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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-071 January 07, 1998 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Andrew Bonavia, Susan Brock & Matt Shulman. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. PUBLIC HEARING CELLULAR TOWERS MORATORHTM RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that with Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to discuss the cellular towers moratorium was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried. Susan Brock a resident from Luce Road spoke in favor of the moratorium. Mrs. Brock stated she was a lawyer representing the group of neighbors dealing with the issue in Ulysses. Mrs. Brock stated she thought the one year time frame was too long. She would like to see a shorter time of 4 months. Mrs. Brock encouraged the Board to send copies of the resolution to Cellular One and Frontier and ask for their input along with Towns public input. She also stated that the Board should request a bond to take the structure down when the towers are no longer needed. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, after all persons desiring to be heard having been heard the Public Hearing was terminated at 7:31 p.m. Carried. 1998 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file her report under Town Law 181 (3). 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 01 02 January 07, 1998, continued RESOLUTION., offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company, to wit Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. 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, offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. 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, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. 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, offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Jeannine Kirby and Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town Clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07 -201- 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 08542. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Jeannine Kirby and Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 210-003- 007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. 1 03 January 07, 1998, continued BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby and the Deputy Supervisor Larry Tvaroha and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins County Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Lansing Board be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of $32.5 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. 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, offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice. 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, offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law A.T. 103, said presentation and audit to 0 !� January 07, 1998, continued take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting. 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, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 16 - 19, 1998 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. A delegate and alternate to be named prior to said meeting. Butler: 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, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. RESOLVED, that Jeannine Kirby be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Deputy Budget Officer for the year 1998 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. 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., offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that Richard K. And Beatrice Davis be named Voting Machine Custodians for the year 1998 in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. 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, offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for the 1998 be as follows: Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Highway Supt. Town Justice Jeannine Kirby BI- Weekly $ 720.44 Herbert Beckwith Monthly $ 469.42 Paul Butler Monthly $ 469.42 Jeffrey Cleveland Monthly $ 469.42 Larry Tvaroha Monthly $ 469.42 Pete Larson Bi- Weekly $ 1542.30 John Howell Monthly $ 862.50 05 January 07, 1998, continued Town Justice William Burin Monthly $ 862.50 Town Clerk Bonita Boles Bi- Weekly $ 912.19 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries with the final payroll of each month. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Hebert 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, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute an application for a permit to maintain and operate a public bathing beach for the year 1998. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman (Aye) Paul Buter, Councilman (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Kirby be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing her financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 1998, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. 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, offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Kirby be authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements with Town monies at her discretion. Vote of Town Board. . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board. . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . • (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman • (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman • (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman • (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman • (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. 06 January 07, 1998, continued Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as indicated: Larry Sharpsteen .... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Viola Mullane ...... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Transportation Commission Viola Mullane . ..... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Planning Board Steve Colt ... I ...... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Ron Kordas .........Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corp. Carried. Butler: RESOLUTION;, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. RESOLVED, that Town Justices, John Howell and William Burin are hereby authorized to attend the required Judicial Conference School to be held in the spring and the other part in the fall, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices are hereby authorized to pay yearly dues associated with the N.Y.S. Magistrates Association, and with all charges stated on a certified voucher from each Justice. 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, offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1998 Herbert Beckwith ....... Liaison Officer to Lansing Fire Department Jeffrey Cleveland ....... Liaison Officer for the Highway Department Lang Tvaroha . I ........ Liaison Officer for the Sewer Board Larry Tvaroha .......... Liaison Officer for the Lansing Park Jeffrey Cleveland ....... Liaison Officer to the Lansing Recreation Commission Paul Butler ............ Liaison Officer to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Jeannine Kirby ......... Liaison Officer to the TV Franchise Herbert Beckwith ....... Liaison Officer to Dog Control Paul Butler ............ Liaison Officer to Town Hall Annex Larry Tvaroha .......... Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Jeannine Kirby ......... Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Larry Tvaroha .......... Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Jeannine Kirby & Jeffrey Cleveland .... Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Jeannine Kirby .......... Liaison Officer to the Recycling & Solid Waste 07 January 07, 1998, continued Jeannine Kirby ...... I ... Liaison Officer to Gossett Center Jeannine Kirby .......... Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Paul Butler ............. Liaison Officer to Lansing Housing Authority Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that Jeannine Kirby be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Larry Tvaroha to be the alternate. 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 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY By Resolution made by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Butler at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board on January 07, 1998, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is hereby authorized to participate in purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Traffic Line Painting Steel Sheet Piling BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. 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 �i January 07, 1998, continued RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 1997 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report. Carried. TOWN CLERK'S 1997 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS CONSERVATION LICENSES 105129.00 MARRIAGE LICENSES 630.00 DOG LICENSES 111920.00 BINGO LICENSES GAMES OF CHANCE LICENSES 25.00 EASEMENT/MYERS ROAD GAS 1.00 MARRIAGE TRANSCRIPTS 40.00 JUNK YARD LICENSES 50.00 MOBILE HOME; PERMITS 150.00 PHOTOCOPIES 40.25 FAXES OUTGOING 8.00 BAD CHECK FEES 45.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS 23,038.25 DISBURSEMENTS PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR GENERAL 91852.33 PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR TOWN OUTSIDE VILLAGE PAID TO NYS DEC FOR CONSERVATION LICENSES 9,496.50 PAID TO COUNTY TREASURER FOR DOG LICENSES 2,290.67 PAID TO AG & MARKETS FOR DOG LICENSES 990.00 PAID TO NYS HEALTH DEPT FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES 393.75 PAID TO STATIE COMPTROLLER FOR GAMES OF CHANCE LIC 15.00 PAID TO STATE COMPTROLLER FOR BINGO LICENSES TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS TOWN OF LANSING 1997 TAX WARRANT WARRANT 53971,277.00 SPECIAL FRANCHISE 1,086.251.94 TOTAL WARRANT 405.025.06 PAID TO SUPERVISOR 1,752.682.76 PAID TO COUNTY 2,250.000.00 UNPAID INSTALLMENTS 279,812.58 UNPAID BILLS 405,746.93 BALANCE DUE COUNTY 196382.79 TOTAL 458855025.06 23,038.25 041 January 07, 1998, continued BALANCE IN CHECKING ACCOUNT 196,782.79 PENALTY DUE TO SUPERVISOR -0- BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY 1961782.79 WARRANT 5,9711277.00 FRANCHISE 110865251.94 WARRANT TO COLLECT 4055025.06 PAID TO SUPERVISOR 117521682.76 PAID TO COUNTY 2,25000.00 UNPAID BILLS TO COUNTY 4053746.93 INSTALLMENTS TO COUNTY 279,812.58 BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY 196,782.79 TOTAL 405,025.06 TOTAL PENALTIES PAID TO SUPERVISOR 67682.01 TOWN OF LANSING 1997 WATER COLLECTION COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, MCKINNEY'S MONTH TOTAL AMOUNT 30.75 4,179.63 163.88 JANUARY 1021684.37 FEBRUARY 14,220.46 MARCH 602.39 APRIL 116,461.51 MAY 4,493.25 JUNE 219.33 JULY 52,377.22 AUGUST 105336.02 SEPTEMBER 603.66 OCTOBER 1375122.68 NOVEMBER 95227.91 DECEMBER 211.03 TOTAL $ 4483559.83 AMOUNT RELEVIED ON 1998 TAX BILLS GRANT WRITER - MR THOMA PENALTY 146.70 411.74 31.21 R $10,323.54 80.01 195.06 17.81 255.06 371.73 30.75 4,179.63 163.88 -0- 5,883.58 Mrs. Kirby, Mr. Thoma and Mr. Herrick met yesterday and discussed the grant procedure. The Town Board had received Mr. Thoma's proposal and Mrs. Kirby asked him to discuss some of the highlights of the proposal. Mr. Thoma stated that at the meeting two projects and the possibility of doing a Community Development Block Grant Application were discussed. The one project was the extension of Water District 17 and the other project is the South Lansing Sewer District. Based upon the information that Mr. Herrick provided and his knowledge of the Community Development Program it appears that the Water District would be a very feasible application, or a portion of the Water District. Mr. Thoma stated that the income surveys are due back by January 14, 1998. The proposed project total amount is 1.8 million. If a grant was received from HUD the amount would be $400,000.00 and the Town would have to commit to the rest of the project. Mr. 10 January 07, 1998, continued Thoma suggested concentrating on the Algerine Road and Ludlow Road area at this time. Their would need to be over 51% low to moderate income in this area. The Sewer District Grant limit would be $400,000.00 and the total projected cost is 8.8 million. The Town would have to make a commitment to cover the rest of the project. He didn't recommend committing just to receive the $400,000.00. Mr. Thoma stated that the Water District proposal is worth pursuing. The application deadline in March 2, 19'98. The Town should hold a Public Hearing on this process. The fee for one application is $3,000.00 and the fee for a second application is $1,500.00. Mr. Thoma stated there would be another opportunity to apply for a sewer grant a year from now. Mr. Thoma stated that the sewer project serves a lot of non residential property. Even though when the surveys were done 52% of the households were low to moderate income, the housing is not concentrated housing. Mr. Thoma also informed the Board that there is an added expense of the hookup charge that was not added into the 8.8 million dollar project. The Town has to commit to the Server District Project first. If the Town does that it might be possible to receive a grant for the hookup charge to the residential homes. Mr. Thoma recommended, based on the survey information, that the Town apply for the Water District Grant. Mrs. Kirby asked if the grant should be applied for the whole district or just the upper portion at this time. Mr. Thoma stated based on the income survey, if the Town were to apply for the whole project the Town would have to commit to the rest of the 1.8 million dollars. Mr. Cleveland asked if the project could be broken down into two sections and done as two districts, applying for one grant one year and the second grant the next year. Mr. Thoma stated yes, this would be possible based on the income surveys. The Town could also look into applying to rural development that has a grant loan program. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is considering the construction of a water main extension along Algerine, Ludlow and Lansing Station Roads in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received requests from residents in the area to apply for a grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a proposal from Bernard Thoma of Thoma Associates to assist in preparing a grant application, including conducting an income survey as required by the grant, at a cost not to exceed $3,200.00, and WHEREAS, the Town Attorney for the Town of Lansing has received a draft contract from Thoma Associates and has approved the contract as to form, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the contract with Thoma Associates for the preparation of a grant application in Water District 17 Extension 5 at a contract cost not to exceed $3,200.00. 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, Councilman 11 January 07, 1998, continued RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON GRANT APPLICATION FOR WATER DISTRICT #17 EXTENSION #5 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is considering the construction of a water main extension along Algerine, Ludlow and Lansing Station Roads in the Town of Lansing, the proposed water system being designated Water District 17 Extension 5, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received requests from residents in the area to apply for a grant through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a proposal from Bernard Thoma of Thoma Associates to assist in preparing a grant application, including conducting an income survey as required by the grant, at a cost not to exceed $3,200.00, and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has authorized the Town Supervisor to execute a contract with Thoma Associates for the preparation of a grant application in Water district 17 Extension 5 at a contract cost not to exceed $3,200.00, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing orders that a public hearing be held on the 4th day of February, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall to consider the submission of a grant application for Water District 17 Extension 5, to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in order to receive public comment. 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 APPOINT DELEGATES FOR NEW YORK MEETING The Board will wait until the January 21st meeting to appoint the delegates. MILLIKEN STATION BRINGING IN FLY ASH FROM OUTSIDE THE TOWN Mr. Beckwith addressed the Board concerning Milliken Station bringing in fly ash from outside the Town. Mr. Beckwith passed out letters from companies out of Bainbridge and out of Johnson City outlining the request to Board members. Mr. Beckwith stated that Milliken Station (NYSEG) has a permit from the DEC to except the fly ash. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PERMIT FOR NYSEG RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation to allow the disposal of fly ash and bottom ash from two coal fired electric generating plants, located in Bainbridge, New York and Johnson City, New York, at the solid waste management facility located at the company's plant at Milliken Station in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the solid waste management facility located at Milliken Station in the Town of Lansing operates and is regulated through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and is authorized to dispose of fly ash and bottom ash from the two other sites, and 12 January 07, 1998, continued WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Law Number 1 for the Year 1988, as amended by Local Law Number 1 of the Year 1993, designated as "A Local Law Regulating Solid Waste Management Facilities"-, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing may issue a permit for the disposal of solid waste at a solid waste management facility within the Town, upon a finding that the granting of the permit shall not injure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town, therefore, it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing orders that a public hearing be held pursuant to the terms of the Local Law Number 1 for the Year 1988, as amended by Local Law Number I of the Year 1993, designated as "A Local Law Regulating Solid Waste Management Facilities" to receive public comment on the proposed permit on the 4th day of February, 1998 at 7:15 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall. 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.. I (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION., offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that Robert Baker be reappointed to the Lansing Housing Authority. Said term is January 01, 1998; - December 31, 2002. Carried. APPROVE MINUTES A copy of the minutes of October 29, 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 who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the minutes of October 29, 1997 are hereby approved after the following change is made: Page two under RESOLVED, second line the word should read within the Town. Carried. JUNK STORAGE LAIN Rich John informed the Board that he and Andrew Bonavia have met with George Totman concerning the Junk Storage Law. Mr. John discussed the law with the Board. It was the consensus of the Board that the law was going in the right direction. Mr. John stated they need to meet with Mr. Totman again before he presents it to the Town Board. SICK PAY VERSUS DISABILITY PAY Mr. Cleveland asked Rich John to check to see if there is a law that states after 7 days you have to take disability pay or can the employee choose to use their accumulative sick pay. Mr. John will check into this and report back to the Board. VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS 1 13 January 07, 1998, continued Mrs. Kirby asked Matt Shulman if he would publish the vacancies in the Lansing Community News. Mr. Shulman stated they would be published in the next issue. RESOLUTION ON CELLULAR TOWER MORATORIUM RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, pursuant to a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Lansing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation an amendment to the Town of Lansing Land Use Control Ordinance to provide for zoning regulations throughout the entire Town of Lansing, rather than maintaining the limited existing zoned area of the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received comments from residents of the Town of Lansing requesting modifications to the proposed ordinance, including the addition of a provision regulating the construction and establishment of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers within the Town, and WHEREAS, the proposed definition of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers includes tower or structures over seventy -five feet in height used for the purpose of broadcasting or receiving radio, television, microwave, telephone or other electronic. signals or communications, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing desires to consider the effects of the construction, establishment and operation of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers, whether to include regulation of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers within the Town and, if so, the extent and method of regulating such cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing conducted a public hearing on the 7th day of January, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall and received public comment on the proposal to create a moratorium in the Town of Lansing for the construction, establishment and operation of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers in the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, pending the results of the study to be performed and the implementation of the amendments to the Land Use Control Ordinance as deemed appropriate, desires to place a moratorium within the Town on all applications for special permits, use permits, building permits and site plan applications, as appropriate, for the construction, establishment and operation of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers, and therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing shall study the effects of the construction, establishment and operation of cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers within the Town and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing declares a moratorium in the Town of Lansing such that, in all districts, no new cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers shall be allowed, nor shall any existing cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers be enlarged or extended, nor shall any non - conforming use be changed to a cellular telephone, television, radio and communications tower for an interim period of one year from the date of the moratorium, or pending the completion of the above mentioned study and the implementation of amendments to the Town of Lansing Land Use Control Ordinance or regulating cellular telephone, television, radio and communications towers, whichever occurs first, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing shall consider the removal of this moratorium prior to the expiration of one year at the regularly scheduled 14 January 07, 1998, continued meeting in June of 1998 if the proposed amendments to the Land Use Control Ordinance of the Town have not been enacted at that time. 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Special Session be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 8:55 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter at Bolton Point. Carried. RESOLUTION., offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:10 p.m. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. WORK SESSION MEETING The Town Board will hold a work session meeting on January 19, 1998 at noon at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room to discuss the proposed zoning. PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW PROPOSED TOWN HALL 1'1 1 1 �1•'ll SPECIFYING TEME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TOWN HALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT At a 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 7th day of January, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman In the matter of the Proposed Town Hall Construction Project, to be located at Route 34, Town of Lansing, Couwy of Tompkins, State of New York. WHEREAS, a Construction Cost Estimate Report has been prepared and submitted to the Lansing Town Board relating to the construction of a new Town Hall in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, such report has been duly filed in the Town Clerk's Office in said Town; .W WHEREAS, sand report was prepared by Tallman & Tallman Architects, Ithaca, New York, showing materials, costs of obtaining materials and cost for site work; and 15 January 07, 1998, continued WHEREAS, the Town Board is contemplating that the capital costs will be financed by bonding and the issuance of serial bonds. NOW, on motion of Herbert Beckwith, seconded by Larry Tvaroha, it is hereby ORDERED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a public hearing at the Lansing Community Center (Grange), in said Town of Lansing on the 18th day of February, 1998, at 7:00 P.M. to consider the proposed construction of a new Town Hall in the Town of Lansing and to review the costs of building said building for an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) and to hear all persons interested concerning the same and to take such action thereon 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: 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 The order was thereupon duly adopted. 1998 TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS Mrs. Kirby informed the Board that the Assessment Department neglected to give an Ag Exemption on the Fire Tax Rate. They are in the process of correcting it. Debbie Crandall also informed the Board that the Tax Bills had to be printed twice as the Assessment Department neglected to put in the due dates on the first bills. Mr. Tvaroha noted that County Representative, Tom Todd should be made aware of the mistakes. On Motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:30 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.