HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-15OCTOBER 15, 1997
The
Lansing Town Board
met
in Regular Session at the Lansing
Town Hall
Board Room at 7:00
p.m.
with Supervisor
Kirby presiding.
Herbert Beckwith
Paul Butler
Jeffrey Cleveland
Larry Tvaroha
Jeannine Kirby
Bonita Boles
Richard John
ROLL CALL
Councilman
Present
Councilman
Present
Councilman
Present
Councilman
Absent
Supervisor
Present
Town Clerk
Present
Town Attorney
Present
VISITORS: George Totman, Dave Herrick, Cindy Lion and son,
Katrina Greenly, Pete and Jackie Larson, Jay Orear, Matt Shulman,
Kevin Kauffman, John Kaminsky, Mark Wheeler, Roger Vanderpool, Dan
Broadway and four (4) students.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk
take the Roll Call,
Mr. Larson reported on the following:
The Highway Department is in the process of converting the
trucks over for the winter months which will take approximately two
to three weeks.
The Highway Department is going down 12 to 14 feet deeper in
the gravel bank and should have a supply of gravel in that area for
the next three to four years.
The County is working on the Myers Bridge daily now. Mr
Larson stated that he signed for a change order on the project.
Dan Broadway reported the following in regard to the Trailways
project:
The New York State DOT wants to know the status of the
project. He stated that if the Town did not move on the project,
the Federal Department could cut the funding.
The State DOT informed Mr. Broadway that if the project does
not go forward, they would use the monies for another project. Mr.
David Boyd also informed Mr. Broadway that if the Town did not use
the money that has been set aside and no one else got to use the
money, it could make it harder in the future for Lansing to receive
a grant.
Some landowners are still opposed to the project due to the
way it would effect them personally. Mr. Broadway would like the
Town Board to talk to the opposed landowners and go over their
concerns. Mrs. Kirby stated that the Town Board told Gay Nicholson
that the Board would only get involved with the project if the
committee could get approval from all landowners.
Mr. Broadway suggested the Town Board make a decision on the
good of the community and not on the opinions of a few residents.
Mrs. Kirby stated she did not think the Town Board would ever
declare an emanate domain.
Mr. Broadway will contact all landowners and have them come to
the meeting on November 19, 1997 to discuss the situation.
(7:00 p.m.)
Mr. Herrick discussed the following:
FIDDLER'S GREEN (WATER 17, EXT. 3):
The "as construction" drawings
and the project can be closed out.
were about $ 30,000.00 under budget.
was one homeowner that was still
everything was done correctly.
were delivered to Mr. Herrick
The total construction costs
Mr. Herrick stated that there
not satisfied but he felt
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PORTLAND POINT (WATER 18):
Bolton Point wants to install a smaller (3/411) PRV half way
down the hill for a total price of $ 385.00.
This would be temporary and when larger demands are needed,
the 2" valve would be used.
The Town Board agreed with this and the consensus was to have
Mr. Herrick contact Bolton Point and have them perform the work to
install a smaller PRV valve.
BOLTON ROAD (WATER 12, EXT. 1):
Mr. Herrick handed out an Engineers report from the proposed
water district, He stated there would be 1,050 feet of 8" water
mains for eight (8) service hook -ups. The estimated project cost is
$ 40,000.00. Mr. Herrick stated that this would be the landowners
responsibilities and that the Town of Lansing would not be liable.
Mr. Orear asked for a Public Hearing to be held on this
proposed project as soon as possible as there is an emergency
situation with one homeowner.
Mr. Herrick stated that there would be a couple of minor
revisions in the Engineers Report, but recommended the Town Board
set a date for a Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr.
Butler:
ORDER OF TOWN BO
TIME AND PLACE OF
ON ESTABLISHMENT
WATER DISTRICT NO.
Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
ARD SPECIFYING
PUBLIC HEARING
OF LANSING (T)
12, EXTENSION 1
WHEREAS, a map, plan and report have been prepared in such
manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the
Town Board of Lansing, relating to the establishment of a proposed
water district in the Town; and,
WHEREAS, such map, plan and report, dated October 15, 1997,
having been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town on
October 15, 1997: and,
WHEREAS, said map, plan and report were prepared by Howard R.
Schlieder, P.E., L.5, Ithaca, N.Y., duly licensed by the State of
New York, showing boundaries of the proposed district, a general
plan of the water system and a report of the proposed method of
operation; and,
WHEREAS, said map shows the proposed water district, water
mains, fire hydrants and other related and necessary appurtenances;
and,
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed district are described
in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed are as follows:
SERVICE AREA - As shown on the map filed in the Town Clerk's
Office and described in Exhibit A, the proposed water district will
include approximately 15 acres of land, more or less. The service
area presently includes 6 residential lots, 1 of which is vacant.
The proposed service area would include properties along a road
presently under construction designated as Bolton Point Road which
intersects with East Lake Road on the boundary of Water District 17
Extension 3.
POPULATION TO BE SERVED - There are presently 5 consumption
units in the District and it is anticipated that there will be one
additional consumption unit at the time the District has been fully
developed. The number of persons to be served will be approximately
18.
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WATER SUPPLY - Treated water requirements, estimated not to
exceed an average of 1,950 gallons per day, will be purchased from
the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton
Point Water Supply). The Town of Lansing is one of the
municipalities which owns the system. The capacity of Bolton Point
supply is considered more than adequate to supply this district.
The proposed water district extension will be served from the
Town's Burdick Hill Water Tank in the Town of Lansing.
WATER SYSTEM TO BE CONSTRUCTED - As shown on the map, plan and
report on file with
constructed consist of
ductile iron pipe, and
the Town Clerk, the facilities to be
1,050 linear feet of 8 inch of diameter
related improvements including valves and
hydrants. All
of the
8 inch
ductile iron
pipe and related
I
mprovements
will be dedicated
to the Town.
WHEREAS, the method of financing will be as follows:
METHOD OF FINANCING - The total projected cost of the water
District 12 Extension 1 improvement is estimated at $ 37,250.00.
The project cost of construction of Water District 12 Extension 1
will be financed by the landowners within the Water District
Extension and no indebtedness will be incurred by the Town. The
owner of the vacant lot will incur the following costs when a
household chooses to connect to the system.
Water Use Fees, Maintenance, and Operating Costs - Water Use
Fees as well as maintenance and operating costs and system -wide
improvement costs are financed by metered water revenues and for a
Single Family Residence are estimated at $ 93.25 per quarterly
billing.
One Time Connection
Charge
For Each Household:
Bolton Point Water Supply connection fee, $ 490.00 plumbing
permit, water meter, and inspection (Does not include miscellaneous
plumbing charges required by Bolton Point inspection) Water service
line from the main to the structure (Cost will vary depending on
length of service line, boring under highways, and depth to
bedrock, if encountered) or a meter pit, if required. The estimated
average cost of a 3/4 copper service line (100 if @ 13.40/lf) is
$ 1,350 for a total charge of $ 1,840. And,
WHEREAS, the operation will be as follows:
METHOD OF OPERATION - The cost of maintaining and operating a
system -wide improvement cost are recovered in the per - gallon price
charged to all water users in the Town and it is estimated at
$ 93.25 per quarterly billing for a single family residence. And,
WHEREAS, The maintenance and operating costs are as follows:
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS
operating a system -wide improvement
gallon price charged to all water
estimated at $ 93.25 per quarterly
residence.
- The costs of maintaining and
cost are recovered in the per -
users in the Town, which is
billing for a single family
WHEREAS, the Town Law related to the creation and the
establishment and extension of special improvement districts may
require the approval of the New York State Office of Audit and
Control. However, in this instance there is no financing being
provided by the Town of Lansing, and therefore, no application to
the department of Audit and Control; is necessary: and
NOW, on motion of Herbert Beckwith seconded by Paul Butler,
it is hereby
ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a
public hearing at the Lansing Town Hall in said Town on November 5,
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1997 at 7:30 p.m., and on that date to consider said map, plan and
report and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof
concerning the same and to take such action thereof as is required
or authorized by law.
The adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote and
upon call the vote was as follows:
Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor - voting Aye
Herbert Beckwith, Councilman - voting Aye
Paul Butler, Councilman - voting Aye
Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman - voting Aye
The order was thereupon duly adopted.
SOUTH LANSING SEWER DISTRICT:
The application from the Environmental Bond Act is due in
Albany by October 20, 1997. Therefore the following resolution was
duly adopted:
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1996 CLEAN WATER /CLEAN AIR BOND ACT - TITLE 3 SECTION 56 -0303
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Municipal Resolution
Resolution authorizing the items listed below pursuant to the Clean
Water /Clean Air Bond Act of 1996.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr
Butler:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing herein called the "Municipality ",
after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem
and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain
work, as described in its application and attachments, herein
called the "Project ", is desirable, is in the public interest, and
is required in order to implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, Article 56 of the Environmental
authorizes State assistance to municipalities
restoration projects by means of a contract and
deems it to be in the public interest and benefit
enter into a contract therewith;
Conservation Law
for environmental
the Municipality
under this law to
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LANSING TOWN BOARD:
1. That Jeannine Kirby,
authorized to act in behalf
Supervisor, is
of the Municipality's
the representative
governing body in
all matters related
3. The representative
execute the State
documentation, and
body in all matters
to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title
is also authorized to make application,
Assistance Contract, submit Project
otherwise act for the Municipality's governing
related to the Project and to State assistance:
2. That
the Municipality agrees that it will
fund its portion
of
the cost
of the Project and that the funds
will be available
to
initiate
the Project's field work within twelve (12) months
of
written
approval of its application by
the Department
of
Environmental
Conservation;
3. That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and
sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation together with the Application for State
Assistance Payments,
4. That
this
Resolution
take effect immediately.
Vote
Vote
of
of
Town Board
Town Board
(Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
(Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman
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Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
Vote of Town Board (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
Bob Supko, a representative from Cargill Salt, met with the
Sewer Committee and stated that they did not feel they could offer
two million dollars towards the project but he will write a
proposal that Cargill feels they can afford.
John Kaminsky advised the Board to obtain a Grant Writer as
soon as possible for the sewer district project. Dave Herrick
stated that one will also be needed for the proposed Algerine Road
Water District.
The Board will consider combining the two projects in regard
to hiring one Grant Writer,
Mr. Kaminsky stated that final figures need to be obtained
from Watchtower so the paper work can be finalized.
Mr. Mark Wheeler and Roger Vanderpool approached the Board
regarding Ron Seacord's project development south of Sunset Drive
in the Town of Lansing. They asked when the Board would be holding
a public hearing regarding the project. Mr. Totman stated that the
Planning Board will be holding the public hearing, not the Town
Board.
Mr. Wheeler stated that the residents have suggestions they
would like to air. Mr. Totman stated that a meeting will be held by
the Planning Board on November 10, 1997 and at that time, if, the
Board approves the project, then a Public Hearing date will be set.
One suggestion they had was that part of the road be left as
a dirt road. Mr. John stated that he was against that idea as it
would set a precedence in the Town that you DO NOT want to have.
After some discussion, it was decided that the residents of
Sunset Drive should meet with the Planning Board.
Mr. Totman reported the following:
LAKEWATCH:
Mr. Totman received a letter from Mr. Leo Mahool, owner of
LakeWatch stating that he is concerned about the "R1" zoning in
back of LakeWatch. This would effect his future plans for that
area.
Mr. Totman stated that this would devalue his land tremendously and
asked the Town Board to look it over.
MONTHLY REPORT:
Mr. Totman handed out his monthly report to the Board Members
and stated that he was down 11 permits from last year but ahead by
$ 160,123.00.
PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE:
The Planning Board has reviewed the new revised
ordinance and may finish it on November 10, 1997,
Mr. Totman asked Tom Neiderkorn to add a paragraph
the ordinance that would not allow reading, selling
entertainment in the Town of Lansing.
zoning
or more to
or adult
Mr. John stated that the Town will have to do a study in the
Town to show there would be bad secondary effects. He felt the Town
should hire a circuit writer possibly for the County. He will
contact Tom Neiderkorn regarding this issue,
JUNK YARD ORDINANCE:
Mr. Butler stated that he is concerned with the Ottenschott
property located on Ridge Road in the Town. He stated that it looks
like it is getting worse instead of better.
Mr. John will proceed with redrafting the Junk Yard Ordinance.
A copy of the minutes of September 3, 1997, having been
furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for
a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION,
Cleveland:
continued October 15, 1997
offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 3, 1997 are hereby
approved once the word "OF" on the last page, second paragraph,
second sentence is changed to the word "OR ".
Carried
AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the following bills:
FUND PREPAIDS VOUCHERS AMOUNT
General Fund
Highway Fund
Lans. Wr. Dists,
Cap.Fund.Wr.17,Ext.3
Lans. Lighting Dists.
Vote of Town Board .
Vote of Town Board .
Vote of Town Board .
Vote of Town Board .
506 -510 511 -558 26,381.08
367 -369 370 -408 76,879.64
30 -31 11032.79
9 9,632.45
9 1,314.28
. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
. (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman
. (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
. (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and
seconded by Mr. Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to perform
the following Budget Modification:
Highway Fund DA
Request to use surplus auction proceeds in the amount of
$ 2,112.27 to apply to the purchase of a dump spreader box.
Debit DA2650 (Auction Proceeds)
$ 2,112.27
Credit DA5130.200 (Machinery Equipment)
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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and
seconded by Mr. Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to perform
the following Budget Modification:
General Fund B
Request to modify the balance of appropriation for
Planning Board Minute Clerk to appropriation for Planning Board
Clerk.
Debit B8020.410 (Planning Board Minutes)
$ 1,142.50
Credit B8020.120 (Planning Board Clerk)
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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
Mr. John will look at future needs to estimate percentages if
all municipalities participate in future capacity allocation usage
continued October 15, 1997
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 3, 1997 are hereby
approved once the word "OF" on the last page, second paragraph,
second sentence is changed to the word "OR".
Carried
AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr.
Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the following bills:
FUND PREPAIDS VOUCHERS AMOUNT
General Fund 506 -510 511 -558 26,381.08
Highway Fund 367 -369 370 -408 76,879.64
Lans. Wr. Dists, 30 -31 11032.79
Cap.Fund.Wr.17,Ext.3 9 9,632.45
Lans. Lighting Dists. 9 1,314.28
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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and
seconded by Mr. Cleveland:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to perform
the following Budget Modification:
Highway Fund DA
Request to use surplus auction proceeds in the amount of
$ 2,112.27 to apply to the purchase of a dump spreader box.
Debit DA2650 (Auction Proceeds)
$ 2,112.27
Credit DA5130.200 (Machinery Equipment)
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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and
seconded by Mr. Beckwith:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to perform
the following Budget Modification:
General Fund B
Request to modify the balance of appropriation for
Planning Board Minute Clerk to appropriation for Planning Board
Clerk,
Debit B8020.410 (Planning Board Minutes)
$ 1,142.50
Credit B8020.120 (Planning Board Clerk)
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)
Jeannine
Kirby, Supervisor
Mr. John will look at future needs to estimate percentages if
all municipalities participate in future capacity allocation usage
continued October 15, 1997
of the Bolton Point Water plant. The current proposals are:
- Water Sales to outside users
- Who will pay for any expansion that may be needed
- If capacity runs out first, each municipality will pay for
the expansion and then be reimbursed by outside users
This will be discussed further at the next Bolton Point
Committee Meeting.
RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing will hold the following
Public Hearing:
TOWN OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL DISTRICTS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has prepared the Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in
Lansing Water District No, 2, Ext, No. 2, No, 3, No. 8, No, 91 No.
10, No, 13, No. 14, No, 15, No. 17, No. 17, Ext. No, 1, No. 17,
Ext. No.2, No. 17, Ext, No, 3, No. 18 and Lansing Lighting
Districts No.l, No. 2 and No. 3 and has apportioned and assessed
upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits
the improvements shall confer upon the same cost chargeable to said
District in connection with the construction of public water and
lighting systems therein which are payable in the year 1998 and
therefore, pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board
shall hold a Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New
York on the 5th day of November, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening
thereof, to hear and consider any objections which may be made to
said roll.
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) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr.
Butler:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board will hold the following Public
Hearing:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING
FOR THE YEAR 1998
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the
Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 1998 has been complete and filed in the office
of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for
inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours and,
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and
hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing,
New York at 6:15 p.m. on the 5th day of November, 1997, and that at
such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the
preliminary budget as complied or for or against any items therein
contained and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the
Town Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of
elected town officials of this town:
Supervisor
Councilmen (4)
$ 16,898.00
.3y9L#
Total
Each
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Town Clerk
Highway Superintendent
Town Justice (2)
Total
Each
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
of
of
of
of
Town
Town
Town
Town
Board
Board
Board
Board
(Aye)
(Aye)
(Aye)
(Aye)
RESOLUTION,
Beckwith:
offered by
Mr.
$ 22,532.00
$ 5,633.00
$ 24,629.00
$ 41,642.00
$ 20,700.00
$ 10,350.00
Herbert Beckwith, Councilman
Paul Butler, Councilman
Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman
Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor
Butler and seconded by Mr
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into
Executive Session to discuss the possibility of litigation in the
Martin Ottenschott case at 8:50 p.m. and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board invites Mr. Totman to
participate in the Executive Session.
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 9:00 p.m.
On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
9:01 p.m.
