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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.
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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.
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The contract between Water District #2 and Frederick Knight which
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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.
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