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Home My WebLink About1979-01-09January 99 1979 - 2 2 3 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January 95 1979 at 8 :00 P.M. with Supervisor 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 Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call, Supervisor Munson advised the board that the 1979 Reorganization Resolutions would be acted upon at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, "seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under (Town Law 181 Me Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amount and Company. Carried APPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLES: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that Donald Werner and John Payne be appointed Constables for the year 1979• Councilman Bert Hilliard Abstained MOTION adopted MULTIPLE HOUSING INSPECTOR: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Lansing Fire Chief and Assistants be appointed Multiple Housing Inspector for the year 1979• Carried FIRE WARDENS: MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens, Carried ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Attorney for the Town be on an as needed basis and that Robert Williamson be consulted as needed. Carried DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr.- Hilliard, that the Ithaca Journal News be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Carried DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES OF TOWN FUNDS: ® MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that the Tompkins County Trust Company, the First National Bank and the - Moravia National Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Carried RULES,-OF ORDER MOTION by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that Robert's.Rule of Order be followed, however, when special roll call votes are requested, voting to be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried TIME.OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Regular Board Meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. Carried MILEAGE ALLOWANCE: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Town Officer's and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 15$ per mile for the use of their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried Continued January 9, 1979 SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS: RESOLVED, by Mrs. McElwee,..seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that salaries of Town Officer's as compiled'.in the'.General.ToKn:Budget. for 1979,be.as follows: Officer Lloyd Sharpsteen Philip Munson Floyd Ferris Fred Spry Margaret McElwee Bert Hilliard George Stevens Lee Naegely Jane Bush Horky Office Sal Highway Supt. $15 Supervisor 4 Town Justice 3 Town Justice 4 Councilwoman 1 Councilman 1 Councilman 1 Councilman 1 Town Clerk 12 Budget Officer Town Historian Voting Machine Custodians ary ,656. ,500. ,900. ,700. ,500. ,500. ,500. ,500. ,829. 280. 150. Amount & 00 $1,304.66 00 375.00 00 325.00 00 391.66 00 125.00 00 125.00 00 125.00 00 125..00 99 1,069.08 00 23.33 00 75.00 75.00 rime of Payment per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month June 1, 1979 Dec. 15, 1979 100.00 after each setup, plus mileage Election Inspectors 2.65 per hour AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll December 15, 19799 salaries to be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY SUPT. TO PURCHASE ITEMS: MOTION by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Highway Supt, be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $1,500.00 without prior approval.. Carried METHOD OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED,FOR PAYMENT: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Naegely, that vouchers for claims for General Fundand'Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with (Town Law A.T. 103), this inspection will take place by the town board at the beginning of each regular meeting. Carried ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in New York on February 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st, 1979 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Frederick Spry named delegate and Floyd Ferris named alternate. Carried APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Hilliard appointed Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement Officer, and to serve at the pleasure of the board. APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER. that Norman Stanton be effective as of Jan. 1, 1979 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mr. Stevens; RESOLVED, that Jane Horky and Wanda Brink be appointed Co- Budget Officer's for the year 19790 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing be author- ized and directed to duly execute application to the New York State Programs for the Aging for'its approval and reimbursement of funds of said project for the year 1979• Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor, be authorized and directed to duly execute application for permit to maintain and operate public bathing beach for the year 1979. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, in lieu of preparing his financial report under (Town Law 929 (10) shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1, 1979,iIa copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by section 30 of the General Municipal Law. Carried (continued) • Continued January 95 1979 2 2 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit with town monies at his discretion. APPOINTMENTS OF LIAISON OFFICERS MADE BY SUPERVISOR: Carried Lee Naegely appointed Liaison Officer for the Highway Department. Margaret McElwee appointed Liaison Officer for Water Districts. George Stevens appointed Liaison Officer for Sewer Districts. Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Parks. Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Activities Unlimited. George Stevens appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Youth. Philip Munson appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Retirement Home. Lee Naegely appointed Liaison Officer for T.V. Franchise. Lee Naegely appointed Liaison Officer for County Transportation. George Stevens appointed Liaison Officer for Tompkins Co. Environmental Management Council. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED;-that the Town Board reaffirms the following Town Ordinances and Local Laws: TOWN ORDINANCES: No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 1 lA 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 No. 25 No. 26 Bingo - May 24, 1958 Bingo - July 8, 1963 Removal and storage of vehicles - December 6, 1958 Trailer Park Ordinance - November 5, 1962 (Amended fee deleted) Regulate and License the hawking and peddling of goods - March 8, 1966 Provide for partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are over 65 years of age - August 9, 1966 Ordinance licensing and regulating junk yards - November 21, 1967 Ordinance providing for the amendment of partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are 65 years of age - November 30, 1970 Ordinance to regulate operation of snowmobiles - December 22, 1970 Ordinance regulating street excavation of town roads - June 11, 1971 Ordinance - Mobile Home Park - April 4, 1972 Land Use Control Ordinance - June 28, 1973 Amendment of the Land Use Control Ordinance - April 30, 1974 Amendment of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance - June 11, 1974 Amendment of the Land Use Control Ordinance - October 29, 1974 Amendment of Ordinance providing for partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income and who are 65 years of age - March 11, 1975 Amendment to Land Use Ordinance - Flood Plain - June 10, 1975 Amendment of the Land Use Control Ordinance - September 30, 1975 Amendment of the Removal and Storage of Vehicles - February 10, 1976 Amendment of the Ordinance to Regulate Operation of Snowmobiles - Feb. 10, 1976 Amendment to the Mobile Home Park Ordinance - June 10, 1976 Rules and Regulations for the Town Parks - August 10, 1976 Amendment of Ordinance -Rules & Regulations for the Town Parks - May 24, 1977 Amendment of the Land Use Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance -Flood Plain May 24, 1977 Amendment Number 3 to Ordinance Number 5 - Ordinance of the Town of- Lansing, providing for a partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income who are 65 years of age or over, adopted 8/9/66 Id Amendment to Rules and Regulations for the Town Parks, adopted 8/10/76, and Amendment to Rules and Regulations for the Town Parks, adopted 5/24/77 LOCAL LAWS: No. 1 Rules and regulations and penalties Water Dist. #1 - June 14, 1966 No. 1 Regulation of traffic at Triphammer Shopping Plaza - November 6, 1969 No. 1 Board of Ethics - January 8, 1971 No. 2 Code of Ethics.- January 8, 1971 No. 3 Regulating signs - July 9, 1971 No. 1 Amending the Sign Local Law of Town of Lansing - April 4, 1972 No. 1 Repeal of Local Law No. 3, adopted July 9, 1971 and Local Law #1 adopted April 4, 1972 - July 17, 1973 No. 1 Amending Local Law #1 of the year 1966, "Rules, Regulations & Penalties Water District #1 new April 30, 1974 No. 1 Prior notice of defective Highways, Bridges etc. - February 8, 1977 (continued) c c a Continued January 9, 1979 PRESENTATION OF TOWN OFFICER'S REPORTS: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK - 1978 Conservation Licenses Issued 981 Amount submitted to Void Licenses 9 County Clerk Free Fish 10 Free Hunt 10 Free -Big Game 0 Amount submitted to Free Combination 41 Supervisor Lost License Certificates 5 Archery Stamps 84 Jr. Archery. Licenses 7 Muzzleloader Stamps 4 TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 1151 Dog Licenses Issued 1578 (Includes lost tage, transfers, & Seeing Eye.Dogs) Kennel Licenses (11) Void Licenses 3 TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 1581 Amount submitted to County Budget Office Amount submitted to Supervisor Marriage Licenses 27 Amount,submitted . to Certified Copies 32 Supervisor Searches 1 Delinquent Dog List Dog Summons Junk Yard Licenses 12 Trailer Park Permits 11 Machine Copies Amount submitted to NYS Health Department Grand Total Submitted to Supervisor in 1978 Grand Total Submitted to Other Departments GRAND TOTAL $8,358.00 $ 335.25 $3,870.50 $ 394.25 $40.50 Supplement 33.00 paid 1.00 County 17.05 Office 11.50 Tompkins County 144.00 170.00 32.45 $449.50 13.50 1,179.00 12,242.00 $13,411.00 January Supplement (1979) paid to County Budget Office $1,058.40 Tompkins County REPORT OF RECEIVER�OF TAXES — 1978 Total amount paid to Supervisor Total amount paid to Tompkins County Total taxes collected Franchise taxes collected by County Schoenfeld & Friedbauer taxes collected by County Tax Return by collector to County TOTAL TAX WARRANT Penalties on taxes paid to Supervisor $436,993.76. 370,195970' $8079189.46 443,746.02 24.66 46,886.21 $192979846935 $2,445.60 - - - - - an - - - - - - - - - - - - an - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - On - - - - REPORT OF ORDINANCE OFFICER we 1978 1. ZONING ORDINANCE 1. Building' Permits A. Issued - 9 Be Certificates of Occupancy we 1 Co Land Use an allowed an 1 denied we 2 D. Violations cited an 1 E. Variances granted (by BZA) an 1 2. Sign Permits A. Issued - 3 3. Flood Plain A. FIA Report - completed Be Structure location reports - 3 11. JUNK YARDS 1. Total now - 8 A. NYSE &G Davis Road - Site closed Be Inspections completed C. License request denied ( by Town Board ) - 1 (continued) n 0 • Continued January 9, 1979 11.. JUNK YARDS (continued) 2. Notices of violations - classified - 20 declassified - 13 3. Notified 6 land owners adjacent to Milliken Station who had lead levels over .05 parts per million in water samples 111. MOBILE ROME PARKS 1. Total now - 8 A. Beach Road discontinued B. Inspections completed 1V4 SUBDIVISIONS 1. Notices - 1 2. Reports - 1 V. EXPENSES 1. 810.7 miles 2. $72.83 reimbursed (xerox and mail) 3. 4.5 hrs - typist Submitted by Norman D. Stanton Ordinance Officer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - JUSTICE REPORT FOR JUDGE FREDERICK J. SPRY - 1978: A. Charted cases completed for 1978 as reported on regular monthly reports to the State. 22,d B. This supplemental report to the State is the balance of completed Parking tickets for 1978. Due to the avalanche of these tickets, it was necessary to send in the supplemental report at the end of December -early January as most of these were Christmas shoppers during the months of late October through December. 235 parking tickets $705.00 (not in Chart A). Chart A. Completed cases of 1978 as reported to State on the regular report per month. Important totals are listed on the bottom. Navigation and Conservation arrests were all make by the Conservation Department in 1978 so are listed together. Although Dog Laws, Lansing Park Laws and Village parking tickets are grouped together, approximately 95% of cases under that column are Village parking tickets. CHART A Completed Cases Vehicle & Penal Small Ciaims Conservation Local Total Month -No. of Cases Traffic Laws Laws & Civil Laws & Nay. Laws Law Ord.fines Dog & completed Park. January 147 108 9 2 9 19 $2079.00 February 138 95 11 3 0 29 1,730.00 March 293 105 28 1 8 151 2,312.50 April 240 75 24 3 6 132 29372.00 May 151 79 17 1 17 37 2,292.00 June 139 94 16 0 19 10 11465900 July 203 87 22 1 11 82 2,246.00. August 229 99 18 3 7 102 1,717.00 September 208 93 19 0 0 96 1,587.00 October 136 74 12 2 2 46 19554.50 November 187 91 29 3 1 63 1,514.00 December 181 75 25 0 4 77 29380.00 TOTALS 29252 19075 230 19 84 844 $23;549.00 At end of 1978, the total bail, partial fine payments and restitutions held by Judge Spry's Court for pending cases is $10,294.86. Monies returned as Justice Fees, Fines and Forfeitures for 1978 to Town $12,295.20. Respectively submitted, Frederick J. Spry, Justice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The clerk read summary of programs and activities planned for the Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns to be held in New York City on February 18, 191, 20, 21. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. (continued) Continued January 9, 1979 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that Howard Cogan be reappointed Member of the Town of Lansing Planning Board. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #1 through #16 totalling $9,641.29 and Highway Fund bills #1 through #11 totalling $16,279.06be 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 On Motion, meeting adjourned 9:10 P.M. I 7d January 23, 1979 On January 23, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids.were publicly opened for one new 1979 Tractor Lawnmower as advertised. Bids received were as follows: Empire Agri- Systems, Inc. Grant Avenue Auburn, New York 13201 Dryden Lawn & Recreation, Inc. Dryden, New'York 13053 RiderSport 1575 Trumansburg Rd. Ithaca, New York 14850 S.V. Moffett Co., Inc. Thruway Park Drive West Henrietta, New York 14586 Lansing Highway Department wiII receive sealed bids at the.Office of the -Town Clerk, Lansing Jown Hall, for one new 1979 Tractor Lawnmower.' Said _bids witl „be opened at 10:00 a.m., January 21 1979. 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 Sharpsteeh Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing lanuary 13. 1979 1 ' $6,500.00 $6,490.00 $5,994.62- $7,570.00 February 13, 1979, On February 13, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. at the LansingTown Hall, bids were publicly opened for one used Tandem Truck with Dump Body,.as advertised. Bid received as follows: Roger A. Beck R.D. #2 Freeville, N.Y. 13068 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Town of Lansing Highway Depart? ment will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Town Clerk, Lansing Town-Hall;-for one used Tandem Truck with Dump Body. said -bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. Febru- ary 13, 1979, at the Lansing;Town Hall. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Lansing! New York. The right 'to reject all lids is expressly reserved. Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing January 31, 1979_______. $5,500.00 1 s