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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-12278. February '12, 1980 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on February 12, 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: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flynn, Mrs. Robert Tyrrell, Howard Groat, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Reeves, William Zimmerman, John Horky, Donald Lifton, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Zifchock, Mrs. James Kirby and Journal Reporter Matt Leone. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. Several Lansing residents confronted the town board with questions con- cerning personnel matters of the Highway Department. The two main concerns of the residents was the demotion of the former Deputy Superintendent to a new employee, considering that he was a ten year veteran of the Department, and secondly, why a Superintendent,.Deputy Superintendent and a Working Supervisor was needed to manage eight highway employees. Discussion was held by the residents and board members. Further discussion will be held at a later date. Representatives of the Grange Hall and the Lion's Club appeared before the board and stated-that the papers had been completed for the transfer of the Grange Hall property, said Grange Hall being situated adjacent to the Lansing Town Hall, to the Lion's Club. Letter received from the Lansing Fire Commissioners requesting to meet with the Lansing Town Board at the Central Fire Station on March 3rd or March 17th, 1980. Town Board members agreed on the March 3rd date and re- quested the clerk to notify the Fire Commissioners of their acceptance. Total Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Frederick J. Spry, ^Town Justice, ;submitted his 1979 yearly report: V &T Criminal Civil Navigation Paid &_ State Fines Conservation Jan. 1979 93 28 3 0 $1,904.00 Feb. " 86 17 10 1 1541.00 Mar. " 103 23 11 0 2,508.00 Apr. " 111 22 8 2 2,628.00 May " 92 38 7 0 2,224.00 June " 88 27 10 6 1,502.00 July " 75 31 2 2 19497.00 Aug. " 101 23 15 1 19595.00 Sept. " 93 23 3 0 19533.00 Oct. 86 45 12 3 1,988.00 Nov. 96 29 17 2 1,966.00 Dec. " 66 26 10 0 19863.00 TOTAL 19090 332 108 17 22,749.00 Parking Tickets: 839 cases - - Total Fines $2,518.00 Total of all fines $259267.00 16 dog cases Total Returned from the State $15,933.00 Total Number of Cases 2,386 Respectfully submitted Frederick J. Spry, Town Justice Paul Komar, General Manager of the N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp., submitted a list of employees to be called in case of an emergency involving the natural gas service in the Town of Lansing. Memo received from the Lansing Planning Board with regard to their new slate of officers which are as follows: Chairman - David Hardie, Vice Chairman - Lorne Montague, Treasurer - Tom Kick, Secretary - Linda Hirvonen. Lorne Montague continues to act as Clerk of the Planning Board for Subdivision Rules & Regulations. (continued) • Continued February 12, 1980 :64 9 The report of the February 11, 1980 Planning Board Meeting was received and read. Councilman George Stevens informed the board that Richard Angerer had resigned from the Lansing Recreation Commission. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Members of the Lansing Town Board express their deep appreciation to Richard Angerer for his nine years tenure on the Lansing Recreation Commission. Mr. Angerer's particular interest, the untiring hours of his time and dedicated efforts in the Babe Ruth and Legion Baseball Leagues have made these programs so successful in our community, and be it further RESOLVED, that the clerk of the board forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Angerer. Unanimously adopted. ® RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Town Highway Superintendent, exempt class, was created over twenty years ago prior to the establishment of the County Personnel Department, and, WHEREAS, said position was created and in effect for a period of time in excess of,twenty years, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this board ratifies and affirms the creation of the position of Deputy Highway Superintendent, exempt class. Vote of Town Board . . . . Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) of Vote of Town Board . . . Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman (Aye) of Vote of Town Board . . . George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) of of Town Board . . . Philip Munson, Supervisor (Aye) ,Vote Town Board . . . . George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: . . . . Philip Munson, Supervisor (Aye) RESOLVED, that.the position of Working Supervisor in the Highway Department in the non - competitive class be created effective as of January 1, 1980. Vote of Town Board . . . Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . Bert Hilliard, Councilman (No ) Vote of Town Board . . . . Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . . Philip Munson, Supervisor (Aye) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED that the Town Clerk, Jane Bush Horky, and Deputy Town Clerk, Wanda B. Brink, be and they hereby are appointed Receiver of Taxes and Assessments for a two year term, effective January 1, 1980. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Alex Cima, Jr., 'be reappointed as Member of the Lansing Housing Authority, said term effective as of July 11, 1979 and expiring July 11, 198+. Carried A copy of the minutes of December 11 and December 28, 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. F� mick: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted be approved subject to correction by the clerk. Carried Supervisor Munson reported that through the six Lansing officials met with Federal officials to seek approval for the Lansing Housing Project have given tentative approval and the Farmers Ho: Washington have recommended approval of the loan in Syracuse, (continued) efforts of Congressman Gary Lee, in Washington D.C. on Feb. 4, 1980 for the elderly. Federal agencies ne Administration officials in to the Regional FHA office Continued February 12, 1980 Supervisor Munson requested the board members to meet at the Town Highway Barn on February 18th. at 5000 P.M. to go to gravel pit located on Salmon Creek Road and review the boundary lines. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #18 through #53 totalling $12,069.67 and Highway Fund bills #11 through #38 totalling $20,1+7.25 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 9:30 P.M. February 19, 1980 -The Lansing Town Board held a Special Meeting at the Lansing Town Hall on February 19, 1980 at 8 :00 P.M. All board members received written notice of said Special Meeting according to law. 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: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flynn, Mrs. Robert Tyrrell, Howard Groat, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Reeves, Mrs. James Kirby, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Zifchock, William_Zimmerman and Charles Armstrong. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that,-.this meeting (8:05 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board and those persons present, having been authorized by the board to attend, to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters concerning the Highway Department. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Special.Meeting be reconvened (9:10 P.M.). Carried Supervisor Munson announced that the Town Board would meet on February 23rd, 1980 at 8 :30 A.M. for the purpose of auditing the Town Officer's books for the 1979 year. Discussion held by the board on the price for the rental of boat slips at the Lansing Town Park for the 1980 Season. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that slips presently renting for $125.00 will raise to $150.00 18' maximum; Slips #16, 17, 26 and 27 will raise from $125.00 to $175.00; slips renting for $175.00 will raise to $200.00 and slips renting for $200.00 will raise to $250.00, effective immediately. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. 0 Ll