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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-09April 9, 1986 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on April 9, 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 Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Clerk Wanda B. Brink, Town Engineer T.G. Miller, County _ Representative Helen Howell, Recreation Director Kathy Mahoney, Sharon Costello, Thomas Kirby, Stephen Colt, Daniel J. Pace, Susan Menges and Philip Munson. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Pace spoke to the board and Eng. T.G. Miller in regard to the possibility of water being extended to Buck Road. Mr. Miller will make a survey of the Buck Road area and report back to Mr. Pace. Mrs. Menges spoke to the board regarding the Notice of Application filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Taft Hydropower, Inc., for a Ludlowville Hydro Project to be located on Salmon Creek, and asked the board for any comments they might have. Discussion held and the board advised Mrs. Menges that they would have to table their opinion on this application until more information was available. Lansing Recreation Director, Kathy Mahoney, gave a report on the planning process of the recreation programs. She spoke of the variety of activities being offered for this summer which include baseball programs, girls softball, day camp, instructional swimming and diving, gymnastics, soccer, a soccer clinic and football. Sharon Costello, Chairman of the Lansing Recreation Commission spoke of the duties of the Commission. County Representative, Helen Howell, reported that the County Board is studying three potential sites for solid waste. Ms. Howell also stated that the Dept. of Social Services move to the old Hospital Building would again be brought before the board. Philip Munson spoke to the board in regard to the Organization called "Concerned Citizens for Route 96," which Organization exists to encourage the cooperative efforts of the community to provide a solution to the intolerable traffic conditions in the west end of the City of Ithaca. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Councilwoman, Jeannine Kirby, be appointed Liaison to any organization or board concerned about improved transporation to the Tompkins Community Hospital. Carried Philip Munson, on behalf of the Senior Citizens, requested that four benches be placed on the walkway from Woodsedge to Egan's Store. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the town install four benches between Woodsedge and Egan's Store to be supplied by the Lansing Housing Authority. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the plans and specifications for HUD CDBG /ARC PROJECT II WATER DISTRICT N0. 7 and authorizes that sealed bid proposals for the construction of said project be advertised. 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 Engineer T.G. Miller reported that as of this date no engineering contract has been received from the State to extend water to the South Lansing Center. A meeting has been scheduled for April 11, 1986 for Town and State Officials to discuss same. (continued) 6 n continued April 9, 1986 Eng. T.G. Miller discussed the problem of water draining on the property of Dr. Leo Wuori, 2596 N. Triphammer Road, due from the newly installed water line. Mr. Miller recommended the Town Board approve the repair and cost to correct the problem. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption,,seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the problem of excess water draining on the Dr. Leo Wuori property be corrected Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote at a cost of $1,495.00, said amount to be paid from the HUD #I Project. Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Herbert Howell, Supervisor 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 A copy of the minutes of February 26th, March 3rd and March 12th, 1986 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 Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried Supervisor Herbert Howell stated that he had appointed Pat Barnes and Kim Davis to be on the Citizens Advisory Committee for computer. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Bonny Boles be authorized to attend Double Entry Bookkeeping School to be held in Newark Valley, N.Y. on May 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 1986 and that any necessary expenses be a town charge. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the amount of $700.00 be transferred from Youth Services, A7310.03.1 Personal Services to Youth Services A7310.402 Contractual Expense, and be it further RESOLVED, Research A8040.4 that $1,105.48 to pay Thoma be transferred from the Contingency Development Consultants. A1990.4 to Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town Board . Board . Board . Board . Board . . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Bert Hilliard, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman George Stevens, Councilman Herbert Howell, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Family Forum be authorized to purchase a spiral slide at an approximate cost of $1,600.00. Carried Councilman Emmick gave a highway report in the absence of Highway Supt. Groat. Mr. Emmick also discussed the newly adopted Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations issued by the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Councilman Emmick reported to the board that the Tompkins County TV Commission had scheduled one more meeting after which time the Commission would be abandoned. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #111 through #160 totalling $23,448.28 and Highway Fund bills #88 through #130 totalling $41,666.31be 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 7