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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 a-*„ 2 t� 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 tcontinued)