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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-132, 6 November 13, 1979 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on November 12, 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 Supt. Present Robert Williamson Town. Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Louis Emmich and Gay Nicholson. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Gay Nicholson addressed the board concerning the budget for 1980 and the tax rate increase. Councilman George Stevens reviewed the Youth Program costs and Councilman Lee Naegely reviewed the increased highway costs as requested by Miss Nicholson. A copy of the minutes of September 13th, 25th, October 9th and 16th, 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 sub- mitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Town Justice Floyd Ferris submitted his resignation as Town Justice effective November 12, 1979, said term expiring December 31, 1979. Mr. Ferris requested the board to appoint him to fill the unexpired term at their earliest convenience. Discussion held by the board, no action taken. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby adopts the RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION GOVERNING THE USE AND SUPPLY OF WATER, dated May 8, 1979• Carried The board discussed the gravel pit located on Salmon Creek Road, now owned by Wendall Thompson. Consensus of the board that Supervisor Munson and Highway Supt. Sharpsteen should contact Mr. Thompson and review the property lines. The board discussed Salmon Creek outlet and permit which is forth - coming. Request received from Wiley Sutphin to pay the Voting Machine Custodians $20.00 per set -up of each machine and omit the mileage allowance. Board discussed, no action taken. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Norman E. Wheeler, Sr., 4 Sharon Drive, Lansing, be appointed a Member to the Tompkins County Traffic Safety Board /Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission, said appointment effective January 1, 19804 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing requests that George Stevens be appointed by the County Board of Representatives to represent the Town of Lansing as a Member of the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Naegely: RESOLVED, that this meeting (9:00 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss the future employment of Stanley Reeves in regard to the CSEA's position concerning this matter. Carried (continued) 40 E El Continued November 13, 1979 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (9:15 P.M.). Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: 6" a OAT`_ i WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to establish a Youth Recreation Project, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is about to submit an application for such project for the year 1980 to the New York State Division for Youth for its approval, reimbursement of funds expended on such project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and Philip Munson, Supervisor is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the NYS Division for Youth for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . RESOLUTION offered by Mrs Mr. Stevens: . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that $50.00 be transferred from Account #B8010.1 (Clerks) to Account #B8010.4, and be it further RESOLVED, that from the Machinery Account #DM5130.2, $9,000.00 be transferred to Machinery Account #DM5130.4 and $2,000.00 be transferred to General Repairs Account #DR5110.4. Carried Councilman George Stevens advised the board that he would be attending a City Youth Bureau Meeting on November 14th, further noted that he would be presenting a Dog Control proposal for 1980 at the December meeting. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. Letter received from the Tompkins County Department of Health regarding inactive hazardous waste disposal site survey. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #399 through #474 totalling $18,064.00 and Highway Fund bills #282 through #308 totalling $22,660.67 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 9:16 P.M. Vii`