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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-27February 27, 1979 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on February 27, 1979 to conduct and act on any - business that may come before said board. Said meeting held at 8 :00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall as called at the Regular Meeting of February 13, 1979. 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. Clerk Present Visitors: Approximately ten Lansing residents. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order at 8 :00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that he was considering selling for junk, an old 1950 Chevrolet truck, and asked for the board's approval. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to sell an old 1950 Chevrolet truck for junk. Carried Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and Supervisor Munson discussed financing for the purchase of a new truck. Highway Superintendent will advertise for bids. Highway Superitendent discussed the ice problems in Salmon Creek. The appointment of Part -time Police Officers for the Lansing Parks was discussed by the board. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that William Burin and John Payne be appointed Part -time Police Officers for the Lansing Parks for the year 1979. Carried William Burin thanked people for circulating . petitions on his behalf and attending board meetings. , Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received from N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation regarding our request for a lower speed limit on Drake Road. Said letter stated that due to the low marginal development, a reduced speed limit on Drake Road was not justified at this time. Letter received from Agway Petroleum Corporation stating a price increase of $.02 per gallon for diesel fuel and fuel oil #2, effective February 9,1979• Letter received from James W. Ray, Chairman, Planning and Public Works Committee of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives regarding redistri- bution of March 24, 1978 memo relating to Emergency Actions Relating to Floods. Board Members and Attorney Williamson discussed and reviewed Land Sub- division Rules and Regulations of the Town of Lansing. Board Members reviewed a job description proposed for the Lansing Ordinance Enforcement Officer. Councilwoman Margaret McElwee, reported that the survey which was made,by local residents to determine the number of persons interested in receiving water service from Bolton Point, was completed and had been forwarded to Engineer T.G. Miller for study. Councilman George Stevens discussed with the board, the dog control situation and possible recommendations to be presented to the County Committee of Municipal Officials' Association, who will compile said recommendations and submit to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. The board further discussed the possibility of the Lansing Grange Hall being converted to a Town of Lansing Community Center. No action taken. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. kcontinued) 1 Continued February 27, 1979 -3 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that due to the lack of parking at the building, formerly known as Howland's Store, and the danger of access and egress to said building from Route 34B, the Town opposes the use of the premises for commercial enterprise. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned 10:40 P.M. March 13, 1979 On March 13, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for one new 1979 6 -wheel drive Dump Truck -Snow Plow Combination, as advertised. Bid received as follows: Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. $69,990.00 Horseheads, New York 14845 NOTICE TO BIDDtKb-` - Town of Lansing Highway De at rtheeOff ci l sealed s e'of the Tow Cle k Lansing Town Hall, for one new 1979 6- wheel' drive Dump Truck - Snow Plow Combination. Said bids will be opened at- 10:00a.m„ -March 131 1979. 4 ' Specifications may tie 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 Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing J- !March 6, 1979 _ March 13, 1979 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on March 13, 1979 at 8:00 P.M., with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman 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, Water Supt. James Howell and Elizabeth Sweazey. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and Members of the Town Board discussed the bid received on March 13th, 1979 for one new 1979 6 -wheel drive Dump Truck- ® Snow Plow Combination. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: 0 WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one a new 1979 &wheel drive Dump Truck -Snow Plow Combination, and WHEREAS, Charles J. Blackwell, Inc., of'Horseheads, New York was the only bidder, said bid in the amount of $69,990.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the aforesaid bid be and hereby is accepted on condition that a Contract is executed stating that $25,000.00 be paid on delivery and the balance, with no carrying charges or interest, be paid after January 1, 19800 Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board 4 (Aye) (Aye). (Aye) . (Aye) (Aye) (continued) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Lee Naegely, Councilman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor 0 q 4� z AV i I�