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Home My WebLink About1988-01-20I January 20, 1988 The Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January 20, 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, Highway Superintendent, Howard Groat, Thomas Miller, Andrew LaVigne, John Kaminsky, Anne Colt, Doug Clark, Ronald Parks, Fay Grover, Earl Hotchkin, Mr. and Mrs. Krizek and about 8 other Lansing Residents. Mrs. Kirby called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. John Kaminisky reported on the Water study that is still in progress. He stated that he will be meeting with a professional person in connection with Water Grants. Mr. Ken Teeter from Resource Engineering gave a report on the leakage of the gas tank at the Highway Garage. He stated that John Melito from the D.E.C. arrived on the sight on January 19, 1988 and was satisfied with the job the Highway Department has been doing. Mr. Teeter said the testing of the soil could take up to a month. He also stated that their is no major threat to the public. Mr. Teeter and Mr. Groat will keep the board posted on any findings. A discussion was held on Bolton Points increase in their water rates. The following Resolution was then made: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the increase of 10% in water rates to Bolton Point customers. Vote of Town Board 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 mentioned that there may be a possibility of consolidating the Water Disticts. Mr. Thaler will research this matter and report back to the Board. Mrs. Kirby will set up a meeting with the Board Members and a Traffic Engineer concerning the traffic study being conducted by the County. The Cornell Engineer has suggested that the Town purchase 200 questionaires instead of 100. No action was taken. A discussion was held on the hiring of a Law Clerk. Mrs. Kirby will look into this matter. A copy of the Minutes of January 13, 1988 having been furnished to the Board Members 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 by4 Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the Minutes as submitted by the clerk are hereby approved. Carried. The agreement with the Town and the Thompson's was discussed. It was decided that neither party should sign said agreement until the Board Members and the Lawyers have gone over it. A lenghty discussion was held concerning a meeting that was held between the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Town of Lansing, the Village of Lansing and the Town of Dryden. It was the consensus of the Board Members that the Town look into the possibility of having an Intermunicipal Sewer Plant in the future. Albany will be contacted concerning financing and funding of the above mentioned. It was also stated that another meeting will be held on February 4th at 4:00 P.M. at the Village of Cayuga Heights to discuss further, the sewage problems within the Towns. Mrs. Kirby will be sending a letter to every Board Member of all the Boards affiliated with the Town stating that each one will have to take an oath of office. LJ L' continued, January 20, 1988 Jeff Cleveland reported on the meeting that he and Hazel Avery had concerning Myers Park. It was decided that residents of the Village of Lansing will be allowed in as Lansing Residents at no charge. It was also decided that wind surfers will be charged the following rates: Daily launch fee Resident $ 2.00 Present Non - Resident $ 3.00 Present Seasonal pass Resident $20.00 Non - Resident $ 30.00 After some discussion concerning Jet Skies, the following Resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that Jet Skies will not be allowed to launch from the Lansing Park, and be it further RESOLVED that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to place signs in the park prohibiting Jet Skies. Carried, Mr. Gary Wood asked the Town Board to turn over all PDA's and PUD's to the Planning Board. It was the Board's consensus that these should be kept in the Town Board's hands and that the Town Board should have all final approvals. The issue of giving a new Industry, coming into the Town, a 50% abaitment on taxes was discussed. Attorney Richard Thaler will research this and report back to the board at its next regular meeting. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that General Fund Bills # 1 through # 33 totalling $20,368.82 and Highway Fund Bills # 1 through # 20 totalling $ 28,821.46b ;e and the same are hereby approved for payment. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor On motion, Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. January 22, 1988 The Town Board met in an Adjourned meeting at the Lansing Town Hall on January 22, 1988 at 4:45 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Jeannine Kirby Jeffrey Cleveland Louis Bush Louis Emmick Bonita Boles ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Absent Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Mrs. Kirby called the meeting to order at 4:45 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Mrs.. Kirby presented Mr._ Gary Wr-6d's annual report. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that Alvin V. White is account (excluding the Town Clerk's a of the Supervisor. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . (Aye) hereby authorized to sign on any Town nd Tax Collector's account) in the absence Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to pay 15% for the Town of Lansing's share of the reasonable Attorney's fees of Kevin M. Gilligan and Ray D'Augustion of the Costello, Cooney & Fearson Law Firm for legal services in connection with the Sludge issue, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to negotiate, in good faith, with the Town of Groton concerning the appropriate allocation of the remaining 10% of said fees. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor On motion,.meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor.