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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-12Continued April 14, 1981 Councilman Louis Emmick, Member of the TV Cable Commission, stated that Ceracche Television had changed its name to American Community Cablevision. Mr. Emmick also stated that the Cablevision firm are making studies of costs to determine if it would be feasible to extend cable service to more homes in the Lansing area. In regard to the requested rate increase for cable, service, Mr. Emmick feels that more review of financial comparisons should be made before the Town Board takes any action on the increase request. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #104 through #152 totalling $21,590.07 and Highway Fund bills #71 through #103 totalling $29,783.69be 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) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Meeting adjourned 10:45 P.M. May 12, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on May 12, 1981 at 8 :00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. Philip Munson Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Lloyd Sharpsteen Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Highway Superintendent Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, approximately ten Lansing residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. John Hoag, Clerk of the Works for the Lansing Retirement Home, gave a progress report on the new Retirement Home under construction. Several Lansing residents spoke to the board concerning the rates for camp- ing at the Town Park. Carol Willard, Co- ordinator of the drop -in center for pre - school children sponsored by the Lansing Family Forum, presented a report in regard to the services offered by the center. Mrs. Willard also presented a detailed 1981 budget for the Lansing Family Forum. • RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend the Highway Superintendent's School to be hald at Cornell University on June 8,9, and 10th, 1981and that all necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen informed the board that a logger had requested a right -of -way over the Brown Farm property owned by the Town of Lansing in order to remove logs. It was the consensus of the board that said request be denied. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen stated that there was a possibility of the County requesting the town to take over that Section of Co. Road #159 going into Myers. Mr. Sharpsteen discussed with the board, the condition of the road and felt that it should be improved to the satisfaction of the town before considering any acceptance of the road. (continued) 16 Continued May 12, 1981 Councilman George Stevens informed the board that a committee had been formed to coordinate plans for the improvement of the recreation field. Clerk advised the board that the meeting of the Municipal Officers' Assoc. of Tompkins Co. would be held on May 21, 1981 at 6:00 P.M. at the Livery. Speakers to be Attorney Armand Adams and Mr. Allen Coburn. Norman D. Stanton,.Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Notice read stating that the Environmental Management Council, in cooperation with the Health Department, is asking the public to phone in reports on any past disposal of hazardous wastes in Tompkins County. Information is especially needed on potentially hazardous wastes in former town, municipal, and private dumps. Letter received and read from N.Y.S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation concerning the proposed DEC development of a Fisherman Access Site at Myers Point. A copy of the minutes of March 4th, March 10th and April 14th, 1981 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 Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Alex Cima be reappointed as Member of the Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals, said term expiring June 15, 1986. Unanimously Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency has previously identified a need for public water system improvements to better serve the Airport Area Industrial Park and certain areas of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Agency has previously served as the interim lead agency to make application to the FHA and the Appalachia Regional Commission for grant assistance for the improvements, and WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing, Town of Lansing, Southern Cayuga Lake Water Commission and the County Industrial Development Agency have met and have agreed that the Village is the proper entity to now serve as the lead agency, working with a Steering Commitee with the other parties to insure input and coordination, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing goes agree to participate as a party in the project and does agree to participate in the local share on an equitable basis along with 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 . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Supervisor Munson reported on Tompkins Community Hospital Meeting. Supervisor Munson discussed the CETA Program for 1981. It was the unanimous opinion of the board not to enter into the program for the year 1981. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, to Program for Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote that $2,000.00 be transfer Aging Acct. #6772.4. of Town Board . . . (Aye of Town Board . . . (Aye of Town Board . . . (Aye of Town Board . . . (Aye of Town Board . . . (Aye red from CETA Ti Louis Emmick, Bert Hilliard, Margaret McElw George Stevens Philip Munson, RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: tle II Acct. #A6220. Councilman Councilman ee, Councilwoman Councilman Supervisor RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute a deed of correction for Springbrook Circle. Carried Supervisor Munson stated that an Informational.Meeting would be held May 19th at 8:00 P.M. at the Town Hall to review the report of the financial feasibility study of the proposed South Lansing Water System. Said study being prepared by David E. Allardice of Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. (continued) 0 i f • Continued May 12, 1981 17 Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. Supervisor Munson reported that Councilman Louis Emmick would act as Liaison Officer for the Highway Department for the balance of the 1981 year and Supervisor Munson will act as Liaison Officer for the Water and Sewer Districts for the balance of the 1981 year. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #153 through #206 totalling $19,567.89 and Highway Fund bills #104 through #133 totalling $21,716.99be 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 . . . . 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 May 26, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. May 19, 1981 On May 19, 1981 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for 2 Smith & Wesson guns, as advertised. Followi.ng -bids received: Eric J. Trotter $155.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS. The Town •of Lansing will receive sealed bid s4 Martin E. Farkas $112.56 of the office of' The Town Clerk JV Lapsing Town Hall, for 2 Smith 8 I Wesson guns, Model 10.5, 38 cal., 'revolvers, 4" barrels. Said bidsl will be opened at 11AM,May 19th. at the Lansing Town Hall.. Gunsl may be inspected Friday, May 15th, at the Lansing Town Hall 1, from 5 -7PM. The Town of Lansing reserves the right to reject any /or` _all bids, May 14, 15,_1981_ __ _ May 26, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on May 26, 1981 at 8 :00 P.M. as called at the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1981. Said meeting to consider and act on any business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitor: Gerald E. Wells The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Gerald E. Wells of Becker -Wells Agency, Inc., offered a proposal for the Town of Lansing insurance. Mr. Wells reviewed his proposal in detail and suggested additional options /recommendations for the board to consider. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by • Mr. Stevens: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has advertised for bids for the sale of two Smith and Wesson revolvers presently owned by the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, Eric J. Trotter has offered the highest bid in the amount of $155.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this board accepts the bid of.Eric J. Trotter in the amount of $155.00. Carried Memorandum received from the Tompkin the Local Board of Assessment Review for Tuesday, June 9th from 3 to 7 P.M. at the persons of the Town Board appointed to th 3 to 7 P.M., Councilwoman McElwee from 3 Stevens from 5 to 7 P.M. (continued) s County Division of Assessm the Town of Lansing has been Lansing Town Hall. The fol is board: Supervisor Munson to 5 P.M., Councilmen Emmick ent stating set for lowing from and