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Home My WebLink About1993-12-15 TB 341 DECEMBER 15 , 1993 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7 : 00 p . m . with Supervisor Kirby presiding . ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present H erbert Beckwith Councilman Present P aul Butler Councilman Present it Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present L arry Tvaroha Councilman Present B onita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present 411 VISITORS : George Totman , Pete Larson , Tom Todd , Sharon Bowman , Tom Besemer , Jerry Thorton , Dave Herrick , Ed Hallberg , Kim Jacobs and Andy LaVigne ( 9 : 10 p . m . ) . The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call . Tom Todd , Tompkins County Representative , reported the following to the Board Members : 1 . Mr . Todd discussed the 1994 County Budget mandates and h ow it may change in the future . Mr . Todd stated that the people n eed to keep asking the hard questions all the time . Mr . Larson reported the following : • 1 . The Highway Department will be refinishing the floors at the annex starting on December 27 , 1993 and will also run the public water line the week of the 20th . ill2 . Mr . Larson has an application for a grant through the ISETEA Program but needs a figure of what the Crooked Hill Road project will cost before it can be submitted . 3 . Mr . Larson stated that he and Rich John had walked Crooked - Hill Road so Mr . -John would understand what needed to be prepared . Mr . Tvaroha felt that Mr . Larson was .lookingat a 40 year fix when he . fel t : the - Town Board agreed on a 3 - 4 year fixat this time . Mr . Tvaroha also stated that he would like to see " Local " people involved in this project . Mr. - Herrick stated that the Town should NOT have a problem getting an engineer to sign on to this project if there was a 5 to 10 year master plan in effect . Mr . L arson stated that he DID NOT oppose doing the repairs in stages . - 4 . Mr . Larson checkedinto the Village of Lansing ' s Insurance and stated that they do have coverage for borrowed e quipment and they gave him a copy _ of their certificate of insurance . - 5 . - Mr . Larson had written the Board two letters regarding W aterview Heights , Smugglers Path and the new portion of Teeter Road . -He • felt . it .was alrightto accept Waterview Heights . There is ® still a slight bump in the road but Cortland Paving Company - has agreed- to correct it in the spring of 1994 . - There are still spots - on the Teeter Road and Smuggler ' s - Path II area but hopefully Cortland Paving has corrected the problem . Mr . L arson recommended the Town accept the roads after the paper work is completed and have a one year guarantee start : the day the d eeding is completed . . - It was felt a letter of credit should be obtained from the new owner ( Ed Hallberg ) of Cayuga Highlands for an amount not to exceed $ 8 ; 000 . 00 . - . . 6 . Mr . Tvaroha had some concerns about Ludlow . Road. .. Mr . L arson stated that his department had gone in and put a wheeper through . the center of the road and brought the level of the road up about 6 inches . Mr . Tvaroha stated that it was still in rough shape . 342 continued December 15 , 1993 Mr . Larson stated that this does happen often to gravel roads . Mr . Larson stated that gravel roads just do not hold up . 7 . Mr . Hallberg brought in necessary paper work in regard to the Cayuga Highlands Development . Mr . John stated that they would like to release Mrs . Kim ' s letter of credit before Mr . Hallberg put up one . Mr . John will get in touch with Randy Marcus ( Mr . H allberg ' s Attorney ) to finalize the paper work for a letter of credit . Kim Jacobs from T . G . Miller ' s gave the Board her presentation • o f the proposed Water District No . 18 . She stated that all persons that would be included in this district were interested . She also stated there would be NO buy - in fee connected with this district . Miss Jacobs stated that Cargill would like the project completed by May , 1994 . After Miss Jacobs presentation , the following Resolution was o ffered : RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Lansing Water District No . 18 on January 12 , 1994 at 7 : 00 p . m . in the Lansing Town Hall Board Room . ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor Mr . Cleveland will discuss the Public Hearing with the Water B oard . Mr . Herrick reported the following to the Board Members : 1 . Mr . and Mrs . Hatfield of Wilson Road are requesting Bolton P oint to reduce their water rate since they are now in a District . Mr . Herrick stated that they are only paying a rate and not a rate and one - half . He felt there was nothing to reduce , and also stated that they are still an outside user as they are NOT in a District . 2 . Mr . Herrick will talk to Jerry Thorton ( Cargill Representative ) about extending the proposed Water District line to the end of Cargill ' s property as Mr . Cleveland was very concerned about this . 3 . Mr . Herrick discussed the approval procedure for a residential booster pump . In 1992 , the staff at Bolton Point put together a plan to deal with customers who want to increase the pressure in their home systems . The customer would have to obtain a "mini permit " from Bolton Point to do this . The Town Board felt that this procedure was done after the meter and that since Bolton Point ' s authority stops at the meter , they should not have anything to do w ith it . It was the Board ' s feeling that a new owner should be w arned that they may have bad water pressure before they buy or build a new house . Mr . Totman stated that he will contact Paula E uvrard so she could inform new home owners before their purchase is final . Mr . Totman handed out his monthly report and stated that he 111 w as three ( 3 ) permits down from last year but 10 million dollars ahead of last year . ( Fees for 1993 have totaled $ 59 , 319 . 00 ) . ✓ e stated that Deanco was having problems getting a release from the Insurance Company and cannot start demolition until this release is granted . Mrs . Kirby stated that the computer for the Justice Department is in and running . 3 continued December 15 , 1993 RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . B utler : RESOLVED , that the Town does hereby authorize the hiring of ✓ icky Elliott ' s Cleaning Services to clean the Town Annex after the H ighway crew is finished refinishing the floors . ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor The County has sent the Town a bill for Election Expenses 411 which the Town Board has decided not to pay as they feel it is not owed to them . A discussion was held in regard to Andrea Price ' s letter concerning the intersection in front of the High School and the Middle School . It was felt the Town Board should wait until the Snake Hill problem is resolved . It was felt that the' Town should proceed however with making Wildman Road a Town ' Road . ` It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Mr . John ' to contact the D . O . T . in regard to what would have to be done if the . Town took over Wildman - Road and the intersection in front ' of the Lansing High School . In regard to N . Y . S . E . and Gas renewing their permit , the following resolution was made : BE IT RESOLVED , that the Resolution of the Town Board passed on June -30 , - 1993 granting a permit to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation , pursuant to the Town of Lansing Solid Waste Ordinance , to - allow Cornell University to bring fly ash from Cornell University to - New York State Electric & Gas Corporation ' s fly ash 111 maintenance facility in an amount not to exceed 4 , `000 tons per year ; - the Board hereby authorizes the Town ' s • Code . ' Enforcement O fficer to issue a permit to New York State . Electric & Gas Corporation pursuant to its application , upon its payment of the fee of -- 10- cents per ton , which fee will be paid in advance and adjusted - to - scale reports submitted by New York - State Electric & G as - Corporation - Enforcement- Officer . This permit shall be- good from January - 1 , •- 1994 - until December . 31 , 1994 . ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman - - - Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor - A - copy of the minutes of November 3 , -1993 and November 17 , 1993 given to the Board members beforehand , the Supervisor asked for a• - motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted -. - - RESOLUTION ; offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . B utler : RESOLVED , that the minutes of November 3rd and November 17 , 1993 are hereby approved as submitted . I Carried . . Carried . Mr . Cleveland pointed out that the October 20 , 1993 minutes were missing a page . This will be corrected and approved—at a later date . Mr . John stated that he has talked to Bob Brigg ' s ( Town ' s Insurance Carrier ) about the insurance for the Bowhunting Club . Mr . B eckwith will get a copy of the group ' s insurance coverage . Mr . John said that their certificate should name the Town as an additional insured . He suggested entering into a lease with the club . - Mr. Brigg ' s also stated that the Town should make sure the g roup has enough coverage . It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Richard John to pursue this matter . 344 continued December 15 , 1993 RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Cleveland : - RESOLVED , that the Town Board does hereby. authorize and direct the bookkeeper to make the following Budget Modifications : FROM : Contingency .Fund. A1990 . 400 TO : Justice Equipment A1110 . 200 REASON : $ 5 , 650 . 00 Computer Hardware and Software FROM : Drop In Youth Services A7320 . 100 TO : Drop In Youth Services Personal - $ 500 . 00 REASON : $ 70 . 00 vacuum cleaner and cleaning service FROM : Playground / Recreation Fields - Major Project • A1740 . 410 TO : Park Equipment A7110 . 200 REASON : Replace Playground Equipment Voucher # 828 - $ 5 , 683 . 00 ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . B utler : RESOLVED , that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills : G eneral Fund 783 - 834 $ 97 , 853 . 87 H ighway Fund 453 - 480 $ 6 , 403 . 46 L ans . Wr . Dists . 58 - 60 $ 52 , 660 . 08 W r . Sys . Imp . Proj . 33 - 34 $ 1 , 456 . 99 Wr . Sys . Imp . Proj . Savings $ 1 , 456 . 99 McKinney ' s Water 8 $ 283 . 15 L ansing . Light Dists . 12 $ 1 , 195 . 53 111 ✓ ote of Town Board ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaroha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . B eckwith : RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby approves the Town Audit prepared by LaVigne , Nolis & Beals Certified Public Accountants for the year ending December 31 , 1992 . ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Herbert Beckwith , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . ( Aye ) Paul Butler , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Jeffrey Cleveland , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . . ( Aye ) Larry Tvaorha , Councilman ✓ ote of Town Board . . ( Aye ) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : RESOLVED , that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 9 : 55 p . m . to go into Executive Session . Carried . RESOLUTION , offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Beckwith : RESOLVED , that the Executive Session be terminated at 10 : 27 p . m . and the Regular Meeting be reconvened . Carried . On motion , meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10 : 30 p . m . \ )(_,-/-) 10_. /