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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-02130 Continued May 24, 1983 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Norman Stanton be authorized to apply to the Finger Lakes State Park Commission for a Federal Grant under the Small Business Administration, said monies would be used for landscaping and plantings on the Town of Lansing Recreation Field and adjacent Town property. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned 5 :40 P.M. Visitor: Ordinance Officer Norman D. Stanton, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call, Board Members discussed the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Executive Law, Section 381 (2) which requires every local government to administer and enforce on or after the first day of January 1984. Further provision, however, allows any local government to transfer its powers and duties for enforcement to the County of Tompkins or the State of New York, whichever is appropriate. It was the consensus of the board to transfer the rights and responsibilities for enforcement to the County of Tompkins. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held at the Town Hall on the 14th day of June 1983 at 8:00 on a proposed Local Law #1- for.the year 1983, declar- ing the Town of Lansing will not enforce the N.Y.S. Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Carried Letter received from Ulys meeting with member of N.Y.S. N.Y.S. Fire Prevention and Bui at 8:00 P.M. at Ulysses Town 0 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Mrs. McElwee: ses Supervisor, Richard Backer, regarding a Office of Code Enforcement for discussion of the lding Code. Said meeting to be held June 9th ffice. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that Frederick J. Spry be appointed to fill the vacant Town Justice position, effective immediately, when said Frederick J. Spry resigned as of May 31, 1983, said appointment to expire December 31, 1983. Carried RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - LLOYD W. SHARPSTEEN RESOLUTION offered by fir. Munson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, Lloyd W. Sharpsteen has worked continuously for the Town of Lansing since June 28, 1952 and was appointed Town of Lansing Highway Super- intendent on May 24, 1972, and WHEREAS, the said Lloyd W. Sharpsteen continued to serve continuously in that capacity until his Retirement, December 31, 1982, during which time he devoted his total energies to the interests of the People of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the said Lloyd-W. Sharpsteen passed from us on the 1st day of June 1983, now therefore be it RESOLVED, by UNANIMOUS VOTE, that this Board expresses its sincere sorrow at the passing of Lloyd W. Sharpsteen, a sad moment lightened only by the many pleasurable recollections of his company and the knowledge that he long served the Town to the utmost of his ability, and be it RESOLVED, further, that this Board extend its sympathy to the widow and family of Lloyd W. Sharpsteen and the clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution to them. Unanimously carried (continued) 1_ I Ell, � June 2, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on June 2, 1983 at 5:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Wanda B. Brink Deputy Town Clerk Present Visitor: Ordinance Officer Norman D. Stanton, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call, Board Members discussed the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Executive Law, Section 381 (2) which requires every local government to administer and enforce on or after the first day of January 1984. Further provision, however, allows any local government to transfer its powers and duties for enforcement to the County of Tompkins or the State of New York, whichever is appropriate. It was the consensus of the board to transfer the rights and responsibilities for enforcement to the County of Tompkins. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held at the Town Hall on the 14th day of June 1983 at 8:00 on a proposed Local Law #1- for.the year 1983, declar- ing the Town of Lansing will not enforce the N.Y.S. Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Carried Letter received from Ulys meeting with member of N.Y.S. N.Y.S. Fire Prevention and Bui at 8:00 P.M. at Ulysses Town 0 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Mrs. McElwee: ses Supervisor, Richard Backer, regarding a Office of Code Enforcement for discussion of the lding Code. Said meeting to be held June 9th ffice. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that Frederick J. Spry be appointed to fill the vacant Town Justice position, effective immediately, when said Frederick J. Spry resigned as of May 31, 1983, said appointment to expire December 31, 1983. Carried RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - LLOYD W. SHARPSTEEN RESOLUTION offered by fir. Munson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, Lloyd W. Sharpsteen has worked continuously for the Town of Lansing since June 28, 1952 and was appointed Town of Lansing Highway Super- intendent on May 24, 1972, and WHEREAS, the said Lloyd W. Sharpsteen continued to serve continuously in that capacity until his Retirement, December 31, 1982, during which time he devoted his total energies to the interests of the People of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the said Lloyd-W. Sharpsteen passed from us on the 1st day of June 1983, now therefore be it RESOLVED, by UNANIMOUS VOTE, that this Board expresses its sincere sorrow at the passing of Lloyd W. Sharpsteen, a sad moment lightened only by the many pleasurable recollections of his company and the knowledge that he long served the Town to the utmost of his ability, and be it RESOLVED, further, that this Board extend its sympathy to the widow and family of Lloyd W. Sharpsteen and the clerk forward a certified copy of this resolution to them. Unanimously carried (continued) 1_ I Ell, � Continued June 2, 1983 Town Clerk excused at 5:25 P.M. Letter received from the County Assessment Division requesting two Town Board Members be appointed to act on the Local Board of Assessment Review scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 1983 from 5 - 7 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Munson, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Margaret McElwee and George Stevens be appointed to serve on the Local Board of Assessment Review. Carried On motion, meeting adjo r ed at 5 :40 P.M. June 14, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on June 14, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Louis-Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Howard Groat Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman (arrived 8:45 pm) Highway Superintendent Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Wayne Thomas, Linda VanAlstine, Thomas A1lerton and Ronald Norman, The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk, the Public Hearing in the matter of the proposed Local Law entitled DECLARATION THAT THE TOWN OF LANSING WILL NOT ENFORCE THE NYS UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. by Supervisor Munson. Town Board Members and persons present discussed the proposed Local Law as presented. Lansing Fire Chief, Wayne Thomas, spoke concerning fire viola- tions and the authority to handle same without the enforcement of a Uniform Code. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8:26 P.M. Ronald Norman appeared before the board to voice his objection to the 10:00 P.M. closing at the Myers Park. Mr. Norman felt that the Park Police should use more discretion in regard to the 10:00 P.M. curfew. Bids were publicly opened for the sale of a 1966 Ford Tandem Axle Truck with Cab and Chassis, as is. One bid received as follows: Mary Flang, Groton, New York in the amount of $538.78. Board members reviewed and discussed the bid received, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, The Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for the sale of one used 1966 Ford Tandem Axle Truck with Cab and Chassis, as is, and WHEREAS, Mary Flang of Groton, New York, was the only bidder, said bid in the amount of $538.78, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the aforesaid bid be and hereby is accepted. 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 Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat, presented a Petition from eleven persons requesting a 30 mile per hour speed limit on Salmon Creek Road. Discussion held by the board, no action taken. Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat and Board Members discussed the limb wood remaining on the John Brown Farm. It was the consensus of the board that the Highway Superintendent advertise the wood for bid, bidder to provide own Liability Insurance, limit not less than $100,000.00. (continued) 131