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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-06September 06, 1995 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session Councilman at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor discussed Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman project. The Present Paul Butler Councilman the following Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman and Dave Herrick (7:20 p.m.). The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. The Town Board discussed the proposed Town Hall stated; and - project. The lengthy discussion resulted in the following resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF LANSING TO BUILD A TOWN HALL In the matter of the construction of a Lansing Town Hall, pursuant to Article 14 of the Town Law and Article 2 of the Local Finance Law. WHEREAS, detailed plans, specifications and estimates have been prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, relating to the construction of a Lansing Town Hall in the Town; and WHEREAS, such detailed have been prepared in such heretofore been determined Lansing, relating to constru Towns and plans, specifications and estimates manner and in such detail as has by the Town Board of the Town of action of a Lansing Town Hall in the WHEREAS, such detailed plans, specifications and estimates have been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town; and WHEREAS, said detailed plans, specifications and estimates were prepared by Robert Tallman, a licensed architect in the State of New York, which show the boundaries of the proposed construction project, a general design and plan of the proposed improvements, and the estimated expense of these improvements and the proposed method of financing, and all other matters required by law to be stated; and - and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has determined to pay for the construction of the improvement through a combination of reserve funds and bonding in an amount not to exceed $650,000 and a total cost of construction not to exceed $850,000 and 26, York, and WHEREAS, an 1995 at 7 :00 to consider to hear all Order was p.m. at the detailed persons passed on May 31, 1995 designating July the Lansing High School in Lansing, New plans, specifications and estimates interested in this matter and to take action as required by law; and 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 July- 26, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., and the matter was fully discussed and all interested parties and persons were heard. 281 September 06, 1995, continued NOW THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED, that the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and it is otherwise sufficient and that the construction of the Lansing Town Hall is in the public interest, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction of the Lansing Town Hall as set forth in the detailed plans, specifications and estimates be approved, that the requested improvements be constructed upon the required funds being made available and provided for, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that this construction project shall be known as The Lansing Town Hall in the Town of Lansing, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including construction costs and acquisition of lands and easements, be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of 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 in an amount not to exceed $650,000, the cost of constructing the Lansing Town Hall to be assessed by the Town Board in accordance with the requirements of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and by payments out of reserve funds of the Town of Lansing and it is FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to a referendum as provided in Section 94 of Article 7 of the Town Law and the Town Clerk is authorized to submit a certified copy of this resolution to the Tompkins County Board of Elections to be included on the ballot in the general election on November 07, 1995, providing the following text of the referendum. Shall the Town of Lansing construct a new Town Hall with a bonding limit of Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars and at a total cost of construction not to exceed Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars? And, it is FURTHER RESOLVED that the bonded cost of the construction of the Lansing Town Hall 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 Dave Herrick informed the Board that he met with the trustees of the Ludlowville Pine Grove Cemetery Association on August 30, 1995 in regards to Water District #7, Extension #9. There is an agreement with the Association which needs to be signed and returned to the Town. Mr. Herrick passed out preliminary plans from the County Engineer, John Lampman, for a one lane bridge in Myers. The Board informed Mr. Herrick initially the bridge was a two lane bridge. Phase I Watermain with a projected cost of $158,460.00, Phase II Finish Bridge #231,987.50 with a total project cost of $390,447.508 Mr. Herrick asked the Board if there is any interest in pursuing any part of this cost, either in total or in sharing with the County as part of the water main project? There is now allocated $25,000.00 in pipe, additional steel and limited painting work to hang the water main on the existing I beams that are there to support the walkway. Most of the $25,000.00 is in the water pipe, insulation and jacketing. A third of that would be used to by new support steel, welding and painting. Out of the $25,000.00, 282 September 06, 1995, continued possibly $8,000.00 could go toward Phase I cost of $158,460.00. The $8,000.00 would be lost in putting up the structure today and having to take it down again later, in terms of materials. Mr. Tvaroha stated that if the Board waits for the County to put the bridge in it would be 1998. Mr. Tvaroha would rather put the project in place, with the cost being $8,000.00, rather than waiting for the County's approval of the bridge. Mr. Cleveland also stated that we would not like to do anything to jeopardize the HUD project. The Board asked Mr. Herrick to raise the question to the County on why this isn't a two lane bridge. Mr. Herrick gave an update of District 17, and District 17, Extension #1. He is waiting for the soil boring reports to come back from Atlantic Testing. They were due in T.G. Miller's Office yesterday. They will not be available until September 14th. Mr. Herrick will advertise for bids on the 15th of September. Mr. Herrick has finalized a mailing and given it to Sharon Bowman for her to mail. All residents in these districts will receive this. Mr. John informed the Board that he has not received a response from any of his three letters to Paul Southard at NYSEG in regards to the inducement agreement. Mr. Beckwith informed him to mail them to Mr. John Marabella at NYSEG. Mr. Herrick informed the Board that the County Highway and DOT has title to the New Milliken Station. They are going to allow us to cut into the road and then repave its Mr. Herrick received a call from Richard VanEvery on Emmons Road. Mrs. Kirby informed Mr. Herrick that the Board had discussed the residents on this road requesting water but that there was not the pressure for that request. Mr. Herrick agreed with this and said he could not endorse connection. The Board agreed to get Water District #17 in place first. Mr. Herrick stated that they could try and take their case to the Health Department and get booster permits approved by Mr. Anderson. This could be a possibility for these parcels after Water 17 was in place. Mr. Herrick reported to the Board on Water District #2, Extension #2. Mr. Herrick passed out a letter that Bolton Point received from a Mr. Thomas F. Holtham Jr. of 9 Ladoga Park. The intent of the letter was to inform whom it may concern, of the great job done by LRS Excavating, Inc. in regards to the Ladoga Water District. Mr. Herrick also passed out information from Gaggle Co. Inc. This was a bill for services rendered at 10 Ladoga Park in regards to a septic pipe replacement resulting from the water installation by the Town's contractor. The total amount of the bill was $584655 which was sent to Pete Larson at the Highway Department. Mr. Herrick will contact Pinney's to see if they will pay the invoice as the damage was done through their contract. Mrs. Kirby and Mr. Herrick met with Hans Petcher and Rich Strought from the Town of Genoa to reaffirm their interest in getting water. Mr. Herrick advised them that the Commission still had not resolved the question of plant ownership. Also how much capacity there is for the Town to i nturn sell to the Town of Genoa. Mr. Totman informed the Board that he is working with three townships to renumber Scofield Road. Mrs. had talke from Moni receive 1 Mrs. Ag Distri Kirby asked Mrs d to Jim Skaley ca Roth. Mr. Sl etters sometime Kirby informed ct will commence Totman about the Ag District. Mr. Totman and Monica Roth. He is waiting to hear Daley told him that every homeowner would in the middle of October. Mr. Totman that the public comment on the on September 05, 1995 and shall continue 283 September 06, 1995, continued until October 05, 1995, Mrs. Kirby gave Mr. Totman a copy of the letter stating this to take to the County. Mrs. Kirby received information from NYMER and a PERMA representative came to inform the Town that the Town needs to have a Safety Policy Statement in effect. Also the Town needs to appoint a Safety Instructor along with a Safety Committee. the PERMA representative will come back at a later date to make sure these three things are in place. Mrs. Kirby gave Mr. John books to review and he will get back to the Board at a later date. Mr. John is still working on the contract with Bangs for Ambulance Service. Mr. John asked the Board what hours Bangs were to cover. The hours to be covered are from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:00 P.M. to discuss Highway issues. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:13 P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:15 P.M. Minutes taken and prepared by the Deputy Town Clerk.