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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-13January 13, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January 13, 1981 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 Presentt George Stevens Councilman Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Ronald Parks, Calvin Warren ..William Hilker and Journal Reporter, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. • Calvin Warren, Member of the Town Hall Annex Board of Directors, appeared before the Town Board to discuss fee schedules and the proposed checklist for organizations or individuals using the Annex. Renovations, present and future, were also discussed. It was the consensus of the board that the Directors were doing a splendid job. Ronald Parks, appointed byrthe Town Board 12/28/79 to assign house numbers for the Town, appeared before the board to discuss the numbering on Drake Road. Mr. Parks stated that a new home had been built on Drake Road and that it was necessary to change property owned by Fred Wendell from #66 to #34, property owned by James Neigh from #70 to #52 and assign #64 to the new home of Mark Sawyer. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves changing the present #66'Drake Road owned by Fred Wendell to #34 Drake Road, the present #70 Drake Road owned by James Neigh to #52 Drake Road and the new home built by Mark Sawyer to be numbered #64 Drake Road. Carried _ William Hilker appeared before the Town Board to discuss the services he could provide to the Town in regard to the enforcement of the Dog Control Law. Mr. Hilker to meet with Councilman George Stevens to review his proposal in detail before consideration will be taken by the board. Letter received from the Association of Towns regarding the 1981 Annual Meeting of the Association of Towns to be held at the New York Hilton Hotel, New York City, February 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th, 1981. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received from the Commissioners of Elections requesting the Town Board to appoint the voting machine custodians for the year 1981. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Richard K. Davis be appointed Republican voting machine custodian and Wiley Sutphin be appointed Democratic voting machine custodian for the year 1981, in compliance with Sec. 3 -302 of the New York State Election Law. Carried • Supervisor Munson discussed the letter received from persons residing in the Frank Horvath Subdivision who are requesting an ordinance specifically prohibiting trailers or mobile homes from said subdivision. -Mr. Munson stated that he would prefer the recommendations of the Planning Board before any action is taken by the Town Board. Letter received from the Lansing Planning Board concerning the public notice pertaining to the application for a permit under authority of Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act with regard to constructing a breakwall /dock /fishing pier, a boat launching ramp and stone riprap protection at Myers Point. At the January 12, 1981 meeting of the Planning Board, it was the unanimous decision of those members present, that should this permit be issued it would create many problems for that area involved. Supervisor Munson and Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed the proposed project of rip rap work to,be done at the iron spiles site located on the Salmon Creek Road. Mr. Munson will meet with Gary Lamont of the Soil Conservation Service concerning this proposed project. icontinued) Continued January 13, 1981 Letter received from the Lansing Recreation Commission recommending the appointment of John F. Cummings to fill the unexpired term of John Carr and to reappoint Donald A.'Sherwood and William H. Robinson,•Jr., for three year terms. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Lansing Recreation Commission, that John F. Cummings be appointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission to replace John R. Carr, said term to expire December 31, 1981, and Donald A. Sherwood and William H. Robinson, Jr., be reappointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission for three year terms, said terms expiring December 31, 1983. Carried Letter received from the Lansing Planning Board recommending the reappoint- ment of Thomas Kick to serve on said Board for a seven year term. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, upon recommendation of-the Lansing Planning Board, that Thomas E. Kick be reappointed to the Lansing Planning Board for a seven year term, said term expiring December 31, 1987. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, Bonita L. Boles will be certified as Part -time Clerk for the Town Clerk's Office, and WHEREAS, Bonita L. Boles works sufficient hours to be eligible for Health Insurance, Retirement and Social Security benefits,*now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to pay the salaries of Bonita-L. Boles prior to the monthly audit of the Town Board, effective immediately, subject hereby to said payment being audited by the Town Board at the Regular monthly meeting, and be it further RESOLVED, that said procedure continue until recinded by the Town Board. Carried The Supervisor advised the board that the 1981 Reorganization Resolutions would be acted upon at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: 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 Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: 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 1981. 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. IGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS: Carried 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 kcontinued) r E I ll El -1 Continued January 13, 1981 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, noting to be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried TIME OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, Meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the 2nd 8:00 P.M. o'clock. MILEAGE ALLOWANCE: that the Regular Board Tuesday of each month at Carried MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr.-Hilliard, that the Town Officer's and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 200 per mile for the use of their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried • SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS: RESOLVED, by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that salaries of Town Officer's as compiled in the General�Town Budget for 1981 be as follows: OFFICER OFFICE SALARY AMOUNT & TIME OF PAYMENT Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. $189752.00 $1,562.66 per month Philip Munson Supervisor 1+9500.00 375.00 per month Floyd Ferris Town Justice 3,600.00 300.00 per month Fred Spry Town Justice 59500.00 1+58.33 per month Margaret McElwee Councilwoman 1,500.00 125.00 per month Bert Hilliard Councilman 12500900 125.00 per month Louis Emmick Councilman 19500.00 125.00 per month George Stevens Councilman 19500.00 125.00 per month Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk 151227900 1,268.91 per month Budget Officer 333.00 27.75 per month Louise Bement Town Historian 150.00 75.00 June 1, 1981 75.00 Dec. 15', 1981 Voting Machine Custodians 140.00 after each setup, plus mileage Elections Inspectors 3.35 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, 1981, salaries to be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY SUPT. TO PURCHASE ITEMS:0 MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that the Highway Supt. be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $3,500.00 without prior approval. Carried METHOD OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee -, 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 Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in-New York on Feb. 15, 16, 17, 18, 1981 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Frederick J. Spry named • delegate and Floyd Ferris named alternate. Carried APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that Norman Stanton be appointed Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement Officer, effective as of Jan. 1, 1981 and to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER: MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that Jane Bush Horky and Wanda B. Brink be appointed Co- Budget Officers for the year 1981.1 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens:. 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 1981. Carried (continued) 4 Continued January 13, 1981 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board of Lansing to establish Youth Recreation and Service Projects, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is about to submit applica- tions for such projects for the year 1982 to the New York State Division for Youth for its approval, reimbursement of funds expended on such projects, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that such applications are in all respects approved and Philip Munson, Supervisor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said applications to the N.Y.S. Division for Youth for approval Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing be author- ized and directed to duly execute application to the New York State Programs for the Aging for its approval and reimbursement of funds of said-project for the year 1981. Carried RESOLUTION offered RESOLVED, that the under (Town Law §29 (10 of the report to the St Municipal Law. by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick: Supervisor, in lieu of preparing his financial report ) shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1, 1981, a copy ate Comptroller required by section 30 of the General Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the °Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposits with town monies at his discretion. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the regular highway employees of the Lansing Highway Depart- ment, by Agreement, have been given, effective January 1, 1981, a 350 an hour increase, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Deputy Highway Superintendent has been given, effective January 1, 1981, an increase of 71-%- Vote of Town Board (lye) 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 APPOINTMENTS OF LIAISON OFFICERS MADE BY THE SUPERVISOR: Philip Munson . . . . . . . . . appointed Liaison Officer for Highway Dept. Margaret McElwee /Wm. Beischer . . appointed Liaison Officers for Water Dists. Louis Emmick . . . . . . . . . appointed Liaison Officer for Sewer Dists. 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 County Transportation. George Stevens . . . . . . . . appointed Liaison Officer for Tompkins Co. Enoironmental Management Council. George Stevens appointed Liaison Officer for Dog Control. Philip Munson appointed Liaison Officer for Town Hall Annex. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. (continued) ii Continued January 13, 1981 5 PRESENTATION OF TOWN OFFICER'S REPORTS: REPORT OF TOWN CLERK - 1980 Conservation Licenses Issued Void Licenses Free Combination Lost License Certificates Archery Stamps Jr. Archery Licenses Muzzleloader Stamps Big Game Licenses Non- Resident Big Game TOTAL LICENSES ISSUED 645 Amount submitted to Co. Clerk $7,853.00 14 51 4 90 4 1 222 2 1,033 DOG LICENSES ISSUED • Dog Licenses 1,477 Police Work Dog 1 Replacement & Purebred tags 42 Kennel Licenses 14 • TOTAL LICENSES /TAGS ISSUED 12534 Marriage Licenses 38 Certified Copies 38 Transcripts 7 Junkyard Licenses 8 Trailer Park Permits 6 Machine Copies Amount submitted to Supervisor Amount submitted to Co. Budget Amount submitted to Supervisor Amount submitted to Supervisor Amount submitted to N.Y.S. Health 1980 Grand Total submitted to Supervisor 1980 Grand Total submitted to Other Departments 307.75 $3,866.43 8,176.57 $57.00 paid 38.00 Supervisor 7.00 paid 96.00 Tompkins County 90.00 13 38.60 2 $326.60 19.00 $8,810.92 11,738.43 $20,549.35 REPORT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES - 1980 Amount paid to Supervisor Amount paid to Tompkins County Franchise taxes collected by Tompkins County Unpaid franchise taxes Tax Return by Collector to Tompkins County Amount of final payment to Tompkins County by Collector Excess-paid to Lansing Water District #2 TOTAL TAX WARRANT. Penalties on taxes paid to Supervisor REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE, FLOYD FERRIS: YEAR 198.0 Month Small Claims Criminal MV Parking == Jan. 1 -0- 7 43 1 Feb. 6 -0- 13 12 2 March -0- -0- 10 12 4 April 4 2 16 40 3 May 1 5 8 47 1 June 1. 7 12 27 2 July 5 3 14 42 2 August -0- 4 5 27 6 Sept. -0- 2 10 22 7 Oct. 1 2 9 12 4 Nov. 1 3 11 109 2 Dec. 3 2 9 239 3 TOTALS 23 30 124 632 37 (continued) $567 132 411 1 65 62 ,842.96 ,000.00 ,036.65 ,688.62 ,790.46 ,360.71 46.58 $1,240,765.98 2,445.62 Money collected & Reported to State $162.00 95.00 87.00 238.00 270.00 208.00 268.00 131.00 296.00 180.00 406.00 833.00 $3,174.00 1-1 Continued January 13, 1981 REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE, FREDERICK J. SPRY - 1980: Month V & T Criminal Parking Tickets Civil Dog Cases Jan. 121 13 141 80 of Feb. 46 20 1 4 3 March 82 24 17 2 2 April 94 23 0 1 1 May 68 31 9 1 2 June 63 16 0 1 4 July 68 18 0 4 0 Aug. 48 28 1 6 0 Sept. 67 22 0 7 0 Oct. 77 22 0 7 7 Nov. 47 14 0 9 3 Dec. 73 21 0 2 1 854 252 169 52 28 Navigation & Conservation 3 0 2 1 7 12 9 2 4 0 4 0 MR Paid Fines & Fees $2,718.00 1,707.00 1,331.00 1,407.00 2,152.00 1,877.00 1,561.00 1,348.00 1,381.50 1,624.00 1,315.50 1,191.00 $19,613.00 Lansing Park Cases 71 Total of all Fines & Fees 1931613.00 Total all Cases 1470 Returned from State 15,418933 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emnick9 RESOLVED, that this meeting (9*55 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss litigation matters. Carried Resolution offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened,(10:15 P.M.). Carried AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #1 through #16 totalling $14,333.93 and Highway Fund bills #1 through #17 totalling $17,789.43 be and the same are here- by 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 . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . >. . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On Motion, meeting adjourned to January 20, 1981 at 5 :00 P.M. to review bids for the sale of a 1972 Ford Pickup. January 20, 1981 On January 20, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for the sale of a 1972 Ford Pickup Truck, as advertised. Following bids received: NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Up for p sale to the highest bidder, a, 1972 V. Poysa, Esty Hill, Ithaca, New York $888.88 Ford Pickup Itcanbeinspectedati the Town of Lansing Highway Ga- rage, Lansing, New York, Monday George W. McKay III, RD #2, Locke, New York 627.67 through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Said bids will be opened attheLansing Town Hall, Lansing, James Farkas, 519 Lansingville Rd., Lansing, N.Y. 652.00 New York, on January 20, 1981 at 10:00 a.m. The right to reject all bids is expressly reserved. , Franklin Niver,;, Averill, New York 500.00 Lloyd Highway Superintendent n nde Town of Lansing January 20, 1981 January 13, 1981 _ __.. The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on January 20, 1981 at, 5:00 P.M. to review bids for the sale of a 1972 Ford Pickup Truck. PRESENT: Supervisor Philip Munson, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee, Councilman George Stevens and Town Clerk Jane Bush Horky. Bids reviewed by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the bid of V. Poysa in the amount of $888.88 for one used 1972 Ford Pickup Truck be accepted and the Highway Supt. is authorized and directed to complete the transaction on behalf of the Town. Unanimously Carried Meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M. U 0