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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-01APRIL 1, 1998 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Jeannine Kirby Bonita Boles Richard John ROLL CALL the Lansing presiding. Councilman Present Councilman George Present Councilman Matt Present Councilman Nickel Present Supervisor Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: John Bailey, George Totman, Dave Herrick, Pete Larson, Matt Shulman, Cheryl Nickel (8:25 p.m.) The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Bailey from George Bailey Agency, Inc. went over the insurance proposal for the Town. He stated that they will stay with NYMIR. He will provide the Board with exact "premium summary renewal figures" before the next Board meeting. The Town Board will act on the proposal at a later date. Mr. Bailey thanked the Board for their time and for allowing them to write the Town's Policy. Mr. Larson reported the following: TOWN HALL STEPS: Mr. Larson asked the Board's opinion regarding fixing the steps in front of the Town Hall. He felt that since we will be getting a new Town Hall in the near future, this expense could be spared. The Board agreed with him and asked Mrs. Kirby to write a letter to NYMIR explaining the situation as this was one of the problems that NYMIR asked the Town to fix. HIGHWAY SCHOOL: Mr. Larson asked permission to attend a Highway Superintendent's school. The following resolution was then offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is hereby authorized to attend a Highway Superintendent's School to be held June 8 - 10, 1998 at Ithaca College and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses incurred are.to be a town charge. 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 BRUSH AND LIMB: Brush and limb pick -up for the Town of Lansing will be held April 27th - 30th and pick -up for the Village will be held May 4th - 7th, 1998, Mr. Larson will advertise this at a later date. GULF CREEK BRIDGE: Mr. Larson has received the water line permit and will soon start assessing the damage before he begins repairs. BOX CULVERT BIDS: The spec's have replacement of a box culvert for North The spec's have been written for either culvert. Bids will be open at the April still looking for some relief in the Senator Seward's office. been written for the Lansing School House Road. a concrete or aluminum box 15th meeting. Mr. Larson is cost of the culvert from 63 6- continued April 1, 1998 SOIL CONSERVATION PERMIT: Mr. Larson has reviewed permits from the Soil Conservation Office for one year to allow him to remove snags and trees from the bridge in Myers to the bridge in Ludlowville. This will also allow him to remove trees and snags from Red Bridge on Salmon Creek Road to Boles' house at 343 Salmon Creek Road. Mr. Larson stated that there are roughly 60 trees that need-to be removed. Mr. Tvaroha questioned why the cost should be at a tax payers expense. Mr. Larson stated they will not be hauling the trees a great distance. Mr. Tvaroha stated that he would advise the DEC of this matter. This only involves trees that are in the creek. WHEELCHAIR LIFT wheelchair lift until a decision Woodsedge has asked Mr. Larson to remove the from the Senior Van. He will do this and store it is made on what to do with it. ROBINSON ROAD: Mr. John talked to Jim Baker, Attorney for the Town of Locke who is requesting that the Town of Lansing contribute to the cost of road work on Robinson Road. Mr. Baker feels this is a shared road by the Town of Locke and the Town of Lansing. Mr. Larson stated that Pinney's own property on the road and are requesting the Town of Locke repair said road so they can sell lots. Mr. Larson feels that this is an automatic abandon road as it has not been used as a public road for a period of at least six years as the law states. Mr. Larson does not feel this should be a Town road. Mr. Larson and Mr. John will look at this road tomorrow and report back to the Board at a later date. EASTLAKE ROAD: Mr. John stated that there is approximately a fifteen foot section at the bottom of EastLake Road that has never been dedicated to the Town. A resident is trying to build a house on Nova Lane and needs this section to be dedicated so he has road frontage. The attorney for the developers of EastLake want the letter of credit released. Mr. John indicated that the Town Board may be considering a change in position on Smugglers Path which could lead to a reduction in the letter of credit. This will be discussed further in the meeting when Cheryl Nickel arrives. Mr. Herrick reported the following: HIGHLANDER CONSTRUCTION: Mr. Herrick stated that he has received a proposal from Optimation Technology Inc. to correct the computer program of pump station controls. He suggested the cost of this be withheld from the final payment to Highlander Construction. With the Board's recommendation Mr. Herrick will notify Highlander of his intentions in writing. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes Mr. Herrick to hire Optimation Technology Inc. to correct the computer program of pump station controls and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any and all expenses incurred are to be charged against the final payment to Highlander Construction. 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 and seconded by Mr Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize Jeannine Kirby and David Herrick to meet with Jim Seward and the DEC in Albany on April 7, 1998 and �JJ continued April 1, 1998 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all charges incurred are to be a Town charge. Vote Vote Vote Vote Vote of of of of of Town Town Town Town Town Board Board Board Board Board (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Totman reported the following: back to the Board. 1. The State Code Engineer's would like Mr. Totman to meet with Senator Seward regarding the Labor Department and all of the money that is being wasted. Mr. Seward is looking into this matter and will get back to Mr. Totman. 2, Mr. Totman stated that he had attended a seminar at Cornell where Jack French represented the Lansing Highway Department. He stated that Mr. French did a superb job. 3. As of April 1st, building permits totaled 32 but the revenue is down by $ 111,545.00. 4. Mr. Totman received a letter from Sarah Peechy regarding subdividing her land. Mr. Totman stated that this cannot be subdivided. 5. A discussion was held regarding the problem with Cuddleback and Nut Ridge Roads. Mr. Totman will contact the residence's and get back to the Board. 6, Mr. Totman has given articles regarding the Fair Housing Law to the Ithaca Journal, the Lansing News, 49 Attorney's and to 30 Real Estate Agents. 7, Mr. Richard Cook Fenner Road. He plans Junk Yard permit. Mr. placing the fence on situation. is purchasing the Bob Murphy property on to put up a "legal" fence and apply for a Totman showed the Board where he plans on i map. The Board saw no problem with this Cheryl Nickel approached the Board and asked that the requirement for a future road in the East Lake Subdivision be waved. After a lengthy discussion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has received a request for the release of a letter of credit from the developer of the East Lake Subdivision related to the construction of a connecter road known as Smuggler's Path to run across the Lakewatch Subdivision between the Lakewatch Subdivision, the Nova Lane Subdivision and Sunpath Road, and WHEREAS, the letter of credit was kept in place in anticipation of the development of the portion of Smuggler's Path that is to run across the Nova Lane Subdivision for over ten years and it now appears that there are no present viable plans to develop the Nova Lane Subdivision so that a connecter road can not be completed, and WHEREAS, since requiring the letter of credit from the developer of the East Lake Subdivision, the Town of Lansing has amended it's subdivision rules to require a new developer to be financially responsible for the cost of building connector roads over adjacent land, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing 66 continued April 1, 1998 authorizes the release of the letter of credit currently provided to the Town of Lansing by the developer of the East Lake Subdivision. 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 Mrs, Kirby stated that she has received a memo from Ben Curtis asking the Town for $ 3,678.00 to hire a consultant, along with the Village of Lansing for representation regarding the Cable Commission. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the expenditure of money not to exceed $ 41000.00 to jointly hire a consultant with the Village of Lansing to look into the Time Warner agreement. 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 and seconded by Mr Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby designates Paul Butler and Jeannine Kirby as the Town representatives at Grievance Day to be held in the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on May 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Carried. A tentative date of April 8, 1998 has been set for the Town Board to meet with Mr. Tallman regarding the new Town Hall. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing appointed several resident; of the Town of Lansing to serve on a Town Hall Advisory Committee to study the issues related to the construction of a new Town Hall, including need, cost, methods of financing and placement, and to report to the Town Board, and, WHEREAS, the Town Hall Advisory Committee conducted a study of the issues, held a public information session and prepared Preliminary and Final Reports to the Town Board that detailed plans, specifications and estimates for the improvement, and, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing reviewed the Final Report received from the Town Hall Advisory Committee which presented a proposal to construct a new Town Hall in the Town of Lansing and the detailed plans, specifications and estimates for the improvement, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing submitted the proposition of the Town Hall Advisory Committee to be voted on at a special Town election held on March 31, 1998, and WHEREAS, the voters of the Town of Lansing voted to approve the construction of. the Town Hall at the special Town election, and WHEREAS, the Town Hall Advisory Committee's efficient and productive work was vital to obtaining the approval of the construction of the Town Hall, ra continued April 1, 1998 RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board commends and thanks the Town Hall Advisory Committee for their exceptional efforts and substantial time spent in studying the issues and preparing the reports related to the Town Hall. 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 Larry Tvaroha stated that there put a light house at Myers Point. He what it will look like. He also approximately 18 feet high sitting group that install it. It will meet be listed on the navigational maps. ideal has been a proposal made to showed the Board a drawing of stated that it would be on a concrete base. A volunteer all requirements and will also The Board felt this was a good On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:20 p.m. 67