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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-15December 15, 1999 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Stephen Farkas Councilman Present Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present at 8:35 p.m. Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nedrow, Harlan Redder, Fred & Shirley Stone, Bud Shattuck, Mr. Leonard Moore, Mr. Lawrence Thayer, Mr. Dipasquale, Michael & Linda Chapman, Mark Croft and three other residents. The Deputy Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, went over the following items with the Board: WATER DISTRICT # 17, EXTENSION # 6: Mr. Herrick went over the new boundaries and stated that the total project cost would go down from the original one. He stated that Ron Ronsville could not be present but stated that he was in favor of the district. If the project was totally financed by ALL the residents, they would not have to go through Audit and Control. Mr. Stone stated that he was not sure if he wanted to be included in the district as it might be cheaper to form his own district extension. A concern about fire control during excavation was brought up. Mr. Herrick stated that it would not take more than one day to dig the trench but that a fire truck could be put on the south end of the bridge for protection during the excavating if necessary. Mr. John felt someone should go door to door to make sure ALL parties involved were in favor of the project. Mr. Herrick will contact the two residents that were not present and come to the December 30th meeting with their answers. WATER DISTRICT WATER DISTRICT # 21 EXTENSION # 3 Mr. Herrick stated that the map, plan and report were complete and it was time to set a Public Hearing. Therefore, the following resolution was offered: NOTICE TO ALL TOWN OF LANSING RESIDENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER DISTRICT 12, EXTENSION NO.3 (Town Law 209_d) 0 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: WHEREAS, a request of the owners of the effected properties has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the establishment of Water District in said Town to be bounded and described as follows: The properties located on Wilderness Road and portions of Lake Shore Road, being all those map parcels indicated on Schedule A to this Notice of Public Hearing, and WHEREAS, the construction proposed consists of the installation of approximately 1,600 linear feet of 6 inch ductile iron pipe connected to the 8 -inch ductile iron water main at the intersection of Old Myers Road (Water District No. 2), Ladoga Park Road, and Lake Shore Road, together with appurtenant facilities including valves, fire hydrants and connections to the existing mains, in accordance with a map, plan and report contained within an Engineer's,Report Continued December 15, 1999 prepared by the Town Engineer, which report is now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the said Town, and WHEREAS, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the said Water District, as stated in the said petitions the sum of Ninety -two thousand six hundred and 00 /100 dollars ($92,600.00) and with a proposed financing term of twenty years and a bond rate of 5.5% the estimated annual cost for a typical property within the Water District is $867.90 plus the estimated average annual cost of water in the amount of $316.44, and an estimated average one time hook -up fees for connection of the service line to the residence in the amount of $1,175.00; THEREFORE, upon the motion of Paul Butler, and seconded by Stephen Farkas, and the vote being unanimous, it is hereby ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the said Town of Lansing shall be held at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York, on the 5th day of January, 2000 at 8:30 in the evening of that day to consider the said petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and for such other action on the vote of said Town Board with relation to the said petition as may be required by law of proper in the premises. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board. I . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Deputy Supervisor Dated: December 15, 1999 SCHEDULE A Water District 12, Ext. No. 2 Tax Map Parcels 34. -1 -17.11 34. -1 -17.12 34. -1 -17.2 34. -1 -17.5 34. -1 -17.61 34. -1 -17.62 34. -1 -17.9 34. -1 -18.1 34. -1 -18.4 34. -1 -18.5 EAST SHORE CIRCLE WATER DISTRICT: (WATER 12, EXTENSION 2). Mr. Leonard Moore of 118 East Shore Circle informed the Board that he was very upset regarding Water 12, Ext.2. He stated that there were four people initially in the proposed Water District 7, Ext. 11, now that proposed district dissolved and a much more expensive district is in the works. He stated that he was TOTALLY AGAINST this as it was way too expensive. He stated that the original was a done deal and asked for the original district back. Mr. Moore also stated that he was never notified of the change and asked that if in the future, he could be notified if something were to be discussed regarding his property. Mr. Moore stated that there was no hook -up fee involved with the original district and that the bond was for 10 years at $1,150.60 and the proposed district would be bonded for 20 years at $700.00 +. Mr. Moore felt construction should have started in September for the original district. He did not feel the proposed district would ever go through. Mr. Beckwith stated that the original district would have left someone else to pick up part of the tab for the four residents. He stated that with the vast majority of the rest of the people on the road, wanting to be included, it would be better this way. Mr. Moore stated that he does not need the water. Mr. Mark Croft expressed his agreement with Mr. Moore. He stated that he is one of 1 0 0 1 0 Continued December 15, 1999 the other fourteen to be included and that nobody was notified that the two districts would be combined. He stated that is was a really, really flawed process that the Board was performing. Mr. Moore asked if the paper that he signed would allow the district to go to a vote. Mr. Beckwith stated that it would go to a vote if there were enough signatures. Mr. Croft stated that the original four people were greatly mislead as they were told it would be to their benefit to combine the districts and that it would be cheaper. Mr. Croft asked who made the agreements for the residents so readily to accept coming into the larger district. Mr. Beckwith stated that the residents made the decision at a meeting that Mr. Croft did not attend. Mr. Croft stated that he did not think the residents were aware of the facts as it will cost them several thousand dollars more. He stated that the majority of the fourteen did not want the water. Mr. Farkas stated that the petition that was turned into the Board did not show a significant number of no votes to stop the project. Mr. Beckwith informed Mr. Croft that the Town Board does not go out to promote people to put in water and that it was a lot of work for the Board to do a district but that if people come to the Board, they try to help them. Mr. Moore stated that he did not blame the Town Board but felt he should have received a letter regarding the change. Mr. John stated that at this time, there has NOT been any petition turned in to call for a referendum. Mr. John stated that if the Town Board were to pass a resolution establishing the district, that would be the point when he could go to his neighbors and collect signatures to call for a referendum. The vote would then have to be at least 50% in favor of the project to go forward. Mr. John also stated that if the vote was exactly 50 %, the Board would have to reconsider going forward as there would be a large number of residents that would not want the water. Mr. John stated the part of the process getting slowed down was his doing. He advised the Board when the other neighbors expressed interest in trying to form a district right next to the four houses, that it would be a far better system and a potentially poor president for other water districts in the future which would be avoided if the two districts could be combined. Mr. Moore stated that he wants the old deal back as it was said and done. He also stated that the four residents have been trying to get water since 1998 and when the others were asked in the past, they did not want the water. Mr. John stated the he contacted Audit and Control regarding the original proposal and found out there was a way to do it using an excess facilities charge which is a fancy way of saying all of the taxpayers in the Town would have to pay for some of the cost of that district extension. Mr. Moore felt that with future development, the Town would have been repaid. Mr. Beckwith stated that the $700.00+ dollars would be the most the residents would ever pay and that it would go down if there was future development. Mr. Moore did not understand the procedure. Mr. Beckwith stated that it was possible that the original district could be formed depending on what happens with the current proposed district. Pete Larson, Highway Superintendent, informed the Board of the following: LIGHTING AT MIDDLE SCHOOL: Mr. Larson stated that the School has approached him in regard to changing their lighting system at the Middle School parking lot. They want to put in a new light on the back side of the existing post which would light the crosswalk. The school needs the Town's permission as the light hangs over the street which gives them no jurisdiction. The electric bill would then have to go to the Town, which would have to pay it and then be reimbursed by the School. Mr. Larson stated that if the Town Board passes it, Tom Jones will take it to the School Board. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Farkas: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the Lansing Central School District for permission to place a street light on a pole that will overhang the Ludlowville Road; and WHEREAS, the electric cost for the street light will be billed to the Town of Lansing and the Lansing Central School District has agreed to reimburse the Town of Lansing for the cost Continued, December 15, 1999 of such electric charges; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the placement of a street light at this location will improve the visibility and safety for pedestrians and vehicles traveling in this area at night; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that The Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs that the Lansing Central School District may place a street light on a pole wherein such light will overhang the Ludlowville Road and any charge to the Town of Lansing for electric use shall be reimbursed to the Town of Lansing by the Lansing Central School District on an annual 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) Stephen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Totman reported the following: MONTHLY REPORT: Mr. Totman stated that he was up by 2.7 million dollars and 7 building permits. OTTENSCHOTT JUNK YARD: Mr. Totman is waiting for the Judge's decision regarding the inspection schedule. RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW TOWN HALL: Mr. Beckwith stated that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Town Hall will take place on December 30, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. WATCHTOWER CONTRACT: Mr. John stated that he has the revised version of the Watchtower contract which states that the initial payment will be non - refundable regardless of whether the sewer project is complete or not. Mr. John stated that a water district will now need to be formed. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Farkas and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for an argeement for the future provision of sewer and water services to a planned facility to be built in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing and the Watchtower have entered into negotiations and have agreed to certain terms as written in a proposed agreement between the parties; therefor it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the proposed agreement with the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society and to sign such documents as necessary to implement the 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) Stephen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor I- 0 u Continued December 15, 1999 SMUGGLER'S PATH EXTENSION: Mr. John stated that he has received a signed deed from Cheryl Nickel for the Smuggler's Path extension across from the East Lake Subdivision. He will have the Supervisor execute the papers. Mr. Herrick asked if the area in mention was free and clear of accroachments on neighbors. Mr. John stated that he had not physically checked it out as of yet. AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: VOUCHER NUMBERS: 1075 - 1171 PREPAID VOUCHERS: 1075 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL HIGHWAY LANSING WATER DISTRICTS TOWN HALL PROJECT $ 95,200.04 29,393.77 90,030.71 129,622.69 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Deputy Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold the final Board Meeting for the year 1999 on December 30, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. at the new Town Hall. Carried. Mr. Beckwith stated that he received a letter form David Terry of AES Hinckling out of Corning, New York. They are asking for an emergency place to send their fly ash. They would like to use AES Cayuga. The Town has done other contracts for cases like this. Mr. Beckwith will pull out an old contract, bring it to the next meeting and get the Board's opinion. Mr. Beckwith asked for authorization to hold a tag sale in the Town Hall Annex. The Board agreed with this. Mr. Cleveland and Mr. John then excused themselves. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session to discuss Long Range Financial Planning for the Town at 8:54 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 9:07 p.m. Carried. Continued December 15, 1999 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the Town of Lansing Long Range Financial Plan dated November 15, 1999. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stehpen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the three year contract for Accounting Services from Andrew N. LaVigne, Certified Public Accountant to begin January 1, 2000. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the "Y I " 0 E