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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-11March 11, 1987 The Lansing Town Board met in an adjourned meeting at the Lansing Town Hall on March 11, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider a HUD application for the Hamlet of Ludlowville. ROLL CALL Herbert Howell Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Present George Stevens Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk Debbie Crandall, Attorney, Robert Williamson Becky Bilderback and Robert Minges. The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the Clerk take Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk, The Public Hearing for the purpose of- ob_taining• public comment, opinion and input with respect to the recent application by the Town of Lansing for a Community Development Block Grant for said Town. Becky Bilderback gave an explaination of the application in consideration. She also stated that the Hamlet of Ludlowville does qualify by having approximately 57% of the people meeting the income specifications and that approximately 38 homes are in need of improvement. No one appeared voicing any objection to the proposed Community Development Block Grant application as presented, and all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 7 :45 P.M. On motion, meeting_adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that a public I public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York on Wednesday, March 11, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Au- burn Road, Lansing, New York for. the purpose of obtaining' public comment, opinion and input with respect to the re- cent application by the Town of Lansing for a Community Development Block Grant for said Town. Dated February, 27, 1987 By Order of the Town Board Lansing, New York _March 11, 1987 _March 4, 1987 _ The Lansing -Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hal- on March 11, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. 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 Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present. Robert I. Williamson Town Attorney Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall, Mr. Rocco Lucente, Mr. Calvin Volbrecht, Zoning Officer, Robert Kemple, Thomas Miller, Helen Howell, Mr. Philip Munson, Mr. Gerald Talandis, Mr. Krizek and family, Mrs. Colt, Mr. Duane Ray, Mrs. Pam LaMonte.and John Homa. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick ® RESOLVED, that the application for a Community Development Block Grant be submitted to HUD. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Ms. Kirby who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick RESOLVED, that the Town Board accept the Community Development Plan and the Displacement Plan. 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 15 March 11, 1987 continued Helen Howell spoke on the Solid Waste sites to soon be picked. :She reported that there -wild =be a-.meeting -at Groton High School ato 7:30, March 12, 1987. Her main concern was that Lansing Residents did not seem to be concerned about the future site of the new land fill. Mr. Philip Munson presented three plans concerning the Octopus in Ithaca. He wanted to know how important an overpass was to the Town Board and the Lansing Community. He asked the Board if they would like to parti- cipate in some of the advertising costs. Mr. Williamson stated that it was illegal for the Town of Lansing to give or loan_its credit toIa.ny -, one. Mr Howell also stated the he approached Andy LaVigne who is a Certified Public Accountant and that he advised against it. Calvin Volbrect asked for permission to expand his existing Junk Yard. Robert Kemple recommended that Mr. Volbrecht be allowed to expand as long as he stayed within the limits of the law. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby RESOLVED, that Robert Kemple be allowed to issue a permit to Mr. Calvin Volbrect to expand his Junk Yard. 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. Howell stated that there were enough names on the petitions concerning Water District X69 to warrent a Permissive Referendum. Robert Williamson gave the boundries in which an election could be held. He also stated that there would have to be Election Inspectors. The Lansing Community Center (Town Hall Annex) was decided upon to hold the Election. Mr. Howell suggested that the hours of the election be from Noon to 8:00 P.M. Duane Ray suggested the time be from Noon to 9:00 P.M. Robert Williamson also stated that there could be no write in or absente ballots, this being the Attorney General's decision. Rentors would also not be elligable to vote. After some conversation on the time limit of the election, the following Resolution was made. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Ms. Kirby. RESOI Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote XED, th of Town of Town of Town of Town of Town at the Board Board Board Board Board hours of the Election will be from Noon to 9:00 P.M. . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman . (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor The vote concerning Water District # 9 will be held on May 6, 1987 at the Lansing Community Center (Town Hall Annex) from Noon til 9:00 P.M. RESOLUTION, offered by Ms. Kirby who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the and two (2) Republican Town Clerk be authorized to pick two (2) Democrat Election Inspectors to work at the Election. 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, Jeannine Kirby, George Stevens, Herbert Howell, Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Supervisor Discussion was held concerning the sewer agreement between the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Village of Lansing and the Town of Lansing. Mr. Howell stated that he had received a new agreement from Mayor Marchum concerning the billing procedure for people who use the sewer that goes through the Village of Cayuga Heights. It was decided that the Village of Cayuga Heights Clerk, the Village of Lansing Clerk and the Town of Lansing Clerk get together before any action would be taken on the agreement. It was also decided that we hold up on signing the contract until we have more information on it. No Action Taken. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Steven, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that Town Attorney Robert Williamson be authorized to work with Village of Lansing Attorney, David Dubow to write up a contract for Richard Shulman concerning a water district for Shulman's development with all expenses incurred to be Mr. Shulmans responsibility. Mr. Williamson will also talk to Mr. Dubow about writing up a broad policy to include all future hook ups. Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. j March 11, 1987 continued After a short discussion on the Lansing Town Park Policy, its was decided to table it until the April 8th, 1987 meeting when Highway Supertindent, Howard Groat would be present. The Employees Policy's for the Town Clerk's office, the Justice _Office and the Zoning office were tabled until the next meeting so that they could be reviewed by the Town Board members. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the letter of resignation of George Stevens, Councilman, effective March 31, 1987, be accepted. 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) Herbert Howell, Supervisor Mr. Howell stated that the Board would try to fill the open postion on the Town Board at the April 8th meeting. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that General Fund Bills #83 through #1X,�', totalling $28,308.06 and Highway Fund bills # 65 through #103 totalling $45,993.80 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 A copy of the minutes of January 14th, 1987 and February 11, 1987 having been furnished to the Town Board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correctios 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. Mr. Stevens stated that the Recreation Commission would be interviewing canidates for the job of Recreation Director on March 17th and would like the Town Board to make an appointment as soon as possible. The Lansing Town Board will hold a Special meeting on March 19, 1987 to consider an appointment for the Recreation Director. This meeting to be at 5:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room. The Town Insurance Policy covering the Lansing Days event was discussed. Frankie Lechner will talk to Mr. Briggs about this matter and report back to the Board at a later date. Mr. Robert Kemple asked the Town Board to set a Public Hearing date for the new New York State Flood Zoning Law. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Stevens, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that a notice be published in the Ithaca Journal news • for a Public Hearing on Local Law # 1 entitled "A Local Law for Flood Damage Prevention" on April 8, 1987 at 7:45 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Bert.Hilliard, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . 0 (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) George Stevens, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor The Town Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Baker on behalf of the Lansing Housing Authority thanking the Town Board and the Highway Department for all the work that was done at Woodsedge and the Town's part in making the Public Water System at Woodsedge a reality. The letter From Mr. Donald Tyrrel concerning Water District # 2 asking the Town of Lansing to certify that every house in Water District # 2 would meet Bolton Point inspection requirements. It was decided that Mr. Howell would try to set up a meeting with Mr. Terrel. No action taken. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor C CU, (, cp Y