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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-12-09E December 9, 1969 43 The Lansing Town Board met in regular session at the South Lansing Town Hall on December 9, 1969 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Dates presiding. Harris Dates Floyd Ferris Charles Howell James Kidney Fred Spry Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Town Justice Councilman Councilman Town Justice Highway Superintendent Town Attorney Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: James Howell, Wanda Brink, Kenneth Tarbell, Mrs. DeLaurentis, Peter Craig, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Edward LaVigne, Lee Naegely and Reporter Walsh. MOTION by Mr. Kidney and seconded by Mr. Spry that the minutes of the meeting of November 18th as submitted by the Town Clerk be accepted. Carried Letter of resignation received from James M. Wood resigning as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, effective as of January 1, 1970. Discussion. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Spry: WHEREAS, James M. Wood has submitted his resignation as a Member of the Lansing Planning Board; effective January 1, 1970, now therefore be it RESOLVED that said resignation be accepted with regrets, and be it further RESOLVED that the clerk of this board send a copy of said resolution to Mr. Wood. Seconded by Mr. Kidney. Carried Letter received from Mayor Marcham, requesting a contract for consideration by the Village of Cayuga Heights for Lansing to provide snow removal in the area of the Catherwood Subdivision. Letter received from Dr.C.E. DeCamp, expressing appreciation to the Lansing Town Board Members whose offices are terminating December 31, 1969, for their work and efforts in directing the affairs of the town during their terms of office. Attorney Williamson discussed the pending sale of bonds. Stated the sale of water and sewer bonds could be delayed, however, the garage bonds must be paid off by 1973 or balance of bonds due must be sold. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Kidney: RESOLVED that the yearly salary for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1970 of the Lansing Water Superintendent, James W. Howell, be $8,250.00. Seconded by Mr. Spry, Carried. Mr. Ferris discussed the Lansing Town Dump. Stated that Chauncey Bush would ® continue under the present agreement until December 31, 1969 after which time new arrangements would have to be made. A discussion held by the Board on the proposed new Tompkins County Hospital which has been under consideration. Mr. Howell stated that if a new hospital was warranted, it'should be built in a location more accessible to the entire Tompkins County area. Mr. Dates suggested the new Lansing Board forward a'letter to the Board of Supervisors with their sentiments on the new proposed hospital. Supervisor Dates presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Ferris: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #350 through #f379 totalling $ 34,165.82 and Highway Fund bills #339 through #364 totalling $ 14,270.83 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Spry. _ Carried (Continued) 44 Continued December 9, 1969' Supervisor Dates expressed his sincere appreciation to the Lansing Town Board for their confidence and loyality during his years of office as Town of Lansing Supervisor. To each and every member he.acknowledged the privilege and pleasure it had been to be associated with them. Meeting adjourned until Tuesday, December 30, 1969'at 8 P.M. Adjourned 9:10 P.M. December 30, 1969 The Lansing Town Board met in an adjourned meeting at 8 P.M. as called by the Supervisor at the adjournment of the Regular Meeting held December 9, 1969. 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 Jane Bush Clerk Present Robert Williamson- Town Attorney Present Visitors: Eng. T.G. Miller, Reporter Walsh, Lee Naegely; Edward LaVigne, Louis Bush, Stephen Farkas and Water Supt. James Howell, Supervisor Dates called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. Following roll call, Mr. Dates requested Engineer T.G. Miller to bring the board up -to -date on pending matters confronting the town. Engineer Miller presented a storm drainage plan for the area southeast of inter- section of N. Triphammer Road and Route 13. Said plan was discussed in detail. Engineer Miller presented a Feasibility Study Report on expanding Lansing Water District No. 2 to serve Ludlowville, the Sperry Lane and Lakeview Drive area, the west Myers Road area.and the Brickyard & Buck Road area. Said study report was authorized by the Lansing Town Board on July 8; 1969. Mr. Miller estimated the project cost to expand the proposed extensions to be $625,000, therefore, the cost to the average property owner would range between $250.00 to $265.00 per year. Mr. Miller concluded his report by stating that it did not seem feasible to expand the facilities of Lansing Water Dist. #2 at the present time. However,.a change in either the prospects for growth or a reduction in interest rates would warrant a new look at the project. T.G. Miller, Engineer was authorized by the Board to submit cost estimates on extending Water District #2 to: (1) include and serve only the Ludlowville area, and (2) extend service to properties (approximately seven houses) on Ludlowville Road as far as Brickyard Road. T.G. Miller, Engineer presented final plans for the construction of Bolton Road_ N.Y.S. Route 34 to Bolton Point on Cayuga Lake. He estimated that if the 4,600 feet of road were built by contract the construction cost would be $125,000 to $1509000.000 If the Town Highway Department constructed the road, the estimated expense for drainage pipe, guide railing, bin type retaining wall and asphalt concrete would be $25,000.00 to $30,000.000 Mr. Miller authorized to submit preliminary plan and cost estimate on the development of a permanent source of water supply at Bolton Point. Plan to be presented in approximately six weeks. Atty. Williamson discussed with the Board, the progress of OlBrien & Gere in regard to the final drawings for the completion of Lansing Sewer Dist. #2. Following discussion, the Board felt a meeting with the Engineers of O'Brien& Gere on the matter was indicated. Atty. Williamson requested to contact the Engineers and request their representative to attend the regular Town Board Meeting to be held January 9th. The Town Board expressed many thanks to the Lansing Highway Employees who worked long and hard in cleaning up during the recent snow-storm. Also thanked Mrs. Sharpsteen_ for meals prepared for the highway crews and citizens for their helpful assistance. Mr. Ferris discussed the town dump. No contracts have been negotiated with Collins for the use 'of dump. Mr. Ferris instructed to notify Chauncey Bush to continute.'present operations until notified otherwise. (continued) rA 1 L 0