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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-13Continued 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 February 13, 1979 �2 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on February 13, 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 Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present Visitors: Approximately twenty Lansing residents. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Louis Bush, Member of the Lansing Housing Authority, reported on the progress of the Lansing Retirement Home in relation to the tentative approvals ® of water and sewer and the proposed funding of the project. Board Members, Lions Club Members and persons present, discussed-the possibility of the Lansing Grange Hall being converted to a Town of Lansing Community Center. Representatives of the Lions Club presented their study of facts and figures concerning the proposed purchase. They discussed with the board, their sincere interest in contributing considerable time, labor and money toward renovating the Grange Hall, on the condition the Town Board supports the project. Elizabeth Swayze and Louis Bush spoke strongly in favor of the Grange Hall being purchased for a Community Center. Discussion of the Grange property purchase held by the board. No action taken at this time. Michael Brill appeared before the board with petitions signed by 192 Lansing residents, requesting the Town Board to reappoint William Burin as Town of Lansing Constable and Park Patrolman. Michael Brill and John Payne spoke of the excellent job William Burin has done in the Lansing Park over the past two years and requested the Town Board to reappoint Mr. Burin. Others who spoke in support of Mr. Burin were: Gary Christopher, Shary Zifchock, Christine Worsell, Jean Eastman and William Biata. Discussion held by the board, no action taken at this time. David Hardie, Chairman of the Lansing Planning Board, discussed sub- division plans previously submitted to his board by Arno Finkeldey. Planning Board has requested Mr. Finkeldey to submit a more detailed map for review. Mr. Hardie stated that the N.Y.S.E. & G. dump site would be filled in, graded and seeded. Mr. Hardie noted that his board and the Village of Lansing Planning Board had met and were working well together on intermunicipal problems. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs., McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Thomas Kick be appointed as Alternate to the Tompkins County Planning Board. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one new 1979 Tractor Lawnmower, and WHEREAS, RiderSport /Ithaca, Inc., 1575 Trumansburg, Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. was the lowest responsible bidder with a total cost of $5,994.62, 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. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one used Tandem Truck with Dump Body, and WHEREAS, Roger A. Beck, Freeville, New York was the only bidder with a bid of $5,500.00, now therefore be it (continued) 234-- Continued February 13, 1979 RESOLVED, that the bid of Roger A. Beckfor one used Tandem Truck with Dump Body in the amount of $5,500.00 be and the same is hereby accepted and the Highway Superintendent is authorized 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 Councilwoman Margaret McElwee and Member of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, discussed with the board, the resolution which the Commission has requested the approval of from the Lansing.Town Board regarding the Amended, Supplemental, Restated and Consolidated Agreement of Municipal Cooperation for Construction, Financing and Operation of an Inter - Municipal Water Supply and Transmission System. It was the consensus of the board, before taking any action on the Commission's request•, that the following phrase be attached to the Agreement: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the following phrase be attached to the Amended, Supplemental, Restated•and Consolidated Agreement of Municipal Coopera- tion for Construction, Financing and Operation of an Inter - Municipal Water Supply and Transmission System: "The parties to this Agreement, by endorsing it, wish in no way to prejudice the outcome of litigation between two parties to the 1978 Agreement- residents of Lansing Village petitioning to remove from said Village to be citizens of the Town of Lansing presently.under consideration by the.Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court." Carried Councilman George Stevens - reported on the dog situation in Lansing. The amount of control, level of service and the necessity of raising the costs of license fees in order to finance a minimal control was discussed. Councilman Bert Hilliard discussed the work•program planned for the Park. Stated they would begin dredging and installing bulkheads in the near future. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Munson be authorized to attend the Health Care Meetings and Training Sessions.on "Risk -Management for small Local Governments" to be held at Cornell University on February 24th, March 24th and April 21st, and that any necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried A copy of the minutes of December 12th and December 30th, 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. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that John Hicks be appointed Member of the Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of David Klein, said term expiring June 15, 1979, and be it further RESOLVED, that.Larry Tvaroha be appointed Member of the Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Lois Flynn, said term expiring June 15, 19800 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing remit $50.00 to the Tompkins County Cable Commission for 1979 Membership. Carried (continued) Continued February 139 1979 Supervisor Munson announced that the Town Board would meet on February 17th, 1979 at 9:o0.A.M. for the purpose of auditing the Town Officer's books for the 1978 year. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #17 through #49 totalling $10,827.74 and Highway Fund bills #12 through #45 totalling $36,107.47be 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 . 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 On Motion, meeting adjourned to February 27, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. February 17, 1979 The Lansing Town Board met at 9:00 A.M. for the purpose of auditing the Town Officer's books for the year 1978. Present: Supervisor Munson, Lansing County Representative Harris Dates, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee, Councilmen Bert Hilliard, Lee Naegely, George Stevens, Town Clerk Jane Bush Horky, Deputy Town Clerk Wanda Brink. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED,I. that this board reviewed the Receipts, Disbursements and Balances of the Town Officer's accounts and found all to be correct as follows: ACCOUNT BALANCE 12/31/77 General Fund $1559071.67 Highway Fund 118,743.97 Federal Revenue Sharingl21,638.25 Trust & Agency 49774983 Sewer #1 Capital 113180.77 Sewer #2 Spec. Assess. 17,369.57 Repair Reserve Fund 52,582.44 Water Dist. #2 219173.97 Water #1 Spec. Assess. 179986992 McKinney Water Dist. 185.32 State Antirecession 4,628900 Federal Antirecession 6,760.00 Cap. Res. Hwy. Equip. 6,562962 Ludlowville Light Dist. -O- Salmon Creek Project -0- Debt Service Fund -o- Floyd Ferris, Justice 190.00 Frederick Spry, Justice 12,674.34 II RECEIPTS 1978 $2712567.18 346,780.20 39,167.84 148,326.61 -o- 44,908.76 2,688.33 15,611.88 122,266.01 3,583.56 -0- 1,494.00 15,663.00 492.94 10,336.17 17,420.00 3,205.20 37,743.96 Imle $2719701.33 331,322.74 132,620.62 146,744.60 -0- 52,295.45 -0- 13,561.45 118,090.22 3,262.26 4,628.00 8,254.00 -0- 490.00 -0- 17,420.00 3,122.20 37,387.95 BALANCE 12/31/78 $154,937.52 134,201.43 28,185.47 6,356.84 1,180.77 9,982.88 559270.77 23,224.40 22`;162.71 506.62 -o- -0- 22,225.62 2.94 10,336.17 -0- 273.00 13,030.35