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Home My WebLink About2001-02-22REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE: February 22, 2001 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. 4. Resolution: SPCA - Declare February 27, 2001 as "Spay Day USA" 5. Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board: Appoint Dale Oplinger and Thomas Dorward to said Board. 6, Ambulance Service - Paul Welch 7. Highway Superintendents Report: 1. Lighting at East Shore Drive area 2. Funding of Highway Equipment Purchases 3. Bid Opening for one (1) 2001 Mulit - Purpose Heavy Duty 14 ft. Dump /Spreader Box. 8. Water District No. 7, Ext. No. 5 - John Hicks. 9. Water District No. 17, Extension No. 5 - John McNamara. 10. Engineer's Report, 11, Code Enforcement Officer's Report, 12. Audit Resolution. 13. Board Member Reports. 14, Executive Session if needed. 15. Adjourn Meeting. 199 February 22, 2001 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the 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. ROLL CALL ® Herbert Beckwith Councilperson Present Katrina Greenly Councilperson Present Meg Overstrom Councilperson Present Frances Shattuck Councilperson Present Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick, Kristine Treaster, Joe Quigley, Paul Welch, Dale Oplinger, Dana Knight, Connie Wilcox, Candis Bailey, Paul Costantini, Bev Abplanalp, Marian Andrew, Guy Dicicco, Doug Firth, G.S. Thomas, Dale Campbell, John Hicks, and about two other residents. Mr. Farkas informed the Board that number 9 on the agenda should be deleted as Mr. McNamara will not be able to attend. JOE QUIGLEY - 26 LAKESHORE ROAD WATER PROBLEM: Mr. Quigley asked the Board for their help with a high water bill he received. His bill is in the amount of $ 3,000.00. There was a leak that used 4 '/2 gallons per minute. He stated that he could tie into the new water district but the gas main is right over the water line. He could also make a new water line that would go in front of his house. He stated that the next step is to try to find the leak and patch it. This will be very costly. It was Mr. Quigley's and the Board's opinion that N.Y.S.E. and Gas may be partially responsible for his problems. At this point, Mr. Quigley has no water as he had Bolton Point turn it off due to the unfound leak. He stated that the gas line has no protective seal on it. It was the consensus of the Board to have N.Y.S.E. and Gas, Bolton Point, Mr. John and the Town Supervisor sit down and come up with a solution as soon as possible. SPCA - SPAY DAY USA RESOLUTION• RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: WHEREAS, dogs and cats give championship to and share the homes of over 50,000,00 individuals in the United States; and WHEREAS, one unspayed cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 more cats in seven years and one unspayed dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 more dogs in six years; and WHEREAS, humane societies and shelters euthanize six to eight million dogs and cats each year, although many of them are healthy and adoptable, simply because there are not enough good homes; and WHEREAS, the problem of companion animal overpopulation costs the taxpayers of this country millions of dollars annually through animal control programs aimed at coping with the millions of unwanted dogs and cats; and WHEREAS, spaying and neutering dogs and cats has been shown to drastically reduce dog and cat over population; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, humane societies, national and local animal protection 200 Continued, February 22, 2001 organizations have worked together to ensure the spaying or neutering of more than 100,000 companion animals through "Spay Day USA" in 2000; and WHEREAS, veterinarians, humane societies, national and local animal protection organizations have joined together to advocate the spaying or neutering of companion animals on "Spay Day USA" in 2001; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town of Lansing Town Board that February 27, 2001 is designated "Spay Day USA ". Town of Lansing Town Board is authorized and requested to issue proclamation calling upon the people of the Town of Lansing to observe the day by having their own cats or dogs spayed or neutered or by sponsoring the spaying or neutering of another person's cat or dog. Carried. The resolution was then signed and dated by the Supervisor. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board is looking for a delegate and an alternate to represent the Town of Lansing on their Board, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Dale Oplinger as a delegate and Thomas Dorward as an alternate to the Tompkins County Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board with said terms to expire December 31, 2003. Carried. AMBULANCE SERVICE: Paul Welch asked the Board to look into the possibility of placing an ambulance in the Town of Lansing. He felt the response time would be much better if there was an in house ambulance. He has done much research on the matter along with Dale Campbell, The Board felt that Mr. Welch should get all of his figures together and then meet with the Board. BID OPENING - ONE MULTI - PURPOSE HEAVY DUTY DUMP /SPREADER BOX: Notice having been furnished, the bid opening was called to order for one multi - purpose heavy duty dump /spreader box and the bids were as follows: TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT P.O. BOX 489 EAST SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13057 ROBERTS EQUIPMENT P.O. BOX 138 CAZENOVIA, NEW YORK 13035 $ 175190.00 $ 175990.00 Mr. Larson will look over the bids and make a recommendation to the Board before the end of the meeting. STREET LIGHTING: Mr. Larson has checked with N.Y.S.E. and Gas regarding the cost of lighting on East Lake Road, East Shore Circle (south end) and possibly at the west end of Waterwagon Road. The price would cost $ 163.00 per year and if a pole is needed, it would be an extra $ 140.52 per year. Mr. Larson stated that it would be legal to make this an "at large" district. He also stated that the lights would have to be over town road and not over the state ones. It was felt that the Town should have a policy in place before making a decision. Mr. W-0 Continued, February 22, 2001 John had written up one that had Board looked over and then made the following resolution: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Greenly and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has presented the Town Board of the Town of Lansing with a proposal to place three street lights along Route 34 near the intersections with Waterwagon Road, Eastlake Road and East Shore Circle pursuant to Town Law Section 64 Subdivision 19, which street lighting will be paid as a general Town charge out of the general funds of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to have a uniform policy for considering requests for street lighting and has received a proposed list of factors for the Town Board to examine in order to evaluate the proposals; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed list of factors to consider and after due deliberation; therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby adopts the uniform policy for considering requests for street lighting, which list of factors shall be attached to this resolution. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Frances Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has presented the Town Board of the Town of Lansing with a proposal to place three street lights along Route 34 near the intersections with Waterwagon Road, Eastlake Road and East Shore Circle pursuant to Town Law Section 64 Subdivision 19, which street lighting will be paid as a general Town charge out of the general funds of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has adopted a uniform policy for considering requests for street lighting consisting of a proposed list of factors for the Town Board to examine in order to evaluate the proposals; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed placement of street lighting on Route 34 at the intersections of Waterwagon Road, Eastlake Road and East Shore Circle in light of the list of factors identified in the Town policy, and after due deliberation; therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby approves the placement of street lighting on Route 34 at the intersections of Waterwagon Road, Eastlake Road and East Shore Circle pursuant to the request of the Town Supervisor, and the Town Highway Superintendent is authorized to enter into contracts with the New York State Electric and Gas Company for the provision of such services. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Frances Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 202 Continued, February 22, 2001 FIRE SYSTEM AT THE HIGHWAY GARAGE: Mr. Larson asked the Board for permission to look into some type of a fire alarm system for the Highway Garage. The Board agreed with Mr. Larson, therefore he will get some quotes and bring them back to the Board at a later date. WATER MAIN BREAKS: Mr. Larson informed the Board that there had been 15 water main breaks in the last 14 weeks which is way above average. HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT FUNDING: Mr. Larson received a letter from the bookkeeper regarding the highway reserve fund. He stated that he did not feel that money should be used and he also felt that we should pay as we go. The Board would like to see a reserve fund to avoid bonding. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared a plan for the financing of Highway Equipment from the current funds of the Town using a portion of the Town's share of sales tax monies from Tompkins County, rather than through the issuance of Town obligation; and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has presented the Town Board with a proposal for the purchase of highway equipment and the Town Board desires to finance the purchase of this highway equipment through payment out of available funds rather than through bonding; and WHEREAS, the Town has received its share of sales tax monies from Tompkins County, which money is in excess of the amount budgeted to be received, and, together with the fund balance already in the accounts, and other funds received, all obligations for allocation to the Town A, DA B and DB funds having satisfied, leaving the sales tax money received available within the Town General fund; and WHEREAS, in order to make the purchases, the Town Board must authorize the transfer of $ 78,000.00 from the Town DB fund to the Town DA fund to allow such use for the purchase of designated highway equipment, and after due deliberation; therefore it is hereby declares $ 78,000.00 of the Town's share of sales tax monies received from Tompkins County currently held in the Town DB fund as surplus money, and authorizes the transfer of $ 78,000.00 from the Town DB fund to the Town DA fund to allow such use for the purchase of designated highway equipment as requested by the Town Highway Superintendent. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor JOHN HICKS - WATER EXTENSION: Mr. Hicks asked permission to extend his present water district ( Water 7, Ext. 5) at the end of Murfield Drive to encumber four (4) more lots and additional lot on Waterwagon Road for a total of five (5) lots. He showed a map to the Board. Mr. Herrick stated that the SEQR process would have to be completed and that the Town Board should probably be Lead Agency, which the Board agreed with. 203 Continued, February 22, 2001 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing issued a Request for Bids for the purchase of a dump truck spreader box, and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing having received two bids in response; and; a bid of $ 17,790.00 from Roberts Equipment; and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent reviewed the bid submissions and indicated to the Town Board that the bid submitted by the bidder satisfied the requirements of the Request For Bids; therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board accepts the bid submitted by Tracey Road Equipment of P.O. Box 489, Syracuse, New York 13057 in the amount of $ 17,190.00. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Frances Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor INVITATION TO BID - WATER DISTRICT NO 19• Mr. Herrick stated that the Invitations to Bid Water District No. 19 will go out next week and the bid opening will be held on March 20, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. in the Lansing Town Hall Board Room. LANSING STATION ROAD WATER• Mr. Herrick stated that there was about a 50/50 split regarding the interest in a proposed water district. The Board did not feel this was sufficient to continue. They felt there should be at least 75% in favor. Mr. Herrick will prepare one more set of figures not to exceed one hour of Mr. Herrick's time. AUDIT RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills as approved by the Town Supervisor: VOUCHERS: 45 - 165 PREPAID VOUCHERS: 45-53 +� a ii i i`vl luL"1 1 1 General Fund $ 64,012.29 Highway Fund $ 42,637.14 Lansing Lighting District $ 1,320.61 Lansing Water Districts $ 45521.49 Town Hall Project $ 2,964.00 Lansing Community Library $ 405.02 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Frances Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 204 Continued, February 22, 2001 TOWN BOARD REPORTS: MRS. OVERSTROM: The Town Center Committee may have a presentation ready for the Regular Meeting in March. Their next meeting will be on March 6, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. MRS. GREENLY: The Library Committee has received N.Y.S. tax exempt status. The Grand Opening will hopefully be held in late spring. Mrs. Greenly is looking into a grant for an art project for the Town Hall. MR. SHATTUCK: The Planning Board is still meeting twice a month and working on ordinance changes. In New York, Mr. Shattuck attended a meeting held by Amtec who is a Company that can be hired to prepare job descriptions, policies, salaries, etc. Mr. Shattuck will set up a meeting with this company for a later date. Mr. Shattuck will give all Board Members a copy of all the literature he has on the matter before he sets up the meeting. MR. BECKWITH: He will type up a list of approximately 15 resolutions he acquired at the meetings in New York and give a copy to all Board Members. MR. FARKAS* According to incoming census figures, Lansing could end up with two (2) representatives. Mr. Farkas will keep the Board posted on the matter. At the last sewer meeting, Mr. Farkas got the feeling that there is more optimisium. There will be a meeting tomorrow. Mr. Farkas felt they are close to a possible agreement. CELL TOWER: Mr. Farkas reminded the Board that there will be a Public Hearing held on a proposed Cell Tower at the Town Hall on February 28, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. SUPERVISOR WILL BE ABSENT. Mr. Farkas informed the Board that he will be leaving for Florida on March 2, 2001 and may not be back for the Regular Meeting in March. Mr. Beckwith will take over during this time period. ZONING AMENDMENTS: Mr. John stated that the Town Board needed to consider a SEQR for changes to the zoning ordinance and he also stated that he had prepared a short form environmental assessment form that needed to be agreed upon and signed by the Supervisor. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has established Water District 7 Extension 5 -1 within the Town of Lansing to provide water service to residents along Murfield Drive and Waterwagon Road in the Town of Lansing; and 1/05 Continued, February 22, 2001 WHEREAS, the owner of the property has prepared a map, plan and report as well as prepared surveys and plans for the construction of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, having been designated as the lead agency for conducting environmental review of the proposed project, and having conducted such environmental review and after due deliberation having made a negative declaration of environmental impact; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby finds that the proposed Water District 7 Extension 5- 1 complies with the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore makes a negative declaration of environmental impact. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor OTTENSCHOTT PROPERTY: Mr. John stated that on March 13, 2001, court has scheduled an appearance to dismiss the Chapter 13 petition of Marty Ottenschott as he has not been making his planned payments. He felt that soon the liquidation process could go forward. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 8:58 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 9:09 p.m. Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:11 p.m.