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Home My WebLink About1993-12-15 341 DECEMBER 15 , 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 Herbert Beckwith Councilman Present Paul Butler Councilman Present Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present Richard John Town Attorney Present 111 VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Tom Todd , Sharon Bowman, Tom Besemer, Jerry Thorton, Dave Herrick, Ed Hallberg, Kim Jacobs and Andy LaVigne ( 9: 10 p.m. ) . The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call . Tom Todd, Tompkins County Representative, reported the following to the Board Members : 1 . Mr. Todd discussed the 1994 County Budget mandates and how it may change in the future. Mr. Todd stated that the people need to keep asking the hard questions all the time . Mr. Larson reported the following: 1 . The Highway Department will be refinishing the floors at the annex starting on December 27 , 1993 and will also run the public water line the week of the 20th. 2 . Mr . Larson has an application for a grant through the ISETEA Program but needs a figure of what the Crooked Hill Road project will cost before it can be submitted. 3 . Mr . Larson stated that he and Rich John had walked Crooked Hill Road so Mr. John would understand what needed to be prepared. Mr. Tvaroha felt that Mr . Larson was looking at a 40 year fix when he felt the Town Board agreed on a 3 - 4 year fix at this time . Mr . Tvaroha also stated that he would like to see "Local" people involved in this project . Mr. Herrick stated that the Town should NOT have a problem getting an engineer to sign on to this project if there was a 5 to 10 year master plan in effect . Mr. Larson stated that he DID NOT oppose doing the repairs in stages . 4 . Mr . Larson checked into the Village of Lansing' s Insurance and stated that they do have coverage for borrowed equipment and they gave him a copy of their certificate of insurance. 5 . Mr. Larson had written the Board two letters regarding Waterview Heights , Smugglers Path and the new portion of Teeter Road. He felt it was alright to accept Waterview Heights . There is • still a slight bump in the road but Cortland Paving Company has agreed to correct it in the spring of 1994 . There are still spots on the Teeter Road and Smuggler's Path area but hopefully Cortland Paving has corrected the problem. Mr . Larson recommended the Town accept the roads after the paper work is completed and have a one year guarantee start the day the deeding is completed. It was felt a letter of credit should be obtained from the new owner (Ed Hallberg) of Cayuga Highlands for an amount not to exceed $ 8 ,000 .00 . 6 . Mr . Tvaroha had some concerns about Ludlow Road. Mr . Larson stated that his department had gone in and put a wheeper through the center of the road and brought the level of the road up about 6 inches . Mr. Tvaroha stated that it was still in rough shape . 3A2 continued December 15 , 1993 Mr . Larson stated that this does happen often to gravel roads . Mr . Larson stated that gravel roads just do not hold up . 7 . Mr . Hallberg brought in necessary paper work in regard to the Cayuga Highlands Development . Mr . John stated that they would like to release Mrs . Kim' s letter of credit before Mr . Hallberg put up one. Mr. John will get in touch with Randy Marcus (Mr. Hallberg 's Attorney) to finalize the paper work for a letter of credit . Kim Jacobs from T.G. Miller 's gave the Board her presentation • of the proposed Water District No . 18 . She stated that all persons that would be included in this district were interested. She also stated there would be NO buy-in fee connected with this district . Miss Jacobs stated that Cargill would like the project completed by May, 1994 . After Miss Jacobs presentation, the following Resolution was offered: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Public Hearing on proposed Lansing Water District No. 18 on January 12 , 1994 at 7 : 00 p .m. in the Lansing Town Hall Board Room. 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 . Cleveland will discuss the Public Hearing with the Water Board. Mr . Herrick reported the following to the Board Members : 1 . Mr . and Mrs . Hatfield of Wilson Road are requesting Bolton Point to reduce their water rate since they are now in a District . Mr . Herrick stated that they are only paying a rate and not a rate and one-half . He felt there was nothing to reduce, and also stated that they are still an outside user as they are NOT in a District . 2 . Mr . Herrick will talk to Jerry Thorton (Cargill Representative) about extending the proposed Water District line to the end of Cargill 's property as Mr . Cleveland was very concerned about this . 3 . Mr. Herrick discussed the approval procedure for a residential booster pump. In 1992 , the staff at Bolton Point put together a plan to deal with customers who want to increase the pressure in their home systems . The customer would have to obtain a "mini permit" from Bolton Point to do this . The Town Board felt that this procedure was done after the meter and that since Bolton Point ' s authority stops at the meter, they should not have anything to do with it . It was the Board' s feeling that a new owner should be warned that they may have bad water pressure before they buy or • build a new house . Mr . Totman stated that he will contact Paula Euvrard so she could inform new home owners before their purchase is final . Mr . Totman handed out his monthly report and stated that he was three (3) permits down from last year but 10 million dollars ahead of last year . (Fees for 1993 have totaled $59 , 319 . 00) . He stated that Deanco was having problems getting a release from the Insurance Company and cannot start demolition until this release is granted. Mrs . Kirby stated that the computer for the Justice Department is in and running. continued December 15 , 1993 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Butler: RESOLVED, that the Town does hereby authorize the hiring of Vicky Elliott ' s Cleaning Services to clean the Town Annex after the Highway crew is finished refinishing the floors . 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 The County has sent the Town a bill for Election Expenses which the Town Board has decided not to pay as they feel it is not • owed to them. A discussion was held in regard to Andrea Price's letter concerning the intersection in front of the High School and the Middle School . It was felt the Town Board should wait until the Snake Hill problem is resolved. It was felt that the Town should proceed however with making Wildman Road a Town Road. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Mr . John to contact the D.O.T. in regard to what would have to be done if the Town took over Wildman Road and the intersection in front of the Lansing High School . In regard to N .Y . S.E. and Gas renewing their permit , the following resolution was made: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resolution of the Town Board passed on June 30 , 1993 granting a permit to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, pursuant to the Town of Lansing Solid Waste Ordinance, to allow Cornell University to bring fly ash from Cornell University to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's fly ash maintenance facility in an amount not to exceed 4,000 tons per year , the Board hereby authorizes the Town' s Code Enforcement Officer to issue a permit to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation pursuant to its application, upon its payment of the fee of 10 cents per ton, which fee will be paid in advance and adjusted to scale reports submitted by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Enforcement Officer . This permit shall be good from January 1 , 1994 until December 31 , 1994 . 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 A copy of the minutes of November 3 , 1993 and November 17 , 1993 given to the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Butler: RESOLVED, that the minutes of November 3rd and November 17 , 1993 are hereby approved as submitted. • Carried. Carried. Mr . Cleveland pointed out that the October 20 , 1993 minutes were missing a page. This will be corrected and approved at a later date . Mr . John stated that he has talked to Bob Brigg's (Town' s Insurance Carrier) about the insurance for the Bowhunting Club. Mr . Beckwith will get a copy of the group's insurance coverage. Mr . John said that their certificate should name the Town as an additional insured . He suggested entering into a lease with the club. Mr . Brigg 's also stated that the Town should make sure the group has enough coverage. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Richard John to pursue this matter . 34 4 continued December 15 , 1993 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Cleveland: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the bookkeeper to make the following Budget Modifications : FROM: Contingency Fund A1990 . 400 TO: Justice Equipment A1110 . 200 REASON: $5 , 650 . 00 Computer Hardware and Software FROM: Drop In Youth Services A7320 . 100 TO: Drop In Youth Services Personal - $500 . 00 REASON: $ 70 . 00 vacuum cleaner and cleaning service FROM: Playground/Recreation Fields - Major Project • A1740 . 410 TO: Park Equipment A7110 . 200 REASON : Replace Playground Equipment Voucher # 828 - $ 5 , 683 .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 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 783 - 834 $ 97 , 853 . 87 Highway Fund 453 - 480 $ 6 , 403 . 46 Lans . Wr . Dists . 58 - 60 $ 52 , 660 .08 Wr. Sys . Imp . Proj . 33 - 34 $ 1 , 456 . 99 Wr . Sys . Imp. Proj . Savings $ 1 , 456. 99 McKinney' s Water 8 $ 283. 15 Lansing . Light Dists . 12 $ 1 , 195 . 53 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 . Tvaroha and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby approves the Town Audit prepared by LaVigne, Nolis & Beals Certified Public Accountants for the year ending December 31 , 1992 . 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 Tvaorha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Beckwith and seconded by Mr . Tvaroha: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 9 : 55 p .m. • to go into Executive Session. Carried . RESOLUTION, offered by Mr . Cleveland and seconded by Mr . Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 10 : 27 p .m. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried . On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10 : 30 p.m. / /J J � �K-x-<4