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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-1864 continued October 16, 1989 October 14, 1989. During the discussion it was determined -that the damage to property in the Lansing area was severe in certain areas with trees being down, uprooted or torn apart, outbuildings and residences being severely damaged. As a result of the discussion, a determination was made by the Board that it was in the best interest of the citizens' safety,health, welfare and a proper use of the police power 'that a state of emergency be declared. After the discussion was concluded, the following resolution was duly made by Councilman Larry Tvaroha, seconded by Louis Emmick and unanimously passed. BE IT RESOLVED, that although the General Municipal Law dictates that competitive bidding be used in the purchasing of equipment by a municipality, Section 103, Subdivision 4 of the General Municipal Law allows the Town Board, under certain circumstances to waive the competitive bidding mandates as a result of the state of emergency and the emergency created in the Town by the storm of October 14, 19890 It is in the interest of the citizens of the Town of Lansing that the provisions of the General Municipal Law be waived, allowing the Town to make an immediate purchase of a piece of equipment known as a chipper. The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to purchase such a piece of equipment at the lowest cost possible for the Town without the necessity of the bidding process mandated by the General Municipal Law.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this piece of equipment be purchased as quickly as possible and be utilized to alleviate the emergency damage experienced by the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 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 On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. OCTOBER 18, 1989 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Boardroom at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Louis Emmiik Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Absent Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present Visitors: David Herrick, George Totman, Howard Groat, Pam Stonebreaker, Moral Southard, Carolyn Herrewyn, John Kaminsky, Robert Leathers, Cheryl Nichols George Schlecht and Mike Lehr, The Supervisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call. The Town Board reviewed the bids as follows: Reeves Brothers Frank Dean William Dean William Dean Jr. 1965 Brockway Dump Truck 1,000.00 500.00 1970 Ford Dump Truck 1,000.00 250.00 Highest bidder on all trucks was Reeves Brothers. 1973 Ford e� Dump Truck 4,500.00r- -_ NOTICE TO BIDDERS Up for sate to the highest bid- der: One 1970 'Ford Dump Truck os is; One 1973 Ford 1,040.00i Dump Truck as is; and One , 1965 Brockway Dump Truck as j i is. Vehicles may be inspected at the Town of Lansing High - way Garage, Monday through Friday from 6a.m. to 2'. 30 Said bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Lansing Town Board, Lcnsing Town Hall, on October 18, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. The right to reject all bids is expressly reserved. Howard L, Groat Highway Superintendent Town of La tS!!g l September 1,1, 1989' continued October 18, 1989 The Town Board opened sealed bids for a new sander. The bids were as follows: Roberts Equipment: Swenson EV100 -12 -54 409 Stainless Steel Swenson EV100 -12 -54 w/ 10 gauge body Swenson EV100 -12 -54 or 12 -60 304 Tracey Road Equip.: Hi -Way Model E -2020 12' 7 yard sander Seneca Supply: Air Flo 12' stainless steel sander $ 7,825.00 5,227.00 9,999.00 7,498.00 6,051.00 Mr. Groat will look over the bids and get back to the Board with his recommendation. Pam Stonebreaker from the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. presented a proposal to the Board. It was the consensus of the Board that they would like a multi- year contract instead of just one year. Pam Stonebreaker will get back to Mrs. Kirby with information on a multi -year contract. Carolyn Kerrewyn presented the Board with a petition to reduce the speed limit on Triphammer Terrace and Armstrong roads. The following Resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the request to reduce the speed limit and Mrs. Kirby will send said notification to the County. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes Howard Groat to place " SLOW CHILDERN AT PLAY " signs on Armstrong and Triphammer Terrace roads at his discretion. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the request (petition presented) for a reduction in speed limit on Lansing Station Road and Algerine Road. Mrs. Kirby will send said notification to the County. Carried, Robert Leathers and Cheryl Nichol approached the Board in regard to the Town taking over Eastlake Road. Mr. Herrick will look over the road and get back to the Board with his recommendation. Mike Lehr from the Learing Web approached the Board asking them to exempt them from the water extension to their house on Bush Lane as the Learning Web is a Not For Profit organization. The Town Board will discuss this at a later date and get back to Mr. Lehr, Mr. Groat informed the Board that he has bought a chipper for the price of $ 11,400.00. He also asked the Board if he could buy two new garage doors for the highway garage., The following Resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that Howard Groat is hereby authorized to purchace two new doors for the highway garage for a total cost of $ 4,760.00. Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board .(Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman The Town Board discussed accepting the low bidders on Lansing Water Districts No. 9, 13, 14 and 15. The following resolution was offered. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney and the CJ 66 continued October 18, 1989 Town Engineer to look into the contractors on all four water districts for their approval and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that when the Town Attorney and Town Engineer accept said BE IT transfer $ Equipment). bidders the Supervisor is then authorized to execute a contract with the contractors Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of on Town Board Town Board Town Board Town Board behalf of the . . . . (Aye) . . . . (Aye) . . . . (Aye) . . . . (Aye) Town pursuant to bids. Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman A discussion was held concerning the Water Wagon Road. Mr. Thaler will write Mr. Hicks a letter and give him until November 15, 1989 to put the road back to its original condition before he started his excavating work. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby appoints Mr. Arthur B.ratton to the Lansing Housing Authority effective immediately. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the bookkeeper to transfer $ Equipment) 2,000.00 from DA5142.400 and (Snow Removal) to DA5130.200 (Machinery BE IT transfer $ Equipment). FURTHER RESOLVED, 9,400.00 from DA5148.400 that the bookkeeper is (Snow Removal) hereby authorized to to DA5130.200 (Machinery 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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED that General Fund Bills # 619 through #665 totalling $35,490.79 and Highway Fund Bills # 303 through # 339 totalling $ 48,860.96 are hereby approved for payment. 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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor A copy of the minutes of October 4th, 6th, and 12th of 1989 having been furnished to the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make any changes or to accept same as submitted by the clerk. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the minutes as submitted by the clerk are hereby approved. Carried. George Totman gave the Board an update on the number of permits issued to date. He stated that he was one (1) permit behind and about one (1) million dollars less than last year. After a long discussion on Agricultural, Richard Thaler informed the Board that he would write to or call to the Agriculture and Markets in Albany, New York to get the legalities of the dissolution of a piece of property from an agriculture district. On motion, meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. at the call of the Supervisor.