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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-12U v June 12, 1970 77 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on June 12, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Howell 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 Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Town Clerk Present Visitors: James Howell, Wanda Brink, Harris Dates, Peter Craig, Chester Bednarczyk, Samuel Baughman and Reporter Nancy Glick, The Supervisor opened the meeting having the Clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of the May lst, May 8th and May 27th 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. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Letter read from the First National Bank of Groton regarding their opening a branch bank in the Town of Lansing and their interest in same. Letter read from Tompkins Co. Chamber of Commerce stating that Autosalvage of Ithaca, Inc., will allow any municipality to deposit abandoned vehicles in his lot on the Hornbrook Road in the town of Danby. Letter received from the State of New York Conservation Department, thanking the Town and Town. Highway employees for fill material and assistance for spawning channel project at Myers Point. Notice received from State Board of Equalization & Assessment of meeting scheduled for July 6, 1970, 10:00 AM at Lansing Town Hall, regarding 1968 Study of Market Values in Lansing. Quotation of costs on test borings and sampling in connection with water facilities at Esty Point received from Empire Soils Investigations, of Town Inc. Discussion held by the Board, following resolution offered: of RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the proposal of Empire Soils Investigations, Inc., of Groton, New York for test borings at Esty Point be accepted by this Town Board, provided the total cost shall not exceed $1,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Vote of Town Board . . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . . Vote of Town_ Board . . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . . .(No) Louis Bush, Councilman .(Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman .(Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman .(Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman .(Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute agreement on behalf of the Town with Lucie G. Bolton, granting extension of time until June 28, 1972 to construct road as required by Paragraph #7 agreement dated June 28, 19670 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) . .(Aye) . .(Aye) (continued) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Q Continued June 12, 1970 v RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED, that Justice Fred Spry be authorized to attend the Justice School to be held at St. Lawrence University from July 21st to July 24th, 1970 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Seconded by Mr. Naegely, Carried Discussion held by the Town Board on the physical construction of the extension of Uptown. Road, after which time the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLUTION: APPROVAL OF PHYSICAL CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSION OF UPTOWN ROAD. WHEREAS, by resolution adopted March 6, 1970 passed its intent to accept said extension of Uptown Road provided certain terms and conditions were met, and, WHEREAS, the physical construction of said road meets the approval of the Board . . . . . . Town Board and Highway Superintendent, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this board indicates its acceptance of the physical construction of said extension of Uptown Road, it being understood that said road will not be accepted as a town highway until all the conditions of the resolution of March 6, 1970 have been complied with, and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution to Otto Schoenfeld. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Louis. Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Water Superintendent Howell discussed with the Board, the hiring of a man, part -time, to do cleaning and maintenance work for the Water Dept. Following resolution then offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLUTION: CREATION OF POSITION AND AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CLEANER FOR WATER DEPARTMENT. RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Town Water Superintendent that the position of Cleaner - Part -time in the Labor Class be created in the Town Water Department effective immediately, and the Town Water Superin tendent be authorized to hire an individual to fill said position at a wage of $2.00 per hour and an allowance of $.50 per hour for the furnish- ing of equipment. 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 . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Copies of a Local Law relating to a Code of Ethics for the Town of Lansing was distributed to the board members for their review before same is enacted upon by said board. The proposed Local Law Regulating Signs, previously submitted to board members to examine, was discussed. It was the consensus of the board that the law was too detailed,and lengthy. Town Atty. Williamson requested to revise and condense for further review. (Continued) 0 0 1 Continued June 12, 1970 r, MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Hilliard that the 7 9 following persons be appointed Inspectors of Election from July 15, 1970 to July 15, 1971. Dist. #1 R Mrs. Jean Barron 590 Ridge Rd., A.D. #1, Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Hazel Kemble 22 Lakeview Dr., Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Edith Inman (Alt.) Ludlowville, New York R Mrs. Margaret Solomon 19 Lakeview Dr., Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Arlene Sanders R.D. #1, Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Ida Lane Box 146, Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Florence Elliott (Alt) South Lansing, N.Y. Dist. #2 R Mrs. Geraldine Hatfield Conlon Road, Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Jacoba Baker R.D. #1, Auburn Road, Groton, N.Y. R Mrs. Ruth Moravia (Alt.) W. Groton Rd., R.D. #1, Groton, N.Y. R Mrs. Mary Starner (Alt.) R.D. #1, VanOstrand Rd., Groton, N.Y. D Mrs. Dorothy Small R.D. #29 16 Sharpsteen Rd., Locke, N.Y. D Mrs. Jeannine Kirby R.D. #19 E. Lansing Rd., Groton, N.Y. D Mrs. Helen Baughman (Alt.) R.D. #1, E. Lansing Rd., Groton, N.Y. Dist. R Mrs. Viola Argetsinger 34 Star Route, Ithaca, New York R Mrs. Thelma Fulkerson South Lansing, New York R Mrs. Clarice Hoag (Alt.) R.D. #1, Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Ethel Boyer R.D. #1, 30 Atwater Road, Ithaca, N.Y. D Mr. Harry Boyer R.D. #12 30 Atwater Road, Ithaca, N.Y. D Mrs. Sue Haynor R.D. #17 9 Sharon Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. Dist. #4 R Mrs. Marilyn Quick R.D. #11 Lansingville Rd., Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Janice Davis R.D. #19 Ford Hill Rd., Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Clara Quigley (Alt.) R.D. #11 Ludlowville, N.Y. R Mrs. Judy Barron (Alt.) R.D. #19 Jerry Smith Rd., Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Jean Robinson R.D. #11 Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mrs. Kathleen Bush R.D. #11 Ludlowville, N.Y. D Mr. Rexford Sheffield (Alt.) R.D. #1, Ludlowville, N.Y. Dist. #5 _ R Mrs, Jerilea Burke R.D. #11 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. A Mrs. Lorraine Rhynehart R.D. #19 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. R Mrs. Greta Preston 1133 Warren Road, Ithaca, N.Y. R Mrs, Dorothy Hautaniemi(A) R.D. #19 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. D Mrs. Frankie Lechner 1670 E. Shore Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. D Mrs. Sylvia Corbin 52 Dart Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. D Mrs. Elizabeth Beck 1612 E. Shore Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. D Mrs. Laura Listar (Alt.) R.D. #19 E. Shore Circle, Ithaca, N.Y. Wiley Sutphin and Levi Wood reappointed custodians. Carried Letter of resignation received from H. Bernard Ruzicka resigning as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, effective as of June 12, 1970. ® RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, H. Bernard Ruzicka has submitted his resignation as a Member of the Lansing Planning Board, effective June 12, 1970, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said resignation be accepted with regrets, and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk of this board send'a copy of said resolu- tion to Mr. Ruzicka. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. Unanimously carried. (continued) 80 Continued June 12, 1970 The vacancy just created by the resignation of Mr. Ruzicka as a Member of the Planning Board was discussed by Peter. Craig, Planning Board Chairman and the Town Board. Two names were presented for consid- eration, Allan Taylor and Stephen Farkas, Jr., to fill said vacancy. Following discussion, resolution offered, Board . . . (Aye) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas, Jr. be appointed a Member of the Planning Board to fill the remaining term of H. Bernard Ruzicka, said term expiring December 31, 1970. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. Vote of Town Board . . 0 Or (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . 0 . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . 0 . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert.Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Planning Board Chairman, Peter Craig, stated that a 701 Planning Board Session would be held at the Town Hall on June 22nd at 8 P.M. Mr. Craig also informed the board that the Planning Board did not feel that the Subdivision Rules and Regulations that they had prepared could be modified or condensed, The Town Board will meet in Executive Session on June 26th at 8 P.M. to further Louis Bush Councilman review and of study the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Vote The one bid received for driving steel piling and constructing sheet plating for the installation of a bulkhead in the Lansing Town Park Channel, was discussed in detail, after which time the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, the clerk of the board duly advertised for bids for the retaining wall in the Channel in the Lansing Town Park, and WHEREAS, H & N, Ithaca, N.Y. was the only bidder with a bid of $3,900.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the said bid of H & N in the amount of $3,900.00 be accepted, and be it further RESOLVED that said work shall be completed within six months from the date hereof. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. 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 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Town Highway Superintendent, that the following additions be included in the Town Highway Mileage Inventory Listing for the Town of Lansing: 2 /10th mile on Sheraton Drive; 4 /10th mile on Franklyn Drive; 8 /10th mile on Uptown Road; 6/10 mile on Belvedere Drive; 2/10 mile on Bean Hill Lane; 1 /10th mile on Skyacre Drives 1 /10 mile on Stormyview (addition); 7 /10th mile on Highgate Road and Highgate Circles and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board notify the Co. Supt. of High- ways of said mileages to be added to the Town of Lansing Road System. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. 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 (Continued) U 1 Continued June 12, 1970 81_ Discussion held on request of Frederick Knight to use water facilities in Water District #2. Following resolution then offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: r RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WATER DIST. #2 AND FREDERICK KNIGHT. WHEREAS, Frederick Knight of 701 Lansing Station Road has requested permission to obtain water from the old reservoir and spring that formerly supplied Lansing School, and, WHEREAS, the said Knight is desirous of executing a contract with the town for the use of same, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Frederick Knight be and he hereby is authorized to obtain water from the old reservoir and spring in Lansing Water Dist. #2 • under the following terms and conditions: 1. The said Knight shall obtain approval from the Tompkins County Board of Health to use said water. 2. Knight shall repair and /or rebuild reservoir covers to Town of Lansing specifications and maintain his system and appurtenances in a condition acceptable to the Town Water Superintendent. 3. Town shall not be responsible for water supply, contamination or failure of treatment of water. 4. Knight shall hold the town harmless from all claims for bodily injury or harm arising out of this contract, and shall provide the Town with a certificate of Public Liability Insurance in the amount of$100 /200,00( naming town as an additional insured on policy. 5. The said Knight shall join Water District if requested to join by the Town Board, provided adequate pressure is assured and shall include all of his property in said district. 6. That, if Knight doesn't maintain system per the agreement, the Town Board may have the work completed and charge same to the said Knight. 7. That this contract shall be for a one year term only, but may be renewed yearly by the Town Board. 8. That Knight shall not obtain or claim any rights in said reservoir or spring as resulting from the use of same. 9. Only one building shall be served by this reservoir and spring. 10. Knight shall sign contract with Town Board containing afore- mentioned provisions. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the Town Board. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. 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 Councilman Edward LaVigne reported on progress of obtaining federal ® assistance for proposed extension of Water District #2. Petition with thirty -six signatures, presented to the town board, requesting a 20 mile per hour speed limit on Lakeview Drive, Sperry Lane and Lansing Heights Road, said roads forming a dead -end semi - circle. Discussion by the board and the following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLUTION: REQUEST FOR REDUCED SPEED LIMIT ON LAKEVIEW DRIVE, SPERRY LANE AND LANSING HEIGHTS ROAD. WHEREAS, a petition signed by thirty -six individuals residing on Lakeview Drive, Sperry Lane and Lansing Heights Road has been presented to the Town. Board requesting a 20 mph limit on said roads, and WHEREAS, aforementioned roads do not form a through -way but, rather a dead -end semi - circle, and (continued) S'2 continued June 12, 1970 WHEREAS, residents are concerned about the rapid proliferation of motorcycles, due to a motorcycle track recently being located in a nearby field, and WHEREAS, said roads includes many small children, now therefore be it RESOLVED, unanimously by this Town Board, that the Co. Supt. of High- ways and the State Traffic Commission be requested to make a survey of these roads and establish a reduced speed limit of 20 mph, 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. Hilliard. Unanimously carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the sale of obsolete worn out equipment and tires by the Highway Superintendent in the amount of $300.00. 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 Howells Supervisor Carried Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush. RESOLVED that General Fund bills #136 through #166 totalling .013,379.87 and Highway Fund bills #159 through #187 totalling $38,069.46 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED that Water District #1 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned. June 25, 1970 The Town Board held a Special Meeting on June 25, 1970 at 8 P.M. as called by the Supervisor, all members being duly notified by written notice. Said meeting called to meet with representatives from the new proposed Ithaca Mall and any other business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: Engineer Thomas Miller, Ithaca Mall representatives: Attorney Arnold Bloom, Engineer Bernard Healy and Manager of Leases Elliot Ravech. Mr. Ravech presented map showing site and building data for proposed Ithaca Mall. Stated mall to be built and leased and at the present time, majority of leases signed, including three major tenants. (continued) U I I 0