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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-17116 JULY 17, 1996 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Councilman Present 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 Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman�, Pete Larson David'Herrick, Roger Sovocool, Mary - Bodes, Rus "s Moore and Doiig- Sudden: The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize Mr. Pete Larson to attend the N.Y.S. Association of Highway Superintendents Conference in Calliccon, New York, September 24 - 27th, 1996 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all charges incurred are to be a Town charge. 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. Roger Sovocool approached the Town Board regarding a culvert to be placed on Milliken Station Point. He stated that he had not had a chance to read the proposed agreement but was concerned about the length of time the Town would be responsible for the maintenance if any to the new culvert pipe and area involved. Mr. Larson showed the Board, on a map, where the culvert pipe and rip -rap would be placed. Mr. Larson stated he would like to do the repairs this fall. Mr. Sovocool and the residents will look over the proposed agreement. Mary Boles, a- 'representative from, N- .Y.-S. Electric and Gas, introduced herself "to the Board and stated she would be attending future meeting s'`to answer any questions that may come up. Mr. Tvaroha asked her about the ownership of the overhead lights in Myers Park. He wondered who's responsibility it was if the lights were on 24 hours a day. She thought it would be the Town's responsibility but she will check to make sure. The Town Board also felt she, or another rep. should attend a Planning Board Meeting. She gave the following phone number incase anyone would like to reach her with any concerns: 1- 800 -521 -5572 ext. 2140. Russ Moore and Doug Sudden, representatives form the CBORD group presented a proposed expansion to their building at 61 Brown Road. They asked if the Board would allow them to lease or buy a portion of Town land to increase their parking area. After some discussion the Town Board felt they would need to look at a tax map showing the boundaries. The k representatives will �]Dut their request in writing and come back to the Board with.a proposal. Mr. Larson discussed the following: 1 E, L.] 1 continued July 17, 1996 1, Mr. Larson has had a resident on Autumn Ridge Circle ask to have a tree removed on Autumn Ridge.Drive, The Village informed him that they had an agreement with the Town for all maintenance on said Road. After-much j_-esearch, Mr. Larson and the Village of Lansing is unable to produce any agreement. Mr. John will check with the County Clerk's Office to see if the Village ever filed a deed regarding this: He also felt it would be a good time to go to the Village regarding the redrawing of the boundary lines of the Village of Lansing. Mr. John will get back to the Board with his findings. 2. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accept the low bid from Beam Box 221, 3050 Lake Road, Elmira, N.Y 72,249.00 and one 1997 Mack, $ $144,348.00. Vote of Town Board (Aye) Vote of Town Board. (lye) Votewof Town Board.. (Aye) Vote of Town Board (Aye) Vote of Town Board (Aye) of the Town of Lansing does Mack Sales and Service, P.O. 14920 for one 1997 Mack, $ 72,099.00 for a total of Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 3, Mr. Larson informed the Town Board that the State Bid price for a new John Deere Loader is $ 94,800.00. Mr. Larson has been guaranteed by the auctioneer, that the old loader would bring at least $ 87,000.00, therefore, he recommended the Board authorize the purchase of a new one and sell the old one in the auction. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Highway Superintendent to purchase one new John Deere Loader for the State Bid price of $ 94,800.00 with the proceeds from the annual auction. 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 4. The drainage project on Stormyview will begin next week. 5. Mr. Tvaroha commended Mr. Larson and all other employees involved in receiving state and other funding after the January flooding. 6. Mr. Butler informed Mr. Larson that the new roads in the Lakeview subdivision are in bad shape. Mr. Larson and Mr. Herrick will inspect this on Monday. 7. A long discus.si.on.was held concerning Mr. Kopp's situation on Horvath Drive., Mr. Kopp is having a drainage problem that he feels is the Town's responsibility. The Town Board and Mr. Larson do not feel it is the Town's responsibility. Mr. Larson stated that he does NOT have a solution to Mr. Kopp's drainage problem. Mr. Herrick discussed the following: 1. WATER NO. 17, EXT. 1: The completion date of July 15th has passed and Highlander is requesting another time extension. They suggested everything would be completed by the end of August. The Board will go along with their request but stated that Highlander should pay for the extra expenses that come with the time extension. Mr. Herrick will also look into other charges that Highlander could be responsible for. 117 118 continued July 17, 1996 2. WATER 1. NO. 7, EXT. 9: Substantial completion established as June 26, 1996 and all punch list work complete by August 1, 1996. This is on schedule. Rich John will check with Andy LaVigne regarding Road Bridge. The Board would like this situation taken soon as possible. date was is to be the Myers care of as 3. TOWN OF GENOA WATER : The Town Board gave Mrs. Kirby the authority to sign the follo�,Ting letter.an.d,mail it to Mr. Pecher, Town of Genoa Supervisor: Supervisor Hans Pecher Town of Genoa Genoa, New York 13071 Re: Water Service Proposal from Milliken Station Road into the Town of Genoa Dear Supervisor Pecher: The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the position of the Lansing Town Board regarding the above referenced proposal. This proposal was made by your letter of February 17, 1995. I apologize for the delay in providing you this letter since our Towns had last discussed this issue. This proposal was studied from March thrcigh October 1995, David Herrick, P.E. of T. G. Miller and Richard .5traut, P.E. of Braton & Loguidice have provided us with answers to many questions regarding this proposal. The Agreement of Municipal Cooperation, that established the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission - Bolton Point Water System (SCLIWC), contains language that creates a problem for the Town of Lansing in providing water service to the Town of Genoa. By providing water service to the Town of Genoa, the Town of Lansing may be required to legally commit to a specific percentage of ownership in SCLIWC. This commitment could reduce the Town of Lansing's ability to provide water service to its own residents. Due to this risk, the Town of Lansing has chosen not to provide water service to the Town of Genoa as a Town of Lansing customer. SCLIWC may be authorized by a modification of its Agreement of Municipal Cooperation to provide water service directly to the Town of Genoa through t�he� -= To�n�n of Lansing " w1a system. The Town of Lansing is willing to assist. the Town of Genoa in proposing that SCLIWC ,provide this-- xacater service if the Town of Genoa is interested. In the event of a water made that would allow the of Lansing water system. temporarily assembled ne Road and Ridge Road (NYS Point) directly at 2-77 -06 eminent. shortage emergency, arrangements can be Town of Genoa to haul water from the Town An approved sanitary fill site could be ar the intersection of Milliken Station HWY 34B). Please contact SCLIWC (Bolton 60 if an emergency of this nature appears It has been a pleasure working with you and the Town of Genoa on this proposal and I look forward to our continuing relationship. Should you have any questions, please contact this office. Sincerely, 7eannine .K. -rby Lansing Town- Supervisor. 4. WATER 17, EXTENSION 3 E 119 Continued July 17, 1996 RESOLUTION At a regular meeting of the Lansing Town Board, held at the Town of Lansing Hall in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York on the 17th day of July, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. the following being present: Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor; Larry Tvaroha, Councilman; Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman; Herbert Beckwith, Councilman; Paul Butler, Councilman. The following Resolution was unanimously passed on Motion of Larry Tvaroha, and seconded by Herbert Beckwith. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has issued an Order dated June ® 26, 1996 forming Water District 17 Extension 3 within the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, creat.ior c.f. the Water District 17 Extension 3 requires.L.he cor.sid.erati3n and approval of the New York State Comptroller pursuant to the New York Code of Rules and Regulations Part 85, and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared an Application of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to the New York State Comptroller for Permission to Create Water District 17 Extension 3, and WHEREAS, the Application was prepared at the direction of the Lansing Town Board pursuant to New York Code of Rules and Regulations part 85.3(b)(1), the Lansing Town Board believes the contents of the Application to be accurate, WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board has determined, pursuant to New York Code of Rules and Regulations Part 85.3(b)(1), that the Water District 17 Extension 3, for which permission is sought, is in the public interest, will not constitute an undue burden on the property'wh ch will beG- the cost thereof, and WHEREAS, all real property to be so assessed will be benefitted by the proposed improvements and that no benefitted property has been excluded pursuant to New York Code of Rules and Regulations Part 85.3(b)(1), therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorize the Town Supervisor to sign and submit the Application of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to the New York State Comptroller for Permission to create Water District 17 Extension 3. 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 5, Bob Leather's a .resident of Lansingville Road has asked to hook up to Bolton Point Water. Mr. Herrick will look at the tax map to see if he qualifies under the new policy. 6. Mr. John stated that John Barney wrote a letter to Supervisor Kirby regarding the Jay Orear situation. They made a proposal that stated that Mr. Orear would do the following: Build a road at the bottom of the hill, 60 foot right -of- way to Town specifications and deed it over to the Town. - Provide a full subdivision map for all of their properties showing the current boundary lines and provide a new proposed subdivision of three lots on the west end. They would join in a formation of a water district and finance the upgrading of the water line along Sun Path and a new water line along the newly conveyed road on the bottom of the hill. - The laterals from 4th �Ta.ter meter pit to the three houses served by the water meters, Kammen, Beisher and Orear would remain 120 continued July 17, 1996 as they are at present. The present right -of -way arrangements with Kammen would remain the same. - The Smuggler's Path connector road 'would no longer be required. The Town Board did not feel subdivision approval was ever given for the top portion of their property. Mr. John felt they should have to go through the subdivision process for the upper lots. The Town Board would also like to see the Orear' s build a road across his property and then deed it over to the Town. This would have to be built to Town specifications. The Town will ask Mr. Orear's Engineer to draw up a plan and then Mr. Herrick will evaluate it. Mr. John will prepare a draft and bring it to the next meeting. Mr. John also stated that there is still money held in escrow by Mr. Leathers to build a road both to the north and south of Lake Watch subdivision Road. Mr. John stated there i_s. going to he..a. meeting held in Albany regarding revolving funds for sewer systems. He asked the Board permission to attend said meeting. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize Attorney John to attend a meeting to be held in Albany on July 25, 1996 regarding revolving funds for sewer systems and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses incurred will be a Town charge. Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town' Board - -: (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman . {Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Totman handed out his monthly report and reported the following to the Board: 1. He showed the Town Board the proposed new Zoning map and went over it with them. 2. The County Board of Rural Affairs will be holding a meeting on July 22, 1996 at the Groton Town Hall, Mr. Tvaroha stated that the Lansing Planning Board has been requested by the County Planning Board to have a presentation by Jim Hansen in regards to the Lake Project. The Planning Board would like the Town Board to attend said meeting to be held on Monday, July 22, 1996 at the Lansing Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Tvaroha will be chairing said meeting. Mr': -John stated hat. he x-e °eived Q. request from a Newfield Planning Board Member for a copy of the Town's Draft Comprehensive Plan. The Board felt this was public record. and authorized Mr. John to supply Newfield with their request. Mr. John will Department of Soci, and School taxes. the Ithaca Journal article regarding RESOLUTION, Cleveland: write a letter to the al Services paying the The Board suggested N. to see if they would this matter. offered by Mr. County Board regarding the it clients Town and County r. John get in touch with be interested in doing an Beckwith and seconded by Mr. CI E �J continued July 17, 1996 RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 10:08 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr Butler: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 10:15 the Zoning p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Mr. David Lippert to the Zoning Board of Appeals with said term expiring December 31, 2001, Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Cheryl Nickel to the Lansing Planning Board with said term expiring December 31, 2002, Carried. The Town Board agreed that they did NOT want to get involved in any type of grants for the Town Parks. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:18 p.m. 121