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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-11September 11, 1970 8 9 The Lansing Totem Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on September 11, 1970 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Charles Howell Louis E. 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 Visitors: James Howell, Wanda Brink, Stephen Farkas, Jr., Peter Craig, Mr. ac Mrs. Charles Bower, George Beckwith, Frank Horvath and Reporter Doris Walsh, The Supervisor called the meeting to order the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of the August 14th a been furnished to the members of the town board visor asked for a motion to propose corrections same as submitted. having the clerk take nd 21st .meetings having beforehand, the super. of errors or to accept MOTION by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. Bush that the minutes as submitted by the Town. Clerk be approved. Carried George Beckwith submitted for the board,ls review, a map of proposed roads on Route 34B -Ridge Road, to be built on his property. At the present time, 6001 of the road proposal is planned to be built on New York State Electric & Gas power line right -of -way, pending right -of -way being granted to Mr. Beckwith. Board advised Mr. Beckwith to go over his plans in detail with Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen. Planning Board Chairman Peter Craig stated that a public presentation would be held at the Lansing High School on October 26th at 8 P.M. to inform town residents of the present status of the 701 Planning Program, Atty. Williamson stated that he was working on a rough draft of the Sub - division Rules and Regulations to submit to the Town Board and Planning Board for consideration. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bower, Jr., members of a Lansing Snowmobile Club, discussed with the Town Board and Atty. Williamson, the preliminary rules and regulations that have been issued by the State Conservation Dept. in regard to snowmobiles. Mr. Bower requested the board to designate the town roads which could be used for snowmobile recreation and submit any restrictions and safety suggestions that could be used by snowmobile operators. Supervisor Howell requested Mr. Bower and his club members to bring to the board, a town map indicating which town roads they wish to have designated as open to snowmobiles in order that the Town Board could make a decision. The clerk advised the Board that one application had been received for the Dog Enumerator for the year 1971, namely John H. Brink_. After Q9nsideratior_ the following motion was made. ® MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and.seconded by Mr. Bush to appoint John H. Brink for the 1g71 Dog Enumerator. Carried The Town Board recommends all owners of cats and dogs whose pets have not been vaccinated against rabies within a year should have them vaccinated, inasmuch as a case of rabies in the town was reported this summer. Supervisor Howell stated that a copy of Project Information Report #1 on the planning and improvement of Route 13 had been received from the New York State Dept. of Transportation and was on file for the board's inspection, Clerk was instructed to contact the Tompkins County Board of .Representatives and the Co. Plannning Director in regard to our resolution requesting.longer hours that the Co. Dump on the Caswell Road remain open for public use. (continued) 90 September 11, 1970 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen be authorized to attend the New York_ State Association of Highway Superintendent's Convention to be held September 16, 17 and 18, 1970 at Niagara Falls and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, Carried Water Superintendent Howell reported that the Myers well was in good condition. The Esty Point water supply is low and two well drillers have been notified and costs on to look Road over and offer recommendations. come before said board. Councilman Edward LaVigne and Planning Board Chairman, Peter Craig were appointed to form a Citizen's Committee to work with the Town Board in order to proceed with plans to replace Dr. Ernst Foerster who is closing his practice on September 15th. Highway Supto discussed work being done on the Creek Road and Extension. Supervisor Howell and Highway Supt. a Special Sharpsteen will meet with residents of the area before any decision all is made on widening road. Highway Supt, also reported on the special improvements and costs on same of the Munson Road, Lansingville Road and Creek Road. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED that General Fund bills #256 through #279 totalling ?9,042064 and Highway Fund bills #244 through #265 totalling $17,389.43 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED that Water District #1 bills and.,-Water Dist. #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Bush, Carried On motion, meeting adjourned 10:30 P *M* September 29, 1970 The Town Board 'held a Special Meeting on September 29, 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 Lansing Highway Association this and any other business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Lee Naegely Edward LaVigne Robert Williamson Jane Bush. Visitors: Marvin Ostrander, S upery Counci Counci Counci Counci Town A Clerk John Stark isor lman lmar_ 1 m an lm an ttorney Atty. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Wesley McDermott. The proposed agreement of the Highway Association and counter proposal of the Town Board was discussed in detail by both parties. No year contract final the decision made at this same. time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED that the one 20,000 Nominal Lumen Mercury Vapor Lamp located at Warren Load and Brown Road be continued at the rate of $7.95 per month, and be it further RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized to negotiate a one year contract with the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. for same. Seconded by Mr. Naege7y. Carried :1 -1 E, Attorney Williamson reported. that the proposed agreement between the Town of Lansing and Ithaca Hotel, Inc. pertaining to the sewer service of Holiday Inn has not been signed by either party. He stated further research is being made and the proposed contract will have to modified and amended in order that it will comply with the requirements of Sec. 196 and 209H of the Town Law. When completed, Atty. will review same with Eng. Miller & Supervisor for approval before forwarding to Mr. Saperstone. Executive Fleeting Oct. � 5 - Hwy. Assn. & Budget of 1971.x- '