HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08August 25, 1981 31
The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting as called by the Deputy
Supervisor, Margaret McElwee, at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, August 25, 1981, at the
Lansing Town Hall to re- review and discuss the proposed " Joint Resolution of
Agreement between the Village and the Town of Lansing on Water Supply Improve-
ments in the Warren Road Area." The following amendment to the resolution
passed on August 11, 1981 was offered.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Emmick:
RESOLVED, that the following items be added to Paragraph (d):
2. The approval from all appropriate Federal and State agencies.
3. The final engineering specifications and plans prepared.
4. The approval of the bond for the project by the Lansing Town Board
and residents.
5. The contract bid prepared, to accomplish the Phase II project, within
nine months of the executed grant agreements.
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman
Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Deputy Supervisor
The Town Board will accept detailed qualifications of Section (d) items 2
through 5 the Village added to the original proposed Agreement with the under-
standing by all parties that determination of conformity be made by ARC and FHA
based on their criteria.
On Motion, meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M. on a day to day basis.
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September 8, 1981
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on
September 8, 1981 at 8:00 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
Hazel Avery Deputy Highway_ Supt. Present
.Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present
Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present
Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink and Diane Hewitt.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the
Roll Call.
Deputy Highway Superintendent Hazel Avery presented specifications for
a 1981 Spreader Box which will be advertised for bids.
A copy of the minutes of July 14, 1981 having been furnished to the members
of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for motion to propose
corrections of errors or to accept same as submitted.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded
by Mr. Emmick:
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.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Hilliard:
RESOLVED, that from the Contingency Account 01990.4, $1,000.00 be transferred
to Engineer #1440.4, $1,000.00 to Town Hall #A1620.4.1 and $200.00 to Historian
#A7510.4.
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(Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman
(Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman
(Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman
(Aye) George Stevens, Councilman
(Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor
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Letter received from the Department of State concerning the State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code legislation (Laws of 1981, Chapter 707).
Following discussion by the board, clerk instructed to send copy to the Plann-
ing Board for review.
RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Stevens:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public
Hearing at the Town Hall, Lansing, New York, on the 13th day of October 1981
at 8:00 P.M. on proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the calendar
year of 1982. Amount of unused Revenue Sharing money available is $28,840.89.
The amount of Revenue Sharing money to be received in the coming fiscal year
is $37,404.00. Any member of the public can present written or oral suggestions
regarding possible uses of revenue sharing funds.
Carried
ORDER OF TOWN BOARD
SPECIFYING TIME AND PLACE OF
PUBLIC HEARING AND ESTABLISHMENT
OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 4
In.the matter of the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 4, the
Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, pursuant to Article 12-A
of the Town Law.
WHEREAS a map, plan and report have been prepared in such manner and in
such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of Lansing,
relating to the establishment of a proposed water district in the southern area
of the town; and
WHEREAS such map, plan and report have been duly filed in the Town Clerk's
Office in said Town; and
WHEREAS said map, plan and report were prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., and
Associates, Engineers and Surveyors, Ithaca, New York, duly licensed by the
State of New York, showing the boundaries of the proposed district, and a
general plan of the water system, and a report of the proposed method of opera-
tion, and
WHEREAS said map shows the proposed water district, water mains, proposed
pumping station, and site to be acquired and the proposed interconnection to
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Supply system, including plans and
easements to be acquired; and
WHEREAS the boundaries of the proposed district are as follows.
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County
of Tompkins, State of New York, bound and described as follows: Commencing
at a point marking the east corner of premises owned by Borg- Warner Corpora-
tion; running thence north 820 52' 20" west along the boundary line between
the Village of Lansing and the Town of Lansing, a total distance of 2,524 feet
to an iron pipe set in the easterly line of premises owned by Miller (Book 248
of Deeds at page 471); running thence north 7° 11' 17" east along the east
line of the Miller premises a total distance of 554.42 feet to an iron pipe;
running thence north 22° 48' 43" west a distance of 99.8 feet along the Miller
premises to an iron pipe, running thence north 7° 11' 17" east a distance of
188.36 feet along the east line of the Miller premises to an iron pipe;
running thence north 810 38' 58" west along a north line of Miller a total
distance of 516.81 feet to the center line of Bush Lane; running thence north
7° 13' 57" east along the center line of Bush Lane a total distance of 741.65
feet to the southwest corner of premises owned by Loomis (Book 488 of Deeds
at page 630) running thence north 85° 55' 27" east a total distance along the
southerly line of premises owned by Loomis of 214.45 feet to an iron pipe;
running thence north 7° 20' 6" east along the east line of Loomis a distance
of 157.9 feet to an iron pipe; running thence north 820 39' 54" west a distance
along the north line of Loomis a distance of 210 feet to the center line of
Bush Lane; running thence north 70 32' 50" east along the center line of Bush
Lane a distance of 299.75 feet to the center line of Cherry Road; running
thence south 790 47' 1" east along the center line of Cherry Road a distance
of 623.34 feet to a point marking a northeast corner of premises owned by
Borg - Warner Corporation; running thence south 5° 18' 23" west along the east
line of the Borg - Warner Corporation premises a distance of 398.76 feet to an
iron pipe; running thence south 460 15' 37" east 13778.5 feet to an iron pipe;
running thence south 9° 38' 3" west a distance of 64.6 feet to an iron pipe;'
running thence south 48° 20' 4" east 951.8 feet to the point or place of
beginning. (For a more particular description of the above described premises
reference is made to "Survey Map Industrial Park Site located west of Warren
Road, Town of Lansing, Tompkins Co., N.Y." dated May 14, 1973, made by Thomas
G. Miller, Engineer and Surveyor, Ithaca, N.Y.)
WHEREAS the improvements proposed are as follows: An interconnection to
the system for the supply of the water district from the Southern Cayuga Lake
Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point water supply system) and con-
struction of a pumping station immediately adjacent to the interconnection with
the Bolton Point water supply system; construction of a water main from the
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pumping station to be constructed to the center line of Cherry Road and the water
main to continue along the center line of Cherry Road to Warren and then down
Warren Road to the North line of the Village of Lansing, providing for service
to the Borg - Warner Corporation - Morse Chain Division facility; said main to
consist of 7,350 feet of 12 inch and 16 inch diameter ductile water mains together
with valves and related facilities; the pumping station to boost water pressure
to approximately 55 psi at the Morse Chain plant; and
WHEREAS the method of operation will be water drawn from the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water System - Bolton Point system - by means of a connection
near the Burdick Hill tank as previously described: Pressure will be boosted at
the new pumping station and distributed to the Borg - Warner plant - Morse Chain
Division: Pumping will be continuous until a storage tank is constructed with
the formation of Water District No. 5 (anticipated within the next year): Standby
pumping facilities will also be provided initially to be utilized in case of
breakdown: Public fire protection will be provided also when the tank is constructed;
and
• WHEREAS the proposed method of financing the cost of said improvements consists
of issuance of Serial Bonds of the Town to mature in annual installments for a
period not exceeding 30 years, payable in the first instance from assessments
levied by the Town Board in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which
each lot or parcel will derive therefrom; and
WHEREAS the maximum amount proposed to be expended for said improvement for
the acquisition of the necessary land and easements is $400,000; and
WHEREAS said map, plan and report describing said improvements are on file
in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection;
NOW, on motion of Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Emmick, it is
HEREBY ORDERED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing shall hold a
public hearing at the Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road in said Town on the 29th day
of September, 1981 at 8 o'clock p.m. on that day to consider said map, plan and
report and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning
the same, and to take -such action thereon as is required or authorized by law.
The
adoption
of
the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote and upon call
the vote
was as
follows:
voting
Philip Munson,
Supervisor
voting
Aye
Bert Hilliard,
Councilman
voting
Aye
Louis Emmick,
Councilman
voting
Aye
George Stevens,
Councilman
voting
Aye
Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman voting Aye
The Order was thereupon duly adopted.
AUTHORIZATION OF INTENT - WATER DISTRICT #5
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 9, 1981, the Lansing Town Board
appropriated the sum of $25,000.00 for the preparation of maps, plans and
reports to provide the facilities, improvements and services of a Water
District in the southern part of the Town, subject to a permissive referendum,
and
WHEREAS, T.G. Miller, Licensed Engineer, prepared maps, plans and reports
for Lansing Water District #4, and
WHEREAS, in preparing maps, plans and reports for the area in the southern
part of the Town, recommended two districts be formed, namely Lansing Water
District #4 and Lansing Water District #5, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, on Motion by Mrs. McElwee, seconded by Mr. Emmick, that in
addition to forming Water District #4, which includes only premises owned by
• Borg Warner Corporation, it is the intent of this Board to proceed to form
Lansing Water District #5, which shall include a larger area in the southern
part of the Town, as recommended by the Engineer, including a million plus
gallon water tank.
Unanimously adopted
Supervisor Munson reported on the Agreement between the Town of Lansing
and Borg Warner Corporation regarding water supply.
Councilman Emmick discussed a complaint received concerning Milliken
Station Road Extension.
Councilman Stevens presented estimates for ceiling insulation for the Town
Hall. Fiberglass was estimated at $1,210.00 and blown cellulose was estimated
at $1,095.00. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Munson, seconded by Mr. Emmick:
RESOLVED, that blown cellulose be used for insulating the Town Hall ceiling.
Unanimously carried
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Supervisor Munson stated that he had received an inquiry concerning a Doctor
for Lansing. Councilman Stevens will contact the Medical Society of Tompkins
County notifying them that the property formerly occupied by Dr. Foerster is for
sale and would be an appropriate location for an interested Doctor.
Councilman Stevens reported on estimates
ramp to be built for the handicapped and repai
will get more estimates before the board takes
Supervisor Munson presented his monthly r
AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee,
by Mr. Stevens:
he had received on the proposed
rs to the Town Hall. Mr, Stevens
action,
eport.
who moved its adoption, seconded
RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #371 through #413 totalling $19,246.13
and Highway Fund bills #220 through #246 totalling $26,645.32 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
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. (Aye)
Louis Emmick,
Councilman
Vote
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Town
Board .
. (Aye)
Bert Hilliard,
Councilman
Vote
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Town
Board .
. (Aye)
Margaret McElwee,
Councilwoman
Vote
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. (Aye)
George Stevens,
Councilman
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. (Aye)
Philip Munson,
Supervisor
On motion, meeting adjourned to September 22, 1981 at 5 :00 p.m.
September 22, 1981
On September 22, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, bids were
publicly opened for one new 1981 Spreader Box, as advertised. Bids received
as follows:
s
D.W. Clark Road Equipment, Inc.
Route 290, Manlius Center Road
East Syracuse, New York 13057
Hanna and Hamilton, Inc.
17 Shannon Street
Bath, New York 14810
Seneca Supply & Equip. Co.
Rte. 13 & Dryden Rd.
Ithaca, New York
$6 , 381.00 own of Lansing
receive s H ealed De-
partment
at the Office of the Town Clerk,'
Lansing Town Hall, for one new
1981 SPREADER BOX, Said bids
will be opened at lo:00 a.m.,
$6 795.50 September22,1981.$pecifications
may be obtained at the Office of.
the Town Highway Super-
intendent, Lansing, New York.
The right to reject all bids Is
'expressly reserved.
L . L O fr11r ' Lloyd Sharpsteen'
Highway Superintendent
Town of Lansing
LSePtember 14, 1981 — ._
September 22, 1981
The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting at the Lansing Town
Hall on September 22, 1981 at 5:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding.
ROLL CALL
Philip Munson
Louis Emmick
Bert Hilliard
Margaret McElwee
George Stevens
Lloyd Sharpsteen
Jane Bush Horky
Wanda B. Brink
Supervisor Present
Councilman Present
Councilman Absent
Councilwoman Present
Councilman Present
Highway Superintendent Present
Town Clerk Present
Deputy Clerk . Present
The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the
Roll Call,
Highway Superintendent Sharpsteen and Members of the Town Board discussed
the bids received for one new 1981 Spreader Box as advertised. Following re-
solution offered:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by.
Mr. Stevens:
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for
one new 1981 Spreader Box, and
WHEREAS, D.W. Clark Road Equipment, Inc, of East Syracuse, New York was
the lowest responsible bidder with a total cost of $69381.00, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the aforesaid bid be and hereby is accepted and the Town
Highway Superintendent is authorized and directed to complete the transaction
on behalf of the town.
Vote of Town Board . & (Aye) Louis Emmick, 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
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