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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-15 February 15, 2017 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 15, 2017 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 6:37 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, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Cassandra Negley, Lansing Ledger, Ted Laux, Connie Wilcox, Chris Williams, Claes Nyberg, 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 February 15, 2017 1. LCL hosted a four week long, weekly STEAM program for 3rd and 4th graders led by Roxanne Lyndaker, a certified high school Biology and Chemistry teacher. The program was highly successful, with all sessions filled so LCL will be exploring expanded programming next year. 2. The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a program at LCL on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:00 PM on the basics of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. 3. LCL will be closed Monday, February 20 in observance of President’s Day. 4. LCL’s Annual meeting will take place on Monday, April 24th at 7:00 PM. The annual meeting is a community event and all are welcome to attend. The annual trustee election and vote will follow on Tuesday, April 25th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 5. The Friends of LCL will be sponsoring a number of programs this spring, to include: a. February 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM- Pen to Paper: Exploring Journaling with Claire Perez b. March 25 at 11:00 AM – Bob Proehl, local author and business owner will present 6. The January and February LCL Art Exhibit is by Diane Duthie and her photographic images show the natural beauty found in Lansing and Ithaca. Councilperson Andra Benson reported the library patrons would like the library to be open more hours. She stated they are looking in to this which will increase the staff working hours and might mean the library will need more money. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – STEVE COLT The following report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation Department Town Board Meeting 2/15/17 February 15, 2017 2 RECREATION  Program updates: Our winter programs are starting to wind down. The SKI program actually ended last night getting six consecutive weeks in. The SKATING program has just two remaining make up dates. The WRESTLING program has six dates remaining, and is going very well. HOTSTOVE Baseball will end on March 12th taking place at The Field on Sundays. The JUMP AROUND current session will end Feb. 16 with another session being planned for March. Our new Winter Art School has turned out to be very popular. The program takes place in the Community Center on Mondays after school.  Starting Soon: Our GYMNASTICS program will be starting session III on March 3rd. This program continues to sell out every session. President’s Break ARCHERY Class takes place at Klein’s Archery and will take place on Feb. 20 – 24. President’s Holiday Basketball Camp will take place Feb. 21 & 22 under the direction of Stuart Dean. Spring Art School will start March 13th and is a follow up to the popular response that we got from the winter session. We have also planned a new program over the holiday break. Musical Theatre Mania directed by Audrey and Priscilla Hummel is for Middle School students. The camp will include workshops in acting, singing, and dancing as well as rehearsals for an end-of-week performance. Camp is Feb. 20 – 24.  Spring BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Our LBP Baseball and LSP Softball program is over 30 years old and this seasons registration forms will be going to the school and available on March 2nd! Player registration will be due before the end of March.  Summer Programming: We are starting to consider programming for this summer. At this point, it does not look like the school’s pool will be available again. This is unfortunate, as we cannot offer swimming lessons or open swim camps. An early positive note is that it looks like our BAND CAMP will return this summer. PARKS  Boat Slip Lottery: The boat slip lottery to establish the new three year term is tonight (Feb. 9). We have around 80 applicants, which is more applicants than we have dock spaces… NO boats will actually be placed tonight. The drawing will just establish the processing order. The processing of applications will take place over the next week. The completed lottery and assignment should yield us between $60 - $70 K in revenue. Obviously, the final number is determined by size of boat and if the boater is a resident OR non-resident…  Kayak/canoe rack: We have plans to build another rack as all of our spaces have been sold out already! Selling out the new rack would pay for its cost this year.  Dry Dock: We have a few dry dock spaces rented with a lot of availability at this point. These will rent, as we get closer to spring. Dry Dock spaces are offered annually. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Dredging Project: There are a couple snags with the Army Corps Permit, but they are working through that. Dock Project: They are waiting for finalization on the structural to verify the live weight loads. Plowing: Is going ok and having additional park employees with CDL’s is useful. February 15, 2017 3 PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.  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 o Farm Day 2017 – Community Celebrations $2,000 Grant due Feb. 21, 2017 on-line  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 height fall zone regulations. o Balloon site test / Visual Analysis TBD o Revised site plan may acquire neighboring property? Discussions underway. o SEQRA / Site Plan approval – TBD  United Storage – 9,600 SF Storage Bldg. at 8 Verizon Lane by Bill Duthie o Sketch plan review – Planning Board Meeting 7/25/2016 o 239 Review Letter – dated 8/5/2016 o Site Plan - Storm Water issues discussed – Planning Board mtgs. 8/24/ and 11/28/2016. o Site Plan /Storm Water plan dated 10/11/2016 and revised 12/3/2016, 12/16/2016, 1/20/2017 and 1/31/2017, o T.G. Miller Storm Water Review – Letters 11/21/ 2016, 1/16/ 2017 o Storm Water Management Analysis Report 10/ 11/ 2016 revised 1/6/, 1/20, 1/30, 2017 o SEQRA / Site Plan mtg. – Approved 2/13/2017  The Computing Center – 5,000 SF professional office bldg. 987 Warren Road proposed by Trowbridge, Wolf, Michaels, Landscape Architects with HOLT Architects. o Sketch Plan Review mtg. 1/19/ 2017. o Site Plan with Storm Water designs – 12/30/2016, revised 2/6/2017 and 2/102017. February 15, 2017 4 o 239 Review Letter dated 1/19/ 2017. o T.G. Miller review letters – 1/27, and final 2/10/ 2017 o SEQRA and Site Plan approval – 2/13/2017.  Comprehensive Plan – Town Board appointment of additional new members Jan 4, 2016 o Committee Public Hearing – August 10, 2016---- o Committee Final Document – approved Sept 14, 2016. o Town Board Resolution Sept 14, 2016 Thanking members for their service and requested Planning Board to review and give input on this document. o Planning Board work sessions – Sept, 12, Sept. 26, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 23, Feb 13, Feb 27, 2017 o Town Board Public Hearing -TBD. Michael stated the RFP’s for the land across the road were mailed out to neighbors and other people. He noted the response is due March 1, 2017. Michael reported they had a meeting with Salt Point and Myers Park. He stated they are working on a comprehensive park master plan. Michael reported they are putting together a good map to locate items (ex. lights, sewer, water lines, etc.) Town of Lansing, New York Development Projects in need of Utilities… 2/15/17 Natural Gas, Electricity, Sewer, Water, Telephone / internet, etc. Development Projects Number of Units Approved Asbury Hill Residential Subdivision 28 Yes Whispering Pines –Phase V Balance 2 Yes Pheasant Way - Phase 2 2 Yes Pheasant Way - Phase 3 3 In-process Cayuga Farms w/ Lake View 30 Yes Aiden's Lane 2 Yes Novalane 6 Yes Sun Path - Phase 1 4 Yes Cayuga Farms 102 Yes Village Solars / Village Circle + Restaurant Balance 423 Yes PDA Lake Forest Circle 17 Preliminary Lake Forest Drive 3 Yes Lansing Commons - Phase 2 7 Yes Woodland Way - Houses Balance 21 Yes PDA Woodland Way - Townhomes Balance 39 Yes PDA Captains Walk - house 1 Yes Dollar General - Commercial Store 1 Yes Mirabito LP Gas Storage & Dist. - Commercial 1 Yes Christian Fellowship Church addition 1 Yes Lansing United Methodist Church -expansion 1 Yes Powers subdivision 3 Yes Rink / Reach Works Climbing Wall - Commercial 1 Yes English Village - Town Homes 59 In-process English Village - Homes 58 In-process February 15, 2017 5 Pinney Duplexes 30 Yes Buck Road - Scott Morgan Duplexes 4 Yes Cross Roads Catering 1 No The Computing Store - 5,000 SF Commercial 1 Yes United Storage - 9,600 SF Commercial 1 Yes Cottonwood subdivision 21 Yes Farm Pond Circle - Phase 2 14 In-process Cherry Road 1 Yes Sweazey Road 2 Yes Current Demand: 890 Natural Gas -Supervisor Edward LaVigne stated he spoke with NYSEG and one of the developers in the past week. He noted Lansing is not being represented. Supervisor Edward LaVigne reported Lansing is the only town that is growing in Tompkins County. 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 February 15, 2017 Hello and thank you for having me. I want to thank Marcia Lynch again. I draw liberally from her legislature highlights that she puts out. The Legislature, by unanimous vote, registered its opposition to repeal of the Affordable Care Act without an acceptable commensurate healthcare alternative. The measure notes, in part, that the ACA has provided expanded access to and improved health care for many of the county’s residents, and that its repeal, according to the Governor’s estimates, would put health insurance and health care of nearly 8,000 of our citizens at risk, would cut Federal reimbursement for the County’s Medicaid expenditures by over a million dollars, adversely affect Medicare recipients, and significantly increase the property tax burden for residents of Tompkins County. I voted for this resolution primarily because of the insurance it affords those with pre- existing conditions. I feel those people need to have assurance of coverage and that the Medicaid expansion needs to stay in place before the ACA is repealed. I wrote the below response to the bill before the vote stating that while I believe the ACA will collapse, it can’t be repealed without coverage for the millions who have gained insurance: Let me start by saying I love politics. I love the debate. I love the idea that two opposing sides can form agreement and make a deal that while it isn’t everything that either side wanted, it’s enough. Over the past two decades that ideal that I hold has taken a beating. There are a lot of explanations. Some from my side of the aisle will say it stemmed from calling Bush illegitimate, or calling him Hitler. Some Democrats would say it’s because of racism in the GOP toward Barack Obama or a “War on Women,” both propositions that I find untrue and appalling. With that said the ACA was a purely Democrat passed law. No input was sought or needed from Republicans and the response from the president if I’m not mistaken was “We Won.” Yes, you did. At inception more than six million people lost their coverage, or their doctors. I was told that the nation was making an omelet and some broken eggs were to be expected for the greater good. To add insult, everyone was told they’d see savings of $2500 a family only to see double digit increases in premiums. While the Affordable Care Act has help people with pre-existing conditions and has insured more people primarily through Medicaid, that doesn’t mean the ACA is solvent. Insurers are pulling out of the exchanges; less than a third of the coops are still open. The ones that are February 15, 2017 6 left all posted losses in 2015. The federal subsidies expire this year for the insurance companies; even with them, these companies were never in the black. The subsidy that Tompkins County receives for the Medicaid expansion runs out in 5 years; what’s to be done? New York may have benefited more than any other state from the ACA and while some in NY say this law helped them personally, I know many others who it’s harmed. I talk to people who have $2000 deductibles. Sure, they have insurance, but they don’t have healthcare. They don’t have $2000 lying around. I know employers who ceased hiring and people whose hours were cut down to 30. While we look at the positives of the ACA which I accept, it would be helpful if those who support the law recognize the damage it’s done, something I simply don’t hear from the laws supporters. There are small business owners, two, five, 10 employees on staff who have seen their premiums move far beyond their ability to pay, leaving them with the choice of cutting insurance or people. I could go on with this and explain more why the ACA is in a death spiral just as many predicted before it was enacted, but why? The two camps seem set. I’m hearing from some folks that the ACA should stay in place as if I or the Congress are going to be the ones to kill it. It’s already dead, it’s just don’t know it yet. My job when I talk to my Congressman Tom Reed is to protect the parts like the Medicaid expansion and insurance for pre-existing conditions that needed to be dealt with before the ACA. It’s clear to me without action, if the folks who want the ACA to remain have their way, the ACA will collapse leaving the millions they are trying to protect out to dry. In closing, I love politics. I don’t think you fix the ACA through resolutions demanding your Congressperson vote the way you want. I talk to Congressmen’s Reed’s office at least twice a month. I reiterate the needs of my constituents with pre-existing conditions and ask how the expansion of Medicaid can be made sustainable. I’m told the Republicans have no plans on this. They had more than two dozen plans at last count. I simply won’t jeopardize my relationship with my Congressman and chance at having some input into the repeal or revision of the ACA because I want to placate those who refuse to see their neighbor’s plight because they are afraid, who refuse to see that the law as it stands cannot be maintained. In a move that has enormous implications for Lansing, the commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Ed Marx and Deputy Commissioner Katie Borgella briefed the Legislature on the results of discussions over the past several months with NYSEG and the State Public Service Commission, initiated by the Tompkins County Energy and Economic Development Task Force, which have led NYSEG to consider a potential alternative approach to the $17.8 million West Dryden Road natural gas pipeline. A NYSEG draft analysis, now before the PSC for review, proposes a “compressor-based solution” to meet immediate gas reliability needs in the Lansing area. To accommodate future growth, a second part of NYSEG’s proposal would also solicit, through a Request for Proposals, creative solutions to reduce the current demand for gas—an approach similar to that envisioned for electricity under Governor Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) program. That all means no pipeline for now so no new natural gas in the moratorium area also known as Lansing. I’m in close contact with Ed about this and I’ll be interested in what you as a board decide to do in the matter. Mike reported the vote for the Sanctuary County will be next Tuesday. He stated he will be out of town, but he would vote against having a Sanctuary County if he was at the meeting. Mike reported he and Ed LaVigne have met with people at the power plant. He stated the power plant appears to be committed to our community. Mike noted he does not know what they will do. Mike stated if we are a Sanctuary County the Federal government could pull Federal money back from us. He noted the sheriff will have to make the decisions because this will come up at the time of booking. February 15, 2017 7 ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK The following report was available as a handout. 1. Water System Planning and Maintenance a. Town CWD, Extension 3: Buck Road, Conlon Road and Wilson Road Area:  Final Notice of Intent to NYS Agriculture and Markets has been completed for Town signature.  Updated construction cost estimate is $2.2M based on current materials pricing and revised water pipe layout.  Municipal Solutions has drafted the amortization schedule for 38 year financing. b. Town CWD, Extension 4: Drake Road:  Draft Engineer’s MPR is submitted for Town review. c. Burdick Hill Pump Station  Design documents are complete and have been reviewed with Bolton Point and Town Staff. The work will be bid using Town’s Best Value award criteria.  Suggest bid opening on Monday, March 6th at 10 AM. 2. Stormwater Planning and Maintenance a. MS4 Program  The Drainage District inspection reports for 2016 have been reviewed with Town SMO and Highway Superintendent for recommended maintenance work in 2017.  Town Board action will be necessary to consider ownership of permanent practices constructed in Districts 2 (Whispering Pines) and 5 (Farm Pond Circle).  The Town’s annual report for 2016 will be due on March 19. Will assist Town SMO as much as needed. 3. Transportation Planning a. Town Park Dock Permitting  Received both NYSDEC and USACE permits.  Capacity analysis of dock structure has been requested before final order for materials is placed. b. Salmon Creek Dredging  USACE required submission of a new permit application and could not extend previous permit. 4. Code Enforcement and Planning a. Code Enforcement Office and Planning Department:  United Storage stormwater management  Computing Center AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX Connie reported the following: The Agriculture Committee met on Monday February 13, 2017. They discussed the Agriculture Zone, RA, and proposed future maps. A committee was formed to go over the land use ordinance for the Agriculture Zone. Michael Long is working on a celebration grant for the Agricultural Day; they may get up to $2,000. The date for the Agricultural Day has not been set yet. The Ag Extravaganza is usually at the Mall, but this year it will be on the Commons. Lin Davidson is updating them on this. The Agriculture Committee might have a Town Hall Meeting. The purpose of this meeting would be for the community to get to know the farm community. Three Agriculture Committee members attended the Planning Board meeti ng to review the Comprehensive Plan maps. February 15, 2017 8 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE – CONNIE WILCOX Connie reported the following: The Planning Board is wrapping up their review of the Comprehensive Plan. They are currently reviewing the maps. The draft should be done soon and then it will go to the Town Board to review and set up a public hearing. Supervisor Edward LaVigne thanked Connie for her leadership and stated there will be ample time to review the Comprehensive Plan and consider the suggestions. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR This was discussed during privilege of the floor, but it was actually a technology discussion. A resident inquired about making a change to the Town of Lansing website. They noted currently the documents cannot be viewed on line unless they are downloaded. The resident stated it takes additional time to download a document when all they want to do is view it. They reported a preview button could be added which would allow anyone to view the PDF documents, on line, without downloading them. The resident noted this would still give the option to download the documents. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz asked about having an area on the Town of Lansing website for people to post questions, etc. regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The Town Board gave their ok to have a preview button added to the Town of Lansing website and to have Michael Long and Dan Veaner work together to structure an FAQ component on the website, regarding the Comprehensive Plan. An official vote was not necessary and not taken. RESOLUTION HIRING ALEXANDER GAIR AS PART-TIME CONSTABLE FOR THE LANSING TOWN COURT RESOLUTION 17-53 RESOLUTION HIRING ALEXANDER GAIR AS PART-TIME CONSTABLE FOR THE LANSING TOWN COURT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has accepted the resignation of John Payne as Part-Time Constable for the Lansing Town Court and; WHEREAS, there is a need for a third Constable to act in a substitution capacity when the need arises as the Court operates with one Constable at all times; and, WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified individuals were located, and are therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Alexander Gair hereby is approved to be employed as Constable for the Lansing Town Court, with such employment to commence January 23, 2017 at the rate of $45.00 per hour with a minimum of two hours, and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. February 15, 2017 9 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRIS WILLIAMS AS AN ALTERNATE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLUTION 17-54 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRIS WILLIAMS AS AN ALTERNATE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a vacancy for an alternate position on the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA); and WHEREAS, the ZBA has recommended that Chris Williams be appointed to fill the vacancy term on said Board as an alternate; and WHEREAS, Chris Williams is qualified and willing to serve in such capacity as an alternate member of the ZBA; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Chris Williams be and is hereby appointed as an Alternate Member of the ZBA effective February 16, 2017 and expiring December 31, 2017, (replacing Dean Shea) to serve at the pleasure of this Board. The question of the 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017, UPDATING AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT IN LAND USE ORDINANCE TO CONFORM TO NYS BUILDING CODE DEFINITION RESOLUTION 17-55 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017, UPDATING AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT IN LAND USE ORDINANCE TO CONFORM TO NYS BUILDING CODE DEFINITION The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, with updated and amended building codes, including the provisions of the International Code Council, NYS and the Codes Division have amended the definition of February 15, 2017 10 building heights, and it is deemed in the best interests of the Town and its citizens to have both zoning and building codes agree upon what the term “building height” means; and WHEREAS, a local law is needed to amend such definition and, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has thus RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead Agency for an uncoordinated environmental review, and in connection therewith it is determined as follows: i. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action. ii. The Town of Lansing is the sole Involved Agency. iii. The Interested Agencies are determined to be: the Town of Lansing Planning Board; The Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals; the Village of Lansing; the Town of Groton; the Town of Ulysses, the Town of Locke; the Town of Genoa; the Town of Dryden; the County of Tompkins; the County of Cayuga; the NYS Regional Director of Parks in the Finger Lakes Region; NYSDEC; NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the NYS Department of Agriculture; the Tompkins County Planning Department; and the Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature; and it is further RESOLVED and ORDERED, that the Town Clerk send and deliver a copy of this resolution, the local law, and the SEQRA SEAF to County Planning pursuant to GML § 239 for review and comment; and it is further RESOLVED and ORDERED, 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 15th day of March 2017, at 6:35 pm, to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #2 of 2017; and it is further RESOLVED and ORDERED, 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 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2017, AMENDING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2016 TO AMEND AND BRING TOGETHER ALL TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS AND VETERANS, AND TO ADD § 487 OPT OUT ELECTIONS, INTO ONE LOCATION TO EASE ADMINISTRATION, CONFIRM, AND UPDATE CURRENT EXEMPTION LEVELS RESOLUTION 17-56 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2017, AMENDING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2016 TO AMEND AND BRING TOGETHER ALL TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS AND VETERANS, AND TO ADD § 487 OPT OUT ELECTIONS, INTO ONE LOCATION TO EASE ADMINISTRATION, CONFIRM, AND UPDATE CURRENT EXEMPTION LEVELS February 15, 2017 11 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town had already combined its senior citizen and related exemptions with its cold war veteran exemptions, but alternative veterans exemptions and certain senior construction housing improvement exemptions remained the subject of separate local laws dating as far back as 1989, which laws need updating, and the Town had further elected to opt out of the § 487 tax exemption for certain energy facilities, and such election is referenced in a local law from 2013, and there is an overall need to update, confirm, modernize, and place all exemptions into one easy to track and administer location; and WHEREAS, such action is deemed a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no environmental review is required; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has duly RESOLVED and ORDERED, 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 15th day of March 2017, at 6:37 pm, to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #3 of 2017; and it is further RESOLVED and ORDERED, 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 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING NYBERG OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT RESOLUTION 17-57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING NYBERG OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”), in accord with its duties and functions as assigned by the Town Board, has considered certain outside user requests for the Consolidated Water District (“CWD”), and the WSAB has issued a recommendation to approve outside user requests and agreements for Claes G. Nyberg for land at 1 Dandyview Heights, Lansing (TPN 25.-1-7.61); and WHEREAS, the Town’s CWD Local Law only allows outside users to receive water from the CWD or any of its extensions when approved by the Town Board and an adequate contract for services is executed that complies with law in several material respects, and Nyberg has followed the updated procedures, obtained his easements in a form as approved by counsel, and has or will proceed to complete the application process that culminates in the outside user agreement, that is herein approved, being duly executed; and February 15, 2017 12 WHEREAS, said action is a Type II SEQRA action for which no environmental review is required, and upon due consideration thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that upon completion of the application and payment of the permit fee, the outside user application of Nyberg be and hereby is approved and permission is given to tap into CWD water mains, all subject to the continuing requirements of such Agreement that all installation and maintenance of water service lines be at the sole expense of the applicant and that any future boundary change or district extension covering their lands be duly approved by applicant; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to execute such Outside User Agreement by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION BY BOUNDARY CHANGE TO INCORPORATE LANDS OF THE PROPOSED CAYUGA FARMS PROJECT AND THE EXISTING OUTSIDE USERS OF THE CWD RESOLUTION 17-58 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION BY BOUNDARY CHANGE TO INCORPORATE LANDS OF THE PROPOSED CAYUGA FARMS PROJECT AND THE EXISTING OUTSIDE USERS OF THE CWD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Cayuga Farms project, along the west side of North Triphammer Road, Lansing, New York, otherwise known as Tax Parcel #37.1-6-3.362, has been approved and wishes to now extend the CWD, which partially covers such lands, over the whole of the lot; and WHEREAS, several outside users have been approved and have filed or had their easements for a hook-up to the CWD duly approved and they too are ready to be fully incorporated into the CWD per the requirements of the CWD local law and the Outside User Agreements; and WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, working with the Town and Town Engineers and residents, has reviewed and approved such extensions and boundary changes, and the extension of the CWD to cover such lands has been determined 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 the CWD, such that the Town now desires to fully examine the parameters and costs of such a CWD extension by boundary change, 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 Extensions by Boundary Change to incorporate the whole of the Cayuga Farms project and those outside users who are ready for incorporation by virtue of being hooked-up or having approved easements to allow for the same, and that the cost of all of the same be and hereby February 15, 2017 13 is approved in an amount not to exceed $1,600, 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 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION AMENDING AND UPDATING PROCUREMENT POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT BEST VALUE BIDDING RULES AS AUTHORIZED BY TOWN OF LANSING LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2015 RESOLUTION 17-59 RESOLUTION AMENDING AND UPDATING PROCUREMENT POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT BEST VALUE BIDDING RULES AS AUTHORIZED BY TOWN OF LANSING LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2015 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Burdick Hill Pumping Station pump replacement and upgrade project will be a best value bidding procurement process and Local Law #2 of 2015 adopted and authorized best value bidding in the Town of Lansing, and the Town Board thus desires to update procurement policies to more fully implement such local law; and WHEREAS, the prior procurement policy, as last updated in 2014, allowed for the future addition of best value bidding policies, and with the formal adoption of such local law certain best value bidding criteria are now made a formal part of the policy; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the updated Procurement Policy as presented to this meeting be and hereby is adopted and made effective immediately. The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, 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 February 15, 2017. RESOLUTION APPROVING BURDICK HILL PUMP STATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND PROJECT PLANS AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC BIDDING AND PROCUREMENT RESOLUTION 17-60 RESOLUTION APPROVING BURDICK HILL PUMP STATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND PROJECT PLANS AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC BIDDING AND PROCUREMENT February 15, 2017 14 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in June 2014 the Town Engineer completed an Engineer’s Report recommending electrical and pump repairs and replacements that are needed for the Burdick Hill Pump Station, which is the backbone of the Consolidated Water District (CWD), and which pump station, if it fails, will result in a loss of water supplies to the majority of the CWD; and WHEREAS, the CWD has set aside reserves from fund balances derived from water rates, as well as budgeted for funds from and for the CWD to pay for such project, and a recent failure of one of the three pumps together with recent input and advice from Bolton Point that another pump is aged and exhibiting sounds and signs of eminent failure, have prompted an accelerated and emergency plan to immediately implement the pump replacement project, all as has been considered, partially designed, and presented in the said Engineer’s Report, particularly since the advent of the Bone Plain Water Tank coming online; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has completed the project plan and developed bid specifications for public bidding, including under Local Law #2 of 2015 (Best Value Bidding), and Town Counsel has reviewed and approved the process and bid documents for the project, concurring and duly noting it is a public works project and will require a PW number; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has previously approved and now again approves this project as being in the public interest, and now needs to approve the final plan and bid specifications and process for the project, and WHEREAS, this project is classified as a Type II Action under SEQRA as it is the repair and replacement of existing facilities on the same site with no significant or additional land disturbances or building/water tank upgrades; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that in accord with Town Law § 198, and related provisions of law, this CWD project plan, its cost and pricing analyses, and the bid documents be and hereby are approved, and the Town Engineer is hereby authorized to issue and advertise such RFP and set a bid opening date that complies with law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer is directed to proceed to complete and oversee the design and implementation of the replacement plans and construction project for the Burdick Hill Pump Station, at a project cost not to exceed $200,000; and it is further RESOLVED, all goods and services be sourced in accord with the procurement rules of the Town’s best value bidding requirements, that a PW number be obtained, all PW rules be observed. 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 February 15, 2017. February 15, 2017 15 APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 17-61 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of January, 2017 to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report will be reviewed by Councilperson Robert Cree. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Andra Benson and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. Councilperson Andra Benson 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 # 002 DATED 2/15/2017 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1 - 137 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1 - 3 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 4 - 13 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 4 - 7 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 95,561.69 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 26,666.01 BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT (HB) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) $ 0.00 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,516.35 LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 63.06 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 183,872.93 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,327,314.09 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL A FUND FEBRUARY 15, 2016 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A7110.407 FR FUND BALANCE TO PARKS IMPROVEMENTS $ 15,000.00 Supervisor Edward LaVigne 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 February 15, 2017. February 15, 2017 16 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Andra Benson Andra reported she spent some of December and all of January in a hospital with her son, so she did not attend any of her usual meetings. She stated her son is home, doing well and thanked everyone in the Town for their thoughts and prayers. Edward LaVigne Pilot Program: Ed reported the Town of Lansing is pushing the pilots as fast as possible. He noted the Town is able to sit in on the IDA meetings even though they do not have a vote. Sewer: Ed stated the Town of Lansing is working on the Sewer Agreement. Water District: Ed reported the Town of Lansing is working on the water districts and District Number Three is five miles of pipe. Ed noted the Drake Road District is also being worked on. Burdick Hill Pump Station: Ed stated this was talked about previously; getting the wiring done, etc. Doug Dake Doug commended the Planning Board on the Comprehensive Plan review and all of the projects they have completed. Katrina Binkewicz Emergency Plan: Katrina reported the Draft Emergency Page is almost ready to be put on the Town of Lansing website. She noted once it is reviewed, it will go live. Floating Classroom: Katrina stated the “floating classroom people” are looking for a new or used pontoon boat for the floating classroom. Salt Point: Katrina reported NYSEG has given them old telephone poles which will be put down on the straight away. She noted the blocks will now be given back to Highway Superintendent Cricket Purcell. TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh SEQRA: Guy reported he is keeping an eye on the SEQRA regulations. He stated there are proposed updates. Guy reported the Planning Board and ZBA have asked him to put together a training program on the new regulations. He noted most of the changes involve the expansion of Type II Actions. February 15, 2017 17 TOWN CLERK REPORT Debbie Munson Tax Collection: Debbie reported the Town Clerk’s Office has been busy with tax collection. She stated the warrant is a little over $13,000,000 and so far about $11,900,000 has been collected. Debbie noted the Supervisor has been paid the amount of the Town’s warrant which was approximately $3,758,000 and tomorrow she will pay Tompkins County about $7,000,000. She reported this was the first year of residents paying taxes with credit cards and online e-checks and the total paid so far by these methods is about $75,000. MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING Meeting moved to the Work Session at 7:48 p.m. WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Town of Lansing Finances: Supervisor LaVigne discussed the general fiscal health of the Town and its fund balances and budget. He noted that the levy increased due to catching up on drainage district tax levies (which had been overlooked in the past) and increases in the gross value of taxable improvements. He discussed fund balance reserves and implementing the fund balance plan as approved in 2016 and emplaced within the budget in 2017, noting further that: (i) the technology fund is below target as it was utilized for the server replacement project; and (ii) excess fund balances may go directly to the long-planned town hall roof replacement project instead of into the reserve fund only to be expended a month later. Town Hall Roof Project: The ongoing need for a town hall roof was further discussed given new leaks; Doug provided much needed construction input, and the question of whether to keep or remove the skylights was discussed and will need to be decided. Reserve Fund for Land Acquisitions: Katrina re-visited the idea of a reserve fund for land acquisitions and trails and it was generally well received, with Guy noting that it would be a type fund and that, as such was not included within the budget, the initial funding of such fund would require a formal resolution as well (duly noting that often these two issues are contained in one and the same resolution). Fund Allocation: Discussion occurred about moving any remaining excess fund balance into the DA fund, but it was left undecided as highway equipment needs are being met through the A, DA, and water and sewer funds, at least to the extent the work or equipment is needed for line repairs and like upgrades and improvements. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A CONTRACT WHERE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF THE MATTER WOULD IMPAIR THE COST OR VALUE THEREOF AT 8:07 PM. Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Andra Benson moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:19 PM. February 15, 2017 18 Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:20 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