HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-28Continued February 14, 1978
Supervisor Philip Munson reported on the Lansing Retirement Home. Stated that
he had met with Dr. Gaffney concerning water problem.
Councilman Bert Hilliard reported on the meeting held by the Lansing Parks
Commission.
Town Attorney Robert Williamson reported that the Trial on Annexation would
begin August 17th. Attorney Williamson spoke concerning the State Environmental
Quality Review Act.
AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #17 through # 53 totalling $15,122.25
and Highway Fund bills #15 through #40 totalling $30,187.85 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)
Margaret.McElwee, Councilwoman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . . (Aye)
Lee Naegely, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . . (Aye)
George Stevens, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . . (Aye)
Philip Munson, Supervisor
Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report.
EASE- TAKE NOTICE;-1
wri Board of the Town of
1 hold a Public Hearing on
Town Hall, nsing; New York, i
consider an- Ag La endment of Ordinance
PROVIDING FOR A`PARTIAL TA
EXEMPTION OF • REA
PROPERTY FOR PERSONS WIT
LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE •l
YEARS OF AGE OR, OVER, to ii
crease the yearly income limitati(
from $6;500.00 to $7,200.00 an
amending the, Ordinance further l
conform "to..currentaState 'Amen
ments.
BY ORDER OF THE.-TOWN BOAR
OF THE TOWN OF LANSIN
n -Jane Bush Hob
Town Clei
On Motion, meeting adjourned to February 28, 1978 at 8:00 P.M.
February 28:1. 1978
The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting at 8:00 P.M. as called
at the Regular Meeting of February 14, 1978. Said meeting to consider and act
on any business that may come before said board.
ROLL CALL
Philip Munson
Supervisor
Present
Bert Hilliard
Councilman
Present
Margaret McElwee
Councilwoman
Present
Lee Naegely
Councilman
Present
George Stevens
Councilman
Present
Robert Williamson
Town Attorney
Present
Jane Bush Horky
Town Clerk
Present
Visitors: Water Superintendent James Howell.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll
Call.
A copy of the minutes of January 12, 1978 having been furnished to the members
of the town board be the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correct-
ions of errors or to accept same as submitted.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that the minutes
as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried
Letter received from Eric J. Trotter, Chairman of the Lansing Parks Commission,
requesting that Ordinance 22, "Rules and Regulations for the Town Parks", adopted
August 10, 1976,'be amended as follows:
Section 1, line 5 - presently reading; "The only exceptions shall be for
specifically permitted users such as campers and users of boat slips under current
assignment." This should be changed to read: "The only exceptions shall be for
specifically permitted users such as campers and seasonal boat slip renters, season-
al dry dock storage renters, or seasonal launch renters." Discussion held by the
board members, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr.
Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
ing on March 14, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. to consider
ulations for the Town Parks (Ordinance #22, Se
Park during closed hours for campers, seasonal
storage renters or seasonal launch renters.
of Lansing will hold a Public Hear -
an Amendment to the Rules and Reg-
ction 1) to permit use of the Town
boat slip renters, seasonal dry dock
Carried
(continued)
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Continued February 28, 1978
Fred Edmondson submitted letter of resignation as Member of the Lansing
Planning Board, effective February 11, 1978. The board accepted the resignation
with regret and unanimously requested a letter of sincere appreciation for his
.long and faithful service to the Town of Lansing, be forwarded to Mr. Edmondson.
Councilman Lee Naegely excused at 9:00 P.M.
Members of the board reviewed the request for a Resolution for the Rail -
Highway Grade Crossing Program submitted by the New York State Department of
Transportation. Following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLUTION of the Town of Lansing Agreeing to Permit the Department of
Transportation to Construct a Federal Aid Rail- Highway Crossing Program Project
on the Highways, Streets, and /or Roads of the Municipality.
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has proposed a
® Rail- Highway Crossing Program Project, pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal
Safety Act of 1973 as amended by Section 203 of the Federal Highway Safety
Act of 1976, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has notified this
Board of the approval of plans.and specifications for such a Rail- Highway
Crossing Program Project, for the Rail- Highway Crossings which are under the
jurisdiction of the municipality, and which project is more completely des-
cribed as the installation of railroad warning signs and railroad pavement
markings, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has made known
its intention to advertise a contract for the above described improvement and
has requested an agreement from the Board to the effect that it will permit the
State, its agents, and employees to enter upon the highways, roads, and /or
streets under the jurisdiction of the municipality for the purpose of performing
the above described improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing duly convened in legal session held on the 28th day of February, 1978,
does hereby approve of the above described improvement to be performed on the
highways, roads, and /or streets of this municipality and does hereby agree with
the State Department of Transportation that the authorities will permit the
State, its agents, and employees to enter upon the highways, roads, and /or
streets of the municipality for the purposes of carrying out the above des-
cribed Rail - Highway Crossing Program_ Project, and IT IS FURTHER
RESOLVED: That the Town Board of this
with the State Department of Transportation
jurisdiction over the highways, roads, and/
and hold harmless the State of New York for
persons of others due to the performance of
the municipality, and IT IS FURTHER
municipality does hereby agree
that the municipality shall retain
or streets within the project area
any damage to the property or
any of the employees or agents of
RESOLVED: That upon completion of the above described Rail - Highway
Crossing Program Project, the municipality will maintain the improvement and
the highways, roads, and /or streets so improved in accordance with the New York
State Highway Law and the Federal Highway Safety Acts of 1973 and 1976 and
Federal Standards and criteria in connection with such project.
RESOLVED: That for the Rail - Highway Crossing Program Project, the munici-
pality agrees to schedule any highway resurfacing so that it will not obliterate
newly painted markings, except as necessitated by emergency situations whereby
resurfacing is essential to maintaining proper traffic operations, IT IS FURTHER
® RESOLVED:
days after the
of the foregoi
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
That the Clerk of this
adoption of this Resolu
ng Resolution to the New
of Town Board .
of Town Board .
of Town Board
of Town Board
Board is hereby directed, within ten (10)
tion, to transmit five (5) certified copies
York State Department of Transportation.
(Aye) Bert Hilliard,Councilman
(Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman
(Aye) George Stevens, Councilman
(Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
Letter received from Roger B. Sovocool concerning the inadequate bridge
and two culverts on Milliken Road Extension. `'Discussion held by the board.
Meeting to be held March 4th at 9:30 A.M. by the board and property owners in
the area to discuss problems and possible remedies.
Letter received from Tompkins County Youth Bureau concerning the Town of
Lansing's eligibility for Division for Youth matching money for youth programs.
Letter received from the Tompkins County Public Library requesting printed
materials on regulations, zoning, taxation, officers, annual reporting, etc.,
relating to the Town of Lansing. Board instructed clerk to forward same.
(continued)
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Continued February 28, 1978
Letter received from the State of New
cerning a) appointing an issuing agent and
eligible local residents who apply. The p
designated handicapped parking area in the
Clerk instructed to check on the procedure
York Department of Motor Vehicles con -
b) issue handicapped permits to
ermits are valid for parking in any
State. :;Discussion held by the board,
in order to implement this program.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that this board hereby approves the additional work done by IRS
Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $200.00 over and above the bid price of said
LRS Excavating, Inc., 24 Ross Road, Lansing, New York, for driving extra piling
beyond contract requirements.
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye)
Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye)
Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye)
George Stevens, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye)
Philip Munson, Supervisor
Councilman Bert Hilliard discussed the Lansing Parks.
Councilwoman Margaret
McElwee stated
that she
had studied the Subdivision
Rules and Regulations and
would discuss it
further
at the March meeting.
Councilman George Stevens stated that he would be meeting with William
Robinson in the near future to review the Youth Recreation Program.
Supervisor Philip Munson reviewed progress to -date on the Older Adults Home.
Mr. Munson to request Louis Bush to act as liaison for the Town Board in matters
concerning the Retirement Home for Older Adults.
On Motion, meeting
adjourned 10:00 P.M.
March 14, 1978
On March 14, 1978 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were
publicly opened for one New Heavy Duty 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck. Following
bids received:
Cayuga Ford, Inc. $5,277.00
415 N. Triphammer Rd.
Ithaca, New York
Square Deal Service Station $59870.20
South Lansing, New York
Peter & Sons $5,581.00
RD #2, Rte. 222
Groton, New York
Bill Zikakis Chevrolet, Inc. $55283.00
401 Elmira Road
Ithaca, New York
TOwfv OF LANSING Highway De-
partment will receiye. sealed bids
at the Office of the Town: Clerk;
12ansing:.Town Hall, for -one 'New
Heay.y-Dutyl /2- Ton - Pickup Truck
is.may,
be obtained
at_,the
'of
the,
Town Clerk
of
the
Town &of._Lansing, .Lansing,. New:. _
Y.ork..The right to reject all bids is
expressly reserved.
Lloyd:Sharpsteen
Highway Superintendent
Town of Lansing,
Marrh A. 1978 . °' ..
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