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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-10-1410 6: October 14, 1980 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on October 14, 1980 at 8:OO.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 Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Horky Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Planning Board Chairman David Hardie, twenty -two persons residing on Maple and Franklin Drives and Representatives of the Morse Borg- Warner:'Corporat on, Charles Timber, William Wood, Frank Warr and William Yorkey. The Supervisor 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 1981 was called to order by the Supervisor at 8:00 P.M. Supervisor Munson stated that proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the calendar year of 1981, if said funds are made available, would in- clude Park Projects, Youth Projects, Highway Equipment, Services for Aged and Public Safety. 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. Morse Chain Representative, Charles Timber gave a presentation of the new pro- posed building to be located on Warren Road. Mr. Timber presented maps showing the site location, road entrances, parking plans, open space plans, drainage plans etc.. Mr. William Wood, Plant Engineering Manager for Morse Chain, assisted in the presentation. Mr. Timber requested the town board to authorize that a Build- ing Permit be issued for the new building being proposed at their site located on Warren Road. Zoning Officer, Norman Stanton stated that the Environmental Impact Study for the proposed Morse Chain Project should be conducted, as required by the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, prior to the issuance of a Building.Permit. Discussion held by-the board. It was the consensus of the board to withhold action on the issuance of a Building Permit until the Environ- mental Impact Study was completed. Further action will be taken by the board on October 21, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. at an Adjourned Meeting. Approximately twenty -two persons, residents of the Frank Horvath Subdivision located on Maple and Franklin Drives, appeared before the board stating their concern over the recent addition of a double trailer to their housing area. The residents felt the trailer did not enhance or increase the value of the area and were concerned for future housing and development on Armstrong Road. They questioned the Town Board why a building permit was issued for a double trailer. Zoning Officer, Norman Stanton, stated that the Town•Zoning Ordinance make no distinction between a mobile home and a single family dwelling. The town board concurred with Mr. Stanton's interpretation. The residents requested that the Planning Board change the ordinance to prohibit the installation of future mobile homes in their area. The Town Board and Chairman of the Planning Board, David Hardie, welcomed any suggestions concerning the future development of their neighborhood. Director of Recreation, William Robinson reviewed with theaTown Board; a form to be used when persons are requesting use of Lansing Recreation Fields. The board requested Mr. Robinson to verify with Ithaca Insurance Agency if any insurance requirements should be included in the form. Highway Supt. Sharpsteen discussed Collins Road, Lockerby Hill Road, retain- ing wall on Crooked Hill Road and Algerine Road. Mr. Sharpsteen reported the possibility of obtaining a V Plow for the 6WD truck for $2,500.00. Ordinance Officer Norman Stanton presented his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. A copy of the minutes of August 12, 1980 having been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correc- tions of errors or to accept same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried The Lansing Planning Board submitted report of their October 13, 1980 meet- ing which was reviewed by the town board. The Planning Board also submitted a copy of their Resolution dated October 13, 1980, stating that it is the recommendation of the Planning Board that a building permit be issued contingent upon successful tcontinued) Continued October 14, 1980 3 t 7 completion of the SEQ,R review, to Morse Borg- Warner for expansion at their site located on Warren Road in the Town of Lansing. .Letter received from Frank R. Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, regarding Resolution for Improvement of NYS Route 96 which was passed at the September 24th, 1980 joint meeting of the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission, Planning Committee, and Traffic Safety Board as follows: "The Commission recommends that a railroad overpass be included in the first stage of the construction of Route 96 and if it is desired to cut costs, savings be made by reducing the four -lanes in the rural portion to three -lanes as appropriate." Letter received from the parents and directors of Holiday Farm Nursery School requesting a "slow" or "caution" sign be posted on Cherry Road. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen be authorized to place a "SLOW - CHILDREN" sign on Cherry Road. Carried Letter received from the Bureau of the Census stating the preliminary population count for the Town of Lansing is 8301 and the preliminary housing count is 3575• RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that $1,000.00 be transferred from Contingency Account NA1990.4 to Town Hall Annex Account #A1620.46. Vote of Town Board .... (Aye) Vote of Town Board .... (Aye) Vote of Town Board .... (Aye) Vote of Town Board .... (No) Vote of Town Board .... (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip "Munson, Supervisor Letter received from Karl Dates requesting the Town to do no more work, maintenance or snow - plowing on the former road known as Algerine Road or,Coney Road from the intersection of Lansing Station Road, westerly to the Lehigh Valley Railroad property. Copy of a Resolution adopted by the Lansing Village Board on October 7, 19809 was received and read. Said Resolution stated that it was the intention of the Village Board to work with Morse Chain to provide water and sewer requirements of the plant that they are planning to build adjacent to the Village of Lansing. Supervisor Munson announced to the board that the budget for the next ensuing year must be completed at this time. Budget study was made and reviewed by the board. Following the completion of the preliminary budget it was ready for adoption and the date of the hearing set thereon. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that this Town Board does hereby prepare and approve as the preliminary budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the lst day of January 1981, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expenditures hereto attached and made a part of this resolution, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that such of the Town Clerk where it shall persons at all reasonable hours, FURTHER RESOLVED, that this November 1980, for the purpose o budget, and be it preliminary budget shall be filed in the office be available for inspection by any interested and be it Board shall meet at 8:00 P.M. on the 6th day of f holding a Public Hearing upon such preliminary FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk give notice of such Public Hearing in the manner provided in Section 108 of the Town Law, and that such notice be published and posted in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF HEARING UPON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING FOR YEAR 1981 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1,'_1981, has.. been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection of any interested person at all reasonable hours, FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of said Town of Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York at 8:00 P.M. on the 6th day.of November 1981, and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any item or items therein contained. (continued) SOS 1: Continued October 14, 1980 AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of town officers of this town' Supervisor $4 500.00 Councilman 4 @ $1,500.00 each Town Clerk & Receiver of Taxes Highway Superintendent 9 6,000.00 15,227.00 18,752.00 Carried RESOLUTION_ offered by Mr. Emmick,,who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, the Assessment Rolls for Lansing Water District N2 and Sewer District #2 have been completed and have been filed with the Town Clerk, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on said Assessment Rolls on the 6th day of November 1980 at 8 :45 P.M. in the evening thereof, then and there to meet, hear and consider any objections which may be made to the rolls, and'be'it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk publish notice of completion of the rolls pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who.moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on November 6, 1980 at 9:00 P.M. on the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the calendar year of 1981. Proposed uses for Fed- eral Revenue Sharing.includes Park Projects, Youth Projects, Highway Equipment, Services for Aged and Public Safety. Carried RESOLUTIO14 offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has approved a road constructed by Jay Orear extending westerly from Rte. 34, said road to extend approximately 1600' with a turn - around, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said road shall be accepted as a town road pending approval of the legal description in the deed by the Town Attorney. Carried Supervisor Munson discussed the Salmon Creek Project. Supervisor Munson presented AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by by Mr. Stevens :. RESOLVED, that General Fund and Highway Fund bills #217 thro are hereby approved for payment, his monthly report. - Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded bills ;409 through 0459 totalling $22x359.81 ugh #244 totalling $289059.86 be and the same 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 . . s . (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 October 21, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. to further discuss the request of Morse Chain for a Building Permit and to consider and act on any other business that may come before said board. RVIIbC Wr rVDL1\ r1CMR1MW. Please take 'notice that the Town Board of the Town of.Lansing will hold a Public Hearing at the Town Hall, Lansing, New York, on the 14th day of October 1980 at 8:00 P.M. on-proposed uses of Federall Revenue Sharing funds for the calendar year of 1981. !Proposed uses for Federal Revenue Sharing includes Park Projects, Youth Projects, . Highway Equipment, Services for Aged and Public Safe- ty. Any member of the public can present written or oral comments on the town's proposed, uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds., _ BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD Jane Busi: Horky, Lansing Town Clerk October 3,7980 • •