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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-04 291 AUGUST 4, 1993 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at 8 : 00 p .m. at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room with Supervisor Kirby presiding. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Absent Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present • Richard Thaler Town Attorney Absent VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Richard, Flo, Scott and Rick Pinney, Barry Putnam, Gary Wood and Larry Updike . 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 the proposed repairs to the Highway Barn roof was called to order at 8 :00 p.m. No one appeared voicing any objections to the proposed repairs to the Highway Barn and all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 8 : 01 p .m. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on declaring the Gravel Bank in Myers was called to order at 8 : 15 p .m. No one appeared voicing any objections to declaring the Gravel Bank in Myers a surplus and all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was called to order at 8 : 16 p.m. Mr. Updike presented the following letter to the Board Members which explains his problem: 1111 Many residents have been experiencing drainage problems in the area bordered by Forest Acres Drive and Bean Hill Lane. This has been occurring for many years . The homes in this area were constructed by several different contractors . Due to the fact that the Town had no zoning requirements pertaining to drainage systems , no common infrastructure was installed to handle drainage properly. The nature of the land with the problems of shallow topsoil and bedrock dictate that such a system be present . The land on the west side of Forest Acres Drive generally slopes away or down from the road. Many of the homes were built with footer drains emptying to the rear of the lot with very little "fall" to the drains . A common drain system was installed for several of the upper lots (i . e. near Hillcrest) by Alex Cima. The outlet for this system came out on a building lot which was subsequently covered by a contractor during the construction of a home. Most residents in this area are experiencing problems with water . Some basements have been flooding, sump pumps are running frequently and surface water exits on some lots which provides a place for insects to breed. Some of the water eventually makes it to the South end of the peninsula and exits through a large drain located under the Anderson property . No permanent solution has been put into place to • take the water away from south of the Anderson property (property owned by Zadarlik) . Last fall several residents met with the Town Board to discuss this problem. The Town Board agreed to work with residents to address the problem upon receipt of a petition from the residents affected requesting the formation of a drainage district . Mr. Updike presented the Board with a petition for a Special District for Drainage . Mr . Larson stated that he has received permission from Liz 292 continued August 4 , 1993 Bizz and Mr . Anderson to clean out the end of the pipe and reestablish the drainage . Mr . Butler informed the Board that Mr . Tom Gift is also having drainage problems on Hillcrest Road . Mr . Larson asked the Board for permission to hire someone with a track machine to complete this work . He stated that it would cost around $500 . 00 . Mrs . Kirby will contact Mr . Herrick and get back to Mr . Updike with figures before proceeding further . Mr . Gary Wood, who was representing the Pinney' s as their 1111 Engineer, presented the Board with his report on tests taken from the road in Fiddler ' s Green. He stated that the material DID pass . Mr . Larson was concerned about the depth of the road . Empire soils stated that the depth was only 6 or 8 inches . After some discussion, the following resolution was duly adopted : RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Town Board, Mr . Larson and Mr . Pinney will measure the exact place where Empire Soils took a test and stated that it was six to eight inches deep . If this measures at least twelve inches , the Pinney' s will then be required to put at least six inches of limestone on top of this and guarantee the road for three years . 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 . Barry Putnam of Murfield Drive addressed the Board with concerns he has in regard to this road. He stated that the pot holes were so bad that you could not drive around them and that stones are ending up in lawns . Mr . Putnam stated that Mr . Larson told him the road would be fixed by the end of July and it is not fixed yet . Mr . Putnam asked when the road would be fixed . Mr . Larson felt the repairs needed to be started within the • next two weeks . Mr. Larson will draw up an agreement on the Town Board' s recommendation and go with the same inspector used in the Lakewatch Development . Mr . Larson stated that the Town would stone and oil the road if Mr . Hicks has the job done by September first and if it is not done by that date the Town will stone and oil it in the Spring . Mr . Larson will also include a note that Mr . Hicks will have to give a one year guarantee from the time the limestone is put down. Mr . Cleveland asked about a letter that was to go out to all realtors stating that building permits and C.O. ' s could not be issued in the Hickory Knoll Development . He stated that this should NOT be sent out as the Town Board NEVER authorized it . Mr . Cleveland stated that two lots were sold in the Hickory Knoll Development two years ago and wondered if Building Permits could be issued to them if needed. It was the consensus of the Board that NO Building Permits could be given out until the road was repaired. The Town Board anticipated this would not be until at least September first of 1993 . Mr. Larson will write a letter of acceptance for the roads in the Lakewatch Development and then Mr . Totman will be informed when Building Permits and C. O. ' s can be issued again . RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . 1111 Butler : RESOLVED that the Town Board does hereby authorize the roof repairs to the Highway Garage . 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 . Butler and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : 293 continued August 4, 1993 BE IT RESOLVED, that all that tract or parcel of land known as tax map parcel no . 33-3-15 . 2 and more definitely described on a survey map entitled "SURVEY MAP OF PARCEL TO BE CONVEYED BY TOWN OF LANSING" dated June 29, 1993 by T.G. Miller, P.C. is declared surplus and subject to sale pursuant to law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board shall fix a date of advertising notice of a sealed bid auction of said parcel of land, bids to be received by the Town Clerk after due publication, reserving to the Town the right to reject and refuse and all bids , requiring all bidders to be present at bid opening, the accepted successful bidder being required to deposit certified check, bank • draft or cash equivalent with the Town of ten percent of the bid price and that the balance of said sales price be paid to the Town by certified check, bank draft , cash or equivalent at time of closing which shall be within thirty days , that the Town shall provide no abstract of title and supply a quit-claim or covenant against grantor deed and that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute such deed in the event of the closing pursuant to the terms hereof . 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 It was the consensus of the Board to have the Highway Department plant a flowering tree in the Woodsedge area in memory of Philip Munson, a past Lansing Supervisor. There will also be a bronze lettered placque placed near the tree. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Cleveland: WHEREAS, certain municipalities in the North East suburban area are currently without treatment capacity that would allow additional sewer hookups and WHEREAS, a project known as the Kline Road Bypass Project is 1111 being developed by the staff and consultants of the involved municipalities , such project diverting flow from the Cayuga Heights Waste Water Treatment Plant to the Ithaca Waste Water Treatment Plant and WHEREAS, the purpose of this project , following further agreements among the involved municipalities would allow up to 250 ,000 gallons per day of replacement capacity within the Cayuga Heights Waste Water Treatment Plant for use by the Town of Lansing, the Village of Lansing, the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden, be it therefore RESOLVED, that the governing board of the Town of Lansing supports the purpose of the Kline Road Bypass Project and encourages the further development of plans and agreements that will meet the purpose. 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 A copy of the minutes of June 9th and 16th and July 7th, 1993 , having been given to the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make any corrections or to accept them as submitted. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha and seconded by Mr. 4111 Cleveland: RESOLVED that the minutes of June 9th and 16th and July 7th, 1993 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried Carried Carried Mr. Cleveland asked the Board for a consensus in regard to the Tompkins County Youth Service Program. It was the consensus of the Board to stay with the County for at least one more year or until 294 continued August 4 , 1993 a full time recreation director was hired. The Lansing Housing Authority asked for assurance from the Town Board that if the time ever came when Woodsedge could be expanded, they would like to be sure the Town of Lansing would provide them with the land necessary for an expansion. It was the consensus of the Board that this would be acceptable and land would be provided. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha: RESOLVED that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into 4110 Executive Session at 9 : 55 p .m. Carried RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Butler : RESOLVED that the Executive Session be terminated and the Special Meeting be reconvened at 10 : 06 p .m. Carried On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10 : 08 p.m. • 1110