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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-05 14 FEBRUARY 05 , 1992_ The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on February 05 , 1991 at 7 : 00 P .M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding . ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present 4110 Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present Visitors : Brad Griffen, Andy LaVigne, George Totman (7 : 15) Dave Herrick (8 : 00) . The Supevisor called the meeting to order having the clerk take the Roll Call . Mr . Brad Griffen advised the Board that he was Lansing' s new representative to the EMC and that he would be attending future Town Board Meetings . Andy LaVigne discussed in length the Sales Tax and the proposed County vote to Increase the Sales Tax from 7% to 8% . The possibility of taking the Sales Tax upfront was also discussed. It was the consensus of the Board to have Andy LaVigne continue looking further into the County Budget and meet with Scott Heyman, County Administrator and report back to the Board at a later date. Paul Butler reported on the Annex situation with the Boy Scouts . Paul met with the Scout Master and he assured Paul that the damage would be repaired. Paul informed the Scout Master what all the problems were and that if they continued the Scouts would loose the privilege of using the Annex. 1110 Discussion on Jeff Cleveland' s letter of January 27 , 1992 regarding Meadow Ridge Subdivision was held. It was the consensus of the Board to have Attorney Thaler write a letter to Mr. Hines stating that the $7 , 500 . 00 is waived but that the one year guarantee is not . The guarantee runs from one year of the date it is accepted and filed which is February 92 . Also a bond must be posted subject to an amount sufficient to pay Swearingen' s full bill . Mr. Thaler will prepare a resolution to amend the road specs and bring it to the regular meeting on February 19 , 1992 . Supervisor Kirby passed out and discussed resolutions made in the Town of Dryden regarding sales tax mandates . No action was taken at this time. Mr . Thaler will prepare an amendment to the Housing Authority and bring it to the regular meeting on February 19, 1992 . Further discussion on Dryden' s request to help fund engineer George Schlect ' s study was tabled. A discussion was held on cars parked on town roads when snow is being removed and consideration of an ordinance regarding this situation. Supervisor Kirby will discuss this further with Highway 4110 Superintendent , Pete Larson and report back to the Board. Discussion was held on Marina Dredging . Larry Tvaroha will talk to Steve Colt regarding this . Further discussion on payment of the Family and Children ' s Bill was held. The Town Board agreed that the net cost to the Town for this program would not exceed $10 , 500 . 00 15 February 05 , 1992 , continued Supervisor Kirby asked the Board to consider an appointment to the Economic Opportunity Corporation Board. The appointment to be made at a future meeting. Mr. Thaler gave an update on the State SEQR . Mr . Thaler has had no response from the State concerning his first letter . regarding the Boys School . Mr . Thaler has written again. Mr . Thaler gave an update on Water District #12 . He has had correspondence with Tom Smith in Albany. Mr. Thaler & Mr. Herrick will continue to proceed with necessary steps concerning Water District #12 . Dave Herrick reported on the following: NYSEG Road Relocation - Dave Herrick, Pete Larson, Jeannine Kirby, Ward Hungerford and Bill Mobbs have met concerning the Towns and Counties needs and concerns to this project . Dave passed out to the Board a draft that he prepared from this meeting. Water District #14 - Euvrard situation. A permit was issued by Highway Superintendent , Pete Larson to NYSEG to install a natural gas line . A permit was not issued to install a water line . It has been discovered that the gas line and the water line are in the same trench. It is the Board' s recommendation not to accept the water line. Mr . Thaler will contact Mr . Euvrard' s attorney regarding this matter. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Butler: 1111 RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9 :00 P.M. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Cleveland: RESOLVED that the Executive Session be terminated at 9: 55 P.M. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Mr . Thaler and Mr . Herrick to negotiate with the Preston' s for the purchase of the land for the water storage tank according to the guidelines , together with the access . Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor • RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Mr. Thaler and Mr . Herrick to negotiate with Sarah McKane for the purchase of the property and right-of-way for the water storage tank. Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of the Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby , Supervisor 1' 6 February 05 , 1992 , continued RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Mr. Thaler to negotiate with the State pursuant to their suggested format . In regard to the benefit district water tank . Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman 1111 Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Butler . RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Mr . Thaler and Mr . Herrick to negotiate with the Village of Lansing for their contribution toward the capital cost of the project known as the Water Town Benefit District for water storage and pumping . Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Paul Butler , Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor David Herrick passed out the proposed agreement for the approvement benefit district . David reviewed the agreement and the time schedule with the Board. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. 1110 RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the agreement for the approvement benefit district and authorizes Supervisor Kirby to sign the contract . Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Paul Butler , Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of the Town Board. . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10 : 20 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. L f3C`%7 G4Z_ - CE.2 •