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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-10M Continued June 26, 1970 The Town. Board approved a sixty day extension to Albert Ferris to clean up his junk yard in compliance with the Junk Yard Ordinance. The Technical Basis for Subdivision Rules and Regulations as prepared by the Planning Board was reviewed in detail. Numerous alterations were suggested and discussed. Following discussion of each change suggested, the Town Board requested Attorney Williamson to submit a revised copy of said rules and regulations as so amended by the Town Board. Upon receipt of revised copy as proposed, the Town Board will re- examine all data on rules and regulations for subdivisions. The Town Hall Lansing on July Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Jane Bush On Motion, meeting adjourned. (?. d� July 10, 1970 Town.Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing 10, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Clerk Present Visitors: James Howell, Wanda Brink, Frederick Knight, Viola Miller, Peter Craig, Reporter Nancy Glick and WHCU Reporter Garrity, The Supervisor opened the meeting having the Clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of the meetings having been furnished to hand, the supervisor asked for a or to accept same as submitted. June 12th, June 25th and June 26th the members of the town board before~ motion to propose corrections of errors MOTION by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. Bush that the minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Letter read from Robert H. Broad, M.D., Tompkins County Health Department regarding closure of unapproved dumps. Letter and "Sample Provisions for assist and guide municipalities in the codes, received from Phyllis B. Howell, Board of Representatives. Municipal Codes of Ethics" to preparation of their individual Clerk of the Tompkins County Complaint received from Mrs. RalphShaff regarding junk cars on adjoining property. Said complaint to be investigated and if warranted, Supervisor Howell authorized to submit letter to owner of junk cars to remove same. New York State Electric & Gas made inquiry regarding converting the Town Building to gas heat in the event a gas line were installed. The board unanimously were of the opinion that they would seriously consider converting to gas if it were made available. Supervisor Howell discussed with the board, the progress to date of the Tompkins County Sewer Agency. Discussion centered on the benefit unit charges that would affect the Town of Lansing residents located in the proposed County Sewer District. It was the consensus of the board that a representative from O'Brien & Gere should attend a meeting with the Lansing Town Board and discuss in more detail the engineering report and the proposed financing plan which would affect Lansing as a participant of the Tompkins County Sewer District. Test borings at Esty Point by Empire Soils Investigations have been completed. Next step to obtain cost estimates for a second well to be drilled at the Esty Point site. (continued) C, 11 0 Continued July 10, 1970 Q� The contract between Water District #2 and Frederick Knight which � was authorized by resolution adopted June 12, 1970, was gone over in detail by Mr. Knight and the Town Board, pending the executing of same. Numerous terms and conditions in the contract were questioned and not acceptable by Mr. Mr. Knight. Water Superintendent Howell will investi- gate further on methods and costs to permit Mr. Knight to obtain water. The following resolution was then offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush. RESOLVED, that the resolution "AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WATER DIST. #2 AND FREDERICK KNIGHT ", said resolution being adopted on June 12, 1970, is hereby rescinded. 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 Planning Board Chairman_, Peter Craig, read a suggested resolution for consideration by the Town Board regarding the adopting of Land Subdivision Regulations for the Town. Further discussion held by Mr. Craig and the Town Board on Land Subdivisions Regulations. No action taken. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen requested the Board to consider the purchase of a snow plow for the new Ford truck and trading the 1949 Mack cinder spreader for a new model. The Board requested Mr. Sharpsteen to submit a list of equipment on hand in regard to these items prior to action by the Board. The Highway Superintendent discussed his black -top program and the costs involving same. Noted the town has 42 miles of black -top roads. The Highway Budget discussed, after which time the following resolution for highway budgetary transfers was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to make the following budgetary transfers . From: Bridge Item #2 to Snow Item #4 $2,000.00 From: Brush #4 to Snow Item #4 29000.00 From: Repairs #3 to Snow Item #4 29000.00 From: Repairs Item #3 to Purchase & Equip. #3 59044.00 From: Misc. Item #4 to Purchase & Equip #3 956.00 Seconded by Mr. Bush. 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 Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. ® AUDIT RESOLUTION offered b y Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #167 through #222 totalling $7,048.28 and Highway Fund bills #188 through #216 totalling $24-,811.10 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. Bush, Carried On motion, meeting adjourned 10 :30 P.M. a