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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-09Continued 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) Continued September 9, 1975 The clerk advised the board that one application had been received for the Dog Enumerator for the year 1976, namely Betty Lee Spry. After consideration the follow- ing resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Betty Lee Spry be appointed Dog Enumerator for the year 1976. Carried The Lansing Parks Commission reported their recommendations to the Town Board in regard to the Town Park in Ludlowville. The Commission proposed installing a high intensity lamp to give maximum illumination to the park and recommended a police officer be hired on an experimental part -time basis to deal with situations that may require attention not previously available from the sheriff or state police. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that authority be given to the Lansing Parks Commission to install a light at the Ludlowville Park. Carried Carlton L. Smith of ABC Lansing Insurance, spoke to the town board in regard to the town insurance. He stated that he would like to review the town insurance coverage and submit a quote or would be willing to bid if the town took that action. Supervisor McDermott suggested that all of the Lansing Insurance Agents be contacted and be given the same opportunity. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that we as a board, ask agents /brokers of the Town of Lansing and extend invitation for their review and quotes on insurance coverage for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush,, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Carried Mr. Walter- Wagoner appeared before the board and stated that he collected $1,665.00 in admission to the park from non - residents in a seven week period. He suggested that next year we start this program on Memorial Day and extend to Labor Day. The Lansing Planning Board submitted for the Town Board's consideration, their recommendation that the "Zoning Ordinance be changed in regard to member- ship on the BZA in the following manner: the positions on the&BZA shall consist of four members whose domiciles are in the zoned area and three members whose domiciles are in the unzoned area, the chairman of which shall come from a zoned area." Viola Miller, Chairman of the Planning Board discussed this recommendation with the town board. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Lansing Planning Board that Section 1800 of the Lansing - Zoning Ordinance be amended to add the following paragraph: "That of the seven members of the Board of Appeals, four members including the Chairman, shall reside in the zoned area and three members shall reside in the unzoned area," and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment at 7:30 P.M. on September 309 1975 at the Town Hall and the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to place the necessary notice in the Ithaca Journal for said hearing. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that the Federal Revenue Sharing check received July 8, 1975 in the amount of $7,776.00 be allocated as follows: $2,500.00 for Social Services for the Aged; $1,759.00 for Public Transportation; $1,759.00 for Parks and Recreation; and $1,758.00 for Capital Equipment. Carried Councilman Bush reported on the new van recently purchased for the Lansing Older Adults. (continued) E.] L • Continued September 9, 1975 4 1 Planning Board Chairman, Viola Miller, invited the Town Board to have a Joint Meeting with her board on September 22nd at 8:00 P.M. Topics on the agenda are 1) report of Fred Edmondson on County Planning and how it relates to Lansing; 2) discussion of possible ways to observe the Bicentennial; 3) methods, procedures and enforcements of present Town Ordinances. Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #304 through #335 totalling $7,256.83 and Highway Fund bills #203 through #223 totalling $13,373.70 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED, that Water District #1, Water District #2, Sewer D istrict #1 and Sewer District #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried Is On Motion, meeting adjourned to September 30th at 7 :30 P.M. V September 30, 1975 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on September 30, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. with Supervisor McDermott presiding. Said meeting having been scheduled to hold a Public Hearing on a proposed Amendment to the Town of Lansing Zoning Ordinance and act upon any other business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Wesley McDermott Supervisor Present Louid Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present Visitors: Planning Board Chairman Viola Miller, Planning Board Members William Bement, David Hardie, Fred Edmondson, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton and four Lansing residents. Supervisor McDermott called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. having the clerk take the roll call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Town of Lansing Zoning Ordinance was called to order by Supervisor McDermott. Supervisor McDermott reviewed reasons why the amendment was being proposed. Wallace Washbon suggested the board consider the seven members of the Board of Appeals be appointed as follows: five members residing in the zoned area and two members residing in the unzoned area. William Bement and David Hardie, Members of the Lansing Planning Board, spoke on why the Planning Board recommended the proposed ratio, being, four members from the zoned area and three members from the unzoned area. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8:10 P.M. ® The Town Board Members discussed the Public Hearing just held and the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that ARTICLE XVIII: APPEALS, Section 1800 Board of Appeals of the Lansing Land Use Control Ordinance, be amended as follows: The following language shall be deleted therefrom, "The members of the Board of Appeals shall reside in the restricted land use control districts of the Town of Lansing ". . . . . . . . . . . and be replaced by the said language, "That of the seven members of the Board of Appeals, four members including the Chairman shall reside in the zoned area and three members shall reside in the unzoned area ". . . . . . . . . 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) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor t -cont inued)