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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-1486 August 14, 1970 The Lansing Town Board met in. Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on August 14, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Jane Bush Robert Williamson ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Clerk Present Town Attorney Present Visitors: James Howell, Atty, Wesley McDermott, Marvin Ostrander, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Journal Reporter Doris Walsh, The Supervisor opened -the meeting having the Clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of the July 10th meeting 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. Bush and seconded by Mr. Naegely that the minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Attorney Wesley McDermott, representing the Lansing Highway Employees' Association, presented a proposed agreement for the Boards consideration, said agreement to be effective Jan. 1, 1971 and terminate Dec. 31, 19710 The Town Board will meet in an Executive Session on Aug. 21st at 7 P.M. to discuss the requests submitted_ in the Highway Employees' proposal, the town's relationship to the proposed County Sewer District and any other business that may come before said board. State Department of Transportation acknowledged our request for a reduced speed limit on Lakeview Drive, Sperry Lane and Lansing Heights Road and have initiated an investigation on same. Water Superintendent James Howell discussed procedure and method necessary to enable Frederick Knight to be served water from Water District #2. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Frederick Knight to obtain water from Lansing Water District #2. 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) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Supervisor Howell was requested to write Frederick Knight in regard to the dumping of debris and refuse over the gully behind his property. The operation, mainly available hours, of the Tompkins County Dump Site located on the Caswell Road was discussed by the Board. Following resolution then offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS, the. hours at.. the County' Dump on the-, - Caswell _ Road are,, '.. in=. the.. opinion of this board, .'of in.suff icient'.length and:Auration to adequately accommodate._the citizens of.Lansing, n.ow „therefore.be it RESOLVED,.,that..the. hours of the ,Count_y :Dump be. modified .sb. that it is open seven days,a. week from 7_.A.M* until dark, year around, to continue the same convenient service to the people to which they are accustomed to, said hours also to prevent..dumping in fields and roads, which dumping has been on the increase since the Lansing Town Dump was ordered closed, and be it further (continued) C. 0 continued August 14, 1970 87 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be authorized to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and County Planning Directo Frank Liguori. 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 Water Supt. Howell discussed condition of well at Myers. Suggested having the present well cleaned. Has been in contact with well driller regarding situation. Suggested the purchase of a second pump and motor for emergency use. ® Discussion by the board in regard to proposing an offer for consid. eration by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for their 12.23 acre parcel located adjacent to the South Lansing Town Hall. Following dis. cussion, resolution offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that this board offer the sum of $12,200.00 to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for the 12.23 acre parcel located adjacent to the Town Hall on the east, presently assessed to Kingdom Farm. Said land to be used for youth activities and other town purposes, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor execute a formal offer to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of for said land. Board . . . Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. 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 Councilman Edward LaVigne reported on present status of proposed extension of Water District #2. An Executive Session was set by the board for Sept. 3rd at 8 P.M. to discuss Sewer Dist. #1, meet with members of the Lansing Youth Bureau and discuss any other business that may come before said board. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen discussed with the board, equipping the new Ford truck with a snow plow or cinder spreader. Discussion followed by resolution offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for one new cinder spreader, trading in the 1949 used Mack truck and cinder box for allowance on same. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. 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 Purchase of a badge and uniform for Constable Paul Mikula to be worn while performing official town duties was discussed. Clerk directed to contact Mr. Mikula and request that he attend Executive Meeting on Aug. 21st and present estimates for further discussion. Continued Z Continued August 14, 1970 Highway Superintendent reported that the Munson Road had been completed. Discussion held on the black - topping of town roads. Town Highway Improvement Program for the year 1971 discussed by the Town Board and Highway Superintendent. Following resolution offered regarding same : RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to execute the necessary documents to qualify the Town for the Town Highway Improve. ment Program for the year 1971, and be it further RESOLVED, that the roads to be included in the Program be the Buck Road between the Conlon Road and Route #34, mileage 1 1 /10th mile and Bush Lane between N. Triphammer Road and Cherry Road, mileage approximately 1 mile. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Vote o of T Town B Board . ( (Aye) Vote o of T Town B Board . . ( (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Edward LaVigne, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Councilman Hilliard suggested posting signs at the Lansing Town Park, prohibiting hunting year around. The board was unanimously in favor, of said suggestion. Clerk instructed to write Mr. Dwight Webster, Director of the Cornell University Conservation Dept., requesting the spawning channel area at Myers Point operated by them to also be posted. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED that General Fund bills #223 through #255 totalling 9,053.04 and Highway Fund bills #217 through #243 totalling 15 .,336.35 be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned 100 *04.5 P.M. August 21, 1970 The Lansing Town Board met in Executive Session at 7 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Said meeting called by the Supervisor as per meeting of August 14th. Town Board Members Present: Supervisor Charles Howell, Councilman Louis Bush, Edward LaVigne, Bert Hilliard and Lee Naegely. Town Clerk Jane Bush and Engineer Thomas Miller. Engineer T.G. Miller presented a preliminary draft and feasibility study of estimated annual costs to local homeowners in future Lansing sewer districts located in the proposed County Sewer District area. Based on the feasibility study and comments by the engineer, a general discussion was held by the Town Board and Engineer Miller. The requests submitted by the Lansing Highway Association in regard to the 1971 Agreement was discussed in detail by the board. Following discussion, the board outlined their proposal to be offered to the Highway Employees' Association for their consideration. Constable Paul Mikula appeared before the board and discussed badge, arm patch, weapon, belt and cuff set -up that should be purchased for use in carrying out his job as Town Constable. Board requested Mr. Mikula to submit cost estimates on same for their consideration.. On motion, meeting adjourned 11 :00 P.IN70 ,Q4�� " - 0