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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-1424 Continued June 30, 1981 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, Lansing Polling Place #3 is located in the Town Hall and at the present time does not provide a ramp or otherwise for the physically handicapped, and WHEREAS, Lansing Polling Place #5 is located at the former Cayuga Ford Inc., which property has recently been sold and is not available for voting, now there- fore be it RESOLVED, that Lansing Polling Place #3 be moved to the Town Hall Annex, 25 Auburn Road, and District #5 be moved to Lansing Central Fire Station, 80 Ridge Road. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Munson: RESOLVED, that Blanche Munson discussed Drake be reappointed serve as Member of the Town of Lansing Housing Authority for a five year term, said term expiring July 11, 19860 Carried Supervisor Member of Munson discussed water to serve the needs of the new Morse Chain facility being now underway. A copy of constructed in the Town of Lansing. 1982 was also presented for On Motion, meeting adjourned 6 :03 P.M. July 14, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on July 14, 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 Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Planning Board Chairman Viola Miller, Dr. Fisher, Nine Lansing Family Forum Members and Journal Reporter Don Ross. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll call. Ms. Barbara Barry, Member of the Lansing Family Forum, presented a list of the Forum's projects, discussing each project now underway. A copy of the Lansing Family Forum proposed budget for 1982 was also presented for the board members review and consideration. Dr. Lyman Fisher appeared before the board concerning the Baker Outlook on Rte. 34, requesting the town to improve the appearance of the area. The Supervisor appointed Mrs. McElwee to search for ownership of the property before the Town could take any action. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen reported on the progress of Hillcrest Road, discussed the Tompkins County Emergencies Resolution and reviewed with the board, the Finkeldey Project known as Fiddler's Green and the road con- struction of said development. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Copies of correspondence submitted by Atty. Williamson concerning remun- eration of services to Randolph Singleton as Recreation Specialist for Lansing Little League Baseball Program. Letter received from Paul E. Doane, Enrollment Representative of Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Central New York concerning options on the transfer date for the town to enroll from the State Health Plan to the Regionwide Health Plan. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered. (continued) U 1 Continued July 14, 1981 m RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing enroll in the Central New York Regionwide Health Plan on September 30, 1981. Unanimously carried A copy of the minutes of May 12, May 26, June 9 and June 30, 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. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried ■ The Tompkins County Board of Representatives on the 29th day of June 1981, adopted a Resolution "URGING THE VILLAGE OF LANSING, TOWN OF LANSING AND BOLTON • POINT WATER COMMISSION TO PROCEED JOINTLY AND COOPERATIVELY ON WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS. Copy of said resolution was read and reviewed by the Town Board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED, that this meeting (9:00 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and labor negotiations. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and.the Regular Meeting be reconvened (9:45 P.M.) Carried RESOLUTION Lead Agency - Federal Grant - Water WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has been advised there is approximately Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) available in Federal Grants which can be used for costs and expenses incurred in the formation of a water district in the southern part of the Town of Lansing, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion by Mrs. McElwee and seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Town of Lansing is ready, willing and able to serve as the Lead.Agency for Phase 2 of the Appalachin Regional Commission /Farmers Home Administration Planned Project and also as the Lead Agency for Phase 1 of said project if necessary, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Lansing be and she hereby is authorized and directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to Frank Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, Tompkins County; Appalachin Regional Commission; and the Farmers Home Administration. Unanimously adopted RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter in to a contract with the Borg- Warner Corporation, Morse Chain Division, to supply the water needs of the Company through the formation of a Water District and obtain the necessary supply of water from the Southern .Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. Unanimously adopted RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by • Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED, that $10,000.00 be transferred from the Contingency Acct. #A1990.4 to the Engineer Acct. #A1440.4. 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 presented his monthly report. Councilman Stevens reported on the Recreation Commission, SPCA negotiations and the itinerary concerning Games of Chance. Mr. Stevens also requested an update of the persons and their terms of office of the various boards and commissions of the Town of Lansing. Councilwoman McElwee stated that the Planning Board were studying and reviewing the Town of Lansing Ordinances. (continued) 26 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Mr. Hilliard: Continued July 14, 1981 Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #265 through #322 totalling $31,657.34 and Highway Fund bills #165 through #195 totalling $56,460.03 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 Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Supervisor Munson that for non - community a base fee of $50.00 pl the Town Hall Annex. Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Board . . . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson Supervisor stated that the Town Hall Annex Commission had recommended sponsored uses, such as wedding receptions, reunions etc., us $25.00 for kitchen privileges, be charged for use of RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned day to day on the call of the Supervisor until the next Regular Meeting of August 11, 19816 Carried August 11, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on August 11, 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: Town Historian Louise Bement and Patricia Amato, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Ms. Amato appeared before the board requesting assistance in appealing a television cable installation fee in the amount of $292.00 quoted by Ceracche Television Division of American Television and Communications Cor- poration. Ms. Amato felt this was an extortionate fee and requested the Town Board inquire into the matter. Discussion held by the board. Councilman Emmick, Liaison Officer for TV Franchise, will bring this grievance to the TV Cable Commission and report back. Lansing Town Historian, Louise P. Bement, on the duties and functions of a Town Historian "Anecdotes of Old Ludlowville" and "Landmarks and produced. Ms. Bement has written a book "L Century" which she requested be printed. Counc printing costs. gave a . Ms: of Lans udlowvi ilman G very informative report Bement presented books ing" which she has edited lle until the turn of the eorge Stevens to check Highway Supt. Sharpsteen requested a 4 Way Stop Sign be installed at the intersection of Hillcrest & Triphammer Terrace. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Munson: RESOLVED, that a 4 Way Stop Sign be installed at the intersection of Hillcrest Road and Triphammer Terrace. Discussion followed and it was Moved by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, That the resolution be Tabled and the Sheriff's Dept. be requested to patrol the intersection. Motion to Table adopted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Towin Highway Supt, be authorized to attend the Annual Meeting of NYS Association of Town Superintendents at Kutscher's, Monticello, N.Y. on Sept. 15 -18, 1981 and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried (continued) El IC .I�