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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-19OCTOBER 19, 1994 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session this at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7 :00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Richard John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Absent Councilman Present Councilman Absent Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Code Enforcement Officer, Dave Herrick Town Engineer (8:40 p.m.) John Hicks, Scott Hicks, Linda Hirvonen, John Howell and Michael Simms (8:00 p.m.) The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. John and Scott Hicks approached the Board concerning the water in the Hickory Knoll Development. They asked the Board to allow them to run the line in from Murfield Drive to feed lots 15 and 16. This would mean having to lay 150' of line instead of about 800' if they came in from Ryan's Way. He stated this would make it feasible for them to sell the lots as they are not saleable now. The loop would be made in the future. The Board saw no problem with allowing the Hick's to do this but they want to discuss this with Mr. Herrick before giving their final approval. Mrs. Kirby will then get back to John Hick's with the Board's recommendation. Mr. Cleveland, who represented Mr. Larson, discussed the following: 1) Mr. Larson will need about $ 10,180.00 to put in guide rails on Crooked Hill Road. He plans to new and used materials for this. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that Mr. Larson is hereby authorized to purchase new and used guide rails for Crooked Hill Road (Ludlowville Road) not to exceed $ 11,000.00 and, BE authorized IT FURTHER RESOLVED, and directed to make that the bookkeeper is any necessary budget modifications hereby this may require. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 2) Mr. Larson will need $ 2,000.00 to perform the necessary work in the Fiddlers Green area. Mr. Larson and Mr. Herrick feel that it is the Town's responsibility to replace Mr. Deschler's culvert pipe. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Highway Superintendent to cut Fiddlers Green road and install a culvert in the road and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town will hire Steve Varga Excavating to change the course of the drainage ditch (about 100') from the Town line onto private property which will go into a natural drainage ditch and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the culvert on Mr. Deschler's B 1 n u 13i continued October 19, 1994 property be replaced. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith. RESOLVED, that Mr. Andrew Nedrow's pay be increased from $ 4.75 per hour to $ 6.25 per hour. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman is Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Town Justice,. John Howell approached the Board in regard to hiring a part -time Clerk for the Justice Department. He stated the following: He would like to hire this person to work 16 hours per week instead of the original. 10 - 12 hours. This person will be working the following days: Monday: Morning Tuesday. Morning Wednesday: All day This person will also cover when Lynette Geiger is off. This will cut Mrs. Geiger's hours to a total of.35 per week. Mr. Howell stated that the part -time Clerk will report to Mr. Howell and Mr. Burin.and Mrs..Geiger will over see the part -time clerk's work. Mr.. Totman handed out his monthly report and stated the following:. 1. He is 23 permits ahead of last year and $ 255,000.00 ahead..(without Milliken Station). T.. .f.N .2.,.. He stated that he would like to buy a filing cabinet. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith. RESOLVED, that Mr. Totman is hereby authorized to purchase a filing.cabinet not to exceed $ 200.009 Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr John stated that Mike Thuesen would like to keep the triangular section of the Old Buck Road open. In this case Mr. Lee and Mr. Beers would have to perform a deed correction at their own expense. It was felt this road should be -given a name and it was the consensus of the Board to have Mr. T -otman take care of this matter. _Mr. Michael Simms of 87 Farrell Road approached the Board with the following concerns: 1. He is concerned as to why his Town and County and School taxes are so high. He was mainly concerned about the fee of $ 800.00 per year for the water district. (Mr. Simms bought this prope.rty.after the district was formed and is assessed for. four (4 units.)., The.. Board explained that they could do nothing about the school taxes. The Board also told him to get in .touch with his local representatives. 2. The culverts were replaced by the Highway Department but his driveway pavement was not replaced after the culverts were put 138 continued October 19, 1994 in. Mr. Cleveland will question Mr. Larson about this to see who's responsibility this is and get back to Mr. Simms. 3. He was concerned about the way the garbage and recycling is being handled. Mr. Herrick reported on the following: 1. The HUD Grant for the proposed Water District No. 7, Extension 9 has been approved by Audit and Control. Mr. Herrick will write a the Water District the engineering services for the design Two Extension the letter to all persons in this district explaining the process that will be taken. He also stated that he will need to obtain easements for this project. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has submitted a proposed Agreement between Owner and Engineer for Professional Services dated January 31 1994 for the engineering work associated with the design and construction of water lines in an extension of the Town water supply system known as Water District Two Extension Two, with the estimated cost of engineering services in the amount of $ 15,300.00, of which $ 3,640.00 has been spent on preliminary design work as authorized by the Town, leaving an estimated amount to be expended of $ 11,660.00, and to WHEREAS, approve the the Town Board proposed of the Town of Lansing has Agreement in connection determined with the engineering services Owner and Engineer for for the design and construction of the Water District the engineering services for the design Two Extension the Two, therefore it is Two Extension Two. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement between Owner and Engineer for professional services dated January 3, 1994 in connection with the engineering services for the design and construction of the Water Town District Two Extension Two. Jeannine Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 2. The Ladoga Park Water system should be completed by the Spring of 1995. 3. Water No. 17: Any landowners that grant easements for water mains who are in an agriculture district and farming the property should sign a waiver indicating that they understand and agree that the water main is going to go across the property and that the property need to be restored. Mr. Herrick stated that the extension of the water service lateral has to clarify that until a farm property is out of an agriculture district - they will not be able to get into a lateral. 4. Dave is working with New York State Electric and Gas to get GIS maps for the proposed water project. 5. Cargill is to reque documents. Mr. Herrick Cargill rega All in st Cargil This will felt the rding how iucement agreements are signed. The next step 1 to do the final preparation of the bid be done in the form of a Town contract). Town should have a clear understanding with the project will be administered. 6. Bill George Road, Mr. Herrick stated that there should be no problems within the 36 foot right -of -way but he would recommend guide rails or something similar be placed in certain sections. He will get reactions from the residents. 7. It was the consensus of the Board to allow Mr. Herrick to �( a continued October 19, 1994 explain offered by the consequences to Mr. Hicks regarding his request to run the Cleveland. water line in from Murfield Board Drive. Colt to. expend monies Mrs. Kirby stated that she had received a letter from Mr. Leo Mahool regarding the subdivision on the Lane property. This will be discussed at a later date. .RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Mr. Steve Colt to. expend monies to replace the fence above the Ludlowville falls. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 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 Highway Fund Lans. Water Dis Wr. . Systs. Imp. Cap. Res. for H Repair Reserve 645 - 703 $ 68,649.92 350 - 381 $ 205,548.59 ts. 34 - 37 $ 11653.84 Project 4 $ 851988 wy. Equip. 1 $ 61020.00 Fund 1 $ 11939.58 Vote of Town Board (Aye) Vote of Town Board (Aye) Vote of Town Board (Aye) On motion, meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor the call of the Supervisor at 1349