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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-02August 02, 1995 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session 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 Debbie Crandall • Rich John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Town Councilman Vote Present of Councilman Board Present Councilman Town Present Vote Councilman of Present Board Town Clerk Absent Town Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Scott Hicks, The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. The representatives from the SPCA were unable to attend tonight's meeting. They have requested to be on the agenda for the regular meeting on August 02, 1995. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that Lynette Geiger and Bonni Georgia attend a Court Clerk's Conference in Lake Placid on October 15 - 18, 1995 as submitted by William Burin. All expenses incurred to be a town charge. 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) RESOLUTION offered by Mr. seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Butler who moved its adoption, RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay voucher #479 for payment for the Morton Building as negotiated in the agreement for Water #17 in the amount of $7878.00. Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) RESOLUTION offered by Mr seconded by Mr. Cleveland: Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Beckwith who moved its adoption, • RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby, Deputy Supervisor, Larry Tvaroha and Co- Budget Officer, Sharon B. Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's Account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003007 and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101 -08542 at the Tompkins County Trust Company. 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, Abstained Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor ��� August 02, 1995, continued Mr. Scott Hicks approached the Board in regards to the new road, Ryan's Way in the Hick's Subdivision. Mr. John has reviewed the draft deed. Mr. John was concerned about the utilities under Ryan's Way. The deed reserves the right to put in utilities in the future. Mr. John asked Mr. Hicks if there were any utilities already there? Mr. Hicks stated there were utilities there. Mr. John stated that the utilities needed to be listed and what easements were given to these companies and to add a provision that if future work needed to be done that it would be repaired. Mr. John stated that the Board will accept the road by Resolution when the deed is delivered. At that time the one year guarantee will be in effect. Mr. Hicks informed the Board that he would like to build a berm around the Tompkins County Fish and Game Club on East Shore Drive. The material would come from the Octopus which would consist of rocks, dirt, brick, asphalt and concrete, all materials approved by the DEC. This would then be covered with top soil. There would be no hazardous materials theisite. fission to grant a Mr. Hicks asked the Board for variance from the Solid Waste Local Law to allow him to bring the material from the Octopus. The Town Board asked Mr. Hicks to bring a letter from the Tompkins County Fish and Game stating they are in favor of the berm being built in addition to a written proposal of the work he will be preforming. Mr. Hicks will bring these two items to the meeting on August 09, 1995. Mr. John will review the Policeman's Grant and report back to the Board at a later date. The Board discussed the new Town Hall Public Hearing that was held on July 26, 1995 and how to proceed from here. Mr. Tvaroha stated that he would like it stated in the minutes the number of negative phone calls that the Board members received resulting in their numbers being published on the front page of the Ithaca Journal: It was stated that Mr. Beckwith and Mr. Cleveland's number was listed incorrectly. Mr. Butler, Mr. Tvaroha and Mrs. Kirby received NO NEGATIVE calls. Mr. John stated he received one negative phone call from Maureen Dean on Conlon Road. The Board discussed preparing another mailing, addressing the issue of the siting of the Town Hall and providing a better break down of the cost of the project. It was also stated that it should be noted that the Board will look to utilize all existing furniture that is available and set a dollar amount to supplement what is needed. Mr. John and Mr. LaVigne will prepare the above information for the Board and this will be further discussed at the meeting on August 09, 1995, Mr. Tvaroha reported to the Board and passed out information on the meeting he attended with the County concerning the collection of the solid waste fee on 1996 tax bills. After further discussion the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, • seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing declines to participate in the collection-of the Solid Waste Fee of 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 1 August 02, 1995, continued A been given for a copy of to motion the the to minutes Board make of June 21st and Members beforehand, corrections or to July 05, 1995 having the Supervisor asked accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the minutes of June 21st and July 05, 1995 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. Carried. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:20 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. b 'J