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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-29December 29, 1986 107 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting on December 29, 1986 at 8:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. Meeting held 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. Herbert H. Howell Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Jeannine Kirby George Stevens Howard Groat Atty. Robert Williamson Jane Bush Horky ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilwoman Present Councilman Present Highway Superintendent Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Eng. T.G. Miller, David Herrick, Gary Wood, John Homa, Bonny Boles, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bartolone, Don Armstrong and Neil Guiles. Councilman George Stevens, on behalf of the Members of the Town Board, presented Jane Horky and Wanda Brink with beautiful floral arrangements, expressing the Board's appreciation to them for their years of service to the Town and wishing them all the best in their retirement years. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Don Armstrong and Neil Guiles, appeared before the board, on behalf of Vestal Asphalt Inc., to further discuss their request to lease a small parcel of land near the Highway Garage to develop a small storage to the facility to store liquid asphalt products. A lengthy discussion was held by the board and all persons present desiring to speak, after which time the follow- ing resolution was offered: and conditions to be set forth in a written lease RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment and Environmental Review-Record for the HUD Project "Water Main Extension to Hamlet of Ludlowville, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York" has been made by T.G. Miller p.c. Associates, Engineers and Surveyors and WHEREAS, said documents set forth the reasons a request to HUD for release of funds for the aforementioned project is not an action adversely affecting the quality of human environment and that no Environmental Impact Statement is required, now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT the Town Board hereby declares No significant adverse impacts on the environment or the community have been identified for the project through the environmental assessment and that the Supervisor be authorized to request HUD for the release of funds and to execute such documents and publish such notice of this action as is required by HUD. 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) RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing declares that the area located in the N.E. corner of lands of the Town Highway Barn are no longer needed for public use and that an area not to exceed 200' X 200' be leased to the Vestal Asphalt, Inc., for a five year term at a rental of $2,400.00 per annum, subject to an increase based on the cost of living, Index - Buffalo, and subject to other terms and conditions to be set forth in a written lease between the Town of Lansing and Vestal Asphalt, Inc., and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Abstains) 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 Eng. T.G. Miller discussed the Water Main Extension to the Hamlet of Ludlowville Project. Following resolutions offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment and Environmental Review-Record for the HUD Project "Water Main Extension to Hamlet of Ludlowville, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York" has been made by T.G. Miller p.c. Associates, Engineers and Surveyors and WHEREAS, said documents set forth the reasons a request to HUD for release of funds for the aforementioned project is not an action adversely affecting the quality of human environment and that no Environmental Impact Statement is required, now therefore be it RESOLVED THAT the Town Board hereby declares No significant adverse impacts on the environment or the community have been identified for the project through the environmental assessment and that the Supervisor be authorized to request HUD for the release of funds and to execute such documents and publish such notice of this action as is required by HUD. 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) i08 (continued December 29, 1986) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Limited, be authorized to conduct an Archaeological study of the Ludlowville Water Main Extension Project, in the amount of $1,950.00, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town. 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 on the progress of water to the Lansing Girl's School. Discussed Proposed Water District #9 in regard to boundaries. Attorney Williamson reported that he is completing Applications to be forwarded to Audit and Control and the Bonding Attorney's in regard to Water District #2 and 'Water District #10. A Petition from persons residing on Horvath Drive requesting to be included in Proposed Lansing Water District #9 was presented and acknowledged by the Town Board. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Kirby, 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, Lansing, New York at 8:00 P.M. on the 11th day of February, 1987 to consider a proposed Amendment to Ordinance #5, dated August 99 1966, as amended, to provide for a partial tax exemption for real property owned by persons with limited income who are 65 years of age or over. Such partial exemption shall be to the extent set forth in the schedule following: Up to $12,025 50% More than $12,025 but less than $12,525 45% $12,525 or more, but less than $13,025 40% $13,025 or more, but less than $13,525 35% $13,525 or more, but less than $14,025 30% $14,025 or more, but less than $14,525 25% $14,525 or more, but less than $15,025 20% 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 Robert G. Minges, Jr., a resident of Ludlowville, spoke to the board in regard to a possible grant for housing improvements for persons residing in Ludlowville. A lengthy discussion was held by Mr. Minges and the board, after which time the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing serve as Lead Agency in applying for a HUD Community Grant for Better Housing for Tompkins County, in which to improve the housing for persons residing in the Hamlet of Ludlowville. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Nay) 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 December 1, 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. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried (continued) z (continued December 29, 1986) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens: RESOLVED, that Bonita Boles be appointed to complete the unexpired term of office of Jane Bush Horky, as Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, effective January 1, 1987 and expiring December 31, 1987. 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. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stevens. RESOLVED, that Bonita Boles and Debbie S. Crandall be appointed �- Receivers of Taxes and Assessment for the year 1987. 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 AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that General Fund bi and Highway Fund bills #455 through same are hereby approved for paymen RESOLVED, that Water District approved for payment. . Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded lls #642 through #684 totalling $17,465.32 #501 totalling $27,791.66 be and the t, and be it further #2 bills be and the same are hereby 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 Mr. Wood will continue to sign all permits and other documents RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to make any and all transfers and budget adjustments that may be required for the year 1986. (Aye) George Stevens, Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Enforcement Officer. Board . RESOLUTION offered by Mr by Mr. Emmick: . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded RESOLVED, that this meeting (10:00 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive probationary appoint- Session to discuss approximately personnel matters. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Adjourned Meeting be reconvened (10:55 P.M.). Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its.adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Robert S. Kemple be hired on a probationary appoint- ment, commencing January 5, 1987, for approximately six months as the Lansing Zoning Enforcement Officer. Mr. Kemple will be supervised and trained by Gary Wood during this period. Mr. Wood will continue to sign all permits and other documents created by the Zoning Officer. 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) (continued December 29, 1986) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the following items be encumbered for the 1987 year: General Fund A Account #A5132.410 Garage Maintenance. The amount of $3,894.00 to Cortland Overhead Door Co., Cortland, New York for an overhead door. Highway Fund Account #DA5130.200 Equipment. The amount of $10,821.00 to Deveau Ford, Cortland, New York for a tractor. 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. ' NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RES- OLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMIS- SIVE REFERENDUM ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that j r NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGH} should be received on or be at an Adjourned Meeting held' i I NIFICANT IMPACT ON THE EN- f on the 29th day of December I VIRONMENT AND NOTICE- TO < fore" January 17, 1987 . All 1986, the ]Town Board of the , ! such comments so received f Town of Lansing duly adopted PUBLIC OF REQUEST . FOR RE will be considered and the o resolution, co LEASE OF, FUNDS I Town. will not request .the_re- } copy of which is I l'January;2, 1987 !- iease'of Federal funds: or take I set forth below, which Resolu- I TO ALC'INTERESTED AGENCIES,, I any administrative actions on Ition is subject to a permissive GROUPS`AND PERSONS: ! pp referendum. The Resolution On or about January 19„ 1987' } date within pecifiedl int the preced { adopted by the Town Board t the Town of- Lansing wilt Fe- ng sentence. was as follows: j quest the U.S.' Department of The Town will undertake the RESOLVED, that the Town of i Housing' and Urban Devel -; i Lansing declares that the area o ment to release. Federal , I project described.above with (located in the N.E. corner of f P ds under Title I of the Hous- Block Grant funds' from the hands of the Town Hi hway 1 - U.S._ Department of Housing g I' ing and Community Devel- j and 'Urban Development l 'Barn are no longer needed for j opment Act of 1974 (PL 93 -383) (HUD) under Title I of the public use and that an area for the following project:. (HUD) and Community Title' I De- not to exceed 200'x200' be Housing . I leased to the Vestal Asphalt, Water Main.Extension to Ham- ! j velopment Act of 9974. The Inc., for a five year term at a let of Ludlowville, Tompkins Town of Lansing- is_,cerhfying' County,. State of New York. to HUD tho+:; +1-e Town nnd'Mr. rental of $2,400.00 per an- j.lt has been determined that ' (- HerberFA H well= In'`*is i ffi- num, subject to an l increase j such request for. release of i ciot capacity cis Town Supervi- based on the cost of living, In -. funds will not constitute an ac- 1 sor consent to accept the juris -y. (dex- Buffalo; and subject to ton sjgnificantly affecting the i diction a the Federal courts if other terms and conditions to quality of.the human environ - I action is brought to enforce be set forth in a written lease ment and accordin I the between the Town of Lansin 9_Y responsibilities in relation to g 'Town of Lansing has decided ' environmental reviews, .deci- and Vestal Asphalt; Inc., and not to.prepare an Environmen- sion making and action; and j be it furtheti tal Impact' Statement under that 'these responsibilities] RESOLVED, that this resolution the National Environmental ; j have been satisfied. The legal is subject to' permissive refer -" Policy Act of 1969'(PL 41 -190). j j effect of the certification is endum. The reasons for suchydecision j that upon its approval the jBY ORDER OF-- THE - 'LANSING not to prepare such statement Town maY use the Block Grant TOWN BOARD are as follows: funds and HUD will have salts- { Jane Bush Horky, a. No adverse impacts on the ` fied its responsibilities'.under! Lansing Town Clerk I environment or community j the National Environmental' January 2, 1987 _ have been' identified for: the ! Policy Act of 1969. HUD will I iproject through the . environ - Y accept an ob''ection to its ap- mental assessment. ! proval only if it is on one of b. The project PProvides bene -° I the following bases: (o) that 'ficial impacts for fire protec- i the certification was riot in tion and water supply. I fact exe`cuted'by the certifying ! An Environmental Review Re- ' officer or other officer of ap, !, cord respecting the within pro - j i plicant approved- by-HUD; or Iect has been made by,T. G. ( b) (b) that appliconts's environ- Miller p. c. Associates, Engi- mental review record for the neers and, Surveyors,- which J. project indicates omission of aJ t documents the environmental required decision finding` or' review of the project and'] step applicable to the project} more fully sets forth the rea -; in the'environmental'review sons why such statement is not! process. Objections must be required This Environmental ( prepared and submitted in I Review Record is'on file at the 1 accordance with the required j Lan singg Town Hall and is! I procedure (24 CFRiPart 58) and available for public examines - may be addressed to HUD arid tion and copying upon request { II Buffalo Office, Region it, Mez !at- the Clerk s Office between ! I zanine; Stotler Building, 1071 ;the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM! } Delaware Avenue, Buffalo,( 1 Tuesday through Friday and 9 ! New York 14202. l AM - 2 PM- Saturday. Objections to the release ofj No further,environmenial re -': i funds on bases other than (view of such project is pro- I I those stated above will not W I posed to be conducted prior to considered by HUD. No objet - j the request for release of Fed - I tion received after February 3, eral funds. i 1. 1987 will be_ccinsidered by� All interested agencies, ? HUD. ' groups and persons dis- i a Herbert' H. Howell, j agreeing ;with this . decision I i Supervisor are invited to submit written Town of Lansing [ commenter for consideration I lonuary 2, 1987 I by the Town to Mrs Herbert. H. {= Howell, Supervisor, Town of Lansing, Box 186, Lansing NY J 14882. Such written comments