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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-10February 10, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on February 10, 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 Present George Stevens Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton, William J. Culligan and Clifford Creech, Members of the N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Journal Reporter, Patricia Braus and sixteen Lansing residents. • The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Supervisor Munson introduced William Culligan and Clifford Creech, Members of the N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation, who discussed a proposed 150' fishing pier and boat launching dock to be built on land owned by D.E.C. at Myers Point. The tentative plan consists of a pier, launching ramp and parking area for a cost of $150,000.00 which would be paid by State and Federal funds. Supervision, sanitary facilities and trash containers are not included in the proposed plan. No local cost would be involved for the facility or its upkeep or maintenance. Completion date for the proposed project is the summer of 1982. A lengthy discussion was held by the board and persons present. Some persons were concerned in regard to the increase of traffic flow, the affect of Town Park revenues, duplication of services already offered at the Town Park, lack of supervision at the proposed site, vandalism and the lack of sanitary facilities. Some persons felt the proposed new pier and boat launching dock would benefit the town, improve the Myers Point, would generate income to the area, would provide a safe and accessible recreation facility for the handicapped, elderly and children as well as the fishing sportsmen. Letter received from the recommending the Lansing Town for construction of a fishing Letter received from the Ira Reed, Jr., Alton Reed and launch site and fishing pier Tompkins Co. Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs strongly Board to support the Environmental Conservation plan access site at Myers Point. Tompkins County F.W.M.A. Board Representatives, Gus Freeman going on record supporting the proposed at Myers Point, Al Becker, Representative from the Tompkins Co. Fish & Game Club, went on record as in favor of the Myers Point Project. Eric Trotter, Superintendent of the Lansing Town Parks, stated that the Myers Point Project was a duplication of effort and requested much more information and studies be made. Norman D. Stanton stated that he was opposed to the proposed Myers Point Project because of the traffic increase. A copy of the minutes of December 9th, 11th and 30th, 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 Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received and read from Gary Lamont, District Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service concerning the town agreeing to use the equipment rental agreement to do the rock rip rap work at site 4 on Salmon Creek and also stating the preliminary cost estimate would be $31,500.00. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing agrees to the equipment rental agreement to do the rock rip rap work at site 4 on Salmon Creek, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the preliminary cost estimate of $31,500.00 is acceptable. Vote of Town. Board . $Aye Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . 1Aye Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . SAye Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board Aye Geor a Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board tAye Philp Munson, Supervisor (continued) 8 Continued February 10, 1981 The Lansing Family Forum presented their financial statement for the year 1980. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the official time for the Myers Town Park to open -shall be 6:00 A.M. o'clock. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that John Huether and Daniel Drew be reappointed part -time Police Officers for the Lansing Town Parks to serve for the year 1981 and be paid $6.00 per hour, plus mileage. Carried Supervisor.Munson and Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton will attend a SEQR Meeting concerning Morse Chain Co. on February 13th. Supervisor Munson reported on Federal Revenue Sharing monies.. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, Eric Trotter, Supt. of the Lansing Parks gave the board an up -to -date report on the Lansing Parks. Mr. Trotter stated that John Huether and Daniel Drew had done an excellent job in the park patrol of the Lansing Parks and recommended they be hired for the 1981 park season. Mr. Trotter also requested the board to establish an official opening time for the Myers Park. Discussion by the board, following resolutions offered: Vote RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the official time for the Myers Town Park to open -shall be 6:00 A.M. o'clock. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that John Huether and Daniel Drew be reappointed part -time Police Officers for the Lansing Town Parks to serve for the year 1981 and be paid $6.00 per hour, plus mileage. Carried Supervisor.Munson and Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton will attend a SEQR Meeting concerning Morse Chain Co. on February 13th. Supervisor Munson reported on Federal Revenue Sharing monies.. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that funds retained on behalf of Sewer District #1 in the amount of $1,180.77 for an anticipated expenditure obligation to the Village of Cayuga Heights, be transferred over to the Village of Lansing. 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 . . . (live) Philip Munson, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the two pistols owned by the Town of Lansing be advertised for bids with the Town of Lansing reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Carried Norman Wheeler requested permission to use the town gravel bank for the Boy Scouts to hold a bivouac. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that permission be granted to Norman Wheeler to use the gravel bank area on the Brown farm for the Boy Scouts to hold a bivouac. Carried Councilman Emmick gave an up -date on the water and sewer studies being made by the Lansing Water and Sewer Committee. Councilman Stevens discussed Dog Control and the Youth Recreation Commission. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. Supervisor Munson announced that this meeting would be adjourned to February 17, 1981 at 8:00 P. M. for a preliminary report on the South Lansing Water System and to act on any other business that may come before said board. A Town Audit by the Town Board scheduled for February 21, 1981 at 9:00 A.M. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #17 through #54 totalling $13,161.71 and Highway Fund bills #18 through #48 totalling $24,929.46 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, meeting adjourned to February 17, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. El I