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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-193 d. November 19, 2001 Date: November 19, 2001 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3, Public Hearing - Water District No. 7, Ext. 120 4. Resolution to Establish Water District No. 7, Ext. 12, 5. Privilege of the Floor: a) Lansing Fire Department b) Water Ext. - Sun Path - Jay O'Rear c) Anyone wishing to address the Board. 6, Highway Superintendent's Report, 7, Engineer's Report. 8, Code Enforcement Officer's Report. 9. Resolution to Approve Employee Union Contract - Water Commission, 10. Resolution - Credit Card Account, 11, Approve Audit, 12. Approve Minutes of September 19th and October 17, 2001, 13. Board Member Reports, 14, Executive Session if Needed. 3Q8 November 19, 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 Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Supervisor Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Absent VISITORS: Richard Platt, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick, Darlene Herman, Gary Wood, Douglas McEver, John Young, George Gesslein, Dale Oplinger, Michael Uhl, Jay Orear, Dave Banfield, Paul Tunison and a couple other residents. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on proposed Water District No. 7, Extension 12 was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried. Mr. Shattuck stated that he would like to see Mr. Young go to the Planning Board with his future plans. No other concerns or comments were aired. RESOLUTION, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing on proposed Water District No. 7, Extension 12 was terminated at 7:10 p.m. Carried. Mr. Shattuck read and answered all the questions on the short SEQR form and the following resolution'was then offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is considering the establishment of Water District 7 Extension 12 within the Town of Lansing to provide water service to certain residences on Water Wagon Road in Town of Lansing; and 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; NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing and upon motion of Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson and seconded by Francis Shattuck, Councilperson, and unanimously passed, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby finds that the proposed Water District 7 Extension 12 complies with the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore makes a negative declaration of environmental 3a9 impact. Continued, November 19, 2001 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 ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT 7 EXTENSION 12 WHEREAS, the owner of property along Waterwagon Road has requested the creation of a water district extension to be known as "Water District 7 Extension 12" in the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, that request having been duly presented to this Town Board together with the necessary map, plan and report prepared by the Engineer for the owner of the property, and WHEREAS, an order was duly adopted by the Town Board on October 17, 2001, reciting the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed district and the estimated expense thereof and specifying November 19, 2001, at 7:00 o'clock PM as the time and the said Town Hall in the said Town of Lansing as the place where the said Board would meet to consider the proposed water district extension and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same and said Order setting a public hearing was published and posted as required by law, and WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing published and posted identified the proposed Water District as "Water District 7 Extension 12 ", said Water District will hereafter be known as "Water District 7 Extension 12 "; and WHEREAS, a hearing in the matter was duly held by the Board on this 19th day of November, 2001, commencing at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall in the said Town; NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing and upon motion of Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson and seconded by Katrina Greenly, Councilperson, and unanimously passed, it is RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that (a) the petition, map, plan and report comply with the requirements of Sections 191 -a and 192 of the Town Law and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed district extension are benefited thereby; (c) all the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed district extension; and (d) it is in the public interest to establish the Water District 7 Extension 12; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the establishment of a water district extension as proposed in said petition be approved; that the improvement therein mentioned be constructed, the service therein mentioned be provided for, and the necessary easements and lands be acquired, upon the required funds being made available or provided for; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that such district extension shall be designated and known as 330 Continued, November 19, 2001 the "Water District 7 Extension 12" and shall be bounded and described as a portion of the property being Tax Map Parcel 37.1 -6 -2 located to the north of the Hickory Knoll Subdivision in the Town of Lansing, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including costs of rights of way, construction costs, legal and engineering fees and all other expenses is estimated to be the sum of Six Thousand and 00 /100 Dollars ($6,000.00) and shall be financed by the developer of the land. The estimated average annual cost of water for an average single family home within the district extension is in the amount of $316.44, and the estimated average one time hook -up fees for connection of the service line to each residence in the amount of $1,175.00; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is not subject to approval by the New York State Department of Audit and Control; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed, pursuant to Town Law Section 209 -g, to file this Order with the Tompkins County Clerk. 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 LANSING FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE: George Gesslein updated the Board on the long range plan. He stated that part of the plan is to expand on the Oakcrest fire station. Dale Oplinger stated that it is very difficult to get EMS staff especially during the day time hours. He stated that Bangs Ambulance has been in the Lansing area, mainly in the Village since July 5th of this year. He felt this was going very well. They are staffed in Lansing Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dale stated that the response time is now between 4 '/2 to 5 minutes on 84% of the EMS calls. This cuts the response time in half of the ambulance being bunked in Ithaca. At this point there is no commitment between Bangs and the Town of Lansing. Mr. Oplinger felt that at some point in the future, they may need to look at a contractual plan. Mrs. Overstrom asked about the new boat that was purchased by the Fire Department this summer. Mr. Oplinger stated that the boat is 19' and is custom made. He stated that it is not a pleasure boat. The cost for this boat was $ 66,000.00. He informed the Board that they have had it for 2 months and have been out on 4 calls. Mr. Gesslein stated that they are short on training and office space and could see an expansion on Central Fire Station within the next five years. Mr. Gesslein stated that paid chiefs are not in the 20 year plan. SUNPATH WATER PROBLEM: Jay Orear and his Attorney, Michael Yale approached the Board regarding the water line problem in the Sunpath area. Mr. Orear stated that in 1975, he purchased 45 acres of land between East Shore Drive and the lake. He stated that the Board at that time encouraged him to put in a water line by digging a three foot ditch and using plastic pipe. He stated that the components have deteriorated and would like the Board to help out with the expenses he will incur while fixing the problems. He felt it was an emergency health situation. He then stated that he would like to do a major subdivision with the remaining 11 acres of his land. Mr. Shattuck felt that Mr. Orear needed to go to the Planning Board with his proposal before anything else could be done. Continued, November 19, 2001 Mr. Farkas stated that the Town cannot be committed to picking up a commitment made by a developer. He did not feel the Town should be put into a position they do not want to be in and felt the Town Attorney should be consulted before the Town makes any decision. Three residents from the Sunpath area stated that they would be willing to contribute to a public water district as they did not feel it should be a tax payers responsibility but were not pleased with Mr. Orears request, After a long discussion, it was felt that Mr. Orear has a long history with this problem and did not feel it was a "town" problem. WATER EXTENSION ON DANDYVIEW HEIGHTS: Mrs. Overstrom stated that herself and her husband have purchased a piece of property on Dandyview Heights and have petitioned all of the residents regarding a water extension but the interest was not there, At the next meeting she will approach the Board regarding a back lot extension. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT - PETE LARSON: SIGN IN FRONT OF THE OLD TOWN HALL: Mr. Larson stated that electrical materials for the new sign would cost approximately $ 147.00. He recommended that the Town use a separate meter on the post instead of using the one at the Library. TOWN ENGINEER - DAVE HERRICK• LAKE RID. E WATER SYSTEMS EXTENSION: Said project would start at the AES entrance and go to the Cayuga County line. It would be a 12" line. Mr. Herrick felt the interest rate could be at 5 !/2% for a 20 year period. The Board needs to decide how much of the Agriculture District they would like included in the proposed district. The total unit cost would be approximately $ 700.00 per year which includes a contribution from Cayuga County in the amount of a quarter of a million dollars. This would make the total project cost $ 242,000.00. It was felt that Mr. Todd, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Larsen and Mr. Hass need to be contacted before going any further on the plans. Mr. Farkas will contact someone from Cayuga County to see what their intentions are before going any further, MONTHLY REPORT: Mr, Platt stated that his office was up in project costs from last year by $ 322,982.00 and up in building permit costs by $ 2,177,47. MUNSON PERMIT: In 1993 there was an agreement that Mr, Philip Munson would pay the Town $ 100.00 per year for a special permit which was paid only in the year 1993. Mr. Platt asked the Board if he could charge Mr. Munson for the eight years he did not pay. The Board suggested that Mr. Platt make him clean up the property instead. Mr. Platt will contact Mr. Munson and let him know that the Town will not allow him to have a Junk Yard permit but will require him to clean up the premises. 331 33a. Continued, November 19, 2001 DICK COOK PROPERTY: Mr. Platt stated that Mr. Cook has a lot of boats that are not registered and feels there should be something in the ordinance that applies to boats. BOLTON POINT PERFORMING WATER HOOK -UP INSPECTIONS: Mr. Platt stated that he has talked to Jack at Bolton Point and that they would like to take over the inspections that his office now performs. Mr. Beckwith stated that Bolton Point used to do this but there was a problem with staff from Bolton Point so the Town took it over. The Board felt that as long as they have trained staff that are friendly, they should take it back over. Mr. Farkas and Mrs. Overstrom will discuss this matter with the Commission. PAUL TUNISON - BOLTON POINT GENERAL MANAGER: Mr. Tunison asked the Board to adopt a resolution approving a contract negotiated with the Intermunicipal Union of Operating Engineers on behalf of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission's employees that elected to be represented by the union for the purpose of collective bargaining. The following was adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, the majority of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission's (Commission) non - managerial employees in the Production and Distribution Departments voted affirmatively on January 31, 2001 to be represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers for the purpose of collective bargaining, and WHEREAS, the Commission, in good faith, entered into contract negotiations with the union, and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2001, the Commission's negotiating team reached tentative agreement on a contract with the union's negotiating team, and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2001, the employees in the union bargaining unit ratified the tentative contract, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed and approved the tentative contract, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Board has received the tentative contract and determined it to be acceptable, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Board approves the tentative contract, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Board authorizes the Commission's negotiating team to sign said contract as presented. 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 TOWN CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT: The Board discussed having a Town credit card. They decided the maximum limit on it should not exceed $ 5,000.00. Mrs. Overstrom requested that the Town's Tax Exempt Number be on the credit card. She also stated that when traveling in New York City you will have to have Continued, November 19, 2001 both State and City tax exempt forms. 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: Voucher Numbers: 1047-1186 Pre -Paids 1047-1048 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund 46,061.86 Highway Fund 1025306.21 Lansing Lighting Districts 1,324.55 Lansing Water Districts 15609.68 Town Hall Project 18,841.40 Capital Fund - Water No. 19 15,926.79 Capital Fund - Water No. 12, Ext. 2 25893.12 Capital Fund - Water No. 2, Ext. 3 1,086.82 Cherry Road Sewer 378.60 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to make the following Budget Modifications: *1410.200 A1410,400 Town Clerk Contractual 244.02 *1990.400 A1410,400 Town Clerk Contractual 193.47 A 1990.400 A 1620.400 Buildings - Contractual 1 049.20 A8745.400 A5132.406 Garage Gas 279.25 A1990.400 A5182.403 Street Lighting - Contractual 159.59 A7110.405 A7110.403 Parks - Electric 15109.29 A7110.110 A7110.200 Parks - Equipment (Gator) 75000.00 A7110.110 A7140.200 Playground Equipment (Shed) 35895.00 A7110,110 A7140.410 Playground - Contractual (Fence) 1,105.00 B 1990.400 B3620.400 Safety Inspector - Contractual 15363.42 B 1990.400 B8010.400 Zoning - Contractual 230.42 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 A copy of the minutes of September 19th and October 17th having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. 3 33 33.1 Continued, November 19, 2001 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 19th and October 17th, 2001 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. DRAKE ROAD BACK LOT: Mr. Shattuck stated that a conversation was held at the October meeting regarding the back lot of the Johnson property on Drake Road. Mr. Shattuck stated that a resolution was passed last November that had stipulations in it. He also stated that in December of last year Dave Herrick recommenced an 8" water line but only with 100% o.k. of the property owners. Mr. Farkas stated that the only lot that could have water would be the one that is adjacent to the bar as it is the only one connected to the water district. Mr. Shattuck stated that the resolution did not have any language in it that stated that it needed current property or right -of -way owners permission in it. He felt resolutions with concerns from the Board should contain language they are comfortable with a head of time. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: MEG OVERSTROM: The Town Center Committee met and received a program from Nancy Loncto which is a 6 step process of moving a municipality through a planning process and coming up with some kind of a plan for an area that they want to develop. The rest of the committee will look over the program along with Mr. Shattuck. There will be no cost to the Town for this program. Mr. Farkas stated that he felt the Ottenschott property needed to be incorporated into the plan soon so it can be marketed. KATRINA GREENLY: The water resource committee met and asked for feedback regarding funding options. She also stated that there will be a public hearing on the water quality strategies plan which will be held in March and the neighbors around the lake conference will be held in May. BUD SHATTUCK: The planning board did not meet at the beginning of the month because of Veterans Day but will meet next week to continue the process of the zoning. The Village and the Town have given the sewer committee a buy -in cost of $ 2.00 per gallon that they think is fair and reasonable. The city has quoted anywhere from $ 5.00 to $ 8.00 per gallon which is way to expensive. There will be a full day Saturday meeting sometime in December if possible. This meeting will be held by the Mayor and will be a negotiating session. Scoping should be done sometime in the Spring. HERB BECKWITH: Stated that he had concerns on Rick Pages water proposal. He was concerned about the Town's monies vs Mr. Page's monies. He wondered if some of the back log of Engineer fees from the Lansing Station Road area may be recovered once Mr. Page's 'district is formed. Mr. Farkas stated that a portion of Algerine Road residents may be interested. If 100% were interested the Town could pay for some of it up front and then recoup it when the district was formed. Mr. Page stated that the difference in the purchase of an 8" line vs. a 3" line is approximately $ 82,000.00. Mr. Herrick felt the difference would be about $ 69,000.00. 335 Continued, November 19, 2001 WORKING MEETINGS. Mrs. Greenly stated that she felt the Board needs to get together for work sessions to discuss on going situations that are taking place in the Town. It was decided that these meetings would be held the first Wednesday of each month with the first meeting to take place on December 12, 2001. She stated that the first meeting will be to evaluate the Board and how they can improve. The first meeting of the year will also be discussed. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Regular meeting be adjourned at 9:25 p.m, to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 9:38 p.m. Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. i J