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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-13X January 13, 1988 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January 13, 1988 at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Louis Bush Councilman Absent Louis Emmick Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present John Kelleher Town Attorney Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall, Andrew LaVigne, John Homa, John Kaminisky, Cheryl Nichols. The Supervisor called the meeting to order at 8:04 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call, John Kaminisky reported on the progress of th_e Water No. 9 surveys. He said it would be discussed further at the January 20th meeting. John Homa gave a summary of the Planning Boards meetings activities. Cheryl Nichols presented plans for a development along Esty Drive which will be called "Eastlake ". Her concern, was in the different stages she would have to go through to obtain water. The Supervisor will send her a step by step list for the procedures she will have to follow. A discussion was held concerning the percentage rate the Town of Lansing should pay the Lawyers that have been hired to represent the County, the Town of Lansing and the Town of Groton. The County will be paying 60 %. The Town of Groton feels they should only have to pay 15 %, leaving the Town to pay 25 %. Mr. Liguori_ will be approached by the Town with a 15% figure, leaving 10% in limbo until the final amount due to the Lawyers is final. At which time this will be portioned out between the Town of Lansing and the Town of Groton on a term that is suitiable to both Towns. It was also felt very strongly that a good Geologist should be hired. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby reappoints, appoints and confirms the following appointments to the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals: NAME EFFECTIVE TERM EXPIRES John Barney - Chairman January 13, 1988 June 15, 1992 Alex Cima January 13, 1988 June 15, 1991 Jeffrey Klein January 13, 1988 June 15, 1992 John Hicks January 13, 1988 June 15, 1990 Donald Willaims January 13, 1988 June 15, 1989 Calvin Warren January 13, 1988 June 15, 1989 Jacoba Baker (confirm) June 15, 1983 June 15, 1988 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to send a letter to the Planning Board and to Mr. Barney concerning the above appointments. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the appointment of William Heffner to the Tompkins County Youth Bureau replacing Stephen Colt effective Janaury 13, 1988. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the motion to nominate Dougals Clark to the Councilman position be brought off the table. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED: that the nomination of Mr. Clark betabl'ed until March 2, 1988. Carried. RESOLUTION was affered,;'. by Mr. Cleveland, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Resolution of January 8, 1988 stating the times of the Board Meetings be amended as follows: Regular Board Meetings to be held on the third Wednesday of each month, with the first Wednesday of each monthe being reserved for an as needed meeting. Carried. L J continued January 13, 1988 A copy of the Minutes of January 6 th and January 8th, 1988, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose correction or to accept same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the minutes as submitted by the clerk are hereby approved with the exception of one change in the January 6, 1988 meeting. The change is as follows. Change from: (Liaison Officer) Highway Dept. - Jeffrey Cleveland to: Liaison Officer Highway Dept. - Louis Bush Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Motion on January 8, 1988 allowing the Supervisor to attend a Supervisors school in Binghamton be amended to read: The Supervisor is hereby authorized to attend a New Supervisor's School to be held in Rochester, New York on January 18th - 20th, 1988 instead of the School in Binghamton. Said charges to be a proper Town charge. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mrs. Kirby stated that Phil Avery, Deputy Highway Superintendent had some question as to how the "sticker" situation at Myers Park will work in 1988. Jeffrey Cleveland will set up a meeting with her to discuss this and any other questions that may come up concerning the park. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting be recessed ( 9:50 P.M.) for the Town Board to meet in Executive Session. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. FV"v it' I'