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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-151 1 AUGUST 15, 2001 Date: August 15, 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: A. John Reynolds - Drainage - Ludlowville B. Anyone who wishes to address the Board. 4, Highway Superintendent's Report, 5. Engineer's Report, 6. Resolution creating full-time positions for Zoning /Codes/Fire Enforcement Officer and Building Inspectors. 7, Code Enforcement Officer's Report, 8, Approve Audit. 9, Board Member Reports. 10, Approve Minutes of July 18, 2001, 11. Executive Session if Needed. 12. Adjournment. 281 283 August 15, 2001 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. Herbert Beckwith Katrina Greenly Meg Overstrom Francis Shattuck Stephen Farkas Bonita Boles Richard John ROLL CALL Councilperson Absent Councilperson Absent Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Supervisor Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Donald Sheldon, Doug McEver, Dick Platt, Dave Herrick, Pete Larson, Victoria Friele and John Reynolds. WATER PROBLEM - SALMON CREEK ROAD, John Reynolds gave all Board Members a map of the area surrounding his house on Salmon Creek Road showing the water problems he is having. Mr. Herrick stated that there has been a history of water problems in this area and wondered if it were a Town problem. After a long conversation, it was the Board's feeling to have Mr. Reynolds talk to Katrina when she returns from vacation. Mr. Larson did not feel this was the Town's responsibility and that if the Town helped Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Sheldon with their wet basements, we would have to help anyone who came forward. Mr. Larson reported the following: OTTENSCHOTT PROPERTY: The Highway Department has been taking top soil out of the area. He stated that the used oil has been removed. MAPLE AND FRANKLYN PAVING• Mr. Larson stated that this project has been completed. ANNUAL AUCTION: The Highway Department will hold their annual auction on September 8, 2001. He was not sure that there would be enough time to put the findings of the Ottenschott building in the auction. BUILDING INSPECTOR: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the position of Building Inspector for the Town of Lansing is at this time a part-time position, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has determined that the needs of the Town of Lansing require the services of a full -time Building Inspector, therefore, it is RESOLVED, the position of Building Inspector for the Town of Lansing be expanded to Continued August 15, 2001 a full -time permanent position. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the position of Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Lansing is at this time a part-time position, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has determined that the needs of the Town require the services of a full -time Code Enforcement Officer; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the position of Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Lansing be expanded to a full -time permanent position. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Dave Herrick reported the following: 2001 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Syracuse Constructors have completed water main installation in all three districts and is well ahead of schedule. Construction costs are within the approved budget and the total contract amount will be lower than the original bid. All restoration work should be finished prior to October 17th. Dave asked for a resolution to approve a Change Order. The following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION, offered Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, the construction projects of Water District 19, Water District 2, Extension 3, and Water District 12, Extension 2 are all ahead of schedule and under budget; and WHEREAS, these projects are anticipated to be completed by October of 2001; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, David Herrick, had requested Town Board approval of a $ 6,000.00 change order in each project district to improve cover around the fire hydrants, with the breakdown per project being $ 0.00 for WD 2 -3, $ 1,500.00 for WD 12 -2, and $ 4,500.00 for WD 19; and WHEREAS, the proposed change order will not require the expenditure of any funds beyond the amounts budgeted for each improvement district; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of change order as proposed by the Town Engine No. 2. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) the Town of Lansing approve the $ 6,000.00 er as outlined above, to be known as Change Order Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor ARMSTRONG ROAD PROPERTY WATER SERVICE INSTALLED: At the request of a landowner, a water service was installed for a vacant lot on Armstrong 285 Continued August 15, 2001 Road. The owner suggested "Clearance" was obtained from the Engineer, however Dave had no recollection or documentation of approving service for any vacant land. If the land will be built upon prior to the end of 2001, this may be no issue. Otherwise the cost of service (Approximately $ 350.00) should be reimbursed to WD# 19 by the owner. RICK PAGE WATER: Mr. Herrick stated that Mr. Page needs to sign a Private Road Agreement, SOUND SYSTEM FROM SCHOOL: Mr. Farkas stated that the school will allow the Town to borrow their sound system for the September 6, 2001 meeting. Mr. Platt reported the following: MONTHLY REPORT Mr. Platt stated that without AES building permit fee from last year they were up 5 permits and up $ 50,300.00. ROBIN CORNELL. Mr. Platt informed the Board that Robin has completed her second phase training and only has one phase left. LYNN DAY: Lynn Day is doing real well and learning quickly. TINA TUREK - ENTRANCE ON AUBURN ROAD: A previous Town Board placed a deed restriction on the property at 104 Auburn Road regarding the number of cars that are allowed to enter and exit the property in a day. The present Board would like to lift the restriction, therefore the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, by and through its Supervisor, Herbert Howell, transferred land located along Auburn Road, by the execution of a deed restriction dated March 26, 1986 in favor of Donald O. Carroll, which Deed was recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Liber 615 of Deeds at Page 1071; and WHEREAS, the above - mentioned Deed contained two restrictions which ran with the land, being: (1) a limitation on the outside storage of any items and (2) a limitation of not more than 30 motor vehicles entering or exiting the premises in a day; and WHEREAS, Donald O. Carroll subsequently transferred the property to Iry Lewis, Inc. By a Deed containing the same restrictions upon the use of the land; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the current owner for release of the restrictions, and the Town Board having considered the present conditions affecting this parcel of property, including the revision of the Town Junk Storage Ordinance and the authority of New York State Department of Transportation on the placement of entrances onto New York State Highways; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute such documents Continued August 15, 2001 as necessary to release the restrictions contained in the Deed from the Town of Lansing to Donald O. Carroll; which restrictions limit the outside storage of any items on the property and the number of motor vehicles that may enter or exit the premises in a day. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that upon approval from the Supervisor, the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: Voucher Numbers: 689-813 prepaid Vouchers: 689-692 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND $ 33,890.24 HIGHWAY FUND $ 449213.04 LANSING LIGHTING DISTRICTS $ 1,324.55 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 25138.64 TOWN HALL PROJECT $ 15300.00 CHERRY ROAD SEWER $ 2,883.27 LCLC $ 245.78 OTTENSCHOTT PROPERTY $ 701.70 CAPITAL PROJECT WATER # 19 $ 186,529.68 CAPITAL PROJECT WATER # 129 2 $ 423202.45 CAPITAL PROJECT WATER # 2, 3 $ 45539.60 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor A copy of the minutes of July 18, 2001 having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the minutes of July 18th, 2001 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Meg Overstrom reported that she will lay out the drafts for the community newspaper. She would like to see a calender of events in the next newsletter. Bud Shattuck stated that the zoning updates will be ready for the September meeting. He would then like to set up a meeting with the Town Board and Planning Board together to go over the proposed changes. Mr. Farkas stated that this would have to be put on hold until the budget process was completed. Mr. Shattuck stated that the sewer negotiations are moving along. Mr. Farkas stated that he will meet with the residents of Cayuga County regarding the water issue. He stated that these people are very interested. He will report back to the Board at a 287 Continued August 15, 2001 later time. LANSING ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 8: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, in anticipation of the implementation of the new Tompkins County redistricting plan proposed by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will require the formation of an additional election district; therefore it is RESOLVED, that a new election district be created in the Town of Lansing, to be know as Election District No. 8; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that new voting equipment and personnel be procured as necessary for the operation of said new Election District No. 8. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Councilperson RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Regular Session be adjourned to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at 8:30 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 8:43 p.m. Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:45 p.m. 4 126 / N� ;