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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-10March 4, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on March 4, 1981 at 4600 P.M. to discuss and act on a proposal to be submitted by Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., in connection with the proposed South Lansing Town Water System. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Also Present: Engineer T.G. Miller, David E. Allardice of Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., Lansing Water & Sewer Committee: Chairman Raymond McElwee, Richard Solomon.and James Howell. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. • Councilwoman Margaret McElwee brought the board up -to -date on the progress of the proposed South Lansing Water System. David E. Allardice submitted his proposal in connection with the Town's proposed water project. Mr. Allardice stated that his report would include alternative methods of charging residents for capital costs and operating costs and the cost to that resident under each method. Assuming a total project cost of $7,500,000, he would be willing to include in his report, a section outlining the cost to residents should only a portion or portions of the system be con- structed. The fee for this service would not exceed $5,000 plus out -of- pocket expenses. A discussion on the proposal of Mr. Allardice was held by the board and those persons present. Following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: Town Board met RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to enter into,, a contract with Bernard P. Donegan, Inc., 27 Maple Avenue, Victor, New York, for a report of the financial feasible study of the proposed South Lansing Water System, total project cost being estimated at $7,500,000. Said fee for the Bernard P. Donegan, Inc. study to be $50.00 per hour, not to exceed $5,000, plus disbursements. 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 4:4/5 P.M. March 10, 1981 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on March 10, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Louis &nick Councilman Present • Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Lloyd Sharpsteen Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, John Horky, Kirk Valmy, William Hilker, Carol Hunter and Bud Gerkin, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Kirk Valmy, Program Manager for Ceracche Television, discussed the request of Ceracche T.V. to increase the monthly rates for those persons receiving cable service. Councilman Louis Emmick was appointed to meet with Ceracche Representa- tives and discuss this proposed rate increase, review their financial statements and submit his findings to the Town Board for further discussion. Councilman Emmick, Member of the TV Cable Commission stated that said Commission, at their meeting of April 9, 1981 to be held at.7:30 P.M. at the Town of Ithaca Building, will hear specific complaints from the county population regarding television cable service. (continued) 12 Continued March 10, 1981 Representatives from the Tompkins County SPCA, Carol Hunter and Bud Gerkin spoke to.the board concerning the 1981 Dog Control Contract offered by the SPCA and the services that would be provided to the town under said agreement. William Hilker presented his proposal concerning the advantages of his services to the town if he were awarded the Dog Control Contract for 1981. Discussion held by the board concerning the 1981 Dog Control Contract, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, on behalf of the Town, be and is hereby authorized to execute the Dog Control Contract for the calendar year of 1981 between the SPCA, the County of Tompkins and the Towns within the County of Tompkins. 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 A copy of the minutes of January 13, January 209 February 10, 17, 21 and 23, 1981 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. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Norman D. Stanton, Ordinance Officer, submitted his monthly report which was read and reviewed by the board. Letter received from Debbie Crandall concerning TV cable service being extended to Lansingville Road. Letter received from Phil Munson, Jr., requesting the town board to assist in having the easterly end of Munson Road removed from his field and put back on the Town of Lansing right -of -way. Letter received from the N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation stating that construction will be commenced in 60 days on the. Warren Road improvements, starting at N.Y.S. Route 13 and ending at Hillcrest .Road, a distance of 1.63 miles. Letter received concerning the Town of Lansing applying for Membership (term of membership April 1981 - April 1982) of the new not - for - profit corporation known as Tompkins Community Hospital. Three new Directors of the Hospital will be elected-by the membership of the corporation at the Annual Meeting on April 30, 1981. Discussion held by the board. Consensus of the board to apply for said membership of the Tompkins Community Hospital Corporation and sponsor George J. Gesslein as a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Hospital. William H. Robinson, Jr., Director of Recreation, submitted a form "Request for use of Lansing Recreation Fields" for the board's review. Councilman Bert Hilliard reported that there would be no rate increase in 1981 for rental of boat slips and no fees will be charged for boat launchings. Councilman Louis Emmick stated that the Lansing Community Council were planning a Community Day to be held June 6, 1981. Councilwoman Margaret McElwee requested an alternate be appointed to attend the Tompkins Co. Planning Board Meeting to be held March 19, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. to consider approval of the Morse Chain Expansion /SEAR Report. Councilman Louis Emmick appointed as alternate in the event Mrs. McElwee was unable to attend said meeting. Supervisor presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #55 through #103totalling $19,428.68 and Highway Fund bills #49'- through #70 totalling $18,651.08 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 . . Ave e) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . Ay Philip Munson, Supervisor Meeting adjourned 9:50 P.M.