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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-1292 1 Continued September 14, 1976 The Supervisor presented his monthly report which was reviewed :by the board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #313 through #350 totalling $15,753.84 and Highway Fund bills #194 through #213 totalling $33,971.77 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. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned 11:20 P.M. �1 c' J October 12, 1976 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on October 12, 1976, with Supervisor McDermott presiding. ROLL CALL Wesley McDermott Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Water Supt. James Howell and twelve visitors. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the roll call. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing note its appearance to the Hearing at the City of Ithaca on October 12, 1976, on the proposed annexation on properties in the Town of Ithaca to the City of Ithaca. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstain) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor The Supervisor discussed the Petition that was presented to the Village of Lansing by Lansing Village residents requesting their property to be annexed to the Town. Mr. McDermott stated that Lansing Village Mayor Smidt had asked for a Town Committee to work with a Village Committee on said Petition. Supervisor McDermott and Councilman LaVigne appointed to serve as Town Committee. Mr. & Mrs. Tracy Tobey, Mrs. Ellen Bunk, William Genung, Douglas Clark and Howard Cogan spoke to members of the Town'Board, voicing their disapproval of conditions and operations at the fly ash deposit site. They stated that Hakes Bros. from Painted Post were drawing the fly ash in uncovered trucks on the Davis Road causing much blowing of fly ash, the site was not being covered daily and opera- tions at the dump site was extending far beyond daylight hours. Mr. & Mrs. Tobey also discussed the Agreement between Mr. Murphy and themselves, stating that Mr. Murphy had failed to meet his obligations contained in the mutual Agreement. A lengthy discussion was held by persons present and members of the board concerning fly ash problems, after which time the following resolution were offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that effective October 20, 1976 the Permit issued to the New York State Electric & Gas Corp., approved September 14, 1976 and effective October 1, 1976 by the Town of Lansing for the disposal of fly ash, shall be revoked unless the following conditions which were set forth in the approving Resolution on September 14, 1976 are met, to wit: (continued) 0 r1 �J Continued October 12, 1976 Construction and maintenance of a drainage ditch from the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. over /under /through premises owned by Murphy and /or the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. to the top of stream on the Tobey property, said ditch not to run through fly ash. 9.3. That the areas of fly ash shall be covered with soil and seeded as sections are completed and coverage by soil or by bottom ash to prevent blowing daily if conditions require. 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 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that effective the 15th day of November 1976, the Junk Yard License, dated January 27, 1976 issued by the Town of Lansing to Bob Murphy Inc., shall be revoked unless all the conditions set forth in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation letter of Agreement between the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation, Mr. and Mss. Tracy Tobey and Bob Murphy, Inc., dated August 205 1976, are fulfilled. Copy of Agreement is attached. 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 Letter received from John Marcham, Member of Tompkins County Intergovernmental Relations Study Committee. Mr. Marcham requested a representative from the Town of Lansing to join the Cable TV Task Force for the purpose of exploring the idea of intermunicipal cooperation in dealing with cable TV service, rate changes, franchise taxes, and franchise changes. Councilman Lee Naegely appointed to represent the Town of Lansing. Norman Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Supervisor McDermott announced that a free Hearing Aid Clinic for older persons would-be held at the Groton Health Care Center in Groton on Oct. 13, 1976 between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M.. Clinic being sponsored by Tompkins Co. Office for Aging. Frank R. Liguori, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, submitted data regarding Project Proposals for Appalachia Regional Commission Funding, Fiscal Year 1976 -77. Mr. Luguori also submitted data regarding Public Works Employment Act of 1976. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the following persons be appointed Democratic Inspectors of Election, terms expiring July 15, 1977: Dist. #4 Alt. Pauline Henry, 280 Fenner Rd., Lansing, N.Y. Dist. #4 Alt. Harry Henry, 280 Fenner Rd., Lansing, N.Y. Dist. #5 Isabelle Davis, N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. (Alt.) Dist. #6 Alt. Sue Shanahan, 30 Dart Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that ® of $7,943.00 be all $1,986.00 for Parks for Social Services RESOLVED, that amount of $8,436.00 $2,109.00 for Parks for Social Services the Federal Revenue check received July 7, 1976 in the amount ocated as follows: $1,986.00 for Capital Highway Equip.; & Recreation; $1,986.00 for Public Transportation and $1,985.00 for Aged, and be it further the Federal Revenue check received October 4, 1976 in the be allocated as follows: $2,109.00 for Capital Highway Equip.; & Recreation; $2,109.00 for Public Transportation and $2,109.00 for Aged. Carried Gordon Cook appeared before the board and requested that the town correct the stream in Salmon .Creek that runs adjacent to his property. Councilman Bush stated that the Dept. of Environmental Conservation is working on the problem and he will contact Robert Rood of D.E.C. and inquire what plans have developed. Supervisor McDermott discussed with the board, the proposal of Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., to conduct a Serial Bond Sale for Water Dist. #1, Water Dist. #2 and Sewer Dist. #2, for an estimated amount of $20,000.00. It was the consensus of the board to request from Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., an itemized listing con- taining the estimated costs.-,for the various services involved in the preparation of the proposed bond sale. continued) Continued October 12, 1976 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr, Naegely: RESOLVED, that this Town Board joins with the other Towns in the County of Tompkins to study the fire services of the various towns and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is contingent on all other towns joining said request, and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk send a copy of this resolution to the Tompkins County Fire Coordinator, John Miller, Carried The board discussed the request to accept as town roads, the following: Village Circle South (length 474' from Warren Rd.); Village Place (912.181); Village Circle North (570.211); Village Circle North (400');and Village Drive (670'). The,Town Highway Superintent approved the acceptance and the Town Attorney approved the legal description of the aforesaid roads. No action taken by the board at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Stanley Weeks be appointed to serve as a Member of the Lansing Planning Board, said appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lewis Roscoe. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hired an additional part -time town police officer, effective May 29, 1976, and WHEREAS, the original resolution created only one position, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this town board ratifies its action creating an additional part - time position in accordance with the resolution adopted May 29, 19760 Carried AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #351 through #388 totalling $16,842.15 and Highway Fund bills #214 through #241 totalling $19,204.47 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. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned to October 21, 1976 at 8:00 P.M. October 21, 1976 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting at 8:00 P.M. as called at the Regular Meeting of October 12, 1976. Said meeting to consider and act on any business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Wesley McDermott Supervisor Present Louis E. Bush Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Edward LaVigne Councilman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton and twenty visitors. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the roll call. Letter received and read from New York State Electric & Gas Corp. with reference to our Resolution adopted October-12, 1976 concerning revocation of their Permit for the disposal of fly ash and the steps they are taking to comply with said Resolution. Letter received and read from Robert Murphy, President of Bob Murphy, Inc.. Said letter in reference to our Resolution adopted October 12, 1976 concerning the cancellation of his Junk Yard License unless certain conditions are fulfilled. Mr. Robert Murphy and several of his employees personally appeared and discussed with the board and residents present, the difficulities they have encountered due to the bad weather conditions which has caused the delay in the cleanup of the Tobey property. Mr. Paul Komar, General Manager of the N.Y.S.E. & Gas Co. Ithaca Area, Mr. Fred Stapleton, Environmental Engineer for the Co, and Mr. Thomas Hranek, Engineer (continued) • r J