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Home My WebLink About1995-12-293 C/ DECEMBER 29, 1995 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 10:00 a.m. with Supervisor Kirby 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 Present • Richard John Town Attorney Present The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call, VISITORS: Peter Larson, David Herrick (10:30), Andy LaVigne. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the Report of Audit of Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 1994 prepared by LaVigne, Nolis and Beals Accountants of Ithaca, New York. 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 Mr. LaVigne discussed the possibility of Joan Kobasa being included in the Highway contract. Mr. Tvaroha did not agree with this as he did not feel there was any advantage or benefit to it. Mr. LaVigne stated he felt the same way. It was also stated that Mrs. Kobasa was not adamant about being included in the Highway contract. A discussion was held concerning the pro - ration of benefits. Mr. LaVigne will change the language in the Town Policy regarding a "standard work week ". The Town Board will meet with the Planning Board on January 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Kirby stated that the Eastern ads are misleading and felt a committee meeting regarding the ambulance situation should be set for some time after January 15, 1996. A discussion was held concerning the Code Enforcement Off ierIs secretary having addition hours for a temporary time frame due to the illness of the Code Enforcement Officer. It was the consus of the Board that no extra benefits would be given but additional hours are permitted. Mr. Herrick reported the following to the Board: 1: N.Y.S.E. & Gas will go along with Alternate # 3 in Water District # 17. Mr. Herrick stated that the cost reduction to the ,._residents would be substantial. Mr. Herrick also stated that the residents would be responsible for the pumps, pressure tanks, misc. controls in the pump station and for their own.service connection to the 4" line into their home. Mr. Herrick will revise the figures Alternate No. 3 and mail it out to the homeowners. He said the -next step would be to officially notify Highlander Construction, review the change in the scope of work and agree on credit back to "the Town. Also to negotiate the additional costs of new equipment that will be put in which will almost be a net wash to the :'contractor. 3 L1% continued December 29, 1995 The other step would be to contact John Anderson at the Tompkins County Health Department and confirm with him our intent on providing this piping and the future goal of providing a municipal booster system. He did not feel there „would be any problem with this. Mr. Herrick stated that an addition should be added to the letter stating that they may want to exclude themselves from the Agricultural District. The pumps will accommodate 1 to 12 homes. Kobasa's and Dunkel's will also be sent. a letter regarding this to see-U %f %they might be interested in joining the district but Mr. Herrick -J -id not feel it would be feasible unless the Howell's and Dunkel's.w6re to join in the District. :w . Mr. Herrick will do a formal study and get back to the 3 oard. Mr. Butler excused himself at 11:03 a.m. 2. There would need to be some landscaping work done. in connection with the storage tank and Mr. Herrick suggest<ti. that Highlander Construction perform the work as .unit prices are•,:a-lready established with them. Mr. Herrick will bring back the--soils-investigating crew to take more samples to make sure they have the same soil strt7cture. 3. Mr. Herrick recommended that the -Board finalize the contract for the storage tank at the next scheduled meeting. :. ?< 4. The water main contract is moving along quickly but the' "e have been numerous complaints about flaggers. Mr. Herrick stated that Highlander Construction has been notified of this problem more :than once. 5. Highlander Construction will start up Emmons Road next week. 6. Mr. Herrick felt the annual debt for this project would be below $ 350.00 per household. 7. The HUD project will go out to bid soon. He also stated,..that construction could start as early as mid February. Mr. John stated that he still has not heard from John Barney regarding 'tiado.ga Landing. - 8. Mr. Jim Eyster from Fiddlers Green called Mr. Herr ick"and' asked what was happening with their water district. Mr. Herrick informed him that he should have a meeting with his neighbors.and then get the paper work started. 9. Mr. Herrick stated that Bolton Point's new rate increase :will take effect January 2, 1996 and will be increased by five cents -per 1,000 gallons. He suggested that the Town might be able to decrease. their surcharge so that residents would not see the increase. He will do a summary for the Board before any decision is made'.'.Mr: Beckwith was not sure if Bolton Point conforms to the new P1.Y.S. Law. Mr. Herrick will look into this matter. 10. Mr. Herrick will research the old Myers Road area to see'-'w h.: much it would cost to bring the water lines up to date. The i. H' way' Department may be able to perform the work in this area wi•th;,:the: exception of hiring special equipment. 4 Mrs. Kirby stated that Cargill, Inc. would like to pla�.z.,(he'° flagmen at the corner of the Rogues Harbor Inn beginning the;,fir'st; of the year. Mr. John will aet the contract together. A copy of the minutes of 12/13/95, having been furnished the Supervisor asked for a motion the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr Cleveland: 11/8/951 11/20/951 12/06/951:`.ad to the Board Members beforeh_an *d,`: to make corrections or to ac:cei t..,_ Tvaroha and seconded by Yr;_` continued December 29, 1995 .RESOLVED, that the minutes of 11/8/95, 11/20/95, 12/6/95 and 12/13/9.5.are hereby approved,_as submitted. Carried.. I Carried. �,.:;; -:,,:, Carried. i Carried. S I�!fx ::;Beckwith excused himself at 12:00 p , m. ";RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. • Cleveland: d �RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the Tompkins Couiity.S.P.C.A, contract "on;file in the Supervisors office. J..1.4;te of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman r i. Voe of Town Board (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman :..iVote.,of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor F4RESOLUTION, offered- :by = ; :Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Tvaro'ha : RESOLVED, that the:TowrL- jBoard does hereby accept the Lansing Highway Department's contract,on file in the Supervisor's .office. ti{gte of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman 4' � Vote; of Town Board (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman ._.:-Note of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: .RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: eneral Fund 858 - 875 $ 18,790.70 Hig$way Fund 474 -. -487 $ 81492.99 Water- Dists. 37 - 38 $ 11253.82 Lighting Dists. 13 $ 11062.27 'Cap. Fund - Wr., ..17 4. $ 200.00 ;. =-� Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman "_.'.'' Vote of Town Board (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman 1. V141. of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 'T ,: ,,} _ i-,,j f RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. . Tvaroha: - RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to make the rfol'l'•owing Budget Modifications:. y -' FROM'4APPROP. # (DR) TO APPROP. # (CR) AMOUNT AJ01:,0.400 A1110.120 291.34 :A1010400 A1110.103 1507.40 -A1"990,400 A11100130 1671.72 .A1-990.400 A1110.400 1418.84 _ :iA13#40.110 A1340.100 273.88 .A1-340.110 A1220,110 . 12 :.1. 220,130 A1220.400 304.81 �A1�990.400 A1220.400 8888.43 A-14,10 400 A1410.110 593.31 .,;c,A!4-10 400 A1410.130 343.05 3.4109400 A1410.200 236.04 `A1990,400 A1420.400 11881.02 °'A1450,100 A1410.200 1003.64 A1620.400 A1620.406 247.60 A1640 *100 A1640.400 912.14 continued, December 2.9 x;995 Al910.4-0;fl ,:, A1940:400 2.000{:,0'0 :_ Al 910 , 4,,00 A1'9'5:0 ,.40.0, ., : 7,4, :, §3 Al 910. 4'0 0 . A149 2 --.0 4 0 0.:. 13'0, A3310.100 F;3`310;:4Q0; ., 9.7::74; A1990:400, �;5b,10.12'0 132.8`: A1990.4.00 A5`13�'.110 64 =03t A1990 .4'00 A5132:;.403_ 204; 47 A199`0 . 400 ` A5132 .404 Ip A5132,466-, .' P;513.2.6410 21 5:89 ' A7020 ; 1'10. ' A702,0.':'400';.> r:.:. 173': 6; 0 A7110 : 110 A7..110 A7110 1 0 .1 p A7.11Ui 200; 13- 16;..54 , A7110.9-12Q A7110.,20`.Qr9:7::;55.'' A7110 4'00 P;7.110.`..4b3~ 131;'72 A7110 . 401. A7;110. ::':4''03:,_ 57.15 A7110 .:12 0 A73:10.; ,403 A1990.400 A7 °10,.403 1773;;`0= Al 9 9.0:0.4 0. 0 Al990 400 < p,7.11t3 405 :;_ 714;:68 A714 0 2'0 d A7r1,4 0 :. 4 "1 tea .,4. 1 3.473 is O,fl , A714 0 4'b 0 A%14 0 4 J,0 .7 It A7140 4a5, =A7�400 A�flr. ajo A1990:.400 A140 410 X506.:4$ A718 0 1.D 0 A7 10. 1'0'0 5:3'1 . 2 A-718O 1.f 0 A7;1 200' 937: 3 A7180 `100 A7'310 440 A7180 1':b0 A7320,, -11.0 46:x'. A7180-,.4 4 -00 A7320 110:. X4,2 A7180.'400 A7320 4.10. 232 ::41`'4 A7320.100: A.7320 ;400 178.6'3'. A8810.400' A88'10..100 77.40.' A8810.400 A8189.100 82.40 A9040.800 A9030.800 4., 19 A9040..800 A9050.800 861.5:9. A9040.:800: A089.800 120.4:6 FROM APPR. (DR) B9010.800 � B.9060.800 149:7.73 35112.1.0.0., - B5110:100 7825.'9'4 r - .. B5112 . 100 ' 135110 :400< FEAR END BUDGET : M4i Y z CP,TI ONS 'HIGHWAY FUND;, D FROM APPf 6P .. # .(DR) TO .APP ROP . # G.CR�Z A�/I' t3i�IV:T DA5140:, 10.0 DA.5140 : 4,00 24555:,: -2 . DA9901 904 DA'�5.140...400 1773 -:58 DA99O1:900 DA5130 400 143.50 DA9901 .40: `.9:60 DA5.111,8.0 9114 ..83 DA54$ . S00 •pA5'14.8.:400 4252:63 DA8120 1¢0 DA18.3,40. -100 2.5g ",04 DA8120 100` DA8340 400..: 225:41 a DA9040.800 ;DA90:50.800: 1239:24 ?: DA9040 800 DA.060.800: 25235 On :motion, meeting adjourned at ,the call of., the Supervisor a- 12:03 p:m. •