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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-14Continued July 24, 1979
Councilman George Stevens discussed with the board, the Dog Control Law
and means of enforcing it. He was directed by the board to contact the
Tompkins County SPCA and inquire about the cost to the town and report back
at the August 14, 1979 meeting.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing will cooperate with the County Dog
Commission.
Carried
The Supervisor presented his monthly report.
Meeting adjourned 10:30 P.
August 14, 1979 40
The
Lansing Town
Board met
in Regular Session at
the Lansing Town Hall
on August
14, 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
Absent
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Highway Superintendent
Present
Robert Williamson
Town Attorney
Present
Jane Bush Horky
Town Clerk
Present
Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Planning
Board Member Viola Miller and twelve Lansing residents.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the
Roll Call.
Mr. John Caren appeared before the board and expressed his concern
relating to the number of trailers on property owned by Theodore Keeney
located on VanOstrand Road. Mr. Caren questioned the health and sanitary
approval, in addition to the serious impact the entire situation is
causing the neighbors. Mary Ann Roundy, Philip Munson, Jr., and Planning
Board Member, Viola Miller also voiced disapproval of the Keeney mobile
home development. Zoning Officer, Norman Stanton, stated that the five
trailers on._,the Keeney property were on three parcels of land and no more
than two trailers were on each parcel, consequently, it did not constitute
a trailer park and no regulations could be enforced by the town.
Norbert Schickel, Attorney for Natalie Keefe, discussed with the board,
the towns right -of -way in regard to Ladoga Park Road, Mr. Schickel stated
that over the years, the road has been encroaching onto a portion of the
private property of Keefe and his client would like the road moved back to
the towns right -of -way. Mrs. Robert Mack, property owner living adjacent
to the Keefe property, made objection to having the road altered. It was
the consensus of the board to withhold any action until the matter was
more closely examined. .
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that the Lansing Bow Hunter's
Club had requested the use of the Brown Farm for another year. Discussion
held by the board, following resolution offered: is
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the Lansing Bow Hunter's Club be allowed to use the
town farm located at the Twin Bridge Pit, from August 1979 to August 1980,
it being understood that said club will pay any necessary costs for
insurance coverage. Carried
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that he had received a
request for a sign to be placed on the Lansingville Road, inasmuch as the
county will not install local road names for county routes. Discussion held
by the board, request tabled.
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen requested the town board to adopt
a resolution which would approve the use of the town bard in case'a disaster
occurred within the town. Discussion held by the board, following resolution
offered:
(continued)
Continued August 149 1979
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Naegely:
RESOLVED, that the town barn be made available in the case of any disaster
which may occur within the Town of Lansing. Carried
RESOLUTION offered by M
Mr. Naegely:
RESOLVED, that the Town
the Highway Superintendent's
Club on September 11, 12, 13
town charge.
rs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend
Convention to be held at the Kutsher's Country
and 14, 1979 and that necessary expenses be a
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that this meeting (9:15 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board and
Planning Board Member, Viola Miller, to meet in Executive Session to discuss
• matters pertaining to the Lansing Planning Board and Town Board.
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting
be reconvened (9055 P.M.). Carried
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A copy of the minutes of June 12, June 27, July 10 and July 24, 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. Naegely:
RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved.
Carried
Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which
was read and reviewed by the board.
Letter received from Lansing Planning Board regarding preliminary plat for
subdivision, Fiddlers' Green, owned by C. Arno Finkeldey.
Correspondance and discussion held on::the applicability of the State Fire
Prevention Code. Referred to Lansing Fire Department for recommendation.
Norman D. Stanton submitted letter of resignation as Member of the Lansing
Parks Commission. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the resignation of Norman D. Stanton as Member of the
Lansing Parks Commission be accepted and the clerk, on behalf of the Town
Board, vi
write Mr. Stanton a letter of appreciation for his faithful service
to the Commission.
Unanimously carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that $3,000.00 be transferred from Bridges Account #DB5120.4
to General Repairs Account #DR5110.4 and be it further
RESOLVED, that $3,500.00 be transferred from Workmen's Compensation
® Account #A9040.8 to Fire, Liability & Bonds Account #A1910.4.
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Naegely:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board at its meeting June 12, 1979, by
resolution, created the Lansing Public Works Commission and appointed
Raymond McElwee, Chairman with Commission members: Jack Ettinger, Thomas Kick,
James Howell and Richard Solomon. Thomas Miller was designated as Consultant,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Lansing Public Works Commission be given the following
directives: 1) It develop plans for the extension of water service north
and east of the present Water District No. 1, 2) It research the needs, the
costs, funding potential, and desirability of alternative plans, 3) It study a
parallel sewer development for the same area, and 4) It report alternative plans
to the Town Board and make recommendations to it.
(continued)
Unanimously carried
Councilwoman McElwee abstaining
Continued August 14, 1979
Floyd Wilson, Member of the Lansing Emergency Squad, demonstrated the new EKG
monitor and defibulator recently purchased. Mr. Wilson explained the functions
and the special work being performed by the trained personnel of the squad.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized, on behalf of the Town Board, confer
any support that he deems necessary to continue the excellence of the systems
and operations of the Lansing Emergency Squad.
Unanimously carried
The Town Board discussed the town parks and the Lansing Parks Commission,
after which time the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Parks Commission, by resolution, was established on
May 7, 1974, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that said Lansing Parks Commission be abolished, effective •
immediately.
Unanimously carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED,
that Eric Trotter
be appointed Acting
Superintendent of the Myers
Town
Park
for
the
balance
of the
1979 year, effective
immediately.
Unanimously carried
Supervisor Munson stated that a proposed contract with the SPCA relating
to dog control in Lansing will be discussed at the meeting of August 28th.
The Supervisor presented his monthly report.
AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #270 through #327 totalling $20,647.82
and Highway Fund bills #202 through #237 totalling $50,071.83 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) Philip Munson, Supervisor
On Motion, meeting adjourned to August 28, 1979 at 9:00 P.M.
August 28, 1979
The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned meeting on August 28, 1979 at
9:00 P.M. as called at the Regular Meeting of August 14, 1979. Said meeting
to consider and act on any business that may come before said board.
ROLL CALL
Philip Munson Supervisor Present
Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent
Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present
Lee Naegely Councilman Present
George Stevens Councilman Present Is
Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the
Roll Call.
Clerk read copy of letter written by John Caren to Tompkins County Health
Department concerning trailers on Theodore Keeney property.
RESOLUTION offered by-Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that Doris Allerton R.D. #1,VanOstrand Road, Groton, N.Y., be
appointed an Alternate Democratic Election Inspector, term expiring July 15, 19806
Carried
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