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Home My WebLink About02_YB_Appx 02-A_Consultation Log September 4,2019 TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING LANSING TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM 29 AUBURN RD., LANSING,NY September 4, 2019 PLEASE NOTE: The primary purpose of the Town Board Work Session is to be informationalleducational for the benefit of the Board Members. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Ted Laux, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Wayne Straw, Mike Koplinka-Loehr, Judy Drake, Bob Munson, Jeannine Kirby, Mitch Quine, CS Energy, and a few other attendees. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3 minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the corrunonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or goad taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or 1 September 4,2019 participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS Proposed Solar and Wind Law Representatives from CS Energy, stated the following regarding Solar: • Would like to partner with Town of Lansing ■ Does not encourage housing 1 development I business parks ■ Finite and predictable impact on agriculture—once capacity is reached, no additional solar projects can connect Quiet,no additional traffic, lights, smells ■ Compatible with agricultural on same parcel — sheep grazing ■ Soil is only removed for roads -top soil stripped, stock piled and saved to put back when project is decommissioned ■ Lasts about 25 - 35 years—then decommissioned—can restore land back to agriculture • Department of Ag and Markets engaged in siting and permitting for solar projects ■ I00- 150 megawatts—700— 1200 acres—consolidate as much as can — 100 - 150 acres together • Efficiency of panels—average above 20% • Not planning to use batteries in Town of Lansing ■ Battery backup—limited by capacity on lines Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) —revenue split between school, county and town ■ Sell power at wholesale—large scale solar ■ Article 10—siting board makes final decision—siting board takes local law very literally • 2 megawatts— 10 acres—CS Energy is not interested in small acres + About three (3)years out before solar will be here • Vegetation still there—run off the same or better than it is now + SEQRA reviews everything—critical environmental areas,wetlands, etc. One resident spoke about the Proposed Solar and Wind Law: • Version 08292019 -page 7—would like the restriction of installing solar in front yards removed • Supports removal of ten (10) acres limitation for large scale systems The following topics were discussed: PROPOSED SOLAR AND WIND LAW C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, reported the following: • Article 10—2011 public service law—electric generating facility, larger than 25 megawatts, is sited by state siting board • Small scale solar system exempt from Planning Board approval ■ Once it is 25 megawatts, it is not a Town of Lansing decision ■ Nexamp has Planning Board approval for five (5)megawatts —25 acres o Planning Board overrode the County 239 recommendation to lower the acreage to ten (10) • SEQRA o No critical environmental areas designated in Town of Lansing Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, stated: • Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has jurisdiction in three (3) areas: o Zoning interpretation appeals 2 September 4,2019 o Area variance o Use variance ■ Land could go from solar back to agricultural o Will not know for sore for 30 years • Referring to New York State Town of Lansing Soils Map - if prime soil is ruled out,no solar will come to Lansing Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, asked the two (2) farmers in attendance for their opinions and they stated: • When stop fanning will want to put whole faun (200 acres) in solar—not ten (10) acres • Farmers need money o Already selling land for houses to pay taxes C,J. Randall, Director of Planning, continued: • Possible to farm under 20 foot panels ❑ Some crops like to be under panels for some shade ❑ Sheep do well under panels a Top soil is not removed ❑ Current law is maximum height of 18 feet • Does Town want one (1) or two (2)large solar areas or several small ones + Anticipated recommendation from County is a limit of ten (10) acres Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson, stated: + Land sold for houses—never goes back to agricultural, large burden on schools • Investing in large scale solar worldwide is important • Does not want to designate large or small Doug Dake, Councilperson, stated: ■ The draft overall is good o The Town is trying to Iimit and control a situation and someone is always on the "other side" • Likes one (1)to two(2) large solar areas Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson, stated: • Different market for large and small solar areas + Wants to eliminate prime soil from solar use C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated she is attending a meeting tomorrow regarding Article 1.0 and will report back after the meeting. The draft of the proposed Solar and Wind Law is on the Town of Lansing website: Front page—Lansing Town Announcements and Town Board current meeting documents. TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY—LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE PROGRAM REVISIONS C.J. Randall, Director of Planning,reviewed current map: Confusing where Town Center is • Town Board could change map for abatement area • Abatement requests need to be approved by Town Board + Based on discussions, CJ will make changes and come back to the Board PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, stated all Town Board members have the budget spreadsheet. The Town Clerk will present the Tentative 2020 Budget to the Town Board at the September 18, 2019 meeting. 3 September 4,2019 Ed noted, he has contacted all department heads regarding large items(for five (5) year plan) and no one has given him any infonnation. C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated she is working on a capital improvement plan and will send it to the Town Board prior to the September 18,2019 meeting. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8.50 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk 4 August 21,2019 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING August 21, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:32 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Jessica Hall, Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie "Cricket" Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning,John O'Neill, Village of Lansing, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Ted Laux, Larry Fabbroni, Steve and Rocco Lucente, Village Solars, Terry Carroll, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Janice Johnson, Tompkins County Youth Services, Travis Judd, Lansing Youth Services, Stacie Mastin, Lansing Youth Services, Suzanne HinderIiter, Eric Milled, Hilarie Larson, Tee-Ann Hunter, Mitch Quine, and a few other attendees. RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS NTS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. I (VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE SOLARS) 41610 (17)« Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, explained project history. Larry Fabbroni, Steve and Rocco Lucente answered Board questions regarding waiver request. RESOLUTION 19-120 RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1 (VILLAGE CIRCLE- VILLAGE SOLARS) §1610 (17) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Planned Development Area No. 1 was established by Local Law No. 1 of 2013, passed by Town Board Resolution 13-78 on April 17, 2013, which added §1610 (12) to the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance and required completion of the Community Center Building within five(5) years of the date of adoption of the Local Law; and WHEREAS, Planned Development Area No, 1 was amended by Local Law No. 6 of 2017 (Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance §1610 (12)(a)) and required that the Community Center Building shall be substantially completed by December 3.1,2020 and, until substantially complete, only 3 of the 5 building permits for major or large buildings demarked in Phase 4 (Buildings #36,#117, K, L and M) shall issue, and the remaining 2 building permits shall not be issued until the certificate of occupancy is issued for the Community Center Building; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2019 the Town of Lansing received a request for Waiver from Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., Village Solars Project Engineer, under the provisions of§1610 (17)of Local Law No. 6 of 2017,to delay substantial completion of the Community Center until December 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed the request for Waiver at their regular meeting on July 17, 2019 and referred the matter to the Planning Board; 1 August 21,2019 WHEREAS, a Motion from the Planning Boars}recommending the Town Board to Extend the Completion Date of the Village Solars Community Center to December 31, 202I was passed on July 22,2019; and WHERERAS, Local Law No. 6 of 2017 requires that the Town Board consider the request for Waiver under Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance §1610 (17)(a)-(d); and WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, a Waiver granting an extension of the Completion Date of the Village Solars Community Center to December 31, 202I subject to the following conditions: 1. Village Solars Buildings #2, #22 and#117 will only receive building permits after the completion of the Community Center. 2. Receipt of all Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspection Reports for Village Solars, LLC (SWPPP N'YRIOY129). 3. A complete copy of the SWPPP NYRIOY129, including copies of all inspection reports and plan revisions,must be retained at the project at all times during working hours. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Nay Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordinuly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. STREET LIGHT CONVERSION TO LED—CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION -TERRY CARROLL Mr. Carroll provided a handout to Town Board members explaining pros and cons of ways to switch streetlights to LED lights. • Town has 68 street lights, leased from NYSEG • Two (2)methods of switching lights Q Contact NYSEG, pay them to convert to LEDs, Town then leases LEDs ■ Can buy LEDs after they switch but will be costly after switching o Buyback current streetlights from NYSEG and convert to LEDs through New York Power Authority(NYPA) ■ Town owns LED lights ■ More costly ■ Town crew or third party vendor to switch lights to LED ■ This option cuts Town's ties with NYSEG for streetlights • Maintenance of lights a NYSEG lease option—they maintain lights ❑ Buyback option—Town responsible for maintenance • SmartCities--connected street lights—available only through NYPA option Short break taken 7:32pm to 7:36pm. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. 2 August 21,2019 Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information(and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3 minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof,nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR---COMMENTS One resident spoke in support of Town passing Resolution Supporting Tompkins County Water Resources Council Staff Request. ■ Not having a County level staff person dedicated to water quality issues is a lost opportunity o A lot of state attention on water quality issues a Money being offered for water quality projects s Position would benefit small Tompkins County municipalities o Help with grant writing, administration and coordination of projects One attendee spoke to introduce a solar development company and discuss current draft of local solar law. • Speaking from a developers perspective,feel it is workable law LAN SING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT—CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY August 19, 2019 1. Shadow Puppet Patty---Saturday,September 14th at 11:00 am. 2. Save the Date—Friday, October 18"'-Cocktails and Costumes. More details to Follow. 3. YouthtAB (Literary Advisory Board)— First Monday of the Month 6:00 pm-7:30 pm_ Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join in a monthly meeting to discuss future library programs and ideas. 3 August 21,2019 4. Ask Annie—Tech Help for the Digital Library—Walk-in Wednesdays 10 am -11 am. Get help with downloading e-books, audiobooks and music onto your devices. S. Artwork on display in July and August—Kevin Mayer: Plein-air Landscapes. 6. Summer Reading—A Universe of Stories—The wrap up with the Portable Planetarium went well. Ongoing programs at the library: a. T'ai Chi—Tuesdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Thursdays 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm b. Story Time—Tuesdays 1:00 pm, Thursdays 10:30 am. c. Mah Jongg—Wednesdays 1.00 pm - 4:00 pm Museum Passes and Empire Passes are available. The library offers free printing, copying, scanning and faxing and extra computer time for those who are looking for a job. Ask for details at the Circulation Desk. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES—JANICE JOHNSON The following report was available as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs August 2019 • The Youth Commission does not meet in August, their next meeting will be September 19`' + Summer programs are going well and programs are Full. + Youth Commission members and Travis Judd the Program Educator, will be making a presentation at the Town Board August 21" meeting. ■ Tompkins County Youth Services Dept. has put in a 2% increase in the County Youth Service Funds for 2020, we should know more about this request when the County Administrators Budget is released in early September. • LYS Budget request for 2020 has been submitted. 1 hope everyone's summer has been great so far! Janice Johnson, Travis Judd, Stacey Mastin and a participant from one of the programs shared the following and passed out a handout to Board members. ■ Thanked Board for their continued support of program + Lansing has one of the best programs in County ■ Travis does an amazing job of capturing attention of students ■ Goal is to teach life skills through programs • Diverse programs hit a population of students that do not fall in main stream activities (sports&theatre) ■ Towns support allows most programs to remain free for participants o Summer programs have a small fee (scholarships available) o Fundraise to support and supplement programs Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, asked what their dream project/wish list item would be. Janice Johnson stated, it would be great if the Lansing program had their own van. Her second request would be gas for van. Travis agreed a van would be wonderful to be able to travel regularly and not have to coordinate with other programs. Mr, LaVigne requested 4 August 21,2019 they provide an estimate in order for him to look into their request, maybe Lansing Community Council can help. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR—MIKE SIGLER Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler August 21, 2019 Hello and thank you for having me again. At our August Uh meeting, the Legislature voted against moving ahead with an in-depth Feasibility study to gather more information on the potential to establish a joint City-County public safety facility. The proposed study would have delved deeper into findings of a preliminary study by Kingsbury Architecture on what could be involved if the County Sheriff's Office[Road Patrol and Civil Division, and possibly the Jail] were to be co-located with the Ithaca Police Department at a location within the City of Ithaca. The City's Common Council has already supported moving ahead.The Legislature declined to follow suit, with the proposal rejected by a 5-8 vote. I was not there for the vote, but spoke out vigorously against the colocation. The move would have required 8 votes and as you can see, it was not widely supported, I think in part thanks to Deborah Dawson, Shawna Black and my efforts. Dawson expressed our concerns about moving the Sheriff farther from the County's Northeast population center and higher call volume,as well as melding two agencies with different cultures, pay scales, etc. Legislator Black also said it makes no sense to move the Sheriff from the Village of Lansing,and property the County already owns. Last night,The Legislature authorized a Conditions and Program Needs Assessment of the Tompkins County Public Safety Building, by unanimous vote. The County will contract with LaBella Associates and atIocate $74,000 from the Contingent Fund for the study. It will evaluate architectural, structural, mechanical,electrical, plumbing, life safety, security and control systems; investigate feasibility for carbon mitigation; assess the facility's below-grade sanitary sewer piping; and review and identify any suspect regulated building materials. We also talked about 767 Warren Road,adjacent to Airport property and near the current Public Safety Building, which has been toured by others including the Sheriff,and considered by some as a potential location for the Road Patrol and Civil Division. Our administrator is now considering how big the scope of this study will be. We heard public comment on whether or not we should ask for State authorization allowing rifle hunting for deer and bear in Tompkins County. It's legal in pretty much every upstate county. Hunter safety instructors are among those who have asked the Legislature to reconsider the issue. in 2013,a similar proposal had been advanced,but failed to be approved by the Legislature. At the hearing, only two people spoke, both speaking against, but I've heard from more in support. It's argued it's safer than shotguns and causes less pain to the deer and bear. At our August 6"'meeting,after a public hearing, the Legislature approved adoption of the 2019- 2020 Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget. The $35.7 million budget contains total sponsor support of$4,882,892, split between Tompkins and Cortland Counties based on proportional student enrollment, with Tompkins supporting nearly two-thirds of that. The budget has a 5%increase in sponsor support, the first increase in several years. Lastly,also at that meeting,the Tompkins County Legislature paid tribute to Army Sergeant James G. Johnston. of Trumansburg,approving by unanimous vote a resolution of commemoration honoring Sgt. Johnston, who died while on active duty in Afghanistan on June 25,2019, from injuries sustained it) the service to his country. Johnston was an explosive ordinance disposal specialist, and received many decorations for service, including for meritorious service, a bronze star.and a purple heart. Many Legislators were wearing 14awaiian shirts in honor of Sgt.Johnston. said to be his favorite type of attire. Thank you and thanks again to Marcia Lynch whose County reports 1 draw very liberally from and without whom this report would he much more difficult. Mike also reported: Tompkins Cortland Community College-- Enrollment has declined, lost about 1000 students 5 August 21,2019 Budget Season—Will begin in September Lansing Youth Services—An excellent program,his family has utilized,fees very reasonable PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT— PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 8/21/19 Town Board Meeting RECREATION Soccer Camp again was a huge success with over 240 children. Small Fry Football has started. we will have both a,junior and senior tcam. Fall Soccer will begin in September. I sent you all an email with an update on the digital sign on the ballfields, I am hopeful we can get that started soon. PARKS Concert series has gone very well with the exception of Iast week when we had to cancel due to weather. Unfortunately, that concert will not be rescheduled. We will wrap up our season this Thursday the 77"with Bad Alibi. We have had some theft over the past several weeks that is very concerning, so we have been looking into several security camera options to protect our patrons and staff. Patrick also noted: Lansing Youth Services • Awesome program ■ Work together to avoid duplication of programs ■ Helps tremendously with high school workers LED Digital Sign ■ Cost of sign and installation is about $50,000 (donation to cover$20,000) • Messages on new sign can be programmed from computer • Multiple messages can be scrolling on the sign ■ Would allow public to receive information quicker + Can be used by all departments MOTION TO ALLOCATE UP TO $50,000 FOR LED DIGITAL SIGN WITH INSTALLATION COSTS; $30,000 FROM UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO A7140.200 AND $20,000 FROM A2705 (DONATIONS) TO A7140.200 Councilperson Doug Dake,moved TO ALLOCATE UP TO $50,000 FOR LED DIGITAL SIGN WITH INSTALLATION COSTS; $30,000 FROM UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO A7140.200 AND $20,000 FROM A2705 (DONATIONS)TO A7140.200 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 Patrick continued: Parks • Had thefts at Myers Park o Getting quotes for security cameras • Helped plant 75 new trees and shrubs at Salt Point Computer Upgrades • Windows 7 will be obsolete and no Ionger supported by Microsoft 6 August 21,2019 a Need to upgrade approximately fifteen (IS) computers ■ Reimage which can only be done on six (6)computers ■ Purchase new o Makes most sense to buy new computers ■ Newest technology ■ Not putting money into old technology computers that could still fail ■ Has quotes, will forward to Board ■ Use State Contract pricing for purchasing new r Cost estimated between $15,000 - $20,000 • Not upgrading leaves Town vulnerable to security issues (malware) HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT—CHARLIE "CRICKET" PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Paving—Most projects have been completed for this season Erosion Stabilization---Currently working in Lakewatch area on ditches Stream Stabilization— Lockerby Hill • Project with Tompkins County Soil&Water o Money is earmarked for this project • Permits are in,waiting on approval from Army Corps of Engineers • Time frame is getting tight,must be completed by September 30'h(DEC rule) • Next Sol] & Water Meeting is September 19`h which would not give enough time to get material delivered and project completed by deadline • If approval comes through by end of August/early September—would Town Board be comfortable purchasing materials and be reimbursed by Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation? • If permits come after Labor Day, project will probably not happen this year and no funds will be spent on project MOTION TO ALLOCATE UP TO $90,000 FROM UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO A8745.400 FOR PRODUCT TO BE UTILIZED ON STREAM STABILIZATION PROJECT ON LOCKERBY HILL,ALLOCATION WILL BE REIMBURSED IN FULL BY TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER Councilperson Doug Dake,moved TO ALLOCATE UP TO $90,000 FROM UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE TO A8745.400 FOR PRODUCT TO BE UTILIZED ON STREAM STABILIZATION PROJECT ON LOCKERBY HILL, ALLOCATION WILL BE REIMBURSED IN FULL BY TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 Cricket continued: Woodsedge Intersection Realignmc:it— Project has been started SPEC Consulting ■ Make recommendation to cancel need assessment contract r Approximately 18 months with no results or recommendations from firm • Deposit of$I,500 has been paid to firm Councilperson, Katrina Binkewicz, suggested the reason for cancelling the contract is lack of performance. MOTION TO PURSUE CANCELLING THE CONTRACT WITH SPEC CONSULTING Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO PURSUE CANCELLING THE CONTRACT WITH SPEC CONSULTING Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. 7 August 21,2019 All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, will work with Town Attorney to review contract and see what steps are required to cancel. Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson, asked Cricket if he could look into getting signs on bridge on Brickyard Road warning bicyclist that it is slippery/dangerous when wet. His other concern is they are digging out the ditches and not reseeding them along Brickyard. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT—C.J. RANDALL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS • Review and classification of development applications ;a Continued revisions of content and setup of the current Application documents currently utilized in the development review process with Code Clerk, anticipated changes to be reviewed by the Planning Board and Town Board during Q4 2019 • Data and GIS Services o Continued inventory and collection of the Town's digital data; data transfer with County Planning anticipated on 8122 o Data review conducted on 7130 with CAC members with GIS background • Conservation Advisory Council staff support a Held initial meeting with newly appointed CAC members on 7115 at 6 pm • Planning Board staff support o Quality Sheds - 2080 East Shore Drive ■ Review of Site Plan conducted on 6124, 718, and 7122, preliminary and final approval granted on 7122 a Salt Point Farm Brewery and Tasting Room - Auburn Road ■ Sketch Plan review on 7122 Two Minor Subdivisions: ■ Fenner Road approved on 718 ■ Village Solars approved on 7122 ■ Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o Minor area variance at 506 Scofield Rd. granted on 7/16 • Agricultural Committee staff support o Continued coordination with Ag Committee on revisions to Solar & Wind Local Law • Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination o Coordination with Town Parks & Recreation on application to 2019 Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) CFA for Myers Park Improvements - submitted on 7126 o Coordinated with Court regarding 2019-2020 JCAP application for Town Hall ADA improvements, anticipated Resolution for Town Board consideration on 9118 • Attended Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on 7/9 o Review of updates to the County's Comprehensive Plan, County Conservation and Preservation Funds. and County Energy Strategy • Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Joint Planning committee meeting on 7/9 ■ Attended 5G Deployment training in Corning on 7124 8 August 21,2019 ■ Attended Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) And Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant Program (IMG) Grants Webinar an 7130 ■ Attended Tompkins County Community Celebrations Grant Workshop on 713'1 LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM ■ Land Use Ordinance Update o Recommendations and preliminary audit questions anticipated at 8126 Planning Board meeting • Prepare amendments to Solar Energy Local Law o Consistent with proposed schedule of adoption, final draft was delivered to the Town Board on 713, additional revisions anticipated after Ag Committee review a Hosted pubic information session at Town Hall on 7131, publicized in the Lansing Star ■ Environmental Protection Overlay Districts o Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming :n 04 2019 C.J. also reported: 25 Sperry Lane • Demolition and removal is complete Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, shared the following regarding surcharge * Current law states Town can charge up to 50% surcharge + Recommends surcharge be set between 15-20% • Suggest Local Law be amended + Next step - Supervisor and Town Clerk to file Verified Statement o Should be done within next 30 days to make 2020 tax levy Board comfortable with 20% surcharge for this project,would like to review Verified Statement before it is signed Myers Park Grant Application • Submitted on July 261h to Environmental Protection Fund for series of improvements at park • Thanks to Patrick and Jenna for their help in preparing—could not have done it without them Accessible Doors Grant Application • Grant application in works with Justice Department ■ Have not applied in last three (3) years Parks, Recreation &Trails Master Plan T • Developing a scope of work ■ Community engagement project to develop a master plan of Town spaces • Anticipating putting project out to contractors in early January Tompkins County Business Energy Advisors Program + Launching a specific Lansing program • Money available for government buildings for energy evaluations • Will get in touch with them to see what can be offered Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District • Looking to utilize their services for storm water review on a pending project due to a conflict of interest with T. G. Miller, P. C. • Good secondary option when conflict of interest comes up 9 August 21,2019 Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson, thanked C.J. for her time and work on proposed Solar Law. ENGINEER'S REPORT—DAVE HERRICK No Report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT—CONNIE WILCOX No meeting— no report. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRIPHAMMER ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZIN_G PUBLIC BIDDING FOR MATERIALS RESOLUTION 19-121 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRIPHAMMER ROAD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROJECT,AND AUTHORIZING PUBLIC BIDDING FOR MATERIALS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, as a repair in kind and in place, the Town, through the Consolidated Water District ("CWD") is authorized by statute to effect needed repairs to the water distribution system, and per Town Law § 198 the repairs proposed to the water mains along Triphammer Road are hereby deemed necessary to the CWD and approved for replacement in kind and place, to be funded by the CWD reserves and unencumbered fund balances, to be installed by the Town Highway Department with materials to he purchased by public bid process per General Municipal Law § 103 and the Town's Procurement Policy in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for all piping, equipment, valves and appurtenances (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, such Project is a Type II Action under SEQRA as a utility repair or replacement project, involving the purchasing of materials and undertaken on an emergency basis due to the need to repair a failing and leaking main, including per 6 NYC RR Part 617, §§ G 17.5(c)(1), (2), (31) and(42); and WHEREAS, upon deliberation thereupon by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to: (i) issue, review, and approve public bids for materials for the Project, all in an amount not to exceed $120,000; (ii) award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder in accord with bid documents as prepared by the Town Engineer and the CWD for this repair and replacement project; and (iii) together with the Town Supervisor, sign and execute such purchase agreements, contracts, and like forms and documents as are necessary to efficiently complete the Project within the above-noted allocations for material costs. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug ❑ake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore- Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILL RESOLUTION 19-122 10 August 21,2019 RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE TOWN AND COUNTY TAX SILL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents to relevy water and sewer accounts each year on the Town and County tax bills; and WHEREAS, to assure proper notification to all account holders, the Lansing Town Board hereby directs SCLIWC (Bolton Point) once a year to place a timely reminder notice on the August water bills, or the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents will send the courtesy reminder letter generated by Williamson Law Book,to all owners and tenants who have a balance of$1.00 or more for the water and sewer charges on their account; and WHEREAS,the last day for payment will be the second Tuesday of October; and WHEREAS, after the collection date the Receiver will notify SCLIWC to remove said amounts from accounts to be relevied on the Town and County tax bills; and WHEREAS, by no later than the second Tuesday of November the Receiver will send the amounts to be relevied on the Town and County tax bill to the Tompkins County Assessment Department. WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Receiver will relevy the unpaid water and sewer account charges plus a 10% fee on all accounts with a balance of$10.00 or more to the Town and County tax bills. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all unpaid water and sewer account charges under $10.00 will be adjusted. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake- Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore- Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1 RESOLUTION 1 9-1 23 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING FORMATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed NYSDOT facility on Warren Road and the provision of sewer services thereto, including to avoid large septic fields that would likely be detrimental to nearby wetlands and Cayuga Lake, and upon the request of Tompkins County and New York State, a map, plan and report ("MPR") was finalized for the proposed Warren Road Sewer District Extension No. I (the-Extension"): 11 August 21,2019 WHEREAS, a negative declaration was issued under SEQRA by the lead agency, County 239 reviews were submitted in respect of the NYSDOT project and this Extension, and the Town Board duly issued a public interest order, conducted a public hearing on June 19, 2019 thereupon, and published its order of formation subject to permissive referendum as required by law, and no protest or petition objecting to the resolution and order, or the formation of the Extension was submitted; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the Extension and finds that all proceedings have been regularly conducted in accordance with law, and upon due deliberation upon the forgoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does duly resolve, determine, declare, and order as follows: 1. The Extension is situated wholly outside of any incorporated village or city, and the establishment of the Extension be and is hereby approved, with the area of such Extension being more particularly bounded and described as all those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York as shown in the MPR and upon the official tax and assessment maps, the deed descriptions of each of which are as set forth in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office and duly incorporated herein, and which lands may also be more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the west highway boundary of Warren Road, said point being the northeast corner of tax map parcel 44.-1-47; thence northwesterly 363+/- feet to a point, said point being the southwest corner of tax map parcel 44.-1-19; thence north 87 +/- feet along the west line of said parcel to a point; thence west 130 +/- feet to a point; thence south 130 +/- feet to a point; thence west 50+/- feet to a point; thence south 305+/- feet to a point; thence north 951+/- feet a point in the north line of tax map parcel 44.-1-20.1; thence east 498+/- feet to the northwest corner of tax map parcel 44.-1- 20.2; thence continuing east a distance of 445+/- feet along the north line of said tax map parcel the west line of Warren Road; thence south along the west line of Warren Road a distance of 880+/- feet to the point or place of beginning. Each and all of which parcels are more particularly shown and described upon the map filed at the Town Clerk's Office, being also the map appended to the MPR, consisting in all of 4 tax parcels (P/O 44.4-18, 44.-1-19, P/O 44.-1-20.1, and 44.-1-20.2), being approximately 15.6 acres in size, to which reference is hereby made and which map is expressly herein incorporated. 2. The Extension shall be constructed as set forth in the said Order calling a public hearing, at no cost to the Town, the Warren Road Sewer District, and the Extension not to exceed $0.00 (as installation and connection costs are being paid by the Developer), and the Extension be and hereby is authorized to assess, levy, and collect upon and from the several lots and parcels of land within the District the costs and obligations relating to the operating of the District, including as set forth in the MPR and the public interest order, including setting sewer service rates for transportation and treatment expenses through the Warren Road Sewer District and the Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights, pursuant to intermunicipal agreements which were updated and amended to cover this Extension, and the Town Board determines and specifies that each parcel in the Extension is especially benefited thereby, and such assessment, levy, and collection shall be so much upon and from each parcel as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the capital, transportation, treatment, and operation and maintenance costs of such Extension. 3. In accord with Town Law §§ 209-f and 209-g, and within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order, the Town Clerk shall: (i) file with the Tompkins County Clerk a certified copy of this Resolution, together with the no-referendum certificate; and (ii) file a certified copy of this Resolution in duplicate with the NYS Department of Audit and Control, Albany,New York. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore -Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye 12 August 21,2019 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019, as further signified by the signatures of the Town Board below. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Councilperson Doug Dake Councilperson Joseph Wetmore Supervisor Edward LaVigne RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW# 2 OF 2019 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE SITED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING,NEW YORK RESOLUTION 19-124 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#2 OF 2019 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE SITED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is authorized to adopt zoning provisions and local laws that advance and protect the health, safety and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes: to facilitate and regulate the development and operation of certain renewable energy systems based upon the use of sunlight and wind; to take advantage of a safe, abundant, renewable and non-polluting energy resource; to decrease the cost of electricity to the owners of residential and commercial properties, including single-family houses; to increase employment and business development in the Town of Lansing, to the extent reasonably practicable, by furthering the installation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems and related or independent battery and energy storage systems; to mitigate the impacts of such systems upon environmental resources, such as important agricultural lands, forests, wildlife and other protected resources; and to provide a regulatory scheme for the designation of properties suitable for the location, construction and operation of such systems; and WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 18"'day of September 2019, at 6:31 pm, to consider public input and comments upon such proposed Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the 13 August 21,2019 official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with the law. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results; Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne -Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 2I, 2019. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TOMPKINS COUNTY WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL STAFF REQUEST TO TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE_THE WATER QUALITY OF CAYUGA LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED RESOLUTION 19-125 RESOLUTION ,SUPPORTING TOMPKINS COUNTY WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL STAFF REQUEST TO TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF CAYUGA LAKE AND ITS WATERSHED The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the presence of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Cayuga Lake is a serious problem impacting the health and safety of residents, as well as having a potentially significant economic impact for the surrounding area; and WHEREAS,the Tompkins County Water Resources Council (WRC) subcommittee on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) is tasked with addressing the lake-wide issue of HABs in Cayuga Lake; and WHEREAS, the Water Resources Council is requesting that Tompkins County fund a staff person to bring together the work of different Tompkins County entities and engage with entities outside Tompkins County to help coordinate and advance water quality work being done throughout the watershed to network between groups, both within Tompkins County and throughout the watershed; implement existing action plans, such as the NYS DEC's HAB Action Plan for Cayuga Lake and the 2017 Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protections Plan; write and administer associated grants; identify and organize existing data,plans, and identify gaps; and assist municipalities and agencies to take recommended actions to reduce the occurrence of HABs, and therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby endorses the Tompkins County Water Resource Council request to the Tompkins County Legislature to add a staff person to coordinate work to preserve and improve the water quality of Cayuga Lake and its watershed. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake- Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne -Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. RESOLUTION HIRING PERRY COOK AS A PART-TIME LABORER IN AND FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 14 August 21,2019 RESOLUTION 19-126 RESOLUTION HIRING PERRY COOK AS A PART-TIME LABORER IN AND FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration.by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Highway Superintendent has a need for a Part-Time Laborer, on an as needed basis, at the Town of Lansing Highway Department, and WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Perry Cook has been identified as a qualified candidate; and WHEREAS,the Highway Superintendent has recommended that Perry Cook be hired as a Part-Time Laborer, on an as needed basis, at the Town of Lansing Highway Department; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Perry Cook be and hereby is approved to be employed as a Part-Time Laborer, on an as needed basis, at Grade A, Step 1, in the Town of Lansing Highway Department, effective August 26,2019, at a rate of$17.25 per hour, and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Couneilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewiez, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewiez—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake- Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore -Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne -Aye Accordingly,the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE KEVIN PRICES POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS TO FULL-TIME MEO RESOLUTION 19-127 RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE KEVIN PRICE'S POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS TO FULL-TIME IVIED The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board; WHEREAS, Kevin Price was hired as a laborer and has passed his CDL test such that he qualifies for and, as planned, will be promoted into the MEO position; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has thus RESOLVED, that effective August 26, 2019, Kevin Price be classified as a MEO, Grade C, Step 5, with an hourly wage to be set at$22.60 per hour, such promotion and position to be probationary for the customary 26-week period. 15 August 21,2019 RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the fallowing results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore— Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne —Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 2 E 2019. .APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR'S REPORT RESOLUTION 19-128 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of July 2019, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor's Report was reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved that the Supervisor's Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008 DATED 8/21/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 653 - 834 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 653 - 658 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 53 — 60 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 53 — 56 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 398.558.49 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB} $ 126,494.55 LANSING LIGHTING {SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,341,53 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 176,665.03 TRUST &AGENCY (TA) $ 53,500.62 WARREN ROAD SEWER ❑ISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 21 ,745.97 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 8,466.48 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5.6,7,8) $ 0,00 DRAKE R❑ -- CWD#4 (HA) $ 0.00 16 August 21,2019 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 8/21/2019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1940A00 From Fund Balance to Purchase of Land/Real Property $ 207,713.00 104 Auburn Rd Purchase Resolution 19-101 A599 A7110.200 From Fund Balance to Parks Equipment $ 5,300.00 Additions to Community Foundation Grant Res 19-100 A599 A7110.400 From Fund Balance to Parks Contracuual $ 26,621.00 Donation for Ball field Fence A599 A7110.406 From Fund Balance to Salt Point Contractual $ 1,500.00 Additions to Community Foundation Grant Res 19-100 A599 A7310.110 From Fund Balance to Youth Program Prsnl Srvcs $ 5.000.00 Additional Funds needed for Day Camp Counselors A2705 A7560.400 From Donations to Other Performing Arts Contractual $ 365.00 Additional funds needed A1990.400 A8810.400** From Contingency to Cemetaries Contractual $ 1,000.00 Additional funds needed "A8750.401 was incorrect, typo noticed after meeting, corrected to A8810.400 GENERAL FUND A 8/21/2019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B3650.400 From Fund Balance to Demolition of Unsafe Building $ 26,000-00 25 Sperry Lane, Resolution 19-107 HIGHWAY FUND DB 8121/2019 Board Meeting DB599 DB5110,200 From Fund Balance to Street Maintenance Equipment $ 27,000.00 Purchase of Auto Flagger- Motion 7/17119 WATER FUND SW 8/21/2019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW599 SW8320.403 From Fund Balance to Source of Supply CWD#4 $ 1,500-00 New District many residents hooked up Councilperson Katrina Binkcwicz,seconded the motion and it was put to a roll call vote with the following results. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz-Aye Councilperson Doug Dake -Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-- Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly,the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on August 21, 2019. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, suggested if Board members have reports, to send to Clerk's Office prior to the meeting, then they could be submitted in the minutes. 17 August 21,2019 Joseph Wetmore- reported the following: Tomlkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) • Studying short term rentals in County, will share with towns + Working on a back-up emergency dispatch center • Looking to combine mental health and public health department • Organizing session for Code Enforcement Officers to share information Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) • Trying to get Lansing a voting seat on Policy Committee ❑ Will help Town get more money ❑ Will bring Memorandum of Understanding to next meeting- first step in getting us a voting seat Town Website- Still several areas that need to be cleaned up Peter Wheeler Recognition -Looking for a better picture that will engrave nicely Doug Dake-reported the following: Stanley Burke • Resolution for October meeting • Ed requested his plaque be placed in the hall next to the Code Office Katrina Binkewiex-No Report TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guv Krogh-No report BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne-reported the following: NYSEG • Spoke with new District Coordinator, Joe Gentilcore ❑ Setting up information session in September for public to ask questions about outages • Had conversation with President, Carl Taylor ❑ Public Service Commission decides rate increase o Asked that NYSEG app have estimate time of restoration and reason for outage ❑ Suggested they perform public relations work in Lansing area Spectrum • Spoke with Spectrum Representatives and Senator • Need approval from NYSEG to raise the lines MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS 1) MATTERS CONCERNING THE MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON/CORP, OR MATTERS LEADING TO SAID DISMISSAL, REMOVAL, PROMOTION, APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION OR SUSPENSION, AND 2) MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ACQUISITION, LEASING,OR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WHERE PUBLICITY MAY AFFECT TERMS OR VALUE, AND 3) MATTERS PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS AT 9:18 PM. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, seconded the motion. All in Favor-4 Opposed - 0 l8 August 21,2019 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:14 PM. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor-4 Opposed- 0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:14 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Jessica Hall Deputy Town Clerk 19 September 4,2019 TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING LANSING TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM 29 AUBURN RD., LANSING,NY September 4, 2019 PLEASE NOTE: The primary purpose of the Town Board Work Session is to be informationalleducational for the benefit of the Board Members. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Ted Laux, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Wayne Straw, Mike Koplinka-Loehr, Judy Drake, Bob Munson, Jeannine Kirby, Mitch Quine, CS Energy, and a few other attendees. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3 minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the corrunonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or goad taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or 1 September 4,2019 participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS Proposed Solar and Wind Law Representatives from CS Energy, stated the following regarding Solar: • Would like to partner with Town of Lansing ■ Does not encourage housing 1 development I business parks ■ Finite and predictable impact on agriculture—once capacity is reached, no additional solar projects can connect Quiet,no additional traffic, lights, smells ■ Compatible with agricultural on same parcel — sheep grazing ■ Soil is only removed for roads -top soil stripped, stock piled and saved to put back when project is decommissioned ■ Lasts about 25 - 35 years—then decommissioned—can restore land back to agriculture • Department of Ag and Markets engaged in siting and permitting for solar projects ■ I00- 150 megawatts—700— 1200 acres—consolidate as much as can — 100 - 150 acres together • Efficiency of panels—average above 20% • Not planning to use batteries in Town of Lansing ■ Battery backup—limited by capacity on lines Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) —revenue split between school, county and town ■ Sell power at wholesale—large scale solar ■ Article 10—siting board makes final decision—siting board takes local law very literally • 2 megawatts— 10 acres—CS Energy is not interested in small acres + About three (3)years out before solar will be here • Vegetation still there—run off the same or better than it is now + SEQRA reviews everything—critical environmental areas,wetlands, etc. One resident spoke about the Proposed Solar and Wind Law: • Version 08292019 -page 7—would like the restriction of installing solar in front yards removed • Supports removal of ten (10) acres limitation for large scale systems The following topics were discussed: PROPOSED SOLAR AND WIND LAW C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, reported the following: • Article 10—2011 public service law—electric generating facility, larger than 25 megawatts, is sited by state siting board • Small scale solar system exempt from Planning Board approval ■ Once it is 25 megawatts, it is not a Town of Lansing decision ■ Nexamp has Planning Board approval for five (5)megawatts —25 acres o Planning Board overrode the County 239 recommendation to lower the acreage to ten (10) • SEQRA o No critical environmental areas designated in Town of Lansing Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, stated: • Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has jurisdiction in three (3) areas: o Zoning interpretation appeals 2 September 4,2019 o Area variance o Use variance ■ Land could go from solar back to agricultural o Will not know for sore for 30 years • Referring to New York State Town of Lansing Soils Map - if prime soil is ruled out,no solar will come to Lansing Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, asked the two (2) farmers in attendance for their opinions and they stated: • When stop fanning will want to put whole faun (200 acres) in solar—not ten (10) acres • Farmers need money o Already selling land for houses to pay taxes C,J. Randall, Director of Planning, continued: • Possible to farm under 20 foot panels ❑ Some crops like to be under panels for some shade ❑ Sheep do well under panels a Top soil is not removed ❑ Current law is maximum height of 18 feet • Does Town want one (1) or two (2)large solar areas or several small ones + Anticipated recommendation from County is a limit of ten (10) acres Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson, stated: + Land sold for houses—never goes back to agricultural, large burden on schools • Investing in large scale solar worldwide is important • Does not want to designate large or small Doug Dake, Councilperson, stated: ■ The draft overall is good o The Town is trying to Iimit and control a situation and someone is always on the "other side" • Likes one (1)to two(2) large solar areas Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson, stated: • Different market for large and small solar areas + Wants to eliminate prime soil from solar use C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated she is attending a meeting tomorrow regarding Article 1.0 and will report back after the meeting. The draft of the proposed Solar and Wind Law is on the Town of Lansing website: Front page—Lansing Town Announcements and Town Board current meeting documents. TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY—LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE PROGRAM REVISIONS C.J. Randall, Director of Planning,reviewed current map: Confusing where Town Center is • Town Board could change map for abatement area • Abatement requests need to be approved by Town Board + Based on discussions, CJ will make changes and come back to the Board PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, stated all Town Board members have the budget spreadsheet. The Town Clerk will present the Tentative 2020 Budget to the Town Board at the September 18, 2019 meeting. 3 September 4,2019 Ed noted, he has contacted all department heads regarding large items(for five (5) year plan) and no one has given him any infonnation. C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated she is working on a capital improvement plan and will send it to the Town Board prior to the September 18,2019 meeting. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8.50 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk 4 September 19,2019 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING September 18, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Charlie "Cricket"Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, John O'Neill, Village of Lansing, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Patrick Jordan, Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, Connie Wilcox, Judy Drake, Ted Laux, Mike Koplinka-Loehr, Jesse Young, Tom Butler, Mitch Quine, Charles Nedrow, and a few other attendees. DRAFT 2018 AUDIT PRESENTATION — INSERO & CO. CPAs— PATRICK JORDAN Patrick Jordan gave the following to all Town Board Members: ■ Town of Lansing Financial Report December 31, 2018 Town of Lansing Executive Summary December 31,2018 ■ Communication with those Charged with Governance at the Conclusion of the Audit • Management Comment Letter ■ Independent Auditor's Report • Summary of Changes made to the first draft of the 2018 Town of Lansing o Mr. Jordan reviewed Summary of Changes—from July Town Board Meeting ■ Audit process positive -nothing significant to report ■ One recommendation - have 2Rd person review journal entries ■ Discussed Town Board checking journal entries ■ Mr. Jordan will send Town Board basic guidelines ■ Cash accounts are most important Any questions on the Audit are to be e-mailed to Mr. Jordan, copy Ed LaVigne, Supervisor, and Charmagne Rumgay, Bookkeeper. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2019 TO THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE SITED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING,NY Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#2 OF 2019 TO THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE SITED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING, NY at 6:43 pm. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor— 3 Opposed--0 A representative from CS Energy, stated the following regarding Solar: • Interested in opportunity with Town of Lansing ■ Develop large scale solar Proposed law is workable o Except the ten (10) acre limit on farm Iand 1 September 19, 2019 o Not interested 1ften (10) acre limit on farm land is in local law A resident stated, they would like the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) involved. Connie Wilcox, Chair of the Agriculture Committee, stated comments from the committee were given to C.J. Randall, Director of Planning: ► Farmers are concerned the land they lease will not be available for farming if large scale solar is allowed ■ Taking large amounts of farm land will affect their economy A resident farmer stated, they would like to use their land for what they want to use it for: ■ Keep 200 acres together C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated: The following concerns 1' comments from the County Agriculture Board and Cooperative Extension: • Leased farm land- lose for farming ■ Nexamp -about 25 acres approved for solar, by Planning Board ■ Tompkins County Farm.and Protection Board recommendation -prime soils, over ten (10) acres be avoided There are three (3) options: 1. Town of Lansing does not have to do anything a. Planning Board keeps reviewing commercial solar projects b. County Planning continues to review solar requests —probably limiting to ten (10) acres or less 2. Set acreage limit a. Possibly 10 acres, 25 acres b. New York State Siting Board-Article l0 -makes decisions on projects over about 125 acres-- may or may not allow Town to decide 3. Leave proposed solar law as is a. Do not set any acreage limits b. Allow substantial solar projects This was discussed at the Conservation Advisory Council {CAC}meeting last night_ MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#2 OF 2019 TO THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE LAND USE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS PROPOSED TO BE SITED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING,NY At 6:56 pm. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor— 3 Opposed—0 Proposed Solar Law Discussion: Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson: • Concerned about farm land and prime soils • Does not want large scale projects o Town of Lansing does not have control ■ Likes 25 acre limit in zoning ordinance • Acreage limit only pertains to prime farmland • Use agriculture exemption to determine actively fanned land Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson: ■ Likes 25 acre limit in zoning ordinance o Concerned about many 25 acre solar projects Edward LaVigme, Supervisor: ■ Difficult to be first Town considering solar 2 Scptcmbcr 19,2019 ■ Concerned about Article 10 (125 acres)—Town of Lansing may not have control • What is financial benefit to Town of Lansing ■ Possibly large scale solar could go near power plant--not actively farmed prime soil C.J. Randall, Director of Planning; • No solar facilities have been approved through Article 10 process o Two (2) large scale wind facilities have been.approved ■ Per Assessment—conversion penalty to convert land out of agriculture exemption o One time penalty of$600 per acre and five (5) times the taxes saved • Currently, Planning Board could allow large scale solar • Working with Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, to understand impact of pending Article 10litigation ■ Need to obtain more information • Get list of land which is not prime farm land PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer(or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or coirunittee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3 minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof,nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS No one addressed the Town Board. 3 Septembcr 19,2019 LANSING COMMUNITY [,IBRARY REPORT — CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY September 18, 2019 1. Cocktails and Costumes— Friday, October 18`h 7-10 pm at the Lansing Event Center, to benefit the library. Tickets are $SO and can be purchased at the library, from a Trustee or member of the Friends ❑f the Library. 2, My Life in Serving Breakfast to 20 or How t❑ Fold a Fitted Sheet --An evening with Lynnette Scofield, former owner and innkeeper of The William Henry Miller Inn. Wednesday, September 181h at 7 pm. 3. Book Discussion—Tuesday, October 8th 7-8:30 pm "Bomb: The Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon" by Steve Sheinkin 4. Youth LAB (Library Advisory Board) — First Monday of the Month 6:00-7:30 pm, Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join in a monthly meeting to discuss future library programs and ideas. 5. Ask Annie—Tech Help for the ❑igitaI Library—Walk-In Wednesdays 10 -11 am. Get help with downloading e-books, audiobooks and music onto your devices. 6. Artwork on display in September and October—The Sculptural Basketry of Gerry Monaghan. 7. Summer Reading—Thank you to our generous sponsors—Cargill, Community Arts Partnership, Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Town of Lansing, Friends of the Lansing Community Library and Dollar General. 8. Save the Date —October 315t Trunk or Treat Ongoing programs at the library: a. Vai Chi—Tuesdays 11:30 am-12:3❑ pm, Thursdays 2:30-3:30 pm b. Story Time—Tuesdays 1 pm, Thursdays 10:30 am. c. Mah Jongg—Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 pm Museum passes and Empire Passes are available. The Library offers free printing, copying, scanning and faxing and extra computer time for those who are looking for a job. Ask for details at the Circulation Desk. The Library's Garden Committee is looking for volunteers to help with clean-up and preparation for the winter. The Library will be closed an Monday, October 141h in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES—JANICE JOHNSON The following report was available as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. I987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs September 2019 4 September 18,2019 The first meeting after the summer break will be Thursday, September 19"'. We have some grant opportunities we will be looking at. We will also be collecting the parent survey responses, so we can analyze them. Summer Programs went well,48 Lansing youth were served. Students like to mix it up with youth from other municipalities, we try to vary the programs to reach students with different interests, here are some highlights: Iron Chef: A culinary experience designed for students of all cooking abilities and experience. Cooking competition between teams that varied daily. Menu items included no bake cookies, hot dog bar, personal pizzas, make your own ice cream and sundae bar to accompany the freshly made ice cream. Lake Life: Lake life was focused on enjoying life on the lake to the fullest in this outdoor based program at Myers Park. This was a combined program with Town of Ithaca and Village of Lansing students and because it has happened in the past, some students stayed in touch throughout the year. They then coordinated their summer schedule and re-connected in person at this program. Students got to observe wildlife, go fishing, hiking, play yard games, make natural art, explore Salmon Creek, make screen printed t-shirts and take a trip on the Floating Classroom. Get Last: This combined program was based in Hammond Hill State Forest with students from Dryden. Participants learned about lost proofing, navigation and map use, survival skills, shelter construction, friction fires, pottery firing, and orienteering. Funky Furniture: This program took old furniture to re-purpose for themselves. Projects included sanding and painting as well as some wood repair work. Sky's the Limit: Sky's the Limit is all about things that fly. This program was combined with students from around the County, with lots of trips and excitement. Students went to the S.P.I.F. at Cornell for a tour of the planets and space talks, the Ithaca Airport and emergency services (even into the Air Traffic Control Tower), The Soaring Museum in Big Flats to learn about gliders and watch some in action, and even got to build and launch their own rockets. .D.I.Y.and Primitive Skills: This program focused on making things that were useful and learning about primitive technologies. Activities were focused around making jewelry, stone drilling and stone carving, using a forge to melt aluminum and make toy soldiers out of molten metal, primitive (and modern) fishing, and making clay objects and figurines. The highlight of the summer was the Backpacking Trip: Over the course of two nights, students embarked on an 11-mile journey along with students from Danby. The group spent one night at a primitive campground and one night in a lean-to. The group learned how to read a trail map, make afire quickly, how to pack and distribute weight, back country safety and some first aid, identified several trees, what precautions to take in the event of inclement weather, and how to manage water supplies as well as best water filtering practices. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR—MIKE SIGLER The following report was available as a handout. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler September 18, 2019 Hello and thank you for having me back. Again,thank you to Marcia Lynch for all her work from which I draw liberally. We finished hearing from our department heads as part of the budget process. As part of the Expanded Budget Committee we heard from County Administrator Jason Molino on the 2020 Recommended Budget and then each department explained their part. 5 September 18,2019 The administrator's $191.8 million Recommended Budget would increase the County's property tax levy by 2.76%, (in line with the Legislature's 2020 levy goal} and would decrease the County tax rate for the sixth consecutive year, due to a continued substantial increase in the County's tax base. Some of the highlights: the proposed Capital Plan update, which includes approximately $100 million of investment over the next 15 years recommends that the annual appropriation to support capital projects increase to 1.00% of the property tax levy, up from the current 0.5%. Among its major elements: designating $32 million for Green Facility improvements and $2 million to electrify the County's passenger fleet. $21 million for a downtown County campus; $30 million for public safety building improvements; $7 million committed to airport improvements: and $6.5 million for a back-tip emergency dispatch center and system upgrades. The 2020 Recommended Budget, along with schedules and other budget-related information (including presentation documents from departments and agencies) is posted on the budget page of the County web site at www.T_ompk iti sCoun tyN Y.gQ y/etyadm i n/20.20bud,-et. In NYSEG news, we passed a resolution urging the New York State Public Service Commission "to condition any rate increases by New York State Electric and Gas on the provision of more reliable, affordable, and sustainable service to its customers to facilitate transmission of solar and wind energy systems onto the grid." The resolution, in part, states that NYSEG customers in Tompkins County have experienced increasingly frequent power outages and marginal power quality in critical areas; that NYSEG has not adequately maintained its power grid and has failed to perform adequate routine vegetation management around its power lines, has discouraged development of solar and wind facilities; and has failed to resolve the situation related to the Town of Lansing's gas moratorium, in effect since 2015. NYSEG's rate increases should also be linked to its ability to provide and maintain a power grid that can accommodate increased electrification. Thatilc you for leaving me. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT—PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 9/18/19 Town Board Meeting RECREATION Small Fry Football had their first game this past Saturday. Thank you to Lansing Schools Grounds Staff for their help getting the football field ready. Fall Soccer has started with more participants than the last two years. We are hosting all Lansing Boys Modified games here on our fields and may possibly host a Varsity game as well. The dugout donor kiosk is completed. Flag Football has begun and their first game will be this Saturday C Moravia. We will be hosting both Cornell and Ithaca College club softball games over the next couple months. PARKS The Veteran's Watch Fire is this Friday at 7pm in Myers Park. Please donate any scrap wood you may have. You may also dispose of your old flags at the fire. 6 September 19,2019 Lisa's Run is this Saturday at Myers Park. We have completed the Salt Point plant plots. The new water trailer has been very helpfiil. Ordered pavilion ceiling for Pavilions B and C as well as siding for maintenance shop. We hope to complete soon. Hydrilla was found next door at Finger Lakes Marina, we had several groups come in and try to make the public more aware of this issue. We have signage and weed boxes in places. We are still working on security camera quotes for both Myers Park and the Highway Department. American foundation for Suicide Prevention had their annual walk at Myers Park this past Saturday. They had 384 walkers and raised over$34,000 for suicide prevention. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT —CHARLIE "CRICKET" PURCELL Cricket reported projects are in full swing, including water breaks. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT — C.J. RANDAIIL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS • Review and classification of development applications o Continued revisions of content and setup of the current Application documents currently utilized in the development review process with Code Clerk; draft changes were reviewed by the Planning Board on 919 and anticipate Town Board review during 04 2019 • Data and GIS Services Continued inventory and collection of the Town's digital data; conducted transfer of major data sets with County Planning on 8122 • Conservation Advisory Council staff support a Held CAC meeting on 8115 • Planning Board staff support o Agricultural District#1 review now through end of 2019 a Salt Point Farm Brewery and Tasting Room — Auburn Road ■ SEQRA Lead Agency on 8112; SEQRA Negative Declaration on 8126 c3 Finger Lakes Marine Service ■ Modification of existing Site Plan on 8126 o Radiant Living School at the Yoga Farm ■ Presentation of proposed addition to professional offices on 8126 • Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o Two minor area variances at 30 Ladoga Park W granted on 8120 • Agricultural Committee staff support o Continued coordination with Ag Committee on revisions to Solar & Wind Local Law • Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination o Coordination with Town Parks & Recreation on scope of work for potential Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan on 8115 Coordinated with Court regarding 2019-2020 JCAP application for Town Hall ADA improvements, prepared Resolution for Town Board consideration on 9118 7 September 18,2019 o Coordinate with Code Enforcement and Town Engineer to conduct drainage district (stormwater) site visits on 8122 Attended Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on 8113 c Review of updates to the County's Comprehensive Plan • Attended NYSEG Public Service Commission rate case hearing on 8114 • Attended TCAD Economic Development Collaborative meeting on 8122 c Emphasis on new FoodBIP (Business Incubation Program) and Food Manufacturing LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM • Land Use Ordinance Update o Recommendations and preliminary audit questions anticipated at 9123 Planning Board meeting • Prepare amendments to Solar Energy Local Law o Hosted pubfic information session at Town Hall on 817, publicized in the Lansing Star o Conducted targeted outreach to landowners adjacent to the 115 kV NYSEG bulk transmission line on 8128 and 8129 • Environmental Protection Overlay Districts o Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming in Q4 2019 C.T. also reported: Potential Trails Master Plan • Working with Parks and Recreation • May start Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee ■ Planning new trails + Use existing capital budget to implement • 18 months to complete project TCAT Bus Shelter • NYSEG approved location in Town Hall parking lot • Cricket confirmed he will pour the pad for TCAT Crosswalk ■ From TCAT Bus Shelter to Salt Point Brewery area Town Center Traffic Impact Study ■ Money from Tompkins County grant + Will be completed about two (2) months Ed LaVigne, Supervisor: • Thanked Cricket for moving the Woodsedge Road over ■ Sidewalk will be on the Salt Point Brewery side—starting at Louise Bement Lane • BBQ Pavilion -water is there ENGINEER'S REPORT—DAVE HERRICK No Report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT—CONNIE WILCOX Connie reported the following: No meetings for several months—need new place to meet S September l S.2019 TOWN CLERK PRESENTS THE TENATIVE 2020 TOWN OF LANSING BUDGET Town Clerk Deborah Munson,presented the Tentative 2020 Town of Lansing Budget to the Town Board. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and Town Clerk Deborah Munson, reviewed the budget schedule: ■ Town Board reviews, modifies and puts changes in writing o Town Board Budget Meeting October 9, 2019 ■ NOTE- after meeting, budget meeting was rescheduled to September 30, 2019 at 4.00pm • Town Board Meeting October 16, 2019 ❑ Resolution to approve changes ❑ Tentative Budget moves to Preliminary Budget • Town Board Meeting November b,2019 ❑ Budget public hearing ❑ Final Midget approval Supervisor Edward LaVigne, asked Director of Planning C.J. Randall, and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, to work on five(5)year plan. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR TO PURCHASE NEW COMPUTERS UPGRADED TO WINDOWS 10 (WINDOWS 7 WILL_BE OBSOLETE_J_ANUARY 2020), UNDER_NYS CONTRACT PRICING, NOT TO EXCEED $22,000, FUNDS WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM FUND BALANCE TO A1610.200 EQUIPMENT Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, moved TO AUTHORIZE PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERVISOR TO PURCHASE NEW COMPUTERS UPGRADED TO WINDOWS 10 (WINDOWS 7 WILL BE OBSOLETE JANUARY 2020), UNDER NYS CONTRACT PRICING, NOT TO EXCEED $22,000, FUNDS WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM FUND BALANCE TO A1610.200 EQUIPMENT Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor—3 Opposed—0 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON COLLINS ROAD RESOLUTION 19-129 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON COLLINS ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the residents along Collins Road concerned about excessive speeds, and a representative of the neighborhood has presented a petition signed by the residents in support thereof; and WHEREAS, Collins Road is a Town Highway; and WHEREAS,the residents and property owners of Collins Road request a reduction in the speed limit to 45 miles per hour to improve public safety; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the requested reduction in speed limit and hereby directs that the Town requests the New York State 9 Septcmhcr IS,2019 Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study along Collins Road in the Town of Lansing for the purpose of considering reduced speed to enhance safety. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2020 WATER RATES FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT AND USERS THEREOF INCLUDING DISTRICT EXTENSIONS AND{OUTSIDE USERS RESOLUTION 19-130 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2020 WATER RATES FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT AND USERS THEREOF, INCLUDING DISTRICT EXTENSIONS AND OUTSIDE USERS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is a member municipality of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ("Bolton Point") and a signatory to Bolton Point's intermunicipal cooperative agreements as periodically updated since 1979 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS,the Town and the Consolidated Water District("CWD")purchase water From Bolton Point as a supplier for the CWD, CWD extensions and districts, outside users, fire-fighting and other municipal purposes, and for use and consumption by residents; and WHEREAS, the 2020 water rate from Bolton Point is $5.41 per thousand gallons, and the Town must set its rates for the CWD and its districts and users; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish the Following water rates for the Town of Lansing residents within the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District for the year 2020. Water Rate (SCLIWQ $ 5.41 per thousand gallons Operation and Maintenance Fee (TOL) $ .79 per thousand gallons TOTAL RATE $ 6.20 per thousand gallons BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that#1,#2, and#4 accounts are not included in the current Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District. Therefore, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish the fallowing water rates for the Town of Lansing residents in the #1 accounts being Algerine and Lansing Station Roads and#2 and#4 accounts being Drake Road. This rate will also include future water district extensions established in the year 2020. Water Rate (SCLIWC) $ 5.41 per thousand gallons Operation and Maintenance Fee (TOL) $ 1.31 per thousand gallons TOTAL RATE S 6.72 per thousand gallons 10 Scp[cmber 19,2019 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that#9 account Outside User Agreement residents using CWD services and water must pay 2 times the combined water and tax rate of the users that are not included in the current Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District, as outside users must equalize the taxed capital costs of the CWD that inside users must pay. This rate will be charged until such time as the applicant's lands are brought within the Consolidated Water District. Water Rate (SCLIWC) $ 5.41 per thousand gallons Operation and Maintenance Fee (TOL) $ 8,03 per thousand gallons TOTAL RATE $ 13.44 per thousand gallons The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 1$, 2019. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR NEW TOWN HALL DIGITAL SIGN RESOLUTION 19-131 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR NEW TOWN HALL DIGITAL SIGN The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, by motion duly moved, seconded and approved at a Regular Town Board meeting upon August 21, 2019, the Town Board did duly approve and allocate up to $50,000 for a new digital LED sign, in connection with planned specifications and public bidding as required by law; and WHEREAS, specifications, bid requirements, and a project contract were created and duly advertised as a public best value bid as required by law, and all bids were duly and publicly opened; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Supervisor examined the bid received and found it to be in compliance with specifications and within the allocated budget, and as a design and installation contract was included in the bid package that already complies with law and has been accepted by the bidder, this award of the bid needs to be formally issued and the contract duly authorized; and WHEREAS, under the Town's sign local law a lighted sign requires site plan review and such structure also requires a building permit; and WHEREAS, as this is a public project and the Town of Lansing is itself the applicant, the balancing of factors under the Monroe test indicate that this project is exempt and immune from local site plan review, including because; (i) the applicant is a governmental agency pursuing the replacement of a sign that already exists for public purposes; (ii)the Town itself is the agency that is delegated site plan review authority and thus the Town is not encroaching upon any other agency's jurisdiction; (iii) the land use involved is an existing sign upgrade, and does not involve any substantial change or land disturbances; (iv) site plan review would not materially alter the project, even if undertaken; (v) there are really no alternative locations for the sign, including because relocation into a less restrictive zone would remove the same from the Town Hall campus 11 September l S,2019 and defeat the public purposes of the project; (vi) there is minimal impact upon local interests and the sign is located in a business zone where such signage is expected; (vii) the delay caused by any review would serve no valid purpose and only increase costs; (viii) the public interest to be served by the improvement is substantial, as the Town has long looked to find additional ways to notify residents of events, meetings and emergencies; and(ix) there are no intergovernmental issues presented by this project; and WHEREAS, governmental signs are further exempted per Article 4, § F from discretionary review under such sign law, being Local Law #1 of 2014, and as no discretionary review is being undertaken, and as this is a project to replace and update an existing commercial and informational sign owned and operated by a government of the State of New York, and is a project to install such new sign in place, with no ground disturbances other than some electric installations localized to the sign and parking areas, with no significant ground disturbances, construction noise or equipment, or new permanent buildings, this action is thus classified as a Type Il Action under SEQRA per 6 NYCRR §§ 617.5(1), (2), (18) (reuse of commercial structure, Where such Is pennitted use and does not trigger any § 617.4 standard), and no environmental review is therefore required, and the Town Board further finds that this project is not expected to produce any moderate or significant negative environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board did resolve as follows: 1. That a Notice of Award be prepared and delivered to Cayuga Signs, Inc. awarding the contract and work set forth in the bid specifications for the total sum of$48,683.00. 2. The contract prepared with such bid shall be completed, the bid amount and materials down payment entered therein, and once completed to the satisfaction of the Town the same may be executed by the Town Supervisor by, for, on behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicx, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2019-2020 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING Director of Planning C.J. Randall, stated: • Upgrade the Town Hall entrance door to make it more ADA accessible • Town should know if grant approved about April 2020 • Estimated cost about 548,000 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, recommends this grant and the expense be put in the budget. RESOLUTION 19-132 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2019-2020 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the State of New York Unified Court System is soliciting applications from local governments Linder the Justice Court Assistance Program to assist local Justice Departments with needed construction Tends and security-related equipment; and 12 September 19,2019 WHEREAS,the funding available under the State of New York Unified Court System would facilitate local efforts in upgrading access to the Town Court; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the. Town of Lansing has determined that participation in the JCAP is desirable, and is in the public interest; and WHEREAS,upon deliberation.there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Justice(s) to execute and apply for a State of New York Unified Court System Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) grant in the 2019-2020 grant cycle up to $30,000. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz. and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR STORMWATER TECHNICAL SERVICES RESOLUTION 19-133 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR STORMWATER TECHNICAL SERVICES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is in need of alternate stormwater review services and the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District works cooperatively with NIS4 members of the Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition and assists them in complying with the EPA Phase II Stormwater regulations; and WHEREAS, the Agreement with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District furthers the goals of the Town of Lansing Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Local Law#b of 2009, and WHEREAS. the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District Agreement for Services stipulates an hourly rate of$50 for Stonnwater Inspection and Technical Services; and WHEREAS, the duties of the"Stonnwater Technical Advisor"will adhere to all New York State Iaws, Federal laws, and the Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct; The Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Agreement for Services with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District which shall commence January 1, 2020 and terminate on December 31, 2020,retroactive to September 20, 2019 to cover incurred interim expenses. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the fallowing results: 13 September 19,2019 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER LEASE TO_KERSAT LANDSCAPING,_I_NC.,SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RESOLUTION 19-134 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER LEASE TO KERSAT LANDSCAPING, INC., SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town acquired title to 104 Auburn Road upon August 15, 2019, such land being part of the Town Center area; and WHEREAS, the Town acquired such land subject to two leases, one of which is Kersat Landscaping, Inc. (the other being "Scoops"), which lease expires September 30, 2019, and which tenant has requested a two-year extension of its lease and an expansion of leasehold occupancy rights to assume in tenancy the entirety of the main building located upon such parcel; and WHEREAS, a form of lease has been drafted and approved and, upon due deliberation thereupon,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED that the 2-year lease to Kersat Landscaping, Inc. be and hereby is approved in substantially the form as presented and, subject to negotiation and approval of the final form thereof by the Town Supervisor, undertaken upon the advice and consent of the Town Attorney, and as so amended in their negotiated final form, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute the same by, for, an behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lansing; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Resolution be and hereby is subject to permissive referendum as required by Town Law § 64 and Town Law Article 7, and the Town Clerk is directed to publish a compliant notice of permissive referendum within 10 days of the adoption hereof. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR'S REPORT RESOLUTION 19-135 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of August 2019,to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor's Report was reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. 14 September 18,2019 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, moved that the Supervisor's Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 009 DATED 9/18/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 835 - 926 PREPAY VOUCHER#'s 835 - 838 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 61 — 69 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 61 — 64 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 64,674.34 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) 399 123.65 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,356.65 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 12,679.21 TRUST & AGENCY(TA) $ 52,018.46 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 152.60 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 0.00 DRAKE RD — CWD#4 (HA) $ 42,369.02 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 9/1812019 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 Al420.400 From Fund Balance to Attorney Contractual $ 30,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 Al440.406 From Fund Balance to Engineering - Misc Water Exts $ 2,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 Al610.400 From Fund Balance to Technology Contractual $ 3,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 Al950.400 From Fund Balance to Taxes- Property $ 690.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A7020.400 From Fund Balance to Pars& Rec Admin Contractual $ 600.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A7110.200 From Fund Balance to Parks- Equipment $ 320.00 Stolen I-pad from Park Entry Building 15 Septvrnbcr 18.2019 A2705 A7110.200 From Donations to Parks - Equipment $ 20,000.00 Donation for LED Sign A599 A7310.100 From Fund Balance to Youth Programs Prsnl 5rvcs $ 5,000.00 Additional Funds needed A599 A7310.200 From Fund Balance to Youth Program Equipment $ 1,950.00 Additional Funds needed HIGHWAY FUND DB 9/18/2019 Board Meeting DB3501 DB5112.400 From Fund Balance to Street Improvements Contractual $ 83,500,00 Additional CHIPS funds Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion and it was put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne— Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved,carried and duly adopted on September 18, 2019. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Katrina Binkewiez- reported the following: Salt Point + Finished planting • Have additional money for more plants e Water trailer very useful Joseph Wetmore - reported the fallowing: Tompkins County Council of Governments [TCCOG] • Reviewed civil service taw • Discussed short term rentals (days and months) Cayuga Lake Watershed Network & Tompkins County Water Resource Council • Forming project advisory committee to oversee Department of State grant Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council [1TCTQ + Ludlowville bridge project delayed until next year • Salmon Creek Bridge could be closed at same time • 2016 census data—where people commute to and from Lansing o C.J. Randall will forward draft information to Town Board ❑ Possible presentation Town Website • Planning Board ❑ Pages need to be uniform Q Photos should be on website ■ Boards need to be on website o Town Clerk Debbie Munson, will email committee and board n;enlhcrs to Dan Veaner • For consistency,Town Board, Planning Board and ZBA should all have their pictures on the website Peter Wheeler Recognition —Still looking for good picture l[i Scptcmbcr 19,2019 Edward LaVigne Stanley Burke--Working with Doug Dake on recognition at Myers Park Air Service Board—Toured new renovations Power Plant—If power plant shuts down, will Town qualify for some money? TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh No Report. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8,17 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk 17 October 7.2020 EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING October 7, 2020 Town of Lansing YouTube Channel https://w�vw.yo_uttibe.com/cliannellLlCs2FgU2xFiiDyGS_gDwX oJ�wA_ An Emergency Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY on the above date at 10.31 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town CIerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson (remotely) Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson (remotely) Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson (remotely 10 35) Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: C.J. Randall, Director of Planning (remotely), Ann Waling and Mitch Quine, CS Energy(remotely), Jeannine Kirby YELLOW BARN SOLAR PRESENTATION-CS ENERGY---ANN WALING AND MITCH QUINE Mitch Quine stated the following: + CS Energy was#1 solar contractor in New York State and New Jersey in 2019 ■ Project involves Town of Lansing and Town of Groton ■ Wholesale power project-ties to transmission system ■ NYSERDA- 2020 RFP bid ❑ Proof of interaction with Town a Deadline October 21, 2020 ■ 160 megawatt project-already submitted to NYSEG • VanOstrand Road near Buck Road + 1000 - 1300 acres total o Secured about 500 acres between Lansing and Groton ■ 250 acres in Town ❑ Town land still under negotiation ■ Would like 250-600 acres in Lansing ❑ Contiguous best-can work with 50 to 100 acres together • Lease and purchase land ❑ Lease most common a Pay upfront payment to landowner while determining outcome ❑ Some land is subdivided ■ Needs to go through Planning Board ❑ Lease for 25 years-potential extension to 40 years ■ Life of project about 30 years ❑ Panels at end of project ■ Modules-recycle and landfill ■ This is new industry -hope for better solution ■ Toxic materials in panels 10 years ago ❑ Cadmium no longer used ❑ Lead base solder being phased out a Solder connections have some dangerous material ❑ Silicone is primarily used ❑ Copper and silver also used ❑ If panels break, all contained-no leaking ■ Battery storage-not for this site ■ Decommissioning plan o Project specific a Follow New York State regulations and work with Town l October 7.2020 o Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated bond is typical • Exploring possibility of using farm land under panels (sheep, hay, etc,) Staying away from prime soils when possible ■ New York State run process—Article 10. Article 23 or Section 94C Host Community Agreement with CS Energy and Town Director of Planning C.J. Randall explained the possible benefits to the Town 1. Discount on residents utility bills 2. Uniform pilot 3. Direct agreement between applicant and Town—ex. payment per megawatt Mitch Quine responded to C.J.: 1. Interested in discounts on residents utility bills 2. Sources of revenue to the Town a. Pilot with IDA—revenue goes to Town, County and School b. Direct 1 Host Community Benefit Program Agreement with the Town i. Possible upfront payment to Town—per megawatt basis ii. Possible donation of time or equipment for Town project, etc. c. Agriculture land removed from agriculture exemption i. CS Energy will pay additional taxes Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated: ■ Maybe inexpensive power for businesses in Town • Power Plant assessment dropped from $20 million to $2 million ■ Host Community Agreement important Mitch Quine responded to Ed: ■ Open to possibility of inexpensive power for businesses o Payments to Town fund for this Mitch Quine contact information: n-1itch.quine(.csenergy.com 732-266-4255 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2020 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION MOTION M20-22 Councilperson Andra Benson, moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2020 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. All in Favor—5 Opposed—0 RESOLUTION URGING NYSERDA TO SUPPORT CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY'S PROPOSAL TO PLACE A LARGE SOLAR INSTALLATION ON THE LAND OF THE FORMER CAYUGA POWER PLANT Councilperson Joseph Wetmore stated he would like a change made to the resolution. Councilperson Bronwyn Losey thanked Lansing Advisory Committee for Power Plant Future (LAC-PPF) and Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for their hard work on this. Supervisor Edward LaVigne stated he thinks Councilperson Joseph Wetmore should recuse himself because his wife is on one of the committees that drafted the resolution and Joseph is proposing to change the resolution. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore did not see this as a conflict and did not recuse himself. 2 October 7,2020 Supervisor Edward LaVigne thanked both committees for their hard work drafting the resolution. He stated the resolution does not need to be changed. RESOLUTION 20-128 RESOLUTION URGING NYSERDA TO SUPPORT CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY'S PROPOSAL TO PLACE A LARGE SOLAR INSTALLATION ON THE LAND OF THE FORMER CAYUGA POWER PLANT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Cayuga Operating Company, LLC (Heorot)NY has retired the 306 MW coal-fired generating plant in Lansing, and is planning to re-purpose the facility as a 100 MW data center using renewable energy; and WHEREAS, sPower has proposed to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar power generating facility (known as Cayuga Solar) in the Town of Lansing that would include a portion of the solar power facility being installed on the property owned by Heorot; and WHEREAS, sPower has applied from NYSERDA for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in order to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system; and WHEREAS,the former power plant site already has all the necessary infrastructure to interconnect the larger balance of the proposed solar facility to the electric grid; and WHEREAS, sPower is in negotiation with neighboring property owners in order to acquire a total of 1000-1400 acres to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system in the Town and is pursuing the potential use of the Iberdrola owned property adjacent to the North known as the Bell Station property; and WHEREAS, sPower plans on putting some solar panels on the existing landfill at the power plant property; and WHEREAS, Cayuga Solar will conform to Lansing's Solar and Wind Energy system laws; and WHEREAS, Lansing's 2018 Comprehensive Plan states on page 42 in reference to the Bell Station property: "This approximately 490-acre parcel of property north of the Cayuga Operating Company (COC) Power Plant...is a critical lakefront property that needs to be conserved for present and future generations."; and WHEREAS,numerous members of the Lansing Community have voiced their concerns about keeping both the lakeshore and the steep slopes as a state forest or as some kind of protected natural area; and WHEREAS, as stated in the Town of Lansing's resolution in support of the Empire State Data Hub, the Cayuga Operating Company, LLC promises to fulfill its retirement obligations regarding plant deactivation and site restoration and will ensure that there is no runoff of heavy metals and other pollutants from the previous contamination from the power plant activity; and WHEREAS, Cayuga Solar will create temporary construction jobs and result in both a PILOT agreement and Community Host Benefit Agreement with the Town of Lansing. More importantly, long term, it aligns with the strategic environmental initiatives within our Town, and County; and WHEREAS, a strong and unified position by the Town of Lansing in support of sPower's proposal will be critical to its success; the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: 3 October 7.2020 RESOLVED, the Town of Lansing formally supports a comprehensive environmental review of any potentially harmful impacts to the Town of Lansing and Cayuga Lake from the prior operation of the coal fired power plant, and be it further RESOLVED,the Town of Lansing strongly feels that the forested Lakeshore land as well as the forested steep slopes land are critical lake front property that needs to be undeveloped and conserved for present and future generations; and be it further RESOLVED, the Torun of Lansing supports the concept of sPower's plans to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system which is a beneficial re-use of existing industrial or dormant property. We believe the State of New York should be equally excited to make this a reality; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a Letter of Support and a copy of this Resolution be included in sPower's application to the NYSERDA 2020 RES Solicitation. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Bronwyn. Losey, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson — Aye Councilperson Doug.Dake—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly,the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on October 7. 2020. RESOLUTION HIRING FULL-TIME INFORMATION AIDE IN THE SUPERVISOR'S AND TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE RESOLUTION 20-129 RESOLUTION HIRING FULL-TIME INFORMATION AIDE IN THE SUPERVISOR'S AND TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Supervisor's and Town Clerk's Office currently has a combined Full- Time Infonnation Aide position available, for work time to be split between both departments; and WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified candidate was located, and is therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,that the position is approved to be employed as a Town of Lansing Grade 4, Step 2 Employee, as a Full-Time Information Aide, in the Supervisor's and Town Clerk's Office, with such employment to commence October 19, 2020 at the rate of S 17.64 per hour for 36.5 hours per week. RESOLVED,the probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks. RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 4 October 7,2020 Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey— Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on October 7. 2020. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 1 1:29 a.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson, RMC Town Clerk 5 TOWN OF GROTON—MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY,OCTOBER 13,2020 AT 7:30 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021 BUDGET AT 8:00 PM FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021 FIRE& AMBULANCE CONTRACTS THE TOWN HALL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Tinwvi Officers Present: Tarim Officers Abse►t. Also Present. Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor A. D. Dawson, Town Justice Ben Nelson Richard Gamel, Councilperson John Norman, Town Justice Glen Morey Crystal Young, Councilperson Lisa Stevens Brian Klumpp, Councilperson kellie Lamoreau Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Mitch Quine Michael Perkuis,Highway Supt. Lee Shurtleff April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper W. Rick Fritz. Code{official Francis Castillo, Attorney MOVED by Councilperson Gainel, seconded by Councilperson Young to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Town Board Meeting as presented. Ayes- Clark, Young,klumpp,Gamel, Scheffler MOVED by Supervisor Scheff'ler, seconded by Councilperson klumpp, to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2020 Special Town Board Meeting as presented. Ayes - Clark, Young, klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler RESOLUTION 420-070 -APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES MOVED by Councilperson Game], seconded by Councilperson Young WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract#10. numbered 396-450 were reviewed and audited by the Town Board.be it RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers for the accounts and in the total amounts as follows: Code Fund Totals A OI•AKRAl.FUND 11,744.36 S GENERAL FUND P_-�RT TOWN 4.818_96 DA HIGHW.,kY FUND 32,4K60 D13 IIIGIIW AY FUND PART TOWN 59,463.52 SL2- PERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT 98.81 hkl- b1CIYAN HOHTING IIIS'fFtICT 127.69 CD COMM1 INITY DEVF1 X)PNIENT WALPOTaE BPJDGE 3,070M Total: 111,723.94 Ayes-Clark, young,Klumpp, Gamel, Schefller Nays- Resoludon Passed Town Board Minutes Page l Qetoberl3,2020 Monthly Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper- Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review and requested budget adjustments. He explained that the Health Insurance Consortium is going to give a "premium holiday" and any employee paying into their health insurance will receive the holiday. This means that there will be one month when the premium is not taken out of the employee's pay. Mr. Rankin said this will probably happen December for Groton employees, RESOLUTION #20-071 -2020 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2020 Budget Adjustment: General Fund, Town Wide: From: Contingency, A1990.4...................................$500.00 To: Employee Benefits, Unemployment, A9050.8.........500.00 Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays Resolution Passed RESOLUTION #20-072 -2020 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Councilperson'Young, seconded by Councilperson Clark RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2020 Budget Adjustment: General Fund, Town Wide: Increase Appropriated Reserves, A511................................$19,950.00 Increase Expenditures, Central Garage, Equipment, Al640.2R......19,500.00 Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed RESOLUTION 420-073 -2020 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2020 Budget Adjustment: Highway Town Wide: From: Bridges & Culverts, Other Expenses, DA5120.4.......$4000.00 To: Brush & Weeds, Personal Services, DA5140.1...........4000,00 Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, ScheMer Nays - Resolution Passed W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. We are helping out at the Village while their Code Official is out sick. A lot of time is being spent with contractors since the new State Codes came out in May, making what used to be a 15-minute visit lasts an hour or two. Town BoardMf rotes Page 3 October13,2020 Michael Perkins, Highway Superintendent - We've completed oil and stoning; been busy installing culverts; driveway pipes; a cross-over pipe; mowing roadsides; ditching; shoulder repair; finished paving on Walpole Bridge Project; helped the County on Salt Road and Pleasant Valley; and have all of our sand hauled in for winter. We started getting trucks ready for winter today. April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. We did two to three thousand dollars more in hunting licenses because Walmart and Dick's were not issuing for quite a while. Francis Casullo, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John J. Norman and A. D. Dawson, Town Justices - Were not present. Councilperson Crystal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program The Joint Recreation Committee met last week. I reported that there was some vandalism last month on the trails and that seems to have been reduced significantly. There is some fall programming that is going to take place at the park. We are not approved to use the school facilities due to COVID regulations and restrictions, but are holding events in the park. There's a Science Center Partnership; Community Night will be on Thursday, October 22, at 4:00 pm and Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 am. There will be family friendly activities open to all ages, and free to the community. They're also going to do a youth football camp on Saturday mornings for 3" through 6' graders also at the park. Registration is free and will run for four weeks in November and December. Yoga in the park ended, so they're going to see if they can find an indoor space for that. All of the grants,the trail grant, park pavilion grant, concert and Winterfest grants have all been cancelled or put on hold until next season. No New York State grants are going to be paid. Glen Morey, County Legislator - Started off with a COVID-19 report: as of October 12t'there has been 475 confirmed cases in Tompkins County; 433 recovered, 3 active; and one died this past week. We've had a successful year with road paving, Cobb Street, Pleasant Valley Road, Old Peruville Road, and Salt Road. There is one more meeting on the 2021 budget review. Next week we start voting on it. Even with the 12% mandatory cut, it's going to be a difficult year. The County Administrator had come up with a 12% cut and a 20% cut, but the 20% cut we just couldn't do. Ben Nelson, Groton Fire Chief- We're at about 626 EMS calls and 129 fire calls this year. I don't think we're going to hit that milestone that we hit last year of over 1000 calls, which is good, At the last Village Board meeting, a discussion was had about Halloween and ultimately, the Board left that up to myself and the Fire Department to plan something. I told them that it probably wouldn't be as grandiose as it has been in the past with Trunk and Treat. We did come up with something and basically, it's going back to good, old fashioned Halloween and just going around and picking up treats. The Fire Department and a couple other smaller entities are going to set up on the municipal lot and make it a socially distanced treat station. We've kicked around some ideas on how we would deliver such treats. Also, on Halloween, we're trying to set up a chicken bar-b-que, but we'll see. Mitch Quine, Development Manager, CS Energy - The purpose of tonight is to introduce myself and our company and introduce a project that we are considering in the Town. I started in the solar industry on the construction management side, working on a number of projects, Town Board Minutes Page 4 OctoberB,2020 community solar scale and large-scale commercial, in Massachusetts. A few years ago, I switched into development. SC Energy was formerly known as Conti Solar. We're an integrated energy company. We do development, construction, and maintenance on large-scale solar and battery storage projects. We've been in business for about 15 years doing solar, formed out of the Conti Group. We've had some success on the development side in New York State recently. I'm sure you are aware that New York State is blowing up with renewable energy right now due to some of the State incentives that are in place and also due to some of the drop in prices that we've seen in the past 5 - 10 years. Solar is starting to be competitive with a lot of other energy production methods. The project we're considering in Tompkins County is actually going to be located in both the Towns of Lansing and Groton. It's going to be 160-megawatt project on probably 900 to 1300 acres. We don't know yet how much of the project will be located in Groton versus Lansing. At a minimum the Town of Groton will probably be 200 300 acres or a maximum of 800 - 900 acres of the project. A project of this size goes through a couple of different processes: First is the utility interconnection process. We have to work with the New York independent system operator and NYSEG to evaluate the interconnection point, determine how much capacity it has, determine how much it's going to cost to interconnect. That process has been started. We've done some initial analyses and we do think that the line is going to support the project. For contact,the line runs in Lansing and we'll be connecting to it near where the Groton and Lansing borders meet the Dryden border. The second process that we go through is permitting. With a project this size, the State will be involved and they are likely going to get involved through their new Office of Renewable Energy Siting which they are just opening. They just put out some draft regulations with respect to governing the way that this gets permitted. But our goal as a developer is to work as closely with the Town and the locals as possible so it doesn't turn into a State-run situation and we can keep things as locally controlled as possible. The third process, which is part of my presence here tonight, is that we go through a competitive solicitation with NYSERDA to effectively bid the project in for a long-term energy contract. So, NYSERDA, they select as certain number of megawatts of projects, based on a certain dollar for megawatt hour price, and those projects get a long-term contract and they have five years in order to construct and then start selling power to the wholesale market and credits to the State for 20 years. So, the next bid that NYSERDA is running is going in later this month. Part of our process through that is to make initial contact with the Town and inform the Town of our intent to develop and our intent to bid. Nothing is guaranteed at this point; obviously, first of all, we haven't won the contract and then secondly, there's a lot of discussion and review as to whether the project is going to be viable here. But we think it will be. I think we've got a lot of experience putting these together and we're hoping to be successful. I do have here tonight a quick, factual letter,just kind of stating that I was present this evening and informed you guys of the project and informed the Board of our intent to bid. If acceptable to the Board, I'd love to have you review and sign it. If not, we can use the meeting minutes with NYSERDA and I can show them the hand-out that I showed you, but our hope is that we'd be able to show them this letter to kind of conveniently prove that we indicated this to you. That's our only request for the evening. If you have any questions about the project or solar in general, I'd be happy to answer. Supervisor Scheffler - Well, our policy is, that when we have a complete application, we'll know answers to give and what questions to ask. That's the way we start every project. So, you can fill out an application and pay the fee and then we'll know how to go forward. Town Board Minutes Page 5 Octoberl3,2020 Mr. Quine - Yeah, absolutely, and I'm not trying to forget that you guys are approving any concept of the project this evening. We're at a very early stage at this point. But the NYSERDA bid comes when it comes. If we were to wait until the next application were open, we'd probably be a little too late in the process. Our expectation is that if we're able to secure a contract with NYSERDA, probably early next year we'd be preparing an application and providing both the Towns of Groton and Lansing a more detailed site plan with additional information. At this stage all we have is kind of the size and approximate location and the interconnection intention. That's all we have and not a lot to go on, but if you have general questions or concerns, I'd be happy to address them as well. Councilperson Klumpp I have a question. The last solar company that was looking for a place to put a solar project in the Town of Groton was asking for a tax abatement. Is that something that's an integral part of this as well? Mr. Quine - We, for a long-term contract like this, where we have a sort of fix rate that we sell energy at, we would like to have a fixed PILOT agreement. That being said, we don't anticipate needing an "abatement." We expect to be paying a fair rate, an appropriate rate. But for a project of this type, in that it has a long-term fixed revenue, it's important for its viability to provide for that long-term fixed cost as well. I understand that there was another project and they were looking for a PILOT agreement with the IDA. That would be our intent as well, however, what we've been able to do in the past is prior to proceeding signing anything with the IDA, first negotiating a host community agreement with the local municipality to ensure that any IDA negotiations are over and above what is acceptable to the town. We understand that the tax portion to the town is small, out of the standard property tax rate, and our intent would be to have a host community agreement with the town on top of any IDA agreement that we'd have. The Board indicated that they would have their attorney review the requested letter, but that they would not be signing it tonight. Discussion took place about making a donation to the Fire Department and the American Legion for their planned Halloween events. With Olde Home Days and the Verne Morton Photo Show being cancelled due to COVID-19,there is money in those accounts that could be used. RESOLUTION##20-074 -DONATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves making a donation to the Groton Fire Department and the Groton American Legion in the amount of $300.00 each to help with their Halloween activities. Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Mfnutes Page 6 Octoberl3,2020 PUBLIC HEAR ON FISCAL YEAR 2021 TOWN OF GROTON PRELIMINARY BUDGET MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Young, to open the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2021 Town of Groton Preliminary Budget at 8:00 pm. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler The Town Clerk read the public notice, which was duly printed in the Town's legal paper, the Cortland Standard, on October 5 & 6, 2020, as well as the Freeville Shopper on October 6, 2020. Supervisor Scheffler- Everyone knows it's been a tough year and we don't know what's going to happen next year. We made some cuts, added where we had to add, and we think we've presented a very tight budget. He asked if anyone would like to speak on the budget. Lee Shurtleff asked what the rate increase was. It was explained that the rates are down a few cents from last year and the budget is under the tax cap. There being no further comments from the public, Councilperson Klumpp moved to adjourn the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilperson Clark, at 8:07 pm. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2021 FIRE & AMBULANCE CONTRACTS MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel, to open the Public Hearing on the 2021 Fire & Ambulance Contracts at 8:07 pm. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Ben Nelson, Fire Chief- I understand that things are very tight and things are very tight with us as well. With the job that we do, especially in the midst of this pandemic, we've seen tremendous increases in basically any type of supply that we get, and we are very appreciative for whatever you were able to come up with for us_ I know it wasn't easy and we are very appreciative about it. Thank you. There being no further comments from the public, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, at 8:08 pm. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler After discussion, the Board decided to wait until November to take action on the proposed budget. RESOLUTION 920-075 -ADD HALLOWEEN DONATIONS TO THE OCTOBER ABSTRACT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby directs that the $300.00 donations to the Groton Fire Department and Groton American Legion be added to the October abstract. Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, ScheMer Nays - Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 7 OctoberB,2020 The Board discussed the amendments to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium. Mr. Rankin, the Town's representative to the Consortium, explained that the biggest change was that there will be an expanded executive committee, starting with 11 with the passibility of expanding to 15. They are adopting two amendments because of the additional municipalities that have come onboard in 2020 and will be coming onboard in 2021. RESOLUTION #20-076 -APPROVAL OF THE 2020 AND 2021 AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Gamel WHEREAS, the Town of Groton is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium ("the Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement ("the Agreement") with the effective date of October 1, 2010, and the 2020 and 2021 Amendments that provide for the operation and governance of the Consortium, and WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law ("the Insurance Law") and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans, and WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth in Section Q2 that continuation of the Consortium under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject to Board review on the fifth (5') anniversary date and upon acceptance of any new Participant hereafter, WHEREAS, by motion 005-2020,the Consortium's Board of Directors recommends approval of the 2020 and 2021 amended agreements based on review of the document by the Governance Structure/MCA Review Committee, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Consortium's legal counsel, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by its municipal board, WHEREAS, the Town of Groton is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement(s) and has determined that it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set forth in the attached 2020 and 2021 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreements, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Groton approves, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign, the 2020 and 2021 Amendments to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Town of Groton is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to indicate its approval, transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be required by law. Ayes - Clark,Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays Resolution Passed Town Board Minutes Page 8 OctoberB,2020 Announcements: ➢ Dewey Dawson has decided to retire as Town Justice in January and has let us know so that we can look for a replacement. No Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting this month Virtual training for the Town Board and Highway Superintendent - October 20 from 10 - 11 am. Privilege of the Floor: KeMe Lamoreau - I am part of the group called Dryden - Groton Plus-Human Dignity Coalition. It was brought to our attention that there was a vendor on Main Street selling Confederate flags and has been displaying flags and at least one business on Main Street that was displaying a Confederate flag and we were really concerned about this and I just wanted to make sure that the Board was aware and was aware of the symbol, that the offense that the flag represents white supremacy and is seen by many folks as a symbol of hatred, So, it is very concerning for us. We did a small event on Friday and it did get published in the Cortland paper and so I just wanted to come and share my concerns about this. I think it's a symbol and it's allowing and sitting by and watching those flags being based on Main Street is very disconcerting and I feel like it sends a message of being unwelcome to certain people. The Board thanked Ms. Lamoreau_ There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Young, at 8:23 pin. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, RMC Town Clerk October 7.2020 EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING October 7, 2020 Town of Lansing YouTube Channel https://w�vw.yo_uttibe.com/cliannellLlCs2FgU2xFiiDyGS_gDwX oJ�wA_ An Emergency Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY on the above date at 10.31 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town CIerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson (remotely) Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson (remotely) Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson (remotely 10 35) Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: C.J. Randall, Director of Planning (remotely), Ann Waling and Mitch Quine, CS Energy(remotely), Jeannine Kirby YELLOW BARN SOLAR PRESENTATION-CS ENERGY---ANN WALING AND MITCH QUINE Mitch Quine stated the following: + CS Energy was#1 solar contractor in New York State and New Jersey in 2019 ■ Project involves Town of Lansing and Town of Groton ■ Wholesale power project-ties to transmission system ■ NYSERDA- 2020 RFP bid ❑ Proof of interaction with Town a Deadline October 21, 2020 ■ 160 megawatt project-already submitted to NYSEG • VanOstrand Road near Buck Road + 1000 - 1300 acres total o Secured about 500 acres between Lansing and Groton ■ 250 acres in Town ❑ Town land still under negotiation ■ Would like 250-600 acres in Lansing ❑ Contiguous best-can work with 50 to 100 acres together • Lease and purchase land ❑ Lease most common a Pay upfront payment to landowner while determining outcome ❑ Some land is subdivided ■ Needs to go through Planning Board ❑ Lease for 25 years-potential extension to 40 years ■ Life of project about 30 years ❑ Panels at end of project ■ Modules-recycle and landfill ■ This is new industry -hope for better solution ■ Toxic materials in panels 10 years ago ❑ Cadmium no longer used ❑ Lead base solder being phased out a Solder connections have some dangerous material ❑ Silicone is primarily used ❑ Copper and silver also used ❑ If panels break, all contained-no leaking ■ Battery storage-not for this site ■ Decommissioning plan o Project specific a Follow New York State regulations and work with Town l October 7.2020 o Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated bond is typical • Exploring possibility of using farm land under panels (sheep, hay, etc,) Staying away from prime soils when possible ■ New York State run process—Article 10. Article 23 or Section 94C Host Community Agreement with CS Energy and Town Director of Planning C.J. Randall explained the possible benefits to the Town 1. Discount on residents utility bills 2. Uniform pilot 3. Direct agreement between applicant and Town—ex. payment per megawatt Mitch Quine responded to C.J.: 1. Interested in discounts on residents utility bills 2. Sources of revenue to the Town a. Pilot with IDA—revenue goes to Town, County and School b. Direct 1 Host Community Benefit Program Agreement with the Town i. Possible upfront payment to Town—per megawatt basis ii. Possible donation of time or equipment for Town project, etc. c. Agriculture land removed from agriculture exemption i. CS Energy will pay additional taxes Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated: ■ Maybe inexpensive power for businesses in Town • Power Plant assessment dropped from $20 million to $2 million ■ Host Community Agreement important Mitch Quine responded to Ed: ■ Open to possibility of inexpensive power for businesses o Payments to Town fund for this Mitch Quine contact information: n-1itch.quine(.csenergy.com 732-266-4255 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2020 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION MOTION M20-22 Councilperson Andra Benson, moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2020 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. All in Favor—5 Opposed—0 RESOLUTION URGING NYSERDA TO SUPPORT CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY'S PROPOSAL TO PLACE A LARGE SOLAR INSTALLATION ON THE LAND OF THE FORMER CAYUGA POWER PLANT Councilperson Joseph Wetmore stated he would like a change made to the resolution. Councilperson Bronwyn Losey thanked Lansing Advisory Committee for Power Plant Future (LAC-PPF) and Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) for their hard work on this. Supervisor Edward LaVigne stated he thinks Councilperson Joseph Wetmore should recuse himself because his wife is on one of the committees that drafted the resolution and Joseph is proposing to change the resolution. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore did not see this as a conflict and did not recuse himself. 2 October 7,2020 Supervisor Edward LaVigne thanked both committees for their hard work drafting the resolution. He stated the resolution does not need to be changed. RESOLUTION 20-128 RESOLUTION URGING NYSERDA TO SUPPORT CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY'S PROPOSAL TO PLACE A LARGE SOLAR INSTALLATION ON THE LAND OF THE FORMER CAYUGA POWER PLANT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Cayuga Operating Company, LLC (Heorot)NY has retired the 306 MW coal-fired generating plant in Lansing, and is planning to re-purpose the facility as a 100 MW data center using renewable energy; and WHEREAS, sPower has proposed to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar power generating facility (known as Cayuga Solar) in the Town of Lansing that would include a portion of the solar power facility being installed on the property owned by Heorot; and WHEREAS, sPower has applied from NYSERDA for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in order to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system; and WHEREAS,the former power plant site already has all the necessary infrastructure to interconnect the larger balance of the proposed solar facility to the electric grid; and WHEREAS, sPower is in negotiation with neighboring property owners in order to acquire a total of 1000-1400 acres to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system in the Town and is pursuing the potential use of the Iberdrola owned property adjacent to the North known as the Bell Station property; and WHEREAS, sPower plans on putting some solar panels on the existing landfill at the power plant property; and WHEREAS, Cayuga Solar will conform to Lansing's Solar and Wind Energy system laws; and WHEREAS, Lansing's 2018 Comprehensive Plan states on page 42 in reference to the Bell Station property: "This approximately 490-acre parcel of property north of the Cayuga Operating Company (COC) Power Plant...is a critical lakefront property that needs to be conserved for present and future generations."; and WHEREAS,numerous members of the Lansing Community have voiced their concerns about keeping both the lakeshore and the steep slopes as a state forest or as some kind of protected natural area; and WHEREAS, as stated in the Town of Lansing's resolution in support of the Empire State Data Hub, the Cayuga Operating Company, LLC promises to fulfill its retirement obligations regarding plant deactivation and site restoration and will ensure that there is no runoff of heavy metals and other pollutants from the previous contamination from the power plant activity; and WHEREAS, Cayuga Solar will create temporary construction jobs and result in both a PILOT agreement and Community Host Benefit Agreement with the Town of Lansing. More importantly, long term, it aligns with the strategic environmental initiatives within our Town, and County; and WHEREAS, a strong and unified position by the Town of Lansing in support of sPower's proposal will be critical to its success; the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: 3 October 7.2020 RESOLVED, the Town of Lansing formally supports a comprehensive environmental review of any potentially harmful impacts to the Town of Lansing and Cayuga Lake from the prior operation of the coal fired power plant, and be it further RESOLVED,the Town of Lansing strongly feels that the forested Lakeshore land as well as the forested steep slopes land are critical lake front property that needs to be undeveloped and conserved for present and future generations; and be it further RESOLVED, the Torun of Lansing supports the concept of sPower's plans to develop a 100-200 MW scale solar system which is a beneficial re-use of existing industrial or dormant property. We believe the State of New York should be equally excited to make this a reality; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a Letter of Support and a copy of this Resolution be included in sPower's application to the NYSERDA 2020 RES Solicitation. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Bronwyn. Losey, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson — Aye Councilperson Doug.Dake—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly,the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on October 7. 2020. RESOLUTION HIRING FULL-TIME INFORMATION AIDE IN THE SUPERVISOR'S AND TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE RESOLUTION 20-129 RESOLUTION HIRING FULL-TIME INFORMATION AIDE IN THE SUPERVISOR'S AND TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Supervisor's and Town Clerk's Office currently has a combined Full- Time Infonnation Aide position available, for work time to be split between both departments; and WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified candidate was located, and is therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,that the position is approved to be employed as a Town of Lansing Grade 4, Step 2 Employee, as a Full-Time Information Aide, in the Supervisor's and Town Clerk's Office, with such employment to commence October 19, 2020 at the rate of S 17.64 per hour for 36.5 hours per week. RESOLVED,the probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks. RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 4 October 7,2020 Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey— Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on October 7. 2020. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 1 1:29 a.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson, RMC Town Clerk 5 TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY,JUNE 8, 2021 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HAIL, 101 CONGER BOULEVARD Town officers Present: Town_Of(tiers Absent: Also Present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Ben Nelson Richard Gamel, Councilperson Michael Perkins, Highway Supt Ellard Keister Crystal Young, Councilperson W, Rick Fritz, Code Official Robin Cargian Brian Klumpp, Councilperson John Norman, Town Justice Mitch Quine April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Francis Casullo, Attorney Supervisor Scheffler- Before we start, I have a letter from PERMA that reads, "Congratulations! In the last completed calendar year, you had no workers' compensation claims. Please find enclosed a certificate of achievement." I'd like to personally thank all our employees,the Highway Department, the Clerk's Office, the Court, and Code Office. It's amazing and everybody is dedicated to safety and doing a great job. Thank you very much. MOVED by Councilperson Game[, seconded by Councilperson Klunipp, to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2021 Town Board Meeting as presented. Ayes - Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler RESOLUTION #21-037 - APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Young WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract #6 for the Year 2021, numbered 235 - 284 were reviewed and audited by the Town Board, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers for the accounts and in tlic total amounts as follows Cade Fund Totals A 0171NERAL,FUND 23A10.03 B GENER.M.,FUND PART TOWN 2,555.00 DA 11101 tVV AY ITN D 21.314.33 D13 1-FIClIWAY F't1ND P. dT"I'OWN 25108.17 51,3- PFR(.rVI1,1,E I.IGlITING INST RIC 1' 65.99 Sill- MCLEAN I.I irl ING 1)ISrFR1CT 136.03 Total: 72,589.4 Ayes - Young, Klunipp, Game[, Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed 'ohms Nnrird Atill file� Page J11ne 8,2#21 Alonthty Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review and requested a budget transfer. RESOLUTION 421-038 - 2021 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Young RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2021 Budget Adjustment: General Funtl, Town Wide: From: Contingency, A1990,4.,,...,,,...,,,,....$50.0❑ To: Buildings, Alarm System, A 16h0.41.,,„50.00 Ayes - Young, Klunipp, Game[, Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed W. Rick Fritz, CodelFire Enforcement Officer Was not present but had submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Michael Perkins, Highway S"perintendent - Was not Ilresent but had submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. April L. Scheffler, RMC. Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review and had nothing else to report. Francis Casullo, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John J. Norman, Town Justice - Were not present. Councilperson Crystal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program—Summer sports are underway and doing well. Jennifer is doing a great job and making sure things are running smoothly. Ben Nelson, Fire Chief - Several things going on, We're still working on hiring a daytime ambulance driver. Some applications are in for that and we're working with the Village on tilling that position, I'm hoping very soon. The rest of the membership has stepped up very admirably and I can't commend their efforts enough,they've done an awesome job. I have a paramedic that's going to be going out with back surgery, so other paramedics are stepping up and the volunteers are stepping up. It's been huge over there. Our new ambulance has arrived. We're working on switching over from the old one to the new one. The radio guys were there for S hours today. Then we have to license and register-it and get hold of the State Department of Health so they can inspect it, I submitted a fireworks permit with the office for our Fireworks on July 2"a Everything should be good to go on that and then I'll send the permit to the fireworks company. It's July 2"a, at dark, and it is a Friday night. I believe Jeri is coordinating something with the concert series too, There is not a rain date for this. I just came from a meeting where we were setting tip for our Junior Firefighting Camp. We have 70 kids signed up for our 3-day camp July 12, 13 and 14. If you're interested, stop on down. There's going to be lots of water, everyone's going to get wet, and everyone loves it. We shortened it up but are looking to pack a lot of good things into 3 days. Talsys He"Ird tliflwe+ Page 3 Ane S,PIN Lastly, we will be doing something for Olde Home Days. Other than that, we are still looking for a tanker, but not trying to rush anything. Councilperson Kluropp - Any movement on the fire station? Charles Rankin - We did have a concept where we were looking at Fire Department in one building and then another of having the fire station and the clerk and the police on sort of a campus. That came back with the cost being approximately the same. Ben Nelson - So, not much happening. RESOLUTION #21-039- WAIVE FEE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREWORKS PERMIT MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby waives the fee for the fireworks permit for the Groton Fire Department's Fireworks on July 2, 2021. Ayes - You ng. li l u nr pp, Camel, Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed Mitch Quine, CS Energy - (Gave handouts to the Board.) You may remember me from when I was here in October. At that time, we were in very early stages of development for a project that will be located in a combination of the Town Lansing and the Town of Groton, called the Yellow Barn Solar Project. At that time, we were planning to bid into the NYSERDA annual certification for the year 2020. But as you remember, there was a lot of uncertainty in 2020, so we elected to hold back on the bid process that year and work out a few things that were important for the project's success. In the meantime, we've been continuing our development efforts. We've been working with landowners in Lansing and Groton to pursue lease and option agreements. We are about 75% of the way through that process and feel very conFident that we will be wrapping that up this summer. With that, the next NYSERDA RF'P is open this year and we are planning to bid into that in August. There have also been a number of changes at the State level. Last year we discussed that for projects this size we thought there would be local involvement. In March the State finalized their regulations for projects over 25 megawatts, which this project will be, and so we now have some clear guidance on what they're looking for and what that process is going to look like. So, our plan is to work, over the coming months, hiring environmental consultants to study our project area. We'll be working with towns to discuss concerns, set-backs, landscaping, all of the things we need to do to gain support of the project. Our hope is to submit our application to the State permitting process next year after we've had time to take care of some of those issues and put together a detailed design. The purpose of my being here tonight is to just re-engage and present a little bit of our timeline and our plan and we're hoping that we can cooperate with the Town as best we can. i know that there are a lot of mixed feelings about the State process and the fact that the application goes through the State office, but our intent is to work as closely with both towns throughout the process and make sure we are developing something that's going to be acceptable and beneficial to everybody in both towns. With that, 1 did give you a couple of handouts. One is just a quick thing talking about the company and some specifics of this project including what we expect for acreage and timeline. The second handout is a very, very rough map showing kind of the bounds of the lands that we are currently investigating. Obviously, that map covers a lot of land and i want to be clear that not all of that is going to be involved. We're targeting primarily a mix of farmland and forestland. Where we're targeting farmland, we're 1,401rvr Board A fin Felex Page d Junes 8,V121 trying to target marginal or less productive farmland and most important, we are targeting land that is going to be visible to the fewest number of people as possible. So, where you see that map, there's going to be multiple small arrays spread throughout in ways that are going to be effectively sited. Not all of the details are laid out at this point. Councilperson Gamel asked what the total acreage was of the green area shown on the map. Mr. Quine-That green area is 5000 acres. Councilperson Gamel- So you're looking at 1/5 of this land to be covered with solar arrays? Mr. Quine- Just about. Councilperson Ganiel - And you're taking trees down to do this, the wooded areas? Mr. Quine - Yes, so we find that trying to balance the impacts to ag land and impacts to forest lands is going to be more beneficial. There will be some tree clearing. Councilperson Camel - Can I just ask, say for example, there are hundreds, probably thousands of buildings in the area that have roofs, every one of them. What is the downside? Is it just too costly to put them on a roof as opposed to taking up good farmland and woodland? Mr. Quine - So, the bottom line is yes. Building on rooftops in order to, this project participates in the wholesale market, so we're competing with natural gas generators, we're competing with a lot of big, bulky generators. The cost to build on rooftops is just prohibitive for that type of thing. It's a different type of project. If you had something like a high power purchase agreement with some of the building owners or some of the residences, a rooftop system could be feasible for that kind of situation, but for these types of systems where you sell on the wholesale market, the large scale, ground mounted, is the only really viable...?„ Supervisor Scheffler - This green on the map, is this what you've already leased? Mr.Quine-The land that we have signed tip is about 75%of what we think we need and is within that green area and there is also some that we're negotiating for in that area. Councilperson Ganiel - So if they're leasing 1,000 acres for solar arrays in there, they've got 750 acres of it already leased. Supervisor Scheftler- So this isn't specific to where it actually is? Mr. Quine - No, it's more general. We were hoping to just show you the general area. Councilperson Klumpp - How are property taxes calculated? Mr, Quine - As part of the regulations that were passed as part of the(State) budget, they will be calculated on the discounted cashflow method. The Office of Tax and Finance should be releasing a model at some point and that will create a model for assessment of these projects, And our hope, because this is a long-term project with long-term fixed revenues, we would hope to pursue a PILOT agreement, some sort of reasonable tax payment in a fixed manner. So, the assessment would be based on that State model or something similar to it. Councilperson Game] asked how the assessment on a solar farm would compare to the assessment on a house and Mr. Quine was unable to answer that question, saying there was a lot of discrepancy across the State on how solar arrays are being assessed. Councilperson Klunipp asked why there is such a discrepancy. Mr. Quine said that other states that have had solar for longer, have established the discounted cashflow method or income capitalization method, more commonly. But in New York, some assessors are using those methods, others are using construction cost methods, and other methods. Y'rnrvr Board Valeavi Page 5 hine 8,2#21 Supervisor Srheffler - Isn't sort of rude or insulting to people who have been here forever, that they don't have anything to say about their assessment or taxes and they're living on a broken income, and you get a deal with the State where you have a fixed assessment? They are gambling and you aren't. People have brought this up to me, so that's why I'm asking, Mr. Quine - I think there are a lot for industries and commercial business in which the State has guidance for how to assess those and snake the assessment reasonable. 1 recognize that there is a desire, and I think a reasonable desire, for home-rule around the assessment of these projects, and 1 think as part of that, it could be taken in an insulting way. Part of what we try to do as developers, in recognition of that, is to negotiate a host community agreement, because the Town is the community that is having the impact from it. So, we try to work with the Town to negotiate a host community agreement so that regardless with whatever the assessment comes in as or whatever the PILOT agreement comes in at, there's a host community agreement placed with the Town so that they are covered for their portion. We can negotiate that. We have a lot of flexibility in the host community agreement; whether that's a long-term payment to the Town; whether it's a payment that goes into a fund; whatever we want to do. There is also a small bill credit that gets applied for the first 10 years of the project for any residents. It's not huge but maybe ten to thirty bucks a year. I really appreciate your time, We'll plan to be here more often going forward as this plan develops. We are definitely eager, as we start to get a clearer sense of what this may look like, we're eager to get early feedback on that to make sure that we're not submitting something...(cannot hear him on the tape recording)...the earlier we can discuss, we have much more flexibility to compromise,and shift things, and move things. That's our goal. We're looking at probably a full year from now for submitting an application, but we want to get as much local feedback as we can. That's our goal. Council person Gam el - My early feedback is to move this green line all the way over to Lansing and keep it over there. That's my early feedback. Mr. Quine- I appreciate that. Discussion took place on where the town line actually was on the map that Mr. Quine had provided, Far more of the general area is in Groton. 601/6 to 800Na will be in Groton depending on who opts into a lease and who doesn't. 1,000 acres of land will be impacted within the 5,000 acres shown oil the map. Councilperson Gamel - My personal opinion: they're unsightly. I look at your brochure and it makes me sick to my stomach to see crop land and wooded land disrupted for these hideous solar panels. I'm sorry, that's the profession you've chosen, and I'm sure you would have a few choice words about my as well. But it breaks my heart to see this in our town. When I see things like "actively managing view shed" you're trying to keep it from as many, hide it from as much residential as you can, but I live in the country because that's where I want to live, I don't want to be in a residential area. So, by putting it out there to get it away from the masses, it's not okay with me. I think this is premature that you guys are doing this before,,,,.if it's about saving the earth and being; green and energy efficient, then the extra cost of putting it on every Walmart in the country, or every Lowes or every whatever, shouldn't be an issue. You're getting tax breaks for this to begin with, take it somewhere where we're not going to see it; put it up on top of those roofs; save the farmland; save the forest. I think it's kind of hypocritical that we're taking down forestland and farmland to save the earth, Councilperson Young- Yes, to put up metal. What is between those panels? Mr, Quine- So, they'll be planted with local grasses and.... Councilperson Young- I heard there are toxins in between the glass in the panels, Tolsvr Page 6 Asor 8,2#21 Mr. Quine - They are silicon panels. 'There's a lot of old data out there about cadmium panels. These are very safe. Obviously, it's an electrical system, so you don't want to break it up and bury it. But they're rigorously tested, there's no chance of leaching. In order to test these, they crush them up and put them in an acid bath. They're perfectly safe. You may have heard something about cadmium..... Attorney Castillo - The State's made the rules. Yellow Barn has to follow them and so do we. The Town doesn't have much say. I think what we need to do, whether we personally like or not, it's something that we're going to have to deal with and go from there. I understand some of the positions of the Board members, however, we didn't make the rules, but we have to abide by the rules, Councilperson Klumpp - So we have to follow the rules. Maybe 15% of the Town is going to be affected by this project and we have nothing to say about it? Attorney Castillo - You're going to have some say. They're going to have to talk about a host agreement. I'm assuming you're going to have some kisid of bond for if these things ever have to be taken down. The State has made some decisions. Councilperson Klumpp - 1 think a good analogy might be the vote on the school budget where we can vote yes or no on the school budget, but if the residents of the school district vote it down, there's still a significant budget there. We get to vote on a small part of something that's very big. I get the feeling that we're not going to have much say in this other than we get an extra $3.00 on a $10,000.00 deal. Attorney Castilla - There's going to be some room for the Town to have some say, however, at the end of the day, whether [ like it, Crystal likes it, Rick likes it, whoever, the State has made some guidelines that we have to follow. I will help you along with that. Councilperson Klumpp-Are there a number of towns that are in the same boat we are, that aren't very happy about it? Attorney Castillo- 1'11 tell you, I won't name the town, but there was a meeting a few weeks ago in which their lawyer said, look solar is coming, the State has spoken, to some degree, you've got to... Councilperson Klurupp- Yes, but the portion of the State that spoke is downstate, And like Rick said, it would be nice if downstate, who wants all these solar farms, would put those arrays on their buildings down there. Attorney Casulln- 1'm not trying to argue with you. CounciIperson Klumpp-No, I'm not arguing with you, I just want it said. Attorney Castillo- [understand the frustration,but ['nt here sometimes to give you the good news and also the news that you don't like, We're,going to have to address it. There are issues that the Town will have a say in; bonds and the host agreement. I would hope that Yellow Barn would work with the Town to make it as esthetically pleasing as possible; take into consideration all different issues. But from the looks of it, it's going to be a 70I30 split with what is in the Town. Con ncilperson Klumpp-There must be some serious environmental impacts. Crystal mentioned wildlife. There's also wetlands there. There are a number of things this is going to impact and 1 think there is avenue for us to push back. Attorney Casulln -What's your understanding on the SEQR review? Mr. Quine- So, the ORES review will supersede the SEQR review. With that said, all of reviews and some others that we would normally be doing in preparation of a SEQR application, we will TOWN OF GROTON — MINUTES OF TOWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY,JULY 13, 2021 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HALL., 11)1 CONGER BOULEVARD Town Ufficers Present: Town ffficers Absent, Also Present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor W. Rick Fritz, Code Official Mack Rankin Richard Gamel, Councilperson John Nonnan, Town Justice Mitch Quine Crystal Young, Councilperson Brian Klumpp, Councilperson Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Michael Perkins, Highway Supt. April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Francis Casullo, Attorney MOVED by Councilperson Game[, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, to approve flic minute~ of the June 8, 2021 Town Board Meeting as presented. Ayes- Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler RESOLUTION #21-041 - APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Clark WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract 47 for the Year 2021, numbered 285 -332 were reviewed and audited by the Town Board, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers for the accounts acid in the Total amounts as follows; Code. Fund Totals A GENERAL FUND 21,939.17 B GENERAL FUND PART Tow-N 1,488.45 DA II161TWAY PLND 9,802.10 DB HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN 227,1 10.34 ti1_2- PERt1VILLF LIGHTING DISTRlc'r 8190 SLi- MCLEAN LIGI1'rING DISTRIC'I 129.53 - — l'otal: 263,551.49 Ayes - Clark, Young, KIiiinI)p, Camel, Schel'11er Nays- Resolution Passed Monthly Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper- Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. We are about at the halfway point and we are doing pretty good. Will need to think about starting the budget soon. Also, will need to think about plans for the stimulus money. Tidy$Board.lfifwfe+ Page: JH(p 13.2021 W. Rick Fritz, Code/Hire Enforcement Officer - Was not F)re cot but had submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Michael Perkins, Highway Superintendent - Paving has been finished on Sovocool Hill and Stevens Road. Been busy mowing cemeteries and roadsides; fixing driveways after we paved; doing shoulder work; some culvert work. As you know, I'm going to be retiring, but 1 think we should start thinking about advertising and maybe hiring another heavy equipment operator before winter sets in. Discussion took place with the Board saying that another position had not been budgeted for this year and they would not know until after election exactly how many positions will be open, The Bookkeeper will look at the budget and see if there are enough funds available and discuss this again next month. April L. Scheff7er, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review. Site had passed out a booklet that the County Historian had brought for the Town Board. Francis Castillo, Attorney for the Town - Had nothing to report. John J. Norman, Justice- Was not present. Councilperson Crystal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program —Jennifer- has been doing a fabulous job. She has been able to secure two grants: a Legacy Grant for the tennis court for $5,000.00; and a Community Foundation Grant for the pool for $5,000.00. She did a really great job. The one for the pool can cover anything and she wants to put some of it towards the lifeguard certification. She spearheaded the Central New York Aquatics Network and they have been accessing a lot of different ideas over the past year while CGViD has been going on. That includes Ithaca, Cortland, Ellis Hollow and others in the area. From that, she got a lot of good ideas for this year for the pool, including private lessons for adults. Summer concerts begin Friday, 6:30 to 9:00. Concessions are going to be done by food trucks for most of the weeks except for the Fire Department picking up the last week or last two weeks. Summer camps are going well, with good attendance. The Junior Fire Camp is full with 100 kids. It kept going up and they finally had to cap it. Science Center programming is this week at the park and then again on July 17, August 4, and August 7. Yoga in the Park returns Monday. Lots of stuff going on and it's good to see things happening again. They do need volunteers for the fall programs and still need lifeguards. They have had some problems with people accessing the pool after hours so may use some of the grant money for cameras. She really used the time during the shutdown to research things and put together new groups. She learned about new things she could do. She didn't slack off during that time when things were not happening, but it gave her time to look into things that she didn't have time to do before, Supervisor ScheMer — Presented a draft local law to opt out from allowing; cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption sites in the Town that otherwise would be allowed under the newly established N.Y.S. Cannabis Law, Chapter 7-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York. Municipalities wanting to opt out must do so by December 31, 2021 and after that date, they can never opt out. However, many of the regulations for the sale of cannabis have not been written yet, Supervisor Scheffler, Councilperson Gamel, and Councilperson Klumpp said they were in favor of opting out now and see what the final regulations are and they can repeal the law and opt back in at a later date if they want to. Councilperson Young was concerned about lost businesses, revenues, and sales tax money. Any local law for this will be subject to permissive referendum, Attorney Casullo Y'nnrr Board.IlinweV Page 3 Jp{r 13,2e)21 counseled the Board that they should not rush to pass this law, but take the time to make sure that it is done right in case if gets challenged. He will review what was presented and provide any needed edits and the Board will discuss it again in August. Privilege of the Floor: Mitch Quine, C5 Energy - Said that lie had hoped to have a draft of the layout of their planned solar array but the consultants that they hired are still doing research to prep for the layout. He plans to have a better update at the next meeting, Announee►nents: r PI anni no Board Meeting, July 15 at 7;30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, July 21 at 7:00 pm There being no further business, Councilperson Garnel moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Clark, at 8:07pm. Unanimous. April L. Scheffler, KNIC Town Clerk July 21,2021 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING July 21, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Andra Benson, Deputy Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town CIerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson ABSENT: Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Michael Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Patrick Jordan and Travis Buckley, Insero & Co., Mitch Quine &James Wayne, CS Energy, Cindie & Mike Day, Sarah Yunger, Susan Stickel, Tom & Robin Burke, Chris Pluta, Ruth Hopkins, Larry Fabbroni and Rocco Lucente,Village Solars, Phil Munson and a few other attendees. Town Clerk Debbie Munson stated,Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson will preside over this meeting since Supervisor Edward LaVigne is absent. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 -OVERRIDE TAX LEVY LIMIT Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 -OVERRIDE TAX LEVY LIMIT at 6:33pm. Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. All in Favor- 4 Opposed - Q No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 -OVERRIDE TAX LEVY LIMIT at 6:35prn. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor- 4 Opposed-0 2020 DRAFT AUDIT PRESENTATION--INSERO & CO. CPAS-PATRICK JORDAN AND TRAVIS BUCKLEY Mr. Jordan and Mr. Buckley stated the following: + Completed the annual 2020 Draft Audit • Reviewed Executive Summary ❑ Summarizes all documents ❑ Basic financial statements ■ Very positive ■ Unmodified Opinion- everything is good ■ Reviewed internal controls-no issues + Thanks to Bookkeeper Charmagne Rumgay for getting documents uploaded to them and being very prepared; all staff were very professional + Justice Courts Audit-no issues • All reports very positive • Five-year period-reports all positive Q Consistent with prior years ❑ Funds healthy • Water Fund-invested about$600,000 capital - otherwise pretty consistent July 21,2021 • Fund balances—Government-Wide Net Positions$12,215,591 Councilperson Joe Wetmore asked about line 1170, Income- Spectrum Franchise Fees • Expense was taken out of income line Patrick Jordan stated this shows as net basis, instead of gross income and then another line for the expense. He noted this is fine, but will look further in to this. YELLOW BARN SOLAR PRESENTATION—CS ENERGY—JAMES WAYNE AND MITCH QUINE Mr. Wayne and Mr. Quine updated the Town with their power point presentation and stated the following: • About 1000 acres—75% in Groton, 25% in Lansing • Connection in Lansing • Clean energy to power 32,000 homes • Goal to start construction in 2024 Public asked questions and Mr. Wayne and Mr. Quine responded with the following answers: ■ Connection will be just off VanOstrand Road • Lansing area is mostly concentrated • Groton area is more spotty ■ Groton not against solar, but has concerns [same as many towns] o New York State is heavily involved in process o Property taxes a Need to educate Groton o Groton has not given CS Energy letter of support yet ■ Tax agreement(PILOT) • Host community agreement with Town • Same project as presented October 2020 ■ Buffering o Setbacks in Lansing Local Law are 60 feet—they will go by this o Setbacks in Office of Renewable Energy Siting(ORES) are 50 feet o Rows of evergreens at different levels o Solar system on page 10 of their presentation shows large buffer ■ Some areas of local project will look like this • Some areas will need additional shielding o Trees can be planted o Will talk with individual landowners about their concerns and do extra landscaping a Engage with Town—prior to ORES process o Commitments with host community agreement—Town has leverage, can state specific buffering o Not planning tree clearing on VanOstrand and Buck Roads • Working with C.J. Randall * Hire as much local labor as possible—will advertise • No batteries on this project, but they are recyclable ■ 25 —30 years expect panels will be recyclable (based on what is happening in Europe) ■ Property values generally stay about the same, based on other states studies • $200 million investment, for this project • Maintenance ❑ Vegetation—grass below panels ■ Mow or sheep grazing o Electrical ■ Monitor and replace small equipment ■ Local emergency responders ■ Train local fire department ■ Building permit o Okay with Town doing the building and electrical permits 2 July 21,2021 o Need to discuss fee • ORES process—notice goes out to residents within certain radius of project MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY MOTION M2I Councilperson moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2021 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION Councilperson seconded the motion. All in Favor- apposed— Above motion was tabled until the August Town Board meeting. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR —GUIDELINES Available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer(or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3-minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the con-imonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed fronn the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRl VILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS 3 July 21,2021 Solar Six residents stated concerns: ❖ Decrease in property value Environmental issues •'• Maintenance of interior and exterior of project ❖ Negative appearance for those who live or travel through Town ❖ Visual impact on the residence •'• Landscaping around exterior perimeter ❖ Distance project will be placed away from residence ❖ What happens when project obsolete ❖ Environmental effect of discarding project ❖ Long term effect on Town ❖ Do residents or Town benefit from project ORES publication is lacking ❖ Efficiency ❖ Effects on wildlife •'• Clear cutting trees ❖ Health related concerns 4- Sourcing of materials ❖ Do not want farmland taken for solar ❖ More than 1000 acres ❖ Town involve public more—information meetings ❖ Town lower taxes of property within project Panels from China— hazardous, toxic waste ❖ PILOT is unfair ❖ Decommissioning bond is travesty Village Solars One resident handed information to the Town Board, reviewed it and asked them to enforce the amenities of the PDA. The information was given to Town Clerk, Debbie Munson and is available for anyone to review in the Town Clerk's Office. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT—CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY Julv 21, 2021 1. The Library is now open with express browsing without an appointment and curbside pick-up Monday/Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday/Thursday 10-5, Friday and Saturday 10-2. Computer appointments are now available. 2. The Summer Reading program, Tails and Tales has begun! Please see the website for details and events. 3. Congratulations to Cora G., winner of the 8"Annual Logo Contest. Her artwork will appear throughout the year on the website, newsletters, and the Summer Reading promotional materials. 4, The Library would Pike to thank Pat Tyrrell and his staff for their help in setting up a tent behind the Town Hall, so that the LCL can safely hold youth programs this summer. 5. The Cornell Raptor Program will be coming to the Library on Saturday, July 24t`' at 11am. 4 July 21,2021 6. The new Tween (kids ages 9-12) Book Club will feature a variety of titles. Each month participants will receive a kit that includes a copy of the book and fun materials and projects related to the selection. 7. The Library is providing free delivery to Woodsedge. 8. The Library now has an Empire Pass and passes to the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center available for check-out. 9. Plans are underway for book sale in August. 10. Appointments are now available for the Cayuga Medical Center teleheaith pilot program. Please contact the Library for more information. 11, The LCL's wifi is not password protected. The community is welcome to park in the lot to access the internet. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES REPORT—MEGHAN LYONS The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs July 2021 LYS's next meeting will be on August 19"' at 6pm LYS does not meet in July 1. Current LYSIRYS Program Offerings: Outdoor Adventure: This group has loved making fires, natural paint projects, and anything to do with exploring Salmon Creek. Lots of birding was done and even though seeing the Osprey feed its young almost every day, it was always just as exciting as the first time, especially when also getting to watch a young Red Fox at the same time. 10 youth served. Game On: Tabletop board games as well as puzzles and balancing games were all heavily utilized, The group also played, and made up games on the playground, played a lot of catch and had tons of fun with a kickball. 11 youth served. Leisure on the Lake: The Lake and its awesome resources were the focus of this group. Fishing, lakeside games, arts and crafts were all a part of the fun. 9 youth served. Fishin' Fridays: Filled with fishing, this group had just as much fun casting as they did speculating where the best spot may be. Learning basic gear care and knots took place daily, and they (mostly) baited their own hooks! 7 youth served. LYS Annual Fishing Derby! After a year hiatus, this event returned with a warm welcome. We had 25 people from the community attend for a beautiful morning of fishing, snacks, prizes and awards. Some of the attendees used the gear from the PITCH grant and were able to go fishing for their first time! Summer programs have begun, and participants are excited! Lake Life had a blast at Myers during this combined group with youth from the Joint Youth Commission's area. Activities included hiking, arts and crafts, a trip on the Floating Classroom, lots of tag and capture the flag, and of course, fishing. 10 youth served. The rest of the summer has the following programs: Cardboard Boat Building, Get Lost, Funky Furniture, DIY Summer Edition, Eco Explorers, and an overnight backpacking program. All summer programs have between 8 and 11 participants and 5 July 21,2021 friends regularly invite their friends to attend, which always makes for an exciting time! 2. LYS did not approve their 2022 budget yet. Clarifications were needed and have been provided. The group will either vote via email or hold a special meeting to inform the TCYSD of their budget request so it can be submitted to the Town at the beginning of August. 3. Meghan Lyons (Youth Services Liaison) is coordinating a training for youth commissions in October on Cultural Humility and creating DEI statements. This will be a virtual event for chairs and co-chairs of youth commissions. LYS Goals: 1. Create orientation packet for new members - outlines of fiscal revenue and funded programs. Set expectations to visit prograrnsluniform template to monitor programs. 2. Online placement for agendas, minutes, and reports 3. Regular tracking of goals 4. Conduct community needs assessment {focus on impacts of the pandemic} 5. Use DEI statement to track metrics and funded programs 6. Incorporate more youth input at meetings for feedback into program decisions. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT—MIKE SIGLER The following report was reviewed by Mike. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler July 21, 2021 Hello and thank you for having me again. I'm happy to say the Legislature met for the first time in person in July. We've put in place a hybrid (online and in-person) approach. The public is now able to join the Legislature in-person for full Legislature or committee meetings. As virtual options for public comment are made available, Tompkins County will communicate that information with the public. For more information on public comment, visit: https://www2.tompkinscount"y.gov/legislature/publiecomment Heather McDaniel, President of Ithaca Area Economic Development joined the meeting to present the recently developed Economic Recovery Strategy. McDaniel highlighted economic impacts from the COV ID-19 pandemic. The strategy is organized in three phases of recovery: response, stabilization, and redevelopment and revitalization. The response section of the strategy occurred during the beginning of the pandemic and focused on immediate relief,the stabilization phase highlights actions over the past year to save jabs and provide resources to at-risk businesses and increase consumer confidence, and the redcvclopment and revitalization phase was referred to as what comes next—actions focused on targeted business sectors, workforce development, and infrastructure. $573,000 was appropriated from the County's 2021 contingent fund to support tourism promotion. The resolution references the specifically dire impact faced by the tourism industry and that this amount helps to make up for lost revenues for organizations supporting that industry. Interim County Administrator Lisa Holmes shared that progress continues on the Reimagining Public Safety Plan, The positions to staff the Community Justice Center are posted. COVID-19. 68.3 percent of Tompkins Population has received at least first dose of vaccine. 6 July 21,2021 Public Health Director Frank Kruppa and Deputy County Administrator Arnie Hendrix report that active cases are down to single digits, yesterday it was four, and vaccination rollout continues via pop-up clinics in rural areas and with community partners. We are now seeing travel related cases that then become household cases. Following the Legislature's agreement in the July 19`h Expanded Budget Committee (to use 100% of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to replace lost revenues and 75:0 of those funds for cash for the Capital Program. I want to assure residents we are not just going to squirrel away this money. It was felt that by doing it this way, we then simplify the reporting to the federal government, and we will be able to roll that money out more quickly to the community. We've already given our vision statements and now we'll meet August 10"' to talk about the speriding of that money, Our goal is to deploy these funds with fewer restrictions and reporting requirements than ARP funds. County Finance Director Rick Snyder gave his annual financial report for the County last night. The current unassigned fund balance is$49 million, which has increased $29.9 million over the last eight years as surpluses have occurred. The current County policy is that at least 10% of general fund operating revenue should be held in the unassigned fund balance. The 2021 budgeted operating revenue is $171.6 Million. It does look like from Snyder's recommendation we will be rolling out some of that money as he's calling for an 18 to 23% fund balance where we are at 24% now, The Legislature unanimously (12-0) adopted the 2021-2022 Tompkins Cortland Community College operating budget. The commitment from Tompkins County is just over$3 million and represents a 1.6%decrease over last year as enrollment of Tompkins County residents has declined slightly. County Attorney Jonathan Wood updated the Legislature that the County is set to receive a portion of the settlement being reached with states, municipalities, and opioid distributors. Further details about the settlement are expected to be announced later this week and amounts to be received by municipalities for addiction and prevention services will be clarified over the coming months. Thank you again for having me. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT—PATRICK TYRRELL The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Parks & Recreation 7/21/21 Town Board Meeting RECREATION • We hosted a 12U baseball tournament on July 10 and 11. We will be hosting a 10U baseball tournament this coming weekend. • Youth camps have had record breaking numbers thus far, we are adding spots to whatever we can to accommodate. • All our camps have been struggling with the weather, we have had to find alternate locations almost every day. A huge thank you to Lansing Central School and The Rink/The Field for helping us with this issue. • Our summer baseball and softball teams have had many rain outs, we are constantly rescheduling. • New windscreen has been delivered for the outfield fence on Christopher Field. We hope to have it installed this week. This was paid for by donations. • We have begun converting the ballfields over to soccer and football. We have joined a new football league (Southern Tier Youth Football Conference) this year. We have purchased new uniforms for both levels of football. • Soccer camp already has 217 kids enrolled and we expect to be close to 300 which would be our largest camp ever. • All our adult programming has resumed. 7 July 21,2021 PARKS ■ We had to make a tough call and close our beachfront swimming at Myers Park this year due to the lack of lifeguards. Most of the State is in a similar situation, COVID didn't allow for lifeguard training last year. ■ Music in the Park has started. We had to re-schedule week 1, Tailor-Made to September god, but last week went well with City Limits. This Thursday is Destination, we expect a big crowd. ■ We have had to contend with several storms lately, we have had some tree damage and flooding at Myers Park. Salt Point trail was washed out, we will be repairing that this week. ■ Ludiowville has been busier than normal, we have seen a huge increase in patrons there, sometimes causing parking issues. Part of our new master plan is to slightly increase parking there. ■ I have submitted some of our master plan concepts to Mike Sigler to see if the County can provide us with some money to bring these concepts to reality. ■ The Parks & Trail Masterplan is almost complete, we hope to have it in front of the Town Board very soon. We are very pleased with the job M] Engineering has done for us. Pat also reported: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) at Myers Park and Salt Point-no swimming HIGHWAY REPORT-MIKE MOSELEY The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. HIGHWAY REPORT July 21, 2021 CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION #5 (CWDX5-PERUVILLE -The crews were delayed on the installation of the water line for this district due to the heavy rains. ROADSIDE MOWING--We are mowing the roadsides to try and keep up with the weeds and grass. CULVERT REPLACEMENT - We are in full swing on our replacement of road cross pipes and driveway culverts. HEAVY RAIN CLEAN UP-Once again certain parts of the Town received heavy rains and wind that required clean up. ➢ Myers Road shoulders were cut to allow for proper water run off ➢ Road cross pipes were unplugged ➢ Fiddlers Green shoulders were cut to allow for proper water run off ROAD IMPROVEMENTS-At this point Springbrook Circle, Village Circle, Village Place, and Seacord Lane have been resurfaced with hot mix. Mike also reported: ■ CWDX5 - connected today near Mirabito ■ Ludlowville Road---working with Engineer for cost and feasibility DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT-C.J. RANDALL The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS ■ Completed hiring of Code Enforcement Officer Scott Russell (start date 617) and Planner John Zepko (start date 6/28), respectively ■ Review and classification of development applications • Data and GIS Services 8 July 21,2021 o Continued virtual meeting protocol during coronavirus outbreak for board and committee meetings • Conservation Advisory Council staff support o Attended meeting on 613 ■ Planning Board staff support o Coordinated and attended Project Review Committee meeting on 613 o Coordinated and attended 6114 working meeting ■ Village Solars — Request for Waiver to reconfigure on-site trails in Planned Development Area No. 1 o Lansing Propane 1 Petroleum Storage and Distribution Facility (Phase 2) — 15 Town Barn Rd ■ Project updates — 6128 o Waza Turf Field — 326 Peruville Rd ■ Public Hearing — 6128 a Lake Forest Circle Major Subdivision — Lake Forest Drive ■ Project updates — 6128 a Placement of 1 a' x 12' accessory building — 281 Bill George Rd ■ Sketch Plan — 6128 ■ Coordination with NYSDEC Division of Environmental Permits on 612 o Meadow Brook Apartments and SDM Landscaping Site Improvements— Site Plan — 393-415 Peruville Rd ■ Preliminary and Final approval — 6128 o Cayuga Vista Apartments — Cayuga Vista Dr ■ Project updates — 6128 • Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o No 618 meeting ■ Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination o Attended Broadband Committee meeting on 611; coordinated presentation by Cohen Law Group o Attended Town Highway Building Renovation Project site plan meeting on 6114 o Coordinated and attended Water & Sewer Advisory Committee meeting on 612 ■ Reviewed IAE❑ water and sewer study updates with Town Engineer Attended Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan Coordination meetings on 6117 a Attended Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan Virtual Public Workshop #2 on 6122; assisted with publicity o Coordinated Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) WQIP meeting for Salmon Creek Streambank Stabilization Project and acquisition of vacuum truck on 6116 • Attended Association of Towns' Legislation briefing on new Cannabis law (MRTA) on 611 • Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Joint Policy & Planning Committee meeting on 6115 • Attended review of draft NYSDEC TMDL with Tompkins County Water Resources Council staff on 6116 ■ Coordinated with NYS DGS regarding Lansing Residential Center on 6117 ■ Attended Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail Launch Event hosted by Tompkins County Planning & Sustainability on 6122 9 July 21,2021 ■ Coordinated and attended Electric Vehicle Working Group meeting with Cornell Cooperative Extension on 6123 ■ Reviewed NYSEG Lansing Non-Pipe Alternatives Public Service Commission Order and initiated coordination with utility on 6130 LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM Land Use Ordinance Update o Land Use Ordinance Audit narrative report forthcoming ■ Environmental Protection Overlay Districts a Discussed Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway with Planning Board on 6114 o Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming based on 2021 CAC Work Plan C.J. also reported: • Lansing Residential Center o Possible Town acquisition a Waiting for onsite wastewater treatment records from health department • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations a Looking at providers o Possible sites ■ 1235 Ridge Road—fire station ■ 1189 Auburn Road—fire station ■ Myers Park ■ Town Hall by bus stop o Working with NYSEG + Spectrum Franchise Agreement Audit—Cohen Law Group o Estimated to take three (3)to six (6) months + Increase public engagement, as much as possible, on multiple issues • Three (3)grants due next Friday—notification mid-December o Highway—Salmon Creek stabilization o Myers Park o Highway vacuum truck • Salmon Creek Bridge—will not be completed until June 2022 ■ Planning Board preliminary list o Short term rentals—August o Rural Agriculture(RA) changes and Byway revision— September!October 1 November • Floating business zones ■ Agriculture committee review • Cannabis— decision needed by December 15th ENGINEER'S REPORT—DAVE HERRICK No Report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT—CONNIE WILCOX No Report. CONSENT AGENDA a. RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW 43-C RESOLUTION 21-105 10 July 21,2021 RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2021 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW§3-C The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2022; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law #2 of 2021 proposes to authorize the Town Board to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, so as to allow, if necessary or desired, a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit" as defined by General Municipal Law §3-C; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held upon July 21, 2021, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, whereas the public was invited to comment upon the proposed Local Law, and whereat all persons interested in the subject were duly heard and all evidence submitted, if any, was duly received; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, and in consideration of all discussions and matters arising from or in relation to the aforesaid public hearing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby resolved, and thus be it so enacted, as follows: RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 2 of 2021 be and hereby is approved and adopted in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form "be it so enacted"; and it is further RESOLVED, that in accord with §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final adopted version of this Local Law shall be presented to the Supervisor for approval; and it is further RESOLVED, that upon such approval by the Supervisor (or other approval occurring pursuant to said §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law), and within 20 days after the final adoption of this Local Law, the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Local Law, together with the required certifications, if any, as follows: (i) in the Office of the Town Clerk; and (ii) with the New York State Secretary of State as required by Municipal Home Rule Law §27 (said filing may be made by delivery to the NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany,New York 12231). TOWN OF LANSING,TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 OF 2021 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C Be it enacted by the Town of Lansing as follows: SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT: This Local Law shall be known as "Local Law, Number 2 of 2021". It is the intent of Local Law Number 2 of 2021 to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-C, and to allow the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins to adopt a Town budget for(a) Town purposes, and(b) any other special or improvement district, and Town improvements provided pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C, governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "Tax Levy Limit" as defined by General Municipal Law §3-C. SECTION 2: AUTHORITY: This Local Law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-C, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the 11 July 21,2021 Tax Levy Limit by the adoption of a Local Law approved by vote of at least sixty(60%) of the Town Board. SECTION 3: TAX LEVY LIMIT OVERRIDE: The Town Board of the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2022 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit specified in General Municipal Law §3-C. SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY: If any clause, sentence,paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of the Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered. SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. b. RESOLUTION HIRING THIR❑ PART-TIME CONSTABLE FOR THE LANSING TOWN COURT RESOLUTION 21-106 RESOLUTION HIRING THIRD PART-TIME CONSTABLE FOR THE LANSING TOWN COURT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board, WHEREAS,there is a need for a third Constable to act in a substitution capacity when the need arises as the Court operates with one Constable at all times; and WHEREAS,the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the third Part-Time Constable position be filled at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified individuals will be located, and is therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that a third Part-Time Constable hereby is approved to be employed for the Lansing Town Court, at the rate of$45.00 per hour with a minimum of two hours, and it is further RESOLVED,that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. c. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF VERIZON UTILITY CABLE CLAIM RESOLUTION 21-107 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT AND PAYMENT OF VERIZON UTILITY CABLE CLAIM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: 12 July 21,2021 WHEREAS, upon May 27, 2021, Verizon submitted claim number NYPR 210901 for damage caused to underground cabling owned by Verizon arising accidentally from damage caused during the Town's installation of a water line; and WHEREAS, the Town duly notified its insurance carrier of the claim and such claim under GML § 50-e was assigned claim number TLANS-2021-001-001, and Verizon thereafter submitted its claim for damages in the amount of $1,298.39 together with an invoice therefor, requesting adjustment thereof under the notice of claim procedures of the GML; and WHEREAS, the Town has determined that it is responsible for the line break and that the cost of repairing the same is reasonable, and that accordingly this claim should be settled; so now therefore, and upon consideration of the foregoing by the Town, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED as follows: 1. The ciairn by Verizon (through the CMR Claims Department, Oklahoma City, OK) is acknowledged in the surn of$1,298.39 and ordered to be settled and paid, and the Town Supervisor and Bookkeeper may process such claim and a voucher therefore, settling such claim under the GML and Town Law § 68 in such amount. 2. Upon Verizon's written acknowledgement that payment fully settles such claim, payment may be delivered thereupon and the Town shall. thereafter notify its insurer that this matter is settled, d. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF LANSING NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY AND SCENIC RESOURCES INVENTORY RESOLUTION 21-108 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF LANSING NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY AND SCENIC RESOURCES INVENTORY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in November of 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018 Comprehensive Plan, the Town approved creating a Conservation Advisory Council to perfonn certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity under General Municipal Law § 239-x; and WHEREAS, as is set forth in the 2018 Comprehensive Plan's Sustainability: Energy and Climate Change chapter, the Town of Lansing seeks to make a difference with regard to sustainability issues affecting the Town's infrastructure, economy, agricultural and ecological communities, drinking water supplies, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted Resolution 19-49 creating an advisory body to be known as the Conservation Advisory Council (hereinafter termed"Council" or"CAC")under authority granted to the Town by General Municipal Law Section 239-x; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2019, the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council unanimously recommended the adoption of the Climate Smart Communities pledge in order to engage with Cornell Cooperative Extension to develop planning documents, including a Natural Resource Inventory, which will further Comprehensive Plan Goal NR-7A "to complete an Open Space Inventory prioritizing open areas in Lansing for conservation based on natural, scenic, and cultural values" as defined in section 239-y of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, via Resolution 19-163, the Town of Lansing adopted the Climate Smart Communities pledge, and the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council was therein appointed as the Town's Climate Smart Communities Task. Force for the New York State Climate Smart Communities program; and 13 July 21,2021 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council ("CAC") and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County have prepared the Town of Lansing Natural Resources Inventory dated July 2021 (the "NRI"), as well as a Scenic Resources Inventory ("SRI") to supplement the same, each and both to assist the Town, its various agencies and boards, and the public, in identifying and considering important natural resources located within the Town; and WHEREAS, the NRI was prepared by members of the CAC at no cost to the Town through a partnership with Cornell University and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County,with funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Climate Smart Communities Program; and WHEREAS, the NRI includes maps displaying the Town's mineral, water, biological, cultural and recreation resources, and their significance to the Lansing community; associated data; and a descriptive report summarizing the inventoried resources and findings; and is intended to provide information for comprehensive land use and conservation planning, as well as to allow natural resource information to be considered in local planning and zoning decisions; and WHEREAS, the NRI can provide information to designate critical environmental areas, develop and implement a municipal open space plan, amend existing zoning and subdivision regulations, assist in the evaluation of the effects of proposed land use and zoning changes, inform environmental review of development proposals, and document current conditions so changes over time can be assessed; and WHEREAS, the completed NRI and SRI are available on the Town's web site for access by the public, and WHEREAS, the adoption of the NRI and the SRI is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"),pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(24) and 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(27) for which no further action under SEQRA is required; and WHEREAS, expressing its gratitude to the Town Conservation Advisory Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County for their work in creating these valuable resources for the Town, and upon due deliberation thereupon and all of the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby approves and adopts the Town of Lansing Natural Resources Inventory and Scenic Resources Inventory, respectively,both dated July 2021, as created and recommended by the Town's Conservation Advisory Council in its advisory capacity, as a collected and organized inventory of data identifying important natural, visual, and community resources within the Town of Lansing; and be it further RESOLVED, that the acceptance and approval of the NRI and SRI, and any recommendations regarding municipal actions which may be taken as provided therein, shall in no way be deemed binding upon the Town or it's various boards or agencies with regard to present or future actions; By adopting the Natural Resources Inventory and the Scenic Resources Inventory, it is the intent of the Town Board that this valuable and comprehensive inventory of the Town's natural and visual resources be regularly consulted and utilized by the Town, its various boards, departments, and the public to assist in the development, management and protection of these resources; and be it further RESOLVED, that it is the further intent of the Town Board,to periodically update and amend this Inventory at least every 10 years, or as often as may be appropriate in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, utilizing the now-adopted Lansing Natural Resources Inventory and Scenic Resources Inventory, including as such are built for this purpose, the Town Board directs the Conservation Advisory Council to complete an Open Space Inventory ("OSI"), as 14 July 21,2021 defined in State enabling legislation at GML 239-y, to prioritize open areas in a municipality for conservation based on natural, scenic, and cultural values; and be it further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk is requested to upload this Resolution and the NRI and SRI to the Town's website and provide a copy of this Resolution and website link to the members of the Town of Lansing Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability; and be it further RESOLVED,that the Town Board requests the Conservation Advisory Council present the NRI and SRI to the Town of Lansing Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, which presentation the Director of Planning has determined shall count towards the training on land use reviews, process, and procedures as required by Section 5(A) of the Town of Lansing Local Law 1 of 2020. e. RESOLUTION MAKING SE RA DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY— SALMON CREEK STREAMBANK STABILIZATION AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION 21-109 RESOLUTION MAILING SEQRA DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY— SALMON CREEK STREAMBANK STABILIZATION AND WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, The Town of Lansing, in cooperation with Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District, proposes a long-term stabilization strategy including realignment of approximately 1,650 feet of Salmon Creek, a major tributary of Cayuga Lake, extending 110 feet upstream and 550 feet downstream of the current impacted roadbed area; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has aggressively pursued grant funding for the Salmon Creek Streambank Stabilization.Project to support both water quality improvement and hazard mitigation, with cooperation from the Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District; and WHEREAS. Tompkins County Soil &Water Conservation District,retained Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. in 2011 to prepare a Feasibility Study Stabilization of Salmon Creek; and WHEREAS, this project incorporates that Feasibility Study as well as the recent FEMA Seneca HUCS Risk MAP Watershed Study engineering data models for Salmon Creek (including Gage Analysis and Tributary Regression Analysis) for the purpose of determining the technical and financial feasibility of designing a long-term stabilization strategy; and WHEREAS, the proposed Salmon Creek Streambank Stabilization and Water Quality Improvement Project has several water quality and flood mitigation components; and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) is a competitive, statewide reimbursement grant program open to local governments for prolects that directly address documented water quality impairments; and WHEREAS, G NYCRR Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with Iocal and state environmental law; and WHEREAS,this is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review; and 15 July 21,2021 WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental review, the Lead Agency shall he that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and carrying out the action; and WHEREAS,the Action is subject to review and approvals fi•om other involved agencies that include the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is the local agency with primary responsibility for approving the action; now therefore, be it RESOLVED,that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby declare its intent to be Lead Agency for the environmental review for the Salmon Creek Strearnbank Stabilization and. Water Quality Improvement Project and directs staff to transmit an application through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application for funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement Program, f. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR'S REPORT RESOLUTION 21-110 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of June 2021, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor's Report was reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Doug Dake. The Supervisor's Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following hills and to make the following budget modifications, CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 007 DATED 07/21/2021 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 502 - 643 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 502 - 506 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 52 - 59 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 52 - 55 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) 147 594.36 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 177,642.46 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1,2,3) $ 1,531,83 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 31,620.57 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 59,121.59 WARREN R❑ SEWER (SS1-} $ 532.27 CHERRY RD SEWER (SS3-) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1-10) $ 0.00 PERUVILLE RD CWD#5 (HC) $ 17,556.78 16 July 21.2021 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A July 21, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1540.400 From Fund Balance to Town Barn Contractual $ 250.00 Additional Repairs A599 A7560.400 From Fund Balance to Other Performing Arts $ 550.00 Donations cover most of the Music in the Park GENERAL FUND B July 21, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B8020.101 From Fund Balance to Planner Personnel $ 37,000.00 Hiring of Planner B599 B8020.432 From Fund Balance to Broadband Committee $ 20.000.00 Funds needed B599 B8020.433 From Fund Balance to Conservation Advisory Council $ 5,000.00 Funds needed HIGHWAY FUND DB July 21, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DB599 DB5110.200 From Fund Balance to Street Maint Equipment $ 27,000.00 Lease payment WATER FUND SW July 21, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW599 SW8310.402 From Fund Balance to Water Admin Legal $ 3,000.00 Additional Funds needed SW599 SW8340.200 From Fund Balance to Trans & Dist Equipment $ 27.000.00 Lease payment CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 21-105— 2 1-1 I9 RESOLUTION 21-1 I 1 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Resolutions 21-105-21-110, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Resolutions were duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey- Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson- Aye 17 July 21,2021 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on July 21, 2021. RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNER DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. I (VILLAGE CIRCLE -VILLAGE SOLARS) 1610 17 Larry Fabbroni and Rocco Lucente stated: Infonnation reported during Privilege of the Floor was mis-leading ➢ Trail is longer with more amenities — 12 exercise stations added - all marked every .10 mile with map ➢ East—West Trail— completed ➢ Amenity trails around stormwater facilities—done ➢ Fountains are being used ➢ Circumference residential trail needs to be changed, so it does not go through a building ➢ Added trail to south end ➢ Added connection to Warren Road ➢ Left paved path along Warren Road, but close to road and unsafe — internal circumference path is much safer ➢ Trying to enhance—doing more, not less ➢ Added dog park, picnic area, basketball court larger, and food trucks three (3) times a week A Landscaping is one and a half times more than what was planned Rocco will walk through the project with anyone RESOLUTION 21- RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1 (VILLAGE CIRCLE -VILLAGE SOLARS) §1610 (17) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Planned Development Area No. 1 was established by Local Law No. 1 of 2013, passed by Town Board Resolution#13-78 on April 17, 2013, which added §1610(12)to the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance ("LUO"); and WHEREAS, by narrative dated December 22,2020, the Town received a request for Waiver from Larry Fabbroni, P.E.,project engineer, under the provisions of LUO §1610(17), to modify the design of sidewalks and pathways as required by PDA in § 270- 67F(4); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board duly considered the matter on June 28, 2021 and by motion unanimously recommended the Town Board grant a Waiver to allow the modification of the design of sidewalks and pathways as required by PDA in § 270- 67F(4); and WHEREAS, Local Law 6 of 2017 requires that the Town Board consider the request for the waiver under LUO §1610(17)(a)-(d) and, upon deliberation thereupon,the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, this application for a waiver be and hereby is approved as follows, subject to the following conditions, restrictions, and determinations: 1. The Waiver is approved to allow all sidewalks and pathways to be constructed pursuant to map"Revised Village Solars PDA Pathways: New Exercise Trail 2021- 2022,"prepared by L. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S,, dated July 2021. 18 July 21,2021 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson , duly seconded by Councilperson , and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Doug Dake— Councilperson Bronwyn Losey— Counciiperson Joseph Wetmore— Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson— Above resolution was tabled until the August Town Board.meeting. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS TO IMPLEMENT MYERS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT,AND MAKING SEORA DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY FOR REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS UPON THE FOREGOING PROPOSED PROJECTS RESOLUTION 21-112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS TO IMPLEMENT MYERS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT, AND MAKING SEQRA DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY FOR REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS UPON THE FOREGOING PROPOSED PROJECTS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, consistent with the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan and the Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail Plan (approved under the NYSDOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan), and to help protect the Cayuga Lake watershed and enhance access to its water resources, the Town has been examining needed updates to local waterfront plans and facilities; and WHEREAS, after receiving notice that the Town was not selected for funding from the Environmental Protection Fund in the 2019 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA), the Town created the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee via Resolution 19-160 on December 18, 2019, to advise the Town Board on all matters pertaining to or affecting the coordination, oversight, acquisition, development, funding and programming of the parks,recreation, and trail system; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing passed Motion M20-15 Authorizing the Issuance of Parks, Recreation, Trails Master Plan Request for Proposal (RFP); and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee reviewed proposals an July 16, 2020 using a Weighted Decision Matrix based on the criteria articulated in the Request for Proposal and selected three (3) firms to interview; conducted interviews with three (3) selected firms on August 10 and 11, 2020; and passed a unanimous Motion on August 25, 2020 making a Final Evaluation and recommending the services of M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to the Town Board, and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing passed Resolution 20-125 authorizing the execution Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan Agreement with M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. with PLACE Alliance; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee along with consultants M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. with PLACE Alliance conducted broad community engagement efforts on February 25, 2021; June 5, 2021; and June 22, 2021 to gather community feedback on concept plans for Town parks, including Myers Park; and WHEREAS, proposed improvements consist of several projects at Myers Park for revitalization of recreational facilities adjacent to Cayuga Lake, including upgrading the restroom facilities and pavilions for ADA accessibility and as private unisex facilities; 19 July 21,2021 expanding opportunities for walkable public spaces for recreation and fitness; restoration of the natural communities where land meets Cayuga Lake; and implementation of Cayuga Lake Blueway Plan with ADA-accessible improvements to the kayak launch to allow people who use non-motorized paddle craft (kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards) to access local business, recreation areas and to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes region by providing enhanced access for launching and docking paddle craft; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County successfully submitted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) grant from the New York State Department of State through the 2015 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA)process to implement the Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail Plan, the objective of which is to solidify Cayuga Lake as a prime paddling destination in the northeast; and WHEREAS, the plan identifies priority sites to develop in the short term as launch sites or"trailheads" on the Blueway Trail throughout Tompkins, Seneca, and Cayuga Counties, one of which is Site E14: Lansing Town Park in the Town of Lansing (Myers Park); and WHEREAS, the Town is applying for funding in 2021 to implement the Myers Park Revitalization Project through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation(OPRHP) for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund ($750,000 maximum award with 25% match required); and WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)requires that a Lead Agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law; and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental review, the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and carrying out the action; and WHEREAS, the Action is subject to review and approvals from other involved agencies that include the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP); and WHEREAS, in connection therewith and in consideration of the adoption and approval of such Park Master Plan, as updated, the Town will undertake a coordinated SEQRA review and deem the matter an Unlisted Action, as the Town Board recognizes that SEQRA encourages an early look at environmental issues and thus a look at the lakefront impacts was deemed appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is the local agency with primary responsibility for approving the action; and in furtherance thereof and upon deliberation by the Town Board, it was duly and further RESOLVED and DETERMINED as follows: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby declare its intent to be Lead Agency for the environmental review for the Myers Park Revitalization Project and directs staff to transmit an application through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for funding from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ("OPRHP")under the Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, for the purpose of funding and implementing the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan improvements for Myers Park. 2. The Town Supervisor and Director of Planning be and hereby are authorized to submit one or more grant applications to help implement such Project, and the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute any necessary documents required by State of New York to submit or finalize such applications relating to the proposed Project in the amounts aforesaid, with a required in-kind match consisting of labor, equipment, materials, and, if needed, cash, from the Town. 20 July 21,2021 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Bronwyn Losey, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on July 21, 202I. RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION UNDER THE TITLE 9 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN OF LANSING MYERS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT RESOLUTION 21-113 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION UNDER THE TITLE 9 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1993, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN OF LANSING MYERS PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, consistent with the Cayuga Lake Watershed Restoration and Protection Plan and the Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail Plan (approved under the NYSDOS Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan), and to help protect the Cayuga Lake watershed and enhance access to its water resources, the Town has been examining needed updates to local waterfront facilities including capital improvement projects for Myers Park, and in furtherance thereof and upon deliberation by the Town Board, it was duly and further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing has applied for financial assistance from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation("OPRHP") under the Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993, for the purpose of funding and implementing the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan and improvements for Myers Park; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is authorized and directed to accept these grant funds in an amount not to exceed$750,000 for the project described in.the grant application; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions of the Master Contract with OPRHP for such development of the Myers Park Revitalization Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions of any required deed of easement granted to OPRHP that affects title to real property owned by the municipality and improved by the grant funds, which may be a duly recorded public access covenant, conservation easement, and/or preservation covenant; and it is further RESOLVED,that the governing body of the municipality delegates signing authority to execute the Master Contract and any required deed of easement to the individuals who hold the following elected or appointed municipal office and employment position titles: Town Supervisor and Director of Planning. 21 July 21,2021 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on July 21, 2021. A SHORT BREAK WAS TAKEN AT 8:45 PM. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Doug Dake-reported the following: Planning Board Meeting_-see Joe's report Planning Board Working Meeting Todd Walter-Conservation Advisory Council (CAC} Short-term rentals-G.J. Randall previously covered Bronwyn Losey-reported the following: Broadband Committee-C.J. Randall previously covered Handful of houses not being served-Lake Ridge Road and Brooks Hill Road o Barrier-cost of going between pole and house Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization will come to the August Town Board Meeting to speak. Joseph Wetmore-reviewed the following report: Joseph Wetmore Town Board Member Report July 2021 Planning Board Monday, ,lane 28•6:30-8:30pm "Waza Turf Field Applicant: Public Hearing *Meadow Brook Apartments and SDM Landscaping Site Improvements: Preliminary and Final Approval *Mirabito Lansing Propane 1 Petroleum Bulk Storage R Distribution Facility (Phase 2): Project updates *Placement ❑f 10' x 12' accessory lakeshore building 281 Bill George Rd: Sketch Plan `Project: Village Solars - Waiver froth Planned Development Area(PDA) Town Cade Section 274-67F(4): Review of request for Waiver; recommendation to Town Board *Cayuga Vista Apartments: Project updates Broadband Committee Tuesday,July 6.7.00-9:00pm Renegotiation with Spectn.an Cable 771fi-anckise agreerrrent Staff is meeting with the consultant to describe what the Town has done up until now. Turning over all the documents that we have. so they can both perform the audit and start the negotiatioli. Spectrum has been notified that the Cohen Law Group is representing the Town. :lcldresses that are,falling beriveen the c-racks that can he hooked-cep in the short term 22 July 21,2021 Reviewed houses that are not being serviced. Still one of the biggest barriers in our community is connection costs that are way too high, including Lake Ridge Road, Ridge Road and Brooks Hill Roast. Long terra goal Reviewed the County presentation from June 9th Committee meeting, County study is disappointing. There are third-party providers that are not included in the County study. The County letter that described was the new parameters of the study group, including that there will be less information passed from the consultants to the towns. It's unclear how many people will switch over to Municipal system. How many will switch for faster service and/or for a better price Concern that this trunk line is primarily going to end up being used for Bitcoin mining Talk about how the pandemic inonev can be usvcl ttr hell)firrrd Broadband/or,ou), community Suggestions included identify houses more than a hundred fifty feet from the cable line. Could this money be used to help bridge the connection cost? What we decide based on income, house value'? Same talk about County issues. There are dead zones for the radio communications for the County. Could those be tilled in? American Rescue Plan Funds How would Town (community) like money to be used? Joe suggested the following general items: ■ Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts • Replace lost revenue ■ Support economic stabilization ■ Address public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the unequal impact Doug suggested use it for Broadband .toe suggested to reimburse Town expenses as a result of COVID and put money back for highway paving Andra suggested a special Town meeting for input Bronwyn suggested doing a survey Andra Benson —thanked the CAC for all their hard work MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPOSED, PENDING OR CURRENT LITIGATION AND THE PROPOSED ACQUISITIONISALE/LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEN PUBLICITY MIGHT AFFECT VALUE AT 9:04 PM. Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—4 23 July 21.2021 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:22 PM. Deputy Supervisor Andra Benson seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 apposed—0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Deputy Supervisor at 9:22 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson, RMC Town Clerk 24 August tS,2021 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Aup-ust 18, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY on the above date at 6:35 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Jessica Hall. Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson,Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Michael Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Mitch Quine and James Wayne, CS Energy, Rocco Lucente, Village Solars. Hugh and Arlene Bahar, and a few other attendees. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment 1 Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the Agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3-minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications_ Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. 1 August 18,2021 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS Councilperson Joseph Wetmore congratulated Kyle Dake and family on his Bronze Medal at the Olympics. One resident stated the following regarding 320 Peruville Road/Special Use Permit; + Loud Music at Clubhouse until 1 l:4Dpm over past weekend; sheriff notified • Concerns with project— loud music, large lighting, chemical from turf field contaminating well water ■ Quiet family neighborhood —project could affect quality of life for residents The comments regarding 320 Peruville Road were given to Deputy Town Clerk Jessica Hall and are available for anyone to review in the Town Clerk's office. One resident stated the following regarding a Solar Pro�jcct in Town: ■ Requested Town not give letter of support • Not asking Board to vote against it—just not support it ■ No one knows any details about project • Going to change the face of Town One resident expressed concern about a Town list of unpaid tares. PRESENTATION—CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION (CWIO)— 1,1Z THOM AS,CHAT RPERSON Ms. Thomas shared the following: Facts about CW1O + Works for municipalities • Tompkins County is 43% of landmass in watershed + Largest watershed in Finger Lakes ■ 95 miles of shoreline • IncIudes seven (7) counties and fifty(50) municipalities Threats to Watershed • Storm Events (runoff, sedimentation, p❑lIutants, damage) • Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) ■ Invasive Species Solutions ■ Prevent pollution at its source o Action on key projects + Monitoring o Provides data ❑ Falls on local municipalities,non-profits, and community volunteers • Regulation o Enact local regulations ■ Stormwater regulations (reduce runoff., illicit discharge) ■ Setbacks to waterways ■ Septic system testing ■ Outreach & Education o Help understand issues and corrective actions Work Plan + Hire a full-time watershed manager o Assist CWIO and municipalities with grants • List of shovel ready projects —create and prioritize ■ Currently working on two(2) grants ■ Increase membership income o New formula for membership dues ■ Based on percentage of land, shoreline, population/density, taxable assessed value equals share of funding 2 August 18,2021 • Tomkins County and Lansing—higher numbers/larger dues ■ Phased in—50%in 2022, 75% in 2023 and 100% in 2024 What can Lansing do • Water research line in future budgets • Submit project ideas for 2022 Approve new membership dues fonnula ❑ $3,013 (2022), $4,518 (2023) and$6,026 (2024) Ms. Thomas and the Board discussed the following: Watershed Manager • No candidate in mind currently ■ Timeline for hiring depends on how fast funding is reached ■ May share with another watershed if funding not met for full-time • Hopeful in three (3)years to have full-time Dues • When should they be paid ❑ Should pay if Town decides it is worthy cause and money in budget ❑ If wait for all municipalities, might never get funding C.J. Randall reported that CWIQ: • Gave letter of support for Salmon Creek Realignment Project Grant - $600,000 and assisted in getting other letters ■ Prioritized several projects in Lansing in their Restoration and Protection Plan ■ Will assist small and large municipalities to move projects forward Counciiperson Andra Benson thanked Liz for her volunteerism with CWIQ. She also shared that everyone needs to be a good steward of Cayuga Lake and she is extremely worried about agricultural runoff. More details on CWIQ can be found at http://www.cgyWawatershed.org. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT—CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY August 18, 2021 1. The library is now open with express browsing without an appointment and curbside pick-up Monday/Wednesday 10-6, Tuesday/Thursday 10-5. Friday and Saturday 10-2. Computer appointments are now available. Hours will be extended in September. 2. The Summer Reading program, Tails and Tales is beginning to wind down. There was record participation this year. Plans arc underway for Fall programming. 3. The new Tween (kids ages 9-12) Book Club will feature a variety of titles. Each month participants will receive a kit that includes a copy of the book and fun materials and projects related to the selection. Registration opens August 16" for the fall session. 4. The library is providing free delivery of materials to Woodsedge. 5_ The library has an Empire Pass and passes to the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center available for check-out. 3 August 19,2021 6. The LCL's Wi-Fi is not password protected. The community is welcome to park in the lot to access the Internet. 7. The library will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September Gth. 8. The library would like to thank the Town Board for all their support, especially in this past year. Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated the library is currently closed due to a roof leak around the skylight and a bee problem. He did report that no books were damaged by the leak. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES REPORT—MEGHAN LYONS The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs August 2021 LYS's next meeting will be on September 16`h at 6pm LYS does not meet in July or August 1. Current LYSIRYS Program Offerings - LYS Summer Skies programs are finishing strong with Science and Eco Explorers and Backpacking skills program. Here's how the rest of the summer has played out: • Cardboard Boat Builders: This brand new to LYS program utilized heavy duty cardboard and duct tape, lots of duct tape. The group built individual boats that they eventually paddled (if possible) on the lake. The record time was just under four minutes! 8 youth served. • Get Lost. Taking place in beautiful Hammond Hill State Forest,the group learned precautions and techniques to prevent getting lost in nature and some survival skills, if indeed lost. The group practiced things like navigation using a sun compass, map and compass, following waterways, how to make fire, signal fires, water purifying, and lots of stories were shared. 8 youth served. • Funky Furniture: This program is all about creating. The group made lots of miniature furniture and repurposed some smaller wood pieces. Although Iarge scale furniture was not as much of an interest among the group, they did make some amazing small scale and natural pieces, including a full-size end table made completely out of driftwood tree branches. 7 youth served. ■ D.I.Y. Summer Edition: This summer DIY completed a plethora of art projects. Jewelry making was very popular, along with making epoxy resin pendants and crystals, even making small shrink art and small treasures they found to add to their pendants. Yes, of course, Tie-Dye made an appearance as well. 7 youth served. • Science and_Eco Explorers: Taking place at the Ithaca Farmer's Market, participants did experiments with electromagnet kits, fished and learned more and more about the invasive Gobies, took a trip on the Floating Classroom to examine the lake even further, walked the planet walk,made an appearance at the Sciencenter and enjoyed some local ice cream. 8 youth served. The summer will finish out with Backpacking Skills in Hammond Hill State Forest and at Dotson Park. The group will dive into how to set up a good campsite in a safe location, Leave No Trace Principals, how to set up a tarp, fire challenges, campfire cooking, forest games, and a huge scavenger hunt throughout Dotson Park. 2. LYS approved their 2022 budget. The group voted via Google Survey to ask the Town for a 2% increase through Town Tax funds (a total of$808.52)to help balance the budget. LYS Budget was submitted on 812121 by Meghan Guerra Lyons. 4 August 18,2021 3. Meghan Guerra Lyons (Youth Services Liaison) is coordinating a training for youth commissions in October on Cultural Humility and creating DEI statements with trainer Fatima Banister. This will be a virtual event for chairs and co-chairs of youth commissions. A Doodle Poll was sent to all commissions and councils throughout the county to help select the dates for this training. LYS Goals: i. Create orientation packet for new members - outlines of fiscal revenue and funded programs. Set expectations to visit programs/uniform template to monitor programs. 2. Online placement for agendas, minutes, and reports 3. Regular tracking of goals 4. Conduct community needs assessment {focus on impacts of the pandemic} 5. Use DEI statement to track metrics and funded programs C, Incorporate more youth input at meetings for feedback into program decisions. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT—MIKE SIGLER The following report was reviewed by Mike. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler August 18, 2021 Hello and thanks for having me again. The big news at the County is we're buying some property. We're buying the Key Bank and the law office next door for 2.9 million dollars. We'll now own that corner next to the courthouse and our existing office building and legislative chambers. We're thinking about building a new government building there with new office space. The State is asking us to move the District Attorney and Clerk out of the courthouse, space that really wasn't that functional for either. Since we also own the board of elections/assessment building next door, that building could be incorporated in or leveled, and we could put those two departments and administration in this new building. It's a consolidation of County government. Some are asking about the property we bought down Tioga. We've been using it for parking which we desperately needed. If we decide to keep it, we could knock the former Baker building down and create more parking depending on what we do with the Key Bank site. This is all in the early planning stages. COVID-19 cases have risen as you know, but it seems like we've plateaued a bit, cases hovering between IOU and 140 with I 1 people in the hospital. We are still encouraging people to vaccinate and have mandated employees either vaccinate or test weekly. I voted against that mandate. I don't believe mandates are effective and mask mandates cause doubt in the efficacy of the vaccine. I've encouraged everyone to vaccinate for months and continue to do so. The County is recommending everyone mask indoors. We're redistricting and this next part is directly from Dominick Reccikio: We're inviting members of the community to apply for the volunteer role of redistricting commissioner. A group of nine volunteer commissioners will be selectee] to use newly released Census data to assess and propose changes to geographic areas represented by Tompkins County Legislators. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, September 15, 2021. A diverse group of non-partisan, independent community members with interest in data analysis,geography, and/or equitable representation are being sought for the nine commissioner seats. Applicants should not be elected officeholders or work in positions impacted by the redistricting process to avoid conflicts of interest, though applicants may be personally registered with a political party. The commission will be tasked with examining the newly released Census data for Tompkins County, drafting new geographic areas for representation by the Legislature, and engaging with community members throughout the process. A final report including 5 August 18,2021 recommendations will be presented to the Tompkins County Legislature for adoption. Commissioners will be assisted by Tompkins County staff. Tompkins County will hold a virtual information session and Q&A for interested community members on Thursday, August 19, at i?:00pm. Please pre-register for the virtual session online before the event (https://bit.ly/37LtEYTt). A recording of the session will be made available on the following day. To apply, please use the Tompkins County Advisory Board application form, and enter "Redistricting Commission" as the name of tile advisory group and "member"as the naive oi'seat in the forin's top right-hand corner. For more information on advisory boards, please refer to the Legislature's website. Commissioners will be selected by the end of December 20211 for work to begin in early 2022. Those are the highlights. Thanks for having me. Mike also reported: • Congratulations o Kyle Dake for his Bronze Medal at the Olympics o Elizabeth Cree on retiring after serving Tompkins County at Board of Elections for 34 years ■ COVID-19 booster shots announced today • Working on allocation of money—meeting tomorrow o Application to apply for money ■ Will deliver application to Pat Tyrrell and C.J. Randall PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT—PATRICK TYRRELL The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Paris & Recreation 8/18/21 Town Board Meeting RECREATION « Congratulations to Hometown Olympian Kyle Dake on his Bronze Medal, * Our Parks & Recreation budget was submitted on August 0 • Small Fry Football has begun for the season. We are hoping to gain more participants before the first game August 29"'. Soccer camp was our largest ever with over 260 kids participating. ■ Our 10U baseball tournament on July 24-25 went very well. • Day Camp has ended for the season with record numbers. « We had a volunteer this week do a lot of painting of tables and benches at the ballfields and at Myers. Thank you. Jacob Lajza. PARKS « Music in the Park went very well last week with Bad Alibi. • Parks& Trails Master Plan numbers have come in. we'll be sharing those with the board very soon. • The Myers Park Beach front remains closed due to the lack of li feguards. ■ HAB's have calmed down for now, nothing reported last week. HIGHWAY REPORT—MIKE MOSELEY Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. HIGHWAY REPORT August 12, 2021 CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EYT 95 (CWDX5-PERUVILLE RD) The crews are installing water services. 6 August 18,2021 CULVERT REPLACEMENT—We are in full swing on our replacement of road cross pipes and driveway culverts. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS —At this point shoulders have been added to Springbrook Circle, Village Circle, Village Place, Whispering Pines, Arrowwood Lane, Tiger Lily Lane, and Pheasants Way. Supervisor Ed LaVigne reported: • Received a resignation letter from Highway Superintendent Charlie"Cricket" Purcell, effective September 41h,2021 o Need to appoint an interim Highway Superintendent effective September 41h at 12:01 am ■ Pay to be retroactive to effective date o Vacancy will be voted for at November 2022 election • Laborer position has been posted to fill vacancies Ludlowville Road—Discussion regarding part of Ludlowville Road which is currently closed • Gathering numbers for several scenarios ■ Safety concern ■ Could it be done in phases + May need assistance from Town Board to make decisions ❑ Section of road no residents live on o Money has been put into this section of road before and problems continue + Possibly create a pedestrian path; so long as it is safe Councilperson Andra Benson thanked Mike for doing his job extremely well. Supervisor Ed LaVigne shared Mike always puts the Town first. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT—C.J. RANDALL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS ■ Continued onboarding of Code Enforcement Officer and Planner, respectively ■ Review and classification of development applications ■ Data and G1S Services o Discontinued virtual meeting protocol for board meetings subject to NYS OML ❑ Began data transfer and procured additional ArcGIS single desktop license ❑ Requested updated data layers containing water, sewer, and drainage districts from Town Engineers ■ Conservation Advisory Council Staff support o Attended meeting on 711 ❑ Recommended Town adoption of Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and Scenic Resources Inventory (SRI), respectively, on 711 ❑ Assisted with coordination of presentation of NRI and SRI at Planning Board on 7112 ■ Planning Board staff support ❑ Coordinated and attended Project Review Committee meeting on 711 ❑ Coordinated and attended 7112 working meeting; provided update and discussion on Tompkins County Short-Term Rental Identification, Monitoring, and Web Portal Services 7 August 18,2021 o Lansing Propane 1 Petroleum Storage and Distribution Facility (Phase 2) — Site Plan review— 15 Town Barn Rd ■ Public Hearing and Project updates — 7126 East Shore Drive — Minor Subdivision — 2042 East Shore ❑r ■ SEQRA Declaration of Lead Agency — 7126 Cayuga Vista Apartments — Site Plan Review — Cayuga Vista ❑r ■ Project updates — 7126 • Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o 48 Teeter Rd — 13' Area Variance appeal from setback from center of road to enable emplacement of covered porch entry pool — granted 7113 o 173 Nut Ridge Rd — 15' Area Variance appeal from the Minimum Rear Yard Setback to facilitate construction of a new one-family Dwelling -- granted 7113 • Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination a Attended Broadband Committee meeting on 716 a Attended Charter Franchise Renewal and Audit meeting on 7114 a Attended Parks, Recreation & Trails Master Plan Coordination meetings on 718 * Attended Parks, Recreation & Trails Advisory Committee meeting on 7120 Coordinated Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) meeting for Salmon Creek Stream Realignment Project and acquisition of vacuum truck on 7129 Submitted Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) WQIP for Salmon Creek Stream Realignment Project on 7130 Submitted Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) WQIP for acquisition of MS4 vacuum truck on 7130 c Submitted Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for Myers Park Revitalization Project on 7130 ■ Attended Appalachian Regional Commission Area Development 2021 grant writing workshop hosted by Southern Tier 8 Regional Planning Board on 711 • Coordinated and attended Electric Vehicle Working Group meeting on 7/7 ■ Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Planning Committee meeting on 7120 • Prepared Town comments on draft NYSDEC TMDL; submitted to NYSDEC Bureau of Water Resource Management on 718 • Attended VCH WWTP Improvement Project (Headworks Building) ribbon cutting on 7119 • Reviewed NYSEG Lansing Non-Pipe Alternatives Public Service Commission Order and sought coordination with utility on 716 and 7114 LAND USE POLICY WORD PROGRAM ■ Land Use Ordinance Update Land Use Ordinance Audit narrative report forthcoming Reviewed scope of work for short-term rental regulations with Planning Board on 7112 Discussed scope of work for Rural Agricultural (RA) Zoning District zoning • Environmental Protection Overlay Districts 8 August 18,2021 Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming Based on 2021 CAC Work Plan C.J. Randall also reported: Electric Vehicle(EV) Charging Stations ■ Myers Park and a few other Town sites • Grants available o DEC—DC Fast Charging station a NYSEG"Make Ready Program"--- electric service upgrade—No cost to Town o Charging Stations—reimbursed up to 80% + Town can collect a fee for use • Gathering costs Conservation Easements—C.J. Randall and Town Board discussed the following: ■ Town does not have any ■ Offer From property owner,donating part of parcel ■ Legal instrument ■ Implement process/framework/policy o Before Town accepts any easements o Should include an application o Conservation Advisory Council {CAC} input ENGINEER'S REPORT—DAVE HERRICK No Report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE RE110RT—CONNIE WILCO? No Report. CONSENT AGENDA a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2020 YEAR END INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, FUNDS,CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION 21-114 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2020 YEAR END INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, FUNDS,CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has received and reviewed the 2020 Year End Independent Outside Audit of Town functions, cash management policies, accounts and protocols, including additional agreed upon procedures for Supervisor's Office and Court Office of the Town, and WHEREAS, Insero& Co prepared the financial report and audit, and it was given to the Town Board for review; and WHEREAS, upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,that such 2020 Year End. Independent Outside Audit Report be and hereby is approved. SEQRA: Type I1 Action. 9 August t 8,2021 h. RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE 2022 TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS RESOLUTION 21-115 RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE 2022 TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILLS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents to relevy water and sewer accounts each year on the Town and County Tax Bills; and WHEREAS, to assure proper notification to all account holders,the Lansing Town Board hereby directs SCLRVC (Bolton Point) once a year to place a timely reminder notice on the August water bills, or the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents will send the courtesy reminder letter generated by Williamson Law Book, to all owners and tenants who have a balance of$I.00 or more for the water and sewer charges on their account; and WHEREAS, the last day for payment will be the second Tuesday of October; and WHEREAS, after the collection date the Receiver will notify SCLIWC to remove said amounts from accounts to be reievied on the Town and County Tax Bills; and WHEREAS,by no later than the second Tuesday of November the Receiver will send the amounts to be relevied on the Town and County Tax Bill to the Tompkins County Assessment Department. WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Receiver will relevy the unpaid water and sewer account charges plus a 10% fee on all accounts with a balance of$I 0.00 or more to the Town and County Tax Bills. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all unpaid water and sewer account charges under $10.00 will be adjusted. c. RESOLUTION TO HONOR ROBERT (BOB) C. BAKER RESOLUTION 21-116 RESOLUTION TO HONOR ROBERT (BOB) C. BAKER The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board: WHEREAS, Robert (Bob) C. Baker resided in North Lansing from 1949 until his death in 2006, and WHEREAS, Robert(Bob) C. Baker, Cornell University Professor of Poultry Science, created a now-famous recipe for barbecued chicken which was first published in Cornell Cooperative Extension Bulletin #862 in 1952, and WHEREAS, Robert(Bob) C. Baker experimented with and perfected efficient ways to cook hundreds of half-chicken pieces on cooking screens over charcoal fires on raised cooking pits to make delicious barbecued chicken for community groups' fundraising endeavors, and 10 August 18,2021 WHEREAS, Robert (Bob) C. Baker freely gave both his recipe for Cornell Barbecue Sauce for chicken and complete instructions for how to cook the chicken for fundraising events that supported fire departments, schools, and community groups stretching from Lansing all across the United States, and WHEREAS, Robert(Bob) C. Baker himself oversaw barbecue events and helped cook millions of pieces of chicken for local and Connell University groups over the decades, to further camaraderie and community good, and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. Town of Lansing honors Robert(Bob) C. Baker's memory. 2. Town of Lansing recognizes and commends Robert(Bob) C. Baker for all his contributions to the community of Lansing, NY and to other communities. 3_ This recognition will be etched on a plaque that will be placed near Town of Lansing baseball fields and the"Bob Baker" Barbecue Pavilion on Auburn Road, Lansing,NY. d. RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE ERIC WILCZEK'S POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATION DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING CDL RESOLUTION 21-117 RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE ERIC WILCZEK'S POSITION AND JOB CLASSIFICATION DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING CDL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Eric Wilczek was hired as a laborer and has now passed his CDL test such that he qualifies for and, as planned, will be promoted into the Motor Equipment Operator(MEO)position; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has thus RESOLVED, that effective August 23, 2021, Eric Wilczek be classified as a MEO, Grade C, Step 5, with an hourly wage to be set at $23.63 per hour, such promotion and position to be probationary for the customary 26-week period. RESOLVED,that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file For n 428s, if required. e. RESOLUTION URGING LIMITED SUSPENSION BY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE NEW YORK OPEN MEETINGS LAW RESOLUTION 21-118 RESOLUTION URGING LIMITED SUSPENSION BY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE NEW YORK OPEN MEETINGS LAW WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19,New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued Executive Order 2021 which, in part, suspended portions of Article 7 of the New York Public Officers Law and did so "to the extent necessary to pen-nit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in public in- person access to meetings and authorizing such meetings to be held remotely by conference call or similar service, provided that the public has the ability to view or listen 11 August 19,2021 to such proceeding and that such meetings are recorded and later transcribed;"Governor Cuomo successively extending such suspension by Executive Orders on a monthly basis through .Tune 25, 2021; and WHEREAS, on June 24th,2021, by Executive Order 2I0, Governor Cuomo rescinded Executive Orders 202 through 202.111, including Executive Order 202.1, effective June 25, 2021, the Governor concluding at that time that "the State of New York [has] successfully flattened the curve of COVID-19 cases in New York," and that, therefore, the Executive Orders were"no longer necessary;"and. WHEREAS, since the issuance of Executive Order 210, the increased prevalence of the Delta Variant of COVID-I9 has caused a resurgence of coronavirus cases throughout the United States, New York State and Tompkins County, said resurgence prompting local governments to reinstate public health advisories that call for the indoor masking of individuals, whether vaccinated or not, and recommend limitations on the size of indoor gatherings, including municipal meetings; and WHEREAS,the Governor's rescission of Executive Order 202.1 now requires that the Lansing Town Board, as well as all municipal governing boards throughout New York State, convene in-person meetings at a central location and allow frill public attendance and participation therein; and WHEREAS,the Town of Lansing, like many municipalities throughout New York State, finds itself with limited meeting facilities that may not provide adequate social distancing for either Board members or meeting attendees, and further, that the Lansing Town Board senses among both its own members and the Town's other residents a serious and growing concern regarding the public's health and safety amid the coronavirus' resurgence; and WHEREAS, no legislative remedy to this problem through amendment of Article 7 of the New York Public Officers Law is likely to occur before January 2022; therefore be it RESOLVED,that the Lansing Town Board respectfully requests that the Governor of the State of New York immediately re-impose through Executive Order those portions of previous Executive Order 202.1 that suspended portions of Article 7 of the New York Public Officers Law--commonly referred to as the"Open Meetings Law"--so as to permit municipal governing boards and other, similar municipal bodies to conduct public meetings remotely in a manner similar to, and with like restrictions, as Executive Order 202.1 permitted, and that such suspension continue until such time as the Delta Variant and any similarly-lethal variants ofCOVID-19 have successfully been controlled; and be it further RESOLVED,that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to The Hon. Kathy C. Hochul, Lieutenant Governor and New York Governor-Designate; the Hon. Pamela Helming, New York State Senator; Dr. Anna R. Kelles, New York State Assemblymember; the Han. Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislature; and the Secretary of the Tompkins County Council of Governments, f. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR'S REPORT RESOLUTION 21-119 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of July 2021, to ail Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor's Repoirt was reviewed by Counciiperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Bronwyn Losey, The Supervisor's Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. I2 August l R.2021 CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008 DATED 08/18/2021 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 644 — 780 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 644 — 646 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 60 — 68 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 60 — 63 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 124,719.85 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 97.917,71 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1,2,3) 1,370,60 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 221,458.27 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 60,307.69 WARREN RD SEWER (SS1-) $ 269.20 CHERRY RD SEWER (SS3-) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1-10) $ 0.00 PERUVILLE RD CWD#5 (HC) $ 11 ,635.37 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL. FUND A August 18, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1440.402 From Fund Balance to Engineering Stormwater P&M $ 5,000.00 Additional Needed A599 A1610.200 From Fund Balance to Technology Equipment $ 5,000.00 Additional Needed A599 A7110.404 From Fund Balance to Parks Telephone $ 600.00 Additional Needed GENERAL FUND B August 18, 2021 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B8020.402 From Fund Balance to Planning Legal $ 5,000.00 Additional Needed CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 21-1 14 — 21-119 RESOLUTION 21-120 WHEREAS, upon clue deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby 13 August 18,2021 RESOLVED,that the Consent Agenda Resolutions 21-114—21-119, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Resolutions were duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson —Aye Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 18, 2021. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY MOTION M21 Councilperson Andra Benson, moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CS ENERGY'S YELLOW BARN SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY NYSERDA 2021 RES SOLICITATION APPLICATION Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion. All in Favor- Opposed— Above motion was tabled until a future meeting. The Board was not comfortable executing a letter of support for this project; they have not been provided any details. If in the future, CS Energy provides additional information, Board will review, and it can be added to a future meeting agenda. RESOLUTION APPROVING VILLAGE SOLARS TRAILSIPAT1 WAYS MASTER PLAN OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1 (VILLAGE CIRCLE—VILLAGE SOLARS) � 270-67 Mr. Lucente and the Town Board agreed upon a few changes and additions to this resolution which are included below. RESOLUTION 21-121 RESOLUTION APPROVING VILLAGE SOLARS TRAILS/PATHWAYS MASTER PLAN OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 1 (VILLAGE CIRCLE—VILLAGE SOLARS) UNDER TOWN CODE § 270-67 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Pianncd Development Area No. l was established by Local Law No. 1 of 2013, passed by Town Board Resolution#13-78 on April 17, 2013, which added §1610(12)— now Town Code 270-67 —to the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance; and WHEREAS, by narrative dated December 22, 2020, the Town received a request for Waiver from Larry Fabbroni, P.E., project engineer, under the provisions of Town Code § 270-67Q to modify the design of sidewalks and pathways as required by PDA in § 270- 67F(4); and WHEREAS. Planning Board Resolution 13-01,passed January 14, 2013, recommended the Final Development Plan for Planned Development Area No. 1 and established the following Town Board recommendations as Planning Board conditions of approval for Trails/Pathways therein: 14 August tS,2021 A. Approval shall be contingent upon ApplicantslDevelopers agreement to construct and maintain all trails and pathways located within the PDA. If requested by the Town, Applicants/Developers shall dedicate land in fee or by easement to the Town of Lansing for the PDA trails and pathways within 6 months of final approval of the projects and PDA. B. Applicants/Developers shall cooperate and coordinate with the Lansing Pathways Committee and the Town of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation to produce, in a timely manner, a Master Plan delineating how the PDA trails and pathways shall interconnect with other existing and planned pathways and trails in the area. C. Final approval shall be contingent upon a delineation of the width, construction methodologies and materials, and maintenance plans for any pathways and trails; and WHEREAS, a Resolution Dissolving Pathways Committee was passed by Town Board on December 21, 2016, wherein any prior resolution or other legislation pertaining to the Pathways Committee were repeated; and WHEREAS, the Town created the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee via Resolution 19-160 on December 18, 2019,to advise the Town Board on all matters pertaining to or affecting the coordination, oversight, acquisition, development, funding and programming of the parks, recreation, and trail system; and WHEREAS, the Recreation and Trails Advisory Committee was provided opportunity to comment on the Village Solars Trails/Pathways Master Plan on December 8, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Planning Board duly considered the matter on June 14, 2021 and June 28, 2021 and by motion unanimously recommended the Village Solars TrailslPathways Master Plan and that Town Board grant a Waiver to allow the modification of the design of sidewalks and pathways as required by PDA in § 270-67F(4); and WHEREAS, Town Code § 270-32J requires that the Town Board Control Planned Development and consider changes to the final development plan only after they have been reviewed by the Planning Board, and, upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,the Village Solars Trails/Pathways Master Plan he and hereby is approved as follows, subject to the following conditions, restrictions, and determinations: I. The Village Solars Trails/Pathways Master Plan is approved to allow all sidewalks and pathways to be constructed pursuant to map"Revised Village Solars PDA Pathways: New Exercise Trail 2021-2022,"prepared by L. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., dated July 2021. 2. All twelve exercise stations shall be built as described in the attachment to L. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., letter dated June 21, 2021. 3. Completion of this Village Solars Trails/Pathways Master Plan will suffice to satisfy Condition 5 in Town Board Resolution 20-67. 4. The Director of Planning or his/her designee shall have the authority to implement the provisions of the"future paved if connecting" sidewalk if an adjacent path/sidewalk is planned or proposed.within 365 days as depicted on "Revised Village Solars PDA Pathways: New Exercise Trail 2021-2022," prepared by L. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., dated July 2021. 5. All roadway, parking,trail, and pathway requirements in Town Code § 270-67F remain. 6. Buildings located at 36 Village Place and 106 Village Circle will be connected to the "Village Circle North" bus stop by installing a sidewalk. Sidewalk will be installed per Town Code 4 270.67F. 7. Wayfinding Signs and Exercise Stations will be at least 100 feet from any dumpsters. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 15 August 18,2021 Councilperson Andra Benson-Aye Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted an August 18, 2021. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND FILING OF ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR HISTORICAL WELLHEAD PARTLY ENCROACHING HIGHWAY BOUNDARY OF HILLCREST ROAD This is being brought before the Board -it this time because the property is being sold. RESOLUTION 21-122 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND FILING OF ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR HISTORICAL WELLHEAD PARTLY ENCROACHING HIGHWAY BOUNDARY OF HILLCREST ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, the owners of property at 16 Hillerest have owned a water well for decades, which wellhead housing has an average encroachment of about 2' over the historical boundary line of HilIcrest Road, and the owners have demonstrated this historical condition and paid for surveys documenting the same and ask that, to facilitate a land sale, the Town execute an encroachment agreement; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent and Town Attorney have examined the site and information, and have concluded that the encroachment is historical and has existed for decades (the home dates back to 1830, etc.), that the road was likely dedicated with such well at such location, that the encroachment is minor and does not affect the travelled lanes, ditches, shoulders, or even the ability to safely exit the highway lanes in the event of a sudden emergency; and WHEREAS, further, the encroachment is a temporary and de ntinimus encroachment, as the proposed encroachment agreement requires removal of the encroachment upon well closure or the relocation or reworking of the well, such that the same is acceptable to the town; So, upon a review of the terms of such encroachment agreement, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that the encroachment agreement be and hereby is approved, and that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson- Aye Councilperson Doug Dake- Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 18, 2021. RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR TOWN BUILDINGS RESOLUTION 21-123 16 August t 8,2 U21 RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND RULES FOR TOWN BUILDINGS WHEREAS, Tompkins County issued an updated local health advisory on July 30, 2021, encouraging residents to wear masks when indoors whenever in proximity to other persons and, as a result, many agencies, governments, and private businesses have implemented policies,recommendations, and mandates respecting masking and social distancing,regardless of vaccination status, and WHEREAS, even though declared state of emergency under the NYS Executive Law no longer exists,NYS still requires or recommends that municipalities follow the guidance of local Boards of Health and the CDC, and when the prior Executive Orders were terminated the Governor's Office made clear that these guidelines and requirements, including as to vaccination and other COV ID-19 related matters, continued to apply as, even though the emergency had expired, the pandemic had not; and WHEREAS, upon deliberation upon the same and the public health issues implicated by the ongoing pandemic, the Town Board has RESOLVED as follows: I. All persons entering any town building for meetings are encouraged to be masked in a manner as meets the requirements of masking as promulgated by the Tompkins County Health Department (TCDOH), including their recommendations as adopted From guidance of NYSDDH and CDC. 2, Social distancing{minimum of 6' of clearance, wherever possible} shall also be observed at all meetings and whenever any group of 25 or more persons assemble or meet for any official or non-official function or purpose within any town building or facility. 3. All persons are encouraged to wear masks and socially distance when in otherwise in public indoors. Additionally, all persons eligible to become vaccinated are encouraged to consult their own physician or the TCDOH and, as appropriate, obtain a vaccination against the COVID-19 SARS Coronavirus. 4. Persons who cannot or are not required to wear a mask due to age or medical status, or other cause recognized by TCDOH, should notify the Town Clerk if they desire to attend a public meeting or public hearing so that reasonable accommodations may be made (such as, but not limited to, having a separate room Zoom-linked to the meeting room to facilitate participation). 5. Department Heads be and hereby are directed to download and print from the TCDOH website signage appropriate to these resolutions, and to post a copy thereof upon all exterior doorways to all town buildings and upon doorways and within all meeting rooms. 6. This policy is subject to change as TCDOH guidance changes for the County. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson- Aye Councilperson Doug Dake-Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore-Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 18, 2021. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Andra Benson-reported the following: Lansing Library- written report above 17 August 18,2021 Lansing Youth Services—written report above DouL Dake—reported the following: Planning Board—covered in Joe Wetmore's report Joseph Wetmore The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Joseph Wetmore Town Board Member Report August 20211 Planning Board Monday,July 26.6:30—8:30pnt 1. Waterwagon Road Tax Parcel No. 41.-1- 1.129; Tax Parcel No. 41.-1- 1.130: Lot Line Adjustment determination 2. Mirabito Lansing Propane 1 Petroleum Bulk Storage & Distribution Facility: Public Hearing 3. East Shore Drive Minor Subdivision: Classification of SEQR action, Declaration of Lead Agency; review of Preliminary Subdivision Plat 4. Cayuga Vista Apartments: Project updates Broadband Committee Tuesday, August 3.7:00—9:00pm Did not meet. Here are the updates: The status of the County's work on expanding broadband to underserved areas of Tompkins County: In June, the County's consultants, Fujitsu, delivered the completed Market Assessment for the County. That Assessment found that Tompkins County had a total of 269 housing units that were considered underserved and not selected for the recent Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) awards. (Note that the study also identified an additional 204 underserved housing units that were awarded RDOF for Star Link satellite internet service. This technology did not meet the Fujitsu study's definition of"served"at 100 Mbps synchronous. The study found a total of 473 housing units that are underserved and not in an area that received an RDOF fiber to the home award,) Given the limited number of underserved households, the County asked Fujitsu to pause their work oil a full build-out analysis of running new middle mile fiber to serve those underserved homes (a very expensive proposition), in order to pursue conversations with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to find out what incentives would be necessary to expand their current networks to serve the underserved. That approach seemed like it could result in a lower cost while potentially serving more households. In addition, everyone involved recognized that 269 housing units was an undercount of the underserved homes given the limitations on data sources provided by Federal arrant agencies. Engaging our local ISPs should result in better first-hand, on-the-ground knowledge about the areas without service. Since June, we have had conversations with staff of the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board, Southern Tier Network, and our ISPs. On August 17, Jen Gregory from Southern Tier 8 (ST8) plans to submit a grant proposal for funding to the National Telecommunications and Information 18 August 18,2021 Administration (NTIA) to build-out to underserved areas in Tompkins, Cortland, Tioga, and Chenango Counties, including a total of 213 housing units located in the Towns of Newfield, Danby and Caroline that are eligible under the Federal criteria. ST8 is creating a proposal in partnership with ISPs including Haefele and Point Broadband (formerly Clarity Connect). There is no match required and ST8 expects to know whether they are successful between late September and mid- November 2021. It is apparently a long shot that we will be funded, given the small number of homes, but it seemed worth the effort to try and obtain the funds. We have also been in touch with the ISPs that have existing networks in the County: Haefele Connect, Point Broadband, Spectrum, and Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Cooperative (OTTC). All ISPs (except for OTTC, which we are still connecting with) have been asked to prepare proposals that would include. • Areas, towns, roads, #of miles the ISP will build to; • A list of expectations that the ISP has for funding (i.e., capital to fund the buildout, etc.); • Number of addresses/households that will be built to and served; • Construction cost for building fiber-to-the-home infrastructure to serve the above households; • Internet Service levels that subscribers will be offered from the ISP (i.e., 100Mbps synchronized; C25OMbps x 100Mbps; etc.) We are now at a point of waiting for those proposals to be submitted to give us a clearer understanding of what the cost of expanding ISP networks in the County would be. When we have that information, expected in September, we can: 1) facilitate meetings with the County and municipal leaders to discuss next steps regarding the ISP proposals and how best to coordinate efforts and funding to expand internet service in the County, and 2) make a final decision on whether to continue the Fujitsu study,. Kick-off meeting with Mike Roberts of Cohen Law Group on 7/14/202 l In attendance. Director of Planning C.J. Randall. Bookkeeper Charmagne Rumgay; Town Counsel Guy Krogh AWit Expected to be complete in 3-6 months; Audit is of current gross revenues (looking back 3-5 years; current agreement allows for three and state law maximum is five); passings will be bumped against assessment roll and current Charter Homes Passed List to be sure every subscriber is being counted: Bookkeeper transmitted I st Quarter 242 l to 4th Quarter of 2015 franchise fee receipts to Cohen Law Group on 7/28/2021 Fr•cinchi.ve Renewal Expected to be completed in March 2022; discussed defining `standard service drop' 1 `standard installation,' currently+1- 240 feet; More to come after audit Also of note. Broadband Committee now has budget line (B8020.432) under the Planning & Code Department. Electric Vehicle(EV) meeting via Zoom Wednesday, August 4.9:00— 10:00ani Wed, 8/4 Zoom meeting with ChargePoint was unsuccessful, as ChargePoint did not show tip. Wed. 8118 site visits to Town Hall and then Myers Park with PISO EV. We will not pursue siting of EV charging stations at the hire Department as TCAT has decided to cease bus service to these northern park and ride sites as part of their Transit Development Plan Proposed System Redesign. 19 August 18,2021 Edward LaVigne-reported the following: • Budget season starting • New Information Aide in the Supervisor's Office-Mary Ellen Albrecht A SHORT BREAK WAS TAKEN AT 8:47 PM WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Training Procedures • All Committee Members need to meet training criteria-some are not ❑ Need consequences if not completed ■ Town is liable if training not done • Town needs a policy to hold people accountable • Training from employer can be used o Provide proof of training to Town COVID Policy Update ■ In process of updating American Rescue Plan Funds • Line added to monthly report - "HF" • Received I` payment of$407,974.13. will get 2"`1 payment in 2022 • Cost must be incurred by December 31, 2024 • Need to formulate a plan to use funds • Can be used for special districts or projects-must meet Federal rules a New infrastructure only (water, sewer or critical) o Cannot use to pay off debt Rural Agricultural (RA) Zoning District Changes ■ Short Term Rentals o Planning Board wants properties registered a County funding an online platform to monitor ■ Capability to look up registered properties o Stand-alone chapter in Town zoruinglcode a Able to collect a fee from property • Communication a Need an outlet to get information out to Town residents a Working on website redesign • Industrial Solar ❑ Two (2) projects coming a Will impact RA Zone a Enlisting help of County Planning to review project exhibits ■ Assist in making productive comments on applications • Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) a Clean Energy Community--Climate Smart o Open Space Index-apply for grant ■ Environmental Protection Overlay District Work Plan Cannabis • Planning Board-work group researching Decision at December 15"' meeting o Does Town want to opt out o Future boards can opt in • Decision should not be based on revenue stream • All types of cannabis should be banned on Town property MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPOSED, PENDING, OR CURRENT LITIGATION AT 9:36 PM. 20 August 18,2021 Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—b MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:46 PM. Counciiperson Andra Benson seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—Q ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:47 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk, Respectfully submitted, Jessica L. Hall Deputy Town Clerk 21 TOWN OF GROTON—MINUTES OF 'TOWN BOARD MEETI NG TU ESDAY, OCTOBE R 12,2021 AT 7:30 PM THE TOWN HA1,L, I I I I CONGER BOULEVARD Town Officers Present: Tonic Officers Absent: AIso Present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Mitch Quint Richard Game], Councilperson John Norman, Town Justice .lames Wayne Crystal Young. Councilperson W. Rick Fritz, Code Official I:llard Keister Brian Klumpp, Councilperson Michael Perkins, flig;hway Supt. April L. Scheffler, Town Clerk Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper Francis Castillo, Attorney RESOLUTION #21-056 - APPOINT RICHARD B. GAMEL AS TOWN COUNCILPERSON MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Richard B. Gamel to the position of Town Councilperson to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Richard B. Gamel. Said position to begin October 12,2021 and end December 31, 2021. Ayes - Young, Klumpp, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed The Oath of Office was then administered by the 'Town Clerk. MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, to approve the minutes of the September 14. 2021 Town Board Meeting as presented, Ayes - Young, Klumpp. Scheffler Abstain -Gamel RESOLUTION #21-057 -APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES MOVED by Supervisor Schel'1ler, seconded by Councilperson Game] WHEREAS. vouchers for Abstract #10 for the Year 2021. numbered 427 -475 were reviewed and audited by the Town Board. he it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves said vouchers for the accounts and in the Total amounts as follows: rvivu Huard 4fienitev Page 1 Omober 11,7011 Code Fund Totals A UNURAI,FUND 13.264,46 ti GENERAL FUND PART TOWN 26,1M54 DA IIKilIWAY FUN 11708.34 DB 111G11 WAY Ft IN 1)PART T[)" 56.995,02 SL2- 1-11;litIVILLL L161ITINUI. )STRICT K1'90 SI.1- MCLF?AN I.IGTH INN DISI RK'T 139.34 Total: 1 t!I 159,611 Ayes - Young, Klunzpp, Camel, Scheiller Nays- Resolution Passed Month4j,Reports: Charles Rankin, Bookkeeper- Submitted monthly reports for the Board's review and requested a budget transfer. We are in pretty good shape going into the last three months with about 1.7 million in the bank, which includes the American Rescue flan, which has not been appropriated in the Tentative Budget. RESOLUTION #21-055 -2021 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler. seconded by Councilperson Gamel RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the following 2021 Budget Adjustment: General Fund- Town Wale: From: Contingency,Al990.4..................$1,100.00 `To: Cemeteries, Contractual,A8810.4.........200.00 Auditing, Contractual, A 1320.4............900.00 Ayes - Young, Klumpp, Game],5cheffler Nays- Resolution Passed RESOLUTION#21-059-2021 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the taIlowing 2021 Budget At jtlstment: Highway- Town wide: From: Bridges, Personal Services, DA5120.1.........$10,000.00 To: Snow Removal, Sick,rime, DA51 42,12.........10.000.00 Ayes -Young, Klumpp, Gamel,Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed 1 r)ovit Board Ali+rr►Iry Page 3 October 12,2021 W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer - Was not present but had submitted monthly report-, Ior the Board's review. Michael Perkins, Highway Superintendent- We've been mowing roadsides: hauling in salt and sand for winter; installed some culvert pipes; mowing cemeteries; ditching; mowing around"Town buildings; helped Village do their paving; completed stoning on Sincerbeaux and Sovocool Hill: repaired sonic road signs; picked up a few dead deer; helped Village of Dryden with some paving; helped the County with some shoulder work. 11I-`RMA classes are scheduled for October 26. I'd Iike to request that we move Tyler tram Laborer to Motor Equipnutit operator with $1,OQ raise. RESOLUTION #21-060 - APPROVE PROMOTION AND PAY RAISE FOR TVLER MURRAV MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby approves promoting Tyler Murray to Motor Equipment Operator with a raise of$1.00 per hour. Ayes - Young, Klumpp,Game), Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed Discussion took place on the replacement of some heaters in the I Iighway Garage. Consensus of the Board was that []'they needed to he replaced, then it should be done. April L. Scheffler, RMC, Town Clerk/Tax Collector - Submitted monthly reports for the Hoard's review. Clerk Scheffler is retiring in December and l7obin Cargian will be the next Town Clerk as she is running unopposed for the position. Ms. Cargian has chosen someone whom she plans to appoint as her Deputy in January. Clerk Sclieffler would like:to appoint this person as her Second Deputy,beginning November I` so that she can he trained for the position before.Ianuary. RESOLUTION #21-061 - APPROVE WAGE FOR SECOND DEPUTY TOWN CLERIC MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED. that the'Town Board hereby sets the wage fir a Second Deputy Town Clerk at $18.00 per hour for a maximum of 35 hours per week, for a term beginning November 1, 2021 and ending December 31,2021. Ayes - Young, Klumpp, Game),Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed Francis Casullo, Attorney for the Town - I-lad nothing to report. .lohn,1. Norman,Town Justice- Were not present. Councilperson Crystal Young as Representative to Joint Youth Program -Lots going on with recreation. Trunk ter Treat will be October 31" at the pavilion on Main Street. Youth football, eheerleading, and soccer are all moving, along smoothly. Yoga classes will be moving indoors rown Hoo rdAli+rr►la Prize 4 Ompber 11,2021 with the schedule and location to be determined. Where is a dance class with Camille on Mondays at the Elementary School.ages 3 - 16,and includes ballet,tap and interpretive classes. Registration for youth basketball opens tomorrow for grades 3 - 6. Youth wrestling is to be determined based on coaching availability. There will be a sewing program this winter, karate and possiblyLumba. A summer concert committee has been formed consisting of myself. Jennifer, and four Legion members. We had our first meeting a couple weeks ago and will try to meet at least monthly to discuss ways that we can collaborate and make that a better program for everyone. We also had Margo Martin and the director for recreation at Groton School, Mr. Triolo. come and talk to us about the new capital project at Ross Field and the baseball field at the Elementary School. They gave us some information raid a slyer and you can go online and see a video presentation of`what the field will look like when it's completed. They are asking that the information is distributed and that people get out and vote. lt's 0% tax levy and 89% State aid that is being used towards this project. Capital project information sessions: there will be one tomorrow night at the Junior/Senior Highschool PTO erecting, at the Groton Fire Department an November 3rd . and several others through November. RESOLUTION #21-062 -SET DATE FOR SPECIAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022 BUDGET MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Couneilperson Young RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a Special Meeting and Public. Hearing on the 2022 Fiscat Year Preliminary Budget far Novembcr4.-1021 at 7:30 pm. Ayes - Young, Kfumpp, Garnel, Scheffler Nays- Resolution Passed Supervisor Scheffler-April has given copies of the Tentative Budget to the Board. One thing that 1 completely forgot about was that Ron Beck asked around six months ago if we could budget money to donate to the McLean Cemetery on an annual basis. 1 told him we couldn't do it then and at budget time l completely forgot about it. l gave everyone a copy of the letter. 1 told him we are more than willing to help out with in-kind services from time to time, but I don't know about giving $5.000 a year. Ellard Keister said that they had recently done some brush cutting and helping out at the West Groton Cemetery. Auer some discussion the Board felt that it might cause a problem to give money to one cemetery and not the rest of the cemeteries in the Town. It was thought that some of the stimulus money that the Town was receiving could be used for a one-time grant to the cemetery and/or other non-profits. Attorney Casullo will look into how this might be accomplished. Supervisor Scheffler asked if anyone had any changes that they wanted to make to the Tentative Budget. RESOLUTION #21-063- ACCEPT 2022 TENTATIVE BUDGET MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby accepts the H iseal Year 2022'Tentative Budget as presented. which now becomes the 2022 Preliminary Budget. Ayes - Young, Klumrpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed 1'4n1,+1 Hoord Million pame S Oooher 12,2021 Mr. Rankin let the Board know that the proposed budget was S15,000.00 under the tax cap. Councilperson Young - (Reporting on Heat Smart Tompkins). After Lisa was here last month, she felt bad that she was unable to show her slides, so I forwarded them to all of you. There's some really good information in there. She also sent along a tri-fold pamphlet to see if that is something we would want to do when we start promoting; this. Lisa and I went through the scoping document and she is still looking at it to see ifthere is something,we want to add or ntodif'y, so it's not finalized yet, 1 did think that as a local partner organization, maybe the library would be a good one, because they have a great website and are doing lots of programs there, so they might be interested in helping its promote this program. The next step is for us to let her know what a good night is for possibly a Town webinar. She will set it up through Zoom and a Facebook event. She will bring other people in, maybe some who have installed some of these units in their homes or businesses, also some of the installers, and the grants that go along with it. Actually,one of the people who recently installed one of these in their homes, it was a $40,000.00 system and they got it for pretty much free with all of the grants that were available. There are income limitations. We can talk about when we'd like to do a webinar, post on our website or social media, maybe a newsletter, yard signs, press releases, etc. I[eat Smart will help fill out the scoping document; track leads; provide materials; present the webinar: and snake the process, as they tall it, -fun and easy." I forwarded you some websites that they are doing webinars through October and November, if you want to sign up and get more information oil it. A13er some discussion. it was thought that during the November 4"' meeting might be a good time for a webinar. Supervisor Scheffler - We need to approve the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Itealth Insurance ConsortiU117, The only changes are the addition this year of four municipalities; the Town's of Erwin and Throop, and the Villages of Minna and Fayetteville. Otherwise, it's the same as last year. RESOLUTION#21-064- APPROVE 2022 AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM MOVED by Councilperson KILL Epp, seconded by Councilperson Gamel WHEREAS, the Town of Groton is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium(the "Consortium"),a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved End executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 2010), WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law")and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer sell insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans, and WHEREAS, the Agreement sets forth in Section Q2 that continuation of the Consortium under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, or any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subtect to Board review and upon acceptance of any new Participant hereafter. and Yowu Board A1i+rr►Iry 1'erke+b 0aspber 1Z 2021 WHEREAS, by motion 001-2021 the Consortium's Board of Directors recommends approval of the 20?2 Amended Agreement. and WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by its municipal board. WHEREAS, the 'Town of Groton is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined than it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set forth in the attached 2022 Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreements, now therefore be it RESOLVED. that the Town of Groton approves and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the 2022 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater "Tompkins County Municipal health Insurance Consortium, and be it further RESOLVED, further, that the Clerk of the "Town of Groton is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to indicate its approval,transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be requires[ by Iaw. Ayes - Young, Klumpp, Gamel, :Scheftler Nays- Resolution Passed RESOLUTION#21-065 - ADOPTION OF THE TOMPKiNS COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: 2021 UPDATE WHEREAS. all jurisdictions within 'Tompkins County have exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life. property, environment, and the economy; and WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property, and WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public l.aw 106-390) established new requirements for pre-and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs, and WHEREAS, a Planning Partnership of all Tompkins County municipalities has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within Tompkins County; and WHEREAS, the Planning Partnership has completed a planning process that engaged the public. assessed the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of hazards, developed a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives. and created a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy; and WHEREAS, Town of Groton will consider this Plan during the implementation and updating of local plans. and will incorporate the hazard assessment data,hazard vulnerabilities.and mitigation actions in these plans, where applicable, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Groton, as a participating,jurisdiction in the Plan's development, adopts the Tompkins C'oung! Hazard Mitigalion flan: 2021 Updai (the "Plan") as the Town of Groton's Hazard Mitigation Plan. Ayes -Young, Klumpp, Game],ScheMer Nays- Resolution Passed 1'4nv+r Board A1lopulev Page 7 orka6er 12,021 Supervisor Scheffler - 1'd also like to thank Robin Cargian, Rick Fritz, Dan Carey, Ellard Meister, and Mack Rankin. The , did a lot of work on this, Ellard Keister- I just did a survey for the Town's equipment last weekend, what we have for trucks, loaders, excavators, things like that. Apparently, once a month, they do an online video chat with all the townships. I was made aware of that by another I Iighway Superintendent. and so we are getting oil board with that. Supervisor Scheftler - That's so if we need something or they need something immediately, they know where they can get it. Mr. Keister- Correct. Mitch Quine, CS Energy - .lust want to give you a quick update of where we are with the Yellow Barn Solar Project. The last meeting we attended, we let you know we were going to bid that into the NYSERDA RFP process. We did bid that in. We have not heard back yet from the State. That usually takes a couple months for them to respond so we are expecting to hear back maybe this month or next month. They usually reach out to someone on the Town level to confirm the details of our bids, to see if we have been to meetings and the dates. We just got these.but 1 wanted to share a very preliminary sketch of the project as currently planned. (He passed out maps.) You will see outlines of parcels in pink.where we have negotiated agreements. The overlay on that in blue is what they are calling usable or tillable area. it's going to be subject to a lot of change as we do our field studies, get weather information, and any other requirement or information. We also definitely expect it to change based on feedback from the Groton Town Board, the Groton Planning Board and if there's particular areas we need to pull back from or have more of a setback. That's part of the process that ►ke're hoping to engage in with the ]'own prior to submitting to the State. So, understand that this is still very rudimentary. Councilperson Khtmpp- DO you guys expect to pay full taxes? Mr. Quine - Yeah, so, we expect that the project will pay its correct tax value. These projects, for financing,they do need a fixed payment amount,so we do expect that to be in the firm of a combination of a host community agreement and a PILOT agreement. Our expectations are that payment will rejoin what we would be expected to pay under taxes. Councilperson Kluntpp - Why do you need a fixed amount'? Other businesses don't have that fixed amount. Why do you feel that your company deserves that special treatment? Mr. Quine - For power projects like this, solar. wind, naturtl gas projects, the up-front investment requires such significant financing that they need to have a certain amount of time of fixed operating expenses so that.... Councilperson Klumpp - But doesn't any business that's looking to expand or start up, don't they have the same situation? Mr. Quine - There are a lot of differences in those situations. One of the big ones is a solar project doesn't have any opportunity to change its prices,or move its business location,or turn itself off or on. We're effectively price takers, whereas for a standard commercial business, if property taxes were to increase.that business owner would leave the Opportunity to change their prices, modify their business model, or even move out of the -]'own. For a project like this, you're fixed into long term income, a fixed income streaming, so that financing process, that up-front investment, requires those operative expenses as well. Supervisor Sehefiler- I think l would argue that. 1 don't think farmers can just turn the cows on and off when the price goes up and down, and they can't just move any easier than you can just pull the stakes out and move someplace else. 1'4)uvr Boord Aftepulev Page 8 October 12,2021 Mr. Quine- Farmers also do have a pretty significant tax break. Councilperson Klumpp- But any business, especially a small business, isn't looking to move. More often than not, a small business owner is part of the community and doesn't want to move to another state or town. Mr, Quine- Absolutely, and I recognize that. but the difference is to have the project pay itself back, and those long-term investments, for a financing,entity, like a large bank,those property taxes can be a significant portion of the operating expenses, So,we look at the equity overtime and look for a long- term predictable escalation. It's not like taxes aren't' going up over time, but they do look for them to be predictable. Cuuncilperson Young - So, what would a host community agreement typically look like? Mr. Quine - So, that would be separate from the tax situation. We would directly negotiate and agreement with the Town, potentially also with the school district. That would be called an Education Contribution Agreement, That would be an agreement between the Town and the project company and could take a lot of different forms, We've had situations where we've agreed to make direct payments into a fund for 20 or 30 years. We've had situations where the town has requested a significant up-front payment and a smaller long-term payment. Then we've had a situation where a town has a specific project in mind that they want to do now with the money. We've also committed time and resources to a specific project, so rather than paying the town money, we've brought in our equipment and mcn to build a park or some other project. There's a lot of things like that that we can do, It really comes dowel to whatever the two willing parties are willing to contract around. There's not a lot of restrictions oil that. Councilperson I:lurnpp- Where are the solar panels that you install mantriactured? Mr. Quine - Most ol'the panels that we're buying right now are manufactured in Southeast Asia, not in China. Some of the solar panels have come from China but they are currently manufactured in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Korea. 'That's at the moment, The market is all over the place and things are rapidly changing. So, in terms of where the panels from this project are going to come from, I don't know. C ouncilperson Klumpp- But not in the LIS? Mr. Quine - It's passible. We are starting to see some manufacturing of solar panels start to pop up in the tJnited States. but not likely in time for this project. Councilperson Klutnpp - Are the employees of the manufactures making a"living; wage"? Mr. Quine- 1 can't speak lbs-the wages of the manufactures. I know that we're not buying, under the new tariff rules,you can't be buying solar panels from some of those places that have been in the news lately with the forced labor issues, Con neiIperson Klumpp- Weil,there's a large gap between forced ]abor and a low wage, How about raw materials, where do they corne from? Mr. Quine - Yeah, they are sourced from the countries who have them, so 1 think China is a large producer right now of'the silicone for those panels, and the other raw materials. These are things that we are seeing massive and rapid changes in those markets. So, I think it's safe to say that the places that are building and selling panels right now might not be the same then. Councilperson Klumlrp - But nothing in the US. So, our tax dollars are going; to purchasing these. And your industry is subsidized significantly by taxpayers_ Mr, Quine- That's correct. Councilperson Klumpp - Not only are you getting the PI1, ]T agreement, basically forced on us by the State, does you company also receive tax credits, the company itself. from the Federal and State government? 'Prow;hoord A1r+rrelev Puke+9 OcIspher 12,2021 Mr. Quine - So, the Federal income tax credit, which has been in place quite some time now, will probably help find this project as well. It's a tax credit that is accessible to anyone who is installing a solar project and that currently is still in place and we expect it to continue. Couneilperson Klumpp- i just see our money going overseas and into the pockets of your company. Could you give us an overview of your company: how big it is: where it is. if it's an international company: how many employees? Mr, Quine - Yeah, so CS Energy was formed out of the Conti Group, which is a family-owned construction business. We stepped out on our own as Conti Solar a few years back. We sought some private equity investment. American Securities currently owns the majority shares. We're based in New Jersey and operate primarily in the North East. CS Energy as a company has just under 200 employees, I've been working with the company for about 5 years now. We've been growing significantly over the last S years, When l started, we had about 60 employees. We've been building solar projects for about 15 years and developing them for about 6-7 years. We are an American company. Supervisor Seheffler - I have to wonder why, and if it doesn't seem right, it makes me think [here isn't something right. If you are like 80% subsidized and you can't make it without a tax break, why are you doing it'? And you say you can't make much money at it, but your company is growing like crazy. So. you've got to be making money if you are growing. Mr.Quine- Yeah,absolutely. it's a growing market and we've been sort of growing with the market. The individual project profit margins are slim, but there's a lot of projects going on. Supervisor ScheMer- Sea,you lose on every job and make it up on volume? Mr. Quine- Well. I'm not saying we lose on every job......, Councilperson Klumpp - But isn't your profit margin controlled? Isn't that why you need to know your annual cost'? You basically go to the government and say we'll build this project but we need to give our investors as 10%return. Therefore,we need X.Y.and Z into our formula For profit. So,there isn't really a risk. The only risk is whether or not the pol iticians, in the case of New York State,change the rules so that the towns don't have any say on Ghat kind of taxes they can collect on the project or even whether or not the project can be approved. Mr. Quine - Yeah, so our bid process in the State is a competitive process. We're up against other deveIopers in the State. Rased on Our design and other things that we have on the market, we say that we think we can sell electricity for years at this rate and that is sort of what locks us into that fixed income stream that we talked about. So, 1 understand that it is a little cireuIar,and I'm not lie:re trying to claim that it's not. Councilperson Klunipp - And I'm not here to, although I am kind of hammering you a little bit, but I want this stuff to be written down so that if someone sees what's going on with a solar project they don't say that, well we have these beautiful green energy panels going,tip,there's a lot of not so straight forward stuff going on. Don has a good point. You are selling a product that just can't work without taxpayers paying for it. I also realize that other energy companies get subsidies and breaks too, and 1 think that's terrible too. I don't think the government should be deciding whose product succeeds and whose product doesn't,and [his is a perfect, very expensive example;of the goverment choosing who gets to build an energy product and who doesn't. Mr. Quine- I don't disagree from several standpoints. I think two points,one that you raised, is that other oil and gas companies also get very significant subsidies. The other point i'll raise, is that solar, if you look at the nationwide numbers just purely in terms of costs, dollar for dollar and dollar per megawatt, building new solar is cheaper than building new natural gas. It doses work and it is a cost- effective measure. The reason that these tax incentives are in place is because the various governments, the Federal and State governments. want this to move faster than it would not7nally. "they want it to move faster than the rate of natural gas replacement right now. So,those clean energy goals,trying to Y'rnv+1 Hoord A1ipluta Puke 10 Orlober 12.2021 hit those goals by a certain date, that's why those incentives are ill place not because the project can't stand on its own but because they want it to outpace the natur:u I rate of replacement of those other producers. Councilperson Gamel-How many projects this size have you done in New Jersey where the company is based? Mr. Quine- We haven't done any projects this size in New Jersey. Councilperson Gamel- Do you understand how that's upsetting? Companies from New Jersey,they don't have this in their backyard. Mr. Quine- It's true, We do have some pretty large projects that we have built in New Jersey, not of this scale, because the land situation is different. There is not the available lands. Councilperson Camel - 5o, a community ]lost agreement could entail building a solar panel manufacturing facility here in Groton, right? Mr. Quine- I don't know that we would be able to fund entirely, but if that's something that.... Councilperson Young - But it could mean that they might bring their equipment to build a park, you know, that we could rent out for people for weddings and things like that. That would generate some revenue for the Town. Supervisor Scheffler - 1'd like to see you replace all this land with something we could use for something useful. You're taking up a lot of wildland and farmland and not only are you taking it up. but for people who want to hunt. they won't be able to hunt near this. So, you're taking more than what's blue here. So, how do you replace what you're taking away? Mr. Quine- Well,you absolutely can hunt near the project. We Hope nobody shoots at the panels. Councilperson Young - You're just leasing from the landowners, right'? Mr. Quine-So, we'll have a mix, depending on the landowner preference. whether we lease the land or buy it. Most of it is leased. Councilperson Klutnpp - I would think that would be a pretty big issue to tell a neighbor you can't shoot towards the panels. I low far away would you need to stay? I'm not a hunter, so I don't know. Supervisor Scheffler- I IUndreds of yards. Councilperson Gatnel-Landowners are doing what they want to do with their property. They could post it and keep you off it anyways, 1'11 go back to my original statement: the fact that you're taking, farmland and woodland and clear-cutting for green energy is an oxymoron. To clear-cut trees to put up solar panels to be green is not green. 1 know there is quite a bit of woodland in this prt�ject that will he clear-cut,correct? Mr. Quine- I think on the layO Lit that you have there. I think about 10 or 15%of the land ol'the total of 1,000 acres of land. Supervisor Schefffer-This is spread out over a big area. You want to be near a transmission line, but there's no transmission lines around a lot of this. You're looking at 5 to 10 miles of limes that you're going to run to hook these together. Mr. Quine- So.there is a transmission line in the southwest corner ot'the project, There will be a lot of underground. Supervisor Scheffler- You're going to tear up a lot of stuff before you get this done and run a lot of lines. Wouldn't it be more feasible.especially ifyou're on a tight budget to older somebody a heck rff a lot more and put it all in one block'' 'then if we don't want to see it, we can drive around it. But I live here, and no matter where I go. I'm going to see solar panels whether I like it or not, l can't go the other way and ignore it. Ybuvrr Haard A1r►rrtlex Page tI Orrokr 12 2021 Mr, Quine - Yeah, a tighter together project is a mare eflicient prq1cct, but it comes down to who wants to be a part of the project and what landowners don't. It will work. There are projects being built that are a lot more spread out than this one. Supervisor Schef'fler- Are there any height limits or restrictions, or how high do you put these panels cuff the ground. Mr. Quine - Typically for a tracking system. at their maximum tilt they will maybe 12 feet off the ground, The post itself will be G or 8 feet out ofthe ground and then the panel sits on it. Councilperson Camel - l can't convince you to put it on Walmart roofs? Mr. Quine-A lot of that is happening,, but like I said in one of the previous meetings. to hit the goals. whether it's Federal. State or whatever, the clean energy goals, all of-these diITerent methods orsolar are required, small scale, community solar,and large scale. Councilperson Klumpp- Does CS Solar donate to political campaigns. Mr. Quine- Not that I know of. (Mr. Quine said he would look into it and get back to Councilperson Klumpp on that.) We have a lot cat'work to do yet on the field research side of it. Starting this winter, we're going to have wildlife scientists out on the site as part of the standard practice for wintering raptor birds. They will probably be out starting in mid-November taking pictures of lairds, In the spring, we'll start looking for wetlands,do a topographical survey. and sort of in the midst of all this, we'll get a new report and send that into the State. In the meantime, our hope is to refine our design and work with the Town and Planning Boards and do our hest to make it tolerable. Then ifthe schedule goes to plan, we'll be submitting a firll application to the State for permitting. Councilperson Kin mpp- Are we allowed to have access or copies of all the application material that you're sending to the State? Mr. Quine - Yeah, once we have an official docket, a lot ofthat information will he posted publicly on the license website under our docket number. Privilege of+flat Floor: No one wished to speak. Annortnce►nents: Planning Board - October 21. 2021 at 7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals -October 20,2021 at 7:00 pm PERMA training,October 26. 202I There being no further business. Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilperson Young. at 8.45 pm. Unanimous April L. Scheff er. RN4(' Town Clerk TOWN OF GROTON-- MINUTES OF'1'OWN BOARD MEETING TUESDAY,JUNE 14, 2022 AT 7:30 PM Town Officers Present: Town Officers Absent: Also Present: Donald F. Scheffler, Supervisor W. Rick Fritz, Cede Official Lee Shurtleff, Legislator Richard Gamel, Councilperson Paul Lang,Town Justice Charles Rankin Brian Klumpp Councilperson Randy Jackson, Town Justice Eric Deforrest, Fire Chief Crystal Young, Councilperson Mack Rankin, Dept. Highway Kevin Conlon, Cortland Standard Sheldon C. Clark, Councilperson Mitch Quine, CS Energy Robin Cargian,Town Clerk Sage Ezell, CS Energy Ellard Keister, Highway Supt. Carl Scheffler Francis Castillo. Attorney Janet Scheffler Julie Graham, Bookkeeper Monica Carey, Planning Berard Dan Carey, AG Advisory Comm. The meeting opened at 7:30pm MOVED by Councilperson Camel, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp, to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2022 Town Board Meeting as submitted. Ayes -Clark, Young, Klumpp, Camel, Scheffler, Motion Passed Charles Rankin & Julie Graham, Bookkeeper— Chuck thanked the board for employing him for the past 1 ] years and for the experience working with Town Government. The budget adjustment in the General fund is a routine adjustment. The adjustment in the DB fund is done every year as the CHIP% money is brought in but the DA fund adjustment is necessary to create an appropriation account for the salt shed expenses. The hoard thanked Chuck for his years of service. RESOLUTION #22-043- -BUDGET ADJUSTMENT C;cneral fund Contingent A 1990.4 $200 To- Celebrations Fund A7550.4$200 MOVED by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Game] Ayes -Clark. Young. Klunipp, Gamel. Scheffler, Motion Passed RESOLUTION #22-044- - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Highway Town wide: Appropriation Fund Balance DA911 $22,000 CR, Snow Removal Salt shed DA5142.2$22,0000 MOVED by Councilperson Young, seconded by Councilperson Clark Ayes -Clark, Young, Klumpp, Camel, Scheffler, Motion Passed RESOLUTION #22-045- -BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Highway Part Town: Increase revenues DB3501 $148.749.00 Increase Chips Expenditures DB51 12.2 $148,749.00 Town Board Minutes fte 2 ,June 14,2022 MOVED by Supervisor Scheftler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel Ayes -Clark, Young. Klumpp, Gamel, Scheffler. Matron Parsed RESOLUTION#22-046- -APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES WHEREAS, vouchers for Abstract#6 for the Year 2022, numbered 234-286 were reviewed and and audited by the Town Board, be it RESOLVED, that the Town guard hereby approves Said vouchers with the Total arnounts as follows: A GENERAL FUND 25,224.74 6 GENERAL FUND PART TOWN 10,080.12 DA HIGHWAY FUND 23.864.92 DS HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN 64,042.59 SL2- PERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT 81.90 SLI- -MCLEAN LIGHTING DISTRICT 145.23 Total 123,439.50 MOVED by Supervisor Scheftler, seconded by Councilperson Klumpp Ayes - Clark, Young, Kinnipp, Gamel,Scheftler, Nays - Resolution Passed Monthly Rel)orts W. Rick Fritz, Code/Fire Enforcement Officer—Submitted a report. Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent —The weather has cooperated, and we have been very busy, The oil and stone project on Sovocool Hill is complete. Despite my befit efforts to direct them otherwise, some areas were over sprayed. This situation was not created by our department, and I was able to rernain within budget due to Suit Kote providing an extra 1500 gallons of oil to cover the error. Paving is done as well, this also required reworking the project a bit in order to remain within budget. We have started the prep work for the Stevens Rd, culvert. I passed out copies of the application for the road work permit that is pretty close to what other townships in the area are doing. We have had a good example of this in the past couple of weeks with some poles being put in right next to the right of way. The same time you were texting me Brian, was the same time I was meeting with the Jim who is the foreman to move quite a few of them. Some were directly blocking our stop sign. This application will help us in the future to avoid these conflicts. We were fortunate to have caught this when we did because there were planning on hanging wires the next day. The fee of$75 is based off an average of other towns in the area. If you have comments or would like to approve the application and fee, I will move forward with it as it appears it is needed. Councilperson Gamel,Just curious, did they happen to say or do you know what happened with the idea cif underground wires? Is it too costly to do instead of placing poles? Town Board Minutes Page ,Juur 14.2022 Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent—I don't know the answer to that but I certainly like the idea. Trees don't take them down, you can plow Snow wherever you need and not have to avoid any, The problems with these on Davis Rd. is they are right in a very tight wind spot besides being too close to the road and blocking our stop signs. I measured some that turned out to be just shy of 1 b' from the center line. Their foreman and I plan to go over where the engineers have put stakes. No one has ever worked with us before on this and it is a great example of why this is needed. I have talked with other highway superintendents working with Time Warner that created a$50,000 repair bill to a brand new oil and stone road that they tracked up. I would be more than happy to get Fran a copy to review before you decide. The mowing tractor should be conning in about two weeks. The new trailer is working out wonderful and we have sold the old one. MOTION#22-047- -APPROVE HIGHWAY ROAD WORK PERMIT APPLICATION MOVED by Councilperson Game], seconded by Councilperson Klumpp to proceed with the Town ❑f Groton road work application and fee set at $75 subject to the review of the security deposit amount from the Attorney for the Town. Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel,Scheffler Nays - Resolution Passed Robin Cargian RMC,Town Clerk&Tax Collector—You have my report which has the longer version, but the short version is I updated the website. I attended Tax Collector's Conference where we were updated on the exemptions that are headed to the Governor's desk to sign. One example is the Volunteer Fireman and Ambulance worker's exemption will be available across the state and that rate is capped at 10%. These will require an opt in or opt out by the board. I also found out the State is issuing checks based on your annual income from 2020 and is a percentage of your star exemption from the 2021 school year. This was passed and is happening now if your income was under $250.000. Something that passed in 2020, was put off by covid, then applied this year. If you are seriously delinquent on your taxes you will lase your star exemption. If that happened and you are able to pay, then you will have to reapply to the State which will then he a credit. Councilperson Young as Representative to ,Joint Youth Program- Chris Dempsey met with us and gave information to what insurances we would need to manage the programs and comply. Jennifer will draft a letter and packet for the coaches, which will detail the expectations, They will meet again at the end of June to bring in the coaches. Eric DeForrest, Groton Fire Chief- We are at 381 ambulance calls and 94 fire calls. Last month we participated with the school in the DWI/DUI mock crash which is a great program to reach out to the kids and seemed successful as to implications of driving while impaired. We had great member turn out, at least 13 members took the day off of work to help. We will be going up to the elementary school on the 17"' for the field days and spray the kids down with water. Fireworks are ❑n for Friday July I", at the elementary school with the rain date of July 81". We have 7 kids signed up for Kids Camp so far on July 1 I- 13"'. Last year the Honor Society Students helped us out in corralling the kids so we have reached out to them this year as welt. We have a couple new members that have started their training and have signed up for classes. The next project will be Olde Home Days Planning. Town Board Minutes Puke 1 June 14.2022 Discussion and action on Salt Shed: Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent - We had previously agreed after we had the plans for the shed from the engineer, the highway department would build the concrete floor and walls for another company to bid on constructing the remainder. basically a pole barn construction on top of these walls. From my understanding there is a new concern that we would be liable should the work be inconsistent with drawings and who will review that work. We have not talked to anyone about concrete prices Pram a contractor and would assume they would get it from the same place we would anyway. How is the board feeling, would you like us to continue as planned or should we be seeking a bid for the whole project? Councilperson Garnel,- Did we ever get a quote on the whole thing or was it always planned that the highway department would handle the site work and concrete? Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- No. It has always been planned we would handle the floor and concrete walls. The attorney will need to write up the bid packet with the floor and walls or not. It doesn't make any difference to me as we have plenty of road work that we can do. Councilperson camel- D❑ we need to get bids? Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- It will cost over the policy limit of$20.000, Likely the same contractor would like to bid on the whole project as we would not be able to compare the bids legally if it is for half the project. The contractor may subcontract that portion out but that would be included in tlhe whole package. Councilperson Gamel,- Can you else a douhte hid and separate it into two parts'? Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- Is that something that is legal to do? Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town — When I was asked to draw the bid specs l was under the assumption that the highway department was going to do the earth work and the concrete. When you do an invitation to bid there must something called a scope of work. This is where you will need some technical help. Whatever the earth work is being done by the highway, then the concrete work, which is also being done by the highway department. that will stay out of the scope of work to the bidders. However, if that work is going to be done by the highway department first, someone is going to have to make sure the earth work and concrete work is dome to engineered specifications. Also included in the scope of work will need to be a technical description of the building in the narrative. Mr. Elwyn also brought up, who will be responsible for the latches and how it is secured. The successful bidder will not be responsible for the building of or the installation of the brackets and will need to be Stated in the bid, Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- We will be building the brackets. They will just be building a pole barn off of those. Which was always understood. Councilperson Gamel,- Would the engineer who did the drawings, run the scope of the work? Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent-We have all the specification for the concrete right now.The engineer suggested having a company come in and inspect the rebar before you pour. We have also gone over the fabrication of the brackets with shim, feasibly building them better and will have them galvanize Town Board Minutes page S ,June 14,2A22 dipped. Regardless of whether someone else does the concrete work or we do it, someone else will use the brackets we have hu i 11 Fran Casullo,Attorney for the Town—What I am saying is all of that scope of the work will need to be included in the bid packet so the successful bidder is not responsible for the earth work, not responsible for the brackets, not responsible for the concrete work. A description of that needs to he included. Councilperson Gamel,- Could the Engineer provide you with the technical language you need? Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- l am trying to get bids from concrete companies right now, to help finish that aspect of the walls and get some vibration onto the floor to make sure there is no honeycomb. I am confident we are going to be fine with that. If you decide to get prices on the whole project, I am fine with that as well Councilperson Gamel,- l agree and would like to see a company come in.just to make sure there isn't any honeycomb because that does set us back. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town— I also suggest a pre hid conference like we did for the roof, we need somebody here with some knowledge to be able to answer questions. so they know what they are responsible for. If that. is what is happening, I am sure there are contractors who can do what you are saying we just need to be able to include verbally what they are expected to do and what we don't expect them to do. I think the verbiage would be best coming from someone who has more technical knowledge. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — It would be great to make sure everyone is getting the same information. Ellard Keister, Highway Superintendent- I have been in contact back and forth with the engineer on the design of those and that is why we are ahead with buying the steel. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town—So, the consensus is to go ahead with this then'? Various statements of approval from the board to go full speed ahead. Yellow Barn Solar: Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar— I have two maps for you, one with a broad outline and one zoomed in with more details of panel placement and property lines. The last time we spoke was just before we submitted the request to NYSERDA, they just made their announcement a few weeks ago that we were successful, so we are full speed ahead with the public engagement process. In terms of updates, there are no additional parcels to the area you were shown before. The acreage of areas we are expected to use is .just about 800 acres based upon webinars we have been seeing we attempted to shrink our footprint. In turns of ballpark numbers,we are still talking about 1000 acres project total Groton and Lansing. The split between Groton and Lansing, 200 Acres of fence line in Lansing and 600 acres in Groton. Based on previous discussion we had with you. in terms of using forest versus open field, and scrub area we have pulled away from forested areas to include less than 100 acres. We had a consultant look at the wetland areas which lined up with the forested areas and have avoided those. There still may be some tweaks in the lines that are provided as some information has not come in from the same consultant. Town Roard Misatees rage b Ju+er 14,2A22 Now that we have received the award from NYSERDA we want to enter into the permitting process which includes all of the public engagement with the towns and residents. Someone printed out the multi-page overview of the ORES (Office of Renewable Energy Siting) process for hand outs which talks about the coordination meeting and requirements for that. We are hopeful we can get that meeting within the next few weeks or sometime this month to stay on track. Right now, we are looking at getting our application in right around the end of the year which gives us sufficient amount of time to get feedback from boards, planning boards and the public to try and tweak the project as best we Can regarding setbacks etcetera. We wanted to be here to address any questions you may have on this or the ORES process that we can answer. Councilperson Klumpp -How many landowners within the Town of Groton have you signed with? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar— I think it is 10. Councilperson Klumpp- How long does the State approval process take? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar—From the time that we submit the application, from there they have a 60 day window to determine if the application is complete and I believe it is a year from there is what we expect. Supervisor Schefl]er—Will you set up the public meetings or are we going to have to set them up, what will he the process? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — We would be happy to set them up ourselves, we would love the cooperation from the Town Board for getting the message out. As there are two towns involved, we thought it would be best to host them ourselves and invite people from both towns, so we are not having to send people from Groton to the Lansing Town Hall and Lansing people to the Groton Town Hall, We will probably rent a space locally and host those. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town -- What I have suggested to Don Scheftler, yesterday I had a discussion with the Lansing Town attorney and we bath agreed that it is probably the time now for both Supervisors to meet with the Supervisor from Lansing to discuss some parameters and how they wtmt to d❑ it. I think that will be within the next week or two where they meet to get together on some things. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — It would be great to make sure everyone is getting the same information. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town — l think that is the key to maize sure we are getting as much information out to the public: as possible. Councilperson Clark — How do you answer the question as to what happens to these panels once they have reached the end of their life span, what is it 24 years? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar - 20-30 years is the standard expectation, right now we are fully expecting there is a panel recycling industry that is getting started up in the United States and growing. I know of at least one company in New York, in the Binghamton area that is doing battery and solar recycling. Our expectation will be when these modules get pulled from the system that they will be going to some recycling plant like that. Town Board Minutes Page 7 June 14,202 Councilperson Gamel—That is 20-30 years down the road, and if you remember when everything went to recycling, we were told everything will get recycled. Now every commercial on TV tells us only 9% of the plastic gets recycled even if it goes to the recycling plant, So, what is going to really happened 20 —30 years from now? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- 1 think the difference is for the Solar modules, there are some plastic in them, but they are made up of pretty marketable materials, I can't speak to what die market of copper, silver and silicon will be in 20 years but the intent and understanding and goal will be to recycle those materials hack into the economy. Councilperson Clark—Will you replace them? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- No, as far as we are concerned this is a project with a specific useful life 25 or 30 years. Councilperson Camel — What is your lease titne with the landowners? N1itch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- We can go out to a maximum of 40 years. Councilperson Came] — So it is a 20-year lease with the option of extending it? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- Yes. Councilperson Clark—What will you do with the brackets, wiring, poles when you are done? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar— It all gets pulled out either by a contractor hired by the system who towns it at that tittle, or a contractor that is lured by the towns using the money that has been set aside for that project. Councilperson Gamel—Who establishes that decommissioning contract`? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar—We post the security,and the decommissioning elan fund is reviewed and agreed upon by the ORES process. Councilperson Game]— Do we have any control on that contras? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — You will absolutely have the opportunity to review and provide comments and ideally... Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town— 1 think what they are asking Mitch is, would they have the final say? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar—No. The State would have the final say on the decommissioning plan approval which is the case with most of the ORES process. The ORES process comes with a lot of hang ups, our goal is to try and work closely with the towns to work through those hang ups as much as possible before the ORES has to weigh in on anything. We have negotiated decommissioning agreements with towns before on smaller projects, outside of the ORES process anti have been successful with that. We Town Board Misatees Page R ,June 14,2A22 typically will hire an engineer to review our estimate and the town will hire an engineer to review that estimate. Or they do their own and we will discuss and make sure concerns are handled. Councilperson Gamel — My concern, right now, it costs twice as much to build a house as it did five years ago. It is very difficult to put a dollar amount on something that far in the future, I would rather have something that Says, at the end of this process, this stuff is going to go away. l don't care about a dollar figure, I don't care how much it's going to cost you or another yawner at that point, ] Just want to make sure that it is in there that whatever has to happen, is going to happen. Is that something you do'? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar—Absolutely,the way the bond and the way the decommissioning plans will all be written at the end of the. project life, the reason for the bond is if at the end of the project life, if the owner has gone bankrupt or defaulted or not available for whatever reason that bond is held there by a much more financially stable company. The last case Scenario. Councilperson Gamel—Put yourself in our position. I don't think that last case scenario is that much of a last case scenario. 20 years from now, if I am the company that owns it and I think it's going to cost twice as much as it did. I wash my hands of it and that puts it back on us. The onus is on us to come up with money to finish off the decommissioning process, yes with the funds that were put in that contract. but we have come up with the funds beyond that. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- The way we traditionally deal with that is we place it in the permit annually with the bond that the estimate needs to refresh every so often whether it be every two or three years or five years. An engineer has to redo the estimate or else the bond is invalid. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town — Correct me if i am wrong, with the bond, isn't there a certain period of time that the bond has to be reviewed to make sure it is keeping up with the marketplace? Councilperson Gamel- Who takes care of that bond if they sell it a year from now, is the new owner responsible for keeping up with that bond? Mitch (wine,Yellow Barn Solar-The bond would be in the name of the project company. If the project changes hands that band is still tied to whoever is owning the project. Now in the event, say at the five year mark, that bond needs to be refreshed and whoever that company is at the time, refuses to refresh it, that would be a violation of the permit and therefore the bond would be five years out of date at that point in terms of the number but the bond at that paint, could be used to decommission the project if the project was in violation of the permit. It would never be twenty years out of date it would only be at most whatever number was agreed upon. Fran Casullo, Attorney for the Town - I think there are a lot of issues that need to be addressed and understood. The public needs to have direct knowledge to understand this. As this project will be joint, in Lansing and Groton, the time has come to where we need to speak with Lansing to find out if we are on the same page. Supervisor Scheftler - I agree it would be in everyone's best interest to meet. Are there: any more questions'? Councilperson Gamel- Based on the size of your grid how many New York homes annually will this system power? Town Board Minutes page 9 June 14,2A22 Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- We are estimating right now, a little over 32.000. Supervisor Scheftler- Sty. three quarters of Tomkins County homes. Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar-It is certainly a significant impact,significant project with its positive sides which that energy is one of them but we are trying to take seriously the impacts of the other side of that as well. Councilperson Klumpp - How many solar projects of this size, or even half of this size have been constructed south of Rockland County`? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- No projects of this size have been constructed in New York. Councilperson klumpp- Even half this size'? Or even a third of this size. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar - The largest single project that has been constructed to date is an eighth of this size. A 20MW utility scale in Washington county. Councilperson Ga►mel -Your company or any company? I thought one (it the maps you sent us h-.rd this fifth on [he list'? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar -That may have been projects approved by NYSERDA not yet constructed. There are some other projects that are amalgamation of a few smaller prorjects that are a little bit larger. One in Jefferson County that is.... Councilperson Gamel - I thought there were some up near Buffalo that were a couple of 320-350mw, Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar-Those are al under development still, not yet constructed. As far as I know the first projects that are similar in size, above a hundred megawatts will be going under construction sometime later this year or early next year. This program that NYSERDA does projects through, has only Started in 2017 and the permitting process, interconnection process takes quite a long time. The bigger the project, the longer it takes. Councilperson Klumpp- Are you familiar with what projects are in the works? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- At a high level, I don't know everyone off the top of my head, but I try to keep up with..., Councilperson Klumpp - How many large-scale projects are in the works for Lang Island, Rockland County, South of Rockkind County? Mitch Quine, Yellow tiara Solar-Of this scale'? None. Land Availability is... Councilperson Klumpp-So for most of the State Level legislatures that are promoting this level of green energy, they are not from districts that have these solar arrays going in? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar-That would probably be true. I don't know the numbers but yes.That is a complicated issue because obviously those downstate counties are using a lot of the electricity these Town Board Minutes Page 10 June 14,21122) projects are creating but by the same token, they were also using a lot of the electricity that the natural gas plants or hydro were creating that are were also located upstate. Councilperson Klurnpp - I am not asking you to defend it I was just making a very valid point. Mitch Quine, Yellow Burn Solar — I don't disagree with you. I think there are unfortunate realities of making these projects viable that make it easier to build them upstate than downstate. Councilperson Gamel—Are there any future plans to start thinking about., as I have said before,there are Lowes, Home Depot in every town across the state and doing rooftop solar instead of taking farmland or forested land? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — Rooftop solar is a really important piece of the mix of the State's goals of trying to get to 70% by 2030. In terms of the dollar per dollar efficiency and trying to get the green energy on the grid, that this is the most efficient for rate payers of New York. Rooftop solar is more expensive than ground mount solar. Councilperson Gamel— I believe in the words of your company, it's really not about cost as much as it is about [lie: environment right? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar- I don't think I follow you. Councilperson Game] - It's about getting green energy, not about the cost of it, If it costs a little more to put it on a rooftop, rather than take forest land or farmland. isn't the point to have green energy as opposed to fossil fuels? Isn't that your whole goal'? Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar— It is certainly one of my goals. Councilperson Gamel — it's really not about the consumer then, it's about the company putting it in. Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar - I do not set the incentives that NYSERDA does, There are states that have much stronger incentives for parking lot solar and rooftop solar. There are a lot of those incentives in place for smaller scale solar in New York. The goals that the State has set and the amount of generati oil that is needed can't be accomplished through those means alone. These utility scale projects are part of the mix that needs to happen in order to make the switch. I think that's the impetus behind it, l don't mean to belittle it al all..... Councilperson Gamel--We have some agriculture utilitarian's here in the audience that I know are here for that very reason because they hate to see good crop land or good forest land taken for clean energy. It is kind of an oxymoron to clear cut forest to put in green energy. It makes no sense to me at all und chat is why I would push for rooftop. NY City has lots of rooftops. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar — If I were making changes at the state level, I would try to do the same. We all have our rolls to play. While utility scale projects like this are impactful and while they do obviously create all of these impacts that we are discussing tonight, they are still the best bang for your buck in getting this power onto the grid. Town Board Minutes page 11 June 14,022 Councilperson Young — You also said there would be an opportunity for community agreements to be gable to negotiate and assist the community with things that they may need. Mitch Quine,Yellow Barn Solar- Absolutely, over the course of[he projects lifetime, we would expect a minimum of 15 to 20 million dollars of payments of the combination of property taxes and agreements between the County. School district and Towns. In terms of that money. some of that is already allocated hopefully to the pilots itself, that portion that can be allocated to the community host agreements for specific projects that the town has in mind. in one instance we worked with a town to provide them funds and our construction labor and equipment to erect a park within the town. There is a lot of flexibility to work with the town on those items, Councilperson Klumpp - What is the black hatched area on the map? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar-That would be areas that the landowner did not wish us to build upon. They wanted to keep for future wand lot or was better for their tenant farmer. Councilperson Klumpp—Is there a stormwater plan'? Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar - We don't have that yet, that will be part of the ORES application submission. The [own will have the opportunity to review that prior to the submission but we don't have that yet. Mitch Quine, Yellow Barn Solar— We will look out for the coordination from Don or Fran after you have had the opportunity to speak with Lansing and look forward to the next steps. If it's ok I will leave a sign up sheet for a newsletter for people who would like to do that. RESOLUTION #22-048- STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR THE TOWN CLERK AND HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT WHEREAS, The Town Board of the Town of Groton has audited the record of activities for the Highway Superintendent and Town Clerk and. WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Town Board that hoth positions meet the retirement standards of a 8 hour workday, Be hereby RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Groton declares that [lie Highway Superintendent and Town Clerk positions qualify as 8 hour per workday for the purposes of New York State Retirement. Motion by Supervisor Scheffler, seconded by Councilperson Gamel, Ayes - Clark, Young, Klumpp, Gamel,Scheffler Nays - Resohition Passed Tetwn Board Minarroa Page 12 June 14,2022 Standard Social x Current Record of X If Title Work Name Security NYSLRS ID- if Term begins Activities Record Day # T1 r $Ends Result Not Submitted Elected OfWals Town Clerk B Robir Cargian 111/2022 21.66 1 213 1/20 2 5 Highway 8 Ellard Kessler - 11112022— 27.71 Su erintendeni 12 V2025 Cirilav Contract: Supervisor Schelller - The rnatt/rug cleaning contract is up and we have been offered a contract for 60 months. While the price has gone down, I did not want to sign this without board approval as we have previously had bad experiences doing that. Councilperson Klumpp--Didn't we decide we would do just one-year contracts'? I'm all for doing,just one year. C"oxinciIperson (;arnel -TeII them we want one year at a time and we want thal price. Councilperson Young - You can ask but by next year, the price will he different. MOTION #22-049- -APPROVE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CINTAS CONTRACT IF NEGOTIATED TO A ONE YEAR EXPIRATION. MOVED by Councilperson Gamel, seconded by Councilperson Clark, to approve the Supervisor sign the Cintas contract for rug cleaning contract subject to negotiating* it to a one-year contract. Ayes - Clark, Yount;, kiumpp, Gamel, Scheffler Nuys - Resolution Passed Privilege of the Floor: No one wished to speak. Announcements: ■ Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm • Planning Berard Meeting, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 7.-30 pm ■ Primary Day is June 28, 2022 • Special Elections August 23, 2022 to fill a vacant Congressional Seat ■ Fire Camp is July 1 1-13"' • Fireworks are July 1" and the rain date is July 8`". There being no further business, Councilperson Gamel moved to adjourn. seconded by Councilperson Clark. at 8:45 pm. Unanimous. Robin Cargian, RMC Town Clerk/Tax Collector June 15,2022 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING June 15, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY, and streamed live on YouTube on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson(left 9:26pm) Ruth Groff, Councilperson Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Mike Moseley, Highway Superintendent, Mitch Quine and Sage Ezell, C.S. Energy, Greg Mezey, and a few other attendees ALSO PRESENT REMOTELY: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, and Mary Ellen Albrecht, Bookkeeper MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2022—VIDEOCONFERENCING LAW FOR TOWN MEETINGS Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2022 —VIDEOCONFERENCING LAW FOR TOWN MEETINGS at 6:32 pm. Councilperson Ruth Groff seconded the motion. All in Favor— 5 Opposed—0 No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Andra Benson, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2022—VIDEOCONFERENCING LAW FOR TOWN MEETINGS at 6:35 pm. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion. All in Favor— 5 Opposed—0 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING VIDEOCONFERENCING LOCAL LAW#5 of 2022 and ADOPTING AND APPROVING TOWN POLICY THEREUNDER RESOLUTION 22-97 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING VIDEOCONFERENCING LOCAL LAW#5 of 2022 and ADOPTING AND APPROVING TOWN POLICY THEREUNDER The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Public Officers Law ("POL") Article 7, being the Open Meetings Law ("OML"), was amended in 2022 to amend and update rules for members of public bodies to allow, under certain defined conditions, a limited number of members thereof to attend public meetings remotely by videoconferencing, and in order to implement POL § 103-a the Town of Lansing is required to adopt such rules by local law and implement a town policy for the same; and 1 June 15,2022 WHEREAS, this local law gives the town board, the planning board, the board of zoning appeals, the conservation advisory council, the board of ethics, and the other public and non-public bodies and committees of the town the authority to participate in meetings via videoconferencing in a manner consistent with the town's videoconferencing policy and the authority granted in POL § 103-a; and WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed and deemed a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no further environmental review is mandated or required; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed and held at the Lansing Town Hall on the 15th day of June 2022,whereat all persons interested in the subject matter of this local law were duly heard, and after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. Local Law Number 5 of 2022, being a local law entitled as the "Videoconferencing Local Law", be and hereby is approved and adopted in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form"be it so enacted." 2. In accord with the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final adopted version of this local law shall be filed with the Town Clerk, and the said Town Clerk shall file the same within 20 days hereof, electronically or otherwise, with the New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue,Albany,New York 12231, as required by Municipal Home Rule Law. 3. The videoconferencing rules and policies as presented to this meeting entitled "Videoconferencing Policy of the Town of Lansing" be and hereby is adopted effective immediately this 15th day of June 2022. 4. The town board may hereafter amend such videoconferencing policy from time-to- time by resolution of the town board, including whenever mandated by good practice or further amendments to or interpretations of the OML. All boards, committees, councils, and other public bodies of the Town of Lansing are encouraged to implement these policies and report upon any changes or amendments as may be recommended or needed for their respective body. 5. Non-public advisory committees that fall outside of the mandates of the OML may continue to meet remotely in any manner as is permitted or not prohibited by law. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 15, 2022. VIDEOCONFERENCING LOCAL LAW Local Law No 5 of the year 2022 Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, New York A local law authorizing the Town Board,and other boards,agencies,councils,and committees of the Town of Lansing to use videoconferencing technology to participate in public meetings pursuant to Public Officers Law § 103-a, the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Law, and other provisions of New York State laws and regulations, rulings, and authorities thereunder. 2 June 15,2022 Section 1. Legislative Intent. It is the intent of this local law to give the town board,the planning board,the board of zoning appeals,the conservation advisory council, the board of ethics, and the other public and non-public bodies and committees of the town, be they advisory in nature or otherwise, the authority to participate in meetings via videoconference in a manner consistent with the town's videoconferencing policy and the authority granted in Public Officers Law § 103-a. Section 2. Authority. This local law is adopted pursuant to Public Officers Law § 103-a,which expressly authorizes the town board to adopt a local law giving the town board, and all public bodies and agencies of the Town of Lansing, the authority to participate in meetings via videoconference from locations not accessible to the public, so long as, when required by the Open Meetings Law (Public Officers Law Article 7), or other requirements of New York State law: (i) a quorum of the board/body participates from locations where the public may be physically present; and (ii) all other requirements of the Public Officers Law are met and the conditions of this local law and the Town Videoconferencing Policy are properly met. Section 3.Videoconferencing for Public Meetings. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes members of the town board,the planning board,the board of zoning appeals, the conservation advisory council, the board of ethics, and the other public and non-public bodies and committees of the town, be they advisory in nature or otherwise, to participate in meetings using videoconferencing technology in a manner consistent with Public Officers Law § 103-a and the towns videoconferencing policy, as adopted and amended, from time-to-time, by the town board. Section 4. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjudged by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person,individual,firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order was rendered. Section 5. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect immediately. PRESENTATION—YELLOW BARN SOLAR UPDATE—CS ENERGY— MITCH QUINE Stated the following: • Generate wholesale electricity • 160 mega watts • Power for 30,000 homes • About 800 acres—25% Town of Lansing, 75% Town of Groton • Map given to Town Board showing current plan • Received award from New York State Energy Resource and Development Authority(NYSERDA) • Goals—next steps o New York State permitting process o Coordination meeting with Town Supervisor ■ Public engagement o Coordinate meeting with Town of Lansing and Town of Groton together o Submit information to New York State by end of 2022 o Construction 2024 o Operational2026 3 June 15,2022 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—GUIDELINES Available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment/Privilege of the Floor period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted time upon the agenda. Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer(or his or her designee) and step to the front of the room. Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the public, or for any other person or organization. Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of the public hearing are not allowed. Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a speaker for the purpose of clarification or information(and not for any other reason or to debate or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker's 3-minute limit. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not. Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications. Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing. Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person's right to comment or participate in the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this public hearing. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR—COMMENTS (Available in person and via Zoom) Lansing Harbor—Greg Mezey • Request waiver for mass gathering permit and fees • Hosting eleven(11) concerts for their boaters • Band last summer—25 to 50 people attended • Attendance should be below mass gathering of 200 people • Potential fees could total $2,200 LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT—CHRISTINE EISENHUT Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY June 15, 2022 4 June 15,2022 1. The kickoff for summer reading is Saturday, June 18th at 11:00 am. The theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities. There will be many different activities planned throughout the summer. Please check the library's website for details. 2. On display throughout the month of June will be the artwork of Patrisha Heaton. There will be an artist reception on June 141h from 5-6pm. 3. Instructor John Burger will be hosting T'ai Chi classes at the Community Center on Fridays from 10:30-11:30am. 4. Story time will be held on Thursdays at 11:00am at the Community Center. 5. Pages to Projects—Book Selection— The Trouble with Chickens by Dorren Cronin. 6. The Tween Book Club selection is—The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Gruff. 7. The library continues to provide free delivery to Woodsedge. 8. Book donations are now being accepted during open hours. Exceptions - textbooks, encyclopedias, Readers' Digest Books, or magazines. Donation receipt forms are available. 9. The library has an Empire Pass and passes to the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center available for check out. Board games,puzzles, story time kits, and STEAM kits are also available. 10. The library is distributing free self-test COVID-19 kits, antibacterial wipes and N95 masks to Lansing households. 11. The LCL's Wi-Fi is not password protected. The community is welcome to park in the lot to access the Internet. LANSING YOUTH SERVICES REPORT—MEGHAN LYONS Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Lansing Youth Services Town Board Report June 2022 LYS's next meeting will in-person on June 16t" at 6pm at Salt Point. The group will not meet in July or August. September 15t" will be the first meeting after the summer. No town reports will be sent until then. 1. Flight Fanatics: Participants in Flight Fanatics have been busy making paper airplanes, as well as launchers for them. They have participated in competitions, enjoyed free flying and challenging each other. The history of gliders was introduced prior to making all aircraft. Final projects of solid fuel rockets are in process and launch day is highly anticipated. 8 youth served. 2. Outdoor Adventure: Outdoor Adventure has been building shelters, specifically debris huts. The group shelter is also being carefully attended to, with everyone participating at their own pace to help the group. One skill practiced most days is identifying fish observed migrating up Salmon Creek. 8 youth served 3. Photo Voice: A unique opportunity for youth, participants have engaged in discussions about their community and gave thought to what it could benefit from. The group brainstormed ideas and dreams for Lansing and have been taking 5 June 15,2022 pictures and writing to represent their ideas. The group is excited to see their ideas be passed along and shared. 13 youth served 4. Fish Finders: Fishing on the shore of Cayuga Lake takes place every day. Participants have been testing different bait types, locations, and loving every moment of it. Although fishing is the focus, the sport allows for lots of time for conversation and jokes. Lots of jokes. 7 youth served. 5. LYS met on May 19th at All Saints. The group reviewed the Spaghetti Supper. So far, this event has raised $1129. 6. Upcoming Event: LYS Fishing Derby June 18th at Myers Park 7:30am-11:00am. Volunteers are needed. Please email Travis Judd if there is any interest ttj22&cornell.edu 7. Travis worked with youth on a DEI statement. It reads, as the following: "LYS is for anyone, including LGBTQ+. We try to make everyone feel chill, have a chance to get away from siblings and enjoy a break from life. LYS benefits us because it is a place for people/humans who want to have fun, laugh, and try new things." 8. Meghan Guerra Lyons (TCYSD Liaison) reviewed the survey questions and edited the survey to fit the needs of Lansing. The survey will continue to be pushed throughout the month of June via the school and Town. The link for the survey is: https:Hfonns. leg /JCHpNAU4WRGxMw899 . Currently Lansing has 27 responses. The survey is for any adult who lives or works in Lansing. QR Code for survey: r � 9. Meghan has drafted a guideline for Youth Focus Groups. Coordination with Stacy Kropp at the school has begun. LYS 2022 Goals: 1. Create orientation packet for new members - outlines of fiscal revenue and funded programs. Set expectations to visit programs/uniform template to monitor programs. 2. Conduct community needs assessment(focus on impacts of the pandemic). 3. Use DEI statement to track metrics and funded programs. 4. Incorporate more youth input at meetings for feedback into program decisions. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT—MIKE SIGLER Submitted the following report to the Town Board. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler June 15, 2022 Hello! I'm sorry I cannot be with you tonight. The elementary school is having a coral concert my daughter is in. I want to thank Daniel Recckio whose reports I draw liberally from. As you likely know, the bridge on 34B is expected to open next month! Brickyard Road was heavily used during the last two years and is showing it. The County plans to repave that next year and will widen the shoulders so it's safer for walking etc. 6 June 15,2022 NYSERDA approved funding for the Yellow Barn Solar project you'll be hearing about tonight. I've been talking with the company all along. I'll be interested in seeing their map and will watch the board meeting on YouTube later. The County recognized LGBTQ+Pride Month in Tompkins. Our proclamation celebrated"the equal dignity of all Tompkins County citizens," and instructed all County flagpoles to fly the Pride/Rainbow flag during the month of June. Legislator Greg Mezey (D-Dryden) stated, "We have a lot of work [to do] toward equality and progress. I'd encourage people to have an open heart and mind, be willing to learn and listen, and ask tough questions—it's okay to ask questions, it's okay to not understand, it's okay to give support and gain understanding. We should do that the next 11 months out of the year as well." We are also celebrating Juneteenth this month and will be closed Monday. For more information on the Juneteenth week activities, visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYTOMPKINS/bulletins/31al5d6. Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne and Community Justice Center Project Director Monalita Smiley joined the meeting to share updates on Reimagining Public Safety. Smiley shared an update that the Collaborative is continuing to work through details on the Community Justice Center contract and is resuming work on several plans including the Community Healing Plan. Sheriff Osborne shared a presentation detailing his office's unarmed pilot program, one of the nearly twenty Reimagining Public Safety plans. This is a three-year pilot program to handle several non-emergency calls for service with unarmed Sheriff's Clerks. Call types included in the program are car v. deer motor vehicle accidents, traffic issues and complaints, property complaints and lost DMV items such as driver's licenses, intakes of vacant property check requests, fraud and telephone scams, larceny or thefts with no suspects, and noise complaints. The Sheriff's Clerks are scheduled to start in mid-June and will be trained over the next month leading up to the launch of the program. A public hearing was held regarding a local law allowing the County to continue to hold virtual public meetings. The local law passed(13-1, Legislator Henry Granison (D- Ithaca) opposed) and will allow for Legislators to join the meetings remotely only in extraordinary circumstances while a quorum of members must be physically present but will allow for staff and members of the public to join meetings remotely via zoom. A resolution declaring support for the New York State Draft Climate Action Council Scoping Plan passed 11-3 with Legislators Mike Sigler(R-Lansing), Randy Brown (R- Newfield), and Lee Shurtleff(R-Groton) opposed, with Sigler citing the "unrealistic goals" in the document and a lack of protection for active farmland and little information on nuclear power. The scoping plan would commit New York State to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and"ensure a just and equitable transition that leaves no one behind, and dedicate up to 40 percent of the benefits of clean energy investments to Disadvantaged Communities." Legislator Anne Koreman (D-Ulysses) defended the plan stating, "I think we need to do something really ambitious because we have a short amount of time to address this crisis." The main reason I voted against this is it's not as ambitious as Legislator Koreman suggests. Its thoughts on power generation are severely lacking and will not get us anywhere near where we need to be. An energy plan without realistic energy generation is not a plan. Thank you for having me again and I hope to see you all soon. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT—PATRICK TYRRELL Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Parks & Recreation 6/15/22 Town Board Meeting June 15,2022 RECREATION • LBP (youth baseball) and LSP (youth softball) wrapped up the season on Super Saturday June 1 lth • Myers Park Day Camp is set to begin at the end of the month, it is going to be the biggest ever. • Travel baseball and softball begin this week. • The new website is up and running, we have had several people give us positive feedback that it is much simpler to use and navigate. It is also much easier on the back end for us to change and add to. • Field usage has been in high demand this Spring, we have hosted several soccer groups as well as lacrosse. We are planning to increase our field space next to the old town barn by the end of the year. • It has become increasingly difficult to find shirts, uniforms, and hats for our teams to wear, everything is backordered. PARKS • We had an amazing car show at Myers Park on June 5th,we had 108 cars enter the show. It was a great fundraiser for our youth cheerleading. Thank you to Lisa Munro for organizing this event. • On August 13th we will have THE DESTINATION BAND in Myers Park for a huge fundraiser for Lansing Lunchbox Program. • We have been dealing with several water issues at Myers Park that you may have noticed because we have had to dig up several water lines. We have finally resolved the issue by by-passing one section of pinched line. Thank you to Bolton Point for all your assistance. • Our marina channel lights have finally arrived(after being backordered several months) we installed those this week. • We have reviewed the bids for the Myers Park Project and have made our decision. We ended up receiving 5 proposals. • Lansing Center Trail has had a couple volunteers come forward to help with mowing, they started last week. • Camping and pavilions continue to be in high demand,pavilions more so over the last few weeks. • Backorders on equipment and supplies continue to be frustrating for our team. • Congratulations, to the Finger Lakes Land Trust on the closing on the Bell Station property. Pat also reported: Fundraiser • Destination Band at Myers Park-August 13th benefit is for Lansing Lunchbox and St. Georges Church. Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan • For special events vehicles will still be able to drive around the circle in Myers Park. HIGHWAY REPORT—MICHAEL MOSELEY Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. HIGHWAY REPORT June 15, 2022 Water & Sewer • Repaired water main breaks and repaired inflow and infiltration issue at the manhole on Warren Road, across from NYS DOT facility. Road Maintenance • Salmon Creek project of adding medium and light stone fill to protect road 8 June 15,2022 • Surfaced/treated 13.4 miles of road with stone and oil • Hot mix patch work • Ongoing roadside mowing • Shoulder repair • Hydroseeding Myers Park • Working with Tompkins County Soil & Water and D.E.0 to repair damage in Myers Park caused by ice jam. Mike also reported: Supplies • Black top—budgeted $75 per ton, currently$93.50 per ton Myers Park damage from ice jam • Have permit to do the repair work, hope to start next week Snake Road (Ludlowville Road) • Waiting to hear from Engineering firm DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT—C.J. RANDALL Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS • Data and GIS Services o Discontinued coronavirus outbreak virtual meeting protocol for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, respectively; virtual meeting option continues for all advisory committees o Staff reviewed General Building Permit Application and Inspection Information for inclusion on new website on 5/17 o Staff attended Municode website training on 5/20 • Planning Board staff support o Coordinated and attended Project Review Committee meeting on 5/5 o Reviewed Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Overlay District background information and geographic extent prepared by Conservation Advisory Council on 5/9 o Dandy Mart convenience (mini) mart — 7 Ridge Rd — Site Plan Review ■ SEQRA Declaration of Lead Agency on 5/23 • Stormwater Management o SMO posted annual MS4 report to Town website on 5/10 • Zoning Board of Appeals staff support o No 5/10 meeting • Training o All staff attended Core PESH training (virtually) on 5/10 o Attended NYSDPS Electric System Planning virtual technical conference on 5/13 • Coordinated and attended monthly Department Head meeting on 5/4 • Coordinated and attended Water & Sewer Advisory Committee meeting on 5/4 • No Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on 5/10 • Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Planning Committee meeting on 5/17 9 June 15,2022 PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Coordinated and attended Capital Improvement Committee meeting on 5/11 o Myers Park Project: Prepared and circulated A/E design services Request for Proposal Addenda on 5/20; o Open space index and Conservation Plan: Coordinated review of agreement on 5/3 o Salmon Creek Streambank Stabilization Project: Reviewed draft Hazard Mitigation Program Grant application with Tompkins County Soil & Water Conservation District and Highway Department on 5/2, 5/3, and 5/20 o Coordinated with OpenGov on 5/3, 5/20, 5/23 LAND USE WORK PROGRAM Q4 2021 — Q3 2022 Scope of work and schedule of adoption located at: https://bit.ly/RAZoninqupdate • Zoning and Land Use Regulations Update o Prepared revised draft text and map amendments for Agricultural (AG) Zoning District review at Code Revision Committee meeting on 5/5 o Staff reviewed Agricultural (AG) Zoning District text on 5/12 COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT • Broadband Committee staff support o Coordinated committee review of Charter Franchise Renewal and Audit and attended 5/3 meeting • Conservation Advisory Council staff support o Attended meeting on 5/5 TOWN CLERK REPORT—DEBBIE MUNSON Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. TOWN CLERK JUNE 15, 2022 Water and Sewer Payments May was very busy collecting water and sewer payments. Total bills: 1740 of which 271 were emailed(new service from Bolton Point). Bills paid by credit cards and e-checks: 253 New York State Association of Tax Receivers & Collectors Debbie and Jessie attended the conference in Ithaca,NY, June 13 and 14, 2022. Attended informative classes pertaining to tax collection. Association of Towns is always outstanding. Jay Franklin, Director of Assessment, Tompkins County did an excellent presentation on assessments. Other speakers presented interesting information regarding "sharpen your memory" and"latest banking fraud schemes". Real Property Tax Law §920 states: New York State Law provides that the Tax Receiver cannot waive penalties on real estate taxes after the due date for any reason. Huge thanks to Shelby for taking care of the office while we were at the conference. Website If anyone has trouble finding our documents on the new website,please contact us: 607-533-4142 or jha�lansingtown.com. 10 June 15,2022 CONSENT AGENDA a. MOTION AUTHORIZING BOOKKEEPER TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL/ GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE BOARD OF ETHICS MOTION M22-28 MOTION AUTHORIZING BOOKKEEPER TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL/ GENERAL ACCOUNT FOR THE BOARD OF ETHICS Moved that, the Town of Lansing Bookkeeper is authorized to establish an account for the Board of Ethics annual/general budget. Board of Ethics shall be provided with the following resources and funding: a) The Town Board may provide for the payment of expenses of the Board of Ethics actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of its duties, subject to annual or other appropriations by the Town Board. b) The Town will provide $1,000 annually for communications and public meetings/ outreach to support the Board of Ethics with expenditures. b. MOTION TO ALLOCATE FROM DB5112.400,ALLOCATION WILL BE REIMBURSED BY PAVE OUR POTHOLES (POP) PROGRAM MOTION M22-29 MOTION TO ALLOCATE FROM DB5112.400,ALLOCATION WILL BE REIMBURSED BY PAVE OUR POTHOLES (POP) PROGRAM Moved, to allocate $45,682.84 from DB5112.400 for product in repairing road surfaces, allocation will be reimbursed in full by New York State Department of Transportation Pave Our Potholes (POP) Program. c. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF 2022 —OVERRIDE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C RESOLUTION 22-98 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW No. 6 OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2023; and WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes: (1)to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law § 3-C (2) pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C, governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit" as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-C; and WHEREAS, this proposed Local Law if adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law§ 3-C which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the Tax Levy Limit by the adoption of a Local Law approved by a vote of at least sixty percent(60%) of the Town Board; and WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby 11 June 15,2022 RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held on the 20th day of July, 2022, at 6:31 pm, to consider public input and comments upon such proposed Local Law, and to hear all persons, at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY, interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County,New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with the law. d. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLUTION 22-99 RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Ruth Groff and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 006 DATED 06/15/2022 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 421 - 525 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 421 - 426 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 34 - 40 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 34 - 36 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 226,019.26 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 106,973.27 ARPA FUNDS (HF) $ 175,200.67 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,415.70 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 12,017.29 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 60,162.38 WARREN & CHERRY RD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1,3) $ 42,783.19 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS June 15, 2022 MEETING GENERAL FUND A June 15, 2022 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 All 940.400 From Fund Balance to Supervisor Contractual $ 70,843.48 Purchase of 2 Auburn Road A5031 A599 From Interfund Transfer to Fund Balance $ 25,000.00 Motion #22-19- Bulkhead Marina Project 12 June 15,2022 HIGHWAY FUND DB June 15, 2022 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DB5031 DB5110.400 From Interfund Transfer to Street Maintenance Contractual $ 24,799.33 Motion #22-27- Highway ARPA FUNDS June 15, 2022 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT HF599 HF9901.9 From ARPA Fund Balance to Interfund Transfer $ 25,000.00 Motion #22-19- Bulkhead Marina Project From ARPA Fund Balance to Street Maintenance HF599 HF5110.400 Contractual Motion#22-27- Highway $ 200,000.00 HF5110.400 HF9901.9 From Street Maintenance-Contractual to Interfund Transfer $ 24,799.33 To reimburse Hwy expenses CHERRY ROAD SEWER June 15, 2022 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SS1- SS1-599 8120.400 From Fund Balance to Sanitary Sewers Contractual $ 14,000.00 Additional Funds needed CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M22-28—M22-29 AND RESOLUTIONS 22-98—22-99 RESOLUTION 22-100 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Motions M22-28—M22-29 and Resolutions 22-98—22-99, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Motions and Resolutions were duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 15, 2022. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE MYERS PARK PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M.J. ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING,P.C.AND MAKING SEORA NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE Myers Park Clarification—Pat Tyrrell The grant and this resolution cover: • Bathroom for camping • Bathroom in center of park 13 June 15,2022 • Tent campsites • Parking • Kayak and canoe storage/launch RESOLUTION 22-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE MYERS PARK PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M.J.ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING,P.C.AND MAKING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS,proposed improvements consist of several projects at Myers Park for revitalization of recreational facilities adjacent to Cayuga Lake, including upgrading the restroom facilities and pavilions for ADA accessibility and as private unisex facilities; expanding opportunities for walkable public spaces for recreation and fitness; restoration of the natural communities where land meets Cayuga Lake; and implementation of Cayuga Lake Blueway Plan with ADA-accessible improvements to the kayak launch to allow people who use non-motorized paddle craft(kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards) to access local business, recreation areas and to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes region by providing enhanced access for launching and docking paddle craft; and WHEREAS, the Town applied for and was awarded funding in 2021 to implement the Myers Park Project through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation(OPRHP) for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund ($750,000 maximum award with 25%match required); and WHEREAS, the Town Board,being the agency which has primary responsibility for approving the action, did on July 21, 2021 declare itself the Lead Agency for the environmental review of this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Action is subject to review and approvals from other involved agencies that include the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and comments were received from that agency on January 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Planning has prepared and submitted for the Town Board's consideration and review Parts 1, 2, and 3 of a Short Environmental Assessment Form describing the Action; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2022, the Town Board adopted a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding from the New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation Under the Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act Of 1993, for the Purpose of Funding the Myers Park Project; and WHEREAS, on April 20, 2022, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing passed Motion M22-23 Authorizing Issuance of the Myers Park Project Request for Proposal (RFP) Subject to Changes in Consultant Selection Timeline and Proposal Submission Deadline at the Discretion of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor and Director of Planning; and WHEREAS, the Request for Proposal was advertised in the New York State Contract Reporter on April 21, 2022 and five (5) proposals and cost proposals, respectively, were received by the June 3, 2022 deadline; and WHEREAS,the Parks&Recreation Office reviewed proposals on June 6 through June 13, 2022 using a Weighted Decision Matrix based on the criteria articulated in the Request for Proposal and now recommends the services of M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying,P.C. to the Town Board; and 14 June 15,2022 WHEREAS,upon due deliberation upon such recommendations, and in consideration of the Town Board's past knowledge of these matters, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. That the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. 2. That a sum not to exceed $ 316,000 (reimbursable pre-development cost from Master Contract 219659) be allocated for professional services from M.J Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.to start the architectural/design process, and that upon the concurrence of the Town Parks &Recreation Supervisor and Town Attorney, the Town Supervisor may execute a new AIA Document B 101 — 2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect(or equivalent) agreement with M.J Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C, for the architectural/ engineering professional services needed to advance this project. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 15, 2022. NOTE-Later in the meeting there was discussion regarding the SEAF Parts 1, 2, and 3 for this Resolution. To make the record clearer that a SEQRA review was properly conducted, Resolution 22-101 was re-moved for approval. See Resolution and second vote on pages 17-18. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Andra Benson -reported the following: LansingL ibrarX—written report above Lansing Youth Services—written report above Agricultural Committee—discussed Ag District Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)—unable to attend meeting Ruth Groff-No report Bronwvn Losey-reported the following: HeatSmart Tompkins—clean heating and cooling campaign • Webinar Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 7:00 pm Bell Station • Toured land with CAC and helped with clean up • Concern with late night parties Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) • Discussion regarding Town printing items for meetings o Should board members stipends be increased to cover printing at home or purchase tablet, so Town staff does not need to print Lansing Advisory Committee on Power Plant Future (LAC-PPF)—unable to attend • LAC-PPF gave Town Board proposed list of priorities 15 June 15,2022 o Next month Town Board should prioritize items for LAC-PPF to work on Broadband Committee—no meeting Board of Ethics—Guy Krogh, Town Counsel stated any changes to the disclosure form will have to be approved by the Town Board. Joseph Wetmore The following report was included in the meeting packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout. Joseph Wetmore Town Board Member Report June 2022 Planning Board Monday,May 23.6:30—8:30pm Meeting started late because Town Court was still using boardroom until 6:40. Also audio link was turned off, so the first half hour of the meeting was streamed without audio until someone could come and turn it on for the PB. We need a written description of how the Audio/cable system works. Presentation of the proposed Dandy Mini Mart by applicant, with question and answers from the Board. No public comment was allowed at this meeting. Action: Declaration of Lead Agency for Coordinated SEQR Review; set public hearing for June 27, 2022. Town of Lansing Codes Committee Thursday, June 2.10:00am— 12:00pm Review of proposed revised draft Zoning Article VII: Principal, Accessory, and Temporary Uses Review of revised draft Agriculture (AG) Zoning District: Purpose; Uses; Schedule; Activation Recommendation to circulate the above revised draft Zoning text and Zoning map for refinement Planning Board(meets 6/13 and 7/11); Conservation Advisory Council (meets 6/2 and 7/7); and Ag Committee (meets 6/8) Report on SEQRA coordination/review of schedule of adoption/next steps Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee Wednesday, June 8th at 1:00—9:00pm Review preliminary working draft AG (Agriculture) Zoning District text and map Discuss the proposed utility-scale 160 MW Yellow Barn Solar energy facility project LAC-PPF Thursday,June 9.7:00—9:00pm Ethan Bodnaruk's discussion on New Generation Nuclear Power 16 June 15,2022 Discussion of"Proposed List of Priorities" Planning Board Monday,June 13.6:30—9:30pm Review preliminary working draft AG (Agriculture) Zoning District text and map Edward LaVigne -reported the following: Budget—Department heads should start working on budget Bell Station • Attended open house • Concern with unauthorized parties o Install cameras o No parking signs on roads ■ Highway Superintendent Mike Moseley stated he plans to discuss this with Town Counsel Guy Krogh ■ Town Counsel Guy Krogh stated Town will need to amend code to regulate parking on town and county roads and it will need Town Board approval Sewer • Borg Warner decreased water out take • Town is on"pause"—need to address inflow and infiltration (I and I) • Village of Cayuga Heights Engineer will work with Town Code Officer • Intermunicipal Agreement—Town of Lansing still has units left MYERS PARK RESOLUTION 22-101 Questions about SEQRA were posed to counsel, and after discussion thereupon and input from Director of Planning C.J. Randall regarding requirements for SEQRA for the grant, the Town Board conducted a full review of the SEAF Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the record, deemed the forms complete and accurate, and determined in Part 3 that a negative declaration was warranted. To make the record clearer that a SEQRA review was properly conducted, Resolution 22-101 was re-moved for approval as follows: RESOLUTION 22-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE MYERS PARK PROJECT ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M.J.ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING,P.C.AND MAKING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, proposed improvements consist of several projects at Myers Park for revitalization of recreational facilities adjacent to Cayuga Lake, including upgrading the restroom facilities and pavilions for ADA accessibility and as private unisex facilities; expanding opportunities for walkable public spaces for recreation and fitness; restoration of the natural communities where land meets Cayuga Lake; and implementation of Cayuga Lake Blueway Plan with ADA-accessible improvements to the kayak launch to allow people who use non-motorized paddle craft (kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards) to access local business, recreation areas and to enjoy the beauty of the Finger Lakes region by providing enhanced access for launching and docking paddle craft; and WHEREAS, the Town applied for and was awarded funding in 2021 to implement the Myers Park Project through the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation(OPRHP) for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund ($750,000 maximum award with 25% match required); and 17 June 15,2022 WHEREAS, the Town Board,being the agency which has primary responsibility for approving the action, did on July 21, 2021 declare itself the Lead Agency for the environmental review of this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Action is subject to review and approvals from other involved agencies that include the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and comments were received from that agency on January 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Planning has prepared and submitted for the Town Board's consideration and review Parts 1, 2, and 3 of a Short Environmental Assessment Form describing the Action; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2022, the Town Board adopted a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funding from the New York State Office Of Parks, Recreation And Historic Preservation Under the Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act Of 1993, for the Purpose of Funding the Myers Park Project; and WHEREAS, on April 20, 2022, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing passed Motion M22-23 Authorizing Issuance of the Myers Park Project Request for Proposal (RFP) Subject to Changes in Consultant Selection Timeline and Proposal Submission Deadline at the Discretion of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor and Director of Planning; and WHEREAS, the Request for Proposal was advertised in the New York State Contract Reporter on April 21, 2022 and five (5) proposals and cost proposals, respectively, were received by the June 3, 2022 deadline; and WHEREAS,the Parks&Recreation Office reviewed proposals on June 6 through June 13, 2022 using a Weighted Decision Matrix based on the criteria articulated in the Request for Proposal and now recommends the services of M.J. Engineering and Land Surveying,P.C. to the Town Board; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation upon such recommendations, and in consideration of the Town Board's past knowledge of these matters, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. That the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. 2. That a sum not to exceed $ 316,000 (reimbursable pre-development cost from Master Contract 219659) be allocated for professional services from M.J Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.to start the architectural/design process, and that upon the concurrence of the Town Parks & Recreation Supervisor and Town Attorney, the Town Supervisor may execute a new AIA Document B 101 — 2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect(or equivalent) agreement with M.J Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C, for the architectural/ engineering professional services needed to advance this project. The question of the adoption of Resolution 22-101 was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Groff, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson—Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff—Aye Councilperson Bronwyn Losey—Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore—Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on June 15, 2022. A SHORT BREAK WAS TAKEN AT 8:08 PM 18 June 15,2022 WORK SESSION Lansing Harbor—discussion Greg Mezey stated: • Tompkins County Sheriffs Office approved event • Asking Town Board for waiver of fee and multiple applications o $200 fee is ok, if covers all events Town Counsel Guy Krogh stated: • Town Code Enforcement Officer has made determination • Additional information is needed to look into this • Three (3) choices to go forward 1. Apply for permit 2. Apply for waiver—submit to Town Board(Town Clerk) 3. Apply to ZBA—appeal instead of variance Town Board decision to discuss this in closed session for legal advice. Masks Discussion concerning mandatory masks at Town Board meetings. Tompkins County Health Department has suspended their mask advisory. Town COVID Policy will need to be updated to state wearing masks will follow Tompkins County Health Department guidelines. This will be on the July Town Board Agenda. Consolidated Water District Extension 3 (CWDX3) Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated: • Cost of the district is now 177% above the Comptroller threshold o Comptroller might not approve • Cannot get pipes now • Water and Sewer Advisory Board(WSAB) advising to start over with new petitions o Maybe smaller districts Town Counsel Guy Krogh stated: • WSAB will issue advisory opinion o Draft not ready o Not referred to Town Board yet MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION/SALE/LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEN PUBLICITY MIGHT AFFECT VALUE AT 9:15 PM. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion. All in Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:26 PM. Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion. All in Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 Councilperson Andra Benson left at 9:26 PM. MOTION TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ENTER CLOSED SESSION FOR CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ADVICE AT 9:26 PM. Councilperson Bronwyn Losey seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 19 June 15,2022 MOTION TO EXIT CLOSED SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT CLOSED SESSION AT 9:52 PM. Councilperson Bronwyn Losey seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 Short discussion on need to coordinate with Town of Groton and provide future update on solar application and ORES process at next meeting. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:54 PM. Councilperson Bronwyn Losey seconded the motion. All in Favor—4 Opposed—0 Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Minutes after closed session were taken by Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson, RMC Town Clerk 20 TOWN of LANSING ' "Home nJ Indus try,Agriculture,and Scenic Beauty" �4. 4 PO Box 186 Laaisinr.NY 14882 To: Mitch Quine, CS Energy Re: NYSERDA 2020 RES RFP-Yellow Barn Solar ❑ate: 10/7J2020 Dear Mitch, I am writing at your request to confirm details of CS Energy's discussions with the Town of Lansing for the purpose of the NYSERDA RES RFP application for Yellow Barn Solar. CS Energy has met with me on multiple occasions in person and via phone over the past year and has attended Town Board meetings as well. In addition to discussions about the code,we have discussed a potential project CS Energy has in development in our area, with the knowledge that this is a large-scale project which will involve permitting through a state process as well as locally. CS Energy appeared at a Town Board special meeting on 10J7/20 to give an introductory presentation to the Board on Yellow Barn Solar. The Town of Lansing is aware that CS Energy is bidding a Lansing-Groton area project into the 2020 NYSERDA RES RFP. We have recently passed a solar law which includes the ability to permit a large-scale project, and the town generally supports large scale solar projects. Regards, Ed LaVigne,Supervisor Town of Lansing, NY GE&imton J solve el5WA �enfcr f; 14wAvtlnue Iftca.IVY 1435E-3555 ion t 50t 272.2 92 + W 272 MA 1OMVkPh3*'maW edU T=pWnsCounty www m.1O"•oKA):.LV13 To: Mitch Quine, CS Energy Re: NYSERDA 2021 RES RFP-Yellow Barn Solar Job Training Discussion Date:August 23rd, 2021 Dear Mitch, I am writing at your request to confirm details of CS Energy's discussions with the Energy Warriors program staff. Representatives from CS Energy reached out in early August of this year to inquire about the possibility of a collaboration in developing a program for job training or internship program through Energy Warriors or other Workforce Development programs in the Ithaca Area. 0n August 12`h, 2021, CS Energy met virtually with Dr.Aigbokhan Aloja Airewele,the Energy Warriors program leader and coordinator of the Green Energy Workforce Training Program—The Career Pathways Project which is a collaborative project through the Cornell Cooperative Extension and other community-based organizations in Tompkins County. This conversation was used to provide background information about CS Energy and discuss the logistics of developing a job training program through CS Energy and the Yellow Barn Solar project which would provide a pathway to long term jobs in the field of green energy,or in an alternate field using the skills learned through the job training program. Through this conversation, Dr. Airewele is interested in pursuing a potential job training or internship program through the Energy Warriors Workforce Training Programs, in cooperation and collaboration with CS Energy. Energy Warriors supports job growth and training in fields, such as renewable energy, that are experiencing and will continue to experience significant growth and understands that on the job training is an important aspect of some jabs. Because of this, Mr. Airewele recognizes the potential benefits of the Yellow Barn Solar project in providing opportunities and supports the project moving forward in light of this possibility. Regards, r Aloja A.Airewele Program leadr-►; Energy Warrim. ErUIli++tf ilrrtn,�UFFff. I ,I?P9110 ti+e7li '147ri ! -Sri►IF211 11$R, Qm4O+_aopernM.rZrovish %Vo o's3nomW{- W%!mLpWVAftnLVppnH3M411P fl CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St.—Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 U .Z DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT Dr. Luis Aguirre-Torres, Director of Sustainability RAI Telephone: Planning& Development, Sustainability Office-507-274-6555 E-Mail: laguirretorres@cityofithaca.org August 18111, 2021. To: Mitch Quine, CS Energy Re: NYSERDA 2021 RES RFP-Yellow Barn Solar Job Training Discussion Dear Mitch, 1 am writing as a follow up to our discussion about workforce development in the Ithaca Area. Representatives from CS Energy reached out in early August of this year to inquire about the possibility of a collaboration in developing a program for job training or internships through workforce development programs in the Ithaca Area. On August 18th, 2021, CS Energy met virtually with local community leader, Anne Rhodes, and me to introduce the idea. This conversation was used to provide background information about CS Energy and discuss the logistics of developing a job training program through CS Energy and the Yellow Barn Solar project. Such a program would provide skills learned through job training to open a pathway to long term jobs in the field of green energy. The City of Ithaca is interested in pursuing a potential job training or internship program through the Green Energy Workforce and other workforce development programs, in cooperation and collaboration with CS Energy. These programs are specifically tailored to provide the most benefits to disadvantaged communities.The City of Ithaca recognizes need for a reliable and skilled workforce in fields, such as renewable energy, that are experiencing and will continue to experience significant growth and understands that on the job training is an important aspect of these jobs. Part of the meeting was also used to discuss the various programs that the Ithaca Green New Deal have initiated over the past several months. I brought up the Ithaca Electrification Fund which was recently started to cover some of the cost of electrification retrofits for low- and moderate-income residents. CS Energy has initially committed to providing at least$50,000 to support this project. Because of this, I recognize the potential benefits of the Yellow Barn Solar Project in providing opportunities and support the project moving forward. Sincerely, '0'7�L7- Luis Aguirre-Torres, PhD., Director of Sustainability, City of Ithaca, N.Y. K.Max Z6aag 345 Upson Hall Cornell University ptofessor eoracil un,vcrlity KathCollege of Engineering Curt Dwyer M&rbacuity and itluca.New Ycuic 14853-7502 Curt Marble Faculty �. Durctor.Cornell 607 254-5402 " a Atksason Center for 607 255-1222 Sumainabil3ty kz330cornell.edu Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering To: Mitch Quine and James Wayne,CS Energy Re: Letter Acknowledging meetings and potential partnership- Yellow Barn Solar Date: 8/24/2021 Dear Mitch, I am writing at your request to confirm details of CS Energy's conversation with me and some of my graduate researchers for the purpose of discussing a potential research partnership on the Yellow Barn Solar project in Tompkins County. I was recently approached by James Wayne, a recent Cornell Graduate, and current CS Energy employee, to discuss the possibility of research on their Yellow Barn Solar project. Since the initial email exchanges, two meetings have occurred,the first over videoconference in May 2021 and a second in-person meeting on July 13'',2021. The meeting consisted of a discussion about potential research questions and opportunities. Among these questions was what the potential costs and benefits of the co-location of agriculture and solar fields are. My research is centered around energy and the environment, with relevant interests in the siting of large-scale solar projects and their effects on surrounding communities. In New York State, agricultural areas have increasingly begun to overlap with large-scale solar farms. The effects of these projects on agriculture and local communities are little known. The proximity, size, and diversity of land controlled by the Yellow Barn Solar Project could provide with an interesting test case for my research, and my research group would be open to partnering with CS Energy and the Yellow Barn project,or other similar projects or companies,to further that research. Solar related internships and recruitment were also discussed. CS Energy committed to exploring programs and recruitment opportunities for Cornell students. I look forward to further conversations and exploring partnerships within the coming months, Sincerely, 1115�5� K. Max Zhang NEW YORK STATE LABORERS' ORGANIZING FUND ► �1744- IN FUND . tsrreu Ms.Abbey DeRocker Assistant Director Large Scale Renewables NYSERDA 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203 Samuel M,Fresina pear Director DeRocker, =i►a�rr�3n I am writing to letyou know that the New York State Laborers' Organizing Fund,a labor organization representing 44,000 construction workers across New York, Keith Loscalxo supports CS Energy, LLC in their projects that they submitted bids for in the most Vice Chai4Plum recent round of NYSERDA Tier-1 Renewables solicitations. CS Energy has demonstrated a good-faith effort in working with us on to employ New York State residents on their projects and to pay them family-sustaining wages. It is our belief that they are a willing and responsible partner in helping to Josiaph D'Arnato ensure New York State meets its climate goals with a high degree of equity in the process for New York State workers and residents. Additionally,we recognize the importance of workforce training in our ability to provide the skilled labor required to build out New York's clean energy future. Our Angelo Ang+flone training centers are second to none and annually, LiUNA spends $1DD million on training across the United States and Canada.Specifically,we appreciate the need Rnraf�,g Secretary to encourage people from disadvantaged communities to participate in such workforce training and development opportunities and believe we are uniquely suited to do so thanks to our high quality NYSDOL-certified apprenticeship programs. To that end,we look forward to working with CS Energy to help recruit, John Hutchings train,and employ a robust New York State labor force,with a particular focus on workers from disadvantaged communities throughout the state As New York State strives to meet its clean energy goals,we believe that CS Energy is part of the solution. Sincerely, John Hutchings MUNA! Director Feel the PnwPr New York State Laborers'Organizing Fund Sage Ezell From: Yellow Barn Solar Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 3:02 PM Subject: Yellow Barn Solar Newsletter Hello, You are receiving this email because you have requested updates on the proposed Yellow Barn Solar project located in the towns of Lansing and Groton, New York. This is our November 2022 project update newsletter. Project Permitting Status: Field work to support the project began in the winter of 2021. At this stage, the project has undergone a grassland breeding bird survey, wintering raptor survey, and an on-site wetland delineation. Drone-based topographic surveys have been completed which allow us to determine the exact topography of the site using LiDAR. A magnetometer survey is currently in progress to determine the precise locations of any active or decommissioned oil and gas wells. A noise study will begin soon to determine normal ambient noise levels at the site. Later this year, CS will begin conducting viewshed studies to understand potential viewshed impacts of project neighbors. The viewshed studies will inform the development of planting and lighting plans, which will also be drafted for the project. CS Energy is targeting 2023 for permit application submission to ORES. Status of other Development Activities: CS Energy received an award for the Yellow Barn Solar Project from the NYSERDA 2021 Large Scale Renewables RFP for a contract to sell Renewable Energy Credits to the state. Yellow Barn Solar is currently in the interconnection study process with NYISO and NYSEG. Local Benefits Yellow Barn Solar has the opportunity to directly benefit the local communities through a combination of property tax or PILOT payments, Host Community Agreements, direct local investment, reduction of residential electric bills, and local labor both during construction and operation of the project. Updates on the details of local community benefits will be available as permitting of the project progresses. Upcoming Meetings While CS has been in touch with the towns of Lansing and Groton throughout development, CS plans to begin official local agency coordination before the end of 2022 to review the ORES permitting process and discuss our coordination with them throughout this process. In the coming months, CS will also hold a public information session about the project. The date of this meeting will be sent out to all those subscribed to the newsletter, and all project neighbors. Questions? i For more information about our project or for more information about solar energy please see our project website yellowbarn-solar.com We have attempted to get in contact with neighbors of the project through door-knocking. If you are a project neighbor and haven't heard directly from us, please feel free to get into contact with us and we can schedule a meeting. If you know someone who is a project neighbor who has not signed up for our email newsletter, please let them know to reach out to us for updates. If you would like to be removed from this email list, please respond to this email requesting removal. CS Energy csenergy.com 2 Sage Ezell From: Yellow Barn Solar Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 3:23 PM Subject: Yellow Barn Solar- Open House Hello, CS Energy is hosting an Open House for the Yellow Barn Solar project on April 26t"from 6:30-8:30pm at the Lansing Community Center, located at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY 14882. Several CS Energy representatives will be in attendance to answer questions and presentation materials will be posted around the center, allowing for attendees to review this information and ask questions about the project and the information provided.The Open House will be open to all community members. Please feel free to reach out via the below contact information if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there. CS Energy Email:yellowbarnsolar@csenergy.com r 518.478.3547 Yellowbarn-solar.com i Sage Ezell From: Yellow Barn Solar Sent: Monday,July 10, 2023 3:55 PM Subject: Yellow Barn Solar Newsletter Attachments: Yellow Barn Solar- Draft Site Plan 071023.pdf Hello, You are receiving this email because you have requested updates on the proposed Yellow Barn Solar project located in the Towns of Lansing and Groton, New York. We hosted community meetings in the towns of Lansing and Groton on June 22nd and 23rd. One piece of feedback received from the "Meeting with Community Members" held in both Towns last month was to provide more detailed maps of the Project that are easier to read. Please find the updated maps attached,which will also be posted on our website:yellowbarn-solar.com. We hope these will be beneficial in terms of seeing project components with respect to roads and property boundaries. We will be following up with additional information and updates as we progress. Please feel free to reach out via the contact information below if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! CS Energy Email:vellowbarnsolar@csenergy.com 518.478.3547 yellowbarn-solar.com i Sage Ezell From: Yellow Barn Solar Sent: Monday,July 31, 2023 10:49 AM Subject: Yellow Barn Solar Newsletter Attachments: 60-Day Notice-Yellow Barn.pdf Good afternoon: You are receiving this email because you signed up for project updates for the Yellow Barn Solar project, or attended a recent meeting for the Project. The Yellow Barn Solar project has been developing a permit application for submission to the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and has set an application submission date for September 22nd Please see the attached Notice of Intent to File for additional information about the application submission. Intervenor funds will be available following the submission of the application and must be requested within 30 days of the date the application is filed. Additional information on the project and how to request funds is available at the project website:yellowbarn-solar.com. We will provide notice of the submission of the application through this newsletter and on the project website. If you would no longer like to receive these emails, please respond to this email and we will remove you from the email list. CS Energy vellowbarnsolar@csenergy.com https://vellowbarn-solar.com/ csenergy.com i