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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-20JULY 20, 1994 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 8:00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present • VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, David Herrick, William Nedrow and one other Lansing resident. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Larson spoke to the Board concerning the following issues: 10 The Town Board needs to authorize Mr. Herrick to get permission from out side landowners of Snake Hill (Ludlowville Road) to receive temporary easements to perform work on Snake Hill. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Town Engineer, David Herrick to obtain temporary easements from landowners bordering Snake Hill (Ludlowville Road) to perform construction on said road. 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 29 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Mr. Pete Larson to attend a Highway Superintendents Conference in Ellenville, New York September 27th through the 30th, 1994 and that all charges are to be a Town charge. 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. Mr. Larson stated that he is working on an agreement to co- purchase a shoulder machine with the Town of Dryden and Tompkins County. He stated that the purchase price would be based on the ® number of miles the municipalities own. The break down would be as follows: Tompkins County 59 % Town of Dryden 24 % Town of Lansing 17 % The maintenance on the piece of equipment would be performed by Tompkins County and would be billed according to the number of hours each municipality used it. The total cost for the shoulder machine would be between $160,000.00 and $ 200,000.00 making the amount the Town of Lansing would pay approximately $ 40,000.000 4. The Highway Department will start hot paving Dutch Mill Road, Woodsedge Road and the first portion of Whispering Pines next week. 54 Mr. Larson stated that the repairs for Snake Hill (Ludlowville 107 103 continued July 20, 1994 Road) should begin in mid August. Mr. Thaler informed Mr. Larson that there is a big hole in the road at the northeast corner of Asbury and North Triphammer Road. Mr. Larson will inform the County with Mr. Thaler's concern. Mr. Herrick reported on the following items to the Town Board. 10 He discussed the Bolton Point negotiated work plan which spells out responsibilities at Bolton Point's level and also the Town's level. He stated that he had some concerns with this and the Town Board felt they would like to read over the report before discussing it further. This will be discussed at a later date. Mr. Herrick made the following recommendations regarding the work plan: A. A customer who is billed for repairs must agree to the charges before the repairs begin. Be He had a problem with the division of responsibilities regarding the cross connection control program. 2. Mr. Herrick stated that the Myers area will not qualify for a housing grant but that the water grant is looking good. Mrs. Kirby stated that the County will finish the grant application and forward it to HUD. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS: 14 This action is the formation of Town of Lansing Water District No. 18 along Portland Point Road in the Town of Lansing as described in the Engineer's Report dated March 30, 1994 and prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C. Engineers and Surveyors. 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to water district formation, and 3. The Town Board, at a meeting held July 13, 1994 has reviewed and accepted the Long Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1 and Part 2 prepared by the Town Engineer, and 4. The Town Board can recommend a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed action, as proposed; NOW THEREFORE BE hereby makes a negative in accordance with the Act for the above refe Environmental Impact S IT RESOLVED: that the Lansing Town Board determination of environmental significance New York State Environmental Quality Review rence action as proposed and, therefore, no tatement will be required. Carried. 3, Water District No. 17: (Ladoga Park Area) Mr. Herrick stated that he has talked to the Manning's and they indicated to him that they would like the water main to run in the rear of their property. They informed Mr. Herrick that they would sign the right -of -way easement as they are the only landowner left to sign in the proposed district. Mr. Herrick stated that construction could begin on the proposed district in December or January. 4. Water District No. 17: The SEQR needs to be done along with the notice of intent process that will have to go to the Department of Agriculture and Markets in Albany. Mr. Totman informed the Board of the following: 1. He gave the Board his monthly report that stated he is 10 • continued July 20, 1994 permits ahead of last year and behind by S 279,097.00 without N.Y.S.E. & Gas. 2. After some discussion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize George Totman, Code Enforcement Officer, to extend the maximum number of mobile homes in the Mobile Home Park owned by Sandra Nedrow from two (2) to five (5) when he has received an official letter stating her intentions and a letter of approval from the Tompkins County Health Department. Said Mobile Home Park must also comply with all Town Rules and Regulations. 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 3. Out of the twenty (20) sewer permits allocated to the Town, Mr. Totman has issued one (1) so far. 4. Mr. Totman stated that Mr. Pinney has accepted construction trash on his property on Buck Road. This is in violation of Local Law No. 1 - 1988 as amended. Mr. Totman has taken pictures of this. The DEC and the County are investigating this. 5. Mr. Totman stated that the issue of licensing cats will not be put into the 1995 budget. It was the consensus of the Board not to do anything at this point. Mrs. Kirby stated that she has received a SEQR form for the Reeves mining facility. Mr. Thaler will look it over and get back to Mrs. Kirby with his recommendation. (This is regarding a 4.5 acre area.) Mr Thaler stated that Vestal Asphalt's lease expired on March 31, 1994. The beginning rent was $ 500.00 per month and they are now paying $ 575.75 per month. The Town Board had no objection to another five year lease. This will be set according to the C.P.I. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Attorney to prepare a five year lease between the Town and Vestal Asphalt with the rent being $ 625.00 per month ($7,500.00 per year) and each year thereafter it will be adjusted by the C.P.I. in Buffalo, New York. 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 The Planning Board budget and schedule for the 2010 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Revision was discussed but it was the consensus of the Board to look it over and discuss it at the next meeting before a reply is given to the Planning Board. Mr. Totman stated that the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center is under motion. A discussion was held concerning changing the water line on the Route 34 - Gulf Creek Tributary when the new bridge goes in. Mr. Herrick did not feel this was necessary. 109 11. U continued July 20, 1994 In regard to the Ambulance provisions, Syracuse has tabled it's decision and seconded 15, 1994 are until September 15, 1994. Mrs. Kirby will talk to a to the of Town Board . . . (Aye) Supervisor Councilman in Sullivan County who had the same problem this town is facing. Sullivan County solved their problem by a joint effort of volunteers of Town and contracting with (Aye) an ambulance Councilman service in Syracuse. of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor A copy of the minutes of June 15, 1994 having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. Kirby RESOLUTION, Tvaroha: RESOLVED, offered that the by Mr. Beckwith minutes of June and seconded 15, 1994 are by hereby Mr. accepted as submitted. Carried. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: General Fund 374 - 455 $ 35,963.65 Highway Fund 229 - 267 $ 96,347.83 Lansing Water Districts 25 - 27 $ 714.91 Lansing Lighting Dists. 6 $ 11184.62 Vote Kirby of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote to the of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mrs. Kirby stated that the Watchtower group has asked for a copy of all of the Planning Board and Town Board minutes from January 1, 1993 to the present. It was the consensus of the Board to charge them .25 per copy. Mrs. Kirby stated that Sarah Caryl's establishment job will end with the Youth Service Cooperative Commission on July 31, Extension will be funding District 1994 it. No. 2, New York, and after that date the RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the transition in Sarah Caryl's job from the Youth Services Commission to the Tompkins County Cooperative Extension effective August 1, 1994. 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 ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 21 EXTENSION 2 At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held at the Town Hall on July 20, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. Present: Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman In the matter of the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 2, New York, Extension 2, pursuant Town to Article of Lansing, 12 County -A of the of Town Tompkins, Law. State of 1 is • [J • continued July 20, 1994 WHEREAS, a map, plan and report have manner and in such detail as has heretofore Town Board of the Town of Lansing, relating a proposed water district in the Town, and been prepared in such been determined by the to the establishment of WHEREAS, such map, plan and report have been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town; and WHEREAS, said map, plan and report dated October 21, 1993 were prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C. Engineers and Surveyors, being duly licensed by the State of New York, which showed the boundaries of the proposed district, a general plan of the water system and a report of the proposed improvements, the estimated expense of these improvements, the proposed method of financing, which map, plan and report are on file in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection, and all other matters required by law to be stated; and WHEREAS, the map shows the proposed water district, water mains, fire hydrants and other related and necessary appurtenances; and WHEREAS, an Order was passed on November 17, 1993 at 7 : 15 p.m. at the New York, to consider the plan, map persons interested in this matter and law, and October 20, 1993 designating Lansing Town Hall in Lansing, and report and to hear all to take action as required by WHEREAS, said Order was published and posted as required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the matter was held by the Town Board on November 17, 1993 at 7:15 p.m. and the matter was fully discussed and all interested parties and persons were heard. Upon the evidence given at the hearing and upon a motion duly made by Councilman Beckwith, seconded by Councilman Butler, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. It is hereby determined that: (a) The notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and it is otherwise sufficient. (b) All the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted thereby. (c) All the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district. (d) The establishment of this district is in the public interest. IT IS RESOLVED, that the district as set forth in the map, plan and report be approved, that the requested improvement be constructed and that the necessary easements and lands be acquired upon the required funds being made available and provided for. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this district shall be known as Water District No. 2, Extension 2 in the Town of Lansing and shall be bounded and described as follows: see Exhibit A on file in the Town Clerk's Office. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including construction costs, cost of acquisition of lands and easements, legal and engineering fees, and all other expenses, be financed by the Town of Lansing to mature in a number of annual installments not exceeding twenty (20) years as may be determined by the Town Board, the cost of constructing Water District No. 2, Extension 2 to be assessed by the Town Board in as close a proportion to the benefit to which each lot or parcel which derive from the improvement as is possible. 111 11 �' continued July 20, 1994 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in Town Law, Section 209 -E in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the establishment of Water District No. 2, Extension 2 is subject to approval by the New York State Department of Audit and Control. 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. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Regular meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9 :50 p.m. Carried RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular meeting be reconvened at 10:12 p.m. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:15 p.m. • •