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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-02-1356 The Lansing Town Board. met February 13, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush February 13, 1970 in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on with Supervisor Howell presiding, ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Engineer T.G. Miller, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Wanda Brink, Charles Snyder, Robert Boehlecke, James Howell and Journal Reporter Nancy Glick, A copy of the minutes of the January 9th and January 16th meetings 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. Hilliard that the minutes of the January 9th and January 16th meetings as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Clerk read letter from Roy L. Erlandson, Lake District Director of.the N.Y.S. Civil Defense Commission. Said letter announced a Federal /State sponsored natural disaster conference to be held Feb. 25, 1970 from 9:30.A.M. to 1 P.M. at the N.Y.S. Gas & Electric Corp. /authoritative speakers from the Federal and State level will speak on specific discourses on matters pertaining to natural disasters. Supervisor Howell encouraged Town Board members to attend this conference, Supervisor Howell introduced T.G. Miller, Engineer for the Lansing Water Districts, Mr. Miller submitted a feasibility study report on expanding Lansing ?-later Dist. #2 to serve the hamlet of Ludlowville and also a study serving the seven properties located on the Ludlowville Road, situated adjacent to the existing water district boundary. Said studies were authorized by the Board on December30, 1969, Mr. Miller discussed with the Board, population and water use, present facilities, description of proposed system, estimate of project cost, financing capital costs, maintenance and operating costs on each plan respectively. His findings indicated no real savings in estimated costs by undertaking either plan,in preferance to the over all plan. The estimated total cost to the average property owner served by the over all extensions would range around $269.00 per year. Following discussion, Supervisor Howell requested Councilman LaVigne to appoint and work with.a.Resident Committee from the proposed Water Dist. #2 area in conjunction with Engineer Miller and investigate the matter further. Engineer T.G. Miller submitted and discussed in detail with the Board, a Preliminary Plan and Cost Estimate regarding the development of a.permanent source of water supply from Bolton Point. Said preliminary plan and estimate authorized by the Board on December 30, 1969. The preliminary design.was based on initial capacity of two M.G.D. with future expansion to four M.G.D., Water intake, treatment and pumping facilities, transmission ' -ma in- _.up.to"Rt.34-, storage tank and booster pumping station were ,discussed in detail. The preliminary estimated cost of the project was $500,000.00. To defray the costs, the feasibility of extending Water District #1 or forming new districts north of the present District #1 which could ultimately be supplied by the new proposed Bolton Water facility, was also discussed. Councilman Louis Bush requested Engineer Miller to submit a cost estimate of his engineering fees for further study to ascertaLin�the- feasibility-of: supplying the'proposed Inidlowv lle-.'Watei:District•from'the proposed ~Bolton:. Point..Stpp]:y!,.. _;source:: Atty. Williamson discussed the progress of Sewer Dist. #2. He stated that in the event Mr. Saperstone and stockholders agree to pay $15,000 for the cost of a. pumping station in order to be served by contract from said district, pending acceptance by Village of Cayuga Heights, the amount of $15,000 must be guaranteed to the Seger District whether the proposed motel is built or not. Supervisor Howell reported that a seven day survey is now being taken to determine the amount of* dumping and number of persons using the dump facilities. Survey to be submitted to the Town Board in order that plans for controlled dumping may be completed. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Keeney have asked to.be considered to supervise the controlled dumping, push off the dump and have picking rights guaranteed. Highwav Supt. Sharpsteen is constructing a. small building and will make signs for use at the dump. Contract to be made for the control of rats. Town Board to negotiate costs and plans for the dump on Friday, February 20th at 8 P.M. (continued) O CC 1 Continued February 13, 1970 57 Discussion by the Board regarding the storage shed located at the old town highway site, after which time the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED, that Calvin Volbrecht is hereby authorized to demolish the old storage shed and remove debris from the site. Said storage shed being located at the old town highway site and no longer needed for public use. He shall be entitled to salvage and must provide the Town Clerk with a Certificate of Liability and Workmen's Insurance, and be it further RESOLVE , that said work shall be completed by May 1, 1970, and be it further RESOLVED, that'the Clerk of the Board be and she is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to the said Calvin Volbrecht. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . (Aye) . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard,. Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely,_Councilman Charles Howell_, Supervisor Carried Attorney Williamson instructed by the Board to check with the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. on the Cuddeback Road gate situation. Planning and operating the Lansing Town Park for the 1970 summer season were discussed by the Board. It was the decision of the Board to reserve docking facilities for Town of Lansing residents only through March 15, 1970, after which time they will be available to non - residents. Clerk instructed to advertise same. Supervisor Howell stated that he had suggested the Lion's Club install Horseshoe Courts for men, women and children and basketball shoots at the Park. Purchase of additional playground equipment and perhaps two diving boards and water slides if budget allowed. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen to check on white sand for the beach. Building permanent docks with water and electricity on the park side of the marina to complete the basin was also discussed. Councilman Louis Bush stated that the Fire Commissioners had requested to meet with the Town Board periodically. Had also received inquiry regarding Youth Recreation funds being used for winter youth recreation projects. Supervisor Howell stated that in the event a. new hospital should be built in Tompkins County, he _firmly believed it should. be centrally located and equally accessible to all residents of Tompkins County. Discussion by the Board followed, after which time Mr. LaVigne offered the following resolution: Mr. LaVigne offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that in the event a new hospital is constructed in.Tompkins County, said hospital should be so located that it would be equally accessible to all persons in Tompkins County, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing requests the status report on the proposed hospital building, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board forward a Certified Copy of this ® resolution to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, the Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers and County Planning Director Frank Liguori. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard. Vote of Town Board Vote of Town . Board Vote of Town . Board Vote of Town . Board. . Vote of Town Board . . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . (Aye) (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Unanimously Carried. Councilman Lee Naegely discussed the 71 acres of land the County is preparing to clear for the airport. Persons requesting that trees not be burned. Also inquired of town roads and policies previously adopted by the Board regarding circles, T's and dead -ends. (Continues) 58 Continued February 13, 1970 Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen inquired if the Board had made any tentative plans to build the road to Bolton Point. Supervisor Howell, Atty. Williamson and Engineer Miller to arrange meeting with Mrs. Bolton and discuss progress to date on said road and request an extension of time for completion. Water Superintendent Howell reported the limited supply of water due to the low lake level. Supervisor Howell presented-his monthly financial report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #21 through #54 totalling $73,803,38 and Highway Fund bills #29 through #60 totalling $131,707.93be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED that Water District #1 and Water District #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board DOCKS AT THE LANSING TOWN PARK, will be held for Town of Lansing resident boaters through March 16, 1970. If you wish to reserve the facilities, make reservations at the Lansing Town Hall, South Lansing, . New York. . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . .(Aye) . ( Aye ) . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned to Friday, February 20th at 8 P.M. February 20, 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 February 13, 1970. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Town Clerk Present Visitors: Engineer T.G. Miller, James Howell and Stephen Farkas, Jr. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Howell at 8 P.M. at which time he introduced Engineer T.G. Miller, Mr. Miller presented a proposed agreement covering engineering services to be rendered in connection with the development of the Bolton Point water supply and the distribution of water in the south end of the Town. Agreement would supplement work already completed on the Bolton Point water supply in addition to providing for the preliminary study and report on a possible extension of District #1 or the formation of a new water district in the soudh end of the Town which would also utilize the Bolton water supply. Included in the latter,'could be the study of the feasibility of supplying water to the hamlet of Ludlowville and area south from such a district instead of supplying the area from Lansing' District #2. Mr. Miller considered the preliminary phase of the Bolton' Point water supply development 85% complete with the preliminary conference' with New York State Health Department only outstanding. The preliminary phase,'design' phase, construction phase and special services included in the contract submitted mere' discussed in detail by the Board. and Engineer P11-iller. The following resolution was then offered: (continued) 0