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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-2124 March 21, 1990 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session on March 21, 1990 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 Emmick Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present Visitors: Cal Warren, George Totman, Pete Larson, Frank Liguori, Dave Herrick, Thomas Todd.and John Kaminsky. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. The Supervisor presented her monthly report. Cal Warren discussed the Autum Ridge subdivision and the ongoing battle they are 'having with the Village of Lansing. He was confused about to which n specifications the road should be built. The Town Board agreed the road Cj should be totaly built to the Village of Lansing Specifications. Mr. Warren was concerned about the maintenance of the road when it is finished. Mrs. Kirby stated that the Town of Lansing cannont enter into an agreement with a private individual to maintain a private road. The—T- own — Boa-- d— a-l-so— stated th-a -t if— the -r -e is —not a— second — entrance —to Burd-ickHil-l— Road, th-e-- own —of (o \\ ban- s-ing —wi l -l— never —t ak-e— said— r- ead— ave- r —&s—a —Town —Read- David Herrick, Town Engineer presented the final version of Water No. 7, extension 6 to the board members. (Town Barn Road) Mr. Herrick stated that Cayuga Emotions has agreed to pay 10% of the cost. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing willhold a Public Hearing on April 11, 1990 at 7 :00 P.M. on proposed Water District No. 7, Extension No. 6. The Town Attorney will advertise said Public Hearing in the Ithaca Journal News. 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 Mr. Herrick also stated that he met with the contractor at the Hillcrest- War�en Road intersection. The contractor stated that he would run an 8" mai4 verses a 1" copper servise to the LaBar and Sicnebaugh properties for an additional $ 4,000.00 plus a small amount for engineering. Mr. Herrick will get this in writing from the for a formal contractor and bring it back to the Board. from people on Franklin and Maple before they ask the Town Engineer to do an engineer's report. Mr. Herrick will continue to work with Ted Wixom in forming an agreement between the Town and Village of Lansing for shared services such as water and sewer. He will report back to the Board at a later date. Mr. Herrick and Mr. Thaler have prepared an easement and a map in regard to the water main located on Otti Drive. This will be presented to Mr. Varga soon. Frank Liguori presented his proposal for an additional water tank which he felt, should be placed in the Bean Hill area. Cost of said tank could be shared between all districts. The Town Board thanked John Kaminskyf'or all his time and efforts that he has contributed to the Town of Lansing Water Committee. Mr. Liguori stated that the Town should add an additional pump to the pump station hopefully this year as it is'reaching a point where the pump station no longer has a safe capacity. John Kaminsky informed the Board that the Water Commission met with people on Maple and Franklin Drive, 7 out of 11 were in favor of water on Franklin Drive and 13 out of 15 were in favor of it on Maple Drive. People on Peruville and Armstrong Roads still do not seem to be in favor of water. John stated that he will ask for a formal petition and would also like a 100% response from people on Franklin and Maple before they ask the Town Engineer to do an engineer's report. ORDER OF TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LANSING SPECIFYING TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIGHTING DISTRICT FOR LAKEWATCH DEVELOPMENT At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held at the Town Hall in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, on the 7th day of April, 1990, at 8:00 a.m.. PRESENT: Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Louis Emmick, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Herbert Beckwith, Councilman In the matter of the formation of a lighting district for LakeWatch Development pursuant to Article 12 of the Town Law of the State of New York. WHEREAS, a petition dated April 5, 1990, has been duly presented to the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, according to law, requesting that a lighting district, as hereinafter described, be established in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed lighting district are set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto; and WHEREAS, the improvements proposed in said district consist of installation of twenty -three 100 watt lights, five 70 watt lights and one 150 watt light with associated. poles and wiring, all as more particularly shown on the street lighting plan attached to the petition herein; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the improvement as stated in the said petition is $0.00 for the construction of said lighting system; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the initial annual cost estimate for the operation of said lighting system will be $8,262.01 per annum, it is ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing shall meet at the Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York on the 25th day of April, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. to consider said petition and hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and it is further ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to publish a certified copy of this order in the Ithaca Journal published in the City of Ithaca, Ithaca, New York, and to post a copy of same on the sign board of the Town of Lansing, said publication and posting to occur not less than ten nor more than twenty days before the day designated above for the hearing. TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING By: The undersigned, BONITA BOLES, Town Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, doe the foregoing order and Schedule A are a of an order duly adopted by the Town Lansing at a meeting duly called and held /1 1 , I Clerk of the Town of s hereby certify that true and correct copy Board of the Town of on April % 1990. /7 f BONITA BOLES -2- continued March 21, 1990 Mr. Kaminsky and the Water Commission is still meeting with people on Sperry Lane, Ladoga Park and the overall Myers area in trying to form a Water District. It was stated that Ladoga Road is private property. Mr. Kaminsky will survey these people to see if they want water and also to see if they would give an easement for the water line. Pete Larson, Highway Superintendent presented his monthly report. fie also reported on the following: 1. He informed the Board that the contract with the County Vote Vote Vote Vote for plowing roads will need to be renewed June 30, 19900 2. He received bids for the salt storage building. The high bid was $21,300.00 and the low bid was $ 16,800.00. 3. Mr. Larson also received prices on a lift for the court room for the handicapped. Low bid was $ 6,880.00 and the high bid was $ 8,330.00. 4. Mr. Larson asked the Board Members to meet with him on the 7th or 8th of April so he could drive them around the Town to discuss problems and solutions to said problems in the Town. 5. Mr. Larson asked the Boards oppinion in regard to having an Auction at the Highway Garage in the fall of this year. The Board told Mr. Larson to look into the matter further and get back to them. Tom Todd, County Representative, reported the following to the Board: 1. He is still working on getting TomTran to come to Lansing. 2. Mr.Todd seemed to think people who own lake front property will see a big increase in their assessment when the new revaluation figures are out. 39 The new trash tag system is going fairly well. Mr. Todd suggested that Mr. Thaler should talk to Mr. Mulvey in regard to the County's recycling system. Mrs. Kirby read a letter from Robert Nicholas in regard to all the parking tickets that are being issued at the Tompkins County Airport. Mrs. Kirby will send a copy of the letter to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives. The Board members discussed the problems on Teeter Road. Mr. Tvaroha will bring in an ariel map of this area at which time the Board members may discuss this situation further. A copy of the minutes of February 24th, March 7th, and March 9,1990 having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to purpose any corrections 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. Carried Carried Carried AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that General Fund and Highway Fund Bills # 51 approved for payment Bill # through 93 through # 177 totalling $ 45,980.39 # 86 totalling $ 58,434.93 are hereby Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Board . . . . Town Board . . . . Town Board . . . . Town Board . . . . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Totman presented his monthly report. He also reported the following: 10 Mr. Totman will contact Mr. Mike Costello in regard to the Ottenschott property. Mr. Rich John informed Mr. Totman that Mike Costello was under the impression that Mr. Ottenschott had applied for a Junk Yard license in the Town of Lansing. George Totman stated that Mr. Ottenschott had not applied for one as of March 21, 19900 2. Mr. Totman informed the Board that he will be sending letters to residents that have alot of junk on their property and also to those who people have complained about. 3. Mr. Totman presented a map and explained that an outfit could come in a make a new map of the Town of Lansing with all the new roads on it. The Board members authorized Mr. Totman to look into this further and to go ahead with it if he felt it would be worth wild. N continued March 21, 1990 Mr. Cleveland brought up the idea of the Lansing Baseball Program selling permanent plaques to area businessmen to be placed on the ball fences. He also stated that they would like to have some type of a fund raiser. This was:all approved by the Board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland:* RESOLVED that Andrea Benson is hereby appointed to the Tompkins County Recreation Commisssion. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED that upon recommendation from Mr. Larson and Mr. Herrick, the Town Board hereby approves the extensions of WHISPERING PINES DRIVE and ARROW WOOD LANE as Town- Roads. Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . . . . Board . . . . Board . . . . Board . . . . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Coucnilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Copy of above deed on file in the Town Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED that the Town Board will write a letter of recognition to Miss Katie Crandall for her performance in the Hoop Shooting contest that was sponsored by the Ithaca Elks Lodge. Carried. On Motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:50 P.M. April 04, 1990 �41 `` 1 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session on April 04, 1990 at the Lansing Town Hall Boardroom at 8:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Jeffrey Cleveland Louis Emmick Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Richard Thaler ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Absent Councilman Absent Councilman Present Councilman Absent Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present Visitors: Paul Southard, Charlie Nedrow, Sheila Munch, Dave Herrick, George Totman, and Neil Olver, The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. After the clerk took the Roll Call it was determined that there was not a quorum present. The Supervisor declared the meeting unofficial.