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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-03December 03, 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 Debbie Crandall Rich John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Geoff Wright, Katrina Greenly, Sharon Bowman, Cliff Buck, Aline & Matt Shulman, Sue Bucci, John Kaminsky and Andrew Bonavia. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. C ; 1 I, a A101 Geoff Wright introduced Sue Bucci, representative from PHP to the Board Members. Sue Bucci passed out packets to all Board Members to review. With the help of an overhead projector, Ms. Bucci presented the PHP overview with the Board. Ms. Bucci explained the following to the Board: Small Group Benefit Comparison Copayments HMO Prevention Primary Care Doctor Point of Service Plan In- Network & Out -of- Network Benefits Additional Riders: Prescription Drug Rider Student Coverage Riders Vision Rider Skilled Nursing Facility Rider Durable Medical Equipment Rider Hospital Copayment Waiver Rider Alcohol and Substance Abuse Rider Traveling & Emergency Care 11 Month Pre- Existing Condition Waiting Period Comprehensive Wellness Services Enrollment Customer Service After a question and answering period, Ms. Bucci stated that if the Board chooses to offer PHP as a choice for the employees health insurance the Board needs to choose one plan that would be available to all employees. At that time Ms. Bucci would come back and do a presentation to all employees. KATRINA GREENLY Katrina Greenly informed the Board that she would be interested in serving on the Lansing Planning Board if there was a vacancy. Ms. Greenly passed out a resume to all board members and asked them to consider her if such vacancy ever exists. December 03, 1997, continued John Kaminsky updated the Board on the Sewer Committee meeting that was held at noon today. Dave Herrick presented a Sewage Facility Draft document at the meeting. Mr. Kaminsky stated that a final document would be finalized by their January 7th, 1998 meeting. Mr. Kaminsky urged the Board to hire a grant writer for the sewer project. Mr. Kaminsky informed the Board that Chris Nill has a form letter with the qualifications for grant writers. He will get a copy of this from her and get it to the Supervisor and she will make copies available to all Board members. Mrs. Kirby stated she is willing to sit down with Cargill if they are interested in negotiations. The DEC stated it would be another 2 months before anything is done on the Bond Act Application. EOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Barbara Barry no longer wishes to serve on this Board. EMC BOARD - Larry Sharpsteen would like to continue on this Board. COUNTY PLANNING FEDERATION - Viola Miller will continue to serve on this Board. TOWN PLANNING BOARD - Viola Miller will continue. Robert Todd will not. Mrs. Kirby stated that they need a farmer to take his place to be the Ag Representative. Mrs. Kirby stated she is not sure about Al White. Mrs. Kirby stated that Mr. Sharpsteen will check with Mr. White to see what his intentions are. Mr. Totman clarified the Ag Representative is only needed if you have an 8 member planning board. Mr. Totman stated that most boards have 7 members. Mr. Tvaroha stated that the State encourages 7 member boards so you do not get into consequences of tie votes: Mr. Totman stated that if you have an 8 member board you have to have a larger attendance for a quorum. After further discussion the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby change the current number of Planning Board members from eight to seven. 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 LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY - There is a vacancy on the Housing Authority left by Art Bratton. Also, Robert Baker's term is up and he needs to be contacted to see if he wishes to continue on the Board. ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL _ Steve Wright's term expires and he needs to be contacted to see if he wishes to continue. Mr. Totman will contact him. 544P December 03, 1997, continued It was the consensus of the Board that all vacancies on the Boards be advertised. MICHALEEN'S Mrs. Kirby asked Mr. Totman if it took a ZBA decision for the greenhouses that are being built on the property. Mr. Totman stated that was not the way he read the ordinance. The greenhouses will be a part of the nursery. Mr. Totman stated it states a nursery was allowed in that area. After further discussion Mr. Tvaroha asked Mr. Totman to obtain a working definition of nursery and report back to the Board. Mrs. Kirby stated she received a request for the Board to pass a resolution supporting the approclomation for World Aids Day. It was the consensus of the Board since notification for the request was not received in time to support the day, (December 01, 1997) the Board chose not to pass a resolution at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A copy of the minutes of November 05, 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. Butler: RESOLVED, that the minutes of November 05, 1997 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. WATER #17 BOND RATE Mr. John informed the Board that Water District # 17 had the bond sale and the rate came in as 5.0805. David Allerdice was pleased with this number. TIME WARNER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT Mr. John stated that previously Time Warner Cable requested a credit for their franchise fee against their taxes on property owned in the Town. After being notified from the Town Clerk stating she didn't want this happening in 1998, Mr. John stated that a change in the franchise agreement would be required. After reviewing the franchise agreement he stated it was signed in 1991 and was a 10 year agreement. Therefore it can not be changed until the year 2001. POLICY TO RECOVER MONIES FROM DEVELOPERS The Board discussed a policy to recover monies from developers. Mr. Kirby stated she had talked today with Town Engineer, Dave Herrick about this and he stated other Towns are also doing this. After further discussion the Board requested Rich John to draft a draft resolution for the Board to review at the next Board meeting. ro an 17 Mrs. Kirby informed the Board that she had a request from Judy Willis to talk to the Board about Gadabout. December 03, 1997, continued Mr. Beckwith will check with other Towns to see what they contribute to Gadabout. Mr. Beckwith will also check with Dave Flinn who is on the Board of Directors at Gadabout. It was the consensus of the Board to invite Judy Willis to the next board meeting. Rich John introduced Andrew Bonavia to the Board members. Mr. Bonavia has joined the law firm at Thaler & Thaler. He is a recent graduate of the University at North Carolina and is a graduate and resident of Groton. He has been helping Rich with some of the Lansing matters and will be attending future Town Board meetings. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Town Engineer and the Highway Employees Contract, Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 8:40 P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:41 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. x *341 December 03, 1997, continued Mr. Beckwith will check with other Towns to see what they contribute to Gadabout. Mr. Beckwith will also check with Dave Flinn who is on the Board of Directors at Gadabout. It was the consensus of the Board to invite Judy Willis to the next board meeting. ' -= _ ' 1 r Rich John introduced Andrew Bonavia to the Board members. Mr. Bonavia has joined the law firm at Thaler & Thaler. He is a recent graduate of the University at North Carolina and is a graduate and resident of Groton. He has been helping Rich with some of the Lansing matters and will be attending future Town Board meetings. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 8:30 P.M. to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Town Engineer and the Highway Employees Contract. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 8:40 P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:41 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.