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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-18October 18, 2000 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Farkas presiding. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call, Stephen Farkas Herbert Beckwith Katrina Greenly Meg Overstrom Francis Shattuck Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilperson Absent Councilperson Absent Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Richard Meagher, Connie Wilcox, Bev Abplanalp, Phil Skeps, Cathy Morrell, Debbie Nichols, Paige Nichols, Candis Bailey, Gary Sloan, Doug Firth, Michael Brown, Richard Wentworth, Dennis Osika, Bob & Janet Keefe, Paul Costantau, John Comisi, Breanne Nichols, Tom LiVigne, Tom Gib, and several other residents. GARY SLOAN - REQUEST FOR SEWER PERMIT Gary Sloan of 6 Janivar Drive passed out documents for the Board to review. Mr. Sloan has a purchase offer in on a piece of property on Horizon Drive, between Rosina Drive and Bush Lane. The sewer line is on Rosina Drive and stops approximately 200' away from the property. His goal is to achieve sewer for the lot. Mr. Sloan contacted three other property owners to see if they were interested in sewer. The other landowners do not want to pursue sewer. There are currently four sewer permits left. Mr. Sloan had Larry Fraboni draw up three options with preliminary estimates. One option would be to run the main up Horizon Drive with an estimated cost of $10,000. The other option is to obtain an easement from Robin Hamlisch with an estimated cost of $6,675. Mr. Sloan has not obtained an answer for the easement. There was also an option to share with other landowners but they do not want to pursue the sewer and currently have manual systems. Mr. Sloan has spoke with Dave Herrick, Town Engineer who is out of town at this time. The consensus of the Board was to allow Mr. Sloan to achieve a sewer permit. The Board will work with Mr. Herrick and Mr. Larson when Mr. Herrick returns. Approval will be contingent on Mr. Herrick's recommendation. PETITION FOR CHILDREN AT PLAY SIGNS ON SCOFIELD ROAD Mr. Larson requested that the Board defer action on this to see if the request for a reduction in speed limit will be granted. A decision should come around April. RESOLUTION 5TH ROUND APPLICATION FOR SEWER FUNDS 1996 CLEAN WATER / CLEAN AIR BOND ACT 1996 Clean Water /Clean Air Bond Act - Title Section 56 -0303 Water Quality Improvement Projects and Environmental Protections Fund Article 17 -14 Environmental Conservation Law; Performance Partnership Grants Public Law 104 -134 Nonagricultural Nonpoint Source Projects Municipal Resolution REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: October 18, 2000 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call meeting to order 2. Roll Call 3. Privilege of the Floor: A. Chet Ferguson B. Gary Sloane C. Anyone wishing to address the Board 4. Petition for Children at Play Signs on Scofield Road 5. Resolution by Board regarding 5th Round Application for Sewer Funds 1996 Clean Water / Clean Air Bond Act 6, Public Hearing - November 08, 2000 - Special Districts (water & lighting) 7:00 P.M. 7. Public Hearing - November 08, 2000 - Preliminary Budget 7:10 P.M. 8, Engineering Report - Dave Herrick 9, Town Highway Superintendent - Pete Larson 10. Audit Resolution 11, Code Enforcement - George Totman 12, Board Member Reports 13, Executive Meeting if necessary 14. Adjournment 149 October 18, 2000, continued RESOLUTION, authorizing the items listed below pursuant to the Clean Water /Clean Air Bond Act of 1996. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing herein called the "Municipality ", after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "Project ", is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project; and WHEREAS, Article 56 of the Environmental Conservation Law authorizes State assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement projects by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lansing Town Board 1. That Stephen Farkas, Town Supervisor or such person's successor in office, is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 2. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work within twelve (12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation; That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; 3. That one (1) certified copy of the Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together with the Application for State Assistance Payments; 4. That this Resolution take effect immediately. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL DISTRICTS RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the following Public Hearings are hereby authorized: TOWN OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL DISTRICTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared the Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in Lansing Water district No.2, Ext. No. 2, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No, 13, No. 14, No. 15, No. 17, No. 17, Ext. No. 1, No. 17, Ext. No. 2, No. 17 Ext. No. 3, No. 18 and the Lansing Light Districts No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and has apportioned and assessed upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits the improvements shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said District in connection with the construction of public water and lighting systems therein which are payable in the year 2001 and therefore, pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board shall hold a Public Hearing at the Lansip Town Hall, Lansing, New York on the 8th day of November, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. in the evening thereof, to hear and consider any objections which may be made to said roll. 150 October 18, 2000, continued BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING FOR THE YEAR 2001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2001 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours and, FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York at 7:15 P.M. on the 8th day of November, 2000, and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any items therein contained and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of elected town officials of this town: Supervisor $205814.00 Councilmen (4) Total $235321.00 Each $5,830.25 Town Clerk $29,803.00 Highway Superintendent $489645.00 Town Justice (2) Total $23,210.00 Each $11,605.00 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor WILDERNESS ROAD WATER DISTRICT Rich John reported that it appears that audit and control is moving in the right direction and is very close to issuing a positive opinion on the district. They are not looking for any more documents and are now reviewing the district. Mr. John expects an answer in a few days. After further discussion the Town Board passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is awaiting approval of the establishment of Water District 2,Extension 3 from the New York State Department of Audit & Control; and 151 October 18, 2000, continued WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has requested permission to proceed with the surveying and design work required to prepare the bidding materials for Water District 2 Extension 3, so that is may be put out to bid at the same time as Water District 19; and WHEREAS, based upon communications with the New York State Department of Audit & Control, it appears likely that the establishment of Water District 2 Extension 3 will be approved; therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes the Town Engineer to proceed with the surveying and design work required to prepare the bidding materials for Water District 2 Extension 3, so that it may be put out to bid at the same time as Water District 19. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor WATER DISTRICT #19 - FRANKLYN, MAPLE, ARMSTRONG ASBURY Mr. Farkas stated that it would be very difficult to get a contractor to do the work. The Board is now looking at a possibility of a dual type of bidding process for the water districts with a pre March 1 st versus post March 1 st. This will be discussed regarding each of the water districts when the Board gets to that point. APPOINTMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Larry Sharpsteen be reappointed to the Environmental Management Council. Said term is January 01, 2001 - December 31, 2003, Carried. PETE LARSON - TOWN ENGINEER Mr. Larson informed the Board that they need to let the County know what the work schedule is for Water District #19. They are still planning the Triphammer Road construction in 2001. The Town is starting to bring in materials for winter weather, salt, sand, etc. The crew is also getting the trucks winterized. Bolton Point has asked the Town to look at the road that goes down to the pump station. Bolton Point will pay for the materials and the Town will be upgrading it from 34 down to the pump station. Mr. Larson stated that the Town of Lansing is a part of Bolton Point and this would be a town project that they could help them out with. Mrs. Overstrom stated that the parking lot looks great. Mr. Larson stated that he needs to do something between the sidewalk and the curbing so it is not a hazard. If trees are going to be put out front, fall is the best time. Mr. Larson' 'wi�l be meeting with the Town Center Committee. Mr. Larson stated that last years Board made a resolution that the town put up Christmas Decorations which he will be doing this year. AUDIT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION, offered by NU. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: 152 bills: October 18, 2000, continued RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following Audit Resolution Vouchers #999 - #1103 Prepay Vouchers - None FUND General Fund Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Districts Lansing Water Districts Town Hall Project Ottenschott Property Clean-Up TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $29,906.38 $13,871.42 $ 1,297.69 $29,727.53 $31,076.70 $ 9,044.86 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to make to following budget modifications in General Fund A: From To For Amount A1990.400 A7140.400 Pine Grove Body Shop 108.00 A1990.400 A7110.400 Pine Grove Body Shop 108000 A1990.400 A7110.400 Dryden Lawn 19.52 This budget modification is to reimburse these accounts for repairs to the 2 mowers sold by the recreation department. These repairs were done to enhance the price they would bring when sold. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Meg Overstrom reported the following: 1. Town Center Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 24 at the Town Hall Board Room at 6:30 p.m.. 2. The Town has received a grant in the amount of $2,000.00 from the County to go towards a strategic plan for the Town Center. Bud Shattuck reported the following: 1. The Planning Board has moved forward with the first draft of the zoning ordinance changes along with LRRD and other town members. It is now in working progress. As the Town Board members look at it he hopes that they see the work that is in it and look towards the changes as they relate to multiple housing. It should be in place by next month for public hearings to be scheduled. Mr. Farkas stated that his interest right now is to make sure that at least we have the issues around multiple dwelling situations resolved so we do not 153 October 18, 2000, continued have to carry on the moratorium. Steve Farkas reported the following: 1. TCAT will be holding a public information meeting on Monday, October 23rd from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the small court room at the Lansing Town Hall. 2. The County has contracted with a group to do a study on truck mitigation. The study will be done over a 6 month period of time. Mr. Shattuck would like to see it start in mid December and go into mid June. Katrina and Bud have met with concerned members of the community on the top of the hill on Ridge Road where it intersects with Dandyview Heights. There is a school bus stop and going up hill a blind spot. Bud is working with some of the neighbors and the state. He will also be contacting the school. The documentation will be forwarded onto the DOT. He also stated that the community that lives up there has done most of the work. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON CHERRY ROAD RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing received a deed of an easement from Bernard Friedman and Ellen Friedman dated April 11, 1993, for property located at 63 Cherry Road in the Town of Lansing for purposes of maintaining a drainage area; and WHEREAS, the deed granted to the Town of Lansing contained two incorrect distances in the description of the easement area; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received from the current owner, a proposed Deed of Correction with a revised description of the easement area; therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Town of Lansing to accept the Deed of Correction. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 7:58 p.m.. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.