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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-271 Continued May 8, 1970 7 5 Otto Schoenfeld reported that the physical construction of the extension of Uptown Road had been completed. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen to meet with Mr. Schoenfeld on Monday, May 11th at 10:30 A.M. to discuss drainage from this extension into Cinema Drive. Atty. Williamson was requested to check records to determine if the Lake Ridge Road was legally a town road, also to contact the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. in order to acquire a deed to the Cuddeback Road, Councilman Lee Naegely gave an up -to -date report on the progress of the Tompkins County Sewer Agency, Councilman Edward LaVigne reported on the current status regarding obtaining federal assistance for the proposed extension of Water Dist. #2. Supervisor Howell stated that he was meeting with Town of Ithaca Supervisor Walter Schwan and Town of Dryden Supervisor Charles McCord to discuss their interests Board in the Town proposed Vote Bolton Water Supply Town Board District, Councilman Bert Hilliard reported on conditions at the Town Dump. Stated that Agway Research Laboratories were depositing animal waste matter at the dump emitting obnoxious odors. Mr. Hilliard to have situation corrected. Frederick Knight has made request to use facilities and /or be included in Water District #2. Water Supt. James Howell and Mr. LaVigne to make study to determine possibility and report to board. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed with the Board, the mowing of the Lake Ridge, German and Breed Cemeterie Student help was considered at the rate of $2.00 per hour. Supt. Sharpsteen to consult with Highway Association Employees on same. Peter Craig, Chairman of the Planning Board asked for reactions from the Town Board regarding the Technical Basis for Subdivision Rules and Regulations reviewed by both boards at a meeting held April 17, 1970. It was the consensus of the Town Board that the compiled rules and regu. lations as presented was too complex and requested the Planning Board to revise and prepare same in a more concise form. Councilman Lee Naegely discussed adopted ordinances on record and the enforcing, deleting or change of same. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. Supervisor Howell stated that a duly appointed committee from the First National Bank of Groton had requested to meet with the Lansing Town Board on May 12, 1970 to discuss their interest and actions in establishing a bank branch in Lansing. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #105 through #135 totalling $7 ►927.17 and Highway Fund bills #129 through #158 totalling $10,789.45 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. 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 adjoured. May 27, 1970 On May 27, 1970 at 5 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hal]_, Supervisor Charles Howell and Town Clerk Jane Bush, opened bids for driving steel piling and constructing sheet plating on same, as advertised in Ithaca Journal„ One bid received from H & N, Ithaca, N.Y. for job complete: $3,900.00 Legal Notice r .Advertisement The Town Board of the Town c receive bids for tU driving si constructing sheet plating on iron complete, for the installation of a I Lansing- Tdwn'Park Boat Channel. bid on each item separately. The inspected-`at the Lansing Town Ha received by the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, South Lansing, New Yo Wednesday, May 27, 1571 at whicl i publicly.opened. and .read, L ri ,nay to, zy . Ldgsine. will !! "pil ft (21 luigs-(d) job Ikheadem the Bidders must _ v. r z .� P May 27, 1970 The Town Board held a Special Meeting on May 27, 1970 at 5:30 P.M. as called by the Supervisor for the purpose of considering the purchase of a mowing machine and any other business that may come before said board. r Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane-Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Clerk Present Supervisor Howell called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. A discussion was held on the purchase of a new mowing machine, after which time the so tall that following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advised the Town Board that a public emergency exists in that the mower presently used by the town has broken down and is in a complete state of disrepair and as a result of said breakdown, property owned by the town includes cemeteries, is not being properly cared for in that the lawns on same are growing and becoming unsightly, and WHEREAS, at this time of the year the height of said lawns are rapidly becoming so tall that mowers cannot out same, and WHEREAS, the Town Superintendent has advised the board that there is a 1970 Cub Low: -Boy mower available from Valley Fixit Shop Inc. at the gross price of $2,181.00 less an allowance of $500.00 on the old John Dere mower owned by the town making the net price of $1,681.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on motion made by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Hilliard that it is the determination of this Town Board that an emergency exists in the care of the property of the town by virtue of said breakdown, which emergency requires immediate action which cannot await competitive bidding, and be it further RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be and is hereby author- ized to purchase said Cub Low -Boy mower for the price aforesaid stated. 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 . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that he had met with the Highway Association Employees and discussed the pay rate for part -time summer students to be employed by the Highway Department. Said employees and town board agreed that summer temporary help should be paid a minimum rate of $2.00 per hour, maximum rate of $2.25 per hour. On Motion, meeting adjourned. 1 0 1 • i May 27, 1970: ,We the.andersigned members of the Town Board, Town of Lansing hereby consent to a Special Meeting.of said Board to be held -May 279 1970 .at 5:30 P :M in the Town Hai 1 of the Town of Lansing . for the purpose of considering the purchase of a; mowing machine`, and any other business that may come before.the.board. and we further waive any and all notice required by; law for_ said meeting.