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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-13Continued February 13, 1973 -e- Discussion by the board of the results of the recent post card survey re- garding the area to be included in the proposed zoning ordinance, y j Councilman Lee Naegely discussed the progress of the town directory that is I being updated. Y Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. n AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #10 through #43 totalling $9,459.39 and Highway Fund bills #10 through #49 totalling $24,371.21, 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 Is On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. March 13, 1973 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on March 13, 1973 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Charles F. Howell Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Town Clerk Present Visitors: Water Supt. James Howell, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Radio Reporter and sixteen Lansing residents. The Supervisor opened the meeting having the clerk take the roll call. A copy of the minutes of the January 9th, 16th, 30th and February 2nd 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. Naegely and seconded submitted by the Town Clerk be approved. by Mr. Hilliard that the minutes as Carried Mrs. Anne Furry, Member of the Advisory Board for the Proposed Zoning Ordinance, addressed the Town Board in regard to the meeting of March 2nd and the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Lee Naegely reported on the application for the replacement of the sign for Cook Cadillac & Olds. Stated that he had written to the applicant for further information on height of said sign. Sign application from McDonald's presented by Mr. William E. DiStefano. Board to review identical sign in Cortland before taking.action on said application: Councilman Louis Bush reported on the proposed sale of 125.5 acres of land, • (Milliken Station Ash D isposal Site) offered by New York State Electric & Gas Corp. Discussion by the board. MOTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Town of Lansing not purchase said parcel containing approximately 125.5 acres of land (Milliken Station Ash D isposal Site) offered by New York State Electric & Gas Corp. Carried Robert R. G ibbs made a report of the meeting of February 22, 1973, sponsored by the Tompkins County Planning Board and Cayuga Lake Basin Water Resources Planning Board on the subject of Flood Plain Management and Insurance. Tompkins County Planning Commissioner, Frank Liguori; is making a study of Tompkins County in regard to this subject, said study to be available in--six months. Planning Board Chairman, Peter Craig, reported that the term of Louise Barr as a member of the Planning Board had expired. He offered the names of John Barney, Patricia Stanton and Chester Bednarczyk for the board's consideration in filling the vacancy. No action taken. kcontinued) 7S,:, Continued March 13, 1973" f Discussion by the board regarding the request of the Lansing Methodist Church to obtain water from Water District #2. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: WHEREAS the Lansing Methodist Church has requested the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, on behalf of Lansing Water District No. 2, for the right to obtain water from said district, and WHEREAS, said district has excess water capacity, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Attorney be and he hereby is directed to prepare a contract for providing water to the said Lansing Methodist Church, said contract to be approved by the Town Board prior to its execution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the contract the Church shall pay for the installation of all water lines under the supervision of the Town Water Superintendent, and will pay all other charges thereafter as if said church premises were included with the boundary of the Water District No. 2, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk forward a certified copy of this • Resolution to the pastor of said church. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. of Town 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 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing expresses its intent to do everything legally possible to provide the.proposed Industrial Site at the Tompkins County Airport with the necessary quantity of water and required public sewerage disposal for the proposed project on said site. 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 RESOLUTION offered by-Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to execute a Supplemental Agreement with the Estate of Lucie G. Bolton for the extension of time to build the road to Bolton Point as required by the original agreement, until June 28, 1974. 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 Town Attorney Williamson discussed the bond sale. Will have resolution regard- ing same at April meeting. Atty. Williamson also discussed Public Hearing on Bolton Point. Stated that he had discussed this matter with Bonding Attorney and • at present time it is not necessary to call a Public Hearing. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made, and the Supervisor is hereby authorized to make same: FROM: Donovan Plan (Balance) $8,592.68 to DR5110.1 Gen. Rep. $4,296.34 DR5112.1 Gen. Imp. 4,296.34 Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. (continued) Carried 1 • 1 • Continued March 13, 1973 7 t RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that Senate bill #54199 and Assembly bill #A6333 relating to the Zoning of all or a portion of the Town of Lansing in accordance with Article 16 p of the Town Law, be and the same is hereby approved and the legislative bodies of the State of New York is hereby requested to enact same on behalf of the Town. 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 . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Engineer T.G. Miller summarized Water District #1 pertaining to present water use and short term needs prior to the completion of the Bolton Point Intermunicipal Supply System. Water Superintendent, James Howell, discussed with the board, hiring an Assistant Water Superintendent. Following resolutions then offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Town Water Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized to hire an Assistant Water Superintendent at an annual salary of $6,506.00, effective March 15, 1973. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Assistant Water Superintendent be paid for the use of his vehicle in the course of his employment at the rate of 10¢ per mile, not to exceed $100.00 per month, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that prior to his entering into employment with the town, he is to submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance,,naming the town as addition- al insured on the policy, said insurance to be in the amount of 100/300/50. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. Carried Councilman Bush stated that he felt the board should hasten action on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. Suggested the Town Board submit objections to the Planning Board, discuss same, and set date for Public Hearing. Supervisor stated the Town Board would meet with the Planning Board on March 22nd at 8 P.M. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #44 through #j5 totalling $9,300.67 and Highway Fund bills #50 through #76 totalling $49,706.53 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 10:27 P.M.