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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-11-12November 12, 1985 3�f The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on November 12, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Munson presiding. ROLL CALL Philip Munson Town Supervisor (Aye) Present Louis Emmick Board . Councilman George Present Bert Hilliard Town Board . (Aye) Councilman Hilliard, Letter received Present Margaret McElwee of Caroline Councilwoman Suzanne Yaple, stating that the Town of Present George Stevens resolution, Councilman opposition to sharing the costs of health insurance Present Howard Groat for Dog Highway Superintendent Officer, Lorraine Bard, Present Robert Williamson and Town Attorney Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Social Services Commissioner, Mary Pat Dolan, Fred Miller, Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Atty. Michael Costello, Judy Willis, Ray Boles, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Robert Whipple, T.G. Miller, Ina Sutphin, Jack Ettinger, Helen Howell, Jeannine Kirby, Herbert Howell and Lorraine Bard. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Highway Supt. Howard Groat discussed the purchase of a new front end loader over a five year lease period. Consensus of board members to advertise for bids. Mr. Groat discussed replacing his town pick -up truck and putting the present one in the highway fleet. Board members advised Mr. Groat to check on purchase costs and also costs on a lease package. Tompkins County Social Services Commissioner, Mary Pat Dolan, presented a movie of the various programs offered by her department. Ms. Dolan answered many questions from the floor regarding the services of her department. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has duly advertised for bids for the sale of one 1957 Allis Chalmers D16 Bulldozer, and WHEREAS, Ray Boles, Jr., was the highest bidder with a bid in the amount of $3,616.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the bid of Ray Boles, Jr., in the amount of $3,616.00 be accepted. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Board . Councilman George Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Letter received Councilman Town 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 Town of Caroline Supervisor, Suzanne Yaple, stating that the Town of Caroline, by resolution, stated its opposition to sharing the costs of health insurance benefits for Dog Control Officer, Lorraine Bard, with the Town of Lansing and Danby. Michael J. Costello, Attorney for the SPCA presented a 1986 proposed Contract between the SPCA and the Town of Lansing for the boards consideration before making a decision for 1986. Mr. Costello and Members of the SPCA discussed the services the SPCA offers and the costs involved. Jack Ettinger, Mrs. Robert Whipple and Fred Miller spoke in fabor of the SPCA. Supervisor Munson to meet with Towns of Caroline, Danby and Dryden in regard to proposed contracting with Lorraine Bard for 1986 dog control services. Discussion held by the board, no action taken. Letter received from Syracuse Supply Company thanking the Town Board for allowing the Fingerlakes Equipment Show to be held at the Highway Garage. Received and read copy of letter addressed to Mulvey Law Firm from Town Atty. Robert Williamson, regarding the Town of Lansing selling surplus gravel. Letter stated "The Town of Lansing purchased the property involved for purposes of a town road. In constructing this road, and incidental thereto, the town has excess gravel. The gravel, once it is removed from the real property, becomes personal property, and Town Law Section 64(2a) authorizes the town to sell surplus gravel." Letter received from Gilbert M. Faustel, P.E., Chief, Design Section, Bureau of Public Water Supply Protection of the State Department of Health, approving plans and specifications submitted by T.G. Miller Associates for Water District #6. Letter received from Tompkins County Department of Health regarding Tompkins County Sanitary Code Requirements. The Town of Lansing Planning Board recommended that the Mobile Home Park Ordinance be amended to read in such a manner that two mobile homes constitutes a mobile home park. Discussion by the board, decision tabled. (continued) 40 Continued November 12, 1985 Jeannine Kirby submitted letter of resignation as Member of the Lansing Plann- ing Board. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick. RESOLVED, that the Town Board accept the 1986 Agreement between the Town of Lansing and the Lansing Highway Association. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that from the Contingency Acct. A1990.4 the amount of $500.00 be transferred to Councilman Acct. #A1010.4; that from Playgrounds & Recreation Field Acct. #A7140.4 the amount of $2,000.00 be transferred to Playgrounds & Recreation Field Acct. #A7140.1; that from Youth Services Acct. #A7310.03.1 the amount of $700.00 be transferred to Youth Services Acct. #A7310.402; and that from Youth Personal Services Acct. #A7310.01.1 the amount of $3,638.25 be transferred to Beach & Pool, Personal Services Acct. #A7180.1. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . Board . Board . Board . (Aye) (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Philip Munson, Supervisor RESOLUTION Mr. Emmick: offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that Albert Lacko be reappointed for a two year term as the Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, said term expiring December 31, 19870 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Mrs. Fran Ramin be appointed as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, said term expiring December 31, 1991, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mr. Alvin White be appointed as Member of the Lansing Planning Board, said term expiring December 31, 19920 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to travel to Buffalo, N.Y., when necessary, in order to negotiate with HUD concerning the use of surplus monies from the HUD Grant. Any expenses involved, to be a Town charge. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be empowered to sign two contracts with Materials Investigation, Inc., Utica, N.Y. as follows: 1) Additional Stage I Archaeological Investigation, Appalachian Regional Commission Segment, Town of Lansing Water Line in the amount of $600.00, and 2) Additional Stage I Archaeological Investigation, Town of Lansing Water line in the amount of $1,240.00. Carried Proposed Rules & Regulations regarding the Lansing Employee Health Ins. Plan was,reviewed by the Board. Action tabled until December meeting. Town Atty. Williamson discussed a proposed Town of Lansing Sewer Local Law. No action taken. Supervisor Munson presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #541 through #623totalling $29,152.39 and Highway Fund bills #407 through #438 totalling $67,739.52 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 at the call of the Supervisor