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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-053A7 November 05, 1997 The Lansing Town Board met Town in Special Session Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote at the Lansing Board . . . Town Hall Board Room at 6:00 P.M. Tvaroha recommended to before the Board considers with Supervisor Board . . . (Aye) Kirby Vote presiding. of Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John ROLL CALL Supervi Council Council Council Council Town Cl Deputy Town At sor man man man man erk Town Clerk torney (7:00 Present Present Present Present Present Absent Present Present VISITORS: Sharon Bowman, Andy LaVigne, Grace Allen, Mr. & Mrs. Matt Shulman, Steve Colt, Dave Herrick, Ron Seacord, Douglas Fowler, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Horn, Jay Orear and two other residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS BUDGET Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk the Public Hearing on the proposed SPECIAL DISTRICTS for the Town of Lansing for the year 1998 was called to order at 6 :00 P.M. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Mr. Beckwith moved to terminate the Public Hearing at 6:03 P.M., seconded by Mr. Tvaroha. Carried, RESOLUTION TO ADOPT SPECIAL BUDGET RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIAL DISTRICT BUDGET offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, tl No. 3, No. 8, No. Ext. No. 1, No. Lansing Lighting 1998, are hereby iat 9, 17, Di app the Lansing Water District No. 2, Ext. No. 2, No. 10, No. 13, No. 14, No. 15, No. 17, No. 17 Ext. No. 2. No. 17, Ext . No. 3, No. 18 and stricts No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 for the year ?roved and adopted. Vote provided to the of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote Tvaroha recommended to before the Board considers of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION TO ADJUST WATER RENTS RECEIVABLES IN LANSING WATER DISTRICT FUND A copy of the resolution was provided to the Board members before the meeting. Sharon Bowman explained the resolution which �iiwas recommended by Tom Johnson, of Office in Binghamton. the State Audit and Control After further discussion Larry Johnson's recommendation in writing Tvaroha recommended to before the Board considers get Mr. the resolution. MONTHLY BILLINGS FOR TOWN OF LANSING WATER DISTRICTS Debbie Crandall informed the Board that she has requested that SCLIWC (Bolton Point) change the monthly water billings for the Town of Lansing. Currently water bills are billed in the months of January, April, July and October. She has requested that the water billings occur in the months of February, May, August and November. November 5, 1997, continued The request has been approved and granted by the Commission at SCLIWC heard having Personal Svc. Person Svc - PT - Sr. Typist Account and will Beckwith such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes start in the year 1998. of this Town Board, and be it PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY BUDGET Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk, the Public Hearing for the proposed Preliminary Budget was called to order at 6:15 P.M. All persons desiring of the Town of Lansing does with the following items to be to be heard having Personal Svc. Person Svc - PT - Sr. Typist Account been heard, Mr. Beckwith such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes Vote moved to close of this Town Board, and be it (Aye) the Cleveland, Councilman Public of Town Board . . . (Nay) Larry Tvaroha, Hearing Vote at 6 :31 P.M. (Aye) Carried. RESOLUTION TO MODIFY PRELIMINARY BUDGET RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, hereby modify that the the preliminary Town Board budget of the Town of Lansing does with the following items to be adjusted: A1110.120 A11109130 A5010.120 A1990.400 $19,419 $14,695 $22,443 $ 9,355 as modified as the annual budget of this Justice Justice Supt Hwy Contingent Personal Svc. Person Svc - PT - Sr. Typist Account 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 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET AS MODIFIED RESOLUTION ADOPTING GENERAL FUND BUDGET AS MODIFIED offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing on the General Fund Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now therefore be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates, if any adopted pursuant to Section 202 -a, subd. 2 of the Town Law and deliver one copy to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented by her to the Board of Representatives of the County. Vote RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby adopts such General Fund Preliminary Budget as modified as the annual budget of this Town for the fiscal year beginning the 1st day of January, 1998, and that such budget as so adopted be entered in detail in the minutes Vote of the proceedings of this Town Board, and be it (Aye) FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall prepare and certify in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board, together with the estimates, if any adopted pursuant to Section 202 -a, subd. 2 of the Town Law and deliver one copy to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented by her to the Board of Representatives of the County. 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 . . . (Nay) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION ADOPTING HIGHWAY FUND BUDGET offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, this Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the notice of Public Hearing on the Highway Fund Preliminary Budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now therefore be it I November 5, 1997, continued RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby Preliminary Budget as originally compiled, this Town for the fiscal year beginning adopts as the the 1st such Highway Fund annual budget of day of January, 1998, and that minutes of the such budget as proceedings of adopted be entered in detail this Town Board, and be it in the FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town clerk shall prepare and certify in duplicate, copies of said annual budget as adopted by this Town Board together with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202 -a, subd. 2, of the Town by her to the Supervisor of this Town to be presented to the Board of Representatives of this County. 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 . . . (Nay) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor LANSING FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET Sharon Bowman stated that the Lansing Fire District Budget is a separate entity from it, but the Town is budget packet. the Town. required by The Town has no jurisdiction law to make it a part over of the Town's APPROVE MINUTES A copy of the minutes of September 17th, October 1st and October 15th, 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. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 17th, October 1st and October 15th, 1997 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. Carried. Carried, STEVE COLT, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR Mr. Colt commented on the article in the Lansing Community News written by Matt Shulman to the budget stated for a recreation van. amount of $18,000 was on the Budget. His that there was a budgeted Mr. Colt stated that in actuality for two used vehicles. article amount pertaining of $18,000 the budget Sharon Bowman stated that in no way does the $18,000 impact the tax rate because it will be coming out of the reserve fund. BUILDING PERMIT ON 1182 EAST SHORE DRIVE: MR. FOWLER Mr. Fowler has a building permit to rebuild a garage on his property at 1182 East Shore Drive, but the water main runs through the garage. Mr. Herrick stated that the property is in the McKinney water district. Mr. Fowler requested permission from the Board to construct his garage at this time, but not pour the concrete slab for the floor. After further discussion Mr. Fowler will meet with Mr. Herrick on exactly how to proceed with the pipe under his garage. November 05, 1997, continued It was the consensus of the Board to have Mr. Fowler continue construct after meeting with Mr. Herrick and not to pour the concrete slab at this time. Mr. Herrick will also contact Conrail and further pursue a Town wide O & M project to replace the pipes in the McKinney water district. 7:10 P.M. Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby excused herself from the meeting at 7:10 P.M. and Deputy Supervisor, Larry Tvaroha replaced her at this time. LANSING COMMUNITY NEWS Matt Shulman shared with the Board information he has received about the Ithaca Times publishing a Lansing newspaper. ENGINEER'S REPORT WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr Butler: RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Town Engineer, David Herrick, the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the Engineering Report for the proposed Town of Lansing Water District No. 7, Extension No. 10. 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, Deputy Supervisor PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER DISTRICT NO. 7, EXTENSION NO. 10 ORDER OF TOWN BOARD SPECIFYING TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF LANSING (T) WATER DISTRICT NO. 7, EXTENSION 10 At a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held at the Town Hall in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, on the 5th day of November, 1997 at 6:00. P.M. PRESENT: Larry Tvaroha, Deputy Supervisor Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman In the matter of the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 7, Extension 10, Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, pursuant to Article 12 -A of the Town Law. 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 13, 1997, having been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town on November 5, 1997; and, WHEREAS, said map, plan and report were prepared by Hascup & Lorenzini, Architects, Ithaca, New York, David M. Lorenzini, Registered Architect, 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 November 05, 1997, continued 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 hereof; and, SERVICE AREA - As shown on the map filed in the Town Clerk's units in the District. It is employees at each site would Tompkins County Health Department, Office and described in Exhibit A. the proposed water district will taps into the water line include approximately 48 acres of land, more or less. In the first phase, the service area presently includes 8 undeveloped light industrial vacant lots covering 15 acres. It is anticipated that in the second phase of development, an additional 6 lots will be added utilizing 18 acres of land. Fifteen acres of land will remain undeveloped. The proposed service area would include properties along an extension of Woodsedge Drive and a road to be constructed which will intersect with East Shore Drive on the boundary of Water District 7. POPULATION TO BE SERVED - There are presently 0 consumption units in the District. It is employees at each site would Tompkins County Health Department, estimated be 200. it that the maximum number of Using estimates from the is anticipated that the average water consumption rate at each site shall not exceed 4000 gallons per average day. WATER SUPPLY - Treated water requirements, estimated not to exceed an average of 56,000 gallons per average day at full development, 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 own the system. The capacity of the Bolton Point supply is considered more than adequate to supply this district. The proposed water district extension will be served from the Town's Water Supply Tank Number 1 located at Village Circle South and Number 2 located at Grandview Drive, which tanks act as sister tanks in the Town of Lansing. WATER SYSTEM TO BE CONS report filed with the Town consist of 1,700 l inear feet and related improvements inc 8 inch ductile iron pipe and to the Town. TRUCTED - As shown on the map, plan and Clerk, the facilities to be construed of 8 inch diameter ductile iron pipe, luding valves and hydrants. All of the related improvements will be dedicated WHEREAS, the method of financing will be as follows: METHOD OF FINANCING - The projected cost of the water District 7 Extension 10 improvement is estimated as $62,506.00 for the installation of the water main and appurtenances. The developer is responsible for reimbursing the Town of Lansing for all engineering, legal, administrative and construction observation services costs incurred by the Town of Lansing in the formation and construction of this water district extension. The total project cost of construction of Water District 7 Extension 10 will be financed by Ronald Seacord, the owner and developer, and no indebtedness will be incurred by the Town. The owners of the vacant lots will incur the following costs when an owner 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 light industrial site having 200 employees utilizing 4000 gallons per average day, the costs are estimated at $1,147.50 per quarterly billing. One Time Connection Charge For Each Site - The developer will be responsible for installing taps into the water line at each site and extending the water service to a November 05, 1997, continued corporation stop at each building site. Bolton Point Water Supply connection fee, $490.00, plumbing permit, water meter, and inspection. (Does not include miscellaneous plumbing changes required by Bolton Point inspection). It is not anticipated that meter pits will be required. One inch and copper service cost are recovered in line from the corporation stop to building at $15 /foot times 200 feet equals $3,000.00 consider said map, plan Total Charge $3,4906 And, WHEREAS, the operation will be as follows: METHOD OF OPERATION - The cost of maintaining and operating and system -wide improvement cost are recovered in the per- gallon price charged to all water users in the Town and it is estimated at $1,147.50 per quarterly billing for each light industrial site employing a maximum of 200 employees. And, WHEREAS, the maintenance and operating costs are as follows: MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS - The costs of maintaining and operating and system -wide improvement cost are recovered in the per - gallon estimated industrial price charged to all water at $1,147.50 per quarterly site employing a maximum of users in the Town, which billing for each light 200 employees. is WHEREAS, the Town Lai establishment and extension require the approval of the Control. However, in this provided by the Town of Lans the Department of Audit and i related to the creation and the of special improvement districts may New York State Office of Audits and instance there is no financing being ing, and therefore, no application to Control; is necessary; and NOW, on motion of Herbert Beckwith, seconded by Jeffrey Cleveland, 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 19, 1997, at 7:15 p.m., He stated and on that date to consider said map, plan and report and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning to connect the same and to take such action thereof as is required or authorized it is by law. The adoption of the foregoing order was duly put to a vote and upon call the vote County of Tompkins, State tax map parcel in was as follows: 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, Deputy Supervisor EXHIBIT A BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION TOWN OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 7 EXTENSION NO. 10 All that tract or parcel of land situated in the Town of Lansing, the following County of Tompkins, State tax map parcel in its of New York being entirety: comprised of Map Block Parcel 37.1 2 53.22 Ron Seacord gave an update of the project. He stated he would like to bore under the road and start the water construction tomorrow. Mr. Seacord stated they would like to connect and Bolton Point will connect them if the Town Board says it is okay. 333 November 05, 1997, continued District Mr. Tvaroha before it stated is officially that Mr. Seacord is formed with anticipation constructing that the it will go through the same as the Board with his construction of putting Tvaroha's have Dave dry pipe in statement. Herrick contact the It ground. Mr. Seacord was the consensus of the Bolton Point and inform agreed Town them of with Board the start Mr. to of construction. BILL FOR COUNTY BRIDGE MATERIAL Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman informed the Board that she has received a bill in the amount of $58,000 from the County for bridge material for the Myers bridge. She asked the Board when they were going to pursue a BAN for the project and if she should include the voucher in the next payment schedule. It was the consensus of the Board to have Sharon meet with Rich John and try to obtain a schedule of payment from the County and get an estimate of this is obtained the payments through bill should not be the end of submitted the year. Until for payment. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 12 EXTENSION 1 Proof of Notice having been furnished by the Town Clerk the Public Hearing on establishing Water District No. 42, Extension No. 1 was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Herrick Mr. Deputy Supervisor, Larry Tvaroha to give a description of Water Tvaroha asked Mr. Herrick to explain asked Town District #12, to the residents Engineer, David Extension #1. that were present, the next steps and procedures that will follow. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Mr. Cleveland moved to terminate the Public Hearing at 7:37 P.M., seconded by Mr. Butler, Carried. SEOR RESOLUTION At the recommendation of Town Engineer, David Herrick, the following resolution was hereby duly adopted. SEAR TOWN OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 12, EXTENSION NO. 1 MiOTION, made by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, 1. This action is the Consideration of establishing Town of Lansing Water District No. 12, Extension No. 1 for the Bolton Point Road neighborhood and the construction of approximately 1,050 l.f. of 8 inch water main together with valves, hydrants, and water services, all as described in the Engineer's Report dated October 15, 1997 prepared by Howard R. Schlieder, P.E. 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Lansing Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Water District formation, and 3. The Town accepted Board, on as adequate November 5, 1997, the Short Environmental has reviewed and Assessment Form Part I and Part II prepared by the Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town of Lansing Board hereby makes a negative November 05, 1997, continued determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. 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, Deputy Supervisor ORDER AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 12 EXT NO. 1 ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT NO. 12 EXTENSION 1 At a special map, plan meeting and of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held at the Town Hall on November 05, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. Present: Larry Tvaroha, Deputy Supervisor Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Herbert Beckwith, Councilman In the matter of the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 12 Extension 1, Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, pursuant to Article 12 -A of the Town Law. WHEREAS, a map, plan and report dated October 15, 1997, were prepared by Howard R. Sch11eder, P.E., L.S. Ithaca, New York, 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, in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, relating to the establishment of a proposed water district in the Town; and WHEREAS, such map, plan and report, in Lansing, as revised, have been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office required by in said Town; and WHEREAS, said map, plan and report which showed the boundaries of the proposed district, a general plan of the water system and a report of the proposed improvements, the estimated expense of these improvements, the proposed method of financing, which map, plan and report are on file in the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection, and all other matters required by law to be stated; and WHEREAS, the map shows the proposed water district, water mains, fire hydrants and other related and necessary appurtenances; and WHEREAS, an Order was passed on November 5, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. at the New York to consider the map, plan persons interested in this matter and law; and October 15, 1997 designating Lansing Town Hall in Lansing, and report and to hear all to take action as required by WHEREAS, said Order setting the public hearing were published and posted as required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the matter was held by the Town Board on November 5, 1997 and the matter was fully discussed and all interested parties and persons were heard. Upon the evidence given at the hearing and upon a motion duly made by Councilman Paul Butler, seconded by Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. It is hereby determined that: November 05, 1997, continued (a) The notices of hearing were published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient. (b) All the property and property owners within the proposed district are benefitted thereby. (c) All the property and property owners benefitted are included within the limits of the proposed district. (d) the establishment of this district is in the public interest. IT IS RESOLVED, that the district as set forth in the map, plan and report dated October 15, 1997, be approved, that the requested improvement be constructed and that the necessary easements and lands be acquired upon the required funds being made available and provided for. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this district shall be known as Lansing Water District No. 12 Extension 1 in the Town of Lansing and shall be bounded and described as follows: see Exhibit A attached. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including construction costs, cost of acquisition of lands and easements, legal and engineering fees, and all other expenses related to the Lansing Water District 12 Extension 1 improvement will be financed by the landowners within the Water District Extension and no indebtedness will be incurred by the Town and there will be no public financing by the Town of Lansing. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in Town Law, Section 209 -E in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the establishment of Lansing Water District No. 12 Extension 1 is not subject to approval by the New York State Department of Audit and Control. 1 Vote of Town Board . (Ave) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Ave) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha; Deputy Supervisor EXHIBIT A BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION TOWN OF LANSING WATER DISTRICT NO. 12 EXTENSION NO. 1 All that tract or parcel of land situated in the Town of Lansing, the following County of Tompkins, State tax map parcels in of New York being their entirety: comprised of Man Block Parcel 42 1 2.2 42 1 30.1 42 1 30.2 42 1 32 42 i 33 PHP HEALTH INSURANCE Sharon Bowman informed the Board that she had a highway employee ask her about the Town's health insurance. She told them that the Town Board is considering PHP Health Insurance as an alternative to Blue Cross and Blue Shield to the employees. The Board asked Mrs. Bowman to contact PHP to have them give an overview of the insurance at the next board meeting on November November 05, 1997, continued 19, 1997. SENIOR CITIZENS Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Butler for an update on the Senior Citizens, (Woodsedge). Mr. Butler stated that there were a couple new residents and all rooms were taken at Woodsedge. stated. The residents were not as concerned about the new proposed road development, (Seacord) as originally stated. UPDATE OF FIRE DISTRICTS Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Beckwith if he had any new information on the Fire Districts. Mr. Beckwith discussed the Service Awards Program. This program is similar to a 401K program for volunteer firefighters. It's a program where a firefighter would earn 50 points in a years time. There are very rigid rules and regulations based on how many trainings they attend and how many fires they go to and different things they do for the fire department. At the end of that full service year when they earn the 50 points, $480.00 is set aside for their fund. They intend to go back 5 years so there will be an initial investment that Town taxpayers will have to put in to it. It will come out to 7 or 7.5 cents per thousand. The Service Awards Program is an incentive to retain volunteers. 'There will be a Public Information meeting and then a Public Hearing. After that the referendum will appear on the December 9, 1997 ballot. There is also a position open for a Fire Commissioner. Larry Cooper does not live in the Town of Lansing anymore, and that is a requirement. His letter of resignation has not yet been received. Anytime a Fire Commissioner turns in a letter of resignation after the 16th of October the Board will appoint another Commissioner to take his place. The Commissioner will then have to run for election in December of 1998. WATER COLLECTIONS AND BALANCING OF FUNDS Sharon Bowman and Debbie Crandall further discussed the issue regarding Bolton Point, pertaining to balancing the records with Bolton Points figures. They both stated that they believe that Bolton Point needs to look at a new water program before this will be achieved. Debbie Crandall stated that she had a meeting with the Water /Sewer Bill Collection Task Group on October 7th. After the { meeting the group was to meet at the Town of Lansing to look over the Town's programs. To date this has not happened. Jeff Cleveland, Lansing's representative to the Bolton Point Commissioners, will try to proceed with implementing a new water program. WATER MAIN INSPECTIONS Jeff Cleveland asked $Dave Herrick how involved Bolton Point was in the water main inspections. Mr. Herrick stated they will often get involved in the November 05, 1997, continued flushing, disinfection and Mr. Herrick if Bolton construction. Mr. Herrick agent. Since the water Cleveland stated he would pressure testing. Mr. Cleveland asked Point was ever on site, watching stated no one was acting as the Town's mains are the Town of Lansing's, Mr. like Mr. Herrick to do the inspections. Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Herrick to provide the Board with a scope of work for his services to do the inspections. DEBT FREE WATER DISTRICTS Sharon Bowman asked if the expenses incurred for the legal advertising and the engineers bills are billable back to the developer. Mr. Herrick stated that it is in the reports so they know this up front. It states the residents are responsible for cost of construction plus any expenses in by the Town for the formation of the district and observation of construction. Mrs. Bowman asked who gets billed and who does the billing. Mr. Herrick stated that she would be responsible for billing the developer. Mrs. Bowman requested that any billable items that are submitted by T.G. Millers come under separate invoices. Rich John recommended that before the water is turned on, all accounts be settled. Mrs. Bowman requested that Dave Herrick go back through the billings that are paid for to date and do an itemized statement. Mrs. Bowman also requested that in 1998 T.G. Millers use separate itemized invoices, one voucher, multiple invoices for each separate project. Mr. Tvaroha requested that Dave Herrick send a letter to Ron Seacord informing him that he will also be charged for on site engineering inspections for the water. Because this project is on fast track he will have notification before the public hearing. On Motion Mr. Beckwith moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. and seconded by Mr. Butler, Carried. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.