Albert Ferris, Calvin Volbrecht and
Rudy Krantz for licenses to operate Junk Yards. Said Public Hearing
to be held on'.the 11th day of March at 8:15 P.M. in the evening thereof
at the Town Hall of the Town of Lansing.
Seconded by Mr. Ferris.
Carried
A request was submitted to the Board from Arnold Volbrecht for
a Trailer Park Permit for his property on Burdick Hill Road. Following
discussion, the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Howells
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a Public
Hearing on the application from Arnold Volbrecht requesting approval
to build a Trailer Park on Burdick Hill Road, Said Public Hearing to
be held on the 11th day of March at 8:30 P.M. in the evening thereof at
the Town Hall of the Town of Lansing.
® Seconded by Mr. Ferris.
Carried
The Town Board discussed the office of Receiver of Taxes and
Assessments as of January 1, 1970. Following discussion,
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Spry: DETERMINATION THAT OFFICE OF
RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE AN APPOINTIVE
OFFICE IN THE TOWN OF LANSING.
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, has determined
that from and after January 1, 19709 it shall be a Town of the first -
class, and
WHEREAS, Section 12 of the Town Law, requires that in a Town of
the first - class, a Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is required to
be elected for a term of four years, but provides that office of Receiver
of Taxes and Assessments may be an appointive office in said town, and
(continued)
WHEREAS FURTHER, -said Section 12 of the Town Law states that if
se d office of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is appointive, the
Town Board may appoint the Town Clerk of said town as Receiver of Taxes &
Assessments for a two year term,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Town Board that the office
of Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, shall be an appointive office in
the Town of Lansing, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
Seconded by Mr. Ferris,
Carried
James Howell, Lansing Water Supt, discussed the bids returned to
replace the retainer wall at Esty Point which was damaged due to high
water of Cayuga Lake and severe winter weather. Three bids were
returned in the amounts of $2,765, $2,627 and $2,400. After discussion
the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Ferris:
WHEREAS, the retaining wall.at Esty Point on Cayuga Lake was
damaged due to the high water of Cayuga Lake and severe winter weather,
and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists to repair same to protect the health,
safety and water supply of the people of Lansing Water District #1, and
WHEREAS, bids were obtained to replace said retaining wall in
accordance with certain specifications, and
WHEREAS, Varga's Backhoe and Bulldozing Service of Ludlowville, N.Y.
with a bid in the amount of $2,400 to replace said retaining wall is
the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED that this Town Board declares the destruction of the re-
taining wall at Esty Point an emergency situation endangering the health,
safety and water supply for the people of Lansing Water District #1,
and be it further
- RESOLVED, that the bid of Varga's Backhoe and Bulldozing Service
in the amount of $2,400. to replace said retaining wall be and the
same is hereby accepted.
Seconded by Mr. Spry.
Vote
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Floyd Ferris, Justice
Charles Howell, Councilman
Fred Spry, Justice
Harris Dates, Supervisor
Carried
Upon recommendation of the Youth Recreation Commission, the
following resolution was made:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Spry.$
RESOLVED, that Beverly Minor of 570 N. Triphammer Rd., be
appointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission for a three year term,
expiring December 31, 1971. Said appointment to succeed Patricia Hubbell.
Seconded by Mr. Ferris,
Carried,
Peter - Craig, Member of the Lansing Planning Board, stated that the
Lansing Improvement Association Newsletter would publish proposed
subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Planning Board Chairman, James Showacre, reported that State -
Federal Planning Funds ( 11701 Program ") had been granted to Lansing and
will soon be available. The proposed Subdivision Regulations was
discussed. Town Atty. Williamson suggested the Town Board consider
approving rather than adopting an Ordinance on same.
The Town Board and Planning Board will hold a Joint Meeting on
March 3rd at 8 P.M. at the Town Hall to compare and discuss the present
Trailer Ordinance and the Proposed Comprehensive Mobile Home Ordinance
drafted by the Planning Board,
Park Committee to meet on February 28th at 8 P.M. at the Lansing
Town Hall. Plans for 1969 Summer Season at Lansing Park to be outlined.
Supervisor Dates presented his monthly report and explained same
in detail.
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RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Howells
AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING�BETWEEN WATER
RESOURCES COMMISSION AND TOWN OF LANSING,
WHEREAS, it is necessary, pursuant to the Conservation Law,
Part 3 -a of Article 5, the Water Resources of the State are subject
to the protection and control of the Water Resources Commission,
RESOLVED, Pursuant to
Conservation Law, that the
authorized and directed to
between the Commission and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that
incorporated in and made a
Seconded by Mr. Spry.
Section 429 -a, paragraph 4, of the
Town of Lansing Highway Superintendent be
execute a memorandum of understanding
the Town of Lansing, and
said memorandum of understanding be
part of this Resolution.
Carried
AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Spry and seconded by Mr. Ferris.
RESOLVED that General Fund bills #15 thru #42 totalling $47,397.68
and Highway Fund bills #23 thru #59 totalling $33,034.39 be and the
same are hereby approved for payment.
Carried
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
SUBJ ECT TO REFERENDUM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 'the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing, County
of Tompkins, New York, at a regular
meeting of the town held on the 21st day of
FFebruary 1969, duly adopted, subject; to.a
`permissive referendum, a resolution
determining that the office of Receiver of
,Taxes and Assessments shall be an
appointive office in the Town of Lansing, as
follows:
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'DETERMINATION THAT OFFICE OF
RECEIVER O ;F TAXES AND;
ASSESSMENTS ' SHALL BE I AN
�
APPOINTIVE,OFFICE IN THE TOWN OF
,'LANSING. i
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town.
of Lansing,, has determined that from and,
after January 1, 1970, it shall be a Town of
the first-class, and -
WHEREAS, Section. 12 of the own .Law,
requires, that in a Town of the-first- class, a.
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is
required to be elected for a term ofifour'
years, but provides that office of Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments may be an
appointive office in said town, and
WHEREAS FURTHER, said Section'120 f
the Town Law states that if said office of
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments is'
appointive, the Town Board may appoint the
Town Clerk of said town as Receiver of
Taxes and Assessments for a two year term,
NOW,•TH E R E FOR E, BE IT RESOLVED,
by this Town Board that the office of
Receiver of Taxes and Assessments, shall
be an appointive office in the Town of
Lansing; and be iffurther
RESOLVED, that—this--resolution- is
subject to a permissive referendum. '
. " By Order of the Town Board
Jane C. Bush, Clerk
ebruary 21, 1969
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Meeting adjourned 9:40 P.M.
NEW "YORK STATE WATER RESOURCES
COMMISSION
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Application 3 -49 -67
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to
Part it I -A of Article V ( Use and Protection •l
of Waters) of the Conservation Law, James
W. Howell, Town of Lansing Water
Superintendent, has filed an application.
with the New York State Conservation
Department, Divison of Fish and Game at
its Regional Office at P:O. Box 1169 (Fi`sher
Avenue) Cortland, N.Y. 13045, wherel the
application and published rules land
regulations for administration of the la aWl are
availablefor public inspection.
The applicant requests that he be issued a
permit to, rebuild gravel filled cribbing to
,protect existing water supply pump house,
at Esty Point, Cayuga Lake, Town' of
Lansing, Tompkins County.
Any person interested in this application
who wishes to become a "Party in - Interest"
in this proceeding in accordance with lthe
published; rules and regulations of the
Commission must notify the undersigned in
writing on or before the 14th day of March,
11969, stating specific areas of interest.
Any Party in Interest will be eligible to be
heard if a,public hearing is ultimately .held
in connection with the application.
R. E. HYDE
Local Permit Agent
February 25, 1969.
March 3, 1969 ,
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March 3, 1969
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TRAILER PARK APPLICATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ToH
Board of the Town of Lansing has receive
an application from Arnold Volbrecl
requesting approval to build a Trailer, Par
on Burdick Hill Road.. The Town Board sha
hold a Public Hearing on said Trailer Par
Application- on,the 11th day of March 19691
the Town Hall of the Town of Lansing at 8:;
o'clock in the evening thereof.
By Order of the Town Boar
Jane C. Busli, Cler
February 21, 1969 1
Feb. 25. l
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JUNK YARD APPLICATIONS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Tow
(Board of the Town of Lansing has receive
.applications for licenses to operate jun
yards from Albert Ferris, Calvin Volbrech
and Rudy Krantz. The Town Board shat
`hold a - Public Hearing on said Junkr Yan
App(ications on the 11th day of March 1969 a
the Town Hall of the Town of Lansing at 8:1
o'c_lock in the evening thereof. )
By Order of the Town Boan
Jane C. Bush,,'Clerl
February 21, 1969 - Feb. 25.
DOCKS at the Lansing Town Park will be
held for Town of Lansing resident boaters
through March 21, 1969. If they wish to
.reserve facilities,. make_ reservations at the"
Lansing Town- Hall,- South - Lansing, New
York.
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A Joint Meeting of the Lansing Town Board and Lansing Planning
Board was held March 3rd at 8 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. Town
Board members present were": Harris: Dates, Floyd Ferris,'Charles'
Howell, James Kidney and Fred Spry. Planning Board members present
were: James Showacre, Peter Craig, Paul Barron, Fred Edmondson and
Bernard Ruzicka. Visitors present were: Frederick Steinhardt,
Edwin Filmer, Gordon Selden, Ernest Wilkinson, Arnold Volbrecht,
Marshall Volbrecht, Samuel Baughman and Reporter Walsh,
The proposed Comphrensive Ordinance drafted by the Planning
Board, which would regulate mobile homes and trailers, was gone over
and discussed by the Boards. Comparisions were made and discussed
in detail between the proposed ordinance and the Trailer Ordinance
now in effect.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 P.M.
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