MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Hartill; Trustees Lynn Leopold, Larry Fresinski, Frank Moore, John O’Neill; Superintendent of Public Works John Courtney; Motor Equipment Operator, Richard Beckwith; Code & Zoning Officer, Benjamin Curtis; Clerk/Treasurer Jodi Dake; Clerk, part-time Carol Willard.
Mayor Hartill called
the meeting to order at 12:28P.M.
Carol is working with
Rick stated that the
new mower works well. The old tractor is good for mowing under trees where you
can’t get to because of the top on the new mower. Rick test-drove a new red truck. It has a
longer 9-foot box instead of 8 feet, a 9-˝ foot plow and a tailgate with
different features than his present truck. John explained that there is no state
contract on dump trucks and he is having trouble getting quotes on similar
trucks because they all seem to have such different features. Don suggested
getting a quote from Cutting.
It is getting to be
snow fence time again and Rick asked if we could plant trees along
John Courtney stated
that we received permission from Candy Cima to use her property at the corner
of
John & Frank had
nothing to report.
Lynn stated that the
Stormwater MOU is now final. Lynn will forward it to Jodi and it will be placed
on Monday night’s agenda. Lynn asked John to cover the manhole covers that were
lying out back because they were holding water and it was a breeding ground for
mosquitoes.
Larry had a meeting
with Sevanna Park to discuss the wall sign that is part of the N. Triphammer
Road Project. Kathryn Wolf prepared pictures of what it would look like. This
was the original design that they previously agreed to. The question now is
whose name will be listed on top, Sevanna Park or Lansing West. Apparently this
is a long-standing issue. It was suggested that one name be on top on one sign
and the other name on top of the other sign. Another issue that was brought up
at this meeting was the size of the bus stop and the littering there. They
claim that there are 30 people there at a time. John Courtney didn’t believe
size was an issue. He has never seen the bus stop that crowded. Once before the
Village had placed a trash can at the bus stop but it was stolen. John
suggested hanging a no littering sign there.
Mayor Hartill has
spoken with Byron and reported that on Saturday they will be paving Sheraton
and maybe Entrance Drive. They are scheduled to do the final topcoat in two
weeks. Don would like to do a dedication ceremony either the 2nd
week of October or the end of October. There will be a meeting the first week
of October to finalize the N. Triphammer Road Project schedule. Don is
concerned because active crews continue to taper off.
Don continues to talk
with the Town of Lansing regarding sewer. At the public meeting held by he Town
there was a fair amount of concern. Don stated that they are disappointed with
the Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to our contribution, and they
question the amount of development that will happen on the Sundown’s property.
Frank stated that the initial service area would be 1,200-1,300.
Don & John O’Neill
will be meeting with the fire department this afternoon to discuss the first
set of drawings they have proposed. Don showed the staff the map that depicted
where they would like to place the fire department building. The map showed the
bays going where the water tower currently is, and the administrative building
would be where the garage currently is. It didn’t show the garage on the lot at
all. Rick didn’t think there was any room for the garage in the remaining lot,
but Don assured him that there was room. They have also talked about having an
emergency only access road that would go out onto Ascot Road.
John Courtney stated
that Wood Thrush Hollow and Coventry Walk had been paved. The public works
department is currently working on storm sewers. There is a NEMA safety
training on Monday. There have been a few problems with the sewer on Bush Lane.
John is having trouble getting three bids for a new dump truck. They are not on
state contract and it’s difficult to find trucks with the same options on them.
Don suggested trying Cutting or Stafford Chevrolet.
It may be spring
before the new streetlights on North Triphammer Road are turned on. The public
service commission is to get increased delivery rates. Another gas line went up
Beckett Way to tie in the loop to the backside of the mall. Don thought the one
installed on Cedar Lane was going to fix that.
Lynn stated that the
new parking area out back looks nice.
Ben stated that the
Cardiologist Office was ready to open. Lynn said her main concern with that
project is the stormwater along the stream. The building is very close to the
stream on the north side. Homewood Suites is moving forth with their building.
They would like to disrupt usage of the road between Cinema and Triphammer for
two months. Advion is moving along. They are using trench poured concrete with
no steel. Ben is not completely sold on this technique. The developers of the
proposed Crossmore subdivision should be presenting their preliminary plat the
second week in October. We have a good trail area there. It appears that the
further subdivision of the Dart property will be coming in piece meal. Don
stated that eventually Dart Drive will be a cul-de-sac ending where the road
now intersects with Warren Road, and that we currently have an easement to
connect and create an exit between Northwood and Warren.
Cornell University is
going through long range planning. Don met with them last Tuesday and told them
of our concerns. Traffic is the biggest issue. The Village’s historical growth
is 10 houses a year. Cornell population is expected to stay at 30-32,000. With
this in mind, he questions the economic drivers for the Town of Lansing. Don
does not see the growth that the Town is counting on. Ben stated that the
current trend is that people want to move in town. It’s an older population.
Lynn asked Ben to
check on Bill Cook’s security lights. She stated that they are blinding when
you come down Route 13. They need to be either shielded or tilted down.
Ben stated that the
new building for Cardiology Associates at 2432 North Triphammer Road is
substantially complete. They would like to occupy the building as soon as
possible. Life safety components for the building have been or will be
completed and operational prior to issuance of a Temporary CO. Some work,
primarily of a cosmetic nature, remains to be done both inside and outside of
the building. The topcoat and striping in the parking lot will be done in the very
near future. Most of the landscaping is done including the trees planted as a
buffer, and the remaining work will be done in the next few weeks. Storm water
runoff protection sufficient to prevent adverse impact to adjoining properties,
however, is or will be in place where landscaping sufficient to serve the
purpose is not yet established. Legal agreements requiring approval by the
Village Attorney are pending and will remain a condition of the final
certificate of occupancy.
Resolution # 5272-Authorize the Code & Zoning Officer to Issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy to Cardiology Associates at 2432 North Triphammer Road with a Nominal Security Deposit of $1,000 and an Expiration Date of March 14, 2007
Trustee Leopold moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee O’Neill seconded the motion.
Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye
Trustee John O’Neill-Aye Trustee
Lynn Leopold-Aye
Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye
Resolution #5273– Abstract of Audited Vouchers
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 4 for the General Fund, in the amount of $57,818.27 is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 4 for the Water Fund, in the amount of $384.96, is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 4 for the Sewer Fund, in the amount of $1,073.35, is hereby approved for payment, and
Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 4 for the Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $245,465.40, is hereby approved for payment.
Trustee Fresinski moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee Moore seconded the motion.
Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye
Trustee John O’Neill-Aye Trustee
Lynn Leopold-Aye
Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye
Motion- To Adjourn
Trustee Fresinski moved for adjournment. Trustee
O’Neill seconded the motion. A vote was taken:
Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye Trustee John O’Neill-Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye
Trustee Larry Fresinski-Aye
The meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.
Jodi Dake Clerk/Treasurer