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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-14September 14, 1976
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on
September 14, 1976, with Supervisor McDermott presiding.
Louis E. Bush
Bert Hilliard
Edward LaVigne
Lee Naegely
Wesley McDermott
Robert Williamson
Jane Bush
Lloyd Sharpsteen
ROLL CALL
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Town Attorney
Present
Present
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Supervisor
Present
Clerk
Superintendent
Visitors: Zoning Officer Norman G. Stanton and approximately twenty visitors.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. having the clerk
take the Roll Call.
Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the Junk Yard
Application of the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. to operate a junk yard
for use as a fly ash deposit site; located on the west side of Davis Road, bounded
north and west by Bob Murphy, Inc.., and south by William and Marilyn Genung, was
called to order by Supervisor McDermott. New York State Electric & Gas Representa-
tives, Fred Stapleton, Dennis Whittaker and James Carrig, presented plans and re-
viewed the operation, maintenance and control of the proposed project. Maps of
the site showing drainage ditches, dikes and settling pond were also reviewed.
Mr. & Mrs. Tracey Tobey and Mr. & Mrs. William Genung, residents living adjacent
to the new proposed junk yard and also the junk yard presently owned and operated
by Bob Murphy, told of problems they had experienced with Murphy's fly ash dis-
posal operation. Mr. Stapleton assured persons present that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
Corp. would be directly responsible for all dumping operations on the new proposed
site and would cooperate fully with complaints from residents. Councilman Lee
Naegely discussed drainage flowing towards the lake.
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was
terminated.
The Town Board Members discussed the Public Hearing just held and the following
Resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Naegely:
WHEREAS, the New York State Electric & Gas Corp..has applied for a Junk
Yard Permit, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on September 14, 1976 at 7 :30 P.M., and
WHEREAS, full discussion was held by all parties present, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that a Permit, effective 10/1/76 to 12/31/76, be granted, conditioned
upon the following:
1) A written approval from Department of Environmental Conservation.
2) A written approval from the Tompkins County Health Department.
3) Construction and maintenance of a drainage ditch from the New York State
Electric & Gas Corp. over /under /through premises owned by Murphy and /or
the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. to the top of stream on the Tobey
property, said ditch not to run through fly ash.
4) Elevation.of 1,000 feet above sea level at the site not to be exceeded.
5) That the areas of fly ash shall be covered with soil and seeded as
sections are completed and coverage by soil or by bottom ash to prevent
blowing daily if conditions require.
6) That the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. comply with all the terms,
conditions, plans and specifications as approved by the.Department of
Environmental Conservation and Tompkins County Health Department, copies
as filed with the Town Clerk.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that on recommendation of the Ordinance Officer, fencing
requirement of the Ordinance is waived.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, vote of Town Board (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman
JUNK YARD APPLICATION'
- PLEASE-TAKE>NOTICE- that_the vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
,Town Board of the Town of Lansing!
has received an application from thelVote of Town Board . (Aye) Edward LaVigne, Councilman
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.,Ifor a
license to operate a junk yard for use Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman
as a fly ash deposit site; located on the
west side of Davis Road, bounded Vote of Town Board . w a (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor
north and west by Bob Murphy, Inc.
and, south by William and Marilyn
Genung. Area of site being approx-
imately 31 acres and expected Ours-
tion of use is approximately one year.
The Town Board shall hold'a Public
• Hearing on said junk yard application
on the 14th day of September 1976 at
7:30 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall,
Lansing, New York.
BY ORDER OF THE
LANSING TOWN BOARD (Continued)
_ _ Jane Bush Ho_rky, Clerk{
Sept 4 1976 _ t
Continued September 14, 1976
Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the proposed
amended water rate schedule and amendment to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission Contract, was called to order by Supervisor McDermott. Supervisor
McDermott presented a chart showing the original water rate schedule and the pro-
posed amended water rate schedule, explaining the background and reasons for said
proposed change.
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was
terminated.
The Town Board Members discussed the Public Hearing just held and the following
Resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on a proposed amended water rate schedule
and amendment to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Contract
containing said rates, on the 14th day of September 1976, and
WHEREAS, no one appeared in opposition thereto, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the rates as proposed and presented at said hearing be and
the same are hereby approved as follows:
EXHIBIT 1
WATER RATE SCHEDULE
SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION
Meter Gallons Min. Water Unit Cost
Size Cu. ft. Allowed) Allowed Charge per
Min. Charge per) =Min. Charge Per 15.000
Quarter ) Per Quarter Quarter Gallons
Small
19200
copies of said
8,977
$ 16959
$ 1.85
111
3,200
of Cayuga
23
, 940
39.57
1965
1 -1211
55500
Water Commission.
41,146
65.99
1.60
211
11,200
835787
of
127.91
Board
1.53
311
16,000
11990696
168.76
Vote
1.41
Town
411
24,000
179,544
237.69
1.32
611
42,100
Town
3149950
(Abstains) Edward LaVigne, Councilman
390.87
Vote
1.24
Town
First 1,200 cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at 1.383 = 16.59 1.85
Next 8,800 Cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at 1.147 = 101.10 1.54
Over 10,000 cu. ft. per 100 cu. ft. at .851 1.14
Multiple Housing and mobile home parks of over 2 units, using a master meter,
will be computed as follows: The quarterly master meter reading will be divided
by the number of dwelling units and the water charge will be figured on this
number as if the unit was individually metered. The water charge will then be
multiplied by the number of units on the master meter and this will be the
billing rendered.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the said Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
Commission Contract be amended to include the amended rates and be it further
RESOLVED, that
certified
copies of said
resolution be forwarded to the
Towns of Dryden, Ithaca, Villages
of Cayuga
Heights, Lansing and the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission.
Vote
of
Town
Board
(Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Abstains) Edward LaVigne, Councilman
Vote
of
Town
Board .
. (No) Lee Naegely, Councilman
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that thel
Town Board of the Town of Lansing
a
Vote
of
Town
Board .
(Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor
will hold Public- Hearing' on a
proposed amended waters rate
schedule and amendment to the
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission Contract contain-
Resolution adopted,
mg said rates. Said Public Hearing to
be held at the Town Hall, Town of
Lansing, New York on the 14th day,of
September 1976 at 8:30 P.M. All in -
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r0te
ted persons may review the
proposed rate increases at the office
of the Lansing Town Clerk at regular
business hours..
BY ORDER OF THE
LANSING TOWN BOARD
Jane Bush - Horky; -Clerk +
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(continued)
Continued September 14, 1976
A copy of the minutes of June 26, July 12, 13, 27, August 10, 31, 1976 having
been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked
for a motion to propose corrections of errors or to accept same as submitted,
MOTION by Mr. Hilliard, seconded by Mr. Bush, that the minutes as submitted
by the clerk be approved. Carried
Norman Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly "report which was
read and reviewed by the board.
Mr. Stanton discussed with the board members, the Junk Yard License issued
to Albert Ferris on July 22, 1976, stating that the relocation of used materials
within the confines of the designated junk yard area has not yet been complied
with and requested the board to extend the deadline for compliance to October 12,
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McDermott:
RESOLVED, to extend the time limit of Mr. Ferris to comply with conditions
imposed by the Town Board in granting his Junk Yard License to October 12, 19764
Carried
Letter of resignation as Town Historian and Representative to the Tompkins
County Bicentennial Commission for the Town of Lansing was received from Candice
L. Ferris, effective August 17, 1976. Councilman Bush was requested to search for
a replacement for Town Historian.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded. by
Mr. Hilliard:
1976.
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of Russell Lane, Democrat Party Co- Chairman,
that the following persons be appointed Inspectors of Election from September 14, 1976
to July 15, 1977nfor the Democratic Party.
Dist. #1 Alt. Ethel Parker, 9 Maple Ave., Lansing, N.Y. 533 -4344
Disti4l Alt. Mary Norton, 52 Myers Rd., Lansing, N.Y. 533 -4513
Dist. #1 Alt. Roxanne M. Thompson, 792 Ridge Rd., Lansing, N.Y. 533 -4433
Dist. #1 Alt. Pauline Snyder, 175 Ludlowville Rd., Lansing, N.Y. 533 -7562
Dist. #4 Alt. Helen M. Howell, 444 Jerry Smith Rd., Lansing, N.Y.533 -7369
Dist. #2 Alt. Josephine Cogshall, 181 Newman Rd., Groton, N.Y. 533 -4455
Carried
Letter received from the Tompkins County Office of the Aging, stating that
the Swine Flu Immunization Clinic would be held at the Lansing Methodist Church
on October 1, 1976- Alternate date October 22, 1976.
Memorandum received from Assemblyman Gary Lee regarding Laws of 1976 -
Chapter 367, which states "Any Town may, by local law, establish the Office of
Town Manager, provide for his or her appointment and delegate to such office such
powers and duties as may be prescribed, modified, or revoked from time to time
by the Town Board."
Letter received and read from Carlton L. Smith regarding comparison of
insurance and premiums for the Town of Lansing.
A Resolution was presented to the Town by the Village of Lansing, requesting
the town to continue to provide the services of James Howell to the Village on
a part time basis, at the rate of $3,000.00 per year, plus fringe benefits,.
Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing has adopted a Resolution requesting the Town
of Lansing to continue to provide the services of James Howelltto the Village of
Lansing on a part time basis at the rate of $3,000.00 per annum, plus all fringe
benefits and all expenses, the total amount of which will be reimbursed to the
Town of Lansing by the Village of Lansing, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing hereby grants the request of the Village
of Lansing and agrees to provide the services of James Howell to the Village of
Lansing on a part time basis at the rate of $3,000.00 per annum, plus all fringe
benefits and all other expenses, all of which shall be reimbursed to the Town by
the Village after each pay period, effective as of August 15, 1976, and be it further
RESOLVED, that this agreement may be renegotiated as of June 30, 19770
Vote of Town Board
Vote of Town Board
Vote of Town Board
Vote of Town Board
Vote of Town Board
(No)
. (Aye)
. (Aye)
. (Aye)
(Aye)
Louis Bush, Councilman
Bert Hilliard, Councilman,
Edward LaVigne, Councilman
Lee Naegely, Councilman
Wesley McDermott, Supervisor
(Continued)
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Continued September 14, 1976
Fred Lechner presented a copy of a Petition and map which had been presented
to the Village of Lansing. Said Petition bearing signatures of 103 residents /and
or owners of real property, petitioned that the designated boundries of the Village
of Lansing be altered and their properties be withdrawn from the confines of the
Village of Lansing. Discussion held by Mr. Lechner and the town board, following
resolution then offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McDermott:
WHEREAS, a copy of a Petition has been presented to the Town, together with
a map showing the area requested to be annexed to the Town, said Petition filed
with the Town Clerk, and
WHEREAS, 95% of persons residing in said area signed said Petition, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that it is the intent of this Town Board, if legally feasible, to
annex said area from the Village of Lansing, and be it further
® RESOLVED, that the Supervisor write a letter to the Mayor of the Village of
Lansing expressing this boards intent, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this board forward a copy of this Resolution
to the Clerk of the Village of Lansing.
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 . . . . (Abstains) Lee Naegely, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor
A Resolution was received from the Village of Lansing requesting the
Town of Lansing, by contract, to provide water from the McKinney's Water
District to property off Rte. 34 which Maria Stycos is hoping to purchase
and eventually build on said land. Discussion held by the board. Action
withheld pending further investigation.
The clerk advised the board that two applications had been received for
the Dog Enumerator for the year 1977, namely Betty Lee Spry and William J.
Fulkerson. Discussion held by the board.
RESOLUTION odfered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded,
by Mr. LaVigne:
RESOLVED, that Betty Lee Spry be appointed Dog Enumerator for the
year 1977, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the clerk write to Mr. Fulkerson thanking him for his
interest in the job.
Carried
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Naegely:
RESOLVED, that John Moravec be appointed Chairman of the Lansing Parks
Commission and Eric Trotter be appointed as a member of the Lansing Parks
Commission to replace James Sweazey.
Carried
Letter received from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives concerning
the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission and urging the Town of
Lansing to give consideration to the concept and adopt a resolution to participate
on the Commission. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Bush:
® WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable that there be orgainzed in Tompkins County
a municipally oriented Transportation Commission to consolidate and coordinate
Planning activities involving all forms of transportation in the county, and
WHEREAS, an Agreement to participate in such an organization, to be known
as the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission and organized under the
provisions of Section 119 -o, Article 5 -g of the General Municipal Law of the
State of New York, is attached hereto and made part of this resolution, and
WHEREAS, the concept of the County Transportation Commission has been
endorsed and recommended by the County Planning Board, the Planning and Public
Works Committee of the Board of Representatives, and has received favorable
reaction from others including comments at a public hearing, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board, does hereby agree to participate in
the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission, and
RESOLVED, further, that Lee Naegely is hereby appointed as the member of the
Commission to represent the Town of Lansing for the membership period to end
December 31, 1977, but at the pleasure of this Board, and
RESOLVED, further, that Viola H. Miller is hereby designated as the alternate
member to serve in the absence of the duly appointed member. carried
t.continued __
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Continued September 14, 1976
The Supervisor presented his monthly report which was reviewed :by the board.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Bush:
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #313 through #350 totalling $15,753.84 and
Highway Fund bills #194 through #213 totalling $33,971.77 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. Carried
On Motion, meeting adjourned 11:20 P.M.
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October 12, 1976
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on
October 12, 1976, with Supervisor McDermott presiding.
ROLL CALL
Wesley McDermott
Supervisor
Present
Louis Bush
Councilman
Present
Bert Hilliard
Councilman
Present
Edward LaVigne
Councilman
Present
Lee Naegely
Councilman
Present
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Highway Supt.
Present
Robert Williamson
Town Attorney
Present
Jane Bush Horky
Town Clerk
Present
Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Water Supt.
James Howell and twelve visitors.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the roll
call.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Naegely, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Bush:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing note its appearance to the Hearing at the
City of Ithaca on October 12, 1976, on the proposed annexation on properties in
the Town of Ithaca to the City of Ithaca.
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstain) Edward LaVigne, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Lee Naegely, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Wesley McDermott, Supervisor
The Supervisor discussed the Petition that was presented to the Village of
Lansing by Lansing Village residents requesting their property to be annexed to
the Town. Mr. McDermott stated that Lansing Village Mayor Smidt had asked for
a Town Committee to work with a Village Committee on said Petition. Supervisor
McDermott and Councilman LaVigne appointed to serve as Town Committee.
Mr. & Mrs. Tracy Tobey, Mrs. Ellen Bunk, William Genung, Douglas Clark and
Howard Cogan spoke to members of the Town'Board, voicing their disapproval of
conditions and operations at the fly ash deposit site. They stated that Hakes Bros.
from Painted Post were drawing the fly ash in uncovered trucks on the Davis Road
causing much blowing of fly ash, the site was not being covered daily and opera-
tions at the dump site was extending far beyond daylight hours. Mr. & Mrs. Tobey
also discussed the Agreement between Mr. Murphy and themselves, stating that Mr.
Murphy had failed to meet his obligations contained in the mutual Agreement. A
lengthy discussion was held by persons present and members of the board concerning
fly ash problems, after which time the following resolution were offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. LaVigne, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Bush:
RESOLVED, that effective October 20, 1976 the Permit issued to the New York
State Electric & Gas Corp., approved September 14, 1976 and effective October 1,
1976 by the Town of Lansing for the disposal of fly ash, shall be revoked unless
the following conditions which were set forth in the approving Resolution on
September 14, 1976 are met, to wit:
(continued)
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