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Home My WebLink About1983-03-08March 1, 1983 Hit The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on March 1, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall for the purpose of reviewing and discussing the proposed Zoning Ordinance 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 Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Jane Bush.Horky Town Clerk Present Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. At the request of Supervisor Munson, Councilwoman McElwee chaired the meeting. • In regard to the Town of Lansing Zoning Ordinance being proposed by the Planning Board, Town Board Members reviewed and discussed the schedule of land uses or activities which are proposed to be permited in the following Districts: Rural- Agricultural, Residential 1 and 2 Family, Residential Multiple Family, Residential Lake Upland, Lakeshore, Commercial and Industrial Research. It was the unanimous opinion of the board that numberous changes should be made to the land use or activity schedule in regard to specifying and designating the districts in which each use or activity will be permitted, with or without special conditions, or after a special permit has been granted. The Town Board will request a combined meeting with the Planning Board to discuss differences of opinions on the Schedule of Land Uses or Activities. Meeting adjourned 10:20 P.M. jx�7� March 8, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on March 8, 1983 at 8 :00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. Present ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Planning Board Members Sidney Cleveland and Robert Briggs, DEC Representative Pat Snyder, Gerald Caward, Jr., and Donald Campbell. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Sidney Cleveland addressed the board concerning his personal view- points in regard to the proposed NYSEG fly ash dump. It was the opinion of Mr. Cleveland that the Town Board should investigate critical points of the project before granting a permit, namely, an escrow fund or bond for guaranteed performance and long term protection to town residents, additional fly ash material being brought in from outside plants, an internal road system, and an environmental assessment to determine the duration of the permit. • DEC Representative, Mr. Pat Snyder, stated that the Impact Statement on the proposed NYSEG fly ash dump was complete and encouraged interested persons to review and forward comments and questions -to DEC. Mr. Snyder also stated that DEC could hold a Public Hearing on the NYSEG application if they determined it necessary. Donald Campbell questioned the raise of $25.00 in the 1983 fee schedule for boat slip rentals at the Lansing Town Park. Mr. Campbell also felt the $75.00 per season charge for electrical service was an excessive amount. Gerald Caward, Jr., reviewed the electrical installation he had completed at the Lansing Town Park according to his proposal. Highway Superintendent Howard Groat reported on the used equipment he was advertising for bids. Mr. Groat also stated that he was obtaining an estimate from Richard Pinney for labor /equipment for cleaning and levelling the town gravel bank on Salmon Creek Road. (continued) 122 continued March 8, 1983 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for one used 1979'or newer diesel tandem truck with cab and chassis, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Leasing Inc., Ithaca, New York was the only bidder, said bid in the amount of $24,500.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, 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 Letter received from George H. Stevens, President for the Executive Committee of the Tompkins County Municipal Officials Association, stating a buffet breakfast to be held on March 19, 1983 at 9:00 A.M. at the Holiday Inn. Guests to include Senator Steve Riford and Assemblyman Sam Mac Neil. An inquiry received from Beverly F. Minier, Town Supervisor of the Town of Big Flats, to ascertain if there is enough interest to schedule an Advanced School of Instruction to be conducted by Audit and Control sometime in May or June 1983. A copy of the minutes of January 11, 25, 28, February 8, 14, and 22, 1983 having been furnished to the members of the town board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose corrections or to accept same as submitted, RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried The board discussed the revised SPCA Agreement for the year 1983. No action taken. Supervisor Munson discussed the condition of the Lansing Senior Citizens mini bus. No action taken. Councilwoman Margaret McElwee presented the final copy of the Land Use or Activity Schedule as revised by the Town Board. Copy to be submitted to the Planning Board for their review and opinion. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED,othat General Fund bills #61 through #102totalling $25,291.54 and Highway Fund bills #64 through #97 totalling $55,366.57 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) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned 10:45 P.M. J March 25, 1983 Bid opening at 5:00 P.M. on used equipment being offered for sale by the Lansing Highway Department as follows: one 1966 Ford tandem axle truck, one 1967 Ford tandem axle truck, one -- NOTICE TO BIDDERS 1952 Brockway fuel truck and one 534 cu., in. gas engine. Up for sale to the highest bid- 1967 Ford truck $1 200.00 der; one 1966 Ford tandem axle Stephen Varga, Jr. truck and one 1967 Ford tandem axle truck, both with cab & "' chassis; one 1952 Brockway fuel Cortland Paving Co., Inc. 1952 Brockway ful e, truck 127.00 truck; and one 534 cu. In. gas engine. Equipment is to be sold as 600.00 is and can be inspected at the George E. Kri zek 1966 Ford truck Town! of Lansing Highway Ga- rage, Lansing, New York, Mon- day through Friday from 6:0o Fred Hughson Yellow Ford truck 300.00 a.m. to 2:30 p m. Said bids will be opened at the I White Ford truck 695.00 Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New I York, on March 25, 1983, at 5:00 11 Ford truck motor 125900 p.m. The right to reject all bids is 1 expressly reserved. Highway Superintendent Richard Willammee 1952 Brockway fuel truck 100000 Town of Lahsing i KAa 1 Brockway rchl'S;1983 _ Clifford Ostrander 2 Ford trucks, - fuel truck, 1 gas engine 39500.00 LJ