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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-13March 13, 1970 6 e7 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on March 13, 1970-at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Nowell presiding. 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 14illiamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Town Clerk Present Visitors: Dr. Broad, Eng. T.G. Miller, James Howell, Eng. Carl Maar, Mrs. Allen Weir, Mrs. Fred Danvers, Otto Schoenfeld, Fred Spry, William Robinson, Barry Ford, Kenneth Tar'oell, C.H. Murray, Samuel Baughman, Gerald Talandis, Louis Garcia, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Raymond Kulakosky, Harry Hamilton and Reporter Mrs. Glick. A copy of the minutes of the January 23rd, 30th, February 13th; 20th and March 6th 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 anti. seconded by Mr. Naegely that the minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Petition with thirty -seven names requesting a 35 MPH ?one on Dart Drive was submitted to the Lansing Town Board. Supervisor Howell informed the Dart Drive residents that upon request of the Lansing Town Board on April 8, 1969 for a reduced speed limit on Dart Drive, the State of New York Dept. of Transportation had conducted an investigation of same. On August 19, 1969 the New lork State Director of Traffic Engineering and Safety, informed the Town of Lansing that our request for a reduced speed limit could not be granted, however, it was recommended that if the highway became more built -up in the future, consideration would be given to the establishment of linear speed-limits at that time. A Petition from the Dart Roan residents also requested signs "Slow= Children at Play" be placed at each end of Dart Drive. Supervisor Howell stated that on September 10, 1968 the State of New York Dept, of Transportation had informed the Lansing Town Board that "Watch for Children" signs were not standard and their use prohibited. Mr. Barry Ford presented a petition to the board_. requesting a reduced speed limit on Myers Road. Discussion by the board and the following _resolution offered: Resolution offered. by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLUTION: REQUEST FOR REDUCED'SPE'ED LIMIT ON COUNTY ROAD #159 KNOWN AS MYERS ROAD AND CONNECTING TOWN ROAD KNOWN AS MYERS ROAD. WHEREAS, a petitic`n signed by fifty -nine persons have requested the Town Board to take action to reduce the speed limit on Myers Road., now therefore be it RESOLVED, by this Town Board that the County Superintendent of Highways and the State Traffic Commission be requested to make a survey of said road and establish a lower maximum of speed at which vehicles may proceed, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board forward a. certified copy of same to Howard Stevenson, County Superintendent of Highways. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board . (Aye) . .(Aye) .(Aye) . . e(Aye) . . . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Supervisor Howell introduced Engineer Carl 14aar of O'Brien and.Gere, consultants for Lansing Sewer District #2. Mr. Maar reviewed- maps, original petition plan out- lined and proposed. Discussed in detail the contruction plans that would go for bid following necessary approval, anticipated installation costs and the anticipated bonding costs over a thirty year period. Using an $8,000.00 assessed valuation figure as a guideline on an estimated general construction figure of $3009000.00, Mr. Maar estimated the cost per family as $1.10.00 per year over a, thirty year period. Unit rates for using the said proposed sewer facilities were nottdetermined. (continued) 64 Continued March 13, 1970 Supervisor Howell introduced Dr. Robert Broad, Tompkins County Commissioner of Health. Dr, Broad discussed the problems and solutions arising from•the development of Lansing and suggested closer communications between the town-and the Board of Health on same. Supervisor Howell assured Dr. Broad of the town board's complete cooperation on all town matters. Mr. David Saperstone reviewed the plans of the new proposed Holiday Inn, Supervisor Howell introduced Mr. C.H. Murray, Chairman of the Tompkins County Hospital Board of Managers. Mr. Murray spoke in response to the board's resolution of February 13th requesting a status report on the proposed new hospital building. Present plans call for the new structure to be built on the lakeside adjacent to the old hospital. Lengthy discussion held by Mr. Murray and board members. Supervisor Howell informed the board that there would be a meeting held. on. March 19th at 3•30 P.M. at the Court House as called by the County Planning Dept. in 'regard to the proposed County 'Sanitary Dist, -,TR. Urged board members to attend. slip entrance. Councilman LaVigne reported that he had scheduled a meeting to be held on March 18th at 7:30 P.M. of his Resident Committee on proposed addition to Water Dist. #2. .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of C .(Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Highway Supt. Sharpsteen and Highway Committee Chairman Louis Bush, discussed with the board, highway equipment that should be purchased or replaced. After discussion, the following resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegel.y: RESOLVED upon recommendation of the Highway Superintendent and Chairman of the Highway Committee, that said Highway Supt, be and is hereby authorized to purchase & advertise for bids on the following items: one single axle truck, one dump box complete, one car, one 50 ton hydraulic press and one ,york rake. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town. Board . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . .(4ye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Engineer T.G. Miller reported on the Bolton Point Supply. Informed the board that he had received a favorable response from the State Health Department.. Board authorized Mr. Miller to contact the Water Res ource's:.Commiss on for. further, :approval. Barre Ford discussed the new marine disposal facilities being used by local marina's to comply with public and health services. Board discussed steel sheet piling and the driving of same that was needed to preserve the entrance to the boat slips at the Lansing Town Park. Following discussion, RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing advertise for ?aids on steel sheet piling to be used at the La.�sirg Town Park boat slio entrance. Seconded by Mr.. Hilliard. Vote of Towri'Board . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . 6 9. . .(Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . .(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Hoilell, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered. by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing advertise for bids for the driving of steel sheet piling at the Lansing Town Park boat slip entrance. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard; 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 .(.dye) Lee -Na.egely, Councilman Vote-of Town Board .(A,re) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried (Continued) 0 I u n (continued March 13, 1970) 6 5 Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #55 through #80 totalling $11,129.98 Highway Fund bills #61 through 491 totalling $40,129.' 9 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. 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 Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned to Friday, March 20, 1970 at 8 P.M. 1 March 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 March 13, 1970, with Supervisor Howell presiding. Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Robert Williamson Jane C. Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Engineer T.G. Miller, James Howell, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Robert Gibbs, and David Saperstone, The Supervisor opened the meeting raving the Clerk take the Roll Call. A petition witr. the names of Road and Ridge Road was presented Board to expedite service for the Corp. Following discussion, Supe petition and letter on the matter twenty -eight residents residing on the Myers to tl^. Town Board. Said petition requested. the installation of cable service by Ce.rrache T.V. rvisor Howell instructed to send copy of to Cerrache Corp. Clerk submitted to the board, one application from Modelle's (H.K.) Ltdo for a 1970 Peddler's License and a verbal request, pending application, from Tiffany Studio's. Following discussion of applications, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUT_I.ON offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Peddler's Licenses to Modelle71s (H.K.) Ltd. and Tiffany Studio's be approved for the year 1970, pending favorable reports on same from the Ithaca Chairber of Commerce. Seconded by 1:r. Bush, Carried The Board discussed amending Ordinance #4 after which time the following resolution was offered: Resolution offered by 14r. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board hold. a Public Hearing on April 10, 1970 at 8 :15 P.M. for the purpose of amending Ordinance #4, REGULATING AND LICENSING THE HAWKING AND PEDDLING OF GOODS, ~%TARES AND M_R. CHA.NDISE AND SOLICITING ORDERS THEREFOR IN THE TOWN OF LANSING, to authorize the Town Clerk to grant or deny the issuance of said licenses. Seconded by Mr. Bush (Resolution continued)