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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-08r1 LJ r, ' November 8, 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 Richard John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Absent Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, David Herrick, Susan Hranek, Mary Ellen Aasen, Victoria Rininger, Sarah Willard, Larry & Carol Willard, Barbara Hlywa, Karen Veaner, Terri Cheatham, Diane Booth, Jennifer Walters, Dan Verner, Vicky Williamson, Carlene Klebe, Ellen Palladino, Maureen Kelly, Patty Houghtaling, William Miller, Shelley Comici, Mark Booth, Lisa Turner, Geraldine McDough, Andrea Benson, Barbara Berry, Patricia VanEvery, Christina Bartlett, Andy LaVigne, Sharon Bowman and about three other Lansing residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the proposed Special District Budget for the year 1996 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 7:04 p.m. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the proposed Town Budget for the year 1996 was called to order at 7:15 p.m. About thirty Lansing residents presented about 250 signatures and at least 15 letters urging the Board not to eliminate the drop - in- center from the 1996 budget. They questioned the Board about the proposed closing of the drop -in- center. Their main concerns were: 1. This program helped pre schoolers prepare for the elementary school. 2. The program helped out the whole community. 3. The program gave mothers time for appointments, shopping, etc. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that on request from Councilman Cleveland, the Town Board Meeting will recess for five minutes. Carried. • The Board was still concerned about the safety of the building but did reinstate the program and passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION ADOPTING GENERAL FUND BUDGET AS AMENDED offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the notice of Public Hearing on the General Fund Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby adopts such General Fund Preliminary Budget as amended as follows: Pg. 7 A1990.400 Special Items Contingent, reduced by 30$ continued November 8, 1995 $ 5,393.00 for a new total amount of $ 94,607.00 Pg1 .9 A7320.100 Youth Services Personal Services 'increased by $ 5,168.00 for a new total amount of $ 51168000 Pg, 9 A7320.400 Youth Services Contractual increased by $ 225.00 for a new total amount of $ 225.00 as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning on the 1st day of January, 1996, and that such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes of the proceedings of this Town Board, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202 -a, subd. 2 of the Town Law and deliver one copy thereof to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented by her to the Board of Representatives of this County. 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 ADOPTING HIGHWAY FUND BUDGET offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the notice of Public Hearing on the Highway Fund Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby adopts such Highway Fund Preliminary Budget as originally compiled, as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning the 1st day of January 1996, and that such budget as adopted be entered in detail in the minutes of the proceedings of this Town Board, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board together with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202 -a, subd. 2, of the Town by her to the Board of Representatives of this County. 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 ADOPTING SPECIAL DISTRICT BUDGET offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Water District No. 2, Water No. 2, Ext, No. 2, No, 3, No, 8, No, 9, No, 10, No. 13, No. 14, No, 15, No. 18, and Lansing Light Districts No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and has apportioned and assessed upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits the improvements shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said District in connection with the construction of public water and lighting systems therein which are payable in the year 1996, are hereby adopted. 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. Tvaroha questioned Mr. Totman as to why the County pays $ 56.00 per night per bed for a homeless person to stay in a shelter. Mr. Tvaroha suggested they contract with a motel and get a lower rate. Mr. Totman agreed but also stated that many homeless shelters are being closed as they are not being used enough. E, L continued November 8, 1995 Mr. Totman stated that a lady from the Horizons Development paid him the required $ 4,000.00 to hook up to sewer but when she went to the Village of Cayuga Heights they would not let her hook up as she did not have the schematics. Mr. Totman felt the homeowner had a real disservice done to her. Mr. Larson did not agree with this as he felt there should be something documented and there needs to be a mechanism as to when, where and how each sewer was put in. Mr. Totman will check to see how many dry sewers are left to be hooked up. Mr. Herrick stated that Mr. Jeff Cook has approximately 1/2 • acre that he plants alfalfa on that he will not be able to use once the water line goes in. Mrs. Kirby stated that he would like to be compensated for his loss. The Board agreed with him as it will be a loss-..of revenue. The Board felt this should be written up separately from the easement agreements. • Mr. Herrick stated that two (2) pipe crews have started today on Water District No, 17. He also stated that they will be handing in a bill at the end of November for the December audit for approximately a half of a million dollars. Mr. Herrick handed out a life cycle cost evaluation sheets regarding the water tanks. The Town Board felt they should get a response from John Marabella from N.Y.S.E. & Gas before they award the bid. Mr. Herrick will contact Mr. Marabella to get his recommendation. The Town of Genoa wrote a letter to Mrs. Kirby asking the Town of Lansing to sell them water on a wholesale basis to their proposed district at the 206 surcharge rate (residential rate) rather than the 606 surcharge rate. Mr. Herrick stated that N.Y.S.E.& Gas might have some reservations about extending water to Genoa. It was the consensus of the Board NOT to entertain Genoa's request for water. A letter will be drafted regarding this matter, signed by Mrs. Kirby and sent to the Town of Genoa, Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Herrick if the Town would have to go the N.Y.S.E. & Gas every time there was an extension and Mr. Herrick stated that -the Town would NOT have to. Mr. John stated that he has been unable to get an easement signed by the Ladoga Landing Company and this is holding up the extension. Mr. Raymond Buckley will be contacted to see what the hold up is. Mr. John discussed the Election Fees from the County Office and does not understand their breakdown. Mr. John stated that he would like to know what the line items are and why they differ in 1992 and 1993. Mr. John will write to the Board of Elections to get more of a breakdown on their bill. Mr. John stated he had finalized a deal with Mr. William Warmus. The following resolution was then adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr Tvaroha: WHEREAS, in laying out the right -of -way for the Fiddler's Green Road in the Town of Lansing, the as -built road encroached upon the lands of William Warmus and Patricia Driscoll known as 20 Fiddler's Green (tax map parcel # 25 -1- 21.45), and WHEREAS, William Warmus and Patricia Driscoll and the Town of Lansing wish to resolve any question as to the ownership of the road,the public's right of passage and the Town's responsibility to maintain the road and repair the road, and WHEREAS, William Warmus and Patricia Driscoll have agreed to transfer the area of the present roadway by deed to the Town of continued November 8, 1995 Lansing and to provide a limited easement for purposes of maintaining the adjacent ditch running next to the road, for consideration in the amount of two thousand dollars and payment by the Town of Lansing of all filing fees connected with this transfer, therefore it is , RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Supervisor is authorized to accept the offer of sale and to execute all documents necessary to complete this transaction including the payment of two thousand dollars to William Warmus and Patricia Driscoll. 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 On motion, Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:45 p.m.