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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-2026 August 20, 1985 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on August 20, 1985 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 Superintendent Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Atty. John Barney, Alex Cima, Candy Remillard, Camilla Walter, Jeremy Bishop, William Sheffield and James Krizek. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. James Krizek appeared before the board to discuss the possibility of a Water District on Hillcrest Road. Mr. Krizek and Board Members discussed the procedure for forming a Water District in regard to feasibility studies concern- ing costs, State approvals, etc. Atty. John Barney spoke to the .Town Board on behalf of Alex Cima in regard to "The Horizons Project." Discussion held, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the final development plan for the Planned Development Area (The Horizons Project) has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Board for lots #39 & #40, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the final development plan for lots #39 and #40, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Ordinance Officer be and he hereby is authorized to issue building permits for villages on lots #39 and #40. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Town Board accept Mr. Cima's guarantee for completion of improvements on "The Horizons" subdivision and related planned development area. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the proposed letter to the Village of Lansing by the Supervisor, as allowing Alex Cima to connect to the Village of Lansing sever lines prior to the consumation of a formal Agreement between the Town and Village, copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk, be and the same is hereby approved and the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute same on behalf of the Town. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the proposed Sewer Agreement between the Town and Village slips for the 1986 season. and authorizes Supervisor Munson to sign on behalf of the Town, provided that tions to the the rates can be agreed upon. Carried Bill Sheffield spoke to the board in regard to a food concession on the Recreation Field. The board advised Mr. Sheffield to write a proposal to the Recreation Commission for their consideration. Jeremy Bishop spoke to the board in regard to the Windsurfing Business he conducts on Park Lane located adjacent to the Myers Park. Highway Supt. Groat stated that the windsurfers had taken over the use of a park pavilion in addition to causing parking problems. Mr. Bishop to notify his customers of these problems and meet with the board for further discussion. Highway Supt. Groat reported that people are inquiring the cost of boat slips for the 1986 season. Councilman Emmick and Mr. Groat to make recommenda- tions to the board on park fees for the 1986 season. Letter received from Pastor David K. Welle and the Deacon's of the Asbury Church thanking the Town Board for giving the Asbury Church permission to hold a musical concert in Myers Park on the July 4th Holiday. (continued) 17� 1 Continued August 20, 1985 2 7 Letter Received from Melba & Tom MacInnes complimenting the Town Board for the beautiful park in Myers and commending Jim Farkas on a job well done. Letter received from Carl Wedgwood, Jr. concerning damage to his boat propeller on August 11, 1985 at the Town of Lansing Park Marina. Mr. Wedgwood requested the repair costs be burdened by the Town. Discussion and decision of the board that no action be taken. A copy of the minutes of June 11 and June 18, 1985 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 Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that from the Contingency Acct. #A1990.4 the .amount of $1,000.00 be transferred to Recreation Field Acct. #A7140.1 and the amount of $301.00 be transferred to Workmen's Compensation Acct. #A9040.8, and be it further RESOLVED, that from Highway A - Bridges Acct. #DA5120.4 the amount of $22,000.00 be transferred to Machinery Contractual Acct. #DA5130.4. 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) Philip Munson, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption,. seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Clerk advertise "NOTICE OF SALE" stating that the Lansing Town Board will receive sealed bids on premises known as the old town highway building located on Route 34B consisting of a building and lot. Said bids to be opened on the 11th day of September 1985 at 8:00 P.M. The premises will be sold to the highest bidder subject to approval of said sale by resolution of the Town Board, which resolution shall be subject to permissive referendum. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The conveyance of said property will be by 4. quit claim deed without abstract or survey. The deed will contain the following restrictions which shall run with the land: 1) There will be not outdoor storage of any kind permitted on the property, 2) Not more than 30 cars per day will be permitted in and out of the premises. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, the Regular September Meeting date of the Lansing Town Board coincides with the Republican Primary, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that September Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board be changed from September 10th to September 11, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. Carried Supervisor Munson reported on HUD Project #2. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that this board hereby appoints T.G. Miller Associates, p.c. as Engineers to continue the HUD Project which will extend water lines between Lansing Sr. Citizens and the Lansing Central Schools. Carried Discussion held by the board in regard.to the construction of a State mandated dog kennel and Health Insurance and N.Y.S. Retirement for Dog Control Officer, Lorraine Bard. Following resolution offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Town spend a sum not to exceed $1,700.00 for the purchase and construction of a prefab dog kennel in conjunction with the Town of Danby, and be it further RESOLVED, that this board expresses its willingness Insurance and N.Y.S. Retirement to Lorraine Bard, the Town of Danby will pay 3 /7ths of the cost of to extend Health it being understood that the Health Insurance. Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . . . Board . . . Board . . . Board . . . (continued) . (Aye) . (Aye) . (Aye) . (Aye) Louis Bert Margaret Philip Emmick, Hilliard, McElwee, Munson, Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Supervisor 2 Continued August 20, 1985 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 #396 through #443 totalling $20,692.68 and Highway Fund bills #290 through #341 totalling $67,178.61 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, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor September 11, 1985 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on September 11, 1985 at 8 :00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson (Arrived 8:15 P.M.) Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Margaret McElwee George Stevens Howard Groat Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilwoman Present Councilman Present Highway Supt. Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Mack, Gary Loomis, Charles Armstrong, Stephen Jolly, Ron Bergman, Peter DeBruyn, Brett Heroy, Donald Carroll, Lawrence Conlon, Martin Conlon, Matt Shulman & Ernest Bennett. The Deputy Supervisor, Margaret McElwee, called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Bids were publicly opened at 8 :00 P.M. for the sale of the old town high- way building located on Route 34B in the Town of Lansing consisting of a building and lot. Bids received as follows. Ron Bergman Donald 0. Carroll Harry Uhl Floyd W. Oplinger, Jr. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Gary L. Loomis Martin A. Conlon Matthew H. & Aline C. Shulman John Homa, Jr. Peter DeBruyn $ 8,000.00 29,950.00 85500.00 (Pending bank financing) 5,152.00 25,000.00 21,564.00 12,559.99 20,002.00 15,625.00 39,160.00 (with exception to the deed restriction of 30 cars per day) Matt Shulman expressed deep appreciation for the lower speed limit in the Hamlet of Ludlowville. Mr. Shulman stated that there would be a clean -up to Ludlowville Park on Saturday, September 14th. Mr. requesting Discussion & Mrs. Robert the board to by the board, Mack spoke establish following to the board in regard to Ladoga Park Road, a lower maximum speed on said road. resolution offered. RESOLUTION Mr. Emmick: offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that the clerk submit to the County Superintendent of Highways, a request that the Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 1622.1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, establish a lower maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on Ladoga Park Road. Carried Highway Superintendent Howard Groat discussed work being done by his department on Holden Road and DeCamp Road. Albert J. Nardi, Triphammer Shopping Center, submitted notification of his intention to renew his license under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for a period of three years starting October 1, 1985. (continued) r