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Home My WebLink About1997-03-05238 March 05, 1997 The Lansing Town Board met was publicly in Special Session rental of the 152 map parcels 31. -1 at the :Lansing the community Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. Town Clerk with Supervisor Kirby Town Clerk presiding. Town Attorney Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John ROLL CALL Supervisor having Present Councilman was publicly Present Councilman rental of the 152 map parcels 31. -1 Present Councilman the community Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Matt Dedrick, Dave Herrick, John Marabella, Matt Shulman and Mr. & Mrs. Harner. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the bid was publicly opened at 7:00 P.M. farmland identified as for tax rental of the 152 map parcels 31. -1 acres of -9, 31. -1 -14.1 Town owned and 31.- 1 -16.2. The following bid was received by the Town: Matthew Dedrick 716 Auburn Road, Groton, New York of Dedrick Farms, 13073 $32.00 per acre THEREFORE, the following resolution was duly made by motion of Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing owns an approximately 152 acre parcel of farmland located in the Town of Lansing with frontage on Route 34 and Conlon Road, being identified as tax map parcels. 31.- 1-9, 31. -1 -14.2 and 31. -1 -16.2, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has advertised for the submission of bids and one for the rental of b }'d having been the farmland for received from Matthew the 1997 growing season, Dedrick of Dedrick Farms. $32 per 716 Auburn Road, acre, therefore, Groton, New York it is 13073, in the amount of RESOLVED, that the one bid having been received from Matthew Dedrick of Dedrick Farms, 716 Auburn Road, Groton New York 13073, in the amount of $32.00 per acre, is accepted and the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute a lease of the land pursuant to the terms thereof. 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 NYSEG'S WATER SURCHARGE Board Mr. John Marabella, requesting them representative from NYSEG approached, the to exempt the surcharge from their water bill. in 8 Their position miles of piping, is that NYSEG spent the a storage tank and a capital pumping money to station put to benefit the community as a whole. Dave Herrick Based on an average following amounts customer category: Category Industrial Commercial Residential discussed the NYSEG rate reduction request. consumption of 6,100 gpd NYSEG would pay the to the Town O &M account depending on their Surcharge % 60% 40% 250 O &M Amount $3,370 2,248 1 ,404 L 1 239 March 05, 1997 NYSEG's consumption noted that NYSEG's bills for has fluctuated the last 2 quarters between Commercial and Industrial. Grove Pump Station have average $385 per Mr. Mr. Herrick also noted that NYSEG's bills for electricity at the Pine Grove Pump Station have average $385 per month ($4,620 per year). This has since been changed over to night rate and Mr. Herrick thought this might be a 40o reduction in the cost of the service. Mr. Tvaroha asked if the customer category was based on the type of user or the amount of use. Mr. Herrick stated they were based on the amount of use. Mr. Herrick gave the following breakdown: Residential 50,000 gallons per quarter Commercial 50,000 - 600,000 gallons per quarter Industrial over 600,000 gallons per quarter Right now NYSEG is in the Industrial category. Mr. Marabella is asking for no surcharge but would except a 25% residential into the last the surcharge. Mr. Marabella stated that an added benefit is fire district service to the area. Mr. & Mrs. Harner Mr. Harner passed out a map to the Town Board showing the new proposed zoning of their area. They are requesting that their property be changed from R1 residential to B2 commercial. The proposed B2 borders one side of their property. Mrs. Harner gave the history of their property to the Town Board. The Harners After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to take they policy with Mr. Marabella's request needed to show fair treatment has been in place for Dave Herrick will look at into the last the consideration. The Board stated of all Industrial users. This five years. The Board along O &M account, compile figures and get back to Mr. Marabella as soon as possible. Mr. & Mrs. Harner Mr. Harner passed out a map to the Town Board showing the new proposed zoning of their area. They are requesting that their property be changed from R1 residential to B2 commercial. The proposed B2 borders one side of their property. Mrs. Harner gave the history of their property to the Town Board. The Harners stated that their property has always been commercial. The Town Board agreed with Mr. & Mrs. Harner and verbally assured them that their property would be changed in the proposal to commercial. Dave Herrick, Town Engineer Water District #2 Mr. Herrick informed the Board that Water District #2 was in their last year of indebtedness. Water District No. 17, Extension No. 3 (Fiddlers Green) Mr. Herrick reported the following information to the Board: LRS submitted a quote of $1,772.15 on December 30, 1996 to complete Change Order #1 (replace 18" culvert). The change order was authorized by the Board on January 8, 1997. On January 17, 1997 LRS advised a mistake was made in the price and is seeking another $536.00 Mr. Herrick has contacted Pete Larson and the Town Highway Department is available to complete the work if the Board chooses to rescind the change order. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, by prior resolution, authorized a change order to the Water District #17 Extension #3 project to include the replacement of a culvert near the intersection of Fiddler's Green and Sperry Lane, and JE5A§1J March 05, 1997 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing authorized the conduct of the work by the contractor for the project, LRS Construction, Inc., at a cost of $1,772.15, and WHEREAS, the contractor has not indicated that its quote for the change order work was in error and the quote should include a charge for an additional $536.00, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Highway Department is able to perform the culvert replacement, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing rescinds the prior resolution authorizing the performance of the change order by the contractor, and instead authorizes the work to be performed by the Town Highway Department. 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 Water District No. 17, Extension No. 4 (Pinney Lane) Mr. Beckwith asked Mr. Herrick if he had received any documentation about the water line going above the culverts. Mr. Cleveland John Kirby stated stated he thought LRS's engineer was to provide the Board with an as built document. the Ladoga Park Mr. Herrick stated that this was correct and that he had not received the document. Mr. Herrick will contact LRS and ask them for it and report back to the Board. Water District No. 12, Extension No. 1 (Bolton Road) Mr. Herrick discussed his meeting with Mr. O'Rear and Mr. Rogers on the plans for the road and water. Mrs. John Kirby the stated that this situation would be private property just Service Area. like a the Ladoga Park water project. but possible Mr. O'Rear is planning to attend a Planning Board meeting to request a subdivision. Mr. John stated he would like to see the subdivision conditioned upon approval from Audit and Control for the water line and construction of the road. Mr. Herrick stated that some of the residents were interested in a five year Ban to finance the project. Mr. John suggested the subdivision wait until an agreement is have their lands included in the initial Service Area. Extending a signed and it is contingent but possible upon Audit and Control approval unless the residents preliminary want to privately finance. Mr. John will research to see if the residents could finance with a Ban without Audit and Control approval. South Lansing Sewer District Dave Herrick discussed and provided the Board with a copy of the preliminary collection system schematic. There have been written requests that have been received from Barnard and Baumgras on Ridge Road to have their lands included in the initial Service Area. Extending a gravity main to their parcels is difficult but possible and has been shown on the 3/3/97 preliminary pipe plan. Mr. Herrick also stated that other lands /neighbors adjacent to the Service Area will be reviewed for inclusion in the initial district. Based on comments from the public meeting the neighborhoods could be: Portland Point, Buck Road, Sharon Drive March 05, 1997, continued and Franklin /Maple Road would have to look at these areas, Drive. have a provide Mr. Herrick stated that Portland pump station. Mr. Herrick will the Board with information Point take on getting a the sewer to these the Board would not areas, extend then it. if the It would economics are not feasible, not be a problem adding to the project if the unit cost stayed the same or went down. If there are 10 out of 13 residents that want the service then an extension could be done. Mr. Herrick done as part of stated the facility that to some extent the work plan. The DEC will need needs to be to know how the areas in white be work that is will part of be accommodated in the future. the process. This will Mr. Herrick informed the Board that the Sewer Committee was wrestling with the concept of creating a first district and developing a mechanism to guarantee that over time sewers would be built out to their home. Then to look at a scaled contribution on an annual basis from landowners. You would be looking at one big district where there are no extensions and you develop a pool of money every year to help support extensions that are now shown in white on the map. This is the approach that was taken in the early 1980's on the water. The other approach would be to develop the proposed area and do extensions as they are requested. It was the consensus of the Board to go with the second approach and wait until the plant and sewer lines are in. Mr. a resolution Herrick requested that the Board authorizing the preparation should and consider submittal adopting of grant applications. passed Clerk will Mr. John informed Mr. Herrick by the Board at their February 20, forward a copy of the resolution that a resolution 1997 meeting. to Mr. Herrick, was The Town Mr. Herrick stated that if the Town is interested in pursuing a HUD Grant this year, a grant writer should be hired. The notice of funding availability will likely be published in June 1997, Mr. Herrick stated it was important to get the income surveys back. Mr. Herrick informed the Board that they need to follow up with Cargill and Watchtower on grant requests. Mrs. Kirby will contact Cargill and Watchtower to see if they have made any decisions on the Town's request. Mr. Herrick discussed the opportunities to promote the project with State Legislators, NYSDEC, Governor's Office, etc. Mrs. Kirby will contact the above mentioned, updating them on the progress of the project. Mr. Tvaroha also informed Mr. Herrick to send a letter to the Commissioner, the same letter that Mr. Herrick sent to Sue Miller. Community Center The Board further discussed the request for the use of the Community Center for passing out of food. Nothing further was heard about the request so the Board assumed it was still being distributed at the Lansing Methodist Church. Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) Mrs. Kirby gave Rich John the information on the hearing dates for Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) with another rail freight company. Mr. John stated might want to send a continuing as it proq the Town. Mr. Her having them do away w to go underneath the that from the Town's perspective the Board letter indicating concern with rail service ✓ides service to two large businesses within rick stated that you might want to request ith their policy of paying for a right -of -way tracks for utility service. 241 242 March 05, 1997, continued Mr. John will draft a letter concerning these matters. Senior Citizens Bus Mrs. Kirby informed the Board that the Seniors are considering purchasing a small mini van instead of the larger van they now have. It was the consensus of the Board to have the van appraised and then discuss it further. Cayuga Highlands Mr. John informed the Board that the deeds and easements for Cayuga Highlands have been recorded. Town Board Appointment to Cayuga Medical Center Board RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has been requested to nominate a member of the Lansing Town Board to serve on the Board of the Cayuga Medical Center at its annual meeting, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing nominates Herbert Beckwith to serve on the Board of the Cayuga Medical Center at its annual meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a two year appointment from April 01, 1997 to March 31, 19988 Vote of Town Board (Abstained) 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 On motion meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:40 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.