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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-10December 10, 1986 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular.Session at the Lansing Town Hall on December 10, 1986 at 8:00 P.h1., with Supervisor Howell presiding. ROLL CALL Herbert Howell Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Howard Groat Highway Superintendent Present Jane Bush Horky Town Clerk Present Visitors: Bonny Boles, Lansing Clerk, T.G. Miller, Engineer, David Herrick, Shary Zifchock, John Homa, Arlene Dende, Ray_ Reynolds, Don Armstrong, Neil Guiles and Mrs. Colt. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Tompkins County Election Commissioner, Shary Zifchock, and Town Board Members discussed Lansing Polling District #1 being moved from the Lansing Elementary School to the Central Fire Station, and, Polling District #5 being moved from the Asbury Church to the Tompkins County Fire Rescue Building on Brown Road. These changes should make it more convenient for the voters in regard to parking, telephone access and space. Following discussion resolution offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Board of Elections, Lansing Polling Place for District #1 be moved from the Lansing Elementary School to the Central Fire Station, and Lansing Polling Place for District #5 be moved from the Asbury Church to the Tompkins County Crash Fire Rescue Building on Brown Road. 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 Councilwoman Jeannine Kirby to meet with Tompkins County Assistant Planning Commissioner, Harry Missirian, to review the boundaries of the Lansing Voting Districts. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the Town Board adopted a Resolution on November 5, 1986 (Page 97) regarding a proposed road from Rte. 34 to the Orear Subdivision, to be built by Orear and Hicks, and, WHEREAS, said Resolution was adopted based on verbal assurance by Orear that the road plans had been approved by Town Engineer, T.G. Miller, when in fact they had not been approved, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that said Resolution be rescinded. 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 THE FOLLOWING ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 10 IN THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by his. Kirby: The adoption of the Order was duly put to a vote and upon Roll Call, the vote was as follows: 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 Sowell, Supervisor The Order was thereupon declared duly adopted. Said Order attached hereto and made a part thereof. Mr. Don Armstrong and Neil Guiles appeared before the board, on behalf of Vestal Asphalt, Inc., requesting the Town Board to lease a small parcel of land near the Highway Garage to develop a small storage facility to store liquid asphalt products. Town Board Members, Planning Board Chairman, John Homa, Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat and Mr. Armstrong and Guiles held a lengthy discussion on the request, after which time the following motion was offered: (continued) 10; ;� 04 Continued December 10, 1986 MOTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Vestal Asphalt Inc. has requested the Town Board to lease a small parcel of land near the Town Highway Garage for a five year period upon which will be constructed four asphalt storage tanks on concrete pads, together with ingress and egress for a rental of $2,400.00 per year, plus accepting any tax liabilities that may accrue of this facility, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town declares said parcel of land is no longer needed for public use and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a lease with Vestal Asphalt, Inc., in accordance with the terms aforesaid, and be it further RESOLVED, this resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. MOTION LOST FOR LACK OF A SECOND A copy of the minutes of October 29, October 30, November 5 and November 12, 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 Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that General Fund bills #595 through #.641 totalling $39,614.54 and Highway Fund bills #424 through #454 totalling $33,583.73 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 Letter of appreciation received from the Village of Lansing for the Town collecting trash in the Village area. Notice received from the Village of Cayuga Heights regarding a Public Hear- ing to be held Dec. 15, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. in the Village Hall to consider the adoption of a Local Law to amend and supersede the Village Ordinance - Article VIII - "Sewers and Drains." Letter received from Frank R. Liguori, Commissioner of Planning, regarding the 1990 Census of Polulation and Housing, Local Review Program. Discussion by the board, following resolution`, offered: RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to appoint a liaison to work with the Co. Planning Dept. to obtain the highest level of census data accuracy throughout the County. Carried Letter received from the Lansing Planning Board stating that the PDA of Alex Cima was thusfar to be in compliance with his original statement of intent. Letter received from the Tompkins County Department of Health regarding the Land Subdivision of Richard Shulman located on Rte. 34. Letter received from New York Atlantic - Inland, Inc., Cortland, New York, in regard to services they provide in regard to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to execute contract with T.G. Miller, Engineer, to prepare the engineering design for Water Districts No. 2, No. 8 and-No. 10, the intent being to combine all three districts for advantageous bidding, all costs to be kept separate. 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 (continued) 1 Continued December 10, 1986 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens. RESOLVED, that the overall plan for financing Water District #10 shall presented by the Horvath District 4#9 and the possibility be modified to include payment by Water District #10 to Water District #,2 towards the construction Mr. Hilliard, costs of the installation seconded by of the 600' of water line from Wildman Road to the northerly edge of Water District #2 along the Ludlow - ville Road, by payment of the sum of $60.00 per household per year for the term of the bonds to be issued by Water District #2 for financing the total Louis Emmick, Councilman facility project, and be it further Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman RESOLVED, that the former plan for Lansing Water District #2 and Lansing Water District #10 be modified Councilwoman as aforesaid, and be it further RESOLVED, that this modification is made after having received notifica- tion from Thomas Ruane, a resident and participant in Water District #10, that all parties in Water District #10 agree with this modification and financing. 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 Councilman George Stevens discussed the SPCA and dog emergencies. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Victor Mancini and William Heffner be reappointed to three year terms on the Lansing Recreation Commission, said terms starting January 1, 1987 and expiring on December 31, 19898 Unanimously carried Petitions from persons residing on Horvath Drive and Asbury Drive requesting to be excluded from the proposed Lansing Water District Pao. 9, were presented and acknowledged by the Town Board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that this to meet in Executive Session meeting (10:20 to discuss P.M.) be recessed for personnel matters and the Town Board the Petitions presented by the Horvath District 4#9 and the possibility and Asbury of Drive litigation. residents regarding proposed 641'ater RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick: Mr. Hilliard, exceed $6.00 per who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (11:30 P.M.). Unanimously carried RESOLUTION Ms. Kirby. offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, of the Water by the Water modification that T.G. Miller, Engineer, continue District No. 9 proposal in accordance and Sewer Committee and endorsed by the will be including the back lands that to prepare with recommendation Town Board, were initially the modification made the major omitted from the Engineering proposal. not to exceed $6.00 per 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 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Debbie S. Crandall, as trainee for the office of Deputy Town Clerk, be paid an hourly salary not to exceed $6.00 per hour from this date until January 1, 1987s Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Nay) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. (continued) 1-06 Continued December 10, 1986 RESOLUTION' offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that from the Youth Program Acc't. #A7310.400 the amount of $253.64 be transferred to Beach & Pool Acct. #A7180.100 the amount of $240.63 and to Beach & Pool Acct. #7180.400 the amount of $13.01, and be it further RESOLVED, that from the Contingency Acc't. #1990.400 the total amount of $2,750.00 be transferred to Supervisor Acct. #A1220.400 the amount of $1,000.00 to Engineer Acct. #1440.400 the amount of $1,000.00 and to Dog Control Acc't. #A3510.ZO the amount of $750.00. 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 letter submitted by Jane Bush Horky stating that she would be resign- ing her position of Lansing Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes, effective January 1, 1987. RESOLUTIONd offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the letter of resignation of Jane Bush Horky, effective January 1, 1987, be accepted. 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) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor The Town Board will meet at an Adjourned Meeting on December 29, 1986 at 8:00 P.M., for the purpose of auditing final bills for the year 1986 and to consider and act on any other business that may lawfully come before said board.' On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor 1 r IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT N0, 10 IN THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK An Order having duly been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing reciting the filing of a map, plan and report in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing on the8th day of October 1986, reciting the description of the boundaries of the proposed district, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvements, the proposed method of financing to be employed, the fact that the map, plan and report describing the same were on file in the Town Clerk's office for public inspection, and specifying that the Town Board would meet at the Lansing Trywn Hall, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, on the 30th day of October , 1986, at 8:00 p.m. in the evening of said day for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal to establish Lansing Water District No. 10 with the specified improvements, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, and a hearing having been duly held by the Town Baord at the aforesaid time and place, and it having been duly resolved and determined following such hearing that the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and otherwise sufficient, that all the property and property owners within the proposed district were benefited thereby, that all property and property owners benefited were included within the limits of the proposed - 2 - district, and that it was in the public interest to grant and hold the relief sought, and it having been then and there further duly resolved that the establishment of such district as proposed be approved, subject to permissive referendum in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law, and a Certificate of the Town Clerk having been filed pursuant to Subdivision 4 of Section 209(e) of the Town Law, certifying that no petition was filed requesting such a referendum, it is ORDERED, that Lansing Water District No. 10 be established in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, to be of the description and boundaries shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, and it is further ORDERED, that the following improvements in said district be constructed upon the required funds being made available or provided for as shown on the map and plan of the proposed district on file with the Town Clerk, the facilities to be constructed will consist of some 620+ feet of 6 -inch diameter ductile iron water main, together with valves, fire hydrants and other related necessary appurtenances. The proposed water main extension will be connected to the Town of Lansing Water District No. 2 system on Ludlowville Road. Pressure will be provided by the existing 1 MG capacity town storage tank located at Village Circle South on Warren Road. Water is pumped to this tank from the (SCLIWC) Bolton Water Point Water Supply by the existing Town of Lansing pumping station, and it is further -3- ORDERED, that the proposed improvements, including costs of rights -of -way, acquisition of sites, construction costs, legal fees and other expenses in the total amount of $19,150.00 shall be financed as follows: by issuance of serial bonds of said Town in the above amount to mature in such number of annual installments not exceeding 15 years, as may hereafter be determined by the Town Board of Lansing, payable in the first instance from assessments levied by the Town Board in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit which each such lot or other parcel within the district will derive therefrom, and it is further ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in office of the clerk of the County of Tompkins in which the Town of Lansing is located within ten days after the adoption of this Order, and it is further ORDERED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this Order in the office of the State Department of Audit and Control, Albany, New York, within ten days after the adoption of this Order, and it is further ORDERED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to make application to the Department of Audit and Control pursuant to Section 209(f) of the Town Law for permission to create Lansing Water District No. 10. -4- DATED : December 10, 1986 HERBED H QMtt� L supervisor C- D, Councilman r LUUlJ EMMYUK, Councilman STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) ss, TOWN OF LANSING ) I, JANE BUSH HORKY, Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, do hereby certify that I have compared the preceding Order with the original thereof filed in my office at the Town Hall, Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, on the 10th day of December , 1986, and the same is a true and correct copy of the original and the whole thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of Lansing this 10th day of December , 1986. .,I ...�, New York le .,...rIN,II �"I. � j