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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-08October 6, 1971 171 On October 6, 1971 at 10 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, Highway Supt. Donald Sharpsteen and Town Clerk, Jane Bush, publicly opened.bids for a 1956 Ford 700 Cinder Truck, as advertised. One bid received: Reeves Brothers $65e50 Brooks Road Ludlowville, N.Y. October 8, 1971 INUI1UL rU SIUUCHS Up for sale to the highest bidder a 1956 Ford 700 Cinder Truck. It can be inspected at the Town of Lansing Highway Garage, S. Lansing, N.Y. Said bids will be opened at the Town Clerk Office, Lansing Town Hall, S. Lansing, N.Y., October 6,1971,10:00 a.m., daylight saving time. The. right to reject all bids is expressly reserved. Donal Sharpsteen, Town of Lansing Highway Superintendent Oct. 1, 1971 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hal on October 8, 1971 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL ® Charles Howell Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Robert Williamson Attorney Present Donald Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Town Clerk Present Visitors: Water Supt. James Howell, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Reporter Jeff Frank and twelve Lansing residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of the August 13th meeting having been furnished to the members of the town board before hand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose corrections of errors or to accept same as submitted. MOTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the minutes as submitted by the town clerk be approved. Carried Discussion held on hiring part -time help for the Town Clerk's office and following resolution offered$ RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that Sarah McKane be hired to work on a part -time basis in the Town Clerk's Office and to be paid $2.25 per hour. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . a (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the following budgetary transfers be made, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to make same: FROM: Contingent Account #A1990.4 TO: Town Clerk Employees #A1410.1 ® the amount of $700.00 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. Chairman for Lansing Doctor Committee, Recreation Edward LaVigne, reported in detail of the several Committee Meetings held and the efforts made to date in trying to procure a Doctor for Lansing. Hodgson, recently Letter read from Members of the Lansing Recreation Commission expressing.their sincere appreciation for the valuable contributions made by Frederick Hodgson, recently resigned member of the commission. (continued) Continued October RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that Robert Briggs be appointed the Lansing Recreation Commission. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne, 8, 1971 to serve as a Member of Carried Lengthy discussion held by the board in regard to sewer service for the newly constructed Holiday Inn. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLVED that Catherine Christopher, R.D. #1, Triphammer Terrace and Betty LaBar, R.D. #1, Hillcrest Rd., be appointed Democratic Alternate Inspectors for District No. 5. 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 Letter read from the Area Beautification Council of Tompkins Co. requesting the appointment of a representative from Lansing to serve on the Council. No action taken at this time. Supervisor Howell reported that Highway Supt. Donald Sharpsteen had been honored by the State Highway Superintendent's Association for twenty years of continuous service in Tompkins County, Mr. Sharp- steen was nominated to be president of the Association but declined the nomination. Town Clerk presented detailed budget estimates to the Town Board. The Supervisor presented his monthly statement and explained same in detail. AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #263 through #287 totalling $ 5,166.86 and Highway Fund bills #209 through #231 totalling $12,841.58 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED that Water District #1 and Water District #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned to October 12th at 8 P.M. October 12, 1971 The Lansing Town Board met in an adjourned meeting at 8 P.M. as called by the Supervisor at the adjournment of the Regular Meeting held on October 8, 1971. ROLL CALL Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward La V i gne Lee Naegely Donald Sharpsteen Jane Bush Supery Counci Counci Counci Counci Highwa Clerk isor lman lman lman lman y Supt. Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Water Supt. James W. Howell, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink and eleven Lansing residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8 P.M. having the clerk take the roll call. Supervisor Howell announced to the board that the budget for the next ensuing year must be completed at this time. Considerable budget study was made and figures compiled. Following the comple- tion of the preliminary budget it was ready for adoption and the date of hearing set thereon. (continued) a 40