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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-15 9 ,1 July 15 , 1992 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 8 :00 P.M. on July 15 , 1992 with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Pam Stonebreaker, Karen Smith, Stephanie Shaw ( all from the S. P.C.A. ) , George Totman, Code Enforcement Officer, Brad Griffen, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick and Russ Ruthig (John Horky' s Attorney) . The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call . The S. P.C.A. approached the Board with a proposal for the 1993 contract between themselves and the Town of Lansing for dog control . They asked the Town for a 15% increase stating that the Town could raise their local fee on the dog licenses to cover this increase. The Town Board felt a three year contact might be more feasible. This will be looked into at a later date. Pam Stonebreaker will send Mrs . Kirby a copy of their proposed contract and Mrs . Kirby and the Town Board will discuss it further before any decisions are made. Mr. Russ Ruthig, John Horky's Attorney approached the Board and gave the Supervisor a check from Mr . Horky in the amount of $10 , 500 .00 to be held in escrow by the Town for Mr. Horky's share of the cost of running the water line the distance from the existing end of Grandview Drive to where the tower is to be located. Mr. Ruthig also left four copies of the signed agreement between the Town and Mr . Horky for Mr. Thaler to approve. Mr. Ruthig also asked the Town Board for a conditional acceptance of the roads so that TEMPORARY Building Permits could be issued. Mr. Totman stated that a Final Certificate of Occupancy could NOT be given until the roads were completed and accepted by the Town. Brad Griffen informed the Board that N.Y. S. Electric and Gas will be holding a Public Hearing in regard to the proposed addition at Milliken Station on July 20 , 1992 and asked the Board for any input that they would like him to discuss at said meeting. Mr. Griffen would like a draft letter that he had given to the Board Members beforehand, typed up so that it could be given to the Company at the Public Hearing. Mr. Griffen also stated that the Town might want to be stated as a "Party In Interest" in the project . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, Tompkins County is attempting to reduce its overall operating budget through reductions of expenses; and 41/0 WHEREAS, among the reductions contemplated by Tompkins County involves laying off several employees in the Tompkins County Sheriff 's Department; and WHEREAS, a reduction in the staff of the Sheriff 's Department would directly impact the health and safety of the residents of Lansing; therefore IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing opposes cuts in the Sheriff ' s Department budget which would reduce the number of employees available to serve the needs of the residents of the Town 92 continued July 15 , 1992 of Lansing and supports a review of the total budget upon zero-base budgeting. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor In the matter of the property constituting Ludlowville Park and a declaration of surplus piece of land consisting of .01 acres as shown on a survey made by Kenneth A. Baker dated May 28 , 1992 . WHEREAS, the present owners of land adjacent to Lansing Park known as Ludlowville Park on the west have agreed to transfer to the Town a . 02 acre parcel as shown on said survey; and WHEREAS, the .01 acres shown on said survey presently owned by the Town is necessary and is surplus land; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town to acquire the .02 acres of land for future use as recreation in connection with the Ludlowville Park and to convey the . 01 acres of land to Rosemary E. Clarke and Richard V. Solano the owners of the property next west . NOW THEREFORE, on motion of Herbert Beckwith and seconded by Paul Butler, it is hereby ORDERED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hold a public hearing at the Lansing Town Hall in said Town on August 5 , 1992 at 8 : 00 P.M. on that date to consider the abandonment of said . 01 acres of land and conveyance thereof to Rosemary E. Clarke and Richard V . Solano and acquire from said persons the . 02 acres of land and to hear all persons interested in said conveyance and acquisition and to take such action thereafter and thereof as is required or authorized by law. 1111 The adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote and upon call the vote was as follows : Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor - voting Aye Larry Tvaroha, Councilman - voting Aye Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman - voting Aye Herbert Beckwith, Councilman - voting Aye Paul Butler, Councilman - voting Aye Dave Herrick reported the following: 1 . He presented a draft SEQR environmental form for the Board' s consideration in regard to the water systems improvement project . 2 . The Hatfield property has been secured by a purchase offer from the Town. (site for water tank) Soil borings are being done on the Hatfield property and will also need to be done on the Preston property as soon as possible. 3 . Mr. Herrick passed out copies of a draft for a proposal for an operation and maintenance agreement between the Town and Village of Lansing of shared sewer systems . This will be discussed further at the next meeting. 4 . Mr. Cleveland stated that he had talked to Mr . Pinney and Mr. Mahool in regard to the Lakewatch Development . He stated that they were receptive to the one year guarantee and to repair the road the way the Town Engineer had suggested but they weren' t in agreement to putting up a bond due to the high cost of it . Mr. Herrick stated that a letter of credit would be acceptable. Mr. Cleveland also stated that Mahool and Tallman may not be aware that they would oe required to pay any expenses incurrea ny Lne iuwu Engineer. The Town Board would like to meet with Mr. Mahool and Mr . Pinney to discuss their proposals further . 93 5 . Mr. Tvaroha informed the Board that the New York State Division For Youth will be giving a preliminary tour of the new facility at the end of August or at the beginning of September. He felt it would be good for the Board to attend this tour. 6 . Mr. Cleveland will contact Mr. Tom Jerram in regard to the status of the Lansing Water Board and get back to the Town Board with his findings . Mr. Larson reported the following to the Board: 1 . The Village of Lansing has had sewer problems on Bush Lane. They collected samples and had lab tests done and then sent the 4111 bill to the Town. Mr . Larson was upset that he wasn't notified before the tests were done. The Board felt that Borg Warner should be made aware of this and possibly pay the bills in regard to this problem. It was also stated that we have never received any of the monthly reports from Borg Warner that Mr. Herrick had requested. Mr . Larson will talk to the Village and try to get this straightened out before it happens again. 2 . Mr. Larson received a letter from Mr. Bill Kirk in regard to the trees that he planted in Myers stating that it is his responsibility to replace any dead trees . 3 . Mr. Larson stated that he should be able to get started on the deck in the bridge in Myers around the first part of August . He will be using the 8x16x16 foot stringers from the bridge for the retaining wall in the transit docks at Myers park. Mr . Tvaroha had some questions regarding the transit dock but will speak to Bobby Spencer about it . 4 . Mr. Larson will get the salt bids ready and have them become due in September. 5 . Mr. Larson informed the Board that he has $10 ,000 . 00 budgeted for a new salt spreader. He asked the Board if they would like him . to go ahead and get three or four written quotes or if they would rather have him draw up bid specifications and put it out to bid. The Board asked Mr. Larson to get written quotes and get prices from other Towns and bring them back to the Board. Mr. Larson stated that he would buy a salt spreader without the grates as they would build their own. Mr . Larson also felt' the price of a stainless steel spreader would be around $7 ,000 . 00 . 6 . Mr . Larson asked Mr. Tvaroha to get a letter from Mr. Egan within the next week or so and he will walk around the property with Mr. Egan, Mr . Lacko and Mr . Ley so he can start cutting the brush out that needs to be removed. Mr. Tvaroha has an agreement written up for Mr. Egan to sign but is waiting for Rich John's approval of it . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Mr. Larson to attend a Supervisors conference in Ellensville, New York September 29th through October 22 , 1992 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses incurred are to be a Town charge . 41Io Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman 94 continued July 15 , 1992 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor The Town Board also authorized the Town Clerk to write a letter of approval and send it to Ellensville, New York. Mr. Totman passed out his monthly report and stated that they are nine permits behind last year and about three million dollars short of last year. Mr. Totman asked the Town Board to change the Zoning Ordinance to read that a lot in the zoned area could have the lot size cut down with public water instead of public sewer. 4110 Mr . Totman stated that he was in need of two new filing cabinets . (Less than $500 . 00) . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Tvaroha : RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Mr. Totman to purchase two (2 ) filing cabinets not to exceed $500 .00 . Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr . Totman stated that ,.tie- he received a letter from the Tompkins County Assessment Department stating that the cost for a set of tax maps are now $300 . 00 per set (half size copies) and $150 . 00 for the updated maps . He also stated that the cost for a reference index is $75 . 00 . Mr . Totman must have updated maps to do his job right . Mr. Totman stated that the Town DOES NOT have a GOOD official Town Zoning Map and he feels very strongly that the Town should • invest in a new one . It was the consensus of the Board to allow Mr . Totman to look into the cost of a new map. Mr. Tvaroha suggested that the Town Board consider hiring a Planner for next year . RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the amended letter of credit from Mr . John Horky in regard to road construction in his subdivision. Said letter of credit is in the amount of $60 ,000 . 00 . Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Once Mr. Thaler has approved the letter of credit Mr . Totman may give building permits but cannot give the final certificates of occupancy until the roads have been dedicated to the Town. IIIRESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the Uhrovick deed upon completion of it . Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman continued July 15 , 1992 5 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mr. Beckwith discussed public water going to the Milliken Station area . Mr. Thaler did not feel that the Town should pay the $5 ,000 .00 engineering fee . He felt that N.Y. S .E. & Gas should pay this expense. There was also some question concerning the agriculture district in this area. Mr . Beckwith will discuss the $5 ,000 .00 engineering fee with the N.Y. S.E. & Gas engineer in Binghamton and get back to the Board Members . 4111 Mr. Thaler has talked to a New York State Building Inspector in regard to the corrections that need to be made to the Town Hall . Mr. Thaler explained to him that there were plans to build a new Town Hall within the next two years and asked for more time to make the repairs to the Town Hall . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign the water rate schedule for Bolton Point Water System. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor Mrs . Kirby informed the Board of the following: A. A meeting will be held at the Tompkins County Assessment Department on July 27th at 10 : 00 A.M. to discuss Pyramid Mall ' s assessment . B. N.Y. S.E. & Gas will hold a meeting at the Lansing High School , room 101 at 7 : 00 P .M. on July 20th. C. Marty Luster has scheduled a meeting at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on August 11th at 7 : 00 P .M. D. A Public Hearing will be held on the Clarke property in Ludlowville on July 22 , 1992 at the Town Hall Board Room. Mr . Rich John stated that Mr. Gonnett threw out the grant application that was prepared in order for the Town to do improvements on the state land located in Myers . (U.C. Point) Rich John will reconstruct said grant application and submit it again. AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Butler : RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following: General Fund 425 - 474 $ 46, 843 . 86 Highway Fund 217 - 256 $ 67 , 883 . 68 Lans . Wr . Dists . 37 - 39 $ 70 . 62 Cherry Rd. Sewer 1 $ 175 . 00 Agency & Trust 71 $ 1 ,000 . 00 Spec . Assess . Wr. 1 2 $ 180 . 00 • Spec. Assess . Wr. 2 1 $ 62 . 50 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor 96 continued July 15 , 1992 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget modification: Transfer $1 , 000 . 00 from Park Equipment A7110 . 200 to Park Contractual A7110 . 400 per the request of the Recreation Director. Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman 4110 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Paul Butler, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 10 : 04 P.M. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 10 : 52 P.M. Carried A discussion was held in regard to Mrs . Robinson' s problem with the Sludge Law. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize • Mr . Totman to write a letter to Mrs . Robinson and tell her that the Town Attorney have her letter and will soon look into updates and or edits to the Sludge Law (Local Law No . 1 of the year 1988) . On motion, Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 11 : 04 P.M. �' > � E 41/