HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-1711 07
AUGUST 17, 1994
The
Lansing Town
Board
Schlecht presented revisions
met in
Regular Session
of
at
the Lansing
Town Hall
Board Room at
8 :00
stated
p.m.
with Supervisor
Kirby
be 12
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 John Town Attorney Present
Visitors: George Totman, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick,
• George Schlecht and Roger Sovocool.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk
take the Roll Call.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts George Schlecht's
revision o) f the northern portion of Cayuga Highlands from twelve
(12) lots to nine (9) and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the developer is authorized to
build the road, water lines and drainage in Waterview Circle as
shown on the map dated July 27, 1994, on file in the clerk's office
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
and /or Town Engineer give their
Totman is then authorized to issue
26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32 and 33 as
1994 and:
when the Highway Superintendent
approval of the subgrade, Mr.
building permits to lot numbers
shown on the map dated July 27,
Certificates
BE IT
George
Schlecht presented revisions
of
the north portion
of
the
Mr. Larson
letter of credit
Cayuga
Highlands Development for the
Board's approval. He
stated
and
that
originally there were to
be 12
lots and now they
would
like
Shore
it cut
to 9 lots which would
mean less road. Mr. Schlecht
stated
that
the Planning Board gave
their
final approval on
July
11,
1994 and John Anderson will also
approve it after the
Town
Board
gives
their approval. After some
discussion,
the following
resolution
was adopted:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts George Schlecht's
revision o) f the northern portion of Cayuga Highlands from twelve
(12) lots to nine (9) and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the developer is authorized to
build the road, water lines and drainage in Waterview Circle as
shown on the map dated July 27, 1994, on file in the clerk's office
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
and /or Town Engineer give their
Totman is then authorized to issue
26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32 and 33 as
1994 and:
when the Highway Superintendent
approval of the subgrade, Mr.
building permits to lot numbers
shown on the map dated July 27,
Certificates
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that
of Occupancy when
Mr. Totman is
the road is complete
authorized
to issue
except for
stone
approval
and oil.
and a
Mr. Larson
letter of credit
and Mr. Herrick also
established for
have to give their
the balance of what
the stone
to raise
and
oil will cost
before the CO's can be issued.
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. Larson said that Bolton Point had requested him to look at
the water hydrant at 1942 East Shore Drive in front of the
Campbell's home. Mr. Larson agreed it was inaccessible, Mr. Larson
would like to raise the hydrant.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that
the Town
Board of
the
Town of
Lansing
does
hereby authorize Mr.
Larson to help in
the
process
to raise
the
hydrant in front of
the Campbell's
home
at 1942
East
Shore
Drive at
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a price not to exceed $ 675.009
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.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to make the •
following budget modification:
From:DB9901.900 (Transfer to other funds)
To: DB5112.400 (Improvements) to cover expenses incurred on
Farrell Road paving job for a total of $ 36,000.00.
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. Larson and Mr. Herrick have looked over the preliminary
drawings from Orchard in regard to Crooked Hill Road (Ludlowville
Road) and would like to start contacting property owners to receive
temporary easements. Mr. Larson stated that Orchard wants to put
more money into the retaining walls and cut back on the money that
will be used for the paving of the road. He stated that the work
should start the week after Labor Day.
RESOLUTION, offered
by Mr. Butler and seconded
by
Mr.
Town
Board
. . .
(Aye)
Cleveland:
Beckwith, Councilman
Vote
Mr.
final plans.
RESOLVED, that
the Town Board hereby authorizes the
Highway
Board
Superintendent to contact
landowners who border Crooked Hill
Paul
Road
(Ludlowville Road)
to acquire easements.
of
Vote
of
of
to allow Orchard
Town
Board
. . .
(Aye)
Herbert
Beckwith, Councilman
Vote
Mr.
final plans.
of
will
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
It was the consensus
of
the Board
to allow Orchard
to do the
necessary work to complete
the
construction
documents for
the final
drawings. After this is completed
meet with them to go over the
Mr.
final plans.
Herrick and Mr. Larson
will
Mr. Roger Sovocool approached the Boa
land on the south side of Milliken Station
for approval to build a private road which
to 18 hundred feet long and 100 feet wide.
he would allow the Town the use of a furth
would not end up as a dead end road.
rd regarding a parce
Road. He asked the B
will be approximatel
Mr. Sovocool stated
er strip of land so
1 of
oard
y 15
that •
this
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the concept of
the Road as submitted to them and to the Planning Board.
Vote of Town Boa
Vote of Town Boa
Vote of Town Boa
Vote of Town Boa
Vote of Town Boa
rd . . (Aye
rd . . (Aye
rd . . (Aye
rd . . (Aye
rd . . (Aye
Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
Paul Butler, Councilman
Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
Larry Tvaroha, Councilman
Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
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Mr. Herrick stated the following:
1.
The
negotiated
work plan was
discussed and
Mr. Herrick will
make
the
changes
that were discussed
at the July
20th meeting and
send
Mrs.
Kirby
a corrected copy
for the Board
to review before
final
approval is
given.
2. Water District No. 2: Mr. Herrick, Mr. John and Mrs. Kirby
will work on finalizing the easements. This will include any and
all easements that were done by preceding Lansing Town Boards.
3. Realtor, PaulAEuvrard who is representing Mr. and Mrs. Preston
• has asked Mr. Herrick if it would be possible to install a service
connection at the intersection of Pheasant Way and the Town's
access driveway to the water tank lot. It was the consensus of the
Board to allow this and to have Mrs. Kirby inform Bolton Point of
their decision. Mr. Herrick will draft a letter to the new owner
explaining the procedure they will have to follow to have a booster
pump installed. It was also the consensus of the Board that future
owners of this parcel be advised that any more subdividing of the
property may require that they (the owners), construct a municipal
approved booster system. Mrs. Kirby will also draft a letter to the
new owner informing them of the above information.
Mr. Cleveland informed the Board that
Tom Jerram
would
like to
see himself and two other people on the
Water
Board instead
of
seven. He felt that maybe the attendance
could
be better
if this
were to happen. The law regarding this will
have
to be investigated
before any action can be taken.
Village
the
Mr. Richard John stated that he
Intermunicipal Water Agreement
would like
as this is
something
holding
done with
up Water
District
recirculate
No. 16.
it
and
(Autumn
try to
Ridge area)
get an
agreement
He stated
that
in place
he will
with the
Village
of Lansing.
RESOLUTION
offered
by
Mr. Tvaroha
and seconded by Mr.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
hereby approves the agreement between the owner and T.G. Millers,
Assoc. p.c. for New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (Water
District No. 17)
Vote of Town Board . . . (Abstained) 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. Totman reported the following to the Board:
19 He passed out his monthly report and stated that he was five
(5) permits ahead of last year but down $ 558,000.00 without
N.Y.S.E. & Gas.
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2a Mr. Totman has issued a summons to Mr. and Mrs. Wade Nal 1 ey at
92 Sharpsteen Road because of the deterioration of their property.
He stated that they did not show up for their court date. The court
is now sending them a letter with a new court date and if they do
not show up they will be issued a warrant for their arrest.
3. A discussion was held concerning the Solid Waste Law (Local
Law # 1 - 1988) . Mr. Totman suggested the law be altered so that it
only effects the FACILITIES AND SOLID WASTE. The D.E.C. could then
handle any problems that arise. It was the consensus of the Town
Board to keep the law in place but to have Mr. Totman and the Town
Attorney go over the law and get back to the Board with
suggestions.
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continued August 17, 1994
Mr. Cleveland
that the Town Board
of the
suggested
any action by
that Section 8 of the Local Law could
be dropped
and
the
current level of police
rest left
to the citizens
of the Town of
alone.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a
Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall in said Town of Lansing on
the 7th day of September, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. on that date to
consider an amendment to the Town of Lansing Land Use Control
Ordinance adopted by this Town Board July 4, 1973 (Ordinance # 12);
as amended April 30, 1974 (Ordinance # 13); as amended October 29,
1974 (Ordinance # 15); as amended June 10, 1975 (Ordinance # 17);
as amended September 30, 1975 (Ordinance # 18); as amended May 24,
1977 (Ordinance # 24); as amended May 8, 1979 (Ordinance # 27) to
consider an amendment to Article V, Section 500 (8) to read as
follows:
8. For safety reasons, no structure, fence or planting over
three (3) feet in height, and no branches less than ten (10) feet
from the ground shall be permitted on any corner lot with a
triangular area formed by the right -of -way line along the street to
the points on such lines the distance of ten (10) feet from their
intersection and a line connecting such points. Any fence or
planting that does not conform to the requirements of this section
and which results in an obstruction to the vision of motorists
shall be made to conform.
At the above - mentioned time and place, the Lansing Town Board
shall hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning
the same and to take such action thereof as is required or
authorized by law including the amendment of the Town of Lansing
Land Use Control Ordinance (Ordinance # 12)6
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
Mrs. Kirby stated that she received a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
Orr regarding the Town of Lansing abandoning Warren Drive. After
some discussion it was the consensus of the Board NOT to abandon
Warren Drive, Mr. Totman will contact Mr. Moore to explain the
Town's decision in this matter.
A discussion was held regarding the situation of the Tompkins
County Sheriff's Department and the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr
Beckwith.
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department provides
police protection to the citizens of the Town of Lansing, and
WHEREAS, adequate police protection is vital to the safety and
security of the citizens of the Town of Lansing, and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives is
currently considering reducing the Tompkins County Sheriff's
Department budget to an extent that it will significantly impact
the ability of the Sheriff to provide police protection to the
citizens of the Town of Lansing, it is
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board
of the
Town of Lansing opposes
any action by
the Tompkins County
Board
of Representatives that
will reduce the
current level of police
protection
to the citizens
of the Town of
Lansing, and it
is
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that
recommends that the Tompki
provide a sufficient budget
additional manpower can be pi
the citizens of the Town of
the
ns
to
:ovi
Lan:
Town Board of the Town of Lansing
County Board of Representatives
the Sheriff's Department so that
ded for the safety and security of
>ing, and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to send
copies of this Resolution to the Tompkins County Sheriff's
Department, Tompkins County Board of Representatives and all town
supervisors in Tompkins County.
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. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does
hereby reinstate Cheryl Nichol to the Lansing Planning Board
retroactive to July 1, 19949
Carried,
Mrs. Kirby stated that Steve White is interested in moving a
house across the Town land that is leased to Mr. Dedrick. It was
the consensus of the Board that this was not the Town's business.
Mrs. Kirby passed out an income report from Steve Colt - Parks
and Recreation Director.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to make the
following Budget Modification:
Sewer District No. 2: Reduce revenue # V1032 by $ 115.00
(Special Assessments/ Taxes) from $ 3,170.00 to $ 3,055.00 due to
change in the assessed valuation after having adopted the 1994
budget, but prior to 01/01/940
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
AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr
Tvaroha:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper
directed to pay the following bills:
General Fund 463 - 533
Highway Fund 273 - 304
Lans. Wr, Dists. 29 - 30
Lans. Agency & Trust 74
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
Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
is hereby authorized and
$ 21,453.57
$ 861104.31
$ 299.87
$ 922.00
Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
Paul Butler, Councilman
Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
Larry Tvaroha, Councilman
Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr.
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continued August 17, 1994
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby
authorizes Lynette Geiger and William Burin to attend a Judges
Magistrate conference in Rochester, New York, October 16th through
October 19, 1994 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all charges incurred are to be a
Town charge.
Vote
of
well.
volunteers
Chris
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
Mrs. Kirby stated that Jim Tull of the Business Association
would like to donate money toward a project. It was the consensus
of the Board to suggest that they put money toward the old school
house (Historical Society). Mrs. Kirby will contact Mr. Tull with
the Board's suggestion.
Mr. John stated that Mr. Peter Sheldon is interested in
purchasing some Town land and would like to know what the process
would be. Mr. John stated that this could be done through a Board
Resolution subject to a permissive referendum. He stated that you
do not have to put it up for bid in an auction. You can get an
appraisal to find out the fair market value. Mrs. Kirby will invite
Mr. Sheldon to talk to the Board next week and also find out just
how much land he is interested in purchasing.
Mrs. Kirby stated
Town of Sullivan
that she has contacted the Town Clerk in the
who said that their ambulance situation is working
well.
volunteers
Chris
(This Town contracted with Eastern and also has some
for the rescue squad). Mr. Cleveland stated that Mr.
Burris would like to be involved in negotiations regarding
the
August
get
ambulance
19,
a map
situation
1994
of the
in the Town. A meeting will
regarding this situation. Mrs. Kirby
Town of Sullivan to compare with our
be held on
will try to
Town.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the Regular meeting be adjourned to go into
Executive Session at 10:58 p.m.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the
Regular Meeting be reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
11:31 p.m.
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