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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-06March 6, 1970 The Lansing Town Board held a Special Meeting at the Lansing Town Hall on March 6, 1970 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Said meeting was scheduled at the close of the meeting held on February 20, 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. Stephen Farkas, Jr., James Howell and Otto Schoenfeld, 61 Supervisor Howell called the meeting to order at 8 P.M.. Following Roll Call, Mr. Howell introduced Otto Schoenfeld, Mr. Schoenfeld informed the Board that construction plans for extending Uptown Road approximately 2,500' were underway and completion date was projected for May 15th. The Town Board, Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and Mr. Schoenfeld discussed in detail the road in question, after which time the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION: INTENT TO ACCEPT ROAD - EXTENSION OF UPTO1A,1N ROAD. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, Otto Schoenfeld intends to extend the town road known as Uptown Road northly to Route 13 and westerly to Cinema Drive approximately 2,500', and WHEREAS, he expects to complete said road about May 15, 1970, and WHEREAS, he has requested the Town Board to pass this - resolution stating that it will accept said road provided. same is completed in accordance with the Town. of Lansing highway specifications and the approval of the Highway Superintendent, the approval of the Town Attorney of said road and the approval of drainage by the Town Highway Superintendent, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that it is the Town Board's intent to accept said road upon its completion provided the aforesaid conditions are met and it being understood that said Otto Schoenfeld will furnish a survey by a licensed surveyor showing the exact description of said road and also furnish the To -pm of Lansing a copy of the permit from the State of New York authorizing the drainage of water into the Route 13 right -of -way, Seconded by Mr. Bush. Note of Town Board . Vote of Town ?hoard . 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 Mr. Schoenfeld submitted a. letter to the Board informing them that he proposed building a total of 144 apartments on a seven acre site adjacent to Cooke Cadillac on the west and facing about 830' on a road to be constructed adjacent and parallel to Rte. 13. The schedule calls for the completion of 72 units by fall of 1970 and the remaining 72 units by fall of 1971. Mr. Schoenfeld and the Town Board discussed in detail the matter of water and sewer service that said proposed project would require. No action taken at this time. Atty. Williamson reported that he had submitted to the Village of Cayuga Heights, a profile plan of the tentative motel to be built adjacent to the Howard Johnson Restaurant for their decision on accepting sewage for same, Supervisor Howell reported that he had received notice that the tentative state equalization rate for the 1969 assessment roll filed by the Town of Lansing was 82. Councilman, Mr. Hilliard, reported on progress of the Town Dump, Highway Supt. Sharpsteen instructed_ to bring diesel fuel to bid. (continued) 62 Continue& March 6, 1.970 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne; RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing unanimously go on record as being opposed to the burning of any trees or brush on the 71 acres of land located at the northwest endlof the airport runway, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, the Tompkins County Health Department and the Ithaca Journal News. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. .Bush. RESOLVED that Charles Howell be appointed to serve on the Local Assessment Review Board for the year 1970 pursuant to the.County Charter (Section 3.05, sub. b). Seconded. by Mr. Naegely: Carried d� RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: 0. RESOLVED that the proposed titles for the positiorsi.n the Town of Lansing c, Recreation Program be approved as follows: Director of Recreation, Recreation m Activities Specialist, Swimming Area Director, Lifeguards, Tennis .Supervisor, ,,Boys Wrestling Supervisor, Boys Baseball Supervisor, Waterfront Supervisor , Boys Basketball Supervisor, Girls Softball Supervisor and Volunteer Assistants, for the year 1970. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Carried Highway Supt. Sharpsteen requested the Board to adopt an ordinance in regard to digging on town highways. Atty. Williamson instructed by the Board to draw up an ordinance on same for consideration by said Board. Trailer Park Ordinance #3, adopted by the Town Board November 5, 1962 was gone over in detail. Several proposals were offered such as underground. wiring, street lighting, snow removal, width of roads and off street parking to be carefully considered when amending the present Trailer Park Ordinance. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RB90LVED that Lee Naegely be appointed Trailer Park Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard. i Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned. at 11:30 P.M, El I 1