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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-14February 14, 1984 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on February 14, 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 Supt. Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat, gave a report on the activities of his department. Mr. Groat also stated that he would like to purchase a used roller and a. screening plant. Town Board Members expressed approval of adver- tising for bids for the two mentioned items. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that this meeting (8:32 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (9:25 P.M.). Carried Councilwoman, changes proposed b Lansing Businesses A copy of the of the town board corrections or to Margaret McElwee, reviewed the "hig y the Town Board to the new proposed into the revised Ordinance was also minutes of December 29, 1983 having beforehand, the Supervisor asked for accept same as submittede flights of the recent Zoning Ordinance. Fitting discussed. been furnished to members a motion to propose RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: , RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Town of Lansing Park, Project 36 -0073 Agreement with the Commiss- ioner of Parks and Recreation, State of New York, extending the Agreement period from June 5, 1979 to June 30, 19840 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 The Town Board requested the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for a 1984 or newer 12 passenger Window Van to be used by the Lansing Older Adults. Bids to be opened at the March 13, 1984 Town Board Meeting. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on March 13, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. to consider a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #5, dated August 95 1966, as amended, to provide for a partial tax exemption for real property owned by persons with limited income who are 65 years of age or over. Carried Councilman George Stevens reminded Board Members of the Tompkins County Municipal Officer's Association Meeting to be held at the Holiday Inn on February 22, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. Letter received from Highway Supt. Howard Groat stating that he would accept, as a Town Road, an additional three tenths of a mile of Fiddlers Green Road, running westerly to an 80' turn around. Discussion by the board, no action taken. (continued) 0 C .7 • Continued February 14, 1984 t67 RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Jeannine Kirby is hereby appointed, effective immediately, to fill the unexpired term of Robert Briggs as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, said term expiring December 31, 1984. Unanimously carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that $31,606.56 be expended from the Capital Reserve Fund for Highway Equipment for the balance payment of the 1980 Badger 460 Hydroscopic excavator. 0 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 Supervisor Munson reported on 1) Albany meeting concerning serious water problems at South Lansing Center, 2) discussed meeting regarding problems at Cayuga Crushed Stone and 3) plowing and sanding for Village of Lansing. 'Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens,: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #29 through #71 totalling $19,599.65 and Highway Fund bills #23 through #73 totalling $92,228.55 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) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. to February 25, 1984 at 9 :00 A.M. for the purpose of conducting an audit of the Town Officer's books for the year 1983 and to act on any other business that may come before said board. PUBLIC NOTICE REVENUE SHARING HANDI- CAPPED REGULATIONS This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 51.55 of the Revenue Sher - Ing Regulations, as 'Published in the Federal Register on October, 17, 1983. Section 51.55 prohibits discrimination against qualified, ,Individuals because of their hand - icaPped status. The Town of Lansing, Lansing, New York advises the public, employees and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to, or treat- ment or employment in, its pro- grams and activities. The Town of Lansing has desig- nated the following person as the contact to coordinate efforts to comp)y with/ this requirement. Inquiries should be directed to: Philip Munson Town of Lansing Supervisor Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd. Lansing, New York 14882' Phone 607 -533 -4142 'Open: Tues. thru Friday -9AMto 5PM. Saturday 9 AM to Noon. February 1, 1994