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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-1640 March 16, 1994 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Absent Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Councilman Kirby Present presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Richard Thaler ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Absent Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Paul Welch, Lin Davidson, Larry Sharpsteen, Tom Todd, Cheryl Nickel, Pat Conlon, Robert Todd, Brad Griffin, Harold vanEs, Gay Nicholson, Pete Larson and Tom Neiderkorn. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, bids were publicly opened at 7:00 p.m. for one rear mast assembly and one multi purpose dump box. The bids were as follows: Roberts Equipment P.O. Box 328 Cazenovia, N.Y. 13035 Rear Mast Assembly) $ 71225400 Tracey Truck Center Route 290 Manlius Center E. Syracuse, N.Y. 13057 (Rear Mast Assembly) $ 61735.00 Seneca Supply Rt. 13 & Dryden Road Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 (Rear Mast Assembly) $ 51665.00 Seneca Supply Rt. 13 & Dryden Road Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 (Multi purpose dump box) $ 18,630.00 The bids and information were given to the Highway Superintendent to look over and make a recommendation at a later date. Mr. Totman gave his monthly report and also stated that the grand opening to the new airport will be held on March 31, 1994. Mr. Totman asked the Board how they would feel if the Town had to start licensing cats. There was no response at this time. Mr. Thaler stated that he received a letter from Attorney Mulvey, the County's litigator for assessments regarding a meeting that will be held on March 17, 1994 in the old jail conference room. New York State Electric and Gas will make a presentation regarding their assessment case. Mr. Thaler will send one of his associates to attend this meeting. Mr. Tvaroha suggested the Town take some action requesting the New York State Department of Transportation and the Thruway Association for an immediate draw down of Cayuga Lake to the absolute minimum level. Mr. Thaler will write letters to this effect for Mrs. Kirby's signature. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. 1 ti 1.1 continued March 16, 1994 Cleveland: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney is hereby requested to place a notice in appropriate newspapers for interested parties for the leasing of the property which the Town purchased from the State of New York for farm purposes. The lease may be for up to three (3) years and will be subject to notice by the Town that acreage bordering Route 34 across from the athletic fields may be released during the term and the rent adjusted in the event that the Town moves ahead with the construction of a Town Hall and Town Center. Interested parties are to submit sealed bids for the meeting to be held on April 6, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. A copy of this Resolution is to be made available by the Town Clerk to interested parties. The tillable acreage pursuant to the ASC Office is calculated at 118.7. No change in the characteristics of the land will be permitted without prior written permission of the Town during the term of the lease. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approves the Town year end report for the year 1993 presented by the Supervisor on February 28, 19940 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the bookkeeper to pay the following bills: General Fund Highway Fund Lans. Water Districts Lans. Light Districts Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . 103 - 153 68 - 102 8 - 10 2 $ 29,888.87 $ 36,902.85 $ 731.32 $ 1,189.63 . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor A copy of the Minutes of January 5th, February 2nd and February. 28, 1994, having been given to the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. • Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the minutes of February 5, 1994 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the minutes of February 2nd and February 28, 1994 are hereby accepted as submitted. Carried. Carried. 42 continued March 16, 1994 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Bonny Boles and Debbie Crandall to attend a Town Clerk's Conference to be held in Albany, New York April 24 - April 27, 1994 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all charges incurred are to be a Town charge. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor After confirmation from Mr. Larson who stated that the following budget modification would cover the Highway payroll to date only, the resolution was then adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the bookkeeper to make the following budget modifications: FROM: DA5148.100 Snow Removal /County Personal. Services in the amount of $ 8,000.00 TO: DA5142.400 Town Snow Removal Contractual in the amount of $ 41000.00 DA5148.400 Snow Removal/ County Contractual in the amount of $ 4,000.00 Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Cleveland bill for the wat Construction. It wz take over a water dedicated road. Mr. Charlie Tallman. stated that he had received a copy of a revised er pipe leak on Reach Run from Polangeli is the consensus that the Town of Lansing would line after one year, the same policy as a Cleveland will discuss this with Leo Mahool and Mr. Thaler stated that he has talked with Tom Rothman in regard to Water District No. 17 and 18. Mr. Rothman indicated that on Water District No. 18, the Town could do a negotiated contract with a local bank. Mr. Rothman's fees would be around $ 210006006 Mr. Thaler stated that neither district should take long to get approval because of the fact that they are a Private Activity Bond. Mr. Tom Todd, the County Representative informed the Board of the following: 1. All the Labor negotiations are close to be complete with the exception of the Sheriff's Deputy's. 2. In regard to the out of County hauling on Solid Waste, Mr. Todd stated that it is about $11.00 a ton/ 40,000 tons which would end up at about $450,000.00 per year. Mr. Todd felt this would be applied to the annual fee. 3. The assessment of Milliken Station is progressing. 4. Gypsum will soon be coming out of Milliken Station and Mr. Todd felt this would be a "moderately" valuable raw material. This is a raw material that will be hauled away in trucks and used in a • continued March 16, 1994 manufacturing process. Mr. Todd Lansing it would increase the tax the consensus of the Town Board matter. also felt if this was done in base and create some jobs. It was to contact NYSEG regarding this 50 The Agriculture District 1996. It was felt someone should expl an agriculture district that if want District, you cannot get out by payi: have to wait until the Agriculture Di is an eight year stretch. Mr. Thaler an anniversary date of the district back taxes. In other words, there is will come up for renewal in ain to people who opt to be in to get your land out of an Ag Zg the back taxes but that you strict is up for renewal which stated that if you opt out at you do not have to pay the NO advantage to opt out early. Larry Sharpsteen, Cheryl Nickel, Harold vanEs, Robert Todd and Tom Neiderkorn gave the following summary of 2010 committee recommendations: STREET TREE COMMITTEE Recognizes the need for maintenance. Recommends the program to be run primarily on the stretch along Rt. 34 organized tree establishment and development of a small tree planting by volunteers. Initial focus should be south of Rogue's Harbor Inn. HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMITTEE Recommends the adoption of eight specific objectives of the National Trust which emphasize government promotion of the protection of cultural and civic resources. Recommends that the Town explores options for land use control and the protection of natural resources. Specific recommended actions include the evaluation of the feasibility of leasing the existing Town Hall to the Lansing Historical Association and the establishment of a Conservation Advisory Council for Lansing. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Recognizes an economic trend towards decentralization and small businesses, including home -based enterprises, providing both threats and opportunities to small towns. Identifies sewage disposal as a critical factor for future growth. Recommends that industrial /commercial growth be restricted to identified areas. Commercial growth is recommended for the greater South Lansing area and Milliken Station. Six potential industrial sites were identified. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Emphasizes the economic importance of agriculture to the Town. Expresses a concern about the negative effect of development on farm viability. It recommends active preservation of farm land, especially prime agriculture land, and open space in the southern part of the Town, the expansion of the number of agricultural businesses; and the establishment of a Land Trust program. The Town should regulate and plan for limited growth and discourage farm land conversion. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Performed an extensive survey of Lansing residents and identified recreational needs. Recommends the consolidation of the Parks and the Recreation Departments, with one director and advisory board; the establishment of cooperative agreements between the Town and other public /private agencies; and the establishment of a capitol improvement budget; and the exploration of acquiring natural and historic lands. It also suggests the creation of new recreation programs, the development of a master plan for facilities; the establishment of a Green Way (trail) system; appropriate development of U.C. Point, and mandated setasides for recreation 44 continued March 16, 1994 land in new developments. It recommends the use of resident surveys for recreation planning rather than the adoption of recreation standards. TOWN CENTER COMMITTEE Believes that future growth should be encouraged. Commercial and residential development should be concentrated and invited into a future Town Center area. Such a hub would allow for efficient infrastructure development, better provision of commercial, recreational and civic services, improved transportation, enhancement of historical assets, preservation of the rural character of the town, and a sense of community. Three sites in the South Lansing area are suggested for the future Town Center. Appropriate land uses for this center are identified, and related issues such as land use regulations, sewage disposal, etc. are discussed. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE Recognizes the need for comprehensive planning of public services, especially water /sewer and storm drains, prior to development. Recommends the promotion of public services (library, youth programs, etc.) in the future Town Center area, access to natural resources, the encouragement of clean transportation, and equitable code enforcement. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Recognizes that natural resources are an important asset to the town which require active protection. Recognizes the need for longer -term evaluation of natural resources and their threats, but made some preliminary recommendations. These include the establishment of and (advisory) Conservation Commission for the Town; requirements for sediment and erosion control plans at larger construction sites, delineation of setback areas near streams, lake shore, wetlands, etc.; development limitations on flood plains; wetland protection, large lot sizes along northern lake shore; discouragement of development in ecologically sensitive areas; and the promotion of filter strips along agricultural fields. HOUSING COMMITTEE Identified open space and the Town. Recommends that and strengthen these small commercial densities for suggested for Portland Poix Lansing. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE small neighborhoods as major assets to future development should center around communities. Recommends residential and each community with high densities it, Village Apartments Complex, and South Performed an analysis of traffic flow, modes of transportation and accidents in the Town. Identified problem areas for traffic and recommends a 3 -phase implementation approach. Short -term improvements include traffic lights /stop signs and improved lighting at accident -prone intersections. Medium -term improvements include modification /alignment of current roads. The construction of a Lansing by -pass is suggested for the long -term. The committee recognizes the need for re- evaluation of these suggested projects based on the recommendations of other committees. After the presentations, it was decided that the Town Board would write down all their questions and /or comments and get back with the 2010 representatives in the near future before another public informational meeting is held. Mr. Larson showed the Town Board a film he had taken showing a water leak near the Lansing High School. Mr. Larson found that the bolts and nuts were rusted. These have only been in the n ® I-t continued March 16, 1994 ground for about seven (7) years. Mr. Larson has contacted the valve manufacturing company regarding this situation. This leak has been going on since December of 1993. Mr. Larson gave the Board Members the following hand out explaining the situation: Water Problem at School School notified Bolton point about water running out of ground across parking lot some time in December of 1993. Bolton Point looked at this on several different occasions and at first wasn't sure it was their water. Finally, the first part of March they decided that it was their leak. At that time they decided that next time their person was in, that has the tools to pin point the leak, that they would have him fix it (the school was told this) . On March 6th Mr. Larson received a call from Jeannine Kirby that the water leak was there. This was the first time Mr. Larson had heard about it. Tom Jones had called Mrs. Kirby after John Varga had called him and asked what should be done about this (this was on a Sunday) . It was decided that Mr. Larson would look into the problem on Monday. After talking to Bolton Point, the school and Dave Herrick, Mr. Larson decided that Bolton Point should get the trouble shooter in and find the water leak. He came in at midnight on the 7th and spotted the leak. Because of the spot where he thought the leak was, it was determined that it was probably a leak at the new cross connection the Masciarelli had made. Therefore he should be given first chance at the repair. He was called by Dave Herrick and agreed to this and would be in on Wednesday to do repairs. They dug out the spot that was marked which was approximately 15 feet northeast of where the water was coming out of the ground. They uncovered all the connections that they had made and found no leakage. So, after Mr. Larson had it checked he had them backfill the hole and asked them if they would dig where the water was coming out of the ground. They said they would but because of the lateness of the day and a snow storm that had been predicted and had started they would rather do it at that time. Mr. Larson agreed to this, thinking he would call them back when the weather was better. As it worked out, the storm was not as bad as predicted and so Mr. Larson had the Town crew go down on Friday, March 11th and dig up where the water was coming out of the ground. They found, when they got the area dug up that the service valve (curb valve) that is the shut off for the High School was leaking where the bonnet on top is bolted to the main valve body. The Highway crew thought that the bolts that hold this valve together were loose or the gasket was bad but after checking the bolt they discovered that the bolt had rusted to the point of having to be replaced. Once these bolts were replaced and tightened it stopped the leak. Also, they replaced the tie rods (3/4" all thread) that holds the valve to the main and to the elbow beyond the valve. They had pulled one when digging, but it was approximately 1/2 to 2/3 rusted into. This assembly had only been in approximately 7 years. COST TO REPAIR THIS LEAK ( BY TOWN FORCES) 03/11/94 # 9 Pickup 8 # 29 Backhoe 6 # 14 Ten Wheeler 2 # 12 Loader 2 Water Pump 6 2 loads crusher run (32.08 tons 1 man (Jack) 4 1/2 1 man (Mike) 8 1 man (Jamie) 8 1 man (Scott W.) 8 hrs. @ $12.00 96.00 hrs. @ $36.90 221.40 hrs. @ $37.26 74.52 hrs. @ $64910 128.20 hrs. @ 5600 30.00 @ 6.10 /ton (Co. bid) 195.69 hrs. @ $17.55(inc, benefits)78.98 hrs. @ $16.39 131612 hrs. @ $16.10 128.20 hrs. @ $16.10 128,20 TOTAL $ 1t213651 Masciarelli's cost is going to be $ 650.00 for the digging they performed. There is some warranty on the valve assembly which states a 4 ;) continued March 16, 1994 full ten year money back warranty against defective material or workmanship. Dave Herrick will forward the bolts on to the manufacturer and will try to recoup some of the costs. Mr. Larson did not feel Bolton Point took care of their problem like they should have. Mr. Larson stated he is having a problem with the sewer in the Annex. Some of the toilets were not shutting off. They were running water which was running out into the septic tank and it froze when coming into the septic tank and in the tank itself and it also froze all the way down through the drainage field. The Drain Brain was contacted and the tank pumped. Mr. Larson had the tank pumped today also. He felt it would have to be pumped every two to four weeks until the drainage fields get unthawed. Mr. Larson's proposal was for the Town to take out all the cast iron toilet pipes and run the whole system the length of the building and cut it into the system that goes straight out through the back. Mr. Burris of Burris Plumbing and Heating gave Mr. Larson an estimate to perform this job. Mr. Bob Brigg's (Ithaca Agency) sent a letter to Mr. Larson stating . that - the Town is covered if they loan or borrow equipment. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Revised Scoping Document for use in preparing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Kingdom Farm project prepared after the Town Board received public comment at a hearing held on March 2, 1994, be approved as the Scoping Document for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and a copy thereof be sent to the applicant for use in the preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, 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 at 10:50 p.m. 164 - I c