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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-10May 10, 1983 127 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on May 10, 1983 at 8 :00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. Philip Munson Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Howard Groat Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervi Council Council Council Council Highway Town Cl sor man man woman man Superintendent erk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Town Historian Louise Bement, William Bement, N.Y.S.E. & G. Representatives Donald Beal, James Marean, Bryan Swift and Kenneth Connor. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Town Historian, Louise Bement, presented several of the glass negatives, circa 1900, which were donated to the town by Charles Poturnay from his Floyd Miller collection. Mrs. Bement stated that the collection would be stored at the DeWitt Historical Society of Tompkins County. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION offered by Councilman George Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Lansing wishes to show their appreciation to Charles Poturnay for the donation of his Floyd Miller collection of glass negatives, circa 1900. This historically valuable collection of approximately 1,000 glass negatives was donated to the Lansing Town Historian, Louise Bement, in March 1983. Unanimously adopted. Jerry Jennings, Co- Chairman of fund raising for the Lansing Creative Play Area Project to be built at the Lansing Elementary School, was i.ntroduced by Supervisor Munson. Mr. Jennings reviewed the Schematic Plan for the new creative playground and requested the Town Board to consider the needs of donated materials as well as a cash contribution. Ms. Celia Bolyard, a property owner residing on Luce Road, appeared before the board on her own behalf and several neighbors, requesting the Town Board to consider paving Luce Road. Ms. Bolyard noted that building lots were for sale on Luce Road, however, the poor condition of the road was tending to prevent persons to purchase lots for future development. Highway Superintendent Howard Groat discussed the well at the Highway Garage and the high content of salt. It was the general opinion of the board that a couple of test holes be drilled to determine if a salt free supply of water could be found. Mr. Groat stated that the Highway Superitendent's School would be held June 6, 71 89 1983 at Cornell University. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend the Highway Superintendent's School to be held at Cornell University on June 6,7,8, 1983 and that any necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried Supervisor Munson stated that the County is interested in relocating a portion of the Myers Road through the town gravel bank in order to eliminate the dangerous curve at the botton of the hill. Messrs. Donald Beal, James Marean, Bryan Swift and Kenneth Connor, Represen- tatives of NYSEG spoke to the board members concerning proposed access roads from the generating station to the Milliken Station Ash Disposal Facility. A drawing was presented showing the alternates considered and the preliminary cost estimates for each alternative was discussed. NYSEG has reviewed its present operating practices and new operating policies have been instituted which were also discussed. The clerk advised the board that Frederick J. Spry had submitted his resignation as Lansing Town Justice, effective May 31, 19830 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that this meeting (9:45 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (10:45 P.M.). Carried (continued) 128 Continued May 10, 1983 A copy of the minutes of March 1, 8, and 29, 1983 having been furnished to 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. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Blue Cross /Blue Shield of Central New York Regionwide renewal rates, effective September 30, 1983 be accepted. Carried Clerk advised the board that a Tompkins County Municipal Officials' Association Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. at Ozzie's Restaurant. A presentation will be made by Frank Liguori, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning on the Fire and Building Code. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee. RESOLVED, that $2,672.00 from the Contingency Acct. #1990.4 be transferred to Highway Garage - Telephone Acct. #A5132.401. 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 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Philip Munson be authorized to attend the Local Government Conference sponsored by Senator Alfonse D'Amato, in Washington, D.C. on May 16, 17, and 18, 1983 and that any necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that this board requests that the following job descriptions on file with the Tompkins County Personnel Department be changed from "Seasonal" to "Part- time,Seasonal ": All Recreation Assistant, Recreation Activity Specialist, and Lifeguard (Instructor). Carried Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report.. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #161 through #206 totalling $23,042.47 and Highway Fund bills #145 through #192 totalling $77,160.52 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 . . 0 .(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 Thursday, June 2, 1983 at 5:00 P.M. ./ Ell