HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-01-08January 8, 1980
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on
January 8, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding.
ROLL CALL
Philip Munson
Supervisor
Present
Louis Emmick
Councilman
Present
Bert Hilliard
Councilman
Present
Margaret McElwee
Councilwoman
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, Water Supt, James Howell and Carl Zifchock,
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll
Call.
Carl Zifchock addressed the board concerning TV cable service being extended
to serve Searles Road. Mr. Zifchock stated that Ceracche Television had quoted
a price of $500.00 per home to extend,the present lines one -half mile to serve
Searles Road. Mr. Zifchock requested any help or suggestions the board might
offer in order to receive service at a more reasonable cost.
Notice received concerning meeting of the Municipal Officers' Association
of Tompkins County to be held January 23rd at the Lehigh Valley House. Harris Dates,
Chairman of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives to be Program Speaker.
Letter received from the Lansing Fire Commissioners inviting the Town Board,
at their convenience, to hold a joint meeting with their board sometime during
the month of February. The clerk was requested to notify the Fire Commissioners
that February 4th at 8:00 P.M. would be an acceptable date for said meeting.
The Lions Club submitted suggestions for use of the Grange Hall and re-
quested the board to review and consider same.
William N. Bement submitted his resignation from the Lansing Planning Board.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Emmick9
RESOLVED, that Beatrice Davis be appointed Democratic Custodian for the
March 1980 Primary,
Carried
The Supervisor advised the board that the 1980 Reorganization Resolutions
would be acted upon at this time.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the town
records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under
(Town Law 181 (3).
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, Seconded by Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amount
and Company. Carried
MULTIPLE HOUSING INSPECTOR:
MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, Seconded by Mr. Stevens that the Lansing Fire Chief
and Assistants be appointed Multiple Housing Inspector for the year 1980.
Carried
FIRE WARDENS:
MOTION by Mr. Stevens, Seconded by Mr. Emmick, that the Supervisor appoint
the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens,
Carried
ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN:
MOTION by Mr. Emmick, Seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Attorney for the Town
be on an as needed basis and that Robert Williamson be consulted as needed.
Carried
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER:
MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Ithaca Journal
News be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing.
Carried
(continued)
Continued January 8, 1980
DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES OF TOWN FUNDS:
MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, Seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Tompkins. County
Trust Co., the First National Bank, and the Moravia National Bank be designated
as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Carried
RULES OF ORDER
MOTION by Mr. Stevens, Seconded by Mr. Emmick, that Robert's Rule of Order
be followed, however, when special.roll call votes are requested, voting to be
in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried
TIME OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS:
MOTION by Mr. Emmick,. Seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Regular Board
Meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. Carried
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE:
MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Town Officer's
and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 20¢ per mile for the use of
their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried
SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS:
RESOLVED, by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that salaries of Town
Officer's as compiled in the General Town Budget for 1980 be as follows:
Officer
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Philip Munson
Floyd Ferris
Fred Spry
Margaret McElwee
Bert Hilliard
Louis Emmick
George Stevens
Jane Bush Horky
Office
Salary
Amount
& Timec >of Payment
Highway Supt.
$179252.00
$1,437.66
per
month
Supervisor
49500.00
375.00
per
month
Town Justice
3,600.00
300.00
per
month
Town Justice
59029.00
419.08
per
month
Councilwoman
19500900
125.00
per
month
Councilman
1,500.00
125.00
per
month
Councilman
19500900
125.00
per
month
Councilman
19500000
125.00
per
month
Town Clerk
139727.00
19143.91
per
month
Budget Officer
308.00
25.66
per
month
Town Historian
150.00
75900
June 1, 1980
75.00
Dec.
15, 1980
Voting Machine Custodians
100.00 after each setup, plus mileage
Election Inspectors 3.00 per hour
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the
above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll December 15, 1980,
salaries to be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried
AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY SUPT. TO PURCHASE ITEMS:
MOTION by Mr. Emmick, Seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Highway Supt. be
authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the
amount of $1,500.00 without prior approval.
Carried
METHOD OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT:
MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that vouchers for claims
for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with
(Town Law A.T. 103), this inspection will take place by the town board at the
beginning of each regular meeting.
Carried
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, Seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Town Board and
Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in New York on Feb. 17, 18, 19,
209 1980 and that necessary expenses be'a town charge. Frederick Spry named
delegate and Floyd Ferris named alternate. Carried
APPOINTMENT OF- ZONING AND ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
MOTION by Mr. Stevens, Seconded by Mr. Emmick,,that Norman Stanton be
appointed Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement Officer, effective as of Jan. 1,1980
and to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried
(continued)
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APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTIES.
MOTION by Mr. Emmick, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that Margaret.McElvee...
be appointed Deputy Supervisor, Hazel Avery be appointed Deputy Highway Super-
intendent, and Wanda Brink be appointed Deputy Town Clerk at beginning of term
and to serve during term of respective officers. Carried
APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER.
MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard that Wanda Brink and
Jane Horky be appointed Co- Budget Officer's for the year 1980. Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Stevens:
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board 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 1981 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.
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by
RESOLVED, that Philip
authorized and directed to
Programs for the Aging for
project for the year 1980.
Mr. Stevens, Seconded by Mr. Emmick:
Munson, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing be
duly execute application to the�New York State
its approval and reimbursement of funds of said
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, Seconded by Mrs. McElwee:
RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor, be authorized and directed to
duly-.execute application for permit to maintain and operate public bathing
beach for the year 1980. Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, Seconded by Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, in lieu of preparing his financial report
under (Town Law 6 29 (10) shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1, 1980, a
copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by section 30 of the
General Municipal Law. Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, Seconded by Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase Certificates
of Deposits with town monies at his discretion. Carried
APPOINTMENTS OF LIAISON OFFICERS MADE BY SUPERVISOR:
Philip Munson . . . . . .appointed Liaison Officer for Highway Dept.
Margaret McElwee /William Beischer. appointed Liaison Officers for Water Districts.
Louis Emmick appointed Liaison Officer for Sewer Districts.
Bert Hilliard . . . . . appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Parks.
Bert Hilliard . appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing
Activities Unlimited.
George Stevens . appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Youth.
Philip Munson . appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Retirement
Home.
Louis Emmick . . . , . , . appointed Liaison Officer for TV Franchise.
Norman Wheeler, Alt. Viola Miller .appointed Liaison Officers for Co. Transportation.
George Stevens . . . . . appointed Liaison Officer for Tompkins County
Environmental Management Council.
George Stevens . 0 . . appointed Liaison Officer for Dog Control.
icontinued)
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January 8, 1980
PRESENTATION OF TOWN OFFICER'S REPORTS:
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK - 1979
Conservation Licenses Issued 854 Amount submitted to
Void Licenses 5 County.Clerk $7025.50
Free Combination 50
Lost License Certificates 3 Amount submitted to
Archery Stamps 73 Supervisor $ 292.00
Jr. Archery Licenses 5
Muzzleloader Stamps 3
TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 993
DOG LICENSES ISSUED 1557 Amount submitted to Co.
(includes lost tage, transfers Budget Office $3,820.70
& Seeing Eye Dogs)
Kennel Licenses (7) Amount submitted to
Void Licenses 7 Supervisor $ 389.00
TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 1,564
Marriage Licenses
26 Amount submitted to
$39.00
to
Certified Copies
32 Supervisor
32.00
Total submitted
Tax Search
1
2.00
Delinquent Dog List
Total submitted
14.10
11,159.20
Junkyard Licenses
6
72900
Trailer Park Permits
5
70.00
.January Supplement
Machine Copies
County Budget Office
16.10
666.22
$245.20
Amount
submitted to N.Y.S.
Health Dept.
to
13.00
Total
Grand
Total submitted
to Supervisor in 1979
Tompkins County
926.20'
Grand
Total submitted
to Other Depts. in 1979
11,159.20
GRAND TOTAL
$12,085.40
.January Supplement
(1980).paid to
County Budget Office
$
666.22
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REPORT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES - 1979
Total
amount
paid
to
Supervisor
Total
amount
paid
to
Tompkins County
Total taxes collected
Franchise taxes collected by County
Tax Return by collector to County
TOTAL TAX WARRANT
Penalties on taxes paid to Supervisor
$4859757.71
336,486.71
$822,244.42
375,652.21
54,108.38
$1,252005.01
1,797.12
1. ZONING ORDINANCE
1. Building Permits
A. Issued-- 5
Be Violation notices - 1 (corrected)
C. Status of Occupancy Certificate - 1
D. Certificate of Occupancy - 1
2. Other (related
A. Nonzoning statements no 1
Be Zoning Maps upgraded
Co Land Use Report for Planning Board completed
D. Amendments to Ordinance - 1
3. Board of Zoning Appeals
.A. Variances - granted - 3
denied - 2
Be Hearings pending - 2
4. Signs
A.
Be
C.
D.
E.
Issued - 2
Revoked - 1
Denied - 2
Notices - 4
Pending - 2
5. Flood Plain
A. Structure location reports - 18
Be Denied - 1
C. Annual FIA Report completed
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REPORT
OF
ORDINANCE
OFFICER
-
1979
1. ZONING ORDINANCE
1. Building Permits
A. Issued-- 5
Be Violation notices - 1 (corrected)
C. Status of Occupancy Certificate - 1
D. Certificate of Occupancy - 1
2. Other (related
A. Nonzoning statements no 1
Be Zoning Maps upgraded
Co Land Use Report for Planning Board completed
D. Amendments to Ordinance - 1
3. Board of Zoning Appeals
.A. Variances - granted - 3
denied - 2
Be Hearings pending - 2
4. Signs
A.
Be
C.
D.
E.
Issued - 2
Revoked - 1
Denied - 2
Notices - 4
Pending - 2
5. Flood Plain
A. Structure location reports - 18
Be Denied - 1
C. Annual FIA Report completed
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January 8, 1980 2,7
ORDINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT (continued)
II. JUNK YARDS
1. Total now - 8
2. Licenses issued - 5 (to date)
3. Violation notices (classified) - 24
4. Declassified - 20
III. MOBILE HOME PARKS
1. Total now - 7
A. Request for a 10 unit park - denied
B. Marshall Volbrecht Park - discontinued
C. Requested unit removal - owner complied
2. Licenses issued - 2 (to date)
3';.'",Violation notices - 12
IV. SUBDIVISIONS
1. Notices - 2
2. Letters to Planning Board - 1
V. EXPENSES
1. 884.8 miles
2. $26.31 postage
A report was received and read from David Hardie, Chairman of the Lansing
Planning Board. Said report requested the Town Board to appoint Robert Briggs
to fill the unexpired term of William Bement. Mr. Hardie stated in his report
that the Lansing Planning Board was continuing to work closesly with the County
Planning Department to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for the town. The
Planning Board has strong feelings to complete this plan quickly - to make it
a very usable and informative piece of work which might almost be considered a
brochure of the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Lansing Planning Board, that Robert Briggs
is hereby appointed, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of William
Bement as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, said term expiring December 31, 1985:
Carried
Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report.
AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #1 through #lT totalling $17,535.24 and
Highway Fund bills #1 through #10 totalling $53,795.42 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)
Louis Emmick,
Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . (Aye)
Bert Hilliard,
Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . (Aye)
Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . (Aye)
George Stevens,
Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. . . (Aye)
Philip Munson,
Supervisor
Meeting adjourned 9:13 P.M.
