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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-09January 9, 1970 47 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on January 9, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Supervisor Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Lee Naeg"ely; Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney. Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: James Howell, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Mrs. Viola Miller, Mrs. DeLaurentis, Peter Craig, Fred Spry, Journal Reporter Mrs. Glick, Supervisor Charles Howell called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. at which time he introduced the newly elected Councilmen. A copy of the minutes of the December meeting having been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose corrections of errors or to accept same as submitted. MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Naegely that the minutes of the December meeting as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Supervisor Howell welcomed,the guests present and inquired if anyone wished to bring any matters before the board at this time. Mrs. Viola Miller, Planning Board Member, stated that their board met at the Town Hall on the fourth Monday of every month at 8 P.M. She urged the Town Board Members to attend their meetings and also welcomed all Lansing residents. Peter Craig, Planning Board Member, presented.a Document on behalf of Chairman James Showacre, which consisted-of a. survey of the.basic resources of the Town of Lansing as they existed through 1968. Mr. Craig at this time, on behalf of the Planning Board Members, voiced support for the Town Board to seriously consider reappointing Mr. Showacre to succeed himself inasmuch as his term on the Planning Board has expired. Letter received from Dr. & Mrs. Philip Lewin regarding Hillcrest Road. Requested that hill be sanded sooner following snow storms and a "SLOW - INTERSECTION -HILL" sign be placed on the hill at Hillcrest and Grandview. Highway Superintendent to be consulted on same, Agway Petroleum Division submitted price revision effective January 1, 1970. Matter to be taken up with Highway Superintendent, Supervisor Howell advised the board that the first meeting of the year required many resolutions to be acted upon and the organization meeting for the year 1,070 would now be conducted. RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to-have the town records and justice records audited by Maxfield, Randolph and Carpenter and file his report under (Town Law 181 (3) ). Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED that the bonds of public officials be approved as.to the amount and company. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that Paul Mikula and Delford Barnes be appointed constables for the year 1970. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that Kenneth Tarbell be appointed Multiple Housing Inspector for the year 1970. Carried (continued) (continued Jan. 9, 1970) RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the supervisor appoint the four Fire Chiefs of the Town of Lansing as Fire Wardens, Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED that the attorney for the town be on an as needed basis and that Robert Williamson be consulted as needed. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that the salaries of Town Officers as compiled in the General Fund Town Budget for 1970 be .as. follows Officer Office Sala Donald Sharpsteen Highway Supt. $10,250. Charles F. Howell Supervisor 3,800. Floyd Ferris Town Justice 29400, Fred Spry Town Justice 294Q0. Edward LaVigne Councilman 800. Louis Bush Councilman 800, Lee Naegely Councilman 800. Bert Hilliard Councilman 780. Jane C. Bush Town Clerk 7,000. Ruby Ferris Town Historian 2000 Ex Amount & Time of Payment 00 .$854.16 per month 00 316.66 per month 00 200.00 per month 00 200900 per month 00 66.66 per month 00 66.66 per month 00 66966 per month 57 66.66 per month App't. 19/70 00 583.33 per month 00 100000 June 1, 1970 100.00 Dec. 15, 1970 Voting Machine Custodians 120.00 ($60.00 Each after each election) Election Inspectors: 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. $30.00- per day. 12 A.M. to 9 P.M. 18.00 per day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll December 15, 1970, salaries be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the Ithaca Journal News be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Carried .RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that the town officers and highway superintendent be allowed the sum of 10¢ per mile for the use of their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded. by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that Robert's Rule of Order be followed, however, when special roll call votes are requested, voting to be in alphabetical order and the supervisor voting last. O Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that the regular board meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 8.P.M. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and. seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED that the Tompkins County Trust Co. and the First National Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing funds. Carried (continued) (c .an. 9, 1970) 4 I RESOLUTION BY Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Naegely; RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $500.00 without prior approval. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush. RESOLVED that vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be. presented and audited in accordance with (Town Law A.T. 103). This inspection will take place by the Town Board. at the beginning.of.each Regular Meeting. Carried TOWN ORDINANCES: THE TOWN BOARD REAFFIRMS SAME. ® No. 1 Bingo - May 24, 1958. No. lA Bingo - July 8, 1963. No. 2 Removal and storage,.of vehicles - December. 6, 1958. No. 3 Trailer Park Ordinance - November 5, 1962 (AMENDED FEE DELETED), No. 4 Regulate and License the Hawking and Peddling of Goods - March 8, 1966. No. 5 Provide for partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are over 65 years of age. - August 9, 1966. No. 6 Ordinance regulating the use of the town dump. - November 21, 1967. No. 7 Ordinance licensing and regulating junk yards - November 21, 1967. LOCAL LAWS : THE TOWWN BOARD REAFFIRMS SAME No. 1 Rules and regulations and penalties Water District #1 - June 14, 1966. No. 1 Regulation_ of traffic at the Triphammer Shopping Plaza - November 6, 1969. RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr: Naegely: RESOLVED that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in New York on February 9, 10, 11, 1970 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Louis Bush named delegate and Lee Naegely named alternate. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED that Helen Howell be appointed Deputy Supervisor, that Lloyd Sharpsteen be appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent, and that Wanda Brink be appointed Deputy Town Clerk at beginning of term and to serve during term of respective officers. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that Ruby Ferris be appointed Town Historian, Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush. WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to establish a Youth Recreation project and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is about to submit an application ® for such. project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, reimbursement of funds expended on such project as provided by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 1945 as amended; now therefore be it RESOLVED that such application is in all respects approved and Charles F. Howell, Supervisor is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the New York State Youth Commission for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that Charles F. Howell, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing, be authorized and directed.to duly execute application to the New York State Recreation Council for the Elderly for its approval and reimbursement of funds of said project. Carried (continued) 50 (continued Jan. 9; 1970) RESOLUTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that Charles F. Howell, Supervisor be authorized and directed to duly execute application for permit to maintain and operate public bathing beach for year 1970. Carried WHEREAS, the Lansing Recreation Commission has recommended the appointments of the following persons to said Commission for three year terms beginning January 1, 1970 to December 31, 1972, ON MOTION, Louise M. Barr, N. Triphammer Rd., R.D. #1, Ithaca, N.Y. be appointed to succeed herself and Richard Zifchock, Ridge Rd., So.'Lansing, N.Y. be appointed to succeed himself. Vote of Town Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .. .. .(Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Supervisor Howell advised the Board that two vacancies now exist on the Town of Lansing Planning Board; one vacancy for a term of four years and one vacancy for a term of seven years. ON MOTION, Louise Barr be appointed a member of the Lansing Planning Board for a term of four years. Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . .:. .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried ON MOTION, Samuel Baughman be appointed a member of the Lansing Planning Board for a term of seven years. Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried The vacancy of Town Councilman now existing on the Town Board to replace Charles Howell, newly elected Supervisor, was discussed. Mr. LaVigne nominated Bert Hilliard, 76 Auburn, Road, South Lansing, N.Y. to fill the vacancy of Councilman now existing on the Lansing Town Board. Mr. Lee Naegely seconded the nomination of Bert Hilliard. Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . ..(Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town . Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . .(Aye) Charles Howell., Supervisor . Carried Supervisor Howell announced at this time that the Chairmen of various Committees would be as follows: Louis Bush - Chairman of Highway Committee. Edward LaVigne - Chairman of Lansing Water Committee. Lee Naegely - Chairman of the Lansing Sewer Committee and representative of of the Town of Lansing to the County Sewer Agency to participate in-all county meetings. Each Chairman has -the privilege-; to appoint anyone to assist him.- Additional committees and chairmen to be appointed at a later date. (continued) 0 El 1 (continued January 9, 1970 ) 1 5 1 PRESENTATION OF TO'LP1N OFFICERS REPORTS: Tax Collector Report: Taxes collected from 1/1/69 to 6/5/69 $3149997.69 Fees collected from 2/1/69 to 615169 1,097.03 $31 1094.72 Feb. 5, 1969 Paid to Supervisor $ 699882.54 Feb. 5, 1969 Paid to Supervisor 1529385920 April 25, 1969 Paid to Supervisor 559000.00 May 31, 1969 Paid to Supervisor 109600989 May 31, 1969 Paid to Supervisor 39OOOoOO Total Paid to Supervisor 290,8 8. 3 June 5, 1969 Paid to Co. Treasurer 249129.06 June 25, 1969 Fees paid to Supervisor 10097003 Town Clerk's Report: Conservation Licenses issued 1576 Void Licenses 17 Free Fishing 15 Amount submitted to Co. Clerk $5,902.00 Free Hunting 10 Free Big Game 14 Amount submitted to Supervisor $412.25 Lost Lic. Certificates 6 Archery Stamps 67 Total issued 1705 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dog Licenses issued 1004 (includes lost tags, transfers, Amount submitted to County Treasurer.$ 2,361.00 and replacements Kernel Licenses (2) Amount submitted to Supervisor $251.00 Void Licenses 1 Total issued 1005 Explosive Licenses 37 Submitted to Supervisor $18.50 Marriage Licenses 24 it " " 36.00 Certified Copies 33 it " " 33,00 Lottery Fees it " " 72900 Boat Slips & Boat Trailers 76 It " " 5,999.50 Overnite Camping & Boat Trailers It " " 74.00 Boat Launching Fees Collected It it it 636.74 Parking Donations (Smelters) if " " 19037.70 Delinquent Dog List from County it it " 4.45 Junk Licenses 2 it it " 24 00 Peddlers License 1 " " " 25,00 Amount submitted to New York State Health Department - $ 12000- Grand Total submitted to Supervisor for 1969 $ 81624,14 Grand Total submitted to other Departments 8,275.00 ® GRAND TOTAL PAID TO ALL DEPARTMENTS $ 16,899.14 (January 1970 Supplement paid to County Treas. $648.00) 1969 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FLOYD FERRIS 204 closed cases - criminal,` traffic & civil $211234950 15 pending cases Balance on hand $ 50.00 ( continued) 52 (continued Jan. 9, 1976) ­11 1969 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FREDERICK J. SPRY SUBJECT, *'. Justice business completed and pending January 1, 1969 to December 31, 1969• A. Total number of all cases completed: 881 approximately ?5 per month. B. Total fines,,fees and penalties: $8,931.50 C. Breakdown by classification. 1. Total vehicle and traffic 802 Total Fines collected 2. Criminal cases total .67 Total Fines collected Total Jail sentences - 7 defendants 3. Civil Cases Total cases 4. Conservation Cases Total cases Total Fees Total fines 5. Navigation Cases Total fines 7 4 1 D. Cases Fending 36 TOTAL CASES 881 $8,623.00 181,00 17.50 20.00 MOO 10.00 Clerk advised the Board that a public hearing would be held before Examiner William J. McDermott, at the County Building, Ithaca, N.Y. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 19709 at 11:00 A.M. regarding CASE 25392 - Proceeding on motion of the Commission relative to the proposed crossing of an access road to be constructed by the State Department of Conservation and the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, Councilman Edward LaVigne requested a "Yield" sign be placed at the Marina entrance on the property owned by Louise Ford.. Atty. Williamson to check on the legality of same. Supervisor Howell stated. that he was sincerely proud of former Supervisor Harris Dates on being elected Chairman of the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County and felt it a splendid tribute to his efficient public service. On Motion, meeting adjourned to January 16, 1970 at 8'P.M. January 16, 1970 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 January 9, 1970. Charles F. Howell Louis Bush Edward LaVigne Bert Hilliard Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Highway Superintendent Attorney Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. John Dart, David Saperstone, Stephen Farkas, Michael. LoPinto, Gerald•Talandis, Mrs. Donald Sharpsteen( and Consulting Engineers, Carl R. Maar and Robert Copeland from O'.Brien & Gere. Supervisor Charles Howell called the meeting to order at 8 P.M., welcomed the guests present and introduced Mr. David Saperstone who requested to speak. Mr. Saperstone stated that he was one of twenty -four stockholders who had acquired a contract to purchase 7z acres of land from Karl Butler located adjacent to the Howard Johnson Restaurant. Tentative plans are underway to erect a large motel, pending the assurance of adequate sewer facilities. (continued) 11 TOTAL RECEIPTS $8,931.50 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Clerk advised the Board that a public hearing would be held before Examiner William J. McDermott, at the County Building, Ithaca, N.Y. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 19709 at 11:00 A.M. regarding CASE 25392 - Proceeding on motion of the Commission relative to the proposed crossing of an access road to be constructed by the State Department of Conservation and the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, Councilman Edward LaVigne requested a "Yield" sign be placed at the Marina entrance on the property owned by Louise Ford.. Atty. Williamson to check on the legality of same. Supervisor Howell stated. that he was sincerely proud of former Supervisor Harris Dates on being elected Chairman of the Board of Representatives of Tompkins County and felt it a splendid tribute to his efficient public service. On Motion, meeting adjourned to January 16, 1970 at 8'P.M. January 16, 1970 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 January 9, 1970. Charles F. Howell Louis Bush Edward LaVigne Bert Hilliard Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Highway Superintendent Attorney Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. John Dart, David Saperstone, Stephen Farkas, Michael. LoPinto, Gerald•Talandis, Mrs. Donald Sharpsteen( and Consulting Engineers, Carl R. Maar and Robert Copeland from O'.Brien & Gere. Supervisor Charles Howell called the meeting to order at 8 P.M., welcomed the guests present and introduced Mr. David Saperstone who requested to speak. Mr. Saperstone stated that he was one of twenty -four stockholders who had acquired a contract to purchase 7z acres of land from Karl Butler located adjacent to the Howard Johnson Restaurant. Tentative plans are underway to erect a large motel, pending the assurance of adequate sewer facilities. (continued) 11