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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-09'a. May 9, 1978 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on May 9, 1978 at 8:OO.P.M. with Supervisor Philip Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present Lee Naegely Councilman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Pat Bush, David Hardie, Carl Smith, Eric Trotter, Reporters Jennifer Romm and Paul Parr. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. A copy of the minutes of April 11, 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 Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the minutes of April 11, 1978 meeting be approved. Carried Eric Trotter, Chairman of the Lansing Parks Commission discussed the Town of Lansing applying for financial assistance in order to restore and complete several projects at the Lansing Town Park at Myers. The projects discussed according to priority were: resurfacing park roads and parking areas, dredging the boat channel, completing marina bulkheads, rehabilitation of exist- ing docks and construction of a building for the maintenance and repair area. The total cost of all projects would be approximately $57,500.00. Mr. Trotter stated that if the grant application is approved, the town would be responsible for the total bill and within ninety days, would receive 50% reimbursement. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS;.,the Town of Lansing desires to apply for financial assistance under the Outdoor Recreation Development Bond Act (Chapter 558, 559, Laws of the State of New York, 1965) and under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897- 1961+) for the purpose of rehabilitation and improve- ments at the Town of Lansing Park at Myers Point to include: General marina improvements, i.e. dredging of the boat channel, boat dock rehabilitation and completion of marina bulkheading; and the repaving of all access roads and designated parking areas. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, and is hereby authorized to execute assistance under the Outdoor Recrea Laws of the State of New York, 1965 Act of 1965 (78 Stat. 897 -1964) for be it further the and tion an the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be, submit application for financial Development Bond Act (Chapters 558, 559, 1 under Land and Water Conservation Fund cost of development of Myers Park; and RESOLVED, that upon approval of such grant application, that the Town Supervisor be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to execute such contracts as are necessary to implement such project. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . David Hardie, Chairman of responsibility and legality of the Subdivision Rules and Regu the the ti. . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Lansing Planning Board, discussed the Planning Board in regard to implementing gins. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing contribute to the Lansing Fire Department, up to $500.00 toward the cost of updating the Lansing Directory. 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 ( continued ) Continued May 9, 1978 Louis (Pat) Bush reviewed progress to date on the Lansing Older Adults Home. Water and sewage problems are being resolved. The powers and duties of the Lansing Housing Authority was also discussed. Letter received from Mrs. Donald R. Culver, Sr. of Chenango Forks, N.Y. concerning camping facilities at the Town Park at Myers. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Received from T.G. Payne, Director of Assessment, notification that the Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review Meeting for the Town of Lansing is scheduled to meet from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 13, 1978 at the Lansing Town Hall. Lansing Board Members to serve on the Local Advisory Board of Review on June 13th is as follows: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. . . . . . Bert Hilliard 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. . . . . . Margaret McElwee 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. . . . . . George Stevens and Philip Munson 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. . . . . . Lee Naegely Letter received from John C. Barney, Chairman of the Town of Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals. Said letter requested the Town Board to consider the re- appointment of James C. Preston to a five year term upon the expiration of his existing term and appoint a replacement for David Klein who has resigned from the Zoning Appeals Board. The board discussed a replacement for Mr. Klein, no action taken at this time. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that James C. Preston be reappointed to the Town of Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals for a five year term, said term expiring June 15, 19830 Unanimously carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that two persons from the Town of Lansing be authorized to attend the Economic Development Conference to be held May 19th and 20th, 1978 at Elmira, New York, all necessary expenses to be a town charge. Unanimously carried. Councilman George Stevens commented on a Tompkins County Meeting he had attended in regard to Agricultural Districting. Concerning the proposed Lansing Agriculture District #7, Mr. Stevens offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board would support the proposed Agricul- ture District No: 7, Town of Lansing, with the provision of a 300' set -back from North Triphammer Road. MOTION LOST for lack of a second. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board would support the proposed Agriculture District No. 7 in the Town of Lansing. MOTION LOST for lack of a second. 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 Jack Stull for approval to appoint said Jack Stull as nominee for consideration of appointment by the Tompkins County Board'of Representatives, to represent Lansing on the Tompkins County Economic Advisory Board. Carried Councilman Lee Naegely reported on a Tompkins County Transportation Meeting he had attended. Mr. Naegely discussed Route 96 in regard to the railroad tracks which must be crossed while enroute to the hospital, also stating that there was no fire equipment available on the one side of the tracks. He felt very strongly that a bridge or overpass must be included in the Route 96 Plan. Mr. Naegely, on behalf of the town, will forward letter to the County Planning Board expressing the town's concern in regard to Route 96 and the railroad tracks. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Gerald E. Wells, 22 Maple Drive, Lansing, N.Y. be appointed to the Lansing Planning Board, said appointment to fill the unexpired term of Stanley A. Weeks. Carried (Continued) �J 1 • Continued May 9, 1978 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the town authorize expenditure of half the cost of Lozier's Engineering Study of the water changes necessary to accommodate the various annexation petitioning groups, said amount not to exceed $450.00. Breadth and scope to be checked by the Town Attorney who will first be assured of the impartiality of the study. 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 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on May 23rd, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. to consider the merits of obtaining a Doctor to be located adjacent to the Town Hall. Carried Councilwoman Margaret McElwee commented on Ross Road. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Cemetery Association in the Town of Lansing be paid $50.00 respectively for cemetery work performed during year of 1978. 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 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens* RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #136 through #182 totalling $12,170.27 and Highway Fund bills #97 through #121 totalling $14,780.37 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 presented his monthly report. The Supervisor recessed the board meeting and called an Executive Session of the Board at 11:40 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 11:45 P.M. 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 School at Cornell University on June 5th and 6th, 1978 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried ON MOTION, meeting adjourned at 11 :50 P.M. until May 23rd, 1978 at 8 :00 P.M.