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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-17 : November 17 , 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 Paul Butler Councilman Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Pete Larson, Highway Superintendent , George Totman, Code Enforcement Officer , David Herrick, Town Engineer , Sharon Bowman, Frank Proto, John Dietershagen, Tom Jerram, Bob Mack , Lou and Paula Marca, Phil and Pat Cornell , Carol and Jim Brinkerhoff , Kathy and Bill Suarez and R. Davis Cutting. 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 proposed Lansing Water District No . 2 Extension No . 1 was called to order at 7 : 00 p .m. No one appeared voicing any objection to the proposed Water District No. 2 , Extension No. 1 , and all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 7 :08 p.m. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on proposed Lansing Water District No. 2 , Extension No. 2 was called to order at 7 : 15 p.m. Mr . Herrick reviewed the document that was mailed to all home owners in the Ladoga area. He stated that it was VERY important that the necessary easements be obtained as soon as possible. After a discussion in regard to the proposed district , a straw vote was taken and the result was 10 for and 1 against the project . All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was terminated at 7 : 45 p .m. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha : BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the Negative Declaration for Lansing Water District No. 2 Extension No. 1 . 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 . Larson reported the following to the Town Board : 1 . Mr . Larson would like the south end of Smuggler ' s Path and Pinney Lane accepted by the Town no later than December 31 , 1993 for his mileage reports . 2 . The Town of Caroline is looking to buy a V-Plow. Mr . Larson stated that the Town of Lansing has 6 of them and asked permission to sell one of them to Caroline for $600 .00 . It was the consensus of the Board to allow Mr . Larson to make this sale . 3 . It was the recommendation of Mr . Larson to hook up the Annex (Community Center) to public water. RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does 33 5 continued November 17 , 1993 hereby authorize the Lansing Highway Department to hook-up the Annex to Public Water and have Bolton Point bill the Town the necessary hook-up fees . 4. Mr . Herrick and Mr. Larson will perform a final inspection on Teeter Road and Smugglers Path on November 19, 1993 . Mr . Larson will report back to the Board with any findings . 5 . The Lansing Bowhunters use a portion of the Town' s land located on the northern part of the gravel bank. It was questioned whether or not this should continue. Mr . Cleveland was concerned about any additions of mobile homes . Mr . Beckwith stated that they do carry liability insurance but was not sure what the amount on it was . It was also stated that the Bowhunters have used this since Mr . Lloyd Sharpsteen was the Highway Superintendent and that the Town has had no problems with this group. Richard John thought this might set a president for other groups that may want to use Town land. He also could not justify this as a Town Attorney. Mrs . Kirby will contact the Town's Insurance carrier and get back to the Board. 6 . Mr. Larson and Mr . Herrick met with the Soil Conservation Department in regard to Snake Hill (Ludlowville Road) . This agency did not want to take on this task but offered help in the design work if needed . If was felt that the Ludlowville residents may be looking into the ISTEA grant program. The Town Board encourages this and would like to keep up communications with this group. Mr . Larson stated that the next step should be for the Town to hire Mr. Herrick for an engineering study on the road. Mr. Tvaroha felt the Town should contact area contractors for their input and prices . It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Mr. Larson to come up with some parameters and to get some free estimates from contractors before the Town goes any further. It was felt that the road may need to be restricted and/or posted as a seasonal road. 7 . Mr . Larson would like an agreement with other Towns to allow the use of each others equipment . The Village of Lansing would like to borrow the Towns chipper . Mrs . Kirby suggested that Mr . Larson check into our insurance company and to make sure the Village of Lansing is also covered before they are allowed to borrow the chipper. It was felt that a blanket resolution during the first meeting of the new year may be sufficient enough in regard to the use of Town's using other Town's equipment . This will be looked into . Mr . Herrick reported the following to the Board Members : 1 . Water No. 17 : He stated the Notice of Intent process with N.Y. S. Agriculture and Markets should begin soon. Mr . Thaler sent a letter to Kristine Vultaggio (N.Y. S .E. and Gas representative) asking for their support but he has not received a response as of yet . Mr . Beckwith will speak to her on Friday to let her know the maximum cost would $ 6, 300 .00 . 2 . The Grandview tank is up and operating. Mr . Butler stated that a resident in that area is still having pressure problems . Mr. Herrick stated that this is because the Wilson Road tank is not yet hooked up to the schools . Bolton Point still has to activate it but Mr . Herrick will check on the progress of it . Mr . Totman presented his monthly report and stated the following: 1 . He passed out a letter from Mr . Ottenschott in regard to the debris from the Deanco fire on East Shore Drive. He stated that any metal and iron will be going to Wallace Steel for recycling and that all other debris with the exception of the concrete will be going to Seneca Meadows which is a D.E.C. approved landfill for this type of material . It was the consensus of the Board to 33 continued November 17 , 1993 authorize Mr . Totman to give Mr . Ottenschott approval to remove the concrete from this site and place it on the Duthie Painting Company property located at 484 Ridge Road in the Town of Lansing . This can only be removed after Mr . Totman has inspected it . The Federal Government has guaranteed Tompkins County $119,000 .00 per year for a grant to plan future roads in Tompkins County . A committee has been formed and Mr . Totman suggested that the Town Board write a letter to Mr . David Boyle stating that they would like some input on the person who is selected to represent Lansing on this committee. Mr. Beckwith stated that Al Bears should request a renewal regarding Cornell ' s transfer of ashes to Milliken Station . A discussion was held regarding the raise in Bolton Point water rates . Mrs . Kirby stated that increase is taking place because there has not been an increase in a long time . Mr . Tvaroha felt Bolton Point was showing poor management in waiting this long before adding their increase. Mrs . Kirby did not have a problem with the increase but does not agree to any other large increases in the near future. Mrs . Kirby stated that Bolton Point has asked to prepare the sewer billings for the Town of Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights . It was the consensus of the Board NOT to allow them to do the billing for the Town. Mrs . Kirby stated that the Board would meet on November 23 , 1993 at 5 : 30 P.M. to discuss the Personnel Policy . AUDIT RESOLUTION offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills : General Fund 696 - 774 $ 22 ,079.08 Highway Fund 416 - 448 $ 30 , 563 . 99 Lans . Wr . Dists . 55 - 57 $ 433 . 21 Wr . Sys . Imp . Proj . 32 $ 24,012 . 00 Lans .Light Dists . 314 $ 1 , 182 . 95 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 . Cleveland and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to make the following Budget Modifications : Highway Fund DA: From: DA5148 . 100 County Snow Removal/Personal Services ($5 ,000 . 00 ) To: DA5142 . 400 Town Snow Contractual - $2 , 500 .00 DA5148 . 400 County Snow Removal Contr . - $2 , 500 . 00 (Expense for sand) From: DA5148 . 100 County Snow Removal/Personal Services - $3 ,000 . 00 To: DA5148 . 110 Village Snow Removal .Personal Services $3,000 .00 (To cover wages) From: DA5148 . 100 County Snow Removal/Personal Services - $7 ,000 . 00 To : DA5142 . 100 Town Snow Removal/Personal Services - $7 ,000 .00 (To cover wages) From: DA5148 . 100 County/Personal Services - $2 , 500 . 00 To: DA5130 . 100 Machinery/Personal Services - $2 , 500 . 00 General Fund A: From: A7110 . 110 Park Personal Services - $1 ,000 . 00 To: A7110 . 400 Park Contractual - $1 ,000 .00 - to cover park P 3 1 continued November 17 , 1993 contractual expenses . 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 . Kim' s letter of credit was discussed. Mr. John has written to Phil Winn, Mrs . Kim's Attorney. This needs a final IIIinspection by the Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer . Richard John will contact Phil Winn and explain to him why Mrs . Kim cannot have her $28 , 230 .00 back at this time . IIIRESOLUTION offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board does hereby appoint Viola Miller Mullane to the Tompkins County Planning Board for a three (3) year term beginning January 1 , 1994 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board does hereby appoint Gay Nicholson to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for a three ( 3) year term beginning January 1 , 1994 . Carried. Mr. Tvaroha stated that the Lansing Planning Board is having a Social afternoon Christmas party at the Annex for all 2010 groups , the Planning Board and the Town Board on December 12 , 1993 . Cheryl Nichol suggested the Town trim some trees and put lights on them for Christmas . The Town Board would like to see this happen. III RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize Judge Howell to expend up to $5 , 650 .00 for computer software and hardware for the Justice Department . 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 and seconded by Mr . Butler: RESOLVED, that the Regular meeting be adjourned at 9: 15 P.M. to go into Executive Session. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9: 27 P.M. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. On motion, the meeting was adjourned at the call of the IllSupervisor at 9 : 30 P.M. ill /7 // .)&-/-)(/:_t:,/;- V-/)&fi-