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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-21Ell May 21, 1997 The Lansing Town Board met for in Regular Session discussed at the :Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. that there is no part of the public with Supervisor Kirby Present presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John ROLL CALL Supervisor Barney, Attorney Present for Councilman O'Rear discussed Present different Councilman possibilities of forming Present that there is no part of the public Councilman district on Present Point Councilman Road, Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Pete Larson, Dave Herrick, George Totman, John Bailey, John Barney, Jay O'Rear, Matt Shulman, Bolton Point Road residents and two residents from Buck Road. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and took the Roll Call. Bolton Road Group for Water John Barney, Attorney the for Jay O'Rear discussed manner that different is going possibilities of forming solely and be noted as that there is no part of the public a water district on Bolton Point the agreement, Road, Dave Herrick stated that it was important to know within the Engineers Report that the financing #4 is going to occur in such a manner that the neighborhood is going to be taking care of the cost solely and be noted as that there is no part of the public Town financing record. involved. This should Rich John stated that this is different from Water District was #17, Extension #4 where there was a single developer who built the line and then was etc. the dedicated it over to the Town. Rich John stated that there was an agreement, that was previously going to estimate The residents same time discussed, be involved. on cost the between all The Town could of advertising, would know up front Town would know that the parties indicating give the residents single review, inspection, what the cost would be. all the property owners what a rough At involved was etc. the knew what the costs were and are willing to buy into the district. faith Mr. O'Rear asked if the Town would be a signer of this agreement along with needed to have a signed the property owners. agreement with all Mr. John stated that the property owners you that the residents will what those shares all are. pay a share. The Town The Town does need to does not need to know that the know total cost needs to be. and credit of all If it wasn't covered the property owners. it would be a full, faith Mr. O'Rear for asked if there was owners that once the water district that it will definitely able get turned on and water as part of a water district. ] stated it was be part of the agreement, any safeguard for the property is built and paid for that it they will be able to use the sir. John stated that this could Mr. John asked the residents that were there if this route sounded acceptable to them. The residents stated it was agreeable. Mr. John asked how far along they were in terms of an engineers report for the water line. Mr. O'Rear stated that he has an engineers design and drawing for the road. Most of the water line will go along the side of the road. The remainder two or three hundred feet to get to Doctor Horn's property would go on the existing utilities easement for NYSEG. Mr. John asked if there was natural gas there. Mr. O'Rear stated this would be put in at the same time. Doctor Horn has contacted NYSEG about installing the natural gas line at the same time. 267 Oi May 21, 1997, continued Mr. John asked Dave Herrick if there were regulations that prevented the water line and natural gas line from being put in the same trench. Mr. O'Rear stated they would be separate. Mr. John stated that if they brought him the engineer's report then he could prepare the notices of public hearing and papers to establish the district and the contract. Mr. John asked how soon they anticipated having the map, plan and engineers report for the water line. Mr. O'Rear stated that it shouldn't take long and would be worked on as fast as he can. Mr. John offered a copy of another engineer's report from another district to be used as a model. Mr. O'Rear stated that he can not build the road until he has subdivision approval from the Planning Board. He asked if he could put his subdivision approval into motion at this time. Mr. John stated that the subdivision approval is conditional on this agreement coming into place on the road and water line. If this was acceptable to the Town Board then this would work. It was the consensus of the Town Board that this was acceptable. Mr. Tvaroha as liaison to the Planning Board was asked to explain the background to them. Mr. O'Rear asked George Totman if he could be put on the Planning Board agenda. Mr. Totman stated the meeting would be June 9th, Monday at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Totman stated that he would have to meet with him and give him drawings, etc. John Barney asked if they needed anything from the Town Board for the Planning him a letter and Board. copy it Mr. John to the Planning stated that Mr. Barney could send Board confirming what was discussed. Mr. Barney stated he would do this. Mr. Barney and residents thanked the Board. PETE LARSON, HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Recycling Center Salvation Army Bin Army that Mr. Larson reported to the Board, at their request, that 95 to 105 people are using the recycling center. Mr. Larson stated that there were definitely some people outside of the Town of Lansing using the center. Also, several Commercial Businesses outside of and regrade it at this time. the Town are using the center. Mr. Larson wasn't sure how you would control outsiders using the center. He suggested a possible sticker system. Salvation Army Bin Army that Mr. Larson has had residents ask about placing a bin at the Highway Department. Mr. Larson informed the Salvation Army has eliminated the bins due Salvation the Board to people placing garbage in them. An individual Paving Roads Mr. Larson informed the Board that they have been hot paving roads, Horizon Drive, Sunset Drive, Maple Drive and Mill Street will be finished tomorrow. Dandyview Heights The north end was accepted as a road and at the time it was not stoned and oiled. An individual is going to buy a lot at the end of the road. Mr. Larson researched it and found it was a Town Road. Mr. Larson will go back in and regrade it at this time. Tompkins County Flood Hazard Mitigation Program Mr. Larson informed the Board that $10,000 has been asked for through the part of the grant that Harry Mussell has applied for. ❑I 269 May 21, 1997, continued Tompkins County's Solid Waste Request for Brush and Limb Drop Off The County's Solid Waste has asked Mr. Larson to use an area to drop off their brush and limb material. In return for the Town stacking it they will allow us to add our brush and limb that we collect in the spring clean -up. Twice a year the County will come in and chip and haul the remainder away. Mr. Larson stated that this would be a good way of getting rid of the Town's material. The material that is chipped up will be made available for tax payers for landscaping. Tom Richardson has met with Mr. Larson to arrange the agreement. Both will keep track of the costs for one year. At the end of the year this will be reviewed. If it is beneficial to the Town and the County then an agreement will be negotiated. The first year will be done on a trial basis. Mr. Larson stressed to the County that the only material excepted will be brush, limb and leaves that can be ground into a useable product. Mr. Tvaroha asked where the County would be getting most of their material. Mr. Larson stated that the only thing that would be brought to the Town is what is dropped off at their recycling center. Mr. Larson stated that their normal for a year would be 300 ton, chipped material. The Town will probably add 250 to 300 cubic yards. Mr. DEC didn't Larson have stressed a problem to with them this. that he wanted to make The County assured sure the him they wouldn't and he would get this in writing. Senior Citizen Van Mr. Larson has researched the Class E license the driver of the van. Mr. Larson has completed that would make the driver exempt from having to requirement an application have a Class for E license. results of Mr. Larson will the application. inform the Board when he receives the Dump Box Salt Spreader dump If a Mr. Larson box salt new one would like spreader. was bought, to Rough the old write specs to go out for bid on a figures should not exceed $21,000. one would go into the auction in September. the Board to have Mr. Larson go out for bid Clerk's on It Larson Mr. was the consensus 20' but he can't of the Board to have Mr. Larson go out for bid Clerk's on one dump box salt to Mr. spreader. East Lake Road Mr. Larson informed the Board that a private road is being built off the end of East Lake Road extending to the north. The contractor's understanding is that the developer retained 20' of easement to go down to the lake. The 20' needs to be improved to bring the water to the ditching system. It is questionable whether the contractor can do it or whose responsibility it is. Mr. ownership. Larson Mr. has asked Rich John to research the John stated there was some agreement 20' regarding regarding the 20' but he can't find where it was transferred in the County Clerk's Office, Mr. John will research it further and report back to Mr. Larson and the Board. Town's Insurance - John Bailey Mrs. Kirby asked John Bailey of Bailey Insurance to attend tonight's Board Meeting to brief the Town on anything new and be available if the Board had any questions regarding the Town's 270 May 21, 1997, continued Insurance. John Bailey There was a change in of Bailey Insurance previously handed out a proposal two weeks ago for the Town Board to review. Mr. Bailey passed out a comparison sheet containing prices from the previous year. Mr. Bailey was costs reported that things have remained stable as far as costs. on similar down then There was a change in the Worker's Compensation due to an audit up of the payrolls, This was changed with higher payrolls then what were to PERMA as the estimated when audit the came policy was costs written. Mr. Bailey stated for quite sometime. that the Board can plan on similar then Mr. Bailey stated the Town will that when start receiving the reciprocal dividends. hits the five years The Town has three more idea years to go. what other municipalities Mr. Tvaroha asked are getting Mr. Bailey in return to give them an of dividends. Mr. years Bailey stated that this has that it started in 1993. not This been in existence for five will start to happen in the near future. down from last year Mr. Bailey discussed the Town's liability coverage and stated that it is in line with what most municipalities have. Mr. Bailey stated that they have a good relationship with the Highway Department and communication with all employees. It was the consensus of the Board to go ahead and renew the policy with Bailey Insurance. Mr. Bailey thanked the Board for their time, business and good relationship. DAVE HERRICK - TOWN ENGINEER Water District #17 Extension #3 Clean up in Fiddlers Green is suppose to start on Monday. Water District #17 Dave Herrick has been getting complaints of settlements in driveways, etc. Dave will continue to call the contractor to get the problems corrected. Rich John stated he has had a complaint no from Mr. Shattuck. they have not done anything down and $19,000 Water District #17 Extension #5 Mrs. Kirby has had district. Mrs. Kirby district. Mr. Herrick summation of the survey more with ito an inquiry on the Algerine Road water to have Dave prepare a asked Dave Herrick the status of the stated they have put the yes and no together, but they have not done anything down and $19,000 down from last year at Water Surcharge Rich It was the direction of the Board to have Dave prepare a public Board document and have it available at the Town Hall and also have it published in the Lansing Community News. Water Surcharge Rich John will report to the Board on the June 4th meeting to see if the Board needs to hold a Public Hearing. GEORGE TOTMAN Monthly Report Mr. Totman passed out his monthly report. Mr. Totman stated that they were 3 permits down and $19,000 down from last year at Is u 271 May 21, 1997, continued this time. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Mr. Totman presented to the Board the Planning Board's revised version of the proposed ordinance. The maps are not available at this time, they are still waiting for them to come back from the printer. ® Jeff Cleveland has received phone calls in regards to the process of the ordinance. When the map is received the Town Board will meet with the Planning Board. The next Planning Board meeting is on June 9th and Mr. Totman hopes to have more information at the clean -up. that time. County Transportation Committee Mr. took a tour Totman reported that of Myers Bridge on the County Saturday. Transportation Committee Everything is on schedule and the completion date is set for early November. Rich John informed the Board that he is meeting with Bill Mobbs next Tuesday to work on the contract for Myers Bridge, Junk Cars Mr. Totman is working on spring clean -up of junk cars. Ottenschott Property Mr. Totman along with Rich John are still and meeting. Mr. Totman working on this situation. The DEC is now involved with the clean -up. The Assistant District Attorney is due to be back in court next week June 4th and meeting. Mr. Totman should have information to report at the Buck Road Building Permit Mr. Totman has had a request for a building permit on the Wawak property on Buck Road. The request of multiple apartments to be built behind the existing apartments is permitted according to the ordinance. Mrs. Kirby asked Dave Herrick Road. Mrs. Kirby questioned the Sharon Bowman has stated that within about the Water unit charge that district District for that it was on district. one Buck unit per parcel of land not one unit per apartment. that it would be set up the way the residents wanted Mr. Herrick stated that this is how it was Mr. set Herrick stated and agreed up in Fiddlers to. Green, one unit per parcel of land. Mrs. Kirby asked Mr. Herrick to review that district and report back to the Board on the unit charge. Hillard's Gas Station Mr. Totman informed the Board that the property has been sold. Mr. Totman stated that his gas station and apartment building were not hooked up to public water. The gas station building was being torn down and a new building is being put up. Because the new building was within 500' of public water Mr. Totman could not allow him to use the well water. Before a building permit could be issued the property had to be hooked up to public water. The apartments are on well water. The new owner did not realize that he had to still pay for the debt service even if they were not hooked up. The new business plans are to open seven days a week on August 272 May 21, 1997, continued 1st. They will carry lumber, household appliances, and hardware. Dave Herrick stated that the gas station was in the Division for Youth Water District and the apartments are part of Water District #15. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A copy of the minutes of April 2nd and 16th, 1997 having been given to the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the minutes of April 2nd and 16th, 1997 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. Carried. AUDIT APPROVAL RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Bulter: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: General Fund Prepaid 177 -148 -182 Vouchers 183 -193 -235 $46,001.90 Highway Fund Prepaid 146 -148 Vouchers 149 -193 $52,684.16 Lans. Water Dists Prepaid 12 Vouchers 13 -14 $90,258.69 McKinney's Prepaid 2 $ 870.59 Cap Fund Wtr #17 Voucher 11 $ 632.75 Cap Fund Wtr #17 Ext #3 Voucher 8 $ 11900.00 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 RECREATION COMMISSION Larry Tvaroha has had a request from several members that are on the Recreation Commission. They think it is appropriate to meet • again. Mr. Tvaroha is requesting that Steve Colt contact the members of the commission and set up a meeting. The Board was in agreement to keep the Recreation Commission together. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 8:35 P.M. to discuss Bean Hill Property, Sewer District Negotiations and a Personnel matter in the Supervisor's May 21, 1997, continued Office. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. .Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:25 P.M. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. APPRAISAL OF BEAN HILL PROPERTY RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is considering the realignment of Bean Hill Road with the intersection with Hillcrest Road, pursuant to a proposed plan prepared by the Town Engineer, and WHEREAS, the proposal would require moving the present roadway onto private property and reshaping that parcel identified as tax map parcel number 41. -1 -11.1, and WHEREAS, the owner of that property has offered to sell the parcel to the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing wishes to consider and respond to the offer to sell the property, and WHEREAS, in connection with evaluating the offer to sell, the Town of Lansing requires an appraisal of the property at the present time and as the property would be reconfigured after the road realignment, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Attorney to obtain an appraisal of the property identified as tax map parcel #41. -1 -11.1. 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 On motion meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:30 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. I 1 ��v