HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-30April 30, 1971 141
The Lansing Town Board held a Special Meeting on April 30, 1971
for the purpose of discussing the use of the land recently purchased
adjacent to the Town Hall, the new well at Esty Point and any other
business that may come before said board.
ROLL CALL
Charles F. Howell Supervisor Present
Louis Bush Councilman Present
Bert Hilliard Councilman Present
Edward LaVigne Councilman Present
Lee Naegely Councilman Present
Jane Bush Clerk Present
Visitors: James Howell, Floyd Wilson, William Dart, Peter Craig,
William Robinson, R. Moravec, Francis Arcangeli,
Engineer T.G. Miller.
® The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take
the Roll Call.
An open discussion was held on the use of the recently purchased
land located adjacent to the Town Hall. Representative from Fire Co.
discussed using land for carnival grounds and parking facilities.
Noted that the Lansing Firemen have tentative project to build a
Recreation Building and Storage Shed. Representative from Youth
Recreation stated the need for a minimum of four ball diamonds.
preferably six. Would like to erect bleechers. Stated that the
Lion's Club would supply material for two back - stops. Specifications
and measurements to be submitted by Firemen and Youth Recreation.
Supervisor Howell to contact State regarding sluice for upper end of
field. Councilman Bush and Floyd Wilson to plan field work. It was
the consensus of those present that a Committee consisting of Fire
Chief, Recreation Commissioner, member of Lion's Club, Grange, Home
Bureau, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4 H and Fire Auxiliary be formed
to further discuss ideas and plans in order that the land will be
utilized to best serve and benefit the entire community. Tentative
meeting date of said group to be held May 27th.
Engineer T.G. Miller discussed the new well recently constructed
at Esty Point in regard to test pump operations and yield determinations
taken and submitted by Clarence W. Crandall, Drilling Contractor.
Discussion held by the board and the following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne:
WHEREAS, this board by Resolution adopted December 4, 19709
declared that a public.emergency existed in Water District #1 in that
the present water supply is insufficient in quanity to supply the needs
of the citizens of the district and
WHEREAS, this board by said Resolution declared that an emergency
existed due to the inadequate supply of water for said residents of the
district and
WHEREAS, by said Resolution the Town Board declared that an
emergency existed pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law
and
WHEREAS, said board authorized public work without bids, not to
exceed $14,000.00 for the construction of an adjacent well and pump,
together with required electrical work and piping, and
® WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has advised that the total amount
required for the completion of said project is $25,000.00 rather than
$14,000.00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Town Engineer, that the
expenditure of an additional $11,000.00 is hereby authorized for the
completion of aforesaid project.
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
(continued)
Continued April 30, 1971
It was the consensus of the Board that all serial bonds that have
been issued by the Town should be consolidated and immediate prepara-
tions be made for sale. Town Atty. Williamson instructed by the Board
to contact Bond Attorney's to proceed accordingly.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne;
TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTE OF THE
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$24,000.00 IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION OF TAXES AND ASSESS-
MENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971. Said Resolution attached hereto
and made a part thereof.
Seconded
by Mr. Naegely.
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, requested the Town Board
to meet with the Planning Board in an Executive Session on May 10th
at which time they would present their Master Plan for the Town of
Lansing.
Meeting adjourned 10:30 P.M.
May 7, 1971
The Town Board held an Information Meeting to discuss the County
Sewer'.Di.strict Program relative to the effects that it would have on
persons residing in the northern portion of the proposed district.
ROLL CALL
Charles Howell Supervisor Present
Louis Bush Councilman Absent
Bert Hilliard Councilman Present
Edward LaVigne Councilman Present
Lee Naegely Councilman Present
Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present
Jane Bush I Clerk Present
Visitors.' Tompkins County Plannins Commissioner Frank Liguori, Eng.
T.G. Miller, James Howell and approximately sixty residents.
Tompkins County Planning Commissioner, Frank Liguori, spoke in
regard to studies made by the County relative to the Proposed County
Sewer District.
Engineer T.G. Miller discussed four possible alternatives for
residents of Study Area Four (the northern portion of the proposed
Co. Sewer Dist.) for their participation in the proposed County Sewer
District. The costs involved of the alternative proposals was
reviewed in detail.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Town Board decided to
conduct a postcard poll of the property owners in Study Area 4 to
obtain an expression of opinion as to the course the Town Board should
follow in establishing the extent of participation of the Town of
Lansing in the proposed County Sewer District. The alternatives to be.
1) Not be to included in the Co. Dist, and pay nothing; 2) To be in-
cluded in the Co. Dist* and pay nothing now. A "hook -up" charge of an
undetermined amount to be paid later if and when Area 4 is sewered;
3) To be included in the Co. Dist. and "buy in" at the beginning to
the treatment plant and interceptor to Twin Glens or Burdick Hill at
the beginning to avoid "hook -up" charge later. Cost for $209000
assessed valuation -single family house is $25. estimated (1.25/1000)
per year until interceptor is extended and Area 4 is sewered; 4) To be
included in the Co. Dist. and "buy in" at the beginning to treatment
plant and interceptor to Gulf Creek to avoid "hook -up" charge and cost
of extending interceptor later. Cost estimated at $2.00/1000 assessed
valuation. ($40. /yr. for $20,000 assessed valuation single family
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Meeting adjourned 10:40 P.M.Arr�4(�
