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July 18, 1978
The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on July 18, 1978 to
conduct 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
Jane Bush Horky
Clerk
Present
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Highway Superintendent
Present
The Supervisor called the
meeting to order at 5 :00 P.M. having the clerk
take the Roll Call.
Vote
of
Highway Superintendent
Sharpsteen and Members of the Town
Board discussed
the bids which were received
on July 18, 1978 for one new 1978
Spreader Box.
Following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one
new 1978 Spreader Box, and
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WHEREAS, Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. of Horseheads, New York was the lowest
responsible bidder with a total cost of $5,494.00, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid bid be and hereby is accepted and the Town
Highway Superintendent is authorized and directed to complete the transaction
on behalf of the town.
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 the Lansing Bow Hunter's Club be allowed to use the town
farm located at the Twin Bridge Pit, from July 1978 to July 1979, it being
understood that said club will pay any necessary costs for insurance coverage.
Carried
On Motion, meeting adjourned 5 :30 P.M.
August 8, 1978
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on
August 8, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Philip Munson presiding.
Philip Munson
Bert Hilliard
Margaret Mc Elwee
Lee Naegely
George Stevens
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Robert Williamson
Jane Bush Horky
ROLL CALL
Supervisor
Present
Councilman
Absent
Councilwoman
Present
Councilman
Absent
Councilman
Present
Highway Supt.
Present
Town Attorney
Present
Town Clerk
Present
Visitors: David Lee, Donald Houghtaling, Mr. & Mrs. William Hinderliter,
Joan Ellis, Nellie Farkas, Carol Farkas, Larry DeStefano, Walter
Rocello, and Zoning Officer Norman Stanton.
Call, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll
Mr. William Hinderliter of Drake Road presented a Petition to the Town
Board consisting of 32 signatures, requesting a posted speed limit of 35 MPH
on Drake Road. Mr. Hinderliter stated that twenty of the thirty families
residing on Drake Road have school age children and the 55 MPH speed limit
has caused a hazardous- condition and great concern to the Drake Road
residents. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
(continued)
Continued August 8, 1978
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
W1IEREA5,_.a petition of the citizens of Lansing residing on Drake Road has
requested the Town Board to take action to reduce the speed limit on the entire
Drake Road in the Town of Lansing, from the 55 MPH speed limit to a 35 MPH speed
limit, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Supervisor transmit
this request of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to the County Highway Superin-
tendent, together with a copy of the petition, requesting a study be made by the
County Superintendent of Highways regarding the aforesaid request, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to execute any necessary forms in
regard to said request. Carried
David Lee, General Manager of Ceracche Television spoke to the board regard-
ing their previous request for a $2.00 rate increase for converter rentals
supplied by Ceracche to pick up additional channels above 13. Discussion held by
the board, no action taken.
Water H. Roscello, Director and Larry DeStefano, Assistant Director of the
South Lansing Center, spoke to the board concerning the administration, increase
of supervision and the reorganization period which is taking place at the South
Lansing Center.
Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was
read and reviewed by the board.
Letter received from Steven R. Fisher requesting a partial refund on Boat
Slip #23 as he is vacating said slip as of August 9th. Said request referred
to Parks Commission for recommendation.
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the following persons be appointed Inspectors of Election
from July 15, 1978 to July 155 19799
District #5 D Mary Szematowicz, 6D Gas Light Village, Ithaca, New York
District.`46 D Virginia Dankert, 32 Dart Drive, Ithaca, New York
District #7 D Marsha Riley, 14 Uptown Road, Ithaca, New York
and be it further RESOLVED, that the following be appointed Custodians
from July 15, 1978 to July 15, 1979:
R-- Richard'K. Davis and D -Wiley Sutphin.
Carried
Letter received from General Accident Group advising there is no coverage
under the terms of our policy in regard to the Suit of Carolyn Burin v. Town of
Lansing. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be authorized to take action as deemed
appropriate in regard to the Complaint of Carolyn Burin VS Town of Lansing.
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend
the Highway Superintendent's Convention to be held at the Concord Hotel on
September 26 to September 29, 1978 and that necessary expenses be a town charge.
Carried •
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public
Hearing on the junk yard application of Laverne and Mark McKane to establish
a junk yard more than 300 feet from the road at 1151 Auburn Road. Said Public
Hearing to be held at 8:00 P.M. on the 13th day of September 1978.
Carried
Highway Superintendent reported on-'::the road conditions of Buck Road and
Crooked Hill Road. Mr. Sharpsteen also discussed the present condition of
Collins Road and the proposed improvement to said Collins Road under the Town
Highway Improvement Program for 1979 (Pursuant to Art. 8 -A Highway Law).
Discussion held by the town board, following resolution offered:
(continued)
Continued August 8, 1978
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the plan prepared at the request of this Board for the
improvement of town highways and covering all projects comtemplated by it;,
pursuant to Article 8 -A Highway Law, as filed in the office of the Town Clerk
of the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, on the 8th day of August, 1978, be
and the same is hereby adopted; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of such plan be filed in the appropriate State and
County offices in accordance with the provisions of Section 220, Article 8 -A
Highway Law. Carried
A copy of the minutes of July 11 and 18, 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, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved.
Carried
Bernard Lamphere requested use of Town Highway property for the Northeast
Hemi Owners Association to conduct their 5th NHOA Meeting to be held August 19-
20, 1978. The board approved said request on the condition that the Northeast
Hemi Owners Association file with the Town Clerk, a Certificate of Insurance
covering the dates of the event.
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Town Board Meeting for the month of September
will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 1978 due to Primary Day being held on
the second Tuesday of September. Carried
Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report.
AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #282 through #315totalling $15,9+9.52
and Highway Fund bills #171 through #197totalling $20,035.67be 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) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman
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
Mrs. McElwee.
RESOLVED, that the written contract s
& Gas Corporation for lighting the streets
Lansing, dated August 8, 1978, be, and the
the Supervisor and the Clerk of this Board
empowered and directed to execute the same
Town of Lansing,
ubmitted by the New York State Electric
and public places of the Town of
same hereby is, approved, and that
be, and they hereby are, authorized,
in the name and in behalf of the
On Motion, meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Carried