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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-13JJ o2 C0 December 13, 1995 The Lansing Town Board met Present in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. Jeffrey Cleveland with Supervisor Kirby Larry Tvaroha 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 Absent Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Pete Larson, Dave Herrick and Cheryl Nickel. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and took the Roll Call. Discussion was had on the Drug and Alcohol Policy. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, in compliance with administrative regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, is required to implement rules and regulations effective January 1, 1996, for controlled substance and alcohol testing of driver applicants and drivers of commercial motor vehicles employed by or prospectively being employed by the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, as a part of implementing these federal regulations, the Town must establish an alcohol and controlled substance testing policy such as the draft policy dated October 13, 1995, presented to the Town of Lansing by Gregory & Howe, Inc., consultants to the Tompkins County Consortium Members, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the draft policy prepared by Gregory, & Howe Inc. satisfies the federal requirements for a drug and alcohol policy for the Town of Lansing and provides adequate protection to the employees and potential employees of the Town subject to the testing, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the draft drug and controlled substance testing policy prepared by Gregory & Howe, Inc. be adopted by the Town of Lansing as the Town policy on drug and alcohol testing and shall be included in the Town Policy and Procedure Guide, and such policy to become effective on January 1, 1996, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Highway Superintendent shall meet with the effected employees to explain the policy and to address any questions that may arise concerning the policy. 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 Pete Larson discussed the meeting which Jeff Cleveland and Jeannine Kirby and himself had regarding Myers Bridge. It is the opinion of the three of them that the Bridge should be replaced as soon as possible. Pete will have further discussion with County Road Commissioner Bill Mobbs. Discussion was had on Adopt -A- Highway Program. We have to supply bags, vests and any necessary tools. The Board decided not to make a resolution to approve the Adopt -A- Highway Program. December 13, 1995, continued Discussion was had on the Water Tank situation on Emmons Road. The Board decided to place the tank next to Dunkles west hedge row along Emmons Road, The Di December 20 Cheryl property. • Discus with ambula strict 1995 Nickel sion wa nce pro Extension at 5:30 p4 discussed s held on visions fc for Emmons Road will be discussed on me a proposed project on the Argetsinger the schedule of how we should proceed �r the Town. Discussion was held on the Investment Policy. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has received a Proposed Investment Policy for the Town of Lansing from the Fiscal Advisor to the Town, David E. Allerdice, Inc., such investment policy meeting the legal requirements for the Town of Lansing, State of New York and United States, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has reviewed the Proposed Investment Policy and wishes to adopt the Proposed Investment Policy in place of the current Town Investment Policy, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing adopts the Proposed Investment Policy for the Town of Lansing received from the Fiscal Advisor, to the that the Town Town, David of Lansing E. Allerdice, Inc., with the provisions shall use the period of time between receipt of money and deposit as recommended by the New York State Auditors and using the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company as designated depositaries for the Town of Lansing up to the maximum insurable amount for each account, as the Investment Policy of the Town of Lansing. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of Town of Town of Town of Town of Town Board Board Board Board Board (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor • 1 Discussion was held on the trailways project. Gay Nicholson will be getting in touch with the Board regarding the route. Discussion was held on the Drop In Center and how the New York State Laws apply to this program. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland, seconded by Mr. Butler. RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9 :35 P.M. to discuss a legal matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha. RESOLVED, that Larry Sharpsteen be appointed to the Tompkins County Environmental Board. Carried. 317 301 December 13, 1995, continued RESOLUTION, offered by Cleveland, seconded by Beckwith. RESOLVED, that Joyce Henniger be appointed to the Tompkins County Youth Board. Carried. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:30 P.M. Minutes taken by the Supervisor and Executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. 0 E.