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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-11d) April 11, 1978 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing-Town Hall on A�trll- 1978 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Philip Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present George Stevens 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, Rhaeto Pfister and WTKO Reporter Jennifer Romm. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of March 14, 1978 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. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the minutes of the March 14, 1978 meeting be approved subject to correction by the Clerk. Carried Harris Dates, Lansing County Representative, commented on the County share of Antirecession funds being made available to towns for equipment and man- power for repair of creeks. Mr. Dates also discussed the advantages of the Tompkins County Hospital being controlled privately. Ordinance Officer, Norman D. Stanton, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received from Rhaeto A. Pfister, Committee Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 48, requesting the food concession at the Town Park for the summer of 1978, with a renewable option for two more years. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens. RESOLVED, that we accept the request of Boy Scout Troop 48 to operate the food concession at the Town Park for the summer of 1978 with a renewable option for two succeeding years, either party permitted to cancel at the end of season. Carried Notice received concerning the meeting to be held by the Tompkins County Municipal Officials' Association on April 19, 1978. Letter received from New York State Department of Environmental Conser- vation concerning SEQR implementation. Discussion held by the board. No action taken at this time. Frank R. Liguori, Commissioner of Tompkins County Planning, submitted a summary of State Laws relating to emergency actions upon threat or occurrence of a f16od and flood protection authority. Board reviewed same. James W. Ray, Chairman of the Planning & Public Works Committee of Tompkins County, requested the Town of Lansing to submit a nominee for consider- ation of appointment by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, to represent Lansing on the newly established Tompkins County Economic Advisory Board, Mrs. McElwee proposed David Hardie for consideration by the board. Discussion held, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to contact David Hardie for approval to appoint said David Hardie as nominee for consider- ation of appointment by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, to represent Lansing on the Tompkins County Economic Advisory Board. Stanley A. Weeks submitted letter Planning Board, effective immediately. with regret and unanimously requested a his faithful service to the the Town of The board discussed filling the vacancy No action taken. kcontinued) Carried of resignation as Member of the Lansing The board accepted the resignation letter extending appreciation for Lansing be forwarded to Mr. Weeks. made by the resignation of Mr. Weeks. 9 0 Continued April 11, 1978 Supervisor Munson reviewed progress to date on the Older Adults Home in regard to wells, sewerage system and finances. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the sum of $10,000.00 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds be and the same transferred to the Lansing Housing Authority, it being under- stood that said Authority submit monthly statements to how said monies have been expended. 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 reported that he had made many contacts endeavoring to obtain grant money for a doctor's office. The board members urged Mr. Munson to continue pursuing said grant. The board members discussed Town Hall refurbishing. Supervisor to review plans with Fred Thomas. Supervisor reported that he would contact the Insurance Company in regard to Liability Insurance coverage for Lansing Parks Police. The proposed .Town of Lansing Agriculture District No. 7 as prepared by the Tompkins County Planning Department, was discussed byothe board. Follow- ing resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered.by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that this board does not look favorably upon the proposed Agriculture District No. 7, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, as presented in its current form, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a copy of this resolution to Frank Liguori, Tompkins County Planning Commissioner and James W. Ray, Chairman of the Planning and Public Works Committee of the Board of Represen- tatives of Tompkins County. 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 Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed the 1962 Ford truck which he had advertised for sale. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, no bids were received on the sale of a 1962 Ford truck-after advertising, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent dispose of vehicle for the best cash price. Carried Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen discussed Crooked Hill Road and a road being constructed by Barry Ford near the Lansing Park entrance. Councilman Naegely read letter he had drafted in regard to the renumber- ing of North Triphammer Road. Supervisor Munson:1,stated that the board will meet with Tompkins County • Assessment Director, Thomas Payne, on April 25th at 8:00 P.M., to review the Tompkins County revaluation of taxable property. Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #93 through #135 totalling $10,543.91 and Highway Fund bills #65 through #96 totalling $13,432.08be 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. Up for -sale tothe - highest bidder 1962 Ford T750 three axle truct Cab & Chassis. It can be inspecte at the Town of Lansing Highwa Garage, Lansing New York.' . Said bids .will be opened at tt regular meeting of the Lansir Town Board,Lansing, ,Town Hal Ion April 11, 1978. Successful biddi I11will be notified. The right to relect [all bids expressly reserved. Lloyds Sharpste( Highway Superintende Town of Lansir March -31, -1978 " 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 On motion, 7ting adjourned 10:45 P.M.