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Home My WebLink About1977-09-13C] September 13, 1977 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 13, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. with_Supervisor McDermott presiding. ROLL CALL Wesley McDermott Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Absent 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: Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Water Supt. James Howell, Deputy Town Clerk Wanda Brink, Planning Board Chairman Viola Miller and seven Lansing residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. Progress Report, dated August 10, 1977, submitted by Bob Murphy concerning his fly ash site, was read and reviewed by the board. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. The clerk advised the board that one application had been received for the Dog Enumerator for the year 1978, namely Betty Lee Spry. After consideration the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr.Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr'. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Betty Lee Spry be appointed Dog Enumerator for the year 1978. Carried Letter received from Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, requesting the board's consideration of making a contribution of $33+.25 to:the Coalition's 1978 operating budget. Discussion by the board, decision postponed until 9/27/77. Letter received from Governor Hugh L. Carey concerning the Rehabilitation Act enacted by Congress in 1973. Letter received from O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C., Albany, New York, con- cerning Ceracche Television Corporation to American Television and Communications Corporation: Transfer of Cable Television Franchises and Facilities in Tompkins and Tioga Counties. Letter received from Robert J. Freeman, Executive Director of the State of New York Committee on Public Access to Records. Subject concerned "Amendments to the Open Meetings Law." Letter received from Hugh S. MacNeil, Chairman, Board of Representatives, concerning 1978 Division for Youth Budget Submission. Letter received from the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation requesting an appointment from the Town of Lansing to the Advisory Board of the Tompkins County CHORES /Weatherization Organization. Request received from Shary Zifchock, Chairman of -the Lansing Democratic Party to have the following persons named as Democratic Inspectors, terms to expire July 15, 1978: Marcia Riley, Joyce Reyna, Joyce Hickus, Debra Walawender and Katherine Campbell. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Marcia Riley, Uptown Village; Joyce Reyna, Uptown Village; Joyce Hickus, Uptown Village; Debra Walawender, Ludlowville and Katherine Campbell, Buck Road, be appointed Democratic Inspectors, terms to expire July 15, 1978. Carried Supervisor McDermott announced that Councilman Edward LaVigne had resigned from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and a replacement was needed. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. McDermott, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Lee Naegely be appointed to replace Edward LaVigne, as a Member of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried (continued) Continued September 13, 1977 Supervisor McDermott announced that he had met with Town Supervisor's of the County who were proposing projects for State bonding in order to stimulate the economy. The County will also submit a list to us for recommendation. Members of the board held a discussion on proposed uses of Federal Revenue monies. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on September 27, 1977 at 8:00 P.M., on proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing monies. Proposed uses of said monies includes Parks Projects, Youth Projects, Highway Equipment, Services for the Aged and Public Safety. Carried Supervisor McDermott announced that a budget work session would be held on September 17th at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Jay Orear appeared before the board requesting an additional hook up to Lansing Water Dist. #1, by contract, for a house proposed to be built on his property. Atty. Williamson to draw a contract, to include Village approval, for the board's consideration. Action on request adjourned to meeting of September 27th. Gary Argetsinger appeared before the board, stating the need for public water in the South Lansing area and what procedure should be taken. Supervisor McDermott stated that a Petition should be presented to the board which could then be followed by a study in order to determine if public water would be economically feasible to form a new water district. Planning Board Chairman, Viola Miller, stated that her board, with the assistance of Thomas Niederkorn, was making a study of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Necessary (SEQR) procedures are trying to be simplified and still meet the law's regulations and requirements. Mrs. Miller stated that the Retirement Committee was requesting the Town Board to establish a Town of Lansing Housing Authority, suggesting the Authority be a five man board. Proposed names submitted by the Steering Committee for the Housing Authority were: Robert Baker, Blanche Drake, Wallace Washbon, Gary Argetsinger, Louis Bush, Russell Lane and Viola Miller. Action postponed to meeting of September 27th. On behalf of Cargill, Inc., Messrs. Bednarczyk, Pinkham, Pyke and Molter, appeared before the board and stated that the wells at the Cargill Plant were not sufficient to serve their water needs. They requested the board to consider the possibility of obtaining water from Water Dist. #2. Discussion held by the board and Cargill representatives. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Engineer T.G. Miller be and he hereby is authorized and directed to determine the capability of Water Dist. #2, calculate the costs to Cargill Inc. to serve their needs, and submit his recommendations to the Town Board. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this board on the 21st day of June 1977 authorizing the expenditure of the sum not to exceed $1,000.00 for the drilling of wells on town property for the Lansing Home for Older Adults, be and the same hereby is amended to authorize the expenditure of the sum of U $2,987.19 for the drilling of said wells, said sum to be paid from Federal Z Revenue Sharing - Social Services for Aged. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend the Highway Superintendent's Convention to be held at Swan Lake, September 27th through September 30th and that all necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried Town Attorney Robert Williamson reported on the Annexation Petitions. (continued) • • 1 Continued September 13, 1977 r� 5,' The board discussed a resolution in regard to a revenue anticipation note for Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission deficit. No action taken. Supervisor McDermott presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr.Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that General Fund bills #285 through #322totalling $13,363.84 and Highway Fund bills #191 through #218 totalling $40,861.64 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. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town.Board . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 P.M. to September 27th at 8 :00 P.M. September 27, 1977 4� "�? The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on September 27, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. to conduct a Public Hearing on Proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing monies and to act on any other business that may come before said board. 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 Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Margaret McElwee, George Stevens and James Riley. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing monies was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 P.M. Supervisor McDermott stated that proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing monies included Parks Projects, Youth Projects, Highway Equipment, Services for the Aged and Public Safety. Mr. McDermott stated that the Lansing Planning Board had submitted a request for Federal Revenue Sharing monies in the amount of $3,000.00 to be used for Town of Lansing historical and cemetery preservation. Mr. McDermott reviewed the Federal Revenue procedures. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8:45 P.M. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that a Town of Lansing Housing Authority be established, effective October 1, 1977, and the following persons be appointed members of said Lansing Housing Authority: Russell Lane Wallace Washbon Blanche Drake Gary Argetsinger Robert Baker . one year term two year term three year term four year term five year term e e ESO I tr, 00 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 (continued)