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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-12134 July 12, 1983
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall
on July 12, 1983 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 Absent
George Stevens Councilman Present
Howard Groat Highway Supt. Present
Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present
Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present
Visitors: N.Y.S.E. & G. Representatives Kenneth Connor, Donald Beal,
James Marean and Harry Erickson. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Reeves and
Mr. & Mrs. Norton Holden.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk
take the Roll Call.
Bids were publicly
by Howard L. Groat,
Highway
opened for the sale
Superintendent.
of a quantity of
Bids received as
wood, as advertised
follows:
Janet Reeves,
94
Searles
Rd., Groton,
N.Y.
$ 51.29
Barbara S. Holden,
578
Lansingville Rd.,
Lansing, N.Y.
102.00
RESOLUTION offered
Mr. Emmick:
by
Mr. Stevens, who
moved its adoption,
seconded by
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for
the sale of a quantity of wood, and
WHEREAS, Barbara S. Holden, 578 Lansingville Rd., Lansing, N.Y. was the
highest bidder, said bid in the amount of $102.00, 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) George Stevens, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
Mr. Harry Erickson, NYSEG.Supervisor of the Civil Engineering Group that
planned the new Milliken Station Ash Disposal Site, addressed the Town Board
in regard to the Town Board's request that NYSEG establish a bond or escrow
account prior to the placement of ash in the new disposal site. Mr. Erickson
discussed 1) the structural integrity of the disposal site, and 2) NYSEG's
obligation to maintain it's facilities in a safe and environmentally acceptable
manner.' Mr. Erickson stated that NYSEG protects future potential liabilities
for its' facilities or operations without posting a bond or establishing
escrow accounts. For the ash site, this is done via an Undertaking. The
reasons for this policy is that bonds or escrow accounts would increase opera-
ting expenses and would unnecessarily tie -up a portion of the ratepayers
money. A modified NYSEG Undertaking to include the ash disposal permit was
presented to the board for their consideration. Town Attorney Williamson
will review the modified Undertaking and submit his opinion to the Board
Members.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that pending approval of the Fly Ash Dump Site Permit by the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing, NYSEG is authorized.to continue with pre-
paration and construction of its fly ash disposal site through the 1.6th day
of August, 1983. Unanimously carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Emmick:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing approves the current
maintenance and dust control of the Milliken Road in the Town of Lansing, said
maintenance and control being performed by NYSEG, and authorizes the Town
Supervisor to notify the DEC in writing.
Unanimously carried
Highway Superintendent brought the board up -to -date on blacktopping
of town roads. Mr. Groat also stated that the new well was being tested,
however, results have not been received.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend
the N.Y.S. Association of Town Highway Superintendent's Annual Meeting to
be held September 20 -23, 1983 at Kutcher's Country Club, Monticello, N.Y.
and that any necessary expenses be a town charge.
(continued)
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Continued July 12, 1983
A copy of the minutes of June 2 and 14, 1983 having been furnished to members
of the town board before hand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correc-
tions or to accept same as submitted.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved..
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that two Mott flail mowers purchased from Arsenault Tractor Sales,
Brooktondale, N.Y. in the amount of $2,000:00, be paid from the Capital Reserve
Fund for Highway Equipment.
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman
• Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
Letter received from the Tompkins County Board of Health stating that the
Tompkins County Sanitary Code waiver request of Robert Bedichek, Fiddler's Green,
had been denied.
Letter received from Harlin McEwen, Chairman of the Tompkins County Traffic
Safety Board. Said letter regarding speed limits on Town and County Roads and
requesting Town Supervisors to bring their concerns relating to local control of
speed limits to the Tompkins County Traffic Safety Board meeting to be held on
Wednesday, September 21, 1983, 7 :30 P.M. at the County Planning Department
Conference Room.
Letter received from Martin Sheridan, General Manager of American Community
Cablevision, requesting a meeting with the Town Board in the near future to
discuss updating the franchise for the Town to the new model franchise adopted
by the County Cable Commission, and at the same time discuss adjusting rates
and providing new services.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption,.seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted June 14, 1983 stating that Norman
Stanton be paid the sum of $500.00 upon completion of the application for a
Federal Grant, be AMENDED to read as follows:
RESOLVED, that Norman D. Stanton be paid the sum of up to and not to exceed
$500.00 for services involving planning and construction projects on the Lansing
Recreation Field and adjacent town property. Said money to be paid by monthly
vouchers as submitted, reviewed and approved by this Board.
Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . (Aye.) George Stevens, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Emmick:
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the full -time Court Clerk, exempt class,
be approved in the amount of $11,440.00, retroactive to July 1, 1983.
Carried
Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report.
Board Members discussed the possible disposition of the old Highway Garage.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
• Mr. Emmick:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #262 through #310 totalling $269108.90
and Highway Fund bills #238 through #283 totalling $46,107.60 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) George Stevens, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the date of the Regular Town Board Meeting for the month of
August 1983, be changed from August 9th to August 16th, 19830
Carried
On motion, meeting adjourned to July 19th at 8:00 P.M.
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