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Home My WebLink About1986-02-12February 12, 1986 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on February 12, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Herbert Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Herbert Howell Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Robert Williamson Town Attorney Present Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda Brink, Code Enforcement Officer, Gary Wood, Burr Phelps, Alex Cima, Matthew Shulman and James Farkas. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Matthew Shulman spoke to the board in regard to the proposed increase to the agricultural use values by the New York State Department of Equalization and Assessment. Mr. Shulman stated that the Grange is urging State, County and Municipal representatives to.oppose any proposed increase to raise agri- cultural use land values for assessment purposes. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Equalization & Taxation has proposed modification of its assessment ceilings and income capitalization formulas as they affect agricultural use values and real property tax assess- ments throughout the State of New York, and WHEREAS, the effects of these modifications, if implemented, would be to raise agricultural use land values for assessment purposes, significantly in- creasing real property tax burdens to agricultural and farming operations, thus increasing existing pressure to take agricultural land out of production, and WHEREAS, such a change would unduly increase the financial pressure on already over- burdened farmers and fail to adequately preserve agricultural land, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Lansing calls on its State, County and neighboring Municipal representatives to oppose any proposed increase to the agricultural use values by the New York State Department of Equalization and Assessment in order to continue the economic viability of farming operations in this community, AND requests the State of New York to consider appropriate safeguards to ensure equitable treatment of all taxpayers while still pre- serving our agricultural lands. Unanimously carried Mr. Alex Cima inquired of the time status of the proposed Sewer Contracts between the Villages of Lansing, Cayuga Heights and the Town of Lansing. Atty. Williamson stated that he was waiting for the final drafts from the Villages after which time the contracts could be executed. A copy of the minutes of November 29, December 10th, 17th, 30th, 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. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Sharon Bowman be appointed as Member to the Lansing Recreation Commission for a three year term, said term to be retroactive to January .1, 1986 and expiring December 31, 19880 Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: f RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Lansing Housing Authority, Philip Munson be appointed Member to the Lansing Housing Authority to replace Alex Cima, term to expire July 1989, and be it further RESOLVED, that George Gesslein be reappointed Member of the Lansing Housing Authority, retroactive to July 1985, term to expire July 1990. Carried (continued) �6 it Continued February 12, 1986 Letter received from the Lansing Planning Board submitting the names of Herbert Beckwith and Barney Termina for the board's consideration for the open Planning Board position. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Herbert Beckwith be appointed Member of the Lansing Planning Board for a seven year term, said term expiring December 31, 19929 Carried Discussion held by the Town Board in regard to marina fees, rules and regula- tions at the Lansing Town Park. Following resolutions offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby. RESOLVED, that seasonal boat slip fees be: 1) Minimum boat length 19 feet be $235.00, each additional foot $12.00 2) electricity where available $75.00 3) dry dock (boat and trailer, including launching $135.00 4) boat launching $3.00 5) resident season launching permit $20.00 6) non - resident season launching permit $35.00 and 7) a $50,000 minimum liability insurance certificate on boat must be presented before obtaining a boat slip. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Town of Lansing residents be authorized to obtain boat slips thirty days prior to April 1st of each year, thereafter, the sale of boat slips shall be open to the public and the rental of boat slips shall be so advertised. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Wind Surfers pay a fee of $2.00 per day or purchase a season ticket in the amount of $15.00 for use of the Lansing Park. Carried James Farkas discussed more protection in the park during night hours. Gary Wood gave a summary of his duties as Lansing Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Wood also discussed the proposed Planned Development Project of Rocco Lucente. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Burr Phelps be designated as Acting Code Enforcement Officer. Carried - Supervisor Howell reported on the progress of the application being prepared by Thoma Development Consultants for a HUD Grant to extend water service to the Hamlet of Ludlowville. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing requests the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission to provide capacity to furnish water to Lansing Water District #7 and the Hamlet of Ludlowville. Unanimously carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held on February 26, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. on the application for a HUD Grant for a proposed Ludlowville Water District. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor Town Board Members discussed a computer for the Town Hall. It was the consensus of the board that Supervisor Howell check computer systems to see what might be most appropriate for town purposes. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Margaret M. McElwee be reimbursed $36.92 for overpayment of Health Insurance. Carried (continued) 1�-, Continued February 12, 1986 Gerald C. Caward, Sr., of 2958 N. Triphammer Road requested his property be connected to the water line on Asbury Road. Discussion by the board, following resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney prepare a contract for water to serve the Gerald C. Caward, Sr. property and the Supervisor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the town. A Lansing Newsletter to be published quarterly for discussed by the board. Board Members were invited to attend a dinner at the South Lansing Center on March 17th at 5:30 P.M., cost per person $3.50. Supervisor presented his monthly report. Audit Meeting to be held by the Lansing Town Board on February 15, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #21 through #57 totalling $19,882.36 and Highway Fund bills #13 through #38 totalling $79,620.58 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) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor 61