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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-10January 3, 1984 15 The Lansing Town Board met on January 3, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall to review the proposed Amendments to the Lansing Zoning Ordinance. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Planning Board Members: Viola Miller, Linda Hirvonen, Sidney Cleveland, Herbert Ley and Loren Montague. Visitors: Samuel Baughman, George Beckwith, John Hartman, Duane Ray, Ray Boles, Jr., William Tutton, Jeannine Kirby and Marsha Lynch. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. • At the request of Supervisor Munson, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee chaired the meeting in regard to the review of the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. McElwee discussed numerous comments expressed by persons attending the Public Hearing held on December 2, 1983 relating to the proposed Amend- ments to the Zoning Ordinance. Sidney Cleveland, Member of the Lansing Planning Board, presented a position statement by the Town of Lansing Planning Board. Under privilege of the floor, several persons made comments and asked questions regarding the Amendments. Mrs. McElwee stated that prior to the next Informational Public Hearing on the proposed Amendments to the Zoning.Ordinance, the Town Board would review, study and work up revisions to the present Amendments, have copies made of same, make every possible effort to notify all persons of the date of the Hearing, prepare a precise plan to improve the presentation, consider meeting to be held in another place and decide when the decision would be made on the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. A work session by the Town Board on the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance was scheduled for January 24, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. January 10, 1984 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January 10, 1984 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 Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Harold Davis, Richard Allen, Louis Jackson, Sherman Tobey, George Carr and Journal Reporter, • Debbie Gesensway. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Bids were publicly opened for the stripping of approximately 4500 cu. yds. of dirt from the Town of Lansing Gravel Bank, as advertised. Bids received as follows: G.L. Vreeland Excavating, Inc. $75200.00 Scipio Center, New York LRS Excavating, Inc. 45275.00 Ross Road, Lansing, New York C.S. Reynolds & Sons Inc. 59534.00 King Ferry, New York Cayuga Leasing, Inc. 49455.00 Ithaca, New York Calvin C. Cole, Inc. 79650.00 Sayre, Pa. (continued) 160 Continued January 10, 1984 Bids were publicly opened for one used 1977 or newer diesel Hydraulic Excavator, as advertised. Bids received as follows: Tracey Road Equip. Inc. 1983 Badger Model 460 Hydro - Scopic Hydraulic excavator. P.O. Box 489 East Syracuse, N.Y. $91,467.00 Tracey Road Equip, Inc.. 1980 Badger Model 460 Hydraulic Excavator. P.O. Box 489 East Syracuse, N.Y. $64,682.00 No bids were received for the sale of twenty used natural gas overhead catalytic heaters, as advertised. Town Board Members reviewed and discussed the bids received and the following resolutions were offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee. WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for the stripping of approximately 4500 cubic yards of dirt from the Town of Lansing Gravel Bank, and WHEREAS, LRS Excavating, Inc. of Lansing, New York was the lowest bidder in the amount of $4,275.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of LRS Excavating, Inc. be accepted and the High- way Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the town. 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 Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one used 1977 or newer diesel Hydraulic Edcavator, and WHEREAS, Tracey Road Equipment of East Syracuse, New York was the only bidder offering a bid in the amount of $91,467.00 for a 1983 Badger Model 460 Hydro- scopic Hydraulic excavator and an alternate bid for a 1980 Badger Model 460 Hydraulic Excavator in the amount of $64,682.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. be accepted for the 1980 Badger Model 460 Hydraulic Excavator in the amount of $64,682.00 and the Highway Superintendent be and he is hereby authorized to complete said transaction on behalf of the town. 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 discussed costs relating to erecting a pole building adjacent to the Highway Garage. Board discussed, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent proceed with the construction of a pole building to be built adjacent to the Highway Garage. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Nay) 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 Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that the hourly salary rate of Kenneth Mapes and Richard Exton, part -time employees of the Highway Department, be increased from $3.65 per hour. to $4.00 per hour. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of Town of Town of Town of Town of Town Board Board Board Board Board . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor Invitation received from the Town of Newfield that a Retirement Party will be held at the Newfield Town Newfield Town Clerk, Jeanette Hall on January 21st Beach. (continued) from 2 -4 P.M. in honor of 1 !I Eli Continued January 10, 1984 1 6 l Letter received from the Association of Towns concerning principal events and sessions planned for the 1984 Annual Meeting to be held in New York City, February 19 -22, 19840 The Lansing Community Council in cooperation with Lansing Organizations, are sponsoring "Lansing Day" to be held at the Lansing Town Hall Annex on June 9, 1984 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. A copy of the minutes of December 12 and 13, 1983 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 Supervisor Munson reported that he, with the assistance of Frank Liguori, • has been in contact with ARC in Binghamton, regarding proposed Water Dist. #6. The Supervisor advised the board that the 1984 Reorganization'Resolutions would be acted upon at this time. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under (Town Law 181 (3)0 1 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amount and Company. Carried FIRE WARDENS: MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. Carried ATTORNEY FOR THE TOWN: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard that the Attorney for the Town be on an as needed basis and that Robert Williamson be consulted as needed. Carried DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Ithaca Journal News be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Carried DESIGNATION OF BANK DEPOSITORIES OF TOWN FUNDS. MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that the Tompkins County Trust Co., the First National Bank, and the Moravia National Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Carried RULES OF ORDER MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when special roll call votes are requested, voting to be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried TIME OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that the Regular Board • Meetings of the Lansing Town Board be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. o'clock. Carried MILEAGE ALLOWANCE: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Town Officer's and Highway Superintendent be allowed the sum of 20� per mile for the use of their automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Carried AUTHORIZATION FOR HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT TO PURCHASE ITEMS: MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee., that the Highway Supt, be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements, tires and tubes in the amount of $3,500.00 without prior approval. Carried METHOD OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with (Town Law A.T. 103), this inspection will take place by the town board at the beginning of each regular meeting. Carried (continued) Continued January 10, 1984 SALARIES OF TOWN OFFICERS: RESOLVED, by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that salaries of Town Officer's as compiled in the General Town Budget for 1984 be as follows: OFFICER Howard Groat Philip Munson Floyd Ferris Frederick Spry.' Margaret McElwee Bert Hilliard Louis Emmick George Stevens Jane Bush Horky OFFICE SALA Highway Supt. $22,000. Supervisor 65360. Town Justice 5,000. Town Justice 69600. Councilwoman 25650. Councilman 29650. Councilman 25650. Councilman 29650. Town Clerk 199827. Budget Officer 410. Town Historian 6006 Voting Machine Custodians RY AMOUNT 00 $1,833. 00 530. 00 416. 00 550. 00 220. 00 220. 00 220. 00 220. 00 1,652. 00 34. 00 300. 300. 33 00 66 00 83 83 83 83 25 16 00 00 TIME OF PAYMENT per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month per month June 1, 1984 Dec. 15, 1984 150.00 after each setup, plus mileage Election Inspectors 4.00 per hour AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll Dec. 15, 1984, salaries to be adjusted to meet budget requirements. Carried ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS ANNUAL MEETING: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend meeting in New York on Feb. 19 -22, 1984 and that necessary.expenses be a town charge. Frederick Spry named delegate and Floyd Ferris named alternate. Carried APPOINTMENT OF ZONING AND ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that Norman Stanton be appointed Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement Officer, effective as of Jan. 1, 1984 and to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER: MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that Wanda Brink and Jane Horky be appointed Co- Budget Officers for the year 1984. Carried TOWN HISTORIAN: MOTION by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that Louise Bement be appointed Town Historian for the year 1984. Carried SUPERINTENDENT FOR LANSING TOWN PARKS: MOTION by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that Eric Trotter be appointed the Superintendent of the Lansing Town Parks for the year 1984. Carried VOTING MACHINE CUSTODIANS: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that Richard K. Davis be appointed Republican Voting Machine Custodian and Beatrice Davis be appointed Democratic Voting Machine Custodian for the year 1984, in compliance with Sec. 3 -302 of the New York State Election Law. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor, be authorized and directed to duly execute application for permit to maintain and operate public bathing beach for the year 1984. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to establish Youth Recreation and Service Projects, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is about to submit application for such projects for the year 1985 to the New York State Division for Youth for its approval, reimbursement of funds expended on such projects, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that such applications are in all respects approved and Philip Munson, Supervisor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said applications to the N.Y.S. Division for Youth for approval. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried (continued) Continued January 10, 1984 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Philip Munson, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing be authorized and directed to duly execute application to the New York State Programs for the Aging for its approval and reimbursement of funds of said project for the year 1985. Carried RESOLUTION offered RESOLVED, that the under (Town Law §29 (10 of the report to the St Municipal Law. by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens: Supervisor, in lieu of preparing his financial report shall submit to the Town Clerk by March 1,'1984, a copy ate Comptroller required by section 30 of the General Carried RESOLUTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposits with town monies at his discretion. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee. RESOLVED, that the regular highway employees of the Lansing Highway Department, by Agreement, have been given effective January 1, 1984, a 45� an hour increase. 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 APPOINTMENTS OF LIAISON OFFICERS MADE BY THE SUPERVISOR: Louis Emmick . . . . . . . . . . .appointed Liaison Officer for Highway Dept. Margaret McElwee /Wm. Beischer appointed Liaison Officers for Water Dists. Louis Emmick .appointed Liaison Officer for Sewer Dists. Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Parks. Bert Hilliard appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Activities Unlimited. George Stevens . .appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Youth. Philip Munson . appointed Liaison Officer for Lansing Retirement Home. Louis Emmick. . appointed Liaison Officer for TV Franchise. George Stevens . .appointed Liaison Officer for Dog Control. Philip Munson . appointed Liaison Officer for Town Hall Annex. George Stevens - Lansing Representative on Tompkins Co. Environmental Management Council. Jack P. Stull - Lansing Representative on Tompkins Co.Economic Advisory Board. Norman Wheeler /Alt. Viola Miller - Lansing Representatives on Tompkins Co. Transportation Comm. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTIES: MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Stevens, that Margaret'McElwee be appointed Deputy Supervisor, Hazel Avery be appointed Deputy Highway Superin- tendent and Wanda Brink be appointed Deputy Town Clerk at beginning of term and to serve during the term of respective officers. Carried MOTION by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that Sidney Cleveland be appointed Chairman of the Lansing Planning Board for the year 1984. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, seconded by Mrs. McElwee, that the Town Clerk, Jane Bush Horky, and Deputy Town Clerk, Wanda B. Brink, be and they hereby are appointed Receivers of Taxes and Assessment for a two year term, retroactive to January 1, 19840 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Hilliard, that Norman Stanton be appointed Safety Inspector effective as of January 1, 1984 and to serve at the pleasure of the board. Carried PRESENTATION OF TOWN OFFICER'S REPORTS: RECEIVER OF TAXES Amount paid to Supervisor FOR YEAR 1983 Amount paid to Tompkins County Franchises paid to Tompkins County Return Taxes to Tompkins County TOTAL 1983 TAX WARRANT Penalties on taxes paid to Supervisor (continued) $843,763.72 145,971.41 428,110.70 208,439.51 $1,626,285.34 $2,732.46 164 REPORT OF TOWN CLERK - 1983 CONSERVATION LICENSES Resident Licenses Non Resident Licenses Primitive Licenses Lost License Certificates Free Licenses Total licenses issued Continued January 10, 1984 753 18 Amount Submitted to Co. Clerk 111 $105381.50 9 52 Amount Submitted to Supervisor 9a3 $ 415.50 - ---------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - DOG LICENSES ISSUED Dog Licenses 15144 Police Work Dog 1 Amount Submitted to Co. Budget Replacement Tags 42 Kennel Licenses 15 $2,734.94 Total licenses issued 15202 Amount Submitted to Supervisor $5,873.06 -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marriage Licenses 33 Amount Submitted $123.75 Marriage Certificates & Transcripts 36 to Supervisor 114.00 Junkyard Licenses 9 108.00 Mobile Home Park Licenses 6 100000 Minor Subdivision 1 5.00 Searches & Certified Copies 1.00 Machine copies 76_g5 - - - - - = - - - - - - - - - - - - - Amount Submitted to NYS Health Dept. $41925 - ---------- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 1983 Grand Total Submitted to Supervisor $69817.26 1983 Grand Total Submitted to Other Depts. 131,157.69 $19,974.95 - ----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FREDERICK SPRY - 1983 Number of Motor Vehicle 507 Criminal 109 Parking 26 Dog 2 Small & Civil Claims 33 ECO 5 Total 682 Total State Audits Plus 3 supplements $19,515.00 5,391.31 $24,906.31 Bank Balance as of 12/31/83 $95382,28 December State Audit to be paid 1/9/84 29992.00 Bail Pending on Books 25628.20 Restitutions Pending on Bookd 15183.59 *Carry over of unidentified funds 2,578.49 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Balance- - - - - -0 -- - - - - - - - REPORT OF TOWN JUSTICE FLOYD FERRIS Number of Motor Vehicles 461 Criminal 75 Parking Violations 110 Dog Violations 25 Small & Civil Claims 16 ECO 11 Total 698 Total State Audits $109353.50 Bank Balance as of 12/31/83 698.20 December State Audit to be paid 1/5/84 670.00 less Pending Bail Account 20.00 Unidentified Amount 8920 Balance -0- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (continued) Continued January 10, 1984 16 5 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Lorne Montague be reappointed as a Member of the Lansing Planning Board for a seven year term, said term retroactive to January 1, 1984 and expiring December 31, 19906 Carried Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. Councilman Louis Emmick discussed new telephone system for the Town Hall and also TV Franchise Agreement. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs.- McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #1 through #28 totalling $24,772.76 and Highway Fund bills #1 through #22 totalling $31,025.53 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 Vote of Vote of Vote of Vote of RESOLUTION o by Mr. Hilliard. Town Board . (Aye Town Board . (Aye Town Board . (Aye Town Board . (Aye Town Board . (Aye ffered by Mrs. McElwee,` } Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman } Philip Munson, Supervisor who moved its adoption, seconded RESOLVED, that this meeting (9 :15 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. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (9 :45 P.M.). A work session by the Town Board on the proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance has been scheduled for January 24, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned 9:50 P.M. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Town of Lansing Highway De- partment will receive sealed bids j Town of Lansin Highway De- �- at the Office of the Town Clerk, 9. 9 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Lansing Town Hall, for the strip- at the Off ill of the 7ownedlbids Up for sale to the highest bid - ping o approximately 4500 w. I der; Twenty used natural gas F Lansing Town Hall, for one used. yds. of dv! from the Town of .overhead catalytic heaters (as Lansing Gravel Bank. Said bids' 1977 or newer diesel Hydraulic ,is). Heaters may be inspected ai will be opened at the regular Excavator. Said .bids will beI the Town of Lansing Highway meeting of the Lansing Town opened at the regular meeting of (Garage, Monday through Friday the Lansing Town Board, Lansing I y Board, Lansing Town Hall, on g g from (i:00AM to 2:39pM. January 10, 1984. Town Hall on January 10, 1984. Said bids will be opened at the S pecif!cations may be obtained Specifications may be obtained) ,regular meeting of the Lansing' Iattha Office ofthe.TownHighway at the Office of the Town Highway TownBoard,LansmgTownHall,'. Superintendent, Lansing, New Superintendent, Lansing, Nw! Ian January 10, 1984. York. York. The right to reject all bids isi The right to reject all bids is' The right to reject all bids is. ' 9 expressly reserved. expressly reserved. expressly reserved. Howerd L. Groat', Howard L. Groat Howard L. Groat Highway Superintendent 4 Highway Superintendent Highway Superintendent i Town of Lansing) Town of Lensing December 22, 1983 Town of Lansing December 22, 1983 December 22, 1983 January 24, 1984 The Lansing Town Board held a work session on January 24, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall to study and review the proposed Amendments to the Lansing Zoning Ordinance, Town Board Members present were: Supervisor Philip Munson, Councilwoman, Margaret McElwee, Councilmen, Louis Emmick, Bert Hilliard and George Stevens. Town Clerk, Jane B. Horky, Visitors: Jeannine Kirby, John Hartman, Duane Ray and Marsha Lynch. At the request of Supervisor Munson, Councilwoman Margaret McElwee chaired the work session. Mrs. McElwee and Board Members carefully studied and reviewed the Schedule of Land Uses or Activities in all districts,.after which time, several changes were proposed. ARTICLE VII pertaining to signs was reviewed and discussed. Changes were proposed to several sections of this Article. ARTICLE XI, sec. 1102, relative to Building Permit fees. It was the consensus of the board that this section should be deleted. Mrs. McElwee presented -a letter received from Ordinance Officer, Norman D. Stanton. Mr. Stanton itemized his comments and suggestions on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Board Members considered and reviewed Mr. Stantonsl concerns. Session adjourned 9:40 P.M.