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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-03I January 03, 1996 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7 :00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby 3, presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Absent Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Kim & Bea Davis, William Tutton, and John & Robin Rogers. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to discuss the Establishment of Lansing Water District No. 17 was called to order at 7:00 P.M. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:03 P.M. Carried. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to discuss the Establishment of Lansing Water District No. 17, Extension 1 was called to order at 7:15 P.M. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:16 P.M. Carried. ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 17 At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing P.C., David A. Herrick, being held in and for the Town of Lansing at the Town Hall on January 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., the following members being present: Jeannine have been duly Kirby, Supervisor, Larry Tvaroha, Councilman; Paul Butler, Councilman; and Herbert Beckwith, Councilman; the following Resolution was duly made by motion of Larry Tvaroha, and seconded by Paul Butler. In the matter of the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 17, Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, pursuant to Article 12 -A of the Town Law. WHEREAS, a map, plan and report having been prepared by the Town Engineers, T.G. Miller, P.C., David A. Herrick, being duly licensed by the State of New York, dated June 30, 1993, and revised in the Town; July 29, 1993; March 30, 1994; and June 24, 1994 in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, relating to establishment of a proposed water district in the Town; and 1 � WHEREAS, filed in the such map, plan Town Clerk's Office and report, as revised, in said Town; and have been duly WHEREAS, said map, plan and report which showed the boundaries of the proposed district, a general plan of the water system and a report of the proposed improvements, the estimated expense of these improvements, the proposed method of financing, which map, plan and report as revised are on file in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection, and all other matters required by law to be stated; and WHEREAS, the map shows the proposed water district, water mains, fire hydrants and other related and necessary appurtenances; and 01 oz January 03, 1996, continued WHEREAS, an Order was passed on June 30, 1993 designating July 28, 1993 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lansing Middle School cafeteria in Lansing, New York to consider the plan, map and report and to hear all persons interested in this matter and to take action as required by laws and an Order Establishing Water District No. 17 having been passed on July 28, 1993, upon the motion, second and vote of the Lansing Town Board; and a further Order having been passed on April 6, 1994 designating May 11, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall in Lansing, New York, to consider the revised plan, map and report and to hear all persons interested in this matter and to take action as required by law; and a further Order having been passed on June 15, 1994, designating July 6, 1994 at 8:15 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall in Lansing, New York, to consider the further revised plan, map and report and to hear all persons interested in this matter and to take action as required by laws and an Order establishing Water District 17 having been passed; and WHEREAS, an Order was passed on December 20, 1995, Town Engineer pursuant to the designating January 3, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall property, or if in Lansing, New York, to consider the plan, map and report and family home is not to hear all persons interested in this matter and to take action as required by law and to comply with the requirements of Chapter 397 of the Laws of 1995 for the State of New York; and and Control is WHEREAS, said Orders setting public hearing were published and posted as required by law; and WHEREAS, public hearings on the matter were held by the Town Board on July 28, 1993, May 11, 1994, July 6, 1994 and January 3, 1996 and the matter was fully discussed and all interested parties and persons were heard; and WHEREAS, the Town Law related to the creation and the establishment and extension of special improvement districts has been amended by Chapter 397 of the Laws of New York 1995 Regular Session to no longer require the approval of the New York State Office of Audit and Control for water districts where the cost to the typical property, or, if different, the cost to the typical one or two family home, such cost being defined as the amount required to pay for debt service, operations and maintenance and other charges, such as user charges, related to the improvements in the first year following formation of the district or extension or, if greater, in the first year in which both principal and interest on any indebtedness and operation and maintenance costs will be paid, is not above the average cost threshold as computed by the New York State Comptroller; and WHEREAS, as calculated by the Town Engineer pursuant to the amendments to the Town Law, the cost to the typical property, or if different, the cost to the typical one or two family home is not above the average cost threshold as computed by the New York State Comptroller; and Town Law such that review and approval of the water district Upon WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing determined to hold a public hearing after the effective date of the amendments to the Town Law in order to meet the requirements of the amendments to the Town Law such that review and approval of the water district financing by the New York State Department of Audit and Control is not required. Upon the evidence given at the hearing and upon a motion duly made, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. It is hereby determined that. (a) The notices of hearing were published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient. (b) All the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted thereby. 1 J 0 ra January 03, 1996, continued (c) All the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district. (d) The establishment of this district is in the public interest. (e) The Town of Lansing has met the requirements of the amendments to the Town Law related to the creation and the establishment and extension of special improvement districts, as amended by Chapter 397 of the Laws of New York 1995 Regular Session, such that review and approval of the water district financing by the New York State Department of Audit and Control is not required. IT IS RESOLVED that the district as set forth in the map, plan and report dated June 24, 1994 be approved, that the requested improvement be constructed and that the necessary easements and lands be acquired upon the required funds being made available and provided for. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this district shall be known as Lansing Water District No. 17 in the Town of Lansing and shall be bounded and described as shown on Exhibit A to the Order of the Town Board dated December 20, 1995, specifying the time and place of the public hearing on the establishment of Water District 17, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including construction costs, cost of acquisition of lands and easements, legal and engineering fees, and all other expenses, 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, the cost of constructing Lansing Water District No. 17, to be assessed by the Town Board in accordance with an Inducement Agreement entered into by and between the Town of Lansing and New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in Town Law, Section 209 -E in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that because the entire cost of the improvement is being funded through payment by New York State Electric & Gas and the total cost to the typical property within the District is zero, the district defined by the amendments to Town forth in Chapter 397 of the Laws of and therefore the establishment of not subject to approval by the New is a low cost district as Law Sections 193 and 209 -a, set 1995 for the State of New York, Lansing Water District No. 17 is York State Department of Audit and Control. Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the establishment of Lansing Water District Agreement No. 17 is subject by and between the to Town the execution of an Inducement of Lansing and the New York State Electric Lansing & Gas Corporation. the Town of Lansing at the Town Hall the following members being present: Larry Tvaroha, Councilman, Herbert Beckwith, Councilman; the on January Paul following 3, Jeannine Butler, Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . (Abstained) Board . Board . Board . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Paul Butler, Larry Tvaroha, Jeannine Beckwith, Councilman Councilman Councilman Kirby, Supervisor ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 17 EXTENSION 1 At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in 1996 at Kirby, Councilman, and for 7:00 p.m., Supervisor; and the Town of Lansing at the Town Hall the following members being present: Larry Tvaroha, Councilman, Herbert Beckwith, Councilman; the on January Paul following 3, Jeannine Butler, E January 03, 1996, continued Resolution was duly made by motion of Paul Butler, and seconded by Larry Tvaroha0 In the matter of the establishment Town of of Lansing Water District No. 17 Extension 1, New York, pursuant Town of to Article Lansing, 12 County of A of the Town Tompkins, State of Law. WHEREAS, a map, plan and report having been prepared by the Town Engineers, T.G. Miller, P.C., David A. Herrick, being duly licensed by the State of New York, dated June 30, 1993, in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, relating to the establishment of a proposed water district extension in the Town; and WHEREAS, such map, plan and report, as revised, requirements of Chapter have been duly filed 1995 for the State in the New Town Clerk's and Office in said Town on June 30, 1993; and WHEREAS, said map, plan and report which showed the boundaries of the proposed district, a general plan of the water system and a report of the proposed improvements, the estimated expense of those improvements, the proposed method of financing, which map, plan and report are on file in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection, and all other matters required by law to be stated; and WHEREAS, the map shows the proposed water district, water mains, fire hydrants and other related necessary appurtenances; and WHEREAS, an Order was passed on June 30, 1993 designating July 28, 1993 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lansing Middle School cafeteria in Lansing, New York to consider the plan, map and report and to hear all persons interested in this matter and to take action as required by law; and an Order Establishing Water District No. 17 Extension 1 having been passed on July 28, 1993, upon the motion, second and vote of the Lansing Town Boards and WHEREAS, an Order was January 3, 1996 at 7:15 p.m. New York, to consider the persons interested in this passed on December 20, at the Lansing Town plan, map and report matter and to take action 1995, Hall and as designating in Lansing, to hear all required by law and to comply with the requirements of Chapter 397 of the Laws of 1995 for the State of New York; and WHEREAS, said Orders setting public hearing were published and posted as required by law; and WHEREAS, public hearings on the matter were held by the Town Board on July 28, 1993 and January 3, 1996 and the matter was fully discussed and all interested parties and persons were heard; and WHEREAS, the Town Law related to the creation and the establishment and extension of special improvement districts has been amended by Chapter 397 of the Laws of New York 1995 Regular Session to no longer require the approval of the New York State Office of Audit and Control for water districts where the cost to the typical property, or, if different, the cost to the typical one or two family home, such cost being defined as the amount required to pay for debt service, operations and maintenance and other charges, such as user charges, related to the improvements in the first year following formation of the district or extension or, if greater, in the first year in which both principal and interest on any indebtedness and operation and maintenance costs will be paid, is not above the average cost threshold as computed by the New York State Comptroller; and WHEREAS, as calculated by the Town Engineer pursuant to the amendments to the Town Law, the cost to the typical property, or if different, the cost to the typical one or two family home is not above the average cost threshold as computed by the New York State Comptroller; and n 1 05 January 03, 1996, continued hold WHEREAS, a public the Town Board of the Town of Lansing determined hearing after the effective date of the amendments to to the Town Law in order to meet the requirements of the amendments to the Town Law such that review and approval of the water district financing by the New York State Department of Audit and Control is not required. Upon the evidence given at the hearing and upon a motion duly made, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. It is hereby determined that. (b) (a) the The notices of hearing district were published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient. (b) All the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted thereby. (c) All the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district. (d) The establishment of this district is in the public interest. (e) The Town of Lansing has met the requirements of the amendments to the Town Law related to the creation and the establishment and extension of special improvement districts, as amended by Chapter 397 of the Laws of New York 1995 Regular Session, such that review and approval of the water district financing by the New York State Department of Audit and Control is not required. IT IS RESOLVED that the district as set forth in the map, plan and report dated June 30, 1993 be approved, that the requested improvement be constructed and that the necessary easements and lands be acquired upon the required funds being made available and provided for. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this dist Lansing Water District No. 17 Extension 1 and shall be bounded and described as shoe Order of the Town Board dated December 20 time and place of the public hearing on the District 17 Extension 1. rict shall be known as in the Town of Lansing an on Exhibit A to the , 1995, specifying the establishment of Water IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including construction costs, cost of acquisition of lands and easements, legal and engineering fees, and all other expenses, 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, the cost of constructing Lansing Water District No. 17 Extension 1, to be assessed by the Town Board in as close a proportion to the benefit to which each lot or parcel derive from the improvement as is possible. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in Town Law, Section 209 -E in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that because the cost of the improvement is being funded through payment by property owners within the district extension and, as calculated by the Town Engineer pursuant to the amendments to the Town Law, the cost to the typical property, or if different, the cost to the typical one or two family home is not above the average cost threshold as computed by the New York State Comptroller, the district is a low cost district as defined by the amendments to Town Law Sections 193 and 209 -a, set forth at Chapter 397 of the Laws of 1995 for the State of New York, and therefore the establishment of Lansing Water II January 03, 1996, continued District of No. 17 Extension Herbert Beckwith, Councilman 1 is of not subject (Aye) to approval by the New York State Town Board . . . Department Larry Tvaroha, Councilman of Audit Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor and Control. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 1996 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, ,® seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file her report under Town Law 181 (3). Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: the RESOLVED, that the bonds amounts and company, to of Public wit Peerless Officials be approved as to Insurance Company and $20,000.00 $850,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. for Deputy Superintendent Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor Jeannine Kirby and Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha and Bookkeeper Sharon Bowman are January 03, 1996, continued 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 - 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101 - 08542. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Jeannine Kirby and Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 210 - 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101 - 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby and the Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins County Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201- 003 -007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED that the Regular Board Meetings of the Town of Lansing Board be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Additional Special Meetings will be held on all other Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler. RESOLVED that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Town Town Town Town Board . : . Board Board . . . Board . . . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of $ .30 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official Larry Tvaroha, Councilman duties. of Town Board . . . Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . : . Board Board . . . Board . . . (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION seconded by Mr. offered by Tvaroha: Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 1111 ro o January 03, 1996, continued RESOLUTION offered by Mr. seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, vouchers for cla Fund be presented and audited in 103, said presentation and audit the beginning of each Regular me Tvaroha who moved it adoption, ims for General Fund and Highway accordance with the Town Law A.T. to take place by the Town Board at eting. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Of f i c i a 1 s be author i zed to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 18 - 21, 1996 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. A delegate and alternate to be named prior to said meeting. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that Jeannine Kirby be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Deputy Budget Officer for the year 1996 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that Richard K. and Beatrice Davis be named Voting Machine Custodians for the year 1996 in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the salaries $ 719.38 for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for 1996 Paul Butler be as follows. 451.35 Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Highway Supt. Town Justice Town Justice Building Inspector Budget Officer Town Clerk Town Historian Election Inspectors Jeannine Kirby Bi- Weekly $ 719.38 Herbert Beckwith Monthly 451.35 Paul Butler Monthly 451.35 Jeffrey Cleveland Monthly 451935 Larry Tvaroha Monthly 451.35 Peter Larson Bi- Weekly 1487.96 John Howell Monthly 738.17 William Burin Monthly 738.17 Stanley Burke Bi- Weekly 12.94/hr. Sharon Bowman Bi- Weekly 283.46 Bonita Boles Bi- Weekly 1173.39 Louise Bement Annually 1135.00 Per Hour 6.00 E 9 January 03, 1996, continued Voting Machine Custodians Richard & Bea Davis Per Set -up $ 375.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries on the 15th day of each month and the last payroll to be December 15, 1996 for monthly payrolls and others as stated above. .... Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman ® Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute an application for a permit to maintain and operate a public bathing beach for the year 1996. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Kirby be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing her financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 1996, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Kirby be authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit with Town monies at her discretion. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and the Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith. RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as indicated: Larry Sharpsteen .....Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Lansing Town Board Representative.....Tompkins County Economic Advisory Board 10 January 03, 1996, continued Viola Mullane .....Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Transportation Commission Viola Mullane/ .....Lansing Representatives on the Tomp. Co. Planning Bd. Steve Colt .....Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Vacant .....Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corp. Vacant .....Lansing Representatives on the Tompkins County Fire & Disaster Advisory Board RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that Town Justice, John Howell and William Burin are hereby authorized to attend the required Judicial Conference School to be held in the spring and the other part in the fall, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices are hereby authorized to pay yearly dues associated with the N.Y.S. Magistrates Association, and with all charges stated on a certified voucher from each Justice. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1996 Herbert Beckwith .....Liaison Officer to Lansing Fire Departments Jeffrey Cleveland.....Liaison Officer for the Highway Department Jeffrey Cleveland.....Liaison Officer for the Water Board Larry Tvaroha.........Liaison Officer for the Sewer Board Larry Tvaroha.........Liaison Officer for the Lansing Park Jeffrey Cleveland ....Liaison Officer to the Lansing Rec, Comm. Paul Butler...........Liaison Officer to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Jeannine Kirby........Liaison Officer to the TV Franchise Herbert Beckwith...... Liaison Officer to Dog Control Paul Butler..... Liaison Officer to Town Hall Annex Larry Tvaroha.........Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Jeannine Kirby........Liaison Officer to Arts Council Larry Tvaroha.........Liaison Officer to Zoning Bd. of Appeals Jeannine Kirby & Jeffrey Cleveland........Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Jeannine Kirby........Liaison Officer to Recycling & Solid Waste Jeannine Kirby........Liaison Officer to Gossett Center Jeannine Kirby........Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that Jeannine Kirby be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Larry Tvaroha to be the alternate. I] 11 January 03, 1996, continued Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY AOL By Resolution made by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board on January 03, 1996, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is hereby authorized to participate at its discretion with Tompkins County in the cooperative purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Traffic Line Painting Steel Sheet Piling BE participate IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the State bid that the Town reserves the right to if the State bid is lower. Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of Town Town Town Town Board . . . (Aye) Board . . . (Aye) Board . . . (Aye) Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Vicky Elliott to the Lansing Recreation Commission for a three year term beginning January 01, 1996 and ending December 31, 19986 RESOLUTION At a Special Meeting of the Town Board, held in and for the Town of Lansing at the Town Hall on January 03, 1996, a discussion was had concerning the retirement of Douglas Volbrecht a member of the Lansing Recreation Commission. The Town Board felt that it was appropriate to acknowledge the dedicated service of this Lansing citizen and the following resolution was duly made by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler and unanimously passed. 12 January 03, 1996, continued BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board recognizes the dedicated public service of Douglas Volbrecht who served as a member of the Lansing Recreation Commission from 1990 thru 1995 and as the Chairman of the Board from 1991 thru 1995. In recognizing the efforts of this citizen, the Town Board calls the attention to all residents of the Town of Lansing that the democratic working of Town government depends upon the time, effort and dedication of its citizens willing to act in an non -paid position. Democracy is only as good as the people who live within a community and it is like the old adage "you only get out what you put in ". The Town Board wishes him well and thanks him for his efforts as a member of the Lansing Recreation Commission. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the following 1995 Town Clerk's, Town Water and Town Tax Collector's Annual Report. TOWN CLERK'S 1995 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Conservation Licenses $ 9,188.00 Marriage Licenses 666.00 Dog Licenses 81504.50 Bingo Licenses 0000 Games of Chance Licenses 0800 Marriage Transcripts 35.00 Junk Yard Licenses 50.00 Mobile Home Permits 150.00 Photocopies 32.25 Faxes Outgoing 28.00 Bad Check Fees 60.00 Historical Maps 4.00 Historical Books 18.00 Town Historical Calendar 28.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 18,763.75 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 71660.31 Paid to Supervisor for Town Outside Village 0.00 Paid to NYS DEC for Conservation Licenses 8,675.00 Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses 2,012.19 Paid to NYS Health Dept for Marriage Licenses 416.25 Paid to State Comptroller for Game of Change Licenses 0400 Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses 0.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 18,763.75 1995 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION McKinney's Month Total Amount Penalty January $ 1,159.16 $ 2.99 February 0.00 0000 March 41.34 4.13 April 845.32 0400 May 245.31 7.66 June 0000 0000 July 922.59 3.75 August 257.19 17.82 i I i 1v January 03, 1996, continued September 34.38 October 11468.48 November 31.25 December $ 0000 TOTAL $ 5,005.02 Amount relevied on 96 Tax Bills $68.76 0.00 Board four 3.13 for a total frontage of letter from Mr. Rogers John, Mr. Herrick and 0.00 feet. Mrs. this in writing. meet to discuss 0.00 also Mrs. this $ 39.48 Commercial & Residential Month Total Amount Penalty January $ 88,318.67 $ 451.18 February 7,964.51 273.35 March 396.25 16.11 April 80,983.97 133.58 May 11,998932 258.93 June 595.88 37.98 July 48,706.21 127.18 August $ 63,055.13 $ 282.83 September 907.54 30.75 October 103,731.58 140.75 November 23,988.05 466.86 December 33.75 0000 TOTAL $ 430,679986 $ 21219.50 Amount relevied on 96 Tax Bills $9,586.40 REPORT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES - YEAR 1995 AMOUNT PAID TO SUPERVISOR AMOUNT PAID TO TOMPKINS COUNTY FRANCHISES PAID TO TOMPKINS COUNTY RETURN TAXES TO TOMPKINS COUNTY TOTAL TAX WARRANT PENALTIES PAID TO SUPERVISOR $ 11544,235.63 $ 2,175,808.05 $ 825,095.27 $ 803,545.45 $ 5,348,684.40 $ 10,244.38 It was stated that Mr. Linderberry is still requesting that the water tank be placed across the road but Mrs. Kirby did not feel this was necessary as it would be at a lower elevation and would have to be rebid. Mr. John Roger and his daughter, Robin approached the requesting water service from the bottom of East Lake Road to Board four properties received a Kirby, Mr. for a total frontage of letter from Mr. Rogers John, Mr. Herrick and about 600 asking for Robin will feet. Mrs. this in writing. meet to discuss Kirby also Mrs. this and to go over the map. Mrs. Kirby stated that Mr. Anderson from the Tompkins County Health Department and N.Y.S.E & Gas has approved the Emmons Road residents water and Mr. Paul Southard of N.Y.S.E. & Gas will be sending letters to all Emmons Road residents stating this. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. Carried. 14 January 03, 1996 continued RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 8:00 p.m. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:04 p.m. 1