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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-12July 21, 1975 On July 21, 197.5 at 10:00 A.M., at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one new 1975 12 Passenger Club Wagon. Onedbid received: Cayuga Ford, Inc. 415 N. Triphammer Rd. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 NOTICE TO.BIODERS $6, 313 • 00 The Town of Lansing will receive sealed bids at the office of the Town Clerk, Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York, for one new 1975 12: Passenger Club Wagon..Said bids will) be opened at 10:00 a.m. Manaoy, Julyl 21, 1975 at the Lansing Town Halls Specifications may be obtainedat the office of to Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Lonsing, New -York. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all. bids.. , Townof Lansing I Jane Bush Horky, Town Clerk . July 29, 1975 On July 29, 1975 at 10:00 A.M., at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one voting machine for use in the elections. One bid received: Automatic Voting Machine Division P.O. Box 1399 Jamestown, N.Y. 14701 August 12,.1975 $2.,15 0.00 PLEASE 'TA— E NOTIC— EE that theTown Clerk of the Town of Lansing will receive sealed bids of the'office of .the Town Clerk in the Lansing Town Hall, Town of Lansing, Lansing, New York until 10 a.m.. o'clock Tuesday, July 29, 1975 for one voting machine for use in the elections. Specifications may be at the TownClerk's Office, Town of Lansing, Lansing, New YORK.. 'Jane Bush Horky, Town Clerk Town of Lansing The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing T own Hall on August 12, 1975 at 8:00 P.M., with Supervisor McDermott presiding. ROLL CALL Wesley McDermott Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Absent Lee Naegely Councilman Present Robert Williamson' Town Attorney Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Water Supt. James Howell, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink and fourteen Lansing Residents. Supervisor McDermott opened the meeting having the clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of May 20, June 10, June 14, and July 8, 1975 meetings having been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Super- visor asked for a motion to propose corrections of errors or to accept same as submitted. MOTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, submitted by the clerk be approved. seconded by Mr. Bush that the minutes as Carried Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received and read fr, 1975 taxes collected by the town the board. It was the consensus their previous position taken by the rebate on taxes. Supervisor their opinion to Mayor Smidt. Dm Mayor Seymour Smidt in regard to rebates on from village taxpayers. Discussion held by of the board members present that they reaffirm Resolution dated June 10, 1975, in regard to McDermott was requested by the board to relay Letter received from the Lansing Civic Association stating that at its Annual Meeting held June 12, 1975, the following Motion was passed: "That the Lansing Town Board take more positive action concerning the enforcement of the Town Ordinances in regard to mobile homes and junk yards." A Petition bearing forty -five signatures was presented to the town board by Charles'J. Snyder, Jr.. Said Petition regarding: 1) Abuses of Ludlowville Falls Township Park and 2) Traffic abuses in the hamlet of Ludlowville. The board and Ludlowville area residents discussed the conditions outlined in the petition and possible actions that could be taken to remedy the situation. The board immediately notified the Lansing Parks Commission of the problem and requested their opinions and advice as soon as possible. (continued) • c L Ell CI Continued August 12, 1975 Cushing H. Murray appeared before the board and discussed the intersection at Waterwagon and N. Triphammer Roads. Mr. Murray stated that the grade of Waterwagon Road and the poor visability makes an extremely hazardous intersection and requested the .board to consider improving the situation. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen and Councilman Louis Bush to review Mr. Murray's request and report their findings to the board. The board reviewed the bid received for a new 1975 12- Passenger Club Wagon. Following Resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption,-seconded by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has advertised for bids for one new 1975 12- Passenger Club Wagon for use by the Lansing Elderly Citizens, in accordance with specifications filed in the Town Clerk's Office, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Ford, Inc., 415 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. was the only bidder with a bid of $6,313.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of Cayuga Ford, Inc., be and is hereby accepted. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Vote Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has duly advertised for bids for the purchase of one new voting machine, and WHEREAS, the Automatic Voting Machine Division, Jamestown, N.Y. was the only bidder with a bid of $2,150.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said bid of the Automatic Voting Machine Divisio&be and the same is hereby accepted. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried Bradley Griffin, Chairman of the Lansing Parks Commission and the members of the board, discussed charging non- residents of the Town of Lansing, an entrance fee to the Town Park at Myers. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who.moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the following fee be charged for entrance to commencing 1975, be and the same here is: motorcycle, c) $5.00 for bus with 15 seat RESOLVED, that renters of boat slips entrance fee. Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . .1 . Lansing Parks Commission, that the the Myers Town Park for non - residents a) $2.00 per car, b) $1.00 per capacity or over, and be it further and campers be exempt for the . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Lansing Parks Commission, that a ticket attendant be hired on a part -time basis, as a Town employee, to collect park entrance fees at the Town Park from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week, and Holidays. Unanimously Carried. Supervisor McDermott stated that a Search Committee would have to be appointed for a new member for the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council. Supervisor McDermott and Councilman Hilliard appointed to said Search Committee. (continued) 3= Continued August 12, 1975 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing approves the position of a Clerk (part -time) for the Town Clerk's Office, said'Clerk (part -time) to be hired on an as needed basis, and be it further RESOLVED, that said Clerk (part -time) be paid from appropriations allocated in the budget. Vote.of of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town-Board . . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried The Supervisor discussed with the Town Board, appointing the Town of Ithaca as the employer for purposes of payment.of social security for employees of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point Project). Following resolution offered: 0 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing, one of the municipalities participating in the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water project hereby designates the Town of Ithaca as the employer of those employees who are performing work, labor and services for, by, and at the direction of the Commission. Each person so employed by the Commission shall be designated as an employee of the Town of Ithaca and a copy of such designation together with such other pertinent information as may be required from time to time shall be.furnished by the Town of Ithaca to this municipality when so requested.. Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Members of the board and the T posed contract (Water District W. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, RESOLVED, that the Amendment to be approved. Carried own Attorney reviewed the revised Orear pro - Following resolution offered: who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: the Water Contract of Jay and Virginia W. Orear Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board (No) Lee Naegely, Councilman Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried Members of the board and the Town Attorney reviewed the formal contract with Lansing Highway Employees. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Town of Lansing, the 1975 contract with the Town of Lansing Highway Association. Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor • Carried A letter from the Department of Audit and Control.addressed to the Town Attorney was read by the Supervisor. Said letter concerned the validity of the simutaneously holding by the same person, the position of Councilman and a position with the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Highway-Superintendent be authorized to attend the Highway Superintendent's Convention on September 16 thro the 19th, 1975 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried (continued) Continued August 12, 1975 Councilman Hilliard discussed the Lansing Parks Commission and appointments that should be made. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Bradley Griffin be reappointed to the Lansing Parks Commission for a three year term beginning March 1974 to March 1977, and Joe Joseph be re- appointed for a three year term beginning March 1975 to March 19789 Carried The board discussed the status of the Board of Zoning Appeals membership. Councilmen Bush and Naegely felt that an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in regard to the Appeals Board membership should be considered. Mr. Naegely to discuss with Planning Board and request their recommendation. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: ® - RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #253 through #303 totalling $24,625.12 and Highway Fund bills #181 through #202 totalling $22,389.62 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED, that Water District #1, Water District #2, Sewer District #1 and Sewer District #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. a. September 9, 1975 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 9, 1975 at 8:00 P.M., with Supervisor McDermott presiding. U Wesley McDermott Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Robert Williamson Lloyd Sharpsteen Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Absent Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Attorney Present Town Highway Supt. Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Water Supt. James Howell, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Planning Board Chairman Viola Miller and six visitors. Supervisor McDermott opened the meeting having the clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of August 12, 1975 meeting 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 offered by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mr. Bush that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Letter received from Howard A. Stevenson, Commissioner of Public Works. Said letter regarding the concerns of the Lippert and Weaver families of the conditions of Crooked Hill Road, and whose responsibility it was to correct the problems. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Agway Petroleum Corporation submitted price change notifications which was reviewed by the board. Notice recieved from the Tompkins County Municipal Officials' Association stating that their next Quarterly Meeting would be held on September 17th at the Ramada Inn. Letter received from Mrs. C. Fitts Monroe concerning old cemeteries being restored and preserved. kcontinued)