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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-13'LIJ El April 13, 1976 The Lansing Town.Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on April 13, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Wesley McDermott presiding. Wesley McDermott Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Lloyd Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Highway Supt. Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Water Supt. James Howell, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Bradley Griffin, Viola Miller, Bob Murphy, Boy Scout Troop #48 and seven visitors. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Junk Yard License previously issued to Bob Murphy, Inc., to allow for the construction of silos on his premises for the purpose of rehandling and shipping of fly ash, was called to order by Supervisor McDermott. Mr. Murphy appeared before the board and explained the reasons for his request for permit modification of his Junk Yard License. Members of the board and persons present discussed the proposed amendment. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, and no objections being made to said amendment, the hearing was terminated at 8:15 P.M. The town board discussed the hearing just3held and the following resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that the Junk Yard License issued to Bob Murphy, Inc. on January 27, 1976, be amended to authorize the construction of three silos, two being 5' over and one being 25' over the limitation, for storage of fly ash. Said permit to be effective to December 31, 1976. 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 A copy of the minutes of February 10th, 28th, March 9th, 16th and April 6th 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. LaVigne, seconded by Mr. Bush that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Norman Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received from Ithaca Boy Scout Troop #2 thanking the board for inviting them to observe the Town Board Meeting of March 9, 1976. Letter received from Mrs. William P. Gettig in regard to Ludlowville Town Park. Letter received from Frank R. Liguori, Commissioner of Planning regarding Guidelines for Development Under the Selective Community Settlement Goal Concept. Mr. Liguori also submitted the report prepared by the Transportation Committee of the Tompkins County Planning Board in regard to the East Ithaca Corridor Concept. The report was read and discussed by the board. Letter received from Challenge Industries advising the board that they were unable to bid on the Lansing Park Food Concession for the 1976 season. Supervisor McDermott-announced that bids would now be opened for the Food Concession at the Town Park as advertised. No bids were received and the board instructed the clerk to rebid the Park Food Concession, scheduling the bid open - for May 11, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. MOTION by Mr. LaVigne, seconded by Mr. Naegely that the Supervisor be authorized to execute a Maintenance Agreement with Nichols Business Equipment Inc. in the amount of $116.25 for the period of April 1, 1976 to December 31, 1976. (continued) Carried e7 60 Continued April 13, 1976 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely,: WHEREAS, it is required by the several municipalities comprising the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Project to condemn an easement for an underground water transmission line as shown on Easement Map No. 93 made by Lozier Engineers, dated September 6, 1974, together with such temporary easements as may be required, including those shown on said easement map, and WHEREAS, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission has offered the sum of $385 to the owner of said premises for the purpose of acquisition of said easement, but WHEREAS, it appears that it will be necessary to commence an action to con- demn such easement pursuant to the condemnation law of the State of New York or such other statutes as may applicable, NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved that: 1. The Soouthern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission continue efforts to acquire the easement described above for such amount as the said Commission shall recommend, and 2. Proceedings be commenced to acquire by condemnation the easement described above, and 3. The Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Lansing or the Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca which has.been the agent and coordinating agency for acquiring easements and other interests in land in behalf of all the municipalities comprising the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Project, or any duly authorized officer of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, be and they hereby are authorized to execute any and all petitions, complaints or other procedural documents which may be required in order to commence, prosecute and complete any such condemnation proceedings. 4. All previous actions, proceedings and negotiations made by Walter G. Schwan as Treasurer of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Comm- ission or as Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca in behalf of the several mun- icipalities and in connection with the above condemnation are hereby ratified. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstains) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor Planning Board Chairman Viola Miller discussed the amendment being proposed to the "Mobile Home Park Ordinance." Clerk to send out copies of said proposal to town board members and Mrs. Miller for review. Mrs. Miller suggested many Bicentennial ideas from the Planning Board for the board to consider. The town board members and Mrs.Miller discussed the Lansing Subdivision Rules and Regulations in regard to the methods and procedures to be followed when these rules and regulations are required. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Ordinance Enforcement Officer be and he hereby is authorized and directed to cooperate with the Planning Board in the implementation of the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Town and act as a liaison between the Planning Board and the citizens in advising persons on the Subdivision.Rules and Regulations. 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 Councilman Bush spoke on the meetings he had attended in connection with the preliminary studies being made of the feasibility of building a home for the Lansing older adults. He had been requested to have the town board adopt a res- olution to establish a Lansing Housing Authority. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that this board approves and requests the adoption of necessary legislation authorizing the establishment of a Lansing Housing Authority, and the Town Attorney is authorized to contact Assemblyman Lee and Senator Smith for enact- ment of required legislation. Resolution adopted with Councilman Naegely dissenting. (continued ) 0 • Continued April 13, 1976 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: WHEREAS, Highway Superintendent.Sharpsteen has; duly advertised for bids for one new one ton dump truck for use by the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Ford Inc., Ithaca, N.Y. was the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications with a bid of $6,808.21, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of Cayuga Ford Inc. be accepted and the Highway Super- intendent is authorized to complete the transaction on behalf of the town. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, bids have been duly advertised for one new town mower and WHEREAS, S.K. & M. Implement Corp. of King Ferry, New York was the lowest bidder meeting all specifications with a bid of $3,324.001, now therefore be it ® RESOLVED, that the bid of S.K. & M. Implement Corp. be accepted and the Highway Superintendent is authorized to complete the transaction on behalf of the town, and be it further RESOLVED, that monies for said mower be taken from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund- Highway Equipment. Carried E. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Federal Revenue check received January 5, 1976 in the amount of $7,940.00 be allocated as follows: $2,647.00 for Capital Highway Equip.; $2,647.00 for Parks & Recreation; and $2,646.00 for Public Transportation, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Federal Revenue check received April 5, 1976 in the amount of $7,940.00 be allocated as follows: $1,985.00 for Capital Highway Equip.; $1,985.00 for Parks & Recreation; $1,985.00 for Public Transportation and $1,985.00 for Social Service for Aged. Carried Supervisor McDermott presented his monthly report. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by. Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that Grace Downs, 199 VanOstrand Road, Groton, be appointed to represent the Town of Lansing on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk notify Mrs. Downs and the Tompkins County Environ- mental Management Council of said appointment. Carried Councilman Bert Hilliard discussed matters concerning the' ,.TTown Park. Councilman Louis Bush discussed the Salmon Creek and the erosion damage being caused to lands adjacent to the creek. Mr. Bush suggested we inquire into the possibility of obtaining Federal Aid to correct the problem. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #68 through #129totalling $ 9,544.29 and Highway Fund bills #73 through #100totalling $165812.48 be and the same are hereby approved for payment, and be it further RESOLVED, that Water District #2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. On MOTION, meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. J PLApriI519761 E:ASETTT TAKE NOTICE Lthat the Town of the Town of Lansing will hold.a Hearing on-April 13. 1976 at 6:00 p_ m, Lansing: Town Hall, Lansing. New York.-Said . Hearing a proposed amend. o the gunk Yard License - previously to Bob Murphv Inc. to allow, for the ction oPsilos -on his premises for the e of rehandling and shipping of five y Order of the Lansing Town "Board) . Jane Bush'Horky. Town . 1976' NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOOD CONCESSION AT LANSING .TOWN PARK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thai the Lans- ing Town, Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Town Clerk in the Lansing Town Hall, Latising, New York until 9:00 p.m. o'clock on Tuesday, April 13; 1976 for the food concession at the Lansing Town Park, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read. Persons interested may secure 'detailed informatiogand inspect the proposed agree- ment at the office of the Town Clerk, Lans- ing Town•HalL Lansing,_New.York. The rifht to reject any or all bidi is specifica ly reserved by the Lansing Town Board. 'Jane Bush Horky, Town Clerk Town of Lansing April 2.1976