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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-12-08December 8, 1981 47 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on December 8, 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 Visitor: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. • Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen discussed repair of truck and grader. Arno Finkeldey appeared before the board regarding a portion of his Fiddlers Green Road being accepted as a town road. Atty. Williamson, as requested by the Town Board, presented a written report of the current status of lands and highways of the Arno Finkeldey subdivision. Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen submitted written approval that three tenths of a mile of Fiddlers Green Road met all Town of Lansing specifications. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that three tenths of a mile of Fiddlers Green Road, starting at Sperry Lane and running westerly to a T. be accepted as a Town Road. Carried A copy of the minutes of November 17 and December 1, 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 Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: 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. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard., who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Jane Bush Horky, and Deputy Town Clerk, Wanda B. Brink, be and they hereby are appointed Receivers of Taxes and Assessment for a two year term, effective January 1, 1982. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Town and County Tax receipts only be mailed on request. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that from Contingency Acct. 01990.4 $7.00 be transferred to • Purchase of Land Acct. 01940.4; from Park Contractual Acct. #7110.4 $1,155.00 be transferred to Engineer Acct. 01440.4; and from Machinery Item 3, Acct. #DM5130.2 $372500 be transferred to Capital Reserve for Highway Equipment. 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 Letters received from James W. Ray, Chairman of the Tompkins County Planning and Public Works Committee concerning Town of Lansing representatives to serve three year terms on the Tompkins Co. Economic Advisory Board and the Tompkins County Planning Board. Supervisor Munson stated that Jack Stull has agreed to continue as representative for Lansing on the County Economic Advisory Board and he will contact Viola Miller, our present representative on the County Planning Board, in regard to her reappointment. (continued) 48 Continued December 8, 1981 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Jack Stull be reappointed for a three year term for the 1982 -84 session to serve as the Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Economic Advisory Board. Unanimously carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing accept the New York State Fire Code. Discussion followed and it was MOVED by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, That the Resolution be Tabled. MOTION to TABLE ADOPTED. Supervisor Munson reported on the status of the Lansing Retirement Home. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that George Gesslein be appointed as Member of the Lansing Housing Authority to fill the unexpired term of Louis Bush, said term expiring July 11, 1985. Unanimously carried Supervisor Munson reported on State monies for Public Water and Sewer Projects. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #569 through #611 totalling $11,433.46 and Highway Fund bills #318 through #336 totalling $60,345.96 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 ofTown 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 will present for the boards consideration at the meeting of December 29th, a Dog Contract for the year 1982 and a Resolution regarding the 100% Assessment. On Motion, meeting adjourned to December 29, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of auditing final bills for the year 1981, and act on any other business that may come before said board. LL'-] 1'�