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Home My WebLink About1994-06-158 E� June 15, 1994 The Lansing Present Town Board met in Regular Session Councilman at the Lansing Town Hall Councilman at Present 8:00 p.m. with Present Supervisor Kirby presiding. Town Attorney Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Richard John 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: George Totman, Pete Larson, Tom Todd, Paul Welch, Jeff Clark, Cheryl Nichol, Dave Herrick, Kevin Kauffman, Jim Hanson Jr. and one other resident. Mr. Jim Hanson Jr. approached the Town Board regarding a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. He stated there were two options: 1. A straight Housing Grant which has a maximum limit of about $400,000.00. 2. Housing - about twenty houses. Economic - looking at Cargill Salt, and Deanco. Mr. Hanson and Mrs.Kirby will meet with Bob Dean on June 20, 1994 to discuss this further. Mr. Hanson stated that the applications are due by the end of July, 1994. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hold a Public Hearing on July 6, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. at the Town Hall to discuss a Comprehensive Grant Application which is proposed to create a fund for an industrial development project ( $250,000.00 to $ 300,000.00), housing rehabilitation ( $200,000.00) and a water improvement project in the North Myers Road area ( $500,000.00 to $550,000.00) through the Small Cities Grant Program. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, 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. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town agrees to pay up to $ 3,000.00 for a Comprehensive Grant Application which is proposed to include an industrial development project ($250,000.00 to $300,000.00), housing rehabilitation ($ 200,000.00) and the North Myers Road Water District ( $ 500,000.00 to $ 550,000.00) through the Small Cities Grant Program. The County of Tompkins will match the payment made by the Town. 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 Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Kevin Kauffman approached the Town Board regarding a sewer district in the Town of Lansing. He stated that himself, Mr. Tvaroha, Mr. Jeff Clark and Mr. Larry Sharpsteen along with the Town Center Committee have been working on a proposal to present to f�. continued June 15, 1994 the Town Board. They suggested the follow i. They recommended that the Town large producers of sewer and get confirmat proposal for a sewer district. 2. Hold an informational meeting producers, ing to the Board. Board contact the seven ion or rejection on the with the seven large 39 Hold a public informational meeting for anyone interested. (The Town Center Committee would like to do a mailing before an informational hearing is held) 4. Produce the scope of work for a consultant. Mr. Tvaroha was concerned on • the State School. Mr. Kauffman s have now has a life expectancy of were not interested in it right i near future. how this project could be sold to tated that the sewer system they about ten years and that if they low, he felt they would be in the Mr. Clark stated that only the people within the district should be contacted and the proposal should be explained to them and the funding should be discussed. Mrs. Kirby stated that a petition will have to be brought in front of the Board showing interest before ANYTHING else will be done. She also stated this should involve ONLY people who really want a sewer district. The Town Board wants to know who the major player will be before going any further. It was the consensus of the Town Board that this committee should be working with the Lansing Planning Board. Mr. Clark recommended the Town Board invite the Planning Board to a meeting to discuss this matter. Mr. Kauffman will keep in touch with Mr. Tvaroha regarding this matter who will relay information to the Town Board. Mr. Tvaroha was also concerned about who would be involved if a trunk line was put in. Mr. Clark recommended the Town should give any and all approval before any information is given out. Mr. Kauffman felt it was important that there be a sewer person and /or committee for this proposed project. A tentative date of July 27, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. was set up for the first meeting. Mr. Paul Welch approached the Town Board regarding the ambulance issue. He stated that he was trying to reach a determination in which direction to go. Mr. Welch presented the Town Board with a notebook regarding an ambulance proposal for service which he asked to be left in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection. Mr. Welch stated it was up to the Central New York Regional EMS Council to set the date for a Public Hearing. He will keep the Town Board notified. Mr. Pete Larson, Lansing Highway Superintendent informed the Board of the following. 10 He has had a problem with Mr. Cooper who black tops driveways. Pete has received 6 different complaints about this man. • Mr. Larson spoke to Mr. Thaler who notified Pete that Mr. Cooper will have to obtain a permit from the Highway Department before he will be allowed to pave any more driveways in the Town of Lansing. In order to obtain this permit Mr. Cooper will have to supply a $1,000.00 deposit which will be returned to him when his work is finished. Mr. Cleveland questioned the amount of this permit. Mr. Larson will check with other Town's to see what they charge and get back to the Board with figures. 2. Mr. Larson stated that he needs to fill the salt bin before the end of July. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. 8( b8 continued June 15, 1994 Cleveland. to RESOLVED, that the fill the salt bin by Town Board does hereby authorize Mr. Larson the end of July, 1994 and that all charges are to 30% 35% Andy LaVigne's Office sand delivered and pay to be paid out exceed $8,000.00 to DA5148.410 to DA5148 of the DA9901.900 as follows. (reserve Account) and are not 35% Tvaroha did not agree with recorded as an encumbrance to DA5142.4 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 Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 3. Mr. they stated Larson that Mr. has checked Larson could with have Andy LaVigne's Office sand delivered and pay and for it after the method. He first of felt it the year. Mr. should be Tvaroha did not agree with recorded as an encumbrance this or documented excavate it as such. Mr. Tvaroha will discuss this with Mr. LaVigne. 4. Mr. Larson will take the Planning Board around the Town on June 25, 1994 at 6:00 a.m. to familiarize them with all parts of the Town. 5. A new house in the Horizons Development was recently hooked up and the septic system is not working so the Highway Department will excavate it tomorrow. 6. Dutch Mill Road and Woodsedge Road are in very bad shape and Mr. Larson would like to pave them at a cost of approximately $ 40,000.00. At the same time, he would like to pave Whispering Pines Drive. (Total for all three would be about $ 46,000.00). Mr. Cleveland has looked over these roads and agrees with Mr. Larson. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith. RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authoriz -ed to pave the three roads at a cost not to exceed $46,000.00. The monies are be transferred from DB9901.900 to DB5112.400 and the breakdown is as follows. $ 311500.00 Dutch Mill Road $ 81400.00 Woodsedge Drive $ 61000.00 Whisperings Pines Drive $ 46,000.00 Vote of Town Board . IF IF (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, 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. Herrick, Town Engineer, reported the following to the Board. 10 There are 18 lots left in the Horizon's Development that do not have sewer permits as of this date. 2. Water District No. 17: The Benson property is still outstanding (about 700 acres). If all of this were to be included, Mr. Herrick stated there could be future problems for the Town or the need for future district extensions that could not be financed. Mr. Herrick also stated that there are pressure problems in this area. He felt maybe the district should stop 300 feet from the right -of -way. After some conversation it was the consensus of the Town Board to have the pressure problem recorded and referenced to any and all deeds in this area so that even a fourth buyer would be J` 1 • continued June 15, 1994 notified of any and all pressure problems. Mr. John recommended the Board follow the contour for the pressure. Mr. Herrick and Mrs. Kirby will contact the Benson's to discuss this problem. Mr. Herrick will also send out letters to all property owners explaining the situation and decision the Board has made. The homeowners will then have to sign the letter and return it. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Town Engineer to make necessary boundary changes in proposed Water District No. 17 and: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hold a public hearing on July 6, 1994 at 8 :15 p.m. at the Town Hall to discuss the revised boundaries of the proposed Town of Lansing Water District No. 17. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, 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 3. Digital Map: The Town received a quotation from N.Y.S.E. & Gas on the cost of the digital maps for the Town of Lansing. This quotation was in the amount of $ 14,000.00. Mr. Herrick stated that a new agreement was suppose to be out but he has not yet heard anything. Mr. Herrick suggested that the Town wait until N.Y.S.E. & Gas addresses the many concerns the Town has. Mr. Herrick will contact N.Y.S.E. & Gas to see if they would be willing to give the maps to the Town as it would be a saving to the Proposed Water project on the survey portion. this time. It was the consensus of the Board not to do anything at 4. Ladoga Park proposed water district: Engineering and surveying services need to be completed by the end of the summer. Mr. Herrick will check with Mr. Thaler to see if the bonding rates have changed and if so, another public hearing will have to be held. All easements are in except Mr. and Mr. Manning's. Mr. Totman presented his monthly report and reported the following to the Board Members: 16 He has seven letters out pending junk and /or junk cars. 2. Deanco is in the process of tearing down their building on East Shore Drive that burnt down some time ago. All of the materials are going to Seneca Meadows, 3. Mr. Tvaroha questione in next to the Cinnamon Shop. storage unit and NOT a living permit states that it is to be 1994. (It is being used for cra d the junky Mr. Totman quarter. He removed on fts)e trailer that was moved stated that it was a also stated that the or before November 1, 4. American Disabilities Act: Mr. Totman and Mr. Richard John will put together a format such as the County has done. Mr. Totman will also discuss this with Mr. Larson. Mr. Totman stated a plan must be started and finished by January 1, 1995. Mrs. Kirby stated that the Historical Society has requested receiving the Town Hall when a new one is built. The Town Board did not feel comfortable with this at this time as the old building that was supposed to be restored has not had any activity in quite some time. T o J (1a It was Supervisor t Transportati stop at the full traffic upgrading th continued June 15, 1994 the consensus of the Town o write a letter to the New on stating that they would intersection of 34B and East light ( Town would offer to is). Board to authorize the York State Department of like to see the four way Shore Drive changed to a Darticipate in the cost of RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, at a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing on the 25th day of April, 1990, the Town Board passed a Resolution and Order establishing the Lakewatch Development Lighting District; and WHEREAS, the Resolution and Order determined that the cost of the lighting district shall be borne by each lot owner paying 1 /46th share or .02174% of said cost annually; and WHEREAS, collection of the cost of the lighting district was made in proportion to the assessed value of each of the properties rather than the 1 /46th share; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that refunds must be issued to those residents within the lighting district who have overpaid and an additional payment must be collected from the residents who were undercharged, as shown on the Lakewatch Lighting District Summary annexed as Schedule A and on file in the bookkeeper's office. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the payment of the refunds to those residents of the Lakewatch Development Lighting District who were overcharged and the collection of additional payments from those residents of the Lakewatch Development Lighting District who were undercharged, all pursuant to the Lakewatch Lighting District Summary on file in the bookkeeper's office. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, 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. John stated that he received a request from Mr. Mazza, Atty. to approve a revised drainage easement. This involves lot numbers 17, 18 and 21 in the Lakewatch Development. A house has been built which sits on part of the drainage easement and the Mazza Firm would like to move the drainage easement to the actual property line. Mr. Herrick stated that the old drainage ditch has been filled in. Mr. John will contact the Burnesses to see if they would be willing to give away some land for a new easement. Mr. John stated that if the ditch was re dug, it should flow freely. Mr. John will get back to the Board after he contacts Mr. Burness. Mr. Totman stated that there is an old foundation on a lot in the Cayuga Highlands Subdivision. The new owner and contractor has requested Mr. Totman to write a letter saying the foundation can be filled in and problem with allowing Mr. Totman rtobwrite s found no p id letters A copy of the minutes of April 20th, May 18th and May 26th having been given to beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion t the same as submitted. 4th, May 11th May the Board Members to make corrections or to accep RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr Butler. RESOLVED, that the minutes of April 20th, May 4th, May 18th and May 26th are hereby approved as submitted. May 11th, C I. 0 continued June 15, 1994 Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr: Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha : -RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized .and directed to pay the following 'bills: General Fund 313 - 357 $ 74,012.55 wa Fu d 193 - 221 $ 68,982.15 �dr� �r. $fists. 9 - 23 $ 101292.12 McKinney Water 3 $ 148995 Vote-of -Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, 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. Cleveland and seconded...tby Mr. - Biit'l er : r - - . RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Executive Regular Meeting -be - reconvened. = Carried. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Session be terminated and the Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the. Supervisor at 11 :29 p.m.