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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-08May 8, 1984 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on 1 May 8, 1984 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 Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Jeannine Kirby, John Hartman, Duane Ray, Alex Cima, John Barney, Thomas Ellis, Richard Daly, Donald Carroll, Journal Reporter, Debbie Gesensway. Supervisor Philip Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. • Ms. Jeannine Kirby presented petitions to the Town Board signed by persons opposed to the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Kirby inquired . what further action was being taken by the Town Board. Mr. John Hartman stated that 85% to 90% of the persons he had approached were opposed to any further Zoning.. Mr. Duane Ray stated that he could obtain more signatures opposed to Zoning,. if needed. Mr. Ray also inquired when future Public Hearing's would be held and what effect the petitions presented would have on the final decision of the Town Board. Mr. Donald Carroll "expressed concern that Building Permits were not being issued. The Town Board assured Mr. Carroll that a Lansing Enforcement Officer for Zoning, Fire and Building Code would be hired by June 1, 1984, after which time Building Permits would be available in compliance with the N.Y.S. Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code which became effective January 1, 19840 Mr. Alex Cima and his Attorney, John Barney, appeared before the Board requesting water and sewer service be provided for the homes and apartments presently being planned by Mr. Cima on the Bush property located on N. Triphammer Rd. and Bush Lane, shown on map of "The Horizons." Mr. Thomas Ellis spoke to the Town Board requesting that more town monies and town labor be contributed to the Lansing Recreation Field. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that this meeting (8:40 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (9:25 P.M.). Carried Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat, reported that the screening plant was in operation, also stated that fuel oil would be purchased by contacting suppliers for costs rather than advertising for bids. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved.its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that $550.00 be transferred from Adult Recreation Account #A7620.1 to Account #A7620.4 and be it further RESOLVED, that $5,185.00 be transferred from Machinery Account #DA5130.4 to DA5130.2. • 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 March 13th, March 20th, March 26, 1984 having been furnished to 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. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Letter read from the Lansing Fire District, Board of Fire Commissioners and Chief Wayne Thomas, thanking the Lansing Highway Department for the fine job of clearing snow and the repair work done on fire equipment in emergency situations. (continued) 178 The location of the proposed National Guard Armory was discussed. Land at Cornell Research Park or land owned by Tompkins County on the corner of Warren Road and Cherry Road are being considered by the N.Y.S. National Guard as possible sites. Continued May 8, 1984 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and Eng. T.G. Miller be empowered to pursue a change order in Water District #5 to extend water service to the Equine Research and Drug Laboratory for an approximate amount of $31,000.00. Unanimously carried Supervisor Munson discussed proposed Water District #6. Board Members reviewed a Contract for Engineering and Surveying Services for a Water System Extension in the South end of the Town. Following resolu- tion offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, on behalf of the Town, be authorized and directed to execute the CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR A WATER SYSTEM EXTENSION IN THE SOUTH END OF THE TOWN with T.G. Miller p.c. and Associates, Engineers and Surveyors. Said Contract is.for the general planning and design of the water system extension necessary to secure preliminary approval by public authorities and to coordinate the preparation of detailed plans, contract documents, etc., and other services included under paragraph 1 -1 - Preliminary Phase for the sum of $15,000.00. 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) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted on May 1, 1984, authorizing Super- visor Munson to attend the Conference for Local Governments to be held in Washington, D.C. on May 23rd and 24th, 1984, be amended to include one add- itional day. Unanimously carried The site and cost of the new proposed Tompkins County Jail was discussed by the board. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #202 through #272 totalling $30,659.62 and Highway Fund bills #173 through #215 totalling $45,690.31 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) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned to May 10, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. 0