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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-05 99 August 05, 1992 The Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 8 : 00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present 1111 Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Absent VISITORS: Tom Todd, Steve Colt , Andy LaVigne, David Herrick, George Totman, Jean Cookingham, Pete Larson ( 9:00 p .m. ) , Pete Guzman, Jim Tucker, Clay Burruss , & Peter Duenkelsbuehler. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call . Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on Clarke Property in Ludlowville was called to order at 8 : 00 P.M. Jean Cookingham, attorney for Rosemary Clarke & Richard V. Solano stated she would hope the Town would pass the resolution and it would be a benefit to the Town on the exchange of property. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8 : 05 P.M. Steve Colt , Parks & Recreation Director gave the following • report . (Figures are based on the end of July) 1991 1992 Camping $ 5, 910 . 42 $ 6 , 213 . 00 Launching 4 ,012 . 39 5 , 664 . 30 Admissions 3 , 867 . 83 1 ,722 . 00 Marina & Dock Fee 27 , 863 . 00 26, 727 . 00 Concessions no figure 618 .06 Revenues 40 , 944 . 45 40 , 550 . 61 Mr. Colt stated that overall the operation was more efficient . He also stated that the weather was the worse summer in 20 years . In order to raise the admission fees Mr. Colt suggested to charge the people the admission fee when a pavilion was rented. Recreation $16, 100 . 88 $20 , 696 .00 The 1992 figure does not include the fall programs , (soccer, small fry football , flag football and basketball ) . Mr . Colt stated that he thought the system that was put in effect this year worked and we would have seen a tremendous increase if the weather had been decent . Tom Todd, County Representative reported the following: 1 . Continuing problem with Solid Waste at the County level . 1111 Mr. Todd stated he has been trying to convince the Solid Waste Committee to try to obtain a long term out of County hauling contract through a bid process . At this time the County is against this . The County has contacted Cargill Inc . to see if they are interested in having a baling station in the mine. Cargill is not uninterested and will look into this and get back to the County in the fall . Mr. Tvaroha informed Mr. Todd that there is a strong group in the County putting together a committee and will be approaching him on privatizing the whole solid waste system. Mr. Tvaroha also gave Mr . Todd a newspaper article in regards to sighting of a landfill in wetland areas . 2 . Mr . Todd received a call from Tom Cirafici in regards to 100 August 05 , 1992 , continued the property located at 400 Ridge Road. Mr . Cirafici ' s wife, Maria Bazzurro is the owner of the property. The property is rented to a family assisted by Social Services . The family has ruined the residence to a fairly substantial property damage. Mr. Cirafici is going to sue Social Service for neglect for the restoration of the property. 3 . Sales tax receipts for the second quarter were flat compared to 1991 . The budget estimate was 2% increase. The Town will want to know what the sales tax receipts are going to be in relationship to the added 1% . That will be 25% of the 1% will be and estimate around 2 million dollars . You will only receive half • of this because for the first 2 quarters the County receives all of it . Approximately one million will be split , city 1/2 and the rest divided between the Towns based on population. The following residents of the Town of Lansing appeared before the Town Board in regard to road conditions . Pete Guzman of 4 Arrowood Lane stated that he had spoken twice with Pete Larson concerning the pavement of the roads . He stated it was a shame and a disgrace and not equitable with the kind of housing in the neighborhood and he is requesting that the roads be beautifully paved. Jim Tucker of 3 Whispering Pines stated that they have suffered with bad roads for six years . He felt that the entrance has never been fixed after Euvrard Construction had put through a drainage pipe. He requested at the very least that the entrance be paved and the road be tarred and graveled. Many letters have been written to Mr . Larson, Highway Superintendent and it has never been corrected. They have been told that construction is still continuing and they won' t pave until the building is completed. He feels something should be done prior to this . He stated that it is difficult to sell in this area because of the roads . Clay Burruss of 5 Whispering Pines stated that he was here in • support of the same matter . At minimal he would like to see the road tarred and graveled and fill in some of the bigger holes . Mr . Cleveland asked Mr. Tucker about his statement stating they had to put up with the bad roads for six years , so even when the road was "new" it was in bad shape. Mr. Tucker stated it had never been right or corrected. There are different elevation problems with the road and it is very ragged. They feel they deserve better roads than that . Mrs . Kirby stated that the Board would take their concerns to Mr. Larson. Mr. Tucker stated that there have been many many letters from the homeowners to Mr . Larson and never received a satisfactory answer back and would appreciate anything the Town Board could do. George Totman introduced Peter Dunklesbueher and passed out a map relating to the subdivision of property he brought from Karl Dates . Mr . Dunklesbueher would like to see if the Board would agree to allow him to sell some lots and develop the land over a ten year period. He would like to see if the Board would agree to allow him to sell some lots and to develop the land over a ten year period. He would like to rebuild the old farm house for himself and sell two lots below the shore line . Then they would make 4111 another road at the top of the hill and sell 4 or 5 more lots . The other land he would like to keep for a deer farm and a pottery business for his wife. Mr . Totman stated that one of the reasons he is here instead of going to the Planning Board first is that the Planning Board will not act on the subdivision until the Town agrees on the roads . Mr . Dunklesbueher would like to get an answer as soon as possible in order to obtain his building permit and go to the Lansing Planning Board with the subdivision. 101 August 05 , 1992 , continued Mrs . Kirby stated she would refer the proposal to the Town Attorney to see if he has legal problems with this and get back to Mr. Dunklesbueher as soon as possible. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby declare surplus , the .01 acre of land that is located in the Ludlowville Park in the Town of Lansing, owned by the Town of Lansing as shown on a survey map make by Kenneth A. Baker and dated May 28 , 1992 and: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby agree to convey to said . 01 acre of land to Rosemary E. Clarke and Richard V. Solano and: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rosemary E. Clarke and Richard V Solano will convey to the Town of Lansing, . 02 acres of land that is adjacent to the Ludlowville Park. 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 RESOLUTIONS, offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board reverses their decision on the resolution passed at the June 03 , 1992 meeting in regards to the Bill George Road culvert project . The Board does hereby allow Mr. Larson to use the allocated monies for the project . qlIlVote 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 The Public Hearing to amend the solid waste law will be on Thursday, August 13 1992 at 7 : 30 P.M. Mrs . Kirby asked George Totman if there was anything new on Michaleen' s . Mr. Totman stated that Michaleen's did put up a small fence on the corner of the building to put some of the bags, etc . behind it . The pallets will be removed. The potted trees will remain. Mr . Herzog is planning to attend a future Town Board meeting. Mr. Totman received a call from a Hillcrest resident stating that they were selling sweet corn at Michalleen' s . His concern was traffic increase. The person selling sweet corn was the same person that sold it last year at the Asbury Church. Mr. Totman addressed the Board concerning the small signs that appear throughout the Town. Mr. Totman stated that it was unclear in the Sign Ordinance if you can have these signs off your property. Mr . Totman asked the Board' s direction concerning these signs . Mr. Totman stated that these signs are not in compliance • but have been permitted throughout the Town. It was the consensus of the Board to review the Sign Ordinance at a future meeting. Mr . Totman informed the Board that he has sent certified letters to Mr. Holt and Mr. & Mrs . Pace in regards to the fence that was installed at the Hickory Hollow Driving Range & Pro Shop. The complaint was that the fence was not opaque, and this was one of the conditions in the variance that was made on June 09, 1992 . Therefore Mr. Totman requested that they either replace or reconstruct the fence to meet the conditions set forth in the variance within the next (15) fifteen days . (The certified letter 102 August 05 , 1992 , continued was mailed July 30 , 1992) . Mrs . Kirby reminded the Board of Assemblyman Luster 's Meeting at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on August 11 , 1992 at 7 : 00 P.M. The Town Board will meet at the Groton Town Hall on August 12 , 1992 at 6 : 00 P.M. Mrs . Kirby informed the Board that there have been several Town Halls that have been burglarized. Mrs . Kirby suggested that in the future all computer back ups be stored in the vault . • Mrs . Kirby updated the Board on the Bonding for all projects . Dave Herrick, Town Engineer informed the Board of the following: 1 . Water Storage Tank bids will be the first of next week. The water main project bids will be the week of August 24 , 1992 . 2 . Mr . Herrick passed out correspondence in regards for a request of water from Mr . James W . Gillett of 150 Burdick Hill Road. 3 . On August 11 , 1992 , Dave Herrick, Noel Desch, & George Schlecht will have a meeting on sewer . They will be working on a proposal to bring back to the Town and Village at the end of August . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr . Cleveland: RESOLVED, that a request for engineering services for a detailed estimate for a water supply line to NYSEG' S Milliken station guard shack, storage tank and pump station. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an engineering study and resultant detailed estimate for the required equipment and piping installation for the water supply line to be provided by Dave • Herrick, of T. G. Miller and engineer for the Town of Lansing . The following describes the work scope: A more detailed estimate shall be provided to include equipment and installation for : 1 . Survey for pipe routing 2 . Rebuilding culverts as necessary 3 . Cuts through roads and pavement refurbish 4 . Hydrants 5 . Hydro test and start-up chlorine 6 . NYSEG portion of storage tank cost 7 . NYSEG portion of pumping station cost 8 . Repaving driveways 9. Reseeding lawns 10 . Trenching 11 . Laying pipe line 12 . Backfill 13 . Backflow preventor 14 . Meter 15 . Metering pit . Feasibility estimate : An equation is needed for buy in fees to assist in estimating future potential district hook ups . An estimate if needed for the number of houses currently in residential districts (along the lake) and after four years , when changes can be requested and current agricultural districts can change to residential districts . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the engineering study shall not exceed $5 , 000 . 00 . The funding shall come from NYSEG. If the project gets approved by NYSEG and the town, then the amount will be included in cost of project at the expense of the district 103 August 05 , 1992 , continued Vote of Town Board . . . (Abstained) 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: 1111 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing road specs be amended to read as follows : All road right-of-ways , easements and above and below grade improvements there and shall be guaranteed against defects and poor workmanship for a period of one year . Instead of a period of two years as stated in the specs . 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 10 : 15 P.M. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Butler who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Cleveland. RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Special Meeting be reconvened at 10 : 40 P.M. On motion meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at • 10 : 45 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. 7 1c U> C , `/0- • 104 •