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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-011 411 May 0f, 1991 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session with Supervisor Kirby presiding at 8:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall Boardroom. ROLL CALL Jeannine Kirby Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilman Absent Jeffrey Cleveland Councilman Present Louis Emmick Councilman Present Larry Tvaroha Councilman Present Bonita Boles Town Clerk Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present Richard Thaler Town Attorney Present VISITORS: George Totman, Code Enforcement Officer, Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, Linda Hirvonen, Planning Board Member, and Donald L. & Donald N. Swearingen. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the deputy clerk take the Roll Call, The Town Board held a discussion on the Town Hall's need of additional space and how they should achieve this solution. Mr. Thaler suggested to the Board that they hold a competition between architect's. Supervisor Kirby will contact the architecture school at Cornell and report back to the Board. Mr. Totman stated that the Building Inspector at the present time is conducting a complete audit on the Town Hall and Annex. A report will be given to the Board when it is finalized. Dave Herrick, Town Engineer reported on the following: Monday, April 29, 1991 meeting with Village of Cayuga Heights.on sewer which he attended along with Board Member, Larry Tvaroha. The scope of a study which would look into the impact on the Village of Cayuga Heights if the Town and Village of Lansing severed their service with Cayuga Heights. Mr. Thaler received the following letter from the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department dated May 01, 1991 which reads as follows: This letter is to clarify the Department of Agriculture and Markets' policy with respect to restrictions on water lines within agricultural districts. Section 305.4 of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that any state agency, local government or public benefit corporation which intends to acquire land within an agricultural district (i.e. one or more acres from a single farm or ten or more acres in total from the district) or which intends to advance public funds within a district for the construction of dwellings, commercial or industrial facilities, or water and sewer facilities to serve non -farm structures must file an advance notice with this Department of their intent to undertake such action. This notice must contain a description of the action and a report justifying it including an evaluation of alternatives which would not require the action within the agricultural district. It is the Department's responsibility to determine whether the action as proposed would have an unreasonably adverse effect upon farm operations and resources within the district. It is the Department's practice to assist project sponsors in minimizing adverse agricultural impacts by recommending mitigative alternatives. In the case of water lines, the Department is principally concerned with two effects: direct construction impacts to farm operations and resources, and the potential for non -farm growth inducement within the district. With respect to the letter, it is the Department's policy to recommend, where circumstances warrant, that project sponsors or involved regulatory agencies, ( where applicable, impose conditions on the management of water lines that would allow service to all existing structures at the time of construction of the facility, but that would limit future service to only agricultural structures or lands or structures that have been approved for development by the local governing body (eg. a subdivision plan) prior to the filing of the Notice of Intent with the Department. In your letter of April 23, 1991, you indicate that the Eastlake, Lakewatch and Hickory Knolls developments within Tompkins County Agricultural District #1 in the town of Lansing were approved by the Town in 1989. Since the Notice of Intent on the water lines to serve these developments was not filed until 1991,it is the Department's judgment that any conditions involving lateral restrictions should not apply to these developments. It is our ii1tent that such restrictions apply only to those lands and structures within the 142 , May 01, 1991, continued subject water districts that are non - agricultural in nature or not grandfathered by virute of being approved for development by the town in advance of the notice filing. Please note, however, that it is the Department's understanding and intention that such restrictions may be lifted on any lands that are removed from the agricultural district at the time of its next review by the county or if the district is terminated in its entirety by the county legislative body. Since the Department of Environmental Conservation is directly involved in the permitting of the subject water districts, I have communicated our position to them and will be providing them with a copy of this letter and the attached permit conditions which we have updated to help clarify our intent in requesting them. I trust this information serves to clarify our policy and position on this matter. If, however, you require additional information or clarifi- cation, please advise. Sincerely, Kim T. Blot, Director Division of Agricultural Support Services Mr. Thaler informed Dave Herrick that he can now complete the papers with the DEC and then Water District #12 and Extension #5 of Water District #7 can be filed in Albany. HICKORY KNOLL SUBDIVISION - Building permits can be issued as long as George Totman receives a signed acknowledgement concerning the water. A copy of said acknowledgement attached hereto and made a part thereof. NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WILL BE ISSUED BEFORE THE ROADS ARE DEDICATED. Dave Herrick met with Bolton Point concerning issuing Plumbing Permits. He asked Mr. Totman if the house number could be given in the subdivision process on the.final plat. Mr. Totman replied NO, a number can not be given until he knows where the house is situated on the parcel. A house number is given every 50Afeet. Dave Herrick met with Mr. Leathers concerning his punch list on his road. He is expecting to hear back from Mr. Leathers next week. TERRACE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - Terrace Meadows West - they are looking at an alternative root for the drainage and shoulder work. Terrace Meadows East - tests were run on the core samples and the Board should be receiving a letter of recommendation from Peter Larson, Highway Superintendent, Don Swearingen addressed the Board concerning his emergency water situation. Mr. Thaler updated the Board with the chronological order of events and communication with Mr. Swearingen and the intent of the Town Board. After further discussion the Board asked Mr. Swearingen to write them a letter requesting the Board to extend the emergency water situation. It was the consensus of the Board to have Mr. Thaler send a letter confirming the Board's conversation with Mr. Swearingen. Copy of said letter attached hereto and made a part thereof. The Board discussed the Milliken Station addition. More information is needed as to what the impact will be on the community. No resolution at this time. AUTUMN RIDGE - A finalization of agreement on lot #46 is still needed. CAYUGA HIGHLANDS - The following items are still needed before building permits can be issued: an engineer 1. Notification from Bolton Point that the water mains have passed. 2. Temporary water acknowledgement. with the 3. Bond for the completion of the road and water and dedication, also a sign off from Dave Herrick, Towri Engineer on phase one. Mr. Thaler is still waiting for a survey concerning the Bower deed. Linda Hirvonen, Planning Board Member asked the Boards direction concerning drainage in regards to subdivisions. The Planning Board addresses this and is impowered to make requirements to avoid drainage problems, however the Planning Board can not foresee into the future and asked what the Board can do to avoid some of the problems they are running into. Dave Herrick said a more detailed engineering drawing is needed. Mr. Thaler stated that an overall drainage plan certified by an engineer is needed. Then if there is a drainage problem then the engineer has to come up with the solution. Also, to have the Planning Board contact the Soil Conservation Office to see if there is a record of field tile drainage on that parcel of land. 143 May 01, 1991, continued RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Tvaroha who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the Policy Concerning The Use Of Town Vehicles. Copy of same attached hereto and made a part thereof. Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Louis Emmick, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Larry Tvaroha, Councilman Vote of Town Board . . . . (Aye) Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor All Town Employees to receive notification to pick up said policy at Town Clerk's Office and a record acknowledging receipt of said policy.: Mr. Emmick reported that the Handicapped Van did not fit the Town's needs and therefore did not bid on the vehicle. The Board decided to look into a Handicapped Van under State bid. It was the consensus of the Board to use the Town of Lansing letterhead logo for the TomTran logo. Supervisor Kirby asked the Board's opinion on Bolton Point collecting water bills instead of the Town. The Board was in favor of this but asked Jeannine to contact Bolton Point to see how much it would cost the Town and have Bolton Point reply in a letter. RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Cleveland who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Emmick: RESOLVED that Councilman, Tvaroha and Councilman Emmick represent the Town Board at grevience day on May 14, 1991 at the Town Annex from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Carried. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:00 p.m. Minutes taken and prepared by the Deputy Town Clerk. 05/01/1991 12:25 FROM DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES 519 4577076 4572716 TO LVNCS STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS 1 WINNERS CIRCLE • CAPITAL PLAZA ALBANY, NEW YORK 12235 May 1, 1991 Mr. Richard Thaler Thaler & Thaler Attorneys and Counselors 309 Tioga Street P.O. Box 266 Ithaca, New York 14851 -0266 Dear Mr. Thaler. P.02 This letter is to clarify the Department of Agriculture and Markets' policy with respect to restrictions on water lines within agricultural districts. Section 305.4 of the Agriculture and Markets Law requires that any state agency, local government or public benefit corporation which intends to acquire land within an agricultural district (i.e. one or more acres from a single farm or ten or more acres in total from the district) or which intends to advance public funds within a district for the construction of dwellings, commercial or industrial facilities, or water and sewer facilities to serve non- farm structures must file an advance notice with this Department of their intent to undertake such action. This notice must contain a description of the action and a report justifying it including an evaluation of alternatives which would not require the action within the agricultural district. It is the Department's responsibility to determine whether the action as proposed would have an unreasonably adverse effect upon farm operations and resources within the district. It is the Department's practice to assist project sponsors in minimizing adverse agricultural impacts by recommending mitigative alternatives. In the case of water lines, the Department is principally concerned with two effects: direct construction impacts to farm operations and resources, and the potential for non -farm growth inducement within the district. With respect to the latter, it is the Department's policy to recommend, where circumstances warrant, that project sponsors or involved regulatory agencies, where applicable, impose conditions o.n the management of water lines that would allow service to all existing structures at the time of construction of the facility, but that would limit future service 0 05/01/1991 12:25 FROM Mr. Richard Thaler Page 2 May 1, 1991 4572716 TO LVNCS P.03 to only agricultural structures or lands or structures that have been approved for development by the local governing body (egv subdivision plan) prior to the filing of the Notice of Intent with the Department. In your letter of April 23, 1991, you indicate that the d 4 kox Knolls developments within Tompkins Eastlake, Lakewatch an Hlc or County Agricultural District i1 in the Town of Lansing were approved by the Town in 1989. Since the Notice of Intent on the water lines to serve these developments was not filed until 1990, it is the Department's judgment that any conditions involving It lateral restrictions should not apply to these developments* our intent that such restrictions apply only to those lands and structures within the subject water districts that are non- agricultural in nature or not grandfathered by virtue of being approved for development by the town in advance of the notice filing. please note, however, that it is the Department's understanding and intention that such restrictions may be lifted any lands that are removed from the agricultural district, at the time of its next review by the county or if the district s terminated in its entirety by the county legislative body* is on Since the Department of Environmental Conservation is directly involved in the permitting of the subject water districts, I have communicated our position to them and will be provi6ing them with a copy of this letter and the attached permit conditions which we have updated to help clarify our intent in requesting them. I trust this information position on this matter. If, information or clarification, serves to clarify our policy and however, you require additional please advise. Sincerely, KIM T. BLOT, Di..rector Division of Agricultural Support Services KTB:bas Enclosure cc: Mrs. Jeannine Kirby, Town Supervisor, Town of Lansing JoAnne March, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 7 Henry Stebbins, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets 05/01/1991 12:26 FROM 4572716 TO LYNCS . I ` SPECIAL PERMIT CONDITIONS FOR WATER TRANSMISSION MAINS LOCATED WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY IN AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Attached to this permit are three special permit conditions 1, 2, and 3 pertaining to water transmission mains on project rights - of -way located wholly or partially within an agricultural district; or, located on farmland outside of an agricultural district. Condition number 4 pertains to service off of such a transmission line and applies only to land located within the agricultural district. (Agricultural districts are created under procedures set forth in Article 25 -AA of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Law.) These four conditions are hereby made a part of this permit, with the same force and effect as if set forth in full. herein. 16 Pipelines and all related structures shall be located in a manner that minimizes the disruption of agricultural lands. (Agricultural land means any land that has been used for not less than two of the last five years for the production of agricultural products, except land that has been designated in an official land use plan or has been zoned for uses that do not include agriculture.) 29 Prior to the initiation of construction of the project's right - of-way (public or private), the permittee shall submit a plan that addresses the procedures and practices to be used in constructing all water /sewer lines that affect agricultural lands or appurtenant agricultural drainage facilities. This plan shall adhere to the Construction Standards for Water Transmission Mains Located Wholly or Partially in an Agricultural District, a copy of which is attached to this permit. No construction shall be commenced prior to the approval of the plan by this Department. 3. If, after the construction of the water lines, a conflict arises between the water lines and an agricultural drainage project, the permittee shall bear all expenses associated with relocating the water line or drainage system. This expense shall be limited to a one -time accommodation of drainage projects that are designed in accordance with Soil Conservation Service and County Soil and Water Conservation District standards. 4. The permittee shall not provide water to any new, non- agricultural customers who locate within the agricultural district after the date of this permit. Such customers may later be served if the agricultural district boundaries are modified to exclude them. (This future service restriction shall not apply to agriculturally related structures or to lands or structures that have been approved by the involved local governing body prior to the filing of the Notice of Intent with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to construct the water line.] 1 r� 05/01/1991 12:27 FROM 4572716 TO LVNCS P.05 Construction Standards for water /Sewer Transmission Mains Located Wholly or Partially in an Agricultural District I. Construction Plan to Mitigate Agricultural Impacts The plan required in Special Condition No. 2 should indicate the location of all agricultural lands in the vicinity of water /sewer mains and should address the following issues: 1) Soil compaction 2) Soil erosion 3) Sedimentation 4) Restoration of soil profile at the close of construction 5) Maintenance of natural and man -made drainage systems 6) Protection of subsurface drainage systems 7) Protection of land for disfigurement 8) Testing of subsurface drainage lines, post - construction 9) Schedule of activities to permit normal agricultural operations This plan should be prepared in consultation with the USDA Soil Conservation Service and the County Soil and water Conservation District. Two copies of this plan should be submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation, and one copy should be submitted to. NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of Agricultural Support Services I Winners Circle Albany, New York 12235 -0001 Attention: Mr. Kim Blot II. Guidelines for use during construction, operation and maintenance 1. Compaction of agricultural soil should be avoided through all phases of activity. Access should be through public highways enabling direct entry and exit at the land covered by easement. Where access is not possible, access over agricultural land should be conditioned upon the expressed designation of route by the farmers and agricultural landowners. 2. Soil erosion, sediment pollution, and overall agricultural land profile disfigurement should be avoided to the maximum extent possible. 3. Construction activities on agricultural lands should not be scheduled during wet conditions in early spring or late fall if possible. 05/91/1991 12:28 FROM 4572716 TO LYNCS P 1 0 6 4. All natural and man -made surface drainage systems (e.g., creeks and other natural waterways, field ditches, diversion terraces, drainage outlets, etc.) along the easement and associated access routes should be continually maintained in the functional state. During construction and operation activities, surface drainage systems should be protected via temporary bridging /culverts. Berms of surface drainage systems (e.g., diversion terraces) should not be breached. 5. Subsurface drainage systems should be protected from damage due to construction and operation by restricting such areas from activity or by the use of practices to reduce soil compaction and reduce the impairment of drain lines. 69 Following the construction activity on each agricultural field, but before the reconnection of breached drain lines (see 7), the corresponding subsurface drainage systems should be probed and identified for impaired function. Replacement drain lines should be installed promptly at such locations of identified impairment. 7. Subsurface drainage lines which are breached by trench - excavation should be repaired with solid, tight- fitting connector pipe spanning the width of trench. Settlement and clogging of the drainage pipe should be prevented by junctioning the pipe with the original drainage line and resting the ends of the solid pipe on undisturbed soil at least two feet beyond the limit of excavation. 8. Excavation of trenches for pipeline across agricultural fields should employ the double - ditching technique: Top soil should be stripped and stockpiled separate from the topsoil for eventual backfill. Large rocks (10" and above) and boulders should be removed from the site to an area pre- designated by the farmer /agricultural landowner. (No large rocks.or boulders should be buried in the trench within 3 feet of the land's surface.) The trench should be backfilled to restore the excavated material to the original profile soil. Excavated subsoil should be deposited first into the trench. It should be tamped in order to minimize future settling. Upon completion of subsoil backfilling, the excavated topsoil should be deposited on top'of the subsoil.. 9. Routine operation (maintenance) activity across agricultural land should be scheduled, if possible, during the portion of the year when crops are not in the field. 1 �4 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned, being the owner(s) of the lot number as shown on a survey map entitled Final Plat of "Hickory Knoll" p/o Military Lot 91, Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of .New York, P/O Tax Parcel 41 -1 -1.12, P/0 Deed, L 455/P807, made by George Schlect, P.C., L.S., dated August 4, 1989, revised March 25, 1991, and filed in the office of the Tompkins County Clerk on April 4, 1991, hereby; 1. Acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Agreement for Public Water dated April 5, 1991 ( "Agreement "), between the Town of kii I Lansing ( "Town ") and John W. Hicks and Sylvia J. Hicks, d/b /a Hickory Knoll Subdivision ( "Owners "), in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Agreement. 2. Acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms set forth in Paragraphs 4, 5, and 7 of the Agreement, as set forth therein for the period set forth in Paragraph 10 therein. 3. Acknowledge that the undersigned(s) has(ve) no rights or causes of action to compel or assert a claim for the continuation of the supplying of water as provided in said agreement between the Town and Hicks, and acknowledge that the undersigned(s) has(ve) no standing to modify or request a modification of the Agreement. 1 DATED: May , 1991 Owner Owner STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) ss: On the day of May, 1991, before me came -to me personally known and known to me to be the same person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing Acknowledgement and he /she (they) duly acknowledged to me that he /she (they executed the same. - 2 - Notary Public i TOWN OF LANSING POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF TOWN VEHICLES All vehicles owned or :rented by ( "Town ") for use by Town officers carry or otherwise ar solely for authorized Town purposes; authorized carry freight personal use of a Town vehicle by a absolutely prohibited. Any use of a individuals other than designated is forbidden. tc is also prohibited, the Town of Lansing d personnel are to be used any unauthorized or Town officer or employee is Town vehicle by wn officials or employees Town officials and employees are also absolutely prohibited from using any Town vehicles to carry or otherwise transport any individuals who are not in such vehicles for authorized carry freight Town purposes. or other goods In addition, use for purposes of Town vehicles to other than those authorized use of a Town by '.Gown officials vehicle while or employees intoxicated or is prohibited. The under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs and /or other intoxicants is forbidden. Failure to follow the 'rown of Lansing's policy concerning the use of' Town vehicles may subject the town official and /or employee to disciplinary action, including suspension or termination from his or her position or office. The Town will also not be responsible for any injuries or damages that may be incurred by the driver, his passengers or any other persons, vehicles or property injured and /or damaged by the unauthorized use of the vehicle. Any official or employeE! of the Town of Lansing that uses a Town vehicle for purpose:; other than authorized Town uses recognizes that he will be solely liable for all damages and /or negligence caused by his actions and will fully indemnify the Town for any claims or actions brought against the Town for such officer's or . employee's misuse of the Town vehicle. Such Town official or employeE! will also be fully liable for any damage or injuries incurred as a result of his intentional or gross negligence during_ the authorized use of a Town vehicle. For purposes of this policy statement, the term "vehicle" includes an automobile, trunk, van, construction vehicle, snow plowing vehicle, or other motorized vehicle. Other than the restrictions involving the use of a Town vehicle while intoxicated illegal drugs and /or other shall not apply to the (or Assistant I:-iighway Highway Superintendent or Town Superintendent is acting under the influence .intoxicants, this of Lansing :Highway when such in place of of policy Superintendent Assistant the Highway alcohol, statement Superintendent). W. 1 This policy statement becomes effective on May 1, 19910 The undersigned, Bonita Boles, Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, does hereby certify that the foregoing Policy Concerning the Use of Town Vehicles is a true and correct copy of the Policy duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of the Lansing at a meeting duly called and held on the 1st day of May, 1991, Bonita Boles -2 - N i naier & ,.ttorne;rs �3unselors Louis K. Thaler -:C� -19791 Nathaniel F. ;-_ _n (1951 -1990) Richard B. T Frederick Beer.. _ Richara T. u;;,-,n ..aren E. 'oiar ijuv K. Krocn -. Adam Leven: tNilliam j. T r... Mr. Donald Swearingen 1910 East Shore Drive Lansing, New York 14882 Dear M'r. Swearingen:; This is to on May 1, 1991. application for confirm your At that time an extension your house and one for an extension effect giving you If you choose to c for the extension the extension of o r two May 2, 1991 appearance in fron you were asked to of Water District acres of land or to X09 :lortn Tioaa �tre t P.O. pox 266 thaca.iew York 1851 -0266 Teleonone: 607 2; 2 -23'- Telecoo er. 607 272 c =66 Dery ce or oieaaincs F .X r,oc _cceaced - of the Town Board either 7 to make a of the emergency situation which is complete the include only n application presently in the ability to have water from Water District 7. to the latter, you must make a written application to the emergency and factor the Town Board setting forth the reasons for emergency situation, what factors caused the s continue tc effect your ability to have water which remain at your present location. Please advise. RBT /pks ccs: Mrs. Jeannine Kirby Town Supervisor Town of Lansing Sincerely yours, Richard B. Thaler `i, RESOLUTION At a regular Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held on January 16, 1991, present: Jeannine Kirby, Town Supervisor; Louis Emmick, Councilman; Herbert Beckwith, Councilman, the following resolution was duly made and unanimously passed. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has set the 30th day of January, 1991 at 7:15 p.m. as the date for a public hearing to be held at the Town Hall to consider the adoption of a local law in relation to the Alternate Veterans Exemption for Real Property Taxes. The local law would grant real property tax exemptions for veterans under the Alternative Veterans Exemption Program, with the following maximum levels of exemption: 1. Past War Veteran Exemption - For those honorably discharged veterans (and certain of their family members as set forth in the enabling legislation) who served during the Spanish- American War; the Mexican Border War; World War I; World War II; Korean War; or Vietnam War period: 15% of the assessed value with a maximum of $6,000 2. Combat Zone Veterans under the Basic War Veterans E service in a combat theater or An additional 10% of value with a maximum Exemption - For those veterans xemption who can also document zone: assessed of $4,000 3. Disability Veterans Exemption - For those veterans who have received a service - connected disability compensation rating from the Veterans' Administration: An additional % of assessed value equal to 50% of disability rating with a maximum of $20,000 Dated: January 16, 1991 Bonita Boles, Town Clerk Town of Lansing 0 RESOLUTION At a regular Board Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held on January 16, 1991, present; Jeannine Kirby, Town Supervisor; Louis Emmick, Councilman; Herbert Beckwith, Councilman, the following resolution was duly made and unanimously passed. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board has set the 30th day of January, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. as the date for a public hearing to be held at the Town Hall to consider the Amendment to Local Ordinance 5 of 1966 as amended amending the same to provide for changes on tax forgiveness for the elderly. The schedule being as follows: ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNER OR COMBINED ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNERS Up to $15,000 More than $15,000, but less than $15,600 $15,600 or:more, but less than $16,200 $16,200 or more, but less than $16,800 $16,800 or more, but less than $17,400 $17,400 or more, but less than $18,000 $18,000 or more, but less than $18,600 Dated: January 16, 1991 PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION EXEMPT FROM TAXATION 50 percent 45 percent 40 percent 35 percent 30 percent 25 percent 20 percent Bonita Boles, Town Clerk Town of Lansing 1 TOWN OF LANSING POLICY CONCERNING THE USE OF TOWN VEHICLES All vehicles owned or rented by ( "Town ") for use by Town officers ar solely for authorized Town purposes; personal use of a Town vehicle by a absolutely prohibited. Any use of e individuals other than designated tc is also prohibited, the Town of Lansing d personnel are to be used any unauthorized or Town officer or employee is Town vehicle by wn officials or employees Town officials and employees are also absolutely prohibited from using any Town vehicles to carry or otherwise transport any individuals who are not in such vehicles for authorized Town purposes. In addition, use of Town vehicles to carry freight or other goods for purposes other than those authorized by Town officials or employees is prohibited. The use of a Town vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs and /or other intoxicants is forbidden. Failure to follow the Town of Lansing's policy concerning the use of Town vehicles may subject the town official and /or employee to disciplinary action, including suspension or termination from his or her position or office. The Town will also not be responsible for any injuries or damages that: may be incurred by the driver, his passengers or any other persons, vehicles or property injured and /or damaged by the unauthorized use of the vehicle. Any official or employee of the Town of Lansing that uses a Town vehicle for purposes other than authorized Town uses recognizes that he will be solely liable for all damages and /or negligence caused by his actions and will fully indemnify the Town for any claims or actions brcught against the Town for such officer's or e=pl oyee' s misuse: of the Town vehicle. Such Town official or employee will also be fully liable for any damage or injuries inc-==ed as a result c his intentional or gross ne�;lige ^ice du=inG the aLlt�"?orized use of a Town vehicle. For purposes of this policy statement, the term "vehicle" includes an automobile, truck, -:an, ccn =trmuct_cn vehicle, snow plowing vehicle, or other motorized vehicle. Other than the restrictions involving the use of a Town vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs and /or other intoxicants, this policy statement shall not apply to the Town of Lansing Highway Superintendent (or Assistant Highway Superintendent when such Assistant Highway Superintendent is acting in place of the Highway Superintendent). I This policy statement becomes effective on May 1,19911 The undersigned, Bonita Boles, Town Clerk Lansing, does hereby certify that the foregoing the Use of Town Vehicles is a true and correct c duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of meeting duly called and held on the 1st day of May, of the Town of Policy Concerning opy of the Policy the Lansing at a 1991. Bonita Boles -2-