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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-17160 July 17, 1991 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 Emmick Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present (8:06 P.M.) Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Pete Larson, Highway Superintendent, Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, George Totman, Town Code Enforcement Officer, LuAnn Biviano, Corey Gettig Mr. Albrecth, Board . Frank Liguori and Mr. and Mrs Judson. Board . The Public Hearing in regard to the abandonment Of the unnamed road. between Munson Road and East Lansing Road was called to order at 8 :00 P.M. No one appeared voicing any objections and everyone desiring to be heard having been heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:02 P.M. Mr. Larson reported the following to the Town Board: 19 16,000 tons of gravel was added to Town roads this year. 2. The County has contacted Mr. Larson in regard to the bridge located in Myers. This bridge has been flagged for safety reasons. This means the lawn would have six months to make any necessary repairs. The County recommended that the Town do nothing at this time and the bridge will be reposted down to 3 ton. They stated that they would like to completely close the bridge this fall. 3. Mr. Carl Dates met with Mr. Larson and Mr. Herrick in regard to the road he plans to build. He now knows what is expected of him. A petition from the residents on Buck Road was presented to the Board requesting SLOW CHILDERN AT PLAY sign to be put up. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that Mr. Larson is hereby authorized to place SLOW CHILDERN AT PLAY signs on Buck Road. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. and Mrs. Judson of Grandview Drive approached the Board with their concerns regarding a new homeowner above Grandview Drive. Their concern was the 18 wheelers that were using Grandview to deliver materials to the new home that is being built. After a long discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that this was considered a a local delivery and was okay with them. Mr. Liquori informed the Board that he had spoken to Mrs. Christofferson and to her daughter in regard to placing the proposed water tank on their land. They were receptive to this. Mr. Liquori stated that 6 /10th of an acre would be needed for the new water tank and an 800 foot right -of -way. Mr. Thaler asked Mr. Liguori to get in writing from Mrs.Christbfferson. and Mrs. McKane, an option for a pump station at a later date. (This may have to be placed on the other side of Ludlowville Road which would not be owned by Mrs. Christofferson Dave Herrick reported the following items were discussed at a meeting held on the site of Mr. Preston's house: 10 Mr. Preston agreed to swap an area of his lands approximately 0.50 acre for the tank site, for the Town's participation in the cost of constructing a common driveway and extending underground electric and telephone to the location of his shop. The Town would provide the extension of the water main for the Preston residence /shop and provide a single service connection. 2. The Town would provide the Engineering necessary to establish a common drive- way that will be constructed within the proposed future road right -of -way and in part to current Town Highway Specifications. 3. The Town Attorney would prepare any easement descriptions for the common driveway, water main routes, and tank sites estimated to be 150' x 150'. 49 The Town Engineer will contact the respective utility authorities to coordinate w RESOLUTION At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held on July 17,. 1991, all members of the Board being authority, present and acting throughout, and after discussion of the housing needs of the elderly in the Town of Lansing as encompassed in a report received and filed from the Lansing Older Adult Program and the Lansing Housing Authority, the following resolution was duly made and unanimously passed. WHEREAS, the Lansing Housing Authority has been in existence for more than ten years with the full authority granted to it by the Lansing Town Board to develop, construct and oversee housing goals; and WHEREAS, the aging population of the Town as encompassed in the report from the Lansing Housing Authority and Lansing Older Adult Program has increased, thereby making it necessary for the Lansing Housing Authority to embark upon the next stage of developing housing for the Lansing aging population; and WHEREAS, Woodsedge II appears to be in -the public interest in fulfilling the need as encompassed by the report and r recommendation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board fully endorses the project of the Lansing Housing Authority to develop for the elderly and senior citizen population of the Town; and WHEREAS, as part of the authority, the Lansing Housing Authority has developed Woodsedge Phase I which is populated by senior citizens of the commmunity and is fulfilling its immediate goals; and WHEREAS, the aging population of the Town as encompassed in the report from the Lansing Housing Authority and Lansing Older Adult Program has increased, thereby making it necessary for the Lansing Housing Authority to embark upon the next stage of developing housing for the Lansing aging population; and WHEREAS, Woodsedge II appears to be in -the public interest in fulfilling the need as encompassed by the report and r recommendation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board fully endorses the project of the Lansing Housing Authority to develop i a plan and do all necessary reports, filings, studies and recommendations to implement the construction of additional housing for the aged in a complex to be known as Woodsedge II or such other housing facilities as the Lansing Housing Authority deems appropriate after the completion of their study; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board commends the efforts of all of those persons who have devoted their time and energies and attention to the efforts of the Lansing Housing Authority and Lansing Older Adult Program and indicates to those persons that their efforts have not gone unnoticed and will be fully supported by the Town Board. Dated: July 17, 1991 Jea nine Kirby, up rvisor Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Je eveland) Councilman arQhaa Councilman ����1i F e 11 is EmrUck, Councilman The undersigned, of Lansing, does true and correct Bonita Boles, hereby certify that copy of the resolution the Town Clerk of the the foregoing resolution duly adopted by the Village Town is a Board of the Village of the Lansing at a regular meeting duly held on July 17, 1991. SEE EXHIBITS A & B 2 Bonita Boles, Town Clerk . EXHIBIT A NOTE: Attached are the summary points from the Panel Discussion on 6/17/91. Below are items for inclusion on the agenda for MonJuly 15, 1991, 8pm, Board Room, Town 11x11 I. Approval of statement of purpose and goals: Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the Lansing Housing Authority is to encourage/ enable the extension of independent living for seniors in the Lansing community by facilitating the provision of needed housing and related services. Goals: 1. to continue with design and pursue funding for an assisted living facility; 2. In conjunction with LOAP, to coordinate services for all seniors, including identification of existing services and development of services not yet available; 3. to create a 20 -30 year plan for senior housing /services to include public and private development and the attraction of appropriate businesses; 4. to continue to make adaptations to existing facilities to improve the quality of independent living. II. Work Group Reports A. Report on survey of Woodsedge residents B. Proposed creation of other work groups C. Meeting with managers /board representatives of area facilities, proposed in September D. Community meeting, proposed for October III. Other A. Phepe's report on land B. Bernie Thoma's involvement as consultant C. other Distrib. 6/2.9/91 EXHIBIT B SUMMARY POINTS of Panel Discussion on 6/17/91: LHA w /Joan Hardie, Chairman LOAP, Mary Beth Ostrum,Chair of County Housing :Committee, Irenu Stein,Director of Co. Office of Aging; Mary Lou Tenney, Housing Options for Senior- (HOST) (Coop .Fxt.); and Sandy Yeater,Chair of Co.Health Planning Council. Panel Chaired by Art Bra =ton. Individual. introductions and comments on first impressions of survey; followed by brief comments on LHA (Connie), work group (Gail) and questionnaire responses (Pat). -1. In addition to the 3 directions resulting from survey (design /funding for an assisted living facility; in —home services; planning for the future), a 4th direction was suggested, namely helping people remain in independent living as long as possible by utilization of existing services and development of network in community, i.e. Seniors Helping Seniors, etc. z. A 5th direction might be adaptation of the existing facility, Woodsedge, so people will be able to remain longer. (i.e. walk —in tub,etc.) 3. Interpretation of percentages; need to demonstrate need (people who want to move in), and demonstrate community support. (Might x— tabulate desired location with likelihood /willingness to apply ... need critical mass of Lansing people). 4. Outreach may be needed (by groups, individuals, COFA,etc.) Zs result of responses concerning needs not yet met. Getting information to those people... COFA is interested and willing.to help match needs with services... 5. A follow —up from the survey would address the "teachable" moment, since people are interested now... 6. Identification of many levels of assistance between Woodsedge and a true nursing home. Assisted living (via state legislation) is going to encourage people to live independently in preference to nursing home due to expense involved in latter. 7. There are many services already available in the community; we do not always need to provide the service, but rather connect with existing provider of service. 8. With strong mandates from and the cohesiveness of the community which wants some services, we need to decide what we want, then seek funding for it. COFA is available for help with seeking funding, and for responding to services needed now. (COFA puts out lists of service providers...) 9. Helpful to categorize comments on responses... 10.We should talk with the Director of Ithacare and McGraw House as they are talking about a joint expansion, i.e.new facility of both independent apartments and some services... 11. We should not be discouraged by comments about not having enough services; all communities will be developing services in future ... push toward kinds of community where churches, stores, services are all close to center. Must answer the question, "What is the package of services we can deliver to meet the needs of the community and continue to attract people to live here ?" 12. Interesting to know what features Woodsedge residents would like to have had. NEXT MEETING: MON. July 15, 1991, 8pm, Board Room, Town Hall. continued July 17, 1991 161' the needed services of the surrounding land owners (i.e. Horky, LaVigne, Preston) and the Town. 5. The Town Engineer will contact the Tompkins County Health Department to pursue a booster pump waiver for the Preston residence which will be very close to the elevation of the tank base. 6. The Town will include in the tank site development, a perimeter fence to guard against childern playing on the tank. Mr. Thaler suggested that the Town try to get an option from Mr. Preston based upon the agreement that came out of the meeting. The option to be exersized after the various legal information is obtained. He also suggested that we authorize an option to be obtained from Mrs. McKane based upon a price to be given after the Board has discussed this along with an option across the road for a future pump site.. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize Mr. Herrick to negotiate roads, driveways and the options on piping on the two a not to (2) tank sites and the easements for the exceed basis. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town Board . Board . Board . Board . Board . . . (Aye) . . (Aye) . . (Aye) . . (Aye) . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Copy of said Resolution attached hereto and made a part thereof. A discussion was held concerning the extension of the agreement the Town and the Village have in regard to water hook -ups. The following Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Supervisor to extend the temporary agreement that is already established between the Town and the Village for another three (3) months. Carried. Mr. Thaler will write a letter to Pilon Constructions Bonding Company stating that they will be given five (5) days to reply in regard to the unfinished work in the Bean Hill area and if they do not reply, the Town will hire Cayuga Landscaping to finish the work and the cost to be at Pilon's expense.(The Town Engineer's fee will also be added into this). Mrs. Gettig, Mrs. Linda Albrecht, Director of the South Lansing Center and Mr. Warren Albrect, Director of Camp McCormick presented the proposed Boy's School to be constructed behind the South Lansing Center. After their lengthy_ presentation the Town Board strongly advised them to go public with any information they had. Mrs.Gettig will contact the Ithaca Journal. A discussion was held concerning the adoption of the proposed road specifications. It was the consensus of the Board to wait until Dave Herrick has made all necessary changes before they adopted them. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED the the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to spend 27 %.of the $5,800.00 for the sewer study by Sterns & Wheeler (27% is the Town's share). Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town Board Board Board Board Board . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Thaler will write a letter to Mr Mr. Poysa dumping debris in his driveway. satisfy Mr. Howell before he continues. Howell, the man that is complaining about The Town Board would like Mr. Poysa to The Town Board is still waiting for Mr. Thaler to write up an agreement between the Town and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Varga. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following; bills: General Fund Voucher numbers 407 - 471 $ 301366o00 Highway Fund 219 - 258 32,457.66 Lansing Water Districts 37 - 42 31467.85 Special Assess. -Wr. # 1 3 205.56 Special Assess. -Wr. # 2 2 87,67 162 continued July 17, 1991 Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . S.,-(Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Louis Emmick,`Councilman Vote of Town Board (Obstained).Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote "of_Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor A copy of the minutes of May 15th, June 5th and 19th and July 1st and 2nd having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make any corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED that the minutes of May 15th; June 5th and 19th and July 1st and 2nd are hereby approved as submitted. Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Mrs. Kirby informed the Board Members that Mr. Paul Southard has invited them to Milliken Station on August 14, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor (11:14 P.M.) 1 A 01 IN r ti rtI ;F NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to a recommendation of the Town Highway Superintendent in and for the Town of Lansing, that portion of the highway without a name which formerly ran between East Lansing Road and Munson Road in the Town of Lansing is under consideration for abandonment and will be the subject of a public hearing to be held on July 24, 1991 in the Town Hall in the Town of Lansing at 8:00 p.m. on that night. The road, which is unnamed, is described as follows: Beginning at its intersection with East Lansing Road at the southeast corner of Petersson (Tax Map 20 -1 -22.1) which point is also the southeast corner of Tearman (T.M. 20 -1- 21.2); thence northerly along the west line of Petersson and Baughman (T,M. 20 -1 -22.2) and the east line of Tearman crossing the land of Farm Credit Bank (T.M. 20- 1 -1.2); thence along the westerly line of Phillip Munson (T.M. 20 -1 -2) and the east line of Farm Credit Bank to Munson Road. Said abandonment to be the width of the road right of way by its length from East Lansing Road to Munson Road. The public is invited to attend said meeting and give the Town Board its input on the recommendation by the Town Highway Superintendent, By Order of the Town Board Dated: July 8, 1991 Bonita Soles Town Clerk Town of Lansing I ` LENNART AND MARION PETERSSON 229 Southeast Main Street Douglas, Massachusetts 01516 GEORGE AND GARNET TEARMAN 86 East Lansing Road Groton, New York 13073 SAMUEL AND HELEN BAUGHMAN 112 East Lansing Road Groton, New York 13073 FARM CREDIT BANK OF SPRINGFIELD P.O. Box 5393 Cortland, New York 13045 PHILLIP MUNSON RD1 Munson Road Groton. New York 13073 1 � r AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF NEW YORK )ss. COUNTY OF TOMPKINS. I, BONITA BOLES, being duly sworn, say; not a party to the action am over 18 years of reside at Lansing, New York, the attached Notice of Public copy thereof enclosed in a official depository under the the U.S. Postal Service within each of the following persons forth after each name: SEE SCHEDULE ATTACHED Sworn to before me 9th day of July, Notary Public this 1991. On July 9 , 1991, I I am age and served Hearing by depositing a true post -paid wrapper, in an exclusive care and custody of New York State, addressed to at the last known address set SHARON 8. BOWMAN No. 48825 ,04 Notary Pubic. State of New York Ouah iea in Tompkins Go :;y Comm. eypirfn 1 /i?% Bonita Boles