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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-12-04O i
DECEMBER 04, 1996
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing
High School Room 101 at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding.
ROLL CALL
Jeannine Kirby
Supervisor
agenda and set a time limit
Present
Herbert Beckwith
Councilman
and pipe routes
funding opportunities
Present
Paul Butler
Councilman
formation process
hour)
Present
Jeffrey Cleveland
Councilman
District
Present
Larry Tvaroha
Councilman
and
Present
Bonita Boles
Town Clerk
Absent
Debbie Crandall
Deputy
Town Clerk
Present
Richard John
Town Attorney
Present
VISITORS: Dave Herrick, Town Engineer and approximately 90
residents.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk
take the Roll Call.
PROPOSED
LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 17, EXTENSION NO. 5
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
Supervisor Kirby opened the Public Meeting and welcomed the
residents. Mrs. Kirby then introduced Dave Herrick, Town Engineer
and turned the presentation over to him.
Mr. Herrick stated that the Town Board, after receiving a
petition from the residents, asked T.G. Millers to put together
preliminary information on the proposed water district. The
information will be presented at this informal get together so the
residents will know what the project might entail and then get a
sense from the residents to see if this is the kind of project the
residents would like to see furthered to the point where the
District will be established.
If tonights presentation is well received an approximate time
line of the proceedings will be explained. If the residents do not
feel it is appropriate as presented tonight then there will be an
opportunity to break the district down and look at smaller
extensions.
Mr.
Herrick reviewed the following
agenda and set a time limit
of 8:30
I.
II.
III.
P.M.
Drafting the district
Development of the cost
Methods of financing
boundaries
estimate
the cost and
and pipe routes
funding opportunities
IV.
V.
Discuss the balance
Questions and answer
of the district
session (1/2
formation process
hour)
The residents were given handout material on the proposed
district.
Mr. Herrick presented and reviewed the following:
Drawing District Boundary /Pipe Routes
A. Stated that they were very preliminary and can be modified
If desired.
B. Try
to
include
as much of the interested area at one time
as
possible.
that
C. Water main routes are not defined yet for one side of the
road or other.
D. The situation of the lake shore parcels were clarified.
E. Parcels
were
identified
that
are
already
partly
in Water
District
No.
17
and
not
included
in
Extension
No.
5.
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December 04, 1996, continued
F. The existence of the Agriculture District was addressed.
Project Cost Estimate
A. The unit prices based upon recent bids for other Town
projects.
B. Identified impact of Conrail crossings on budget.
C. Discussed Supplementary Costs when dwelling units connect.
Method of Financing
A. Described
water
assessment
unit formula; consistent with
other
Town districts.
Herrick informed
done by reaching him
the residents
or Tammy Aiken
B. Clarified small lake shore parcels that would not be
assessed because of size of physical restrictions.
C. Reviewed district demographics; 145 W.A.U.s come from
vacant land.
D. T. G. Miller Engineers calculated the number of W.A.U.s
for each landowner
will become
and will share this
information
confidentially.
that this
Mr.
could be
Herrick informed
done by reaching him
the residents
or Tammy Aiken
at 272 -6477.
Act.
HUD Small
Cities
E. Discussed a new revolving loan fund for water improvement
projects that
will become
available
in
1997 from
1996
Amendments to
safe Drinking
Water
Act.
HUD Small
Cities
Programs is in
transition
right now
and
funding for
public
infrastructure
is questionable.
District Formation Process
A. Either
maintain
formalizing
Comptroller
the Engineer's
the
current
boundary or
modify per the
comments
Board delay the
of
funding
the
residents.
The Informational Meeting ended
at
8:30 P.M.
B. Proceed with
formalizing
Comptroller
the Engineer's
Report and Notice
of Intent
of
N.Y.S.
Agriculture
Board delay the
and Markets.
C. Hold a Public Hearing and referendum, if petitioned.
D. Obtain N.Y.S.
survey
Comptroller
approval.
E. Proceed with
construction.
who is interested in the
proposed water district.
One resident also suggested
final design
and competitive bidding for
After the presentation a question and answer period followed.
After the question and answer period it was the consensus and
recommendation to send out a questionnaire
survey
for residents to
share their concerns and to find
out
who is interested in the
proposed water district.
One resident also suggested
that
the Town
Board delay the
process until more information on
funding
can be
provided.
The Informational Meeting ended
at
8:30 P.M.
PROPOSED SEWER DISTRICT
Mrs. Kirby stated that Andrea Price, Superintendent of Lansing
Schools has requested a sewer presentation on December 12, 1996.
Mr. Herrick stated that there has been a letter writing
campaign to get feedback from organizations in the Town that might
help support the sewer project. Two letters
from the Health Department and one from the
there have been no other responses. Jeff Clark
have
school.
is going
been received
Otherwise,
to contact
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December 04, 1996, continued
the ones that have not yet responded.
The DEC has been invited to attend the 9:00 a.m. Sewer Meeting
on December 18th,
CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 6 TO WATER DISTRICT 17
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr.
Butler:
Cleveland
and
seconded
by
Mr.
WHEREAS,
presented a
the Town Engineer
proposed Change Order
for the
Number 6
Town
for the
of Lansing
Water District
has
17 construction
project to pay for
the cost
of the
construction
of
a chlorine injection
system
in the
amount of
$14,906.61,
and
WHEREAS, the Change Order Number 6 is required to maintain
proper chlorinization levels until such time as there is sufficient
water flow in the water pipe so that the chlorine levels can be
maintained, therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing approves
Change Order Number 6 to the Water District 17 construction project
in the amount of $14,906.616
Vote of Town Board . (Abstained) 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
WATER DISTRICT #17 EXTENSION #4 FIDDLERS GREEN
Dave Herrick stated that the contractor, LRS will start
tomorrow, 12/05/96.
Mr. Herrick stated that LRS had asked for clarification on the
need to use bedding stone in the project. Mr. Herrick stated that
they do have to provide bedding stone when they are in trench rock
conditions but there were questions whether they had to provide
bedding stone when they are excavating in shale rock. Mr. Herrick
stated the way the language is written they would be paid the unit
price for bedding stone when they are in shale rock excavation.
There is a unit price for bedding stone in the job. There is an
allocation for money for that which would probably amount to around
$1,600.00 for bedding stone.
Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Herrick if there was a change in
definition between stone and rock or bedding stone and shale which
differs from the definition that was used in the Cargill project.
Mr. Herrick replied, "No ".
Mr. Tvaroha asked if we were using the same construction
practices that were used in Cargill. Mr. Herrick stated that he
was trying to be more stringent on the quality of the work with
this project then he was on the District #2 and Portland Point
projects. Mr. Tvaroha asked why he was being more strict with this
project. Mr. Herrick stated that they wanted to get rid of the
rock excavation so that it is not going back into the hole. Mr.
Tvaroha asked why we were not on the Cargill project. Mr. Herrick
replied that we did not get into a lot of rock on the job at the
Cargill project. Attorney John stated that it was not a case of
being more strict with this project, it was just that the issue did
not arise in the Cargill project.
Mr. Tvaroha asked if the excavation had been completed so you
can see what the actual rock content is. Mr. Herrick replied that
the test holes were done with the Town backhoe. They went down to
the rock as far as that backhoe could go, it could only go so far
and that is why they stopped. The equipment that will be used on
the job can presumably remove a lot more then the Town's backhoe.
Mr. Herrick stated that this is the same spec that was used
for the HUD Project and the Milliken job. There were no scenarios
where the contractors questioned the use of bedding stone when you
are in rock excavation. LRS has questioned it on this particular
job.
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Mr. Tvaroha asked if Mr. Herrick was considering shale to be
rock. Mr. Herrick replied that shale is not trench rock. Trench
rock is something that is hard like a lime stone that can not be
removed with a standard excavator. Mr. Tvaroha asked if there were
specs for the standard excavator. Mr. Herrick replied, "yes there
were ". Mr. Herrick stated that LRS is using a piece of equipment
comparable to the spec. The excavator that they are going to use
can remove the shale without it being trench rock, but when you are
not in trench rock conditions, you do not need to use the bedding
stone. Mr. Herrick is not satisfied that just placing the pipe on
shale bedrock is wise. Mr. Herrick is asking that they do provide
bedding stone at the unit price.
Mr. Herrick stated that trench rock is where you have to
blast or jackhammer. Shale bedrock is material you can excavate
that is not trench rock. The spec is very clear that when you are
in trench rock the contractor has to put in bedding stone below and
above the pipe. When you are digging through soft shale that would
not be classified trench rock the specs do not require the use of
bedding stone. Mr. Herrick does require that there is bedding
stone even if there is shale bedrock. The contractor has to haul
this required stone but the Town pays for it, the contractor has a
unit price for this.
Mr. Herrick stated that anything that is rock has to be
removed. There is a separate requirement for the backfill.
If the material that is dug out meets the requirement then it can
be used. Weathered shale that can be peeled out as soft fine grain
material can be used in the backf 1 1 1 . It is very clear that it can
not go on top of the pipe but it can go in a foot above the pipe.
If rock comes out in big chunks whether it is shale or lime
stone this is considered spoil and must be hauled away. The
material that is not going to be harmful as backfill can be used.
There is no additional cost in this situation. The contractor will
get paid in certain conditions for additional bedding stone.
Mr. Herrick stated that the definitions are consistent.
Mr. Herrick stated that all these issues were talked about at
the prebidding conference, sequence of operation, rock excavation,
and backfill and no questions were asked at the conference.
Mr. Herrick has sent a letter to LRS clarifying the
contractor's concerns.
Proposed Water District #17 Extension #5
The Board discussed the public information meeting that was
held earlier.
with all
of
the
Mrs. Kirby
stated that the
majority
in a
pleased that
the Board initiated
holding
to
all
the
after the petition was submitted.
It was the consensus of the Board
as soon as possible.
-CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES 1997
of the residents were
paperwork that went out
to send out another survey
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, along
with all
of
the
municipalities in Tompkins County are required
to participate
participate in
in a
drug and alcohol testing program for all
employees
holding
to
commercial drivers licenses, pursuant to the
Omnibus
Employee
Testing Act of 1991, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing entered into a consortium of
Tompkins County municipalities during the 1996 calendar year in
order to comply with the law and it is proposed that the consortium
be continued for another one year period, therefore, it is
RESOLVED,
that the Town Board of the
Town of
Lansing agrees to
enter into the
consortium of local municipalities during 1997 to
participate in
a drug and alcohol testing
program
for all employees
holding commer -cial drivers licenses, pursuant
to
the Omnibus
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December 04, 1996, continued
Employee Testing Act of 1991,
and the Town Supervisor
of
is authorized
to execute all documents
necessary to enter into
the
consortium.
Vote
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
Vote
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
Vote
$18,500.00
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
Vote
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
Vote
of
Town
Board . . .
(Aye)
WARREN ROAD END LOT
Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
Paul Butler, Councilman
Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
Larry Tvaroha, Councilman
Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
It was the consensus of the Board since it is a State Project
Study, that the State consider purchasing the lot instead of the
Town.
SENIOR EXEMPTION SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland.
WHEREAS, New York State, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law
Section 467, has raised the amounts available for tax exemptions
for the elderly in 1997, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has passed local ordinances to
provide tax exemptions for senior citizen property owners within
the Town of Lansing, therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing schedule
a public hearing for the 31st day of December, 1996, at 12:00 noon,
at the Lansing Town Hall to consider an amendment to Local
Ordinance Number 5 of 1996, as amended, amending the same to
provide for changes for tax forgiveness for the elderly as follows:
Exemption
500
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0
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
Mrs. Kirby informed the Board she received a letter from the
instructor from the Louis Gossett Center thanking the Board for
allowing the use of the voting machine which allowed them to hold
their own presidential election.
Matt Shulman invited the Town Board to do a looking back,
looking forward article for the community paper.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Butler.
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into
Executive Session at 9:25 P.M. to discuss a personnel matter,
Department of Social Services and a possible land sale.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith.
Income
Range
$0000
to
$18,500.00
$18,500.01
to
$19,499.99
$19,500000
to
$20,499.99
$201500.00
to
$21,499.99
$21,500.00
to
$22,399.99
$22,400.00
to
$23,299999
$231300.00
to
$24,199.99
$24,200.00
to
$25,099.99
$251100.00
to
$25,999.99
$26,000.00
to
$26,899.99
Exemption
500
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0
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
Mrs. Kirby informed the Board she received a letter from the
instructor from the Louis Gossett Center thanking the Board for
allowing the use of the voting machine which allowed them to hold
their own presidential election.
Matt Shulman invited the Town Board to do a looking back,
looking forward article for the community paper.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Butler.
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into
Executive Session at 9:25 P.M. to discuss a personnel matter,
Department of Social Services and a possible land sale.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith.
December 04, 1996, continued
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 10:15
P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened.
AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995
RESOLUTIC
Butler:
WHEREAS,
proposed audit
year, includi
deliberation,
N, offered by
the Town Board
from the Town
ng the recom
therefore, it
Carried.
Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
of the Town of Lansing has received a
Accountant concerning the 1995 fiscal
mendations therein, and after due
is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing accepts
and approves the audit for the fiscal year 1995 prepared by the
Town Accountant.
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
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:20 P.M.
Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
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