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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-158 j REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATE. MAY 159 2002 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: LANSING TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Privilege of the floor: A. Anyone who wishes to address the Board 5. Update on Town Insurance - John Bailey 6. Engineer's report 7. Code Enforcement officer's report 80 Highway Superintendent's report 90 Approve audit 10. Approve minutes of April 17, 2002 11. Board Member reports 12. Executive session if needed 13. Adjournment E • 5 f May 15, 2002 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. ROLL CALL Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Katrina Greenly Councilperson Present Doug McEver Councilperson Present Meg Overstrom Councilperson Present Francis Shattuck Councilperson Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dave Herrick, Dick Platt, John Bailey, Julie Boles, Rick Vaughan, Connie Wilcox, Candis Bailey, Scott Sperling, Jessica Keltz, Martin Christopher, Dan Konowalow, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Laux, Scott Pinney and a couple of other residents. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. JULIE BOLES - PROPERTY AT 104 AUBURN ROAD: Mrs. Boles asked what the water situation was at 104 Auburn Road. Mr. Farkas stated that the Town was in a decision making process as the well was contanimated. The Town of Lansing allowed the occupant to hook up to the hydrant as a temporary solution as it is the Town's responsibility to correct the contanimation problem. Mrs. Boles stated that Stewart Lewis is the present owner of the property and that Donald Carroll was the previous owner. Before Don Carroll purchased the property, it was owned by the Town of Lansing and operated by the Highway Department. She asked where the contanimation came from. Mr. Farkas stated that many test wells have been dug and are still being dug. He also stated that a large amount of material was removed from the property which will be taken to a sight that authorizes the dumping of contanimated soils. Mr. Farkas stated that the occupant is paying for the hook up to the hydrant and for the usage of the meter. Mrs. Boles stated that the occupant was not paying for the actual hook -up and Mr. Farkas agreed. Mrs. Boles stated that in the process of new business coming to the Town, there may be some favortisum shown by the Board. Mr. Farkas informed her that he could not discuss the situation at this time as there was potential litigation that could arise. Mrs. Boles stated that potential litigation does not warrant an Executive Session according to the Freedom of Information Law, RICK VAUGHAN - BOY SCOUTS TROOP 48: Mr. Vaughan approached the Board regarding the Boy Scouts keeping a key to the Community Center as it is inconvient for them to keep returning it to the Town Clerk's office. Mr. Farkas stated that he felt Mr. Vaughan could keep the key if he stated that he would be responsible for it. Mr. Vaughan agreed to accept responsibility. JOHN BAILEY - TOWN INSURANCE UPDATE: Mr. Bailey went over the proposed insurance policy for the Town which comes up for renewal on June 1, 2002. After a brief question and answer period, it was decided to renew the Town's policy with Bailey Insurance Company. DAVE HERRICK - TOWN ENGINEER: 85 Continued, May 15, 2002 WATER: The committe that is studying the water districts consolidation is meeting on a bi- weekly basis. There are many possibilities to consider. SEWER: The advancement of the draft agreement continues. HIGHWAY SPECIFICATIONS: The Highway road spec's are finished but there is still no answer to re- development issues as of yet. RICHARD PLATT - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER• He gave his monthly summary and stated that the office is up 28 permits and up 1,436,077.20 in estimated project costs. STOCK CARS: Mr. Platt asked the Board for their guidance is resolving issues that involve stock cars. Some owners are telling Mr. Platt that they have a business involving stock cars. Mr. Shattuck told Mr. Platt to go by the junk yard ordinance. JACK FRENCH - HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT• Mr. French stated that the plow that was involved in the accident, is back and on line. He also stated that the new 2002 pick -up truck has been delivered and that from now on, when pick- ups and smaller vehicles are ordered, they will be red instead of yellow as the yellow color is more expensive. NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD PROJECT: The bid opening on the project has been pushed back to the first part of June. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget modifications: A8745.400 A5010.200 Hwy. Superintendent Computer Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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 Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: 1,772.95 bills: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following Vouchers: 308 -405 Prepaids: 308 -309 M Continued, May 15, 2002 General Fund Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Lansing Water Districts Ottenschott Property Trust and Agency Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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 52,920.02 74,674.79 1,249.74 3,735.92 1,001.20 1,000.00 A copy of the minutes of April 17, 2002, 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. McEver: RESOLVED, that the minutes of April 17, 2002 are hereby accepted as submitted. Carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: DOUG MCEVER: Mr. McEver stated that the Cayuga Medical Board is looking for a replacement for Bonnie Howell who is retiring. Two new neurologists from Pennsylvania have been hired. MEG OVERSTROM: The Lansing Housing Authority will have a celebration as Woodsedge has been open for twenty years. The celebration will be held on June 9th and will consist of a BBQ, ice cream social and open house. The plans are moving forward for the consideration of a second building. KATRINA GREENLY: Mrs. Greenly asked Dan Konowalow to report on the last NEST meeting. Mr. Konowalow stated that a brochure was passed out from the consultants which summarized the results of the telephone survey. He stated that the newspaper article was inaccurate. A public meeting will be held on May 22nd at the Women's Community Building. Mr. Shattuck stated that the survey done by TCAT was very costly and felt that for $ 5,000.00, we should have received much better results. Mr. Konowalow stated that he will question the proposed TCAT web site at the next meeting and he did not feel a lot of money should be spent on this. Mrs. Greenly stated that the library has given out 440 library cards to date. Louis Bement is looking for a Deputy Town Historian. A discussion was held concerning the purchase of some type of building to house all of the historical documents. This will be discussed further at budget time. BUD SHATTUCK: f Continued, May 15, 2002 Mr. Shattuck stated that aquifers were discussed at the last EMNC meeting. A study to find out where they are would cost $ 225,000.00. The EMC wants the Town to support the idea of mapping them out for construction purposes. This would not cost the Town anything. He handed out the ground resource map to all Board Members, The Planning Board gave a selective list to the developer (corner of Hillcrest and N. TRIP HAMMER Road - Ron Ronsvalle) stating the minimum requirements that he would have to adhere to in order to go forward with the planned development. Mr. Ronsvalle will give the Planning Board his response at the June 10th Planning Board Meeting. A working meeting will be held on June 6th between the Planning Board and the Town Board. STEVE FARKAS: N.Y.S. Electric and Gas is asking the Town to support a bill which would amend Section 214 of the Transportation Law, to exclude utility trucks from "hours of service" restrictions. Mr. Farkas did not feel it was up to the Board to support it for the whole Town but that if individuals wanted to voice their own opinions, it would be better. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the Town's annual contribution to the Cayuga Lake Water Shed Intermunicipal Organization in the amount of $ 900.00. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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. McEver: WHEREAS, Town Justice, William Burin has been unable to perform Justice Duties due to illness since January 2002, and WHEREAS, a request has been made of the Village of Freeville to have Arthur Marchese, Justice of the Village of Freeville to serve as a temporary Justice for the Town of Lansing from May 20, 2002 to January 1, 2003 (not to exceed 9 months), and the Town of Lansing agrees to pay Arthur Marchese the sum of $ 200.00 per week on an as needed basis. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing agrees to hire Arthur Marchese for the position of Town Justice, Temporary not to exceed 9 months. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, 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 VITAL COMMUNITIES: The County has asked the Town of Lansing to join in with the Vital Communities. After a brief discussion, the Town Board passed on the issue as there is no advantage or disadvantage of belonging. ii Continued, May 15, 2002 GULF COURSE: Andy LaVigne, Rich John, Steve Colt and Steve Farkas have made a verbal approach to putting in an 18 hole municipal gulf course on the Town owned land on Auburn Road. An advisory committee has been set up to look into this matter. A resident in the audience asked if there were any other ideas for the land. Mrs. Overstrom stated that it had been brought up before to move the ball fields to this area and the idea was not received well. Mr. Farkas stated that additional fields such as soccer, and softball fields would be placed on the eastern edge of the property. Connie Wilcox asked how it would be funded and if it would support itself. Mr. Farkas stated that he will have to look at the feasibility study when it's completed. Mr. Farkas stated that it would be strickley a gulf course with no club house. MCDERMOTT PROPERTY: Mrs. Wilcox asked Mr. Platt what was happening with the McDermott property on the corner of DeCamp Road and Route 34B. Mr. Platt stated that nothing was happening at this time. She felt this could become a safety issue. Mr. Platt will discuss this with Lynn Day and they will look into it tomorrow. TOWN INSURANCE: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing carries their insurance policy with George B. Bailey Agency, Inc. , and WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey has given an overview of the proposed renewal policy IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board agrees to renew the Town's Insurance policy with George B. Bailey Ins., Inc. which comes due June 1, 2002. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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. Greenly and seconded by Mr. McEver: TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT THIS TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT is made as of the 15th day of May, 2002 by and among the TOWN OF LANSING, a New York municipal corporation having offices at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, 14882 ( "Lansing "), LaVETTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a New York corporation having offices at 226 Cecil A. Malone Drive, Suite 1, Ithaca, New York, 14850 ( "LaVette "), and BARRY L. KASONIC, of 900 Taber Street, Ithaca, New York, 14850 ( "Kasonic "). WHEREAS, by agreement dated May 31, 1991 and recorded June 17, 1991 in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at Liber 36 of Miscellaneous Records at Page 385 (the "Agreement "); Lansing, LaVette and Kasonic set forth certain agreements concerning the real estate subdivision known as "Autumn Ridge Subdivision "; and WHEREAS, Section 1 of the Agreement required that, "The north -south road from Burdick Hill Road to Autumn Ridge Circle described upon the aforesaid survey map [the original subdivision plat] shall not be opened until such time as permission is received by the Continued, May 15, 2002 parties from the Village of Lansing, or its successors, for the opening of such road. ", and WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing has not granted, and apparently will not grant, such permission; and WHEREAS, as of July 14, 1997, Lansing approved the final plat revision for Autumn Ridge Subdivision which provided for the reconfiguration of lots 40 through 48 (the Revised Subdivision Plat ") resulting in each of those lot numbers describing different parcels than had been described by those lot numbers on the original subdivision plat; NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the mutual receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows; 1. The Agreement is hereby terminated and all rights and obligations set forth therein hereby extinguished, and rendered null and void, and therefore the Agreement is of no further force or effect. 2. The parties acknowledge that Lot 46, as shown on the Revised Subdivision Plat for Autumn Ridge Subdivision is not the same parcel that was identified as "Lot 46" in the Agreement. 3. The easterly sixty (60) feet of Lot 46, as currently configured, is not subject to any rights of the Town of Lansing for development of a public road, notwithstanding the notation on the Revised Subdivision Plat indicating, "R.O.W. RESERVED FOR FUTURE HIGHWAY ". Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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 Regular meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m, to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:42 p.m, and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. w