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June 04, 1997
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing
Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding.
Jeannine Kirby
Paul Butler
Herbert Beckwith
Jeffrey Cleveland
Larry Tvaroha
Bonita Boles
Rich John
Roll Call
Supervisor
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present (7 :37)
VISITORS: Dave Herrick (7:15), George Totman, Matt Shulman,,
Ruth Adams, Mr. & Mrs. Bishop, Mr. & Mrs. Davis, Mary Tilley, Dick
Hunt, Ralph Barnard and 10 other Algerine Road area residents.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk
take the Roll Call.
WATER DISTRICT #17, EXTENSION #5
Residents of the Lansing Station Road and Algerine Road area
addressed the Board wanting to know the status of their water
district.
Mrs. Kirby stated that there were quite a few residents that
do not want the water. Mrs. Kirby had talked to Dave Herrick, Town
Engineer, about breaking it down into smaller districts. Most of
the residents in the Algerine area wanted the water and that is
where
if it
people
the district would
were to go to a
within the district
begin. Mrs.
referendum, the
would vote.
Kirby
majority
informed the residents
would rule
and the
Mr. Bishop asked if Lansing Station Road would be included in
the Algerine district. Mrs. Kirby stated it would circle around to
include some of the road. The larger landowners didn't want the
water and there was a lack of interest from the residents on
Sweazey Road.
Dave Herrick passed out the following survey summary:
WATER DISTRICT #17 EXTENSION #5
Response to 12/30/96
problems with potable water quality and
Survey Question
No
#1
Are you interested in pursuing
municipal
water supply
to
serve your property?
General Summary of Comments and Responses to Survey
Many respondents indicated
problems with potable water quality and
quantity.
*Well
*High
No
The problems
contamination
levels of
Grand
%Respondents
%Landowners
Road or Road Section
Yes
No Response
Blank
Total
Answering Yes
Answering Yes
Algerine
8
10
14
1
33
42%
24%
Bill George
6
5
20
0
31
55%
19%
Lake Front
1
2
13
0
16
33%
6%
Ludlow
7
8
6
0
21
47%
33%
Sweazey
1
7
5
0
13
13%
8%
Lansing Station from
Rte
34B to Bill George
45
23
64
0
132
66%
340
Lansing Station from
Bill George to Algerine
6
2
8
0
16
75%
38%
Totals
74
57
130
1
262
56%
28%
General Summary of Comments and Responses to Survey
Many respondents indicated
problems with potable water quality and
quantity.
*Well
*High
The problems
contamination
levels of
sulfur.
they mentioned are as follows:
when the lake floods.
*Hard
water.
*Low
*Limited
*Need
water pressure.
supply
to have potable
in
the summer.
water delivered.
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*High turbidity and poor taste.
"Must chlorinate and /or filter water.
"Pipes freeze.
Some
respondents
reflected dismay
about the cost of the proposal.
Many
respondents
support the project and want to pursue the
project,
municipal
even at
water,
great cost.
"the sooner, the
One person stated they wanted
better!, find a way!"
There were various suggestions of cost apportioning methods;
*All residences in the proposed district should pay debt
retirement.
*Owners of vacant lots should pay a percent of the cost
of debt retirement per unit.
"Vacant land should not be assessed any debt retirement.
*Exclude the opponents of the project.
*The water district should not pay for the cost to cross
Conrail right of way.
Dave Herrick
reviewed the survey with
the Board
and the
residents.
He stated
that
the next step would be
to make
smaller
extensions.
Out of
262
surveys that were sent
out, 130
were not
returned.
The residents wanted to know when things could happen. Mr.
Herrick stated that they could still be in the two year time frame.
The Lansing Station residents stated they are willing to
contact the people who didn't respond and form neighborhood
committees.
Dave Herrick informed the residents that earlier in the year
the Town was notified that the State was making available through
the Environmental Facilities Corp, money within their drinking
water revolving fund. The Town asked T.G. Miller's to prepare an
application to submit to Albany to include this project on their
list. The request was for no interest loans from this facility.
There has not been any feedback at this point. Dave stated that
HUD grant money must be a door to door survey of income of
residents within the district.
Mrs. Kirby stated that once an area was defined the Town could
hold
a neighborhood
meeting.
The
residents suggested
the
Lansingville
would like
Mr. Herrick
Fire Station. After further discussion the residents
to see figures on a district that would include
stated he could define the area and get figures to
them.
the
Town
Board
by the June 18th meeting.
After this was reviewed by
the Town Board they could hold a Public
Information Meeting on July
2nd
at 7:00
P.M. at the Lansingville
Fire
Station.
The residents thanked the Board for their time.
0 WATER SURCHARGE
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has constructed and operates
water systems throughout the Town of Lansing including water lines,
water distribution systems, pumps, water storage tanks and related
facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is responsible for the operation
and maintenance of the water systems it owns, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law Section 198, the Town of Lansing
is responsible for setting water rates including the charges for
operation and maintenance of the water system in the Town of
Lansing, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has reviewed the rate structure
for operation and maintenance in place in the Town of Lansing and
has received information and comments from the Town Engineer and
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residents of the Town concerning :the present rate structure. for
operation and maintenance of the Town of Lansing water system, and
WHEREAS., the Town of Lansing has considered the formulation of
a new water rate for the payment;.,.of the costs of operation and
maintenance of the water system in, -.`the Town of Lansing, therefore,
I t is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, pursuant
to Town Law Section 198, establishes a new water rate for the
payment of the cost of operation and maintenance, such rate.to be
a flat rate of 25 percent (250) of.the basic charge of. $2.55/1,000
gallons for metered water, being .$6.375/1,000 gallons of water for
operations and maintenance, and the Town Supervisor is authorized
to amend the water rates and to take such further action.,. as
necessary to implement this change to the water rate.
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, Supervi.sor.
Water District #17 Ext #3
Dave Herrick reported that` :::LR -S has completed the restoration
work in Fiddlers Green. They ha.v6,1submitted a. final pay request
along with a request for final ins,pection.. Mr. Herrick:s.tated
there were a few items that. 4ti,ll :,needed. to be completed.
Extending completion of the:p out.s:ta d'ing..,it'ems final inspection and
1.
payment could be made in July.
Water District #17 Ext #1
Highlander has been taking care of their punch list items:.and
should be finished tomorrow.,
Bolton Point Road Water District,
Dave informed the Board that-..drawings for the
completed on Friday. The proposal goes before the
at its meeting on June 9th, George Totman informed
Jack Rogers will be representing Jay O'Rear at the
meeting.
Lansing Station Road Water District
road should be
Planning Board
the Board that
Planning Board
Dave Herrick reviewed th6 :,.:.;following maximum
payment:
MAXIMUM ANNUAL DEBT PAYMENT
$600
25%
$1,500
S1,000 1%
$400
24%
(Percentages derived from 68 of 132 returned surveys)
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Larry Tvaroha asked Dave Herrick to revise the survey that he
prepared to only include the district that was being proposed.
Dave stated he could and would prepare that for the Board.
Myers
Bridge
stated that
at the Sewer Meeting
a property
from the
they
discussed
Rich John
reported he met with the
County, Bill
Mobbs and the
engineer
The
John
County had
Lampham. They went over
generally agreed to
the contract
the contract
at that
but had
time.
some
® concerns.
Rich
The
would like
County hopes to put the
to discuss this further
project out to bid in
in Executive Session
July.
as it
involves
negotiating
and money.
Sewer Meeting
Dave
Herrick
stated that
at the Sewer Meeting
a property
from the
they
discussed
Board
would like
not on
the status
of the
outstanding
portions of the Waste
Water
Facility
Plant. One section, chapter five looks at screening certain
alternatives. Chapter six shows a detailed evaluation of those
alternatives that the Town wants to pursue. Dave stated that the
costs associated with the Ithaca area option would be greater than
the other alternatives. For that reason, they have been screened
out. Dave thought that to further define that screening the Board
might want to talk to City Officials to get a new update.
Mr. Tvaroha stated he felt there would be a years delay and
felt it would be a waste of time and money.
Dave Herrick asked if he could have authority from the Board
of if there would be someone from the Board that he could go with
to confirm what the financial position might be from the Ithaca
area facility.
It was the consensus of the Town Involves to authorize Dave
Herrick to ask the City if there was a change in what they have
offered in the past and to reply back at a certain date.
Dave Herrick will prepare a letter to that effect and bring it
back to the Board for their approval before it is mailed to the
City Engineer,
CBORD
Mr. Tvaroha stated that
owner, came before the Board
several months
and wanted to lease
ago
CBORD,
property
a property
from the
Town so they could expand their business.
correspondence back from the owner. Mr.
to review their expansion to make sure
The
Tvaroha
they are
Board
would like
not on
has had no
someone
Town owned
property.
Mr. Herrick stated they were entirely on their own property.
Brickyard & Wilson Road Water Tank
Mrs. Kirby informed Dave Herrick that when the tank is being
flushed out it causes bad erosion. The property owner would like
to meet with Mrs. Kirby and Dave Herrick to correct the matter.
34B Bridge
Matt Shulman asked the Board if they had any information on
when and how the bridge will be closed for repairs. Mrs. Kirby
informed Mr. Shulman that they have no information or communication
concerning the closing of the bridge from the State.
Proposed Zoning Changes
Matt Shulman asked the Board when they will be holding Public
Information meeting on the proposed changes.
Mrs. Kirby stated that the public meetings would be set by the
Planning Board. If necessary the Town Board will meet with the
Planning Board before the public meetings.
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Sewer Pro iect
Mr.
Shulman
asked the Board
if
he could
do an
article
on Watch
Tower's involvement
with the sewer
project.
Mrs. Kirby
at the call of
stated that
the Town
Board wants to wait until
a final
contract is
negotiated
before an
article
is written. Rich
John stated
that
the
only thing
that you
could
say at this point
is
that there has
been
a response
and there
is
an interest.
Executive Session
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Tvaroha0
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into
Executive Session at 8:37 P.M. to discuss legal matters of the
proposed sewer contract and the assistant bookkeeper's job.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:37
P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened.
Carried.
Proposed Zoning Changes
It was the consensus
of the Town Board
to
authorize the
Planning Board to schedule
Public Informational
Meetings.
On motion, meeting adjourned
at the call of
the
Supervisor at
9:39 P.M.
Minutes taken by the Town Clerk and executed by the Deputy
Town Clerk.
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