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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-10November 29, 1985 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting, as called by the Supervisor, on November 29, 1985 at 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Philip Munson SuPervisor Board of the Present Louis Emmick Councilman will hold a Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Hall on Tuesday, Absent Margaret McElwee Councilwoman of December Present George Stevens Councilman of surplus Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk HUD GRANT Present The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall on Tuesday, the 17th day of December 1985, at 8:00 P.M. to consider the use of surplus funds from the 1983 HUD GRANT which brings water from the Cherry Road Pumping Station to the South Lansing Corners where Rte. 34 & 34B join. It is proposed that said surplus monies be used for further water extensions and improvements. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor - , r/ December 10, 1985 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on December 10, 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 Present Howard Groat Highway Supt. Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Robert Williamson Town Attornev Present Visitors: T.G. Miller, Eng., Jack Fenzel, John Wehrle, Harold Shoemaker, George Carr, John Dietershagen, Jeannine Kirby, Alex Cima, Mr. & Mrs. Rendano, Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Matt Shulman, Vicki Kilts, Gwen Scott, Robin Renat and Herbert Howell. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished by the clerk, the Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law electing the New York State Retirement Incentive Program for eligible employees of the Town of Lansing, was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Supervisor Munson. No one appeared voicing any objection to the proposed Local Law 0, 1985 entitled "Adoption of the New York State Retirement Incentive Program" and all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8:15 P.M. The Town Board reviewed the Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #3 1985 entitled "Adoption of the New York State Retirement Incentive Program" and the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held on December 10, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. in the evening thereof on proposed Local Law #3, 1985 entitled "Adoption of the New York State Retirement Incentive Program ", and WHEREAS, no one appeared objecting to Local Law #3, 1985, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said Local Law #3 1985 entitled "Adoption of the New York State Retirement Incentive Program ", be and the same is hereby declared duly adopted. Carried (continued) 41- 4 Continued December 10, 1985 LOCAL LAW N0, 3 OF THE YEAR 1985 ADOPTION OF THE NEW YORK STATE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing as follows: § 1. The Town of Lansing hereby elects to provide all its eligible employees with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 665, Laws of 1984. §.:2. The commencement date of the retirement incentive program shall-be October 3, 19860 3. The open period, during which eligible employees may retire and receive the additional retirement benefit, shall be 90 days in length. § 4. The actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits payable pursuant to the provisions of this local law shall be funded over a five year period. The amount of the annual payment in each of the five years shall be determined by the Actuary of the New York State Employees' Retirement System, and it shall be paid by the Town of Lansing for each employee who receives the retirement benefits payable under this local law. § 5. This act shall take effect immediately. Bids were publicly opened for one new and unused 1985 or 1986 5 3/4 cu. yd. (minimum Front End Loader, to be purchased on a 5 -year installment plan. Bids received as follows. Syracuse Supply Co. New 1985 Caterpillar $1869359.00 2909 Vestal Road 980C Wheel Loader Vestal, NY 13850 Tracey Road Equip. New 1986 Trojan $2009000900 P.O. Box 489 Model 5500 E. Syracuse, NY 13057 Front End Loader L.B. Smith Inc. New 1986 Clark /Michigan $1585674.16 5985 Court St. Road Front End Loader Syracuse, NY 13206 Model 175C Ms. Vicki Kilts, on behalf of the Ludlowville Community Association, thanked the Town for their assistance in the Ludlowville Park clean -up project and the 25 mph speed limit. Ms. Kilts commended Mrs. McElwee for her efforts as Member of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission. Matt Shulman stated that he had completed the water survey of Ludlowville residents and they qualify for a Hud Grant. Ludlowville is in desperate need of public water and the residents are urging the members of the Town Board to continue negotiations in order to bring water to Ludlowville. Representatives from the SPCA spoke to the board in length to discuss services the SPCA would offer if Lansing contracted with them for dog control. Letter read from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Whipple urging the board to consider con- tracting with the SPCA for 1986. Letter read from Margaret E. Smith strongly encouragingthe board to continue contracting with Lorraine Bard for dog control services. Discussion held by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing employ Lorraine Bard as Dog Control Officer for the Town of Lansing for a three year period beginning January 1, 1986 at the rate of $200.00 per month for personal services and $200.00 per month for provision of care facilities and transportation. Rate of renumeration subject to annual revaluation based on changing service needs. Carried Alex Cima discussed Cherry Road Sewer District problems with the Town Board and Atty. Robert Williamson. RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to execute the Deed between the Town of Lansing and Wendell J. and Julia M. Thompson, on behalf of the Town. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the Agreement for the year 1986 between the Tompkins County Nutrition Program and the Lansing Town Annex. Carried (continued) Continued December 10, 1985 4( RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins has issued a certificate to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town certifying that the contri- bution of the Town of Lansing to the taxes of the County of Tompkins for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1986 is $295,162.96 Outside, $484,739.79 Inside, and WHEREAS, the Town must levy said sum against the taxable real estate and direct the extension of such taxes against each such parcel, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby levy the sum of $295,162.96 Outside, $484,739.79 Inside certified to it by the Board of Representatives as said Town's contribution to the taxes of the County of Tompkins for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1986, RESOLVED, further, that taxes due the County of Tompkins shall be extended against each parcel of taxable real estate at the rate of $1.741 Outside and $5.719 Inside per $1,000 of taxable assessed value, RESOLVED, further, that the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Town is hereby directed to execute and deliver a certificate to the Board of Representatives of the County of Tompkins certifying that the levy has been made and the extension of taxes directed in accordance with law. 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 Sept. 11, October 1, 8, 28 and Nov. 7, 12, 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. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Wastewater Facilities Plan C -36- 1282 -01, prepared by T.G. Miller Associates p.c., dated November 1983 as amended December 1985 be accepted with the "do nothing" alternative. Unanimously carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Lansing Water District #7 be included in the Cayuga Heights pilot study of self reading water meters. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mrs. McElwee, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that from Justice Personal Services Acct.IA1110.04.1 the amount of $350.00 be transferred to Justice, Contractual Expense Acct. 01110.4; that from Elections Personal Services Acct. 01450.1 the amount of $14.00 be transferred to Elections Contractual Expense Acct. #A1450.4; that from Town Hall Personal Services Acct. #A1620.02.1 the amount of $100.00 be transferred to Town Hall Acct. #A1620.01.1; that from Town Hall Personal Services Acct. #A1620.02.1 the amount of $80.00 be transferred to Town Hall Equip. Acct. #1620.201; that from Contingency Acct. #A1990.4 the amount of $200.00 be transferred to Traffic Control Acct. #A3310.4; that from Contingency Acct. 01990.4 the amount of $1,767.00 be transferred to Medical Ins. Acct. #A9060.8; that from Contingency Acct. #1990.4 the amount of $1,000.00 be transferred to Advertising Act. #1670.4; that from Park Personal Services Acct. #A7110.1 the amount of $1,500.00 be transferred to Park Contractual Expense Acct. #A7110.4. 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) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor Letter received from American Community Cablevision stating that beginning December 2nd and continuing until January 10, American Community Cablevision is offering individuals receiving unauthorized cable services the opportunity to correct and /or establish accounts with them as part of an "Amnesty" program. Letter received from Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission stating by resolution, that the Commission does hereby approve of the Town of Lansing Water Districts 4,5,6 and 7. (continued) 44 Continued December 10, 1985 Code Enforcement Officer, Gary food, submitted his report from June 3, 1985 to November 30, 19850 Copy of a Mining Permit issued by the New York State Department of Envir- onmental Conservation to Cayuga Crushed Stone, Inc. was received and discussed. Letter received from Elizabeth R. Ellis stating her concerns over the pro- posed expansion of the Cayuga Crushed Stone Quarry being so close to her property. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the following Rules & Regulations entitled "TOWN OF LANSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ".be adopted. TOWN OF LANSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ------------------ - - - - -- Health Insurance is available to full time town employees only. It will be discussed with each new hire. It will be the obligation of each new hire to file for it with the Town Clerk. If employee signs enrollment forms on 1st day of hire, and authorizes clerk to deduct payment(s) from 1st check, then coverage is effective immediately. Payments are always a month in advance. If an employee (new hire) declines coverage, a declination of health insur- ance must be filed on form available from Town Clerk's Office. A. Hospital coverage by Blue Cross. B. Major Medical & Surgery by Blue Shield. Booklets on coverage will be given to each newly enrolled employee. Forms for filing Major Medical claims are available from Town Clerk's Office. Each enrolled employee shall receive a prescription charge card, which can be used at any participating pharmacy for a fee of $1.00. If an employee signs up within 30 days of 1st day of employment, then cover- age is effective the lst day of month following sign up. If the employee signs up any time AFTER 30 days from 1st day of employment, then employee must wait for semi- annual re- opening dates which are September and March of each year. Health insurance coverage may be continued for the duration of an unpaid leave of absence, under the following conditions: If on medical leave, up to a maximum of two years, the employee needs only to pay employee's share of premium. If leave is other than medical, up to a maximum of one year, coverage may continue providing the employee pays entire premium. If employee does not pay his share of premium, coverage is terminated, and employee must sign up again upon return. Upon termination of employee, coverage continues until the end of month following termination. However, a terminated employee may continue coverage up to one year by paying entire premium. An employee retiring on.ser0 ce connected disability will be covered as a regular employee, providing employee continues paying his share of premium. Other retiring employees, with at least ten years of service with Town of Lansing, may continue the insurance coverage, by. paying their portion of the premium. The Town of Lansing shall pay premium of surviving spouse of retired employee at the established rate. Major Medical procedure spelled out in booklets. Unanimously carried A Resolution received from Tompkins Co. Board of Representatives entitled "PROPOSED EXISTING ROUTE 13 IMPROVEMENTS." Said resolution stated that the NYS Dept. of Transportation had submitted a list of proposed projects for improvements to existing Route 13 from Triphammer Road north to the County line, beginning with 1985 and continuing for the next few years. Where traffic signal improvements are indicated, the County and the municipalities in which they are .located be given an opportunity to review the proposed improvements prior to the implementation. A Resolution received from Tompkins Co. Board of Representatives entitled "ABANDONMENT OF MYERS ROAD TO TOWN OF LANSING." Said resolution stated, on recommendation of the Public Works Committee, pursuant to Article 6, Section 115b of the Highway Law, that Myers Road, County Road No. 159, from the southerly end of the Myers Road Bridge to New York State Road 34B, being a distance of 0.60 miles, be removed from the map of the Tompkins County road system to revert to and be maintained by the Town of Lansing, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York. Discussion by Town Board and following resolution offered: Continued December 10, 1985 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: . RESOLVED, on recommendation of Town Highway Supt. Howard Groat, that the Town of Lansing accept Myers Road, County Road No. 159, from the southerly end of the Myers Road Bridge to N.Y.S. Road 34B, being a distance of 0.60 miles and add same to the Town of Lansing Highway system. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that William Biata be reappointed to a three year term on the Lansing Recreation Commission, said term starting January 1, 1986 and expiring on December 31, 1988. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. McElwee: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #4 of the year 1985 entitled "Town of Lansing Sewer Law." Said Public Hearing to be held on the 30th day of December 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Local Law #5 of the year 1985 dealing with sewer rent and charges and on proposed Sewer Rules and Regulations for the Town of Lansing. Said Public Hearing to be held on the 30th day of December 1985 at 8:15 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. Carried Supervisor Munson reported on meeting held with State Officials endeavor- ing to extend water to the State School. 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 #624 through #660 totalling $28,684.85 and Highway Fund bills #439 through #474 totalling $40,447.85 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 . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Margaret McElwee, Councilwoman (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) Philip Munson, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor NOTICE OF PUBLIC'HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the l Town Boord'of the Town of Lan- ,sing will hold a Public Hearing j on a proposed Local Law elect -I ing the New York State Retire -I ment Incentive Program for eli -j Bible employees of the Town of! Lansing: Said Public Hearing to be held on the 10th day of De -, cember 1985 at 8:010 P.M. at the Lansing ToNWK Hall -, -Route 34, 29' ' Auburn Road, Lansing, NY. I By Order of the Lansing Town Board Jane Bush Horky, Town Clerk December 2 1985 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE _ Town of Lansing Highway De- ; ANNUAL BUDGET Epartment will receive ,sealed OPEN FOR INSPECTION at the Office'of the Town I On Thursday; November 7, Clerk, Lansing Town Hall, for .. 1985, the Town Board of the one new and unused 1985 or I Town of Lansing enacted the 1986 5 -3/4 cu. yd. (minimum j Town's budget for Fiscal Year Front End Loader, to be pur- 'i 1986. A summary of the enacted �. chased on a 5 -year installment budget showing the .intended plan. Said bids will be opened , uses of Revenue Sharing funds at the regular meeting of the and information supporting tha Lansing Town Board, Lansing ! ! budget actions taken by the Town Hall, on December 10, I Town Board are available for 1985. Specifications.may be ob -; public inspection afYhe office of tained at the "Office of t 'e Town, the Town Clerk, Lansing Town i Highway Superintendent, Lan -i Hall; Lansing, New, York from "� i sing, New York. The right to re-_1 9:00o.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tues- jed all bids is expressly re-' I day through Friday and Saturday t served. from 9:00a.m. until noon. 'Howard L. Groat r Jane. Bush Horky, Town Clark High. waI y Superintendents Town of Lansing Town of Lansing December 2, 1985 December 4, 1985 mber- 85