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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-161 SEPTEMBER 16, 1998 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Bonita Boles Richard John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Linda Beckwith, Paul Welch, Steve Farkas, Matt Shulman, Dave Herrick and Pat Conlon. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Mr. Larson stated that the School District had contacted him regarding placing "No Parking" signs along Brickyard Hill Road between Buck Road and Wilson road but primarily near the new multi- purpose field. Mr. Larson informed the school district that Brickyard Hill Road was a County Road and that they would have to contact them, which they did. The County asked for the Board's approval before placing the signs. The following resolution was then offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the Lansing School District and the Tompkins County Public Works Department have recommended that "No Parking" signs be placed along Brickyard Road in the Town of Lansing between Buck Road and Wilson Road: IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing feels it to be in the best interest and safety of the citizens of the Town of Lansing to have "No Parking" signs placed on Brickyard Road between Buck Road and Wilson Road and hereby authorized the County of Tompkins to place said signs in the designated areas. 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. Larson stated the Harry Mussell no longer works for the Soil Conservation Department. TOWN HALL ANNEX BUILDING LEASE* Paul Welch, the new owner of the Town Annex Building approached the Board regarding the lease agreement between the Town and himself. After some discussion, the following resolution was duly adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing had, by prior resolution, entered into a lease for the premises located at 159 Auburn Road which has been used as additional office space for the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has received a proposed lease from the landlord which would renew the lease for a one year term with the option to extend or shorten the term upon 60 days notice and due deliberation having been had, therefore, it is 133 134 continued September 16, 1998 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the proposed lease on behalf of the Town of Lansing for a one year term of the premises located at 159 Auburn Road, Town of Lansing. Dated: September 16, 1998 Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board Vote of Town Board fire FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Linda Beckwith stated that the be the week of October 4th. She resolution regarding the "Great resolution was then adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland: 1998 Fire Prevention week will asked the Board to pass a Escape" plan. The following Butler and seconded by Mr WHEREAS, smoke and gases are the leading causes of death in fires, and can kill a person long before the flames will; and WHEREAS, underestimating the power of fire and the time it takes to escape a home after a fire ignites could cost a life; and WHEREAS, developing a home escape plan and practicing it at least twice a year is critical to escaping a real fire safely; and WHEREAS, an adequate in the household knowing outdoor location in front exiting, and memorizing telephone number; and home fire escape plan includes everyone two ways out of each room, having an of the home where everyone will meet upon the local fire department's emergency WHEREAS, the 1998 Fire Prevention Week theme -- "Fire Drills: The Great Escape! " -- emphasizes the importance of not only having a home escape plan but practicing it regularly; and WHEREAS, the fire service of Lansing is dedicated to the safety of life and property from the devastating effects of fire; and WHEREAS, the members of the fire service are joined by other concerned citizens of this Lansing, as well as businesses, schools, service clubs and other organizations in their fire safety efforts; and WHEREAS, the local efforts of the fire service are supported by the activities of organizations such as the American Burn Association, The American Red Cross, the Center for Disease Control, the Congressional Fire Services Institute, the Fire Marshals Association of North America, Fire Prevention Canada, the International Association of Fire Fighters, the National Association of Hispanic Fire Fighters, the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the National Fire Protection Association, the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and the United States Fire Administration; I Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing, do hereby proclaim the week of October 4 -10, 1998, as Fire Prevention Week: This week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 persons, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 buildings. I call upon the people of Lansing to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school, and to execute "The Great Escape" to ensure their safety of their families in the event of a fire. 1 135 continued September 16, 1998 Carried. Mr, Dave Herrick reported the following: EAST SHORE CIRCLE PETITION: Mr. Herrick gave the Board Members a revised preliminary budget to extend the water line within the East Shore Circle area. Mr. Herrick did not feel a HUD Grant was probable in this situation as it would need a lot of third party documentation. The Board will invite the East Shore Circle residents to the October 7th Board Meeting to discuss the situation further. WATER DISTRICT NO. 17, EXT. 4: Mr. Herrick stated that he had received the Health Department certificate for this district. He also stated that it was his opinion that from now on the designer should be responsible for satisfying the Health Department. The Board agreed with Mr. Herrick, Mr. Herrick went over his proposed Budget for the year 1999 with the Board and stated that he has requested $ 42,000.000 total contractual for the General Fund. The Board asked Mr. Herrick to come up with figures for engineering and surveying expenses for the Bean Hill project. He will get back to the Board with his figures. Mr. Totman gave the Board his monthly report and reported the following: AUTUMN RIDGE CIRCLE: Mr. Totman asked Mr, Larson and Mr. Herrick how close this road was to being dedicated to the Town. Mr. Larson stated it was 2/3's done. Mr. Totman stated that a resident will soon be looking for a Certificate of Occupancy and the road will need to be dedicated before he will be able to issue it. CAYUGA VISTA DRIVE: Mr. John stated that he has had contact with the Attorney and he indicated that the drainage map was being prepared and that everything else is complete. Mr. Larson looked it over and requested that Mr. Herrick also look it over as he had some concerns regarding the drainage but felt at this point it was 990 acceptable. PORTLAND POINT PROJECT: Mr. John stated that the DEC is now interested in being the Lead Agency on the Portland Point project. It was Mr. John's recommendation to the Town Board that they pass on the responsibility to the DEC. After some discussion, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing had, by prior resolution, declared that it would act as the lead agent for the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process of the Portland Point Marina project, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has received a request from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to be named as the lead agency for purposes of the SEQR process, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is in agreement that the Portland Point Marina would be a benefit to the community, 136 continued, September 16, 1998 both for economic reasons and by providing another point of lake access to the public, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing further agrees that the project can be constructed with due regard for the environment and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is the appropriate body to act as the lead agency for this purpose, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing resolves that it will pass on the role of lead agency on the Portland Point Marina project to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 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. Totman stated that he was 20 permits and $ 11250,000.00 ahead of last year at this time. of Town Mr. Totman stated that Viola Miller and Jackie Baker spent two days in Rochester along with himself to a Planning Seminar. He also stated that Larry Sharpsteen and Linda Hirvonen attended some of the classes. Mr. Cleveland stated that he has received a complaint from Tom Ellis of Drake Road regarding the noise from the "jake brakes" from the big trucks traveling to and from Cargill. After some discussion, it was decided that a representative for the Town would contact Cargill Salt to ask for their help in this matter. Mr. John stated that the Ottenschott hearing is scheduled for October 27, 1998, AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr Beckwith: RESOLVED, that directed to pay the voucher from Nagle SE work is complete: Vouchers # 679 the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and following bills with the exception of the !al Coating as this is not to be paid until the 760 Prepaids # 679 - 680 Highway Fund 67,561.82 General Fund 23,886.07 Lansing Lighting Districts 11314.28 Lansing Water Districts 86,015.18 McKinney's 11055.83 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 Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mat+,Shulman asked the Board when the Town Hall would be put out to bid. Mr. Beckwith stated that they would either go out Friday or sometime next week. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session to discuss a collection matter involving Water 17, Ext. 4 and a Town Board matter at 8:25 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Cleveland: continued, September 16, 1998 RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Session be reconvened at 8:38 p.m. Carried. APPOINT STEPHEN FARKAS TO LANSING TOWN BOARD: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has a vacancy due to the untimely residents thereon, death of Councilman discussion Larry Tvaroha, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is in agreement that the vacancy should be filled for the term of office from September 16, 1998 through December 31, 1998, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has met with Stephen discussed his qualifications, experience, as well as his the role of government in the Town of Lansing and the Farkas and views on particular areas of interest where he believes he could be of use to the residents thereon, of the Town, and the Town Board having therefore, it is due discussion RESOLVED, Stephen Farkas that the Town to serve out Board of the Town of Lansing appoints the remainder of the 1998 term in the vacancy created by the untimely death of Councilman Larry Tvaroha. Dated September 16, 1998 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 On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:41 p.m. 137