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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-11July 11, 1978 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on July 11, 1978 at 8:00 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 Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, David Hardie, David Lee, Kevin Rorke, John Chauncey, Max Crozier and Carleton Smith. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. ® Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Clerk, the Public Hearing on the proposed Amendment to the current Franchise Agreement for a $2.00 rate increase for a converter supplied by Ceracche T.V., was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Kevin H. Rorke, General Manager of Ceracche Television reviewed the requested $2.00 rate charge for rental on converters supplied by Ceracche to pick up additional channels above 13. Two Petitions, one from the Lansingville Road Area and one from the North Lansing Area was presented to the Town Board, requesting Cable T.V. service connections. Mr. Rorke stated that a study of extending the cable to the North Lansing Area had been made and found to be very expensive, however, the Petitions would be reviewed and studied by his Corporation in the near future. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Hearing was terminated at 8:25 P.M. RESOLUTION RE- APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF TOWN OF LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, and adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Housing Authority was established pursuant to Section 547 of the Public Housing Law, added by the laws of 1977, Chapter 570, Section 1, effective August 1, 1977, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, pursuant to Section 30 of the Public Housing Authority shall appoint the members, designate the first Chairman, and file with the Commissioner of Housing a Certificate of Appointment, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the following persons shall be appointed members of the Town of Lansing Housing Authority: Russell Lane, 1 year term; Wallace Washbon, 2 year term; Blanche Drake, 3 year term; Gary Argetsinger, 4 year term; Robert Baker, Chairman, 5 year term, effective July 11, 1978, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, be and she hereby is authorized and directed to file new Certificates of Appointment relative to such appointments, together with oaths of office pertaining thereto with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, 2 Trade World Center, New York, New York 10047. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Councilman Bert Hilliard VOTING Aye ® Councilwoman Margaret McElwee VOTING Aye Councilman Lee Naegely VOTING Aye Councilman George Stevens VOTING Aye Supervisor Philip Munson VOTING Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. Max Crozier, Fire Commissioner, reported on the building progress of the two new fire stations. The new ambulance and publicity pertaining to same was discussed. Supervisor Munson to contact Ithaca Journal. David Hardie, Chairman of the Lansing Planning Board, reported on the Lansing and County Planning Boards. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen reported th requested to use the town farm located at John Smith and Danny Argetsinger, Members stating that if the request were granted, any insurance coverage necessary would be no action taken, (continued) at the Lansing Bow Hunter's Club had the Twin Bridge Pit. Gary Argetsinger, of the Club, appeared before the board the farm area would be kept clean and paid by the club. Discussion held, Continued July 11, 1978 Highway Supt. Sharpsteen reported that he had received a verbal request for a "Watch for Children" sign on Lake Shore Road. Discussion held by the board, follow- ing resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the,Town Highway Superintendent be authorized to erect a "Watch for Children" sign on Lake Shore Road upon receipt of a written request. Unanimously adopted Councilman Bert Hilliard stated that test borings had been taken of the trees at Myers Park by Tree Serviceman, John Ewanicki and the most dangerous trees had been removed before July 4th. Mr. Hilliard also stated that small boats were being launched near the swimming area•.and plans were being made to install buoys to correct the problem. Councilman Lee Naegely reported on the Tompkins County Transportation Comm- ission Meeting. In regard to the Route 96 plan, the Commission is urging the adoption of an overpass to be included in said plan. A copy of the minutes of June 13th and June 20th, 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. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. .Supervisor Munson reported that the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board is currently in the process of seeking designation as an Economic Development District by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. The proposed District will consist of the counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins. The Town of Lansing has been selected for Economic Development Center designation because it has the development potential and has shown the necessary growth to provide jobs and services for the unemployed and underemployed in the District. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTHERN TIER EAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AGREEING TO HAVE TOWN OF LANSING SERVE AS PART OF THE ITHACA AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER. WHEREAS, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board is presently pursuing designation by the U.S. Department Commerce, Economic Devel- opment Administration as an Economic Development District for the Counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins, and WHEREAS, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board has developed a growth center strategy for the Overall Economic Development Program which requests designation of Economic Development Centers in Binghamton Area and .Ithaca Area and which further requests recognition of Redevelopment Centers in the Oneonta Area and Norwich Area, and WHEREAS, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board has recommended that the Economic Development Administration designate the Town of Lansing as part of the Ithaca Area Economic Development Center, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing does hereby support and endorse the estab- lishment of an Economic Development District in the Southern Tier East Region, and its economic development program, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing agrees to serve as part of the Ithaca Area Economic Development Center, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing agrees to work together with the other communities to be designated in determining how the Ithaca Area can fulfill the role as an Economic Development Center in the District's program. Councilman Bert Hilliard u-:- VOTING Aye Coin Councilwoman Margaret McElwee VOTING Aye Councilman Lee Naegely VOTING Nay Councilman George Stevens VOTING Aye Supervisor Philip Munson VOTING Aye Letter received from Arthur J. Wells, Director of Operation Independence, Town of Lansing, encouraging continued efforts on the part of the Town Board in the establishment of a Family Doctor in the Town of Lansing. (continued) • Continued July 11, 1978 Councilwoman Margaret McElwee discussed the pending Court Case concerning the petitions seeking annexation back to the Town of Lansing, Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, on behalf of the Town, will take back and fully maintain all town roads that.were previously town roads prior to the formation of the Village of Lansing, in the event that any or all of the Petitions for Annexation are granted which includes said roads. Unanimously adopted. Fire Commissioners Carleton Smith and John Chauncey appeared before the board and discussed the town conveying to the Fire District, the titles of the Fire Building at South Lansing and the Town Hall in Ludlowville. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, the Lansing Fire District voters approved a Fire Hall Building Program, and WHEREAS, the financial plan for this program involved proceeds from the sale of land and buildings in Ludlowville and South Lansing being replaced by the new facilities, and WHEREAS, this financial plan included assurances to the district residents of a hold- the -line no fire district budget increase, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing convey title to the fire district, without consideration, of the Town Hall in Ludlowville and the South Lansing Fire Hall now in fire district use, whose title the town holds, and be it further RESOLVED, that said conveyance shall be by quit claim deeds without abstract, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute said deeds on behalf of the town. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Margaret McElwee,-Councilwoman . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Councilman George Stevens presented a report of the Lansing Recreation Comm. in regard to their budget, personnel, programs and hiring policies. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that three persons be authorized to attend the Workshop on Fixed Asset Inventory Procedures and dinner to be held at the Holiday Inn on August 24, 1978 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Unanimously carried. Councilwoman Margaret McElwee reported on the Southern Cayuga Lake Inter - municipal Water Commission Meeting. Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink discussed the insurance bill submitted by the Ithaca Insurance Agency, said bill exceeding budget appropriations due to higher rates state mandated during the current year. It was the consensus of the board that the various departments would be requested to contribute a portion of the cost excessive of the insurance appropriations. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #237 through #281 totalling $52,163.67 and Highway Fund bills #151 through #170 totalling $28,442.27be 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 (continued) 6 2;02 6 Continued July 11, 1978 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that $800.00 be transferred from Federal Revenue Account #CF1620.4 Community Center Purchase and Improvements to: DRAccount #9050.8 $350.00; DM Account #9050.8 $400.00 and DS Account #9050.8 $50.000 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. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that $3,300.00 be transferred from Federal Revenue Account #CF1620.4 Community Center Purchase and Improvements to: Highway Garage Account #5132.43 $3,000.00 and Traffic Control Signs Account #A3310.4 $300.00. 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. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: ✓ RESOLVED, that $4,000.00 be transferred from Federal Revenue Account #CF1620.4 Community Center Purchase and Improvements to: Compensation #A9040.8 $2,679.55 and Fire, Liability & Bonds #A1910.4 $1,320945. 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 On Motion, meeting adjourned to Tuesday, July 18th at 5:00 P.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will. conduct a Public Hearing on July 11, 1978 at 8:00 pp m. at_ -the Lansing Town- Hail, CansIn , "New York on a proposed amendment to the current Franchise 'Agreement fora $2.00 rate increase for a converter sup- plied by the Ceracche T.V. to pick up additional channels. By order of the Lansing Town Board Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk June 29, 1978 July 18, 1978 On July 18, 1978 at 10:00 A.M. o'clock at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one new 1978 Spreader Box, as advertised. Bids received were as follows: Hanna & Hamilton, Inc. 17 Shannon Street Bath, N.Y. Seneca Supply & Equip. Inc. Route 13 & Dryden Rd. Ithaca, N.Y. Oswego Tool & Steel Co., Inc. R.D. #2 Route 104, East Oswego, N.Y. Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. Horseheads, N.Y. NOTICE TO BIDDERS, Town of Lansing Highway Depart mentwilI receive sealed bids at the Office of wn The Town Clerk, Lansing To Hall, for one new 1978 Spread er Box. Said bids will be opened_at, Y0:00 a —m., July 18, 1978' Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of' Lansing, Lansing, New York. The right to reject all ,bids is expressly reserved. ' Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing July 10, 1978 $5,573.53 $5,700.00 $5,494.00 U