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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-101 0 1 Continued March 13, 1979 Supervisor Munson reported on the progress to -date of the Town Hall renovations. Councilwoman Margaret McElwee reported that Engineer T.G. Miller is completing his ,udy on-the recent survey made to determine the number of persons interes /zn receiving water service from the Bolton Point system. Mrs. McElwee will present his report at the April meeting. Councilman George Stevens reported that the County Committee of Municipal Officials' Association continues to meet regarding the dog control situation. Mr. Stevens will also meet with the Lansing Village Board concerning dog control. Councilman Lee Naegely reported on the Tompkins County Cable Commission. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #50 through #83 totalling $23,558.91 and Highway Fund bills #46 through #75 totalling $28,403.04 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 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 10:20 P.M. h April 10, 1979 On April 10, 1979 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were opened for Diesel Fuel. Following bids received. Lamoreaux -Quinn Service Corp. 2290 W. Main St. Trumansburg, New York Coulson Oil Co., Inc. Box 158 Locke, Niews10 -rk #2 fuel oil for diesel fuel at .534 for warm weather if indicated or a 30 -70 blend for diesel fuel at .546 for cold weather. 57.540 per gallon on Diesel Fuel. NOTICE TO BIDDERS jTown of Lansing Highway Depart (ment will receive sealed bids at the Office of the Town Clerk, Lansing Town Hall, for Diesel Fuel. Said bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m., April 10, 1979, at_the- Lansing-Town Hall- Specifications maybe obtained at the Office of the Town Clerklof the Town of Lansing, ,Lansing; New Vork:. The tight to; reject all bids is expressly reserved: Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Town of Lansing April 3, 1979 el11 April 10, 1979 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on April 10, 1979 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 Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Water Supt. James Howell, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Barbara Meal, Richard Shaw, Glen Burke, Paul Nedrow and*Garrett Schnock. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. Zoning Officer Norman Stanton reviewed with the board, several Amendments which should be made to the Lansing Land Use Control Ordinance. It was the consensus of the board that a further study be made concerning these Amendments before holding a Public Hearing on same. Paul Nedrow, Richard Shaw and Glen Burke, employees of the U.S. Postal Service, appeared before the board to discuss the recent changes made in the Lansing mail service. A copy of the minutes of March 13, 1979 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. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Norman Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letters received from Agway Petroleum Corporation stating price increases for Fuel Oil #2 and Diesel Fuel. Letter received from William H. Robinson, Jr., Director of Recreation, recommending that John R. Carr be reappointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission and Barbara Bills be appointed to succeed Hazel Avery. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Richard R. Carr be reappointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission for a term of three years, said term expiring December 31, 1981, and Barbara Bills be appointed for a term of three years, said term expiring December 31, 19810 1 1 Carried The board members reviewed a job description for a position of Court Clerk for the Town of Lansing Justice Department. Said job description was submitted by the Tompkins County Personnel Department as requested by the town. Discussion held'by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby creates the position of Court Clerk for the Town Justice Department, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Tompkins County Personnel Department. Carried The bids received April 10, 1979 from Coulson Oil Co., Inc. and Lamoreaux- Quinn Service Corporation for Diesel Fuel were reviewed and discussed by the board. No action taken at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Laura L. Newton be authorized to attend the Judical Court School being held for Justice Court Clerks on April 27, 1979 at Tompkins - Cortland Community College and,t'that nece®darty expenses be a town charge. kcontinued) Carried • 1 • Continued April 10, 1979° RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Margaret McElwee be authorized to attend the White House Rural Water and Sewer Conference to be held at the Americana Rochester, Rochester, New York on April 30th and May 1st, 1979 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Philip Munson named Alternate to said Conference. Carried A formal request bearing sixteen names of Lansing (Ludlowville) residents was presented to the town board. Said persons requested the town board to urge the Tompkins County Health Department to initiate a full investigation of Richard Holgate's development of a multiple unit complex currently being undertaken at 162 Ludlowville Road in regard to inadequate sewage disposal. Discussion held by the board. The C. Arno Finkeldey Subdivisions were discussed by the board. ® The Lansing Subdivision Rules and Regulations were briefly discussed. It was the consensus of the board that one Town Board Member and one Planning Board Member should work on the administrative section of the Rules and Regulations. 1 El D Councilman George Stevens discussed the State Regulations on Energy Con- servation and the enforcement of same. Atty. Williamson was requested to examine said regulations and report back to the board. Mr. Stevens reported on CETA projects, stating that the County would assist in preparing applications for summer or longer term projects. Mr. Stevens stated that an application would be filed to have the lower channel of the Salmon Creek cleaned before next winter. Water Superintendent James Howell reported on the Myers Water District, requesting that Vote Engineer T.G. Miller . . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman review the Town situation. Councilman Lee Naegely reported on the Tompkins County Cable TV Commission and Review Committee. Presented a Model Cable Television Franchise Agreement. Mr. Naegely discussed the water level at the end of the Lansing Park dock. Suggested prohibiting use of the dock only for lifeguards or remove dock entirely. Discussed the number of trailers at the park and also the food concession. Councilman Bert Hilliard discussed the park light entrance and the proposed building to store park mowing equipment. Supervisor Munson reported on the Town Hall repairs. Mr. Munson also reported that he was investigating the cost of Public Official Liability Insurance. When facts and figures are compiled he will present same to the board for their recommendation. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens* RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #84 through #112totalling $8,786.31 and Highway Fund bills #76 through #113totalling $20,288.72 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 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 to April 24, 1979 at 8:00 P.M.