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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-0636 March 6, 1996 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Richard John ROLL CALL Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Town Clerk Town Attorney the Lansing presiding. Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present VISITORS: Gay Nicholson, Dana Paul, Peter & Jackie Larson, John Kaminsky, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pinney, Lou Emmick, Bob Baker, George Gesslein, Tom & Elsie Todd, Connie Conlon and Dave Herrick (9:00 p.m.) The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Larson recommended to the Board, that they accept the fourth lowest bidder for one 20T trailer as the first three low bidders did not meet written specifications. The following resolution was then offered: RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr Beckwith: WHEREAS, Proof of Notice having been furnished, bids were publicly opened at 7:00 p.m. , February 21, 1996 for one 20T trailer and WHEREAS, the first three low bidders did not meet the written specifications it was RESOLVED, that on recommendation from Mr. Larson, the Board does hereby authorize Mr. Larson to place the order for one 20T trailer from the low bidder who met all written specifications, Tracey Road Equipment, 6803 Manilus Center Road, P.O. Box 489, East Syracuse, New York 13057 in the amount of $ 13,544.00. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, 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. Larson recommended that the Town Board accept the only bid received for one In -Floor Hydraulic Truck Hoist from Filtrec Corporation, RR 3 Box 424C, Auburn, New York 13021 in the total amount of $ 25,055.00. After some discussion the Board felt it should be put out to bid again and Mr. Larson should contact a few Companies to see why they did not submit a bid. Mr. Larson agreed to do this and will put it out to bid again in the near future. Gay Nicholson approached the Board to ask for $1,000.00 to $ 1,200.00 to survey Mr. Pat Conlon's south line of his property as he will not agree to allow the bike path to run through his property until this is completed. The Board did not agree to this as they had a problem with spending Town monies without any guarantee of getting anything out of it. Gay also stated that she has contacted Ralph Barnard regarding his land and the bike path. He would like an access road off the back way of his property. After much discussion, it was decided that the Board would invite Mr. and Mrs. Conlon to the next Board Meeting to discuss this matter. Mr. Gesslein gave the Board a brief history of the Lansing Housing Authority. C r] continued March 6, 1996 Mr. Gesslein stated that the New York State Division of Housing called him to notify the Housing Authority that they had received a complaint. After the situation was explained, the Division of Housing had no problem with the Housing Authority renting out their land. The Farmers Home Bureau also had no problem with this matter. The Housing Authority felt that since Mr. Ley has taken care of the land it has been kept mowed and the children in the area now stay away from the pond. Mr. Emmick stated that "long" balls from the driving range are the only ones that go on to the Housing Authority property. It was also stated that Mr. Ley has a one year cancelable lease with the Housing Authority. The representatives from the Housing Authority stated that they are very pleased with the arrangement they have with Mr. Ley. The Town Board had no questions as they felt there was no problem. Mr. Emmick stated that the Woodsedge Road comes to an end and suggested that the Highway Department put up some kind of barricade and /or a dead end marker. The Town Board agreed with Mr. Emmick. Mr, Tom Todd, Lansing following: 1. He did not agree with the to the city. He feels it woulc new building across from the parking space that is already County Representative stated the Social Services building being moved have been less expensive to build a Biggs Building and use the existing available. 2. A BIG problem the County is facing is that there are more people than the jail can house at one time. It is costing about $ 75.00 per day, per person to board them out. Sometimes there are as many as ten prisoners per day boarded out. A new position has been created in which the person hired will be working with the probation department, courts and other agencies to try to rectify this problem. Mr. John suggested the County consolidate all the courts, Justices, Clerks, etc. in one place as he felt the court process would move along a lot more efficiently. 3. The County is worried about what is going to happen with the State and Federal Budget cuts. 4. The County has a very good fund balance as there are many vacancies that have not been filled. Mr. Todd felt this was a good reason for a zero tax increase. 5. Mr. Todd is negotiating with the new Mayor regarding the collection of recyclables at curb side. He feels the City of Ithaca is being paid too much. A bid is being prepared that should be ready in about a month. Mr, Rich John stated that the Inducement Agreement between the Town and New York State Electric & Gas is still NOT signed. Their Bond Council wants to renegotiate. N.Y.S.E. & Gas does not want anything to over ride their indenture agreements. Mr. John felt the agreement should be in place soon. Mrs. Kirby stated that the Planning Board would like Cheryl Nichol reappointed to the Planning Board. The Board felt she had a conflict with the Lane property decisions. They also felt that since at least one other person is interested in the position, it should be advertised in the Ithaca Journal and the applicants should be interviewed. Mrs. Kirby will advertise the opening along with two openings on the Z.B.A. Board. The question was brought up whether or not to allow the Lansing Forum to put their news in the Town Newsletter. It was the consensus of the Board and the Town Attorney that this would not be a good idea. 37 continued March 6, 1996 Mr. John stated that he attended an ambulance committee meeting and the issue of how to solicit public input was brought up. The committee decided that they would prepare a survey. The committee will meet again on March 21, 1996 to finalized the survey and information sheet that will go along with the survey. Mr. Herrick reported the following to the Board: 1. WATER DISTRICT NO. 7 - EXT. NO. 9: Mr. Herrick presented three copies of the agreement between the Town of Lansing and Bianci Construction for the Supervisors signature. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize and direct the Town Supervisor to sign the agreement between the Town of Lansing and Bianci Construction for the construction of Lansing Water District No, 7, Ext. No. 91 Vote of Town Board (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, 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 2. Mr. Herrick also presented the Board with the Notice to Proceed and stated that Bianci Construction has until June 3, 1996 for their substantial completion and until August 1, 1996 for their final completion. 3. Mr. Dave Norman of Myers Road informed Mr. Herrick that he would not give the Town an easement for the water line until the ownership of the property behind his house is settled. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have Mr. Herrick look into alternative roots for the water main. They also asked him to speak with Mr. George and Mr. Mabry to get their approval to go across their land if it ends up not being possible talk use to go across to Mr. Norman and an alternate root. The Board felt it Mr. Norman's land. Mr. Herrick will also explain to him that the Town may decide was necessary to have this surveyed so to the matter could be settled. 4. A letter will be sent to all residents in the HUD district explaining what will be happening and on or about when the construction will take place. 5. EMMONS ROAD WATER SYSTEM: After some discussion it was the consensus of the Board to have the Town Engineer add a paragraph in the Engineer's Report stating why the water line will not extend to the end of Mr. Dunkle's property. 6. WATER 17 - EXT. 3: (Fiddlers Green) After a meeting with the residents of the Fiddler's Green area Mr. Herrick drew up project cost estimates with and without the Pinney's property in the district. Mr. Herrick went over all the figures with the Board members. He will meet with Mr. Gage (Fiddler's Green Representative), go over the information with him and give him copies to give to his neighbors. A meeting with the Fiddler's Green residents will then be set up for March 20th, 1996 in the Town Hall Court room. 7. WATER 12 - EXT. 1: Mr. Herrick stated that he Orrear's signature on it asking water district. Mr. Herrick asked did receive a petition with Jay to be included in the proposed the Board for their permission to E 0 continued March 6, 1996 prepare the engineer's report for the proposed district. The Town Board felt it was necessary to have Mr. John write a letter to all residents in the proposed district stating that the Town Board is considering it's options as Mr. Orear has never complied with the procedures of the Town. Mrs. Kirby stated that she would have Mr, John and Mr. LaVigne look over the Town Hall survey's before they are sent to the Ithaca Journal. Mr. Herrick stated that we do not have a permit from the County to perform the necessary pipe work over the walk bridge in Myers. The Board suggested Mr. Herrick talk to Tom Todd and get this matter settled as soon as possible. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:45 p.m. 0 39