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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-09November 9, 1982 99 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on November 9, 1982 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 Supt. Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present' Hazel Avery Deputy Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Campbell, Carol Willard, Tracy LaVigne, Arno Finkeldey and Herbert Whetzel. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Tracy LaVigne, on behalf of the Family Forum, appeared before the board to discuss playground equipment they would like placed on the Recreation Field. The board advised Ms. LaVigne to consult with the Recreation Commission for their opinion regarding the field. Lansing Fire Chief, Donald Campbell, informed the board that 1) the Fire Company had passed a resolution stating they would no longer make home inspections, however, they will continue school and courtesy inspections. 2) The Fire Depart- ment is still working on water supply insurance rating for entire town. 3) Publicly thanked the Lansing Highway Department for their excellent cooperation with the Fire Company, Mr. Campbell presented a copy of a petition addressed to Park Supt. Eric Trotter stating that "areas to the North and West side of the Marina should have limited access by motor vehicles, by means of gate, chain, etc., so that those leasing boat slips may only enter." The petitioners feel this is required to limit the amount of dust, danger to small children, and general disruption caused by those individuals which have no real cause to drive in these areas. Mr. Campbell stated that the Central New York State.Firemen1wo.ul.d.?be hol;d- irng their 19£4 convention in Tompkins County and the Sheraton Inn would be their central headquarters. Arno Finkeldey appeared before the board requesting the board to accept Fiddlers Green Road as a town road. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing accept Fiddlers Green Road, in its entirety, as a town road, subject to the approval of the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Attorney as to title. 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 Mr. Finkeldey thanked the Town Board, Planning Board, Highway Department, Stephen Varga and Cayuga Crushed Stone Inc. for their patience and cooperation in getting Fiddlers Green Road completed. Mr. Roy Knauer, Representative of All -Mode Communications, Inc., appeared • before the board to discuss a new telephone system for the Town Hall and Highway Garage. Mr. Knauer submitted proposals containing necessary equipment, service advantages and costs for the board's review. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute FmHA forms #400 -1 - Equal Apportunity Agreement and #400 -4 Assurance Agreement, Legal and Engineering Agreements on behalf of the Town for Lansing Water District #50 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 (continued) t ®o Continued November 9, 1982, RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLUTION OF TOWN BOARD DIRECTING SUPERVISOR TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT In the Matter of the Establishment of Lansing Water District No. 5 County of Tompkins, State of New York, pursuant to Article 12 -A of the Town Law WHEREAS, the Town Board of Lansing did on the 20th day of September, 1982, adopt a Resolution pursuant to Section 209 -e of the Town Law approving the estab- lishment of Lansing Water District No. 5, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to make application to the Department of Audit and Control, pursuant to Section 209 -f of the Town Law, for permission to create Lansing Water District No. 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote, and upon roll call, the vote was as follows. Philip Munson, Supervisor - voting Aye Bert Hilliard, Councilman - voting Aye Louis Emmick, Councilman - voting Aye George Stevens, Councilman - voting Aye Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman - voting Aye The Resulution was thereupon declared duly adopted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Agreement for the fiscal year 1983 between the Town of Lansing and the Lansing Highway Association be accepted and the Supervisor be authorized to execute same. Carried A copy of the minutes of September 20, 21 and October 4 and 5, 1982 having been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose corrections or to accept same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted -by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the amount of $100.00 be transferred from Water Dist. #2, Attorney SW8310.401 to Electric SW8320.401 and be it further RESOLVED, the following transfers be made in the General Fund Accounts: From Justice Clerks salaries A1110.04.1 to Justice Contractual A1110.4 the amount of $500.00 and from the Contingency A1990.4 to Safety Inspector Salary #A3620.1 the amount of 175.00. 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. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #498 through #573 totalling $27,941.72 and Highway Fund bills #301 through #325 totalling $15,671.15 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 November 15, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. 1 E Ll IJ