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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-16136 July 19, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on July 19, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall to conduct and act on any business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Absent Councilwoman Present Councilman Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitor: John J. Horky The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee. RESOLVED, that Robert Baker be reappointed as Member of the Lansing Housing Authority, said term expiring July 11, 1988, and be it further RESOLVED, that Gary Argetsinger be reappointed as Member of the Lansing Housing Authority, retroactive to July 11, 1982, said term expiring July 11, 19870 Carried Letter received from New York State Parks and Recreation stating that our application, Lansing Fields Landscaping, for a Small Business Administration landscaping grant under the Emergency Jobs Bill of 1983 had not been selected for funding. Councilman George Stevens presented specifications and drawings of a proposed access ramp to the Lansing Board meeting room for handicapped persons. Discussion was held by the board members.. Mr. Stevens will submit a cost estimate of the project for consideration by the board. In regard to the Milliken Fly -Ash Disposal Facility and the modified Under- taking presented by NYSEG in lieu of a cash deposit or bond. Members of the Town Board and Town Atty. Williamson reviewed and discussed said Undertaking as revised by Town Atty. Williamson at the Town's request. The majority of the Town Board approving the document as revised, requested Atty. Williamson to forward same to NYSEG for their acceptance. Supervisor Munson brought the Board Members up -to -date on the progress of Water District #5. On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. August 16, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on August 16, 1983 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 Absent Howard Groat Highway Supt. Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: NYSEG Representatives Bryan Swift & Kenneth Connor, Tompkins Co. Planning Architect Brian McKelvey, American Community Cablevision Representatives Martin Sheridan, Patrick Hourigan & Kevin Grossman, Recreation Commission Chairman John Cummings, Deputy Town Clerk Wanda Brink and Zoning Officer Norman Stanton. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Highway Superintendent Howard Groat reported on roads that the Highway Department had been working on. Mr. Groat stated that he would like to investigate purchasing a 1 -12 ton truck in the year 1984. The new drilled well located by the Highway Garage was discussed. Mr. Groat stated that Mr. Culligan had tested the water and found it to be very hard water. The cost of a water softener and purifier would be approximately $4,200.00. Mr. Groat will check further on softener and purifier costs. (continued) FA C • 1 Continued August 16, 1983 137 John Cummings, Chairman of the Lansing Recreation Commission, introduced Brian.McKelvey, Landscape Architect associated with the Tompkins County Planning Department. Mr. McKelvey presented a Preliminary Master Plan for further develop- ment of the Town Recreational facilities located adjacent to the Town Hall. The plan included two new ball fields, two tennis courts, parking areas, walkway from Woodsedge to the grocery store, recreational area for Drop In Center, park lighting and several tree planting areas. Tentative development for this year would be a new baseball field on the skating rink area, walkway from Woodsedge to grocery store and a parking lot. Mr. Cummings stated that the Preliminary Master Plan had been endorsed by the Recreation Commission Membership, also stating the Commission would be most willing to oversee the progress and development of the proposed plan. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the Preliminary Master Plan for the • development of the Town Recreational facilities adjacent to the Town Hall as prepared and presented by Brian McKelvey of the Tompkins County Planning Depart- ment, and be it further RESOLVED, that Brian McKelvey is hereby authorized and requested to prepare working drawings for the aforesaid recreational facilities. Unanimously carried Letter received from the Tompkins County Youth Board stating they had recommended that Lansing receive $700.00 in 100% reimbursable funding from the N.Y.S. Division for Youth to enable Lansing to plan and provide new or expanded transportation services for local youth from September - December 1983. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor of the Town be and he hereby is authorized' and directed to enter into an Agreement with the Tompkins County Youth Board to accept $700.00 in 100% reimbursable funding from the N.Y.S. Division for Youth to enable the Town of Lansing to plan and provide new or expanded trans- portation services for local youth from September - December 1983, it being understood said Agreement is contingent on the Tompkins County Board of Representatives approving said Program. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Nay) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Councilman Louis Emmick introduced Martin Sheridan, General Manager for American Community Cablevision, Mr. Sheridan presented a new proposed Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the Town of Lansing and American Television & Communications Corporation. New proposed monthly service rates ,. were also presented and discussed. Board Members and Mr. Sheridan discussed extending cable service to Lansingville Road residents. Costs of construction to the subscriber for various lengths of line extensions on Lansingville Road were discussed. No action on the proposed Franchise or rate increases were taken by the Board at this time. NYSEG Project Engineer, Kenneth Connor, presented a revised Undertaking in regard to the expansion of the existing Milliken Station Fly Ash Disposal Facility. Atty. Williamson noted an error in the Undertaking which Mr. Connor will have corrected. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded • by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board shall issue a Permit to NYSEG in accordance with its request, as modified by the Town Board, conditioned upon receipt of the Town Clerk of an Undertaking agreed to by the Town of Lansing and NYSEG, and be it further RESOLVED, that pending the issuance of the Permit, NYSEG is authorized to continue construction, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Permit is contingent upon NYSEG's acceptance of the conditions set forth therein. 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 . . . . (Nay) Philip Munson, Supervisor (continued) 138 Continued August 16, 1983 The Lansing Family Forum submitted their budget and request for 1984 funding which was reviewed and discussed by the board. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Viola Miller be reappointed as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, retroactive to January 1, 1981, said term expiring December 31', 1987, and be it further RESOLVED, that John Barney be reappointed as Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, retroactive to June 15, 1982, said term expiring June 15, 1987, and be it further RESOLVED, that Jeff Klein be reappointed as Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, retroactive to June 15, 1982, said term expiring June 15, 1987, and be it further RESOLVED, that Jacoba Baker be appointed as Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to replace James Preston, retroactive to June 15, 1983, said term expiring June 15, 19888 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that from the Contingency Acct. #A1990.4 the total of $3,776.82 be transferred to Town Justice Acct. 01110.05,1 the amount of $2,776.82 and to Acct. 01110.4 the amount of $1,000.00. 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) Philip Munson, Supervisor Supervisor Munson discussed Water Districts #5 and #6. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard. RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #311 through #376 totalling $25,857.63 and Highway Fund bills #284 through #328 totalling $73,642.24 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 . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Councilman On Motion, meeting adjourned 11:30 P.M. September 6, 1983 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 6, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Howard Groat Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Highway Superintendent Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Wanda Brink, Mrs. James Inman, Mr. & Mrs. Chester Bednarczyk. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Mrs. James Inman, on behalf of her husband, appeared before the board to inquire of costs for the use of the Town Hall Annex to conduct Self Defense Classes two nights a week. The board stated that the cost would be $50.00 per night in addition to providing Liability Insurance. 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