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Home My WebLink About1974-01-08i January 8, 1974 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the South Lansing Town Hall on January 8, 1974 at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Wesley McDermott presiding. Wesley'McDermott Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Lloyd Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Clerk Present Visitors: Water Supt. James Howell, Deputy Clerk, Wands Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton and five Lansing residents. The Supervisor opened the meeting having the clerk take the Roll Call. The Town of Lansing Councilmen presented the following letter, requesting the clerk to incorporate same in the minutes of this meeting and present: a copy thereof to Mr. Howell. Mr. Charles Howell 59 Emmons Road Lansing, New York 14882 Dear Charlie. The members of the Lansing Town Board wish to express appreciation for the many years of service that you have given to this Town. Altho many local governmental bodies are filled with "yes" men, you have always been frank and outright with both your criticism and your praise. Always ready to defend the rights of the individual or average resident of the Town, you still had the ability to consider each problem and its solution as it effected the entire Town. Each of the members of this board have served with you for four years and all of us have learned from your leadership. There are few people that have given more time out of their lives doing what they consider best for the Town of Lansing than you have Charlie, and we wish to say thank you. Yours is an enviable record for any town official. Best wishes and good luck, Pat, Bert, Ed and Lee Supervisor McDermott welcomed the guest present, after which time he advised the board that the 1974 organization meeting and resolutions pertaining to same, would be acted upon at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the town records and justice records audited by the Lansing Town Board and file his report under (Town Law 181 (3). Said audit to take place January 26, 1974 at 1 P.M. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amount and company. Carried APPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLES: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. Naegely that Paul Mikula and' William Burin be appointed Constables for the year 1974. Carried MULTIPLE HOUSING INSPECTOR: .MOTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the Lansing Fire Chief andAssistants be appointed !'ultiple Housing Inspector for the year 1 74. Carried FIRE WARDENS: MOTION by Mr. Bush and seconded by Mr. Hilliard that the Supervisor appoint 1 V 'Continued January 8, 197+ DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER* MOTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the Ithaca Journal News be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Carried SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS: RESOLVED by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that salaries of Town Officer's as compiled in the General Town Budget for 1974 be as follows: Of f is er. Lloyd Sharpsteen Wesley McDermott Floyd Ferris Fred Spry Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Jane Bush Jane Bush Wanda Brink Candy L. Ferris Office Salary Highway Supt. $11,700.00 Supervisor 1+4j200.00 Town Justice 3,1+00.00 per month Town Justice 35700.00 per month Councilman 11200.00 per month Councilman 1,200.00 per month Councilman 11200.00 per month Councilman 19200.00 per month Town Clerk 9,600.00 per.month Co- Budget Officer 100000 month Co- Budget Officer 100.00 month Town Historian per month 8.33 200.00 per month 100.00 Voting Machine Custodians 120.00 Amount & Time of Payment $975.00 per month 350.00 per month 283.33 per month 308.33 per month 100.00 per month 100.00 per month 100.00 per.month 100.00 per month 800.00 per month 8.33 per month 8.33 per month 100.00 June 1, 1974 100.00 Dec. 15, 1974 60.00 each after setup. Election Inspectors: 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. 37.50 per day 12 A.M. to 9 P.M. 22.50 per day or $2.50 per hour AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll December 15, 19742 salaries to be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried MILEAGE ALLOWANCE: MOTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Hilliard that the Town Officer's and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 10¢ per mile for the use of their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried RULES OF ORDER MOTION by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. Naegely that Robert's Rule of Order be followed, however, when special roll call votes are requested, voting to be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried TIME OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: MOTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the regular board meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 P.M. Carried DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES OF TOWN FUNDS: MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush that the.Tompkins Co. Trust Co. and the First National Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Carried AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY SUPT. TO PURCHASE ITEMS: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that the Highway Supt. be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $1,500.00 without prior approval. Carried METHOD OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded. by Mr. Naegely that vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with "Town Law A.T. 118), this inspection will take place by the town board at the beginning of each regular meeting. Carried ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING: 1 Continued January 8, 197 TOWN ORDINANCES:' TOWN BOARD REAFFIRMS SAME: No . ' 1 Bingo - May, 24, . 1958 No. lA Bingo - July 8, 1963 No. 2 Removal and storage of vehicles - December 6, 1958 No. 3 Trailer Park Ordinance - November 5, 1962 (Amended fee.deleted). No. 4 Regulate and License the hawking and peddling of goods - March 8, 1966 No. 5 Provide for partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are over 65 years of age - Aug. 9, No. 7 Ordinance licensing and regulating junk yards - November 21, 1967 No. 8 Ordinance providing for the amendment of partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are 65 years of age - November 30, 1970 No. 9 Ordinance to regulate operation of snowmobiles - December 22, 1970 No. 10 Ordinance regulating street excavation of town roads - June 11, 1971 No. 11 Ordinance - Mobile Home Park - April 4, 1972 No. 12 Land Use Control Ordinance - June 28, 1973 LOCAL • : • • &1T1 &ITS No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 1 No. 1 Rules and regulations and penalties Water Dist. #1 - June 14, 1966 Regulation of traffic at Triphammer Shopping Plaza - November 6, 1969 Board of Ethics - January 8, 1971 Code of Ethics - January 8, 1971 Regulating signs - July 9, 1971 Amending the Sign Local Law of Town of Lansing - April 4, 1972 Repeal of Local Law No. 3, adopted July 9, 1971 and Local Law #1 adopted April 4, 1972. July 17, 1973 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN HISTORIAN MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush that Candy L. Ferris be appointed Town Historian for the year 1974. Carried APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MOTION by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. LaVigne that Norman Stanton be appointed Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement Officer effective as of Jan. 1, 1974 and to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to establish a Youth Recreation project and 1966 WHEREAS, the Town Board.of the Town of Lansing is about to.submit an applica- tion for such project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, reimbursement of funds expended on such project as provided by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 1945 as amended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and Wesley McDermott, Supervisor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the NYS Youth Commission for approvel. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: Carried RESOLVED, that Wesley McDermott, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing be authorized and directed to duly execute application'to the NYS Recreation Council for the Elderly for its approval and reimbursement of funds of said project for the year 1974. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne. Carried RESOLVED, that Wesley McDermott, S upervisor, be authorized and directed to duly execute application for permit to maintain and operate public bathing beach for year 1974. Seconded. by Mr. Naegely. I1TT/. TTTTITT7TTT /1T TTTT\/1TT /�TTIT ATI'f Carried Continued January 8, 1974 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Edward LaVigne be appointed Deputy Supervisor, Stanley Reeves be appointed Deputy Highway Superintendent, and Wanda Brink and Sarah McKane be appoint- ed Deputy Town Clerks at beginning of term and to serve during term of respective officers. Seconded by Mr. Naegely. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: Carried RESOLVED, that the Supervisor,.in lieu of preparing his financial report under kTown Law $ 29 (10) shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1, 1971+, a copy of the report to the State - Comptroller required by section 30 of the General Municipal Law. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: Carried RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposits with town monies at his discretion. Seconded by Mr. LaVigne. Carried APPOINTMENT OF LANSING REPRESENTATIVES TO TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD: MOTION by Mr. LaVigne and seconded by Mr. Bush that Fred Edmondson be?named delegate and Viola Miller be named alternate to represent the Town of Lansing to the Tompkins County Planning Board. Carried APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY SEWER AGENCY: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that Councilman Lee Naegely be named the Town of Lansing delegate . to the Tompkins County Sewer Agency and James Howell be named alternate, and be it further RESOLVED, that in the absence of the delegate, the alternate shall have voting privilege. Seconded by Mr. Bush. ,Carried APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY WATER AGENCY: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely0 RESOLVED, that Councilman Edward LaVigne be named the Town of Lansing delegate to the Tompkins County Water Agency and James Howell be named alternate, and be it further RESOLVED, that in the absence of the delegate, the alternate shall have voting privilege. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard. Carried APPOINTMENTS OF LIAISON OFFICERS MADE BY SUPERVISOR: Louis Bush appointed Liaison Officer for the Highway Department. Edward LaVigne appointed Liaison Officer for the Lansing Water Districts. Lee Naegely appointed Liaison Officer for the Lansing Sewer Districts. .Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for the Lansing Parks. Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Activities Unlimited. PRESENTATION OF TOWN OFFICER'S REPORTS: 1973 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FLOYD FERRIS 111 vehicle and traffic cases 20 vehicle and traffic cases pending 28 criminal cases 5 criminal cases pending 4 Civil cases i 1 January 8, 1974 t 1973 ANNUAL REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FREDERICK J. SPRY Total number of cases handled in 1973 (completed & pending) 1070 Total fines and fees collected: $12,145.00 (includes conservation and navigation cases. Monies and bails being held in pending cases $5,070.91 Vehicle and Traffic: Completed cases 775, fines paid $8,461.00, pending cases 65, bail $1,415.00. Criminal Cases: Completed cases 165, total fines $3,464.00, jail sentences 52 days, pending cases 43, bail $2,817.00. Conservation Cases: 9 cases, none pending, fines $200.00, fees $20.00. Navigation Cases: 3 cases, none pending, fines $30.00. Civil Cases: 10 cases, several pending (actions not started). Trials,& Hearings: Usual trial work, estimate 35 V & T hearings, 2 DWI trials, 2 criminal hearings and 1 surpression hearing. Back log,of cases still a serious situation and a very,real frustration to your judge. Again I enter 1974 with high hopes of doing something about this situation, not to place blame, but rather some positive action to solve the problem. Respectively submitted, Frederick J. Spry, Justice 1973 Town Clerk's Report. Conservation Licenses Issued 1978 Amount submitted to Void licenses 11 County Clerk Free Fish 27 Free Hunt 29 Amount submitted to Free Big Game 31 Supervisor Lost License Certificates 7 Archery Stamps 125 TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 2208 $9,946.00 $ 537.50 Dog Licenses Issued 1364 Amount submitted to (Includes lost tags, transfers, Co. Treasurer $3,394.10 replacements, and 1 seeing eye dog). Amount submitted to Kennel Licenses (10) Supervisor Void-Licenses 1 TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 1365 $ 340.50 Marriage Licenses 31 Amounted submitted to $ 46.50 Certified Copies 35 Supervisor 35.00 Lottery fees 316.29 Delinquent Dog list 7.30 Junk Licenses 2 24.00 Sign Permits 20 100000 $ 529.09 Amount submitted to NYS Health Department 15.50 ----------------------------- Grand Total submitted to Supervisor in 1973 $ 15407909 Grand Total submitted to other departments GRAND TOTAL January 1974 Supplement paid to County Treas, REPORT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES - 1973 Total amount paid to Supervisor Total amount paid to Tompkins County Total taxes collected 13,355.60 $ 14,762.69 $ 918.70 $3802856905 154,963.39 $535,819.44 1-24 Continued January 8, 1974 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held on January 22, 1974 at 8 P.M. to consider the repeal of the Ordinance to Regulate the Operation of Snowmobiles, adopted December 22, 1970. Seconded by Mr. Hilliard. Carried Letter read from the Tompkins.County Planning Board regarding New York State Department of Transportation Project Location Report. Conclusions and Recommenda- tions for the Improvement of Route 13 from Ithaca to Cortland, Tompkins and Cortland Counties, P.I.N. 3057.080 Letter read from Assemblywoman Constance Cook, also a copy of letter which she enclosed from the New York State Department of Transportation, said letters concerning the Route 13 - Triphammer Road Interchange. Mr. Eugene Erickson, Member of the Lansing Community Council, commended the Town Board for its Resolution which they adopted on November 28, 1973 concerning N.Y.S. Route 13 - Triphammer Road Interchange. Letter read from Co- Executors of the Estate of Lucie G. Bolton. Said letter requested plans and tentative construction schedule of the highway to be built on the Bolton Farm as agreed by the Town. '_Board discussed same and requested-Atty. Williamson to arrange meeting with Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Village of Cayuga Heights to review the proposed road project. Ordinance Officer, Norman D. Stanton, presented his monthly report for December. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #1 through #11 totalling $10,414.00 and Highway Fund bills #1 through #14 totalling $ 11,745.67be 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. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned to January 22, 1974 at 8 P.M. January The Lansing Town Board met in an adjourned meeting at 8 P.M. as called at the regular meeting of January 8 for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing and act on any other business that may come before said board. Wesley McDermott Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Lloyd Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Clerk Present Visitors: Approximately forty -three Lansing residents present. The Supervisor opened the meeting having the clerk take the roll call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to consider the repeal of the Ordinance to Regulate the Operation of Snowmobiles, adopted December 22, 1970, was called to order by the Supervisor. Supervisor McDermott reviewed the in comparison to the Town of Lansing S spoke of the Ordinance being basically and the replacement and labor costs to snowmobile signs. New York State Laws regarding snowmobiles nowmobile Ordinance. Councilman Naegely uninforceable, the liability to the town the town in regard to the vandalism of 1 1 1 1 1