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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-136` September 13, 1978 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September.13, 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: Zoning Officer, Norman Stanton, Deputy Clerk, Wanda Brink, Mr. & Mrs. LaVerne McKane, Mr. & Mrs, Kenneth Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flynn, Mark McKane, Eric Trotter, David Lee, Marguerite Rounds, Lyle Spiess, Sam McDermott, William Bement, Robert Hoyte, Jacoba Baker 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 Junk Yard Application from LaVerne and Mark McKane, for a license to operate a junk yard for vehicle deposit site, was called to order by the Super- visor at 8:00 P.M. The proposed site is located 300 ft. to the east of 1151 Auburn Road on Parcels 7 -1 -3.1 & -60 Correspondence received from Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Graham, Jr. and Mrs. Gary Delaney of 1168 Auburn Road, stating they were in favor of the license being granted for the junk yard. A Petition, signed by seventeen persons, opposing the granting of the Junk Yard License was presented to the board. The following persons spoke in favor of the Junk Yard License being granted: Marguerite Rounds Robert Hoyt., The following persons spoke against the Junk Yard License being granted: Letha Henry Lyle Spiess Lois Flynn The town board requested LaVerne & Mark McKane to submit an accurate map indicating,: the specific location, the boundaries of the proposed junk yard site and the neighboring parcels involved. The board also requested more information concerning size, streams, fencing, entrances and protection assurances. No action was taken by the town board on the Junk Yard Application sub- mitted by LaVerne and Mark McKane. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing on the application from LaVerne and Mark McKane for a license to operate a junk yard for a vehicle deposit site, was terminated at 8:45 P.M. William Bement, Member of the Lansing Planning Board, stated that Lola Winter and Jerilea Burke had resigned as Members of the Planning Board. Recommendations for replacements will be submitted by his board for the con- sideration by the.Town Board. Mr. Bement informed the board that the Planning Board is in the process of revising the Master Plan with the assistance of Harry Missirian, Tompkins Co. Assistant Planning Commissioner. Figures are being compiled for the 1979 budget by Planning Board Member, Gerald Wells. Michael Brill, Lansing Park Patrolman, submitted letter of resignation, . effective September 12, 1978. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that this board accept the resignation of Michael Brill with most sincere regrets. and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk forward a letter of appreciation to Michael Brill for his dedicated efforts and faithful service to the Lansing community. Unanimously carried Eric Trotter, Chairman of the Parks Commission, suggested that John Payne and Donald Werner be appointed part -time Police Officers to complete the current year. {continued) t I i�� 1 C' Continued September 13, 1978 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that John Payne and Donald Werner be appointed part -time Police Officers, effective immediately and expiring November 1, 1978. (Mr. Hilliard abstained - conflict of interest) Carried Eric Trotter advised the board that the Project Application applying for financial assistance under the Outdoor Recreation Development Act had reached final stages. Mr. Trotter discussed the status of the Parks Commission and- recommended the Town Board revaluate said commission. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Wellington Stewart be appointed a Member of the Lansing Parks Commission to fill the unexpired term of John Moravec, said term effective immediately and expiring December 31, 1980. Carried Highway Supt. Lloyd Sharpsteen reported that the heating survey made at the town garage indicated no heat loss. David Lee, General Manager of Ceracche Television appeared before the board regarding a previous request for a $2.00 rate increase for converter rentals to pick up additional channels above 13. Discussion held by the board and Mr. Lee. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Television Franchise be amended to provide for a charge of $2.00 per month for converter rentals. 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 . . . . (No) Philip Munson, Supervisor Carried Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Notice received concerning the meeting to be held by the Tompkins County Municipal Officals' Association on September 20, 1978. Letter and check for $45.00 received from the Lansing Wrestling Club in appreciation for use of the Town Park for their Wrestling Tournament. The clerk advised the board that one application had been received for the Dog Enumerator for the year 19799 namely Betty Lee Spry. After consideration the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Betty Lee Spry be appointed Dog Enumerator for the year 1979• Carried A request was received from twenty -eight persons residing on Searles Road that the Town of Lansing place "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" signs on Searles Road. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized and directed to place "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" signs on Searles Road. Carried A copy of the minutes of August 8, 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, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried The Lansing Parks Commission recommended against a partial refund being made to Steven R. Fisher for rental of boat slip #23. (continued) U S Continued September 13, 1978 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hear- ing on September 26, 1978 at 8:00 P.M., on the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds the town anticipates receiving in 1979, in the amount of $39,588.00. Proposed uses for Federal Revenue Sharing includes Parks Projects, Youth Projects, Highway Equipment, Services for the Aged and Public Safety. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to attend a, Presentation - Question and Answer Session (N.Y.S. Division for Youth) to be held on September 21, 1978 in Binghamton, N.Y., any necessary expenses to be a town charge. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a contract for the outside drainage work for the Lansing Town Hall, in an amount not to exceed $1,900.00. Carried Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made: From: Federal Antirecession Fund #CF1620.4 to A5132.41 (Telephone) $400.00 From: Federal Rev. Sharing Fund #CF1620.4 to A1110.1 (Justice) $1,500.00 From: Bridge #5120.4 to DM5130 A $5,000.00 From: Bridge #5120.4 to DS514294 $5,000.00 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 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #316 through #364 totalling $16,772.47 and Highway Fund bills #198 through #227 totalling $39,543.03 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 Vote of Vote of Vote of Vote, of JUNK YARD APPLICATION Please Take-Notice that theTowri Board of the Town of Lansing has received an application from La V.erne_and..Mark.McKane_foi a license to operate a Junk Yard 'for vehicle deposit site over 300 ft. to the east of,1151'Auburn Road, on Parcels 7- 1 -3.1 & 6 iri the Town of Lansing. A: Public Hearing on said application will belheld by the Town Board at_8 00:P.M._ on the 13th day of- September, 1978, at the J Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York. BY ORDER OF THE .LANSING TOWNBOARD ;^Jane Bush Horky, Town Clerk September 7, 1978 . Town Town Town Town Town Board . (Aye Board . (Aye Board . (Aye Board (Aye Board (Aye Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Lee Naegely, Councilman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor `fleeting adjourned to September 26, 1978 at 8:00 P.M. l September 26, 1978 On September 26, 1978 at 10:00 A.M. o'clock at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one used Tandem Truck, as advertised. Bid received as follows: University Sand & Gravel, Inc. Lansing, New York NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Town of Larfsing Highway_ De- artment will receive sealed7bids t'the Office of the Town Clerk, ansing Town Hall, -for. one--used and&m'Truck. Said bills will be pened at 10:00a.m. September26, - 978, at.the Lansing Town Hall. Specifications may be obtained t the Office of the Town Clerk of heTownof Lansing, Lansing, New 'ork-. L _ The right to reject all bids is xpressly reserved. Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing eptember 18, 1978 $5,000.00 1 0 1 L_I