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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-12March 12, 1986 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on March 12, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Herbert Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Herbert Howell Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby 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, Town Engineer T.G. Miller, County Representative Helen Howell, Richard Solomon, Raymond McElwee, Alex Cima, James Howell, Thomas Ruane, Dorothy Denman, Mary Miller, David Lippert, Lucy Bergstrom and John Kaminsky. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Thomas R. Ruane presented a petition signed by seven property owners located on Ludlowville Road requesting the Board to do a feasability and engineering study into the possibility of the inclusion of the seven houses into the water district being formed in the Hamlet of Ludlowville. The petition also requested a study be made to include the addition of these residences to the established district which services the Lansing Schools. Discussion held by the board and persons present. It was the consensus of the board that Engineer T.G. Miller and the Lansing Water /Sewer Committee review the 1udlowville Road petition and other water problem areas and submit study cost estimates for the board's consideration. County Representative, Helen Howell, reported on various topics being studied by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. A copy of the minutes of January 8th, 20th, 24th, 29th, February 12th, and February 15th, 1986 having been furnished to Members of the Town Board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose corrections or to accept same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved i Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Blue Cross New York, Inc. Contract be adjusted to cover human the same as treatment for any other illness that is Lansing Contract, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to Transplant Option Election Form on behalf of the To Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board RESOLUTION offered by M Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town inspections from the Village Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board is adoption, se and Blue Shield heart and liver now covered in sign the Major wn. conded by of Central transplants the Town of Human Organ . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor r. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Board of the Town of Lansing will accept the sewer of Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights. . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor Burr Phelps, Acting Code Enforcement Officer, discussed the cost of printing and mailing the Land Use Control Ordinance. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that non - residents be charged $5.00 per copy for the Land Use Control Ordinance. Carried (continued) st 66 Continued March 12, 1986 Atty. Williamson stated that the bank had approved the financing for the sale of the old Highway Garage to Donald Carroll and the closing would take place within a few days. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Judge Ferris and Judge Spry be authorized to attend Justice School at Hobart College on April 12, 1986 and any necessary expenses be a Town charge. Carried Town Highway Superintendent Groat reported on highway activities. Mr. Groat discussed roads projected to be reconstructed. The abandonment of some town roads was discussed. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent will not purchase road oils over State bid. Carried Councilman George Stevens stated that the Lansing Recreation Commission will give a brief report at the April Regular Meeting. Mr. Alex Cima spoke to the board in regard to the trees that were to be planted around the water tank on Burdick Hill Road. Mr. John Kaminsky, Member of the Lansing Community Council, stated that Lansing Day would be held May 31st. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #58 through #110 totalling $28,918.55 and Highway Fund bills #39 through #87 totalling $63,849.92 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) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor f