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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-08E, �I 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 20 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