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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-082 it April 8, 1980 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on April 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 Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brinkand Mmes. Jacoba Baker, Frankie Lechner, Roxanne Thompson, Grace Downs, Ruth Snyder, Beverly Stone, Karen French and Sarabeth Dermer, The Supervisor Called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call, Roxanne Thompson spoke to the board on behalf of the Lansing Family Forum. Mrs. Thompson stated that the Forum was conducting a survey of the needs of families in the community and asked the board members for their ideas which would help strengthen the family as a unit. The Family Forum requested the Town Board that they along with the Forum co- sponsor the development of a Lansing Resource Center to be housed at the former Grange Hall. The request was for the duration of 1980 and would be evaluated with possible renegotia- tion in early 1981. Discussion was held by the board on said request. It was the decision of the board to meet on April 12th at 7:00 A.M. and make a thorough inspection of the building before making any commitments to the Forum. Frankie Lechner stated that the Lansing Community Council was planning a "Lansing Community Day" to raise funds for the former Grange Hall and asked for the board's approval. The board discussed the Community Day Project and unan- imously approved of same. Ruth Snyder, President of the Lansing Senior Citizens Unit, spoke to the board regarding financial assistance from the town in order to apply for 50% reimbursement from the State Recreation Program for the Elderly. Beverly Stone, Director:- of the Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council stated that in order to receive future reimbursements from the State, the town must participate in the State Program during the�year 1980. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION OFFERED by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that such budgetary and financial steps be taken that are necessary to apply for State Elderly Recreation Program reimbursement funds., for a total sum of $2,000.00. Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board (Aye) (No) . (AYe) . (Aye) . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letters received from Ethel S. Wilkinson and Leo J. Mahool,.ow.ners of property located in the Village of Lansing being considered for annexation-to the Town of Lansing. Letters stated that they had not signed the Petition, however, requested to go on record as in favor of said annexation of their property to the Town of Lansing. A copy of the minutes of February 12th, 19th and 23rd, 1980 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 Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Virginia Pascoe be appointed Democratic Inspector of Election from March 20, 1980 to July 15, 19800 1 Carried (continued) • 9 Continued April 8, 1980 285 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,01:5.91 to be reimbursed to the Town of Lansing by the County of Tompkins for monies expended by said Town for the elimination-of flood hazard in Salmon Creek, be deposited in the Salmon Creek Project. 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 The Town Board discussed the proposed Annexation Resolution adopted by said Town on March 11, 1980 (Lansing Town Board Minutes pages 282 -283). The Lansing Village Board of Trustees passed on March 13, 1980 the aforesaid resolution and added an additional paragraph No. 5. The No. 5 paragraph passed by the Village Board was reviewed by the Lansing Town Board and it was the consensus of the Town Board to amend their prior..resolution,aadopted by said Town Board on March 11, 1980 regarding the annexation matter and add paragraph No. 5 as follows: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted a Resolution on March 11, 1980 pertaining to the Town of Lansing /Village of Lansing proposed Annexation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said proposed Annexation Resolution be amended to include Paragraph No. 5 as follows: 5. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, on behalf of their respective municipalities, express by the concurrent passage of these resolutions a commitment to maintain the Village and Town boundries as set forth in the description annexed hereto and made a part hereof. The governing boards further express on behalf of their respective municipalities an intention to support only further annexation petitions that are agreeable to both Village and Town. Carried Mrs. McElwee reported to the board that she had contacted the Lansing Planning Board concerning Arno Finkeldeys' Fiddlers' Green Subdivision and had been advised that the Planning Board had given Mr. Finkeldey a six month extension to conform to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Councilman George Stevens reviewed with the Town Board, the 1980 Contract and Contract Addendum between the Tompkins County SPCA and the Town of Lansing. Following Resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the 1980 Contract and Contract Addendum between the Tompkins County SPCA and the Town of Lansing for dog control services, be adopted as presented. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase one John Dere Tractor and Mower at a cost of $2,295.59• Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board ® Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board (Aye (Aye . ( Aye . (Aye . (Aye Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman 1. Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor Supervisor Munson was informed by the N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation that the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company was purposing to abandon 1700'' of railway property located south of the Genoa /Lansing Town Line. Proposed use of this property including the benefits to be derived from such use was discussed by the board. It was the consensus of the board that Supervisor Munson be authorized to pursue the matter further in regard to acquisition and cost of said railway property. The Supervisor presented his monthly report. (continued) VI Continued April 8, 1980 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #118 through #154 totalling $12,216.47 and Highway Fund bills #63 through #90 totalling $17,367.30 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 On motion, the meeting adjourned amt /11 :00 P.M. April 15, 1980 The Lansing Town Board and the Village of Lansing Trustees held a Joint _Public Hearing on April 15, 1980 at 8 :00 p.m. o'clock at the Lansing Town Hall, Said Public Hearing concerned the annexation to the Town of Lansing of certain territory adjoining said town in the Village of Lansing. Minutes of said hearing on file in the office of the Lansing Town Clerk. April 16, 1980 In accordance with Title V11 Construction Procedure 1, the Town of Lansing opened sealed bids for the following Project: Project is a portion of Project Number 36- 00773, Town of Lansing, Town Parks Improvements partially supported by a Federal Grant -in -aid through the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Rebuilding of Bulk Heading at the Lansing Marina at Myers Point, New York, as advertised. Following bids received: Hamilton Bridge Co., Earlville, N.Y. S & S Tree Service, 120 Etna Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. LRS Excavating, Inc. 24 Ross Rd., Lansing, N.Y. Varga's Backhoe & Bulldozing Service, Inc. 48 Davis Road, Lansing, N.Y. April 19, 1980 $7,347.00 5,790.00 4,100.00 3,600.00 The Lansing Town Board held a Special Meeting on April 19, 1980 at 9:00 A.M. for the purpose of reviewing and awarding the bid for the rebuilding of bulk heading at the Lansing Marina, Present: Supervisor Philip Munson, Councilmen Bert Hilliard, Louis Emmick, George Stevens, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee and Town Clerk Jane Horky. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED,.that the bid of Varga's Backhoe & Bulldozing Service, Inc., in the amount of $3,600.00, the lowest bidder for rebuilding bulk heading at the Lansing Park Marina, is hereby accepted. 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 May 6, 1980 The Lansing Town Board met as a committee of the whole on May 6, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. Present: Supervisor.Philip Munson, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee, Councilmen Louis Emmick, George Stevens, Att. Williamson and Clerk Jane Bush Horky. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that this meeting go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters. Carried Committee meeting of the whole adjourned at 9 *55 P•M. • n