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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-09March 9, 1982 63 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on March 9, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. POLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present Hazel Avery Deputy Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Park Supt. Eric Trotter, Ms. Carol Williard, Tracy LaVigne and Karen French. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. • Tracy LaVigne spoke to the board on behalf of the Family Forum, stating that a large swing set had been made available to town, free of charge, from the East Hill School property. The town would have to transport the swing from the school property. An area for a small playground was also discussed. Councilman Stevens will look at the swing set this weekend and will request the Recreation Commission for their recommendation. NOTICE To BIDDERS Bids were Publicly opened for one used 1978 John Deere Up for sale to the highest bid• w o n 960 Case Tractor, ider, a'1978 John Deere 68 Riding Riding Mower and one '1960 , as advertised. Mower. It can be inspected at the Town of Lansing Highway Ga- rage, Lansing, New York, Mon - )day through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Said bids will be opened at the - : Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New, York, on March 9, 1982 at the regular Town Board Meeting. The right to reject all bids is expressly reserved. Lloyd Sharpsteen' Highway Superintendent' Town of Lansing, ;February 22, 1982 • NOTICE TO BIDDERS . i Up for sale to the highest bid- der, a 1960 Case 030 Tractor with Anderson Cutter Bar and three- '.point hitch. It can be inspected ah 'the Town of Lansing Highway iGarage, Lansing, New York,l Monday through Friday from 6:001 +. a.8. to 2:30 p.m. Said bids will be opened at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, Newl York, on March 9, 1982, at the regular Town Board Meeting. The right to reject all bids is expressly reserved. Lloyd Sharpsteen) Highway Superintendent, Town of Lansing,! February 22, 1982 Bids received were as follows: Janet Reeves John Dere Riding Mower 94 Searles Rd. Groton, N.Y. Southern Tier Landscape " 542 Bostwick Rd. Ithaca, N.Y. Donald Swearingen 1960 Case Tractor 1511 E. Shore Drive Ithaca, N.Y. $162.39 350aOG 425.00 The board members reviewed the bids received and the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that all bids on the 1978 John Dere Riding Mower and the 1960 Case Tractor be reiected as the bid advertisements ommited that the bidders would accept the used equipment in an "as is condition." Carried Lansing Park Superintendent, Eric Trotter, appeared before the board to discuss the bids received on February 9, 1982 for Bituminous Paving at the Lansing Town Park. Mr. Trotter felt that it was not economically feasible at this time and the decision on paving should be tabled. Mr. Trotter stated that Richard Pinney will dredge the marina channel for $2,740.00. A copy of the minutes of January 12th, 19th, 26th and February 9th, 13th and 27th, 1982 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 Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that from Contingency Acct. 01990.4 $300.00 be transferred to Historian Acct. #A7620.4. 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 (Continued) 64 Continued March 9, 1982 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that Ms. Heidi Kallfelz, 11 Bean Hill Lane, Ithaca, N.Y., be appointed as Youth Representative to the Annex Board of Directors. Carried Supervisor Munson reported on proposed Water District #5 in regard to the Public Hearing to be held on March 18th. Mr. Munson will endeavor to get all possible publicity to the public to inform them of boundaries etc. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION - FEDORKA TO TOWN OF LANSING M RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted by the Town Board at a Regular Meeting on the 17th day of November, 1981, be and the same hereby is amended to provide that in addition to the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be paid to Stephen A. Fedorka and Betty Fedorka for premises to be acquired by the Town of Lansing for highway purposes that the Town of Lansing shall also, at its expense, purchase and erect an American Woven Wire Fence on the west side of the highway, 47 inches high with 6 inches between uprights, running from the Town Line Road southerly to the gravel driveway (running west), being understood that in installing the fence, the Town of Lansing will use locust fence posts. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that Supervisor Munson be authorized to attend the meeting on "NEW FEDERALISM" to be held in Syracuse, N.Y. on March 23, 1982, and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried It was the consensus of the board that Councilman George Stevens, as a Lansing Representative, should contact the County to encourage support of the Bottle Bill Legislation. On March 17; 1982 at 12:30 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, a Represen- tative of the Tompkins County Credit Union will meet with Town employees to explain Credit Union procedures. Councilman Louis Emmick discussed proposals for heating the shop area at the Highway Garage versus heating the entire plant. Mr. Emmick will discuss further with Mr. J. David Huxford, Representative of Roberts Gordon Appliance Corporation. (continued) C D E , 1 4 RESOLVED, that the written Application submitted by the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for lighting the streets and public places of District of Ludlowville, the streets Town of Lansing, dated October 25, 1981, be, and the same here- by is, approved, and a majority of the members elected to this Board be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute the same in the name and in behalf of the Town of Lansing, Ludlowville District. in the name and in behalf of the Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Board . Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Vote George Stevens, Councilman Board . . . . Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor of Town Board . RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, 'seconded by Mr. Stevens: Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that Ms. Heidi Kallfelz, 11 Bean Hill Lane, Ithaca, N.Y., be appointed as Youth Representative to the Annex Board of Directors. Carried Supervisor Munson reported on proposed Water District #5 in regard to the Public Hearing to be held on March 18th. Mr. Munson will endeavor to get all possible publicity to the public to inform them of boundaries etc. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION - FEDORKA TO TOWN OF LANSING M RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted by the Town Board at a Regular Meeting on the 17th day of November, 1981, be and the same hereby is amended to provide that in addition to the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be paid to Stephen A. Fedorka and Betty Fedorka for premises to be acquired by the Town of Lansing for highway purposes that the Town of Lansing shall also, at its expense, purchase and erect an American Woven Wire Fence on the west side of the highway, 47 inches high with 6 inches between uprights, running from the Town Line Road southerly to the gravel driveway (running west), being understood that in installing the fence, the Town of Lansing will use locust fence posts. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that Supervisor Munson be authorized to attend the meeting on "NEW FEDERALISM" to be held in Syracuse, N.Y. on March 23, 1982, and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried It was the consensus of the board that Councilman George Stevens, as a Lansing Representative, should contact the County to encourage support of the Bottle Bill Legislation. On March 17; 1982 at 12:30 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, a Represen- tative of the Tompkins County Credit Union will meet with Town employees to explain Credit Union procedures. Councilman Louis Emmick discussed proposals for heating the shop area at the Highway Garage versus heating the entire plant. Mr. Emmick will discuss further with Mr. J. David Huxford, Representative of Roberts Gordon Appliance Corporation. (continued) C D E , 1 4 RESOLVED, that the written Application submitted by the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for lighting the streets and public places of the Town of Lansing, dated October 25, 1981, be, and the same hereby is, approved, and the Supervisor and the Clerk of this Board be, and they hereby are, author- ized, empowered and directed to execute the same in the name and in behalf of the Town of Lansing. 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 The board discussed a Building Inspector to implement the Lansing Fire Code. Councilman Emmick will discuss with Zoning Officer, Norman Stanton, and report back to the board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that Ms. Heidi Kallfelz, 11 Bean Hill Lane, Ithaca, N.Y., be appointed as Youth Representative to the Annex Board of Directors. Carried Supervisor Munson reported on proposed Water District #5 in regard to the Public Hearing to be held on March 18th. Mr. Munson will endeavor to get all possible publicity to the public to inform them of boundaries etc. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION - FEDORKA TO TOWN OF LANSING M RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted by the Town Board at a Regular Meeting on the 17th day of November, 1981, be and the same hereby is amended to provide that in addition to the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to be paid to Stephen A. Fedorka and Betty Fedorka for premises to be acquired by the Town of Lansing for highway purposes that the Town of Lansing shall also, at its expense, purchase and erect an American Woven Wire Fence on the west side of the highway, 47 inches high with 6 inches between uprights, running from the Town Line Road southerly to the gravel driveway (running west), being understood that in installing the fence, the Town of Lansing will use locust fence posts. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that Supervisor Munson be authorized to attend the meeting on "NEW FEDERALISM" to be held in Syracuse, N.Y. on March 23, 1982, and that necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried It was the consensus of the board that Councilman George Stevens, as a Lansing Representative, should contact the County to encourage support of the Bottle Bill Legislation. On March 17; 1982 at 12:30 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, a Represen- tative of the Tompkins County Credit Union will meet with Town employees to explain Credit Union procedures. Councilman Louis Emmick discussed proposals for heating the shop area at the Highway Garage versus heating the entire plant. Mr. Emmick will discuss further with Mr. J. David Huxford, Representative of Roberts Gordon Appliance Corporation. (continued) C D E , 1 4 Continued March 9, 1982 65 Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #65 through #104 totalling $19,335.35 and Highway Fund bills #47 through #74 totalling $47,218.87 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,dCouncilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned to March 16, 1982 at 8:,OO.P.M. March 16, 1982 The Town Boarrd met in an Adjourned Meeting on March 16, 1982 at the Lansing Town Hall at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of a Joint Meeting with the Plann -ing Board and to consider and act on any other business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Zoning Officer Norman Stanton, Planning /Research Consultant, Thomas Niederkorn, Planning Board Members, Sidney Cleveland, Robert Briggs, Thomas Kick, Lorne Montague, Linda Hirvonen, Secretary Carolyn Montague; and Board of Zoning Appeals Member, Jeff Klein. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Planning Board Member, Sidney Cleveland, summarized the Joint Meeting of the Town Board and Planning Board held on December 1, 1981. Mr. Cleveland introduced Planning and Research Consultant, Thomas Niederkorn, who has been working in coordination with the Planning Board on the Master Plan Update and Land Use Policy. Mr. Niederkorn reviewed the General Plan Update in relation to the development policy. A review was made of the Future Land Use Map and.the Land Use Management Map. A comparison of Zones between the existing and proposed Zoning Ordinance was presented and discussed. A schedule of the existing and revised Land Uses or Activities which will be permitted in the zoned area was viewed and discussed. A schedule of the existing and proposed Area and Size Requirements were examined and discussed. Mr. Cleveland requested the Members of the Town Board for additional input or modifications they may have in regard to the Master Plan Update and Land Use Policy. A discussion was held on timetable and procedures for implementation of the Zoning Ordinance. The Town Board and Planning Board will meet again on ® March 30, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. Norman D. Stanton presented over.forty names of persons who volunteered for the Wastewater Study. Discussion held, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the following twelve persons be recommended to the Department of Environmental Conservation for final approval as the Citizen's Advisory Committee for Wastewater Study: Charles A. Bratton, 11 Stone Haven Drive, Ithaca; Margaret Plumeau, -20 Asbury Drive, Ithaca; Norman E. Wheeler, Sr., 4 Sharon Drive, Lansing; John Homa, Jr., 48 Teeter Rd., Ithaca; William Kelly, 8 Asbury Rd., Lansing; Catherine Ecker, 21 Drake Rd., Lansing; James Egan, Rte. 34 -34B Lansing; Ane M. Becker, 21 Salmon Creek Rd., Lansing; Paul Mackesey, 20 Mill St., Lansing; E. Paul Abert, 1 Lansing Heights, Lansing; Mary S. Baida; 6 Myers Heights, Lansing and Norman D. Stanton, 146 Myers Rd., Lansing. Carried On motion; meeting adjourned to March 18, 1982 at 8:00 P.M.