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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-16 November 16, 2016
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
November 16, 2016
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 Supervisor, Edward LaVigne and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be
PRESENT:
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor Andra Benson, Councilperson
Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson
ABSENT: Robert Cree, Councilperson
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Dan Veaner, Lansing
Star, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator,
Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Cassandra Negley, Lansing Ledger, Dave
Herrick, Town Engineer, Ted Laux, Connie Wilcox, Chris Williams, Doug Emerick, and
a few other attendees.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – EMILY FRANCO
The following report was available as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
November 16, 2016
1. The Library Book Sale was another great success. The Friends started hosting a two
day event several years ago and that continues to be a big draw. The last hour on
Saturday has been reserved for non-profits and this helps support those groups and
decrease the amount of books passed on to the Tompkins County Friends of the
Library Sale. Science Saturday was also busy with kids young and old.
2. The Friends of the Lansing Community Library will host the 8th annual Artisan Fair
at the Lansing Community Center on Friday, December 2 from 3pm – 6pm and
Saturday, December 3 from 10am - 5pm. Handicrafts to include: jewelry &
accessories, gourmet foods, home decor, knitted ware and much more. Enjoy a free
beverage and holiday treats while you shop.
3. LCL will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday November 23 and will be closed Thursday
and Friday, November 24 and 25, for Thanksgiving.
4. The LCL Board of Trustees meetings will be held on Monday, November 28 and
Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00pm instead of the regular 4th Wednesday due to the
holidays.
5. LCL will host an Art Opening for photographer Frank Leahy on Saturday, November
19, 11am - 1pm at Lansing Community Library. Frank is a photographer who lives
and works in Trumansburg, NY. This show includes works from his Ice Bench
Experiment 2016, his fourth year. From December-March he creates an arrangement
of colored ice and lights on a rustic bench in his backyard that he documents with
photographs. A raffle and light refreshments will be on hand. Frank's art will be on
display from November through December.
Councilperson Andra Benson, stated the Book Sale is larger every year, it is a good
fund raiser for the library and it is held two times a year.
Councilperson Andra Benson, reported the Artisan Fair is growing and is also a fund
raiser for the library.
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MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
#10 OF 2016-UPDATING AND AMENDING VILLAGE CIRCLE-VILLAGE
SOLARS PDA, LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2013
Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #10 OF 2016-UPDATING AND AMENDING
VILLAGE CIRCLE-VILLAGE SOLARS PDA, LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2013 at 6:35
pm. Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, explained this is changing the number of units and will
include more micro units. He stated there will be less three bedrooms and more two and
one bedrooms. Ed noted they may put a restaurant there.
Town Planner Michael Long, reported this will include additional parking, if necessary.
He stated they are adding a future location for NYSEG gas distribution regulating
building. Michael explained the changes are only to the interior of the buildings.
Town Counsel Guy Krough, explained the number of bedrooms are not changing; it’s the
number of units in each building that are changing. He reported water, sewer, and
parking have all been reviewed.
A resident asked what restaurant will be there. No one had an answer.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #10 OF
2016-UPDATING AND AMENDING VILLAGE CIRCLE-VILLAGE SOLARS
PDA, LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2013 at 6:40 pm. Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the
motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
November 16, 2016
Hello and thanks for having me in tonight. The county legislature ended two-and-a-half
months of deliberation and review, passing the County's 2017 budget and the capital
program for the next five years. The budget was approved by a 13-1 vote, with Legislator
Dooley Kiefer voting no.
The $171 million budget represents an increase in local spending of 0.9% and increases
the County tax levy by 2.93%. The tax rate of $6.62 per thousand is down by 11 cents
(1.53% from 2016.)
Apart from, but related to the budget, the Legislature, by unanimous vote, also formally
established the 2017 annual Solid Waste Fee, which remains at $55.00 per
household/billing unit.
The summary of the final amendments and the adopted budget will be posted on the
budget page of the County website at
www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov/ctyadmin/2017budget.
The legislature also supported the issuance of up to $1 million in serial bonds and notes
to potentially fund the jet bridge expense, if that is needed. This is great news! Airport
Manager Mike Hall noted that, with the airlines' decision to consolidate southern tier
service at ITH, and with the shift of American and United to jet service beginning in
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February 2017, the purchase of a second, refurbished jet bridge, at an estimated cost of up
to $1 million is needed to respect and protect that service.
The Airport has applied for State grant funding for the jet bridge as part of a larger airport
improvement project, and will seek other potential revenue sources should that award not
come through, but this gives us the leeway for the much needed bridge.
The Legislature, by unanimous vote agreed to appropriate $15,000 in contingent funds to
support a structural, mechanical, and codes assessment of the Tompkins Trust building on
the Ithaca Commons, an initial step in the County's exploration of possible acquisition
and reuse of the building as a new home for The History Center in Tompkins County and
a proposed heritage education center bringing together compatible non-profits. The study
will assess the condition of the building's structural and mechanical systems, as well as
any required code-related improvements. As part of its longstanding role in providing
space for a museum that preserve the records and artifacts that document the county's
history, the County allocates about $100,000 annually to underwrite The History Center's
occupancy costs.
The Legislature also voted to award the Center for Governmental Research (CGR), of
Rochester, NY, a contract to study the Criminal Justice/Jail Population Trend Analysis
for the Tompkins County Jail, for an amount not to exceed $63,000. CGR was the
unanimous choice of the Jail Study Committee, the Probation Director, Jail Captain, and
County Administrator. The analysis is the first of two studies focused on Jail capacity to
be undertaken by the County after the New York State Commission of Correction
announced its intent to revoke the Jail's long-standing 18-bed variance.
The Legislature will also study governance models for Stewart Park at a cost of $17,000.
The study will analyze Stewart Park's current management and governance structure and
recommend alternatives. I voted against this as I can't see any scenario where the county
should take over Stewart Park and the costs associated with maintaining it.
We also recognized the passing of Donald Culligan, Tompkins County's longest-serving
legislator. He passed away November 9th. Mr. Culligan served on the Tompkins County
Board of Supervisors and Board of Representatives (as the County Legislature was
formerly known) for 35 years, from 1958 through 1993.
Also:
The Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) is recruiting two new
members representing local arts and culture, and one new member representing lodging,
to begin service in early 2017. Tompkins County residents are invited to submit an
application no later than December 5, 2016.
And:
Tompkins County is seeking nominees to serve on two volunteer citizen boards that
advise the County Legislature on decisions made about our local environment: the Water
Resources Council (WRC) has vacancies for individuals representing the general public
(at-large seats), municipal government, business and industry, and recreation. The
Environmental Management Council (EMC) is seeking new at-large and municipal
members.
For an application, visit the county's website at
http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/legislature/advisory-board, or call the Legislature
office at 607-274-5434.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – STEVE COLT
The following report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation Department
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Town Board Meeting
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RECREATION
Early winter programming has started. Gymnastics, Bowling, Jump Around,
Basketball (4th – 6th) and Friday Night Soccer at The Field are all very well
attended.
The school bus availability issue seems to be working out with no interruptions so
far with regards to having enough drivers. Hopefully this will last throughout the
winter.
The Ski Bus is almost sold out. This is really early for us to be this full compared
to past years. We only have 5 available seats remaining. This is great, but hope
that this quick fill won’t create other issues for us as I am not sure we could
handle a second bus or get a second driver…
Our Holiday Cookie Exchange for students in grades 4th – 8th is set for Saturday
December 3rd and this year will take place in the Middle School in room 162.
Decorate and exchange 5 different types of cookies.
After the holidays, we will also be offering Travel Basketball, additional sessions
of Gymnastics, Elementary Basketball for 2nd & 3rd graders, and Wrestling.
Our Youth Wrestling Program for grades K – 6th has to be the best in the
country!!! With instructors like Doug Dake, Kyle Dake, Jacob Arnone and
Mitch Clark along with support from Rob Koll at Cornell, this is CRAZY
GOOD!!! We are very lucky.
PARKS
All of our parks and ballfield fall clean up and winterization is nearly completed.
We continue to have many walkers and a lot of drive through traffic and
especially when the weather is good. Our park crew does a great job and they
deserve all of the compliments that are made about our grounds.
We have been able to purchase more safety surface wood fiber for our
playgrounds. We were able to get excellent good pricing and did save over 50%
of the cost by doing in-house trucking.
The latest Eagle Scout Project at Salt Point is almost complete and easy to see as
you enter Salt Point. It is a new Chimney Swift Tower. I will have more details
and pictures after the project is completed.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Winter: They are ready for snow.
Novalane: They are wrapped up for now.
Capital Plan: Working on a plan with Mike Long.
Generators: Will discuss at the work session.
Historical Building: Supervisor Ed LaVigne and Cricket reported the historical society is
paying for the materials and the highway workers are supplying the labor.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
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Lake Forest Circle Drive – L1 Zone - Major subdivision of 16 lots plus storm
water.
o Tompkins Co. 239 review (Letter 11/12/2014) has been completed.
o Storm water plan revisions requested T.G. Miller. Letter dated
11/19/2014.
o Revisions are being made to the SWPPP materials. Submitted 10/26
revised maps. Letter (Oct. 27, 2015) from Tim Buhl in response
circulated. Comments on map sent on map 10/28/2015.
o “Public Hearing”- held December 14, 2015.
o SEQRA, Preliminary Plat approval December 14, 2015 – included waiver
of new town highway specs.
o Discussion regarding existing easements and potential changes – propose
meeting with owner and staff to resolve outstanding issues.
o Revised SWPPP documents submitted for review T.G. Miller March 16,
2016.
o Final Plat approval – TBD.
Ag Plan – Follow up meeting – finalize report meeting June 1, 2015
o Joint Planning Board and Town Board meeting held– June 22, 2015
o Town Board adopted Ag Plan on Sept. 16, 2015.
o Farm Day – Held Oct. 15, 2016 at Town Hall
A. Scott Pinney – Peruville Road Site Plan (RA Zone) to add 15 additional duplex
buildings in addition to 4 existing duplexes and office / barn complex.
o Site Plan draft submitted (12/2014, meeting held and revised site plan
resubmitted (9/14/2015).
o Application for Site Plan and Developers Agreement –received
11/15/2015.
o Revised SEQRA application received 11/16/2015.
o SWPPP submitted to T.G. Miller – Oct. 2015 preliminary review
underway
o Revised SWPPP submitted 11/12/2015.
o SWPPP comments from T.G. Miller 11/24/2015 to engineer, waiting
response.
o 239 Review – comments received 1/6/2016.
o SWPPP revision dependent upon drainage tests. Review letter sent June
15, 2016.
o Revised SWPPP completed June 30, 2016 and T.G. Miller letter approval
7/27/2016.
o Developer’s Conference - Sketch Plan Planning Board Meeting – Sept. 12,
2016.
o Meeting to review Phase 2 proposed changes if any – 9/21/2016.
o Construction yard plan map received – Oct 17, 2016
o Public Hearing on Site Plan– tentative Nov 28, 2016
o SEQRA, and Site Plan approval – TBD…
Cell Tower – Crown Castle (Verizon Wireless tenant) – applicant represented by
Matthew Kerwin attorney of Barclay Damon (Syracuse, NY).
o Preliminary application materials received 3/21/2016.
o Copy application submitted to structural engineer for review and
comments.
o Sketch Plan review meeting – April 11, 2016
o Planning Board mtg discussion April 25, 2016 -Tower Height does not
comply with the current fall zone regulations.
o Balloon site test / Visual Analysis scheduled for August 16th (Aug 23 rain
date).
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o Revised site plan may acquire neighboring property? Discussions
underway.
o SEQRA / Site Plan approval – TBD
United Storage – Bill Duthie
o Sketch plan review – Planning Board Meeting 7/25/2016
o Storm Water Plan – SWPPP base information – mtg. 8/24/2016
o Storm Water Plan- SWPPP report 10/ 11/ 2016
o SEQRA / Site Plan mtg. – 11/ 28/ 2016
Village Solars / Village Circles – PDA amendment
o Requested change – meetings on water and sewer capacities, Parking, site
plan changes
o Planning Board reviewed the density changes (174 to 206) within the
existing building footprint, asphalt parking for rest., parking ratio of 1.25 /
du. – approved 9/12/2016 meeting.
o Town Board – PDA waver to increase density Building M (18 to 24 units)
o Town Board – PDA amendment – November 16, meeting
Buck Road - Scott Morgan – 2 duplex buildings – Site Plan Review
o 239 Review letter dated 9/20/2016
o Planning Board Meeting 10/24/2016
Reach Works Rock Climbing Facility – The Rink / The Field 1767 East Shore
Drive.
o Application received and sent to for 239 Review – Sept 12, 2016
o Height visual simulation – Oct 19, 2016
o Public Hearing – Oct 24, 2016
o Require Planning Board SEQRA review –
o ZBA area variance required for Height over 35 feet (62 foot – existing
building (Meeting 11/15/2016)
o Final Site Plan Approval 11/14/2016
Comprehensive Plan – Town Board appointment of members Jan 4, 2016
o Planning Board Members appointed: Lin Davidson, Larry Sharpsteen,
Jerry Caward and Sandy Conlon.
o Reorganizational meeting held Wed. Jan. 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM.
o Committee Meeting scheduled for first Wed. of the month at 6:00 and new
members assigned.
o Full Comprehensive Plan Committee meetings 2nd Wed. – at 6:00 PM -
next 7/13/2016.
o Committee Public Hearing – August 10, 2016----
o Committee Final Document – approved Sept 14, 2016. – Recommendation
to Town Board. Planning Board to give input on this version
o Planning Board work sessions – Sept, 12, Sept. 26, Oct 24,Nov 14,...
o Town Board Public Hearing -TBD.
Mike reported the ZBA granted the variance for the height on the Reach Works
Rock Climbing Facility.
Mike stated when the Planning Board has completed their review of the
Comprehensive Plan there will be a joint meeting with the Town Board and
Planning Board for further discussion and review.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported Richard Prybyl has resigned from the
Planning Board, due to scheduling issues. Mike stated the normal term on the
Planning Board is seven years and maybe the Town Board will want to look at
changing this.
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AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
The Agriculture Committee has not met recently, but will probably meet in December.
They may make a sub-committee to go over the agriculture zones, which will then report
back to the rest of the Agriculture Committee.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE – CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
The Planning Board is reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. The Town Board and
Planning Board should meet before the public hearing. It is a solid plan which will work
for another five to ten years. Joe Shepherd is updating and marking the changes.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - No one addressed the Town Board.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
The following report was available as a handout.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
1. Water System Planning and Maintenance
a. Town CWD, Bone Plain Pressure Zone
• Punch list items by contractor are reportedly completed. Project closeout and
final payment to contractor can be processed at November 16th meeting.
b. Town CWD, Extension 3: Buck Road, Conlon Road and Wilson Road Area:
• Pending Board authorization, the Engineer’s Map, Plan and Report; Preliminary
Notice of Intent to NYS Agriculture and Markets; and SEQR FEAF can be
prepared for a fee of $10,000.
c. Town CWD, Extension Feasibility Studies: Drake Road:
• Pending Board authorization, the Engineer’s Map, Plan and Report together with
the SEQR FEAF can be prepared for a fee of $5,000.
d. Town CWD, Extension 1: Lansing Station Road Main Extension
• Contacted Nick Fazzolari with Norfolk Southern in Harrisburg, PA and he will
pursue arranging a site visit with the Regional Line Manager and Justus Fuchan,
Division Asst Engineer. This is the same process that was initiated in November
2015 but generated no N/S response. Will continue to make requests for action
through Mr. Fazzolari.
e. Pine Grove Pump Station (Ludlowville Road)
• Investigating NYSEG invoices and pump operation to clarify power
consumption and monthly costs.
2. Stormwater Planning and Maintenance
a. Drainage Districts #1, #2, #4 and #5
• Drafting a letter to landowners in these districts regarding annual maintenance
fees that will be collected through the Town/County tax bill in 2017.
3. Transportation Planning
a. Town Park Dock Permitting
• Will be contacting NYSDEC/USACE staff this week to reaffirm permit process
for new dock.
4. Code Enforcement and Planning
a. Code Enforcement Office and Planning Department:
• United Storage stormwater management
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Dave reported the following regarding CWD extension #3 (Buck Rd.) and #4 (Drake Rd):
The MPR is a “road map” which shows what the project is, when it will take place, the
cost, and how it will be financed. This will be shared with the land owners which will
benefit from the CWD. It also shows the environmental impacts. CWD extension # 3 is
in the Agriculture District, so we have to comply with NYS Ag and Markets before
finalizing the MPR. The tillable land will not be included in the CWD.
Town Counsel Guy Krogh, reported the following regarding CWD extension #3 (Buck
Rd.) and #4 (Drake Rd.):
Both of the CWD extensions require a permissive referendum, so the town will need to
wait thirty days to see if there are any challenges before Dave Herrick can proceed with
the MPR or Notice of Intent for Buck Rd. The CWD district will reimburse the town for
the MPR cost, if the district is formed. There are several steps involved including a
public hearing, comptroller approval (if required), final order filing in the clerk’s office,
several resolutions, county and state filings, and land owners signing easements. The
best case scenario for having this done will be spring.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported the following regarding CWD extension #3 (Buck
Rd.) and #4 (Drake Rd.):
Letters have been sent out to residents which Ed could not reach. He has been very clear
that this is not his water district. There will be multiple times for residents to challenge
this. He has 70% of resident’s signatures in support of this already. If other residents
build, then the EDU’s will go down per person.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3 (BUCK ROAD)
RESOLUTION 16-141
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR
CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3 (BUCK ROAD)
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, whether spearheaded by residents along Wilson Road, Conlon Road, or
Buck Road, for over 8 years there has been substantial interest in a water district
extension to serve such areas with municipal water due to the density and lack of potable
water and water supplies in such area, and over the years several map and planning
iterations and petitions have been circulated and developed, each with advantages and
disadvantages, one of the largest of which has always been cost; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, working with the Town and
Town Engineers and residents, has developed a map of a proposed service area, and the
same has been examined and deemed feasible due to the Highway Department’s
availability to install the mains, and the costs of construction thereof have been estimated
to carry an EDU cost of around $1,050; and
WHEREAS, while the Town is working to bring such number down, such number has
been the subject of a petition circulated for a proposed Buck Road water district
extension, with two add-on areas also under consideration, and the petitions for all such
areas have come back with over a 70% approval rate, despite the cost of just over $1,000
per year; and
WHEREAS, the creation of such proposed Consolidated Water District Extension #3 is
found to be feasible and deserving of official study, and given the needs and desires of
the residents such extension is deemed to be in the public interest and in the interest of
the affected property owners proposed to be included in such district, and the Town now
desires to fully examine the construction and costs of such a proposed district, and
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accordingly, based upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the Town
Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) pursuant to
Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d relative to the proposed Consolidated Water District
Extension No. 3 (Buck Road); and it is further
RESOLVED that an Agriculture and Markets Preliminary Notice of Intent be developed,
that a SEQRA FEAF be developed, and that the review of the same by the Town, the
Town Engineer, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and
Department of Environmental Conservation, be undertaken to inform the scope and cost
of such proposed district, and that the Town Engineer thereafter prepare such official
Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) for the proposed district for consideration by the Town
Board and residents, and that the cost of all of the same be and hereby is approved in an
amount not to exceed $10,000, all as subject to permissive referendum as provided by
Town Law Article 7 and § 209-b.
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 4 (DRAKE ROAD)
RESOLUTION 16-142
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR
CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 4 (DRAKE ROAD)
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, whether spearheaded by residents along Drake Road or otherwise, since
2000 and even earlier there have been multiple requests for a water district extension to
serve the Drake Road area, and since 2006 such requests have been multiplied due to the
water main being extended part-way down Drake Road for the then approved
Cottonwoods Subdivision, and the CWD’s need for redundant SR 34-A connections
remains, and as a result of all thereof, over the years several maps and planning iterations
and petitions have been circulated and developed; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, working with the Town and
Town Engineers and residents, has developed a map of a proposed service area, and the
same has been examined and deemed feasible due to the Highway Department’s
availability to install the mains, and the costs of construction thereof have been estimated
to carry an EDU cost of around $850; and
WHEREAS, while the Town is working to bring such number down, such number has
been the subject of a petition circulated for a proposed Drake Road water district
extension, to be denominated as CWD Extension #4, and the petition has been returned
with over 70% support for an extension at the $850 EDU rate per year for construction
costs; and
WHEREAS, the creation of such proposed Consolidated Water District Extension #4 is
found to be feasible and deserving of official study, and given the needs and desires of
the residents such extension is deemed to be in the public interest and in the interest of
the affected property owners proposed to be included in such district, and the Town now
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desires to fully examine the construction and costs of such a proposed district, and
accordingly, based upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the Town
Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) pursuant to
Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d relative to the proposed Consolidated Water District
Extension No. 4 (Drake Road); and it is further
RESOLVED that a SEQRA FEAF be developed and undertaken to inform the scope and
cost of such proposed district, and that the Town Engineer thereafter prepare such official
Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) for the proposed district for consideration by the Town
Board and residents, and that the cost of all of the same be and hereb y is approved in an
amount not to exceed $5,000, all as subject to permissive referendum as provided by
Town Law Article 7 and § 209-b.
The question of 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:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #10 OF 2016,
AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE § 1610 AND LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2013
REGARDING THE APPROVAL AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE
VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE SOLARS PDA, AND ISSUING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE UNDER SEQRA
Town Counsel Guy Krogh, reviewed the SEAF part 2.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated the changes are on the inside of the buildings, not
moving buildings or adding buildings.
RESOLUTION 16-143
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #10 OF 2016,
AMENDING LAND USE ORDINANCE § 1610 AND LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2013
REGARDING THE APPROVAL AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE
VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE SOLARS PDA, AND ISSUING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE UNDER SEQRA
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, some requested and needed changes and amendments to the PDA plan for
the Village Circle-Village Solars (“VCVS”) Planned Development Area (“PDA”),
codified as § 1610 of the Town’s Land Use Ordinance (“LUO”), have arisen due to
changes in rental and market demands, financing requirements, and the need for
additional smaller apartments and fewer 3-unit apartments, and concomitant changes in
the site planning, parking requirements, and utility facilities needed or desirable for the
PDA, and the § 706.10 of the LUO states that minor changes, extensions, or
modifications may be made only after they have been reviewed by the Planning Board
and approved by the Town Board, and LUO § 707.10.1 further notes that if the changes
affect significant elements of the PDA, such as land uses, size, occupancy or density of
buildings, then a new PDA submission is required; and
WHEREAS, it had been previously declared and determined that the proposed
modifications constitute minor changes as they are consistent with the site plans, planned
uses, and purposes of the PDA and effect no changes in allowed uses, no significant site
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changes, and no changes in the goals and developmental purposes underlying the PDA,
including its prior statement of Intent to Comply with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan;
and further, among other reasons, the change was classified as minor as the size and bulk
and overall population of the PDA is not expected to materially change and the sewer and
water demands will not change or require any expansion in infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Article XVI of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance governs PDAs
generally, and § 1610 covers the VCVS PDA specifically, and the changes effect minor
updates and changes required by minor plan modifications and the passage of time, such
as the elimination of conditions already fulfilled, and per prior notices duly delivered a
County Planning § 239 notice was delivered and a response duly received noting no
significant inter-community or county-wide impacts, and a referral back of the local law
to the Planning Board resulted in no recommended changes and the Planning Board
standing behind its prior recommendation of approval; and
WHEREAS, this matter was previously classified as an Unlisted Action for coordinated
review, and a EAF was duly prepared and reviewed on the record, and a public hearing,
both upon the environmental review and the local law itself, was duly noticed and held
upon the 16th day of November 2016, at 6:35 pm, whereat all persons wishing to be
heard, or to submit any evidence or information, were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, each identified potential environmental impact was analyzed and duly
considered by the Town Board, as Lead Agency in this uncoordinated review of an
Unlisted Action, in relation to the question of whether any potential environmental
impacts were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a positive
declaration, and after weighing the above and all other potential impacts arising from or
in connection with this project, and after also considering: (i) the probability of each
potential impact occurring; (ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the
irreversibility of each potential impact, including permanently lost resources of value;
(iv) whether each potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by permitting or
other processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi) the potential
for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and
local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known objections to the Project relate to any
of the identified potential impacts, the Town Board found that these factors did not cause
any potential impact to be or be likely to become a moderate or significant impact such
that a negative declaration will be issued; and
WHEREAS, and after due deliberation upon this matter, be it now hereby RESOLVED
as follows:
RESOLVED, that after consideration of the potential environmental impacts reviewed in
accord with 6 NYCRR Part 617, § 617.7(c), the Lead Agency finds that the proposed
action—adopting Local Law #10 of 2016, entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING §
1610 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND USE ORDINANCE AND THE
PROVISIONS OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2013, REGARDING THE APPROVAL
AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE
SOLARS PDA”—will have no moderate or significant negative environmental
consequences; and this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQR Act, and the
regulations promulgated thereunder, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any and all other documents
prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review,
(ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to
determine if the proposed action may have a moderate or significant adverse impact on
the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §
617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted therein (if any,
and which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a
negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in
accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that
an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is
hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this
Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 10 of 2016 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 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); and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk mail a copy of this resolution to County Planning in
fulfillment of the Town’s reply and reporting obligations under GML § 239-l.
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor
Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll
call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
TOWN OF LANSING LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF 2016
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING § 1610 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING LAND
USE ORDINANCE AND THE PROVISIONS OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2013,
REGARDING THE APPROVAL
AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE
SOLARS PDA
By Resolution dated November 16, 2016, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
hereby adopts the following local law and, accordingly, be it enacted by the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing as follows:
Section 1. Amendments Land Use Ordinance § 1610 and Final Development
Plan Approval reflected in Local Law No. 1 of 2013.
The following amendments to said § 1610 be and hereby are effected and
approved:
a. § 1610(2)(a)(2) shall be amended from permitting up to 18 units per
building to allowing up to 24 units per building.
b. § 1610(2)(a) is amended by adding a new subdivision (7) as follows: “7.
Utility and utility-related infrastructure relating to the provision of utilities
and services to the PDA and general distribution needs in the Lansing area,
including specifically the utility structures proposed and requested by
NYSEG proposed near the north end of Village Place, as shown on the
updated site drawings entitled “Revised Village Solars PDA, September
2016,” dated September 2016 (the “Updated PDA Site Drawing”), are hereby
approved. Any other future siting of such utility facilities and the approval of
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any other utility buildings or infrastructure shall be approved by the
Planning Board by site plan review as provided in § 1610(2)(b)(10).
c. § 1610(2)(b)(7) shall be amended to clarify and list that up to 20 one
bedroom and micro-unit apartments may be a part of the Community Center,
such that such subsection shall now read: “7. One Community Center
Building, which may contain any of the uses allowed in § 1610(2)(a) above,
and which Community Center may also contain self-service laundry facilities,
restaurants, and up to 20 one bedroom and micro-unit apartments.”
d. § 1610(2)(b)(10) is added to read: “Utility buildings and structures, other
than service lines typical to commercial and residential uses, whenever the
same shall be located above ground and require or cause land disturbance
greater than 100 ft2, land area usage greater than 100 ft2, or a shed, cabinet,
housing, or other structure in excess of 100 ft2. The utility infrastructure
already approved by § 1610(2)(a)(7) shall be subject to site plan review,
regardless of size, if substantially relocated from the areas where approved.”
e. § 1610(5) shall be amended to permit up to 502 total units.
f. § 1610(6)(a) is amended to reduce adjacent parking requirements for
buildings from 1.5 spaces per unit to 1.25 spaces per unit.
g. § 1610(6) shall be amended by adding a new subdivision (i) as follows: “(i)
Up to three additional parking lots, as shown in the Updated PDA Site
Drawing, are permitted so long as the same are made from permeable
surfaces and the locations thereof, and facilities therefor, are approved by the
Planning Board by site plan review. Additionally, parking near the
Community Center (Building F) may be paved or otherwise improved as
required or desired to facilitate parking and access to such facility.”
h. § 1610(11) shall be amended by removing the existing text, as Phase I and
the required water and sewer improvements have been completed and are
now functional and working, and replaced with the following: “11. No
increase in the number of units, nor any additional units or buildings or uses,
shall be permitted without first considering: (i) the availability of water from
the Consolidated Water District, including ensuring that capacity and
pressures are sufficient to provide service and not interfere with service in
other areas; (ii) sewer capacity is available and is within the limits and
capacities of the municipalities to transport and treat under a certain
“Intermunicipal Wastewater Transportation and Treatment Agreement,”
dated March 8, 2010, by and between the Town of Lansing and the Villages of
Lansing and Cayuga Heights; and (iii) all changes are examined
appropriately and meet all requirements of stormwater review and control,
including compliance with the Town’s Stormwater Local Law and the
requirements of any New York SPDES permits issued, including the
conditions thereof.
i. § 1610(12) be and hereby is amended by changing the 2-year infrastructure
build-out requirement in sub-clause (i) to 5 years, to match the Community
Center build-out requirement listed in sub-clause (ii).
j. § 1610(14) is amended to read: “14. The March 20, 2013 and the Updated
PDA Site Drawing, as well as the updated PDA project proposals and site
maps outlining the proposed phasing of the project, the project build-out and
site features, are hereby approved, and the improvements and facilities
thereupon noted be and are hereby approved, authorized and allowed,
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including as part of the Final Development Plan, as updated and amended,
but in all cases subject to the requirements of § 1610 of the Town’s Land Use
Ordinance, as amended from time to time, any future site planning approvals
and conditions, all permit conditions, and all stormwater requirements, each
where applicable or as required;”.
Section 2. Effective Date.
This local law shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE KEVIN MAY’S POSITION AND JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING
CDL
RESOLUTION 16-144
RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE KEVIN MAY’S POSITION AND JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS AND OBTAINING
CDL
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Kevin May 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 MEO position; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has thus
RESOLVED, that effective October 24, 2016, Kevin May be classified as a MEO, Grade
C, Step 1, with an hourly wage to be set at $18.15 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 Form 428s, if
required.
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION HIRING KRISTIN CLARK, AS PART-TIME RECREATION
ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY FOR THE LANSING
DROP IN PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 16-145
RESOLUTION HIRING KRISTIN CLARK, AS PART-TIME RECREATION
ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY FOR THE LANSING
DROP IN PROGRAM
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
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WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to act in a substitute
capacity when the need arises as the Lansing Drop In Program operates with four
employees at all times; and
WHEREAS, said position, Part-Time Recreation Assistant, for the Lansing Drop In
Program were sought to be filled; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and are therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Kristin Clark be and hereby is approved to be employed as a Town of
Lansing Grade 2, Step 1 Employee, as Part-Time Recreation Assistant, to act in a
substitute capacity for the Lansing Drop In Program, with such employment to
commence 11/08/2016 at the rate of $11.75 per hour, and all Town perquisites and
benefits as are available to such position; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the probationary be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks; 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 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:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATED CWD OUTSIDE USER
AGREEMENT PROCESS AND SAMPLE FORMS
Councilperson Doug Dake, explained the following:
In the past the Town Board has approved several resolutions for residents to be hooked
up to water as an outside user, but very few actually followed through and were hooked
up. Now there is a process to follow and forms to be completed before a resident is
approved to come in to the CWD as an outside user. The resident will pay the fee at the
end of the process.
Connie Wilcox commended Councilperson Doug Dake, the Advisory Board, and the
Town Board for getting this completed. She stated this has been needed for a long time
and it will simplify the process.
RESOLUTION 16-146
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING UPDATED CWD
OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT PROCESS AND SAMPLE FORMS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, as reported in August and September, 2016 to the Town Board, the Water
and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”) had reviewed and recommended, and the Town
Board had approved, approximately 20 outside user agreements allowing so-called back-
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lot extensions to the Consolidated Water District and its Extensions (the “CWD”), but
despite these approvals, and to date, only 2 actual permits have been issued by Bolton
Point; and
WHEREAS, this process was creating future confusion as future landowners may, even
25 years from now, hold up an outsider user agreement and claim a right to connect to the
CWD, even though the rules and infrastructure and feasibility of such connection may be
substantially different as compared to today, and even further the process was bogging
the WSAB down in individual application after application, and the myriad of problems
one can encounter with neighbors, easements across roadways, installation costs, etc.,
such that the more important business of examining proposed capital improvement needs
and proposals, from new district extensions to needed repairs and upgrades, was being
hampered; and
WHEREAS, the WSAB unanimously recommended to the Town Board that it be allowed
to present and recommend an amended process for outside users, including one that
would not issue any approvals or result in the execution of agreements until after the
applicant determined the layout and cost of installation, after applicant obtained required
easements, and after applicant placed a formal application for approval and paid the
required fee; and
WHEREAS, Since August, and mainly in September and October, the WSAB discussed
such a process and procedure, and on November 9, 2016, the WSAB made final proposed
changes and recommendations to an updated process and forms for such applications and
such documents and process, as amended, were unanimously adopted and approved by
the WSAB and referred with a recommendation of approval to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, such process and forms have been duly reviewed and considered by the
Town Board, and upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has thus
RESOLVED, that the form of the documents as submitted to this meeting, including the
summary instructions, the sample waterline and curb-box easement, the related TP-584
easement filing document, and the draft updated outside user agreement, be and hereby
are approved; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to amend and update such forms, as
desired or as needed to address particular circumstances, particular sites, changes in the
CWD, changes in the law, rules, or regulations affecting the CWD or municipal water
systems, specifically or generally, or for any other good and sufficient reason as
determined by the Town.
The question of 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 Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW #11 OF 2016, UPDATING AND MODERNIZING THE TOWN’S FOIL
PROCEDURES AND INCORPORATING CERTAIN MANDATES OF THE
PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION LAW
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated the following:
This is clarifying the FOIL process. There will be one central location for FOIL requests.
Town Counsel Guy Krogh, reported the following:
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There have been several updates to FOIL over the years and this incorporates them. The
Personal Privacy Protection Law needs to be followed. A person’s name and address
can’t be disclosed at a municipality, so some things will be redacted prior to fulfilling the
FOIL request. The person making the FOIL request will be able to understand that
certain items are redacted because of state law. The FOIL procedure must be on our
website, we have to follow the rules, and the records need to be kept in writing.
RESOLUTION 16-147
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW #11 OF 2016, UPDATING AND MODERNIZING THE
TOWN’S FOIL PROCEDURES AND INCORPORATING CERTAIN
MANDATES OF THE PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION LAW
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town’s existing FOIL local law and procedures were adopted in 2004
and amended in 2005 due to amendments to the New York Public Officers Law, and
since then the Public Officers Law and FOIL have been amended multiple times,
including to clarify issues in FOIL such as timing, replies to requests, fees, and appeals;
and
WHEREAS, New York State has also adopted batteries of laws and regulations further
protecting certain personal information and personally identifying information, such as
SSNs, medical records, and other information, including enactments such as the Personal
Privacy Protection Law; and
WHEREAS, certain other NYS laws and certain federal laws and rules accomplish
similar purposes (such as HIPAA), such that the number of denials, partial denials, and
redactions now properly required under FOIL for records request responses has become a
needlessly complex tangle of rules and liabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town believes that providing some guidance to its officers and
employees, as well as to provide information to the general public, will inure to the
benefit of all as spelling out the reason for redactions from records, which is defined by
COOG as a partial denial of a FOIL request, is required by law; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no environmental review is
required; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of t he Town of Lansing
has thus
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 21st day of December
2016, at 6:35 pm, to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #11 of 2016 –
updating the Town’s FOIL local law and procedures, and add personal privacy and
personal information protection requirements, and to thereat 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 official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk.
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor
Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call
vote with the following results:
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Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RICHARD PRYBYL’S RESIGNATION FROM
THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD AND APPOINTING SANDRA
DENNIS CONLON TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD TO
COMPLETE RICHARD PRYBYL’S TERM OF APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION 16-148
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RICHARD PRYBYL’S RESIGNATION FROM
THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD AND APPOINTING SANDRA
DENNIS CONLON TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD TO
COMPLETE RICHARD PRYBYL’S TERM OF APPOINTMENT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Clerk has received a resignation letter from Richard
Prybyl stating he is resigning from the Town Planning Board, which will leave an
opening for a member and which created a vacancy in a public office; and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Board has requested that current Planning Board
Alternate Member Sandra Dennis Conlon be appointed as a Member to the Town of
Lansing Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Sandra Dennis Conlon is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing
Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS training and by already serving on
the Town of Lansing Planning Board as an Alternate Member for over one year; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Richard Prybyl’s resignation from the Town of Lansing Planning
Board is accepted; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Sandra Dennis Conlon is hereby appointed as Member to the Town of
Lansing Planning Board effective November 16, 2016 through December 31, 2020, to
complete Richard Prybyl’s vacant term of Office, and the Town Supervisor be and hereby
is authorized to take such steps as are necessary to effect such appointment, and the Town
Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such new positon; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Planning Board will advertise to fill the Town of
Lansing Planning Board Alternate position which was previously held by Sandra Dennis
Conlon and is now vacant.
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 Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 16-149
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The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of October, 2016 to all Board
Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by
Councilperson Robert Cree. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Katrina
Binkewicz and Supervisor Edward LaVigne.
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 # 11
DATED 11/16/2016
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1140 - 1241
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1140 - 1141
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 110 - 120
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 110 - 113
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 69,930.10
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 264,441.29
BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT (HB) $ 1,206.88
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1, 2, 4 & 5) $ 0.00
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,477.99
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 16,290.16
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 219,841.33
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 51,191.94
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL A FUND
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A1990.400 A1440.402 FR CONTINGENY TO ENGINEER STMWTR P&M $ 3,208.64
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING NEEDED
A1990.400 A1440.403 FR CONTINGENCY TO TRANSPORTATION $ 579.16
UNANTICIPATED TRANS EXPENSES
A7310.100 A7110.400 FR YTH PROG PER TO PARKS CONTRACT $ 907.90
UNANTICIPATED PARK EXPENSES
A7310.100 A7310.400 FR YTH PROG PER TO YTH CONTR $ 4,628.81
FALL CAMP EXPENSES/BROUGHT IN MORE REV
A1990.400 A8750.401 FR CONTINGENCY TO AG PROTECTION $ 215.24
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FROM AG COMMITTEE
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A8745.400 A8674.400 FR FLOOD&EROSION TO PROPERTY SALES $ 7,700.00
RESOLUTION #1683
A511 A1610.200R FR APPR TECH RES TO RESERVE APPROPRIATION $ 300.00
A511 A1610.400R FR APPR TECH RES TO RESERVE APPROPRIATION $ 6,016.48
PART OF SERVER INSTALLATION RESO#16-113
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL B
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B1990.400 B8020.402 FR CONTINGENCY TO PLNG LEGAL $ 2,736.72
B1990.400 B8020.402 FR CONTINGENCY TO PLNG LEGAL $ 1,243.28
UNANTICIPATED LEGAL EXPENSES
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
HIGHWAY DB
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DB599 DB5110.200 FR FUND BALANCE TO ST MAIN - EQUIPMENT
$101,027.10
NEEDED EQUIPMENT RESOL #16-137,16-139
DB599 DB5112.200 FR FUND BALANCE TO IMPROV- EQUIPMENT $ 25,575.90
NEEDED EQUIPMENT RESOL #16-137
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WATER SW
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW1990.400 SW8310.401 FR CONTINGENCY TO WTR ADMIN-ENG $ 6,148.65
UNANTICIPATED ENGINEERING
SW1990.400 SW8340.400 FR CONTINGENCY TO TRANS&DIST CONT $ 7,341.87
UNANTICIPATED REPAIRS
SW8340.401 SW8320.400 FR CONT-CWD REPAIRS TO SOURC OF SUP CONTR $90,000.00
SW1990.400 SW8320.400 FR CONTINGENCY TO SOURCE OF SUP CONTRACT $ 3,228.60
MORE THAN ANTICIPATED
SW8340.401 SW8320.401 FR CONT-CWD REPAIRS TO SOURCE OF LANSING STA $ 294.19
MORE THAN ANTICIPATED
SW8340.401 SW8320.402 FR CONT-CWD REPAIRS TO SOURCE OF DRAKE RD $ 447.58
MORE THAN ANTICIPATED
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WARREN SEWER SS1-
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SS1-1990.400 SS1-8130.400 FR CONTINGENCY TO TREAT& DISP - CONTRACT $ 2,664.46
MORE THAN ANTICIPATED
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
CHERRY SEWER SS3-
November 16, 2016
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SS3-8120.400 SS3-8120.100 FR SEWER CONTRACT TO SEWER - HWY PERS SVC $ 2,627.75
UNANTICIPATED LABOR
SS3-8120.401 SS3-8130.400 FR SWR ENGINEERING TO TREAT& DISP - CONTRACT $ 468.89
MORE THAN ANTICIPATED
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Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson
Library Committee:
Andra stated the library report was already given.
Lansing Youth Services:
Andra reported Travis has transitioned well as the new manager and the program is
gaining more students in the after school program.
Edward LaVigne
Nothing to report.
Doug Dake
Doug stated he already gave the report on the CWD Outside User Agreements.
Katrina Binkewicz
Emergency Planning Committee:
Katrina reported the committee is meeting Thursday November 17, 2016. She noted the
committee is almost finished with the plan and will be moving it to the Supervisor’s
Office.
Salt Point:
Katrina reported residents and out of town tourists are visiting Salt Point and the new
Kiosk. She noted they have a good website.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guy Krogh
Guy reported East Lansing Road and the dedication of Lansing Commons (Phase 2) will
probably be discussed at the December meeting.
MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING
Meeting moved to the Work Session at 7:35 p.m.
WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Bolton Point Intermunicipal Agreement:
The Bolton Point amendments to the Intermunicipal Agreement were discussed.
Although they will not be formally voted upon until 2017 or even 2018, the Commission
and all Member Municipalities are looking for an informal agreement in principle. The
key change discussed was moving from a unanimous consent requirement to a
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supermajority requirement for several decision-making and operational matters. The
Town had no concerns with such a minor change in the governance model and thus
unanimously agreed that the Town Supervisor should advise the Commission that the
Lansing Town board agrees with all changes in principle, as requested.
Beardsley Proposal:
Discussion on the Beardsley proposal was had and key concerns were: (i) the scoping of
possible projects and the uses being kept flexible and inclusive; (ii) ensuring alternatives
and future options remain open depending upon current and future needs; and (iii) some
minor legal concerns with the contractual provisions section of the proposal. Given input
on the need for professional planning, capital planning, positioning the Town for
consolidated grant and other funding, the need to identify what land and what amount of
land needs to be retained for future recreational needs, as well as several other factors.
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING BEARDSLEY DESIGN
ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION 16-150
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING BEARDSLEY DESIGN
ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, for purposes of good planning, grant eligibility, consolidated funding
procedures, and good governance the Town has examined and decided to pursue the
development of master and capital planning for Myers Park and its facilities and
management needs; and
WHEREAS, for the purposes of general recreation and open space use and preservation,
the Town further desires professional advice on capital planning and long-term needs for
the Town Center land; and
WHEREAS, Beardsley Design Associates Architecture, Engineering, Landscape
Architecture, D.P.C. (“Beardsley”), is well qualified by skills and experience to examine
existing and proposed future capital, funding, and recreational needs, and to provide
turnkey services from professional analysis, planning, design, to procurement and
construction services, including as such firm does capital and parks and recreational
planning for the State of New York in several of its park regions, as well as for many
other municipalities and municipal projects; and
WHEREAS, a scope of services proposal had been provided, was reviewed and updated
by Town Staff and the Town Planner, and a new proposal was provided more fully and
accurately scoping the project; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has thus
RESOLVED, that the Beardsley proposal be and hereby is approved in an amount not to
exceed $15,000, subject to the final engagement terms being approved by Town Counsel
and the parties to such agreement
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor
Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call
vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
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Generators:
Cricket presented upon the two generator projects: the 2+ year old highway barn
industrial installation with a cost estimate of $25,000; and the much younger residential-
type Town Hall installation with a maximum price estimated at $10,000. Discussion was
had as to procurement requirements, prevailing wage requirements, and like matters.
Counsel was directed to analyze and recommend a process.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT #1 FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT HIGHWAY
BUILDING, FURTHER APPROVING PROJECT #2 FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT TOWN HALL
RESOLUTION 16-151
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT #1 FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT HIGHWAY
BUILDING, FURTHER APPROVING PROJECT #2 FOR PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT TOWN HALL
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has long been examining and pursuing the
installation of one or more back-up generators to keep the Highway Department
functioning during times of emergency, including in accord with the Town’s and the
County’s emergency response planning protocols, requirements, and recommendations;
and
WHEREAS, a second project of similar purposes was identified in that the Town Hall
would also need to be operational in an emergency; and
WHEREAS, the emergency planning committee and the Town Board have examined
each of such projects, and the Highway Superintendent has done preliminary cost
estimating noting that the scope, size, and nature of the projects are very different as the
Town Hall needs a small residential-type generator to keep offices running, whereas the
Highway Department needs an industrial installation given the welders and machinery
that needs to be operational in a large facility of that nature; and
WHEREAS, and accordingly, the price of the Town Hall system is expected to be less
than $10,000 for the combined equipment and electrical installation, while the Highway
Department project is expected to cost in the area of $30,000 for goods and services
combined; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has thus
RESOLVED, that for Project #1, the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is
authorized to acquire an appropriate generator for the Highway Building to obtain bids
for the electrical connections for the same in compliance with the Town’s Procurement
Policies, at a price not to exceed $25,000; and it is further
RESOLVED, that for Project #2, the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is
authorized to acquire an appropriate generator for the Town Hall and to obtain bids for
the electrical connections for the same in compliance with the Town’s Procurement
Policies at a price not to exceed $10,000; and it is further
RESOLVED, that should any project cost be expected to exceed $35,000 then the bids
shall be procured by competitive bidding as required by General Municipal Law § 103,
and should the total costs exceed $40,000, then the matter shall be returned to the Town
Board for further review, process, and consideration or approval.
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The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor
Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote
with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 16, 2016.
Town Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Ongoing Projects:
Most of this time was spent discussing: (i) the need for the Board to spend time in
December discussing the Town Hall roof and the springing of new leaks—the thought
being that time for another patch and repair may be over and that a replacement roof
might now simply be needed; and (ii) fund balances and a reminder that some of such
funds were going to be invested in reserve funds, such as the technology fund.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
A CONTRACT NEGOTIATION MATTER WHERE THE DISCLOSURE OF
THE TERMS MAY AFFECT THE PRICE AND COST OF THE CONTRACT AT
8:35 PM.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Doug Dake moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:04 PM.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:05 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Work Session minutes were taken by
Town Counsel, Guy Krogh and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk