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Home My WebLink About1981-11-17November 17., 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town-Hall-on November 17, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. Philip Munson Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Hazel Avery Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervisor that Present Councilman and $33.26 from Present Councilman and be Present Councilwoman Board . Present Councilman RESOLVED, Present Deputy Highway Supt. Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk $975.00 from Contingency Acct. 01990.4 Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk Wanda Brink, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Letter received from Arno Finkeldey requesting the Town to acknowledge the completion of 3 /10,mile,of Fiddlers Green Road and to accept said road as a Town Road. Discussion held by the board. Town Attorney to review any financial involvement of residents residing in the Fiddler's Green Subdivision before action is taken by the board. Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. A copy of the minutes of September 8th, 22nd, 29th, October 13th, 23rd and November 5, 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. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Letter received from the Association of Towns regarding the 1982 Annual Meeting to be held in New York City. on February 14, 15, 16, 17, 1982. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that from Water Dist. #2 Fund, $40.00 from Acct. #SW8320.4.3 and $33.26 from Acct. #SW9050.8 be transferred to Acct. #SW8320.4.2 and be it further Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, RESOLVED, that from General Fund, $78.77 from Acct. #A7180.1 be transferred to Acct. #A7180.4; $975.00 from Contingency Acct. 01990.4 be transferred to Acct. #1620.4.5 and $5,350 from Acct. #A7110.4 be transferred to Acct. 01440.4. of Town Board . . . . (Aye) 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 Councilman Emmick reported on the Fedorka land at Twin Bridges on Salmon Creek Road. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded..by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town pay the sum of $5,000.00 to Stephen A. Sr., and Betty Fedorka for the .purchase of .premises shown on, the map filed with the Town Clerk, for public highway purposes, upon receipt -of a warranty deed for said premises and a general release from Stephen A. Sr. and Betty Fedorka. 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 Councilman Emmick and Councilwoman McElwee discussed in detail, various methods of improving and preserving heating energy at the Highway Garage. Lengthy discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Councilman Emmick be and is hereby authorized to have the Highway Dept. office insulated, purchase lock thermostats and purchase and have installed two indoor storm doors. Carried (continued) El r� u Continued November 17, 1981 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement on behalf of the Town to Wendell and Julia Thompson in connection with the Town's use of the gravel pit on the Thompson premises. Unanimously adopted RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Philip Munson, be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Application to the State Comptroller for permission to create Lansing Water District #41 pursuant to section 209 -F of the Town Law. 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 Councilman Stevens reported on the historical booklet on Ludlowville prepared by Town Historian, Louise Bement, and the proposal to print same. Mr. Stevens recommended that the town authorize funds not to exceed $600.00 to have the booklet printed. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: Resolved, that funds not to exceed $600.00 be authorized to be expended to proceed with the printing of the Ludlowville booklet edited and prepared by Town Historian, Louise Bement, and $2.00 per copy be charged for the purchase of same. 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 Regional Meeting held November 16th in Owego, New York. Said meeting concerned State Aid allocations. Mr. Munson also reported on the Town Hall Annex. Fees being charged for use of the Annex was discussed. Councilman Emmick stated that on November 23rd a meeting would be held in Montour Falls regarding the Fire and Building Code. Members of the Fire Co., Planning Board, Town Board and Zoning Dept. are urged to attend. Mr. Emmick will drive the Mini Bus which will depart at 6:30 P.M.. Councilman Hilliard stated that a light on the corner of Horvath Drive and N. Triphammer Rd., which was requested by residents on Horvath Drive, would cost $70.00 per year. Discussion by the board, no action taken. The board members discussed utilizing Repair Reserve Fund monies. Councilwoman McElwee discussed.the Dedication of Woodsedge to be held Sunday, November 22nd. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #471 through #568totalling $27,556.12 and Highway Fund bills #285 through #317 totalling $23,589.02 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 at 10:20 P.M.