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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-18N January 18, 1.939 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at he Town Hall Annex and at the Town Hall Boardroom on January 18, 1939 at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Present ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall, Richard John, David Herrick, John Kaminsky, Doug Clark, Bert Hilliard, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tursick, Wendy Varga, Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland, Anne Colt, Chip and Debbie Oplinger, Mr. and Mrs. Norm Snyder, Mr. and Mrs.Th'omas Vliet, John Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk, Theresa Spencer, Cal Warren, and about 16 other residents. The Supervisor called the Public Hearing on proposed Lansing Water District No. 15 to order a.t.7:00 not. P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. John Kaminsky presented the proposed water district. The main concerns of the people present were as follows: . the cost of the project the time in which it would take to be completed After much discussion a show of hands was asked for, the results were that about half were in favor and half were not. RESOLUTION was offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith. RESOLVED that this Public Hearing was clo'.sed and the meeting adjourned to the Town Hall for the Regular Board Meeting. Carried. Mrs. Kirby called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. having the clerk take the Roll Call. Visitors: Deputy Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall, Richard John, Tom Miller, Howard Groat, Anne Colt, Tom Kirby, David Herrick, John Kaminsky, Doug Clark, Phil Munson, Cal Warren, Norm Wheeler and one other Lansing Resident. Tom Miller reported that no on on East Shore Circle was interested in being in Lansing Water District No. 12. Don Armstrong from Vestal Asphalt pre sent,ed-iaproposal to the Town Board in regard to Town owned land adjacent to the Highway Garage. The Town Board members will meet with Mr. Armstrong on the sight. No Action was taken at this time. A discussion was held in regard to the Town of Lansing offering a veterris exemption to eligible persons. This was tabled until more information can be obtained. Mr. Munson discussed future plans for the building housing water tanks at Woodsedge. This will be discussed further at a later time. Gary Wood approached the Board in regard to making changes to Local Law No. 3 of the year 1984. He would also like to change the fee schedule for subdivisions. This will also be discussed more at a later date. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that Carol Kammen is hereby reappointed to the Lansing Planning Board rectroactive to January 1, 1989 and said term to expire December 31, 1995. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Charles Crandall to the Lansing Recreation Commission rectroactive to January 1, 1989 and said term to expire December 31, 19910 Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that Willaim Biata is hereby reappointed to the Lansing Recreation Commission rectroactive to January 1, 1989 and to expire December 31, 1991. Carried. 1 F5 continued January 13, 1989 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha., who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the new Rules and Regulations for the Lansing Town Park read as follows: PROPOSED TOWN OF LANSING FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE 1989 SEASON LANSING RESIDENTS NON- RESIDENTS Minimum fee for boats up to 19' in length $ Over 19' up to 30' Maximum per foot Electricity where available per dock Small boat beach parking Launching Fees: - Per Launch ' Season Permit Camping per night ( $3.00 extra for water & electricity) 210.00 11000 75.00 25.00 2.00 20.00 5.00 $ 400.00 20.00 125.00 50.00 4.00 40.00 10800 NO DRY DOCK STORAGE Admittance to Park (Per Car) Free 3.00 Wind surfers - per launch 1 2.00 20 00 3.00 30 00 seasona RULES AND REGULATIONS In accepting a boat slip or seasonal perms .e— holder agrees to waive any right or claim against the Town of Lansing from any and all liability arising from any cause, and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Town of Lansing from any and all liability with respect to any claim for damages occurring to a boat and /or its contents, a person, persons, property, or others while in or about said slip, or the Town of Lansing Park property, and additionally agrees to abide by the rules and regulations for the Town. Parks in the Town of Lansing as specified in the Ordinances and herein. 16 No person shall. launch, moor, or tie any boat to or from any park lands except in the properly designated areas, and unless granted a permit from the Town of Lansing. (This includes Salmon Creek). _ 28 The permit times, and the Town. 3. The permit equipment, of the Tow holder agrees to keep his assigned area clean and neat at all shall store all waste materials in receptacles provided by holder shall supply all necessary mooring and "antiscuff" such equipment being subject to the approval of the Superintendent n Park. 4. The permit holder shall keep the boat equipped with all of the safety equipment required by the State of New York and the United States Coast Guard. 5. Only one boat shall be berthed per slip. Small boats of any type will be charged slip rental if in the water. 6. Boat trailers may not be stored in the park. 7. No campers of any type may be stored in the park, or utilized on park premises except by special permit in designated areas. 8. No operation of boats for hire will be permitted without the specific approval of the Town. 90 The permit holder of the slip agrees that at all times free access will be given to the representatives of the Town of Lansing, State or Federal officials, for inspection purposes. 100 Any boat having summer dockage must comply with the anti - pollution law to the extent that toilet's through hull fitting must be removed and the hold seal at the time the boat is returned to the water and must be kept sealed when in the waterways so designated. 11. A permit holder who changes boats or home address or telephone number must register the new statistics with the Town Highway Department within ten days of the change. 12. Boats which have not been removed from their assigned slip or storage area by November 1 of any year, may be removed by the Town of Lansing, or by order designee, to a commercial storage operator, unless written permission has been obtained for an extended docking or storage from the park superintendent. There is no guarentee that such storage will be covered storage and the Town of Lansing will in no way be liable for any damages caused by such continued January 18, 1989 removal or storage. Any boat, or boat and motor for which such service has been provided may be recovered by the owner upon payment of all storage and other charges, plus <i 20% service charge. 13. The Town of Lansing shall have the right to sell at public auction any boat, motor, or accessories not recovered by the owner by July 15 following such winter storage. 14. Boat slips are not transferrable. Sale of a boat terminates the boat slip rental permit for the owner of the boat at the time of the sale. The new owner of the boat must obtain a new permit from the Town for dockage. No subleasing of slips is permitted. 15. Sailboats must paddle or motor out of the marina and channel. Sailing in the channel is expressly prohibited. 16. Boats with integral gas tanks are not allowed to gas at the docks. 17. The Town of Lansing will not be responsible for any damage occuring to a boat or its contents while said boat is in its slip, or on Town of Lansing park property. 18. The ordinances of the Town of Lansing adopted for the regulation of Town Parks, are, in addition to these rules and regulations applicable to the Lansing Marina. 199 The Town of Lansing reserves the right to reject any application for a slip or sesonal storage, and to terminate without prior notice any permit issued when in the opinion of the Town, questions of safety or public interest are involved, or whenever any of the rules and regulations have been violated. 20. Permanent or semi - permanent improvements or modifications of the docks or surrounding structures, including the placement of appli.nces or storage containers, are not permitted without the express written permission of the Superintendent of the park. 21. To assist in the elimination of vandalism, and to ensure public safety, boat owners are requested to limit access to their boats, especially during times when the park is officially cloced to other than special use permit holders, i.e., 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 229 No renting of boats of any type, boating lessons, or other commercial enterprise of any type is permitted in the Town Parks. 23. Boats-lp.s will be assigned by the Town of Lansing, and may be reassigned at any time to ensure maximum utilization of faciliti,!s. 24. Boats.lips are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Slips may not be reserved. 25. Boat slips may not be occupied until the appropriate fee has been paid in full, and a permit has been issued, which acknowledges that the permit holder has read, and agrees to abide by the Town Ordinances and the regulations herein. 26. Any and all launches will be charged, including all rafts. 279 Violations and Penalties: Any person, firm, corporation, or other violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $ 100.00, or to imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or both, such fine and imprisonment for each and every violation. 1 continued January 18, 1989 ORDINANCE of the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, setting forth RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN PARKS in the Town of Lansing. The T Town B Board of the Town o of L Lansing, b by virtue of the authority vested in it by l law, d does hereby ordain a and e enact as f follows: All public parks in the Town of Lansing (town park at Myers, Ludlowville, and Lansing Recreation Field) shall be closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 6 :00 a.m. daily. The only exceptions shall be for specifically permitted users such as campers and users of boat slips under current assignment. 2. No person shall ride, drive or cause to be propelled any vechile in the town parks at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour, nor be driven or parked on or over any path, lawn, flower bed or other improvement. 3. No littering or abandonment of trash shall be permitted anywhere on the grounds of the town parks other than the placement of trash in designated receptacles. 4. No dog shall be permitted in the parks unless held on a leash. 5. Violations and Penalties: Any person other violating any provision of this guilty of an offense and upon convict to a fine not exceeding $ 100.00, or exceeding fifteen (15) days, or both each and every violation. firm, corporation or ordinance shall be deemed ion thereof shall be subject to imprisionment not fine and imprisionment for 69 The use of loudspeakers or public address systems shall be prohibited in any Lansing Town Park area without prior permission from the Town of Lansing Park Superintendent. This will include the use of any device whether electronically or mechanically operated which is capable of amplifying sound. 7. There shall be no standing, loitering or parking in any area designated by the sign, NO STANDING nor shall any person stand or rest upon a memorial monument on the roof of.a building or shelter at any time. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect upon publication and posting as required by law. ORDINANCE N0. 22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN PARKS, ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD AUGUST 10, 1976 AND AMENDED MAY 249 1977 AND MARCH 149 1978. Ordinance No. 22 adopted August 10, 1976, as amended, Section 3 thereof, is hereby further amended to read as follows: Section 3: No ,littering or adandonment of trash shall be permitted anywhere on thegrounds of the town parks other than the placement of trash in designated receptacles: No glass container shall be brought to any bathing beach area or athletic field. There shall be added Section 8 to the Ordinance to read as follows: Section 8: From this day forward there shall be no monuments erected as a memorial to any person or event in any town park without written approval of the Town Board. The Town will accept a gift or contribution in the name of, or as a memorial to, persons living or deceased, which gift or contribution is,an enhancement to the park. (Examples of said memorials or contributions would be landscaping, equipment and /or facilities. In all other -respects, the Ordinance adopted August 10, 1976, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING 0 7. There shall be no standing, loitering or parking in any area designated by the sign, NO STANDING nor shall any person stand or rest upon a memorial monument on the roof of.a building or shelter at any time. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect upon publication and posting as required by law. ORDINANCE N0. 22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN PARKS, ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD AUGUST 10, 1976 AND AMENDED MAY 249 1977 AND MARCH 149 1978. Ordinance No. 22 adopted August 10, 1976, as amended, Section 3 thereof, is hereby further amended to read as follows: Section 3: No ,littering or adandonment of trash shall be permitted anywhere on thegrounds of the town parks other than the placement of trash in designated receptacles: No glass container shall be brought to any bathing beach area or athletic field. There shall be added Section 8 to the Ordinance to read as follows: Section 8: From this day forward there shall be no monuments erected as a memorial to any person or event in any town park without written approval of the Town Board. The Town will accept a gift or contribution in the name of, or as a memorial to, persons living or deceased, which gift or contribution is,an enhancement to the park. (Examples of said memorials or contributions would be landscaping, equipment and /or facilities. In all other -respects, the Ordinance adopted August 10, 1976, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING 0 continued January 18, 1989 ORDINANCE 110. 22 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, STATE OF NEW YORK, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN PARKS, ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD AUGUST 10, 1976 AND AMENDED MAY 24, 1977 AND MARCH 14, 19780 Ordinance No. 22 adopted August 10, 1976, as amemded, Section 9 thereof, is hereby further amended to read as follows: Section 9: From this day forward no person shall operate, launch, moor, or tie any jet skis or jet board from or to.any park lands. Any person, firm or corporation or other violating this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of an offense and upon conviction, thereof shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $ 250.00 for a first offense, or imprisonment not exceeding fifteen (15) days or both, such fine and imprisonment for each and every violation. For a second or subsequent offense, the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both, such fine and imprisonment for.each and every violation. Section 26 of the Rules and Regulations of the Town of Lansing Marina is hereby amended to read as follows: Violations and Penalties: Any person, firm or corporation or other violating this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $250.00 for a first offense, or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days or both, such fine and imprisonment for each and every violation. For a second or subsequent offense, the violator shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both, such fine and imprisonment for each and every violation. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING CAMPING Overnight camping is permitted in the Town of Lansing Park at Myers Point subject to the following regulations, and all other appropriate Town Ordinances. 1. Camping is permitted in designated , individually numbered sites from May 23, through October 1. Maximun capacity is 30. 2. Camping is permitted only for specific time periods, as indicated on the permit which is issued at the time of registration with the park attendant. 3. All campers must register, and pay the appropriate fee prior to occupying a campsite. Registration is conducted at the main building. 4. No seasonal permits are issued. campsite is 7 days. The maximum allowable stay at a 5. No site may be reserved in advance. 6. All sites are rented on a first come, first served basis. 7. No permanent, semi - permanent structures or excavations of any kind are permitted in designated campsites, or in any other area of the park. 8. Campfires are restricted to designated areas. 90 Amplifiers and loudspeakers are prohibited. 100 Firearms are prohibited. 110 Excessive noise from whatever source is not permitted. 12. In accepting a camping permit, the holder agrees to waive any right or claim against the Town of Lansing from any and all liability arising from any cause, and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Town of Lansing from any and all liability with respect to any claim for damages occuying to camping equipment or its contents, a person, persons, property, or others while in or about.the camping area, or on the Town of Lansing Park property, and additionally agrees to abide by the rules and regulations for the Town Parks in the Town of Lansing as specified in the Ordinances, and herein. 1 1 continued January 18, 1989 13. Equipment left in violation of the abov;� regulations will be removed from the Town Park. The Town is not responsible for any damage to equipment arising from such removal or storage, WINDSURFING For the convenience and safety of all park patrons, a new area has been designated for windsurfing activity. This area is on the North point of the park, at the entrance of Salmon Creek. During off season times, when utilization of the marina and swimmimng area is negligible, windsurfing is _ permitted in the previously utilized area on the South point of the park, When traffic in the main access boat channel increases, or at the latest, when the swimming area is opened, the South point will be closed to windsurfing activity by the placement of NO LAUNCHING signs. At the end of the season, when the swimming area is closed, and boat traffic in the channel has greatly decreased, the signs may be removed to once again allow this windsurfing activity from the South point. At all other times windsurfing is only permitted in the North point area. Windsurfers should attempt to avoid sailing in the areas adjacent to the main access boat channel. No boat is permitted within 100 feet of the marked swimming area. The park superintendent is the only individual authorized to place or remove these signs. SWIMMING AREA No boat of any type is permitted within 100 feet of a properly designated swimming area according to N.Y.S. law. The swimming area is clearly marked by floating buoys. Within this area, swimmers must comply with regulations of the Recreation Commission, and with Park rules and regulations, No swimming is allowed in the Park, except in this designated area. PAVILIONS ® To reserve a pavilion in Myers Park, the Lansing Highway Department must be contacted, A fee of $ 50.00 will be charged for the large pavilion and $ 25.00 for each of the smaller ones. No more than 200 people may occupy any pavilion at one time. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the Rules and Regulations and fees for the Town Hall Annex be amended to read as follows: ORGANIZATIONS' RESPONSIBILITY AFTER USE 10 Clean up 2. Turn out lights 3. Turn down heat 4. Be sure all doors are locked 5. If there is any abuse to the building, they will lose their privilege to use the building. 6. Return to the Town Hall FEES FOR THE USE OF THE ANNEX 1. A deposit of $ 100.00 is requi rentor if the building is left rented in. 2. Anyone who uses the Annex must 3. For occas-ions such as Showers, charge will be $ 50.00 plus $ kitchen, red and will be returned to the in the same condition it was show a Certificate of Insurance. receptions, barbeques, etc., the 35.00 extra for the use of the 11 W continued January 13, 1989 4. Adult organizations - $ 15.00 per meeting. 5. Full use of building for fund raising project - $ 50.00 6. Youth organizations - no charge for meeting room, but youth organizations MUST have adult supervision. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts Mr. Louis Emmick's resignation effective January 31, 19898 A copy of the minutes of December 7th, December 28th 1988 and January 4, 1989 having been furnished to board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to propose changes or to accept same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED that the minutes as submitted by the clerk be approved. Carried. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that General Fund bills # 1 and Highway Fund bills # -1_ through # 14 approved for payment. through # 32. totalling $ 34,875.42 totalling $ 57,178.02 are hereby Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor to / X55&S,2 1 1