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Home My WebLink About1982-12-14November 15, 1982 N The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on Noy. 159 1982 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitor: Lansing Parks Superintendent, Eric Trotter. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take the Roll Call. Lansing Parks Superintendent, Eric Trotter and members of the Town Board held a lengthy discussion on several subjects concerning the Lansing Town Parks. Items which were considered carefully were: 1) monuments being placed in the parks, 2) wind surfers, 3) electricity being provided to boats at the marina, and 4) placing rip -rap on the bank of Salmon Creek bordering the park. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Town Engineer, that this board authorizes the Town to advertise for bids for the work to be performed in the construction of Lansing Water District #5. Vote of Vote of Vote of Vote of Vote of On motion, Town Town Town Town Town meeti Board Board Board Board Board ng adj . (Aye (Aye (Aye (Aye . (Aye ourned to No Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor vember 30, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. December 14, 1982 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on December 14, 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 Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink and Journal Reporter John Huenneke. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Supervisor Munson stated that bids would be opened at this time for the used Savin 230 Copier as advertised by the Deputy Highway Superintendent. No bids were received. • A copy of the minutes of October 12, 26 and November 4, 9, and 15, 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 Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: -RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Letter received from Blanche H. Drake, Secretary of the Lansing Housing Authority concerning the execessive speed on Woodsedge Drive. William Mobbs, Tompkins County Public Works Commissioner, to be contacted regarding the legality of the Town placing "Slow" signs on Woodsedge Drive. Letter received from Jack French, Jr., Secretary of the Town of Lansing Highway Association stating that said Association voted unanimously on 12/7/82 to sever their affiliation with the Civil Service Employees' Association, effective immediately. (continued) 102 Continued December 14, 1982 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: From: To: To: RESOLVED, that the following transfers be Contingency Account A199O.4 $6,657.00 Highway Supt. Equip. A5O1O.2 . . . . . Highway Garage, Maint. & Supplies A5132.4O4 made in the General . . . $23157.00 4,500.00 From: From: Unemployment Insurance A9O5O.8 Workmens Compensation A9O4O.8O1 $116.35 188.81' To: Hospital & Medical Ins. A9O6O.8 . . . . . . . . 305.16 From: To: Park Equipment A711O.2 $15000000 Park Contractual A711O.4 19000000 Fund Accounts: From: Zoning & Bd. of Appeal #B8O1O.4 $42.00 To: Hospital & Med. Ins. #B9O6O.8 42.00 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following transfers be made in the Highway Fund Accounts: From: Bridge, Per. Ser. DB512O.1 $2,000600 From: Bridge, Cont. Exp. DB512O.4 49200.00 To: Machinery Cont. Exp. DR513O.4 . 6,200000 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 Lloyd Sharpsteen submitted his resignation as Town of Lansing Highway Super- intendent, effective January 1, 19830 Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: MOVED by Mrs. McElwee, unanimously seconded and adopted: WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board accepts the resignation of Lloyd Sharpsteen, with regret, and WHEREAS, we greatly appreciate his thirty years of devoted service to the Town as Highway employee and Highway Superintendent, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board and the Town are indebted to him. The consistent high level of performance of his duties and that of his men in road construction, maintenance, and repair has set a high standard which is recognized throughout Central New York, and is a source of pride for us all, and be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be presented to Lloyd Sharpsteen. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that this meeting (8:35 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. 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 to be reconvened (8:50 P.M.). Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson be reappointed as Member of the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporate Membership for a two year term. Carried Supervisor Munson discussed Water District #5. Noted that bid proposals for the construction of watermains and a welded steel water storage tank will be publicly opened on December 17, 1982 at 2 :00 P.M. at the Town Hall. Atty. Robert Williamson presented, for the boards review, a copy of an Ordinance amending the Ordinance - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN PARKS - adopted by the Town Board August 10, 1976 and amended May 24, 1977 and March 14, 1978. Board members to review before taking any action. Board Members discussed the Town Health Insurance in regard to establish- ing a Health Insurance Policy for the Town of Lansing. Board to continue study concerning same. Supervisor Munson submitted his monthly report. (continued) C Continued December 14, 1982 103 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #574• through #628 totalling $27,819.27• and Highway Fund bills #326•through #352•totalling $21,215.52be 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 December 21, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. X `•P . �� • December 17, 1982 On December 17, 1982 at 2.00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were publicly opened for Water System Construction for Lansing Water District #5, as advertised. Bids received were as follows: CONTRACT Pipe Line Tank F.L.C. Contractors $2185775.80 Ithaca, New York F.G. Compagni 1989000900 Cortland, New York G. DeVincentis 2329589.87 Binghamton, New York Randsco Pipeline 2395305.00 Rochester, New York Stan Payne Construction 2271505.00 Appalachin, New York Reco Constructors $2579039.00 Richmond, Virginia Masciarcilli Construction 2125465.00 Binghamton, New York Caribou Pipeline 2035000.00 Central Square, New York Vacri Construction Corp. 2155000.00 Binghamton, New York E.E. Root & Sons 2415027.00 Owego, New York Summit City Construction * 254,500900 Franklin, Pa. Lafayette Pipeline 2132250.00 Lafayette, New York Piccirilli Bros. 2585365.00 Binghamton, New York Over & Under Piping 1689390.00 Auburn, New York Chicago Bridge & Iron 1949200.00 New York, New York Baron Constructors 2375910.00 Liverpool, New York Central N.Y., H & E Co. 2005183.60 Auburn, New York * As reduced by $15,000.00 - per telegram