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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-12-10December 10, 1971 185
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing
Town Hall on December 10, 1971 at 8:00 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
Donald Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present
Robert Williamson Attorney Present
Jane Bush Clerk Present
Visitors: Wanda Brink, James Howell, Peter Craig, Mr. & Mrs. John
Dart, Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt, Dr. Maines, Mrs, Selden, Jeff Frank.
® The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take
the Roll Call.
A copy of the minutes of the October 8th, October 12th and
November 4th meetings having been furnished to the members of the town
board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correc-
tions 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.
Lansing Highway Association requested to meet in Executive Session
with the Town Board to discuss 1972 Agreement. Date of said meeting
scheduled for December 13th at 8 P.M.
Letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kahrs thanking board for
consideration in issuing Junk Yard License for Charles Collins, Sr.
Letter received from Delford K. Barnes stating that he did not
wish to be appointed Town Constable for the year 1972. Board requested
Clerk to write Mr. Barnes stating their appreciation for his continuous
twenty -five years of faithful service as Constable for the Town of Lansing,
Peter Craig, Chairman of the Planning Board, discussed with the
Town Board the vacancy on the Planning Board as a result of the transfer
of Stephen Farkas. Following resolution then offered:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has proposed the appointment of
Robert Wyatt to fill a vacancy on said Planning Board, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that on Motion of Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush,
that Robert Wyatt be appointed to serve as a Member of the Planning
Board for a term of seven years.
q�ed
Carried
Planning Board Chairman, Peter Craig, presented each member of
the Town Board a copy of the Lansing Master Plan, recently completed
by Mr. Niederkorn. Further discussion on said Master Plan will be
held at the adjourned meeting scheduled for December 30th,
Supervisor Howell stated that Kenneth Tarbell would be willing
to work at an hourly rate of $3.20 per hour on updating the Lansing
Directory. Lee Naegely to contact John Moravec to discuss financial
arrangements for same.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard:
® RESOLVED, that Mrs. Ethel Selden be appointed as representative
from the Town of Lansing to serve on the Area Beautification Council
of Tompkins County.
Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. Unanimously carried.
Problem of heavy traffic on N. Triphammer Road discussed. Peter
Craig to confer with Mr. Niederkorn for possible solutions.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush:
MOVED that we investigate the possibility and legality of posting
weight limit on N. Triphammer Rd. from Peruville Rd. to Route 13.
Seconded by Mr. Naegely.
Carried
(continued)
I S 6 Continued December 10, 1971
Discussion by board on bids received on one new heavy duty dump
truck. Following resolution then offered.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard.
WHEREAS, Highway Supt. Sharpsteen has advertised for bids for one
new heavy duty dump truck in accordance with specifications filed in
the Town Clerk's Office, and
WHEREAS, Brockway Motor Trucks, Cortland, New York with a bid
of $22,300.00 less tires and tubes $1,050.00 is the lowest responsible
bidder, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Highway Supt., that said
bid of Brockway Motor Trucks, Cortland, New York, be and the same
hereby is accepted and the Supt, be and he hereby is authorized to
complete the purchase of the aforesaid truck.
Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. `
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstain) Louis Bush, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstain) Lee Naegely, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor
Carried
Discussion by board on bids received on one new snow plow, wing
and attachments. Following resolution then offered.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely:
WHEREAS, Highway Supt. Sharpsteen has advertised for bids on one
new snow plow, wing and attachments in accordance with specifications
filed in the Town Clerk's Office, and
U WHEREAS, Charles J. Blackwell, Inc., Horseheads, N.Y. with a
bid of $5,860.00 is the lowest responsible bidder, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Highway Supt., that said
bid of Charles J. Blackwell, Inc., be and the same hereby is accepted
and the Supt. be and he hereby is authorized to complete the purchase
of the aforesaid snow plow.
Seconded by Mr. LaVigne:
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
Discussion by board on bids received for the sale of one old
Ford Truck and one old Cat Bulldozer. Following resolution then
offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne:
WHEREAS, Highway Supt. Sharpsteen has duly advertised for bids
for the sale of one 1958 4 WH. drive Marnon No. 800 Ford Truck and
one old Cat D -2 Bulldozer, and
WHEREAS, the highest bidder Was Cayuga Leasing, Inc., 1003
Coddington Rd., Ithaca in the amount of $621.00 for truck and
$811.00 for bulldozer, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that said bids of Cayuga Leasing, Inc., be accepted.
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
Pair. Robert Wyatt discussed Resolution of July 22, 1971 pertaining
to the County Sewer District boundary recommended by the Lansing
Town Board.
Mrs. Robert Wyatt inquired about safety regulations pertaining
to swimming pools.
(Carried)
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Continued December 10, 1971 C
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and the Town Board discussed 0
purchasing a new pick -up truck and mower. Following resolutions offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne:
RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be and he hereby is
authorized to advertise for bids for one new pick -up truck.
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 a . . .(Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . .(Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne:
RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent be and he hereby is
® authorized to advertise for bids for one new mower.
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 a . .(Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor
Carried
Water Superintendent, James Howell, submitted letter received
from F. Wilbur Wilson, Assistant Water Superintendent, regarding
cost of furnishing and maintaining his own truck for Water Dept.
use. Discussion by board and following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that as of January 1, 1972, Assistant Water Supt.
F. Wilbur Wilson shall receive $ .10 per mile, not to exceed
$1,200.00 per year, for the use of his truck while in the performance
of his duties as Assistant Water Superintendent. Said mileage expense
shall be submitted by voucher and shall be paid on a monthly basis.
Seconded by Mr. LaVigne.
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
Supervisor submitted his monthly report and explained same in
detail.
AUDIT RESOLUTION by Mr. LaVigne:
RESOLVED that General Fund bills #350 through #373 totalling
8,352.85 and Highway Fund bills #252 through #270 totalling $10,797.75
be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it fruther
RESOLVED that Water District #1 and Water District #2 bills be
and the same are hereby approved for payment.
Seconded by Mr. Naegely.
® Carried
On Motion, meeting adjourned to December 30, 1971 at 8 P.M.
December 22, 1971
On December 22, 1971 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall,
Highway Supt. Sharpsteen and Town Clerk Jane Bush, publicly opened
bids for one new half -ton pickup, as advertised.
One bid received:
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. $22832.00
Ithaca, New York
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Town of Lansing Highway Department will
receive sealed bids at the office of the Town
Clerk, Lansing Town Hall, for one New Half -Ton
Pickup. Said bids will be-opened _ at 10:00 a.m.,
eastern standard time, December. 22, 1971, at
Lansing Town Hall.
Specifications may be obtained at the office of
the Town Highway Superintendent, Lansing Town
Highway Garage, S. Lansing, N.Y.
The right to reject all bids is expressly
reserved. I
Donald Sharpsteen
Town Highway Superintendent
of Lansing
Dec. 16,1971
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