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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-11December 11, 1970 10 J The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on December 11, 1970 at�8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Supervisor Present Louis E. Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Edward LaVigne Councilman Absent Lee Naegely Councilman Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Clerk Present Visitors: James Howell, Stephen Farkas, Jr. and Reporter Jeff Frank. T.G. Miller, Eng. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take ® the roll call. A copy of the minutes of the November 13th, November 20th, November 30th and December 4th 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. Bush and seconded by Mr. Naegely that the minutes as submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. Carried Letters read from the New York State Department of Transportation establishing a 35 M.P.H. speed limit on Myers Road and a 30 M.P.H. speed limit within the Lansing Heights area. Letter read from Tompkins Co. Clerk regarding all elected or appointed officers filing their oath of office before entering office and again at the beginning of each new term. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation submitted Permit to Construct Sewer Extension -Sewer District No. 1. T.G. Miller, Engineer noted that bids for said construction will be advertised in late December 1970 and awarded in late January 1971. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: WHEREAS, the Lansing Recreation Commission has recommended the appointments of the following persons to said Commission for three year terms beginning January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1973, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Frederick Hodgson, 25 Asbury Drive and John R. West, 132 Cherry Road be appointed to succeed themselves. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Carried Unanimously. The methods of cooperating with other municipalities in regard to the development of a permanent water supply at Bolton Point was discussed by the board. After discussion, the following resolution of intent was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely. ® RESOLVED, that -the Lansing Town Board agrees in principle, That, if other municipalities join with Lansing in the said development of a permanent water supply at Bolton Point - -Then, 1. The annual charges of debt repayment and interest for amortizing the net capital cost of the water supply project would be spread between the partner municipalities based on the proportion of "built in" capacity for each partner municipality to the total "built in" capacity of the project. 2. The annual charges for maintenance and operation of the water supply installation would be spread between partner municipalities based on the proportion of metered water use by each partner municipality to the total of metered water supplied. 3. The water supply facility or any transmission mains leading from it installed by any partner municipality and located in the Town of Lansing will not be taxed by the Town of Lansing, and be it further (continued) 1.10 Continued December 11, 1970 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to negotiate with interested municipalities on this basis. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . . Absent Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . Absent Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Supervisor Howell discussed the closing of the one - quarter mile road between Ludlowville and Rte. 34B, known to Lansing residents as "Crooked Hill Road ". The road was ordered closed-by Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works, Howard Stevenson, Jr., as being unsafe. Supervisor Howell felt the situation could have been handled more diplomatically with reasons and advanced notification to the proper authorities before closing the said road. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen reported on the December 10th meeting regarding the use of.snowmobiles on highways held by the Town Highway Superintendents, Town Supervisors and Co. Highway Supt. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed the digging up -of roads by contractors and developers for sewer and water installations. The board will discuss at a Special Meeting to be held December 22nd, 1970, possible rules and regulations in regard to road excavations for installations of any public utility. The present Town of Lansing specifications for roads to be accepted on the Town Highway System, will also be examined and amended where needed. Engineer T.G. Miller discussed Sewer District #2. Late January 1971 is the anticipated date for a Public Hearing regarding Sewer District #22 with hope of starting construction in the spring of 1971: Councilman Naegely discussed the junk yard of Albert R. Ferris located on the Auburn Road. A Special Meeting scheduled for January 159 1971 to discuss possible amendments to the present Trailer Park Ordinance and any other business that may come before said board. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that General Fund bill8.4357 through #376 totalling $ 3,879.61 and Highway Fund bills #318 through #338 totalling 72936.70 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. Naegely. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that" the - Supervisor be authorized to make the following budgetary ,transfers: From: Highway Machinery #3 to General Repairs & Improvements #1 $14,224931 From: Bridge Fund #2 to Snow & Miscellaneous #4 $3,381.08 From: Highway Machinery #3 to Snow & Misc. #4 $14,320.91 Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned 11:00 P.M. •