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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-09-11September 11, 1984 1'96 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 11, 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 Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Journal Reporter, Debbie Gesensway, Carol K. Kammen, Carol Howell, Gary Christopher, Mary Steinhardt and several Lansing residents. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk, the Public Hearing on proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the calendar year of 1985 was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 P.M. Supervisor Munson and Members of the Town Board discussed proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the calendar year of 1985 which would include Program for the Elderly, Youth Recreation Programs, Park Projects and Highway Items. No written comments received, all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, and no objections made to said proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, the Hearing was terminated at 8:10 P:M. Bids were publicly opened for the sale of one 1975 6 -ton Laymor Paver, as is, as advertised by Highway Superintendent Howard Groat. Bids received as follows: Richard C. Wilson, Dryden, N.Y. $29850.00 Don Aton Paving, Inc., Vestal, N.Y. 19500.00 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 1975 6 -ton Laymor Paver, as is, and WHEREAS, Richard C. Wilson of Dryden, New York was the highest bidder in the amount of $2,850.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of Richard C. Wilson be accepted 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 Carol K. Kammen, Intermim Director of the Tompkins County Arts Council spoke to the board regarding the Arts Council. Ms. Kammen stated that Tompkins County has been accepted into the DECENTRALIZATION Program of the N.Y.S. Council of the Arts which program will award Tompkins County $15,000.00 for 1984/85 to be distributed to local nonprofit organizations applying to the program for projects providing cultural services to the people of Tompkins County. All non profit organizations are eligible to apply and need have no history or previous experience in the arts to qualify for support. Applica- tion deadline is October 15, 19840 Carol Howell, Coordinator for the Lansing Community Nursery School, spoke to the board requesting the approval of the Town Board for use of the Annex Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the 1984 -5 school year for operation of a nursery school program at the rate of $10.00 per day. Ms. Howell presented a fact sheet, a question and answer format and an itemized budget for the Lansing Community Nursery School. Discussion by the Town Board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens. RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the use of the Town Hall Annex for the Lansing Community Nursery School for the 1984 -85 school year on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 A.M. to 12 :30 P.M. at a charge of $10.00 per day and the Supervisor is authorized to execute a memorandum agreement with said school on behalf of the town. (continued) r (� Continued September 11, 1984 Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman 197 Vote of Town Board . . . . (Nay) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . 0 . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Gary Christopher appeared on behalf of Thomas Ellis to discuss updating and improving three Lansing Recreation ballfields for use by men, women and little league players. Discussion held by Town Board and Lansing Field Commission Members, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board seek proposals for the improvement of three ballfields along the Woodsedge Road, it being understood that the Town shall receive a gift from the Lansing Field Commission equal to the amount of work to be contracted for. Vote • Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Board . Town Board . Town Board . Town Board . Town Board . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Highway Supt. Howard Groat stated that the road from Warren Road to the Water Tank had been paved. Mr. Groat and the Town Board discussed the possibility of running Myers Road through the gravel bank which would eliminate the curve at the foot of the hill. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent is authorized to sell surplus crusher run to Tompkins County Highway Department up to 5,000 cubic yards for a fair and adequate consideration. 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. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to attend the N.Y.S. Highway Superintendent's Convention to be held in Stevensville, N.Y. on September 19, 20 and 21, 1984 and that any necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried Supervisor Munson and the Town Board discussed the possibility of forming a Sewer District and Water District #6 in the Town located in the Cherry Road area. Following resolutions offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Town Board that the Town of Lansing should form a Sewer District in the area of the Town located in the Cherry Road area to include the Alex Cima subdivision known as "The Horizons." 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. Stevens: RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Town Board that the Town of Lansing will form Lansing Water District #6 in the area of Cherry Road to include the Alex Cima subdivision known as "The Horizons." 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 Mr. Lorne F. Montague submitted letter of resignation as Member of the Lansing Town Planning Board, effective immediately. Town Board Members reminded of the Tompkins County-Municipal Officers Association Meeting to be held September 26, 1984 at the Holiday Inn at 6:30 P.M. (continued) Continued September 11, 1984 198 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that $400.00 be transferred from Contingency A1990.4 to Town.Hall Telephone A1620.404; from Planning B8020.4 to Zoning B8010.4 the amount of $200.00 and from Planning B8020.4 to Social Security B8030.8 the amount of $100.00. 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 presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #461 through #513 totalling $279559.73 and Highway Fund bills #344 through #373 totalling $50,320.56 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 to September 18, 1984 at 5:00 P.M* TOWN OF LANSING NOTICE TO BIDDERS % NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Up for sale to the highest bid - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,' der: One 19756•tonLaymorPaver that the Town Board of the Town I as is; Paver may be inspected at of Lansing will conduct a Public 'the Town of Lansing Highway', Hearing on September 11, 1984 at I Garage, Monday through Friday, 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town I from 6:00 a.m: to 2:30 p.m. Hall, Route 34, 29 Auburn Road, Said bids will be opened at the Lansing, New York, to consider, �regular meeting of the Lansing, the proposed use of approximate Town Board, Lansing Town Hall, ly 557,175.00 in unused Revenue'. on September 11, 1984 Sharing Funds for Entitlement The right to reject all bids is Period 15, October 1, 1983 to Sep-!! expressly reserved. Howard L. Groat tember 30, 1985 and approximate - Highway Superintendent ly ,44,108.00 of Federal Sharing g Town of Lansing Funds for Entitlement Period 16, October 10. 1984 to September 30, September 4, 1984 1984. All citizens (especially sen -- for citizens) will have the op -. portunity to give written and oral 1 comnents on uses of the funds. I , ` Jane Bush HorTk Town Clerk of Lansing August 30,1984 ,-J September 18, 1984 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on September 18, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall to conduct and act on any business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Supervisor, on behalf Present Louis Emmick Councilman Heights and Present Bert Hilliard Councilman located in Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman as "The Present George Stevens Councilman VoLe Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk . . (Aye) Present Visitors: Beverly Phillips, Sharon Bowman and Thomas Ellis. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby empowers the Supervisor, on behalf of the Town, to continue negotiations with the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing for sewer service in the area of the Town located in the Cherry ,Road area to include the Alex Cima subdivision known as "The Horizons." . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman VoLe of Vote of Town Board (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman VoLe of down Board . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Town Board Members and Lansing Field Commission Representatives present, discussed the proposal submitted by Varga's Backhoe & Bulldozing Service Inc. of Lansing, New York. Each item of the total project was carefully considered, after which time the following resolution was offered: (continued) E I i ; I r` 11 U