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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-22v July 22, 1971 The Lansing Town Board met in an adjourned meeting called at the adjournment of the meeting of July 16th, to order at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Charles Howell Louis Bush Bert Hilliard Edward LaVigne Lee Naegely Robert Williamson Jane Bush ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Town Attorney Clerk at 8 P. M. as Meeting called Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Approximately 23 residents, Highway Superintendent D.K. Sharpsteen, Water Supt, James Howell, Reporter Jeff Frank, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the roll call. Councilman Lee Naegely presented the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is proposed that the County Sewer District include within its boundaries certain lands within the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the County Sewer Agency has requested the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to recommend a proposed boundary for said district in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has held numerous public hearings to determine the wishes and sentiments of the citizens of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has also consulted with the Town Engineer and with the members of the County Sewer Agency concerning the proposed boundary of said district in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Board that at this time the County Sewer District should expand the Cayuga Heights treatment plant to include as feasible an area as possible in the Town of Lansing and that the portion of the County Sewer District which includes a portion of the Town of Lansing participate in the proposed enlargement of the Cayuga Heights Sewer plant and construction of the sewer interceptor line from said sewer plant to Twin Glens, it being understood that there is 60% federal aid available for the construction of said sewer interceptor, and plant, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Board that it would be far less expensive to the citizens in this area to include the area described below in said sewer district at this time, and WHEREAS, this Board is informed it would be at least two years before any sewer inteceptor line is constructed to the Twin Glens area and the sewer plant of Cayuga Heights is enlarged, now therefore be it RESOLVED on motion made by Mr. Naegely and seconded by Mr. Hilliard that this Board recommend to the County Sewer Agency on behalf of the Town of Lansing a county sewer district boundary as follows: Bounded on the south by the Town line; on the east by the Town line; on the west by a line extending northeasterly from the Town line of the Town of Lansing along the former railroad bed ® of the Short line approximately 2400 feet more or less to the Twin Glens area; running thence northeasterly to the intersection of;0akcrest Road and Cayuga Heights Road; running thence north- easterly along Sundown. Road to the area of the residence of Dr. Lyman Fisher; thence northeasterly on the line of gravity flow to Burdick Hill Road; thence easterly along Burdick Hill Road to North Triphammer Road; thence continuing on a straight line along Burdick Hill Road as extending to its intersection with the air- port clear zone area, (being the boundary line between Bush and Selden); thence along the boundary line of Sewer District No. 2 as it is presently drawn to the boundary line between the Town of Lansing and the Town of Dryden; and be it further RESOLVED that the participation of this proposed district in the County Sewer District will include its paying its proportionate share of the cost of construction of an enlarged sewer plant in Cayuga Heights and the construction of an interceptor sewer line to Twin Glens and be it further (continued) 160 Continued July 22, 1971 RESOLVED that a copy of said map showing the proposed boundary line be and the same hereby is attached hereto, and be it further RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Town Board be and she hereby is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Sewer Agency. Discussion by the Board. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. Supervisor Howell made the following statement: "This decision on the sewer district has been most difficult- - as you know the Lansing Town Board has struggled with the pros and cons of this issue for months. Obviously the easy decision would have been no sewer in District 3. This seemed a popular answer, and certainly a safer one in an election year. But sometimes elected officials must take courage and, after careful deliberation, stand up for what they think is right, even when it seems to go aginst the popular opinion at that time. Here is a summary of the reasons for our decision. 1. In both the postcard poll and the petitions, many residents confused the main issue by inserting the stipulation, "no sewer with- out zoning ". In analyzing these postcards and petitions, we made the inference that while the majority of the residents agreed there is a need for a sewer, they were against it, because of the zoning issue alone. However, we had to focus our thoughts (for this moment at least)'on the main issue: Is there a need for a sewer? It appeared that the majority of these residents realize there is this need. 2. Many residents fear uncontrolled development is this area, with the advent of a sewer. We feel, however, it will be about two years before the sewer connections are finished, which would give ample time for a land -use regulation. In fact, this matter will be on the agenda in September when the Lansing Planning Board will present a masterplan. Even though there is a strong fear that individual developers could form their own sewer district and hook up to the interceptor, I feel very strongly that this is hypathetical and a false fear. I can reassure these residents that this board would not permit this. I am very confident that neither the future Town Boards, nor the County Board of Representatives, nor the County Board of Health would allow this to happen. Even the State Audit and Control Board would look unfavorably on this. 3. County D irector of Planning, Frank Liguori, and Dr. Robert Broad, Commissioner of the Health Department, have emphasized the need for a sewer system. The Town. Board agrees with them that eventually the septic tanks will break down, and there is also a definite need to protect the public water supply. This is vital to the residents of this area, both no:w and in the future. 4. One of the most important reasons of all is that the residents of this area could lose their great financial opportunity if they would not participate now. A 60?o state reimbursement, as well as local cost - sharing, could make the difference in cost of about $70,000 now with $329,000 later. This means these residents could stand to lose $259,000 if they failed to take advantage of this opportunity now, and then_ later tried to form a district alone. This could be a great hardship to the individual small home -owner who could never afford to participate in this sewer district. (which district might also prove to "be mandatory by the Health Department in the future). All of these factors have made us realize that we must participate in the County Sewer District and build the interceptor to Twin Glens Rd. We are confident that the future will show this is the right decision." (continued) 1 0 O continued July 22, 1971 Supervisor Howell stated that Mayor F.G. Marcham of the Village of Cayuga Heights, informed him to disregard their request for Lansing to share in the annual cost of a street light at Cayuga Heights Road and the northern Village line. Test borings conducted on field adjacent to Town Hall proved satisfactory. Detailed plan to be presented at a later date. Board Members concerned with children jumping from the top of falls into the creek at Ludlowville Park. Discussion and following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED that a sign be placed on each side of the falls, "NO TRESPASSING -KEEP OUT ". Seconded by Mr. Naegely. ® Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town. Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried C7 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne: RESOLVED that the Ludlowville Park be closed at 10 P.M. to 7 A.M. Seconded by Mr. Bush. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman Vote of Town Board. . . . . (Aye) Charles Howell, Supervisor Carried Mrs. Miller discussed with the Town Board, the new development of the Ithaca Mall in regard to drainage, traffic pattern, black. topping, parking etc. The proposed grading plan submitted by the Ithaca Mall was inspected. Board to request plot plan from developer.. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the various departments obtaining gas from the Highway Department, be charged every six months for amounts used by each department. Seconded by Mr. Naegely, Carried S Meeting adjourned 9:15 P.M. August 10, 1971 The Lansing T own Board held an Executive Meeting at 8 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Present were: Supervisor C. Howell, Councilmen E. LaVigne, B. Hilliard, L. Naegely; Highway Supt. D. Sharpsteen; Water Supt. J. Howell and Town Clerk J. Bush, Representing Cayuga Mall" were: Developer Martin Bernard; Leaser Jerry Knoff; Construction Supt. David Campbell; General Contractor Bernard Healey; and Jack Rezzicara from Mobil Oil Co. The representatives from the "Cayuga Mall" presented site development plans and roadway and parking plans for their new development. Drainage system plans were also discussed. Meeting adjourned 9:30 P.M. a�,,J C f",n