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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-20Regular Town Board Meeting Date: November 20, 2002 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2, Roll Call. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Privilege of the Floor: A. Byrne Dairy Representatives. B. Allstate Insurance Representative. C. Anyone wishing to address the Board. 5, Set Date & Time for Time Warner Cable Hearing, 6, Engineer's Report, 7, Highway Superintendent's Report. 8, Code Enforcement Officer's Report, 9. Motion to Approve Contract Signing for Listing of Ottenschott Property, 10. Approve Minutes of October 30th and November 13th. 11. Approve Audit. 12. Board Member Reports. 13. Executive Session if Needed. 14. Adjournment. 168 November 20, 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. Stephen Farkas Katrina Greenly Doug McEver Meg Overstrom Francis Shattuck Bonita Boles Richard John Supervisor Present Councilperson Absent Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Richard Platt, Connie Wilcox, Alice Farkas, Cal Warren, Linda Hirvonen, Mark Byrne, Vince Byrne, Marion George, David Desbrow, J. Scott Hicks, Richard Pinney Jr. and Rachel Jacobsen, Mickey Gebo and couple other residents. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1� w t 0 a _- Representatives from Byrne Dairy gave a presentation to the Board and asked about the zoning rules and regulations regarding the placement of a Byrne Dairy store in the Town of Lansing. The reps stated that the store would be 4,000 square feet and would also have gas pumps. The reps asked if they could build a store under the current zoning rules and regulations as they are interested in the old Ottenschott property. When the reps. asked about the Pit Stop store, Mr. Farkas stated that under the new rules and regs, they would be grandfathered in as it is right now but if it were ever to close it would be gone as it would be a non - conforming use in the zone. Mr. Farkas stated that the new ordinances should be adopted in a couple of months. Mr. Farkas stated that he was interested in Byrne Dairy but that it would have to be in a different area in the Town. Mr. Shattuck stated that there is a preliminary map that is still in the Planning Board stage. Mr. Shattuck stated that it would not be worth it to pursue the Ottenschott property. The reps stated that the projected map does not allow gas pumps anywhere that is centrally located. The rep Stated that they have talked to the owner of the Pit Stop but that he does not want to sell his property. The repasked how it works right now as far as the zoning rules and regulations go and if they could proceed under the current rules and regs. Mr. Shattuck stated that they could apply but that the Town Board would probably end up putting a moratorium in. He stated that the Board would not want Byrne Dairy to do something that is not wanted. Mr. Shattuck stated that they would love a store to go into the Ottenschott area but that the fuel pumps are what causes the problem. When asked if they could go into the Pit Stop area, Mr. Shattuck stated that the pumps could not be expanded or moved under the new rules but if something were to happen within the next couple of months , the Board would consider it as it is a pre - existing place. Mr. McEver stated that if the Planning Board were to come to the Town Board with a proposal with a "positive" to it, and maybe a variance to the existing rules, he thought the Town Board would very seriously consider it. Mr. Farkas thanked them for their presentation. t; Mickey Gebo gave a presentation to the Board regarding an additional insurance that the employees could purchase for themselves and their spouses. Mr. Gebo stated that this would be a disability insurance that would not be a taxable income. After a discussion period it was decided that Mr. Farkas will put an insert in all employee's pay checks and let them decide individually if i 6 9 Continued, November 20, 2002 they would like have the additional insurance. At least five (5) employees need to be interested before it will be offered. At a time to be determined, if five or more employees decided they would like the additional insurance, Mr. Farkas will contact Mr. Gebo to return to the Town Hall and do a presentation to all interested parties. RICK PINNEY - BACK LOT EXTENSION• Mr. Pinney asked the Town Board for approval for a back lot water service extension to his home at 24 Ross Road, Lansing, New York. Steve Farkas stated that this extension would be only to the house and not to any other frontage on Ross Road, Mr. Pinney was asked by the Town Board to ask his neighbors if they are interested and if not, the extension could continue. This will be discussed at a further date. PUBLIC HEARING - TIME WARNER CABLE: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing regulates the provision of cable television services within the Town of Lansing: and WHEREAS, the Time Warner Cable Company, the current franchise providing cable television service to the Town of Lansing, has submitted a proposed contract for the renewal of the cable television franchise in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to receive public comment on the proposed contract; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held at 7:05 p.m. on December 18, 2002 at the Lansing Town Hall to receive public comment concerning the proposed contract submitted by the Time Warner Cable Company to renew the franchise for cable television services with the Town of Lansing. 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 JACK FRENCH - HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT EAST SHORE DRIVE WATER LINE• Mr. French will be replacing 200 feet of water line on East Shore Drive very soon. BROWN HILL ROAD: Mr. French stated that Brown Hill Road in the Town of Lansing has been declared a seasonal road and that between December 1 st through April 1 st of each year, will not be maintained by the Town of Lansing Highway Department. OTTENSCHOTT - LETTER OF CREDIT: Richard Ottenshchott has put up a $ 15,000.00 Bond and is asking the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to release his letter of credit. The Town Board agreed to this. WATER MAIN BREAKS - VILLAGE: 170 Continued, November 20, 2002 Mr. French stated that there has been three more water main breaks in the Village of Lansing. Mr. Platt gave the Board his monthly report and stated that they are up by 14 permits and up in project costs from last year by $ 1,788,525.000 ROR Mr. Platt stated that he is having problems with the Town Justices fining residents that Mr. Platt has issued appearance tickets to regarding Junk yards. Mr. John will get together with the Justices to discuss the matter. 1► RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, The New York State Building Code requires that electrical work performed in the Town of Lansing has been safely installed, and the Town of Lansing is responsible for inspecting such work to ensure that the New York State Building Code is enforced in the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, conducting thorough and competent inspections of electrical systems is essential to preserving the health and safety of the residents of the Town of Lansing, as well as protecting property; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has considered alternative methods of meeting the requirements of conducting electrical inspections within the Town of Lansing, including the creation of the Civil Service position of Town Electrical Inspector; and WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposed job description from Tompkins County for a Civil Service job classification of Electrical Inspector in the Town of Lansing, and after due deliberation having been had; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the creation of the position of Electrical Inspector for the Town of Lansing using the job description for the Civil Service position prepared by Tompkins County. 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, Councilperson la ;. _ 1 114 ► 1 ► RESOLUTION, offered by Francis Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Recreation Department provides sporting and recreation activity to Lansing youth, with the range of activities and number of participants expanding over the years; and WHEREAS, the administrative work of the Lansing Recreation Department has grown to accommodate the increased activities and number of participants; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has examined and considered the x_71 Continued, November 20, 2002 administrative requirements of the Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has examined and considered the administrative requirements of the Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, the Town has received a proposed job description from Tompkins County for a Civil Service job classification of Recreation Supervisor in the Town of Lansing, and after due deliberation having been had; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the creation of the position of Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Abstained) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor AUTHORIZATION TO SELL PROPERTY AT 17 RIDGE ROAD (OTTENSCHOTTk RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, that pursuant to a foreclosure proceeding, the Town of Lansing obtained title to a property in the Town of Lansing by a Deed dated May 3, 2001, the property being identified as 17 Ridge Road with tax map parcels 31. -6 -9.1 and 31. -6 -10; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has invested funds in the property to purchase the mortgage on the premises, foreclose on the mortgage and for the cleaning up of debris and junk on the property in the approximate amount of $ 175,000.00: and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to declare this property surplus and to sell the property; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor to list the above described property owned by the Town of Lansing for sale with a Realtor or real estate agency, with an asking price of no less than $ 175,000.00. 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 APPROVE MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of October 30th and November 13th, 2002, having been furnished to the Board beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make changes or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Minutes of October 30th and November 13th, 2002 are hereby r approved as submitted. Carried. AUDIT RESOLUTION• RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: 172 bills: Continued, November 20, 2002 RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following VOUCHER NUMBERS 983 - 1144 PREPAYS 983 - 990 General Fund Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Lansing Water Districts Cherry Road Sewer Capital Projects: Water Water Water Water Water Trust and Al 19 4.05 174 18.645.00 17 -3 189117.13 2 -3 49585.66 12 -2 29854.22 ;ency 349930.15 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 55,869.35 80,021.10 1,249.74 4,875.39 446.18 44,20606 (BUDGET MODIFICATIONS• RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to make the following budget modifications: FROM T® FOR AMO NTT Al 1100400 Al 110.401 Justices- acting Justice Cont. 200.00 A1990A00 A1430.400 Personnel- Contractual 1,076.52 A14500200 A14509400 Elections - Contractual 1,150090 A1620.200 A16200400 Building - Contractual 764.48 A1990.400 A1630.400 Community Center - Contractual 56.19 A71100400 A71109200 Parks - Equipment 25814.56 A19909400 A7110.200 Parks - Equipment 143314050 SS31990.400 SS38110.400 Sewer Admin. - Joint Sewer 446.18 SW1990.400 SW8310.400 Water Admin. - Contractual 145920 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 111110110111113 _I__At --t -O '1' a 7 3 Continued, November 20, 2002 Mr. McEver stated that he has not heard from the Gossett Center regarding the Town of Lansing supplying Christmas gifts but will let the Board know if and when he does hear something. CAYUGA LAKE WATER SHED: April of 2003 could be the first run of the floating classroom. WATER RESOURCE COMMITTEE: There are several different projects that are in the beginning stages at this point. There are 25 to 35 people on the committee. MEG OVERSTROM: BOLTON POINT EMPLOYEE MA Bolton Point is in the process of enacting an Employee Manual of which Mrs. Overstrom is helping out with. TOWN OF LANSING AUDIT• Mrs. Overstrom asked if the Board had made a decision as to when the Audit would go out to bid. Mr. Farkas stated that the Town needs to decide if there should be a one or three year rotation and felt that both should be advertised for. Mr. John felt the Town should be fully audited each year. FRANCIS SHATTUCK: NEW YORK HOTEL PRICES: Mr. Shattuck stated that because the room rates will go up after January 3, 2003, they need to decide, in December, who is interested in going to New York to the Association of Town's Annual Conference, STEVE FARKAS: NY STATE WITH - MEDICAID FUNDING• Mr. Farkas stated that Mr. Barber, Supervisor of the Town of Caroline has requested that the Town of Lansing back him with their support in the Association of Town's Resolutions to the State regarding the State picking up more of the Medicaid funding. Mr. Farkas felt this was an individual concern. FIRE DEPARTMENT BOAT: Mr. Farkas has had a number of complaints that the Lansing Fire Department's boat is leaving the marina "full boar ". Mr. Farkas will contact someone in the Fire Department very soon to discuss the problem. Mr. Farkas stated the Town could be liable as this is happening in the Town Marina, SEWER: A sewer committee meeting will be held tomorrow and at this meeting a date of January 1, 2003 will be set for a final answer to whether or not there will be an agreement. Mr.Herrick received a call from one of the lead people with the Environmental Conservation and they stated that Lansing was still 1.5 million dollars shy of being able to get the dollar amount per unit down to $570.00 which is the breakpoint where the Town could start the 1.74 Continued, November 20, 2002 district formation. Above that figure, the Town would have to go through the whole process with the Controller's Office, etc. 6143 MM1 C 1 Mr. George asked the Board if he could set the gas pumps at the Pit Stop back further than where they presently sit. Mr. Farkas told Mr. George that he would need to get approval of a plan right away because if the new regulations go into effect, he would be forced to leave the pumps where they are. The Town Board stated that Mr. George has about two (2) months to get a solid plan to the Planning Board for their approval. • 1 i 2 re"t RIM Ron Ronsvalle has applied for an appeal and the argument should take place sometime in January. :__;_ - .�� He has received motion papers in the McKane situation again which needs to be discussed in Executive Session. NI _y -U, 1 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 9:14 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and a possible litigation matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 9 :31 p.m. Carried. 1 ►i u t 1►t'_ _ RESOLUTION, offered by Meg Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has been asked to facilitate the resolution of a conflict involving certain Town employees; and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Community Dispute Resolution Center conducts mediation to address conflict issues in the workplace; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a quote for the conduct of mediation in an amount not to exceed $ 1,000.00; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorize the Town Supervisor to expend up to a maximum of $ 1,000.00 to go toward costs involved with conducting a mediation for certain Town employees. 175 Continued, November 20, 2002 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 On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:35 p.m.