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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-10June 10, 1987 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on June 10, 1987 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Howell presiding. Herbert Howell Louis Emmick Bert Hilliard Louis Bush Jeannine Kirby Robert Williamson Bonita Boles ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilwoman-i Present Town Attorney Present Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall, Highway Superintendent Howard Groat, Thomas Miller, Mr. John Kaminsky, Robert Kemple, Mr. Ron Parks, Mr. Gary Wood ( Arrived at 9:15) Mrs. Ann Colt, Mr. John Homa, Mr. and Mrs. Reyonlds, Mr. Clark and Mr. John Howell, Mr. John Howell reported on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council. He reported on items such as Dog /Deer problems, Waste Disposal and the Air & Water Quality Committee. John Homa invited Mr. John Howell to attend a Planning Board Meeting, Engineer Tom Miller" gave his report on the bid opening which took place on June 8, 19870 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: WHEREAS, Thomas Miller recommonded that the Town Board award the lowest bidder, the contract contingent upon an investigation of the bidders responsibility. RESOLVED, that the bid in the amount of $ 163,635.00 for the water system extention to the New York State Division for Youth is hereby awarded to Randsco Pipe Line, Rochester, New York with said award being subject to an investigation on Bidder responsibility. VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Kirby: RESOLVED, that Town Engineer Thomas G. Miller is authorized to contract for engineering services during construction of the N.Y.S. Division for Youth water extension in the lump sum amount of $ 11,500.00 VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman . .'(Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Kirby: RESOLVED, that upon-recommendation by Eng. Thomas Miller, the Town Board hereby awards the contract to the low bidder, Randsco Pipeline, Rochester,N.Y., in the amount of $254,775.00 for the water extension of the water line to the Hamlet of Ludlowville. Said approval is subject to HUD and an investigation into the responsibility of the contractor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign said contract. VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor . . (Aye) RESOLUTION, offered -by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the bid for the work to be done for Lansing Water District No. 2 be and the same is hereby is awarded to Paolangeli Contractors of Ithaca, New York. Continued June 10, 1987 tio RESOLVED, further that it is the intent of the Board to award the bid to Paolangeli Contractors if and when the Water Districts are approved for No. 8 and / or No. 10. (No. 8 in the amount of $ 43,498.00 and No. 10 in the amount of $ 155864.209) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign said agreements. VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) Mr. Williamson reported on the progress and the following steps that must be taken concerning Lansing Water District # 96 Discussion was held on Richard Shulman's proposed water district. It was the census of the Town Board that Thomas Miller should approve Mr. Shulman's plans before the board gives their approval of this district. Mr. Miller stated that he would like to see 6" line used instead of 311 . Mr. Howell presented the new Blue Cross/ Blue Shield rates for the Lansing Town Employees. It was stated that these rates had decreased. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the new rate agreement with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Central New York, VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) A review committee was discussed. This committee would review undevelopable lands in Water District No. 9. It was felt that this committee was premature. Tabled until a later date. Carried The billing procedure between the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Town of Lansing was discussed. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign the billing procedure agreement between the Town of-Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights, VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . a . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman . (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) Mr. Howell read a letter he received from Borg Warner. This letter asked the Town Board to recommend to the Tompkins County Highway Dept. that the speed limit north of Borg Warner be reduced. After some discussion this matter was tabled until more information could be obtained. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that $3,000.00 be trarisfered from the contigency account to A1220.120 - part -time help. VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . . . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby,.Councilwoman . . (Obstained) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) Mr. Howell read a letter to the Town Board from Linda Copman- Sehesta concerning a concession at the Myers Park, Supervisor Howell presented his monthly report. Continued, June 10, 1987 3 Ms. Copman-- Sehesta would like to put a on weekends and on some week day afternoons. is against our regulations and he suggested request. All Board members felt the same as request is hereby denied. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who Mr. Hilliard: small mobile cart in the park Mr. Emmick stated that this that the town board deny her Mr. Emmick, therefore the moved its adoption, seconded by RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board hereby denies Linda Copman- Sehesta's request to put a small mobile cart in the Lansing Town Park. Carried The Town of Lansing Personnel policy was discussed but tabled to a later date as board members felt this should go into Executive Session. Carried A monthly report was received from all departments per Mr. Bush's request. These reports were discussed and from now on will be a regular part of each monthly Board Meeting. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby recinds the Resolution adopted on December 28, 1979 which appointed Ronald B. Parks and Donald E. Campbell to assign house number for new properties in the Town of Lansing, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints the Zoning Officer to assign house numbers to new properties in the Town of Lansing. Unanimously Carried Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat gave a progress report on the Highway Department. He also stated that the Contract between Wendell Thompson and the Town of Lansing will expire in September of 1987. The Town would like to extend this contract, This item is tabled until further information can be obtained. Mr. Hilliard reported on a letter he received from local residents concerning a noise problem at "Marty's Garage ". After some discussion it was decided that these residents should contact the Sheriff's Department if there is any further problem with the tenants in this building. It was also decided that it was not in the best interest of everyone for the Board to pass a Noise ordinance. A copy of the Minutes of April 8th, May 1st and May 13th having been - furnished -t'o the Board members beforehand, fhe 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 AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Hilliard, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED, that General Fund Bills # 269 thru # 3-35 totalling $ 42,558.92 and Highway Fund Bills # 196 thru # 240 totalling $ 62,668.08 be and the same are hereby approved for payment with the exception of Highway Fund bill from Isbell Contracting in the amount of $ 5,672.00. This bill will be brought up at the next Regular Board Meeting in July. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Water District # 2 bills be and the same are hereby approved for payment. VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Emmick, Councilman (Aye) Louis Bush, Councilman (Aye) Bert Hilliard, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Councilwoman (Aye) Herbert Howell, Supervisor (Aye) RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: -RESOLVED, that this meeting (10 :00 P.M.) be recessed for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Carried v4V , r_i Continued, June 10, 1987 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Bush: RESOLVED that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened (11 :20 P.M.). RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Bush, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Hilliard: RESOLVED, that Robert Kemple, Zoning Officer, be terminated as of 8:00 A.M. on June 11, 19879 VOTE OF TOWN BOARD Louis Bush, Councilman . . Louis Emmick, Councilman . Bert Hilliard, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Councilwom Herbert Howell, Supervisor On Motion, meeting adjourned . (Aye) (Nay) (Aye) an (Aye) (Nay) at the call of the Supervisor L� June 11, 1987 The Lansing Town Board met in an Adjourned Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on June 11, 1987 to discuss a personnel matter and to consider and act on any other business that may come before said board. ROLL CALL Herbert Howell Supervisor Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Bert Hilliard Councilman Absent Louis Bush Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Present (Arrived at 5:07P.M.) The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Howell, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Kirby: RESOLVED, that the Resolution made on June 10, 1987 regarding the termination of Robert Kemple is hereby recinded. Vote of Town Board Herbert Howell Supervisor Aye Louis Emmick Councilman Aye Louis Bush Councilman Aye Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Aye RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Howell, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts Robert Kemple's resignation which was received on June 11, 1987 and becomes effective June 16, 19878 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Kemple will be compensated his Regular pay thru June 30, 19870 Vote of Town Board Herbert Howell Supervisor Aye Louis Emmick Councilman Aye Louis Bush Councilman Aye Jeannine Kirby Councilwoman Aye On Motion, Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. L`