HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-16�rJ OCTOBER 16, 1991 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session 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 Richard Thaler ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. VISITORS: Allen and her Schlecht, Carl George Totman, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick (9:OOP.M.), Attorney, Leo Mahool, Charlie Tallman, John Adams, Dates, Bob Flummerfelt, Robert Hines and two other Grace George residents. A PUBLIC HEARING in regard to changing the fees of a building permit to $3.00 per thousand with a minimun fee of $25.00 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. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that effective immediately, the cost of a building permit in the Town of Lansing will be $3.00 per thousand with a minimum fee of $25.00. Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of 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 John Adams and his Attorney, Robert Hines approached the Town Board in regard to taking over Terrace Meadows West. Mr.Thaler stated that he had not received all the necessary documents that he needs to finalize this matter. Mr. Robert Hines stated that.he would get all the necessary information to Mr. Thaler concerning Terrace Meadows East. The Town will later consider the acceptance of this road. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept TERRACE MEADOWS WEST subject to Mr. Larson's, Mr. Herrick's and Mr. Thaler's approval. 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 Grace Allen approached the Board and asked for their approval of her map. The Town Board felt that the Planning Board must do this, not the Town Board. Ms. Allen stated that she has a variance that was put -into effect in 1979 by the Board of Zoning appeals. Mr. Thaler stated that her third lot is not in compliance with Section 277 and 280 A of the Town Law. Ms. Allen also stated that she has NO interest in receiving a building permit at this time. The Town Board suggested that she needs to go back to the Planning Board to have them approve her plat. After much discussion, this matter was tabled until more information could be gathered and researched. Mr. Carl Dates and his Engineer, George Schlecht, approached the Board in regard to his proposed subdivision. They asked the Town Board to give their assurance that when the proposed road is brought up to Town specifications, the Board would accept it as a Town road. The Town Board had a problem with doing this as they were not satisfied with a second access road at this time. The Town Board asked Mr. Dates to give them an overall proposal of what his subdivision will look like and then he could construct it in phases. Mr. Schlecht stated that he would like to have some type of action taken before the next Planning Board meeting which will be held on November 11, 1991. No action was taken at this time. Mr. Tallman and Mr. Mahool approached the Board with some concerns in regard to the Town Board accepting their road in the Lake Watch Development. Mr. Tallman stated that they were almost ready to dedicate the road to the Town and asked what was needed before this could be done. <- 1 I � continued October 16, 1991 Mr. Thaler informed Mr. Tallman that he would need the completed easements for the drainage before dedication could take place. Mr. Tallman stated that: he would have a revised and completed map ready to give to Mr. Herrick for his approval by 5:00 P.M. on October 17, 1991. Mr. Thaler indicated that as soon as he had Dave Herrick's approval of the map he would then give it to Mr. Tallman's and Mr. Mahool's Attorneys to draw the legal description and if Mr. Thaler approves of this, the dedication will be finalized. Mr. Thaler suggested that Smugglers Path be before the finalization is done. Mr. Mahool and Mr. a baracade placed at the end of their portion--bpf -: -the connected to Tallman will connecting the Kim subdivision have this done and road to keep out heavy traffic. Mr. Thaler will write a letter NO Certificate of Occupancy will be issued to to anyone Mr. Phil Winn in the Kim reminding him that subdivision until the road system has been dedicated to the Town of Lansing. as this is completed, Mr. Mr. Thaler stated that the Town Board has already accepted East Meadow Drive subject to Mr. Thaler's approval of the legal documents and also subject to Dave Herrick's finalization of the road and Mr. Larson's written approval. Mrs. Kirby will try to reserve room 101 in the High School for November 4, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. for an information session in regard to the proposed new water tank. Mr. Herrick wrote a letter to Pilon Construction and gave them until October 22, 1991 to respond. If there is no response the Town will then make a bond. claim for the work done by Cayuga Landscaping and Mr. Herrick, approximately $7,500.00. After a discussion in regard to the contract between Mr. Preston and the Town of Lansing, Mr. Thaler stated that he would make necessary changes and type up the final contract to be signed--by--all--patties, Mrs. Kirby informed Mr. Herrick that the water from the ballfields is causing some drainage problems behind the Lansing Foodliner and the Rogues Harbor Inn. Mr. Herrick and Mr. Totman will look over the situation and get back to the Board with their suggestions. The Town Board directed Mr. Totman to send a certified letter to Mr. Philip Munson Jr. informing him that he is in violation of Local Law No. 1 of the year 1988. Mr. Totman will give Mr. Munson until November 20, 1991 to respond. Mr. Larson reported the following to the Town Board: 1. He has run into some problems with the Company that he had ordered the Senior Citizen Van from. He stated it will now cost $ 171.00 extra for the tan color. He also stated that he could have two (2) stations installed for the wheelchair lift in Albany for $250.00 per station rather than traveling to Buffalo to have them installed. Mr. Larson stated that he should receive the van by the end of November of this year. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Emmick: 1'; 9 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize and direct Mr. Larson to pay the extra $ 171.00 for the tan paint and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board also authorizes Mr. Larson to have two (2) stations for the wheelchair lift installed in Albany at the cost of $250.00 per station. 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 2. Mr. Larson stated that the old school house will be moved onto Town: property on November 20, to the ballfiels in the 1991. Mr. Tvaroha was concerned about damage being done process. 3. Pete has made arrangements with Phil Munson Jr. to remove the old newspapers that are stored in the old highway garage adjacent to the Town Hall building. As soon as this is completed, Mr. Larson will then remove the building. Mr. Totman passed out his monthly report and reported the following to the Board: 1. He has had a lot of complaints about the house on the north end of the bridge after the Middle School. He has contacted the owner who in turn has contacted the renters informing them that they must satisfy the Town. The renters have contacted Mr. Totman and will try to resolve the problems with the junk cars. 2. Mr. Beckwith informed Mr. Totman that people are complaining about the property owned by Mr. Richard Cook in the Lake Ridge area. Mr. Totman will look into this. 180 continued October 16, 1991 Mr. Thaler stated that the Varga's may soon sign the contract between themselves and the Town of Lansing. 9 $ 3 $ 53 - 55 $ 1,666.52 The Town Board decided to persue the offer from ACC regarding a 10% discount on the basic service of eligible Senior Citizen's in the Town of Lansing for their monthly cable bill. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Town Attorney to make any revisions necessary that will authorize the Town 1 ", to participate in the bonding of the Zebra Mussel project up to our prorated share of $300,000.00. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote Copy of of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town said Board . . . .(Aye) Board . . . .(Aye) Board . . . .(Aye) Board . . . .(Aye) Board . . . .(Aye) Resolution attache Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby,Supervisor d hereto and made a part thereof, RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:05 P.M. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Executive Session be terminated at 11 :12 P.M. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Supervisor to proceed with the purchase of the State Land, 146 acres at $750.00 per acre for a total purchase price of $ 109,500.000 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye;) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: General Fund Highway Fund Cap. Fund - Wr. # 14 HUD # # # # 661 - 704 $ 25,241.75 340 - 376 $ 989644.27 5 $ 71400.00 2 $ 695.00 Lans. Lighting Districts Debt. Service Fund Lansing Water Districts # # # 9 $ 3 $ 53 - 55 $ 1,666.52 515.34 60.61 Vote of Town Board . . . Vote of Town Board . . . Vote of Town Board . . . Vote of Town Board . . . Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Louis Emmick, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor The Minutes of October 2, beforehand, the Supervisor asked accept the same as sumbitted. 1991, for having been furnished to the Board a motion to make any corrections or Members to RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Emmick and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the minutes of October 2, 1991 are hereby approved Carried. as submitted. On Motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 11:15 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a public hearing will be held on October 16, 1991 at 8:00 P m.- at,the Town Hall of the Town of Lansing to discuss . with the public o'change of the cost of a building permit in the Town of Lansing. The i new proposed rate to be $3.00 per thousand with ai minimum fee of $25.00. By Order. of the Town Bcord. Bonita Boles Town Clerk Town of Lansing) September 30, 1991