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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-07138 OCTOBER 07, 1998 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 P.M. with Supervisor Kirby presiding. Jeannine Kirby Herbert Beckwith Paul Butler Jeffrey Cleveland Stephen Farkas Bonita Boles Debbie Crandall Rich John Supervisor Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Councilman Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Helen Rhoads, Darrell & Lori Rhoads, Constance Armstrong, Robert & Elizabeth Whipple, Ruth Adams, Carole & Ralph Lobdell, Jack McNamara, Ron Seacord, Jeff Holley, Fred Stone, Matt Shulman, George Totman, Dave Herrick and five other Lansing Residents. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JEFFREY CLEVELAND AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR Farkas: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. WHEREAS, Larry Tvaroha served as the Deputy Supervisor of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, until his recent death which has created a vacancy in the position, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to make an appointment of a Deputy Supervisor, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland to the position of Deputy Supervisor for the remainder of the 1998 term. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Stephen Farkas, Councilman. Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor AUTHORIZING SIGNERS ON TOWN ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby, Deputy Supervisor, Jeffrey Cleveland and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town Clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201- 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby, Deputy Supervisor, Jeffrey Cleveland and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year 1 1-39 October 07, 1998, continued except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07 -201- 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Jeannine Kirby, Deputy Supervisor, Jeffrey Cleveland and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins County Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07 -201- 003 -007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Councilman Stephen Farkas, Councilman Jeannine Kirby, Supervisor REAPPOINTMENT OF LIAISON OFFICERS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Farkas who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the following reappointments of Liaison Officers for the remainder of the year 1998 made by the Supervisor be accepted: Stephen Farkas ..................Liaison Officer to TCAT - Tompkins County Transportation Brad Griffin .......................Liaison Officer to Northeast Corridor Group Herbert Beckwith .............Liaison Officer to Lansing Fire Department Stephen Farkas ..................Liaison Officer for the Highway Department Jeannine Kirby & Stephen Farkas....... Liaison Officer for the Intermunicipal Sewer and Outer Municipal Water Board Jeffrey Cleveland ...............Liaison Officer for the Lansing Park Jeffrey Cleveland ...............Liaison Officer for the Lansing Recreation Commission Paul Butler . ........................Liaison Officer to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Jeannine Kirby & Andy LaVigne ......... Liaison Officer to the TV Franchise Stephen Farkas ...................Liaison Officer to Dog Control Paul Butler . ........................Liaison Officer to the Town Hall Community Center Paul Butler . ........................Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Jeannine Kirby ...................Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Stephen Farkas ...................Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Jeannine Kirby & Jeffrey Cleveland..... Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Jeannine Kirby ...................Liaison Officer to the Recycling & Solid Waste Jeannine Kirby ..................Liaison Officer to the Gossett Center Jeannine Kirby ...................Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Paul Butler .. ........................Liaison Officer to Lansing Housing Authority Herbert Beckwith ................Liaison Officer to Lansing Town Hall Project Carried. At 7:05 P.M. Supervisor Kirby left the meeting and the meeting was turned over to Deputy Supervisor Cleveland. EAST SHORE CIRCLE RESIDENT Based on a petition to the Town Board for a request for water, Dave Herrick reviewed and passed out the following information to the Board and residents: 140 October 07, 1998, continued Town of Lansing, Proposed Water District No. 7, Extension No. 11 East Shore Circle Preliminary Project Cost Estimate Part A: Water Distribution Main Extension Unit Quantity Cost/Unit Item Total 8" Ductile Iron Pipe L.F. 2,422 $ 30 $ 7200 Fire Hydrant Assembly EA. 5 1,750 85750 8" Gate Valve EA. 5 500 21500 3/4" Service Connections EA. 17 275 41675 3/4" Copper Service Tubing L.F. 290 12 3,480 3/4" Service Tubing L.F. 180 20 35600 Bored or Jacked Under Highway Subtotal Construction = $ 952700 Construction Contingency @ 15% $ 14,400 Administrative Technical and Legal 15% $ 14.400 Total Part A $1247500 Part Be. Highway Crossing Tapping Sleeve and Valve: Highway Crossing by Boring Construction Administrating, by Boring EA. 1 $ 2,200 $21200 L.F. 58 250 14,500 Contingency @ 15% $ 2,500 Technical and Legal _@ 15% $ 1500 Total Part B $ 21,700 Grand Total Parts A & B $1465200 Part C: Water service to low and moderately low- income individuals 3/4" Copper Tubing L.F. 900 $ 12 $ 1000 3/4" Water Meter EA. 17 300 59100 3/4" PRV EA. 17 300 5,100 Connection Fee EA. 17 250 4,250 Inspection Fee EA 17 125 1125 Total Part C $ 275400 Grand Total Parts A,B, &C $173,600 Dave Herrick also reviewed the estimated Annual cost per EDU. Dave Herrick passed out and reviewed a letter from Christian Nill in regards to the proposed Water District No. 7, Extension No. 11. In the letter Mr. Nill refers to preparing an income survey to establish the eligibility for the HUD grant. He also stresses the importance of preparing a convincing body of "third party documentation" describing the nature and extent of any current water supply problems, along with any outstanding Department of Health concerns regarding public health. Mrs. Whipple of 112 East Shore Circle volunteered to be the spokesperson for the area. She will meet with the residents and obtain the necessary documentation that is needed. Dave Herrick will then set up a meeting with John Anderson of the Tompkins County Health Department. Dave Herrick stated that Mr. Nill will work with the residents in regards to the required income survey this fall at no cost to the Town. 141 October 07, 1998, continued JACK MCNAMARA & OTHER LANSING STATION ROAD RESIDENTS Jack McNamara approached the Board concerning Water District #17, Extension #5. Mr. McNamara passed out the following letter to the Board and 100 residents in the area: Dated September 29, 1998. To Residents of: Algerine Rd., Bill George Rd., Lansing Station Rd., and Ludlow Rd. As you all know, we have been working to get a water district in our area since 1996. We have attended Town of Lansing board meetings, contacted various individuals and waited. The Lansing Town Board has applied for federal and state funds. We were told to just sit tight and we would get the funds. "There is no check in the bank for us." We have been reading the local papers and watching television to see all the funds in our community designated for recreation, tourism, marinas and sewer projects. We all know we are paying high taxes. I think it is time we contacted our federal and state representatives to see what action they will take in our cause. Attached is a sample letter and addresses of our legislators. Please use the sample letter as a guide to write your own letter. We need your support. Together, we will get a water district in our area. Please contact me for any assistance. Thank you......... Sincerely, Jack McNamara DRAFT LETTER Honorable Senator /Assemblyman Dear Three years ago several residents of Lansing Station Road, Algerine Road, Ludlow Road and Bill George Road petitioned the Lansing Town Board to create a much needed water district for this area. The nearest water district to us is on Rt. 34B from Bolton Point to Milliken Station. Residents along the above mentioned roads use water from Cayuga Lake or from drilled wells. Both of these sources are problematic due to: pollution with surface water, wells run dry, presence of sulphur and/or hard water, no water at all when the lake level is lowered below our intake lines, water freeze and break during the winter months and most recently the obstruction of intake lines with zebra mussels. Many residents can tell you horror stories related to their water source. The Lansing Town Board has applied for federal and state grants with little or no interest funding. However, we have had no response to this application. There have been all kinds of grants awarded in our community for recreation, tourism, and sewer projects. Many of these grants came on board the same time or after our request. We feel clean water is as important or more than these other projects. We are willing to pay our fair share but we need assistance. Your review and assistance into this matter would be very much appreciated. Sincerely. Also attached to the letter and draft letter were names and addresses of our legislators. 142 October 07, 1998, continued Mr. McNamara stated he wrote this letter and distributed it out of frustration and there are a lot of other frustrated people. Mr. McNamara stated that he had checked with his Assemblyman and they did not know that this project was even going on. He has also checked with the Senator but has not yet heard back from them. Mr. McNamara stated that he would like a copy of the grant that was submitted to HUD. Mr. Herrick will give Mr. McNamara a copy of the grant. Mr. McNamara referred to the Clean Water Act of 1996 and the money that is available. Mr. McNamara stated that our representatives didn't even know that they wanted any of the funding for this project. Mr. Cleveland asked Mr. McNamara when he spoke to Assemblyman Marty Luster if he indicated that he could help with the HUD Grant. Mr. McNamara stated he didn't talk to him about HUD, he talked to him about the Clean Water Act and he indicated he could help with that, but he was not aware of the project. Ruth Adams stated that she had written a letter to Marty Luster and he had left a message on her answering machine indicating he had no knowledge of the project and that someone from the Town Board should of informed him. Mr. John asked Ms. Adams what Marty Luster said he could do to help with the HUD Grant. She stated she didn't know if he was talking about HUD or the Clean Water Act. Mr. McNamara stated he wanted to make things clear by stating that Marty Luster did not indicate he could help with the HUD Grant. Mr. John stated that you do get your Senators and Assemblyman involved with the Clean Water Act. Mr. John stated that the HUD Grant was based on the point system and is non - political. Mr. Herrick stated that the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund is a loan program. The Town did submit an application to the State Environmental Facility Corporation to get the whole big district picture included for low or no interest loan. The project has received a score and is included in the intended use plan that is published by the Environmental Facility Corp. This is a loan and everything has to be paid back. Mr. Herrick stated that the only way the water is going to come down the hill to ]Lansing Station Road is to get a HUD Grant. The trailer parks and the low income properties on the long length of Algerine Road are never going to vote to pay hundreds of dollars a year for water. The HUD Grant is the key to getting by this area to bring it to Lansing Station Road. Mr. McNamara requested that he obtain the necessary information to write to the representatives. He stated he was very frustrated in learning that the Town Board had not contacted any of the representatives informing them of this water district. Mr. McNamara requested that once a month he could sit with someone on the Town Board to find out what is going on with the progress of the district. Mr. McNamara stated that Mr. Herrick has been very cooperative whenever he called him, but he has never had anyone contact him from the Town Board. Mr. Cleveland stated that the Town Board tries to let Mr. Herrick communicate the information on to him. If' Mr. McNamara was upset that one of the Town Board members didn't call they will try to do so in the future. Mr. McNamara stated that in addition to Mr. Herrick he would like to be able to call a Town Board member. Mr. Herrick stated that the HUD Application will be resubmitted in the spring. Mr. Herrick passed out the following letter from Bernard Thoma to Supervisor Kirby: This is a note to let you know that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is taking an unusually long time in providing us with "Rating and Ranking" forms regarding Fiscal Year 1997/1998 Community Development Block Grant applications. These forms tell us how the HUD application ranked compared to all other applications. The rating sheets provide an in -depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of individual applications. Based on the information provided, we are better able to advise you on the next course of action. Sometimes applications rank well; it may just be a case of too much demand and not enough money in the budget. Sometimes applications and/or programs need to be changed to make the application more competitive for the next funding round. As discussed with you previously, it has been Thoma Development Consultant's policy 1.4 3 October 07, 1998, continued to resubmit applications with the only cost to you being the additional cost of reimbursables. This will continue to be our policy unless there is a significant change in the program guidelines which would warrant a significant change in the application/survey process. In any case, before any decisions are made about 1999 applications, we will be contacting you directly or, if you prefer, we will attend a Board meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (607) 753 -1433 if you have any further questions. Mr. Herrick stated that HUD is taking an exceptionally long time in getting back to everybody concerning the outcome of the grants this spring. After further discussion, Mr. Herrick suggested that Mr. McNamara contact Mr. Thoma and ask him about the process and contact HUD. Mr. McNamara thanked the Board for their time. Mr. McNamara stated they would like to have a meeting with the residents in the area of the proposed district and he asked if the Town Board would do a mailing. Mr. Cleveland stated that the Town Board would send the letters and Mr. Totman offered to do the mailing. B.R. DEWITT INC. Mr. Jeff Holley, Technical Engineer for B.R. DeWitt Inc. approached the Board asking the Town Board to approve plans to erect and operate a ready mixed concrete facility within the Town of Lansing. Mr. Totman stated that when Milliken Station was rebuilt in 1993 Mr. Totman allowed B.R. DeWitt Inc. to set up a cement mixing plant. They built pads and were there a year operating their operation, when they were finished they cleaned up and left the pads. Now they are requesting to set up the operation again. Mr. Totman stated that there is now a Town wide Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Holley gave the Board background information on the business and their operation. He stated that they were a family owned ready mix concrete company that has been in business for 75 years. They own and operate 16 ready mix concrete plants in western New York. They also operate 8 sand and gravel operations, 13 black top plants and 6 quarries. Back in 1993 B.R. DeWitt was awarded a contract to supply ready mix concrete to Milliken Station. They were given permission to erect a concrete plant on Fenner Road on property owned by the Murphy's. The facility was removed in the latter part of 1994. B.R. DeWitt now has a need to erect and operate the facility as they are looking at a lot of work in the Ithaca area. At this time they are asking the Board's permission to do this. Mr. Farkas asked if this would be a temporary or permanent operation? Mr. Holley stated that initially it would be temporary and possibly looking at it being a permanent operation if work allows it. After further discussion the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: WHEREAS, a representative of the B.R. Dewitt Company appeared before the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, requesting permission to site a batch concrete plant in the RA zone of the Town, utilizing the existing site on Fenner Road where it had operated prior to the implementation of the zoning amendments in the Town, and WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Lansing, has requested an interpretation of the recent amendments to the Town of Lansing Zoning Code, particularly whether the Section 503; Schedule I (D) (6) category for "Commercial excavation; rock, sand, gravel, salt and similar products" would include the placement of a batch concrete plant, and after the Town Board having given the issue due consideration, therefore, it is 14.4. October 07, 1998, continued RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing determines that the amendments to the Town of Lansing Zoning Code, particularly Section 503; Schedule I (D) (6) category for "Commercial excavation; rock, sand, gravel, salt and similar products" includes the placement in the zone of a batch concrete plant, and hereby approves a two year permit for the B.R. Dewitt Company to site its plant on the Fenner Road site. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) FRED STONE'S REQUEST FOR WATER Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Stephen Farkas, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Deputy Supervisor Fred Stone approached the Board requesting an extension of water from Milliken Station at the railroad tracks to his two cottages. Mr. Cleveland asked Mr. Stone if he knew of any other residents in that area that would be interested in water. Mr. Stone stated that there might be some interest. After further discussion with Dave Herrick about the possibility of pursuing service to his cottages (private extension) and the possibility of doing a neighborhood project, Mr. Cleveland volunteered to contact other residents to see if there is interest and report back to the Board. ACCEPTING CAYUGA VISTA DRIVE RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the developer for the dedication of Cayuga Vista Drive and the extension of Woodsedge Drive, the first roads within the Lansing Business and Technology Park to the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to accept the dedication of the Cayuga Vista Drive and the extension of Woodsedge Drive to the Town of Lansing, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing accepts the dedication of Cayuga Vista Drive and the extension of Woodsedge Drive to the Town of Lansing, pursuant to the following conditions: approval of the condition of the roads and related drainage easement by the Town Engineer and the Town Highway Superintendent, and approval of the deeds and legal documentation of title by the Town Attorney, and subject to a one year guarantee, of the roads by the developer, such guarantee to run from the time of acceptance of the roads, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue building permits for property owners within the development of the Lansing Business and Technology Park upon the written condition that the Town of Lansing will not issue a certificate of Occupancy until such time as the approvals by the Town Engineer, Town Highway Superintendent and Town Attorney are obtained. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Stephen Farkas, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Deputy Supervisor AUTUMN RIDGE CIRCLE RESOLUTION IN REGARDS TO ISSUING A BUILDING ]PERMIT TO LOT #30 lot #30. George Totman approached the Board requesting permission to issue a building permit to October 07, 1998, continued After further discussion the following resolution was hereby adopted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Butler and seconded by Mr. Farkas: WHEREAS, the developer of the Autumn Ridge development is in the process of completing the remaining portion of the road way known as Autumn Ridge Circle, and the Town has received the guarantee of the developer that the road will be completed between October 15th and 20th, and WHEREAS, a property owner within the Autumn Ridge development have requested building permits to commence construction of a home along the portion of Autumn Ridge Circle, and wishes to commence construction before the winter, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Code Enforcement Officer to issue a building permit for the property owner on Autumn Ridge Circle, with the condition in writing that the Town will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy until such time as the road is dedicated to the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) mY l 1 • Herbert Beckwith, Councilman Paul Butler, Councilman Stephen Farkas, Councilman Jeffrey Cleveland, Deputy Supervisor Rich John has reviewed the contract and asked the Board if they wanted to consider an additional payment for emergency animal control services outside of the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. hours. John Spencer indicated that this is something that could be negotiated. Mr. John also informed the Board that Emery Quest was not aware that the Town of Lansing had a Dog Control Ordinance. Since he had become aware of the Ordinance he has circulated a memo indicating that the deputies are to write tickets when the SPCA is not available. It was the consensus of the Board since the hours are being covered by the Sheriffs Department, they will wait to see how this works before considering an additional payment to the SPCA. Pam Stonebraker, Director of Operations, for the SPCA will be attending the regular meeting on October 21, 1998 to further discuss the contract and answer any questions the Board might have. ��� ; • o • Mr. Shulman stated that he has started the map project. Mr. Shulman asked the Board how many free copies of the map they would like. The Board gave Mr. Shulman a figure of 2,000 maps. Mr. Shulman stated he would have them to the Board before the first of the year. TOWN HALL PROJECT Matt Shulman asked the Board the status of the new Town Hall. Mr. Beckwith stated that Bob Tallman's office plans to have the bids ready to go out today or tomorrow. They are hoping to have bids returned by October 23 and at 4:00 P.M. have a bid opening at the Town Hall. There will be a $100.00 deposit for documents which will be returned. 1 N-0 October 07, 1998, continued SOUTH LANSING SEWER DISTRICT STATUS OF REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT INITIATIVE Dave Herrick passed out and reviewed the following: NYS Environmental Bond Act Funding * The September 25th announcement by Gov. Pataki includes $7.4 million over SFY's 98- 99 and 99 -00 to support -the regional project cost of $19.5M. The Town project alone is worth $11.2M with the City and Village of Cayuga Heights projects making up the rest. The application requested $11AM over three years. It is hoped the balance of $4M will be funded in SFY 00 -01 and proportionally divided amongst the three entities. Mr. Herrick discussed the possibility of the third year funding. * The Town's allocation of the $7.4M is shown on the attached Bond Act Summary. The difference between the total project cost and the Bond Act funding is still $8.5M. The scenarios for funding this amount are numerous.. One example: Balance Bond Act Funds SFY 00 -01 $1,307,700. Watchtower Bible & Tract Society $1,500,000. Clean Water SRF Loan $47492,300. U.S. Rural Development Grant/Loan $1,200.000. Total $8150000. * The Town has already applied to Rural Development for a grant/loan combination of $2.5M and if approved the amount borrowed from the State Revolving Fund would be less. Intermunicipal Sewer Use Agreement * Discussions will ensue between the municipalities of SJS (City and Town of Ithaca, Town of Dryden), the Town and Village of Lansing, and the Village of Cayuga Heights to formulate an Intermunicipal agreement. Mayor Don Hartill has already approached SJS regarding the Kline Road Bypass project in an effort to get some sewer units released by Cayuga Heights. The Kline Road Bypass is the first of several small projects that will divert sewage out of the existing Cayuga Heights collection system and into the SJS Treatment Plant. These diversions (3 total) could divert all sewage south of NYS Route 13 to SJS and free -up capacity in Cayuga Heights Treatment Plant for new customers in the Town and Village of Lansing. These diversions would not all be constructed at one time. Rather, an incremental approach to divert only what is needed to keep the Cayuga Heights Plant operating at `full' capacity. * In the development of the Town Wastewater Facilities Plan (WFP) the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Mr. Larry Fabbroni) suggested the Town consider a one -time connection fee for permanent access to the SJS sewer infrastructure. This arrangement would cost each new Town customer $1.00 per square foot of building space. A theoretical residential customer with a 2,500 sf house would pay $2,500 at time of connection. As incentive, the Town will commit to up-fronting $250,000 worth of connections (i.e. 100 homes at 2,500 sf each or some other equivalent for commercial/institutional). As connections are made the one -time payments will be saved by the Town and used to ultimately purchase another $250,000 allotment of connections. In this manner the Town only finances the first $250,000 for essentially unlimited `access' to the SJS infrastructure. The cost of sewage treatment would continue to be 1.5 times the Cayuga Heights base rate (i.e. $112.50). * The Village of Cayuga Heights is looking to maintain its present `full' capacity status which equates to the maximum number of customers and revenue. Any agreement that reduces their revenue stream will likely meet resistance. Comparatively, the SJS owners want to feel `comfortable' they are receiving due compensation for the investment they have made in the shared infrastructure. Mr. Fabbroni is certain the $1.00 per sf connection fee is adequate. N October 07, 1998, continued * Undoubtedly, facility ownership and representation issues will surface. For the next 540 years the Town will be extremely busy with district formation and construction. Representation, although important for the future, may not be critical now. An agreement cannot, however, allow another moratorium or implement regional land -use control through the issuance of sewer connection permits. Project Schedule * Mr. Herrick discussed the attached Preliminary Project Schedule stating that he anticipates the Intermunicipal Sewer Use Agreement will be finalized by April 1999. Short and long term financing requires the adoption of this agreement and its timely development is critical to the successive Town steps. * NYSDEC and the Governor's Office expect quick, positive results from the Bond Act funding, therefore, all parties should agree to maintain an aggressive schedule for developing agreements and implementing the sewage diversion projects. After reviewing the above, Mr. Herrick asked the Town how would they like to get started. Mr. Herrick stated that the district formation would be the next hurdle. The Sewer Committee needs to meet and revise the Waste Water Facilities Plan and present it at the next regular Town Board meeting on October 21, 1998. It was the consensus of the Board to have Dave Herrick contact the Sewer Committee and set up a meeting to work on the above mentioned items. Mr. Farkas stated that November 7, 1998 will be the first of two all day sessions to work on getting the Intermunicipal Agreement together. Another. item the Board needs to have finalized is the Watch Tower Agreement. Rich John will work on this. Mr. Herrick stated he talked to EFC and all of the costs the Town incur in the planning process are reimbursable through the Revolving Loan Fund. The Town could get short term funding at no interest next fall. In the 1999 fiscal year the Town could be reimbursed for all they have spent so far for planning. In order to get the short term loan you need to have Intermunicipal Agreements and the District Formation in place. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Butler: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:25 P.M. to discuss a possible litigation matter and a suit filed against the Town: Sarah McKane vs Town of Lansing. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Farkas: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:50 P.M. and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Deputy Supervisor at 9:55 P.M. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.