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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-14August 14, 1984 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on 1 August 14, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Absent Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Margaret McElwee Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Absent Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Ordinance Officer Gary Wood, Mr. & Mrs. John Orr, Joel Tallmadge, Park Supt. Eric Trotter, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Harner, Ms. Diane Withiam, Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink. Supervisor Munson called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll • Call. Ms. Diane Withiam and Emma Harner spoke to the board in regard to using the upstairs of the Lansing Annex two mornings a week for a Nursery School. Insurance and liability was discussed. Enforcement Officer, Gary Wood, was requested to review the Annex in regard to meeting all safety, fire and building code require- ments. Supr. Munson stated that no decision could be made on this request until all board members were present. Mr. & Mrs. John Orr and Joel Tallmadge spoke to the board in regard to the dust and stone problems on Warren Drive, also requested the speed limit on Warren Drive be reduced. Supr. Munson will contact Tompkins County in regard to a lower speed limit on Warren Drive, Park Supt. Eric Trotter, spoke to the board in regard to continuing or discontinuing camping at the Lansing Park. Mr. Trotter reviewed Lansing Park revenues and disbursements for the 1982 and 1983 years. Mr. Trotter gave a summary of the Park Grant and stated that his duties were near completion. Highway Supt. Howard Groat stated that he had sent a sample of the stone and sand to the laboratory for testing. Laboratory reported that the mixture was very good for road use. More baskets are being placed in the park for erosion protection. Mr. Groat discussed the Recreation Field in regard to grading, drainage, tile etc.. Supr. Munson stated that any work done on the Recreation Field should be discussed with Councilman, George Stevens. Board Members and Lansing Code Enforcement Officer, Gary Wood, discussed a Proposed Local Law #3 for the year 1984 entitled ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE. Following resolutions offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 29, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. on a Proposed Local Law #2 for the year 1984 which Local Law will repeal Local Law #1 of 1982 entitled "TOWN OF LANSING FIRE PREVENTION CODE." Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElw Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Hearing on Wednesday, August 29, 1984 for the year 1984 for "ADMINISTRATION PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE." ee, who moved its adoption, seconded by the Town of Lansing will hold a Public at 8:05 P.M. on a Proposed Local Law #3 AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM FIRE Carried • RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee. RESOLVED, that from Contingency Account 01990.4 the total amount of $2,500.00 be transferred to: Justice, Contractual Acct. 01110.4 the amount of $1,000.00, to Supervisor, Contractual Acct. #A1220.4 the amount of $500.00 and to Traffic Control , Contractual Acct. #A3310.4 the amount of $1,000.00, and be if further RESOLVED, that from Bridges, Personal Services Acct. #DA5120.1 the amount of $11,400.00 be transferred to Machinery, Contractual Acct. #DA5130.4 and from Bridges, Contractual Acct. #DA5120.4 the amount of $20,000.00 be transferred to Machinery, Contractual Acct. #DA5130.4, and be it further RESOLVED, that from Water District #2, Attorney Acct. #SW8310.4 the amount of $100.00 be transferred to Maint. & aupplies Acct. #SW8310.402,from Engineer, Acct. #SW8310.4 the amount of $100.00 be transferred to Maint. & Supplies Acct. #8310.402 and from Part -time Help Acct. #SW8310.03.1 the amount of $100.00 be transferred to Maint. & Supplies Acct. #SW8310.402. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Philip.Munson, Supervisor (continued) Continued August 14, 1984 186 A copy of the minutes of July 10, 13 and 31st, 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 Mr. Hilliard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Letter received from the Tompkins County Municipal Officers Association stating their meeting of September 26, 1984 would be held at the Holiday Inn at 6:30 P.M. Mr. Pat Walsh, Executive Director Supervisors and County Legislators, and Mr. Don Walsh, Executive Director NYS Conf..of Mayors will present their view of problems and possibilities for our municipalities. Lansing Enforcement Officer, Gary L. Wood, presented for the boards review and comments, a copy of a revised Certificate of Occupancy, Building Permit Application, Building Permit and inspection check list. Additional standard State forms required were submitted. Mr. Herbert F. Ley, Jr. submitted letter of resignation from the Town of Lansing Planning Board. Letter received from Ronald A. Howard, Jr., Extension Associate for Cornell University Dept. of Natural Resources. Said letter concerned the large numbers of raccoons in the area and the major study and research recently initiated in the vicinity of Ithaca of the raccoon. Letter received from the Commissioners of Elections of Tompkins County concern- ing the accessibility for the physically handicapped of Tompkins County polling places. Supr. Munson stated that he had reviewed all Lansing polling sites and all were accessible with the exception of the Oakcrest Road Fire Station which has two steps, however, an adequate improvement is being worked on. Supervisor Munson stated that our application fora Small Cities Community Development Block Grant had been received by Mr. Roy 0. Priest, Director of Community Planning and Development Division. Mr. Priest considered the application complete and accepted same for detailed review and processing by his office. Supervisor Munson reported that he is working on ARC Grant for a waterline extension to Wilco. Supervisor Munson and Board Members discussed a proposed sewer line for Cherry Road and adjoining properties. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #391 through #460 totalling $31,404.20 and Highway Fund bills #300 .through #343 totalling $62,863.40be 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) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor I El