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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-1652 (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 (continued January 16, 19 70) 53 Supervisor Howell introduced Mr. Carl Maar, Engineer representing O'Brien and Gere. Mir. Maar explained in detail the various designs being initiated for the completion of Lansing Sewer Dist. #2. Difficult construction problems due to rock and interrupting utilities, severe rights -of -way problems, invert elevations dictated by the existing line must be carefully considered before final plans can be completed. Mr. Maar discussed further that it appeared possible for the extension of the boundaries of Sewer Dist. #2 to encompass the property of Mr. Saperstone. The owner's share in the cost of the total District improvements was also discussed. Mr. & Mrs. Dart and Mr. Talandis discussed property'in regard to the Sewer District. Mr. Talandis offered the town free land for any sewer right -of -way. A special meeting was set for January 30, 1970 at 8 P.M. at which time Mr. Maar will again meet with the Board and submit further data for the Board's consideration. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, John T. McCarthy of 608 N. Triphammer Rd. is the owner of parcel #42 -1 -42 and. WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that his house and most of his land is outside Lansing Water Dist. #1, and WHEREAS, Lansing Water Dist. #1 on the latest tax roll he was taxed for a full unit in the Lansing Water District in the amount of $124.85 when he should only have been taxed for the sum of $15.36, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the sum of $109.49 be refunded to J.T. McCarthy and that said amount be charged to Lansing Water District #1. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, Gerald Talandis is the owner of parcel #46 -1 -3.5 in Lansing Water Dist. #1, and WHEREAS, on said parcel the said Gerald Talandis was charged the total sum of $110.01 water taxes and WHEREAS, said parcel consists of vacant land only and should not have been charged a unit tax in the amount of $61.10, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that $61.10 be refunded to the said Gerald Talandis on said parcel and be it further RESOLVED, that said refund be charged to Lansing Water Dist. #1. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, Vote Vote ® Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Toim Town Town Board . . . . . . . . . .(Aye) Board . . . . . . . . . . ( Aye ) Board . . . . . . . . . . ( Aye ) Board . . . . . . . . . . ( Aye ) Board . . . . . . . . . . ( Aye ) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Charles Howell, Councilman Carried HHEREAS, Lansing Terrace Apts. Inc. is the owner of certain premises in Lansing Water District #1, being parcel #47 -4 -6, and WHEREAS, the said Lansing Terrace Apts. was erroneously charged for 90 living units for the year 1970, whereas, same should have been 18 units, now therefore be it (continued) MAI (Continued January 16, 1970) RESOLVED, that the said total tax be reduced. from $5,690.40 to $1,291.20 and the sum of $4,399.20 be refunded. to Lansing Terrace Apartments, Inc. and be charged to Lansing Water.District #1. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town Board Board Board : Board Board .(Aye) .(Aye) .(Aye) .(Aye) .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, Lansing Terrace Apts. Inc. is the owner of certain premises in Lansing Sewer Dist. #2, being parcel #47 -4 -6, and WHEREAS, the said Lansing Terrace Apts. was erroneously charged for 90 living units for the year 1970, whereas, same should have been 18 units, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the said total tax be reduced from $3,058.16 to $762.08 and the sum of $2,296.08 be refunded to Lansing Terrace Apartments, Inc. and charged to Lansing Sewer District #2. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board . .(Aye) . Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, 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 appointed Bert Hilliard Chairman of the Disposal and Refuse Committee. Mr. Howell discussed the operation of the town dump with the Board. He believes controlled dumping would solve the major problems. He proposed hiring a man for a seven day period from 10 A.M. until dark to check the loads being dumped by Collin's and also Lansing residents and submitting summary to the Board. Mr. Sharpsteen stated that if controlled dumping could be organized, a better road. could be built at the dump site. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen requested the Board to consider replacing the old trucks used by the .Highway Department. Mr. Howell .requested Mr. Sharpsteen to submit his recommendations on same. Supervisor Howell reported on the snow removal expenses submitted to County and State Departments by the Town. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED that General Fund bills #1 through #20 totalling $11,321.06 and Highway Fund bills #1 through #28 totalling $15,716.61 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: O RESOLVED, that the Supervisor-i-s hereby:Author116a t6-purchase Certificates of Deposits with town monies at his discretion. Seconded by Mr. Bush. .Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned 10:30 P.M.